We are different than your average dental office because we take a personalized approach to care. We believe that every patient is unique and deserves individualized treatment. Whether you're coming in for a routine cleaning or a more complex procedure, we will always take the time to get to know you and understand your specific needs. This way, we can provide the best possible care and ensure that you always leave our office with a smile on your face.
At Smile SF, our patients' comfort and individualized care is always our top priority. We offer a wide range of restorative dental services to ensure that each and every one of our patients receives the personalized care they deserve.
For nearly two decades, Dr. Farah has been helping her patients achieve healthier, more complete smiles. Shes a good listener who provides specialized care to meet the unique needs of every person she meets.
Dr. Farah received her bachelor's degree in Bio-Engineering from University of California San Diego. She obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UCLA Dental School. She achieved further training in hospital dentistry from UCSF School of Dentistry & San Francisco VA Hospital and completed a training in implant dentistry from New York University. Subsequently, Dr. Farah began practicing dentistry in the Marina/Cow Hollow area. She frequently follows and tests new technology that comes out on the market. A Preferred Invisalign Dentist in San Francisco, she regularly straightens smiles with this virtually invisible treatment.
Dr. Farah will keep you directly involved in the process of your treatment planning. She will ask you what you see when you look in the mirror and she will share with you everything she finds out about your oral health and your smile. During your first visit, Dr. Farah will openly answer your questions, address your concerns, and find out what your vision for the perfect smile is. Patient education is a vital aspect of Dr. Farahs practice so you can expect that she will offer you all the tools you need to maintain a vibrant smile that lasts throughout the years.
Whenever Dr. Farah's not using her hands and expertise to improve smiles, she loves exploring San Francisco and staying active. Yoga, dancing, and martial arts are her favorite ways to work up a sweat.
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 77 reviews
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2 years ago
I love Dr. Farah! She is always has a gentle hand & takes the time to listen to her patient's. Her staff are great too! She takes care of me.
Shayde Sartin
2 years ago
Incredible experience. Top notch and thorough
ZaileySf
2 years ago
I can tell you in all the years I have had work done I have never had such a kind patient dentist. I have the biggest fear of the dentist to the point where I get massive panic attacks. They made me feel so comfortable. Made sure I didn't feel any pain at all. One of my favorite thing is she is fully focused on your teeth not a lot of small talk. It means a lot to me because with my fear I just want to get in and out. She takes lots of pictures shows you the process so you can see exactly what's going on with your tooth. I just love her and her team. On top of all that my teeth look and feel fabulous. I never ever thought I would say that. I feel like it's such a difference. I think I've been us to places that I just get something done and your tooth is in survival mode then this place feels like there's so much love put into your teeth. It's not a quick fix. She really showed me how to truly take care of my teeth. She also calls to make sure your ok. I am so happy. BEST PRACTICE EVER!
Victoria Fleming
2 years ago
My all time favorite DDS thank you Dr. Farah for keeping my teeth beautiful all these years!
Faraz Milani
2 years ago
Best dentist I've ever been to. Dr. Farah and her staff are incredibly friendly, educated, and use advanced technology to ensure they clean up obvious and non-obvious issues. I love feeling a part of the process, being walked through before and after pictures, and the passion the Dr. Farah brings to her work environment
Thomas Ruzich
2 years ago
Professional and Courteous! Dr. Farah and staff are always great to work with. They great me with a smile, and I am always promptly in and out for my appointments. Highly recommend!
Allenda Simpson
2 years ago
I want to take a moment to both thank and recommend Dr. Farah Sefidvash and her staff on the excellent care they provide for my dad's dental needs. Everyone in the office is kind, patient and knowledgeable not only about dentistry, but also the specific needs of seniors. In addition to providing excellent care, the office is state of the art, and they are very responsive via phone, email and text communications. The practice accepts all dental PPO plans and they are always on time: if your appointment is at 2:00pm-you see the doctor or the dental hygienist at 2:00pm-no waiting or toggling between patients. If you are in need of a gentle, caring dentist you need look no further. The office is located in Pacific Heights, and is easily accessible by MUNI.
Brooke Phinney
2 years ago
Wonderful people, great care, very professional.
Monica Rivera
2 years ago
Needed a crown and a couple cavity fillings. Team are welcoming & friendly calmed my nerves. Dr Farah walked me through the process before starting anything which helped my anxiety. Didn't feel the injection nor the procedure. Fell asleep. Will definitely put my trust in Dr. Farah for all my dental needs. Thanks Smile SF Team .
Ann Fisher
2 years ago
Five stars -- best dentist ever! I recently needed a root canal and the entire procedure was painless and affordable. I appreciated that a variety of options was presented to me ahead of time so I was able to make an informed decision on how to proceed ... and I loved the compassionate care and follow-up! Great staff, great office!
Kodiax Media
2 years ago
Wow! I always love going to Smile SF. Farah is the most detail oriented, empathetic, & charismatic dentist and person. She truly is one of a kind. All of the employees at Smile SF are equally as caring and thorough. The space is beautiful and well kept. Even though it's a far drive for me from my home, I still choose to go to Smile SF because I know I will be treated with the upmost respect and receive the best possible care. I highly recommend Smile SF, Farah, and her team :)
Joanna Castle
2 years ago
I hate to be "that person" giving a 1-star, but I chose to come here solely based on Google reviews, so it's only fair that I'm transparent with my experience here. I was duped into thinking that this was a fair dental practice. I hadn't been to the dentist in a few years for a regular appointment, and was experiencing gum sensitivity. I made an appointment to get checked out, and paid nearly $400 for someone to take pictures of my teeth with a digital camera and tell me I needed to come back in two months for a "two hour deep clean." I had no dental insurance, but was desperate to have a healthy mouth. I paid nearly $2,000 for the promise of two full hours of deep cleaning, a check-in and follow up cleaning, and "tools to keep my mouth healthy." I thought wow, this is expensive, but sounds like I'll get my money's worth. For my "deep clean," the hygienist spent a full hour failing at numbing my mouth and seriously hurting me. I've never been to a dentist who can't numb me in 5 minutes. It was horrible and I was almost in tears. The dentist came in and said I had to get laughing gas because "you're not actually in pain you just have anxiety." So I paid an extra $55 for it. Felt everything. The "deep clean" was only 45 minutes. Not two hours. I called and complained honestly about the experience, and they just said "sorry it wasn't great, let's book your follow ups." I made it clear that I didn't want to come back for any appointment that wasn't already covered by the ~$2,000 down payment. I came in once for a brief check-in, then again for my cleaning. They charged me an additional $200~ because I had "run out of credits." I'm so upset that I ever came here and losing that much money to what felt like a regular cleaning will haunt me and my finances for awhile. Oh, and they didn't give me any "tools" to take care of my teeth. That was just another false promise to sell me.
Edward Fochier
2 years ago
Dr. Farah has the hands of an Angel she makes me feel so comfortable I can't stop looking in the mirror I feel so much more confident about my smile at work even the co-workers that I referred love her the care in the detail that she puts into her work is so amazing
Alexandra Whitaker
2 years ago
My dentist for +5 years! Nothing to complain about . Dr Farah Sefidvash is so friendly and good at what she does. My mouth has been healthy (she regularly does all sorts of checks, e.g. cancer checks, x-rays, looking for cavities...), and my teeth are white & clean. She explains everything clearly, and is very attentive. What I also love about Smile SF: the location (I usually combine my appointment with brunch or shopping in the neighborhood), and it's an all women team! :)
Laura Ricci
2 years ago
Long Covid and infection burst a tooth. During the pandemic, many dentists were closed, but SmileSF was taking patients and had good reviews. The diagnosis was to address a variety of issues to give me the best chance of success with a crown on the broken tooth: Gum treatment was needed to clear infection, home care would be required to heal the gums. Next, the broken tooth was flanked by two teeth with old fillings, so those fillings were ready to be replaced, and the best time to do it would be during the clean out and installation of the new crown. I could understand it would be dicey dealing with either of those fillings later. So over the last 6 weeks I've had all this work done. The bonus is that my Long Covid episodes (which had escalated during the few weeks before my tooth burst) have subsided a great deal. Causation or correlation? Who knows? Long Covid is a mystery at this point. But many of us who had Covid-19 are having a variety of dental problems. SmileSF is practicing good protocols to keep them and we safe from re-infection. If you are cohort 2 (as I am) and episodes are increasing, checking for infection of your gums and teeth might be worthwhile. This office is struggling a bit with the Pandemic protocols, as everyone is. But they are fully equipped and careful. I would recommend Dr. Farah Sefidvash.
Maria Cuevas
2 years ago
I'm afraid of the dentist. Did my research and found her. Excellent care and service. Staff is caring and thoughtful. Everyone is professional. Office in Marina 94123. I am extremely happy I've found a dentist taking care of all my dental needs. Prices very affordable. Location centralized.
meghan baciu
2 years ago
I'm a huge fan of Smile SF! Dr. Farah Sefidvash has been my dentist for 6 years now and I have absolutely nothing but praises for her and her team. She has a keen eye for details when it comes to oral health. I trust her and all of her dental hygienists fully. Apart from Dr. Sefidvash being a truly skilled dentist, she is kind and always makes time to connect on a personal level which feels so comforting in life but especially at the dentist's office. The office inside is well styled and always clean--professionalism that provides a sense of assurance. The location is beautiful with a glimpse of the Bay on your commute there. I actually moved further away to Bernal Heights but I still come to Smile SF because I love the community and I feel at home every time I visit! I couldn't suggest a better dentist.
Michael Gomez
2 years ago
Absolutely love Dr. Farah and everybody at Smile SF. It's a warm and welcoming place even through the pandemic. She does a great job with my teeth, is extremely kind, and I look forward to my regular check-ups with her every few months. Would highly recommend for anybody looking for a new dentist!
Rafael Vallin
3 years ago
My visit to have a crown put in was quick and painless. It was actually so painless I almost fell asleep in the chair even though the Dr and her assistant's fingers were in my mouth! Dr Farah had the crown fitted and installed along with a new filling done as well in way less time than I expected. Dr Farah's professionalism and good nature turn what can be a painful and scary experience in to a fun and inviting "quick visit."
Kevin Mandich
3 years ago
This is the best dentist experience I've ever had. Smooth and painless, and everyone is very professional.
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