Dental care that feels considered, not clinical.
Bellwood Dental Co. pairs modern technique with an unhurried, private-practice manner — so the visit itself is no longer the part patients dread.
Our practice
Considered care, built around the patient — not the schedule.
Bellwood opened in 2008 with a simple premise: dentistry doesn't have to feel rushed or transactional. Every room is booked with buffer time, every plan is explained in full before it's agreed to.
We've since grown into a five-dentist practice serving San Francisco families and professionals across general, cosmetic, and restorative care — but the pace hasn't changed. Longer appointments, digital imaging that keeps radiation minimal, and a team that remembers your name and your history.
- Founded
- 2008
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- New patients
- Always welcome
Services
Care organized around what you actually need
From routine cleanings to full restorative work — every service starts with an honest conversation about what's necessary.
Why choose us
The details that make a routine visit easy
Unhurried appointments
Longer slots as standard, so your visit doesn't feel like it's running on someone else's clock.
Gentle, low-anxiety approach
Sedation options and a team trained specifically for patients who put off visits out of dread.
Transparent, upfront pricing
Every treatment plan is quoted in writing before work begins — no surprise line items after.
Specialist-level expertise
Five dentists, each with a sub-specialty, meaning referrals rarely leave the building.
Our dentists
Five specialists, one unhurried practice
Every dentist at Bellwood carries a sub-specialty, so referrals rarely need to leave the building.
Dr. Elena Marsh
Founder & General Dentist
18 years in general and restorative practice; opened Bellwood in 2008.
Dr. Aaron Okafor
Cosmetic Dentistry
Focused on veneers, bonding, and full smile-design cases.
Dr. Priya Nair
Orthodontics
Clear-aligner and traditional orthodontics for teens and adults.
Dr. Miles Chen
Oral Surgery & Implants
3D-planned implant and extraction cases, single-tooth to full-arch.
Patient stories
What patients say after their first visit
First dentist I've had who explained the plan and the cost before touching anything. No pressure, no upsell.
Rachel Tam
Patient since 2019
I'd avoided the dentist for years out of anxiety. The team here actually changed that — genuinely gentle, not just polite.
David Whitfield
Patient since 2021
Implant work took less time than I expected and the follow-up care was thorough. Would recommend without hesitation.
Sofia Marchetti
Patient since 2016
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Call us and we'll walk you through it.
Yes — we work with most major PPO plans and will verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. For out-of-network plans, we provide a superbill you can submit directly.
A full exam, digital X-rays if needed, and a conversation about your history and any concerns — typically 60–75 minutes. We build your treatment plan together before scheduling anything further.
Yes, including nitrous oxide and oral sedation options. Let us know when booking and we'll tailor the appointment pace and room accordingly.
We hold same-day slots every weekday for urgent issues like pain, swelling, or a chipped or knocked-out tooth. Call us directly and we'll fit you in.
Twice a year for most patients, though we may recommend a different interval based on your gum health and history — we'll flag that at your first exam.
New patients welcome
Ready to see a dentist who explains before they treat?
Book a first appointment online, or call us directly — same-day emergency slots are held every weekday.