Top 10 Periodontist in San Francisco California

Top 10 Periodontist in San Francisco California

Compare San Francisco-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 9, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20269 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Ho David T DDS, Inc. is the strongest overall starting point in San Francisco if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • San Francisco Bay Periodontics has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Yerba Buena Dentistry is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

86.0

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Periodontics Costs in San Francisco, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Periodontal consultation + charting$200 – $400
Scaling and root planing (per quadrant)$300 – $600
Full-mouth debridement$400 – $800
Periodontal maintenance cleaning$180 – $350
Gum graft (connective tissue, per site)$1,200 – $2,500
Crown lengthening (per tooth)$600 – $1,200
Osseous surgery (per quadrant)$1,500 – $3,000
Laser periodontal therapy (LANAP, per quadrant)$2,000 – $4,000
Bone grafting (per site)$800 – $2,000
Antibiotic placement (per site, Arestin)$75 – $150

Prices sourced from UNO DENTAL, SF Dental Implants, Bauer Dental Center, and California regional data. Ranges reflect San Francisco, California pricing as of 2026 in USD. San Francisco prices typically 20-30% higher than California averages due to high cost of living. Insurance coverage varies by procedure type and plan.

Prices verified Aug 9, 2026

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Top Clinics in San Francisco Proper

Only clinics physically located in San Francisco appear in this primary ranking.

1

Ho David T DDS, Inc.

4.9(132)·1.3 km from San Francisco Downtown
86Smyleee

1500, Bush Street, Cathedral Hill, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Periodontics sits alongside Gum Grafting and Periodontal Surgery on this San Francisco clinic's documented service list.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Combined with the periodontal surgical scope, this reflects a practice whose clinical approach encompasses systematic oral health surveillance beyond the teeth and gingival margins. Gum grafting and periodontal surgery cover the full range of tissue management and restoration.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentGum GraftingPeriodontal Care+30 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 132 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 132 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 132 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published34 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
2

Yerba Buena Dentistry

4.8(182)·1.1 km from San Francisco Downtown
87Smyleee

401, Washington Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in San Francisco, with periodontics listed among 31 documented services.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Periodontics at this Washington Street address — advanced periodontal disease management beyond the scaling and root planing available in general practice — is available in-house rather than requiring a specialist referral.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentBracesChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+27 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 87/1004.8★ · 182 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.8★ Google rating across 182 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.8★ · 182 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
3

San Francisco Bay Periodontics

5.0(383)·8.5 km from San Francisco Downtown
59Smyleee

2439, Ocean Avenue, Ingleside Terraces, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

San Francisco clinic with a periodontics specialty — Periodontics is on file among 1 procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Based on Ocean Avenue in the Ingleside Terraces area of San Francisco, California, San Francisco Bay Periodontics is a dental practice serving the area.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics5.0★ · 383 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 383 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 5.0★ · 383 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
4

SF Dental Implants Center

4.9(248)·1.2 km from San Francisco Downtown
58Smyleee

129, Sacramento Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in San Francisco; Periodontics sits within 3 services on profile.

More about periodontics at this clinic

A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

Services:PeriodonticsDental ImplantsDentures
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 248 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 248 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 248 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
5

SF Perio & Implants Pasquinelli & Olivares

4.9(366)·196 m from San Francisco Downtown
58Smyleee

Suite 1314, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Profile in San Francisco flags dental implants; lists Periodontics alongside 2 other documented services.

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SF Perio & Implants Pasquinelli & Olivares provides dental care on Sutter Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California. Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.

Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less. Contact details for SF Perio & Implants Pasquinelli & Olivares are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:PeriodonticsDental ImplantsDentures
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 366 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 366 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 366 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
6

Pacific Coast Periodontics

5.0(148)·186 m from San Francisco Downtown
56Smyleee

2400, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

San Francisco practice known for periodontics, with Periodontics among 1 documented procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Pacific Coast Periodontics operates on Sutter Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics5.0★ · 148 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 148 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 5.0★ · 148 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
7

Implants Pro Center San Francisco

4.9(113)·198 m from San Francisco Downtown
55Smyleee

1902, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Documented for dental implants in San Francisco, with periodontics on the service list and 4 procedures on file.

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Based on Sutter Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California, Implants Pro Center San Francisco is a dental practice serving the area. Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment. You can reach Implants Pro Center San Francisco through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:PeriodonticsDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 113 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 113 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 113 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
8

SF Implants and Perio | Dr Terry Im and Associates

5.0(64)·196 m from San Francisco Downtown
54Smyleee

2329, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Periodontics focus in San Francisco, with periodontics listed among 1 documented services.

Read full description

SF Implants and Perio | Dr Terry Im and Associates is a dental practice on Sutter Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California. Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 64 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
9

Gasper Periodontics & Implant Surgery

5.0(61)·169 m from San Francisco Downtown
53Smyleee

2336, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

San Francisco clinic with a dental implants specialty — Periodontics is on file among 2 procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Based on Sutter Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California, Gasper Periodontics & Implant Surgery is a dental practice serving the area. Use this page to find contact information for Gasper Periodontics & Implant Surgery and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:PeriodonticsDental Implants
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 61 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every periodontics provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Periodontics
1Ho David T DDS, Inc.864.9(132)
2Yerba Buena Dentistry874.8(182)
3San Francisco Bay Periodontics595.0(383)
4SF Dental Implants Center584.9(248)
5SF Perio & Implants Pasquinelli & Olivares584.9(366)
6Pacific Coast Periodontics565.0(148)
7Implants Pro Center San Francisco554.9(113)
8SF Implants and Perio | Dr Terry Im and Associates545.0(64)
9Gasper Periodontics & Implant Surgery535.0(61)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Periodontics Clinics in San Francisco - California

1 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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How to Choose a Dentist in San Francisco - California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 9, 2026Independently reviewed

Periodontic specialists in San Francisco practice against the quality standard set by one of the most research-productive periodontic academic programmes in the world — the UCSF School of Dentistry’s department of orofacial sciences and graduate periodontology programme, whose faculty include the AAP Distinguished Scientists who defined the current World Workshop classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and who train the AAP Diplomates who establish the specialist periodontic private practice community across the Bay Area. The UCSF periodontic clinic provides training-level surgical and non-surgical periodontal access for eligible patients, and the private Diplomate practices in the Financial District, Pacific Heights, and Castro corridors serve the commercially insured patient whose disease complexity requires the surgical and regenerative expertise that the UCSF-connected specialist provides. The Chinese-American elder community’s periodontal disease burden — compounded by the Type 2 diabetes prevalence in Cantonese-speaking Chinatown, Richmond, and Sunset patients whose HbA1c elevation is a documented periodontal risk multiplier — is the patient population whose periodontist relationship must accommodate the language and cultural dimension that the Cantonese-speaking specialist or Spanish-speaking specialist uniquely provides.

Smyleee evaluated San Francisco periodontic specialists on AAP Diplomate or UCSF periodontic residency training credentials, full surgical scope including osseous surgery, guided bone regeneration, connective tissue and free gingival grafting, and peri-implantitis management, implant placement capability and CBCT guided surgical protocol, Denti-Cal billing for covered periodontal services, Cantonese-language specialist consultation for the Chinese-American elder community, diabetes comorbidity assessment and systemic disease co-management protocol, and clinical outcome consistency in bone level and soft tissue stability. These ten San Francisco practices are the periodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most clinically capable and UCSF-research-connected specialist periodontal care to San Francisco’s complex patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In San Francisco, a periodontal maintenance cleaning typically costs $180 – $350, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A crown lengthening (per tooth) in San Francisco typically ranges $600 – $1,200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A scaling and root planing (per quadrant) in San Francisco typically ranges $300 – $600 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Full-mouth debridement in San Francisco typically ranges $400 – $800 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Francisco periodontics clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers periodontics before booking.
Many clinics in San Francisco accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the San Francisco metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Periodontist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 9, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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