David Ramirez, DDS and Katy Karimi, DDS

I tell everyone that I have the BEST dentists in San Francisco. A few years ago I hadn’t had my teeth checked in several years, mostly due to extreme anxiety. A colleague who had similar issues recommended Drs Ramirez and Karimi to me and I’m so glad he did, because ever since my first visit I’ve had very little trouble getting myself to my appointments and maintaining my dental health. Both these amazing humans are gentle, understanding, hilarious, and encouraging about my progress. Bonus points — they are also huge animal lovers who support my workplace, the SF SPCA. I’ve referred numerous friends and colleagues and have never heard a single complaint (in fact at least one of them provided a review you’ll read below).
If it weren’t for Drs Ramirez and Karimi I might still be dealing with numerous dental issues and finding myself too scared to get them taken care of. I’ve come a long way thanks to them and their amazing staff and feel incredibly grateful for all the effort they’ve made on my behalf.

Best Dentists I’ve ever had! Seriously, such a great team. From the responsive and thoughtful front desk associates, to the detailed and careful work they provide as dentists, I couldn’t ask for better treatment.
I have two implants that needed to be filled with crowns. Dr. Ramirez was thorough and thoughtful from the beginning consultation until the final steps were completed. The team was patient with my insurance issues and helped me to minimize my overall payments BIG TIME by helping me spread the process out over different insurance periods.
Katy is also the sweetest and most caring dentist I’ve ever had. I look forward to my cleanings with her as I know I’m in the best hands — she’s super smart and actually takes the time to connect with her patients.
Have happily referred friends to this team and will continue to do so!

Katy and David are great dentists — they took over Dr. Wheaton’s practice (had been going there for years until he retired) and super pleased they’re now running the show. They’re both on top of the latest health news as well and give great advise and gently remind me to floss more :-)
Also traveling there since I moved to the East Bay from the Marina so that says a lot…

I have been going to Dr. Ramirez and Dr. Karimi for over a year now and they have taken the best care of me. I usually hate dentist visits because of my fair share of bad experiences, but they instantly put me at ease with their kindness (and hilarious jokes).The level of care they provide and the knowledge they have is unparalleled. Their entire staff is wonderful and helpful. They are also really great at communicating which is hard to find in any doctor’s office.
Highly recommend!

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Dr. Ramirez and Dr. Karimi have been my dentists for almost a decade now and they are by far the best dentists I have ever had. Dr. Karimi is amazing and gives so much personal attention she makes you feel very at ease. They truly care about you and your health. Dr. Karimi has helped me over the years to have better dental hygiene and it shows in how much better my teeth have gotten the last decade. I panic about one day moving as I know I will never find a better dental office than here. They really are the best and would recommend them to anyone.

I had my first visit yesterday for a cleaning and check up after 2+ years sans dental care. Both Dr. s came with rave reviews from co-​workers, and they were both fantastic! Dr. Ramirez worked on me and he was friendly, communicative, gentle, and helpful. The hygienist was also so sweet and careful. Everyone listened to my concerns and questions and was cheerful.
They did digital x-​rays, explained what they saw, used an ultra-​sonic wand to clean my teeth (instead of that scrapey gum slasher) which was pleasant, examined my gums, polished my teeth, and then did a consultation of sorts about my habits, the products I use, and how my teeth were doing overall.
Dr. Ramirez caught a pre-​cavity I’d been tonguing for years (and showed me pictures he’d snapped with a fancy stick camera) and recommended I seal it. It didn’t require anesthetic and he kept me updated while he worked. It took all of five minutes and feels exactly like my normal tooth– so smooth.
My husband had an appointment after me– after 5+ years of skipping the dentist and they were just as gentle and friendly to him.
I couldn’t imagine a better dental experience or nicer people to drool on.

Dr. Ramirez and Dr. Karimi have been my dentists for over 5 years now, and I can honestly say that they do a very good job. Their honesty about my dental habits helped me see the light about taking better care of my oral hygiene. They are up front and honest, and fully explain the benefits instead of just telling one to do better.
Plus, they are great people and always smiling.

I love my dentists, do you know anyone else who ever says that? They’re wonderful people who care about doing a great job, no matter what.
Dr. Karimi is very personable and cares about my health in a way that is rare nowadays. Dr. Ramirez was able to fill my cavities without pain and they’re holding up really well, I don’t have any pain or sensitivity.
It’s easy to work with them and schedule appointments, their staff is responsive via email and so friendly. Really, it’s a welcoming place I’m glad I found them!

Dr. Karimi is a phenomenal dentist. She is always knowledgable about the latest techniques and has the right touch. I used to dread going to the dentist as it always seemed like a battle. With Dr. Karimi, it’s about as pleasant of a visit as you could imagine. I come away with a clean smile and we always talk about prevention and being proactive about my teeth. I have been coming here for well over 5 years and am extremely satisfied with their staff.
Probably one of the most important things that I overlook is that they are very good about billing/​insurance. I haven’t had to lift a finger to get any paperwork sorted and they are honest about trying to get insurance to cover things.

The best dentists! I’ve come here for both checkups as well as other dental work, and no one else I’ve seen before has been as friendly andaccommodating as Drs. Karimi and Ramirez. The first time I came in for a cleaning, at the recommendation of a co-​worker, Dr Karimi treated me like an old friend who she seemed legitimately happy to see, and since then we have become friends! Recently, when I learned I was unable to make an appointment the day before, the staff was quite understanding, and even waived my late cancellation fee. Nowadays, I actually look forward to getting my teeth cleaned. Can you believe that!!!

Drs. Karimi and Ramirez are the model for what everyone is looking for in a dentist or any other type of medical provider.
They are the most thorough, knowledgeable, caring, and proactive dentists I have ever gone to. They know and employ the latest cutting-​edge dental practices and bases for making decisions and recommendations. Every patient is evaluated and treated in a personalized way — there is absolutely no «going through the motions» with them.
They truly and genuinely care about the well-​being of their patients. They treat everyone like family, in a way that I’ve never seen before in a medical provider of any sort. I can’t over-​communicate this — it is amazing.
This is what you /​we /​everyone is looking for in a dentist. Visit them and get yourself in with top-​rate dental care!

I have been a patient of Dr. Ramirez and Dr. Karimi since I returned to San Francisco in 2011. They are such nice and caring people, I actually look forward to going to the dentist. My 8-​year-​old son does as well! Though it would be easier for me to take him to a dentist in Marin where he goes to school, I take him across the bridge to SF because he likes the staff so much.
Recently, I had a dental appointment scheduled and suddenly a really important meeting arose at work. I felt bad and called to let them know that I wouldn’t be able to make it, fully understanding that I would need to pay the cancellation fee because I had held an appointment. (Hey, without those policies, medical and dental offices would be at risk for constant no-​shows!) But Dr. Karimi personally called me to let me know that she completely understood the situation and there would be no fee. She even offered to stay after hours to see me and my son because she realized it can be difficult to schedule appointments around work and school.
Great dentists. Generous individuals. I’ve sent friends and colleagues to them and I am happy to have an opportunity to give my strong recommendation on Unilocal because they’re awesome.

When they made the molds for what good dentists should aspire to be, they formed them after Drs. Karimi and Ramirez! Both caring, funny people and great customer service from the whole staff. I’ve been seeing them for years and I highly recommend each of them. They rock!

Dr. Karimi and Dr. Ramirez are thee BEST! Not only do they care about your teeth but they also take care of you like family! They always go out of their way for patients. I’ve never met any dentist duo like these two… if I could only rate them 100 stars I would! :) Love them and I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!

I never thought I would say I enjoy going to the dentist, but these two really elevate the practice of dentistry! I travel from the East Bay to attend my appointments and despite the morning traffic, I would never consider going anywhere else. Here are the things that, in my opinion, really make Dr. Ramirez and Dr. Karimi shine:
(1) They are very personable and easy to talk to — When I was looking for housing in the Bay Area, Dr. Karimi went out of her way to write down some areas for me to look. Who does that? Awesome dentists who care, that’s who!
(2) They don’t try to sell me services I don’t need — I hate it when dentists try to sell you all sorts of fancy procedures/​items you don’t really need. These two would never do that!
(3) A focus on preventative care — Even though the money maker in dentistry is probably fixing bad teeth, both dentists emphasize preventative care. it’s the first practice I’ve been to where their immediate response isn’t to drill and fill!
(4) Email reminders before an appointment — I am really bad with the phone, so the email appointment reminders are a godsent!

I love to smile! I love seeing Dr. Karimi & Dr. Ramirez for this reason. They constantly make me smile even while under the light and both of them work on maintaining my smile fresh & healthy.
I used to dread going to the dentist! It was always a painful experience. Dr. Karimi always uses her humor and gentle hands to get the job done. I look forward to my visit every 6 months. I have recommended several of my friends and clients to her clinic and they have had nothing but pleasurable experiences each time.
Counting the days until my next clean up!

I get excited when I know I have a dentist appointment.
Is there really anything more than need be said?
I will elaborate anyway just in case: I have been a patient of this practice for the last decade, if not longer. They have taken excellent care of all my dental needs, but additionally have really gone a step above and beyond that. Everyone at the office makes me feel welcome and at home each time I come in. They are easily reached via email, which is so refreshing for the health care industry. They do not make fun of me when I squirm at the sound of a drill and I always leave with a goodie bag of travel size dental products to take me around the world and back before my next appointment. I have referred them to many friends who have also been treated with the same level of care and excellence as I have. Thank you for being the exception to rule of dreading going to the dentist!

Don’t often Unilocal but I must say both David and Katy are the best!
They are great at working with my crazy work schedule and have always helped me with insurance and payments.
Highly recommend.

i spent a lot of time researching a dentist as we just relocated to SF after living outside the country for many years and knew we would need a lot of dental care. We are so glad we chose Drs Ramirez and Karimi. They run a very professional office. They are ready for you when you arrive at your appointed time. They send polite reminders of your appts and are also very upfront about the fees and work that needs to get done. And you can trust their judgement as they are ethical and care about their patients. They are also some of the nicest, warmest people you will ever meet! I actually look forward to going to the dentist!!!

I highly recommend Drs. Ramirez and Karimi — they are professional yet personable, and most important, very ethical. I first came here after another dentist told me I had 4 cavities, and Dr. Ramirez confirmed my suspicions: no cavities whatsoever, just some stains on my molars. I also appreciate that they do not try to talk me into teeth whitening or other unnecessary/​expensive procedures.
Their staff is friendly, waiting time is rarely more than 1 – 2 minutes (unheard of!), and the whole experience is pleasant, which says a lot about how they run their office.
They are by far the best dentists I’ve ever had.