Katherine Eslao, DDS

I had a great experience as a new patient of Dr. Eslao’s. She has a lovely calm presence and is very personable, yet clearly is extremely good at her job. The office is very well appointed and I feel like I have access to all the best options and treatments.

I first came to Dr. Eslao for a second opinion consultation on a molar of mine that had been causing me pain. My previous dentist put a filling in it and didn’t know why my tooth was still hurting me so much. She thought possibly there would be micro fractures and I should get a crown. I didn’t want a permanent and expensive procedure based on a guess so I came to Dr. Eslao.
Within minutes she could tell what was wrong with my tooth. She took digital images of the top of my tooth that showed 2 large cracks and a crack in my filling. She seemed concerned at the size of the cracks and recommended I get the crown sooner rather than later. Also that I should see a root canal specialist (she recommended Dr Ralan Wong who is great!).
I went back to original dentist who was still not very concerned about my tooth… So I decided I would stick with Dr. Eslao. I felt like she took my concerns more seriously.
Dr. Eslao helped me decide what material to get the crown in. She explained the pros and cons very fairly and I ended up going with her recommendation (perfect for a teeth grinder — something I told her once and she remembered!).
Dr. Eslao performed the beginning steps of my crown and so far so good! During the whole procedure she was concerned with my comfort.
I’m very happy that I came back to Dr. Eslao to perform this procedure!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Eslao since 2009. She’s the best dentist I’ve ever had. Let it be known that I have very bad teeth. Great gums, just bad genetics which have led to sensitivity and a lot of pain during even routine exams.
Dr. Eslao and I have put in crowns and indirect fillings (inlays/​onlays), and regular fillings. I have had NO PROBLEMS with my restorations. She never upsells you on procedures you don’t need and always listens to her patients and is happy to answer questions honestly and openly.
Moreover, Dr. Eslao is a huge part of my orthodontia treatment. Because I needed anesthesia to remove my metal braces (remember, excessive tooth sensitivity), she drove from SF to my orthodontist’s office in the East Bay the week before Xmas ON HER DAY OFF in order to provide the lidocaine shots that enabled the entire process. She even held my hand when it hurt :)
Dr. Eslao and I are currently in the process of rebuilding my front 4 teeth because they were broken; the straightening ensured they wouldn’t touch the bottom teeth. In time this meant that I’d lose them (since upper teeth need that opposing force). Before we even started, she asked me what material I preferred, what colour I wanted my teeth to be, shape, etc. I have my temps on now, and let me tell you, even those temporary teeth are a complete work of art. Dr. Eslao is a true artist as well as a dentist. I trust her work.
P. S. Marissa, her medical biller, is pretty much the glue to her entire practice. She made so much happen for me, I can’t even begin to thank her enough. Never had any problems with my biling because she was that darned good at her job. What a wonderful, positive, and competent person. I love her to bits, too.

I had not been to the dentist in many years due to a string of bad experiences that led to my coming up with endless excuses not to try someone new after I moved to SF. Several of my friends had been patients of Dr. Eslao for years and kept encouraging me to go in and see her.
After having a very complete initial exam, and my first of several fillings, I am extremely impressed with Dr. Eslao and her very kind hygienist. I have never had a Dentist spend so much time working on my teeth with her own hands. My experience has always been with Dentist who hand off all the work to the hygienist and only seen the Dentist pop in at the end of a cleaning for a quick cursory look and then a, «see you next time».
Dr. Eslao worked with me during the whole visit and was very open to explaining the procedure and the types of cleaners and numbing agents that would be used. She always asked me if it was ok to do something before she proceeded which made me feel very comfortable and aware of what was going on while she worked.
I am very happy that I finally went back in to the Dentist office and could not be more thrilled with the person that I found to get my teeth back in proper condition. She seems very skilled and I feel comfortable with the idea of going back for more dental care, something I had never felt before with Dentistry. I highly recommend Dr. Eslao.

Dr. Elsao is a gem. She is friendly, personable & clearly loves her craft. Her front of the office assistant (forgot her name) is also very friendly courteous & helpful. They have a cozy feel to them (for lack of a better word) reminding me of dentist practice’s in smaller cities — it’s clear that they care about their clients.

I had a wonderful experience @ Katherine Eslao, I was greeted very Graciously, The staff were very friendly and I found Katherine overall to be the best Dentist I have ever been to.
Being European we are not known for our teeth ! Most likely because we are afraid of our Dentist ! NOT IN THIS CASE ! I can honestly say that I will be a regular here from now on & THANK YOU Katherine for allowing me to smile again !
5 STARS *****

Nobody can possibly hate dentists as much as I do. Since childhood I have had some of the worst dentist

Love the staff, minus the Dr.
She made me feel like an idiot for having a cavity. The reason I’m at the dentist it to FIX my cavity– not made to feel like an idiot about it. Had she been nice about it, I definitely would have given her two more stars.
I give her two stars only because she looked at my tooth in an emergency.
Also, she used to be my fiancé’s dentist and she told him he had a cavity… He went to a new dentist and there is no cavity to be found. A bit scandalous of Dr Eslao, if you ask me.

I love Dr. Eslao and team! She is a great dentist. Super friendly staff, very knowledgeable, gentle on the teeth, always asks how you’re feeling, and the office is very warm and inviting — not scary, like most dental offices are. In the Marina area near Presidio, plenty of parking! I would highly recommend her!

This is the best dentist office that I’ve ever been to, hands down. Everyone who works there clearly knows what they are doing very well and make you feel at home from the moment you walk in. I have been there several times now, and have always had consistently amazing results from the work Dr Eslao has done. She also caught a serious condition that my previous dentist had failed to recognize, and saved me a lot of pain and future expense by taking steps to correct the problem immediately. My thanks to everyone at Dr Eslao’s office!

I have had a TON of dental work throughout my life and have dreaded every visit. However, I’ve been a patient of Dr. Eslao’s for over a year now and have had quite a bit of work done (not just annual cleanings) and I feel compelled to let you all know how wonderful my experiences have been.
Not only is her team as professional as they come, they are welcoming and calming. The office feels more like a friend’s house than a dental office. Dr. Eslao performs excellent work and these last few visits (that entailed some serious dental work) were completely painless… I was truly amazed… completely painless. Her staff is the best I’ve ever experienced and she works fast, but is not in the least bit rushed.
I recommend her, completely and honestly.

Well well well, i come from a long line of awesome dentist – family dentist that i grew up with for 21 years, and then a friend’s husband that rocked my face off in the most awesome way.
So I move to san fran, and find myself back in the rat race for sympathetic ear and a dental forte. With the help of a friend referral (an of course our dear Unilocal), enter Dr. Eslao.
Not only was she incredibly thorough in the preliminary exam – she was fun, inquisitive and friendly. She laughed at my puns, jokes and other sorts, but more so she gave careful instructions about how to prevent my mouth and gums from suffering any more than they already have.
Sure I have some work to go through, but I’m completely confident that I’m in the best hands in San Fran.
Check her out… promise. she’s the shit.

Very nice dentist and staff is great (go Marisa!).
Just a heads up, they don’t have the full-​time masseuse anymore (as of my appt in Nov ’06). Also, unfortunately, Dr. Eslao is not part of the Metlife dentist network.

For the first time in my life, I have not been afraid of going to the dentist! Dr. Eslao and her team are great. I have recommended her to my friends and a couple of them are now going to her for all their dental needs! Her office is very warm and inviting. She is great — trust me! You won’t regret going to her.

The cleaning was good, but I’m very skeptical because she gave me an estimate on work that I needed to have done which totalled around $ 2,000 out of my own pocket. Like crowning one of my teeth and redoing a bunch of cavities just because they were silver fillings instead of the white ones. I’m sorry, but I just don’t see the point in redoing things.

This girl has got it down right … this is how every doctor’s office experience should be, comfortable. Katherine has transformed this office into a spa-​like space, complete with a full-​time massusse. That’s right. If you have some extra time after that cleaning, you must stay for a free ten minute massage. Can’t get any better than that.

Dr. Eslao has been a great dentist. Always friendly and knowledgeable. Very pleasant staff and accomodating surroundings. I recommend her to all friends and newcomers and I’ve heard nothing but echoes of the praise I have to offer. The first time I had a cleaning here, I could had easily fallen asleep the hygenist was so gentle. If you live close by in the Marina/​Cow Hollow/​Pac Heights area, I’d highly recommend Dr. Eslao’s office given its proximity and convenience.