Stafford Duhn, DDS

Dr. Stafford Duhn is the best dentist! He is very comforting, professional, and a very good dentist! When I lived in Los Angeles, I would come back to San Francisco, just to see him. When my schedule got to busy and saw a dentist in L.A., they complimented all the work that Stafford had done! I’ve recommended Stafford to countless friends who love him equally! Thank you for taking care of my teeth and gums!

I’ve been seeing DR Duhn for over 13yrs and he has been amazing the whole time. I don’t have perfect teeth and he has guided me through big fillings and small ones. I brought my husband in on the practice and he loves the extra gentle cleaning by his hygienists. We both couldn’t be happier.
His receptionist is very understanding and always tries to work with my complicated schedule. Just last week, I was scheduled to fly for work on the same day I had an appointment. The receptionist put me on the wait list and called back shortly with an appointment that worked with my schedule. She really went above and beyond!
My dental plan has also changed quite a few times. They understand the ins and outs of each plan and make sure I understand what will be covered and what isn’t.
I would recommend DR Duhn to anyone who is looking for an amazing wonderful caring dentist.

Dr Duhn has been my dentist for 15 years. Through that time, he has taken care of my dental health with sincerity, care, and professionalism. He earned my trust over and over again — presenting options and different approaches to address various needs along the way. He was proactive and timely in recommending a needed referral for a double root canal. His colleague, Dr Ralan Wong was terrific. Most recently, when I was in a schedule conflict bind, he squeezed me in to a small schedule window and performed a cleaning himself; avoiding a 2-​month delay and again to accommodate a valued patient and customer. I expect Dr Duhn will be my dentist for another 15 years. –cm

In brief: a great dentist.
Dr Duhn keeps me informed of my dental options and without exception seeks my best dental interest (vs his practices $$). He has a great relaxed bedside manner, keeping me informed of the work in progress and checking that I’m ok. He’s also really good at the numbing /​drilling /​filling part.
His staff is excellent and they really run a tight ship. On time appts, flexible when events change and the billing issues have been minimal.
What’s not to like?
He has my full trust and confidence and I would recommend him without reservations.

My dad is a retired dentist. So I tend to be picky when it comes to dentists. I have had a couple that I didn’t trust (one told me I needed a root canal when I had no pain, and it turned out when I got a second opinion that I didn’t actually need one.)
After some bad experiences, I was starting to understand why people don’t like going to the dentist. But then my coworker recommended Dr. Duhn. I couldn’t be more grateful. I trust Dr. Duhn completely. He’s been so great.
I also like that:
1) He is ALWAYS on time. This is so unusual in health/​dental care these days. Sometimes when I get to the office a little early, he’s even able to see me before my scheduled appointment time.
2) He has a good bedside manner. He’s friendly, engaging, and frequently asks if I’m doing ok when he is working on my teeth.
3) He has never suggested any work that I thought was unnecessary, or caused me any extreme discomfort. Obviously having cavities filled is never fun, but he makes it as comfortable as it can be.
4) His staff is also great. I particularly like the hygenist Eileen. His front office staff are all professional, helpful, and courteous.
I could not be happier with my experiences with Dr. Duhn and Pacific Dental Associates.

Again I write to highly recommend Dr. Duhn. I’ve been going to Dr. Duhn and Pacific Dental Associates for over ten years. My teeth are in their best shape ever and I actually enjoy going to the dentists now. Every one is friendly, staff is efficient and Dr. Duhn is personable and skilled. Someone recommend Dr. Duhn to me all those years ago. Now I return the favor.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Dunn since 1995! He is simply the best, as are each and every hygienist I’ve seen. Punctual, thorough, kind, professional. Sometimes you find someone or a business which is truly excellent in every way. This has been my consistent experience.

I must edit this review because I went in for my visit today and everyone that works there, especially Dr. Duhn, the hygienist and the front desk staff knocked it out of the park even more than usual. They remember your name and personal things you share during your past examinations. I love that they make me feel at home. I wasn’t too happy with the off hours answering service but the service the office gives makes up for that experience. Thank you to everyone there :)

Best Dentist Ever! I have been going to Dr. Duhn for over 7 years and have had nothing but fantastic experience. My teeth are extremely important to me and he makes me love going to the dentist. Recently I chipped my front teeth and as I am sure you can understand I was devastated. Dr. Duhn got me in right away and fixed both teeth — you can barely even tell. Thank you Dr. Duhn.
I would highly recommend Dr. Duhn to anyone.

Best dentist ever!
A visit to Dr. Duhn is like catching up with an old friend. And his work is exceptional! I’ve lived in many other cities and have worked with many other dentists, but my experience with his care and work has been extraordinary. Among all my various medical practioners in San Francisco, he is at the top of the list. I could go on an on about how great he is. I hear his skiing is pretty awesome, too!

I better write this review now before I forget. I just finished writing a review for a really great window washer and then I remembered that I’d give 5 stars to Stafford Duhn, DDS. I’m glad he’s here on Unilocal and I feel that the reviews are pretty spot on, because he is wonderful!
While Dr. Duhn is not my regular dentist, I find him to be knowledgeable, professional and personable. I see his colleague, Dr. Esther Lopez (who deserves a 5 too). But, Dr. Lopez is another 5 star review I’ll write another day. This reminds me to write a 5 star review for their hygienist, Lana, who I’ve seen for the past 5 years too. Anyhow, back to Dr. Duhn…
Dr. Duhn saw me Christmas Eve. My temporary crown came off because I told him I ate a caramel and he didn’t shame me or chastise me. He was very understanding. Then, News Year Day my crown came off again because I took off my lower retainer at an angle instead of straight up and out. :-/​I also told him that I think it was my flossing that also disrupted the temporary crown too: instead of sliding the floss through my teeth, I flossed down and up. While he was mixing the cement, I got a great physics lesson and reasons why crowns can get easily dislodged.
I don’t think I’m the type that blames mishaps on others. And, I can see, in general, that some people like to blame the dentist for the lack of care they take with their teeth. At the same time, I know what shoddy work is like and how it can make even the most diligent brusher/​flosser look like they have meth mouth. So, I came clean, told him the truth and said that it wasn’t his doing, but I was so glad he was able to put the crown back on. I got my permanent crown days later and promised not to eat caramel or take off my retainer carelessly or use thick silk floss.
«It was just a reflex, I swear, Dr. Duhn!» He has the best chuckle and said he’s seen worse and thanked me for coming clean.
He also buffed the temporary, tooth colored resin crown so there was no way there would be any «catching» between the restoration and my retainer. Very smart!
Pacific Dental Associates is a great place to go to. The staff is great; the dental lab they use is great and the hygienists are wonderful. No matter who you’ll see, I hope you do get to see Dr. Duhn even if it’s to re-​cement a crown.

Best dentist I’ve ever had! Been with Dr. Duhn, Emily, and Eileen for 10 years now, through regular cleanings, an abscess, referral to an endodontist for a root canal redo, a broken tooth (bit down on a taco!) which required tooth extraction and an implant (where he referred me to an oral surgeon), and now a replacement crown that he’s been watching on X-​ray for the best time to replace. Extremely thorough, friendly, lets me know when the uncomfortable parts of the procedure are coming, reassuring, fits me for emergency appointments when there is anything concerning. Also I appreciate the headsets to listen to music while my mouth is being worked on — such attention to comfort and detail! And the front desk staff is friendly and efficient. I’m not leaving this dental practice until he retires!

this dentist know his stuff, he made me feel right at home. I do Have a phobia of dentist. the office staff are nice. the whole office is clean and enhanced with the latest technology. I was seen as a new pt, and will definitely will be returning for years to come. i should also mention that Dr. Duhn is quite a character, lol. please visit his office you won’t be disappointed.

I am the most dentist phobic person there is. My perfect dentist appointment would be under a general anesthesia. Seriously, world champion wimp.
And unfortunately, bad teeth genes + growing in Europe without fluoride in the water means I’ve had a LOT of dental work done.
Well, it’s been quite a few years, many procedures, and I keep going to Dr Duhn’s. He puts up with me, and as my wife can attest, that’s saying a lot. He’s just the perfect Dentist. The front desk staff is also very nice and efficient.

I have been a patient of Dr. Duhn’s for 5 years. Dr. Duhn and his staff always make me feel comfortable and they always put me at ease. He has done a great job with advising me with all my dental needs.
He never fails to answer any questions I might have regarding my dental care. Great guy and extremely professional. Lana B.

I am a patient of doctor duhn for more then 10 years and this is the best experience in my life in terms of the dental care.
my situation was pretty grim at the time we have met, and he took such a great care of my teeth that i am enjoying my healthy mouth every day since. he planed everything so perfectly, followed the plans, consulted with me on every single issue, very thoroughly explained me every single detail of the procedures, equipment, parts of the dental processes and everything else.
his assistants, emily, rosa, mary, rebecca, quiny, are very professional and caring, with the light quick hands and great attention for the patient’s needs.
highly recommend doctor duhn and the office of pacific dental associates to everyone.
yelena

Dr. Duhn IS as good as it gets in the world of dentistry. when i tell someone i have an appointment coming up, i get the usual comments, to the effect of, «ooooh, the dentist… are you nervous??»
i laugh each time, explaining that i have an AWESOME dentist who removes the pain & fear that usually exists in the typical dental experience.
so, «no,» i am never the least bit nervous.
i have been going to Dr. Duhn for about seven years because he makes every aspect of the visit a pleasant one. he even has a special trick when administering Novocaine which makes it almost pain-​free!
i actually look forward to seeing Dr. Duhn, Emily, Mary, Eileen as well as the friendly, front-​desk staff.
even though it is a busy practice, i always feel like i get special attention: they squeeze me in for last minute emergencies, have flexible payment options, and always take the extra effort to make sure i am comfortable… a few visits ago i was cold and suddenly a fleece blanket appeared!
most importantly, Dr. Duhn is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. I’ve heard countless horror stories out there about other dentists’ crowns falling out days after they’re put in… HOWEVER, I’ve had ZERO issues with Dr. Duhn’s work. he is precise, yet quick. and, although I’ve never had to take him up on it, he stands behind his work and always mentions that i should come back if i have any issues.
lastly, I’d like to add that he is fair and honest, always presenting me with options, especially when money is tight.
he takes the time to explain everything and patiently answers questions.
I’m moving later this year, and will surely miss Dr. Duhn, his awesome staff and his excellent work!

I was in search for a dentist because my dentist that I have seen all of my adult life retired. I had put off visiting a dentist because I was apprehensive about all the dentists I researched. I asked my previous dentist who his dentist was, and it was Dr. Duhn. Needless to say, if he was good enough for my retired perfect dentist that never made a mistake and was gentle and patient as could be, then Dr. Duhn is good enough for me. I called to make an appointment and I was not disappointed!
Dr. Duhn is wonderful. He is kind, gentle and extremely knowledgeable. I get nervous anytime I see a dentist or a doctor, but Dr. Duhn puts me at ease. What prompted me to write this review was my experience today, I had 3 fillings that needed to be replaced and Dr. Dunh did a wonderful job. I have no pain or discomfort, he was fast and precise. This means a lot coming from me, as my pain tolerance is a zero.
The office is modern and the staff knowledgeable. The office manager make appointments quickly and efficiently.
I highly recommend Dr. Dunh!

Although friendly, prices are high, and be wary, as they don’t check with your insurance company about what is covered. Was told services were covered, but they were not, leading to a nasty surprise bill.
Also, seems to upsell everything, and try and add unnecessary services. Given the very large number of dentists in the CIty, I would say pass on this one.
Hygienists are nice and thorough though.

Dr. Duhn is ridiculously nice — he makes the same corny jokes everytime, but it’s like your Dad’s jokes — you just smile. I have gotten work done here to fix work done at Dr. Savio’s office in Noe Valley and some additional fillings.
One star off for the fact that they charge you for missed appointments — they’re super-​busy, so I guess I understand it, but it’s a pain. They waved one of these charges for me, but not another.