Kenneth Hovden DDS

We’re your lifelong dental health partner.
Our comprehensive philosophy differentiates us as “dental health partner” rather than simply a dentist.

What does this mean for you? Great dentists don’t simply fill teeth—we’re confidence builders who have an eye on the big picture in regard to your teeth. We want you to keep your natural teeth forever. To achieve this, we center our practice on “risk analysis”—a highly proactive approach to dental care aimed at identifying and reducing your long-term risk of dental disease of the gums, teeth, bite and smile. This comprehensive approach, along with our wide array of care and treatment options, can help you maintain a healthy smile for life.

Enjoy the benefits of a technologically advanced dental practice.
Dr. Hovden meticulously invests in state-of-the art technology, materials and equipment. We make being on the forefront of dentistry our quest by implementing advanced technologies such as surgical microscopes and lasers to ensure that our patients have the best in oral healthcare.

What does this mean for you? Dr. Hovden incorporates innovative techniques and the best dental care available which translates into beautiful smiles, complete satisfaction and peace of mind.

We’re passionate about our work.
We truly enjoy our work and so does the rest of our dental-care team. Even though we work in an informal, friendly atmosphere, we’re avidly dedicated to our work and our patients. Our philosophy is to passionately pursue excellence by providing treatment to the whole person—not just their teeth.

What does this mean for you? Since it’s a given that you’re always going to receive a warm welcome, the best care and outstanding results when you visit us, you’ll be comfortable the minute you arrive for your appointment.

A comprehensive spectrum of services is the foundation of our practice.
We offer a full range of cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, dental implants and implant placement and general dental services for both adults and children with emphasis on prevention.

What does this mean for you? Dr. Hovden’s goal is to establish long-lived, genuine relationships that are based on trust. By offering a wide spectrum of services for people of all ages, we are able to assure that every treatment recommendation can be expertly executed and is in line with an excellent, lifelong dental care program.

Our cosmetic dentistry smile makeover expertise is a harmonious blend of aesthetic sense and technical perfection.
Dr. Hovden is a trained expert in cosmetic dentistry, an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and a faculty member with several dental organizations that teach the art form of cosmetic dentistry to dentists from around the world. We use superb materials, work with the most reputable labs, and offer the latest procedural techniques.

What does this mean for you? There really is a difference between cosmetic dentists. And when you’re in our office, you will have the assurance of knowing that you’re receiving the best recommendations and care available. The customized treatment plans we develop for our patients are based upon comfort, individual aesthetic goals and functional necessities.

To learn more about cosmetic dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea treatment, or any of the services provided by Dr. Hovden in the South San Francisco area, contact us or fill out the form on the right of this page and we will be happy to talk with you.