Cosmetic & Implant Dentist · Daly City, CA · Serving the Bay Area
You Deserve a Smile
You’re Proud Of.
AACD Accredited
Get the Smile You’ve Always Wanted — Without Compromise.
AACD Accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Kenneth Hovden is one of only two AACD Accredited Fellows in the Bay Area — combining artistry, science, and decades of experience to create smiles that look completely natural and last for years to come. Serving Daly City, San Francisco, Pacifica, and the greater Bay Area.
AACD Accredited Fellow
1 of 80 practicing dentists worldwide.
1 of 2 in the Bay Area
DSD Master & DSD Clinic
See your smile before treatment begins
Operating Microscopes
Precision at every stage of preparation
Kois & Spear Faculty
Visiting Faculty, Spear Institute
Financing Available
Financing available
3–4 week process
You Are Not Alone in This
“If You’ve Been Putting Off Fixing Your Smile, You’re in Good Company.”
Most people who come to us have been thinking about improving their smile for years — sometimes decades. They avoid smiling in photos. They hold back their laugh in meetings. They have a broken tooth, a gap, or a discoloration that has bothered them quietly for years.
Others are dealing with something more urgent: a tooth that needs a crown, an implant to replace a missing tooth, or a bite that keeps causing problems. Whatever brought you here — there is a clear path forward.
The only thing that has been standing between you and the smile you want is finding the right dentist. Someone who will tell you the truth, recommend only what you genuinely need, and do the work at the highest possible standard.
One of the Most Credentialed Cosmetic Dentists in Northern California
Services Designed Around Your Goals
One of the Most Credentialed Cosmetic Dentists in Northern California
Dr. Hovden Doesn’t Just Practice Cosmetic Dentistry — He Teaches It.
As a Clinical Instructor at the Kois Center and Visiting Faculty at the Spear Institute in Scottsdale, AZ, Dr. Hovden mentors dentists from across the country in the most advanced techniques in the field.
His AACD Accredited Fellowship places him among fewer than 80 practicing dentists worldwide — and one of only two in the San Francisco and San Mateo Bay Area — to have earned dentistry’s most rigorous cosmetic credential. Awarded to fewer than 1% of dentists, it requires demonstrating exceptional clinical skill through a rigorous peer-reviewed examination process.
“I came in expecting to spend $20–30k on veneers. Dr. Hovden talked me out of it. That alone tells you everything about his integrity. He spent over an hour with me on the first visit — cancer screening, TMJ evaluation, muscle palpation, 20+ photos, pocket measurements, bite analysis. His philosophy is ‘do the least amount of dentistry possible to keep you healthy.’ If you want a dentist who will be honest with you even when it costs him money, this is the guy.”
His work has been recognised with multiple Gold Medals from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He completes well over 200 hours of continuing education per year since 2020. He uses operating microscopes throughout his practice for a level of precision that few Bay Area dentists can match.
When you sit in Dr. Hovden’s chair, you are not just getting a dentist. You are getting one of the most trained, most recognised, and most experienced cosmetic and restorative dentists in Northern California. And you are getting someone who will be completely honest with you about what you actually need.
AACD Accredited Fellow
1 of 80 practicing dentists worldwide. 1 of 2 in the Bay Area. Fewer than 1% of dentists achieve this credential.
Spear Institute
Visiting Faculty.
One of dentistry’s most prestigious institutions in Scottsdale, AZ.
Kois Center
Clinical Instructor.
Training dentists nationally in the most advanced occlusal and restorative techniques.
AACD Gold Medals
Multiple Gold Medals from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. His smile makeovers are recognised among the best in the country.
Operating Microscopes
Used throughout the practice. He also trains dentists worldwide in microscope technique at IDEA for over 20 years.
Digital Smile Design
DSD Master & DSD Clinic. Patients preview their new smile before any treatment begins.
200+ CE Hours / Year
Well over 200 hours of continuing education per year since 2020. Your care always reflects the latest techniques.
Former UOP Faculty
Former Faculty Member at UOP — Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry for 39 years.
Bay Area Aesthetic Masters Study Club — Founder
Dr. Hovden founded and has led a local study club for over 20 years, committed to raising the level of care of local dentists across San Francisco and the Peninsula.
Real Patients. Real Transformations.
What Patients Say About Dr. Hovden
Getting Started Is Simpler Than You Think
Here’s How It Works — Three Clear Steps.
No pressure, no surprises, no upselling. Just a clear path from where you are now to the smile you have always wanted.
Book Your Consultation
Tell us what is bothering you or what you would like to change. Dr. Hovden will spend time with you — really listening — understanding your goals and your concerns. No pressure. No hard sell. A genuinely thorough diagnostic examination.
See Your Smile Before We Start
With Digital Smile Design, you will see and approve exactly what your new smile will look like — before a single tooth is touched. No surprises. Just complete confidence in the outcome before treatment ever begins.
Smile With Confidence
Walk out with a smile you are proud of — built to last, designed just for you, and delivered by one of the most credentialed cosmetic dentists in Northern California.
We’ve Thought of Everything So You Don’t Have to Worry
Your Most Common Concerns — Addressed Honestly.
“What if I don’t love the result?”
You Approve It Before We Start
With Digital Smile Design, you see and approve exactly what your new smile will look like before any treatment begins. No surprises. No commitments before you are completely happy. The outcome you walk in with is the outcome you agreed to.
“I’m worried about the cost”
Financing Available — and Honest Advice
Financing is available — flexible options to fit your budget. And Dr. Hovden will always tell you honestly when a less expensive treatment will genuinely serve you just as well. He has talked patients out of tens of thousands of dollars of unnecessary work. That is the level of integrity you can expect.
“I’ve had bad dental experiences”
A Gentle, Patient-Centered Approach
Dr. Hovden is known for his calm, gentle, unhurried approach. Many patients who describe themselves as dental-phobic say that their first appointment with him changed how they feel about dental care entirely. You are in control at every stage. Nothing proceeds without your complete understanding and agreement.
Stop Waiting. Stop Settling. You Deserve This.
The smile you have always wanted — and the healthy, confident feeling that comes with it — is closer than you think. Dr. Hovden and his team are ready to help you get there. Book your consultation today and take the first step.
