Daly City’s Most Credentialed Dentist
World-Class Dental Expertise—Right Here in Daly City.
You should not have to travel far to see a genuinely exceptional dentist. Dr. Kenneth Hovden has served Daly City patients from his practice at 901 Campus Dr. for over 40 years—bringing a level of credentials, technology, and clinical excellence that most patients would expect to find only in a major metropolitan specialist centre.
He is an AACD Accredited Fellow—one of only 80 practicing dentists worldwide to hold this credential, and one of only two in the entire Bay Area. He is a clinical instructor at the Kois Center and a visiting faculty member at the Spear Institute in Scottsdale. He uses operating microscopes throughout his practice. He completes well over 200 hours of continuing education per year since 2020. He is a Former UOP faculty member for 39 years.
And underpinning all of it: a philosophy of doing the least dentistry possible to keep you healthy, recommending only what you genuinely need, and telling you honestly when a simpler treatment will deliver what you want. This is the dentist Daly City deserves.
Serving All Daly City Neighbourhoods
Westlake
Serramonte
Broadmoor
St. Francis Heights
Top of the Hill
Marchbank
Hillside
Bayshore
Crocker
Knowles
John Daly
Pacifica
San Francisco
AACD Accredited Fellow
1 of 80 worldwide
1 of 2 in the Bay Area
Operating Microscopes
Used across every procedure
Kois & Spear Faculty
Visiting Faculty, Spear Institute
Digital Smile Design
Preview your smile before treatment begins
Financing Available
40+ years serving Daly City
Comprehensive Dental Care in Daly City
Everything You Need—Under One Roof
From your first cleaning to a complete smile transformation, Dr. Hovden’s Daly City practice covers the full spectrum of dental care—all delivered to the standard of an AACD Accredited Fellow.
Dental Implants
Replace missing teeth permanently. Placement and restoration are handled in the same Daly City office, with operating microscope precision and Kois occlusal planning in every case.
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Porcelain Veneers
AACD-level artistry and microscope precision for veneers that look completely natural. Digital Smile Design lets you approve the outcome before a single tooth is touched.
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Crowns & Onlays
Restore damaged teeth while conserving as much natural structure as possible. Dr. Hovden routinely offers onlays: a more conservative, more tooth-preserving alternative to crowns that few dentists offer.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth whitening, Invisalign, Digital Smile Design makeovers, prepless veneers, gum contouring, and complete smile rehabilitations are all tailored to your goals and your face.
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TMJ Treatment
Jaw pain, chronic headaches, jaw clicking, or biting problems? Dr. Hovden’s Kois Center and Spear Institute occlusal training makes him one of the Bay Area’s most qualified TMD specialists.
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Sleep Apnea
Custom oral appliances are a comfortable CPAP alternative. WatchPAT take-home sleep testing gives MD-read results. 9 in 10 patients wear it all night. Many experience relief the very first night.
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General & Restorative
Comprehensive exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals, and full restorative work — all delivered to the same standard of precision and care as the most complex cosmetic cases.
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Emergency Dentistry
Daly City patients facing a dental emergency get priority access. Broken teeth, acute pain, lost restorations? Call 650-755-6000, and we will help you as quickly as possible.
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Why Daly City Patients Choose Dr. Hovden
The Credentials
The Technology
The Integrity
Every dentist in Daly City has a dental degree. Very few have the depth of post-graduate training, the clinical credentials, and the technology infrastructure that Dr. Hovden brings to every appointment. But credentials alone do not explain why patients keep coming back—and why they send their families.
The reason is simpler: he tells you the truth. He recommends what you genuinely need. He has talked patients out of $20–30k of unnecessary veneer work when a simpler approach would deliver the same result. He does the least dentistry possible to keep you healthy. He has over 40 years of results to prove that that approach works.
Operating microscopes throughout the practice mean every restoration is placed with a level of precision that most Bay Area dentists cannot match. Well over 200 hours of continuing education per year since 2020 means your care always reflects the latest clinical standards. A Former UOP Faculty Member for 39 years and a Kois Center Clinical Instructor means the depth of knowledge behind every treatment recommendation is extraordinary.
Smile Gallery
Real Daly City Patients. Real Results.
A selection from Dr. Hovden’s smile gallery—photographed to the AACD standard. Every case reflects the same philosophy: the right treatment, executed with precision.
What Daly City Patients Say
The Dentist Who Puts Patients First.
The words of the patients say it better than any credentials.
“For the first time in memory, my teeth aren’t too small for my mouth, and I really like my smile. The work was done perfectly. Dr. Hovden is clearly a consummate professional who enjoys his work and takes great pride in doing it well.”
Arch — Smile Makeover — Daly City Patient
“I am 62 years old and I have worn dentures since I was 28. For the first time in all of those years, I feel like my teeth are natural. I am so grateful to Dr. Hovden for this miraculous change in my life.”
Maria T. — Implant-Supported Dentures — Bay Area Patient
“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. This wasn’t a sales consultation; it was an actual diagnostic exam. His assessment: my teeth are healthy, and with orthodontics and whitening I could get 90% of the result I wanted without touching my enamel. His philosophy is ‘do the least amount of dentistry possible to keep you healthy.’ He clearly cares more about long-term outcomes than billing. If you want a dentist who will be honest with you even when it costs him money, this is the guy.”
Jay R. — Google Review
Getting to Our Daly City Office
Convenient to All Daly City Neighborhoods — and Beyond
Our office at 901 Campus Dr, Suite 202, is centrally located in Daly City and easily accessible from every neighborhood: Westlake, Serramonte, Broadmoor, St. Francis Heights, and the rest. We are also conveniently reachable from Pacifica via Skyline Boulevard, and from San Francisco via I-280 or John Daly Boulevard.
Ample free parking is available at the office building. No parking meters, no garages. Drive in, park, and walk directly in.
Address: 901 Campus Dr, Suite 202, Daly City, CA 94015
Phone: 650-755-6000 · Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daly City Dentist FAQs
The questions Daly City patients ask most. Something not covered? Call 650-755-6000.
Proudly Serving
Daly City & the Surrounding Bay Area
Dr. Hovden’s Daly City practice serves patients from across the peninsula and the greater Bay Area. Whether you are a few minutes away in Westlake or making the drive from San Mateo County, you deserve access to the most credentialed, most honest dentist available. It’s worth the drive.
Westlake
~5–9 min drive
Serramonte
~3 min drive
Broadmoor
~8–14 min drive
St. Francis Heights
~4–7 min drive
Marchbank
~8–12 min drive
Top of the Hill
~8–14 min drive
Crocker / Hillside
~9–18 min drive
Bayshore
~14–20 min drive
Pacifica
~7–9 min
San Francisco
~16–25 min
San Mateo County
~35 min drive
Bay Area
~35–50 min drive
Daly City’s Most Credentialed Dentist Is Ready to See You.
Book your consultation at Dr. Hovden’s Daly City practice. No pressure. No unnecessary treatment. Just an honest, thorough assessment by one of the most trained and experienced cosmetic and restorative dentists in Northern California.
901 Campus Dr, Suite 202, Daly City, CA 94015 · Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dr. Kenneth Hovden DDS is located at 901 Campus Dr, Suite 202, Daly City, CA 94015. The office is convenient to Westlake, Serramonte, Broadmoor, and all Daly City neighbourhoods, and is easily accessible from Pacifica, San Francisco, and San Mateo County.
Dr. Hovden offers a comprehensive range of services at his Daly City practice including porcelain veneers, dental implants, dental crowns and onlays, teeth whitening, Invisalign, Digital Smile Design smile makeovers, complete smile rehabilitations, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea oral appliance therapy, laser dentistry, general dentistry, restorative dentistry, root canal therapy, and emergency dental care.
Yes, Dr. Hovden is welcoming new patients at his Daly City practice. You can book a consultation by calling 650-755-6000 or by using the online booking form on this website. The practice serves patients from all Daly City neighbourhoods as well as from Pacifica, San Francisco, San Mateo County, and the wider Bay Area.
Dr. Kenneth Hovden is an AACD Accredited Fellow — one of only 80 practicing dentists worldwide to hold this credential, and one of only two in the entire Bay Area. He is a Clinical Instructor at the Kois Center, Visiting Faculty at the Spear Institute, and completes well over 200 hours of continuing education per year. He uses operating microscopes throughout his practice and has over 40 years of experience serving the Daly City community.
Yes. While Dr. Hovden’s office is located in Daly City, the practice serves patients from across the Bay Area — including Pacifica, San Francisco, San Mateo County, and beyond. Patients regularly travel from surrounding communities for access to Dr. Hovden’s level of credentials and expertise.
The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The practice is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. To book an appointment, call 650-755-6000 or use the online booking form.
Yes, financing is available at Dr. Hovden’s Daly City practice. Flexible payment options are offered to help patients access the care they need. Contact the office at 650-755-6000 or ask at your consultation to learn more about the financing options available to you.
Yes. Dr. Hovden handles both the surgical placement and the final restoration of dental implants in the same Daly City office — a significant advantage that eliminates the need to visit multiple providers. He uses operating microscope precision and Kois Center occlusal planning in every implant case, and participates in the planning of all referred surgical cases to ensure optimal outcomes.
The office at 901 Campus Dr, Suite 202, Daly City is centrally located and easily accessible from Westlake, Serramonte, Broadmoor, and all Daly City neighbourhoods. From Westlake, the drive is typically 5 minutes or less. From Serramonte, approximately 5 minutes. From Pacifica, approximately 10 to 15 minutes via Skyline Boulevard.
