Pacifica’s Closest World-Class Dentist
An AACD Accredited Fellow Waiting to See You in Daly City
Pacifica is a community of people who appreciate quality and authenticity. The surf is real. The coastline is breathtaking. And when it comes to dental care, Pacifica patients deserve access to the genuine article—not a compromise forced by geography.
A 10–15 minute drive over Skyline Boulevard brings you to Dr. Kenneth Hovden’s practice at 901 Campus Dr, Daly City. He is one of only 80 practicing dentists worldwide who are AACD Accredited Fellows—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. He uses operating microscopes throughout his practice. He has completed over 200 hours of continuing education each year since 2020. He is a Former UOP faculty member for 39 years.
No dentist within Pacifica holds these credentials. The drive is short, the parking is free, and the quality of care is extraordinary. Pacifica patients who make the trip consistently say they wish they had found him sooner.
Serving All Pacifica Neighborhoods
Linda Mar
Sharp Park
Vallemar
Rockaway Beach
Pedro Point
Fairmont
Edgemar
Pacific Manor
Westview
Palmetto
Mori Point
AACD Accredited Fellow
1 of 80 worldwide — credentials unavailable in Pacifica
~10 min via Skyline Blvd
Quick, scenic drive from all Pacifica neighborhoods
Operating Microscope Precision
Used every time for a better fit, less removal
Kois & Spear Faculty
Visiting Faculty, Spear Institute
Free Parking On Site
No meters, no garages — drive in, park, walk in
Full-Service Dental Care Near Pacifica
Every Service Pacifica Patients Need — 10 Minutes Away.
The complete range of cosmetic, restorative, and general dental care, at an incredible level of care, is available just over Skyline Boulevard.
Dental Implants
Placement and restoration in the same practice. There’s no need to travel to multiple SF specialists. Operating microscope precision and Kois Center occlusal planning in every case.
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Porcelain Veneers
AACD Accredited Fellow artistry. Digital Smile Design lets you approve the outcome before any treatment begins. Conservative approach with whitening and Invisalign recommended first when appropriate.
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Crowns & Onlays
Dr. Hovden routinely offers onlays—a more conservative, more tooth-preserving alternative to a full crown that requires significantly more skill and is offered by very few Bay Area dentists.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth whitening, Invisalign, prepless veneers, Digital Smile Design makeovers—all personalised to your goals, planned conservatively, and executed to the highest aesthetic standard.
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TMJ Treatment
Jaw pain, headaches, bite problems, clicking—Dr. Hovden’s Kois/Spear occlusal training makes him one of the most qualified TMD specialists in the Bay Area. Thorough diagnosis first.
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Sleep Apnea
Custom oral appliances for a comfortable CPAP alternative. WatchPAT take-home sleep testing (MD-read) and HRPO monitoring. 9 in 10 patients wear it all night. Results often come the first night.
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General & Restorative
Comprehensive exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals, and full restorative work—all delivered with the same precision and care as complex cosmetic cases.
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Emergency Dentistry
Pacifica patients with dental pain get priority access. Call 650-755-6000. The Skyline Boulevard route is one of the quickest and most uncongested emergency routes from Pacifica to dental care.
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Why Pacifica Patients Make the Trip
No Dentist Within Pacifica Holds These Credentials.
Pacifica has good general dentists. But when it comes to the level of cosmetic and restorative expertise that Dr. Hovden represents, there is simply no equivalent within Pacifica.
For Pacifica patients who want exceptional cosmetic work, dental implants, complex restorations, TMJ treatment, or sleep apnea care, the choice is a short scenic drive versus a compromise on quality. His philosophy adds another dimension: Dr. Hovden is known for his honesty—telling patients when a simpler, less expensive treatment will deliver the same result. Pacifica patients who value authenticity find that approach refreshing.
What Patients Say
The Drive Is Worth It. Every Time.
The short drive from Pacifica to Daly City brings you to the kind of dental care that genuinely changes how patients feel about their smile.
“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
The Quick Commute Pacifica Patients Appreciate
A Beautiful Drive Over Skyline. Worth It Before You Even Arrive.
Pacifica locals already know Skyline Boulevard. It is the route that takes you over the hills to the Peninsula—quick, scenic, and almost always uncongested. From Linda Mar or Sharp Park, you can be at Dr. Hovden’s office in approximately 10 minutes. From Rockaway Beach or Vallemar, around 12–15 minutes. From Pedro Point, 15–18 minutes via Highway 1 and Skyline.
And when you arrive: free parking, right at the door. No searching, no meters, no fees. The entire experience from leaving home to sitting in the chair is straightforward and stress-free in a way that dental appointments rarely are.
Pacifica patients who have been driving to SF or San Mateo dentists often discover the Daly City practice by chance — and almost universally say the short Skyline drive plus free parking plus the quality of care makes the choice obvious in retrospect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Daly City Dentist FAQs
The questions Pacifica patients ask most. Something not covered? Call 650-755-6000.
Getting Here from Pacifica
The Skyline Route—Quick, Scenic, Uncongested
The main route from Pacifica to Dr. Hovden’s office at 901 Campus Dr, Suite 202, Daly City is via Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35). Most Pacifica residents use this route regularly; it is the same road that takes you east to the Peninsula. From Linda Mar, take Linda Mar Boulevard east until it meets Skyline, then head north. The entire journey from most Pacifica neighbourhoods is 10–18 minutes.
Alternatively, Highway 1 north connects to Daly City via John Daly Boulevard—a slightly longer but equally accessible route from the northern parts of Pacifica. Free parking is available on-site when you arrive.
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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Serving Pacifica & the Bay Area
All Pacifica Neighborhoods & Beyond
A short drive over Skyline Boulevard puts every Pacifica neighborhood within easy reach of world-class dental expertise. The practice also serves Daly City, San Francisco, and the broader Bay Area.
Linda Mar
~10 min via Skyline
Sharp Park
~11 min via Skyline
Fairmont
~12 min via Skyline
Pacific Manor
~12 min via Skyline
Vallemar
~13 min via Skyline
Edgemar
~13 min via Skyline
Rockaway Beach
~15 min via Skyline
Mori Point
~16 min via Skyline
Westview & Palmetto
~15 min via Skyline
Pedro Point
~18 min via Hwy 1
Daly City
On site
San Francisco
~15–20 min
A 10-Minute Drive Over Skyline. A World of Difference in Your Dental Care.
Book your consultation at Dr. Hovden’s practice. A straightforward, scenic drive from Pacifica—and free parking when you arrive. One of the most credentialed cosmetic dentists in Northern California is ready to see you.
901 Campus Dr, Suite 202, Daly City, CA 94015 · Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Free Parking On Site
