About our office

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. I am Dr. Peter Karsant and I have been practicing General and Implant Dentistry in San Francisco Excelsior district since 1986. Our patients call me Dr. Peter whether they are 2 or 102. My staff and I truly enjoy meeting new people and families which is one of the reasons I became a dentist...I like people. The other reason I became a dentist is that dentistry allows me to indulge my other two passions art and science; making a tooth appear as though it has never had a restoration or returning a mouth to full function through the science of Implant Dentistry. Some have told me I am a dying breed because I answer my emergency pages within twenty minutes, come into the office after normal hours to treat emergencies and because I make house calls for patients who are home bound; I love my profession and I like my patients. As you enter the office you may see a sign a Geoffrey Dental Laboratory; we have our own dental lab on site named after my young son. My staff is highly trained, friendly and can multi-task, they are great! My staff and I understand that not everyone likes coming to the dentist so we go out of our way to explain each procedure before, during and after we have performed the procedure. For children we always TELL them what we are going to do, SHOW them and DO the procedure while they look in the mirror and watch most times. Our patients appreciate that they can have all of their children dental needs and all of their dental needs provided for to a very high standard in one office. My staff and I hope to meet you soon and thank you again for taking the time to visit our website.

Meet the Staff

Yvette Byrne Karsant - Office Manager of 14 years.

Tiffany Ball - RDA and Receptionist of 8 years. Tiffany is currently taking the college course work for entrance into Dental school.

Joanne - Manager and Head Technician for Geoffreys Dental Lab (Our in office lab for Crowns and Bridges) of 2 years. She is fluent in Spanish.

Katie - RDA and back Office Assistant of 8 months.

Services Offered

We provide each patient with the time they need for quality without compromised Dental Treatment, Children's Dentistry, General and Implant Dentistry for adults

Endodontic (Root Canal treatment)

Oral Surgery including simple Extractions and fully impacted third Molar Removal and Bone Grafting

Periodontics (Gum Treatment) and Oral Cancer Screenings

Cosmetic and Complex Restorative Dentistry, Partial and Full Denture treatment

Operative/Adhesive Dentistry (Bonded fillings and Bonding), Simple Crown and Bridge, to very complex screw retained full upper and lower Dentures

Technology

Digital X-rays, Computerized Apex location for Root Canals, Mechanical Root Canal Instrumentation, One patient use Burrs, Diamonds, Root Canal Instruments, CAD/CAM Kavo Everest Milling of Crowns and Bridges in office

Brands

Perio RX, Complimentary toothpaste and brush with hygiene appointments brands may vary, and Proxy Brush for patients who require them

Community Involvement

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Hobbies and Interests

Cooking, Wine, Fishing, Photography, Gardening, and Reading

Awards

Key to The City of San Francisco

Membership Associations and Organizations

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