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General Dentistry Pacifica, CA

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Your general dentist provides the full range of services needed to achieve and maintain a healthy smile and excellent dental health. Dr. Ryan Henspetter and Dr. Christopher Jen Kin are general dentists in Pacifica, CA. They take general dentistry even further because they offer advanced services like comprehensive implant dentistry and bone grafting that you may not find at other dental practices.

Here are some of the general dental services you can expect to find at Cabrillo Family Dental Care:

Preventive teeth cleanings and examinations
Tooth-colored restorations like fillings, crowns, and veneers
Root canal treatment
Tooth extraction
Treatment for gum disease
Solutions for tooth replacement like dental implants, bridges, and dentures

Protect Your Health with Preventive Dentistry

When you visit your Pacifica dentist every six months for teeth cleanings and checkups, we can help you prevent problems like gum disease, tooth decay, and cavities.

These visits also benefit your overall health and well-being since gum disease has been linked as a contributor to other health concerns like heart disease, diabetes, and even dementia.

Our dentists partner with you to help you make educated decisions about your dental health and the treatment you want for your smile.

Achieve the Smile You’ve Always Wanted

Cosmetic dentistry in Pacifica offers many options and dental services to help you achieve your best smile. Whether it’s crooked, missing, or broken teeth that plague your smile, our dentists have the skills and expertise to help you design and achieve the smile of your dreams.

Some of the cosmetic dental services you’ll find at Cabrillo Family Dental Care are:

Porcelain veneers
Tooth-colored fillings
Dental crowns
Tooth implants
Professional teeth whitening
Invisible braces with Invisalign

Come and talk with Dr. Henspetter and Dr. Jen Kin about what might be possible for your smile!

Solutions for Dental Fear and Anxiety

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We understand that visiting the dentist is not comfortable for every patient, yet we never want fear or anxiety to keep you from taking care of your dental health.

At Cabrillo Family Dental Care, we offer several levels of dental sedation so every patient can feel comfortable getting the dental treatment they need.

Nitrous oxide – Helps “take the edge off” so you can feel comfortable in the dental chair.
Oral conscious sedation – A pill is taken before your procedure to help you relax.
IV sedation – The deepest level of sedation we offer, almost like sleeping through your dental procedures. Dr. Jen Kin is licensed to provide IV sedation at our dental office.

If you feel like you or a loved one might benefit from sedation dentistry in Pacifica, CA, please contact us for more information.

New Patients Are Always Welcome at Cabrillo Family Dental Care

We are always welcoming new patients to our Pacifica dental office, and we would love to meet you! Please call (650) 359-1646 to get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of technology does your dental office have?

Our dental office has been serving Pacifica and the Half Moon Bay communities for over 60 years. However, at Cabrillo Family Dental Care, we've updated our technology and modernized our Pacifica dental office with patient comfort in mind.

Along with great amenities like neck pillows and televisions in treatment rooms, patients will enjoy state-of-the-art technology like 3-D imaging and digital impressions. These technologies streamline dental procedures and make dental visits more comfortable.

3-D imaging and printing allow our dentists to plan for dental implant surgeries and create surgical guides so they can place your dental implants with exact precision and achieve optimum results.

Digital impressions replace the messy and uncomfortable impressions we used in the past for dental crowns and other restorations.

Our dentists are committed to building relationships and creating great experiences for our patients. We know that advanced technology makes dental procedures more efficient, accurate, and comfortable for our patients, and patient comfort is our top priority.

We're always accepting new patients, and we invite you to come to Cabrillo Family Dental Care and see what sets us apart from other dental practices in the area.

What should I expect at my first dental visit?

Thank you for choosing Cabrillo Family Dental Care for your Pacifica, CA dentist office. We look forward to meeting you in person on your appointment day.

Our office is located at 669 Crespi Dr. #F, Pacifica, 94044. Contact us at (650) 359-1646 if you have any questions about your appointment.

We ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment, especially if it is your first time at our dental office.

This will give you time to fill out the necessary paperwork beforehand.

What Is an Appointment At Your Office Like?

When you first arrive, our friendly and professional staff will greet you and get you started. You will fill out any necessary paperwork before the appointment begins.

If it has been a while since you have been to the dentist, your first appointment will be an exam, during which time the dentist will inspect the health of your jaw, gums, teeth, and throat to find issues, if there are any.

If you are coming to us for a specific treatment, the dentist or dental assistant will bring you in to prepare you for your appointment. The dentist and support staff will finish making the necessary preparations. This includes getting the required tools and equipment ready, preparing the patient by making them comfortable in the chair, and helping them relax.

During your appointment, your dentist will constantly ensure your comfort and ease. We always place patient care at the top of our priorities.

Afterward, you will have time to ask questions and communicate with your dentist about your oral health moving forward.

Pacifica Dental Office Near You

Cabrillo Family Dental Care proudly serves the greater Pacifica, CA area, providing the highest quality dental care. We always put our patients first.

If you have already scheduled an appointment, we thank you for choosing us to be your dentist.
If you haven't yet, contact us today to schedule a time to come in for a dental exam and cleaning.

Meet Our Doctors:

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Dr. Ryan Henspetter

For more than ten years, Dr. Ryan Henspetter has practiced at Cabrillo Family Dental Care after receiving a post-graduate general residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto.

Dr. Henspetter is a California native that ...

Christopher Jen Kin, DDS, ABOI/ID

Dr. Chris Jen Kin graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2005. Though originally from Los Angeles, he now considers the Bay Area his home.

Dr. Jen Kin’s expertise ...

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Featured Blog Posts - General Dentistry

August 31, 2026

How the Right Dental Care Can Protect Your Smile and Confidence

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A healthy smile supports your comfort, confidence, and overall well-being. Regular dental care helps keep your teeth and gums strong while allowing your dental team to identify potential concerns early. From preventive checkups to cosmetic and restorative treatments, the right dental care can make a lasting difference. When searching for a dentist in Pacifica, CA, patients often want a dental

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Experience Excellence in General Dentistry: Pacifica, CA’s Premier Dental Practice

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Choosing the best general dentist in Pacifica, CA, for your family is as essential as picking the right medical doctor. Cabrillo Family Dental Care is dedicated to dental excellence and healthy smiles. We hope you’ll consider our team for yourself and your family. We love meeting new patients and welcoming them to our dental practice. About Cabrillo Family Dental Care Services Our treatments,

April 25, 2024

In Pursuit of a Perfect Smile: 10 Essential Steps to Finding the Best General Dentist in Pacifica

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As you strive toward optimal oral health and the radiant smile of your dreams, choosing the right general dentist is paramount. However, if you’re finding this decision a bit daunting, Dr. Ryan Henspetter and Cabrillo Family Dental Care in Pacifica have you and your family covered! Why Is General Dentistry So Important? Regular dental exams are a crucial preventative measure for anyone committed to

General Dentistry Technology

Digital X-Rays

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Digital x-rays provide several benefits for both our dentists and our patients. For our patients, these x-rays emit 90 percent less radiation than traditional films. They're also readily available so you can get a prompt diagnosis from our dentists. Digital x-rays also leave less of an environmental footprint since we don't need chemicals to develop them.

For our Pacifica, CA dentists, digital x-rays offer a clearer picture of your teeth, bone, and mouth for a more accurate diagnosis of treatment needs. These images are also easier for our dentists to share with other pertinent providers if necessary.

Digital Impressions

If you've had a dental crown in the past, you know how uncomfortable taking an impression of your mouth could be, filling it full with goopy material until you thought you might gag.

Gone are those days since we now have digital impressions! Now, we can simply scan 3-D images of your teeth and mouth directly to our computer. Then, our dentists can use them to design restorations for your smile and communicate directly with the dental lab that is making those restorations.

Digital impressions are much more comfortable for our patients and result in more accurate impressions for better quality restorations.

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