Friendly, efficient and professional-- what more could you ask for. Highly recommended. read more

We had a wonderful experience bringing my daughter in for her appointment. The entire staff was kind, welcoming, and made her feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The dentist was patient, gentle, and took the time to explain everything in a way that helped ease her nerves. They answered all of our questions and made sure we felt informed throughout the visit. The office was clean, organized, and very family-friendly. It's clear they truly care about their patients. My daughter left with a smile and actually said she isn't nervous about coming back, which says a lot! We highly recommend this dental office to any family looking for compassionate and professional care. read more

I've been to many dental offices over the years, but none of them compares to Portola Smile. Their staff is incredibly friendly and professional, and they genuinely care about their patients. The office is clean and modern, creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes even the most anxious patients feel at ease. I would highly recommend! read more

I highly recommend Portola Smiles for your dental care. Dr. Franny is a very skilled dentist. I have experienced many dentists in the past, but none compare to her. She has a gentle touch and I barely notice that I am having any dental work done. The office has the latest dental technology and a pleasing environment. My hygienist Marelda is very thorough and knowledgeable and provides excellent dental advice. Megan helps me navigate through dental insurance and private payment and is extremely helpful. All the staff at Portola Smiles are outstanding. I believe I am in good, capable hands with my dental care. read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to write this review - my family and I have been going to Dr. Franny for a couple or few years now. We switched from a dentist who was all about getting us in and out, without much bedside manner, and who didn't seem to care about us as people. Switching to Dr. Franny and her team was such a breath of fresh air. Dr. Franny is genuinely nice, comes across as motherly, is very considerate, always checks in to make sure you're OK, and takes the time to explain everything that she's doing, ensuring that you understand before she moves forward. Her entire team is amazing as well. Megan and everyone else always greet us with smiles, are enjoyable to be around, and are helpful with any questions or anything we ever need. I'm one of those that's never enjoyed going to the dentist (still don't =)), but the team at Portola smiles makes the experience as enjoyable as it can be for a dentist's visit. read more

I've been a patient for years. Truly the best dentist and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

My wife and I are very pleased to have finally found a wonderful dedicated Dentist in Dr. Francine Abad. She's caring, considerate, passionate, knowledgeable and works to develop a relationship with her patient. Dr. Francine Abad has assemble an amazing staff who are professional in matters relating to insurance coverage. The dental assistants are incredibly helpful in providing care before Dr. Abad begins your treatment. I highly recommend Portola Smiles for the entire famil. Emmanuel Stewart read more

We trust both "Dr. Franny" Abad with all our family dentistry needs. Calm, quiet, modern office in the heart of the Portola district. Very good and attentive care. read more

Portola Smiles - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing Practice! So I first visited this office a few months ago for a general check up. Personally I dread the dentist so much, my previous dentist would give me a muscle relaxer before appointments. That's how bad it was. Haha So I went in a little hesitant. The care they provide is top notch. I felt as comfortable as one can be at the dentist. Nothing was rushed the assistant was super informative and gentle. Dr.Franny is one of kind Doctor, has incredible bedside manner towards patients and staff. I have worked in the medical field for several years and always pay attention to how the staff is treated and patients. She's phenomenal and goes above and beyond. Fast forward I have now taken my two kids (4 + 7) and they love Dr. Franny. My 7 year old has since had cavities filled and an infected tooth removed. Today was the day of her first extraction. She was so scared and nervous. Dr. Franny was able to get the job done all while my daughter was crying and put her at ease. Dr. Franny takes her time to check in on comfort and checking in if a break is needed. She has a background dealing with kids at UCSF, if I'm remembering correctly, so that was really reassuring. Anyways if you're looking for a new dentist look no further! She's got patients from my family for life. Also, she's a Bay Area native! read more

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All around from the beginning the dentist treated my teeth issues with guidance throughout and made my experience very pleasant considering how much I needed it The staff is so helpful and kind For a dentist experience this was the best!!! read more

I'm grateful and very appreciative that Dr. Franny has welcomed me back into her dental office! Dr. Franny also reassured me that my new dental journey will no longer be something to be nervous about. I've had that "child" fear of visiting the dentist! Dr. Franny and her Team are FABULOUS, professional, courteous, fun and supportive! Portola Smiles is a positive visit for me, each and every time! Thank you, Dr. Franny and the Portola Smiles Team! -Nanette read more

Dr. Frannie is the absolute best. She always gives you information about the processes she is undertaking. So kind gentle and, best of all, painless. read more

Front office makes you feel comfortable and the quality of care is excellent follow ups show how much they care about you if you are looking for a dentist that really care about your teeth see Dr.Fran Abad at Portola Smiles read more

dr Frannie and crew are wonderful. I have been going to this location on San Bruno Avenue in SF ( Portola district) for years. the office is clean, quiet and very comforting. Dr Frannie uses the newest techniques in cleaning and shows wonderful care for her patients. it is a bit tough in parking - but is easily accessible on/ off 101. read more

Caring staff Knowledgeable excellent service Dr Fran is awesome She cares for her patients and makes sure they are aware of their options read more

Dr Frannie and everyone in the office are great! I have been going to this office for close to 50 years. Dr Parodi was there for many many years and after his passing, his wife made sure it went to someone who would keep the staff and also welcome the longtime patients he had. Dr Leiberman fit the bill and when she had to leave the practice I was concerned that I wouldn't be lucky enough to have a third dentist I liked. But along came Dr Frannie. She is patient and explains everything thoroughly. I am always confident in the care I receive. I have known the staff so long it is almost like visiting friends! read more

Dr. Abad has been my go to for my dental needs since she took over this practice. I feel very safe in her hands. I just completed 2 fillings today. She kept me calm with steady hand. The staff pretty amazing too! Highly recommend. read more

Francine has been my dentist for over 2 years and she's a wonderful dentist and so is the rest of the staff. They are all super kind and professional - guided me through any type of treatment (including a year long process of Invisalign) and I literally walk out there with a smile every time. That's not something you can easily say about your dentist experience. I highly recommend this practice! read more

Portola Smiles is professional and personal. Dr. Abad and her staff take the time to explain what they are doing as well as the reasons for their recommendations. All of the staff are welcooming and friendly. read more

I came here after my dentist wasn't available to look at a front cracked tooth for over a week. I did some research and found amazing reviews for Dr. Abad and she was able to see me the next day. I was met with wonderful staff at the reception area and the doctor was so informative, gentle and professional! It may be time for me to switch dentists! read more

Just like any personal services, I kept changing dentists hoping to find one that actually cares about their patients, gentle, and educational. It was a lot of ask for but Dr Franny hit all 3 of these qualities. She did 8 cavities on me and I was not anxious before each appointment because it did not hurt at all. Usually I am terrified of the anesthesia injection but dr Franny made it felt like nothing. And I really appreciate that. I also appreciate how professional she is explaining and showing me the before/after photos of what was going on/what she did. My husband is now going to her as well, he really like her too. I will also take my 14 months old boy to her when he is ready. I trust Dr Franny 100%, she truly CARES about your dental health, not just someone trying to rush and make a quick buck. It's hard to find a health care provider who truly care nowadays! read more

Went in for Invisalign. They went over each step and the entire process. Affordable pricing and length of time. Staff were nice and friendly. Teeth are already looking better. :) read more

Great staff and great dental care. We've been with Dr. Abad now for 2 years and we appreciate all that she does for us. The staff is very caring and very efficient. Thumbs up!! read more

If you are looking for a good dentist who is honest, kind and compassionate this is the place to go. She treats her patients as family. The way she treats her patients is unlike anything anyone else ever does. Incredibly helpful staff too! read more

Portola Smiles is absolutely the best place to go for all of your dental care needs. The entire staff is friendly,knowledgeable and very professional. Dr. Frannie makes every procedure as painless and as comfortable as possible. My twin 6 year old boys love her. I have my parents and siblings go there as well. If you want the best dental care possible for you and your family then Portola Smiles is the place to go. read more

I had a dental problem and went in to see Dr. Abad since my regular dentist was unavailable. All of the staff were very friendly. Dr. Abad fit me in and spent a long time with me and answered all of my questions. I am very happy I chose Portola Smiles to take care of me! read more

I'm 37 years old and I've been coming to Portola Smiles for the last 30 years. They literally treat me like family because we are family. They have amazing service. They always give me the right direction and they keep my smile beautiful. 10 out of 10 I would highly recommend. Cheers to Portola smiles. read more

Dr Fanny is so kind and gentle! Love her! She's understanding and explains all the treatment very well.

Dr Franny and staff are so kind and welcoming. I highly recommend them! They are great for all ages and families.

I love this Dental office. I have been coming here for more than 10 yes. the staff and Dr are awesome. I do get all my appointments and reminders, I feel like they are part of my family and they are caring and pleasant. The Dr. and staff members are always friendly. It's the Dental office I trust and feel comfortable. Thank you Portola smile. read more

I love the team at Portola Smiles. I always walk away with clean teeth and they're great about making sure I'm comfortable throughout the appointment. The office staff is helpful and friendly, they will take great care of you! read more

Portola Smiles with Dr. Francine is one of the best dental practices I was able to find. The level of service and caring from the front end all through the entire experience was exceptional. I came here with my son for an emergency extraction because it was causing him pain and he had a tooth erupting behind the loose tooth. The office was able to find an appointment for him quickly to accommodate the growing pain my little boy was starting to be uneasy with. The staff was very easy to communicate with and Dr. Francine was very knowledgeable with the process and procedure. She had her staff take X-Rays before doing the extraction and after went over other areas of concern regarding my son's overall dental health and necessary steps to ensure a pearly white and healthy smile. She gave me options and made recommendations as to what is the safer with the best possible outcome for his teeth with no added pressure on which route to take. The only "con" out of all the "pros" is parking in the area. If you are a local - I would definitely recommend public transit. Otherwise, I would recommend coming early than your allotted time to ensure street parking availability. Overall, I am rest assured when it comes to my family's current and future dental health in the hands of Dr. Francine and her staff at Portola Smiles. read more

Portola Smiles definitely offers top tier dental care and even more exceptional patient care! From walking in through the doors, i'm greeted by Megan and May who are so kind and very helpful with the whole scheduling and insurance process. In the patient room, Joy the RDA is so sweet and really makes me feel so comfortable as she prepares me for the appointment. And of course, Dr.Franny aka Dr.Abad -- she is truly is the best provider!! She really takes her time with trying to understand patient needs and what I love is how she remembers who each individual is, more than just another patient, but she really does remember the details from past conversations throughout the appointment. She's also very meticulous with her work, but she never rushes to get me or other patients out of the chair fast to move on to the next; she always checks that my bite is comfortable and really makes sure that I feel good before I leave. I've seen her working with young children to al the way to older patients, and she definitely knows how to make each person feel very safe and comfortable from the moment you step into the office and really makes me feel like family! My parking meter actually ran out of time during one of the appointments and rest assured, the team took care of it and actually went down to help me fill the meter! The dental team works together so well and they truly care about all their patient needs and their own staff needs, so I will always recommend my friends and family to come to this office because they are truly amazing!! read more

CHECK IN Warm and welcoming from front of desk staff. The office is immaculately clean. Staff were incredible kind and knowledgeable as soon as I walked in. They truly set the tone to decrease my anxiety for my general check up. TREATMENT From cleaning, x-rays and to the exam each service was handled with personal care. Everyone made me feel very comfort and walked me through each procedure with confidence. It was an overall great experience having not been to the dentist in quite sometime. They were aware of my caution and managed my treatment personally which set me at ease. Each staff member I encountered was helped educated me on best practices step by step through each procedure while giving me options to select the best care for my situation. CHECK OUT I was rewarded with a toothcare kit on my way out as billing was easily processed to my insurance making it super simple. So I went ahead and booked my next appointment for a general check in and fillings in less then 3minutes and was left really happy and impressed by the whole experience. I highly recommend Portola Smiles and Francine to care for your dental services. INSURANCE Accepts MetLife read more

Dishonest practice. I wanted to get my braces removed. They told me they would check me and see if they could remove them, they charged me 90 for the appointment. I sat down and the Dr didn't even check my mouth when she came in telling me they didn't have the equipment to remove my braces. They knew all along they wouldn't be capable of doing the work but still charged me to "check if they could remove them". They just wanted the money, why not being honest ever since the beginning by saying they couldn't do the job so I could go look for different options. They take advantage of people, no wonder they didn't have any client or appointment. read more

Exceptional dental care with Dr. Franny Abad and her whole team!! I felt very comfortable that everything was explained to me about the procedures that needs to be done accompanied by photos of the affected teeth. I appreciate such transparency. Very modern and updated dental equipment. I noticed that all precautionary measures are addressed for the safety of the patients and staff. I highly recommended Portola Smiles for your dental needs!! read more

I had been going to Arielle Liberman for years and loved her work and her wonderful personality, so I was quite upset when she announced her retirement. Francine Abad, who took over her practice, however, turned out to be a caring, careful and precise dentist who takes time to explain procedures and does super work. I'm very happy with Dr. Abad and thankful that Dr. Liberman found a replacement who is just as good as she was. The staff here is also incredibly nice and helpful. read more

Our family has been with Portola Smiles now for 2 1/2 years. Dr. Francine and staff are extremely caring, and very attentive to your comfort and care . I highly recommend Portola Smiles as your family dentist as well as any other dental needs. read more

I am very happy with Portola Smiles. Dr. Franny and staff are excellent and so attentive. I absolutely recommend them.

Literally the best experience I've had at a dentist in my life. Who says that? A pleasant trip to the dentist? Me? Arielle is a gift to dentistry! read more