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Your Trusted Dentist in Fremont, CA
At Designing Smiles at Mission Hills, we believe every individual deserves a healthy, beautiful, and radiant smile. Our Fremont-based practice offers comprehensive dental solutions for patients of all ages, combining advanced technology with compassionate care. Our team prioritizes listening to patients' needs, goals, and lifestyles to create personalized treatment plans that improve oral health while transforming smiles. We specialize in general dentistry, cosmetic procedures like veneers and teeth whitening, emergency care, and specialized treatments including orthodontics and periodontics. With state-of-the-art equipment and a commitment to ongoing education, our dentists deliver painless, aesthetically pleasing results.We actively engage in community outreach through free oral health camps and services for underserved populations. Our office environment fosters comfort and trust, ensuring patients feel empowered throughout their dental journey. With convenient hours and a focus on lifelong patient relationships, we strive to be Fremont's premier dental destination. Our dedication to excellence has earned us numerous positive testimonials from satisfied patients across the Bay Area.
Services
Dental Implants
Invisalign
Teeth Whitening
Emergency Dentistry
Veneers
Root Canal Treatment
Dentures
Pediatric Dentistry
Laser Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive dental solutions from emergency care to cosmetic transformations
- Our team uses state-of-the-art technology for precise, comfortable treatments
- Dentists maintain advanced training in cosmetic and restorative procedures
- We prioritize personalized care with active listening and tailored treatment plans
- Community involvement demonstrates our commitment to public oral health
What people say
Friendly staff
Professional treatment
Gentle procedures
Quality care
Beautiful results
Services
Dental Implants
Permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium posts fused with jawbone. Ideal for missing teeth restoration, offering durability and natural appearance. Our implant specialists ensure proper bone integration and aesthetic alignment with existing teeth.
Invisalign
Discreet orthodontic treatment using custom-made, removable aligners. Corrects misaligned teeth and bite issues without traditional braces. Treatment plans include regular check-ups and progressive tray adjustments for optimal tooth movement.
Emergency Dentistry
Immediate treatment for dental trauma, infections, and severe pain. Available for cracked teeth, lost fillings, abscesses, and knocked-out teeth. Our team prioritizes same-day appointments for critical oral health situations requiring prompt intervention.
Teeth Whitening
Professional-grade whitening using Zoom! technology for dramatic results. In-office treatments remove deep stains from coffee, wine, or smoking. Custom take-home kits maintain brightness with dentist-approved bleaching solutions for long-term maintenance.
Veneers
Thin porcelain shells bonded to front teeth for aesthetic improvements. Corrects discoloration, chips, gaps, and minor misalignments. Our cosmetic dentists ensure natural translucency matching surrounding teeth for seamless smile transformations.
People
Dr. Pratim Kulkarni
Dentist
DDS graduate from UCSF with advanced training in dental materials. Specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, combining technical expertise with compassionate care. Leads community outreach initiatives and maintains active research interests.
Dr. William Hawkins
Dentist
Experienced general and cosmetic dentist committed to patient comfort. Skilled in emergency procedures and family-friendly dental care. Focuses on creating personalized treatment plans that address individual patient needs and concerns.
Dr. Maria B. Rodriguez
Dentist
Pediatric and family dentistry specialist with emphasis on preventive care. Expert in treating anxious patients and children using gentle techniques. Promotes early oral health education for long-term dental wellness.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide general dentistry, cosmetic treatments (veneers, whitening), implants, Invisalign, emergency care, and pediatric services.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we offer same-day emergency appointments for urgent dental issues like pain, infections, or broken teeth.
Are payment plans available?
We accept major insurance and offer flexible payment options through third-party financing partners for major treatments.
What makes your practice unique?
Our combination of advanced technology, personalized care, and community-focused approach sets us apart in Fremont dentistry.
Do you treat children?
Yes, we offer kid-friendly dentistry with specialized care for children's developing teeth and preventive treatments.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (510) 659-0130 or use our online booking system for routine checkups and treatments.
Reviews (7)
J. Oz
Jun 22, 2022
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This is the worst dental clinic in Fremont or the entire San Jose. The dentist is very rude and unprofessional, the place is filthy. They are trying to get you to do extra dental cosmetics. I would give zero rating for this place!
Patrick Tostado
May 30, 2022
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I had a very positive experiences here. Staff was supper friendly and helped me understand what was going on.
Gaurav Baone
Apr 15, 2022
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I had an excellent experience at Designing smiles. Dr. K was patient and answered all my questions without rushing me into getting the procedure done. I came with my son and he was treated by Dr. Chen. He was also happy with the experience. I like the kids play area in the front of the office and also the tvs at each chair. The staff is very friendly. I will be visiting again.
Praveen Vedagarbha
Feb 28, 2022
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It was a 6-month cleaning appointment and the doctor's office called to confirm a few days before which was nice of them. The visit itself was professionally handled. The doctor on duty took my concerns seriously and followed up with a quick x-ray to rule out any problems. Overall, I would say this was an uneventful trip to the dentist which is always welcomed.
B. Cim
May 13, 2021
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Stay away from this place, they will over charge you and the dentist will try and say you need work done in order to charge you even when your teeth are good as you were seen the hygienist a few months before and the teeth were fine. The one dentist is rough and when she cleans your teeth they don't feel clean. I had Invisaligns put on and at the time I was told that my retainer would be included, when it was time to fit me for the retainer they were giving me prices of 1200.00 or 500.00 and when I told them that I was told it was included they asked to see it in writing, like I would make this up.
They bill you for things that weren't done and what you have paid in advance. The staff keeps changing although the front office staff are very nice and helpful, except the billing clerk. If your smart you will find another dentist to go to. Beware!
They bill you for things that weren't done and what you have paid in advance. The staff keeps changing although the front office staff are very nice and helpful, except the billing clerk. If your smart you will find another dentist to go to. Beware!
Mimi Cano
Apr 25, 2021
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I was a patient a few years back but, left after the front staff rescheduled me multiple times. A co-worker of mine told me he was a patient at Designing smiles. He said the entire staff was awesome and that he loved the new dentist, Dr. K. I decided to give the office another try. I was extremely impressed with the cleanliness and spa like atmosphere. The 2 new front office ladies were very welcoming.
The new manager was kind and knew a great deal about my dental insurance. I really liked Dr. K. She was great and explained in detail the treatment I needed. Glad to be back at Designing smiles. I highly recommend.
The new manager was kind and knew a great deal about my dental insurance. I really liked Dr. K. She was great and explained in detail the treatment I needed. Glad to be back at Designing smiles. I highly recommend.
Akilesh Dewakar
Oct 25, 2020
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Trust is the single most important aspect I look for in any vendor I do business with, especially so for a healthcare vendor. If you are a new patient who is there just to get your insurance-allowed regular cleaning, expect them to acknowledge what you are there for and still proceed to do all kinds of tests and measurements to give you a laundry list of procedures costing 1000s of dollars. If you choose to be a normal human being and not make a hasty, rushed, on-the-spot decision regarding the 1000s of $ in spend, expect that they will walk you out without any cleaning at all.
It appears that a regular cleaning isn't worth their time compared to the 1000s of $ worth of other procedures they could be doing on other patients. Most of the work were not even required. My personal recommendation: they can't be trusted - avoid this place unless you want to waste time, money and risk your health. If the overall rating looks good, sort the reviews here to see reviews over the last 6 months - the theme of my complaint repeats consistently. And the few positive ones appear to say very little (I.e. they are mostly fake).
It appears that a regular cleaning isn't worth their time compared to the 1000s of $ worth of other procedures they could be doing on other patients. Most of the work were not even required. My personal recommendation: they can't be trusted - avoid this place unless you want to waste time, money and risk your health. If the overall rating looks good, sort the reviews here to see reviews over the last 6 months - the theme of my complaint repeats consistently. And the few positive ones appear to say very little (I.e. they are mostly fake).
