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Overview
About Our Clinic

Our clinic offers a variety of orthodontic services for all treatment complexities and all ages, including children. We offer state-of-the art orthodontic treatments including Invisalign®; self-ligating and 3D-printed brackets; and surgical, 3D digital and microimplant orthodontics, as well as treatment for patients with craniofacial conditions and sleep disorders.

Many of our faculty members are recognized as leading experts in advanced orthodontic techniques. They have lectured both nationally and internationally and are actively involved in ongoing research. We take pride in being the site of the first clinical trials and research for Invisalign®.

Services

Comprehensive 3D digital records

  • Most advanced digital intraoral scans
  • Low radiation 3D CBCT (cone-beam CT) Xray
  • 3D facial scan

Variety of appliances

  • All types of brackets including traditional metal, clear, self-ligating and custom 3D-printed brackets
  • Clear aligners: Invisalign, Spark, 3D printed clear aligners

Digital monitoring

  • AI-assisted Dental Monitoring

Advanced anchorage devices

  • Microimplants or TADs
  • MARPE, MSE, Custom direct metal printed MARPE

Sleep apnea treatments

  • Oral appliances
  • Maxillary expanders
  • Orthognathic surgery

Orthodontics for children

  • Braces or Invisalign for young children with baby teeth

Surgical orthodontics

  • Orthodontic treatment with jaw surgeries

Craniofacial care

  • Children with craniofacial anomalies; cleft lip and palate

Fees

As a teaching facility, all of our fees include an educational discount. Treatment fees are approximately 20-30% less than fees you will find in private orthodontic practices in the Bay Area. 

At your initial visit, our financial managers will discuss with you the total costs involved for the proposed orthodontic treatment. 

If you have orthodontic coverage, we will assist you in processing your insurance claim form when your treatment begins. We will accept all insurance except for HMOs. We also accept California Children's Services (CCS) and Denti-Cal patients.

Payment Plans

Payment plans are available:

Option A: Payment in Full (cash/check or credit card)

A 5% discount bookkeeping credit will be given if payment in full is made at the time that treatment starts.

Option B: Interest-Free Payment Plan

An initial down payment with the balance paid in interest-free equal monthly installments. For your convenience we offer automatic withdrawal from your checking account. We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Location and Hours

Redmond Family Orthodontic Clinic
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
155 Fifth Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.929.6555

Monday – Friday 8:00 am -6:00 pm
Open year-round; closed during holidays. 

How to Become a Patient

We welcome all patients in our Orthodontic Clinic and accept referrals from other dentists, physicians and specialists. Please call our appointment desk at 415.929.6555 or fill out our online form to arrange a convenient time for a complimentary consultation appointment. 

What to Expect at Your First Visit

At your consultation appointment, which will take place either in person or via secure videoconference, an orthodontist will examine you and advise you as to the need for treatment, the timing of treatment and the options available for treatment. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at this appointment. Fees will be discussed as well as flexible payment options and insurance benefits.