✦ Harvard & UCLA Trained ✦ Same-Day Emergency Care
✦ Two SF Locations ✦ Sedation Available
✦ In-Network with Delta Dental & Accept All PPO Insurances
★★★★★ 4.9 Google Rating · 340+ Reviews Across 2 Locations
Harvard UCLA AAE Member ADA Member
San Francisco's Root Canal Specialists
Expert Endodontic Care —
Two San Francisco Locations
At Endodontic Arts of San Francisco, we specialize exclusively in saving your natural teeth through advanced root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, and endodontic surgery. Our Harvard and UCLA-trained endodontists serve patients across San Francisco — from Union Square and Laurel Heights to the Richmond, Pacific Heights, Nob Hill, FiDi, and SOMA — with same-day emergency appointments and a compassionate, patient-first approach.
What We Treat
Endodontic Services in San Francisco
Root Canal Therapy
San Francisco's most trusted root canal specialists. Modern, comfortable treatment to relieve tooth pain and save your natural tooth — often completed in a single visit with minimal discomfort.
Learn MoreRoot Canal Retreatment
When a previously treated tooth develops new pain or infection, root canal retreatment can resolve the issue and save the tooth — giving it a second chance at a healthy life.
Learn MoreEndodontic Surgery
For complex cases that cannot be resolved with root canal therapy alone, surgical procedures like apicoectomy treat hidden fractures, missed canals, and damaged root surfaces.
Learn MoreSedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety should not stop you from getting care. Oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide are available so you can receive the treatment you need in a calm, stress-free state.
Learn MoreOur Specialists
Meet Your San Francisco Endodontists
Dr. Vlad V. Shuster, D.M.D.
Founder & Lead Endodontist
Founder of Endodontic Arts of San Francisco and former President of the San Francisco Dental Society. Dr. Shuster trained at Harvard and UCLA, bringing elite academic expertise and a genuinely gentle chairside manner to every patient.
— Harvard School of Dental Medicine
— UCLA Endodontics Residency
— Past President, SF Dental Society
Dr. Jay Ko, D.D.S.
Endodontist — Advanced Clinical Training
A Bay Area native, Dr. Ko completed his dental training at University of the Pacific and earned his Certificate of Specialty in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University following an advanced fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
— University of the Pacific D.D.S.
— Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center
— Certificate of Specialty, Nova Southeastern
Dr. Dhruvi Patel, D.D.S.
Board Certified Endodontist
Board Certified Endodontist dedicated to providing gentle and effective care. Dr. Patel earned her specialty training and a Master's degree in Oral Biology from UCLA, where she also received the prestigious AAE Resident Research Award.
— UCLA Endodontics Specialty Training
— M.S. in Oral Biology, UCLA
— AAE Resident Research Award
The Standard of Care Matters
Why Patients Choose Endodontic Arts of San Francisco
Not all root canal treatment is equal. As a dedicated endodontic specialty practice, we bring a level of precision, expertise, and technology that general dentistry simply cannot replicate.
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Endodontists Only — Not a General Dentist
Specialty-Exclusive Practice
Every procedure at our practice is performed by a board-eligible or board-certified endodontist — a specialist who completed two to three additional years of advanced training beyond dental school, focused entirely on saving teeth. We do not perform general dentistry. This is all we do, and we do it at the highest level.
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Founded by a Harvard & UCLA-Trained Specialist
Elite Academic Foundation
Dr. Vlad Shuster — founder, lead endodontist, and former President of the San Francisco Dental Society — trained at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed his endodontics residency at UCLA. The clinical standards he established define how every patient is treated at both of our locations.
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Same-Day Emergency Appointments
Immediate Pain Relief
Dental emergencies don’t follow a schedule. Severe tooth pain, abscess, swelling, or trauma requires prompt specialist attention — not a referral and a two-week wait. We reserve same-day appointments for emergency patients and can often provide relief the same day you call.
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Hospital-Grade Technology at Both Locations
Precision-First Care
Our practices are equipped with surgical-grade microscopes, in-house 3D Cone Beam CT scanning, WaterLase laser dentistry, and ultrasonic instrumentation. This is not standard dental office equipment — it is the same technology used in academic medical centers, applied to every case we treat.
4.9★
Google Rating
340+
Patient Reviews
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SF Locations
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Board-Trained Specialists
Advanced Technology
Where Precision Meets Compassionate Care
Our specialty practice combines the latest endodontic technology with a genuinely caring approach — so every patient gets the most accurate diagnosis and the most comfortable experience possible.
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Surgical Microscopes
High-powered magnification for unmatched precision — allowing us to see and treat anatomy invisible to the naked eye.
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3D Cone Beam CT Scanning
In-house 3D imaging provides a complete picture of your tooth and bone structure for accurate diagnosis without external referrals.
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WaterLase Laser Dentistry
Cutting-edge laser technology for minimally invasive treatment — less discomfort, faster healing, and better precision.
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Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments
Flexible, motorized instruments that navigate curved canals more efficiently — making your root canal faster and more comfortable.
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Ultrasonic Instrumentation
Ultrasonic tools allow us to locate calcified canals, remove broken instruments, and clean with a level of precision hand tools cannot achieve.
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Cracked Tooth & Dental Trauma
Specialized diagnosis and treatment for cracked teeth and traumatic dental injuries — conditions that often go undetected elsewhere.
Need an Emergency Endodontist in San Francisco?
Severe tooth pain, swelling, or a cracked tooth cannot wait. Call our Union Square office now — we offer same-day emergency root canal appointments.
Call Now: 415-660-5808“
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“I was very nervous heading into an emergency appointment for an infection that had gotten pretty complicated. The staff were super considerate of my comfort, and Dr. Shuster was a thoughtful communicator as we discussed options to save the tooth. His treatment was expertly concluded with perfect results. This experience was well beyond my expectations.”
— Verified Patient, San Francisco
04/28/2026
Patient Review
Everyone was so knowledgeable and kind.
- Alina Lodahl
04/02/2026
Patient Review
Very pleased with the staff and service, very professional and accommodating. Thanks 👍
- Nashia Raley
04/01/2026
Patient Review
Incredible team over there! I thought I had a cracked tooth so went endodontist sf arts. Got it checked with this giant x ray. Was told it was a gum infection. Got it checked with a referred dentist. Solved. Love the team here! Extremely kind and efficient!
- Alan Zhao
03/03/2026
Patient Review
My main dentist referred me here for a root canal, and I’m so thankful they did. I ran into delays getting my records from my dentist, but Dr. Jay Ko went above and beyond and completed the CT scan on the spot so we could move forward without any delays. Dr. Ko was incredibly professional, gentle, and kind, which immediately put me at ease. I’m so grateful he was able to save my tooth and help me avoid an extraction. His medical assistant, Irena, was absolutely wonderful, so attentive and sweet, and she truly made the entire experience much less scary. Jose at the front desk was also very professional and helpful with scheduling my appointments. I also visited Dr.Ko’s other office, and everyone there was just as welcoming and kind. They even checked in on me the day after my procedure, which meant so much to me. Highly recommend this practice.
- Julie W
02/26/2026
Patient Review
I have never had a root canal before but Dr.Patel and her crew made the experience wonderful. Here are all the things that made this experience great: * I called in after my dentist referred me and got an appointment for examination and treatment within 2 days of calling the office * they send you a link to the forms to fill out prior to the appointment and it’s all online. * upon arrival, the dental assistant and front desk team members were super helpful, kind and prompt in getting me setup for the Doctor. * Dr.Patel thoroughly explained the process, any answered questions about the procedure * Because it was my front tooth, the procedure literally took 30 minutes!! That’s incredible!! I was in and out. And they let me listen to music while they completed the operation. Could not recommend Dr.Patel and team enough. The next day I woke up pain free!
- Aminaa Bayar
Contact Us Today
The first step towards a beautiful, healthy smile is to schedule an appointment. Please contact our office by phone or complete the appointment request form below. Our scheduling coordinator will contact you to confirm your appointment.
Find a location near you
Endodontic Arts of San Francisco - Laurel Heights
3113 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-876-3636
3113 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-876-3636
Endodontic Arts of San Francisco - Union Square
490 Post St STE 311
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-660-5808
490 Post St STE 311
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-660-5808