Location
Vaksman Dental Group - South San Francisco
South San Francisco, California
| Tue | 8:00 am | - | 5:00 pm | |
| Wed | 8:00 am | - | 5:00 pm |
Services Offered 15 Services
Bonding Braces / Invisalign Bridges / Dentures Cleaning Crown / Cap Filling Gum Surgery Implants Nitrous Sedation Root Canal Sleep apnea TMJ Tooth Extraction Veneers Whitening
Bonding , Braces / Invisalign , Bridges / Dentures , Cleaning , Crown / Cap , Filling , Gum Surgery , Implants , Nitrous Sedation , Root Canal , Sleep apnea , TMJ , Tooth Extraction , Veneers , Whitening
About
After many years of rigorous education and, more importanly, diverse clinical practice, Dr. Irena Vaksman, a San Francisco dentist, truly understands the value of quality patient care – and how to provide it. Adhering to the principles of conservative dentistry, she continually stresses the importance of treating less patients per day, and spending more time with each one. This allows her to effectively educate patients about preventative dental health or, if medically necessary, about treatment options for an existing condition. In addition to graduating New York University School of Dentistry’s prestigious Advanced Education in General Residency program, Dr. Vaksman has many years of extensive expertise in both clinical and cosmetic practices, as well as serving as a restorative dentistry instructor at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Vaksman stays on the forefront of cosmetic and preventative dentistry through advanced continuing dental education, and is also committed to keeping the San Francisco dental office “green-friendly” through such things as: computerized X-rays (to minimize radiation exposure and eliminate film processing chemicals), sanitized and filtered water, and a mercury-free policy. Most importantly, Dr. Vaksman has devoted her career to treating all of her patients with the greatest care, and providing each patient with the best quality treatment. She also believes in giving back to her community by contributing time and resources to several charitable organizations. She is a local board member of Smiles For a Lifetime, a national organization devoted to providing free orthodontic dental care to underprivileged kids; and is also a committee member of the Jewish Family & Children’s Services, where she helps to organize community outreach programs. The office also participates in Operation Gratitude by helping to gather care packages, which are meant to show our appreciation to our troops with the aim of lifting morale. Dr. Vaksman is a true Bay Area local, having attended grade school through university here. She and her husband are the proud parents of three beautiful boys, Charlie, Jack and Ethan.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dr. Irena Vaksman's office located?
Dr. Irena Vaksman's office is in South San Francisco, CA.
What services does Dr. Irena Vaksman offer?
Dr. Irena Vaksman offers Bonding, Braces / Invisalign, Bridges / Dentures and more. Learn more about Dr. Irena Vaksman's services on Opencare or book your appointment today.
Does Dr. Irena Vaksman accept insurance?
Dr. Irena Vaksman accepts Ameritas, DentaQuest, EMI Health and more. Enter your insurance details on Opencare to check coverage.
Education & Certifications
Services Offered 15 Services
Bonding Braces / Invisalign Bridges / Dentures Cleaning Crown / Cap Filling Gum Surgery Implants Nitrous Sedation Root Canal Sleep apnea TMJ Tooth Extraction Veneers Whitening
Bonding , Braces / Invisalign , Bridges / Dentures , Cleaning , Crown / Cap , Filling , Gum Surgery , Implants , Nitrous Sedation , Root Canal , Sleep apnea , TMJ , Tooth Extraction , Veneers , Whitening
Most Helpful Reviews (64) Based on 64 reviews
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Reviewed on August 23rd, 2023 • Verified patientIn the overall experience I felt heard about what my concerns were. They explained to me my current situation and provided me with a referral that was in my network which was a concern of mine. Any questions I had were answered and during my appointment they made me feel at ease.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[149024].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on May 22nd, 2023 • Verified patientOverall a great experience. Very little time spent waiting, staff was very prompt and efficient. Each team member was incredibly knowledgeable and did a thorough job of explaining each part of the process from x-rays to cleanings to examination by the doctor. Never felt like i was being judged for the quality of my oral hygiene nor were they pushy about needing any procedures or extra work like i have experienced in the past. Would highly recommend this practice.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[144106].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on April 18th, 2022 • Verified patientI had a great experience with not only Dr. Vaksman but also Dr. Gupta and all of the very friendly, patient-oriented staff. They ensured I was comfortable throughout my visits and the hygienists and the Dentists both clearly explained what they were doing and took the time to talk through all of my treatment and recommendations.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[127213].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on March 9th, 2020 • Verified patientOverall the visit was very pleasant, although I forgot to fill out the patient forms beforehand. I did a basic check up and cleaning. They are super nice and professional.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[103102].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on March 8th, 2020 • Verified patientFirst timer here and was a bit nervous. Dr. Issa was the most professional and greatest dentist that I’ve ever had. Did half of my gun cleaning and weirdly looking forward to the next.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[102959].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on March 4th, 2020 • Verified patientThe staff was wonderful. I went in for a cleaning, and they made sure it was a smooth, painless process. I am happy to say I found a new dentist as a recent transplant to SF. I am really happy with their practice. Dr. L'ebo is wonderful and so was her staff.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[102423].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on February 21st, 2020 • Verified patientDr Lebo was very experienced and was able to walk me through what was happening in my mouth and also show me the different materials coming out of my mouth. The x-rays were pretty tedious though and at one point it was in such an uncomfortable position I couldn't breathe through my mouth or my nose. Overall, good experience!This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[100894].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on February 12th, 2020 • Verified patientI had a great experience with Dr. L'ebo. She explained everything in detail to me and made me feel welcome and comfortable. Much, much better than other experiences at the dentist.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[99692].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on January 29th, 2020 • Verified patientI went for my first visit today at the Vaksman Dental Group office over at 450 Sutter St. I got to the office about 30 minutes early and the great thing was that all my paperwork was completed beforehand so I did not have to fill anything out. They did not have a lot of patients that day so I was able to start my appointment right when I arrived. The dental assistant gave me my X-Rays and also took pictures of my teeth with this really cool pen. The only negative I have to say about this experience is that the X-Ray portion of the appointment took a really long time--more than it usually takes in any other dental office I've been in (not sure if it was the software or if they were being overly cautious). This was also the first office that I've been to where the actual dentist came in to clean my teeth and check on me. Dr. Kayla L'ebo was really upbeat, professional, and courteous. The dental assistant finished up with flossing and polish. Overall, I don't think there was any hiccups to this appointment and I like the location. The office is a bit small and is an open floorplan so depending on where you sit, you can kind of see someone getting their teeth done.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[97710].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on January 15th, 2020 • Verified patientThe initial exam was thorough, and everything was explained as we went along. This was the most educational dentist experience I have had yet. The hygienist and dentist were careful as they worked, and I felt quite comfortable while they worked. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[96026].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on January 15th, 2020 • Verified patientUnfortunately, I didn’t see Dr. Vaksman, I saw Dr. Gupta. She was very friendly, informative and made me feel extremely comfortable. I would definitely be coming back, and would gladly recommend her to anyone in need of a dentist.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[96022].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on January 15th, 2020 • Verified patientAmazing staff and office. The staff exudes a warm atmosphere and attitude throughout the entire visit. They were able to address most of my questions. Very helpful in guiding you making the right decisions on your dental health. Did not feel pressured in any way.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[95911].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on December 20th, 2019 • Verified patientDr. Vaksman and her team are great. Everyone is knowledgeable in their profession and role. Dr. Vaksman made sure to give me a complete evaluation during my check-up/cleaning and took the time to answer all of my questions. Nhi did a good job cleaning my teeth and made sure she covered everything with me. I highly recommend them.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[94349].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on December 16th, 2019 • Verified patientThe office was nice, the staff was warm and welcoming, The hygienist was great and so was the dentist. So why the three star review? I confirmed with them ahead of time (before appt), in the office, and upon leaving, that I would be charged $0 for this, because my insurance covers everything since they have used them before (they knew if this and told me this). It wasn’t until about a week later but I got a statement in the mail claiming that I had to pay $67 after insurance for my yearly cleaning. I thought that was odd, so I called the dentist office. She made it seem as if they hadn’t worked with Guardian before, and they weren’t sure why they were charging me for the photos they took of my mouth. Only after questioning several times, did the front office person tell me that Guardian does not cover for this line item (“something we only do the first time,” she told me). After complaining several times and wondering why I was charged for this and why I was not told ahead of time, she finally agreed she would attempt to remove the charge from billing. Fine. Because of this, I wanted to cancel my appointment the next week because I wasn’t sure what I was going to be charged (and they said my insurance would again, cover everything). She sort of gave me some attitude and then hung up on me. I called back to make sure my appointment was canceled and that she was going to remove the billing. She said “yes,” and that was that. Overall, this experience left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended).This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[93877].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on December 4th, 2019 • Verified patientThey were very clear for explaining everything since I haven’t been to a dental office for a long time. I had x-ray & deep cleaning that were done in shorter than I expected. Everything was smooth with them.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[92503].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on November 19th, 2019 • Verified patientOverall the most thorough dental review I've had in years. Was easy to schedule and convenient location. Only feedback would be that initial paperwork was more time consuming than other places and could be sent ahead of time as wellThis review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[90851].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on November 14th, 2019 • Verified patientDr. Kayla Lebo at the office saw me for my checkup, and I was extremely impressed with the overall experience. She was very detailed with my cleaning and checkup, and I left with a very reasonable treatment plan. Didn’t feel highly pressured like I’ve felt at different offices, makes me way more comfortable coming back. The administrative stuff was great too, front desk documents were filled out on an iPad (yay), appointment reminders through email and phone.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[90107].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on October 30th, 2019 • Verified patientMy visit was incredibly thorough and informative. I have never had so much in-depth explanation of the examination and cleaning processes, as well as the exact preventative functions of flossing, brushing, fillings, etc. The office atmosphere was peaceful and quiet, and I look forward to coming back! Thank you so much!This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[87889].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on October 18th, 2019 • Verified patientI was a bit concerned about finding a new dentist but Open Care made it really easy to find a great one like Dr. Irena. She took the time to explain everything in detail and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[86163].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on October 12th, 2019 • Verified patientOffice is cute and well designed. Staff is friendly, and they work very quickly. They are even open one Saturday a month for those of us with busy work schedules.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[85417].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on October 1st, 2019 • Verified patientGreat location and I really liked Dr. Vaksman. The office is a little older than a lot in the area and they don't have the "Netflix" setup while you have your teeth cleaned etc. Happy to forego the perks for a good dentist.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[84202].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on September 12th, 2019 • Verified patientWalked me through what was examined and the possible fixes including worst case scenario costs in some treatments. Really appreciated the transparency and looking forward to continuing in bettering my dental health!This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[82322].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on August 29th, 2019 • Verified patientA super clean and modern office. Staff is really nice and they actually put some fluoride paste on my teeth which I have never had at a dentist's office before. Also, it's downtown on Sutter which was very convenient for me.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[81373].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on August 29th, 2019 • Verified patientDr.Vaksman comes across as someone really experienced, and professional. Her staff is extremely courteous and made me feel comfortable as soon as I got there. She gave me really good recommendations on my dental problems. Highly recommend!This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[81362].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on August 29th, 2019 • Verified patientDr. Vaksman was extremely kind, patient and gentle - I would recommend her to any and all! It's been a while since I visited a dentist for more than just a cleaning, and she explained everything she was doing & why, and was extremely through and yet gentle at the same time. She also had incredible bedside manner - checking in with me often to make sure I was doing okay, making recommendations rather than hard sells on treatment plans and options, and even going so far as to distract me so I didn't feel the Novocain needle! So glad to find such a thoughtful and kind dentist out in the bay area.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[81322].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on August 21st, 2019 • Verified patientEveryone was very caring and I felt completely comfortable. I know I needed a lot of work done but they were very understanding and explained everything in detail on next steps, care for my teeth and financial options.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[80834].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on August 20th, 2019 • Verified patientA thoughtful, detailed dentist office. I just had a check up but am returning for my full work (cleaning + gum scaling) next week. I feel comfortable and confident with these dentists.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[80696].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on August 5th, 2019 • Verified patientDr. Vaksman’s office was great! Everyone was very nice and even though the doctor I was supposed to have an appointment with wasn’t able to make it, another doctor stepped in. Would highly recommend.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[79710].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on July 25th, 2019 • Verified patientDid not meet with Dr. Vaksman but met with Dr. Zhu instead. Check in was really easy. Everyone that worked on my teeth was very professional and friendly. Explained cost and procedure before doing it as well.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[79098].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
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Reviewed on July 3rd, 2019 • Verified patientI haven't been to the dentist in 2.5 years and knew I had completely erased all of the good work I'd had done years before that. I was not "over-sold" on deep-cleaning, etc. - I know I need it. And quite possible a root canal. But Dr. Vaksman did not try to oversell me at all. On the contrary, she hopes to be conservative and fix the cavity with a large filling and avoid a root canal.This review is the subjective opinion of a patient and not of Opencare.Was this review helpful?{{ reviews[77354].errors[0] }}0 found this review helpful
