Dr. Stephen West is a native San Franciscan and third generation orthodontist. After graduating from Riordan High School, he headed south to attend the University of California in Santa Barbara. Dr. West returned to San Francisco and graduated from the University of California School of Dentistry with honors in 1978. He then completed the two-year postgraduate orthodontic residency program at UCSF. Dr. West has been in private practice since 1980. Dr. West became Board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics in 1992.

Besides maintaining his private practice in Daly City and San Francisco, Dr. West has served his profession in many ways.

His participation includes:
- Past President and member of the California Association of Orthodontists
- Past President and member of the UC Orthodontic Alumni Foundation
- Member and past member of the Board of Directors Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- Member and past member of the Board of Directors San Francisco Dental Society Member of American Association of Orthodontists
- Member of American Dental Association
- Member of California Dental Association
- Member of Bay Area Orthodontic Study Club
- Faculty Division Orthodontics UCSF

Dr. West has helped educate the next generation of orthodontists by teaching in the Division or Orthodontics, UCSF School of Dentistry since 1989. He has attained the rank of Clinical Professor. He was selected "Teacher of the Year" by the orthodontic residents in 2001 and 2006.

Dr. West and his wife Rosie have three boys Chris, Scott and Pat. In his free time, Dr. West enjoys gardening, cooking, hiking and fishing. Early mornings find him in the pool where he has been swimming with the Burlingame Masters since 2000.

My job as Dr. West's orthodontic treatment coordinator is to help our patients and parents navigate their journey towards a happy, healthy smile. In other words, I am here to help you set up appointments to start the process, coordinate appointments with your general dentist or other specialist along the way, research insurance benefits as well as helping set up financial arrangements that suit everyone's needs. I would like both potential and current patients to think of me as the "go to" person when it comes to orthodontic treatment. If I don't know the answer to your question, I always do my best to find out.

Our orthodontic team consists of highly trained registered dental assistants-each with many years of orthodontic experience.

We invite our patients and parents to always feel free to ask questions regarding their treatment at any time.

Michelle – RDA

We are here to help you answer any questions and concerns regarding your registration and insurance paperwork, or anything about your appointment today. Please ask the front desk for assistance. We're here to help!

Kathleen - Receptionist
Serena - Receptionist
Vicky - Receptionist

I am here to assist you in filing your dental claims with your insurance company so that your insurance benefits are received in a timely fashion and credited to your account.

I oversee the office to make sure that as a patient, you have a pleasant experience at our office and are happy that you chose our office for your dental needs.