Marina Tooth Fairy Dental
Hibret Benjamin, DDS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Pediatric dental care

Sedation dentistry

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Sleep apnea therapy

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Tuesday: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (by appointment only)

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Thank you to Dr. Benjamin and the entire team at Marina Tooth Fairy for the excellent dental care that you have given me over the last ten years. You are amazing! To anyone looking for a GREAT dentist in the Bay Area – do yourself a favor and go see Dr. Benjamin. I’ve moved around the country quite a bit and she is hands-down the best dentist that I’ve found. I used to hate going to the dentist, but now, I actually don’t. I enjoy seeing Dr. Benjamin, Maria and Hong and I know that they will take good care of me. I have never had a single issue here in ten years and the only thing that I can say to anyone who is not going here is: You’re missing out.

The team here at Marina Tooth Fairy is incredible. That’s really the best way to sum it up – but to give a bit more detail: they’re friendly, patient, intelligent, and gentle. I didn’t come to the dentist for 5 years because of my fear of the pain and weird people having their hands in my mouth. It’s crazy to say it, but I ENJOY coming to the dentist and look forward to my visits. No, it’s not that they have some special flavor of floride that I can’t resist – it’s the team itself. If you’re looking for a dentistry practice that will make sure your smile is happy and healthy and will treat you like family from the moment you walk in the door, this is the place for you.

I’ve moved around the country quite a bit for work; in my opinion, Dr. Benjamin and her team at Marina Tooth Fairy are simply the best that I’ve come across. I have been a patient for over 10 years and I’ve never had a bad experience. Simply put, I go to Marina Tooth Fairy because I have complete trust in Dr. Benjamin and her team and I know that they genuinely care about me. A visit to Marina Tooth Fairy feels less clinical and less transactional than what I’ve encountered in the past at other dental offices. At Marina Tooth Fairy, It feels like I am part of a family. As I am writing this, we are in unprecedented times dealing with COVID-19. My thoughts and prayers are with the everyone at Marina Tooth Fairy. If I can help in any way, please let me know.

Going to Dr. Benjamin’s office is not a chore! Everyone in the office is so kind and accommodating, the clinicians are professional and also laid back, and they really do care about your health and wellbeing. Dr. B. is brilliant and disarming, and up on the newest technology in care. I have been a patient there for years, and the team is really sensitive to my discomforts around dental care – offering me things like headphones for music, and checking in throughout treatments to make sure I’m doing ok.  Somehow they’ve managed to make going to the dentist an easy task.

When you visit a new dentist for a cleaning and consultation, you don’t really expect it to change your life. When Dr Benjamin suggested an underlying condition was causing an unusual degree of tooth decay, I agreed. When she suggested sleep apnea, I balked and denied it for no rational reason. I then consulted the doom and gloom webMD and was shocked that I suffered every one of the symptoms. A sleep test later the diagnosis was confirmed. I know use a CPAP which has increased my quality of life 100%!! And my dental health is better. Dr Benjamin is a great dentist outside of this major discovery too! She does excellent Crowns & 3D prints them while you wait, which is very cool. The crowns fit incredibly well and it saves you another trip to seat the permanent crown. I 100% recommend you see Dr Benjamin, she is also very cool and friendly!

Between sweating out the scheduling hassles, eye-watering surprise cost of care, and the near-constant fear of “it’s-never-not-gonna-hurt,” it’s tough to find a good dentist. But Marina Tooth Fairy changes all that – making my now-routine visits as convenient and literally pain-free as possible with friendly and intuitive reminders, and a super-professional environment that seems to genuinely pride itself on delivering the best possible patient experience.

Just wanted to say how pleased I am with the results of my follow-up appointment with Hibret (Dr. Benjamin). She and her very competent assistant Maria complement each others’ skills perfectly. The pair worked seamlessly as a well-practiced team to complete several complicated procedures in less than an hour and a half. Yes, my bill was more than it would have been back at the dental school, but the same process there would have taken no fewer than 8 two-hour appointments. My time is worth more than that! The results? Two cavities filled perfectly with white composite, one of them on the tooth that needed a replacement crown (another dentist’s work that had come unglued) and a brand new crown that Hibret actually created in the office on a automated milling machine. She explained that the resulting crown is not only extremely durable (good for a molar!) but that it can be fused directly to the underlying tooth instead of cementing it on like the one that came off. It felt great to be in the hands of a seasoned professional and if anyone reading this is searching a new dentist, look no further. Five stars!

Dr. Benjamin and her staff are courteous, friendly, and professional. They make you feel comfortable and well-cared for while also being completely up-to-date on the latest advances in dentistry. I always have a pleasant experience on my six-month visits. They have helped keep my teeth in great shape — have done a phenomenal job replacing old fillings and crowns. My two front teeth are mostly crowns and you could always tell it before I went to Dr. Benjamin — she was the first dentist to be able to match shape, size and color perfectly! My partner also recently switched to Dr. Benjamin — he has an extreme fear of dental visits, and Dr. Benjamin always eases and allays his fears. Highly recommend!!!

They are very nice, extremely accommodating, caring/compassionate, and professional. They really know their stuff and do an excellent thorough job, the whole time making you feel comfortable. These are things I didn’t think would be possible for a dental visit! I am so glad I found them and highly recommend them to anyone else looking for a dentist!

The Marina Tooth Fairy is by far, the best choice in quality dental care.  Never have I had such a wonderful experience at a dental office.  I am always greeted warmly and cared for with professionalism and charm.  The office is very clean and has all the new technology that dentistry has to offer.  I enjoy watching my favorite TV show, get a chair message while Dr. Hailu is fixing my teeth.  Dr. Hailu is very gentle and most of all she has the smallest hands I have ever seen.  I use to get the corner of my mouth stretched out in the past, but now all she keep telling me is “you can close a little”.  I absolutely enjoy my visit to the Marina Tooth Fairy.   I highly recommend this office and specially Dr. Hailu to every one who is looking for a dentist.

I was in search of a dentist in the neighborhood that accepted my insurance & found the dentists featured on Marina Tooth Fairy Dental on my dental insurance site (MetLife) with a link to their Yelp reviews. Seeing the overall high rating, I read some of the reviews & made an appointment for an exam with Dr. Bui & long overdue dental cleaning since I hadn’t seen a dental hygienist since October 2019, when I was still living in Honolulu. Appointments are easy to make either via telephone or online. I chose to call to make my appointment. After making my appointment & providing my email, I received several preregistration forms which I was able to complete online via e-sign (convenient & Covid friendly). On the day of appointment, it was easy to check in, be seated, have digital x-rays taken, and have a thorough cleaning performed by Nicole, the dental hygienist. My gums immediately felt much better after the thorough cleaning. I had a lot of plaque and tartar buildup that Nicole was able to remove. Dr. Bui came in next and reviewed my teeth & gums and provided feedback. I normally visit the dentist every three months for dental cleanings due to plaque and tartar buildup and Marina Tooth Fairy will be seeing me regularly. They take great care with Covid prevention procedures including large air purifiers in each room & all staff and patients wear masks unless the patient is having a procedure or x-rays. Examination rooms/seats are sanitized after each patient (that I witnessed). Parking is available in the building but I walked up the hill from my apartment.

Though you may not see her brandishing her wand, the Marina Tooth Fairy provides a seemingly magical at every visit! Our family travels over 40 miles each way just for this one of a kind dental experience. While I have memories of dreading the dentist as a child, my kids are excited for their cleanings and breeze through other procedures as well. With her gentle touch and family-friendly office environment, healthy smiles are inevitable! While her chairside manner is lighthearted and kind, Dr. Benjamin has acute attention to detail and is a very thorough clinician. Her staff are professional and friendly and you can’t beat the VIP views from the exam chairs!

I’ve been going to the Tooth Fairy for 4 years now.  Dr. B and her team are always warm, comforting, and very thorough.  Kiana was new to the team, she took protective measures, and gave me one of the best teeth cleanings of my life!  I was in and out in thirty minutes.  It’s always great to see Dr. B, and Kiana is a great new addition to the team.

Dr. Benjamin is a fantastic dentist. She saw to my dental care for many years, and after moving away and switching to a few new dentists I realize just how great of an experience I had at her practice. The quality of care was outstanding, and she always showed great care for my overall dental health. Her work has withstood the test of time and I often get compliments on her work from other dentists who treat me. She’s also seems like an overall good person who always took interest in my overall well being. Her office staff was great and everyone was always very professional. In addition to many oral health treatments, she also did some simple cosmetic work before my wedding and I’ve never been happier with my smile.

I wanted my front teeth to look natural but without a front chip and some discoloration. The bonded veneers Dr. B molded, shaped and colored are perfect. No one has noticed but I know the look is vastly improved. In other words, they don’t look fake at all and that’s what I wanted. She worked on me for hours with acute attention to detail and it was worth it. Well done, Hibret!

So this review is way overdue but hey better late then never right? ‍ After multiple visits here I just want to say if I can give 10stars I really would! The staff here does exceptional work and goes above and way beyond measures to make you feel at home! They’re professional, have a great sense of humor (which I love ) and they get the job done while making you feel comfortable too. A special thank you to Dr. Benjamin, Maria, Maggie, Sandy, Maritza, and Lilly (these ladies I’ve formally met but everyone else if I didn’t name you thank you also and I hope to get your names soon too!) I’ll definitely recommend anyone to them and will bring my hubby and kids to them also!

I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Benjamin and her staff at the Marina Tooth Fairy Dental. They are total pro and take excellent care of my teeth. Recently I had Invisalign done, and I am thrilled with the result. Not only I have the best smile, but it also removed my chronic lower back pain. Dr. Benjamin said our body is all connected!! Fantastic service, I will be back!

Dr. Hibret Hailu Benjamin is an excellent dentist. She took the time to explain every procedure she was and will be doing. She is a professional and has a naturally lovely personality. Her team is awesome, friendly, supportive! I would recommend Dr. Hibret Hailu Benjamin and her team to everyone. She is the best dentist I have ever had.

Over the past few months I have been doing invisalign and have gotten to know the team pretty well with my frequent follow-up visits. I appreciate the excellent care and attention to detail the team provided, especially when the aligners we not working properly. Dr. Benjamin was fantastic; she helped ease my concerns and made sure my teeth were back on track. Overall the office is friendly, welcoming, clean, and professional. I would definitely recommend Marina Tooth Fairy to everyone!

There are two impressive dimensions to the dental practice that Dr. Benjamin has established over the years. First is the exceptional competence and quality of care provided by Dr. Benjamin and her clinical support staff. Second is the deep and broad culture of customer service demonstrated by everyone in the practice. This is one of the best managed organizations that I have seen in quite some time. Everyone knows what her (and now “his” with the addition of Dr. Chang) job is and strives to combine efficiency with a genuine upbeat attitude.

Dr. Benjamin has changed my view on dentistry. When I first went to her, I only had half of my old fillings replaced. I was traumatized when I had the first half done, so I couldn’t bring myself to replace the others. She really listened and made suggestions on making it a painless and relaxing experience. She was also very careful about only replacing the fillings that needed replacing. When I asked her why not just replace all of them, she responded by saying, “I don’t do unnecessary dental work and it could cause more harm than good.” Her staff is also very responsive and professional. I have had such a great experience with the office and I have recommended her to friends and family as well.

I am a brand new patient. Already got my deep teeth cleaning procedure done and today had my old crown removed, cavity removed, and new crown put in…Whew, all this done in a matter of 3 weeks�Thank you Dr. Benjamin and Maria for your excellent and professional work today..you both were phenomenal! I want to thank Hong for making my deep teeth cleaning experience pain-free�also last but not least, thank you Jodi for your kindness and professionalism in making me feel so comfortable in your beautiful waiting room.

I have been going to Marina Tooth Fairy for over 5 years now and I would highly recommend Dr. Hailu-Benjamin and her staff to anyone looking for a great team of dental professionals. Excellent service starting from the front staff down to everyone working inside. Their quality of work, the cleanness of the office and their utmost attention and love for their patients are some of the reasons I’m giving them five stars. And the beautiful view of Golden Gate Bridge while sitting in the chair, is an additional perk to enjoy.

I had a short notice emergency, getting a cavity fixed and six other teeth fixed before my wedding. These wonderful ladies got me in for an in-depth procedure only three days after my initial appointment. Dr. Benjamin was amazing, didn’t cause any pain, and worked after normal hours to complete all I needed in one sitting. She did a great job, my teeth look like new! This was by far the best experience I’ve ever had at a dentist, even though it was the most I’ve ever had done in one sitting. The staff was very helpful, and genuinely friendly across the board. The price was also much less than the last quote I got for the same work. I feel very lucky to have found this office. I will definitely be back. Thank you ladies for making smiles possible at my wedding ❤️

Life is good when you make time to floss! Isn’t it great to get positive feedback from your dentist? This is the best place to get dental work! From the dentist, the dental assistant, to the admin/registration person, I was made to feel like a friend who came to visit, not a patient to talk down to and “fix.” Modern, clean, efficient, and I feel welcomed when I arrive. How often does a person look forward to going to the dentist? Almost never. So then, take this chance to be happy with your dentist! You will recommend Marina Tooth Fairy to your closest friends too!

Dr Hailu is skilled, qualified and personable. Alexis and the rest of the staff are kind and professional. Our whole family goes here and we all love the office. Our son feels comfortable in the dentist chair! I am able to get sedation when I go into a dentist office panic. My husband won’t admit it, but he is pleased that Dr. Hailu and Alexis are always reminding him of what he needs to do to take care of his teeth! As soon as I can, I plan to use her for veneers too. From all I have seen, the equipment is current, the dentistry is great and the ambiance is as pleasant as can be. You will not be dissappointed!

I have always had such a good experience both with Marina Tooth Fairy and with Dr Benjamin!! They are always on time (which I appreciate, usually need to get straight to work after), text and email me about appointments (which I’m always forgetting about until the reminders), and my appointments are always so quick (who likes sitting around with a bunch of stuff in their mouth?). Staff is friendly, location is great and easy to find, and I couldn’t be more thankful for their extended hours for someone who works long ones. Thank you!!!

Well I been/am Dr Hailu’s patient for about two years and by far one of the best dentist out there. she is expereinced and knows what she is doing, which I think is very important. I fdefinitly feel secure about my tooth knowing that i am in good hands. she also employs a very modern and a sophisticated equipment so as to render the best service and care to her patients. Her entire staff are very freindly as well as knowledgable. I strongly recomend to anyone who is looking for clean and professional dentist care.

I’ll admit it had been awhile since my previous dentist appointment – the experience I had at Marina Tooth Fairy made me wish I had gone in sooner! From the second I walked in the door, I felt comfortable. My appointment was on time and the entire staff was more that willing/able to answer all my questions/concerns. It’s not often you say that you look forward to your next dental visit, however, in this case I can confidently say I’m looking forward to seeing Dr. Benjamin and her team again. Thank you!

About seven or eight years ago, I had the good fortune of meeting Dr. Benjamin.The timing was perfect because I had recently relocated to the Bay Area and I knew that I needed to find a dentist but hadn’t yet made it a priority to do so. Dr. Benjamin gave me her business card and encouraged me to make an appointment for a cleaning, which I eventually did. The first thing that surprised me was that, Dr. Benjamin personally cleaned my teeth – I had been accustomed to a dental hygienist performing the cleaning and the dentist coming in afterwards for consultation. That was impressive. The next thing that impressed me was the way that Dr. Benjamin discussed her diagnosis of my oral health with me – she took pictures of what she was seeing and showed them to me. Where there were issues, Dr. Benjamin did a good job of helping me understand what the issue(s) were, what my choices were and the possible outcomes for each of the available options. Having lived and worked in nine states and having had to find dentists and doctors in each of those states, I came away from that initial appointment extremely impressed. I felt then as I do today, that Dr. Benjamin is far and away the best dentist that I have had the good fortune of finding. She does a lot of things right and clearly is extremely deliberative and conscious of her business choices she has made and continues to make – from the most ridiculously comfortable chair anyone might ever recline back in to the anxiety-reducing music, to the friendly and approachable staff to the use of modern technology for appointments, follow-up, etc. For me personally, those things reflect savvy and intelligence and more that anything – even though I am always very anxious when I’m in the chair – I know that you can’t go wrong when you’ve got someone that smart helping you out. As far as the work itself, Dr. Benjamin replaced all of my silver fillings and crowns. Maria is right there at her side helping me to stay calm through these procedures, and for that I am very grateful. Clinically, my oral health is excellent and I’m proud of the progress that I’ve made since 2007. I hope that Dr. Benjamin continues her practice for a long time to come and that I’ll be lucky enough to remain one of her patients.

Marina Tooth Fairy Dental is awesome. Dr. Benjamin and Dr. Bui are fantastic. Great doctors that truly take care of their patients. The staff is amazing, welcoming and so friendly. Office is in tip top condition with all the modifications due to Covid. The office staff and doctors take all the precautions to make sure it’s a safe environment. Appointments are always on time too. I have my entire family going there. I was sick of trying to get an appointment for my kids at their previous dentist after the appointments were cancelled during SIP. Marina Tooth Fairy was able to accommodate my kids (3 and 6) dental appointments immediately. They are great with the wiggly kids and husband. I know that my family’s teeth are in great care with Marina Tooth Fairy.

This a great dental office and Dr. Benjamin is outstanding! Making appointments, dealing with insurance, etc is easy and seamless. Dr. Benjamin is a recognized expert in the city, uses the latest dental technology, takes time to explain what she is recommending, and if necessary refers you to other equally great specialists. I’ve had more dental work here than I care to admit and the experience has been great!

I became a patient of Dr. Benjamin’s for the first time yesterday. Dr. Benjamin, and her staff are extremely professional, caring, and compassionate! Every employee I met, seemed happy to be there, and enjoyed their job! A rarity, these days, for sure! Katelin was my hygienist, in almost 60 years of my life, the best hygienist that ever cleaned my teeth, with zero pain! Her first concern was to make me comfortable ! I would recommend this practice to anyone looking for a great dentist and great patient care! Thank you so much Dr. Benjamin! Words cannot express, what a wonderful, and caring experience it is, to be your patient!

So here’s the deal, I hadn’t been to the dentist sin something like 5 years, it was ridiculous and more than that it I was terrified! Well that all changed when I walked into Dr. Hibret’s office, that beautiful, warm, friendly office! They cleaned my teeth which wasn’t the most fun I’ve ever had (my fault for the 5 year gap!) but they are so thorough and so gentle and most importantly they know what they are doing and do it well! They set me up with a monthly payments for a dental plan and make sure I come in twice a year for cleaning and make sure to scare the crap out me to make sure my mouth is happy and healthy! I love the team and I love going to the dentist now! Thank you Dr Hibret and crew! My teeth are so much happier and healthier! If you’re looking for a dentist, you’ve found the right one!

My girlfriend needed an Invisalign done for her teeth because she wasn’t happy with her crooked smile. So we got an Invisalign done at one of those little Invisalign shops. When we were at the shops, we needed to find a local dental practice that can address her individual needs. Based on my girlfriend’s research, she found that Marina Tooth Fairy was a good place to go to. As we went there, I was amazed to see how Dr Benjamin and her staff greeted us and welcomed us to her practice. Throughout our visit, they informed us and educated us about my girlfriend’s teeth and what package may be needed. At no time did they pressure us or try to sell us any unnecessary services. As I was sitting on the side with my girlfriend helping her make a decision, I was thinking about changing to Marina Tooth Fairy. Yea… my previous dentist didn’t tell me much of what was going on with my teeth.. just what I needed to do… And I felt disappointed to go every time. Fast forward, I ended up changing dentists and I just had my first teeth cleaning at the Marina Tooth Fairy. The staff welcomed me, and my experience was nothing but positive. They informed me a lot about my teeth that my previous dentist never told me. I gotta say, I made a great decision! and this dental office has a parking lot underneath the building and they validate for the 1st hour! No need to worry bout that darn SF parking!

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