

Dentistry is about a lot more than teeth and gums, it’s about health.
As a practice and a team, we pride ourselves on the valuable time we take to establish trust, form relationships and actively listen to and address the needs of each and every patient.
At our relationship driven practice, we focus on education and the clinical protocols that connect oral health with overall health so that we can best serve our patients. Our team works together to help discover the root cause of oral disease. We strive to provide our patients the care that allows them to improve their health and lives, all while saving them money in the long run.




Dr. Tod Rist brings over 30 years of experience to his holistic dentistry practice.
Dr. Rist began his professional career in 1989 at his current practice in Novato, just after graduating from the University of the Pacific Dental School. During his years as a dentist, he has had many mentors, the first being the Pride Institute. There Dr. Rist was guided to alway choose the path that represents excellence, trust and caring, a foundation he has built his career upon.
Through his studies of bio-esthetic dentistry with Dr. Bob Lee, Dr. Rist was inspired to reach the highest level of excellence using the latest techniques in whitening and bonding, implant restoration, and overall small analysis.
Dr. Rist brings to his dental practice a passion for health and the power of reinvention, always seeking to find the root causes of health problems and better ways to serve his patients.
Our goal is to welcome you to our dental practice by making you immediately comfortable, safe, and confident that you will be receiving the highest-quality care.

You can call our office at 415.892.3761 Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, email us at todristdds1730@gmail.com or fill out the Contact Form