Dentist in Belmont: The Mid-Peninsula Guide
If you're looking for a dentist in Belmont, Belmont Dental Plaza is at 390 El Camino Real, Suite D, Belmont, CA 94002. Dr. Ben Hokmabadi leads the practice and is an affiliate of Total Health Dental Care (THDC). You can start there for general dental care and discuss any specialist treatment your examination indicates.
Belmont is on the Peninsula. Some THDC specialty appointments take place across the bay in Oakland, so confirm where each stage of your care will happen before booking.
Last updated: September 22, 2026
Where is the Belmont office, and how do you get there?
The Belmont office page lists parking in the Belmont Plaza lot and hours of Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call the office directly at (650) 631-2893 to confirm an appointment. Ask about the route from the parking area to Suite D if you use a wheelchair or need help entering the building.
If you're traveling from San Carlos or San Mateo, use the full street address when checking directions. If you'll receive medication that affects driving, ask whether someone needs to drive you home.
What should you ask when choosing a Belmont dentist?
Tell the office if you have an unfinished treatment plan, pain, or a recent diagnosis. Ask which records the dentist needs before recommending the next step.
Use these questions to compare an appointment in Belmont with another practice you're considering:
| Your priority | Question to ask before booking |
|---|---|
| Ongoing general care | Who will perform my examination and follow-up appointments? |
| A treatment recommendation | Will the dentist review my existing X-rays and written plan? |
| Specialty treatment | Which clinician will treat me, and at which street address? |
| Paying without insurance | What does the evaluation cost, and when will I receive the treatment estimate? |
| Mobility or transport | Can you confirm building access and whether I need someone to drive me home? |
What happens at the first appointment?
Bring a photo ID, your medication list, and relevant dental records. Include insurance details if you have coverage. The Belmont team asks patients to arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. If another dentist recommended treatment, request a copy of that plan and ask how to transfer the images securely.
Write down what you want the appointment to resolve. For example: which tooth needs attention first, whether a crown can wait, or how to plan care around a fixed budget. Ask the dentist to separate urgent treatment from care that can be scheduled later.
Will all treatment take place in Belmont?
THDC's Belmont page describes general care with Dr. Ben Hokmabadi and coordination with the wider specialist team. Before you accept a plan, ask for the treating clinician and location for each appointment, including any specialist care.
The Rotunda Specialty Center is at 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 100, Oakland. Its services include root canal care and oral surgery. If your plan includes an Oakland appointment, ask which follow-up care can happen in Belmont and whether sedation will require a driver.
How can uninsured patients plan their costs?
Ask for an itemized estimate covering the examination, imaging, and recommended treatment. If the plan involves several appointments, ask when each payment is due. A crown or another final restoration can be a separate part of the estimate, so check the full treatment cost before comparing options.
THDC's membership page lists a $300 annual Cleaning Plan and a $600 annual Loyalty Plan. The Loyalty Plan requires a 2-year commitment and offers 50% off treatment until annual discount savings reach $2,000. Discounts can't be combined with other offers. Confirm how enrollment and benefits apply to your proposed Belmont treatment, and request the current written terms.
How do you compare Belmont options without guessing about quality?
Compare information you can verify: the clinician's background, the office's access arrangements, written estimates, and where specialty treatment occurs. A website can help you prepare questions, but it can't determine whether a particular treatment recommendation is right for your tooth.
Our Belmont dentist comparison reviews published practice information. THDC publishes that comparison and includes itself. For help evaluating a proposed procedure, use the dental second-opinion guide and bring the original records to the appointment.
What else do patients ask about Belmont dental appointments?
Can I continue treatment that another dentist started?
Dr. Ben can review your records and current dental health before deciding how to continue care. Ask the team what it needs from the previous practice when you book.
Does having insurance mean the whole treatment is covered?
No. Ask the office to check your specific benefits and estimate your share of the cost. Confirm whether any specialist involved participates in your plan.
Can I book an appointment if I'm anxious about dental care?
Tell the team what has made past appointments difficult. Ask how the dentist can explain the examination, agree on a signal to pause, and discuss comfort options before treatment.
What should I do if pain starts before my scheduled appointment?
Call the office and describe the new symptoms. Ask whether you need an earlier assessment and where to go. Trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial swelling, or bleeding that won't stop requires emergency medical care.
Where can you find Total Health Dental Care?
THDC's 13 offices are listed below. Confirm the office for each appointment, especially when treatment involves a specialist.
- Old Oakland, 827 Broadway, Suite 320, Oakland
- 15th Street, 363 15th Street, Oakland
- Grand Ave, 3931 Grand Avenue, Suite 202, Oakland
- Temescal, 407 41st Street, Oakland
- Montclair, 6201 Antioch Street, Suite 102, Oakland
- Piedmont, 1880 Pleasant Valley Avenue, Suite F, Oakland
- Dana Street, 2522 Dana Street, Suite 101, Berkeley
- Telegraph Avenue, 3017 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 300, Berkeley
- Albany, 1396 Solano Avenue, Albany
- Emeryville, 2334 Powell Street, Emeryville
- Marina, 809 Marina Village Parkway, Alameda
- Belmont, 390 El Camino Real, Suite D, Belmont
- Rotunda Specialty Center, 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 100, Oakland
Read about teeth cleanings, schedule an appointment, or call THDC at (510) 495-1075. For Belmont directly, call (650) 631-2893.
