Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Palo Alto Dentists for Family-Friendly Dental Care
Palo Alto Oral Health has been serving the Midtown Palo Alto community since 1958, building on over six decades of dedicated dental care. Our practice was founded by Drs. Dale Callanan and Stewart Mitchell, with current leadership from Dr. Shawn Sharma, Dr. James Stephens, and Dr. Susan Park, who have maintained our tradition of patient-centered care for 36 years. We specialize in comprehensive family dentistry, offering preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dental services for patients of all ages. Our team prioritizes personalized care, emphasizing the connection between oral health and overall wellness through a research-based, whole-health approach. We actively participate in CDA Cares initiatives, providing dental services to underserved communities across California.With state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to continuing education, we ensure our patients receive the most advanced treatments available. Our office combines modern dental techniques with a warm, welcoming environment to make every visit comfortable and stress-free. We believe in forming long-term partnerships with our patients to develop customized treatment plans that address both immediate needs and long-term health goals. From routine cleanings to complex restorative procedures, our experienced team delivers consistent, reliable care that meets the highest professional standards. Our practice's longevity and multi-generational patient relationships reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence in dental healthcare.
Services
Teeth Whitening
Dental Bonding
Dental Crown
Dental Implants
Root Canal
Dentures
Tooth Extraction
Checkups
X-Rays
Periodontal Care
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- 60+ years serving Palo Alto's dental needs with generational expertise
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual oral health goals
- Active community involvement through CDA Cares outreach programs
- Emphasis on oral-systemic health connection in all treatments
- Modern technology for precise diagnostics and comfortable procedures
Services
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments effectively remove stains and discoloration using advanced dental technology. Our in-office procedures can brighten smiles up to eight shades in one visit, while custom take-home trays provide gradual results with professional-grade bleaching gel. We assess each patient's suitability for whitening treatments during comprehensive consultations.
Dental Implants
Permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium posts surgically placed in the jawbone. Implants provide stable foundations for crowns, bridges, or dentures, preserving jawbone density and preventing adjacent teeth from shifting. Our team performs complete implant placement and restoration processes with precision.
Root Canal
Minimally invasive procedures to save infected or damaged teeth by removing inflamed pulp tissue. Using modern techniques, we clean and seal root canals to eliminate pain and prevent reinfection. Most treatments completed in one visit with success rates exceeding 97%.
Dental Crowns
Custom restorations that protect damaged teeth while restoring natural appearance and function. Available in porcelain, ceramic, and metal alloy options, crowns cover cracked, broken, or weakened teeth to prevent further damage and improve aesthetics.
Dentures
Custom-fitted removable replacements for missing teeth that restore chewing ability and facial structure. We offer complete and partial dentures made from durable acrylic and metal materials, with implant-supported options for enhanced stability.
People
Dr. Shawn Sharma
Dentist
Dr. Sharma has practiced dentistry in Palo Alto for 36 years, emphasizing comprehensive care and oral-systemic health connections. He graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and maintains active membership in the California Dental Association.
Dr. Emily Zhang
Dentist
Dr. Zhang specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, bringing expertise in smile transformations and complex reconstructions. She stays current with continuing education in advanced dental techniques and focuses on creating personalized treatment plans that align with patients' overall health goals.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive dental care including preventive exams, restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, emergency services, and specialty procedures like dental implants and root canals.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we offer emergency dental care for urgent issues like tooth pain, broken teeth, and dental trauma during regular business hours.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We work with most major dental insurance providers and file claims as a courtesy to patients. Contact our office for specific plan verification.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (650) 321-9693 or use our online appointment request form to schedule your dental visit.
What makes your practice different?
Our focus on the oral-systemic health connection, personalized care approach, and commitment to community service distinguish our patient-centered dental practice.
Do you accept new patients?
We welcome new patients of all ages and strive to make every dental visit comfortable and stress-free for individuals and families.
