Dr. Jorg-Peter Rabanus

I had gotten veneers put on my top teeth 15 years ago and wanted to add veneers to my bottom teeth as well.
I researched cosmetic dentists in SF, visited about 4 of them, and selected Dr Rabanus. We ended up working together for 3 – 4 months to get my teeth perfect. I came in on weekday evenings and weekends and he worked tirelessly to get my teeth exactly how I wanted them. In fact, we ended up re-​working the temporary veneers 3 times until I was completely happy with them (I probably would have been done in 2 months had I not wanted perfection :).
He’s by far the best dentist I’ve met in SF. He’s professional, fun to talk with, an expert in his field, meets you at convenient hours (on work day evenings and on weekends), takes pride in his work, and makes it his mission to make sure I was happy with the results. The only downside is that he’s quite a bit more expensive than all the others. It cost me a large sum of money to get the new veneers but in the end, I was extremely happy with them so it was worth it to me.

I found Dr Rabanus through American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
. He is the only accredited member in San Francisco Bay Area. My old dentist was accredited by AACD. He told me what a big deal that was, so I have been impressed by a credential from AACD since then. But my old dentist retired and I was having a problem with my veneers. So I went to see Dr Rabanus… Dr Rabanus is very attentive to details and meticulous. We discussed about what he could do for me. He told me he could make my smile prettier, and he explained how the shape of upper lateral incisors (the teeth next to the 2 big front teeth) can make one’s smile cute, playful and sexy… I started to have a better understanding. Dr Rabanus also made the whole procedure easy as he works on weekend. He is quick and decisive. He numbed my mouth very well and the procedure was as comfortable as it can be. But it’s really when he finished my procedure, I realized I made such a great decision to choose him as my cosmetic dentist for porcelain veneers! I wished I could have met him earlier! I couldn’t stop looking at my new teeth! They are just perfect, yet so natural looking! They look like natural pearly white teeth, reflecting light so beautifully. I love my new smile!
Dr Rabanus rocks! I have to thank AACD for its rigorous credentialing process, as its accredited members are truly master cosmetic dentists!

When I first contacted this dentist via e-​mail, he texted me back from overseas. That’s how client-​focused he is. His work is one of an incredibly seasoned artist. It excites him to make an impact on his patient’s health and confidence. His passion makes it easy to trust him. Every step of the way was a step made carefully and perfectly. Thank you, Doctor!

I would highly recommend Dr Rabanus for porcelain veneers. Dr Rabanus is extremely talented. I would not go to anyone else, ever, period.
I researched cosmetic dentists for over 2 years before finally finding him. Although I wanted veneers, every time I looked at other dentist’s before and after photos, I was always disappointed with the bulky fake look.
I kept thinking to myself, if these are the teeth they are showcasing, then the average work will be worse than that, which is unacceptable. I was starting to lose hope, until I somehow stumbled across Dr. Rabanus on Google.
Immediately after seeing his before and after photos, I knew I was going to work with him. I made my appointment and within two months had a new smile.
I LOVE my new smile. My teeth look natural and beautiful. It was so worth it. Dr Rabanus is honest, friendly, professional, and no B.S. My only regret is not doing more teeth, but I will definitely be back!

I decided I needed a bit of a make over with a horrible bridge I had, and so my journey with Dr Rabanus began, this little bridge led to much much more work I had to have done, the Drs that work with Dr Rabanus are outstanding, I have gone back and forth with this problem and Dr Rabanus has been so kind and accommodating, doing such a great job he is a perfectionist of the highest order, going over and above to try and help me with my difficult problem, the end result has been beautiful natural looking teeth, he is a pleasure to see and anyone looking for a great dentist who really cares should go and see Dr Rabanus, and his working hours make life so much easier I am so happy I found him and highly recommend him.

Dr. Rabanus is a perfectionist, which is a quality that I whole-​heartedly appreciate in a dentist. If I could give him 6 stars, I would. His attention to detail and his knowledge and artistry are superb. I did a lot of research and I feel fortunate that I found him. He is also a very kind person, who makes the experience enjoyable from beginning to end. I highly recommend Dr. Rabanus to anyone who is looking for the best the Bay Area has to offer in dentistry.

Dr. Rabanus combines the knowledge and precision of a scientist with the natural skills of an artist, a perfect combination when it comes to cosmetic dentistry.
«Anything short from the best is just not good enough» — This was the mindset I had when I decided to finally «perfect» my smile after years unhappy with my short and uneven teeth, caused mostly by the horrendous habit of teeth grinding. I spent months looking through reviews, websites, before and after pictures, until I came across Dr. Rabanus’ website. The outstanding reviews certain caught my eye but the before and after pictures were the reason that made me pick up the phone and schedule and appointment with him.
From our first conversation over the phone I could tell he not only was extremely knowledgeable but also truly passionate about how his work in cosmetic dentistry can truly improve people’s lives. During my first visit he gave me detailed and direct answers to all my questions and took the time to learn about me and my smile in order to suggest the best procedure. After discussing our oprions we decided to go with veneers.
As the ultimate perfectionist he is, Dr. Rabanus started by fixing the problem at the root: he worked with me to correct my bite so I would stop grinding my teeth. After that we moved to the fun part: pictures, impressions, more pictures, more impressions, and he worked to magically create something I thought I would never have: a perfect smile. Length, color, size, everything was perfect. I left his office smiling after my last visit and I haven’t stopped smiling since then.
If you feel your smile is affecting your self steam and holding you back professionally or socially, give yourself this treat and if you want perfection, Dr. Rabanus is your guy.

Nothing short of stellar. I needed 6 veneers replaced, from only fair dental work of many years ago, and this time I wanted to be sure I had it done right. So I researched carefully, and realized the only way to do it was find a highly respected cosmetic dentist, affiliated with AACD, and was lucky to find Dr. Rabanus. He was brilliant. Now I have 8 veneers, which look so natural with color, transparency at the edges like real teeth, it is wonderful. And Dr. Rabanus is such a pleasure to work with.

I’ve known my teeth were messed up for many years, but it took my wife to help me to understand that people who first met me thought I had a drug problem. I don’t. So, after years of listening to dentists gently push me towards getting (expensive) porcelain veneers — and spending thousands on bonding that inevitably would discover or crack — I finally decided it was time. Shopping around, I found that each dentist had his or her own «plan» on how to go about it, none of which felt right to me. I can’t explain why.
I finally turned to my wife and said, «If I’m going to do this, I want to find the BEST.» So we turned to Unilocal and discovered a cosmetic dentist whose reviews didn’t seem real. 5 Stars across the board? Come on. Unless Dr. Jorg-​Peter Rabanus has a second career as a writer capable of writing convincingly in many different voices, it seemed like I found my guy. I chose to make the next move and see if the proof was in the potato salad.
We met Dr. Rabanus at his office in downtown San Francisco. I have never had a doctor unafraid to be a real person with me, and I appreciated this (we now text to make appointments). But more so, I appreciated his deep understanding of my mouth. He had seen my x-​rays before I arrived and developed a clear plan of attack for me that just made sense. Way more sense than any other dentist I’d consulted in the past. No braces needed (others said I would). A realistic 3 – 4 month timeline to take care of roughly… my whole mouth. And an understanding that I won’t just get new teeth that look great, I’ll also have the opportunity to correct my jaw and «reset» my mouth to its most natural home position. Never heard this one before.
Dr. Peter is not just a dentist. He is currently the only cosmetic dentist in San Francisco who is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as a professor on the subject dedicated to teaching other dentists worldwide. He won’t mention most of his accolades in person, but just read:
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People fly in from all over the world to work with Dr. Peter for a reason. His attitude and professionalism are nice bonuses. The main reason is he’s a master of his craft. I can say this with full confidence now after having recently completed my full consultation schedule with him. From wearing a «deprogrammer» for a month to set my jaw in the home position, to not experiencing any pain after nearly 6 hours in the dentists chair, you need to understand that this guy is legit. Your mouth is going to thank you.
I don’t always take the luxury path. I’m often totally fine buying the cheap option, as long as it serves my needs. I don’t need the world to see that I drive a BMW, if I’m totally happy with a Ford. That said, for the things I use every day, like a bed or my teeth, I want a BMW. And Dr. Peter is the BMW of dentists. What the world now sees is the result of his German precision in carefully orchestrating and executing a rebuild of my mouth that now has me smiling brighter and receiving smiles just as big in return. My confidence was never low, but oh man… I didn’t realize it can be boosted like this. Only problem now is that my wife is more nervous about other women looking at me! ;-)
Thanks, Dr. Peter. You’re the best. Literally.

I always wanted a beautiful, bright smile growing up. I had braces as a teenager but unfortunately due to my fear of dental surgery I put off getting my wisdom teeth taken out so as a result my front teeth were crooked. Being in my mid-​thirties I couldn’t get myself to get traditional braces anymore and so I got invisaligns instead. $ 7,000 and a year later I was not 100% satisfied with the results. I had been warned that invisaligns are less effective than traditional braces but I didn’t listen. Working a pretty high profile job where I’m constantly facing people and giving presentations, I always felt that I couldn’t perform to my full potential because I was too embarrassed with my smile and it made me lose self-​confidence. I literally spent almost a year researching and checking reviews and debating whether I should spend the money on porcelain veneers.
I finally found Dr. Rabanus online and seeing his perfect reviews from every single one of his patients, I decided to give him a call and give it a shot. I went in for a consultation, Dr. Rabanus gave me a clear timeline of the procedure, and all the cost involved. Within the short timeline we agreed upon, I went home with the smile of my dreams. Dr. Rabanus is a perfectionist. Unless your teeth is perfect and you’re 1000% happy with the way your teeth look, he won’t stop. I’m no longer hiding my smile, and it sure feels good to have confidence again! Like many of you I was concerned with the cost. Dr. Rabanus was extremely flexible and arranged a monthly payment plan for me. This treatment really was well worth every penny. It is so important that we love and feel good about ourselves. This definitely was the best investment I’ve ever made for myself and I can’t thank Dr. Rabanus more for his excellent work. Dr. Rabanus has my highest recommendation.

After searching for over a year to find a qualified cosmetic dentist specialist in the bay area, I consider myself truly fortunate to have found Dr. Rabanus. He is indeed a one of a kind individual, gifted in both the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. My search began after years of being dissatisfied with my Lumineer veneers applied by a dentist who did some cosmetic dentistry but who primarily practiced general dentistry. The appearance of my veneers were bulky and unnatural. But even more concerning to me was that the margins of the veneers were not properly shaped to my gum line which eventually led to problems with leakage, discoloration and decay of my own teeth beneath the veneers. I was naturally very reluctant to go through the expense and discomfort of the removal and replacement of my veneers without being completely 100% convinced that I had found the right doctor to do the job correctly and with artistic skill.
During my initial consultation, Dr. Rabanus immediately gained my confidence as he knew exactly what the problem was with my lumineers and how to address it most effectively. I could tell right away that he had a high level of expertise, possessing a strong scientific background combined with a keen eye for esthetics. Dr. Rabanus confidently explained to me in detail a plan for removing and replacing my 15 veneers, patiently answered all of my questions and allied any of my concerns over the course of our next several meetings. Not only was he thorough and precise, but he was also very personable and compassionate. As a medical professional, I have very high expectations for my own patient care, and at times can be a bit of a perfectionist which can make me a challenging patient. No worries there, Dr. Rabanus completely exceeded all of my expectations – which is no easy task! I can truly appreciate his professionalism and devotion to his craft. It is clear that his primary objective is an optimal outcome for each and every one of his patients. I am exceedingly pleased with my final result and very glad that I took my time to research and find the very best in the field of cosmetic dentistry.

I can only add to the other stellar reviews for Dr. Rabanus. Early childhood antibiotics resulted in my permanent teeth coming in with deep rings around them near the gum line. I’ve had composite fillings for 40 years; unfortunately, they haven’t improved much in that time — they stained quickly, leaving me with half-​yellowed teeth. I also had poorly executed caps on my molars and uneven results from childhood orthodonture.
Dr. Rabanus recapped my two visible molars and provided veneers for the eight front teeth; he also subtly reshaped some of the rest of the teeth to improve my bite. It is not an overstatement to say his is work of the very highest craftsmanship. The fit and the color are absolutely superb, down to the smallest detail such as providing the front teeth with a slight translucency toward the bottom for a truly natural look.
In addition to the quality of the work, Dr. Rabanus was a pleasure to do business with. He was always punctual and the appointments always fit within the allotted time. He told me just what to expect from each visit. All of our appointments were evenings or weekends, which is unusual but perfect if you work in the city, and it does make you feel that the Doctor is entirely focused on just you. Dr. Rabanus also has a very affable manner and is conscientious about providing «comfort breaks» and keeping the mood positive during the procedures.
I would recommend Dr. Rabanus to anyone considering cosmetic or reconstructive dentistry. In fact, I am nagging my husband to go see him asap!

A genius? An artist? An amazing and caring doctor?
Dr Rabanus is all of that and beyond. I came to him with a darkened root canal on a front tooth that was semi-​covered by a crown (the emphasis is on *semi*, not *covered*).
I am a very, VERY particular patient. I probably have a degree in OCD, and I’ve had serious childhood dental trauma that impacted both my teeth and my self-​esteem.
I have consulted quite a few highly-​regarded dentists both in NYC and in CA. They were nice and probably good at their craft yet they didn’t instill in me the confidence that they could accomplish *mission impossible* — make my front teeth look cute and completely natural like I’ve never had any trauma.
Enter Dr. Rabanus. Admittedly, he has a bit of an unorthodox approach: he sees his patients on the weekends, he is a total perfectionist, and he cares more about his patients’ happiness and well-​being than compensation (shhh!). Well, that’s exactly why I loved him!!! :)
Dr Rabanus is amazing. Or, rather, AMAZING!!! He made sure that I understood my treatment choices, he always explained my other options, he had the best root canal specialist on call when I needed one, and he made sure that the implant tooth surgeon was so good that I was in awe (no small feat — have I mentioned the OCD? :))
The full team of supplementary specialists were not only available when necessary, but also bowed down to Dr. Rabanus’ expertise. Yeah, he really is THAT good.
Frankly, after 20+ years of dental experiences of all sorts, I can attest that Dr. Rabanus is the first dentist I completely trust, with my eyes closed, to work on my teeth since I know the outcome will be so spectacular!

Dr. Rabanus is incredibly skilled at his work — an angel in this city.
In 2008, I woke up one day to see that part of one of my front teeth (which were already caps) had broken off and I freaked out! I am a recovering grinder. I used to badly grind my teeth in my sleep, due to stress, and I have improved lots since becoming a healthier adult and moving to San Francisco (of course, it’s amazing here lol). I searched for cosmetic dentists and found the experienced Dr. Rabanus. I wanted to fix my teeth right this time — quality that lasts. Go big or go home! As soon as I met Dr. Rabanus, I could see that he was passionate about his work, very knowledgable and very sincere. He told me all about cosmetic veneers and how they work during a free consultation. He is genuine and wants to help people have great smiles because it truly changes your life.
I did veneers with him for my two front teeth — and they look amazing! I have had hundreds of compliments on my smile and teeth ever since. Sometimes I do bleaching for the teeth just to whiten and refresh everything, which adds the icing to the cake.
I’m happy to say that to this day, my smile is beautiful. I feel beautiful everyday. We shouldn’t be afraid to smile because we’re not happy with our teeth. My smile gives me confidence to be myself and shine.
Dr. Rabanus is worth every penny. If you’ve been debating veneers, you won’t regret it. :)

I have put off cosmetic dentistry for many years, and it was way overdue. Having a poor smile impacts your life.
Over the past 3 years I had appointments at four well known full time cosmetic dentists, one on the peninsula, two in the east bay, and then just this year Dr R in San Francisco. (I realized the other 3 had not given me confidence in the process or outcome, they seemed to be high volume and not personal.)
After my meetings with Dr R, I realized he was the right dentist and decided to get going. Several months later I am done with 12 veneers and caps and I made the right decision. Why?
He spends as much time as it takes over as many appointments as it takes to get it perfect.
He focuses on getting your entire dental health resolved, not just cosmetic, so it will last. For me that meant studying my bite and seeing the problems bad dental work had caused and fixing them first or working with other specialists. Making sure my gums and all teeth, as a foundation, were healthy and ready to support my new teeth for many years.
He has a great esthetic eye and his design is fantastic.
He works with the best lab that takes the time to produce perfect veneers and caps.
He is available to talk or meet when you need him.
He is low volume not high volume.
He is a perfectionist when it comes to cosmetic dentistry that looks great and will last.
It is a big commitment of time and money with any good dentist– with Dr R you get the best.

After an endless search for a cosmetic dentist which we all know is very hard to find in SF, I met with Dr Rabanus. I decided to give myself a big gift and have a full mouth veneers. This is a major work, kind of invasive and you need to find the right person. I have never have white teeth in my life they were stained and lately also started aging. I was starting not to smile and not liking me in the pictures. Dr Rabanus has heart, knowledge and he put extra time in any aspect of the procedure. He is extremely meticulous and he sit down with you for whatever time is needed to target the right and appropriate plane for your case. He is the genius of the bite, he understand the dynamic of the mouth like any other dentist I have ever met between Europe and US.
I can smile now, I am confident and happy and I took 10 years off my face.
Thank you Dr Rabanus for giving me another 50 years of a wonderful smile.

If you want a world class cosmetic dentist to fix your teeth, then look no further than Dr. Rabanus. I found Dr. Rabanus after an extensive online search and was struck with the attention to detail he puts into creating his client’s smile as well as how natural their teeth appeared.
But before Dr. Rabanus could fix my teeth, he first had to correct my bite which was misaligned, something I was unaware of. My bite needed to be fixed in order to prevent my abnormal bite wearing down the veneers as I had already done to my natural teeth. This was no small task, and it impressed me that he was willing to take the time and significant effort to make sure that this was done correctly. A special retainer and multiple visits over many weeks were required to get it right. I’m not sure how many other dentists would be willing to do this as even my prior orthodontist couldn’t be bothered to get my bite truly correct. I suspect most cosmetic dentists would have been happy to just put the veneers on, which of course is where the money is. The unexpected bonus? I had been suffering from headaches for years and seen multiple doctors without any improvement. It turns out my misaligned bite was to blame, and my headaches have now disappeared.
Getting my teeth fixed perfectly was a tall order and I am happy to say that Dr. Rabanus succeeded in giving me a natural looking smile that I love. Dr. Rabanus was not cheap, probably about twice what the average dentist would charge per veneer, but the quality of his work easily justifies the price.

Dr. Rabanus might just just be a miracle worker. Before working with Dr. Rabanus, i could’t tell you the last time I smile and showed my teeth. After Dr. Rabanus completed his miracle work, I’m smiling big everyday!
I found Dr. Rabanus on Google, and the one thing that stood out to me the most was the fact he was one of the only, if not the only, cosmetic dentist in the city that was actually certified by the board of cosmetic dentistry. This was huge to me. I also read a bunch of other reviews that told me he was a nice guy and was more of a friend than a dentist. This was also huge to me because have you ever met most dentist? They’re complete jerks and most of them suck. But not Dr. Rabanus. So after months of research i thought I’d give him a call and set up a consultation. Well he was a real class act. He made me feel welcomed, safe, and confident in his ability to perform great work.
I hated my smile before I met with Dr. Rabanus. I had a very «gummy» smile,” small teeth, big teeth, crooked teeth, yellow teeth. He was able to work with me and create a smile that I couldn’t have ever thought up. He’s outstanding.
I’d highly recommend Dr. Rabanus to anyone considering cosmetic dentistry. He will take care of you and leave you with a great smile. I’ll be sure to go back to him when i get my bottom teeth done!

I had crooked teeth, grinding issues and discoloration that finally drove me do something about it. Dr. Rabanus spent the time to understand what I wanted out of the procedure. I had 18 porcelain veneers put in. He is such a perfectionist on every detail, especially on how my gums looked with the veneers.
His methodical approach and focus on precision is what I believe made all the difference… my teeth look natural and feel like my own so I could not be more pleased.
I don’t believe others can do what he can do, so I would recommend him to anyone.

My teeth used to be really bad — discolored by antibiotics, filled with dozens of old dark dental fillings, and worn out over time. I went through an orthodontic treatment about 6 years ago and bleached my teeth numerous times since then — they looked much better after these procedures but were still far from beautiful.
Eventually I decided to consult a cosmetic dentist and contacted Dr. Rabanus. He has been very responsive and took a lot of time to discuss my options. I recall sitting for hours at a coffee shop in San Francisco, talking about what we wanted to achieve, looking at pictures, and discussing technical details. At some point the owners were closing the shop and kicked us out — we moved to another shop nearby and continued until I couldn’t come up with any additional questions. Dr. Rabanus was amazingly patient in explaining all nuances I wanted to understand.
My overriding goal was to have my teeth look absolutely natural, and as beautiful as possible. And I have been very demanding about it. We spent hours discussing the shape (contour) of the teeth. Once this has been agreed, Dr. Rabanus showed me a 3D model of my new teeth and soon thereafter I had my temporaries put on.
Once I had my temporaries on, I had to choose the shade of my new teeth. I was given 8 different sample shades to take home and could play with them for a week deciding which one I wanted. I really liked a very bright one but got some push back from Dr. Rabanus who thought my teeth wouldn’t look natural if I went that bright.
One day I drove to the lab in Sacramento and met there with Jon, the technician who actually was to make my veneers. We spent an hour discussing minor tweaks to the contour and the shade — and we settled on a much less bright shade.
I had my 10 veneers and two crowns put on my upper teeth a few weeks ago. It’s been a very major dental work — it takes a lot of effort on the dentist and the patient sides to have the 12 teeth done!
But the look and feel is — totally, absolutely natural! They are simply beautiful. The shape and shade are perfect. They look more natural than my lower teeth which have no veneers on them!
I just came back from a dinner with my friend — we haven’t seen each other for a few months — and she had asked me who my dentist was. She told me I had beautiful teeth. It has never ever happened to me before. She had no idea that my upper teeth had veneers on them, they looked so perfectly natural.
I can highly recommend Dr. Rabanus to anyone who is looking for the highest quality cosmetic dentistry. For me the complements about my new smile that I started to receive are the best proof that the procedure was worth my time and money.