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Summary
Dr. Melissa Tuft has been practicing the highest quality, most personalized dentistry for more than 30 years. She's a general dentist who provides comprehensive care for adults and children. She's a caring, gentle and kind person who loves getting to know her patients and take care of them and their families for years and years. Her office on Sutter Street is welcoming, warm and comfortable and her team is dedicated to providing the customer service possible. Patients are Dr. Tuft's focus and she aims to give every person a reason to smile.
Born and raised in Palo Alto, she went to UC Santa Cruz undergrad and attended UCSF's School of Dentistry for her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She is a member of the San Francisco Dental Society, California Dental Association and American Dental Association. In her free time she teaches courses in restorative dentistry and volunteers by providing free dental care to the homeless in San Francisco.
Born and raised in Palo Alto, she went to UC Santa Cruz undergrad and attended UCSF's School of Dentistry for her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She is a member of the San Francisco Dental Society, California Dental Association and American Dental Association. In her free time she teaches courses in restorative dentistry and volunteers by providing free dental care to the homeless in San Francisco.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 1 specialty
- 15 areas of expertise
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Melissa Shelly Tuft has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Providers
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| Dr. Melissa Shelly Tuft, DDS | Dr Austin Collazo, DDS | Dr Harvey Lester, DMD | Dr Kyle Pettersen, DDS |
| Dentistry | Dentistry | Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 9 Years of Experience | 57 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| SAN FRANCISCO , CA | Centennial , CO | Phoenix , AZ | Jeffersonville , VT |
| Med School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry | Med School: University of Pennsylvania | Med School: UCLA | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Shelly Tuft
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Melissa Shelly Tuft has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melissa Shelly Tuft has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Dr. Melissa Shelly Tuft holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Doctor Of Dental Surgery with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
NPI Number
Dr. Tuft's NPI number is 1447387535.
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- Dr. Melissa Tuft's office is located at 707 PARNASSUS AVE STE D-4000, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94143.
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