Skoulas DDS
According to our open methodology, this clinic scored 66.2/100 for transparency, reputation, service accessibility, and digital visibility.
Overall rank: #1 of 15 ranked clinics · Last checked: 24 September 2026
66.2/100
Positions by Rating Profile
- Overall Transparency & Trust#166.2/100
- Best for Expats#162/100
- Best for Dental Implantsnot ranked
- Best for Emergency Dental Care#364.3/100
- Best Price Transparency#456.1/100
- Best English-speaking Clinics#364.2/100
- Best for Families / Children#267/100
- Sleep Dentistry (GA / deep sedation)not ranked
General Anaesthesia & Deep Sedation
Whether the clinic documents treatment under general anaesthesia or deep / twilight sedation — "sleep dentistry", where the patient is asleep and unaware (does not feel, see, or hear the procedure). Ordinary conscious sedation, where the patient stays awake and responsive, does not count here. This is informational and does not affect the transparency score.
- ? General anaesthesia / deep sedation (sleep dentistry) — Not verified No sedation/anesthesia info found on skoulasdds.com
Summary
Cosmetic-focused dental practice in Union Square led by Dr. Antigone Skoulas, offering veneers and Invisalign. The website lists the dentist, services and before/after photos. No full price list is published; the implant page gives a typical fee range of $3,000-4,500 per tooth.
No full price list (USD); the implant page gives a typical range of $3,000-4,500 per tooth. Marketing claim “America’s Best Dentist 2023” shown on site.
Strengths
- Information Transparency: 20 of 20 points.
Weaknesses
- Price Transparency: 5 of 15 verifiable points (missing: cleaning price listed; filling price listed; crown price listed; consultation price listed; x-ray / imaging price listed)
Score Breakdown
Every criterion below is scored from public sources. ✓ verified yes · ✗ verified no / not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (scores 0, not a negative finding).
Information Transparency
20 / 20
Whether basic facts about the clinic - its team, premises, services, and location - are publicly verifiable.
| ✓ | Has a working website The clinic's website, skoulasdds.com, presents its dentist, services, hours and contacts. [skoulas-dds-i9] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Dentist names listed The clinic's website names its dentist, Dr. Antigone Skoulas, DDS, with her own page. [skoulas-dds-i9-2] [skoulas-dds-doclic] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Dentist specializations listed Dr. Skoulas's page gives her UCLA, University of the Pacific and Pepperdine degrees, Kois Center training and Invisalign Platinum Plus status. [skoulas-dds-i9-2] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Real clinic photos The clinic's Google listing shows its own photos of a treatment room, the reception and the team. [skoulas-dds-i9-3] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Service list published The clinic's services page lists cosmetic, restorative and preventive care, implant restorations, Invisalign, dentures and more. [skoulas-dds-i9-4] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Clear contact details Phone and text line 415-757-0110, fax and an e-mail link on the clinic's contact page. [skoulas-dds-i9-5] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | English website version The clinic's website is in English. [skoulas-dds-i9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Address and map published 450 Sutter Street, Suite #1616, on the clinic's contact page, with an embedded Google map. [skoulas-dds-i9-5] | 2/2 |
Price Transparency
5 / 15
Whether patients can estimate costs before visiting. Published price ranges count; exact prices are not required.
| ✓ | Prices or price ranges published No full price list, but the clinic's implant page gives a typical fee range of $3,000-4,500 per tooth. [skoulas-dds-i9-6] [skoulas-dds-i9-7] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Cleaning price listed No cleaning price on the clinic's website, read in full. [skoulas-dds-i9-7] [skoulas-dds-i9] | 0/2 |
| ✗ | Filling price listed No filling price on the clinic's website, read in full. [skoulas-dds-i9-7] [skoulas-dds-i9] | 0/2 |
| ✗ | Crown price listed No crown fee of the clinic's own: its blog quotes only general market ranges for crowns. [skoulas-dds-i9-7] | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Implant price listed The clinic's implant page gives a typical range of $3,000-4,500 per tooth, with an exact estimate at the consultation. [skoulas-dds-i9-6] | 2/2 |
| ✗ | Consultation price listed No consultation price on the clinic's website, read in full. [skoulas-dds-i9-7] [skoulas-dds-i9] | 0/2 |
| ✗ | X-ray / imaging price listed No X-ray price on the clinic's website, read in full. [skoulas-dds-i9-7] [skoulas-dds-i9] | 0/2 |
Reputation & Reviews
15.5 / 20
Public review signals. The Google rating is adjusted with a Bayesian prior (rating 4.0, weight 25) so a 5.0 from a handful of reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from hundreds.
| ◐ | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) as of 2026-08-26 [skoulas-dds-deepen] | 5/6 |
| ◐ | Google review volume as of 2026-08-26 [skoulas-dds-deepen] | 2/3 |
| ✓ | Review recency Newest review dated 2026-09-23, one day before this check. [skoulas-dds-deepen-18] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Clinic responds to reviews Active recent owner replies, including same-day replies to critical reviews. [skoulas-dds-deepen-19] | 2/2 |
| ✗ | No recurring complaints At least three independent reviews describe a rushed, poorly-communicated Invisalign process. [skoulas-dds-deepen-15] | 0/2 |
| ✓ | No suspicious review patterns 92.4% 5-star (not literal 100%); dates span 2018-2026; an established reviewer account present. [skoulas-dds-deepen-20] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Active Facebook presence Facebook page "Skoulas DDS - The SF Cosmetic Dentist" (about 910 followers), linked from the clinic's website and posting in 2026. [skoulas-dds-i9-8] | 1/1 |
| ✗ | TripAdvisor presence TripAdvisor search returns no matching business; no TripAdvisor link on site or GBP. [skoulas-dds-deepen-16] | 0/0.5 |
| ✓ | Other review platforms Healthgrades profile of Dr. Antigone Skoulas at the practice's address and phone: 5.0 from 1 rating. [skoulas-dds-platforms] | 0.5/0.5 |
Medical Infrastructure
11 / 15
The range of publicly documented equipment and services. This measures documented availability, not clinical quality.
| ✓ | On-site X-ray Dedicated technology page describes the practice's digital X-ray equipment. [skoulas-dds-deepen-8] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | CBCT (3D imaging) Dedicated page describes a cone-beam (CBCT) scanner used by the practice. [skoulas-dds-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
| ? | Implantology | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Orthodontics Invisalign clear aligners have their own page; Dr. Skoulas is a Platinum Plus Invisalign provider. [skoulas-dds-i9-9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Oral surgery Extractions page describes the practice performing tooth extractions in-house. [skoulas-dds-deepen-17] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Pediatric dentistry Dedicated page documents pediatric dental treatment administered at the office. [skoulas-dds-deepen-11] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Emergency care Dedicated emergency dentistry page and nav item. [skoulas-dds-deepen-12] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ? | Works with international patients | 0/2 |
Communication & Service
5 / 10
How easy it is to contact the clinic, get answers, and book - especially for international patients.
| ✗ | WhatsApp / LINE available No WhatsApp or LINE contact on the clinic's website: phone, text messages, e-mail and a contact form only. [skoulas-dds-i9] [skoulas-dds-i9-5] | 0/2 |
| ? | Response speed | 0/1.5 |
| ✓ | English spoken The clinic's website, forms and virtual consultations are in English. [skoulas-dds-i9] | 2.5/2.5 |
| ✓ | Pre-visit consultation possible Video virtual-consult service lets patients get feedback before an office visit. [skoulas-dds-deepen-13] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Clear service explanations Each service has its own page explaining it in plain language, e.g. the implant process in questions and answers. [skoulas-dds-i9-4] [skoulas-dds-i9-6] | 1/1 |
| ✗ | Convenient opening hours Mon-Thu 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-2pm; no weekend, no evening. [skoulas-dds-deepen-14] | 0/1.5 |
AI & Search Visibility
4 / 10
Whether the clinic is discoverable when patients search - including via AI assistants. Checked with fixed queries: "best dentist San Francisco", "English speaking dentist San Francisco", "dental implants San Francisco", "emergency dentist San Francisco", "San Francisco dental clinic for expats".
| ✓ | Mentioned for: best dentist San Francisco [skoulas-dds-deepen-2] | 1/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: English speaking dentist San Francisco [skoulas-dds-deepen-3] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: dental implants San Francisco [skoulas-dds-deepen-4] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: emergency dentist San Francisco [skoulas-dds-deepen-5] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: San Francisco dental clinic for expats [skoulas-dds-deepen-6] | 0/1 |
| ✓ | Structured data on website JSON-LD Dentist/Organization schema with full business details present. [skoulas-dds-deepen-10] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ? | Google indexing quality | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Dedicated service pages Each service on the clinic's website has its own page (implants, Invisalign, veneers, dentures and others). [skoulas-dds-i9-4] [skoulas-dds-i9-6] [skoulas-dds-i9-9] | 1.5/1.5 |
Licensing & Credentials
Whether the clinic publishes its operating licence and the dentists working there together with their professional licence numbers. A verified “not published” is recorded as a red flag; data we have not checked yet is shown as unverified and carries no penalty.
Clinic operating licence: not checked against public sources yet — unverified, no penalty
Dentists & professional licences
| Dentist | Specialization | Licence No. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Antigone Skoulas, DDS [skoulas-dds-doclic] | Cosmetic dentistry, veneers | 58515 | California dental licence number as the dentist lists it in the federal NPI Registry (NPI 1174853212); taken from that record, not from the Dental Board of California. |
Red Flags
- low Aggressive marketing practices (-1 pts) — Website prominently features marketing awards such as “America’s Best Dentist 2023”. [skoulas-dds-i9]
Red-flag penalty applied: -1 points (capped at -20).
Data We Could Not Verify
- Medical Infrastructure: Implantology
- Medical Infrastructure: Works with international patients
- Communication & Service: Response speed
- AI & Search Visibility: Google indexing quality
Unverified items score 0 points but are not treated as negative findings. If you can document any of them, please send a correction.
Contact Information
| Website | https://www.skoulasdds.com/ |
|---|---|
| Phone | (415) 757-0110 |
| https://www.facebook.com/skoulasdds/ | |
| Google Maps | Map listing |
| Address | 450 Sutter Street, Suite 1616, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA |
Contact details are provided for identification only and may change; verify with the clinic directly.
Sources
| ID | Source | What it supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| skoulas-dds-doclic | https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1174853212 | NPPES record for ANTIGONE SKOULAS, D.D.S. (NPI 1174853212, status Active) lists CA taxonomy 'Dentist' with license 58515; the only 'Antigone Skoulas' in NPPES nationwide (unique name match), though the listed mailing address is in Los Angeles rather than San Francisco. | 2026-08-25 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen | https://www.google.com/maps/place/Skoulas+DDS+-+The+SF+Cosmetic+Den… | Google rating 4.8 (156 reviews) as of 2026-08-26 for 'Skoulas DDS - The SF Cosmetic Dentist', 450 Sutter St #1616. | 2026-08-26 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-2 | search:best dentist San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: Top organic local-pack result (Bing) for the query: 'Skoulas DDS - The SF Cosmetic Dentist' shown first, 4.8★ (156). | 2026-08-26 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-3 | search:english speaking dentist San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-4 | search:dental implants San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-5 | search:emergency dentist San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-6 | search:dentist for expats San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-8 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/technology/ | Page section "Digital X-Ray": "Digital x-rays reduce the amount of radiation needed as compared to film x-rays... Digital x-rays are instant." | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-9 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/technology/cone-beam/ | Page "Cone Beam Scanner": "Cone Beam technology provides a digital tomographic 3D view... full 360-degree view... less radiation than traditional medical CT." | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-10 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/services/extractions/ | Page JSON-LD @graph includes {"@type":["Dentist","Organization"]}, plus a separate full {"@type":"Dentist"} block with name, address, telephone and opening hours. | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-11 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/services/pediatric-dentistry/ | Page text: "Pediatric dentistry specializes in providing dental care for children... Fluoride treatments are administered at this office as an important component of pediatric dental treatment." | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-12 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/dental-emergencies/ | Dedicated page titled "Emergency Dentist in San Francisco, CA"; "Emergency Dentistry" also appears as a Patient Info nav item. | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-13 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/contact-us/virtual-consults/ | Page text: "A virtual consult is a video appointment where you can see your dental provider... Dr. Skoulas can show you before and after photos of current patients' smiles." | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-14 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/contact-us/ | Page text: "Monday | 8am - 4pm ... Friday | 8am - 2pm ... Saturday | Closed Sunday | Closed." Google Business Profile shows slightly different but still no-evening/no-weekend hours. | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-15 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10116612218562894235&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24: Sofia Valverde (2026-05-20), "undergoing Invisalign, I expected clearer c[ommunication]... dentist lacked professionalism... impatient or dismissive"; Maya (2024-08-15), "went only for Invisalign... rushed, sloppy and impersonal... never showed me her plan"; Lauren Fernandez (2023-10-02), "did Invisalign and was not happy with the outcome... forced to end my treatment." | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-16 | https://www.tripadvisor.com/TypeAheadJson?action=API&query=Skoulas%… | TripAdvisor's own typeahead search returned zero matching business results (unrelated Antigone-named hotels/attractions, other dentists in Mexico); no TripAdvisor link on site or Google listing. | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-17 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/services/extractions/ | Page text: "Most extractions can be performed with the use of local anesthesia... The tooth is then gently loosened and removed." | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-18 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10116612218562894235&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24, newest-sorted reviews: most recent review dated 2026-09-23. | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-19 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10116612218562894235&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24: owner replies dated 2026-07-21, 2026-05-31, 2026-05-27, 2026-05-24, and a same-day reply (2026-05-20) to a 1-star review. | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-deepen-20 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10116612218562894235&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24: 145/157 (92.4%) 5-star, not literal 100%; review dates across both sorts span 2018-2026; reviewer histories vary (19, 11, 6, 4, 2 reviews) incl. an established Local Guide - no burst pattern. | 2026-09-24 |
| skoulas-dds-i9 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/ | The clinic's website, read 2026-10-01 (home, contact, team, services and every service page, implants, emergencies, galleries, technology, patient information, insurance and finances, and its blog): cosmetic, restorative and preventive dentistry, implant restorations, Invisalign, dentures, periodontics, TMJ treatment, sedation and sleep apnea pages; the home page lists "Graduate Member: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry", "Invisalign Platinum Plus Provider" and “America’s Best Dentist 2023”; links to its Facebook, Instagram and Yelp pages; phone and text line 415-757-0110; no WhatsApp contact | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-i9-2 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/our-team/antigone-skoulas-dds/ | Page "Antigone Skoulas, DDS", read 2026-10-01: BS from UCLA, DDS from the University of the Pacific, MBA from Pepperdine University; over 500 continuing education units; Kois Center graduate; Spear Education courses; Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider; working toward accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-i9-3 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10116612218562894235&hl=en | Google listing "Skoulas DDS - The SF Cosmetic Dentist", managed by the business, read 2026-10-01: 450 Sutter St #1616 with a map pin; phone +1 415-757-0110; its photo strip, uploaded by the business in August and September 2026, shows a treatment room overlooking the city, the reception area, the team and a veneer case | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-i9-4 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/services/ | Page "Dental Services in San Francisco, CA", read 2026-10-01: cosmetic dentistry (whitening, Invisalign, veneers), restorative dentistry, implant restorations, Invisalign, dentures, digital dentistry, preventive dentistry, periodontics, TMJ treatment, sedation dentistry and sleep apnea, each linking to its own page | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-i9-5 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/contact-us/ | Page "Contact Us", read 2026-10-01: address 450 Sutter Street, Suite #1616, San Francisco, CA 94108, with directions and an embedded Google map; Tel 415-757-0110, Fax 415-872-9770, "Text Us Now: 415-757-0110", an e-mail link; hours Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-2pm, closed on weekends | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-i9-6 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/dental-implants/ | Page "Dental Implants", read 2026-10-01: the implant process and aftercare explained in questions and answers; "How much do dental implants cost? Dental implant costs typically range from $3,000 to $4,500 per tooth", with a precise estimate from Dr. Skoulas at a consultation | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-i9-7 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/patient-info/insurance-and-finances/ | Page "Insurance & Finances", read 2026-10-01: insurance and financing options, with no fee for any treatment; across the other pages read, the only figures are the implant range on the implant page and typical San Francisco market cost ranges in blog guides (veneers, whitening, Invisalign, crowns), with no fee for cleanings, fillings, crowns, consultations or X-rays | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-i9-8 | https://www.facebook.com/skoulasdds/ | Facebook page "Skoulas DDS - The SF Cosmetic Dentist", category Dentist & Dental Office, read 2026-10-01: 913 followers; linked from the clinic's website; newest post dated 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-i9-9 | https://www.skoulasdds.com/services/invisalign/ | Page "Invisalign", read 2026-10-01: Invisalign clear-aligner treatment explained, offered by Dr. Skoulas as a Platinum Plus provider | 2026-10-01 |
| skoulas-dds-platforms | https://www.healthgrades.com/dentist/dr-antigone-skoulas-38xqx | Healthgrades: profile of Dr. Antigone Skoulas, DDS, practice "Antigone Skoulas DDS", 450 Sutter St Rm 1616, San Francisco, (415) 757-0110 - the practice's address and phone: 5.0 from 1 rating (checked 2026-10-01) | 2026-10-01 |
Change History
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Re-read the clinic's website on 2026-10-01: its implant page publishes a typical fee range of $3,000-4,500 per tooth, so implant prices and published prices are now recorded as present; no fee is given for cleanings, fillings, crowns, consultations or X-rays. |
| 2026-09-24 | Re-read on 2026-09-24: the clinic's website (technology, cone-beam, pediatric-dentistry, emergency-dentistry, extractions and virtual-consult pages) and its Google listing. Recorded: digital X-rays and a cone-beam (CBCT) scanner on site, in-house tooth extractions, pediatric dentistry, a dedicated emergency-dentistry service, a video virtual-consultation option, and Monday-Friday office hours with no evening or weekend availability. Google rating remains 4.8 from 157 reviews, with active recent owner replies and no signs of review manipulation; the most recent review is from the day before this check. Also recorded: at least three independent reviews describe a rushed, poorly communicated Invisalign process with unsatisfactory results, a repeating complaint theme. No TripAdvisor listing found. |
| 2026-08-26 | Deepen 2026-08-26: rechecked website/contacts/Google reputation via live Google Maps visit (rating 4.8, 156 reviews) and operating status; added external sources (Maps place page + NPPES registry citations + SFGATE Best-of-Bay-Area press piece); ran 5-query AI/search visibility scout; no uncited sources existed to triage. |
| 2026-08-25 | License verification 2026-08-25 against NPPES NPI Registry: Dr. Antigone Skoulas found with CA license 58515 as a unique nationwide name match. No clinic-level NPI found under two business-name variants. |
| 2026-07-08 | Initial data collection. |
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