SOMA Dental
Según nuestra metodología abierta, esta clínica obtuvo 58.9/100 en transparencia, reputación, accesibilidad del servicio y visibilidad digital.
Posición general: #11 de 15 clínicas clasificadas · Última comprobación: 2026-09-24
58.9/100
Posiciones por perfil de clasificación
- Transparencia y confianza global#1158.9/100
- Para expatriados#1155.5/100
- Para implantes dentales#1052.5/100
- Para urgencias dentales#858.5/100
- Transparencia de precios#1241.3/100
- Clínicas de habla inglesa#1059.8/100
- Para familias y niñosno participa
- Odontología del sueño (anestesia general / sedación profunda)no participa
Anestesia general y sedación profunda
Si la clínica documenta tratamientos bajo anestesia general o sedación profunda / crepuscular — la «odontología del sueño», en la que el paciente duerme y no percibe nada (no siente, ve ni oye el procedimiento). La sedación consciente ordinaria, en la que el paciente permanece despierto y receptivo, no cuenta aquí. Es información orientativa y no afecta a la puntuación de transparencia.
- ? Anestesia general / sedación profunda (odontología del sueño) — No verificado No sedation/anesthesia info found on somadental.com
Resumen
Consulta dental de odontología general y estética en la zona de SOMA/Mission dirigida por el Dr. Nigel Suarez. El sitio web indica los servicios, los datos de contacto y fotos de la consulta. Los precios no están publicados.
Prices not published (USD). Open Tuesday to Friday.
Puntos fuertes
- Transparencia de la información: 20 de 20 puntos.
- No se identificaron señales de alerta en las fuentes públicas.
Puntos débiles
- Transparencia de precios: 0 de 15 puntos verificables (falta: precios o rangos de precios publicados; precio de la limpieza indicado; precio del empaste indicado; precio de la corona indicado; precio del implante indicado; precio de la consulta indicado; precio de la radiografía / imagen indicado)
- Visibilidad en IA y buscadores: 3 de 8 puntos verificables (falta: se menciona en la consulta: best dentist San Francisco; se menciona en la consulta: English speaking dentist San Francisco; se menciona en la consulta: dental implants San Francisco; se menciona en la consulta: emergency dentist San Francisco; se menciona en la consulta: San Francisco dental clinic for expats)
Desglose de la puntuación
Cada criterio a continuación se evalúa a partir de fuentes públicas. ✓ verificado: sí · ✗ verificado: no / no encontrado · ◐ parcial · ? sin verificar (0 puntos, no es un hallazgo negativo).
Transparencia de la información
20 / 20
Si los datos básicos sobre la clínica — su equipo, sus instalaciones, sus servicios y su ubicación — son públicamente verificables.
| ✓ | Tiene un sitio web operativo The clinic's website, somadental.com, presents its dentist, team, services, hours and contacts. [soma-dental-i9] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Se indican los nombres de los dentistas The clinic's website names its dentist, Dr. Nigel Suarez, DDS. [soma-dental-i9-2] [soma-dental-doclic] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Se indican las especializaciones de los dentistas Dr. Suarez's page gives his UCLA dental degree and his advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and implantology. [soma-dental-i9-2] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Fotografías reales de la clínica The clinic's "Our Office" page shows eight photos of the practice. [soma-dental-i9-3] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Lista de servicios publicada The clinic's website lists its treatments, from cleanings and fillings to implants, Invisalign, endodontics and extractions. [soma-dental-i9] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Datos de contacto claros Phone (415) 558-9800 and e-mail [email protected] on every page of the clinic's website. [soma-dental-i9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Versión del sitio web en inglés The clinic's website is in English. [soma-dental-i9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Dirección y mapa publicados 148 South Van Ness Avenue on the clinic's website, with an embedded Google map. [soma-dental-i9] | 2/2 |
Transparencia de precios
0 / 15
Si un paciente puede estimar los costes antes de la visita. Los rangos de precios publicados cuentan; no se exigen precios exactos.
| ✗ | Precios o rangos de precios publicados No price list: the clinic's website, read in full (69 pages), gives no price for any treatment. [soma-dental-i9] | 0/3 |
| ✗ | Precio de la limpieza indicado No cleaning price on the clinic's website, read in full. [soma-dental-i9] | 0/2 |
| ✗ | Precio del empaste indicado No filling price on the clinic's website, read in full. [soma-dental-i9] | 0/2 |
| ✗ | Precio de la corona indicado No crown price on the clinic's website, read in full. [soma-dental-i9] | 0/2 |
| ✗ | Precio del implante indicado No implant price on the clinic's website, read in full. [soma-dental-i9] | 0/2 |
| ✗ | Precio de la consulta indicado No consultation price on the clinic's website, read in full. [soma-dental-i9] | 0/2 |
| ✗ | Precio de la radiografía / imagen indicado No X-ray price on the clinic's website, read in full. [soma-dental-i9] | 0/2 |
Reputación y reseñas
15.5 / 20
Señales públicas de reseñas. La valoración de Google se ajusta con una previa bayesiana (valoración 4.0, peso 25) para que un 5.0 con un puñado de reseñas no supere a un 4.8 con cientos.
| ◐ | Valoración de Google (ajustada de forma bayesiana) as of 2026-08-26 [soma-dental-deepen] | 5/6 |
| ◐ | Volumen de reseñas de Google as of 2026-08-26 [soma-dental-deepen] | 1.5/3 |
| ◐ | Frescura de las reseñas Newest review dated 2026-06-03, about 3.7 months before this check. [soma-dental-deepen-14] | 1.5/3 |
| ✓ | La clínica responde a las reseñas Owner replied to the practice's only 1-star review with a detailed response. [soma-dental-deepen-15] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Sin quejas recurrentes Only one 1-star review among 54; no repeating theme. [soma-dental-deepen-16] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Sin patrones de reseñas sospechosos 94.4% 5-star (not literal 100%); dates span 2021-2026; some established reviewer accounts. [soma-dental-deepen-8] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Presencia activa en Facebook Facebook page "SOMA Dental" (about 470 followers), linked from the clinic's website and posting weekly. [soma-dental-i9-4] | 1/1 |
| ✗ | Presencia en TripAdvisor TripAdvisor search returns no matching business; no TripAdvisor link on site or GBP. [soma-dental-deepen-11] | 0/0.5 |
| ✓ | Otras plataformas de reseñas Healthgrades profile of Dr. Nigel Suarez at the clinic's address and phone, with no ratings yet; the clinic's website also links its Yelp page, which could not be opened for this check. [soma-dental-i9-5] [soma-dental-platforms] | 0.5/0.5 |
Infraestructura médica
9.5 / 15
El alcance del equipamiento y los servicios documentados públicamente. Mide la disponibilidad documentada, no la calidad clínica.
| ✓ | Radiografía en la clínica Site describes x-rays as part of the dentist's exam and review process. [soma-dental-deepen-7] | 2/2 |
| ? | CBCT (imagen 3D) | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Implantología Dental implants have their own page on the clinic's website. [soma-dental-i9-6] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Ortodoncia Invisalign clear aligners have their own page on the clinic's website. [soma-dental-i9-7] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Cirugía oral Tooth extractions have their own page on the clinic's website. [soma-dental-i9-8] | 2/2 |
| ? | Odontología pediátrica | 0/1.5 |
| ✓ | Atención de urgencias Listed as a category on the clinic's Google Business Profile. [soma-dental-deepen-12] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ? | Trabaja con pacientes internacionales | 0/2 |
Comunicación y servicio
5 / 10
Cuán fácil es contactar con la clínica, obtener respuestas y reservar cita — especialmente para quienes no hablan el idioma local.
| ✗ | WhatsApp / LINE disponible No WhatsApp or LINE contact on the clinic's website, read in full: phone, e-mail and a contact form only. [soma-dental-i9] | 0/2 |
| ? | Velocidad de respuesta | 0/1.5 |
| ✓ | Se habla inglés The clinic's website and its forms are in English; its team page adds a Spanish-speaking assistant. [soma-dental-i9] [soma-dental-i9-9] | 2.5/2.5 |
| ✓ | Consulta previa a la visita posible Site offers a free virtual consultation, submit a request from home. [soma-dental-deepen-9] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Explicaciones claras de los servicios Each treatment has its own page explaining what it is and how it is done, e.g. implants and extractions. [soma-dental-i9-6] [soma-dental-i9-8] | 1/1 |
| ✗ | Horario de apertura conveniente Mon closed, Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat/Sun closed - no evening or weekend hours. [soma-dental-deepen-13] | 0/1.5 |
Visibilidad en IA y buscadores
3 / 10
Si los pacientes encuentran la clínica al buscar — también a través de asistentes de IA. Se comprueba con consultas fijas: "best dentist San Francisco", "English speaking dentist San Francisco", "dental implants San Francisco", "emergency dentist San Francisco", "San Francisco dental clinic for expats".
| ✗ | Se menciona en la consulta: best dentist San Francisco [soma-dental-deepen-2] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Se menciona en la consulta: English speaking dentist San Francisco [soma-dental-deepen-3] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Se menciona en la consulta: dental implants San Francisco [soma-dental-deepen-4] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Se menciona en la consulta: emergency dentist San Francisco [soma-dental-deepen-5] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Se menciona en la consulta: San Francisco dental clinic for expats [soma-dental-deepen-6] | 0/1 |
| ✓ | Datos estructurados en el sitio web Microdata Organization block with the clinic's name and full postal address. [soma-dental-deepen-10] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ? | Calidad de la indexación en Google | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Páginas de servicios individuales Each treatment on the clinic's website has its own page (implants, Invisalign, extractions and others). [soma-dental-i9] [soma-dental-i9-6] [soma-dental-i9-7] | 1.5/1.5 |
Licencias y profesionales
Si la clínica publica su licencia de funcionamiento y los dentistas que trabajan en ella con sus números de licencia profesional. Un «no publicado» verificado se registra como señal de alerta (red flag); los datos aún no comprobados se muestran como no verificados y no conllevan penalización.
Licencia de actividad de la clínica: aún no contrastado con fuentes públicas — no verificado, sin penalización
Dentistas y sus licencias
| Dentista | Especialización | N.º de licencia | Notas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nigel Suarez [soma-dental-doclic] | Restorative, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics | 41679 | Número de licencia dental de California tal como el dentista lo declara en el registro federal NPI (NPI 1700081874); tomado de ese registro, no del Dental Board of California. |
Señales de alerta
No se identificaron señales de alerta en las fuentes públicas que revisamos.
Datos que no pudimos verificar
- Infraestructura médica: CBCT (imagen 3D)
- Infraestructura médica: Odontología pediátrica
- Infraestructura médica: Trabaja con pacientes internacionales
- Comunicación y servicio: Velocidad de respuesta
- Visibilidad en IA y buscadores: Calidad de la indexación en Google
Los elementos sin verificar obtienen 0 puntos, pero no se consideran hallazgos negativos. Si puede documentar alguno de ellos, por favor envíe una corrección.
Información de contacto
| Sitio web | https://www.somadental.com/ |
|---|---|
| Teléfono | (415) 558-9800 |
| Google Maps | Ficha en el mapa |
| Dirección | 148 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA |
Los datos de contacto se proporcionan únicamente para su identificación y pueden cambiar; verifíquelos directamente con la clínica.
Fuentes
| ID | Fuente | Qué respalda | Fecha de acceso |
|---|---|---|---|
| soma-dental-doclic | https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1700081874 | NPPES record for NIGEL SUAREZ (NPI 1700081874, status Active) lists CA taxonomy 'Dentist' with license 41679, practice address 148 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco - exact match to SOMA Dental's address. | 2026-08-25 |
| soma-dental-deepen | https://www.google.com/maps/place/SOMA+Dental/@37.7714646,-122.4183… | Google rating 4.9 (54 reviews) as of 2026-08-26 for 'SOMA Dental', 148 South Van Ness Ave - unchanged from prior check. | 2026-08-26 |
| soma-dental-deepen-2 | search:best dentist San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| soma-dental-deepen-3 | search:english speaking dentist San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| soma-dental-deepen-4 | search:dental implants San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| soma-dental-deepen-5 | search:emergency dentist San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| soma-dental-deepen-6 | search:dentist for expats San Francisco | AI/search visibility scout 2026-08-26: not present in top results | 2026-08-26 |
| soma-dental-deepen-7 | https://www.somadental.com/general-dentistry-san-francisco | Page text: "your dentist may order x-rays... your dentist will review your x-rays and discuss any symptoms." | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-8 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14581978572636315038&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24: 51/54 (94.4%) 5-star, not literal 100%; review dates across both sorts span 2021-2026; account histories vary 1-17 reviews incl. an established Local Guide - no burst pattern. | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-9 | https://www.somadental.com/patient-info | Page text: "Let's Get Virtual! At SOMA Dental, we offer Free Virtual Consultation, no matter where you are. Get Started Here." | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-10 | https://www.somadental.com/contact-us | Page markup: itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Organization" with itemprop name "SOMA Dental" and a nested PostalAddress (street/locality/region/postal code/country). | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-11 | https://www.tripadvisor.com/TypeAheadJson?action=API&query=SOMA%20D… | TripAdvisor's own typeahead search returned zero matching business results (Soma Bay Egypt resorts, unrelated SoMa neighborhood attraction, unrelated restaurant); no TripAdvisor link on site or Google listing. | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-12 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14581978572636315038&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24 (claimed by the practice): category list includes "Emergency dental service"; the website does not contradict it | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-13 | https://www.somadental.com/contact-us | Contact page: "Monday Closed, Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed." Matches Google Business Profile hours. | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-14 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14581978572636315038&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24, newest-sorted reviews: most recent review dated 2026-06-03 (113 days before this check). | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-15 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14581978572636315038&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24: owner reply dated 2021-10-18 to the 1-star review by Gerardo Gonzalez, disputing he was ever a patient. | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-deepen-16 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14581978572636315038&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24: histogram shows a single 1-star review (of 54); the review (service/directions mix-up, owner disputes reviewer was ever a patient) has no repeated theme. | 2026-09-24 |
| soma-dental-i9 | https://www.somadental.com/ | The clinic's website, read 2026-10-01 in full (69 pages from its sitemap): a services menu with a page for each treatment - general and cosmetic dentistry, whitening, crowns and bridges, dental implants, veneers, Invisalign, tooth-colored fillings, endodontics, inlays and onlays, TMJ treatment, sealants, dentures and extractions; address 148 South Van Ness Avenue with an embedded Google map; phone (415) 558-9800, e-mail [email protected]; hours Tuesday to Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; a free virtual consultation form; links to its Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Yelp pages; no price figure on any page, and no WhatsApp contact (only a WhatsApp share button) | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-i9-2 | https://www.somadental.com/dr-nigel-suarez | Page "Dr. Nigel Suarez", read 2026-10-01: graduated with honors from the UCLA School of Dentistry, more than 25 years of practice in San Francisco, advanced courses in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and dental implantology | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-i9-3 | https://www.somadental.com/our-office | Page "Our Office", read 2026-10-01: a slideshow of eight photos of the practice (office-images 1-8) and its insurance and payment terms | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-i9-4 | https://www.facebook.com/somadentalnigelsuarez/ | Facebook page "SOMA Dental", San Francisco, category General Dentist, read 2026-10-01: 471 followers; linked from the clinic's website; posting several times a week, newest post dated 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-i9-5 | https://www.yelp.com/biz/soma-dental-san-francisco | Yelp business page of SOMA Dental, linked from the clinic's website (read 2026-10-01); the Yelp page itself could not be opened for this check, so its reviews were not counted | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-i9-6 | https://www.somadental.com/dental-implants-san-francisco | Page "Dental Implants in San Francisco", read 2026-10-01: what implants are, who is a candidate and how the treatment runs | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-i9-7 | https://www.somadental.com/invisalign-san-francisco | Page "Invisalign in San Francisco", read 2026-10-01: clear-aligner treatment offered at the practice | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-i9-8 | https://www.somadental.com/tooth-extractions-san-francisco | Page "Tooth Extractions in San Francisco", read 2026-10-01: when extractions are needed and how they are done | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-i9-9 | https://www.somadental.com/meet-our-team | Page "Meet Our Team", read 2026-10-01: office manager, hygienist and dental assistant; the assistant, Jamie, speaks Spanish and translates for Spanish-speaking patients | 2026-10-01 |
| soma-dental-platforms | https://www.healthgrades.com/dentist/dr-nigel-suarez-22vnh | Healthgrades: profile of Dr. Nigel Suarez, DDS, office at 148 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, (415) 558-9800 - the clinic's address and phone; no ratings yet (checked 2026-10-01) | 2026-10-01 |
Historial de cambios
| Fecha | Cambio |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Re-read on 2026-09-24: the clinic's website (patient information, contact, services and general-dentistry pages) and its Google listing. Recorded: x-rays described as part of the exam process, a free virtual consultation option, emergency dental care listed as one of the practice's Google Business Profile categories, and Tuesday-Friday office hours (Monday closed) with no evening or weekend availability. Google rating remains 4.9 from 54 reviews, with an owner reply on file, no repeating complaint theme, and no signs of review manipulation; the most recent review is about three and a half months old. No TripAdvisor listing found. |
| 2026-08-26 | Deepen 2026-08-26: rechecked website/contacts/Google reputation via live Google Maps visit (rating 4.9, 54 reviews) and operating status; added external sources (Maps place page + NPPES registry citations); 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. Nigel Suarez found with CA license 41679 and exact practice-address match. No clinic-level NPI found under two business-name variants; California does not license dental clinics as facilities. |
| 2026-07-08 | Initial data collection. |
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