Novato Dentists Dr. Steven McConnell, Dr. Jessica Dehnert, Dr. Makenna Vierck, Dr. Ghaffarpour

Expertise and Personalized Services for over 30 years

Dr. McConnell has been serving the community with exceptional, compassionate dental care for over 30 years. His focus on overall oral health and esthetic dentistry requires highly specialized procedures using advanced technology. He provides services in full mouth rejuvenation, dental aging, smile makeover, bite analysis and unbalanced bite correction, periodontal disease prevention, dental implants, teeth whitening, veneers, and sedation dentistry.

Dr. Steven McConnell graduated from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco. He is a certified specialist in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and since 1978, has owned The Marin Center for Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry in Novato. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and he is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Locally he is a member of the California Dental Society and the Marin County Dental Society. He has completed additional education and training in a number of specialties including sedation dentistry, non surgical periodontal laser therapy, and CEREC restorations.

Dr. McConnell integrates advanced technology and waste reduction, minimally invasive techniques, and non-toxic materials into his patients’ treatment plans, while maintaining a paperless office. His commitment to environmental responsibility is a natural outgrowth of his dedication to the highest standard of patient care. Performing digital x-rays in lieu of film and using CEREC natural porcelain crowns rather than traditional laboratory-made restorations reflect the green initiative he instituted in 2001.

Considered a compassionate practitioner as well as a master clinician and dental artist, Dr. McConnell was recently nominated by his peers and selected by the Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of “America’s Top Dentists.” He is also a dental health expert for Smart Now, a website devoted to providing health, fitness, and wellness information to the public.

If you would like to know more about Dr. McConnell or you would like to ask him a question, please feel free to email him directly at DrMcConnell@CosmeticDentistryMarin.com

Dr. Jessica Dehnert has been serving the Bay Area for over eight years in private dental practice. Her dental philosophy is integrative, patient centered, and total-health driven. She is committed to building strong relationships with her patients and promoting communication and trust as the foundation to delivering excellent dental care.

She provides the latest in dental technologies including all ceramic restorations, Invisalign, implant restoration, teeth whitening, veneers, soft tissue laser therapy, and more.

Dr. Dehnert completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she was the President of the Pre-Dental Society. She went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2008 at the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco during which she was the recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship. Dr. Dehnert has continued her dental education while in private practice with over 100 hours per year of advanced training through the Spear Institute in Smile Design, Complex Full Mouth Restoration, Invisalign, and Implant Restoration. She is a current member of the American Dental American and the California Dental Association.

Dr. Dehnert is a Marin County native and she fully enjoys all that our beautiful county has to offer; whether it be trail running around the reservoirs with her dog Tui or exploring the fantastic restaurants and unique character of our small towns. She is an avid skier and hiker and also enjoys cooking for friends and family. She recently married her husband John and they look forward to raising their family here in Marin County.

Dr. Vierck is from Scottsdale, Arizona where she achieved her Bachelors of Science in Health Science graduating honors at Arizona State University. She then earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Midwestern University achieving the Top Clinician award. Dr. Vierck stays abreast of new research, technologies and continuing education to ensure the best of care, materials and techniques for her patients.

Community service and outreach has always been a passion for Dr. Vierck. She believes in her duty to participate within the community and contribute to the betterment of society by volunteering her time and specific skill set to those underserved and underrepresented. She has served in foreign countries, low income schools and never misses a chance to volunteer for and treat Veterans.

Dr. Vierck and her husband recently relocated to Marin county, settling in San Rafael. They are outdoor enthusiasts, love to travel and look forward to starting their family in this wonderful community. Dr. Vierck is an avid paddleboarder, hiker and snowboarder and when not outdoors she loves to cook and spending time with family.

Dr. Vierck is a current member of the following:
American Academy of Facial Esthetics
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
California Dental Association
Redwood Empire Dental Society