Allen D. Johansen, DDS

Dentistry doesn’t have to feel clinical. On San Carlos Avenue, just off El Camino Real, Allen D. Johansen, DDS offers general dental care in a neighborhood where strip malls hide some of the Peninsula’s most enduring small businesses. This isn’t the kind of practice that chases trends—it’s the sort of place where routine cleanings, fillings, and crowns get handled without fanfare. Two Google reviews leave the average rating blank, a quiet reminder that not every professional’s reputation hinges on stars.

The building at 1785 San Carlos Ave #5 sits among a stretch of low-slung offices and storefronts, where the rhythm of daily errands blends with the occasional hum of Highway 101 traffic. Dentists in this area tend to serve a mix of long-time residents and tech workers who’ve settled into the mid-Peninsula’s balance of suburban ease and Silicon Valley proximity. While the practice doesn’t advertise specialties beyond general care, the absence of flashy marketing might appeal to those who prefer straightforward visits over upsold procedures.

With only a handful of reviews online, the practice lets its presence speak for itself—no frills, just a local number to call for appointments: (650) 592-7760. For first-timers, the map places it between a taqueria and a dry cleaner, because even in a region known for its innovation, some things stay refreshingly ordinary. Around here, a dentist’s office that doesn’t overpromise is practically a public service.