Stephen R. John, DDS, APC

De Anza Boulevard in San Mateo hums with the quiet efficiency of a suburban thoroughfare, where medical offices sit alongside mid-century storefronts. Among them is a periodontal practice handling everything from gum disease treatment to dental implant placement. Procedures like bone grafting, crown lengthening, and periodontal maintenance get scheduled here, though the focus remains squarely on gum health and the structural work that keeps teeth anchored. It’s the kind of place where referrals from general dentists aren’t uncommon—patients arrive with X-rays in hand, often after being told their gums need more specialized attention than a standard cleaning can provide.

The office occupies 205 De Anza Blvd #41, a second-floor suite in a low-slung professional building just east of El Camino Real. Questions about sedation options or post-op care get directed to the front desk via (650) 430-0186, where someone can also confirm whether a procedure like sinus augmentation or soft tissue grafting falls under their scope. For those mapping out the route, the directions place it a short drive from Hillsdale Shopping Center, though the immediate surroundings are more functional than flashy—think strip malls and parking lots, not scenic strolls. The building’s signage is understated, blending into the kind of unassuming professional landscape that defines this stretch of the Peninsula.