Our Practice

When you visit Lomas Santa Fe Dental, your smile is our top priority.  Dr. Griffing and our entire dental team are dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.  We truly believe that all that is good begins with a smile... so smile like you mean it!

We are a dental practice located in beautiful Solana Beach, California that is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!

Our Commitment 

Part of Lomas Santa Fe Dental's commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about dental treatments and their oral health needs.  This website is a resource we hope you’ll find both useful and interesting. We also encourage you to visit our patient education videos which provide valuable information on dental procedures and treatment options.

Our Services

Some of the services we provide include:

  • General Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Porcelain Bridges
  • Same Day Crowns
  • Dental Implants
  • Dentures/Partials
  • Periodontal Treatment
  • Invisalign
  • Porcelain Veneers 
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Tooth Colored Fillings
  • Porcelain Crowns
  • Cleanings & Exams
  • LUMINEERS 

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Any Questions? Please feel free to contact us today! We look forward to serving you!

Contact Us Today!

Come  visit our Solana Beach dental office, we are always happy to welcome NEW patients! Our patients enjoy the most cutting edge oral health care that is currently available.  We have been offering the most advanced dental services in the Solana Beach, California area for many years!  We are proud to offer a large variety of general and cosmetic dental treatments that are sure to meet your every need.

Meet Our Doctor

  • John F. Griffing
    DDS

    Dr. Griffing believes that the best treatment is administered through mutual understanding and clear communication. He gives special attention to the patient’s dental needs and desires, building a treatment plan around each individual.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "Dr. Griffing and team are very professional and very friendly. This was my first appointment since COVID. They made me feel completely at ease with their safety precautions. From signing in, through my cleaning, the service and safety were exceptional!"
    Jeremy A.
  • "I am always pleased with Dr. Griffing and his staff. A pleasant office and friendly skilled assistants."
    Richard B.
  • "I had a Great cleaning by Dr. Griffing! I referred my neighbor to you. Great Staff (Sarah) and Great service."
    Sherryl C.
  • "Friendly staff. The lady that cleaned my teeth did a superb job..my gum did not feel sore at all."
    Norma B.
  • "My 16 year old Daughter said her experience at your office and her teeth cleaning was a pleasant experience."
    Ella W.

Featured Articles

Read about helpful topics

  • Tooth Decay Prevention

    What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the mouth to create plaque, a constantly forming biofilm which sticks to the surface of tooth enamel. The bacteria in plaque convert the sugars in our foods into lactic ...

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  • Root Canal Treatment

    Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer ...

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  • Fillings

    The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can ...

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  • Veneers

    A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance of teeth with chips, cracks, and stains, can close small gaps between the teeth, and can reshape misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are a popular ...

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  • Educational Videos

    Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics and preventative dentistry. ...

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  • Laser Decay Diagnostics

    Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay ...

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  • Laser Dentistry

    Lasers direct a controlled force of energy that can remove or alter bone and tissue. By applying varying wavelengths of energy, dental lasers are used to detect and treat a myriad of oral health issues, including detecting oral cancer and treating small cavities. There are two different types of dental ...

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  • Same-Day Crowns

    A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it can look good and function properly again. A crown is a durable covering that is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth from the gum line up. Getting a crown used to mean multiple ...

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  • Digital X-Rays

    X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam, and can help medical professionals detect problems long before they are visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths. Benefits of Digital X-rays Easy to obtain Digital X-rays are obtained ...

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  • Intraoral Camera

    Slightly bigger than a pen, an intraoral camera is an innovative tool that can take up-close pictures of teeth, gums, and other hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Intraoral cameras can help dentists detect dental issues like tooth decay, periodontal disease, and oral cancers. Benefits of using an intraoral ...

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed