Welcome to Menlo Park Family Dentistry | Richard S. Durando, DDS

General and Cosmetic Dental Care

Our patients at Menlo Park Family Dentistry appreciate Dr. Richard Durando’s caring and ethical approach to their oral health. Listening to concerns and building trust are two values that guide us, helping us build trusting patient partnerships in the four decades since we opened our doors.

Providing Comprehensive Care with Integrity

Menlo Park Family Dentistry offers a full suite of services, but we differentiate the scope of our care. Our recommended treatment path isn’t just based on the diagnosis, but with the patient’s best interest in mind. New patients can expect Dr. Durando to spend time getting to know them before their exam. Included in that conversation is a detailed presentation discussing the effects of microbes as it relates to tooth structure and the surrounding hard and soft tissue that constitute the dental complex.

We value taking an exploratory approach when pinpointing patients’ dental concerns. This allows our doctor to develop a cohesive procedure plan that exceeds expectations for what dentistry should offer them. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Cleanings and Exams
• Patient Education
• Occlusal Analysis
• Endodontic Treatment
• Restorative Services
• Tooth Extractions
• Dental Implants
• Cosmetic Dentistry

Regardless of how significant your treatment plan is, Dr. Durando ensures you have a complete understanding of how we can help. We show our patients the likely outcomes for each treatment option so they can make a decision that best matches their goals for care. An educated patient is not only more confident, but they can apply that knowledge to their preventive practices as well.

A Detail-Oriented and Tech-Driven Approach

Patients undergoing treatment at our office can trust that Dr. Durando will perform the procedure correctly, polishing his work until it is exactly right. He developed this thorough approach because of his unparalleled commitment to patient satisfaction.

Our patients benefit from our doctor’s technical ability. Years of training and experience have equipped him to precisely perform many dental procedures so patients remain confident and comfortable throughout treatment.

Schedule Your Appointment in Menlo Park Today

Dr. Durando understands the importance of integrity, which is why our patients at Menlo Park Family Dentistry trust that they’ll receive quality and ethical care. Our co-generated treatment plans focus on what is best for the patient, ensuring they truly understand the benefits we can provide. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. We proudly serve those living and working in Menlo Park, San Mateo, and Palo Alto.

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Emergency service is available 18 hours a day

"If you are in need I am there to do the deed"

Smile With Confidence

Let our dedicated dental professionals help you achieve a smile that you can be proud of!

Testimonials

Dr. Durando is a stand-up, quality, great dentist. My father has been going to him for over thirty years and I recently joined Dr. Durando's practice, having grown out of my old children's dentist. He does the cleanings himself and explains exactly what he is going to do and the reason why. Both him and Judy care about their patients immensely.

I have to agree with the other reviewers that he is definitely a tooth nerd-- he spent about 10 minutes at the end of the visit explaining exactly what gingivitis, fillings, and root canals look like complete with diagrams. Never has a doctor taken that kind of personal attention with me.

He is a great dentist and I can clearly see why my dad has been with the practice for so long. I STRONGLY urge any and all to see him.

Amy K.

I have been going to Dr. Durando for 12 years during which time he has performed cleaning, root canals, fillings, and crowns on my teeth.... Let's just say this was the British to American dental upgrade plan!!

He and his assistant, Judy, are very detail oriented and caring and he will always take the time to explain any procedure, your options and its pros and cons. He does beautiful work and takes great pride in delivering a quality result.

He always personally follows up with a phone call after any major procedure to make sure that you are OK. If only all doctors were that caring!

Labrador F.

Dr Durando is a tooth nerd. He's done all of my teeth, and my family's teeth for over 20 years. Always excellent results. He always has the latest gear and techniques. And he keeps you informed on what is happening in exquisite detail - getting your teeth done by him is like attending a med school lecture on dentistry.

James G.

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