Vanessa Elizabeth Franks DDS

Dr.Franks received her dentistry degree at the University of California, San Francisco in 2008 and a degree in Genetics and Plant Biology at the University of California, Berkeley in 2001.  She is a baker, traveler as well as avid gardener and former floral designer.  One of her favorite things about practicing dentistry is hearing the great stories her patients tell.  She works very hard to attend to the individual needs and goals of her patients in a compassionate manner. She has extensive experience with patients of all ages from infants to adults.  She spent 9 years as a volunteer faculty training dental students at various health clinics throughout Northern California. Her focus on is prevention and education and she enjoys providing a safe, calm environment that helps patients to overcome fears and enjoy coming to the dental office.