Voted Best Dentist for four straight years and Best Esthetic Dentist for six straight years in the Pacific Sun “Best of Marin” Readers’ Poll, Dr. Igor Ochev certainly is well respected by his patients.
Thanks to his patients’ accolades, Dr. Igor Ochev also is the San Rafael dentist with the most five-star Yelp reviews, and a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite dentist for seven straight years.
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When it comes to Dr. Igor Ochev’s treatment philosophy, he focuses on the prevention and maintenance of natural teeth using the most advanced techniques and materials available to date in dentistry.
While treating his patients, he strives to make them feel relaxed and comfortable, and he prides himself in providing the gentlest care. In fact, patients have come to admire his “magical skills” of distraction and relaxation — where he uses a humorous and calming approach to alleviate any potential anxiety.
Not only that, Dr. Ochev is very meticulous about being very thorough and precise. In order to do so, he never rushes through his appointments.
Dr. Igor Ochev is an Invisalign® certified dentist who uses iTero® digital technology.

To stay current on the latest advances in dentistry, Dr. Ochev attends many lectures, hands-on workshops and continuing education courses across the country.
What’s more, he is a member of the following professional dental organizations:
A native of Russia, Dr. Igor Ochev moved to the Bay Area at the age of 20, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from San Francisco State University in 1996. Soon after, he left for Manhattan to study at NYU College of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2001.
Outside of work, Dr. Ochev enjoys his time with his wife Regina and his two children Max and Katherine. On the weekends, you might spot him on one of his long-distance bike rides from San Francisco to Sonoma County. He’s very enthusiastic about staying healthy and fit. Not only that, he loves learning about the nuances of diet and exercise and how it affects the body.
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