Meet the Doctor


Specializes in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. He is known for the thorough and thoughtful treatment he provides. Utilizing the latest dental technologies, Dr. Grablin achieves high quality cosmetic results while promoting the early diagnosis and prevention of illness.

Dr. Grablin has brought smiles to the faces of thousands of patients by making the process of visiting the dentist as comfortable and convenient as possible. From the first call to set up the appointment through dental treatment, follow-up and billing, Dr. Grablin and his staff pride themselves on the exceptional service that they provide.


A 1974 graduate of the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center, Gary Grablin finished in the top 15 % of his class. He continues postdoctoral training at UCSF and has completed advanced courses in Endodontics (root canals), Periodontics, TMJ/occlusion and implants. Dr. Grablin completed his undergraduate work at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he earned Phi Beta Kappa.

Dr. Grablin established his San Rafael, California, practice in 1977 on the basic principle of providing the highest quality of dentistry in a caring environment. He has mastered current dental techniques to alleviate pain and deliver results. Ongoing post-graduate education enables Dr. Grablin to continuously incorporate the latest technologies into his practice.

Combining a gentle technique with a caring environment, Dr. Grablin is especially effective in treating patients with dental fears.

He has a substantial base of patients that have been with him for years. Ninety-five percent of new patients who visit Dr. Grablin return to establish long-term relationships.

Dr. Grablin is married to Suki and is father of son Richard and daughter Gihea. He is an active student of Tae Kwon-Do, a Korean martial art, and carries the Second Dan Black Belt of this discipline.



The Grablin Family

Dr. Grablin at Tae Kwon-Do

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