Dr. Orapin Horst, DDS, PhD, MS, MSD
Endodontist
238 Shipley St, San Francisco, CA 94107
At a glance
Accepts 7 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Delta Dental, Guardian, Metlife, more+ ·
Works at SOMA Endodontics
2 office locations
Speaks English and Spanish
3 other languages spoken
Offers telehealth visits
Video appointments available via Telehealth
5.00
4 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.8
Recent reviews
The visit was great. Office is clean, staff is friendly, doctor is very knowledgable. I appreciate all the after hours help. Bedside manner was the best. I was in a lot of pain my first visit and they went slow & made sure I was comfortable.
More than 1 year agoBW
You all are phenomenal! I had no idea what to expect with a root canal, but your office made it easy & pain free. Everyone has been so kind. It has been a pleasure (despite the circumstances). I'll def refer others. Your office is beautiful and all staff were a joy to interact with!<3
More than 1 year agoJO
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Delta Dental
Guardian
Metlife
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Delta Dental
Guardian
Popular visit reasons
CT Scan - Teeth (Dental Scan)
Cracked Tooth Repair
Dental Consultation
Dental Emergency
Dental Follow Up
Dental Implants
Endodontic Retreatment
Root Canal
CT Scan - Teeth (Dental Scan)
Cracked Tooth Repair
Dental Consultation
Dental Emergency
More about Dr. Orapin Horst, DDS, PhD, MS, MSD
Dr. Orapin Horst is a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). She has been a dentist and has been providing dental services to the communities since 1997. In 2002, she returned to school to attend the concurrent training at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington and received a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD), Certificate in Endodontics, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2008. She also received training to manage patients with dental phobia/anxiety at the University of Washington in 2009. She was an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and maintained her private practice limited to Endodontics in Shoreline, Washington. In 2010, Dr. Horst moved to California and received training to manage pediatric patients for Endodontic treatment at the University of California, San Francisco. She had been an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco from 2011 to 2015 and was a President of the Northern California Academy of Endodontics (NCAE) in 2015. Dr. Horst serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of Journal of Endodontics, and is an ad-hoc reviewer for the International Endodontic Journal, Journal of Dental Research, Acta Biomaterialia, PLoS One, International Journal of Medicine and Medical Science. Dr. Horst has published and lectured locally, nationally, and internationally. Through her journey, Dr. Horst maintains her practice limited to Endodontics and has accumulated extensive training and experiences to provide the highest quality patient care. After work, Dr. Horst enjoys yoga, swimming, athletic body workout, dancing, and cooking. She has invented many delicious recipes for healthy eating.
Education & experience
Education
Dental School - University of Washington, Master's in Dentistry
University of Washington, Certificate in Endodontics
University of Washington (PhD)
Practice
SOMA Endodontics
Professional memberships
American Association of Endodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Francisco Dental Society
Awards and publications
Magnuson Scholar, University of Washington
Pulp Biology Award, American Dental Association For Dental Research and International Association For Dental Research
Prevalence of pain in the orofacial regions in patients visiting general dentists in the Northwest Practice-based REsearch Collaborative in Evidence-based DENTistry research network. Horst OV, Cunha-Cruz J, Zhou L, Manning W, Mancl L, DeRouen TA. J Am Dent Assoc. 2015 Oct;146(10):721-8.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2015.04.001.
Stem cell and biomaterials research in dental tissue engineering and regeneration. Horst OV, Chavez MG, Jheon AH, Desai T, Klein OD. Dent Clin North Am. 2012 Jul;56(3):495-520. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2012.05.009.
Isolation and culture of dental epithelial stem cells from the adult mouse incisor. Chavez MG, Hu J, Seidel K, Li C, Jheon A, Naveau A, Horst O, Klein OD. Version 2. J Vis Exp. 2014 May 1;(87):51266. doi: 10.3791/51266.
Laser capture microdissection enables cellular and molecular studies of tooth root development. Sun JX, Horst OV, Bumgarner R, Lakely B, Somerman MJ, Zhang H. Int J Oral Sci. 2012 Mar;4(1):7-13. doi: 10.1038/ijos.2012.15. Epub 2012 Mar 16. PMID: 22422086
Caries induced cytokine network in the odontoblast layer of human teeth. Horst OV, Horst JA, Samudrala R, Dale BA. BMC Immunol. 2011 Jan 24;12:9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2172-12-9. PMID: 21261944
Isolation and characterization of neural crest-derived stem cells from dental pulp of neonatal mice. Janebodin K, Horst OV, Ieronimakis N, Balasundaram G, Reesukumal K, Pratumvinit B, Reyes M. PLoS One. 2011;6(11):e27526. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0027526. Epub 2011 Nov 8.
Disease risk of missense mutations using structural inference from predicted function. Horst JA, Wang K, Horst OV, Cunningham ML, Samudrala R. Curr Protein Pept Sci. 2010 Nov;11(7):573-88. doi: 10.2174/138920310794109139.Differential and coordinated expression of defensins and cytokines by gingival epithelial cells and dendritic cells in response to oral bacteria. Yin L, Chino T, Horst OV, Hacker BM, Clark EA, Dale BA, Chung WO. BMC Immunol. 2010 Jul 9;11:37. doi: 10.1186/1471-2172-11-37. PMID: 20618959
Differential and coordinated expression of defensins and cytokines by gingival epithelial cells and dendritic cells in response to oral bacteria. Yin L, Chino T, Horst OV, Hacker BM, Clark EA, Dale BA, Chung WO. BMC Immunol. 2010 Jul 9;11:37. doi: 10.1186/1471-2172-11-37. PMID: 20618959
Journal of Endodontics Scientific Advisory Board
California Dental Association Peer Review Committee
Review Editor, Frontiers In Oral Health
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Thai
Chinese (Cantonese)
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1114157252
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
5.00
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4 reviews
Most relevant
Visit was great. Everyone was very friendly, safe, and knowledgable.
More than 1 year agoCW
Very good service. No complaints.
More than 1 year agoAS
The visit was great. Office is clean, staff is friendly, doctor is very knowledgable. I appreciate all the after hours help. Bedside manner was the best. I was in a lot of pain my first visit and they went slow & made sure I was comfortable.
More than 1 year agoBW
You all are phenomenal! I had no idea what to expect with a root canal, but your office made it easy & pain free. Everyone has been so kind. It has been a pleasure (despite the circumstances). I'll def refer others. Your office is beautiful and all staff were a joy to interact with!<3
More than 1 year agoJO
What practice does Dr. Orapin Horst work with?
Dr. Orapin Horst works with SOMA Endodontics.
Where is Dr. Orapin Horst's office located?
Dr. Orapin Horst has 2 office locations in San Francisco, view full addresses on Dr. Horst's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Orapin Horst?
Dr. Orapin Horst frequently sees patients for Dental Consultation, Dental Emergency, Dental Follow Up, Dental Implants, and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Orapin Horst on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Orapin Horst speak?
Dr. Orapin Horst speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese (Cantonese).
How do patients rate Dr. Orapin Horst in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Orapin Horst. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.