Dr Soyster

Meet Dr. Soyster


As a general dentist with extensive training in innovative treatments, Mailene Soyster, DDS is known for her effective, yet gentle techniques. Her office at Gregory Ln. Family & Implant Dental Practice in Pleasant Hill, California boasts state-of-the-art tools and equipment in a relaxing patient-friendly environment. The clinic is convenient to the Concord, Four Corners, Pacheco, and Walnut Creek communities.

After earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from State University of New York in Buffalo, Dr. Soyster went through her required hands-on training, completing her residency in general practice at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Dr. Soyster holds professional memberships from the Academy of General Dentistry, the California Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

Because she is a mother of three young children, Dr. Soyster loves working with kids and their parents. She specializes in oral sedation dentistry and offers several modern options to help people relax and feel comfortable during dental visits. While Dr. Soyster is known for performing advanced root canals and treating periodontitis, she also helps people get the smile of their dreams through cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Soyster takes pride in providing a one-stop dental shop for families, even family members who are nervous or anxious about the dentist’s chair. Her patients commend her for her caring bedside manner and clear communication. Dr. Soyster is accepting new patients of all ages, whether you need routine dental care or you have urgent oral health issues.


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  • Dr.
    Mailene Soyster, DDS

    As a general dentist with extensive training in innovative treatments, Mailene Soyster, DDS is known for her effective, yet gentle techniques. Her office at Gregory Ln. Family & Implant Dental Practice in Pleasant Hill, California boasts state-of-the-art tools and equipment in a relaxing patient-friendly environment. The clinic is convenient to the Concord, Four Corners, Pacheco, and read more...

  • Dr.
    Filippo Cangini
    DDS, MS

    Dr. Cangini is a board-certified periodontist who has specialized in implants for over 20 years. He is particularly skilled to handle each person's specific needs to produce the most reliable, safest, aesthetically pleasing tooth replacement. Dr. Soyster and Dr. Cangini work together to collaborate on each case to get the best results whether it's a simple one tooth replacement or read more...

Testimonials

  • "Super friendly, positive environment where they know you by name as you walk in! The team there also really educate you on the health of your teeth which is a plus!"
    Kenneth Henry

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Monday:

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-3:30 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-3:30 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

(First Friday of the Month)

Saturday:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

(Third Saturday of the Month)

Sunday:

Closed