Dr. Andrew Keith, DDS
Owner & Lead Dentist — Sunrise Dental Arts, Hillcrest
Finding a dentist you actually look forward to seeing can feel almost impossible. Most people settle for whoever is closest or whoever their insurance points them toward, then quietly dread every cleaning, filling, and checkup that follows.
It does not have to be this way. Dr. Keith is the owner and lead dentist at Sunrise Dental Arts, a Hillcrest practice built around comfort, honesty, and genuinely personalized care. Alongside our welcoming San Diego dental team, he has reimagined what a trip to the dentist can feel like for patients across the city.
From Seattle to San Diego
Dr. Keith’s path to dentistry started far from the California coast. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics before completing his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2018.
His passion for the work took root during a dental outreach trip to Negril, Jamaica, following his undergraduate studies. Assisting local dentists who provided free care to underserved rural communities, he saw firsthand how much relief and confidence a single visit could give someone. After several years practicing comprehensive and sedation dentistry near his hometown, he traded the Pacific Northwest clouds for sunny San Diego, where he now enjoys surfing, scuba diving, and planning his next adventure.
Advanced Training in Implants and Comprehensive Care
Great dentistry takes more than a diploma, and Dr. Keith has invested heavily in continued learning. He completed a year-long implant training program, meeting once a month across a full year to sharpen his surgical skills, and he has placed roughly one hundred dental implants for patients missing one or more teeth. He has also finished around one hundred clear aligner cases and restored thousands of teeth with crowns and fillings, giving him a steady, practiced hand no matter the treatment.
Dr. Keith’s Core Areas of Care
- Dental Implants: Replacing missing teeth with natural-looking, long-lasting results
- Cosmetic Dentistry: Refining smiles through veneers, bonding, and whitening
- Clear Aligners: Straightening teeth discreetly without traditional metal braces
- Sedation Dentistry: Helping nervous patients stay relaxed through comfortable treatment
- Comprehensive General Care: Covering everyday checkups, cleanings, and restorations
By blending advanced training with a warm chairside manner, he makes even complicated treatment feel approachable and easy to understand.
A Calm Approach to Sedation Dentistry
For many people, fear is the single biggest thing standing between them and a healthy smile. Dental anxiety is remarkably common, affecting roughly 6 to 42 percent of adults worldwide, and Dr. Keith built his entire approach around meeting that fear head-on.
Rather than rushing you through the chair, he takes time to listen, explain each step, and let you move at your own pace. For patients who need extra help relaxing, we offer IV moderate conscious sedation to keep treatment calm and comfortable from the first hello to the final handshake.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Keith
What sets Dr. Keith apart is not a single procedure but the way he treats people. He is known for a conservative, patient-first philosophy, recommending treatment only when you truly need it and never pushing services you do not.
Our patients also appreciate having comprehensive dental care under one roof, from routine cleanings to full smile makeovers. Dr. Keith welcomes patients of all ages, and our Spanish-speaking team works hard to help every family feel understood, respected, and genuinely cared for at each visit.
Schedule Your Visit with Sunrise Dental Arts
Choosing a dentist is really about choosing someone you trust with your health and your smile. Dr. Andrew Keith brings University of Washington training, hands-on implant and cosmetic experience, and a calm, judgment-free approach to every appointment at Sunrise Dental Arts, giving San Diego patients a reason to look forward to the dentist again. We make getting started simple with flexible insurance and financing options.
