Trusted Berkeley Dentist – Compassionate. Experienced. Dedicated.
Dr. Penelope Yip, DDS has provided distinguished dental care to the Berkeley community for over three decades. Renowned for her gentle touch and thoughtful, personalized approach, Dr. Yip offers comprehensive preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry with an emphasis on whole-person’s wellness and long-term oral health.
A San Francisco native and UCSF-trained dentist, Dr. Yip served for 16 years as an Assistant and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, where she helped educate and mentor future generations of dentists. She remains deeply committed to continuing education and the integration of modern, evidence-based techniques into her practice.
Her professional distinctions include recognition as a Top Dentist in Berkeley, Consumers’ Checkbook Bay Area Top Dentists, Fellowship in the American College of Dentists, and the City of Berkeley Small Business Excellence Award—honors that reflect both clinical excellence and community leadership.
Outside the practice, Dr. Yip enjoys preparing health-conscious cuisine, creating low-sugar low-carb desserts and treats, traveling, reading, and spending meaningful time with family and friends.
Contact: pyipdds@yipdds.com
Professional Affiliations:
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Berkeley Dental Society
- American College of Dentists
- UCSF Dental Alumni Association
- FDI World Dental Federation
- Xi Psi Phi International Dental Fraternity