Our Dentists

Bay Area House Call Dentists have been providing expert, compassionate dental care to special needs patients in their homes or residence facilities since 2004. We are dedicated to bringing dental services to all who need it across San Francisco and Marin County. We help our patients and their caregivers overcome issues including significant transportation difficulties, physical incapacity, emotional challenges, medical complications and other special needs. Our on call dentists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that everyone has access to the dental care they need.

Hospital Affiliations

Bay Area House Call Dentists are on staff at the following leading medical facilities across the San Francisco Bay Area. We routinely offer our patients treatment at these outstanding facilities:

  • California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)
  • Kaiser Permanente (San Francisco, Oakland, San Rafael)
  • Mills Peninsula Medical Center
  • Marin General Hospital
Cheryl E. Elacio, DMD Cheryl E. Elacio, DMD
Director of House Call Services
Dr. Cheryl Elacio is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. She then went on to complete a general practice residency at Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut, receiving advanced training in the treatment of special needs and medically compromised patients. Dr. Elacio has a passion for bringing dental care to people who have challenges gaining access to such care. She is also dedicated to educating caregivers about the importance of oral health. Dr. Elacio is also our Director of Geriatric Services, and works closely with Assisted Living communities around the San Francisco Bay area to provide dental screenings and on-site dental services.
Samer A. Itani, DDS Samer A. Itani, DDS, FICOI
Dr. Samer Itani received his undergraduate training at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, and earned his Doctorate in Dentistry from Charles University in Prague. Dr. Itani is experienced providing expert, comprehensive dental care to special needs patients. Dr. Itani also serves as Vice Chief of the Division of Dentistry at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco hospital.
David M. Blende, DDS David M. Blende, DDS
Dr. David Blende, a graduate of the University of Southern California, has more than 20 years experience providing comprehensive dental care in both hospitals and private practices alike. He’s practiced in Switzerland, Beverly Hills and San Francisco. Dr. Blende is the former Chairman of the California Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs. As the head of Bay Area House Call Dentists, Dr. Blende focuses on complex dental rehabilitation cases utilizing I.V. sedation or general anesthesia in hospital settings. Dr. Blende is the Chief of the Division of Dentistry at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco hospital, and is Chief of the Dental Division at California Pacific Medical Center Hospital.
Dr. Erica Haskett Dr. Erica Haskett, DDS
Dr. Erica Haskett received her doctor of dental surgery degree from New York University. Originally from the Central Valley, Dr. Haskett attended University of California, Irvine and majored in biological sciences. She completed her post-graduate training with a general practice residency in dentistry at Community Regional Medical Center of Fresno, California and the Veterans’ Administration, Fresno where she received extensive training to treat geriatric, disabled, and special needs patients. She joined Blende Dental Group where she leads a team in complex restorative care in the hospital and office settings for special needs patients.