A U.S. Navy veteran and Ohio State University graduate, Dr. Alex Bohdan Berest has practiced dentistry in Pacific Beach since 1978, making his office at 945 Hornblend St one of the longest-running dental practices in the 92109 ZIP code. He earned his BA from Ohio State in 1964 — where he played four years of varsity soccer — and received his DDS from the same university in 1969. He then served as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy from 1969 to 1971, where his duties included dental forensics alongside his regular clinical practice. Patients looking for a pastry or coffee before their appointment can stop by The French Gourmet, a neighborhood staple just a short walk from the Hornblend Street office. Fluent in six languages, Dr. Berest offers general and family dentistry along with cosmetic procedures including teeth whitening, dental implants, and crowns. The practice operates out of Suite A and is open Monday through Thursday, with evening hours available on Tuesdays until 7 PM. Outside of the office, he is an avid hiker, skier, and animal rights philanthropist. For over 35 years his approach has been rooted in treating every patient like family, a philosophy reflected in the long-tenured patient relationships the office maintains. Walk-ins and those needing after-hours medical attention can also reach Marque Urgent Care on nearby Fanuel Street. The practice accepts credit cards and debit cards and offers wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.