I was referred to Dr. Ahani for a complicated case involving multiple extractions and implants -- the kind of situation that clearly called for someone with top-tier expertise. From the first consultation, it was clear I was in the right hands. Dr. Ahani is calm, focused, and incredibly thorough. He explains everything with clarity and care, which made a complex process feel thoughtful and well-organized from the very beginning. The procedure itself was handled with skill and precision, and every follow-up visit reflected that same standard of excellence. Dr. Ahani takes the time to answer questions, check healing closely, and make sure nothing is overlooked. You never feel rushed -- only well cared for by someone who genuinely takes pride in doing things right. His team is just as impressive. Heather, Lolita, and everyone else in the office are always warm, welcoming, and highly professional. There's a real sense of kindness and coordination at every step. It's clear that Dr. Ahani has built a practice rooted in excellence, empathy, and respect -- and that shows in every interaction. If you're facing a more involved dental procedure and want to be sure it's done right, I can't recommend Dr. Ahani highly enough. He sets the standard for what great oral surgery care should look like. read more

Dr. Arsalan Ahani, DDS MD, and his entire team were absolutely incredible from start to finish--truly a 10/10 experience for my son's wisdom teeth removal. From the initial consultation, everything was clearly explained: the procedure, risks, anesthesia options, and what to expect before and after surgery. They were patient with all of our questions and made my son feel comfortable and informed. On the day of the procedure, the staff was kind, organized, and calm, which really helped reduce everyone's nerves. Dr. Ahani's bedside manner was reassuring, and you could tell he is both highly skilled and genuinely caring. The surgery itself went smoothly and right on schedule. Post-op care was just as impressive. We received clear written and verbal instructions, what to watch for, how to manage pain and swelling, and when to call if anything seemed off. They followed up, responded quickly, and never made us feel like a burden. My son's recovery was much easier than we expected, with minimal discomfort and no complications. I'm extremely grateful to Dr. Ahani and his team and would recommend them without hesitation to any parent whose child needs wisdom teeth removed. read more

I had a wisdom molar that I had to get removed. My dentist made the referral. I had all 4 out when I was 16 but another came in. Dr. And staff were great! They made me very comfortable during the whole process, step by step. Luckily mine was a simple extraction I was done in less than 30 min! Minimal discomfort. I highly recommend Dr Ahani and his staff read more

Have been to see Dr Ahani for multiple oral surgeries and he also handled my implants. He is the BEST in the Bay by far. Excellent knowledge and excellent service. Staff is really friendly and the doctor has a genuine and caring bedside manner! read more

My son had his 4 wisdom teeth pulled, and Dr. Ahani and his staff are total pros - they have the procedure down to a T. Communication is very thorough and we were very pleased with our experience. I was only disappointed in the after-care prescription(s). At the consultation, we were told to pick up two different prescriptions. One for "mild" pain, and one for "more severe" pain (I don't know the names - sorry). I was told the 1st one was something like Tylenol, but just a bit stronger; the 2nd was stronger than the 1st - I asked if it was an opioid/oxy, and the assistant kind of rolled her eyes, and said "yes". I said we would just take the 1st one; she was pretty insistent that I purchase the 2nd prescription, just in case. I just nodded, and figured I would just call in the 1st one. Actual day of procedure, the receptionist asked if I had purchased the prescriptions; I told her I had purchased the 1st one. She also, was very insistent that I purchase the stronger one. I figured if my son was in extreme pain, I could call it in (our 2 older sons only used over-the-counter medicine, so this was new for us). I really dislike when prescriptions are pushed on to us, especially an opioid. Makes me wonder if they get some kickback on these (ok, I just watched "Dopesick", and Netflix's "Painkiller"). I would think, they would ask you to call if you needed something stronger. Anyhow, I only purchased the 1st one, and we were fortunate that my son didn't even need those - Dr. Ahani did an excellent procedure. read more

Wow! The 5 star reviews here are no joke. Dr. Ahani is excellent. I waited late (into my 50s) to have my wisdom teeth out -- I just kept putting it off, but the time had come. My dentist referred me to Dr. Ahani, who took out all four yesterday. And while it took a little longer than he expected, he did a great job and had my complete trust from start to finish. Nice team. Good outcome. Glad it's done. Thank you! read more

My dentist has been giving me referrals to Dr Ahani for wisdom teeth extraction for years, every time i just put it away. The idea of pulling teeth out, especially when it takes an oral surgeon to do it, is very unattractive to me. In fact, it's scary. I don't know what happened this time, on a beautiful Fall afternoon, I decided to make a consultation appointment. The consultation appointment went very well. All the ladies in Dr. Ahani's office were professional, friendly, and competent, so was Dr. Ahani. The whole process was smooth and pleasant. I had the surgery last week, it went very well. Dr. Ahani is absolutely phenomenal. Even though I sincerely wished there's no swollen, no pain from the sur, I believed that it was just a fantasy. However, it actually is the reality for me. My face was not swollen, I had no pain at all after the surgery. I did not take one Ibuprofen. It was such a delightful surprise. I'm very grateful to Dr. Ahani and his team, they are absolutely wonderful and competent. The office is neat and super clean. I also really appreciate that Dr. Ahani called at the end of the day and checked how I felt. That's part of his practice and worked really well. Overall, this experience changed my view of oral surgery. I wish I won't need any in the future. But if I do, i will go to Dr. Ahani, and will not be freaked out anymore. read more

I had two wisdom teeth removed a few weeks ago and now that things have mostly resolved, I feel like I can comment on my experience overall. Pros: When we thought we were under a time crunch, the office was amazing at doing whatever they can to fit us in. When I got pregnant and miscarried and then sick, they had no issues rescheduling my appointment time and time again, and my rescheduled date was always within a reasonable time frame. Their staff and Dr. Ahani alike were all very patient at answering questions and addressing concerns even when I felt I was wasting their time. I really appreciated the fact that Dr. Ahani does not push for procedures to be done. Way too many doctors push for unnecessary procedures because it could be useful or preventative, or simply because it gets them more money. But Dr. Ahani was not that way. I had unerupted impacted wisdom teeth and still, he had no problems saying that he didn't think it was an urgent situation and he even taught me to do salt rinses for the periodic infections I'd get in the one tooth I had an exposed cusp on. He also told me that if I get pregnant (I was about to do an IVF transfer), I could wait until after I give birth, and that I didn't need to rush to have it done beforehand. When I felt I wasn't given the appropriate information about anesthesia, he took time to address my concerns and gave me a choice as late as the day of the procedure. When one of my teeth turned into a coronectomy last minute, he gave my husband a comprehensive overview of what exactly happened so that we're not left wondering. They also took an X-ray after the procedure so that we can compare in six months' time. During my post-op, when I was struggling with learning to flush my own sockets, the assistant called him in when it wasn't even technically his appointment, and he came and hand-taught me alternative techniques. I also didn't realize until after the procedure how much other practitioners skimp on the aftercare. I was watching a video explaining how to flush out the sockets because I was still pretty nervous, and the comments section was FILLED with people saying how their doctor allowed them to eat solids as soon as a couple of days after surgery and never told them about doing rinses or irrigations and they developed infections as a result. Dr. Ahani's aftercare involved blended foods for a full week, saline rinses 2-3 times a day starting the second day, taught me to flush out the sockets with a syringe starting a week after surgery, and they even make sure to measure my jaw's range of motion and sent me home with instructions on how to stretch my jaw and how to continue measuring my range of motion until it returned to normal. From word of mouth and YouTube comments, it seems common to skimp on these aftercare elements, and I'm glad Dr. Ahani's office does not. Cons: I hated that communication was exclusively via phone call. There was no online portal to check my appointment date and time, no email to ask non-urgent questions to. If my dentist hadn't referred me to Dr. Ahani's office, this would have been a deal-breaker in and of itself, as I that's how much I loathe making and receiving phone calls. Also, quite a few times I would receive two confirmation phone calls from two different people on the same day, and the second would have no idea that I'd already gotten a phone call earlier. Communication could be a lot better in this respect. Lolita in particular, I found her behavior kind of infantilizing once she found out I had anxiety. Just because I have anxiety doesn't mean I need coddling at an initial consultation or that I need to be checked in with every two minutes to make sure I'm okay. It just means I have more questions than most and in more detail than most, or have concerns most people don't, and that you have to be patient answering these questions because I won't settle for less than a clear answer that leaves zero doubt. It's also a bit unsettling that someone who clearly has trouble understanding or hearing works in a medical office where getting accurate info is a must. As I mentioned, I didn't feel I was presented with the whole information when recommended general anesthesia and I would have appreciated it if I had more info. I would have preferred to know what the options are, why general was better, and why local was not recommended without me hassling them about it. I would have liked to know beforehand that they administered local anesthetics even when under general, as well as what particular meds were given in each type of anesthesia and how much. Also, Dr. Ahani did a numbing spray before administering the IV, which he did not get my permission for and that I thought was redundant and exposed me to more stuff than I had signed up for. I'm a bit phobic of medications and chemicals in general, and I would have liked to have comprehensive info about what I'm getting and the risks thereof. read more

So many times when you go to the dentist or orthodontist you will have a decent visit. The receptionist is fine. The assistant is fine. The doc is fine. Even the office itself is fine. But overall you are left a "blah average" sort of experience. Well Yelpers I will tell you now that a visit to Dr. Ahani's office will leave you with and overall GREAT experience! The office is in a non-nondescript little spot in San Mateo. But this spot has free parking! When arriving don't blink or you'll miss the driveway to the lot in back of the office. The office itself on the outside is a tasteful aging old house with a nice sign in front. But on the inside the office present itself as a welcoming and warm affair without being out of its element as a "family" dentist's office. The staff (both long term and new) welcome you to a desk that in itself is welcoming, while still setting a boundary. This includes the main receptionist, the billing/finance person, and the assistant who later comes to lead you into your appointment. Dr. Ahani is the person you want to handle your mouth. Or in this case, my daughter's mouth. Nothing speaks better to his warm professionalism and gentle care than taking your child to have 4 teeth pulled in preparation to further orthodontics work. Then find out later she did not mind a fifth baby tooth was also removed. All of this was performed quickly, calmly, and my daughter was in a pleasant mood at the end, And yes we kept the teeth which were provided in a nice little container. The exit process was just as good with the doc, the assistant and receptionist all working together to ensure we had everything setup. Instructions, prescription, and follow on visit we ready to go before we walked out and with no fuss at all. The visit alone would have been good enough for a Five Star review. But later that evening at 6:30 PM after most dentists have shut down and gone home, Dr. Ahani personally called us to check on my daughter as well as see about any other needs that might have come up. This is the kind of service and care all dental professional, and caring people, should provide. While not a house call, a call to the house by your doctor can certainly help you feel better, Even when things are already perfect. Thanks Dr Ahani and staff. We are looking forward to a follow up visit! read more

Full disclosure I work in the dental field for a general dentist. So I have some inside knowledge of specialists in our dental community. Ironically, I'm also extremely phobic as a lot of us are. That being said I just became a first time patient of Dr. Ahani and his staff. It was the most positive experience I've ever had. They made me feel safe and well taken care of. So professional but warm at the same time. Dr. Ahani's technique was on point and so gentle! The office sets the bar for sterilization guidelines as well! SO IMPRESSED! Special thank you to Shannon, Heather and Dr. Ahani! Million star review from me! read more

Having been a patient of some very good dentists all my life, and married to a former star RDH who insists on seeing the very best general dentists and specialists for over 50 years, I have to say Dr Ahani is among the top, if not the very top, of all dental professionals I have ever known. A recent extraction and implant over several months showed on multiple occasions that this medical professional has constructed a modern, highly efficient practice with the best of surroundings, with a highly competent staff of caring assistants. Dr Ahani himself if a master in his field. Not only is he technically highly competent, using the most up to date techniques and equipment, he is a compassionate and interesting human being who obviously extends great customer care to his patients. His office is a marvel of patient comfort. Pastel walls with lovely pastoral scenes and views of world travel make anyone feel comfortable. All the staff from the receptionist to the assistants who take great care in what they do - every one of them - are superb. This practice is an operation any other dentist could well try to emulate. read more

My daughter had four impacted wisdom teeth that her dentist recommended to extract. We met Dr Ahani and his staff (Lolita, Myra and Heather) and I tell you the experience of oral surgery made it all worth while because of his lovely bedside manner and the office culture. I highly recommend this office if you have a teen who needs this surgery. Honestly, the only negative is that my older daughter didn't go to him when she had her wisdom teeth taken out. Amazing crew. The office staff explained everything in great detail, going over the post-op notes they provided. They were kind and gracious, and my daughter is recovering as expected. read more

Dr Ahani is the best dentist I have ever been to! Considering that I have been to over a dozen dentists this is a big deal. Most of my problems growing up were related to my teeth and I hated having to go to the dentist and when my wisdom teeth started acting up in my 20s, I needed someone who had the expertise and patience to deal with a problem patient like me. What I loved about the service was how long and patiently Dr Ahani runs you through your xrays explaning details, answering questions like you are the only patient he is seeing, painless extraction and rthe post treatment care. Everything is exceptional! He suggested a liquid diet which worked great as it helped me heal faster. He ensured that he called me periodically to make sure I had recovered well, and saw me three times post the extraction just to make sure everything is perfect. It's been 3 months since the extraction and he has scheduled a final followup in February. I was quite impressed by how the practise incorporates technology, everything is paperless and green at Dr Ahani's. He and his staff use small microphones to coordinate support, making sure you are attended to always. They are also very prompt in processing refunds from your insurance(I was fortunate that my insurance covered 80% of my treatment and I got a decent refund) They also mentioned that cleaning and xrays were not restricted within the limit of my dental insurance which was pretty cool . A thorough all round professional service! And how can I forget Shannon, Dr Ahani's assistant who is so cheerful that I asked her how she manages to keep a smile always? read more

Dr Ahani and his group are excellent! I've had 2 implants done by Dr Ahani and they both went very well from beginning to end. The front office is also very efficient and professional, the group really works well as a team and they go out of their way to make you feel important! Another noteworthy comment is the top of the line equipment/technology used by Dr. Ahani's practice, from the stand up 360-rotating CT scanner, to the headsets used by the dental assistants and front office staff which collectively serve to better synchronize the work flow; there is very little waiting which is nice. Lastly, and perhaps most important, is Dr. Ahani's great "bedside manner" he does a great job of making you feel comfortable and confident that you are in good hands, this is great in relieving any pre-treatment anxiety. I strongly recommend Dr Ahani & Company read more

If you need oral surgery, Dr. Ahani and his staff are as good as it gets. I was simply amazed by the overall experience. I had one tooth extracted, and it was the most comfortable extraction I've ever experienced ... and so quick too! Dr. Ahani's technique is incredible. The injections for the local anesthesia were painless. The actual extraction was painless! Post op experience was painless! The most painful part of the experience was having to listen to Dr. Ahani's jokes. But, I understand that he is well intentioned and it's just his way. Dr. Ahani's jokes are a small price to pay for his incredible level of care! All of his staff are really wonderful! They are all very knowledgable, caring, thoughtful, sweet and supportive. Rest assured, you are in really great care when you walk into Dr. Ahani's office! read more

Ever had a consultation with a surgeon? Notice that they always recommend the same thing? Surgery! Well, not here. I went in to have my very wise wisdom teeth checked out (they came in straight, and I kept 'em). My dentist thought that they might need to go. Dr. Ahani has a very nice office and performed a thorough (and gadget-filled) examination. At the end of the exam, he came up with this shocking conclusion: no surgery required - it is all fine. Huh? What? Now that is the kind of surgeon I can say is as good as it gets. Thanks Dr. Ahani. read more

This review is long over due.. I'm originally from Southern California and since moving to the beautiful Bay Area it has been a complete nightmare trying to replace all the doctors, dentists, chiropractors, and hair stylist I had been going to all my life. That is why I was a little nervous when my dentist told me I absolutely had to get my wisdom teeth out. I resorted to yelp to try to find a good oral surgeon. That is when I came across Dr. Ahani's reviews. Dr. Ahani had to remove all four of my wisdom teeth. Two of which were impacted. I had never had any kind of surgery, nor had I ever been out under before. I do have to admit, I was slightly terrified.. But Dr. Ahani and his whole entire staff took excellent care of me! Not to mention, Dr. Ahani called me personally the next day to check up on me. I highly recommend any one with any type of oral surgery they need to be performed to call Dr. Ahani's office. read more

I had been putting off getting my 2 upper wisdom teeth removed since around 1994 when I got my lower wisdom teeth removed. To put that in context, I made my appointment with my then-dentist from my home landline phone which had a rotary dial. People were still doing the "running man" in clubs and other people thought it was cool. After 20 years my 2 upper wisdom teeth had grown longer than any of my other teeth because there was nothing to stop them underneath. I got tired of this, so I consulted with Dr Ahani on the advice of my dentist. I was a little nervous going in, having heard all the horror stories of teeth extraction. But it was a breeze. I opted for the GA. I was discussing my vacation plans with Dr A, dozed off, and when I woke up the nurse was telling me how I should take care of business afterwards. As others mentioned, Dr Ahani actually called me that evening to check on me. I might have been a little excessively euphoric on account of the pain-killers but I appreciated the call. Things went very smoothly. I had no need for the hydrocodone on the second day. That is some scary stuff that I didn't want to take unless I needed to, and Dr Ahani agreed. I continued with the antibiotics as recommended. Two weeks later I was 100% OK and back to doing active stuff. Dr Ahani and his staff are great and I highly recommend them! read more

Its been an hour since getting all of my wisdom teeth extracted by Dr. Ahani. I feel fantastic, no pain (still numb though), not groggy (even though I opted for going under) and everything went incredibly smooth. Before the surgery I was scared out of my mind. From the moment I arrived to the moment I was waiting to pass out in the operating room, the staff and Dr. Ahani made me feel very comfortable. Not enough good things I can say about this practice. ..................................................... Just an Update (Next Day) I appreciated the call I received from Dr. Ahani to see how I was doing. Incredibly, still no visible swelling, and absolutely no pain. Haven't even touched my pain meds. I got four taken out Friday afternoon, and the Doctor assured me I would be fine for class on monday. Next day, you cant even tell I had surgery.. Amazing. read more

I have been in the dental industry for over 25 years. I am currently employed as an office manager at a dental practice in San Mateo that recommends Dr. Ahani to patients in need of an Oral Surgeon. Our condidence in Dr.Ahani is based on years of positive feedback from patients that had seen him for extractions, implants etc. Just recently my tooth broke and had to be extracted;leaving me in the same situration as the patients that I had heard raving about Dr. Ahani's work. Needless to say, I went to Dr. Ahani with the utmost of confidence that I would be in good hands. Still, I was amazed at just how wonderful an otherwise scary procedure could be. From beginning to end, Dr. Ahani was terrific. Not one question I had went unanswered, and I was amazed at the lack of pain. I am still in awe about that! I can tell you firsthand, that if you are in need of an Oral Surgeon for extractions or implants, Dr. Ahani's knowledge, service, expertise, and facility are unsurpassed. If you want to feel confident about choosing an Oral Surgeon, choose the BEST!!! I know I did. Caroline M. read more

My daughter just had her wisdom teeth out by Dr. A and they were consistently good again. Can't say enough nice things about this medical group. If you need oral surgery, here is the place to go. read more

Excellent Oral Surgeon in San Mateo, who operated on my 9 year old daughter this past week. My daughter was apprehensive upon arrival, but his highly skilled staff put her at ease upon arrival. His office is ver professional, clean, and run skillfully. Dr. Ahani has a great personality and is very impressive with his knowledge and surgical expertise. My daughter stated her treatment was painless and she did not feel a thing. Before she knew what happened she was finished with the procedure and was smiling and happy all the way home from her visit. I would highly recommend Dr. Ahani for all of your oral surgical needs and would not go anywhere else. read more

I am SOO impressed Last year i kept getting strep only to realize that it had something to do with my wisdom teeth (bacteria spreading idk but anyway those suckers had to GO!) i was still in college and didnt want to go through the home care alone ( yes i wanted my mom and all the TLC i could get) any way ... went to the office it looked super chic- they had oatmeal bars instead of candy in the waiting area :D Also all the paper work was done through those laptops that you can write on the screen which was soo much more efficient and GREEN! no wasting paper- y dont all offices do that? Dr. Ahani explained everything like all my sedation options and went over my xrays w me and just layed out all the expectations. The front desk staff was also really friendly and they explained the insurance ordeal bc i had no idea what was covered- how nething worked so they broke it down and made it super simple for me. I was so prepared for b4 and after surgery i wasn't trippin at all and i had to get all 4 removed that day!!!- also i explained to dr. ahani i had midterms and i needed to get better asap- so i was booked for first thing friday morning =D in the end i came in took a nap woke up and i was all done!!! no pain at all and didn't feel woozy till maybe a couple hours later- i slept it off w gauze in my mouth but woke w/o much swelling at all- Dr. Ahani is a genius and he called the next day to see how i was and gave me his cell just in case something happened after hours or sunday. pretty much i was whining about my wisdom teeth for like a week b4 the procedure and after the procedure no one believed that i had anything done bc i was eating and not swollen by monday morning!! I am probably a really lucky exception but dr. ahani's office is quick, friendly, enviro friendly and oh and the best thing- BLACK LEATHER SEATS that feel like BUTTER no nasty hard dr. chair w plastic covering- no thats whack and Dr. Ahani keeps it classy. also plenty of parking in the back :D- and next to a hospital lol but no need for that read more

I swear they hypnotize you into not being scared because I needed to get all four of my wisdom teeth out about 10 years ago and have been too afraid to do it! They were starting to become a problem and I needed them out, saw the reviews for Dr. Ahani here and figured I'd give it a try. I left my consultation wanting to do it right then and there! No pain during the procedure and minimal swelling and bleeding afterwards, took about five days to feel back to normal. If you are nervous about this operation - GO HERE you will feel great about it afterwards! read more

I was not surprised to see all 5 star reviews! While getting tooth extractions isn't fun, he made it as great of an experience as it could be. Such a cool guy and a very skilled doctor! read more

TL:DR: Dr. Ahani is a true professional who has mastered his craft. If you need an oral surgeon, you can come here. So I had to get my 4 wisdom teeth out. I was really nervous for a multitude of reasons. But afterwards, I was very comforted. He knows what he's doing and you'll be able to trust him. Walking through the front door you immediately notice all the certificates he has. I didn't exactly count, but he has about 15 different certificates. That in itself just shocks me. His assistants were also excellent. They had gone through the process before and knew how to answer all of our questions. The surgery itself went very quickly, and smoothly. There were no complications and they had very clear instructions. There was very little pain, only having to use the pain medication for the first couple of days. The real pain was feeling "okay", but not being able to eat. A quick tip; never have any food that will tempt whoever had the surgery. Unless they have a stronger will than me (which they probably do because I have a really weak will), they will end up eating the food. One of the great things about Dr. Ahani is that he is willing to explain everything. I have had a problem with my jaw, where it would lock occasionally and cause me a lot of pain. He was able to take what he saw from the x-ray and explain what was causing me the pain and what I could do about it. (I don't remember anything about it, only that I can't open my mouth too wide). It just showed Dr. Ahani's expertise in the field. You will be secure in Dr. Ahani's hands. He has become a great surgeon, who knows what he's doing. It might be worth becoming his friend. He might become the next Doctor Strange... read more

I love this man. I got one wisdom tooth removed in August, and the surgery was quick and painless. I could've had 3 teeth removed (one just decided not to exist, and I'm not complaining), but Dr. Ahani explained that there is a 50-50 chance the other two won't need to come out, and since my insurance was already going to not be able to completely cover the one tooth, I was grateful that he was honest about the surgery not being necessary at that time. He was really thorough with explaining all the ins and outs of the procedure, the risks and benefits of the various painkillers (I opted for the laughing gas), and his office uses tablet computers for everything, from filling out your paperwork, to viewing your x-rays, to showing you the 10 minute informational video. I had no swelling, and little pain. The rest of the staff is equally nice and professional, and always remembered who I was, and what I was there for. The atmosphere of the office is upscale and professional, and parking is easy and free in the back of their office. Joy, the assistant for me, was really cool, and put up with me asking if she had a tramp stamp (I was drunk on laughing gas, and Dr. Ahani actually had to explain to her just what a tramp stamp is, which I found hilarious since 1)I was drugged up, and 2) Joy is signficantly younger than Dr. Ahani, but he was more up on the lingo than her, he is that cool). Since I still have 2 wisdom teeth, I get to go back in a year or two again to see if we need to do anything about them. I think what sums up my love of Dr. Ahani and his office is that I actually look forward to going back. Totally, absolutely recommend him. read more

I was referred to Dr Ahani from both my daughter's primary dentist and also her orthodontist. Without getting into the long boring medical story, I would like to share that I have never been more impressed with an oral surgeon as I was with Dr Ahani. My experience confirmed all of the positive Yelps. From the incredibly friendly office staff (think Disney) to comfortable exam rooms, the highpoint of the visit was the chair side demeanor and incredible knowledge of the doctor himself. He gets a 10 out of 10. This visit by me with my daughter was important to me as I had gone to another referral in the area for a first opinion (Dr Linda Myitake) and found it to be the most unprofessional, scary consultation experience. Where all of the "Best of" plaques on her walls from KRON 4 or San Mateo Times came from who knows. But I digress - I just wanted to share a point of comparison from a zero experience to a 10. I would recommend this physician, Dr Ahani, to anyone in need of first class, caring, educated medical advice and work in the mouth. Very very very impressed. read more

Best doctor!! He took care of both my kids and did an amazing job. Both my daughter and son had to have all 4 wisdom teeth pulled. Both surgeries went smooth and with no complications. As a mom, I was worried, but they were in good hands. The office is clean and professional. Most of all, while I was waiting for my son today, the music in the lobby was AMAZING!!! I could have sat there all day and listen to that Channel, I should have asked what channel it was? Wonderful place, wonderful people and most of all a wonderful doctor. Thank you Dr Ahani and staff for taking care of my kids! Xo read more

My 14 year old son had his 4 wisdom teeth taken out at all the same time! We were super nervous and didn't understand why it had to be done at such a young age. Joy was able to explain the reason and process to us in great detail. They said recovery will be 7 days, pain will peak in 2... My son felt no pain... They managed his medication so perfectly and were always open to answering our questions during the pre and post-op. The only "suffering" he felt was hunger and boredom as he had to eat only blended food for 7 days and couldn't do any strenuous activities. Very professional And knowledgable. read more

Dr. Ahani and his staff are great ! I just had my two wisdom teeth removed and I had put it off for so long . I finally went ahead and had them removed the day after thanksgiving . It was great how they were able to get me that fast and take care of it so I could have a few days to recover without worrying about going to work the next day.Dr. Ahani is very detail oriented and he explained everything that would happen during the procedure ..no surprises ... Dr. Ahani's assistant JOY is great !!!. I felt stressed about the procedure and from the moment I sat in the chair she talked to me and got my mind off the actual surgery part . Overall everything turned out great and i would Highly Recommend this office. read more

Dr. Ahani and his team rock! I had to have ALL my wisdom teeth out... one of them was impacted, hadn't erupted, so it involved cutting into my jaw. Fun fun fun... not. Anyway, Dr. Ahani's team was terrific from day 1. They called me up to schedule appointments, called with reminders as well. The first consultation was great - Dr. Ahani took a lot of time to explain everything he saw on the Xrays, what the surgical options were and what to expect. The procedure itself was a breeze. They attached the anesthetic, Dr. Ahani asked me where I wanted to go on vacation and.... blank. Woke up about an hour later, no recollection of what happened, no pain. Was slightly groggy for the rest of the day. I was pleasantly surprised when Dr. Ahani called me that evening (a Friday, mind you), to check if I was doing ok, and had some helpful advice. Bottom line - no pain, no swelling, it's 2 weeks since the procedure and I've already forgotten about it. Thanks Dr. Ahani and team - great work! read more

Very professional, courteous staff and state of the art facility. My wife has two wisdom teeth removed. Very satisfied with the experience. Dr Ahani even called afterwards how she was doing. I highly recommend Dr Ahani. read more

My son had ALL FOUR of his wisdom teeth removed the same time, only about three-four weeks ago. Staff is very helpful and friendly and Doctor Ahani is super knowledgeable and super professional and above all a Fine Gentleman. The only thing, I wish Dr. Ahani was removing my wisdom teeth about 20 years ago. My son was eating about an hour after the surgery and was out dancing with his friends at the party the next day. Unbelievably fine experience. Very Highly recommend this office. Thank You Doctor Ahani. read more

Doctor is great. Everyone is friendly and professional. Location is great. Follow-up is good. I found it lil expensive for both the initial visit as well as overall suggested treatment. Also, please ensure you know what you will be paying for before you visit. For some reason, It seemed like the staff was new and gave me initial quote of something which was far less than what I ended up paying for consultation. When I asked the person who was responsible for finance, she started by asking me are you looking for cheaper place to get treated, which I felt was lil weird. Unlike other places I have been to, this clinic requires you to pay upfront and get refund when your insurance settles the claim. All in all, I feel doctor is good, and if you don't really care about what you pay.. definitely worth considering. read more

The staff is very pleasant (creepily so), but I had a very bad experience at this office. They were extremely pushy that I should agree to an expensive diagnostic test my insurance wouldn't cover. They refused to discuss my situation without the test. Flat out refused. Logic would imply that if there is a cause for concern and further investigation, the concern could be explained. e.g. Well it could be A, it could be B. If it's A you can ignore it, if it's B we'd recommend treatment X. etc... Especially given I was being asked to spend my own money, I would have expected the basic dignity of involving me as if I were an adult. Although my appointment had to be scheduled two months in advance, they presented me with this lack of information and demanded a decision literally hours before my appointment read more

I had a few teeth pulled in preparation for braces. I also needed a bone graft at the same time. I figured it was gonna be painful, but Dr. Ahani was AMAZING! He made sure my entire mouth was completely numb. The only "pain" was when he injected the local anesthetic (Not bad at all.) I highly recommend him to anyone that needs oral surgery. He has a great bedside manner and sense of humor. I also loved his relationship he has with his staff, so easy going. And speaking of his staff, they are all wonderful as well!!! read more

I finally got through to these people only to be told I have to have a referral from my regular dentist, (which I don't have.) They insisted that my primary dentist had to refer me because they won't do it without that referral. They want to make sure the tooth can't be repaired first they said. My teeth are totally rotten. There is no fixing them. All I need is a simple tooth extraction, but I guess that doesn't pay enough for them so they want to Supersize It to a multi-dentist, hospital operation or something! Anybody know any good dentists that can just extract one tooth? read more

I was referred to this doctor by my dentist for extracting wisdom tooth I was in severe pain. I called the office and the receptionist asked if I was referred to another doctor for anything else and I said yes, they referred me to another doctor too but not for extracting wisdom tooth. Then she said wow you are going to another doctor for job that is more expensive but come here for extraction. I had not called the other dentist to discuss my other procedure yet because I was thinking of consulting with Dr. Ahani about it before the wisdom tooth extraction but I changed my mind after the receptionist rude behavior and decided just go for extraction. She offered me a waiting list appointment for three month later although I had told her that I was in pain! read more

Ridiculous!!!! I called to see if i can have my wisdom tooth extracted and i said i was paying cash, out of pocket since i don't have dental insurance. I was told they would only see me if I had a referral from my primary dentist. I told the woman on the phone that I don't have a primary dentist. For some reason that doesn't matter. I am in pain and yet i would have to spend even more money to go see a dentist to get a referral to get oral surgery. I called another oral surgeon and she said she can see me tomorrow. Good business ethics. read more