The office staff is friendly and helpful. Dr Evangelista is very professional and competent. I have been coming here for decades and still feel well taken care of. read more

I saw Teneal for a cleaning, she was very nice and gentle. One of the best cleanings I had. The front staff is amazing and proficient as far as scheduling and with my Time. It's always good to see familiar staff members who have been here a long time. Love coming here read more

I absolutely love this place. I've been coming here forever. They're all friendly and the greeting is so warm which is what you want when you go to the dentist right? I highly recommend this place. read more

I have been with this office for over 40 years. Since Dr. Tennant sold the practice it has gone DOWN hill. The people pictured on Berkeley Dental Center website are no longer there with the exception of Tenneal (who is a superb hygienist). The practice has become an office with a revolving door. One dentist comes in and another one leaves every six months. read more

I came to Berkeley Dental Center after a disappointing experience with a previous dentist. Dr. Jenny Leikin is my new dentist. She and her team, Angie and Lupe, worked diligently to order and fit a new crown on a back molar. They were entirely capable, very friendly and always concerned about my comfort. I feel confident in their care. Recommended! read more

Love,s Loves, Loves this Dentist Office. I went for the first time last month and left quite happy. 1. I needed a appointment ASAP! For personal reasons, I literally needed a appointment within a week. I called the office praying for a miracle. The office heard about my emergency and kindly set up a early appoint at 7:00 am to help accommodate my needs. I am forever THANKFUL to the folks at the front desk for answering all my questions and setting up this special appointment! 2. Cathy Polansky is THE best dental hygienist. I know nothing about dentistry, but she help explain my situation and offer advice in a way any human can understand. Also, she is just LOVELY. Sweet, professional, and funny. I left with very clean teeth and a smile to go with it because of her! 3. The view! You will be sitting in a chair facing the beauty of Bay Area's hills. Simply gorgeous! 4. The dentist, Dr. Daniel Mingrone, is professional and knows what he is doing. I felt comfortable the whole time and appreciated all the help. I definitely recommend this place to people and I will for sure remain a patient :D read more

I have been a patient here for 12 years, and just today for my 1st visit during Covid. I'm experienced with many dentist offices, and Nerkeley Dental is tops. They made it through the giant transition after Dr Tenant (founder) retired. He was so special, and the dentists now will I hope stick around - as have most all the staff. Dr Fonseca and the hygenists (yay Tanille!) and all the office staff and cutting edge technology they utilize, are great. From text reminders, to billing, to "clean" and "dirty" baskets for pens on counter, and yes that reassuring view of Claremont hills. Dr Leiken is long gone. My crown ordeals, regular cleanings, insurance billing - always very professional and with a warm personal touch. Today, their handling of Covid-precautions was very evident, very good. read more

I've been going here for a while now and I have nothing but positive things to say. Great non-judgemental dental care. Also the best hygienists anywhere. read more

If you are a student DO NOT COME HERE. They claimed to take SHIP before informing me after the fact that they were out of network for SHIP. After billing my insurance and not getting paid, they sent me a bill for the balance ($360 for a cleaning!!). There are plenty of great dentists in network who are much more transparent about their costs. read more

I have been going here since I was 4 years old. I have always looked forward to my dental maintenance with this establishment. Adrian has been cleaning my teeth since I was a child, I HIGHLY recommend her. Dr. Tennant (HE IS THE BEST!!!!) has been running this place, he has recently retired but they cant seem to keep him out of the office. The entire staff here is friendly, warm and knowledgable. The new dentists are professional and accommodating. I have never had a bad experience here. They always use methods with proven success. Please do not overlook this dental office. I can tell you that in my 32 years of coming here I have never looked elsewhere for my dental needs. THANK YOU GUYS! read more

I have been coming here for years. The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable. My hygienist (Adrienne) who has been cleaning my teeth since I was little, does such a great job making my teeth feel healthy and clean every time! Highly recommend! read more

I've been going to the Berkeley Dental Center for around 20 years. Dr. Tennent is mostly retired now and he's always brought in great dentists into his practice. I've always been very confident that I was in the best of hands. They seem to be conservative about doing procedures. They take time to answer questions and explain what's needed and what can wait. They've never pushed cosmetic procedures. Eva at the front desk is super friendly. I feel very at home there. I also love the view of the Berkely hills through their huge 7th floor windows. It helps me feel more relaxed for procedures that I'm not excited about. read more

I have never experienced such unprofessionalism and ignorance when it comes to office professionals in a dental practice. From the first phone call until the last experience, they struggled. Pat was rude and moody to begin with, which I was warned about when I was originally referred to this dental office. My first experience with her on the phone was abrupt and unprofessional. She immediately handed the phone to someone else without informing me someone else would be coming to the line. When Eva, the someone else, came to the line she seemed competent and informed me that they were in network providers for my insurance and she explained what my coverage would be. Several phone conversations and misinformation later in regards to my daughters name and my insurance I finally had my appointment. It was on a holiday in which no one informed me that the parking garage for the office would be closed due to the holiday. I spent over a half hour driving around just looking for a parking space. During my appointment the dentist was friendly, however the incompetence in the office didn't seem to stop. They took over an hour preparing estimates for the work the dentist said I needed done. When the appointment was over I, again, spoke with Eva about the estimates and she informed me of what the insurance would pay for in regards to work performed in that visit and what would be covered on the work that was estimated. I left expecting to receive statements from my insurance matching what she stated. This is NOT what happened. I received a statement from my insurance stating that they were NOT in network for my insurance and that my insurance was only covering a very small portion of the services. I immediately called Eva and informed her of what the insurance stated, she told me that's not what she stated previously and continued to argue with me that she apologizes but there must have been miscommunication. I requested for her to have the dentist call me but that never happened. After a bill from the office and a conversation with Pat today, who states she is writing off the additional charges, I am glad to not be doing business with them anymore. I have since had an exam with another dentist who informed me that 75% of the work that the dentist here stated I needed wasn't accurate. I saved myself a lot of time, pain, and money going somewhere else. Save yourself the headache. This dental office is a mess. read more

This place is terrifying. A couple years after losing my dental insurance, I finally got a Groupon deal for a dental exam and cleaning here. When I came in, they had me do the usual paperwork, including signing a form stating I agreed to their privacy practices. But when I asked for a copy of the privacy practices before I agreed to anything, the front desk staff couldn't find one anywhere. Some of the staff didn't even know what I was referring to. By the time I left over an hour later, apparently they had still not found the privacy practices notice. Red flag #1. Once I was in the chair, I noticed a computer monitor displaying the appointment calendar, filled with confidential patient information, about 3 feet from my face and easily legible. The calendar stayed up during the entirety of my time in the chair. Pretty sure this is not a "privacy practice" I would have agreed to? Red flag #2. After the (very friendly and competent) hygienist Cathy completed my cleaning and complimented the excellent condition of my teeth, especially given that I hadn't had a cleaning in two years, Dr. Mingrone came in to see me. He told me that I had not one but TWO cavities that he offered to fill immediately. Mind you, I have never had a cavity in my life, and my previous dentist had told me that this was pretty clearly due to genetics, which meant that I could likely count on never having a cavity. So I was pretty shocked, especially after the hygienist's report. The "shadow" on the X-ray that Dr. Mingrone pointed to as sole evidence of one of the cavities was not even visible to me. Red flag #3. I decided to go back to my former dentist for a second opinion. When I called the Berkeley Dental Center to get copies of my records, they told me it would cost $25. I immediately called the California Dental Association and confirmed that there is a legal limit to how much a dental office can charge for providing copies of records, which amounts to 25 cents per page, or 50 cents per page for microfilm copies. (http://www.cda.org/Portals/0/pdfs/fact_sheets/patient_records_english.pdf) I seriously doubted that after a one-hour visit this place had 50-100 pages of records on me. I called them back to tell them it is ILLEGAL for them to charge me more than the above rates. After some initial defensiveness about their "policy" they backed down and sent me my "records" which just consisted of some emails that included digital scans of my x-rays--no other documentation. Hella shady. Red flag #4. Finally: When I saw my former dentist for a second opinion, he told me (as I expected) that he couldn't detect any cavities on the x-ray that Dr. Mingrone had pointed to, and so I was once again declared cavity-free. Moreover, he said that in his opinion, generally for patients who have no history of cavities/fillings, the appearance of a small cavity warrants watching and waiting to see if it progresses, since in all likelihood it will not progress quickly, if at all. My own obsessive cavity research following my initial dental exam supports this attitude as well, but it does not seem to be shared by Dr. Mingrone. Other reviews suggest that some patients are quite happy here. I myself can't comprehend why. I will not be coming back if I can help it, except maybe to get a cleaning from Cathy. read more

This is one of the best dental experiences I've had. Everyone was professional, patient, and caring. My dental hygienist, Adrienne, was very thorough in the cleaning and explained everything clearly. I wouldn't hesitate to go there again. read more

Arrived with Groupon in hand, and left with a second appt! Great care, great office vibe, a terrific cleaning by Cathy Polansky, (gentle yet completely thorough), and a great exam from Dr. Mingrone. The best!!! read more

Got a referral from my endo to get a root canal of which I'm freaked out about. My first one. When I came in I saw Eva & Pat at the counter. What an experience of such proportion in making me feel so comfortable and at ease!! They assured me I'm in good hands and it goes without saying that I will be getting my root canal done here! Thank you ladies so much! read more

I am a new patient and was so impressed with Berkeley Dental Center. They were so informative about all parts of the cleaning and Pat at the front desk was helpful getting my insurance sorted out! I highly recommend them! read more

Awesome office! Everyone was so nice. Eva at the front desk was so helpful and friendly. Dr. Mingrone and Malik are a great team and made sure I was comfortable throughout the appointment. Dr. Mingrone was very gentle! They are a top notch dental office! read more

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Everyone I spoke to, the receptionist the nurse and the doctors where friendly and helpful. I hadn't been to a dentist in some time, and had a lot of questions about my teeth. Dr. Tennant and Dr. Mingrone answered all of my questions with what seemed to me like honest, no BS answers. I was not a previous patient, and expected to jump through a lotta hoops and fill out a lot of paper work in order to be seen, but I was taken care of completely, quickly, and thoroughly. read more

I also came to this dental clinic with a Groupon which itself was -- wow -- a fantastic deal! Adrienne was my dental hygienist and she was great. At my former dental office, the hygienist is super judgmental and really gets on your case for flossing issues and such. She makes you feel really awful about yourself. Well Adrienne also encouraged me to floss but instead of reprimanding me, she taught me a gentle way to floss that doesn't make my gums bleed. She also kept me apprised of everything she was doing during the process and was quoting me latest research on dental science so that's cool. She even ultra sonic cleaned my nose ring after I had to take it out for the full jaw x-ray. So thoughtful! Dr. Mingrone did a great checkup and seems like a knowledgable, nice guy. No cavities for me! The parking garage requires validation and they don't accept credit/debit cards under $5 so carry cash for parking. read more

Bought a Groupon for a cleaning and I have been professionally received. On time and easeful. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Kathy was wonderful and so sweet. read more

I love this place! I've been coming here for twenty five years and my husband and I have been through the gamut of dental treatments, some of them serious. Dr. Tennant is very knowledgable, calming, funny and like a family friend to us. Eva and Pat in the front office, assistant Malek, and Adrienne the dental hygienist are all professional and patient. They even rescued me once when the elevator was stuck (don't worry- there's a new elevator)! Check out this great practice, you won't be sorry! read more

Love this place everyone was so sweet! When I called Pat help me. When I walked in the office Eva was so sweet! Lupie help when I was in the chair was so nice even gave me a blanket when I got cold! Dr. D. Mingrone was so gentle! What a sweetheart! Thank you Dr. Richard Evangeliata your the BEST!!!! Love this place! read more

I went in today because I had a severe toothache. Turns out, gum infection caused by wisdom tooth. OUCH. The receptionists were nice; easy to talk to, not hurried, and casual. I liked them. The doctor, Daniel Mingrone, was AWESOME. He is a kind man that talks like he cares, isn't judgmental or pushy, and was really lovely. His assistant (forgot his name) was also a dentist but working as an assistant here, and he was great too at explaining everything. I won't be going back however, because they are considered out of network for me, which is the reason they have a 3 star review. When I called to make the appt, I told them I had the student insurance from UC Berkeley. She said, "they only cover minimum things, I think" which isn't true, and that should have been a clue that they are out of network. Thing is, the receptionist *knew* I had metlife insurance, and had I known they were out of network I wouldn't have gotten the full-exam and instead just dealt with the one tooth. I got full x-rays and everything. Granted, my insurance will still pay them and it's not all out of pocket, but because of this mishap I will lose $300 in coverage. Granted, this was semi-emergency, and I guess I should have asked "are you IN NETWORK?". But I still think that if you are out of network, you should really tell the patient before they agree to do all the COVERED services that are now going to cost them something. read more

Dr. Mingrone was very patient with me. He explained the entire procedure and made sure I was comfortable through the process. Great Work!!!

I have been a patient with Berkeley Dental Center for many years and although they have gone through many personnel changes they knew to maintain patient loyalty and confidence by keeping the dynamic duo of Eva and Lupie. I need more than usual dental attention after a lifetime of bad decisions and they're always there for me in a timely manner. I highly recommend them. read more

Great place. I went in for a teeth cleaning after years of avoiding the dentist and needing two fillings replaced. They were able to do all the work in a single visit. Super quick and efficient. read more

Dr. Tennant is the best. I had an accident in October of 2015 which resulted in losing 3 of my front teeth. Luckily for me Dr. Tennant was on call that day. I went into is office that Saturday afternoon and he extracted broken teeth. I went back the following week to get temporary jaws and a referral to an oral surgeon. It has taken almost a year to get fixed up. I now have implants and I am so so happy. Broke but happy...lol read more

This was a really lovely dental experience. Logical, clear explanations and gentle care. Thank you Dr. Mingrone!

I'm new to the area and came in for a new patient exam and cleaning. The staff is amazing! They were so kind and made me feel welcome to the area! They explained every step of the cleaning and exam, and were quick and efficient. Thank you Dr. Fredrickson! read more

This is the best dental office I've ever been to. The staff (most have been there for many years) are warm, welcoming, sincere - and highly professional. The dentists are wonderful. Whateverthe need, they're able to meet it. Ive been a patient for 40 years. The several friends I've referred are still patients! Eva, Pat and Lisa were there today and were just great - as usual. read more

Dr. Tennant was my dentist for over 35 years (taking care of me since I was a toddler!) and was the best dentist ever! I'm happy he's finally retired but will miss him dearly. However, he has passed the helm to Dr. Fredrickson and told me he would never pass his practice on to someone he didn't fully believe in. And Dr. Fredrickson has lived up to these kind words and in my experience has been everything you could hope for from a dentist--skilled, up to date/knowledgeable, measured/not overly aggressive in his treatment recommendations, unhurried, kind, and approachable. Everyone else at the office is really wonderful as well--it's always such a pleasure seeing Eva's smiling face when I come in and catching up with each other! This is really a happy dental practice that feels more like a family than a business. The views from the office are beautiful as well. I cannot recommend them more highly! read more

Awesome Dental office! As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a friendly front office staff. Pat and Eva were very good at making me feel welcomed and comfortable before I even went to the back office! The front office staff is the first impression one has of the office and they made a great impression! Dr. Shah is a very talented, gentle dentist. She placed 3 implants in my lower jaw and they healed quickly and turned out amazing! The entire office was professional and friendly! I definitely recommend this dental office to anyone looking for beautiful dentistry, and a caring staff dedicated to making your dental experience a great one! read more

Amazing services here! Office workers are super nice and make you right at home. Beautiful view from every room

This is a great office. good staff and excellent dentistry. On the expensive side so hopefully you'll have insurance to cover it.

The lady at the front desk was amazing, she really helped me out with the Dentist. My dentist was really understanding of my financial issues and he thoroughly explained my procedure (root canal) and how to take care of my teeth moving forward. Highly recommend them! read more

Although the dental cleaning was great, the office staff was very friendly, and the view from the exam room was incredible, I learned my lesson!!! ALWAYS seek a second opinion re: dental work. It will save you LOTS of money, countless hours, and unnecessary drilling. The dentist I saw here, Dr. Daniel Mingrone, told me that I had two cavities and an abscess on one of wisdom teeth. This was almost 2 months ago. Without insurance, the cavities alone would cost $175-200 each to fill, which is way out of my budget. Well, as I found out today at Western Dental, I have NO cavities and NO sign of any tooth abscess!!! Unless my cavities magically disappeared on their own (despite his prediction that they would only "get worse" over time), the dentist flat out LIED to make an extra buck at my expense--an uninsured, low income grad student. I wish Yelp allowed zero star reviews for outright dishonesty and robbery. Bottom line: watch out for shady Groupon deals and always get a second opinion before drilling or pulling anything out of your mouth. This concludes my public service announcement. read more

Very good, attentive service. Eva at the front desk was extremely helpful. Dr. Shah was exceptional and tough I only briefly consulted with Dr. Mingrone, he seemed very professional and on the ball. read more

I've been going to this office since I was a little kid - more than 25 years. The staff is outstanding, and they treat me like a celebrity. It's like walking into your local cheers - where everybody know your name. The dentists and dental staff are as good as they come. Thanks Eva and Pat for holding it down! read more