We went to this practice for a while but came to feel they just wanted money. It started when Dr…read morePacleb told me all my fillings needed to be replaced, requiring multiple different visits over a period of weeks. I grew skeptical. Around the same time, they scheduled my wife for multiple visits for simple things that seemed as if they could have been consolidated. All this made us feel like our mouths were a means of extracting money from insurance. Sure enough, the two denstists we just told us everything looks great without any excess.

Update....Delta Dental reviewed my dispute and agreed that I was overcharged!!!…read moreThis office was not responding to any of their inquiries. So basically I got stiffed for almost $300. As a favor to any patient going forward, please ask for insurance authorization before paying a dime.

Hi Yelpers! I have been going to Dr Levine for a couple few…read moreyears now and was referred by another dentist so never read the reviews here on yelp and I have to say im really surprised at some of them. I guess you just cant please some people know mater what. Dr Lavine and his entire staff have been the absolute best. I have never had a problem with any work done and have actually found to be very relaxed in the chair having work done unlike many places I have been. Dr Lavine is the best! Daniel England

Excellent experience all around! Scott is an absolute pro and his whole team always to a great job…read moremaking me feel comfortable getting the job done. I found them a few years ago via Yelp, FYI

DR. Fowler is a true expert. I great trust his opinion and appreciate his honesty and advice. I can…read morealways count on him for urgent issues and concerns. A++++++

Dr Fowler is a great dentist at the top of his game. This is a family practice, with Connie…read morerunning the office front desk, greeting me like family. Everyone there is super friendly and professional. The hygienists take care to be gentle when possible but do a great thorough job cleaning. Dr Fowler makes good recommendations and gives realistic advice on tooth and gum care between visits. I strongly recommend Robert Fowler DDS!

I feel very grateful to Dr. Lawson and the entire staff. I feel very well taken care of, heard and…read moreseen. Dr.Lawson is incredibly meticulous with every task and I can tell that she takes whatever time necessary to ensure the highest quality and sustainable care. Not to mention, she is extremely talented at what she does. I had 4 fillings done and they look like my regular teeth. What a relief as the irreversible, stained dent was on my front tooth! Also, I felt demoralized about the state of my teeth due to heavy brushing and grinding. However, she helped me reframe and reminded me that it can only get better from now on. I felt encouraged and empowered with the necessary knowledge and tools to better care for my teeth. I've been to a few dental offices before and no one told/taught me how to prevent further recession until I came to Dr. Lawson's office. Everybody in that office is super professional, kind, knowledgeable and caring. I feel so grateful for this beautiful team of empowering women! Thank you!

Come for the caring, knowlegeable Dr. Lawson, and stay for the masterful, gentle artistry that is…read moreBianca's work as a gem of a hygienist! Bianca always does prolific work, and she clearly enjoys her work. I've experienced hygienists who are too nervous, bitter, or heavy handed at other practices, and trust me, this gifted woman is none of those things. Bianca is a treasure! In fact, the office staff is friendly, and the office itself is clean, and carries an intention of cultivating wellness in our bodies and the environment. This practice is way more holistic than Total Health, which I feel should call itself Total Hustle for a number of reasons, the first if which is that it's not practicing holistic dentistry as it claims. Dr. Lawson's practice is more sincere in their ability to deliver holistic dentistry. They are also fairly straight up about pricing, so when they had to go out of network with my provider, I still stayed with them and am able to plan and manage it. The quality is worth it!

Excellent customer service and quality of care was unbelievable. They took care of my problem…read more Thank you so much

Michelle and Michael do excellent dental work. They did a very good job on my dental implant, and I…read morewould recommend them anytime. I've been to their office many times. Even their work on my dental implant was pain free. They are very focused on their work.

Look.... The service was fine, the doctor was kind and did a good job, no complaints, so 5 stars I…read moreguess. But what the heck happened to this office? You used to walk in here greeted by the kindest reception staff who remembered who you are. Beautiful furniture and ambiance before starting your appointment. It made going to the dentist way more comforting. You walk in now and it's literally an empty room with an iPad receptionist....? Like wth happened? Sorry but this dystopian future where we have replaced in-person interactions with a human speaking to me from an iPad is not it and makes me want to seek a new office that still has a warm human experience.

5 stars for the in person staff at the Albany location. Great office staff. Every person I…read moreinteracted with in person was fantastic. 1 star for the phone staff. Over the phone I was quoted over $800 out of pocket for two baby teeth extractions for my daughter. She's double insured. We went back and forth on different phone calls about this. When I questioned it they tried to sell me a payment plan. I said no thanks and I would go somewhere else. The next day I got a voicemail about them needing to get a quote from the secondary insurance and that taking 7-10 business days. I am not sure where the mix up began and why this happened that being said I can't trust them in the future with billing.

5 stars and they continue to surprise me…read more Based on my visit on July 17, 2025, I want to add to my 5 star 2022 review, and to all the other positive things people have written here. The actions of everyone involved with that visit exceeded the already high opinion and expectations I've had for this practice. (Probably TMI, but I was returning after a 15-month gap, though the assumption at my last visit was that I'd have more dental work done and another cleaning before the end of 2004. I'd phoned earlier this week and Karissa was able to work some skilled scheduling magic to get me seen much sooner than I'd expected.) Dr. Lim was, as always, pleasant and skilled in his exam, and then excellent at clearly explaining the changes since he'd last seen me and what our options were for proceeding. Then he clearly and transparently answered my questions about the pros and cons of each option, and we agreed on a plan for the future dental work. Then, my teeth were cleaned by dental hygienist Kat (or Cat, shame on. me for not having clarified the spelling of her name, especially since this was the second time she'd worked on my teeth). For 20 years or more, until her retirement, Leslie had been the hygienist at this office who did my cleanings. She was excellent, and I figured she'd be a "hard act to follow," so it was a very pleasant surprise when Kat did my cleaning in 2024 and I realized that her skill level at both dental hygiene and patient interaction is everything one could possibly wish for, which was again the case on July 17. Also, the "desk staff" are always pleasant and helpful, including, of course, Mindy, who answered the phone when I called the next day to get the correct spelling of Karissa's name while neglecting to get the correct spelling of Cat's, and to explain that I was going to ignore the request to do a Google review but would add to my previous Yelp review. As I now have.

I attempted to become a patient here 4 years ago. After an initial intake appointment with the…read moredentist, they refused to give me an appointment for a cleaning, even months out. They just said I would be on the waitlist. I was on the waitlist forever and never received a single call for an opening. Of course, I eventually found another dentist. Now 4 YEARS later I get a bill for that initial intake appointment. I've had dental insurance this whole time, and it doesn't seem they bothered to bill my insurance for my initial visit that didn't even include a cleaning. What nonsense it this? I've called to have it clear up and was just bounced around to various people, with no resolution. Next month, I got another bill in the mail again. My address is wrong and they haven't even fixed that. This is the most unprofessional dentist I've ever experienced. Don't waste your time.

I continue to proclaim that Mr. Rangchi is a conman and a crook. His response to my comment was…read moredevious and misguiding. No dentist only performs an exam and then books you for another visit to do the routine cleaning. Insurances cover preventative care which requires a preventative cleaning. His attempt to prolong my visits was a deliberate attempt at insurance fraud. He "diagnosed" me with periodontal decay midway through my routine cleaning with the dental hygienist and insisted I do a periodontal cleaning. Periodontal cleanings are done over 2-4 visits under anesthesia and performed by the dentist not an assistant, because they are very invasive and painful. This type of cleaning is mostly performed on older adults. As person that has been getting her teeth cleaned by a dentist every 6 months and getting x-rays once a year for 40 years and has never been told anything close to this "diagnosis", this is alarming. I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't read his reviews until after I visited his office. I went to his office because he was a walking distance from my apartment and he was in my insurance network. READ ALL REVIEWS, start with the negative AND detailed ones. The ones with no comments or bubbly short comments are most likely fake. Conmen know how to game the review systems. My explanation of benefits stated he had performed a periodontal cleaning over a period of two visits. As he said in his response, I only visited his office once as a new patient and never visited his office again. I reported him to my insurance for fraud and to the board of dentists of California. However, these systems are built on trust bestowed on the dentists, and the paperwork submitted, whether truthful or not. Only after multiple people report him will they actually investigate him. CHECK YOUR EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS! If his diagnosis seems extreme, get a second opinion. Don't fall for the conman's sense of urgency. If he makes you feel like you have to take care of it right away, it means he doesn't want you to research it and educate yourself or get a second opinion. REPORT INSURANCE FRAUD. I have since visited 2 dentists and had 4 routine preventative exams and cleanings. Not once has another dentists said I have periodontal decay. He clearly lied and committed insurance fraud. Lastly, Mr. Rangchi, thank you for calling me a "very young adult". Looks like my facial care, along with my dental care, are both working very well.

I can't say enough about my awesome dentist. Friendly…read moreoffice, professional team and great doctor. He is so calm, gentle and understanding and will make sure you are comfortable.He just made my life easier and I love my smile now , I have more confident and NO PAIN. Thank you Dr Rangchi (You are the best)

I have been a patient of Dr. Tapaltsyan since 2025, and it has been a wonderful experience on every…read morelevel. I have had a lot of dental work done over the past 30 years and have been fortunate to have several excellent dentists during that time. Dr. Tapaltsyan is, by far, the best dentist I have ever had. What stands out to me is not only his skill, but the clear pride he takes in his work. He seems to approach dentistry as both a science and a craft, with a level of precision, care, and ongoing commitment to excellence that is rare to find. You can tell he is someone who continues to stay deeply engaged with the education, research, and advancement of his field, and that dedication shows in the quality of care he provides. The entire team at Berkeley Hills Dentistry has made my experience equally positive. The dental assistants are professional, capable, and attentive, and the front office staff has been excellent with scheduling, insurance questions, and explaining the cost of dental work. Everyone I have interacted with has been helpful, clear, and kind. I highly recommend Berkeley Hills Dentistry and the outstanding dental work of Dr. Tapaltsyan!

I first went to Berkeley Hills Dentistry 2 years ago when I had a tooth ache. They were friendly,…read morekind and professional. They took care of me quickly and I have been a loyal patient ever since. We book our appointments well in advance but the front staff is always helpful if we need to make changes as the appointment gets closer. My 2 year old is also a patient and has had two visits so far. Everyone here has been very patient and kind to her as well. She loves choosing a prize after her visit is complete. Street parking is plentiful and this office is located in a lovely area - you can take a stroll on Solano Ave or grab a coffee or bite to eat before or after. It is hard to find a good dentist; I sure am glad I found Berkley Hills Dentistry.

I have been coming here the last 5 years and I love it! Everyone is so friendly and FUNNY, I never…read morehave that feeling "oh man, I have to go to the dentist". I have always had dental issues, and prior to coming here I hadn't had dental coverage for 6 years. Needless to say, initially I needed a lot of work. Frank was great in prioritizing what cavities needed to be filled first and which ones could wait a bit (so my insurance would cover everything and I didn't have to pay anything out of pocket). This was super helpful and I really appreciated the thoughtfulness. I totally recommend this dental practice!

The dentists are very kind and professional. They care about their patients and show respect. The…read moreoffice experience was satisfying. Dental hygienists are nice. I highly recommend the Cortese Group.