I have been going to Dr. Cavalli since I was an undergrad student (since 2017!). He's always graciously taken care of me. I grind my teeth heavily while sleeping, so I had to get multiple root canals and crowns. Dr. Cavalli referred me to an excellent endodontist Dr. Razai, and Dr. Cavalli will take care of my crowns. All crowns made by Dr. Cavalli are excellent! Dr. Cavalli is warm, friendly, has excellent attention to detail, and very very good at what he does. Him and his staff extend themselves to ensure you receive the best care. read more

Dr Cavalli is the best and most experienced dentist I've ever seen. Friendly, professional and charming. I hope he never retires so I can keep seeing him every year. read more

I've only posted on Yelp a few times and never posted the same person/business twice but just wanted to let the world know that Dr Cavalli is a great dentist. He's always kind, considerate, meticulous, knowledgeable and highly skilled in his craft. He's also a great listener and interesting person. read more

The doctor and office goddess are personable, efficient, no frills office, gentle hands, lots of appointments availability when needed, including early mornings read more

I have been seeing Dr. Cavalli for almost 20 years, through everything from routine cleanings to emergency procedures, and I've always been 100% happy with the results. The best way I can vouch for him is this: over that time I've lived in the East Bay, Peninsula, and San Francisco, and twice I tried switching to other highly rated dentists closer to home for the sake of convenience. Both times I came right back to Dr. Cavalli; he's simply a step above, and absolutely worth the long trip. At this point I know that no matter how far away I move, I'll keep coming back. He's worth it. read more

I was drawn to his office by the positive reviews. I stay because they hold up. So far I've had only positive experiences with Dr Cavalli. I appreciate his careful approach to dentistry, his kind easygoing manner, and his focus on one patient at a time. In terms of attention to detail, he successfully fixed a front-tooth filling that kept chipping because my last dentist didn't do a great job. She had filled it twice and it chipped both times, once while eating a grape, a relatively harmless act. My insurance wouldn't continue to cover work on the same tooth, which meant my second filling on my front incisor was out of pocket. After my switch to his office, Dr Cavalli actually filled the tooth correctly (third time's a charm!) and got insurance to accept the procedure as necessary. I was so impressed! My teeth are in good hands now! Thank you Dr. C! read more

I waited weeks for this appointment, woke up at 4:30 AM to make it to a 6:00 appointment, and it was an absolute waste of time. All this dentist did was scrape some plaque off my teeth and take X-rays. That's it. He didn't address any of my real dental issues. I came in already knowing I had two cavities, yet he lied and told me I had none. When I specifically asked about the cavity on my upper left, his response was, "How did you know that was there?" -- this was after he had done X-rays and claimed everything looked fine. He didn't evaluate my gum health, didn't mention my crooked teeth, didn't talk about the spacing between my teeth, and completely ignored the chips on my front teeth that I told him bother me every single day. Instead of providing actual care, he brushed me off and sent me on my way. Honestly, I got the impression that he took one look at me -- queer, face tattoos, maybe assuming I didn't have money or good insurance -- and decided I wasn't worth his time. I'm used to being treated poorly because of how I look, but I didn't expect that kind of discrimination from a dentist. If you want real care, go somewhere else. This office won't listen, won't be honest, and definitely won't take your needs seriously. read more

Finding a physician who seamlessly blends profound medical expertise with genuine, selfless compassion is rare. Dr. Cavalli embodies this ideal. His clinical skills are undeniably superb precise, knowledgeable, and trusted by all who experience his care. Yet, what truly distinguishes him is his unwavering dedication to healing beyond the balance sheet. Profit is never his motive; humanity is. This isn't just my opinion it's a sentiment echoed unanimously among my friends and fellow patients. We speak of him with deep respect and gratitude. His character was profoundly illustrated in an encounter I witnessed firsthand. Before my appointment, a patient, visibly overwhelmed and without insurance, sat in the waiting room. Her anxiety was palpable. Dr. Cavalli didn't just treat her; he adjusted her treatment plan, offered financial flexibility, and provided resources that eased her burden. Her tearful relief and repeated thank yours weren't just polite,they were a testament to his extraordinary kindness. He transformed her despair into hope. During my own procedure, Dr. Cavalli's calm, patient demeanor dissolved my fears. He meticulously explained each step why it was necessary, what to expect, and how he'd ensure my comfort. No jargon, no rush. When I expressed nervousness, he paused, acknowledged my feelings, and adjusted his approach. His voice remained steady and reassuring; his hands, skilled and gentle. It wasn't merely a medical act--it was a built partnership on trust. me through it with dignity. In a healthcare landscape often clouded by commercial interests, Dr. Cavalli stands as a beacon of integrity. He heals with his mind, his hands, and above all, his heart. My friends and I don't just recommend him we celebrate him. For his brilliance, for his boundless compassion, and for reminding us that medicine, at its purest, is an act of profound humanity. The world needs more healers like him. Thank you, Dr. Cavalli. You redefine what it means to be an exceptional doctor read more

Best dentist ever I have always been scared to go to dentists but now because of dr Bill I'm not afraid to go and get my teeth cleaned and fixed! Thank you Doctor read more

Poor business practices. I called and asked if they were accepting new patients. They said "Yes". We picked a date (3 months away) for an appointment. They took all my information. When we got to my insurance, they said "Oooo, sorry, we haven't taken that insurance in over a year". I thanked them for their time then proceeded to call my insurance to find out why they were listed as a provider. When the insurance company called them the next day they were told that the office was not accepting new patients. Which one of their statements was LIE? read more

ABSOLUTELY THRILLED. I am tired of corporate chain dental practices where I see different staff every visit, and they constantly try to upsell services. They act like fast food franchises! Dr. Cavalli was kind with me, patient, caring, and action-oriented. I left the office with a referral for an oral surgeon, and care that they would take my insurance. His office staff texted me a reminder on the federal holiday before my appointment, and overlooked that I ran late to the appointment (I will do better!) This kind of dental care will make me take better care of my teeth and overall health. Thank you, Dr. Cavalli and team! read more

Dr. Cavalli is an excellent dentist with very reasonable prices. I first went to him last year after he was recommended by my mother. He has since done cleaning, X-rays, fillings, and fitted a night guard for me. Dr. Cavalli is professional, efficient, punctual, friendly, gentle, definitely seems to know what he is doing, and does not oversell procedures. He does cleanings himself (no hygienist) and is exceptional at administering novocaine. Fillings and cleaning here are the most pleasant I have received at any dentist. My prior dentist had opined my orthodontic retainer probably should be replaced. Dr. Cavalli determined it looked fine as it was, which was good to hear. The receptionist, DeAna, is also very competent, professional, and friendly. In addition, there is a free parking lot where I have always found a space. I seldom write reviews, but after going to 5 general dentists, Dr. Cavalli is the best dentist I have seen. read more

Dr. Bill Cavalli is one of the best healthcare providers I have ever worked with. He takes care of my entire family. A few years ago, my husband got laid off, and we lost our healthcare insurance. We started seeing a different dentist. It was a terrible mistake. We hurried back to Dr. Cavalli, and we now pay out of pocket, which is fine. Dr. Cavalli is a dedicated professional who always put the interests of his patients first. Also, I want to give a shout-out to Deanna, his receptionist who has always treated us with kind graciousness. read more

The office was accepting new patients so I booked an appointment.... The first available was 2 months out! But the reviews on this dentist are good so I waited. Then one day before my appointment I receive a call that I need to reschedule and if I am available for 630pm that Friday, instead of the original 3pm. I am a working mother of 2 so that did not fit my schedule especially so suddenly. The assistant said she would follow-up with me the following week and never called me back. Such a waste of time and so unprofessional. If I would have cancelled that late I would probably be responsible for a late fee, not to mention there was no follow-up. read more

Super helpful. I was so stressed because a piece of my front tooth literally went missing. I'm from SouCal, so I was in between flying home to be seen quickly (which, if it was something like a root canal issue, would only add to the cost), or trying to find a place up here that wasn't shotty and could see me ASAP. First off, it's a small, neat dentist office in a larger dental building. Both the lady at the front desk and Dr. Cavalli were super nice and understanding. When I conveyed my stress over the phone about my tooth, even though they were full they were able to fit me in for a quick check up. I'm truly great full for that. Although I was super stressed about school and the missing chunk of my front tooth, Dr. Cavalli really helped to dissuade my stress. Just a super calming dentist. It turned out to just be an enamel issue that wasn't an emergency, so I ended up saving a lot of money by not going home. Truly all around a fantastic business, especially for Berkeley students and people who are wary of dental work!! read more

Love Dr. Cavalli! I absolutely HATE going to the dentist!!! I think it stems from when I had braces (talking mid 80's) never got over the trauma, so I didn't go back to a dentist until I was almost 30!!!!!!! Fast forward 10+ years, moved to the East Bay, need to find a new dentist. Dr. Cavalli had good Yelp reviews and accepted my insurance, so I grudgingly made an appointment. Now, admittedly, I wasn't too thrilled pulling up to an older building and walking into an office that was a bit small, dated, and sparsely decorated. HOWEVER, the receptionist was super sweet and Dr. Cavalli walked right up and took me back to the exam room, which has everything needed for an exam. Nice, clean, modern equipment and a great window that lets in so much natural light and a great tree outside with birds singing! He doesn't have a dental assistant, Dr. Cavalli does everything. He gets right to business and has such an easygoing personality. He's honest, tells you exactly what needs or doesn't need to be done, knows if you're brushing and flossing correctly, answers questions thoroughly and sends you on your way, with sparkling clean teeth, in under an hour. I'm actually looking forward to my upcoming 6 month cleaning! He's a GREAT dentist. read more

Dr Cavalli is an excellent dentist. He is thorough and kind. I've been seeing him for many years and I feel safe letting him take care of my teeth. His office staff are helpful and always pleasant. read more

Excellent dental care and great service. Dr. Cavalli is highly skilled, thorough and offers early appointments. He is also kind and patient. Going to the dentist doesn't get any better. read more

Dr Cavalli is the best dentist I have ever been to in my entire life! He's professionally skilled, friendly and caring and explains exactly what he's doing each step of the way. He makes sure you are always comfortable and pain free while he works. Deanna his assistant is wonderful too. I actually look forward to coming here because I know my teeth issues will be fixed. It's nice to come to a dentist that's honest and caring. Some dentist's are just money making factories (Western Dental). Not this one! He only recommends work that is needed. read more

Dr. Cavalli is highly professional in resolving all my tooth problems, and he has a great heart, cares about every patient's situation. I was in UC grad school too busy to take care of my tooth until I graduated. I started working and finally had time to see a dentist. Dr. Cavalli took the time to understand my tooth problems and worked with me to find appointments that fit my schedule. His expertise and precision fix my tooth issues efficiently while explaining all the details and helping me with healthier dental care habits. Deanna, the lady in the office, is very helpful and patient. I appreciate the personalized care I received from Dr. Cavalli and Deanna. read more

I don't usually write reviews but I felt I should this time . I went to Dr Cavalli for 2 problems: 1) another dentist had recommended I replace a gold crown that had a small hole on the top of the crown, cost- $1100. I went to Dr Cavalli for a second opinion. He said the crown still fit well except for the hole. He recommended a filling to seal the hole, cost-$100. I had him do it and the original crown is fine. I could not believe how honest he was. 2) a crown had come off- he diagnosed the problem, gave me 2 options but recommended one over the other because it saved my tooth. He explained the pros and cons of both options. My experience there was really good and he was very friendly, not like some dentists I have been to. He actually seemed to care. I recommend Dr Cavalli highly read more

I went to see Dr. Cavalli for a general check-up, and had a great overall experience. He was very patient and very thorough, and took his time to do his job properly, listen to my concerns, and explain what he was doing. I am generally hesitant to go to dentist and have had some bad experiences in the past, but I felt very safe here from the first moment. read more

Dr. Cavalli is great! He makes you feel at ease and explains the whole process! I have a huge fear of going to the dentist and after going through so many bad (and painful) experiences I finally found the one where I am not nervous to go. Parking is a hassle due to the small parking lot but definitely recommend him! So sad I had to move out of the bay area and leave him behind. He has gone out of his way to make sure I feel relaxed and that my dental health is near excellent! I would definitely drive back just to be seen by him again. read more

Bill Cavalli is a mechanical genius who graduated # 2 in his class at UCSF . I was his classmate and would ask him to be my dentist if I lived near Berkeley. He is an old school perfectionist and a very friendly and honest person . read more

I went to Total Health Dental- they recommended a crown for $1900 and 7 fillings for $300 each. I wanted a second opinion- Dr Cavalli had great reviews and was in my insurance network so I saw him. The crown was needed because of a crack but he charged only $ 814, $ 1186 less than Total Health ! He felt I needed only 2 fillings, not 7, and they were only $ 147 each. He explained why I needed the work and why he thought the other fillings were not needed.I was impressed. He seemed quite honest and friendly and I got the feeling he really liked his work. read more

Just when we thought Doctor Cavalli could not be a better dentist, once again he has impressed! I ventured out to my dentist for the first time in this age of Covid-19. I am a senior citizen, and have taken all the precautions not to become a carrier of the virus. Let's just call me a little paranoid... Dr. Cavalli's already pristine solo practice has been outfitted with a shield for his assistant Deanna's desk, there are air purifiers and sanitizers in each room, plenty of hand sanitizer, and patients come in (they must wear masks) one at a time. Each area is sanitized after patient use. Once you are inside Doctor Cavalli is his delightful, optimistic self... skilled, careful and knowledgeable, kind, and always willing to go to bat for your teeth! Doctor Cavalli is someone to smile about!! read more

I hadn't been to a dentist in years and I was terrified to come in, but Dr. Cavalli was incredibly kind and patient. Also very skilled and experienced, felt no pain during the cleaning even when he was removing stubborn tartar. Overall it was a great experience and I'll definitely try to schedule my next cleaning here! Really deserves all the good reviews here. read more

Highly recommend Dr. Cavalli! A very humorous and intelligent man, Dr. Cavalli makes the experience of being at the dentist as painless as possible. read more

Just wanted to give another good review for Dr Cavalli-- he helped me get a SAME DAY oral surgery appointment after some post-trauma dental damage, and with one of the best reviewed oral surgeons in the area. He's a great dentist with good connections and will help you get the right care you need! read more

Dr CAVALLI is so nice and very personable! His assistant is also very nice and thorough. I love that I got an appointment right away and they work with my schedule to get me in and my teeth taken care of. It's been years since I've seen a dentist and I will say this was the best experience I've ever had with a dentist office. I have the most confidence that Dr CAVALLI will take care of my teeth! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Cavalli for over a decade. He's absolutely awesome. Does great, high quality work. Prices are reasonable. He's probably the best dentist at using Novocain effectively that I've ever encountered. I never feel any pain. Deanna, his assistant, is efficient, and a very kind person. This practice gets my highest recommendation! One recent example to show this man's character. He was putting on a crown for me and he noticed that the lab had made the crown one shade too dark. I never would have noticed, frankly, until later. But Dr. Cavalli, being the consummate professional, told me and sent the crown back to the lab to get it done in the right shade at no cost to me. He's incredibly conscientious and high integrity. read more

Nope. This doctor put in an Amalgam filling on a visible tooth. Amalgam does not match the color of my pearly whites AND it's MERCURY based. People, I had to learn the hard way and do my own research as to why this quality of filling was so subpar, and I will never make the same mistake again. Do your research with your dentists and ask questions! read more

I was emerging from an unhappy -- and frankly unprofessional and unethical -- experience with another dentist. Dr. Cavalli took careful attention to explain and illustrate what needed to be done to remedy the problems compounded by the previous dentist. This experience has begun to restore my trust in humankindness. He is super friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Whenever I go he guides me through every single step of the way and very easy to understand, and he worked very hard to give my dream smile. Truly the best dental office I have ever been to. read more

Dr. Cavalli is so kind and patient and doesn't try to add on additional unneeded services. He does the cleaning himself which is not super common and I appreciated. I also loved his front desk staff person - she was wonderful. It's also great that they are able to schedule via text and actually helped me by sending me waitlist appointment options throughout the week. read more

I started seeing Dr Cavalli 6 months ago- he has placed an implant and several crowns for me. All the work seems to be of very good quality. He is a very nice person who puts me at ease. He explains everything he does . I have dentists before who pushed treatment, but I never feel this way with Dr Cavalli. The office seems very clean with excellent COVID precautions. Deana, the receptionist, has always been very pleasant to talk too. Dr Cavalli seems to really like and care about his work . I feel lucky to have found him. read more

I went to see Dr. Cavalli for a crown and several filling replacements and he did an excellent job in all the procedures. I've had numerous traumatic experiences at other offices when I was younger, but Dr. Cavalli was able to do everything quick and painless, and he ultimately eliminated my fear of seeing the dentist. I was so comfortable in the dental chair that I actually fell asleep and the procedure was done when I awoken. His office is a walking distance from campus and he's an in-network dentist if you have UCB Ship insurance! I would recommend him to anyone looking for a better dental experience and a great overall dentist. Thanks! read more

I've seen Dr. Cavalli for a number of years, maybe 10 to 15. He is now a friend who has earned my respect and trust. He has never failed to maintain this relationship because he is explicit about what he is going to do, then gets it done in lightning speed with as little pain and oral invasions as are possible. As a result, I have a mouth full of healthy teeth that will continue to work extremely well long after I leave Earth. At least it seems that way to me. How did all this happen? When the call for more expertise was necessary, such as lab work for a new crown or, an endodontist for a root canal or, an oral surgeon for my new implants, I made new friends in those dental fields too who deserve their own Yelp review. Not done here. But I'd give them the same positive words as I'm attempting to do now for Cavalli. Back in the Doc's chair, I hear him through his hygienic blue mask, "Now, take a deep breath. Hold it!" And then he continues, "We'll just tease the novocaine in exactly where we want it. That's it!" He says it again with some extra emphasis and glee, "That's it!" Finally, he calls out to his assistant, "Deana, we're ready to go to work now." And you can relax because in a moment you'll be going home with your natural smile again. So, isn't that the point of going to the dentist in the first place? read more

I haven't seen a dentist since the beginning of the pandemic. Dr. Cavalli was recommended by a friend. I can truly say Dr. Cavalli is a wonderful and caring dentist. He explained my dental issues in a professional & friendly manner that put me at ease. My last statement is that I didn't feel anything while he filled 5 cavities that is worth more than the 5 stars on YELP. His assistance DeAna adds to the the exceptional experience & professional care... read more

I've been going to Dr. Cavalli for almost two years and highly recommend him. He's super nice, thorough, and doesn't do work that you don't need. (Note: I found him after going to another place recommended by my co-workers who tried to gouge me by insisting I needed a ton of dental work which I knew wasn't true). He also has flexible hours: opens at 6am and closes late. I think he also takes patients on Saturdays. Lots of free 2hr street parking available too. read more

The best dentist ever! I had him for my entire 4 years at UC Berkeley. He was attentive, took his time, and was super friendly. He helped me feel super confident in my dental health and made sure I was not being charged extra. I am sad to be leaving him now that I've graduated. read more