From the moment I walked in I felt at ease. The thought of having surgery is already anxiety…read moreproducing for me (add to that my financial concerns). All was put to rest before leaving. Everything about the initial consultation felt both professional, yet comforting at the same time and I never, not once, felt doubt about my decision to follow through with this referral. Dr. Funk was very pleasant, she took her time and talked me off of the ledge with what seemed like viable options, and, gratefully, no pressure to do any unnecessary things. Though I have yet to do the actual procedure, I can only attest to the process in making in my consultation, first impressions are everything to me ... and finally, I just want to give high elevation to my interaction with the Business Manager, Mercedes. She was also very understanding about my financial concerns, thoroughly explained options and even encouraged follow-up with my general dentists to discuss best options for periodontics after care. I am feeling, thankfully, very comfortable (as much as I can), with my upcoming surgical procedure.

I am so relieved that I visited Bayside and was treated by Dr. Funk and Alexis who were both so…read moreamazing! I needed a last minute appointment for an extraction I was in so much pain and the administration team not only were able to accomodate my schedule but also met me with the upmost kindness and professionalism! Pricing was reasonable and they took my insurance. I know I'll need more work and I'll certainly be returning to them. I'd recommend to anyone who needs a caring touch and seeking a great team dedicated to your comfort. Trust that good care doesn't have to be hard to look for when you're working with Bayside! Thank you all so much at Bayside! I look forward to working with you again soon!

Thank you, Dr. Irving (who also happens to be a Cal alum) for taking care of my student at…read moreBerkeley! She had all four impacted wisdom teeth surgery during winter break with the oral surgeon in our hometown. She was good for the post-op but suddenly developed jaw and gum pain along with face swelling yesterday. She was scared and away from home. Luckily, I found Dr. Irving on Yelp. Called right at 8am this morning and Cissy, who answered the phone, was professional, understanding, and patient with this worried mom! She scheduled my daughter for this afternoon and was clear on what Dr. Irving needed from the other oral surgeon before the appt. And to fill out the Patient Registration form on their website. My daughter was cared for by Dr. Irving - both infected sides were numbed and cleaned out. He also wanted to evaluate her to make sure antibiotics were necessary. He reassured her that her recovery would be easier than after her surgery. He got her in and out. She is feeling much better tonight, and I'm glad she has an excellent oral surgeon away from home!

Dr Greggory Irving extracted a broken tooth for me today. He was very informative; discussed the…read moreoptions for a bone graft and implant. The procedure was painless and, four hours later, I am still without pain or swelling and I opted for only a local injection for the procedure. Thank you, Dr. Irving for a painless experience. I would highly recommend this office for any oral surgery needs. Suzanne

Always a pleasure going to Berkeley Periodontics & Dental Implants!…read more This practice is professional, with excellent dentists, hygienists, & office staff. I began going here twice annually when I developed gum disease. I've had gum cleanings, extractions, surgical installation is implants, & many hygiene appointments. Everyone, from the dentist's assistants to the office administrators has been terrific. I always have confidence in the expertise & skill set here. And I recently completed a successful upgrade to my mouth to stabilize the bite, create better aesthetics, & give me a beautiful smile again. Thank you, Dr. Barron Hong, Katie, Ed, & everyone else! It takes a village, & this practice does it right the first time! I am in awe of every individual here & appreciate how you come together to make every patient feel special. And they genuinely care to help their patients have a good experience, from their calm manners to receiving followup calls after a particularly challenging procedure. With all the challenges in my mouth, I couldn't believe I'd end up with such a functional partial that looks beautiful! Thank you!

I've been coming here for years. Professional office. My periodontist does work that is so good…read morethat my dentist doesn't believe it.

Top notch dentists - so why the low score?…read more I would give 0 stars if it were possible all due to my ongoing saga with the billing department. NEVER give them a credit card number. They charge your account without ever notifying you. I have not gone to the dentist in over a year because I'm so fed up with their asinine business practices. They charged me $600 on January 1st for their optional "extra" dental plan. I called them to resolve the issue and was told that yes, I'm considered an "inactive" client - so why charge me $600 no one can answer that question and its been a week and still no refund. They are crooks.

So AI just left me a message saying that 3-4 doctors think I suddenly need a root canal? My…read moreappointment was over 2 months ago and the dentist could not determine which tooth was giving me problems...that's not her fault...it really is a mystery tooth. But then today I got this strange text saying I should come in for a root canal. How did we go from, "Not sure which tooth is the problem" to, "all these dentists think you need to see us for your root canal." Then I received a follow up call...an insane amount of background noise (mind you I have a migraine so it bothered me) and that human (so not another AI person) told me that the problem tooth is #3 and needs a root canal. It didn't seem like the human or AI were listening to what I was saying which left me with the impression that it's Christmas and they're hoping to get money from me. I stupidly signed up for a three year commitment from them and now I worry that they're just looking for reasons to find something wrong in my teeth to charge me. Many years ago I went to a dentist who said he found 10 cavities. That seemed suspicious so I got a second opinion and that dentist said I had zero cavities...this fiasco reminded me of that. I hope I'm wrong because in person this dentist seemed nice as did the XRay fella.

I'm in the process of tooth removal/dental implant procedures with Dr. McDonald. I mainly went to…read morehim because my Dentist refered him and a friend who works with dentures/implants said he rated good. Long story short, my front tooth was failing from an injury almost 30 years. After getting assessed in an initial consult, getting second opinions, etc. I went with Dr. MacDonald and had the first part done almost 6 months after the initial consult, I chose that because of work obligations and my wife was getting a graduate degreee and I wanted to look ok in the pictures. I just had part 1) tooth removal in June, and his staff seemed to do a good job. I was put out and the process wasn't too painful, I filled prescriptions of antibiotics and painkillers that day. I coordinated with my dentist to get a temporary piece (or stayplate) a couple days after the intial procedure. So far good. My dental insurance from work covers a little bit of the expenses but the majority of dental insurances don't really cover it, they mainly do preventative care (cleanings and fillings). I had already put some into my FSA/HSA, unfortunately the timing of when I scheduled was after open-enrollment so I wish I had set aside more funds. Like I said, so far so good, and it's my front tooth so it'd be nice if it looked and felt good.

Just no. From the first visit I felt things were amiss, but tried to give the benefit of the doubt…read more My mistake. First, I requested sedation due to anxiety and the type of work I needed. Obviously, I would need someone to drive me home. I just moved to the bay, and didn't know anyone yet, so I asked if I could take an Uber. One of the assistants said it shouldn't be a problem and she would confirm w the dentist and follow up w me. Never happened. The front desk receptionist took the invoice I signed and when I asked for a copy, she said she would email to me. Never happened. Now....weeks later I finally confirm an appointment w them. Why now? Because I asked a family member to fly in from SoCal, perform as my designated driver and care for me afterwards. I made this very clear when I made the appointment. The receptionist confirmed the appointment with me and provided me with both aftercare instructions, as well as the prep. The morning of, I arrived - ready. Immediately I was told, "Oh. It looks like you will just be getting your wisdom tooth pulled today. The doctor wants to give you more X-rays to determine if we need to bring a surgeon in." Um, what?? I asked her why I was never told this, and explained to her that my family member flew in, because I was supposed to get everything I needed done in one appointment. In fact, when I booked the appointment, I mentioned both procedures I was supposed to get, and it was confirmed! Not to mention the fact that I requested 3 days of PTO from work. Because wtf would I need someone to drive me home for a wisdom tooth?! I've had a wisdom tooth pulled before and didn't need sedation and drove myself home! I requested sedation this time because I was getting my freaking gums cut open for an implant! Totally different level!! I was offered no apology, no explanation. I was pissed! 1) after all the xrays on my initial visit, consultation, that wasn't enough to determine next steps?, 2) When I booked the appointment, I wasn't told this ahead of time?, 3) Another set of X-rays and additional visit meant more money out of my pocket, 4) a clear disregard of my time, my family members time. So I sat down in the waiting room. My appointment was at 9. At this point it's 9:10. And I continued to sit. And as I continued to sit, I had a lot of time to think about everything and all it did was piss me off further. Then I looked at my watch...9:35. So I stood up and walked out. I took an uber to where my family was purchasing food I would need, like soups, tea, etc....since we both thought I was getting surgery. At this point it's 9:50 and I'm angry, explaining what happened. Finally at 9:55, the office starts calling me. Back to back to back to back. And each time I pressed ignore. Then my family said: "Maybe this is the universe protecting you. Do you really want to be sedated by a group of unprofessional, incompetent people?" And she was completely right. No, I do not! Also, Funny enough, my insurance did not cover 45.00 from my initial visit. And these people made sure to send me, via snail mail, at least 15 bills in the mail. In fact, in one week, I received 8! So y'all sure don't forget when you want your money! But you forget your common sense when it's time to tell patients there's been a change in plans, or if they are no longer receiving surgery and therefore, do not need a designated driver. Because that would be too much like right. Right? Done with this place and they won't ever see me again. Do yourself a favor and go where the staff are professional, competent, and have basic common sense.

I had an amazing experience from the moment I walked in. Isobel the receptionist was really…read morehelpful, sweet and polite, the staff in general was all very polite and gentle, overall created a great atmosphere. Doctor was very knowledgeable and informative of the process answering any questions and advising the best procedures so I can provide the best care for my dental hygene. Glad to have found this place after been living in the Bay Area for the last 4 years and only going to my dentist back in Brasil. If you are looking for a trustworthy place with good procedure, kind staff and clean environment, you can find it here!

Dr. Rahmatian and office staff are kind and considerate, the hygienists are too gentle. I don't…read morewant to have to get "deep cleaning" every year when a really intense regular cleaning could take care of all that. I ended up going to another practice, so we'll see how that goes. You live long enough, things change and you have to start over...

I saw Dr. Brian Cheung for a consultation. He determined that it was not possible to save my tooth…read morewith a root canal. His compassion and explanations were outstanding.

I had an emergency root canal with Dr. Cheung. He was fantastic. I am petrified of going to the…read moredentist and he was kind, patient, gentle, and I REALLY appreciated him talking me through the entire procedure. I have complex dental needs and I will definitely be coming back. I can't believe I'm writing a positive review for a dentist LOL.

I have not been to a dentist before this where while they were drilling I was more focused on how…read moremuch they love their work rather than being anxious about the process. Steve talks about what he is doing and why, and his thinking process out loud while he is doing this in a way that is very reassuring. He is totally focused and in solution finding mode and while no one is excited to have procedures like drilling, his focus and enthusiasm about his work including doing things the best way possible made me feel I was with someone who really appreciates and loves their work. It shows. The office is quiet, clean-I want to speak to that because I see "office experience" listed. I was in the San Francisco office. I was not particularly focused on that, other than it was quiet, clean, no issues-- because I felt at ease, as relaxed as I have ever been when having cavities filled, and confident that this guy is like the Sherlock of teeth-he will keep looking and figuring out exactly what is needed, beyond the skills that you would want-creativity, focus and enthusiasm. I will definitely return.

Steve Baldwin, DDS and Cynthia Scipioni, DDS are by far the best dentists my family has ever seen…read more They are thorough and thoughtful in their approach and they take the time to talk through treatment options that best fit your medical situation. Also, Cindy and Steve are incredibly responsive to questions and concerns, something I believe is very important in healthcare today and sets them apart. They really go the extra mile!

I came here for a consultation on wisdom teeth removal. I was looking forward to speaking with the…read moresurgeon and asking them some questions as I was hesitant about the surgery. However, I found the surgeon to be very dismissive - they didn't greet me, they interrupted me every time I tried to speak or pose a question and they in general seemed to be in a hurry. The surgeon also tried to upsell me on a post surgery procedure that I did not need (I would later learn). Overall, I felt very uncomfortable with their bedside manner. Last, the office forgot to give me my X-ray that I had taken during my visit only to mail it to me several weeks later without paying for the postage. I ended up having to do so when my mailman made the delivery to my home. It was not a pleasant experience. Overall, I'm glad that I trusted my gut and did not pursue getting my wisdom teeth removal here after my experience. I went to another nearby surgeon and had a great experience and paid much less as well. I would encourage others, if they can, to seek a second opinion and then make your decision from there. I am glad I did.

WoW! Dr. Brandon Kang extracted a lower molar from my mouth this morning and I am in awe over his…read moreexpertise. I had given up on the dream of a painless dental procedure until today. Dr Kang's touch with needles and dental tools is one of an artist who prides himself in causing no pain to his patients. His entire team from the reception to the procedure rooms also supports his high level of care.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Kami and his team. I've had three crowns done with them…read morejust this year. Each experience has reinforced how much I trust this practice. Dr. Kami is exceptionally thorough. He takes his time, double-checks everything, and communicates clearly about what he's doing and why. I never feel rushed, and I always feel like my questions and concerns are taken seriously. Jen assisted with my most recent crown and was wonderful. The entire team is kind, attentive, and especially good with anxious patients. They listen, explain, empathize, and make a real effort to keep you comfortable. Even with three crowns, my experiences have been nearly painless. Dental work is never something I look forward to, but having a team that combines technical skill and attention to detail with excellent communication and genuine empathy makes an enormous difference. I'm very grateful to Dr. Kami, Jen, and the entire team for taking such good care of me. Highly recommend.

Dr. Kami is hands down the best dentist I've ever had. He genuinely loves his work and it…read moreshows--not just in how he treats patients, but in the energy of the entire office. The team he's built is warm, attentive, and clearly inspired by his leadership. The vibe in the office is upbeat and comforting, which is rare to find in a dental practice. 11/10--highly recommend.