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Dr Susan was kind and gentle and helped me and my mother a lot. All the staff a great

First appointment happened recently. I was relieved to be in this new, beautiful office. Dr. Caliri, on my first visit with her, seemed kind, interested, positive about my mouth and the care I had taken of it. I had neck surgery recently and so was unable to see the hygienist for a period of time. I had actually worked extra hard on my own mouth hygiene. She seem to appreciate that. Further, I could tell that she was highly experienced, in the way that when she was looking at every single tooth of mine and having her assistant note them down, she would say as an aside to me about a certain filling or crown, yes they used to do that back in the 1980s, or something similar. I liked her frame of references and the way she included me in this discussion. The woman who took my x-rays was professional yet warm. She gave me a strategy about how to deal with the gag reflex during x-rays - - hold your breath, she said. Jump to the second visit where I had a filling put in. The doctor only numbed my mouth right around the tooth, not at the back of the jaw, like I always had done. I should've been alert to this. Sure, it was a tiny filling on the outside, but nevertheless, it was the most pain I've had at a dentist since I was a kid. I went from feeling like I was in good hands, two now, not so sure about what to do. And then I was given a lecture about being on the high alert for cavities. How did I go from the first visit with doing a good job, to the second visit being on high alert? There must be something missing? Either that or she functions different mentally when she's inviting someone in than when she's working on their mouth. It could've been that she was really busy and therefore her demeanor had changed. I've heard nothing but good things about the doctor in this office, so I'm willing to give it another try. The high billing: At my former dentist, could it be that they were charging less, and therefore I didn't have a co-pay on something as small as a filling? There, fillings were always covered. It was the larger jobs like the crowns that I had to pay half. Here, I had to pay quite a good amount for the filling. AND I had to pay before leaving the office. In all my years of going to the dentist, I'm wondering if this is a new practice taken on by dentists to make sure they're not stiffed? I felt like a criminal having to pay right there at the desk. And yet, when I got my billing information in the mail, it turns out that I'll have to pay even more to the insurance. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Caliri for so many years I can't even count. She has always been kind, personable, excellent in her technique, communicative and empowering. She has made important recommendations to me about my teeth, has referred me to excellent dentists who do things that she doesn't do, and has held my delicate dental needs with respect and attention. Her staff are also quite awesome. Simone is funny, on target, always friendly and helpful. The hygienist I saw yesterday made me feel comfortable as I began an appointment I was dreading. I highly recommend patients like me who have a trauma history, or who are just generally sensitive to see Dr. Caliri and her team. A great place for people to go who are afraid of the dentist! A warm, smart, talented and kind staff await you! read more

My whole family and numerous friends have been clients of Dr Caliris for 20+years. She and her staff run a well coordinated business, apparently focused on the experience of the client. Simone In particular- but the full staff more generally- is consistently competent and friendly, always asking about family and helping us to understand insurance to the extent she's able. In my experience, over all these years, we've received nothing but quintessential professionalism at every level and in every interaction when dealing with Dr. Caliri and or her office staff. read more

Dr Caleri is a kind and conscientious and thorough doctor. She really knows how to put a person at ease in the dentist chair. Everyone in office is kind and helpful. I never mind going to the dentist anymore. read more

My family and I were horribly mistreated by Dr. Caliri and her staff. I was one of Dr. Caliri's very first patients when she was on University Ave, in the early '90's, when we had to run up and down 3 flights of steps to fill meters. I took my five children to her, and referred her to many other families. I agreed to be 'on call' with the office if there were patient no shows, and was always prompt in getting my kids to her if we got a sudden call. After several years of using her, we went to London for several months and when we returned, Caliri had totally forgotten us. When we went in, the completely new 'all woman' office staff was rude and curt - making a huge point that I must pay at each visit, though I always did that. My daughter, who was 12 at that point, was totally bewildered by how indifferent Caliri was - she had so looked forward to seeing her again. The office was also rude and childish to me when I was sick the morning of an appt and called in to let them know. Though I had NEVER missed an appt in all those years, she refused to make another appt for me the following week, and actually said angrily, 'No, I won't make another appt for you, call back when you're ready to commit.' Of course I dropped her. I did not enjoy the 'all woman' staff at all, and was actually treated worse by them than by any medical office staff in my whole life. I've changed dentists now and realize I had never gotten the level of treatment my family deserved from Caliri. It was a desire to support her that got in the way of being more honest with myself from the beginning. read more

I'm one of these folks who has avoided the dentist most of their lives at the cost of their smile. When Dr. Caliri saw me, my mouth was a mess, including front teeth broken in a bike accident. I'd already gotten an estimate from another local dentist that was unaffordable for me. Dr. Caliri came up with a plan, showed me what she was going to do on a scale model of my own mouth, as well as what we might do later, and then executed that plan for only half of what the other dentist wanted. I'm thrilled with my new mouth, and it's made a huge difference in my enjoyment of food and of life in general, as well as allowing me more confidence in my smile. I can't say enough about the quality of care provided by Dr. Caliri, as well as her assistant Rachel, and office gals Simone and Terry. I'm sure the rest of her staff are just as great as they've been. Thanks a bunch! read more

My family and I have been going to Dr. Caliri's office for over 5 years now. We were recommended to her office when we moved here by a friend who has been seeing her for 20+ years. Dr. Caliri and her entire staff are amazing! They are professional, warm, fun and incredibly skillful with myself and my partner, as well as our two children. I couldn't be happier with our dental care! read more

Susan Caliri has been my dentist for more than 15 years. She is always available and makes it a priority for her patients to feel comfortable, cared for and understood. Her staff are also outstanding; one feels a bit like "Cheers" when interacting with her and the staff, in that, I always feel known and cared for the minute we talk on the phone or I show up at the office for an appointment. Susan is the most personable and competent dentist I have ever met; many of my friends and family members are her patients as well. I recommend her and her office to everyone. In addition, her office is beautiful, clean and has a very welcoming, warm feeling. 5 Stars! read more

I have been visiting Dr Caliri for many years and have always received professional and excellent service. I've had many dental issues and she and her staff have always tried to work with me in scheduling appts. One of here hygienists is very good and also professional. As I've been a patient of Dr Caliri's for many years , Ive gotten to know the staff (yes sometimes changing but that is life) and have small talk about our lives which makes it a comforting and relaxing environment (given it is a dental appt). I feel very comfortable recommending my family and friends to Dr. Caliri's practice read more

I've been seeing Dr. Caliri for 4 years. I have only gotten fillings and cleanings. She is very good, the staff is professional, and the dental hygienists are great. I am also impressed by their meticulous record keeping and the equipment (small x-ray machines). Additionally, her office is down the street from Berkeley Ironworks (the climbing gym) so you can have your teeth cleaned and then go climbing. Highly recommend. read more

Best visit to a dentist office that I can remember. I'd describe Dr. Caliri and her entire staff as competent, knowledgeable, and personable. I am a new patient. Having not been to the dentist in years, I needed two visits to complete my first cleaning and address a small cavity. Both of my visits were efficient and comfortable. I felt cared for and I noticed that the folks there learned my name since my first visit a week ago. You can even tell that the staff support eachother. Until now, I have not required that a dentist make me feel good. Usually, I'm only looking for the best and most efficient care. But, now that I have experienced great care in a great environment, I'm never going back. read more

Best dentist in town. My family and I have seen Susan Caliri for many years and we would never even think about going anywhere else. The all-women staff is superbly organized, friendly, and the dental office is super clean. It is always a pleasure to go there, starting with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Dr Caliri does fillings, crowns, bridges and similar, but not extractions or surgery, to my knowledge. There are a number of hygenists; I usually see Jerrylin; she is absolutely fantastic, careful and detail-oriented. Highly recommended. read more

The whole family has been seeing Dr. Caliri and her excellent staff of receptionists, insurance billers, and dental hygienists for many years, and recommend her office as the place to go for your dental care. Thorough, skilled, warm, on time, professional, up-to-date with technology, they care about your dental, physical and mental health! One dental hygienist has a toothpaste collection from around the world, and plays Hawaiian music while you get your teeth shined (or the music of your choice!). Dr. Caliri can make mouth guards for those who grind, and improve your smile with simple or more complex dental cosmetic work. Or simply do excellent tuneups! read more

I hate going to the dentist. I turn into a nervous wreck! I'm really glad that I went to see Dr. Caliri for my latest treatments. Dr. Caliri is very friendly, and willing to go out of her way to make me feel comfortable knowing I was a nervous patient. She explained everything thoroughly and made the whole experience about 100% better. The office staff is also superb! Thank you! read more

Dr. Caliri and her staff are fantastic. I have been going there for about a decade -- they do great work, small or complicated. The nicest dental staff I have ever worked with, and I can tell she cares about me as a patient -- she called me over Christmas once when I was having an issue that ended up needing a root canal! read more

I was lucky enough to be referred to Dr Caliri by some former co-workers. Given my dental history on the east coast I was skeptical of any Mickey Mouse California dentist... but was pleasantly surprised by Dr Caliri's personable nature, excellent and skilled staff, and willingness to work with my needs and within my budget. Dental care is expensive, yes, and in the Bay Area perhaps even moreso, but I trust Dr Caliri's judgment completely. read more

I am VERY unhappy with Dr. Caliris office. Overall I have had a good experience with the hygienists but I've had generally unhelpful and indifferent treatment from the front desk staff and had a very negative experience. I switched dentists about four years ago because I thought my old dentist wasn't providing the highest quality service but was i wrong! I am going right back to them. They are so much more friendly and accommodating. Dr. Caliris office isn't willing to go the extra mile they won't even go an inch and pretty much made me feel like I was a huge imposition just for coming through their door. I don't need that kind of treatment and neither does anyone else. read more

A great dentist with wonderful staff - I have been going for 13 years.

Good dentist. no nonsense. quality work. professional, friendly staff and a clean, modern, hygenic setting. not perfectly forthcoming to my experience about the likelihood that my insurance would not cover a certain procedure until it was over. that was disappointing. otherwise very happy. read more