Dr. Cox has had an incredible impact on my dental health. She saw me through some of my most major work with a kind, caring, and professional touch that is unmatched. Sadly I've moved on due to insurance change but will never forget her focus on her patient's needs vs profit, ethics that is seldom seen these days in dentistry. Much appreciation you and your staff. read more

Dr Cox gave me a gentle but thorough mouth exam on my initial visit. When I went back for a cleaning, the chair was broken (had only one arm). The hygienist said it was not repairable. read more

I've been a patient since 1999. Professional & courteous. She a partner initially when I became a patient. She's the sole owner now.

Dr. Cox is incredibly supportive, professional, responsive, and always has a plan. She gives you options, walks you through the pros and cons and helps you make the right decision. The staff is incredible (shoutout to Kim, Pia and Natalia); they make you feel right at home during every visit. To paraphrase a well known Italian restaurant chain, over here - you really are family! read more

Horrible dentist. Do not go here. Place is dirty. The dentist had the administrative assistant call me two weeks after my appointment alleging that I had a cavity. She did not say I had any cavities when I was in the office. I said I will have to get a second opinion. I went to my former dentist who is amazing and has a clean office in SF. She also examined my X-rays and teeth and concluded I did not have any cavities! My dentist before scam artist Cynthia Cox DDS also concluded that I did not have any cavities. I called the scammers back to tell them I am no longer a patient and please destroy my files, when I received another call from her office that they are having trouble billing my insurance again for a visit in July. WTF. They are fraudulent scammers trying to milk every cent of my dental insurance allotment. I repeat DO NOT go here. They will try and shake you and your insurance down for as much money as possible! Now I will be reporting them to the CA Dental Board and filing a claim with my insurance company. read more

Dr. Cox is skilled and her hygienists are consistently very good. You will be very happy with your quality of care if you choose Dr. Cox...and having confidence in any medical/dental provider is what we all seek. You will definitely get that with Dr. Cox. read more

I would recommend Dr Cox to anyone. She is thorough and thoughtful. I've always had routine checkups, with no complications, but recently I saw her for some unusual mouth sores. She spent a a lot of time checking everything carefully, and explaining all the various issues to me. read more

Dr. Cox and her team are great. Very personable and caring. Spends quality time with me to ensure my comfort and understanding of any procedures. On-site parking (in the lot) can be chancy but adjacent metered street parking is usually plentiful. Just make sure you pay for enough time (said the reviewer who got a ticket for an expired meter!) read more

I don't often come online to leave reviews, but if it encourages more people to seek out Dr. Cox as their dentist, I'm all for it. Dr. Cox is incredibly supportive, professional, responsive, and always has a plan. She gives you options, walks you through the pros and cons and helps you make the right decision. The staff is incredible (shoutout to Kim, Pia and Natalia); they make you feel right at home during every visit. To paraphrase a well known Italian restaurant chain, over here - you really are family! read more

Cynthia L Cox, DDS - My brand new set of teeth, courtesy Dr. Cox - General Dentistry Near Me - Oakland, California

Best dentist ever!!! I've been seeing Dr Coz for the last five years or so and I was one of those extremely nervous patients who is terrified of the dental experience. Dr Cox is incredibly gentle and has a slow unique way of giving the shots that you truly feel nothing. For real. She's very communicative and talks you through each and every time. She's on the conservative side and won't recommend procedures that are unnecessary. I've recommended her to a number of my friends and they're all happy converts. read more

Dr. Cox treats me as a whole person, and gave lots of options. She took her time and did a really thorough intake exam. I appreciate the friendly, down-to-earth and thoughtful care. Thanks! I just referred 2 friends read more

My family and I have been coming to Dr. Cox for nearly a decade, and I have nothing but great things to say. They treat us all like family and are always asking about them when I visit. I want to make sure I call out Pia. She definitely cares about her job and patients. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about Cynthia Cox and her staff. Cynthia is very well informed about her field and how best to take care of your teeth and she's very cheerful and friendly and provides excellent care overall, plus her referrals to other specialists have been great too. Her staff are courteous and professional as well as being friendly too. I would definitely recommend her practice to anyone looking for a good dentist. read more

Best dentist ever!!! Gentle hand - amazingly little pain with anesthesia injections (often the worst pain of dental work for me) and virtually no post-op swelling or pain after a filling, implant work, or in-depth cleaning. I'm tartariffic, so cleaning is no minor deal. FABULOUS cosmetic work. I've had both chip repair on a front tooth & completion of an implant construction. She did careful color-matching, above-and-beyond research & parts sourcing for the hardware needed on my partially done implant (I had only the initial base hardware put in by a dentist when I was living in San Diego) and without me needing to ask, wrote a letter to get partial payment from my insurance that had initially denied the claim. The lab she uses for implant work is top notch. I unfortunately forgot the guy's name, but he really stepped up on an unusual and complicated project. Everyone at the office is exceptionally kind & helpful, and Dr. Cox has a great sense of humor & surprisingly attuned understanding of tool-filled mouth gruntings for mid-proceedure conversation. She takes her work very seriously and is a consumate profesional, but is also someone who'd be fun to just chat with over a cup of tea. The office is easily accessible by bus, but the client parking is very limited, so if you drive, have quarters handy for street meters. There's a Walgreen's right across the street to fill prescriptions, if needed. read more

Cynthia L Cox, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Oakland, California

To the Sweet and Smart Good Doctor Cynthia C. What a delight To discover this dentist Were she in The Guinness Book She'd be at the top of the list Never have I received such help She immediately assisted my urgent need That is why you must believe this yelp If you see Dr. Cox, you will succeed. She is real, she is a genius, she is thoughtful and precise Like a sleuth she'll solve what your mouth requires Her team is proficient, efficient and nice My one hope is that this Dear Dentist never retires! Sincerely, Your Friend K.B. Who will be in shortly to get the crowning achievements done on her root canal. :D read more

A friend suggested that I call Dr. Cynthia Cox in Oakland (near Neldham's Bakery) for an appointment. I was very impressed with how I was treated over the phone. Ann was willing to answer all my questions and even checked with my dental insurance to confirm what I would have to pay out of pocket. My first visit went very well. Dr. Cox really listened to everything I told her. She went over every detail of the intake questionnaire. Pia, her assistant, is very warm and friendly. She is also a lightening quick x-ray tech and made biting down on all those odd hoobie-dobbies almost bearable. Dr. Cox actually did my first cleaning and I love my shiny, new smile! read more

Simply the best. Great dental care, sweet staff, and super REAL. She never over-sells anything. And she's great with explaining what's going on as well as options. So grateful to have her for my dentist. read more

The best dentist ever! She is warm and friendly, gentle and direct about your condition giving all options for treatment and the pros and cons of each. Truly a superior practitioner! Very professional, yet down to earth; I adore Dr Cox! read more

I have a lifelong terror of the dentist, thanks to a terrible childhood dentist that didn't believe in novocaine. Lucky me, I've been seeing Dr. Cox for more than fifteen years. She is outstanding - warm, professional, skillful, gentle, and the most patient-focused dentist I've ever had. I've recommended her to a number of people over the years, and they are all still her patients. What do I love about her? Everything. I have TMJ and a wacky shaped mouth that make getting a good xray difficult, and too long with my mouth open can be excruciating. Dr. Cox has talked me down from panic attacks, and she and her assistant Pia figure out strategies to protect my jaw and keep me out of pain. Dr. Cox takes the time to make sure that pain meds have taken effect, and frequently checks in to make sure that I'm comfortable. Pia has practically stood on her head to get a good xray, chatting and keeping me relaxed. Dr. Cox not only answers all my questions, she explains all treatment options - pros, cons, long-term, short-term, and costs of each. She helps me strategize the best way to take advantage of my insurance benefits, and feeling in control has in turn helped me feel less anxious. Ditto Wendy, the hygienist I see, and all of the office staff. When I had an emergency, they got me in right away--and I never doubted that they would. Dr. Cox is very particular about her referrals, and everyone she has referred me to has been of a similar quality. It comes down to trust and feeling safe. I absolutely trust Dr. Cox and her staff, and I'm healthier because of her. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Cox for years, through many location moves and insurance changes. She is honestly the best dentist I've ever had, and it's not just because she's as big a wuss about pain as I am. :) She's realistic but not harsh, and will let you know when something should hurt and when it shouldn't (if it shouldn't, she is amazing at making the pain go away). And she will always lay out all of your options, so you can choose what you want done to fit your particular level of insurance cover/lack thereof and income level. She's also incredibly reassuring when it comes to scary procedures, because she's had many of them done to herself already and can tell you from first hand experience what it is like. Once you see Dr. Cox, you'll never want another dentist again. read more

My wife and I have been going to Cynthia Cox for about a decade and have always received professional, friendly care from her and her staff. First of all, she's both an excellent dentist and a great, friendly person, taking the time to discuss any current or potential dental problems. And her staff is wonderful, also, including here assistant Pia. I regularly arrange to see the dental hygienist (I hope I'm getting her title right) Kerry for tooth cleanings and am very happy with her service and professionalism as well. A cleaning is never the most pleasant experience for me, but Kerry makes it as tolerable as possible and also provides some good advice herself on dental care. Her practice is quite busy, so be prepared to book far in advance. However, they are also very good about calling if a slot opens up sooner and they do squeeze in patients on short notice in case of urgent situations. read more

Imagine s dental practice staffed by experts who will teach you to love your teeth and gums! This is THE place to learn to do that. Everyone here is a professional. They took me from afraid to see the Dentist and deep pocket gums (BAD) to: daily water picking, tongue scraping, flossing, electric toothbrushing and a smile. (Awesome!!!!). read more

I have been going to Dr. Cox for about 7 years, after I found her on yelp with great reviews. She is amazing. 1. She and her staff are understanding of your financial situation. She's always saying to me "let's see how much insurance coverage you have left for the year, and then figure out what order to do these procedures." Yes, unfortunately, I tend to need a lot of dental work. 2. She always tells me what's going on, what to expect afterwards, etc. 3. She calls after any major dental work before she goes home, or sometimes even on her cell phone in the evening. "Just want to check and see how you're doing." 4. She's gentle and very nice. I will keep going to Dr. Cox until she retires. Seriously, best dentist ever. I would probably travel to see her if I ever moved away. read more

Dr. Cox was recommended to me as the best, and she is, indeed, the best. If you fear the dentist, let this lady talk you down and make it as painless as dentistry can possibly be. read more

I first came to Dr. Cox through a friend. That was a bunch of years ago and Dr. Cox, Pia and hygienist Wendy have been taking care of me ever since. Dr. Cox is a great dentist. I trust her when she recommends a procedure and I trust her when she recommends not to do a procedure. In addition to being an exceptional dentist, she has a great deal of compassion; she helps make sure you are comfortable both in and out of the chair. Her referrals have also been top-notch. Whenever someone I know needs a dentist, I'm proud to send them to Cynthia Cox, DDS! read more

Dr. Cox in incredible. Always makes me feel comfortable, explaining everything she's doing along the way. Does everything to minimize pain and discomfort. The whole staff are wonderful and kind and very helpful with every appointment read more

Cynthia Cox and her staff are by far the best in their profession that I've ever encountered. I've had my fair share of dental work from routine to extensive, and there are technically proficient physicians and there are empathetic/understand physicians, but rarely have I seen a combination of the two. Dr. Cox is an example of that rare exception. She is welcoming to the office, explains in great detail everything she does, and all while taking pains to make sure you understand and are comfortable with everything going on. And she's just great at what she does! If you're looking for a new dentist or are done with your old, get an appointment here before everyone finds out about her and her office and you'll never be able to get an appointment in edgewise. read more

Today was my first visit with Dr. Cox and it was honestly a pleasure.. in a dental chair.. I'm still surprised because most experiences in the chair are neutral at best. She and her assistant, Pia, went over my intake questionnaire, took and reviewed x-rays, examined my teeth and measured my gum pockets. There were orange-tinted glasses so the overhead light isn't blinding during examination, and Dr. Cox recommended I order my previous x-rays so I wouldn't be unnecessarily exposed to radiation. I know my dental health isn't the best because I didn't form good habits or get dental care growing up; I was really pleased with Dr. Cox's thoroughness and her "chair-side manner". She was easy to talk to and gave none of the judgmental dentist vibes that I've experienced in the past. read more

I moved to the East Bay 2 years ago after working for 15 years as a non-dentist professional at the American Dental Association in Chicago, where I learned a lot about what makes a dentist great, and interacted with many with the best reputations in the world. Dr. Cox was recommended to me by a dentist I respected and trusted from that work, who practices elsewhere in CA. Dr. Cox has been nothing less than terrific, and I am glad to echo that recommendation read more

How good is Dr. Cox? My first experience with her was in 1989, when she was president of her class at UCSF School of Dentistry. I've gone to her ever since. I've recommended her more times than I can recall. Both Dr. Cox's expertise and her technique are unrivaled. She is the smartest practitioner you'll ever meet. And just as articulate; ask her a question and you'll receive a thoughtful, detailed answer. Regardless of the procedure, you can feel at ease knowing she holds herself to the highest standard and will not be satisfied unless you are satisfied. Not only that, she's a warm, engaging human being. Absolute 5 stars. read more

Yay for finally having dental insurance and 5 plus plus stars for Dr. Cox. After reading all the great experiences on yelp, I decided to make an appt. for my husband and I. My husband is deathly afraid of dentists so I made him read all the reviews and true to word, she is extremely thorough, sweet, and she explains why and when she is doing something. Ann, the receptionist is also a sweetheart. I am also super happy that they have their own parking lot.I think we have found our dentist for life. read more

Been seeing Cynthia for nearly ten years since she rescued me from a cracked molar disaster when I'd just arrived in CA and had no dentist. Would follow her to far away places! Superb technical skill (a real star at her craft, I'd say), first rate "chairside manner," great office atmosphere (you can tell the techs like working with her). She's scientifically sharp and yet carries just the right amount of skepticism of this and that. Plus, just a fun person to spend time with (as another reviewer mentioned, who thought you'd ever say that about a dentist). I've turned many people on to her over the years and every one has raved about Cynthia. -- Dan read more

Cynthia Cox DDS is the gold standard. I live in S.F. and happily go to Oakland for dental work with Cynthia and staff are stellar. Cynthia is without a doubt the best dentist I have ever had and I am really OLD! To top that off, Cynthia Cox is one of the best people I know and have ever met. Cheryl Woodie read more

Dr Cox is professional, kind and does excellent dental work. I've gone to her for three years, and I refer people all the time. The dental hygienists who do cleanings are also very good. I usually see Wendy who is thorough and always leaves my teeth feeling clean and white. read more

The awesomest, sweetest dentist ever. She can't be my doctor anymore sadly because of my insurance, but she is great. It's rare to find a dentist who really knows her stuff but also has a great, caring personality. The receptionist is also really warm and very organized. I recommend this dentist for sure. THE BEST!!! read more

I had a great experience with Dr. Cox. Though I was peeved at first that, as a new patient, I had to schedule two appointments (the first an exam/assessment by Dr. Cox, the second a cleaning by her assistant), the care and attention to detail made me realize why both appointments were necessary. Furthermore, they were able to schedule the cleaning two days after the initial exam. This is a well-run office with a high level of patient care. I hope I can keep my current dental insurance so that I can continue going there. read more

Don't worry, just be grateful you found her. Everyone else's reviews are spot on. 5 stars doesn't do her smile-side-manner justice. Thank God! read more

Let's see, Dr. Cox. Love her! She's the best. She's gentle, she warns you before the drill starts or the needle penetrates, and she's just an all around great personality. The only bummer is my insurance doesn't cover her anymore--but I still go to her :-). Go Cynthia! read more

Dr. Cox is amazing and simply wonderful. I had the pleasure of being refered to her years ago and I've had nothing but positive experiences since. She takes the time to really get to know their patients and address their needs. All of the work that I've had done is excellent. read more

I can only say she was not entirely forthright with her diagnoses, and seemed a little eager to sell procedures. (When you hear your hygienist and dentist exchanging coded speech, as if with a nod and raised eyebrows, one tends to lose trust.) She seemed competent enough, although some of the work she did is falling apart/has caused unpleasant side-effects. How much that is just because of my own particular situation, I can't be sure, though. I found her on yelp, but I think I'll be going with a personal recommendation for someone new. read more