We love this pediatric business located in Cambrian Park. We tried so many pediatric dentist close to our zip code but most of them did the cleaning so fast, maybe because they are not specifically cater to do pediatric in general. Found this business from Yelp. Customer service sometimes can be lacking, but I always give benefit of the doubt. What most important is the doctors here. They truly care and know what they are doing. One star less for the front desk staff they can be a bit friendli(er). read more

Wonderful Teeth Care been going here for years great experience they were quick and efficient on my teeth!

This place has been fantastic- Dr Ikehara is incredibly kind to my children. The staff is so friendly and they made us a magnet with our pic! They are very communicative. My son was very nervous but soon felt very comfortable! Great experience! Kids looks forward to their next visits! read more

This review is for the reception staff. Ever since they changed the front office staff the people I have dealt with are beyond rude (past two years or so). When they make a mistake or otherwise, they act as though they are doing you a favor for even existing. Thanks for hanging up on me by the way. Daughter was a patient for over a decade. Not anymore. Terrible. read more

Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2017 Dr. James Ikehara's dental practice is located in the Cambrian Park area of San Jose. Our pediatrician recommended we take our son to a children's pediatric dentist when he turned four years old. When looking for a children's pediatric dentist I remembered our family dentist in the Rose Garden area of San Jose highly recommended Dr. Ikehara for my brother. With a simple Yelp search I was able to locate Dr. Ikehara- it was the same dentist from many years ago. We had an early morning appointment and parked on the right side of the building, took the stairs to the side door and walked down the hallway to suite 100 on the left. The inside of the waiting room is clean and filled with comfortable seating, a good variety of toys and stuffed animals, magazines for parents to read. We were greeted warmly by the front desk lady and handed the standard new patient forms to fill out. Our four year old met Dr. Ikehara and his assistant- their warm smiles and calm voices put our son at ease. While, Ian was playing at the retro video game Dr. Ikehara explained what would happen. Ian hopped into the dental chair and Dr. Ikehara did a dental exam. Ian also had his first teeth cleaning and Dr. Ikehara's assistant did an awesome job! After the dental cleaning and exam were complete our son gave hugs to the dental assistant and Dr. Ikehara. It was a very positive first visit to the dentist for our son. He was given a tooth brush, dental floss and one gold coin. The gold coin was for Ian to use at the toy machine just outside the dental exam/cleaning room. Dr. Ikehara remembered my family and gave his condolences on my mom's passing. I feel very fortunate that we were able to have my son's first dental appointment with a dentist that my family has gone to in the past. Dr. Ikehara and his entire staff and kind, knowledgable and have an impeccable bedside manner. I highly recommend Dr. Ikehara and his practice to anyone looking for children's pediatric dentist. The beautiful metal sculptures around the office were made by Dr. Ikehara's father. The kind staff, the welcoming ambience makes this dental office whimsical which made for my four year old wanting to linger a tad longer before we headed out of the office to drop him off at summer camp. My husband and I were happy to hear Ian has no cavities and was given a clean bill of health :) Noelle's Notes Accepts Delta Dental Dr. Ikehara and his staff are awesome I highly recommend them to family and friends read more

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This dental office was listed as one of the practices that were in our Aetna network, so we decided to try this place out for my 4 year old son's first dental appointment. So glad that we went to this place! Dr. James and his staff are so friendly and made my son's first experience such a positive one. The waiting area had a selection of toys and stuffed animals for him to play with. And the inside area had a video game inside which he was super excited to play with. Each procedure that was done to him was explained in a way that he would understand. And at the end of the cleaning exam, he was given a token to pick a prize. It was such a good appointment and he can't wait to come back! read more

" `A`ohe lokomaika`i i nele i ke pâna`i"―Hawaiian proverb Dr Ikehara is a true gem in the dental community; he specializes in pediatric (i.e., kids) dentistry and he has a very calming, friendly and sweet demeanor that puts children at ease. My son was giving us fits with dental visits until we discovered Dr. Ikehara--and now he actually enjoys going. His staff is also quite competent, friendly and move efficiently to get patients in-and-out of the office. I also like that they can schedule appointments six months in advance and always give you a call the day before as a reminder. He is a Delta Premier Dentist and also accepts Aetna insurance, as well. My only qualm with this office is their prices for a routine check-up always seems to cost me ±$40, while I never pay for a routine visit at my dentist. Otherwise, a terrific place to bring young kids to not fear the dentist and get them started on a lifetime of healthy teeth. read more

My older son first started seeing Dr Ikehara about 17 years ago, since the time of teething. Throughout their lives, my two kids have had the benefit of Dr Ikehara to correct and maintain their dental health. The kid-friendly office environment and Dr Ikehara's demeanor make visits to the dentist a zero-anxiety experience, even when dealing with cavities. Dr Ikehara has throughout my kids' childhoods helped me as a parent understand what to watch for, and make sure that their teeth health has been the best they can be. Being seen by Dr Li also went well for then too. read more

Updating my previous review. After I spoke with the staff about the mix up with my bill, they apologized and corrected the issue. Overall good customer service. read more

I should have paid more attention to my gut and avoided this office. My 3 year old son needed a tooth extracted and he was very uncomfortable with dentists. We went for the consult and they assured me that they could give him laughing gas and he could sit in my lap for the procedure. I knew he would never sit still for a shot of local pain meds, and would likely be traumatized in the process. I don't want a battle for the next 15 years getting him to the dentist! Anyway, my husband and I both took the afternoon off to bring him in. I bought him toys, one to hold during and one waiting in the car for afterwards, and when we walk in the doctor says he doesn't want to use the gas on someone who is 3. Ok, i understand, but why did they tell me before that they would? Also they wouldn't let us attempt to hold him in the chair, so what was the story on that being ok? I knew perfectly well that my boy would be out of control without some sort of sedative. So now we have to leave without the procedure being done and he is as aware as ever that dentists make him anxious. Waste of time for my family, undue stress (and lost sleep all week leading up to it for me), and now we're scrambling to find someone who can do the extraction right away because its been infected for 2 months. I just wish they would have been professional enough to tell me from the start that they wouldn't gas a 3 year old so I could have spent my time elsewhere and saved my son the whole experience. It's bad enough he has to get a tooth pulled, but then this stuff makes it all the worse. So for oral procedures, I would suggest avoiding this dentist. read more

My kids Love this place!!!! Dr Ikehara and staff are very friendly, very patient and best of all they're oh so good at what they do. Best part is that you can take all the kiddos and you'll be in and out, there is no waiting around and if the kids get impatient there's the famous Millipede Game I'm sure parents will love it as well! And the view is so amazing My kids favorite part.... the golden token they get at the end, where they can get anything they want from the little toy machine. So when I tell them we're going to the Dentist they literally say "yaayyyyy"! The whole family loves going to Dr Ikehara's office!!! read more

James K Ikehara - DDS - These windows give you a nice view from the office! - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - San Jose, California

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Our regular dentist sent us to him when my 6yo had an abscessed tooth. We go to a "family dentist" who could've pulled her tooth, but said, no go to this pediatric dentist so they'll give her laughing gas & she won't have to have the shot. Why traumatize at this age?" You know where this is going, right? She ended up w/the shotS. When I asked about the the gas the dr. acted like I was asking for illegal drugs. When my 6yo, who doesn't cry for shots at the dr, started to say the shot hurt (they do, I know, I've had them) he told her to, "Stop being a baby." We won't be back. And his billing office did not provide enough detail on the invoice so I'm having to jump thru hoops to get the right amount of information. I'll stick w/my "family dentist" thankyouverymuch. read more

Dr Ikehara is the most patient understanding dentist I have met. My daughter has been going to him since she was 3 years old. When she first went she was crying of fear and the doc made her feel very welcome and understood her concerns. Now at the age of 5 she loves to go see him and can't wait to get her toy at the end. I am so pleased with Dr. Ikehara and his staff that my son will start going there in the fall when he turns 3 years old. And we also love the table centipede game too. read more

+++++++++!! Dr. Ikehara is the best! If i could give him more than 5 stars I certainly would! Dr. Ikehara is a pediatric dentist. I was lucky enough to find him for my kids almost 10 years ago now. He got my very scared 3 year old (at the time) to actually sit in the dentist chair and have a cleaning without screaming! He has always done fabulous work, he is sweet, communicative, gentle, and honest. His staff is top notch. His office is wonderful, especially with the table centipede game for kids to play near the dentist chairs. I would never dream of taking my kids anywhere else after seeing Dr. Ikehara. He is absolutely the best. read more

I went to Dr Norman Ikehara as a kid and saw James once or twice. Looking at the photos is incredible since James has kept some of the old office decor in there! read more

Dr. Ikehara is a most gentle, patient and competent dentist. His office staff is friendly and loving. I cannot imagine my children going anywhere else. read more

My children have been coming here for over 5 years now. Both of my children are high functioning autistic as well and when my eldest first started coming at 3 it was such a fearful experience for both of us. However, Dr. Ikehara and his staff have always been very patient, accommodating and willing to work to make her experiences as positive as possible and I'm happy to report that my daughters think Dr. Ikehara is "great!" (The centipede game doesn't hurt nor do the gumball machine prizes). My eldest daughter actually walks in, climbs into the chair and allows them to check and clean her teeth without a meltdown. I highly recommend him and his staff. read more

I just moved back to the bay area and was looking for a dentist for my daughter. My friend recommended Dr Ikehara and staff. Dr Ikehara is a fantastic pediatric dentist. He is very kind and patient with all of the kids. My daughter actually enjoys going to the dentist! The staff are genuinely helpful, friendly and you can tell they enjoy working with kids. The office decor is geared towards kids, yet comfortable for adults, and our daughter loved it. We've found our pediatric dentist! read more

Dr. Ikehara is the best. I was a patient with Dr. Ikehara when I was 10 years old, I am now 30 and my twins boys have been coming here since they were 4 years old and they are turning 13 this week. He is the most gentle dentist, the nicest dentist I have ever met. He makes all his patients feel at ease. My boys actually enjoy going to the dentist and because of Dr. Ikehara I enjoy going to the dentist and I now work at an Orthodontic Office! The staff is so amazing! Rosemary and Kelly are at the front desk and they are amazing!!!!!! The assistance in the back are so friendly and so gentle with the boys. The office is so beautiful and they have a video arcade game the kids can play while they wait to be seated! I would give this office 10 stars if I could. This is an excellent place to bring your kids too! My children have never been afraid of the dentist because of Dr. Ikehara and staff! read more

Dr. Ikehara is awesome along with all his staff. My 3 kids love coming here. They love the video game he has. I am happy with all the work he has done to my kids. He truly has the best interest in their dental health. I highly recommend bring your children here. read more

James K Ikehara - DDS - The kids love it here :) - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - San Jose, California

Very disapointed in this Dentist. Please do not go here if your little one needs patience and TLC. My daughter is 5, needed a baby root canal. We were referred here for "sedation." My daughter was very scared and hesitant (who wouldn't be?) as she is new to seeing a dentist. Instead of giving a little TLC to a young child, Dr. Ikehara immediately placed the nitris mask over her nose and started going to work. My daughter was visibly nervous, but that didn't slow him down. When I asked if the Nitris gas works immediately or time is needed for results, I was told, "Nitris only works if the child is relaxed to begin with." (What 5 year old is relaxed?) Again not giving any time for the nitris to take effect, he kept at it, and proceeded to numb her even though she started crying. When I asked for a few min to console her, he pulled me away and said, "I can see this is going to be too much for you and her both." I asked what he meant by that and he said, "General Anesthesia." I expressed my opinion he was way too fast and should have waited atleast 5-10 min for the gas to help her get comfortable and again I was told it only works when kids come in relaxed. So we left. My daughter with a numb mouth and a tramatic experience and no fixed tooth. Took my daughter to a different peds dentist that gained her trust and did not need GA to treat her tooth! Giving one star because they do have a cool token machine the kids get a prize from at the end. read more

My boys love to visit Dr Ikehara. I appreciate his patience for my younger one that it took time for him to get on the chair. I appreciate his staff that they treat us in a professional and welcoming manner. read more

I returned to Dr. Ikehara as he was my son's dentist when he was 2 years old. He had to do a small procedure and my son sat very still. He worked out well. We moved from the area and now my son is 12 and we have 2 other children. IT WAS A NIGHTMARE. If I could give this a lower rating I would. He was impatient and nice in the patronizing way. My kids were screaming and saying it hurt. I was in shock and trying to help keep them calm as they were crying while he was doing the procedure. At their previous dentist I have pictures of them smiling after having caps put in. Afterwards my children were not numb and in pain for the rest of the evening. I called to let the office know and the dentist didn't even call us back. What we did get was a huge bill that charged us for work not done. There are so many good dentists in the area.. I would steer clear of this guy. read more

Horrible experience with this place. My two and a half year old needed a cavity filled. We had gone to my regular dentist where he had an exam and x-rays. While it wasn't a walk in the park at my dentist it also wasn't very difficult. However because of his young age my dentist recommended this office because he would need sedation so as not to traumatize him. We went in and the doctor insisted on getting his own X-rays, (not necessary as I had the copies from my dentist for him. This was unnecessary stress for my son, not to mention radiation exposure). Then he insisted in preformkng a thorough exam without any sedation. My son was screaming and terrified as he was trying to pin him down and trying to force his mouth to stay open for the exam. I told the doctor to stop immediately and pulled my son away. With no compassion what so ever the doctor told me I'd have to go somewhere to have my 2 year old put under anesthesia because "clearly myself and my son couldn't handle this". Ummm hello!! He's two, he needs some kind of mild sedative so he doesn't get traumatized and so he'll cooperate with such an exam. Way to blow it for him! Also he tried to tell me that he would need so much more work done then is necessary. My son has seen my very comptant, very knowledgable and very experienced dentist twice. My dentist said that he only needed the one cavity filled and maybe his teeth sealed. Not the ridiculous and unessesary treatment this doctor tried to suggest. So after all that and a few insults on my parenting they still charged me almost $80 for doing nothing but traumatizing my child. I called my dentist immediately following to tell him about the experience. He agreed it was ridiculous and did way more harm then anything. Needless to say will never ever return. read more

Dr. Ikehara is a great pediatric dentist! He has a way to calm the kids, and I can say the same about his assistant as well! Have had a few billing issues in the past, but nothing that wasn't resolved in a timely manner! read more

Wow, I'm really surprised at the negative reviews I've read here. We've been going to Dr. Ikehara since my oldest was 2. The office staff and doctor have always been very patient and kind. Both my girls have always been comfortable here and I'm sure we'll be coming to Dr. Ikehara until they outgrow the office. We love them and recommend them to anyone looking for a pediatric dentist. read more

I agree with everything Michele K. Said, my 2 year old was really afraid and Dr. Ikehara and his staff were so patient and kind! My 5 year old had a great experience and they both loved the toys at the end! read more

Worst bedside manner I've ever experienced. Dr. Morris is amazing!

I came here once and saw a dog peeking out of a door ajar. I wonder what OSHA would think of this. What if kids have allergies, and the hygiene factor. Fees were cheaper than other pediatric dentists but won't be returning. Safety and sanitation come first. read more

Had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Ikehara's office. The staff is beyond friendly and patient. My kiddo had to get a crown placed on a chipped tooth on her back molar and a filling at the same time. I was anticipating the worst (with her being so young this was the first true experience at a dentist), but they were excellent with my child. It went so smoothly and I literally couldn't have imagined it going so well. We have a lot of trust in Dr. Ikehara and his staff, which is the best feeling to have. Couldn't recommend him enough to anyone with a child! read more

I rely on yelp in looking for good dentist for my kids. I think it's time for me to give back to other yelpers. I always against any kind of sedation for dental work. Dr. Ikehara really accomodate my need! He's patient and professional in doing his job.. I can tell that the staff is really good too, they explain to me the fee up front so I won't be surprise with any hidden fee... The price is very reasonable too.. Love the bright & clean office... Will recommend him to my friends & family! read more

Dr.Ikehara and staff exude perfect patient care, I am a fellow dental professional and have seen and been part of years of dental procedures, both as a mom and a dental professional I am proud to express my 5 star review of their office both in exceptional clinical ability and patient/family care, the best compliment you can give is referral, and that is what I will continue to do, thank you Dr. and Staff! read more

Dr. Ikehara & Staff are amazing, my kids have been his patients for over 4 years and I have to say they provide the absolute best when it comes to pediatric dentistry. Not only do I appreciate their services but the fact that they are so kind ! read more

Still one of the best Pediatric medical professionals around, and has great patient staff too!

Dr. Ihehara has been very good the to my kids. The office chairs are scaled down a bit so the kids don't feel lost. Very nice, gentle man and great staff. Also has video games in his office to sell the experience a little. He does a great job of explaining what he is doing the the kids and to parents. read more

I'm very surprised to see a couple of low ratings for Dr. J. Ikehara because I know he's a great pediatric dentist. I've been taking my 3 kids to him for a few years now and never once had a problem with him. When my youngest kid had her tooth pulled, he used the nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and she did fine. They all like Dr. Ikehara and he's very good to them. Plus, his office staff are all wonderful and the best thing I love is the waiting time in the office. There is no waiting time! You walk in there and your bottom barely touches the couch and they're already calling you in. They are always on schedule... they don't waste any of your time. I wish I can say the same for my own dentist. read more

Hi- I have been taking my two girls (now ages 6 & 7) to Dr. Ikehara for three years now. Dr. Ikehara is a kind and caring pediatric dentist. He works with the child if they are scared or nervous and the hygienist is quick but thorough. He also is great about explaining to the parent about the child's teeth health. Just this week my youngest daughter hurt her two front baby teeth and I needed an emergency appointment and Dr. Ikehara saw her right away, I so appreciated that! read more