Both Angela and Dr. Bavafa have always been very kind and personable, and always seem to remember…read morelittle personal details about me during my visits. I had always enjoyed my visits to Elmwood Dental until my most recent visit, so it is definitely not easy for me to write this review. Prior to my most recent visit to Elmwood, I had noticed a black speck on my back molar and suspected a cavity. I pointed it out during my last teeth cleaning session, and was quickly scheduled for a follow-up appointment to address the small cavity. This is (unfortunately) not the first cavity I've ever had in my life, so I didn't expect this visit to go any differently from any other cavity filling I've done at prior dentists. However during the appointment, while they were operating inside my mouth, I noticed the outside corner of my mouth feeling kind of warm. By the time I got to my car, the sensation had escalated to a burning sensation. One that only got worst and more painful as I proceeded home. By the time I got home and managed to property examine myself in the mirror, I noticed some pretty bad burns near the corner of my mouth on one side. I don't know if one of their equipment rested on that area by accident, or some caustic agent accidentally dripped there. Either way, this was horrific and absolutely unacceptable. Thankfully the burn wounds healed after a little over a week. However the wounds were quite unsightly until it healed. I've since changed dentists and really can't recommend Elmwood dental in good conscience to anyone if this type of accident happens on such a routine and small procedure as a cavity filling.

I had a check up here for the first time in the staff were just the nicest people you ever met in…read moreyour life greeting. You're right when you come in the door. The doctor is well trained, and is a specialist in his field and well respected. I have no problem recommending this place. I felt very comfortable and welcomed.

I've been a patient here since moving to Oakland almost 10 years ago. I have complicated teeth -…read morelots of unusual crowns and islands to correct a malocclusion. Plus a couple of implants and veneers. When I lived in Santa Monica, my general dentist decided I was too complicated a case and referred me to specialists from USC. They did a great job. I tried several dentists before Dr. Chan when I moved north and was disappointed. So I was very pleased to find her practice. The whole staff is first rate, and their responsiveness to emergency situations, even on weekends and off hours is extraordinary. There's a reason for all the 5 star reviews.

Amazing from start to finish. Their entire staff is amazingly nice and efficient. The cleaning and…read morefilling I had done were 99% pain free. Best dentistry experience of my life. I hadn't been to a dentist in about 3 years. There was no judgement, only a game plan. I had about 4 1/2 hours works ahead. They consolidated that into 2 sessions that were smooth and without pain or stress. Do yourself a favor, you won't worry about your next dentist visit again.

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

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

The cleanings are fine, and I liked their office and staff, but they failed on one very important…read morepoint: they did not alert me to a serious problem that I needed to take action on. If I needed a periodontist, I expected to be told immediately. This office is fine if all you expect is routine cleanings and yearly xrays. If you have oher problems, find someone else.

I started to go to this dentists office for my routine check ups and also other dental work…read more Though I like their service and staff members are very nice, it is kind of annoying I still get charged a little for a cleaning that should be covered. I understand if a filling has a copay, but a cleaning? I might have to find a new dentist now, which bums me out.

Can going to a dentist be fun? Maybe not but Citron makes it as enjoyable as possible. A genuine…read moregood person who is professional and understanding. And Sonja is great too!

Well, my kid lied about a tooth ache so he could go see the dentist. I guess that says something…read moreabout his chairside manner with kids! Anyhoo, I like Dr. Citron. Keeps us healthy without unnecessary extra xrays o suggesting fixes for problems we don't have. Has a good referral network when we need something he can't do. Love our dentist! Who says that?

I had a great first experience here as soon as I walked in I was greeted by the receptionist who…read moreanswered all my questions and was super helpful , they don't charge a arm and a leg, I had a broken tooth and got it removed super simple process and low price. Definitely recommend coming to this place for any dental procedures!

As a UC Berkeley student, I was referred to Campus Dental Care by the Tang Center. I was honestly…read morevery anxious about going to the dentist, but from the moment I arrived I had such a great experience. The entire team was welcoming, kindand made me feel very comfortable and well taken care of. Dr. Nima was wonderful! He really listened to my concerns and he was very thorough and made me feel completely at ease throughout my visit. I never felt rushed or uncomfortable which I really appreciated. I also had my cleaning done and the whole process went smoothly. They even made sure to schedule my next cleaning for six months from now before I left. I'm very happy I was referred here and would definitely recommend Campus Dental Care, especially to other UC Berkeley students or anyone who feels anxious about going to the dentist!

Went in for a new patient appointment and will not be returning…read more Their admin is a non-existent mess. It took three phone calls to even get an email address for them so I could send my prior x-rays. In office, the hygienist struggled to access the x-rays. Then she tells me their phone/email system is handled by someone in Pakistan: huge red flag. Is that HIPAA complaint? That's if you're a lucky new patient. Existing patient calls are answered by an AI agent. I know many won't notice or care about this, but I found the AI voice wildly off-putting and misogynist. The LLM imitates the voice of a teenager with intense vocal fry, bored affect, and unprofessional slang. Given how much AI is used for pornography, I believe this AI was trained on pornographic content. Fine if you're into that, but as a woman I don't think I should have to interact with porn just to call my dentist. I was irritated by all of this but wanted to give them a try anyway. Unfortunately, their medical service is also low quality. The dentist exam was very brief. He ordered an x-ray and then didn't even look at it, but instead accepted the hygienist's interpretation. I know this because there is no privacy in the office and you can hear all conversations between staff and other patients. Immediately after, I get an email that my follow up appointment was scheduled for a procedure I never consented to. When I replied stating I did not schedule this appointment, I was told that their AI system schedules these automatically. They also have a fairly harsh cancelation policy - $50 fee for cancelling with 72 hours, longer than industry standards. It seems they just make appointments without consent from patients in hopes of collecting fraudulent fees. I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau about this practice, which I do not think should be legal. I have nothing positive to recommend about this place. Lesson: never ignore red flags and get your teeth cleaned elsewhere.

Do you actually want to see a dentist when you go to the dentist? If so, avoid Total Health…read moreDental. When my daughter and I arrived for our appointments we were told that there was no dentist on site for the day. I assumed they would have us return to actually see a dentist. Instead, they put a camera on us after our cleanings and had a dentist on a computer screen. He could not see inside of my mouth or do any exam. They actually billed our insurance for a remote dentist. They fired their receptionist and instead have a person on a computer screen when you arrive. If you try and call them to make an appointment or ask a question you will just be on the phone with an AI assistant. The AI makes exasperated sighs and even sometimes has side conversations, it's really bizarre. They have a constant turnover of dentists so don't expect to see the same dentist within the year. Their bottom line appears to be more important than high quality care. It used to be a much better business, but then they started firing people.

Dr Albright and her team are professional and caring. I'm greeted with a smile at every…read moreappointment, and I feel appreciated. I'm so pleased that my teeth and gums are now healthy. Plus, I'm very happy and thankful that the appearance of my teeth and my smile has improved. In addition, I must mention how punctual they are in this office. My appointments start at the scheduled time, and I've never had to wait. Also, I'm so happy that I've found a dentist that cares about me, and who listens to my concerns. Dianna Sensley

I had a very disappointing experience with Dr. Sharon Albright's office, both with the dental work…read moreand with the front-desk staff. I came in as a new patient to have three damaged fillings repaired. Before scheduling, I specifically called to ask about insurance coverage because the practice was out of network. The explanation I received from the front desk led me to believe that my insurance would cover approximately 80% and that I would be responsible for the remaining balance and copay. Based on that conversation, I expected to pay roughly $500-$600. Instead, I later received a bill of approximately $1,500. When I asked the office staff to explain the charges and how the out-of-network coverage worked, they were dismissive and extremely rude. I ultimately had to figure out the insurance structure myself. A clear explanation upfront would have prevented much of the confusion. More importantly, the fillings were left uneven, creating a raised area that caused significant pain whenever I bit down. I remained in pain for approximately a month and had to return to the office twice to have the fillings adjusted. During the first follow-up, the dentist checked my bite and shaved the fillings, but the problem was not fully corrected, requiring another visit. During the second visit, while I was still experiencing pain from the dental work, the front-desk staff made me feel as though I should be grateful that the office was correcting work that should have been completed properly in the first place. They also treated me as though I might not pay my bill and would not allow me to see the dentist until payment was made. I understand requiring payment, but the way the situation was handled was unnecessarily disrespectful and humiliating. After this experience, I decided not to return. I later received a reminder for a previously scheduled cleaning, along with a warning that I would be charged if I did not cancel. The office only allowed cancellation by phone, adding another inconvenience to an already poor experience. Overall, I had to make two additional visits, experienced pain for about a month, received misleading information about my financial responsibility, and was treated very poorly by the front-office staff. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this practice.

Front desk folks are very friendly and transparent about the billing…read more I met with Dr. Dinh for a diastema/front gap of my front teeth as it had been bothering me for years. I took the leap to try to get this done because I did not want braces or trays. After an assessment and discussion, it seemed like I was a candidate for using filling like substances to match my teeth's color. Her dental assistant Angelica was so helpful and worked in tandem with Dr. Dinh to make the procedure as quick as possible. It seemed like the two had a great working relationship where she also used her as a second opinion for the color. There was barely any discomfort during the procedure. I can say I am very happy with the results and more confident! It looks natural and there is no slight gap anymore! I am smiling more and the pictures below speak for themself. just have to be careful with biting into food with the front teeth, especially hard foods. Would definitely 100% recommend if you are a candidate. Just one thing - parking lot is small and a tight squeeze, but I heard they are relocating in the near future.

Very expensive and offers low value for money - They make it difficult to schedule and push…read moretreatments that are expensive and seem unnecessary