Dr. Pechak and his team are fantastic - truly first class service with an exceptional outcome. I initially came in for a second opinion after my original periodontist had proposed expensive and painful traditional periodontal flap surgery on all four quadrants. Dr. Pechak's recommendation that I would be an ideal candidate for LANAP surgery almost sounded too good to be true, as the procedure had minimal recovery time and actually came in cheaper than the traditional surgical approach. However, 6 months later and the procedure was a resounding success, reducing pockets depths that were up 2 7, 8 and even 9mm, to healthy 2-3mm pockets, with very healthy surrounding gum tissue. Throughout the preparation, procedure, and post-surgical check-ins, Dr. Pechak and his team were careful to answer all my questions to set my concerns at ease, and were incredibly professional throughout. I had been putting this procedure off for years because of fears and concerns about the post-operative discomfort, and Dr. Pechak's approach using LANAP couldn't have been easier or gone better. I would confidently recommend him for your first (and probably only) opinion if you are looking for a dentist proficient in cutting edge, highly effective approaches to treating any serious periodontal issues you are dealing with. read more

Am updating my review for Feb 2026. Dental service excellent. Billing, customer service, minus 5, if possible. Wife of Dr. Pechak is the office/billing manager. Its a long story but result was I was defrauded $600 as result of her terminating last phase of dental implant. Left w hole where tooth should have been implanted and charged $600 over amt due. She was able to do this because they require prepayment and she simply kept the $600 that was in my account. She is rude and arrogant. I believe she has gotten away with this for years (read orher reviews that mention billing) and acts w impunity. Only way to have any impact is to believe reviews like this one and do not use their services. She is very very defensive. Do not believe a counter review if she leaves one. I rarely leave reviews and never one this long. RUN, do not walk, away from this business. read more

I was invited to come in for a consultation. The office manager repeatedly told me that the consultation will be complimentary at no charge to me. I provided my Delta PPO insurance and personal information. I went in for the consultation appointment. The dentist, Jochen P. Pechak took some x-rays and examined my teeth. He told me that I needed 3 implants. I was provided a treatment plan of almost twenty thousand dollars and a consultation fee of almost four hundred dollars. I explained to the billing person who is different than the office manager that I was assured that the consultation is complimentary and at no charge to me. I declined the treatment plan due to my budget. Then, they sent me the billing for my consultation claiming that Delta Dental reimbursement was insufficient to cover the consultation fees. The dentist office repeatedly called me and sent me to collection for the balance amount of $200+ dollars. DON;T TRUST THIS DENTIST AND THE OFFICE STAFF. THEY SUCKER YOU IN PRETENDING THE CONSULTATION IS COMPLIMENTARY AT NO CHARGE TO THE PATIENTS. !!!!!!!!!!! NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS IS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE THAT WILL CAUSE YOUR CREDIT RATING TO SUFFER. IT'S A SCAM !!!!!!! read more

Dr. Pechak and his perio team have exceptional skill to image and precisely place dental implants. Thank you for your confident and competent care. By the fall of this year, I hope to be chewing and smiling with teeth 3,4,30,+31 normally again! read more

TL;DR - DON'T EVER GO SEE HIM!!!! I went to see Dr. Pechak for a pinhole consultation because I had some gum recession. I also knew I needed implants in the future because I still have two primary teeth, and the adult teeth never grew in as a kid. It wasn't an urgent matter but I knew I would need to do it sometime in the future. He started poking my gums and said I had a gum infection/disease around one of my primary teeth and I needed to do the implant soon. I never take advice from anyone without a second opinion. I saw two Perio docs and they said there was no infection in the gum or gum disease. I just got to clean a little better around the gumline. I was up for dental cleaning anyway, so I got my teeth cleaned very well. Long story short, Dr. Pechak was just trying to make money off of me by saying I had an infection so I would be forced to do the implant earlier with him. He is dishonest and just looking to get paid. Maybe he should give up one of those houses in Palo Alto or Monterey and live within his means, instead of trying to swindle people. DON'T EVER GO SEE HIM!!!! read more

After sitting for 20 minuets past scheduled appointment and asking why I was told " oh we'll see you in 2 muinets" and then waiting another 15 min. I left. Very poor client service. If there was an emergency then I should have been informed when I arrived. read more

Periodontist Jochen Pechak was extremely pleasant and knowledgable about the new Pinhole Surgical Procedure. Ive been to 5 different periodontists over the past 2 years and there is absolutely no comparison. His professionalism and really passionate caring methods cant be beat. He was patient, careful and I might say VERY confident in his skills with a side of humor attached. Others have tried to tell me the only way to fix gum recession was to do gum grafting without providing me an alternative method and quickly trying to collect up to $3000 from me for 2 teeth. The whole staff from the front desk to the dental assistants were so nice and helpful. I live in San Francisco and usually hate leaving the city BUT for these folks I do not mind driving to Palo Alto for my visits. The recovery was about 2 days and I was back to my normal self. Very affordable with my insurance!! I am recommending him to ALL my friends and family! Thanks guys see you in 2 weeks :) read more

Dr. Pechak is a world class periodontist. He is one of 30 or so dentists -- worldwide -- that does some of the procedures he does. I come from a family of dentists. Dr. Pechak is very professional, tremendously skilled and very straightforward in his evaluation, his review of alternatives and recommendations. As we get older, we literally get "long in the tooth," but it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Pechak can do 'plastic surgery' for your gums, among other therapeutic treatments. Take a look at his site: http://www.drpechak.com/index.html But -- best -- go see Dr. Pechak and get an evaluation of your situation. He is very reasonably priced, with or without insurance. read more

Dr pechak did a fantastic job fixing my son's minor irritation in his gums after getting braces .The staff were really polite and helpful .

I never had a chance to see if Dr. Pechak was the "rated #1 implant specialist" because of the bewildering customer service I received. Following a friend's recommendation, I made an appointment with Dr. Pechak to replace a loose Alpha Bio implant. Upon my arrival Doctor examined my problem and offered a treatment plan, which I accepted. Dr. Pechak requested some specific information from my primary dentist in Israel in order to prepare for the procedure. He received this information within a few days. Fully confident that I would get help I waited for a week, then another week and another. When there was no call from Dr. Pechak, I went to his office, where Doctor Pechak asked me to buy a tool on EBay. I connected with the Israeli clinic to verify the type of a tool Dr. Pechak had requested I buy. They warned me not to purchase it from a private party on EBay, but from an authorized dealer. Also they provided me with information that the Israeli Alpha Bio system is identical to the American implant system, Zimmer and the doctor can use his own Zimmer tool. I was glad to get such a simple solution. However, my attempt to communicate with Dr. Pechak about this fact had a zero result. Soon after, my problem became worse. I called multiple times and spoke with Nevie, Britnie, Carol, Jackie, and Clarisa. All of the receptionists asked me to explain the whole story from the beginning. Then they promised to call me back, which never happened.  Finally I decided to make an appointment and personally explain to the doctor that his Zimmer tool is universal. After telling my story again, the receptionist put me on long hold. A new person Maya came on the line and demanded I "to stop bothering her team" and instead "go back to Malaysia or Thailand to unscrew your problem".  I asked her to please let me talk with the Doctor. She responded: "my dear, Doctor is busy now and after he finishes he has to go and play with his kids " and that no appointment will be scheduled even if I am suffering with pain because I have to buy a tool from eBay first.  To my question which tool, she said, "just Google it!" The advertisement of Dr Pechak practice in Carmel magazine states, "everyone has priorities and it SO EASY to make YOU last... if your health is not well, you may not be there for others.  It all begins with the wellness of your mouth."  Do I have the right to get help from "rated #1 implant specialist" if it "SO EASY" to make me last, Maya? read more

Dr Pechak is an absolute master, skilled beyond belief, with decades of experience and the very latest techniques. I would not hesitate, there is no-one better in U.S, forget Silicon Valley. I have just completed my 5mo x2 procedures for gum graft. I consider offices that do not follow his state-of-the-art techniques to be living in the past. He is by far one of the very best doctors I have ever experienced. I should start by saying I am very fussy and particular. I have a moderate pain tolerance, I suffer from anxiety before a treatment and research well before I take the chance on any new doctor. I went to him with severe recession and I specifically wanted to have pinhole technique. I had already had traditional graft once before on one-side and was unhappy, having had an extremely difficult recovery. I pinned my hopes on him and he delivered what I wanted, but rightfully outlined that I needed the traditional grafting method on the top and was eligible for pinhole on the bottom. He made a plan to treat both sides of my mouth, in two stages, over 5 months apart. I am now 5 days post my second surgery in writing and I could not be happier. He is straightforward, direct and honest. He photographs everything, walks you through and explains everything and puts you at ease. It was important for me to write this after the second surgery so I could test the consistency and the recovery. Unlike other doctors, he does not cut and stitch the palette (which is a nightmare). Instead, he makes a precise, very small incision on the side that the tissue is being grafted from in roof and then places a plastic mouth guard over the entire roof (made to measure) - not one suture in roof! This plastic guard sits there for 24 hours after surgery. You simply pop it off 24 hours later, and you are healed. To expedite this, they take blood and centrifuge it and add it to the wound during surgery. You will not believe how quickly you heal. After 24 hours, you can go about your business. Even drinking and eating=zero irritation. Anywhere else, lives in the past and is dated if they do not do it like this when the tech is available!! The pinhole is equally amazing. He adds stitches to the pinhole surgery, so there is a small modification to the Chao technique - which I love! This is even easier than the traditional graft - just collagen filled in through a small hole. Very little pain or discomfort. The sutures help to keep it in place and I have achieved results that are fantastic! If you qualify for this, have it done!! Dr Pechak will assess as needed. I have the traditional graft + pinhole done in one session (having now had it done twice). Both times, the consistency of the surgery was amazing. I have healed beautifully, I was back to work after a couple of days of rest, and I had controlled swelling. The instructions are clear and concise. Finally, Dr Pechak and his entire staff care - deeply - that you have good results, you heal, you feel happy and are comfortable. I consider them to be caregivers, not just a doctors office. Clarissa who deals with your insurance is unbelievable at her job - she is diligent, kind, caring, makes sure all your paperwork is in order and explains everything like a pro. She is fantastic and has been a rock for me through the process. Nidhi who runs the front desk is again so sweet, kind and attentive to your needs. When you arrive, they greet you so warmly - it makes all the difference to have them hold your hand through this process! You realize that its not just about the doctor but their entire team. Nurses, equally fantastic and chat with you, talk you through everything and settle you in nicely. DO NOT THINK TWICE, you will not find better I promise you that! read more

Dr. Pechak did a fantastic job with the gum grafting procedure that I needed, and was extremely courteous, friendly, and professional throughout. He really walked me through everything they were doing, even during the surgery, making me feel both calm and safe. The actual surgery was painless and I only needed a few ibuprofen the days after, really didn't feel any pain at all! Follow-up appointments to check on my gum were quick and painless, and I felt well-cared for. His staff are just as great as he is. The receptionists and assistants are incredibly friendly and helpful! It was actually a pleasant experience going in for the surgery and the follow-ups! As a student without any family nearby, they really made me feel at home and comfortable. Overall, Dr. Pechak and his staff are deserving of more than 5 stars. Such a quick and painless surgery, and they were all genuinely interested in my well-being and how I was doing. I will definitely be coming back for any related periodontal treatment in the future! read more

Dr. Pechak is my periodontist for many years, he's very professional, precise and meticulous. He explains the procedure, the pros and cons and provides alternatives. I have a very tight schedule and his assistant Teresa is very accommodating and always reminds me of the appointments. Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Pechak is an incredible periodontist with amazing outcomes! I have had two major procedures by Dr. Pechak and he was always courteous, punctual, and extremely skilled. His staff is absolutely wonderful, especially Colleen. I will definitely go to Dr. Pechak every time I need periodontal care. read more

I went to the Sunnyvale office for a teeth cleaning today. After the cleaning I waited 20 minutes for the Dr. Exam which lasted less than 10 minutes. The cleaning cost $157.00 which I thought was reasonable but the Dr. exam was less than 10 minute and the charge was $164.00 Total ripoff and I won't be going back ever again. read more

For anyone who needs Periodontal treatment, Dr. Pechak is the Periodontist for you!!! Not only is Dr. Pechak extremely confident in his numerous Periodontal techniques, but his work speaks for its-self. I was very fearful of having gum grafts, but Dr. Pechak's gentle hands and expertise put that fear to rest. I had a total of 8 teeth treated with gum graft during 3 surgeries with Dr. Pechak, ALL of which were PAIN FREE. Now, my gums are beautiful again. Thank you Dr. Pechak and the ENTIRE Palo Alto team. read more

I hpad very bad experience for pinhole procedure from rough performance done by Dr. Pechak. He was not gentle as I thought. It was a nightmare for me than I thought it was .My face got swollen for a week and the pain increased my anxiety but the result was not satisfied. It took longer to heal than traditional gum graft. I wish I could not done at this office. The staffs are not very friendly and Unprofessional of what they handled to patient in my case about error billing and not willing to fix read more

If you want the state-of-the-art pinhole surgical procedure for thinning or receding gums, Dr. Pechak is the ideal periodontist to turn to. I can't speak more highly of Dr. Pechak, from his excellent "chair-side" manner, to his astonishing skill and expertise as a periodontal surgeon, to the kindness and professionalism of his support staff, I am so happy with my experience and the results of my gum surgery. My gums look like they did when I was in my teens! read more

I saw the one bad review and felt kind of compelled to write this since I had such a good implant experience with him a few years back. I don't do well with dentists and dental surgery so it was a big deal for me. Everyone was friendly and professional. Pechak did a good job and had a good sense of humour. I didn't have to wait long for appointments. Everything was very good. read more

Dr Pechak did gum graft surgery in preparation for implants. I was extremely surprised at how well it went, with minimal discomfort . Only took a couple of ibuprofen and didn't need any of the pain Meds. He and the entire staff make you feel at ease and clearly communicate what they are doing and what to expect the next few days. I hope the bone graft and implant phase go as smoothly. I found the entire staff to be very professional while still remaining personable and putting me at ease....I would highly recommend them for any periodontal needs. read more

has an impressive website, but i don't know how he is as a periodontist cause i didn't get past the scheduling staffer, who was bossy, officious, and patronizing. read more

I was diagnosed by Jochen Pechak (at the office of Terry Fiori at Stanford) to have an infection and gum disease. He told me i needed to have laser surgery and risked bone loss. I called three times to schedule the surgery and my call was not returned. After several more weeks i called the office to find Dr. Pechak left Fiori's office to set up a private practice in Sunnyvale.. I went to a different peridontist in Palo Alto as the diagnosis seemed cursory and incorrect and I was told that Dr. Pechak was paid for his "production." I was told my a second, reputable peridontist i did NOT need surgery, there was no infection nor gum disease. I needed a root canal. Had I been able to schedule surgery it would NOT have resolved my problem. I am currently disputing the charge for a misdiagnosis and have complained of a lack of professionalism and rude treatment by the receptionist. I will pay their invoice but would not recommend this office. If I could give a ZERO STAR i would. read more