Dr. John C. Fat and his entire team are absolutely incredible. After months of extreme cold sensitivity, I woke up in the middle of the night with a debilitating abscess and severe, radiating tooth pain. I honestly couldn't function. That same day, I received a last-minute referral to Dr. Fat, and even though it was late in the evening, he and his staff went above and beyond to stay late and make sure I received the care I desperately needed. What meant the most to me was the level of compassion, professionalism, and genuine concern for my comfort. Dr. Fat prioritized quality care while making sure I was as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Going into this, I had a deep fear of root canals after watching my father suffer with years of dental pain -- but Dr. Fat completely changed that for me. He made what I expected to be one of the worst experiences surprisingly easy and far less painful than I ever imagined. If you're anxious about root canals, you truly cannot find a better person than Dr. Fat. Huge thanks as well to the kind, friendly, and compassionate office staff and assistants -- they made a stressful situation so much easier. read more

My dentist referred me to Dr. Fat for a root canal in one of my molars and I can't say enough good things about his treatment and care. He has a very kind and caring bedside manner and is an excellent endodontist. After my root canal, he told me to take some pain reliever, which I did, but I didn't really need it. I had no pain and like others who have reviewed him, he called me at 8:30 that night to check in on me and make sure I was doing OK. On one hand I hope I never need to see him again (lol), but if I ever have any other tooth pain, he will be the first one I call. I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

My husband was referred to Dr. Fat for a painful lump in his mouth. Dr. Fat assesses it and discovered a large abscess near a tooth. This required immediate attention including a root canal and draining the abscess, which he took care of right away and then called him that night to check in on him. Amazing service and patient care here. read more

Dr. John C. Fat, DDS,MS is absolutely wonderful! He is very knowledgeable and caring. Dr. Fat listened to my concerns and addressed my needs immediately. He explained in detail and made sure I understood. Dr. Fat has a great staff as well ... from his right hand Assistant to front desk ... all are very pleasant and helpful! Thank you Dr. Fat! Angelina M.M. read more

I was referred to Dr. Fat for an infected root canal. Other dentists had pushed for me to have surgery but Dr. Fat provided me an alternative to treat the root canal with advanced technology that other dentists didn't offer me as an option. This was greatly appreciated. Dr. Fat was very transparent throughout the entire process and he took his time during the treatment to ensure he was thorough. He also checked on me that same night which was so kind of him. I am so grateful to have found him. The ladies in the front were also great! Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Fat did an implant that was really complicated and haven't had any issues since! Great experience!

My experience with Dr. Fat and his staff was thorough, professional, and friendly. Dr. Fat and his staff explained the process, the procedure honestly and clearly. If you think you need a root canal or an endodontic assessment , I would recommend Dr. Fat and his office. read more

Dr. Fat and his wonderful staff gave me the support I needed amid an emergency. Dr. Fat's voice and gentleness will be something I will remember. He and his staff seemed to know exactly what I needed. Never have I met people I have never met before who treated me with such kindness and care. I will recommend Dr. Fat to anyone who cares about their oral care. Even though I am writing this, I still struggle to find the words to thank him and his staff. I AM GRATEFUL! Sincerely, Ramona D. Chestnutt read more

Today I went to see Dr. Fat for a root canal. Honestly after meeting him the first time for the consultation, I was put at ease by the staff and Dr. Fat. As with most people I was nervous about the appointment, but Dr. Fat and his staff quickly took care of me. If you find yourself in need of a root canal, this is the dentist you want to see. He is personable, caring, explains what is doing and checks in with you throughout the procedure. His staff is also very attentive and caring as well. I was impressed by his thoroughness and after care. A few hours after my appointment he called me personally to check to see how I was doing. He was making sure I was okay, for that I am grateful. If you are reading this because you are questioning whether or not to make an appointment at this dental office. Do not hesitate further, they will take very good care of you! Thank you Dr. Fat, for your great work and care. read more

He stated he was one of the best in the business and still could not remove a foreign body from my face that a real surgeon, maxillo facial, now has to take care of. Rest assured that Kaiser and Delta dental will be coming after him for that money. He also doesn't believe root canals hurt. So he provides no pain management whatsoever. I do notice there are bibles on the table in the waiting room. Perhaps he's waiting for Jesus to fix the very real pain in our mouths after being rooted around in like that. He was not gentle with the initial freezing, and did not care much about the fact that I was choking on my own spit half the time time, only offering suction when he could audibly hear me suffering. He made me pay for a CT scan of the face that was 250 dollars more than my insurance would cover as it would "assist him in studying my case so he could remove to foreign body (a titanium file left in my root canal from a failed procedure by another dentist) then didn't even try to take it out. Just Covered covered up a foreign body in an infected tooth and smoothed it over with concrete leaving it for my dentist to handle. Front desk lady Tracy is awesome. Dr Fat things he is god and his extractions and procedures don't hurt because he has some special touch or grace others don't. We call that a god complex. He spent more time telling us how much his equipment cost than asking me how I was doing. Will be fighting the charges with Delta and the DMHC considering a real maxilla facial surgeon states it is inappropriate to leave hardware in someone's face let alone seal it to rot with cement. read more

I usually don't go out my way to write reviews for anyone, but I feel Dr. Fat deserves recognition for his great work! I have never had a root canal done before, but I can say that Dr. Fat did excellent work and he takes extra care in numbing the tooth and making you comfortable! I did the CT scan and found out what my options are and he explained the steps along the way. The advanced technology and prior planning he uses produced positive results. read more

Got a follow-up call at 9:00 pm from Dr Fat regarding the root canal procedure finished this morning. This is my second root canal done by Dr Fat. Can't say enough good things about Dr Fat., hard working, knowledgeable, skillful, attention to details, communicative... a perfect example of a great healthcare professional. read more

Cannot remember a more courteous, efficient and expert doctor I have ever visited. He was patient with my questions, explained and alerted me to everything he was doing. He even saw me as an emergency patient so I could come in the same day and did not have to wait for a long appointment time. His staff was also excellent. Although the surgery took two hours, he was competent and caring throughout the procedure. Could not rate him higher in all aspects. read more

Doctor Fat is awesome. Extremely knowledgeable and has more experience than most Dentists combined. Very friendly and makes you feel comfortable while you're getting your tooth drilled out!! I'd highly recommend this office. Great guy and great dentist! read more

Dr. Fat and team are wonderful, empathetic and I got in right away. I left there with a new treatment plan and feeling so much better plus I did not need a root canal. It was a pleasure to meet you Dr. Fat! Thank you again to all and especially my friend who recommended him. He is a game changer. Offices are impeccable and his service and staff make it a joy to come in. A wonderful experience. read more

Dr. John Fat and his team are absolutely the best! Caring, kind, and accommodating; putting patient's needs first. Dr. Fat fit me in on short notice due to a tooth that was cracked into the pulp chamber. I appreciated that he stayed after hours, as did his staff, to make me comfortable. Dr. Fat even followed up with me that evening and again the next day to make sure I was doing o.k. and communicated with my referring DDS a summary of his treatment and recommended the next steps. The most modern technology allowed him to capture imaging that I had never experienced before. Just amazing. Thank you, Dr. J Fat and team! read more

Oh man was I dreading this root canal! I was so freaked out and Dr. Fat was patient with me and managed to make this horrible, frightening, no-good day hardly horrible at all. He really made it a breeze, and I didn't think that was possible. Squeezed me in last minute, as I was in a lot of pain. The staff was super nice too and even brought me a blanket. It was August yet the blanket was very calming on my jangled nerves, so if they offer it to you, don't turn it down ;) read more

True professional. He fixed a root canal that a dentist debacle so badly. After cleaning up the tooth he also performed surgery to clean up the infected area. Dr Fat even gave me a telephone call over the weekend to checkup on my progress. There are very few doctors that are approachable and really care about there patients more than money. If I ever need another root canal in the future, he will be the only dentist to conduct the procedure. read more

Somehow my first rating was deleted but I want to take the time to write another one because I want to give my highest recommendation possible for Dr Fat. My root canal was done after hours on a Friday and done with the most up to date equipment. I was able to watch his work via a monitor, very cool. Results couldn't be better. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a phone call from Dr Fat himself on Saturday checking in on me. Also, since I left at 11pm on Friday and it was not only Dr Fat but his assistant...I thought the canal would cost an arm and a leg. It was actually more than reasonable. Considering the pain I was in I would have paid more. Dr Fat will be my endodontist of choice in the future...hopefully distant future. Also, go eat at his restaurants, they're great. Google his name... Thanks again Dr Fat, you're the best..... read more

A few months ago, I started having pain on a tooth for which I previously had root canal treatment performed. My general dentist referred me to this office. Dr. Fat informed me that I had an abscess underneath the tooth. He discussed all my treatment options in a very clear, concise manner. I was initially scheduled about a month out, but he was kind enough to squeeze me in sooner than that (literally 2 days after my initial consult) to perform the root canal treatment. He uses new technology that is minimally invasive, which I appreciate. Aside from the initial local anesthesia they applied to my gums, there wasn't much pain at all. He explained everything he and his assistant were doing during the procedure. After the treatment was performed, he provided clear instructions on how to take care of the tooth in the following weeks. He even called me later that evening to check on how I was doing. It's never fun to have to get root canal treatment done for a tooth, but honestly, Dr. Fat and his office made it as tolerable as it could be. Everyone here (doctors, hygienists, office staff) was kind and professional. I highly recommend this clinic! read more

Thank you Dr Fat and his staff Michelle to squeeze my father in for his root cannel. Dentist was very professional n kind to explain the procedure and gave us discount for the process n consultation fee, Xray! They has advance technology to do ultrasound cleaning to make sure reduce chance of infection! He called to check on my dad at night to make sure he was doing well after 2 hrs root cannel! Amazing service! read more

I am such a chicken when it comes time for a root canal. I called them because I was in such pain with an abscessed tooth. They worked me in and made me feel at ease. They told me all about the procedure and the procedure took a little over two hours. Then I went home and was at my computer. At 8:45 p.m. the phone rang and it was Dr. Fat himself who called me to make sure I was feeling okay. What doctor does that after a procedure? Obviously he does...I was SO impressed.!!! Thanks again Dr. Fat, Robin -Elk Grove read more

I've been to Dr.Fat a couple of times .Today I had his partner Timothy Wong work on me.I wish I could give the both of them and their staff 6 stars! Not a great fan of dentists due to childhood experiences,but these people are really great with their care! Two thumbs up!!! read more

I've had my first root canal recently in Dr. Fat's clinic. On my first visit (initial check-up with appointment) I was seated right away on the dental chair. The dental assistant made everything to keep me comfortable. Their facilities are really modern and the clinic is really clean. Although, I had to wait for around 30mins for my turn. On the actual day of the procedure, I informed Dr.Fat that based on my previous wisdom tooth surgery, I needed extra anesthesia since I am the type of person that meds/anesthesia takes a long time to take effect. He said he will give me an extra dose and that during the procedure if I have any pain whatsoever, I just need to inform him and he will add more. I did needed but just one extra shot. All the rest of the surgery went well. I'm really glad how dr. Fat was really good in what he does; plus really nice too. Too bad he doesn't do general dentistry. The dental assistant and the receptionist are really girls too. read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Fat doing your root canal procedure. He is VERY personable, has wonderful chair-side manner, is gentle, AND knows what he is doing! Very knowledgeable. And the one answer I was looking for under reviews, before I visited Dr. Fat's office, but did not find and had to experience for myself was how well he gives the numbing injection. Let me tell you, Dr. Fat is the BEST! It was not uncomfortable AT ALL! GREAT dentist! And his assistant, Singy (spelling incorrect, I'm sure) is SUPER! I really liked her. She was so caring, attentive and gentle. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Fat to my family! And if I ever need another root canal, I'll be going back to Dr. Fat. Thank you, Dr. Fat for being a SUPERDUPER dentist!!! And thank you Singy for being such a special assistant to Dr. Fat! PK read more

I was intrigued by the personal care I received from Dr. Fat. The root canal procedure wen flawlessly, much better than I anticipated and now I'm pain free. Dr. Fat kept me informed all along and even called me after the office closed to check up on me.This dental office is first class throughout. read more

This review is not for the doctor himself since I've actually never gone to the office yet, but this is for the receptionist or whoever answers and handles the phone calls and appointments. I was never told when my first appointment was, and when I missed it (since I was never told I had to go) I basically got scolded over the phone for it, saying they are extremely over booked and that I basically wasted their time. So that appointment was cancelled. I just received a phone call this morning confirming my appointment for this Thursday which, AGAIN, I was never told this information. I'm just expected to drop everything I'm doing last minute with no warning. It felt like I got scolded again over the phone saying I was a no-show to my first appointment, and the entire feel over the phone seemed very passive-aggressive. The first phone call back in September was truly the worst. I have never been talked to in such a manner by an employee. I was excited to go to this office, but now I'm turned off by the entire place based on the attitudes of whoever handles the phone. read more

Rare balance of amazing skill with genuine caring personality. Did not feel the anesthesia injection and remained numb the entire procedure. Was frequently checked in on by him and his staff to ensure my comfort. Explained step-by-step the entire procedure with xray and prosthetic models. Spent the time getting to know me and my significant other. And, even after the procedure when he cautioned possible inflammatory pain, I still felt nothing given his meticulous work. Cost of procedure for cash paying patient was very competitive and by far no comparison given his superb work. Even called to check-in post procedure! Overall, an absolutely amazing endodontist and person. read more

Dr. Fat is the best! He did a root canal treatment in less than an hr. I was so amazed. I'm so glad I called today at a perfect time. I didn't have to wait or make an appt. The front desk lady and the dental assistant were very nice and welcoming. read more