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    Kevin T Dowd, DDS

    4.7 (51 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Kevin T Dowd, DDS

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Excellent cleaning once again, a great group at Dr. Dowds office!! Highly recommend their dental services !

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    Excellent care and very nice staff. Dr Dowd is friendly and knowledgeable. I was very comfortable with my first visit.

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    Everything went well. Judy was a treat. Dr. Dowd did a superb job with my two fillings.

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    I've always been treated professional and with great care at Dowd's office. Staff is kind, professional and caring.

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    Great dental care and wonderful staff. So glad I discovered Dr. Dowd. I trust their care and concern for my comfort.

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    Dr Dowd as well as his staff and hygienist were amazing today! I feel completely comfortable in his care!

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    Love this office. Dr. Dowd and the staff are most Excellent in every way. They make you feel like family!! Highly recommend them.

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    Kevin and Staff are fantastic, talented professionals. I felt very comfortable when being serviced and supported by his staff.

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    Daniel C Leung, DDS & Yen Vu, DDS - Dr. Dan Leung & Dr. Yen Vu

    Daniel C Leung, DDS & Yen Vu, DDS

    4.7(270 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    Emergency services
    Consultations available

    This is my favorite dental office. The dentists are great and the staff is always very friendly and…read morehelpful. The dental hygienists are very good and always do a great job. I've seen Drew several times and she's always very good and makes sure you're comfortable throughout. The office is very nice and helps you feel relaxed when going to the dentist. Highly recommend.

    My husband found this place because we moved to the area and needed a dentist closeby…read more I had a very disappointing experience at this dental office. From the start, it felt like they were pushing unnecessary treatment. I was told I needed a "deep cleaning," which is typically only recommended for patients with gum disease but my teeth and gums are healthy. The cleaning itself was done by a hygienist and it was extremely painful and caused bleeding. It felt overly aggressive, like my gums were being stabbed rather than properly cleaned. What made the experience worse was that the actual dentist barely saw me, literally just came in for a couple of seconds to say hello and then left. There was no proper evaluation or explanation. After the appointment, I was told that my teeth weren't even fully cleaned and that I would need to come back, be numbed, and finish the cleaning later. So essentially, I went through a painful experience and still didn't receive a proper cleaning. I was also left with a pretty sore and sensitive gum that is still recovering days later. To make things more concerning, they recommended the same deep cleaning to my husband, who also has healthy teeth. It honestly feels like this is being pushed on everyone regardless of actual need. I would strongly recommend getting a second opinion before agreeing to any treatment here!

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    Francesca (Office Manager) and Valerie (Schedule Coordinator).

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    Pleasant Hill Smiles Dentistry - Looking for a family dentist in Pleasant Hill, CA? You have come to the right spot!

    Pleasant Hill Smiles Dentistry

    3.2(249 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    TLDR: Dr. Taba, Mirium, and Alexis went above and beyond to help me out when I needed it. Even…read moremore, they did a great job overall. Highest recommendation. The story: Up until his recent retirement 3 months ago, I employed the same dentist for the past 20 years, so I was nervous trying to find a new dentist and navigate all the unknowns that entails. My dental insurance carrier listed multiple "preferred providers" including Pleasant Hill Smiles Dentistry (PHSD.) by the time I finished contacting calling multiple other providers, I called PHSD in the afternoon and spoke with a very nice person on the phone. It turns out that it was one of the Dentists who was answering phones just to help out, but she was able to answer all my questions and offered to stay late today for my appointment if I needed it. I jumped on the offer because my schedule makes it difficult to know when I can keep an appointment during regular hours. When I arrived, they had already made an electronic chart, and I filled out all the appropriate info. The office appointed nicely for a strip mall dentist office, and the staff was very helpful and friendly during my visit. I waited for about 30 minutes before I was called back for my x rays. That's where I met Alexis. He is a very nice, dental assistant/radiographer who shepherded me through the initial x rays and scans so that Dr. Taba would have all the info she would need moving forward. Alexis made me feel comfortable and made sure I knew where to go and that I was settled ok. When Dr. Taba came in I was surprised at how young she was, but she was very thorough and reassuring in our discussion. It turned out that I had 2 cracked teeth and a cavity beneath an old filling - none of which I came in for today - and she took a lot of time explaining to me what she saw on my X rays and how that equated to what we needed to do and what we could do. She wasn't pushy about her observations, and she was understanding when I was unsure if I wanted to proceed. She and the new Office Manager, Mirium (congrats on the job promotion and sorry for likely misspelling your name), went through what insurance should cover and what it would not. Mirium explained that she wouldn't be able to get an immediate quote from the insurance carrier because it takes 2 to 3 days for them to respond, but she also reassured me that she would help me any way she could with the insurance company if any reimbursement issues arise. Although she seemed young (or maybe everyone seems young to me these days), she was knowledgeable, thorough, and detailed in the cost estimates and explaining all the options available. By the time we all agreed on what needed to be done it was already closing time for the office, but Dr. Taba and Alexis offered to stay until the procedures were completed. I was even more impressed with Dr. Tada and Alexis as the 2 crowns and inlay proceeded. They worked seamlessly and efficiently such that the crowns, inlay, cleaning, and other procedures were finished in about 90 minutes. Even more impressive to me was Dr. Taba's technique for local anesthesia and her thoughtfulness as she worked. I've been through cavities and implants and bone windows under local and can handle a lot of discomfort - which I was expecting to go through with a new provider. My experience was pleasant, almost no pain, and quick. I could not have asked for more. The Good: The office staff was polite, helpful, and nice. Dr Tada was really nice on the phone and answered all my questions before I even came in. She stayed late just so I could get this dental work done and performed the work effectively, kindly, and most importantly- without causing me undue pain or anxiety. Alexis was great as was Miriam. The Bad: nothing The Mediocre: The cost - but then that has as much to do with my insurance as anything, so I'm not really complaining. Dental costs in general are expensive. Overall: I would go back to PHSD see Dr. Taba anytime for any future dental work I require. I have sufficient confidence in her knowledge, professionalism, and chair-side manner that I would also recommend her to anyone needing a dentist. The office met my expectations and their staff was excellent. How lucky I was to find her and this office!

    Let's be clear here: I didn't have dental work done at Pleasant Hill Smiles. I didn't even make it…read moreto the cleaning stage. I didn't even make it into a room with a dental hygienist. After waiting just a smidgen past two (!) hours in the lobby, dealing with an insufferable and irritable gremlin who was supposed to be some sort of receptionist or customer service associate, I was donezo. Like, burnt. I understand that healthcare appointments come with some type of variability in the time you'll actually be seen, due to other appointments and factors well outside of a provider's control -- I work in healthcare myself. But: 1.) The way staff treat patients who have significant wait times makes a major difference in the way the patient experiences that wait; and 2.) Two plus hours is excessive, no matter how you cut it. At a certain point, I just left the office entirely and decided I'd find another dentist. I figured as irritated as I was at that point, it probably wouldn't be safe to have someone's hands in my mouth.

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    Pleasant Hill Smiles Dentistry - We are located on the southeast corner of 680 & Monument, in the Kohl's shopping center.

    We are located on the southeast corner of 680 & Monument, in the Kohl's shopping center.

    Pleasant Hill Smiles Dentistry - Pleasant Hill Smiles Dentistry opened its doors to the Pleasant Hill community in August 2011.

    Pleasant Hill Smiles Dentistry opened its doors to the Pleasant Hill community in August 2011.

    Pleasant Hill Smiles Dentistry - Smile Generation offices served more than 1,400 people and donated $1.9 million in free dentistry on Serve Day on Aug 11, 2012

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    Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill

    Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill

    4.2(129 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Fantastic dentistry for kids!…read more My 5-year-old unfortunately had a few cavities (we were brushing 2x a day, but were NOT flossing. her teeth were quite crowded), and she was having a rough time at the regular dentistry that I had been taking her to. Dr. Helen and the entire team here are so approachable, friendly, and kind. They've gotten rid of my daughter's fear about getting a filling. They explain everything clearly, which made it a lot easier for my daughter to feel comfortable. They offer alternatives to traditional numbing / shots that are much more kid-friendly. Everything about the place is perfect for kids - toys, books, and TV/iPads in chairs if you're there for something longer than a quick check-up. Can't recommend them enough!

    Wow. As someone who has had negative dental experiences as a child, it has been important to me to…read morefind a very welcoming and gentle, yet knowledgeable pediatric dentist. And now I've found it! Insurance: They pre-authorized the visit with my insurance so I could know what would be covered. This gave me comfort knowing what to expect! (For reference, I have MetLife) Front desk staff: Very helpful when emailing or calling regarding making an appt, insurance, etc as mentioned above. Dental Hygenist: Lori is an angel. My daughter was shy/nervous but Lori continued to talk to her and make conversation to make my daughter more comfortable. Lori is patient, caring, and we are so thankful for her gentle demeanor! Dentist: Dr. Helen was incredibly kind, calm and patient the moment she walked in. She mentioned things my daughter likes in order to make conversation with her (which was information asked in the forms we filled out prior to our appointment. I love that!). I was able to ask Dr. Helen questions and really appreciated her taking the time to answer. Just a fantastic experience all-around! The waiting room: Has a lot of toys for the kids to play with. We arrived early so my daughter could warm up and see how "fun" the dentist could be. I highly recommend reading the Lovevery dentist book they have in the waiting room, "Olivia Goes to the Dentist". It's actually a book with Dr. Helen in it! It explains how the dental visit will go, and explains "sugar bugs" which was a really helpful way of explaining teeth cleaning to my 3 year old. The extras: Oh my goodness! They have stickers, sunglasses, bubbles, toothbrushes, balloons, and other little toys! My daughter absolutely had a great time and is excited for her next visit, which makes my heart so happy! If Dr. Helen starts seeing adults, I'll be first in line! :)

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    Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill
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