I highly recommend Dr. Vu as an oral surgeon-- he removed a cracked, dead tooth from my mouth and…read moresome months later placed an implant. Both procedures were minimally painful (both during the actual procedure and following) with a very fast recovery. I was also so impressed with the precision of his care and overall efficiency of the office. All of the staff whom I encountered were polite, helpful, positive, and competent. I hope not to need his services again anytime soon, but if I do, I will definitely go back!

I had an infected tooth removed by Dr. Funk about 10 days…read moreago. A few days later my old infected site in the mouth continues to hurt (8 out of 10); I called for an appointment & was seen the next. Dr. Funk took a 2 second look at my mouth & wanted to change my pain pill to another NSAID which I declined ; I told her Motrin gave me stomach pain. Without explaining what was going on, she left the room angrily. All procedures should be followed by post-op care which I did not received. I took Tylenol & am ok now. I also let my general dentist who referred me to Dr.Funk know my bad experience.

Just had an extraction with Dr. Krey. He's done my twins molar removal and two others for me…read more HIGHLY recommended. The entire staff is so professional and reassuring. This is a high anxiety situation for me at 70! The care is excellent! If you need this service - see them!

The best choice for extractions! And, the best office to never be a regular patient!!…read more Over the years Dr Krey has removed wisdom teeth for my family members, and cared for a stubborn canine for my then 11 year old. Dr. Krey is overall one of the best doctors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Among his strengths, he has a calming demeanor, is knowledgeable, and has a way of explaining procedures simply. During my recent procedure, he kept me updated each step of the way which helped to keep me calm and feel that he did not just see me as "molar number 3". So rare to find a doctor that addresses not just the issue, but also the human! Note that this office has staff with these same qualities! After 27 years, my root canal tooth decided to give up. Upon seeing I was nervous, the very kind assistant Miya assured me and said, "It's okay, sometimes we outlive our teeth." What a beautiful way to phrase it! I believe her name was Claire, at the front desk, was very efficient with gathering foundational paperwork. Joseph worked on my insurance and also took the time to assure me that all was well. There is another gentleman, tall, black glasses that I have encountered in the past that took exceptional care of my 2 younger family members during and after their procedures, gave after care instructions and answered all questions. When one of the staff called me hours later after my procedure to ask about how I was doing, I was almost teary. Overall, this is the best office to never have to visit that often, and will take care of you not just as a patient, but also has a human. I do not have the words to truly say how much I appreciate Dr. Krey and his staff.

I have been a patient of Dr. Tapaltsyan since 2025, and it has been a wonderful experience on every…read morelevel. I have had a lot of dental work done over the past 30 years and have been fortunate to have several excellent dentists during that time. Dr. Tapaltsyan is, by far, the best dentist I have ever had. What stands out to me is not only his skill, but the clear pride he takes in his work. He seems to approach dentistry as both a science and a craft, with a level of precision, care, and ongoing commitment to excellence that is rare to find. You can tell he is someone who continues to stay deeply engaged with the education, research, and advancement of his field, and that dedication shows in the quality of care he provides. The entire team at Berkeley Hills Dentistry has made my experience equally positive. The dental assistants are professional, capable, and attentive, and the front office staff has been excellent with scheduling, insurance questions, and explaining the cost of dental work. Everyone I have interacted with has been helpful, clear, and kind. I highly recommend Berkeley Hills Dentistry and the outstanding dental work of Dr. Tapaltsyan!

I first went to Berkeley Hills Dentistry 2 years ago when I had a tooth ache. They were friendly,…read morekind and professional. They took care of me quickly and I have been a loyal patient ever since. We book our appointments well in advance but the front staff is always helpful if we need to make changes as the appointment gets closer. My 2 year old is also a patient and has had two visits so far. Everyone here has been very patient and kind to her as well. She loves choosing a prize after her visit is complete. Street parking is plentiful and this office is located in a lovely area - you can take a stroll on Solano Ave or grab a coffee or bite to eat before or after. It is hard to find a good dentist; I sure am glad I found Berkley Hills Dentistry.

Thank you, Dr. Irving (who also happens to be a Cal alum) for taking care of my student at…read moreBerkeley! She had all four impacted wisdom teeth surgery during winter break with the oral surgeon in our hometown. She was good for the post-op but suddenly developed jaw and gum pain along with face swelling yesterday. She was scared and away from home. Luckily, I found Dr. Irving on Yelp. Called right at 8am this morning and Cissy, who answered the phone, was professional, understanding, and patient with this worried mom! She scheduled my daughter for this afternoon and was clear on what Dr. Irving needed from the other oral surgeon before the appt. And to fill out the Patient Registration form on their website. My daughter was cared for by Dr. Irving - both infected sides were numbed and cleaned out. He also wanted to evaluate her to make sure antibiotics were necessary. He reassured her that her recovery would be easier than after her surgery. He got her in and out. She is feeling much better tonight, and I'm glad she has an excellent oral surgeon away from home!

Dr Greggory Irving extracted a broken tooth for me today. He was very informative; discussed the…read moreoptions for a bone graft and implant. The procedure was painless and, four hours later, I am still without pain or swelling and I opted for only a local injection for the procedure. Thank you, Dr. Irving for a painless experience. I would highly recommend this office for any oral surgery needs. Suzanne

Visited Dr. McDonald for a consultation for an implant and wisdom tooth removal, after I referred…read moreto him by my dentist. Really nice, funny, and honest re his recommendations as well as expectations. He also provided insight to treatment for my tmj. What I appreciated about him is that he took the time to really explain everything to me, the how, why, and what. I plan to visit him soon for surgery and I'll provide an update to how it all went!

Imagine going to an auto shop to fix a flat tire. You pay, drive away, and 10 minutes later the…read moretire is flat again. When you go back, they tell you they can repair it, but you'll have to pay a second time. That was my experience with Dr. Alex McDonald. I ended up being charged an additional $300 to have a hole that was left behind re-stitched because it had become impossible to clean properly. This was in their email response when I pushed back. "The courtesy adjustment of $1,516.40 was applied to the 3D scan, 1 hour of IV sedation, and the debridement of the lower right area. This was basically all at no charge." All of which I paid for on my intital visit. What was most concerning was that when I shared this experience with other dentists and mentioned his name, none of them seemed surprised

Many years ago a friend bumped his elbow into my front tooth, knocking it in. For decades I…read moreresisted doing anything about it. I'd rather get a, well, root canal than get a root canal... The dentist said it was time, at last. And it was feeling funky. Office staff were great, Dr Nealon explained what was going to happen at the consult with no sense of upselling; and during the procedure he exuded a casual professionalism and confidence as things progressed. His help was on top of things too. There was some pain for about 18hrs after, nothing that some high doses of IB couldn't handle. He even came in on a weekend to deal with a time-dependent touch up. Within a couple days everything seems back to normal. There are definitely things worse than a root canal.

Dr. Nealon put me at ease by answering all my questions about my root canal and by his polite,…read moreconcerned manner. I had heard many old horror stories, so was nervous, but was calmed by his explanations and reassurance. The office staff was polite and solicitous. I was more than pleasantly surprised that the experience was neither overly complicated nor painful. Thank you! Laurel de Wolf

Dr. Doucet seems very competent, but his staff refused to get the recommended procedure…read morepre-authorized through my insurance company, and insisted I would have to pay upfront. Since the total came to $600, for which I would be liable if the insurance wouldn't pay or determined that the procedure was unnecessary, I decided to try a different office. The other office determined I would only need to pay $25, so I will be getting the service there. In addition, the insurance payment for my initial exam went to the doctor's office instead of to me (since I was also asked to pay upfront for that), and three months later, I am still waiting for the funds to be returned to me.

If you are having the bone graf to beef up your jaw for the implant, don't do what I did....have…read morethe bone from someone else. The other option is to have the bone graf harvested from your own jaw and that sounded better than from a cadaver, BUT he cut into my nerve, even with all the xrays and being so careful and over a year later, still no nerve recovery and there is nothing that can be done. Don't risk it like I did and go for the bone implant from someone else. He is nice, esp. for a dds, but these things happen and there you are.

Excellent team doing admin coordination, great hygienists, and a easy to talk to & skilled dentist…read more perfect trifecta!

Kobayashi Dentistry is simply on another level. Everyone is friendly and kind, and the dental work…read moreis nothing short of exquisite. Dr. McGuire's fillings are impeccable, and I trust her completely with the inside of my mouth. I actually look forward to going in for dental work. People feel sorry for me when they hear I have the dentist; and I get to be like "well, actually." There's these guys, the best; and then there's all the rest.

Dr. Ericson was a knowledgeable, thorough, and caring oral surgeon. I brought my adult sister with…read moredevelopmental disabilities to him, and he calmed her down and explained in language she could understand the procedure. His bedside manner, paired with his expertise, knowledge, and empathy were beyond what a five-star recommendation could justify. He definitely had a deft hand throughout the procedure that calmed my sister. I would highly and without any reservations recommend Dr. Ericson to anyone looking for competent and caring demeaner in the same doctor. His staff were amazing too and helped with post care as well. His office was easy to find and welcoming. Again, I would highly recommend him and his office without any reservations.

My son needed to have his 4 wisdom teeth removed & after some of my own research & then a…read morecoinciding referral from his orthodontist...we chose Dr. Ericson. I called to make an appointment & the office staff were so friendly & accommodating. We went in for the initial consultation & it was fantastic! From the front desk, the nurses, Dr. Ericson. They were all friendly, patient, answered all our questions--even the silly ones. Prior to surgery, we were contacted & again, all instructions were made clear & we felt reassured that we were prepared. The day of surgery, we arrived & my son was quickly taken in for the procedure & came out in less than an hour. We picked him up at the back of the building, again with instructions & went home. Later that day, we recieved a call from Dr. Ericson checking in on my son. I can't say enough about how amazing Dr. Ericson & his entire staff are. Top-notch & I highly recommend!!!

Dr. Song and her whole staff did an amazing job with my Invisalign treatment. I needed a tooth…read moreextraction and was fearing a long and painful treatment, but everything went smoothly and after just 14 months my teeth have improved so much. I always felt very cared for and the follow ups were great. Thank you!

It's well known in this neighborhood that as soon as immi gets your money, she becomes incredibly…read morerude. Also, she told one of my friends she only had to wear her retainer for 6 mos (not permanently) and then when my friends teeth moved, immi tried to charge her for more work