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    Laura Lawson, DDS

    3.9 (67 reviews)
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Teeth cleaning

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    The old crown. OG Gold!
    David N.

    Dr. Lawson's office knows how I feel about my dental work. No longer terrified. I've been a patient with the practice for 10 years. Dr. Lawson used to do the dental cleanings herself. When the practice grew, Caroline was hygienist. To this day, I only see her. I don't care if it's months away for an opening. Caroline is wonderful! I have a deep scaling in the next few months. I'm not thrilled to have it done however, Caroline will be performing it. I know I will have the best care!

    Berrin Y.

    Doctor is very nice :) We don't have much experience with them yet. Only I can tell sometimes when I'm on the phone with office , phone line cut of like they hang off on me. And seems like it is not a big deal for them this strange error on the phone line. We had couple times experience of that and try to let them know but no action taken.

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    Be prepared to wait, and wait, and wait in the waiting room. They're nice people but the practice is consistently overbooked.

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    4.6(79 reviews)
    0.3 miBerkeley Hills

    5 stars and they continue to surprise me…read more Based on my visit on July 17, 2025, I want to add to my 5 star 2022 review, and to all the other positive things people have written here. The actions of everyone involved with that visit exceeded the already high opinion and expectations I've had for this practice. (Probably TMI, but I was returning after a 15-month gap, though the assumption at my last visit was that I'd have more dental work done and another cleaning before the end of 2004. I'd phoned earlier this week and Karissa was able to work some skilled scheduling magic to get me seen much sooner than I'd expected.) Dr. Lim was, as always, pleasant and skilled in his exam, and then excellent at clearly explaining the changes since he'd last seen me and what our options were for proceeding. Then he clearly and transparently answered my questions about the pros and cons of each option, and we agreed on a plan for the future dental work. Then, my teeth were cleaned by dental hygienist Kat (or Cat, shame on. me for not having clarified the spelling of her name, especially since this was the second time she'd worked on my teeth). For 20 years or more, until her retirement, Leslie had been the hygienist at this office who did my cleanings. She was excellent, and I figured she'd be a "hard act to follow," so it was a very pleasant surprise when Kat did my cleaning in 2024 and I realized that her skill level at both dental hygiene and patient interaction is everything one could possibly wish for, which was again the case on July 17. Also, the "desk staff" are always pleasant and helpful, including, of course, Mindy, who answered the phone when I called the next day to get the correct spelling of Karissa's name while neglecting to get the correct spelling of Cat's, and to explain that I was going to ignore the request to do a Google review but would add to my previous Yelp review. As I now have.

    I attempted to become a patient here 4 years ago. After an initial intake appointment with the…read moredentist, they refused to give me an appointment for a cleaning, even months out. They just said I would be on the waitlist. I was on the waitlist forever and never received a single call for an opening. Of course, I eventually found another dentist. Now 4 YEARS later I get a bill for that initial intake appointment. I've had dental insurance this whole time, and it doesn't seem they bothered to bill my insurance for my initial visit that didn't even include a cleaning. What nonsense it this? I've called to have it clear up and was just bounced around to various people, with no resolution. Next month, I got another bill in the mail again. My address is wrong and they haven't even fixed that. This is the most unprofessional dentist I've ever experienced. Don't waste your time.

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    4.3(43 reviews)
    0.4 miEast Solano Ave, Berkeley Hills

    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.

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    2.8(74 reviews)
    0.6 miBerkeley Hills

    I got a nearly 900 bill in the mail with no explanation. In fact, my last interaction with this…read moredentist was to cancel a routine cleaning and to inform them I moved from Berkeley and that I would no longer be a patient. I was told okay, and that there would be no charge since I cancelled in advance. I kept receiving texts reminding me of my upcoming appointment, so I called again and they assured me my appointment was cancelled and there would be no charge. A month or so passes and I get the mystery bill in the mail. When I called the office, the person on the other line hemmed and hawed about a deep cleaning (that was already paid for and happened in 2024), saying the office would contact me again with more details. Nothing in my dental insurance claims or documents comes close to the amount in this bill, and of course, the office never contacted me. Yesterday I got the same bill AGAIN. It feels like a retaliatory bill because I MOVED TOWNS. This place may have been fine once, but it seems like they're changing their business practices to be dishonest and predatory. Do not use this dentist. There are dozens of other options. I am on the verge of legal action. I have filed a complaint with the California Board of Dentistry and suggest any other patients being extorted by this scammy dentist do the same.

    I came in for a dental cleaning with x-rays for $79 Valpak coupon deal. It is for first time…read morecustomers only and appointments required. I came 15min early and only waited about 10min in the reception area after checking in. Fatima was my hygienist and was super sweet to me especially after bonking my head on their 360degree x-ray machine. She got me ice. But it was a very loud bonk. They should definitely verbalize to patients to "watch their head" while approaching the machine and explain what is happening next. It is a very tight and narrow hallway to the restroom which is also nearby the single x-ray machine that the office shares. I think adding a few neon or bright colored signs or stickers directly on the machine might help! After I was resting in the dental chair in my patient room and my cleaning was done, Fatima continued to talk to me about my next steps in my career and was very insightful about her own path to hygienist school. She continued to be pleasant and guided me (safely) to the DDS exam room. No 2nd injuries for me. Fatima continued to apologize and I could tell felt really bad about me hitting my head pretty hard. My forehead was swollen by the end of the week but it's 100% healed now. I have my next 6-month cleaning scheduled and excited to be back.

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    4.5(11 reviews)
    0.3 miBerkeley Hills

    The best dentist, maybe on the West Coast? I've lived in several locations in the Bay Area and have…read moretried other dentists-nothing else compares. Dr. Kristen Forbes provides the highest care and is the most pragmatic doctor that I have met. Some dentists are like used car salesman and try to up-charge/talk you into lists of treatments. At Forbes your in and out in an hour (or less) having had the best dental care. Every time I try a new dentist closer to my apartment I'm reminded why it's better to just make the drive to Dr. Forbes. Can't say more about how great this place is.

    The treatment is adequate. I like the doctor enough, though I thought she was a bit too rough when…read moreshe cleaned my teeth. Usually, it was the techs, but she did it herself on one occasion. Come my teeth cleaning appointments since then, I'd call to make sure she wasn't the one doing it. The doctor saw me right away when I cracked a tooth, which I appreciated. But, overall, it has been a pain to get regular appointments. If you have to reschedule, you're talking months out for another one and this last time after my teeth cleaning when I tried to schedule for my next cleaning, the receptionist said the next appointment was 7 months out. Teeth cleanings are supposed to happen every six months. When I questioned their lack of availability, a receptionist admitted they were down a doctor. Well, I guess they haven't rectified that in more than a year. I recently changed dentists cause of this scheduling frustration.

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