Sadly, after nine years, I'm no longer going to be a patient of Dr. Evans. It was difficult to find a dentist when I left the former one; and this is even tougher due to insurance. Dentists no longer want to work with certain insurance companies, and it puts their patients aka customers in a difficult situation. I've been satisfied with the majority of the work I've had done here and will let them keep the five stars. The care here is top notch, everyone is courteous, kind, and gentle. It is my hope that Dr. Evans and his staff continue to prosper. Thanks for nine years of great dental treatment and being so very flexible with a payment plan. read more

I hadn't been able to find a dentist that was thorough & could do necessary work without terrible pain. The one I had as a kid was terrible. Recently I asked a San Rafael Only Facebook group about that dentist who tortured me as a kid. The post got so many horror stories! He should have lost his job he was so awful. So I wasn'the - only one with an awful phobia re: dental work! For decades when hearing the word "dentist" I'd break out in cold sweats & shakes all over. I had tried others but I left each one feeling scared, upset & in terrible pain I got a recommdation to see Dr Evans from a close friend & wow! He & the endodontist At EndoArt he worked with were beyond amazing! They both did their jobs perfectly, both offices are good settings, & I finally could get important dental work I'd held back from doing for so long! Great communication, my teeth looked and felt like they should, after some 30 years! ​No cold sweats, shaking or other problems I encountered in the past. Now my financial situation isn't good, but I can't imagine having such an experience as I had with Dr Evans & EndoArt. - The professional he worked with, with anyone else. I've got new problems that need attention & I'll do almost anything to get my teeth back in the excellent shape that Dr Evans & EndoArt got them in. I've been carefully brushing & flossing like before - my whole adult life, but they really need much more of that attention now. Badly. I just had to leave a truthfully glowing review that I'd forgotten to do a few years ago. The staff was also excellent at both locations. I'm able to write all this without feeling sick! I pray I can get my teeth back in shape because I think a couple might be worse...seriously worse So I'm hoping that something will come up. I hope to leave another glowing review in the next few months. Thank you for proving that not all dentists & endodontist are terrible! With much gratitude. Sincerely, Victoria JD read more

Where have these great folks been my whole life, great staff, great atmosphere. Dr Evan truly cares and loves what he does. Everyone working there is extremely helpful and a pleasure to interact with. All my past traumatic experiences are left at the door when I enter. Love the work they have done for me, far surpassed my expectations. read more

He gave me an inferior upper bridge which broke over and over again, eventually he refused to repair the chintzy prosthetic, things got heated and we parted the ways, otherwise a good dentist. read more

My mom found Dr. Evans in her Nextdoor app I wasn't really sure about picking a Dentist from the Nextdoor App then seeing how well and kind my 89 year-old mother was treated, I decided to make an appointment with him. I cannot tell you how happy I am with this office. They are ALL TOP KNOTCH SKILLED PROFESSIONALS, but what I really want to tell you is they are HONEST and TRUSTWORTHY . I was shocked when I received an estimate from this office for the work I needed done on my teeth that was HALF my last Dentist 's care plan estimated!!!! I didn't want to send this review out until I had the actual work done which was finished about an hour ago and I'm thrilled with my new smile !!Wow, grateful for Dr. Evans and his team .So so grateful that my 89-year-old mom reads Nextdoor's reviews , and found a dentist and office WE LOVE !!!!! read more

Summary: Dr Evans and team are healthcare professionals, not salespeople. I deeply appreciate them. Our whole family goes here now. I've probably been to 12 dental offices over my life and this is the kind of office where I'll stay unless he retires. I was talking to the hygienist at my last visit about my impression that most dental offices are "mills" that want to churn as many people through per day, and use high pressure up sell tactics. She said I was right and that's why she loves working where she is because she's worked previously at sales oriented dental offices and appreciated that Dr Evans and Dr Kwong are patient focused and not sales focused. read more

Dr Evan's has been my Dentist for 30+ years and I can honestly say I have not had one bad experience seeing him or any of his dental assistants. I've always received quality care and was especially impressed at how innovative he was enhancing safety for his patients during the COVID Pandemic. read more

Have you ever met one of those weird people who like going to the dentist? Well, that's me. I love, love, LOVE it. I mean I don't necessarily like having someone I hardly know 4 inches from my face with little pokey tools and drills in my mouth but when they're all done and your teeth are polished ohhhh so smooth! A little piece of heeeaven! I got my teeth cleaned this morning and my tongue hurts because I can't keep it off my teeth...they feel so good! I was given Dr. Evans name a couple of years ago by my oral surgeon, Dr. Elder (also amazing) I was already being seen by another office in town so I didn't look him up at that time. After many unhappy visits I called and am SO HAPPY I did. This office is superb. I found Michele to be extremely helpful over the phone to set up appointments, answer questions, etc. Once I got to the office everyone makes you feel like you've been going there for years. I know not everyone likes going to the dentist as much as I do but I promise you will be glad you went. Show me your teeth! :D read more

So apparently Dentophobia is a real thing, and yes, I have it. I literally would prefer to do anything with my body and my time rather than being poked, scraped, and prodded with a toturous collection of sharp metal objects to the background din of incessant buzzing. Suffice it to say, it had been *years* since I lay in a soft chair with my beloved mouth (which I prefer to use for pleasurable things like eating, kissing, and talking) vulnerable, raw, and exposed . With that said... ...these professionals (particularly Dana and Dr. Evans) are some of the kindest people and they truly get job satisfaction from helping people. They are extremely experienced and helped ease my extreme anxiety without making me feel badly for taking so long to come in. They also made exceptions to their busy schedule to make sure I could be seen in a timely manner. Although I would have much preferred to do almost anything else with my days (I had to go in three times), I am confident they made this experience as pleasant (probably still not the right word) as humanly possible. Thank you for my healthy, beautiful smile! I'll see you in a few months for a cleaning...I promise. read more

Dr. Evans, is a Top Dentist and also an Artisan. The work he did on my 2 broken front teeth and is truly over the top. I have been with him for a few years and have a bond. FWJ read more

Going to the dentist is so enjoyable when there is a hospitable staff & an amazing hygienist! I've been getting my teeth cleaned by Debbie for about 4 years & she is consistently sweet, uplifting & of course great at what she does. I couldn't be happier with this dentist's office & I'm so so so appreciative of the wonderful environment they create! My mom, grandma & brother also see Debbie & they'll tell you the same thing. If you're considering a new dentist I highly recommend Dr. Evans! read more

Dr. Evans is my 'MIRACLE DENTIST. YOU A TOOTH PROBLEM.. NO PROBLEM ..DR. EVANS IS ALWAYS THERE. the best Hygienist .. well .. you got Smiling Debbie .. d best in Sonoma county. the staff are the best, Karyn, jackie, rhee ..my 3 muskeeteers ... my dental for over 25 years ..... From: romeo & flora quilala read more

Dr Evans and his entire staff are outstanding! They are exactly the kind of people you want to take care of all your dental needs. I recently had my two front teeth crowned, and because the color wasn't exactly right, Dr. Evans sent me to the lab where the technician color matched my teeth perfectly. He wanted me to be absolutely sure I was satisfied with the end result. The dental hygienists are all very good and professional, and get your teeth squeaky clean. Dr Evans office has a small town, welcoming atmosphere and he gives you state of the art dental work. Bravo! read more

Dr Evans is seriously the best. I used to see him many years ago, then moved away for a while. I moved back to the area a few years ago, but due to some severe illness issues, I had not been to the dentist in a while, and I continued to put it off and off...and off. Suffice it to say, my teeth were bad. I finally worked up the courage to go see him, and he was as kind and caring and compassionate as I remember, and put me entirely at ease. He didn't make me feel badly or ashamed for my poor dental health, and told me he would do whatever he had to in order to get my mouth healthy and to keep me comfortable while doing so. I was incredibly lucky to find out that my teeth are much better than I thought they would be, and was so grateful to Dr Evans for being so sensitive and doing such a good job. If you need a dentist, and especially if you have major issues or fear about it, definitely go to Dr Evans. He's a gem! read more

Dr. Evans is terrific. I have a difficult situation with my bottom four front teeth - to pull or not to pull...to implant or bridge...to ???.... Dr. Evans took the time to thoughtfully explore several options (and several price ranges) with me, which no one had really done before. I didn't get the feeling that he wasn't anxious to DO something, rather he opted towards more conservative treatment and he told me "if it were HIS teeth, here's what he would do", which I really appreciated. He was very easy to talk with and he draws great pictures! He has a great staff and an excellent hygienist (Debbie). And...he doesn't charge extra for gas, if you're a sissy, like me and need a little relaxation during your visit! PS - Dr. Evans was referred by my husband's Orthodontist, Dr. Don Wilson (also in Novato), who is also FABULOUS! read more

Dr. Lawson Evans is a very skilled dentist and a kind and caring man as well. He recently put a crown on an implanted molar, and the procedure was smooth and painless. His staff are just as wonderful, too, especially Debbie who has been cleaning my teeth for years. I trust Dr. Evans and his staff with all my dental needs. read more

Dr. Evans has been our family dentist for almost 25 years. His whole team is the very best. We have had excellent care without the pressure for unwanted cosmetic dentistry work. We love our dentist. read more

So let me preface this with the fact that I hate, like really really hate, like I'd rather have bamboo under the fingernails hate, going to the dentist. A coworker suggested this office and even though I spend most of my time either in SF or the South Bay, I make the trek to Novato to see Dr. Evans. Why make the trek given my penchant for avoiding the dentist, well he is the best I have ever had and given previous transgressions, going to the dentist regularly is a must. Any time I have to have anything done it's always a quick pain free experience and the staff are all total professionals. There are usually two hygienists doing cleanings and Dr. Evans juggles the other three stations with great efficiency between people getting numbed or having their work done. If you need a dentist, I couldn't suggest him and his staff more highly .. though given how good he is, he can be pretty booked so plan accordingly. read more

This was my first experience with Dr Evans. I found his office and all staff to be very kind courteous and professional. I had 2 appointments, 1 for a first patient needing x-rays and an exam by the dentist, and the 2nd for a cleaning. I met him during the exam, and he was very personable and took the time to look at the x-rays with me and explain what we were seeing. My appointment with the hygienist, Angie, was much the same. She was very thorough and I am walking away with the cleanest teeth I have ever had. I will be returning, as I left a very satisfied customer. read more

Dr. Evans has been my one and only dentist. The experience has been the best it possibly could have been. I live in SF now so the commute to Novato is just too far during the week. However, if you're in the area and looking for a dentist, I highly recommend Dr. Evans! Everyone in his office has given me the best possible dentist experience I could have ever asked for. They all know everyone that comes in on a first name basis. It's a very personal and wonderful experience. Lawson always makes sure to answer all your questions so you understand everything he is going to do and everything you can be doing on your end to help as well. I'll definitely be back there if things don't work out with dentist I'm trying out in SF. ~ TheWaterGuy read more

Dr. Evans is the best! 10/10 would recommend! Kind staff and great and honest service.

I've been going to this dental office for at least 5 years and what I love about it most is... the staff is always kind and welcoming, organized and on time, and they do the necessary treatments and I never feel like I've been tricked into paying for stuff I don't need. read more

He is my DDS for life! I have been Dr. Evans patient for 12 years now - since 2000. His job is excellent. I have 5 fillings and 3 crowns. After 10 years all of his fillings and crowns are rock solid. He is very professional and honest - provides advice on what he think really works for patients. Leslie, the hygienist, is doing very good job with cleaning - very gentle and nice to chat with. Leslie, the receptionist is great - very polite and always reminds of appointments. Highly recommended!!! read more

I just moved up to the bay area from LA and needed a dentist (been having pain in a newly filled filling). I found Dr. Evans online and did some additional research to see if he had received good ratings on other sites (which he has in addition to YELP). I took a leap of faith and went to see him. He is amazing and so is his staff. When he walked in to introduce himself I burst in to tears (fear of the unknown) and he was so kind and gentle that instead of going into hysterics I calmed down. He took the time exam my mouth and find out why I have been having so much pain. He explained, in detail and in a way that I could understand, why I have been having so many issues and the different options I had to fix the problem. I have to go back and get a crown but have no fear as my first experience in his office was a very positive one. read more

I've been going here my entire life and I can say I've had only the best experiences. Dr. Evans is amazing and so are my teeth thanks to him! read more

I was a patient at the Novato office when Dr. Evans took over the practice 20 years ago. Dr. Evans is one of the nicest, most compassionate and skilled dentists I have ever known. Dr. Evans has surrounded himself with a terrific staff and even though none of us like having to see a dentist, it is always a pleasure to visit Dr. Evans office. read more

Dr. Evans and the entire staff were exceptional. I called with a last minute emergency and they were really helpful. They fit me into the schedule on short notice and were extremely thorough and efficient. Even for someone that was just traveling through town, they went out of their way to help and recommended cost-effective treatments. Great experience. read more

Dr. Evans is the absolute best. I have had bad dentists before seeing Dr. Evans and can appreciate the difference. He truly cares about his paitent's well being and it makes what would otherwise be an unpleasent chore into an acceptable experiance. He is very knowledgeable and diligent and I wouldn't think of seeing anyone else read more

My husband and I and our 2 daughters (ages 17 and 20) all go to Dr. Evans for our dental care. We've been his patients for about 5 years now and we've had nothing but good experiences with Dr. Evans. He is a very skilled and sweet person. Give his practice a try and you'll see for yourself! :D read more