Thanks to the most caring, knowledgeable, and professional and generous dentist Dr. Fariba…read morePour-Ansari! If you are tired of being ripped off by some dentists who care about their pockets than your health, you should be under care of Dr. Fariba and her excellent and professional team. I recently moved to Berkeley and desperately looking for the right dentist and I found a true gem in Berkeley! I highly recommend this place. The front is efficient, Jose is not just very friendly but very efficient, and tries his best to work with your insurance. The assistants are awesome! I love Suki and the rest of the girls!

Dr. Pour-Ansari is the most gentle and caring dentist I have ever seen. She made crowns for 7…read moreimplants and they all work well. She is careful and thorough. Jose, her office manager is knowledgeable and helps me with my dental insurance. I highly recommend this office!

Dr Albright and her team are professional and caring. I'm greeted with a smile at every…read moreappointment, and I feel appreciated. I'm so pleased that my teeth and gums are now healthy. Plus, I'm very happy and thankful that the appearance of my teeth and my smile has improved. In addition, I must mention how punctual they are in this office. My appointments start at the scheduled time, and I've never had to wait. Also, I'm so happy that I've found a dentist that cares about me, and who listens to my concerns. Dianna Sensley

I had a very disappointing experience with Dr. Sharon Albright's office, both with the dental work…read moreand with the front-desk staff. I came in as a new patient to have three damaged fillings repaired. Before scheduling, I specifically called to ask about insurance coverage because the practice was out of network. The explanation I received from the front desk led me to believe that my insurance would cover approximately 80% and that I would be responsible for the remaining balance and copay. Based on that conversation, I expected to pay roughly $500-$600. Instead, I later received a bill of approximately $1,500. When I asked the office staff to explain the charges and how the out-of-network coverage worked, they were dismissive and extremely rude. I ultimately had to figure out the insurance structure myself. A clear explanation upfront would have prevented much of the confusion. More importantly, the fillings were left uneven, creating a raised area that caused significant pain whenever I bit down. I remained in pain for approximately a month and had to return to the office twice to have the fillings adjusted. During the first follow-up, the dentist checked my bite and shaved the fillings, but the problem was not fully corrected, requiring another visit. During the second visit, while I was still experiencing pain from the dental work, the front-desk staff made me feel as though I should be grateful that the office was correcting work that should have been completed properly in the first place. They also treated me as though I might not pay my bill and would not allow me to see the dentist until payment was made. I understand requiring payment, but the way the situation was handled was unnecessarily disrespectful and humiliating. After this experience, I decided not to return. I later received a reminder for a previously scheduled cleaning, along with a warning that I would be charged if I did not cancel. The office only allowed cancellation by phone, adding another inconvenience to an already poor experience. Overall, I had to make two additional visits, experienced pain for about a month, received misleading information about my financial responsibility, and was treated very poorly by the front-office staff. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this practice.

Berkeley Family Dental is wonderful. I have been going to see Dr. Sharma for a decade or more. I…read moreappreciate her attention to detail and gentle touch. Her staff is pleasant. I love the new office. The hygienist is very gentle. Thank you so much for your care.

I've been in this practice for decades -- long, long before Dr. Sharma took over -- and I wouldn't…read moredream of going anywhere else. Dr. Sharma is efficient, knowledgeable, effective and ever so personable. The entire office is similarly personable and efficient. They're the best.

Berkeley Hills Dental is great. I've been going here for about 20 years and they have always been…read morevery easy to work with and done great work. The front office staff are wonderful. Highly recommend.

Dr. Ansari is a skilled and compassionate dentist who provides honest diagnoses, unlike some…read moreothers. The office staff and medical assistants are always pleasant to talk to. I strongly recommend this practice.

Dr and staff were all terrific and professional. As someone who dreads going to the dentist I was…read morerelieved by his humor and light touch.

I went there for a teeth cleaning, but the appointment only took about 10-15 minutes. It didn't…read morefeel like a thorough or high-quality cleaning. The receptionist and the dentist were both very kind and professional, but I left feeling that I didn't receive the level of teeth cleaning service I was expecting.

Dr. Garden and Brenda are a dynamic duo operating a warm, friendly dental practice. I have…read morenightmares about my teeth falling out so it means a lot to have a knowledgeable dental team that's thorough and ensures my teeth and gums are in good health. Compared to other dental practices, this one doesn't have the latest flashy technology (cushy chairs, TVs above the patient chair, and other shiny equipment). None of this is necessary, but it's an added bonus in case you're looking for that type of dental experience. One improvement I would suggest is to create an email or text notification to manage appointments and reminders. I often get a reminder phone call 1 day before my appointment and by then, I may have scheduled over the time slot (my bad). My schedule is dynamic so having an easy way to change appointments without playing phone tag with Brenda could be beneficial for everyone.

Dr. Garden has been my dentist for the past 5 - 6 years and my experience has been nothing short of…read morewonderful (something I thought I'd never say about a dentist)! My visits with Dr. Garden and Brenda have always been seamless. It shows that Dr. Garden and Brenda have been working together for many many years. As a team not only are they efficient and in-sync, but their rapport makes for a light and pleasant atmosphere in the office. Both of them are extremely easy to talk to! Not to mention, Dr. Garden accepts the UC Berkeley Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). As a student, I recommend her to all of my friends and peers at the university!

I have been a customer of Phillip Saddler for over 20 years. I have not had a bad experience. He is…read morethorough and his staff is kind. I have had a crown as well as filling as well as wonderful dental cleaning. I love getting my teeth cleaned there.

How did I become a patient of Saddler Family Dentistry? I have a primary dentist but didn't feel…read morelike I was receiving the best service and I also wanted a second opinion regarding my dental health. I'm so glad I found Dr. Saddler, being in his office was the best experience. He has a warm welcoming type of vibe. Professional but, not tightly wound and rigid, you know? If you're looking for a dentist go ahead and give this office a try. The front office staff are pleasant (shout out, Keanna!), I didn't have to wait long after my appt time (maybe 4 - 5 mins?), and my dental hygienist (Natalie) was like, REALLY amazing. Shout out to Natalie because she really got me together with my cleaning. I don't want to say she took her time because that might imply that she took forever but I didn't feel like she rushed my cleaning and THAT was refreshing. You can tell when someone enjoys their profession and I love to see it!! Thank you so very much Natalie. My teeth have never felt so clean, you got me together and I appreciate you.

Front desk folks are very friendly and transparent about the billing…read more I met with Dr. Dinh for a diastema/front gap of my front teeth as it had been bothering me for years. I took the leap to try to get this done because I did not want braces or trays. After an assessment and discussion, it seemed like I was a candidate for using filling like substances to match my teeth's color. Her dental assistant Angelica was so helpful and worked in tandem with Dr. Dinh to make the procedure as quick as possible. It seemed like the two had a great working relationship where she also used her as a second opinion for the color. There was barely any discomfort during the procedure. I can say I am very happy with the results and more confident! It looks natural and there is no slight gap anymore! I am smiling more and the pictures below speak for themself. just have to be careful with biting into food with the front teeth, especially hard foods. Would definitely 100% recommend if you are a candidate. Just one thing - parking lot is small and a tight squeeze, but I heard they are relocating in the near future.

Very expensive and offers low value for money - They make it difficult to schedule and push…read moretreatments that are expensive and seem unnecessary