Honest, sincere, knowledgeable, straightforward dentist with high integrity. Dr. Lambert is hands down the most trustworthy dentist I've ever met. In fact, the first dentist in my experience that didn't turn a consultation into a sales pitch. The lady that works with him in the office is very accommodating, professional, and kind as well. I cannot recommend Dr. Lambert high enough. Not only he was available to see me the same day to treat the urgent issue, he also advised me the most money-efficient implant/crown treatment based on my PPO plan. He explains everything in detail to ensure all concerns are addressed. You also get a good understanding of the situation and all the options. Dr. Lambert is patient and pleasant to have a conversation with. And last, but not least - he is very experienced and someone you can trust with your teeth. read more

Best dental team in San Jose. They really care about their patients!! I drove an hour and back just to go with them!!

Dr. Lambert is a great dentist. I am completely terrified of dentists, but he put me at ease with his good humor and his gentle touch. I want to thank other Yelpers for helping me find him. :) read more

I came here because I wanted someone who had a more conservative approach to dentistry, and I was encouraged by the reviews. Dr Lambert-Mells helped with addressing the issue and made sure I was comfortable. Very satisfied with my experience. read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Lambert. If you are looking for a good, honest dentist, look no further! He tells you like it is, does not try to up-sell you on services you don't need. His office staff and dental hygienists are all wonderful! He has been taking good care of my teeth and my family's teeth for the past 8 years now. My mother-in-law was visiting and had a dental emergency and he took care of her right away. After that, we were sold! Thanks, Dr. Lambert! read more

One week after my previous review, I returned to Dr. Lambert's office for my deep tissue cleaning. During the cleaning, he thanked me profusely for the review, saying that it really helps others who are unfamiliar with the practice to understand the integrity that he and his team brings to the dental profession. Of course, there was no need to thank me; all I wrote was the truth, and integrity is certainly something that this office doesn't lack. As I mentioned in my previous review, I had recently visited another dental office, where I was recommended 18 fillings. My uncle, who's also a dentist, looked at my x-ray and told me that was bogus; he insisted that I get a second opinion, which is when I met Dr. Lambert. Dr. Lambert's opinion agreed with my uncle's, and said that I needed zero fillings. Literally none. But what all three dentists agreed on was that my gums weren't in great shape, and that I'd need a deep tissue cleaning. What I didn't mention in my last review is that when I saw the other dentist in San Jose, I actually got the deep tissue cleaning on the upper-left quadrant of my mouth. For about two weeks afterward, there was pain in my gums where the dentist did work. I didn't realize until visiting Dr. Lambert for the second opinion, though, that there was a visible wound in my mouth from the last dentist's work. Dr. Lambert said "You have an 'owie' in your gums." I informed him that it was as a result of my deep tissue cleaning, and Dr. Lambert candidly said "I had a feeling that was the case, but I didn't want to say anything until you told me that." He explained to me that the other dentist failed to follow the usual protocol, and that usually with patients who have such inflammation in the gums, it's best to start with a debridement. This procedure removes the large pieces of calculus and tartar from the teeth. The benefit of starting with a debridement before a deep tissue cleaning is that it lets the gums get used to being worked on, and allows the gums a chance to heal, before having them undergo the more comprehensive deep tissue cleaning. Well, Dr. Lambert was right. Fast forward six months, and I returned to Dr. Lambert's office last week for my debridement. No problems here, and my gums recovered great. Then, just the day before yesterday, I came in and got my deep tissue cleaning. And, sure enough, just two days later there's no pain in my gums at all. There certainly aren't any visible wounds, either, and I'm now sold on the proper procedure: debridement first, deep tissue second. As for the deep tissue cleaning itself, I was in the very capable hands of Shay, one of the hygienists who also did my debridement the previous week. She is very knowledgeable and has a great deal of respect for Dr. Lambert's practice. She shared with me a story of her own mother, who was a quadriplegic. Shay had gone all over town, trying to find a dentist to work on her mother, and everybody refused because of her mother's disability, which would require the dentist to stand up the whole time while working on her. Dr. Lambert was the only dentist willing to give her and her mother the time of day, and Dr. Lambert worked on her mother throughout the rest of her life. I could see in her eye just how touched Shay was by Dr. Lambert. She clearly felt very positively of her employer and the office she works at. Shay seems every bit as devoted to the practice now as Dr. Lambert was to her mother. Not only did she do a deep tissue cleaning on half of my mouth as planned, but she also was willing to do the other half of my mouth when I requested it. After the cleaning, she cheerfully informed me that it's a brand new beginning for me, and that my gums will now be back to healthy. What happens next is up to me; she then very knowledgeably informed me on the practices I should utilize to keep my gums healthy. Looking at my gums immediately following the cleaning, there was a noticeable improvement, which has continued to improve even more in the days following the cleaning. It truly is a new beginning, one that I'm grateful for. So, thank you Shay and thank you Dr. Lambert. Thank you for your integrity. Thank you for your passion. And thank you for your devotion. read more

I. hate. going. to. the. dentist. I mean, viscerally. It's in my DNA. I d-e-s-p-i-s-e it. And this feeling typically carries over to those who actually perform the task. Seriously, how can you have good things to say about someone whose job it is to drill in your head? Nevermind the fact that I seem to be cursed with some seriously bad teeth. Great gums, just crappy teeth. Thanks, Mom. My long-time dentist retired several years ago and I've bounced around between doctors since then. I went in search of a new dentist after my last one referred me to a specialist who told me I needed 20K worth of work immediatelyifnotsooner. This was the last straw with that dentist; I needed to find a new "regular" as well as get confirmation that I truly needed this level of work done to my gnashers. Thanks to Yelp, I found several highly rated docs to call upon. But it is Dr. Lambert who I am going to stick with! And, Dr. Lambert *really is* worth all the five star reviews here on Yelp. A dentist who is funny, warm, makes you feel comfortable and at home. A dentist who asks YOUR opinions, asks you what YOU think you need done, asks what you WANT done, and only after that, gives his opinion. A dentist who doesn't make you feel rushed, makes sure to ask several times if you have any other questions, makes sure you know there are "no secrets" in his office and that any and all of his staff can also answer your questions if he's not around -- or else will get the answer for you and get back to you. That is Dr. Lambert. He seems to genuinely love doing what he does. You just don't find that too often today in ANYTHING anymore. I felt like I won the dentist lotto the first time I met this guy. It didn't hurt that he didn't think I needed all of that $20K worth of dental work, either. So, while going to see Dr. Lambert doesn't make me hate going to the dentist any less, he certainly makes it a much more pleasant experience than I've encountered before. What a find! Thanks, Yelp!! He just better not retire anytime soon is all I have to say! read more

Dr. Lambert runs an old school practice. There's a reason his almost his entire office staff has worked with him for more than a decade (literally, only one person has worked there less than 10 years) and thats because he runs a good, fair practice, and treats his patients and employees very well. He is straight forward, honest, and has a great tooth-side manner. He is passionate about preventative care (I kid you not, he actually got me to floss everyday) but maintains a strict 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' policy. If he says something needs to be done, I know its important and worthwhile. I never have to wonder about his recommendations, or worry about having to get a second opinion. His reception staff are also fantastic, the ladies are truly saints. I have called at least twice in the past year requesting asap appointments (once because of severe pain, and another because my insurance was about to expire and I needed to finish off some benefits) and they somehow managed to move some things around. - that being said, lets not abuse that privilege. Basically, he's not allowed to retire... ever. We denist-phobes really need him. read more

Let me start by saying I live in San Francisco. About 9 years ago I was commuting to the South Bay for work. It was time for a dental appointment. A colleague who lived down there recommended Dr. Lambert. The rest, as they say, is history. I stopped working in the South Bay about 5 years ago. However, I still drive down twice a year to see him. He's *that* good. He's funny, he's sweet as can be and it is one of the most welcoming dental offices I have ever been in. I recently had to have a root canal. Imagine my surprise at 30 to need one of those! Like everyone else, I'd only heard horror stories and for the first time in my life was nervous about a dental appointment. Per usual, he put me at ease, I had zero pain and it was over in a jiffy. 5 stars all the way for Dr. Lambert. I only wish I could take him with me when I move to New Zealand! read more

Thanks Michael. Thanks for taking the time to explain your rationale of why I needed those filings. Dr lambert went the extra mile to break down the how's and why's of dentistry. He teaches at a local dentistry school in town, and his expertise really shows. I'm glad to live only 5 minutes away from him. I've already recommended him to other co workers with tooth woes. read more

Dr. Lambert is a one-of-a-kind dentist. He goes out of his way to help each patient. I just had a visit with him and he fixed my crown for free--and he didn't even have to do that. I came in with a chipped porcelian due to the fact that my previous dentist did not do a proper job. Needless to say, it chipped twice, one time while I was eating soggy cereal, and the other time recently, while chewing on soft bread from my sandwich. The tooth sort of just slipped off. I didn't felt it cracked or anything. It was only until I felt something hard (like a piece of chicken bone), that's when I saw the chipped tooth. He offered me many choices and never even tried to make a dime from me. He always have a positive attitude and smiles all the time. I highly recommend Dr. Lambert. He is comptetent, super-friendly, crack jokes, and is good around kids, too. I saw him talking to the kids and their parents last time I was there. Look no further, come see Dr. Lambert and you no longer have to fear the dentist...or that creepy 1-800-Dentist commercial. read more

I've been to Dr. Lambert's office twice after moving here from the midwest. I was looking for an honest, caring, and straightforward dentist and wasn't sure if I'd find one. After turning to yelp and reading the reviews, I scheduled a visit and was amazed at the quality & care of Dr. Lambert's team. Dr. Lambert also constantly keeps his patients in the loop as far as what he's about to look for, do, or how he is diagnosing what happening with your teeth. I highly recommend this practice if you are looking for a new dentist. read more

It's so so hard to find a good dentist - that does good work and that you can trust!! I've been here twice for a cleaning and will never go to another dentist again. I've been to several other dentists who are pushy, unfriendly or untrustworthy. However, Dr. Lambert and his staff are kind, courteous and extremely calming. I know I'm in good hands with them. Even the front desk is great - which NEVER happens at a dentist's office. I'm not sure what I can say that others haven't already said. Other than that if you're looking for a denist who WON'T rip you off, then come here. It's not a swanky state-of-the-art office, but really - is all that necessary?! I always try and come to places that won't charge you for unnecessary technology or services and this is definitely that kind of place. I can't stress enough how much I recommend Dr. Lambert and his staff. His hygienists are thorough and thoughtful people. Dr. Lambert insists on seeing on all his patients - even if it's just for a cleaning. How awesome is that? OH and if you're afraid of dentist, then see Dr. Lambert - he will put you at ease. :) read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Lambert I would say close to 10 years at this point. Every visit is a breeze. He is very friendly, and never have any pain issues after getting any work done. I even have had wisdom teeth pulled and was not a problem. A few year back I was going to switch jobs, so I decided to get all the fillings that I needed with my insurance before I left and lost the benefits. I went 3 times a week for the 2 week period getting teeth pulled, and fillings. Now, if he wasn't a good dentist I wouldn't be doing that for sure. Not only is Dr. Lambert very friendly, professional, but has a good sense of humor too. He actually enjoys his job and helping people and it really shows. The whole staff there is great also. When you walk in the door you will be greeted with a smile by Rita, Irma the hygenist is also friendly and will get you brushing and flossing right. Obviously, I highly recommend going to Dr. Lambert for any of your dental needs. :) Even when I had insurance that had Dr. Lambert as "out of network" I still would go to him and would just pay the slightly higher premium... He's that good. read more

Just had my first appointment with Dr Mells who took over the practice from her dad, whom I had been going to for many years. I was impressed by her knowledge and kindness and highly recommend this practice for dental needs. read more

I have signed up to yelp to write this review. I came to Dr Lambert office to get the second opinion after I was told by somebody else I need to do a lot of stuff for $$$.. I was impressed Dr Lambert didn't propose the work that as it turned out I don't need ! Now I know where to go. read more

Update! Just had my first cleaning at Dr. Lambert's office. I actually enjoyed (as much as you can enjoy a cleaning) it. Amazing where I have come from. Dentists used to freak me out so I avoided them for years. Now I will happily return every 6 months. :) Feel free to contact me if you have doubts or questions!!! read more

I don't have words to appreciate Dr Lambert's creator. It is a bless to have him! I don't think I have powerful enough words to describe and appreciate him and everyone in his office. All I can say is "thank you dear God!" Thank you Dr. Lambert and everyone in his office! read more

Everyone in the office is fantastic. They're incredibly nice and patient. Over the last two years I've had work done, from fillings to wisdom teeth being pulled. They've always been extremely nice with me, even though i've got a horrible fear of dentist and really bad anxiety. I appreciate this place a lot and highly recommend it. read more

He is the Best Dentist I've ever seen... he takes care of my whole family when we have Tooth trouble and every time he does an amazing job...my husband hated going to dental office but hus first visit with dr Lambert went so well "tooth Extraction" that every time his tooth gets sensitive he says dr lampert i only wanna see him... read more

I was having a really bad tooth ache and because i was not a big fan of dentists i tried treating it at home to only have the pain getting worse.I turned to yelp in search of a dentist who would go easy on me not only physically but financially aswell because my insurance coverage had expired. I was greeted by Dr. Lambert himself and right away i felt at ease and comfortable.He's super nice and really fun to talk to.He took x-rays and determined it was my wisdom tooth that was bad and he recommended i have it extracted.I went ahead and had the procedure done and because i had explained to them that i had no insurance coverage and would be paying in cash Dr. Lambert went really easy on the bill.I highly recommend Dr. Lambert! read more

The DMD behind his name is not for nothing Dr. Lambert is a master dentist He relates his understanding of the human body & the materials that go into it in a pleasant, professional, courteous & gracious manner. My case: I scheduled a consultation for a front tooth (#8) veneer replacement & a molar (#3) which a DDS & MD/DDS both diagnosed with severe nerve damage They prescribed costly root canal or extraction/implants. Dr. Lambert tested my nerves with ice, un-intrusively probed my mouth & determined that the molar could be saved with a zinc oxide temporary & amalgam permanent filling For the front veneer, a master ceramicist colleague of his selected 4 or 5 shades His rates are lower than the rate I paid to a DDS to install the original veneer And lower than the rate I paid another DDS who attempted to re-install a replacement. Now I am confident that my teeth are in good hands. Thanks to everybody in the team! read more

Dr, Lambert is by far the very best dentist I have ever had. I have several bad experiences, including a botched wisdom tooth removal that left me with permanent nerve damage. To say I dislike going to the dentist is an understatement. I have had two crowns with him and both fit perfectly and needed virtually no adjustments when he put them in. The staff is lovely and everyone makes you feel welcome. Can't recommend Dr. Lambert and team enough. read more

Once again Doc Lambert comes through - on my annual check up earlier in 2019 - the staff saw a major issue at my check up - not only did they tell me - but the referral expert they recommended took care of my situation in a super professional - timely and efficient manner - their referral was as great as the service they provide and averted a major dental issue for me in the future. Kudos Dr L and to the staff from the front office to techs to the Doc and his referral office who fixed a major problem. read more

Loved the service. As someone who has a lot of dental issues and having had to navigate dentists who oversell, Dr. Michael was a breath of fresh air. I've kept my current dental insurance just so I can keep visiting him. :) read more

Child Dentist? Perhaps 20 years ago, but not now, especially not with his short patience. We were referred to this place from Yelp because of this. My 5 year old daughter came in for a checkup, which went well. Dr. Lambert commented on several occasions how well spoken and polite she was for a 5 year old. Turns out she needed some fillings, so Dr. Lambert and his staff scheduled my daughter for another date to come back to get those cavities filled. The next time we get there, my daughter is seen immediately, and from there it went downhill. She was very sensitive to the shots - and Dr. Lambert didn't have any patience for it. After trying to have her stop moving while he gave her more shots into her gums, she could still feel the pain when he started the work, so he gave her more novacaine, only for her to tell him that she stills feels the pain when he tried to start. I could see in his facial expression, and his change of attitude that he was losing patience fast. Here's the major issue I have - not more than TWELVE MINUTES went by before we were out the door because Dr. Lambert didn't have any more patience for my daughter. As he was pushing us out the door, he referred us to a 'specialist', which would put her under with gas. 20 minutes later? My daughter's mouth was completely numb. Looks like the novacaine worked, unfortunately Dr. Lambert just didn't have the time to bother with waiting a few extra minutes. She said she couldn't feel her face for at least 2 hours. She was talking funny for at least 3. The only other thing he could say was, "I'm sorry", to which I responded, "No, you aren't, because if you were, you would have spent more time with her." To me, this sounds like something that someone with 20+ years experience may have run into a few times. I guess I shouldn't assume that with years comes experience. This guy definitely needs to retire - or stop accepting people under the age of 16. He does not have the patience for children anymore. Dr. Lambert not only has made me never to return to his place of establishment again, not even for records that my daughter's school requires she has on file since she is in Kindergarten, he has left a huge visual imprint in my 5 year old daughter's memory about Dentists. Thank you Dr. Lambert, thank you VERY MUCH for that. Major fail. P.S. I waited well over 6 months to post this, to make sure I did not post anything while in the heat of the issue. This post was made well after the fact. Keep this review in mind when scheduling your next appointment with this establishment. read more

If only I had found him before all of my dental issues!! This guy is fantastic. I used to have an irrational fear of dentists until now! I was told by other dentists that I needed 4-6 fillings, plus a cleaning, plus all this other crap. I was so fed up by dishonest dentists and people just interested in your checkbook. My mom found Dr. Lambert on Yelp and decided to try him. After the xrays, he told me I need no fillings. That''s right.... NONE! :) So nice to find a guy who isn't drill happy! I was thrilled and also a little angry that the other dentists were just trying to hustle me. Turns out that the tooth pain was just from me grinding my teeth at night. Not only was he in the waiting room, talking to his patients and making jokes, but he was always somewhere to be seen in the office. Never was he hidden in some office while the hygienists do all the work. He truly cares about your teeth (probably more than you do). He will actually take the time, show you and explain everything and what needs to be done. He loves to teach you about xrays, your teeth, structures and what's good for your age, etc. I think he said he teaches at the dental college. I'm uninsured and the prices are very, very reasonable. Even if they weren't, I would defiantly pay more to receive this kind of quality care. I have my next cleaning scheduled and I'm actually looking forward to it!! :) read more

wow after 20 years with the shittiest dentist ever i feel like i stepped into dental heaven. irma, the dental hygentist, was great and lectured me repeatedly on good oral care. apparently i've been brushing wrong and she showed me all the plaque buildup around my gums. out of 20 years of going to my former craptastic dentist this was my first time ever seeing my teeth in that way in a dental chair. those greedy bastards! grossed me out enough to go out and invest in an electric toothbrush (irma's recommendation). dr. lambert is honest and doesn't waste his breath recommending unecessary dental work. for the past two years i've been told that i had a cavity that needed to be filled. i knew that was a crock of crap and always made an excuse not to have it done. no mention of cavity once at dr. lambert's office and i was out the door! see you guys in 6 months! read more

Have been a patient for almost a decade, ever since my last Dentist retired. He recommended Dr Lambert. Stable, friendly, courteous and knowledgeable staff. read more

I've never written a review for anyone or anything until now. Dr. Lambert and his staff are so amazingly good at what they do that I feel it's finally time to do this! So yeah, interestingly enough I found Dr. Lambert on Yelp about 9 years ago when an old gold crown decided to fall off. Rather than replacing it with an expensive new one, he cleaned it up and glued it back on while complimenting the previous dentist's work extensively. (apparently it's a difficult thing to do that preserves a bit more of the tooth for better aesthetics) I've had a number of other difficulties over the years and Dr. Lambert and his team have always handled them gracefully and consistently go the extra three miles to ensure I'm as taken care of as is humanly possible. Cannot recommend him enough. read more

Dr. Lambert has been my dentist for my entire life and I think he's the best dentist around. I've tried to go to other dentists but they are never as great as Dr. Lambert, or as gentle. He's punctual, kind, and very knowledgeable. Go to him and you won't regret it. read more

I cannot recommend him anymore. Bit of stubbornness on his part and does what he wants.

Dr. Lambert is one of the best doctors that I have ever had!!! My father has been coming to this office since he was a kid when another great dentist cared for him...Dr. Lambert took over this office and my entire family has been under his care for years and years. My dental coverage doesn't even coverage all of Dr. Lambert's expenses - but I pay...he is so good I will pay the difference for his services over any other doctor. He is kind, he is funny, the staff is awesome (they remember your name and everything you've ever talked about), everyone there seems happy and helpful, his VERY knowledgeable (I cannot stress this enough - he will take the time to explain to you what he is going to do) and he is very reasonable - I totally recommend him...over and over and over again! I don't know what I would do with my teeth if it wasn't for this office. read more

Dr. Lambert and staff were excellent. He really listened to what I had to say regarding my pain. Once he had two possible scenarios - one REALLY bad and one not bad at all, he opted to work on the less serious one based on what I had said. This was on a Friday. I had been in so much pain that I expected to be at the emergency room the next day. Not even close. So far, with the simple procedure he conducted on me, no pain. Thank you Yelpers for leading me down the right track! read more

I just went to the office this Monday and Tues. I was recommended by a co worker and with no insurance, am glad I went to them. It started with the great phone presence of the receptionist Rita. She is very well informed and sweet. Dr. Lambert of course is a great dentist..funny and makes you feel at ease. The Dental Assistant was also very nice Sally :) Last but not least I saw the Hygentist Irma, for a cleaning. She was very on point and you can tell she loves what she does...She talks to you the whole time she is cleaning which is very comforting to me. Like I mentioned, I have no insurance, the prices are reasonable. I'm so glad i didn't go to a discount dentist, because I would not have had the care and attention i received! read more

Basik thinks that he has a cavity, but Dr. Lambert thinks that recording to 8 months papers he could not possibly have it and Dr. Lamber points up that Barisk is not a dentist and he is not qualified to figure out what a cavity looks like. Barsik feels let down and disrespected from Dr. Lamberts assessement, without even looking at his teeth and trusting 8 months old papers? which is actually was made at least 1 year ago!!! Also Dr. Lambert points out that Basik could only have cavities if he is a meth addict. My host Sasha actually likes Dr. Lambert, but now my friends are scared to go see Dr. Lambert, because they will be told that their cavity is fake too. read more

Honest and forthright, Dr. Lambert gives sound advice, with a conservative approach. My previous dentist wanted me to have four teeth filled and another crowned, Dr. Lambert reviewed my xrays and said it was just one that needed a filling. He never pushes for more services than are absolutely necessary! I also love that he has a great relationship with his staff. They clearly enjoy working for him, which says a lot! read more

While growing up, I truly had the dentist-from-hell. Think Steve Martin in "Little Shop of Horrors". Needless to say, this led me down a path of dental neglect and poor hygiene. By the time I was ready to clean up my act, I chose a dentist who had an office manager that should have been a used car salesman. They offered to fix me up for the amazing price of $40,000. Really? I literally walked out of the office as she was going over the treatment plan. Next stop, Dr. Michael Lambert. I simply cannot express how wonderful it is to work with a man and his entire staff that are so honest, caring and knowledgable. I have a dental insurance plan that Dr. Lambert does not subscribe to but will never use that insurance as I'm not about to go anywhere else. I can't recommend him enough! read more

Decided to give this practice a try based on the Yelp 5 star reviews. It's all true, this place is the best. Let's be honest, dental work can be an uncomfortable experience. You are immobilized in a reclining chair wearing a bib with your mouth wide open...it's all a bit regressive. Dr. Lambert and staff go above and beyond to let you know you are in good hands. Professional, conservative approach to dentistry combined with a super friendly, positive atmosphere. So happy to have found this practice! read more

Been going to Dr Lambert for a few years now, and couldn't be happier. I've moved a lot, and have had to go to several dentists, but if I move again, I'm making sure Dr Lambert stays close by :) He's that good! He teaches in San Francisco once a week, so he's definitely on top of the latest trends in Dentistry. And my wife has seen him on the bus in SF reading dentistry magazines. Not only that, but my hygienist, Elvie, is fantastic as well. Very thorough, gentle, and super nice. They get 5 stars from me, easily. read more