I found Dr Parrett through a lucky coincidence . He is the definition of a medical provider. Thorough, thoughtfully reflective about what he finds, and poses as treatment. I am so glad to have found him. His office staff is wonderful as well. Thank you! read more

Michael Parrett, DDS - A picture of good health. You can't see the teeth, but they represent confidence and self worth . - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dr Parrett is the best dentist I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot in my 60 years. He's very gentle and the work he does is very effective. He always treats his staff in a respectful way and people seem to get along nicely there. Over the years I've been going to the office I've seen a number of hygienists and they have all been friendly and done their work well. When I've needed a referral for other work, those have been easy and well handled. I could hardly ask for anything more from a dentist. Bryan read more

I used to hate going to the dentist. Dr. Parrett and his staff have changed that. I take better care of my teeth and trust their judgement.

To this day, Dr. Parrett has been by far THE best dentist I've ever had. In fact, he's so fantastic that I've been hesitating to find a new dentist in Boulder because I fear I would just be disappointed. So what makes Dr. Parrett so awesome? First of all, he's extremely conservative in the treatments he recommends, so I never felt like I was pressured into paying for anything extra. In fact, there was one time where I had what *could* be a cavity, but he decided that I should rinse regularly with fluoride to see if the situation would fix itself (and it did)! That saved me from having a whole drilled into my tooth unnecessarily. Dr. Parrett also fixed a filling from another dentist that just kept falling out because it kept getting caught on dental floss and was eventually tugged out (again). When he redid the filling, he made sure to file it down smoothly so it wouldn't get caught. It never fell out again. The exams here are also comprehensive: x-rays once a year, cleanings with pocket measurements, and always a thorough debrief from Dr. Parrett. SF folks, you're very lucky to have such a dentist in your city! read more

I can't write enough great reviews about this dentist office. Have been going for 10 years and never any problems; all kind professional great experiences. Very much appreciate all the COVID precautions. read more

This is a first class operation. A friendly and knowledgeable staff led by Dr Parrett who is an experienced pro. He keeps up with the latest techniques by regularly attending professional seminars and training. Having practiced for many years, he doesn't have loans to pay off and recommends the most effective and least expensive solutions to dental problems. read more

The team is fantastic at Dr. Parrett's office! I had a lot of dental work done as a kid, so I'm not a wimp when it come to being in the chair, but I never quite enjoyed a visit to the dentist as much as I do going to see these friendly professionals. Donna has been my family's hygienist for ages and she is very good, always gentle and thorough. My child never went to a pediatric dentist just strait to Dr. Parrett's as a toddler, and they did everything to make sure his first dental experiences were positive ones. The staff seems to be up on all the latest technologies and procedures, and I like how no one is ever pushy when talking about them. They are always straight up about how much it will cost with your insurance plan, which is nice since it is usually the deciding factor. The first time I went, I was really impressed by the two page report I received in the mail regarding what is going on in my mouth and just the other day I got a text asking me if I wanted text message appointment reminders. I have to point out, since I take note of interior elements, that thought was taken with the environment here. It's an old art deco building, top floor, corner office with downtown views, fresh flowers arrangements and tasteful art in the waiting area. There is bottled water upon arrival and a dental goody bag upon departure. The pièce de résistance is the vivacious Ms. Norma Jean in the front of the house. Her smile and demeanor make you feel like she is your best friend, your personal appointment secretary, and your wise ol' Aunt Hattie all rolled into one. I look forward to seeing her every time. read more

Update! I have been a patient of Dr Parrett for what feels like most of my adult life now. He is like an academic of dentistry! He is incredibly smart, intuitive, SO gentle and always has a spot on diagnosis and solution. He's done it all for me: from cleaning to cavities to Invisalign to bite issues. His staff are all incredibly kind and caring people. read more

Very friendly and professional staff. The care is top notch and trust worthy. He never pressures you into doing more work than may be necessary. So far all my experiences have been very positive. Definitely my regular dentist from now on. The hygienist was very friendly as well, she made me feel very comfortable. 5 Stars! read more

Had my first appointment with Dr. Parrett yesterday afternoon. I can say with confidence that he will probably be my dentist until one of us moves away or dies. My awesome experience started with Norma Jean's morning call letting me know that they had an opening in the hygienist's schedule and if I could get in earlier, they could get the cleaning done in the same appointment, rather than having me come back after the initial exam! When I arrived she asked if she could hang my sweater and handed me a bottle of water. How great is that!? I was then greeted by, Holly, the hygienist. She was so nice and gentle! Such a relief after the hellish "cleaning" (read: gum-ripping reaming) I'd received from my last dentist that made me avoid dentists for two years! Then Dr. Parrett took a look around my mouth with a cool little camera and explained everything he was seeing as I got to watch. He then did a thorough probing of my gums (I'm at that age where *everything* starts to recede) and suggested a periodontal exam before going forward with some of the work I need to have done. Although they had the x-rays done by my former dentist, they were three years old. Dr. Parrett wanted to make sure he had a current accurate view of my total dental condition, so he ordered another full mouth set of x-rays. (Cost could have been an issue here due to insurance restrictions, but he made sure it wasn't an issue.) My former dentist had warned (read: threatened) me two years ago that if I didn't get crowns on two particular teeth that they would need root canals within three months. I put it off anyway because I couldn't stand the thought of two more bad crowns from that guy, and because I didn't have the out-of-pocket cash on hand. When I asked Dr. Parrett about those two teeth, he said there was nothing that needed to be done to them, the fillings already in them were sufficient. Maybe I needed a really bad former dentist to appreciate how great Dr. Parrett and his staff are. It is such a relief to finally be working with a dental office that cares more about my dental health than transferring money from my wallet to theirs by convincing me I need a lot of unnecessary work and trying to sell me a lot of cosmetic junk! I will recommend Dr. Parrett to everyone I know (well, maybe not a certain ex who needs to suffer a little longer)! read more

Best dentist and staff ever. I would recommend this dentist to anyone, regardless of their scary teeth experiences. Receptionist Norma Jean was unbelievably sweet and welcoming starting from the very moment I called her to schedule an appointment. There was friendly chit chat mixed up in the usual business of being a new patient, and I felt immediately relieved. Finally, I found a dentist. I got an appointment on the exact day I wanted. The following week, I show up bright and early and they hand me a water bottle (this is so nice) and converse with me while I fill out the usual tree-hating amount of paper work. I am usually quite grumpy in the morning, but I felt cheered by their reception. Dr. Parrett was awesome. He was efficient and informative. I was most pleased with the letter I recieved a week after my appointment there - a completely detailed letter of everything he had discovered about my teeth and what treatment they were considering to take. I have never ever had such a thing sent to me. It was neatly organized into categories such as "teeth & restorations" "occlusion and jaw bone." This is a great idea since it is hard to remember everything your dentist/doctor says to you. My dental hygienist (I think her name was Donna?) was really nice. My teeth have always been sensitive, but she was as gentle as she could be and apologetic when I winced. (I'm such a baby...) She gave me little breaks to swallow and chill. I hate when you are getting your teeth cleaned and they are just unrelenting beginning to end. We reminisced about the east coast together. It was a good time. On my way out, Norma Jean discussed my health insurance with me and told me about what options they had for the things insurance didn't cover. It was very informative and put my mind at ease. This is the best dental experience I have had by far. read more

I love Dr. P too. All his staff did during my cleaning visit was compliment me on my teeth.. how can you not love that? His receptionist Norma Jean is the bomb dizzle. She is probably the nicest person you'll ever meet and that's before she even offers you apple juice! no shiz! If you need a dentist, you need Dr. Parrett! read more

6 Stars! The best crown experience I've had, and his office went above and beyond when I had some tooth pain. Dr. Parrett had to replace a crown from my previous dentist. Even the temporary crown was done better than the old one, with no rough edges. The crown itself is even better. I had some pain later in the day, and he saw me immediately, took an X-ray, and called an endodontist in the same building to check me out immediately and make sure I didn't need a root canal. Everything was fine in a few hours, and I really appreciated the extra care they took in making sure I was OK. They even called me the next morning to check on me. The staff is really nice and friendly, and on top of helping you deal with insurance as much as they can, too. read more

My one visit to Michael Parrot's practice was by far the best, most professional, informative, and comfortable experience I've ever had at a dentists office. All his staff were extremely welcoming. I thought the water while I was waiting was a nice touch. The initial survey you take as a new patient is thorough and gives you an idea of how much they really care about your well being before they've even say you down in the chair. He has the top of the line equipment and he's quick to explain what everything is, how it works, and why he's using it. And to top it all off, I got a big long letter thanking me for coming in and following up with further detail on everything we talked about during my visit. I'm bummed that I only got one visit and then I move out of the Bay Area. Everyone in Dr. Parrot's office are happy with and passionate about where they work and what they do. They are very intelligent and engaging people. If you want to feel comfortable, informed, and looked after by your dentist, go to Dr. Parrot's office. ~TheWaterGuy read more

I've been going to Dr. Parrett for 13 years now and continue to go 3x a year since he's solid. The dental hygienists are all really good and they do a thorough job of cleaning and walking through any potential issues. Unlike many doctor's offices, his staff is all excellent. Front desk staff are good about reminders. There's been several time when I've had to cancel for work reasons and they will call you if there are cancellations sooner than your rescheduled appointment. My only dislike, which isn't enough to ding them on from a rating point of view, is the pushing of x-rays. I think this is endemic to dentists in general, who want x-rays on a more frequent basis than I think is necessary. read more

Dr. Parrett is a true gentleman dentist. He hires friendly and capable and caring staff. From the first moment you walk in the door, you are greeted warmly...and with a bottle of water, and a toothbrush if you need it. I have been seeing him for over three years and would highly recommend him as a fabulous dentist. Just to give you an idea of how he gets to know you, my husband and I recently bought our first home. He remembered at my check-up and asked me how home ownership was going. This was very nice, but just the regular pleasantry until the follow-up question..."Do you need a lawn mower?" !!!! As a matter of fact we did! Just in time for our first time mowing our own lawn, and gas powered (so fun) too and FREE. Now, I don't suspect he has another mower. However, the dental CARE you'll get will be worth the visit. By th way, thank you Dr. Parrett, our lawn looks great! read more

Since I moved to SF two years ago, I have been lagging on finding a dentist. Since I had not been to the dentist in well over a decade I was worried, but knew I had to go. After looking at the reviews for Dr. Parrett, I decided that I would give it a try and all I can say is that the reviews were spot on! When I went on line and scheduled an appointment, I got a phone call that same day to get a specific time. The staff was very nice and patient and even called the day before to confirm my appointment. When I arrived I was nervous and they completely understood and walked me through the exam to make sure I was not anxious. After the exam, Dr. Parrett sat down and explained what he had found. I scheduled a cleaning and replacement of some fillings and was on my way. A few days later I received a professional and personal letter explaining what he had found during my examination and what he recommended. When I went in for my dental work, everything was preped and ready for me so I had a minimal amount of waiting. The staff was very aware of my dental anxiety and made every effort to make sure I was comfortable. When it came time for the work, I felt minimal to no pain what so ever, which has never happened to me before. I can honestly say that this has changed my opinion about dentists and has gone a long way to lessening my anxiety about dental work! read more

I never thought I would say I really like my dentist. But here we go, I really like my dentist! I have been a client for over 5 years and will fight anyone who says they have a better dentist. Dr Parrett and his staff are incredibly professional, efficient, thoughtful, and skilled. Their operations are excellent including appointments always starting on time, reminders (email, mail and calls), clear honest billing, and a kind professional staff. They always pick up their phone and all emails are answered the same or next business day. The space is clean, spacious and the only dentist office I have been to that does NOT have that dentist smell. The hygienists I have had have all have been great and the best cleanings I've had. Dr Parrett does an thorough exam after each cleaning by the hygienist, and does the larger procedures himself like my crown. He is clear and takes the time to explain what he is doing (even during the customary exams). He is thoughtful, knowledgeable and cautious about any procedure he would recommend. This was such a breath of fresh air from my handful of previous dentists in the City who I felt were up-selling, not well-operated and didn't have my best interest at heart. This place is a gem. read more

Best dentist I've ever encountered in my life. Dr Parrett is careful, knowledgeable, and, what's extremely rare in a dentist, actually cares about you and the state of your teeth. This caring permeates the entire experience of getting treated there, from a careful and thorough examination (he actually takes voice-notes the entire was as he's going through your teeth for further reference) to suggesting multiple treatment options for the problems that he does find, to making triple-sure not to cause any unnecessary pain. As the guy in charge, this attitude spreads to the rest of the office - his staff is polite and helpful, wait times are non-existent, hygienists are gentle and nice. I've been recommending him to all of my friends. read more

I used to have a dentist-phobia (like everyone else I guess). I did have a good basis for my fear...an awful abscessed root canal I experienced at the ripe old age of 6. After that, I basically had to be dragged and eventually drugged (laughing gas...ahhhh) in order to get in that chair. I'm so glad I found this office. Prior to this, I bounced around a few dental offices in the East Bay and was told lie after lie. One said I needed to have my root canal re-done....I can't tell you how fast I ran out of that place! Another told me I had four cavities...again, a farce. Finally, I found Dr. Parrett. He is great at what he does and most importantly, has ethics! Turns out, I didn't need a new root canal nor did I have four cavities. It makes me shudder to think I could have had unnecessary work done. Thank goodness for honest docs like Dr. P. The bane of my existence has always been an ugly crown substituting for a front tooth. I just assumed I had to live with it and didn't realize there was an alternative. With zero pressure, I was told some options and eventually went through with it. I found Dr. Parrett to be a perfectionist in all the right ways. He was so focused on making my smile look as natural and fabulous as possible. I have never experienced a dentist who took such pride in his work and who truly cares. I have a beautiful smile now, something I thought was impossible. Long story short, as long as I have teeth, I'll be going to this office. read more

Thank you to Dr. Parrot and all his staff. I was referred by a friend, called and was able to be seen within an hour for extreme tooth pain. The front desk staff is AWESOME, he had me diagnosed and referred to an endontist for treatment..even made the appointment for me... Although he is not in my dental plan, I plan to go back and highly recommend him for everyone. read more

Woohoo! They remodeled those rickety elevators in the building and Dr. Parrett's office got a makeover too! Looks super new :) Still the best dentist. ever. read more

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Parrett's for almost 10 years. I actually look forward to my visits. They make seeing the dentist so pleasant. I love Norma Jean, receptionist, and Donna and Holly, hygenists. The visits are quick so you go in to get what you need done say during your lunch hour and your outta there. They never make me wait- an appointment is an appointment. The office is equipped and kept updated with state of the art equipment. Dr. Parrett is the most thorough Dentist I have EVER had in my life! After my first visit, I received a letter/report from Dr. Parrett himself in the mail about my teeth! My son is now 5 and also sees Dr. Parrett. His first visit with them was when he just turned 3. He was not scared and now has very good dental hygiene practices. He is always pestering me about when his next appointment is whenever we drive down Post Street. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Parrett for young patients. Dr. Parrett and staff gets 10 stars. read more

Well Yelpers, I'm sitting in the chair, just finished getting X-Rayed, and let me say: I was really nervous walking in, but that was subsided by the motherly Norma Jean, who helped me calm down, the overall check-up was really good. Dr Parrett is very patient and even makes jokes I can guarentee you I know where I'm going for my next teeth cleaning read more

Norma Jean is a saint! She called me yesterday to remind me about my appointment - I was still a half hour late this morning and she did some amazing rearranging to fit me in. I would have come back but they were booked solid for the next few months. No wonder! Definitely the best dentist I've ever been to. Oh yeah, and Dr. Parrett's pretty cool too. read more

Dr. Parrett is a wonderful dentist, and the whole staff is so friendly and caring. Norma Jean provides a lovely first part of the experience with her positivity and warmth at the front desk. The dental hygenists are great and Dr. Parrett is gentle and thorough. I will never go anywhere else! read more

I love my dentist!!! Dr. Parrett is gentle, personable and so good at what he does. I've had a crown and root canal recently and he and his staff were so comforting and understanding of my fears. They made the process virtually pain free and panic free. Thanks for putting up with me. Let's hope that's the end of it....they are good, but no one really likes these type of exams. right? Thank you Dr. Parrett, I'll never leave you. read more

Dr. Parrot is undeniably the best dentist in SF. From his staff to dental care, it's all top-notch. His referral network for specialty dental care is highly regarded, as well. His location is easy access to parking and some great shopping at union square. read more

Superb dentist. I moved away from San Francisco four years ago and I *still* see Dr. Parrett and staff for cleanings/checkups/occasional work when I am in town. I recently recommended him to a friend who was similarly satisfied. Prices are high for fillings, but the level of care, professionalism, and Norma Jean's (gotta love her name!) fantastically sweet and accommodating nature are pretty hard to beat. read more

Have no fear, Dr. Parrett is here! Dr. Parrett will first provide you with a dental assessment, and will then set you on a FEASIBLE plan to improve your oral health. Do not feel scared, overwhelmed or hesitant! Seriously Dr. Parrett and his staff are helpful, capable and caring. Since becoming a patient in 2010, Dr. Parret took care of all my cavities (one step at a time) and I get regular cleanings which are great. This has significantly improved my oral health, saved me money (no more cavities) and more than anything help me maintain my teeth. When I needed a crown, he was persistent of making sure it was the right fit to avoid future problems. When Dr. Parret does something, he does it right. During a dental emergency, Dr. Parret was absolutely helpful and amazing in assisting one of my family members. He relieved the severe pain and treated the issue that was caused by another dentist's faulty work. The administrative staff is very helpful! They are responsive, organized and friendly. Expect your teeth to be happier! read more

When I needed an emergency root canal done, I'll give the dentist and his office a star for scheduling me immediately. I really do appreciate that. However, lots has led me to think less of them in other areas hence the dismal review. Gripe #1- When I was calling around, I specifically asked the dentist if they are a MetLife dentist. After chatting with the receptionist, I was left with the impression that they were. Turns out they're not, but they accept MetLife. So my bad, I should have confirmed it on the website. Gripe #2- After my initial appt for the root canal, the receptionist made a point of telling me 2x that she or someone from the office would call within the next 24 hours or so to check up on my pain level. No call. The root canal was fine, and I was back up and at em later that night, but I was irked that she made a point of telling me she would call not once, but twice and I never heard from her or anyone there. If you can't fulfill it, don't put it out there. It just didn't seem very sincere. Gripe #3- Pricing. MetLife has a tool where you can plug in your zip code and the service and it will give you a guideline of what the service should cost in your area. The pricing for my root canal was more than 2x the average is in this area. From what they told me, it wasn't an extraordinary root canal that required specialized treatment. Furthermore, I was overcharged for my OOP portion, which seems strange because they should know exactly what % to charge me when they seek the authorization from the insurance company. When they threw out the figure for what the crown would cost, somewhere in the neighborhood, of $1700, I decided it was time to do some investigating and this is when I learned a lot. What irks me the most and what convinced me that there might be a bit of rip-off artists involved is that when I called again to confirm what they were going to charge for the crown, they gave me another figure. I felt like they didn't have set pricing and were just throwing figures out there. At my 2nd request for the refund on the over-charge for the root canal and when they realized I was taking my business elsewhere, they promptly issued a check to reimburse me. So while the issue of not calling when you say will may seem petty, I think their billing and pricing is definitely a bit shady. read more

I find it strange that this is the second bad review I've had to post because the one I wrote a few months ago has disappeared. I went from telling everyone I knew about how great Dr. Parrett's office was to telling people what a bad experience you will have if you go there. Countless friends, co-workers, and I have had bad experiences with Dr. Parrett's office. At first, I thought this was the best dentist I had ever been to. Norma Jean seemed so friendly, and Dr. Parrett's staff did an okay job with my cleanings. A couple of years into seeing Dr. Parrett, I had an appointment booked in advance. While a friend was in the hospital after a heart attack, I had forgotten about my appointment. Usually, Norma Jean would call a day beforehand to remind me about my appointments. Not so on this particular occasion. I did call the office after I missed the appointment and explained what had happened. Norma Jean said she would remove the charge of $75 for missing, but when I asked her why I didn't get a reminder call as usual, she became snippy and replied that "we don't always do that" so I shouldn't expect it...except they had done it for the last two years! A co-worker felt swindled by the office after being told she needed treatments that upon receiving another dentist's opinion she learned she didn't really need. Another friend discovered that the office tried to charge the insurance company for a fraudulent dental job, and also tried to charge him for work he didn't need. BEWARE! I was a long time client until I saw the dark side of the office...I don't think this post will be up for very long and if it is removed, that just proves my point. read more

My experience with Dr. Parrett and his office went from fantastic to fail. Over the course of two years, I felt manipulated into unnecessary and pricey treatments (at-home teeth whitening, teeth straightening). Since I had no major problems, it felt as if they were always looking for something to generate revenue (usually not covered by insurance). As a dentist, Dr. Parrett is very good, but I got tired of being pitched extraneous services. And the billing was a nightmare: I would be told one price only to find it was more expensive and not covered by my insurance. Eventually, I lost faith in the office and moved on. read more

Dr. Parrett is not a friendly guy that's for sure I guess hes fine as a dentist. His one staff person the older lady is very pushy. I told her I would call to schedule and she pushed me into scheduling something. I canceled it later because I didn't know my schedule and I think I'll find a dentist that I like as a person. read more

Dr. Parrett is probably the most thorough dentist I've ever seen. My first appointment was about a month ago, during which he and his staff took xrays of my teeth and examined every tooth with a little camera, describing what he saw to me and showing me on a screen next to my chair. I also received a letter in the mail a few days later that described everything that was found during the exam, as well as upon further consideration of the xray results. The second appointment for cleaning was last week, and again it was the most thorough cleaning I've ever had. You do need to schedule more time than I'm used to using for a dental appointment - the first appointment was about an hour and the cleaning took about 45 minutes. But this is the most confident I've ever felt about the quality of care that my teeth are receiving. read more

I went to see Dr. Parrett for my regular check up and I was absolutely impressed. He performed a very thorough examination and was very detail-oriented. He was very gentle the entire time and answered all the questions that I had patiently. The receptionist Rachel is the best! I had insurance related questions and she was very helpful. I had requested to notify me if an earlier appointment opens up and she did it. I didn't catch the nurse's name, but she also very attentive, polite and helpful. The entire office provided a 5 star service. I'm not only going back there again, but I will keep recommending Dr. Parrett. read more

Guess what mom? I've got great oral hygeine! Dr. Parrett and his wonderful staff are all about the positive reinforcement. I've been seeing him for about 5 years now and have nothing but good things to say. Norma Jean, his receptionist, is so sweet and even her appt. reminder calls make you want to come in, open up and say AHHH. I showed up for my appt., didn't even have time to get past the People Magazine cover before Holly called me in to clean my teeth. She's a sweetheart and makes the time go quickly. Dr. Parrett checked my mouth out., confirmed that I have great oral hygeine and sent me on my way with a new toothbrush and floss. Couldn't ask for more in a dentist! read more

This practice is great. All involved are well educated, professional, and user friendly. i went to another dentist prior to Dr. Parrett and she told me that I had 3 more cavities than I did, that I needed gum surgery, two crowns, and deep cleaning... Dr. Parrett set the record straight and advised me in terms of what he would recommend to one of his family members. My only complaint is that it is rather expensive, but you get your money's worth. read more

Dr. Parrett was recommended to me by a colleague more than 25 years ago, and he has been my dentist continuously since then. My experience with him has always been positive - he is an excellent dentist, has a pleasant chair-side manner, and is a considerate human being. Dr. Parrett has a remarkably sure and light touch when performing dental work. He's done a variety of procedures for me over the years including fillings and fitting a dental mouth guard. These procedures have typically been pain free. He is a perfectionist. While working on you, his concentration and focus are apparent. He answers questions in plain english. He will pause mid-work if you need him to. He has a good (low key) sense of humor. In my experience, he doesn't recommend invasive and/or expensive procedures when he can find a less invasive alternative. In 25 years, I've seen a number of dental hygienists at this office. They've all been good to excellent. Without fail, his staff is professional and polite. The office's handling of insurance claims has been pleasantly transparent to me, requiring no time or effort. They have been helpful in estimating, in advance, what my insurance (Delta) will cover when I have an expensive procedure coming up. The only potential drawback to this office is if you're without insurance, it's expensive. By virtue of its Union Square location, and Dr. Parrett's high skill level, it's bound to be. If you have big dental work to do, and money is tight, you might want to shop around. That said, I love the guy - I can't imagine a better dentist. read more

I've been going for about six years. The staff is great. The appointments are almost always on time. And they're all very personable.