I have been a patient of Dr. Solomon's for over two years, and the quality of care has been consistently excellent. Pati at the front desk is incredibly professional, respectful, and proactive, always making scheduling a breeze (even when rescheduling is needed or an emergency chipped tooth filling is needed) and ensuring patients feel welcome. My appointments, from routine cleanings and X-rays to fillings, are always handled with remarkable efficiency--typically around 30 minutes. When I needed my wisdom teeth removed, their specialist referral was perfect and led to a very smooth experience. I have complete trust in Dr. Solomon and her team, which has made me much more confident in my dental health. read more

What can i say? This review is LONG overdue. i have been a patient for years. i have never had a bad experience. Patty and Dr. Solomon are both great. Patty always being on top of things and Dr. Solomon with great bedside manner and calm, relaxing aura. Even though I moved far from the area, I still make the drive because it's all worth it! read more

I have terrible dental clinic anxiety This is seriously like the most gentle, simple Dental clinic that I've ever been to I seriously cannot say enough about how awesome the experiences here have been read more

Very nice receptionist with a amazing attitude. Very clean and amazing staff.The care and teaching of how to take care of your teeth is awesome. Love my Dentist her personality is great. read more

Outs team, excellent work! Very reason prices, The best dentist ever, very thorough , gentle and smart read more

After having some less than stellar care at another dentist, I decided to book Next Gen Dentistry. The hygienist was fun and chatty without being weird. Receptionist was friendly and communicative about everything. The dentist was gentle, informative, and caring. Thanks, Next Gen! read more

Great people great service. From scheduling my appointment to getting the cleaning by Dr. Solomon it was a pleasant experience

For someone who loathes the dentist, and typically once I leave I'm happy I won't have to come back for a while, I'm happy to report that I'm feeling the opposite! From scheduling my appointment with Patty, to my initial x-rays and getting settled in with dental assistant Jenny, and then my cleaning and exam with Dr Solomon I had the best experience! I hadn't been in sometime, so I knew there would be cavities but they told me in a non shaming way while also being up front with the information. Also I was afraid that the costs would be astronomical, but they also laid out what I needed done with a detailed view of costs and I'm happy to say those also were a fraction of what I thought they would be. Looking forward to continuing my relationship with this dental clinic, and getting my mouth back in shape. read more

Dr Solomon is a wonderful dentist and her staff is great too. I highly recommend her! read more

New patient to Dr. Solomon, and the reviews are correct! The staff was caring, patient and responsive. Very relaxing atmosphere! No one likes going to the Dentist but, it helps when you have an awesome one! If you're looking for a dentist home, try them out. read more

My first time visiting NextGen Dentistry was a relief. The front desk receptionist is courteous and have patience. She make sure she books the right appointment that is convenient for you. The dentist assistances are great, they keep if professional and are knowledgeable of what they are doing. The dentist cares about her patients. She don't make you feel bad about the condition of your teeth, instead she education her patients on how to take care of their teeth. The dentist is very skilled in her profession and will have you leaving NextGen Dentistry very satisfied! read more

Dr. Solomon, Patty, & Jenny all exceeded my expectations. Thank you all so much for taking care of me and making me feel comfortable. Having a care team that is diverse is something very important to me. Dr. Solomon caught something on my x-ray that is commonly seen in black women. She coordinated a referral for me to see a specialist and have this evaluated. Having a provider that is aware and alert of issues such as mine makes me feel truly cared for. After living here for a year, I am happy to say I found a Dentist I can trust. read more

I started going to see Dr. Solomon in 2023 after not seeing a dentist for four years due to me relocating right before the pandemic. I was very anxious my first time as I knew I probably had cavities due to not staying on top of visits/dental care. Dr. Solomon and her staff didn't chastise me but rather were very supporting and warm during our initial visit. She gave me tips on what to do and answered my questions. She was able to promptly take care of the fillings the next week with great care. I have been back twice since then and as someone mentioned before I no longer dread going to the dentist when you have someone you trust who will be knowledgeable, express care, yet is a pro at what she does. The office staff is great as well along with the Dental Assistants. read more

It's was a real search to find a dentist that would take a new patient. Since covid hit alot of dentists are still backed up. I've looked for two months trying to get in to see a dentist it's been brutal and painful. I was able to get into this dentist office with in two days. YES! 2days finally my painful worries are over. Not only did I get in to finally see a dentist. The staff here was so friendly and pleasant. I actually feel asleep while I got my teeth cleaned. I didn't have denial insurance so I was a cash patient. It break my pocket either. So I highly recommend this place. Thank you so much for getting me in right away and the comfort you made me feel after not being in a dentist for years. No judgment.. read more

I highly recommend NextGen Dentistry. Dr. Solomon and staff are always friendly and ready to help out with any concerns. read more

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The NextGen team--Dr. Solomon, Arthur and Pati--made my first visit excellent from start to finish! They were warm and welcoming, and explained everything in detail. I was in great hands! I highly recommend them! read more

Haven't been to a dentist in years but saw great reviews on NextGen & Dr. Solomon & they were all TRUE! Patty the receptionist is incredibly patient, polite and helpful. The technician, Arthur was quick with the x rays and personable. Both he and Dr. Solomon answered my questions and were super compassionate when I expressed my anxieties and concerns about being back in the dental office. No shaming or judgements in this office and that feels REALLY good. Glad to have good people on my oral care team. Glad to have found NextGen Dentistry. read more

I'm very glad I found this dental office. From the front desk to the head dentist, the crew here is friendly, easygoing, knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient. I'm in and out in no time. I went from DEEPLY hating dental visits to enjo--not hating them as much haha. I definitely owe that change of heart to Dr. Solomon and the team. read more

I was looking for a new Dentist and saw all the excellent reviews for NexGen Dentistry. I have been nothing but happy with their excellent service, communication, and results. Strongly recommend this business and all of the team there. read more

Dental cleaning. Dr. Solomon was thorough, explained things well and this is the first time my teeth were cleaned by the dentist rather than a dental assistant! She is a great dentist from what I see on my first visit. The office is run by Pati who is a delight. Very friendly and competent. read more

I went for cleaning and it was quick because i keep my teeth clean. The dentist was super nice, including the staff. More people should come here to get their teeth checked and cleaned. Also, i got my cavity filled here, and it went smoothly. It did not hurt. Very gentle! read more

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The compassion and quality of care here are top notch! After avoiding the dentist for YEARS due to terrible experiences in childhood... I went in for new patient evaluation and some tooth pain. The entire staff was so kind and compassion, especially understanding I was anxious with dentists. They got me an appointment that same day and a care plan to address my issue and keep my dental health thriving ongoing. I recommend them without any reservations! read more

I had one of the most calming, least stressful, and straightforward experiences at this office. Everyone here is compassionate and professional. I am currently recovering from a dental procedure I had yesterday and currently feel no pain despite the fact it took a few hours. Pretty surreal! Dr. Solomon is extraordinarily kind, and it was my first time ever being at a dentist's office and feeling, "Whoa, this person is really looking after me and my mouth!" 10/10 read more

Dr. Solomon is absolutely fantastic. She is so kind, very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable the whole time. She is very quick in her work so I wasn't sitting there for hours on end. My entire experience made me feel very comfortable and welcomed. Patty, the front desk admin, was informative about how my payment was broken down and what would be expected for the next visits. Arthur was also kind and provided the quickest, least uncomfortable x-rays I've ever experienced! Cannot recommend NextGen enough! read more

Excellent "best kept secret" of a hidden gem dentistry! Don't let the outside and surrounding neighborhood fool you. The inside is clean with modern equipment, stellar, competent staff and service! Nurse-approved! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Solomon for dental care at least four years. She and her team (Patty, Arthur, Jenny) are friendly and helpful. I chose NextGen Dentistry because I am in a powerchair and it is very difficult to transfer to dental chair. A friend who is also in a powerchair recommended Dr. Solomon. They are able to accommodate my situation, allowing me to stay in my chair while x-rays, cleanings, exams are done. read more

Great care was taken. Staff was very friendly. It will be my new regular dentistry. Thank you

Dr. Solomon and the whole staff are very kind and accommodating! I always leave feeling well taken care of and with some super clean shiny teeth. 10/10 read more

I hate going to the dentist, and have avoided it for a number of years, so of course, my mouth is a mess. I know better, but it is what it is. I finally bit the bullet and found an in network dentist for Delta dental who had great Yelp reviews. My experience there was not great. The good: Patty, the office coordinator, was super nice. Very communicative and got me scheduled for an appointment within a week. Arthur, the tech, also very cool. Extremely friendly, non-judgmental, and did my x-rays, polish and fluoride quickly and professionally. The bad: I unfortunately didn't get the opportunity to have Dr Solomon as my dentist. Instead I got placed with someone who I would recommend avoiding at all costs. Her name is Dr Wang. Literally, after curtly introducing herself her first comment to me was "I just took a look at your x-rays and you have a lot of cavities!" Well, if you had bothered to check my intake forms and seen the amount of time prior to my last visit and the list of known items going on in my mouth, cavities would seem to be pretty low on the list of what needs to be prioritized. Next we moved on to the fact that I'd had knee replacement surgery 6 years ago and I hadn't included that on my intake form (I didn't think it was recent enough to include) After that, it was the fact that I had been a smoker and now vape, also a problem and one that I didn't mention on the intake form. After examining my gums and teeth it was on to a lecture about how neglecting to see the dentist regularly can lead to scaling, gingivitis, gum disease and tooth loss. Again, I know, but shaming me is not going to result in me taking better care of my teeth; I've finally taken the steps to come in and address an overdue problem, please show some respect and work with me to chart a path forward. Can we do that? Nope, apparently the work on my mouth was too much for them and instead they referred my out to a prosthodontist (for whom they happen to have letter-headed referrals)!! read more

I have not been to a dentist since the pandemic and I was super leery of going. To say I dread going to the dentist is an understatement. I have been looking for a new dentist for a few months and find Dr. Soloman from twitter of all places. There was a threat about a horrible experience a Black woman had and then a string of referrals to Black women dentists in the Bay. I choose her based off of reviews and convenience to me and my work. Her team was very professional and thorough. I have only been one time but I look forward to continuing this new relationship. read more

Cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Solomon and the team. I hadn't been to the dentists in a long time and the experience was as good as it can get. Educational, professional, and insightful. So grateful this practice is in Oakland! read more

Such a great office! I needed a new dentist closer to my apartment and am so grateful to have found NextGen! Small team of 3, really appreciate the energy they have cultivated in the office. Very mom and pop- easy to book appointments with. Hana walked me through my x rays and was so patient. Super happy to have found them! read more

I cannot say enough about Dr. Solomon. I quite possibly one of the worst dental patients ever. Constantly scared. Constantly worried about the pain. And I suffer from a bad experience in dental offices. But Dr. Solomon took care of all of that. She is so gentle and kind. There was virtually no pain. She is always explaining everything that she is going to do. And nothing is left to surprise. The front desk person, Patty, is also a gem. Take the worry out of your dental visits and come here. read more

Dr. Solomon and her team of two give expert and trusted dental care and advisement in a personable and calming environment. I am so grateful to have NextGen to partner with for years to come. read more

Would have give 5 stars for Dr. Solomon and everyone who works/worked there for the quality of service provided on-site. But I docked 3 stars for services off-site. My first and only visit was November 2021. I had a very, very positive experience at that time -- despite not being a fan of force-communicating on scheduling and everything else over the phone (yes, email is apparently not preferred). I went there on time, waiting maybe 15 minutes, get my teeth clean, got some pointers from Dr. Solomon (beyond her service, but got her referral) and on my way out. I was told to schedule a half-a-year checkup (routing cleaning procedure) and I did that -- an appointment for June on appointment-only Saturday. Fast forward to June 2022 -- I got a phone call (again) that says my appointment is canceled and that was it. No attempts to make up, no attempts to rectify. Nothing. I actually deliberately made an appointment for June 2022 instead of May 2022 because Dr. Solomon has no vacancy on the Saturdays of May 2022 back then. So I waited for weeks and I got nothing from NextGen Dentistry. I then decided to reach out to them via their online form and email. Of course, the following Monday, I must received a phone call in the middle of my work and be informed that there's no plan to reschedule my appointment because there isn't any available on Saturday/weekends. And because I live and work across the Bay, it would be impossible for me to get to NextGen Dentistry in the morning for a check-up. So I asked if I should just look for a different dentist for the obvious reasons (which should be recorded on the very first appointment, as the follow-up appointment was made specifically for that reason), Patty was like "well if you want to". I guess docking 3 stars is mostly for the lack of communication and responsibility for this place, particularly for the person of contact. read more

I hadn't been to the dentist in five years due to dental phobia & lack of a dental plan, but I was experiencing awful pain in my impacted wisdom teeth, so I had to go in. I poked around on the internet and found NextGen Dentistry and I chose them based on their mission statement & doctors. The pre-visit paperwork was very simple and made check-in a breeze. Dr. Hana Solomon and her dental assistant, Arthur, were absolutely amazing. They knew ahead of time that I was very nervous about my appointment because I was upfront about my phobia and they were just so kind, patient and gentle with me. They checked in often to make sure I was doing okay during my entire visit. They were both skilled, confident, and answered all of my questions thoroughly. I cannot recommend Dr. Solomon enough for patients who are nervous about their dental work. She will put you at ease. They are following excellent safety protocols during the pandemic and the office is lovely. Thank you, Dr. Solomon and Arthur! You were the greatest & I'll see you again soon! read more

NextGen Dentistry, and the entire team of women who are responsible for its incredible service, is by far the best dentist I have ever been to. I have suffered from very traumatic dentistry in the past and am always filled with anxiety with regards to the dentist. For this reason I have put off going to the dentist for years. Dr. Solomon is the best. I visited her office for the first time last week for regular cleaning and X-rays. Dr. Solomon walked me through my entire mouth. Showing me all my teeth, explaining where I needed to concentrate on flossing and walked me through general tips on how to best take care of my dental hygiene, specific to me. I feel like in the past when I have gotten cleanings, dentists have told me some vague information about my teeth and sent me on my way. My experience with Dr. Solomon was incredibly personal and not painful in the slightest for she is extremely careful and gentle (while thorough)! I felt so much comfort and trust upon my first visit that I came back two days later to finally extract my top wisdom teeth (which I have been putting off for years). Dr. Solomon did an exceptional job. I have been told in the past I have strong bones and my teeth have deep roots in my mouth. Dr. Solomon was incredibly precise, strong and caring as she extracted my very large tooth in one piece! I cannot recommend NextGen Dentistry enough! read more

Round of applause (while smiling big with your teeth showing, of course) for Dr. Solomon and her staff at NextGen Dental. What a refreshing and genuine experience getting to be a patient at NextGen - scheduling is a breeze and I felt FULL transparency with the billing process, which gave me ease of mind. Dr. Solomon is so skillful and interested in supporting your long term dental health, so any patient of hers is lucky to have such a caring Dentist. Plus, this new location is within walking distance of BART and near several cute locally owned cafes and shops (may as well just make an afternoon of it!). Do yourself a favor and come here! You will be well taken care of! read more

So I had to go to the dentist I had to have another teeth polled my first experience with the dentistry wasn't really great so I did my research and I found nextgen dentistry omg what a great experience from the Receptionist Who was absolutely fabulous and dental assistant who made me feel so safe and my dentist who made me feel like it was going to be alright I highly recommend NextGen for your next dentist appointment you will not be disappointed thanks again read more

everyone i met in the office (pati at front office, arthur assisting, and dr. solomon) during my 1st appointment were friendly, personable, and non-anxiety producing. the office was clean and modern. the x-rays, picture taking, exam, and cleaning were thorough. this was my 1st dentist appointment in several years due to the pandemic and my first attempt at testing out an oakland-based dentist after having the same dentist office in SF since 1991. i appreciate that dr. solomon's office continues to practice COVID19 safety protocols. in my search for a dentist in oakland, i intentionally searched for a black woman. dr. solomon fit the bill, but even better, i am happy to say i liked her and her staff and now have a new oakland-based dentist. read more