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    Pinole Modern Dentistry

    2.3 (144 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Pinole Modern Dentistry

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Short summary: unorganized, rushed, no time management, scheduling issues, not efficient, extra charges, LONG periods of waiting I recently had to change dentists because my dentist of 25 years retired. I became a pt here at Pinole modern under Dr. Teang 7/30/25 and now ending 11/19/25 7/30/25 I scheduled for a new pt appointment and cleaning. Summary of visit: I was there FOR 2 HOURS, had 30mins of interaction with staff, first 10 minutes I got scanned, last 15 minutes I got my gum death measured, dentist check up, dentist stated I'm past regular gingivitis and got recommended a gingival scaling (said to take 45mins-1hr), then stated I needed to come in another time to get my cleaning done 7/31/25 Scheduled a cleaning/scaling Summary of visit: I got my scaling done and was out the door in 25-30mins. It was my first time getting a scaling/laser. Mind you I haven't had dental work done in more than a year... (background: I used to get 3-4 general cleanings a year 45+ mins each) So 25-30 mins does not seem to be appropriate. Also got charged $43 for oral hygiene instructions that is not covered by Delta Dental PPO, it cost more than the fluoride (also not covered). 11/19 Scheduled a general cleaning Summary of visit: I was there for 45 mins. I came in and there was a scheduling issue. Front desk told me that I can get a check up. I got to the back and sat there for 20 mins. Hygienist saw me on chair then took my blood pressure and stated to come back later to measure my gum depth. After 10 minutes Dr. Teang came in and started telling me that it's too soon to come in for a cleaning. Then we had a relaxed conversation about what the different cleaning are and the expectations/ lengths of procedure. He stated that a general cleaning for healthy gums are 10-15 minutes max. I mentioned to him about my scaling done in July 2025 there at Pinole modern, and ask him what the typical length was and he said 45mins -1hr. I then told him about the 25 min length of my procedure. Then Dr. Teang asked if I wanted a cleaning and I said yes because that was the purpose of my visit today. It was around 4:36pm when he asked me this question. Then one of the front desk staff (red hair) came to see me at 4:40pm and states that they will give me a cleaning. I saw the time and asked her how long the cleaning would be. She said "it's really fast, like 10-15 mins." I then told her that I changed my mind and that I don't want a cleaning anymore. Dr. Teang then comes back into the room and was asking why I didn't want the cleaning and I said that the cleaning would be too fast. I stated that my cleaning are usually around 35+ minutes. Dr. Teang then interrupted me and said that's not how they do it there and that a general cleaning for health gums are 10-15 minutes. He didn't even measure my gums yet or examined my mouth. I refused the cleaning, then Dr. Teang left the room. The same front desk lady then tells me that I can go and started taking off my apron, but then I told her that I didn't get my check up, I never had my mouth exam or my gums measured. She then apologized and left. I was left sitting there for 5 minutes. I felt rushed and like a bother, I could feel the tension each time they left my room. So I took off my apron, made my way to the front desk, but on the way I saw the Dr. Teang and the same front desk staff chit chatting. Another staff member sees me and I ask to have my appointment canceled calmly. I walk to the front and the same front desk staff apologizes to me and states that she didn't know the background of the conversation before she made her statement. I accepted the apology and didn't make a big deal of it. The first 2 visits I already knew that this office might not be a good match for me due to scheduling and efficiency. But this last visit felt very rushed. I get they were trying to appease me by giving me a last minute rushed cleaning, but the attitude and rush was not it for me.

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    Nasira was an amazing person and very professional. Loved the Service and business. Thank Nasira again for making it an easy process

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    “Teang, I had been dealing with bone loss for awhile and seems like this is the best experience with a dental office.”

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    Albert M Tsang, DDS - Dr. Tsang and "A" Team of Pinole

    Albert M Tsang, DDS

    4.8(148 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    First visit with Dr. Tsang and staff. From my first phone call to Crystal explaining why I was…read morelooking for a new dentist, to the efficiency of new patients forms emailed (less direct contact during COVID-19), to discussions of wether or not I should get prior records to my first visit, I could not have felt more positive about being a person that was cared for and not a faceless number. Welcoming, professional and compassionate at every encounter. A day before my appointment I was emailed a Covid questionnaire, and my temperature was taken upon arrival. Staff wearing masks and face shields. A very efficiency run practice. Crystal who answered the phone also did my x-rays, the doctor also took photos of my teeth, did a full examination, went over my hot spots with suggestions and treatment plans, and he did my cleaning. The dental assistant was in there assisting with water and suction while the doctor used the ultrasound to clean, picks for under the gums and polished. Quick, painless (always checked to see if I was comfortable and could raise my hand to indicate sensitivity) and professional. Dr. Tsang and I had a frank discussion about my gums and overall teeth health and I left with a plan, follow up visit and equipment to better care for my oral health. Your parting gift bag does not include a .50 generic toothbrush and floss, but a spin brush for better gum health, floss and toothpaste. He also suggested using an air floss which I purchased from him for less than Target prices (I checked). Dr. Tsang and his office are true professionals who care for your health and treat you as a person and not a wallet. Their cash client discounts are significant and much better than my prior who only gave me 10% discount. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you Dr. Tsang, Crystal and staff!

    (Update 02/12/2026) Received a following up call to resolve…read moremy concerns, at least this small family business is willing to help out their patients' needs and offer options. My bad I didn't ask enough on my first two visits but the concerns have been resolved in today's visit. Receptionists and dental assistants are still very nice, helpful & thoughtful. Dr. Tsang tried his very best and did a great job on fixing the diastema and reshape without numbing. This time I asked lot of questions, make sure there was no miscommunication and on the same page before the fixing processes. Dr. was willing to explain and communicate, which ended up I am satisfied with the results, no pain, that matters the most in a dental visit - GENTLE WITH NO PAIN!

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    Albert M Tsang, DDS - Appian Way Exit, Corner of Appian Way and Mann Dr in Pinole

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    Carolyn L. Yu, DDS - Dr. Carolyn Yu

    Carolyn L. Yu, DDS

    4.8(69 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I was really thrilled to find this dentist. It's been a few years since I had a dentist I could…read moredepend on since a lot of dentists started dropping Delta Dental. I am vulnerable to covid, so I need to take precautions. They were great about that. All staff wore masks, as well as patients before they were being worked on. They had an air purifier running and they opened the window upon my request. Beyond that, Dr. Yu was patient, intelligent and I felt like I could trust her. She answered all my questions. If you need a new dentist, I would highly recommend this place.

    Would not recommend. Carolyn herself was great, but unfortunately, some of the other dentists she…read morehires was terrible. It seems like she is too busy running the business to properly quality-control the people working under her. I had a filling done on my back molar by one of the other dentists, and it was not done properly. My bite was noticeably off because the filling was left way too high and was not ground down enough to fit my bite and tooth anatomy. This caused a lot of pain and toothaches afterward. It was also extremely difficult to floss because the area between my teeth was left rough and jagged instead of being properly smoothed. I brush my teeth multiple times a day and floss regularly, but despite that, I later developed decay underneath that filling and had to have the entire thing redone by a different dentist. I also had an experience where one of Carolyn's dental assistants could not floss between my teeth. I understand that I have a very tight contact between my teeth, but I have never had that happen at another dental office before. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with the quality of care I received here. Carolyn may be a good dentist herself, but based on my experience with the other staff, I would not recommend this office.

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    Carolyn L. Yu, DDS - Cleaning by Chandra about 5 1/2 hours before this photo was taken. The "before"  was pretty bad, you'll have to trust me.

    Cleaning by Chandra about 5 1/2 hours before this photo was taken. The "before" was pretty bad, you'll have to trust me.

    Carolyn L. Yu, DDS - I haven't bought toothpaste in 6 years because I always use the samples.

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    I haven't bought toothpaste in 6 years because I always use the samples.

    Raynato Castro, DDS - Book from Dr. Castro!

    Raynato Castro, DDS

    4.8(103 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I've been going to Dr. Castro for over 10 years now. He convinced me to get braces. He redid a…read morecrown and I needed another crown for a chipped tooth. Recently, I thought I might need a root canal. He was extra careful and referred me to a specialist to be extra sure that I didn't need it at this time. I found his office on Yelp and I can say I have no complaints about the dental work. In the beginning, the front desk staff seemed to have a lot of turnover but recently it runs like a well oiled machine. They're popular so I suggest you make appointments in advance unless you have an emergency.

    We had to make the switch to this office about a year ago because my son's previous dentist dropped…read moreDelta Dental from their network. My son sees Dr Castro and he is an excellent dentist for the kiddos. My son recognized him as a dentist who made a visit to his school to talk about teeth and it's very easy to see why he's so popular with the little ones. But I've never had such a difficult time to schedule/reschedule an appointment before. I always feel like I have to take time off work or pull my son out of school or wait another month or more. Their hours are terrible. The 7am Fridays would be great if we lived closer but we'd have to leave even earlier to get through traffic and then there's no guarantee we'd be finished in an hour to get to school on time. 2pm closure on Fridays is crazy. And they close at 3pm on Tuesdays and 5pm on the other days. They are always booked solid so good luck if your child gets sick.

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    Raynato Castro, DDS - Our wonderful team!

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    Our reception.

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