I've been a patient of Dr Carl's since he took over the practice from my first dentist Dr. Frost, over 30 years ago. I'm pretty sure all the work my sister and I have had done over the decades put his son through dental school, since he's now in practice with his dad - so please welcome Dr Jeff! All jokes aside, Dr. Carl is an awesome dentist. I've had a number of serious, painful and complicated dental issues in the recent past and Dr Carl and his brother Dr Frank (my periodontist for extracting a cracked molar and replacing it with an implant) have always repaired my flawed teeth gently, with a minimum of pain and with a pretty dry sense of humor that I truly appreciate. Cleanings? Painless and completely without that overtone of censure you usually feel when you know you haven't flossed enough. The Debbies and Laura are sweet, funny and so good at what they do and they never make me feel bad for being a slacker on the flossing. And the music in the background isn't worse than the sound of the drills, if you know what I mean ;) When I tripped and fell flat on my face right before this past Christmas, breaking and chipping all four front teeth, with whom did I trust my teeth? Dr. Carl. My new veneers look like better versions of my old teeth. You cannot tell that they are veneers. I am super happy with my "new" choppers. I also truly appreciate Camille and Veronica at the front desk, who have worked patiently with me so many times regarding payment, since I don't have dental insurance. Even when I did, my insurance didn't cover much of anything anyway, and honestly I'd rather pay out of pocket for Drs Carl, Frank and Jeff than see any cheaper, far less skilled dentists. My mom and dad are patients as well. My sister lives in London and comes home once a year - and always makes sure to schedule a visit with Dr Carl, because dentists of his caliber are really hard to find even in the private insurance practices in London. I don't think I can really say any more about how awesome this practice is, except go see for yourself. You will never dread the dentist ever again. I don't trust my teeth to anyone else, and neither should you!! read more

Being new to the area, my boss recommended Dr. Riccoboni. Due to extended unemployment I have what might be called "deferred" maintenance. I couldn't feel luckier to call him my new dentist. As I often say, I am not a car mechanic so after years of trial and error I found a great one and travel quite a distance to see him. I have a physician in Los Gatos that I have flown from Seattle to SJC to go see. I feel exactly the same way about my trust in Dr. Carl Riccoboni. I am very fortunate, and thank my boss for pointing me to the best! Marty read more

I have been going to Dr. Riccoboni for over 10 years. I have had a my share of problems over the years due to a large number of silver fillings as a kid as well as periodontal problems that were taken care of by Dr. Carl's brother (Dr. Frank). Dr. Riccoboni is an amazing doctor and has kept up with all the latest dental technology which has come a long way over the years. He can even make a crown in his office so you don't need to wait to have the impression sent out to a lab. This is amazing technology and Dr. R will even explain it to you if you're interested. He is a most personable guy. On the other hand, there is his staff. They are top notch. There are three hygienists, (Debbie, Debbie and Laura) and you can't go wrong with any of them. Veronica and Camille head up the office operations and are great. Melini assists Dr. R and will make you feel right at home. read more

It's not that I hate the dentist, but I do hate the sound of the drill. Sigh, as my procrastination would have it, I have to have dental "updates" to my teeth, refillings, re-crowning, etc... So I went yesterday, pretty much nervous and well, here I am today. No pain, 3, count them- THREE new refilled and almost re-crowned teeth (crown still in process). Yes, there was lots of Novocaine which I always have needed. There was a CD playing Natalie Cole-my choice, not sure why but her voice was calm unlike me, an outdoor window to gaze longingly at as I pondered my escape. But most importantly, Dr. Carl R and his great assistant provided expert, caring, quality work. Wow, okay I am going back to get all my dental updates done throughout 2009. Procrastinate no more-- well at least when it comes to dental work. Oh, remember to floss to keep yourself from sitting a little too long in the dental chair. read more

I have been going to Dr Carl Riccoboni for years now, and would never go anywhere else. The office staff is very helpful, the hygienists are extremely thorough and Dr Carl's experience level is unmatched. He always does what's best for the patient. For instance today: I came in for a crown, but when Dr Carl took a more detailed x-ray, decided it wasn't needed and instead just replaced the filling. He saved me money and time and pain. What more can one ask for in a dental office? Nothing! Highly recommended. read more

I have always been an anxious patient in the dental chair. My last dentist specialized in allaying the anxieties and fear by incorporating many useful strategies which I continue to use. Boo-hoo, when she left the area, I felt a great hole. However, Debbie, the hygienst said, come to Carl, he will take good care of you. She was 100% correct. I've had several major areas completed and for the first time in 20 years, without nitrous. Dr. Riccoboni, is patient and keeps you in the loop as he is working. The office staff is so efficient and personable. I would recommend Dr. Riccoboni and his office to everyone! read more

I've been looking for a great dentist since 2008 when mine moved out of the Bay Area. I've tried a few and not been happy. Dr. Jeff Riccoboni spent over an hour on my first consult and identified every problem in my mouth. I talked to several other highly recommended dentists before deciding on him. He caught things they missed yet was conservative in his approach and did not try to do more work than was needed. I also had some dental issues during Covid SIP and he and his whole office have been responsive and professional. read more

I have worked in the dental business for a good 40 years myself and I am extremely happy with Dr. Carl , Dr. Jeff and their friendly and nice staff. You will feel like they have your best interest in mind when going thru the diagnosis and recommendation process... of what should be done. It was so nice to work with someone who was concerned about what needed doing at the moment ... and not pushing things that could wait and be watched/taken care of at a later date. You will feel like they are honest and doing what is best for you. I will definitely continue going to them for any dental care I need done. And I will definitely refer them to anyone looking for dental work. read more

Hello, I've been coming to this Dental Office for about 5-years now. In that time I have had a temporary tooth (cap?) replaced by a crown, multiple fillings, and semiannual cleanings. I have to say that I'm a little embarrassed that I haven't written a review sooner because I have had such great experiences with everyone at this office. Before I begin, let's be honest with each other. No one enjoys going to the Dentist because of some of the sounds and discomfort one must endure in order to maintain healthy and beautiful teeth. That being said, Doctors Carl and Jeff Riccoboni make every effort to make the experience a pleasant one. Here are a couple of my experiences I have had starting with the most recent: This morning I needed to have two fillings put in on my lower back teeth. I was very anxious because I do not like the feeling of numbness that the lidocaine causes. I also do not like having my teeth drilled into. Then again, who does? I told Doctor Jeff Riccoboni that I was feeling very anxious and jittery after he put the lidocaine in. He attempted to calm me down by talking to me while his assistant dimmed the lights to decrease the sensory detail. His father, Doctor Carl Riccoboni, put a cool cloth on my head and checked my blood pressure and pulse to make sure that I was not have a reaction to the lidocaine. My heart rate and pulse were just fine but I believe I was having a bit of an anxiety attack. Doctor Jeff Riccoboni and his assistant turned on the TV for me and sat next to me and talked until my jitters went away (about a 20-minutes altogether). They assured me that I could cancel the session if I wanted to. They made me start to feel much more comfortable and I decided to proceed. Doctor Jeff Riccoboni took great care when working on my teeth and regularly checked in with me to make sure that I was doing okay. Most of you will not experience this level of anxiety when going to the dentist but if you do you will be in good hands if you come to this office! A few years ago I needed to have a temporary tooth from childhood replaced by a crown now that my teeth were fully grown (two front top). I was very nervous about getting this done because I was worried that people would be able to tell that I had a fake tooth as it was in the front and anyone could see it when I opened my mouth. At that time Doctor Carl Riccoboni handled the crown. He took a mold of my teeth (easiest experience ever!) and sent me to another office so that they could make the crown to match the shade of my other teeth. Once the crown was made, Doctor Riccoboni put on the crown and meticulous drilled around the tooth to make sure that it matched the one next to it. He gave me a mirror after he was done and I was shocked! The tooth looked so real! It even looked like it had enamel on it just like a real tooth. To this day I am always proud to show off my crown. Everyone is as shocked as I was to discover that it is a fake tooth. This was one of my best experiences! So hopefully my stories will help you get out hiding and get you to Doctor Riccoboni's Office! You will not be disappointed read more

I took my daughter here for the first time for a regular check-up and cleaning. We saw dentist Carl Riccoboni and hygenist Laura Teran. I was impressed by neither. Carl spent only 5 minutes with us, didn't look at my daughter's teeth, and didn't go over the xrays that were taken. Before I could ask any questions, Carl left. I had to call him back the next day to ask if, based on the xrays, there were any cavities forming, and whether there was any bone loss from braces. When he spoke to me on the phone, he made up a story about how he looked at my daughter's teeth (which he hadn't), and then looked the xrays to determine that there weren't any cavities. So I get the impression that he is deceptive. The hygenist Laura Teran was not the most pleasant experience. Since I help my daughter clean her teeth (with braces, it's hard for her to clean her own teeth), I needed to understand what parts of her mouth weren't being cleaned well. Even though I asked, Laura would not explain where my daughter's teeth were dirtiest. In fact, she wouldn't even let me look at my daughter's mouth while we were there. Furthermore, she would not answer any questions, like techniques she uses to clean teeth and what kind of toothbrush was suitable for braces. Instead, she felt threatened and got defensive by my questions. She also gave false information. Strangely, she took the initiative to go over the xrays with us even though she's not the dentist. She gave me incorrect interpretations, like that there was a cavity forming between 2 molars and that there was significant bone loss (Carl subsequently negated her on both counts). After she got offended that I asked questions at all, the one hour of dental cleaning passed mostly in an uncomfortable silence, with me feeling disenfranchised from my daughter's dental health. In the end, I was sorry I went to this dental office. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Riccoboni's office for over 10 years now. The staff is incredibly friendly and professional. I spend most of my time with Laura, one of the hygienists. She is great. Best cleaning ever! Dr. Riccoboni always gives me a look over and provides his feedback. I like that he isn't pushy and recommending I get other things done, e.g. extra treatments or cosmetic procedures. I can't recommend their office highly enough, but don't take my appointment time. read more