I needed to move practices due to a change of insurance, and while I was hesitant to do so, I'm…read moreglad I stumbled into Elmwood Dental Care. Both Angela and Dr. Bavafa were kind, professional, and practical. They run a small outfit (both the dentist and hygienist ran double duty as office management) but everything was smooth and efficient. And most importantly, they were very gentle with the exam and cleaning.

Both Angela and Dr. Bavafa have always been very kind and personable, and always seem to remember…read morelittle personal details about me during my visits. I had always enjoyed my visits to Elmwood Dental until my most recent visit, so it is definitely not easy for me to write this review. Prior to my most recent visit to Elmwood, I had noticed a black speck on my back molar and suspected a cavity. I pointed it out during my last teeth cleaning session, and was quickly scheduled for a follow-up appointment to address the small cavity. This is (unfortunately) not the first cavity I've ever had in my life, so I didn't expect this visit to go any differently from any other cavity filling I've done at prior dentists. However during the appointment, while they were operating inside my mouth, I noticed the outside corner of my mouth feeling kind of warm. By the time I got to my car, the sensation had escalated to a burning sensation. One that only got worst and more painful as I proceeded home. By the time I got home and managed to property examine myself in the mirror, I noticed some pretty bad burns near the corner of my mouth on one side. I don't know if one of their equipment rested on that area by accident, or some caustic agent accidentally dripped there. Either way, this was horrific and absolutely unacceptable. Thankfully the burn wounds healed after a little over a week. However the wounds were quite unsightly until it healed. I've since changed dentists and really can't recommend Elmwood dental in good conscience to anyone if this type of accident happens on such a routine and small procedure as a cavity filling.

Amazing from start to finish. Their entire staff is amazingly nice and efficient. The cleaning and…read morefilling I had done were 99% pain free. Best dentistry experience of my life. I hadn't been to a dentist in about 3 years. There was no judgement, only a game plan. I had about 4 1/2 hours works ahead. They consolidated that into 2 sessions that were smooth and without pain or stress. Do yourself a favor, you won't worry about your next dentist visit again.

I've been a patient here since moving to Oakland almost 10 years ago. I have complicated teeth -…read morelots of unusual crowns and islands to correct a malocclusion. Plus a couple of implants and veneers. When I lived in Santa Monica, my general dentist decided I was too complicated a case and referred me to specialists from USC. They did a great job. I tried several dentists before Dr. Chan when I moved north and was disappointed. So I was very pleased to find her practice. The whole staff is first rate, and their responsiveness to emergency situations, even on weekends and off hours is extraordinary. There's a reason for all the 5 star reviews.

I've only posted on Yelp a few times and never posted the same person/business twice but just…read morewanted to let the world know that Dr Cavalli is a great dentist. He's always kind, considerate, meticulous, knowledgeable and highly skilled in his craft. He's also a great listener and interesting person.

Dr Cavalli is the best and most experienced dentist I've ever seen. Friendly, professional and…read morecharming. I hope he never retires so I can keep seeing him every year.

I have been coming here for the better half of the last decade. The staff is friendly and I go in…read moretwice a year, it's like a massage for my teeth. Luckily, I don't have that many problems so I've only been in the additional treatment chair a handful of times. The office is in an old house on the corner of a residential area of Rockridge. It is an easy flat walk from Rockridge Bart or there is free residential street parking. For me I can walk over in five minutes which is the main reason I keep coming back! Since the pandemic, you have to ring the doorbell and wait for somebody to unlock the door for you. You then wait in the lobby until the hygienist is ready for you. There used to be a Wi-Fi password posted up but I didn't see it this time. Ask if you need it! They used to have Delta dental as their covered insurance but now it is out of network, but we keep coming back for the convenience. Unfortunately, my husband has had some trouble this past year as they postponed him twice for having no hygienist and the third time it was an hour delay before he finally got his cleaning. I have not experienced this yet, and hopefully it was just an isolated incident! The office is small and clean. You get your cleaning in one area where there is a skylight and a TV if you wish to wear their headphones and watch it. There is light pop music going on in the background, but you can also take your own earphones. If you're going for a general cleaning, it usually takes about one hour. There is the checking of the teeth, scraping, brushing, flossing, and then the dentist comes over, or you move over to another chair to do a final check. They offer you different flavors of toothpaste for the brushing part. You will lie in the dentist chair and they will give you protective eyewear, and a bib while they do their work. Everything is sterilized and professional. It's a little harder when you get a chatty hygienist as they have their hand in your mouth when you want to reply. Every few years, you need to take x-rays, which is in a small corner on its own, and you wear a heavy vest to protect from the radiation. There is a single unisex bathroom. You pay and make your next appointment at the front counter. They will give you a business card with the date for a reminder if you need it, but I always refuse it as I put it in my Google calendar. Plus, they always confirm and remind you before the appointment. I have it on my account for them to Text or email instead of calling. Calling is outdated. Now they have lip balm giveaways on the front counter, which is great because it's my favorite type of useful swag. They also give you a little pouch with toothbrush, floss, travel, toothpaste, and mouthwash after each cleaning. The staff who is working on you wear masks and gloves and face shields so they are well protected. When I first used to go, I did see the previous Dentist, Dr. Berg one or two times but since then it has only been Dr. Koida. I did have the substitute Dentist one time and she was not as good. My husband complained about her as he had her last time and she was looking stuff up in her dentist book and kept him waiting forever. Dr. Koida usually does not recommend unnecessary treatments, so there's no pressure to go beyond the general cleaning if it's not necessary. In the beginning, they also used to offer Wine to help calm you down. I don't know if they do this anymore as they don't offer me any drinks, since I never accepted.

The cleanings are fine, and I liked their office and staff, but they failed on one very important…read morepoint: they did not alert me to a serious problem that I needed to take action on. If I needed a periodontist, I expected to be told immediately. This office is fine if all you expect is routine cleanings and yearly xrays. If you have oher problems, find someone else.

Can going to a dentist be fun? Maybe not but Citron makes it as enjoyable as possible. A genuine…read moregood person who is professional and understanding. And Sonja is great too!

Well, my kid lied about a tooth ache so he could go see the dentist. I guess that says something…read moreabout his chairside manner with kids! Anyhoo, I like Dr. Citron. Keeps us healthy without unnecessary extra xrays o suggesting fixes for problems we don't have. Has a good referral network when we need something he can't do. Love our dentist! Who says that?

As a UC Berkeley student, I was referred to Campus Dental Care by the Tang Center. I was honestly…read morevery anxious about going to the dentist, but from the moment I arrived I had such a great experience. The entire team was welcoming, kindand made me feel very comfortable and well taken care of. Dr. Nima was wonderful! He really listened to my concerns and he was very thorough and made me feel completely at ease throughout my visit. I never felt rushed or uncomfortable which I really appreciated. I also had my cleaning done and the whole process went smoothly. They even made sure to schedule my next cleaning for six months from now before I left. I'm very happy I was referred here and would definitely recommend Campus Dental Care, especially to other UC Berkeley students or anyone who feels anxious about going to the dentist!

The money is too easy for them since they are around campus , the service of associate manage is…read moreterrible and not professional! They missed my appointment and no sorry , only I made her say sorry to me ! Student money is way too easy for them to make ! They just called and said they will not be able to see me anymore , because I left bad review ! I thought the good cause of leaving review is to improve service ! Oh well , not this CAMPUS dental Care !

I am totally impressed by Total Health Dental Care where I am served at the Telegraph office in…read moreBerkeley CA. Dr. Jessica Ngo is a thoroughly impressive dentist who has innumerable, diversified skills, along with the ability to communicate the needs and options available to patients. I was particularly pleased with how she handled my whole case and would recommend this professional without reservation.

Went in for a new patient appointment and will not be returning…read more Their admin is a non-existent mess. It took three phone calls to even get an email address for them so I could send my prior x-rays. In office, the hygienist struggled to access the x-rays. Then she tells me their phone/email system is handled by someone in Pakistan: huge red flag. Is that HIPAA complaint? That's if you're a lucky new patient. Existing patient calls are answered by an AI agent. I know many won't notice or care about this, but I found the AI voice wildly off-putting and misogynist. The LLM imitates the voice of a teenager with intense vocal fry, bored affect, and unprofessional slang. Given how much AI is used for pornography, I believe this AI was trained on pornographic content. Fine if you're into that, but as a woman I don't think I should have to interact with porn just to call my dentist. I was irritated by all of this but wanted to give them a try anyway. Unfortunately, their medical service is also low quality. The dentist exam was very brief. He ordered an x-ray and then didn't even look at it, but instead accepted the hygienist's interpretation. I know this because there is no privacy in the office and you can hear all conversations between staff and other patients. Immediately after, I get an email that my follow up appointment was scheduled for a procedure I never consented to. When I replied stating I did not schedule this appointment, I was told that their AI system schedules these automatically. They also have a fairly harsh cancelation policy - $50 fee for cancelling with 72 hours, longer than industry standards. It seems they just make appointments without consent from patients in hopes of collecting fraudulent fees. I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau about this practice, which I do not think should be legal. I have nothing positive to recommend about this place. Lesson: never ignore red flags and get your teeth cleaned elsewhere.

All of the high scores for this dental office are to be trusted. The quality of care was fantastic…read more The "bedside manner" I received from Sharon and Boba were kind, genuine, and informative. My experiences in the office were smooth. I'm so glad to have found a dentist I can trust, feel safe in, and be well taken care of.

Dr Albright and her team are professional and caring. I'm greeted with a smile at every…read moreappointment, and I feel appreciated. I'm so pleased that my teeth and gums are now healthy. Plus, I'm very happy and thankful that the appearance of my teeth and my smile has improved. In addition, I must mention how punctual they are in this office. My appointments start at the scheduled time, and I've never had to wait. Also, I'm so happy that I've found a dentist that cares about me, and who listens to my concerns. Dianna Sensley

Front desk folks are very friendly and transparent about the billing…read more I met with Dr. Dinh for a diastema/front gap of my front teeth as it had been bothering me for years. I took the leap to try to get this done because I did not want braces or trays. After an assessment and discussion, it seemed like I was a candidate for using filling like substances to match my teeth's color. Her dental assistant Angelica was so helpful and worked in tandem with Dr. Dinh to make the procedure as quick as possible. It seemed like the two had a great working relationship where she also used her as a second opinion for the color. There was barely any discomfort during the procedure. I can say I am very happy with the results and more confident! It looks natural and there is no slight gap anymore! I am smiling more and the pictures below speak for themself. just have to be careful with biting into food with the front teeth, especially hard foods. Would definitely 100% recommend if you are a candidate. Just one thing - parking lot is small and a tight squeeze, but I heard they are relocating in the near future.

Very expensive and offers low value for money - They make it difficult to schedule and push…read moretreatments that are expensive and seem unnecessary