Overpriced and Disappointing Quality Care Quality: The care was just okay. I'm experiencing tooth pain again only 2 months after receiving treatment from them, which raises concerns about the quality. I brush twice a day and floss daily, so it's not a hygiene issue on my end. Cost: I had three composite fillings and ended up paying $253 out of pocket, while my insurance covered $701. That's a steep total, especially considering the results. Now I want to go in for a cleaning and check-up, but they told me I'd have to pay entirely out of pocket because my insurance benefits are maxed out. I've never had this issue with my previous dentist, even with similar treatments. I only chose this office because I recently moved, but I'll probably go back to my old dentist--even if it's a long drive. It's just not worth the cost and uncertainty here. read more

We've been coming to Sage Dental formally Shimizu Dental for years and we are so happy to have find them after not having great experience with a dental office down the street. Dr. Chou and Dr. Shimizu are the best and can't forget the entire staff for their professionalism and care. Thank you and if you're reading this, trying to find a new dental office, come here you will not be disappointed! read more

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I came here to shadow and it was such an inspiring experience! Dr. Chou and her whole team treated myself and all the patients with such kindness and friendliness! They clearly tell patients what procedures will be done on them, and work with such care and attentiveness. read more

I went to Dr. Shimizu regarding a mucocele removal and had a great experience! Leilani was very helpful with the costs upfront and different options I had since I was paying out of pocket. Dr. Shimizu was great in educating me and I felt comfortable with him doing the procedure. I had great results. read more

Dr. Brittany Chou was very thorough, professional, kind and honest, she's a rare find. Because of the way she took care of me, I decided to bring my own daughter to her. My 5 year old had never been to a dentist before, and Dr. Chou took excellent care of her. Dr. Chou went out of her way to make sure my daughter was comfortable, she stayed with her the entire time. I was surprised my little one, who can be very anxious with new events in her life, came out grinning from cheek to cheek. She was proud and motivated to take care of her teeth after her visit with Dr. Chou. We highly recommend Dr. Chou for families with children. She's kind, gentle, professional, and understanding. read more

I was a new patient here today. I came for my first X-ray and cleaning. Everyone was super kind and friendly. The service here was the best I ever had at a dental place. Leilani and May were great and personable. Dr Shimizu was very very thorough with my check up and is very honest and will provide what's best for you and your teeth. They give you 110% of their attention to you. I forgot the other two (gentleman with glasses and another older lady at the front desk) that also help me during my visit. This place treats you like family and I love it. I would definitely recommend this office to everyone who needs dental work and cleaning. read more

I was looking for a new dentist in the San Jose area since moving to the South Bay & I will say that I am beyond pleased with Dr Shimizu and his entire staff! Everyone was very welcoming, knowledgeable, thorough, and dedicated to helping me. Not to mention, they did a detailed examination and I left with a huge sparkling smile. I highly recommend them, and look forward to bringing my family here for years to come. read more

The office staff at Shimizu, DDS are super kind, personable and professional. I was moving my 3 kids from pediatrics dentistry to adult dentistry, and I was looking for a dentistry that is close to home and has high Yelp ratings. Shimizu, DDS didn't disappoint. The dentist was very professional, pays attention to details and truly cares about the dental health of my kids. The office staff are always a pleasure to interact with. They went above and beyond to make sure that the office experience was a great one. I love it, and my kids love it too! Highly recommended! The dental office took great care to make sure that staff and patients remain safe during COVID-19. All staff are wearing masks, patients are taken temperatures before going into the office, and lots of surfaces are sanitized frequently. Don't postpone your routine dental care due to COVID-19, and you'll be in good hands with Shimizu, DDS. read more

Crystal and Lailani are both nice and friendly! Dr. Shimizu was very informative and knowledge. My family and I all had a good experience. Even my 3 year old asked when she can come back for her next appointment. read more

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Just make an appointment and visit here. Dr. Shimizu will takes your mouth life time. read more

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My friend recommended this place and the TL;DR moral of the story is ANDREW wins as the most efficient and effective hygienist that I've ever had. Due to my pain wussity threshold, I've always opted for gum desensitization paste but he was able to talk me out of using it. When he doesn't cleans my teeth, you better believe I ask for this stuff! It's a bit like certified massage therapy here -- if you want to get extra pressure, they'll pour it on but if you want less pressure (pardon the pun), they can somewhat do that and still be effective, but especially Andrew. (I have seen it and felt it!!!) Unfortunately, Andrew is a rotating visiting hygienist and therefore is a more scarce commodity. For more involved procedures, yes, they do have that magical portable $50-$70 sedation pill of unreimbursable goodness that will knock you the h*ck out but if you don't bring a friend, it's too bad so sad for you... Since I didn't want to drive 100+ miles round-trip anymore, uphill, both ways, in the cold, to/from San Francisco, I was open to the idea of a more local dentist. YMMV of course but the friend of mine that recommended me to this place, shall we say, "does not play well with others." Also, she's a stickler for competence so if she recommends a place, I tend to pay closer attention. Alasably, she no longer goes there due to "irreconcilable 'philosophical' differences" but cleaning-wise, it passed muster for even her... D`: If you're a perennial or a cereal :) flossing or brushing offender, they will try to shoehorn you into quarterly cleanings (or even more frequently), which obviously are not covered by your dental insurance. It's up to you to decide your fate so don't let that sour you on their business as a whole. We all know what disinterested "'cuz the face don't understand" staff are like but at least you won't have to worry about that here. They have an automated reminder service via email that you can use to confirm your appointment as well as a reminder for the day of the appointment. By the entrance/exit, they stock those cute little water bottles you can take with you before or after your ordeal, er, appointment. Also, should you experience urge overkill and find yourself in need of brushing your teeth whilst humming "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon," they've incidentally and additionally stocked their restroom (singular) with disposable toothbrushes that have toothpaste on the bristles! Final parting words -- as they say in the dental world, "You don't have to brush or floss your teeth -- just the ones you want to keep." read more

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I have been at another dental facility for years, but everytime I needed certain procedures done, I would have to be referred elsewhere. Tired of having to go to different specialist I found Dr. Shimizu on yelp and read the awesome reviews and they were right! Scheduled an appointment with Crystal who made it easy and simple over the phone. Coming into my appointment I met Crystal and Lailani, they make you feel welcome right when you walk through the door and are fantastic! Dr. Shimizu is simply amazing! If you're looking for a new dentist, come here, you won't regret it!! My family will be new members for sure! read more

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Nothing but Smiles ~ it has taken me a long time to write this review because how do I describe a place that makes you smile from within To the warmest welcome from both Leilani and Crystal to the entire staff knowing your name with a smile and asking how are you? Dr Grant Shimizu is awesome.....you can actually see him thinking about how best to approach the health of your teeth. He's very serious about his craft and I trust him. I highly recommend this family of professionals for your dental needs. They helped me get my beautiful smile back read more

Based on a recommendation, I decided to see Dr. Shimizu. I made a visit on Tuesday morning and I am so pleased! I loved that everyone that did work on me explained exactly what they were doing and made sure I felt comfortable and acknowledged me if I had any concerns. My past dentist did not do this when I made visits to his office, so this was a bit different for me but in a good way. Mae, the hygienist was extremely nice and it was great to joke around with her. Thank you, Mae, for making sure you weren't poking my gums out and leaving me in pain and all bloody. My entire visit was awesome, I even got a free in-office whitening session. Who would pass on that?! Check in while you're here, and you'll see the offer. :) Overall, Dr. Shimizu's team is awesome and they all provide such great customer service. I'm amazed! I am so glad I came around and changed dentist's! Shoutout to Lailani Avalos for the recommendation! No regrets at all! read more

I love this office! I've been coming For over 15 years. I highly recommend this ofd **UPDATED REVIEW I've been coming here for a while now, since I was a little girl. Parents are life time patients here and I have always felt the sense of being treated like family here in this establishment. It's always another good day seeing everyone at the office . I wanna thank my girl Lailoni whoes the best office manager also who helps and cares for her patients . She helped me out when I was in a bind. It's always a good time seeing her and Krystal. Who is awesome also. Great customer service and I really feel like they understand the hardship some of these expenses can costly hurt someone's pocket . Thank you for understanding each situation and hearing me out .They're always great to have fun and speak with and update them on my life after each visit lmaoo.. also this review is for the man who can do it all and find the problem at any given moment . I gotta ask myself if this man is retiring any soon, not because I want him too but bc I don't trust anyone else with my teeth. He's super helpful, genuine , honest man. My man Dr. Shimizu ! He'll always double check- triple check if something seriously needs to be done. I respect and like the honestY. I only trust him to find any problem I have with a tooth ache and if I need any filings done. It's hard to come by and find a great doctor. Also sorry for always coming every 2 weeks too make sure my tooth aches aren't what they seem too appear as ! Lmaoo. Thanks for being flexible and squeezing me in your books and perhaps overlapping your lunch. (I hear your stomach growl each time) lol .. sorrrry!!!! Also to the wounder full staff , who keep my teeth cleaned and care about my hygiene . Ive recommened 2 other friends of mine here ! PS . They have teeth whitening service here ! . Greaaaat deal and worth the money ! Thank you everyone and the team ! You are appreciated read more

Wow... Thanks Dr Shimizu for your great and attentive work. Crystal, Lailani, Andrew and Raul all were great as well. It was neat to see these professionals work together, making their patients really feel like guests and in turn having their patients trust what they are doing, all of them outstanding, high performers. I over heard a patient next to me say that he was a 35 year patient and at that point I knew that I made the right choice to see Dr Shimizu and his team. I highly recommend Berryessa Dental for your dental needs... read more

I don't leave reviews for mediocre experiences, I leave reviews for either excellent or horrible. This dentist is by far the BEST I have encounter in the Bay Area. I have been searching for a dentist all over the Bay Area, and I am lucky to have found Dr. Shimizu on the net. Long story short, I was not treated correctly by my dentist and ended up having a painful abscess requiring a root canal. Dr. Shimizu's office was able to take me in the same day, were very accommodating, and very professional. The way that Dr. Shimizu performed dental work is definitely reflective of his personality: professional and caring. His whole office is definitely elevating the standard of care in dentistry. At first I didn't want to leave a review, because good reviews mean more clientele. More clientele mean less appointment availability. But I guess sharing is caring... so here you go Yelpers. :-) read more

I came to Dr. Shimizu after a 2 year period of not seeing a dentist. (My fault entirely) The doctors and assistants were extremely friendly and helpful. Dr. Shimizu told me the truth that I would need extensive work and they got me set up right away. The person working on me was extremely thorough with the use of anesthetics so I really wouldn't feel any pain. (For those of you who really hate dental pain) I'd recommend this place wholeheartedly and will be staying a patient here. read more

I love coming here! The staff and doctor are professional. I definitely would recommend coming here for your dental needs

My son has been seeing Dr. Shimizu for a couple of years now and we are very happy with all the dental procedures. The hygenists are wonderful and thorough. Dr. filled in several cavities my son had and took care of "high concern" areas with gentle and loving hands! He brought my son's teeth back to a "safe" place. My son recently had the "Sensational Smile" procedure after his cleaning and my son's teeth went from being "yellow" to a lovely off white (and it has only been 1 day!). We are so glad we found this office because the staff is so helpful and supporting and everyone is on a first name basis. I recommended Dr. Shimizu to a friend and would unequivocally refer him as a "to go" dentist. He explained everything very clearly to me when I had questions about my son's proceures -- that I felt my son was in safe hands! read more

They did great work. They went above and beyond with my biannual cleaning and gave me useful recommendations to maintain and improve my oral health. They helped me get fitted for a new orthodontic retainer. When I felt like the 3rd party organization did not fit the retainer perfectly, they had a replacement made for free and offered to refund me the money if it did not fit perfectly. They made sure I was well taken care of. read more

Love everyone here. Great place to come to get some work done on your teeth or even Invisiline. I got mine done here over a decade ago. Everyone is always nice, give me reminders about my appt and makes me feel like family. Thank You! read more

Ive been through atleast 5 different dental offices and I must say that this office has a great and awesome team! Always a warm welcome when I walk in and I can honestly say everyone is like family to me. What I love most is they take their time on taking care of you making sure each tooth is clean haha. Last couple of Dentists/hygienist I've been to would rush to get you in and out and would miss a lot of "dirt" in your teeth. Want a great dentist? Check this place out and you won't regret it! read more

I was referred here by a childhood friend and had such a great experience. When I walked in the receptionist Crystal knew who I was and had everything ready for me to fill out since I was a new patient. After there were plenty of magazine for me to peruse while waiting. When I was walked into the back, Crystal gave me a complete tour of the facility which was great, out of all the dentists I've been to none have taken the time to do that. Then we sat down in a room where she asked me a set of questions regarding my past dental history and my health before the doctor came in and prepped me for what was to happen next. Since it's been a year or so before since my last appointment, they did a full x-ray and check up of my jaws, gums, teeth, etc.. Seriously they were so thorough I'm used to just going to a dentist office and them just plopping me in a chair and doing their thing without asking me questions. Dr. Shimizu was so gentle and made me always checked to make sure I was ok throughout the entire process. I had a great experience.... if you're looking for a dentist who is extremely kind and thorough...try them out..you won't regret it..tell them Nadia sent you ;) read more

I have been a patient of Dr Shimizu since 1995. I'm very happy with the experience. The office is modern, the staff are really friendly and I feel like I get top-notch care. I've had routine dental care, two crowns, and Invisalign performed in the office. Everything has gone very well. The only feedback I would offer is that the staff have clearly been trained to sell. I'm not sure that I am used to being "sold" healthcare yet. My friends at other dentists tell me this is pretty routine. Thus said, I don't feel like I have been compelled or forced to buy anything I didn't want and I feel like I get really good value for my dollar. read more

During the holidays I wanted to use my insurance since I have double coverage and I come back home from Austin, TX. This isn't my primary dentist but I was referred to Dr. Shimizu by Lailani, the office manager who also works at my primary dentist office, Evergreen Dental Arts. Dr. Shimizu and the office staff are absolutely fabulous! Lailani has always been great so it was nothing short of amazing when it extended to Dr. Shimzu's office. I was so impressed with how friendly and professional they were. They did a great assessment and cleaning on my teeth. I can tell Dr. Shimizu stays really up to date on the equipment and tools they use. It felt like it was a lot more up to date that my other office to be honest. I really felt like I was getting a quality experience. I even told my mom how much I really liked the office. I also told my boyfriend (who will travel to Gilroy to go to his dentist when we're in town because his friend used to work there) that he should try to go there next time. I told them both that I will definitely continue to go there when I come back into town. read more

I first came to Dr. Shimizu's practice about 5 years ago, after not seeing a dentist for about 15 years; long story but it had to do with a dentistry aversion I've been dealing with since childhood. A friend recommended him as a dentist specializing in people with such issues. Once the pain got to be beyond unbearable, I called and they took me on an emergency basis for a root canal. The Doctor was very calm and encouraging, yet made it clear how to get better at self-care and minimize such pain in the future. My fear of going to the dentist somehow evaporated immediately! He's since performed a few fillings, chip-repairs, etc. All the work he's done has been solid and not once required a re-do from faulty work. His ability to administer a barely perceptible shot is second to none. Over subsequent years, I've had their state-of-the-art laser deep cleaning at the hands of their hygienist, Ewa who is very thorough, steady-handed, and caring of her patients. And once you get to know her has a great sense of humor. Every cleaning she's given resulted in perfectly cleaned teeth, and reversed the path towards potential gum-disease I was dangerously careening down. Also, the most recent assistant to Dr. Shimizu (the person directly helping during surgery, I think her name is "Mary", I'm so terrible with names) is fantastic as well, experienced, no apparent, mistakes. I sent my mom here too and she has nothing but good to say of Dr. Shimizu's other hygienist Andrew. Lastly, his receptionist staff Leilani and Crystal are very diligent towards keeping the patient coming back, in setting up appointments, e-mailing, texting and calling in reminders to patients. Also, they have an uncanny ability to navigate the labyrinthine mysteries of dental insurance coverage and coming out the other end with the best possible deal for a patient. They also make an effort to work around financial limitations of working people. (offering low-interest credit card plans, etc) And, very easy to talk to. I hope for my sake he never retires, but I'd be very supportive if he made that choice. Just not too soon hopefully, haha. Thanks to you all, you've made a big difference. read more

I have double coverage which gives me 4 thousand dollars a year for dental. I have been going there for a couple years. They told me I have a cavity, need some cleaning and may need a root canal but are refusing me service for a 65 dollar no show fee. Me. Shimizu and the hygienist are excellent but now I have to give my four thousand yearly to another dentist because I refuse to pay the 65 no show fee because my boss would not let me get the time off. I feel like I lost out on a good dentist and great hygienist but they will lose a lifetime client who would've paid tens of thousands of dollars over a measly 65 dollar no show fee. read more

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I have been a patient for for 9 years and the service and experience has always been top notch. The staff treats you like family and make you feel welcome and at home. The hygienists are friendly, gentle, and do a very thorough job. They give great tips on keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy. Dr. Shimizu is a very stand-up guy and extremely knowledgeable about just about everything. I've never felt in better hands at any other dental office I've been to. Bottom line... If you are looking for a friendly place with extremely professional and conscientious staff, look no further than my friends over at Dr. Shimizu's office... they will take good care of you. read more

I went to Dr. Shimizu for an emergency in 2010. It was an abscess on the gum near my upper teeth. Dr. Shimizu treated the condition and was very good at what he does. Thanks to him, I was able to save my tooth--he resolved the condition very well. He is very skilled. His staff are also very friendly and approachable. As a dental student, I look back to my experience and appreciate his work. Thanks, Dr. Shimizu! read more

The office of Dr. Grant F Shimizu is the place to go for all your dental needs. Dr. Shimizu is awesome! He is very thorough, gentle, caring, conscientious and knowledgeable. The entire staff is amazing! They are the friendliest and nicest people I have ever met, they see you on time and make you comfortable! Mae's hands are feathery light, I fell asleep as she cleaned my teeth. I feel like I have known everyone in this office forever, they treat you like FAMILY! Awesome, amazing Doctor and staff....looking forward to every visit!!! read more

Very very friendly and excellent service. I have been coming here for a while now and I have always had a great experience. I am a first time mom and today I brought my one month old son in, he started crying they all came around helped soothe and changed him while I was getting my teeth cleaned. Love coming here!! read more

Based on the recommendation of my colleague, I went to Dr. Shimizu to get Invisalign braces. He and his team were highly competent every step of the way. I subsequently moved out of the area and Dr. Shimizu's team did a perfect job on transferring all my records to my new dentist 450 miles south in Orange County. I was able to pick right up where I left off; I am now on my 2nd set of "refinements" and am pleased to say after 57 years, I finally have nice teeth; something I wanted all my life: I am grateful to Dr. Shimizu. Dr. Shimizu's team also operates with integrity. I had over-paid afteir the insurance contribution.hey informed me of this and refunded my over-payment; this runs opposite from many businesses; e.g. once you pay out - impossible to claw back. As for work Overall I give a 5 star A+++ rating to Dr. Shimizu and his extended team of Eliana, Chrystal, Leilani, Eva and any others whom I failed to mention. I write this review from my heart with no benefits; just want to recommend a great dentist for others. Keep up the great work for your future clients. read more

Only leaving a review because this is the best dental office I've ever been to. Dr. Shimizu is such a kind and honest DDS! He has great bedside manner and he explained everything that he was going to do before he started the procedure! I sought out his services because the great reviews on Yelp! His office staff and dental assistant are great!Definitely a customer for life! read more

All the staffs there are super friendly and nice! Very great experience! The doctor was very gentle so I didn't get too nervous when he fixing my teeth. read more

I've been coming here ever since a little kid in elementary school and is now 20. The staff is very friendly with excellent service. All the dental work I've gotten done here have been amazing, from just my daily regular cleanings to getting a crown, an implant, veneers, and much more. I have never been disappointed after leaving an appointment. I recommend you guys to give this place a try if you're looking for a place to get dental work done, not only because of the excellent work they do here but also for the service they provide while being in a family friendly environment. read more

I've been going here for years now and the staff is very friendly! Very great place to get your teeth cleaned and worked on!

Hands down, Everyone is so welcoming and nice I went an my gums lasered, and the results turned out amazing. I would recommend Dr. Shimizu to anyone. He is very good at what he does. The staff is really great too! read more

Dr. Shimizu has been my dentist ever since I switched over from my childhood dentist. Due to weak enamel and poor pediatric dentistry, I came to Dr. Shimizu at a young age with almost one cavity per tooth. There aren't a lot of things I haven't seen in dentistry, I've been through it all. Over the last 10 years Shimizu and his skilled team have performed multiple root canals, cavity fillings, regular cleanings, fillings on chipped and fractured teeth, and resurfacing on my two front teeth with beautiful veneers. I have always felt that my health and best interest was Dr. Shimizu's highest priority. The dental hygienists and receptionists work hard and make sure you are always comfortable. They are upfront with costs and are honest about the work that must to be done. I would reccommend this office to anyone looking for quality dental ca read more

My 6 year old was seen for the first time with Dr. Shimizu for an annual check up. Dr. Shimizu and staff are wonderful! The visit was very informative and related back to how health factors in the overall health of our teeth. He has a caring demeanor that allows you to feel confident and self-assured that you are in the right office! I highly recommend the great service and care. I highly recommend the whole staff! Especially Crystal L. (front office personnel) she was AWESOME she should get a raise ;) read more