Dr.Scott Baird was by far a 5 STAR visit today! From a listening staff, understanding my emergency and limited time availability, worked me in Immediately! Was impressed in viewing first impression of Office Teams kind greeting, to cohesive professionals communicating as each had a role showing a well organized, strong practice, knowledgeable! Surgical Assistant Ebony made sure my comfort needs 100% were met, and informing me of everything ahead. While displaying a sweet, warmth! Comforting... Dr.Bairds introduction began with a compassionate smile, making one feel valued and in hands of kind experienced Surgeon. Even asked if I was comfortable with music to relax? With being in the Dental Field as a RDA for 27 years, and knowing what a great patient experience should be like, It was this Doctor, and Staff for sure!! Easiest procedure from start to finish. Comfortable end of day, no problems! HIGHLY Confident In Dr. Baird. THE BEST !! Thankyou ! Loretta Kelly Past RDA of 27yrs experience!​ read more

I had a bone spur or exposed bony torus jutting out of my gum causing pain after injuring my gum with some crunchy food. Typical textbook approach is to open a flap in the gum and grind it out, but Dr Baird said that approach would likely cause it to get worse, and he said that I should let it work itself out of my gum instead. That advice was spot on and when the spur worked itself loose, I went back for him to remove it in seconds, pain free. A great surgeon is one who practices restraint when warranted, recognizing that it's sometimes better to let the body heal itself. read more

Lakha is absolutely the worse oral surgeon ever, so many years I am suffering because of his mistake if putting implant on my nerves, giving me permanent scare tissue, after second opinion he got pissed yank the implant out of my mouth, he is so full of it that he never admitted his mistake and tried to push me to get teeth on bad implants, do yourself a favor and don't go to him E read more

I experienced Dr. Baird as a towering, aggressive, impatient person who had no interest in listening to me or any questions I had. I've had four implants there, and after the first one I switched to Dr. Lahka. He is kind, gentle, communicative, and just a really caring doctor. Do yourself a favor and see Dr. Lakha. read more

Do not make a surgical appointment with this business at this time. During the winter months, you may have a separate medical issue. They will charge you for any cancellations. I have so far been charged $750 for cancellations. That is more than the surgery itself. In addition when you call to cancel, they look at your age on your chart and treat you like a child if you're past a certain age. I do not recommend this business at all especially for someone nervous about their services. The first time I came in for a consultation the doctor wanted to pull the tooth then. Care quality is low. read more

Our family has used Dr Baird several times for teeth extraction - at least 4 separate times so far. Three separate visits for stubborn baby teeth removal for both kids and once just recently for all 4 wisdom teeth in my oldest child. The office is efficiently and so kindly run. Dr Baird is very proficient and has a nice bedside manner as well. His back office assistants are amazing - super eager to sooth and help. And very upbeat. Dr Baird has personally called each time in the evening following a procedure to check on how the patient was doing. I'd highly recommend this office if you need oral surgery. read more

An amazing oral surgeon - Doctor Azeem Lakha!!! and his crew- Very Happy Holidays! Thank you for your professionalism, art and mastery, nice and caring attitude and (of course) for an outstanding results! I will recommend this office to everyone, who wants a minimum pain process and great outcome. Once again- Happy Holidays and Thank You! read more

Okay over 3 years ago, at the request of my dentist I needed to have a consult with Dr. Baird regarding something the dentist found on my Xrays. I was a complete mess and nervous. From the moment I stepped in, the staff from Elaine to Tiffany to Maria were all so excellent and helped reassure me that I was in great hands. I had heard wonderful things about Dr. Scott Baird, and I can attest to him being kind and thorough and reassuring and an awesome surgeon. I cannot say anything but raving reviews for all of his staff and for him as well. Their caring and compassion for patients that are in a scary situation and no going into unchartered territory is nothing more than great!! If you are looking for a Dental Surgeon DMD, look no further, you will be in great hands with Scott Baird and his staff! read more

I wish I could grow more wisdom teeth just so I can have Dr Baird pull them. You know, for funsies. No joke, this was the most pleasant, professional, pain free dental experience in every sense of the word. The front office is a well oiled machine and Dr Baird himself is a genius. Of my three wisdom teeth, I think two were pretty severely impacted and had to come out in bits and everything went more flawlessly than I could imagine. The recovery had virtually no pain which I didn't think was possible after surgery. I was prepared for torment and intense discomfort. Nope. Just some swelling, medication, soft foods, instructions on how to wash with a syringe after a week or so and I was set. I found Dr Baird's office through Yelp, so I just wanted to add my two thumbs up here to help out other Yelpers. read more

No complaints about the outcomes of the surgery done by Dr. Baird, but I always feel a bit like a piece of meat being processed through "the system." I feel a bit rushed and when I ask questions I get the feeling that I am inconveniencing him and his staff. Of course the most important thing is the quality of the work, so still 4 stars for that. read more

Went in to have all my wisdom teeth removed. Was advised just to have the top removed. Fast forward a few years, and I'm having problems with the bottom ones which generally are harder to remove and cause problems. Seems like he just had me remove the easy ones and left me to deal with any further issues myself. Now I'm having to deal with removing the lower wisdom teeth at an older age (which makes it even harder and problematic). read more

Was experiencing some mild pain and I called Dr. Baird's office this morning and I was able to come in the same morning and get checked out for my pain. Dr. Baird saw me and was great as always and his assistant Ebeny was so kind and comforting. Once again, so amazed by this wonderful office and cannot recommend more! read more

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Dr. Baird recently extracted a broken tooth. I am amazed at how well it went. I have been taking the antibiotics, but no other medication is required. It is healing perfectly. Dr. Baird and his staff are at the top of their profession. read more

My wife needed to have one wisdom tooth emergency extraction in Oct. 2021. Dr. Baird checked the tooth situation, and advised to have the sedation, due to inflammation and sensitivity. My wife at first was hesitated and worried about the sedation and risk. Dr. Baird communicated it very well and assured my wife. The procedure was very successful and it turned out very wise to make the sedation decision, due to the depth of wisdom tooth root and difficulty otherwise. Dr. Baird showed his experience of many years and communication skills to comfort the patient. Also, his assistant, Carol (maybe misspelled) was also very helpful for comforting my wife, while I was away during sedation. Really appreciate it! read more

My dentist referred me to Dr. Baird's office for a consult to determine whether or not I should have my wisdom teeth removed. It took a couple of months before I could get an appointment, but felt at ease with Dr. Baird. He took the time to show me my x-rays and explain why I needed my wisdom teeth removed, and explained the whole surgery process for me. He made me a little nervous by telling me I was a bit old for this surgery, being 23 and all, but explained what type of pain may or may not happen after the surgery. He only recommended I got my bottom teeth removed and explained why, so I knew he was doing only what was necessary. I don't remember much of my actual surgery of course, but I guess it went well! Dr. Baird called me that night to make sure I was doing okay. He was very brief during my follow-up visit, but I guess he was busy with other patients to see. Nobody wants to get their wisdom teeth out, but I'd definitely recommend Dr. Baird if you must have it done! read more

I have seen so many videos and heard so many stories of how everyone's experience was with having their wisdom teeth removed and, needless to say, they sure did made it sound like it would negatively change my life. Well, fortunate for me that I waited - Dr. Baird made the experience painless and fast! CONSULTATION / SURGERY SCHEDULING Scheduling a consultation was easy, but finding a closer date was hard. I was pretty shocked (including my co-workers) that the earliest date they had available for consultation was 3-months out. I thought to myself, is he that good or he just has a whole lot of referrals. Anyways, I'm already in 3-levels deep of referrals, sure - I'll wait for 3-months for a consultation. The Lady who confirmed a consultation date recommended that I also confirm a surgery date as it would also be a 3-month out situation as well should I plan on scheduling something day of consultation. I am so glad I did that. I dealt with the dentist assistant and technicians mostly at the consultation, but for a brief moment that I met with Dr. Baird, he was polite, nice, and professional. I felt that was a busy man as he came in with full energy, but the moment he introduced himself and sat down and went over the details on what is going on with my wisdom teeth, what he recommended and what it will be like day of surgery I felt at ease and felt he provided me adequate attention. That said, I decided to follow through with the surgery. DENTIST ASSISTANTS / TECHNICIANS I must have been super dyslexic that day, as I could not find the office so someone from the office had to step out and wave at me. I felt so silly. The check-in and check-out process went super fast and smooth. Everyone there is friendly, sweet and patient pre-surgery, during surgery and post-surgery. DAY-OF SURGERY No pain. No really, no pain. I honestly felt like bragging because I felt that I could have gone to work the day after if I needed to. All I remember about the surgery is laying on that recliner chair, answering some questions, having this thing over my nose and breathing through it, slowly falling asleep, see Dr. Baird walk in, recalling him saying, "here is the laughing gas", out, felt my chair moving, woke up, get escorted to the back room to wait for me to wake up a little more, and see my friend come to sit next to me and then get escorted out through the back door. I do not remember thinking to myself, "man, I am in a lot of pain." Everything went perfect. VERDICT I told my co-worker how well it went and that it was painless, and he asked (probably thinking I am exaggerating about it going so well), "would you do it again?" I paused and said, "yeah!" I fully recommend anyone who is reading this that wishes to have their wisdom teeth removed, but is afraid of going through the pain and all, go to Dr. Baird. Scott Baird. Palo Alto, CA. The process from beginning to end is painless. Note: He is an out-of-network for my insurance, but the experience went so smooth that I have to say I have no regret covering the residual amount after insurance claims. read more

While Dr. Baird is competent he is also arrogant. My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed, I was also there for all the appointments. He was arrogant and ignored her questions and concerns (she was over 18). He also treated me with a condescending attitude, especially since I seemed knowledgeable. Our overall experience was very bad, she was in tons of pain because he did not care to listen and when she went back, he basically said "Oh well". So I investigated with many other friends who went their for wisdom teeth removal and the experience was universal. Seems like no one had reported it because they felt that the wisdom teeth were out and they just would not go back. read more

It is very difficult to review an oral surgery place, because treatment is different for every patient. As a medical researcher, I understand that, so I review just for my wisdom teeth removal. I had my lower 2 teeth removed. First, consultation and decide local or systemic anethesia. I chose local. I think it's better. No point to treat for systemic. Then schedule a surgery day. Surgery is just 45 min. Quick. No pain of course because of anethesia. I got a prescription for antibiotics for 3 days and 20 tablets of acetaminophen with codein. Pain starts about 5 hours after the surgery. Acetoaminophen with codein was not good for me. I am a good respondor for ibuprofen and codein made me so lazy and I couldn't work the next day. It should be asked that. 7 days after the surgery, there is a follow up. then got a syringe to clean up the sockets. Overall, it's good. Negative points: 1. Receptionist should have calld me about the price but didn't. So I called. Delta Dental Premier covers well. 2. the schedule is hard to set up, if you work busy. read more

Dr Baird has removed my wisdom teeth, and my daughter's wisdom teeth. He also did an implant for me. I think he and his staff are absolutely phenomenal. They take such good care of me and are so professional. I am sensitive to pain and I've never experienced any pain with him. In fact I just had an implant put in today tonight I'm doing great. I would not see anyone other than him for my entire family. Good luck! read more

I cannot thank Dr. Baird and his team enough for everything! I came in for my wisdom tooth extraction (I only had one left). I was extremely nervous and anxious and the entire office put me at ease. They used the nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and local anesthesia so I was awake for the procedure. They were all so patient and kind and took such good care of me. Desi (Dr. Baird's assistant) was absolutely amazing at making me feel comfortable and less anxious on the day of the extraction along with Dr. Baird who was just amazing. He explained everything he was doing and made sure everything went smoothly and painless. He called me that same night to check and see how I was doing which was really thoughtful. I couldn't have asked for a better experience :) healing process went really well too! read more

If you need your tooth extracted Dr. Baird is the go to! Awesome staff, awesome Doctors! Smooth extraction and pain free! Thank you Dr. Baird ! read more

While few people are likely to be excited about the reasons they need to sit in Dr. Baird's chair, I can honestly say that if you need an extraction or implant there is no better place to be sitting. I've had three occasions to be in need of Dr. Baird's expertise and -Efficiency: You couldn't ask for a better experience from a scheduling and insurance wrangling perspective. The administrative staff is top notch and kind. They know that you're not there for a massage. Coordination with my primary Dentist just happens magically...xrays...followup appointments all just appear on my calendar after they coordinate so I don't have to. -Informative consultations: Dr. Baird and his staff make sure you know all your options and help you get all of the info you need to make the best decision for your health and wallet. -Clinical excellence: I've had an emergency extraction (broke a root), an implant to replace that tooth, and today all 4 wisdom teeth extracted. I'm an anxious tooth-extractee and Dr. Baird's staff made me comfortable and plied their trade with compassionate professionalism. read more

Dr. Baird is a rockstar oral surgeon. I fainted and hit the floor with my face and knocked out three of my upper front teeth and drove two other teeth almost into my nose. After a ambulance trip and 7 hours in the ER my dentist referred me to Dr. Baird. I live in the East Bay but we made the trip to Palo Alto anyway. I was in his chair less than 20 minutes after arriving at his office. In 45 minutes he removed the two impacted teeth and the remains of the other three. He was able to repair the fractured bone so I didn't need a graft. I'll need implants in the future but he did everything so that would be complication-free. His medical staff were very friendly and genuinely cared for my well-being. A week later at my followup appointment each of them came in to see how I was doing. They all assisted my surgery in some way. They even gave me good suggestions for continued care for my facial lacerations and other associated injuries. I couldn't have asked for a better experience under such severe circumstances and I highly recommend Dr. Baird and his entire team. read more

I recently broke four teeth after a bad fall. I called Dr. Baird's office to see Dr. Baird. The person I spoke with was very uncooperative even though I was a former patient of Dr. Baird. Among other things, she indicated she had first to speak with my regular dentist. Remember, I just broke 4 teeth in front. Well, the next day I called Dr. Baird's office and was transferred to the same person. She said she had to call back my regular dentist again to get more information and for now I did not have any reservation with Dr. Baird. Remember. I have to be exact 3 broken teeth and one that is very loose, all in front. I promptly ended the call and had to make other arrangements very soon, surely before the week-end. Dr. Baird has done several implants in the past. He has always been very nice and efficient so is the staff that works with him. The rating above is not for Dr. Baird, but rather that particular person that works there, at the reception office and that was totally uncooperative and did not take under consideration that I was a former patient, the pain and the urgency of the situation. Michel Dubes read more

I had my wisdom tooth removed less than a week ago. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Scott Baird and his staff. I had been avoiding getting my wisdom tooth out, but Dr. Baird is truly compassionate. You can tell he truly cares about his patients. Before the procedure I felt really anxious (only because I don't like needles) and when I woke up I couldn't help but laugh at how quickly the time seemed to go by, and at how easy it all seemed. Dr. Baird called to see how l was doing post-surgery. My recovery was seamless - I just followed the instructions I was given. I had no swelling and was able to exercise after two days. I'm so happy to have had such a great experience with my wisdom tooth extraction, and would recommend Dr. Baird to anyone needing dental work. read more

Dr. Baird isn't an oral surgeon; he is a magician. A wisdom tooth extraction magician. After putting off getting my wisdom teeth pulled for about 5 years, I knew it was time to bite the bullet and get the things removed. They weren't violently impacted, but I was sick of dealing with the hassle of gum irritation and cheek biting and bacteria in those hard to reach places. Better to just get rid of #'s 1, 16, 17, and 32 altogether. I decided to go to Dr. Baird and Dr. Lakha in Palo Alto because they came highly recommended from all my friends who saw them during high school. On my first consultation (which was free of charge - possibly because I scheduled surgery), I talked to Dr. Baird about what was going on with my wizzies, and he recommended extraction of at least 2, possibly all 4 teeth, but left the decision up to me. He also recommended full anesthesia during the procedure as opposed to local anesthetic, but again left the ultimate decision up to me. I opted to get all 4 teeth removed under full anesthesia. It was nice to have the choice. On the day of my surgery, I was nervous (my first surgery) but as soon as I sat down in the chair, Dr. Baird came in with his cute tortoiseshell glasses, gave me a high five, stuck a needle in my arm, and I was out in 5 seconds. I don't remember anything more than that, but I woke up at home minus four bothersome teeth and a hearty prescription of codeine. About 24 hours later, I feel awesome. Besides very very minimal swelling of my cheeks, I have virtually no pain at all. And a hearty prescription of codeine. It was pretty miraculous. I'm going to stick to soup and yogurt for the next day or so, but I feel like I could run a marathon and eat pizza if I wanted to. If you need teeth extractions, go to Dr. Baird. He is a magician and true master of his craft! read more

(Please note that this review is for their front office and not for the dentist and their medical staff) I had my wisdom teeth pulled at Dr. Baird's office in Palo Alto. The only reason I went to have my procedure done is because I was highly referred by my primary dentist. In a two week period from consultation to recovery I visited the office 5 times, and here's why you shouldn't go: - At the Front desk everyone there was talking to me with their back turned when I was asking questions regarding my procedure. - I was overcharged for my surgery and was in a lot of pain and had to fight for my refund, which I should not have to do. I was repeatedly told I was wrong, no apology, only incompetence from front office team and giving me the run around. I want to say people who work in the office should not have to do billing because clearly they are not able to calculate what needs to be charged and have very bad bedside manners, especially when this office was referred to me. - Instead of taking time to recover from my difficult procedure, unfortunately, had to deal with people that are rude, unprofessional, and seem to hate their jobs, which left bad taste in my mouth after all! read more

If you're looking for someone to make you feel comfortable and at ease about getting your wisdom teeth out, Dr. Baird is the right guy. BUT if you're aiming for a quick recovery, I definitely suggest looking elsewhere. Dr. Baird did a great job explaining the whole procedure and what I would experience in the following days. He made me feel comfortable the whole time I was sitting in the chair before he started. I had all 4 removed and it took less than 45 minutes -- impressive! When I walked out of the office, I felt confident (at least from what I remember) in the work Dr. Baird had done. But about a week later, the pain was not easing up like he had said it would and like I had heard from others. I had iced, iced, iced my cheeks and had taken all my prescriptions, so I didn't understand what I was doing wrong. When a friend stopped by to drop off some ice cream, she asked how I was doing with "the syringe." Syringe? I was never given a syringe after my surgery. I called the office to find out if I was supposed to be given one, and was told that I should have been, but they must have "just forgotten." Because of THEIR error, my recovery period lasted for OVER A MONTH! Long story short, I had a great experience at the office, but a very unpleasant one for the following month... read more

In October I had a tooth extracted after making arrangements for a payment plan where I'd pay monthly. The extraction went well. Dr. Baird was awesome, the healing went smoothly and everyone I met in the office was wonderful. Sadly the woman (using that term loosely) who manages the accounts is the monster behind the pleasant mask. I'm very good about paying my bills. I pay at the beginning of the month and the middle of the month because I have a very full life between those twice a month scenarios. I received my first bill from them around the 19th or 20th and the very next day this "woman" calls and starts badgering me. Apparently I was supposed to have paid them on the 16th. I don't know about you, but if someone expects me to have a payment to them by the 16th, I expect to have that bill in hand before that date, not after, and certainly not a call for payment the very next day. I was in the midst of crazy computer problems and had a call coming in so I told her I'd have a payment to her around the first of the month. I was totally appalled to discover this morning that she'd taken my payment information and withdrawn the payment amount from my account on her own. Apparently even cold-blooded creatures have God complexes. I do think Dr. Baird did an excellent job and the staff I met was very personable, so if you're in a position to pay up front as is generally expected, you'll be fine. Avoid the snake lady though. She exemplifies all that's wrong with the world and I can only hope that her just desserts come ala flambé! read more

After getting over having to use the syringe to shoot water into the bottom holes, recovery was a breeze! They still aren't completely filled in--but almost. I never got the dreaded dry socket and pain and discomfort was minimal after the first week or so. My face didn't swell up AT ALL. I'm so glad I got this procedure done. It was something I was stressing about for a LONG time and now looking back on it, it really wasn't that big of a deal. Thanks Dr. Baird! read more

Six months from first phone call to surgery is too long to wait. I don't care how good of a surgeon you are.

I recently went to Dr. Baird's practice, to have my #14 molar extracted. Naturally I was rather nervous, but he and assistant Ebony calmly guided me through it, and I have no reservations about submitting this review. Effective communication is important at all medical levels, but is especially crucial for a procedure that's unnerving. I give sincere thanks. read more

On a scale of 1-10 on the fear scale, I was at a 22 for about a month leading up to getting my wisdom teeth removed. I'm talking sleepless nights, real tears, and wanting to call it off a million times. My visit to Dr Baird's office made me feel much better. After the consultation I could sense that he and the nurses were super caring. Still, I was very anxious going into surgery. In hindsight, I get the sense that my wisdom teeth were difficult to get out. The surgery took a little longer than expected and the nurses said something to the effect of, "you couldn't have waited another day to get those out!" But with general anesthesia, I don't remember a thing! It really works and Dr. Baird did a phenomenal job!! I'm in the healing phase now with very little swelling and pain I'm managing with Advil. I'm going for my follow up appointment in two days and I can't wait to sing his praises! My anxiety was completely unfounded and this office is overall very helpful, caring and professional. Go here. read more

Dr. Baird is kind, compassionate, and professional. Entire procedure (tooth extraction) was quick and painless. His staff are welcoming and very calming. Thank you to Carol, Ebony, Jenn, Angelina, and Denise for making me feel comfortable during a scary procedure. I would recommend Dr. Baird to anyone and everyone needing oral surgery of any kind. They are simply top notch! read more

Dr Baird saw me for an extraction. It was very short notice. I was very impressed with the office staff and especially his assistants. Their reputation as the most highly reputable medical professionals is well deserved. Highly recommended!!!! read more

Dr. Baird removed my wisdom teeth (all four) in January 2008. He was amazing in every way and if I ever have to have any kind of oral surgery again I will be sure to go to him. I had never had surgery of any kind before and I was extremely nervous, particularly about the anesthetic. Dr. Baird was incredibly patient with my questions and concerns; he explained how the anesthetic worked and showed me the specially marked drawer that contained the antidote to it. He didn't dismiss any of my concerns and was honest with me about how important it was to have the surgery (no pressure at all). For the surgery itself they didn't give me a chance to get nervous or stressed out; as soon as I was in the room they quickly (but calmly) got me unconscious and I essentially woke up at home in bed a couple hours later. They gave great instructions on how to care for myself afterward and I had no complications. They made the whole experience amazingly pleasant. read more

Dr. Baird removed all 4 of my wisdom teeth about a month and a half ago. I had already seen another oral surgeon and was so turned off by him, so meeting Dr. Baird was a huge relief. I was extremely scared about getting my wisdom teeth out, and he was great at calming my nerves. He also leveled with me about how critical the surgery was for me. I didn't want to get them out unless it was absolutely necessary. He told me the bottom 2 absolutely had to come out, but the top 2 could stay in for a while if I wanted. He discussed the pros and cons of getting all 4 out vs just the bottom 2, and then let me decide what I wanted to do. When I came in for the surgery I was crying in the chair I was so scared, but seconds after he put the IV in I was out and I woke up in the recovery room 45 minutes later with my boyfriend and a nurse by my side. Later that day Dr. Baird, not a nurse or a receptionist, Dr. Baird himself called me to see how I was doing!!! I was miserable of course, but even in my drugged state I was so appreciative of him calling to check in on me. Nearly 6 weeks later my holes are almost completely closed up, and I still can't quite open my jaw all the way, but I'm feeling great. I had no complications with the recovery. It's a little bittersweet to find someone you really like who you hopefully will never have to see again :) read more

Surgery went well. Too bad then they tried to charge me 70 dollars more (185 instead of 120, that is 150% of the price!). I noticed that on my own, and called them about it. "Woops, we used the wrong Delta Dental fees table, sorry..."... Watch out. read more

I was referred to Dr. Baird through my orthodontist for my wisdom tooth extractions. Not sure if it's my high pain tolerance or the expertise of Dr. Baird, but I was eating pho at the end of the day (I only had wisdom teeth on one side of my mouth). What I most appreciated was the follow up call after the surgery just to check in to make sure I was doing fine. I had one follow up appointment in order to pick up the syringe (used to spray the food out of the holes in my mouth). It was a slight waste of my time, since I didn't have any infections and have good hygiene (so I like to think). Now I'm all healed. Since I know more oral surgery lies in my future, I will definitely give Dr. Baird a call. My younger sister also had to get a tooth extraction and her experience with Dr. Baird and his staff were equally satisfactory. read more

Thanks for making my wisdom teeth extraction as pain-minimal as possible! Dr. Baird and his team (Michelle especially!) are kind and professional. read more