SMA Dental

VERY friendly front desk staff! From the minute I called asking if they were accepting new…read morepatients, they were excited to schedule an appointment for my son and for me. They were welcoming, helpful and pleasant! Dr. Garrett has excellent bedside manner, upbeat attitude, extremely knowledgeable and willing to listen to any questions or concerns I may have and such a pleasure to be around! A bonus for dog lovers - Juju, the dentist's chihuahua/ min pin mix was SUPER sweet and jumped up into my lap for pets and kisses immediately upon sitting down in the waiting room. I'm told he is usually resting comfortably in the doctor's office and only allowed to greet those who are comfortable with his presence. So don't worry if you're not a fan of dogs. The office staff is very respectful in that regard. Finally, the waiting area and exam rooms are very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. A very welcoming space in all respects!

What a lovely experience. From the front desk to the dentist chair!!! I received the best care and…read morewill be my ongoing dentist from here on out.

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Marin Advanced Dental Care

4.3(92 reviews)

0.7 mi

I beg people. Please DO NOT GO HERE. They act like sales people. I'm writing this review so others…read moredon't experience what I did. I originally visited this office for a routine teeth cleaning, not for orthodontic treatment. During the visit, clear aligners were brought up, but the doctor did not clearly explain how long I would need to wear the aligners per day or what the full commitment would look like. Despite that, I was encouraged to move forward and ended up paying the full amount($6,187)the same day. After thinking it over, I realized this treatment did not fit my lifestyle and called the office next day to ask whether cancellation was possible. During that call, the front desk staff member told me that the aligner order had already been placed and that cancellation would be very difficult, which later turned out to be untrue. What concerned me most was that the front desk staff member -- who is not a doctor -- repeatedly tried to persuade me not to cancel for over five minutes, making statements such as: * that he personally wears aligners and drinks cocktails with no problem, and * that I probably don't need to wear the aligners exactly 20-22 hours a day. This was extremely concerning. A non-clinical staff member should not be giving medical advice or minimizing compliance requirements, especially for orthodontic treatment where wear time directly affects outcomes. It felt unsafe and inappropriate. After insisting that I only wanted to know whether cancellation was possible, I was later called back and told that the doctor had NOT placed the aligner order and the treatment plan had NOT been started, contradicting what I had been told earlier. Although they agreed to cancel, they withheld 10% of the total payment (over $600) as a "transaction/third-party fee," despite no aligners being ordered and no treatment having begun. No clear breakdown or documentation was provided. The combination of: * misleading information, * high-pressure sales tactics, * non-medical staff giving medical guidance, and * lack of transparency around fees made me lose trust in this office. Orthodontic treatment is a serious, long-term medical decision, and patients deserve accurate information and professional boundaries -- not sales pressure. I chose to discontinue care here and find a different provider.

I am not sure why a normal cleaning would cost me an open balance of $89 while I already paid $49…read moreand insurance reimbursed $637 and I told them I did not have the fluoride but they still charged me anyway.

My before and after Invisalign process with Dr. Smida. I'm so happy!! Thank you Dr. Smida and your rockin' team!!

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100 Tamal Plaza, Suite 125, Corte Madera, CA. 94925. We are located on the first floor.

Julie Young, DDS - Corte Madera Dentist

3.0(36 reviews)

I am an established patient of Dr. Julie Young. For weeks I have not been able to make contact. I…read morehave left several text and voicemails but no one has returned my calls. I had an appointment but was trying to postpone till a later date but no luck in doing this. My appointment date has come and gone but have heard nothing, they didn't even try to confirm my appointment which is unusual. I have given up on them.

My 1st time took 3x longer than any other dental appt I'd had and was pretty uncomfortable, but I…read moredecided to give her another chance. Due to the limited number of dentists who take my insurance, I stayed with Dr. Young for some time. During every single cleaning, she would tell me I had a new cavity that needed filling. I had not had one since early childhood and my insurance covers cleanings but I had to pay out of pocket for fillings... During my last X-ray, I apparently had another cavity despite being told earlier in that same appt. that I had great teeth and was taking good care of them. She then proceeded to ask me if I thought she should put in a filling. I asked her if she (the dentist) felt it was needed. She thought about it for a minute and said she would do the filling. To this day, I highly regret not saying no, as the experience genuinely traumatized me. During the filling, she had her dental assistant with her, who she was very rude towards. As a patient, it was really uncomfortable to be sat there and watch how she would talk to her. For context, her assistant was a Black woman who told me she'd only been there for a month. Dr. Young started my filling, became frustrated with her assistant, then called it a day after nearly 20 mins. She said I was good to go, and I now know the filling was not properly sealed. That same night, the plaster-like filling that was left on my tooth fell out and I now had a hole in the back of my incisor, which made it extremely difficult to eat/drink/breathe because of the exposed nerves. I left a VM that night asking to be brought in the next day, and had to call again when I did not receive a call back by noon. I was told to come in that afternoon, and when I did, Dr. Young said she was not able to help me and that I would need to wait until next week for her to fix it because she'd, "been having issues with her bonding agent and a new shipment would be arriving then." I asked if I was supposed to walk around with a hole in my tooth for the remainder of the week, and she asked me if it was causing me such immense pain that I couldn't do that. Upon confirming it was, she begrudgingly took a look. She said it was a bad day for me to come in, as her dental assistant had quit and she was having trouble finding someone to replace her. "People from Southern Marin (Marin City) don't want to work", she said to the WOC in her chair, "have you noticed that as well?" When I told her that no, I hadn't heard anyone ever say that, she seemed shocked and just laughed it off. After this interaction, she then told me that anything she could do about my tooth would be temporary and unlikely to last through the weekend, so I had to wait until next week. At that point, I could tell she wasn't going to take accountability or offer any solution (and I honestly just wanted to get out of there after her comment on "people from Southern Marin"), so I booked an appt for Monday and bought temporary filling from CVS. Come Monday, I get to her office after a painful weekend and she tries to tell me that she cannot assist me because she is booked for the day. I explain to her receptionist that this is the third time I am here and her receptionist tells her she needs to fix my filling. Dr. Young starts her second attempt at my filling, and when I ask for no lidocaine (her application is very painful and the amount she uses made my mouth numb for +6 hours), she asked several more times to use it. I firmly say no, and with the pain I felt over the weekend, the pain of the filling was nothing. She completes the filling after nearly 35 mins and I can immediately feel a difference, which confirmed my original fear that she had botched my 1st filling. At the end, she begins filing my tooth side next to my front tooth. I imagine this was to ensure there was enough of a gap to floss, but after this entire experience, I was quite fearful that she would file my other tooth or improperly finish this filling as well. My time with her has honestly been the worst experience I've ever had with any medical professional. I grew up going to community clinics and expected a private practice to have better quality care, but this was not the case. I've spent my life caring for my teeth and having her give me a faulty, unnecessary filling in a tooth at the front of my smile and file it down so there is now a gap between my teeth (after I spent thousands on braces) has deeply affected my self esteem surrounding my smile. I still feel anxious with dentists and despite it being nearly a year later, I still feel pain when eating from the physical act of biting and increased temp sensitivity from the (w)hole experience. I could not recommend a dentist less and do not know how she's still in business. I'm grateful for her receptionist's help, but I wish I had listened to my gut after the 1st appt. Please protect yourself & your smile and go to a different dentist.

Patient Rooms.

Patient room.

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Fred J Cameron & Paul Cameron & Kristina Cameron, DDS

4.4(23 reviews)

Been a patient forever. In fact moved to SF and STILL cross…read morethe bridge bc imo Paul Cameron is the absolute best. He's is in a league of his own: kind, patient, approachable, compassionate, and beyond skilled. The office is modern, fully equipped, comfortable and squeaky clean. Shoutout to his entire team as they ALL deliver customer service at a high level. If you're on Yelp looking for dental care look no further this IS THE PLACE.

I am so grateful to Dr. Paul Cameron and the dental assistants for the excellent dental care I've…read morereceived especially because I've needed rapid pesponse after chipping two teeth. Dr. Cameron is warm, kind, gentle and an exceptional professional. I'm so grateful to have him as my dentist and recommend him highly.

Path leading up to office from street

Dr. Cameron's office front door

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Dr. Fred

Robert Fowler, DDS

5.0(13 reviews)

0.8 mi

Dr Fowler and Connie are simply fabulous. My wife and her family have been going to Dr Fowler for…read moreyears. Once we were married, it was "suggested" this is where I needed to get my teeth cleaned moving forward. I clearly didn't have much of a say in the matter, and I have to tell you, I couldn't be happier. They are awesome people, down to earth and absolutely excellent at what they do. This is - to date - the only dentist I've ever gone too where I actually keep my 'every 6 month' cleaning. Highly recommended.

I've never felt so at ease when visiting the dentist. Dr. Fowler is skilled at his craft and I feel…read morethat my teeth have never had better care. No painful fillings, and I'm never worried that he would let something become a bigger and more expensive problem. He is truly a great dentist and I'm so glad I found him. Connie puts the cherry on top of the experience; she makes understanding insurance easy for me, facilitates the appointment process, and both of them are such a positive light that I am always happy to see them when I walk into a no longer dreaded appointment.

Richard Schmotter, DDS

4.2(24 reviews)

What dental practice does some fillings work which leaves the patient with bite/discomfort issues?…read moreHas called daily to get worked into the schedule to get things fixed. Told no openings. Wait 2 weeks for an appointment. Never heard of such a thing! Dentists work people into their schedule daily because of dental emergencies let alone one they created. Don't go there!!!

I've been going here for a few years and will not go back ever again. After missing an apt and…read moregetting a bill for $350, they said if I came in, they'd erase the debt. I went in again, and they refused. After asking for the Dr to call me back and them assuring me he would, he never did. Generally speaking, this place feels like a racket. Terrible way to run a business.

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Bob Nadjibi, DDS

4.5(39 reviews)

A fully staff and professional dental practice. Easy to work with. Perfect Southern Marin dentistread more

The people who work here with Dr. Nadjibi Bob are extremely helpful and kind…read more He did full dental implants in my mouth and I am extremely happy with his work. It has changed my life!!!

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Alex Kashef, DDS, MD - Marin Oral Surgery

4.8(124 reviews)

In the past, I had a lot of dental phobia, so I was extremely nervous about getting my wisdom tooth…read moreextraction done. From the moment I walked in, the entire team made me feel comfortable and safe. The staff was incredibly kind, patient, and reassuring. Dr. Kashef did an amazing job. From the sedation to waking up, Hands down, I will always come back if I needed another tooth pulled. He explained everything so clearly, and the procedure went so smoothly that my fears quickly eased. I never felt rushed or judged for being anxious, and that meant so much to me. His assistants were super friendly and explained the process to me and made sure I was comfortable. Everything was so quick, painless, and relaxing that I didn't even know I was at the dental office. If you're someone who struggles with dental anxiety like I do, this is the place to go. I left feeling cared for, respected, and genuinely grateful for such a positive experience.

I needed a tooth pulled. The day I found out I needed this done I was able to make the appointment…read more Three days later I was sitting in a dental chair. Dr. Alex quickly assessed, verified exactly what he planned to do explaining everything to me. Then, someone from the business side came to explain what the cost would be. Not long after, they were sedating me which was my choice. I awoke to the news my tooth was out & the titanium rod was installed for the tooth implant. Easy, painless, friendly, helpful. I'd return in an instant if I ever needed to.

Dr. Alex

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Simon Ira R DDS

4.5(11 reviews)

Dr. Simon performed gum graft surgery for me in February. The whole experience from the first…read moreconsultation, to the actual surgery, and post-op checkups has been absolutely great. Not only the doctor is highly knowledgeable and experienced, but he and his staff also provide excellent customer service. As an additional bonus, dr. Simon has a wonderful sense of humor. And importantly, I am very happy with the result of the surgery. Thank you, dr. Simon!

I had a tricky extraction and then implant in a tight corner of my mouth. Dr. Simon was…read more 1) conservative. He offered options that involved less dental work. 2) skilled. I have trouble believing it, but I had no pain, even afterward. 3) careful. He paused and double-checked things, took his time, and made sure the procedure was completely successful. 4) clear. He explained in detail what was up and how things might turn out. 5) nice. When you are spending that many hours in an uncomfortable position, it's great to have a good guy to help you relax and pass the time. His staff is great, too (at least, the ones I met myself).

JL Orthodontics

5.0(11 reviews)

This review is long overdue - I'm so happy that I decided to get braces after all these years! As…read morean adult, I was embarrassed to wear braces, but Dr. Lee and his team made me feel so comfortable and confident. Treatment went by fast and now I am more confident and happy with my smile!

We love Dr. Lee and Jasmine! Both of my kids (one boy, one girl) had their braces with Dr. Lee and…read morewe were very happy during the course of their treatment and we were delighted with the results! They are very accommodating with appointments (I never had to take either of my kids out of school once) and appointments always started and ended on time. My husband and I both work in SF so the logistics of going to the orthodontist can be hectic. My daughter said Dr. Lee and Jasmine were always very gentle and did not cause her any pain. They also take insurance and are good about dealing with yours for you :) One of my biggest pet peeves in Marin is dentists who do not take insurance and make you deal with it on your own. I would recommend Dr. Lee and his office for your braces without hesitation!