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    Stephen Ostwald, DDS

    4.6 (39 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Stephen Ostwald, DDS

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Teeth cleaning

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Ostwald was incredibly patient and thoughtful in all of our conversations and while he was working on my teeth.

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    Mission Dental Group SF - Dr. Rosa Marie Ordonez

    Mission Dental Group SF

    4.7(139 reviews)
    2.2 miMission
    Available by appointment
    Emergency services

    Mission Dental is by far, the best dentist I have ever had in my life. They are extremely…read moreprofessional, skilled, and the customer service is exemplary. Dr. Ordonez and her team have given me many valuable recommendations for preventative care that have truly improved my dental health. They take the time to explain every procedure in detail, answer all of my questions, and make sure I feel completely comfortable before moving forward with any treatment. What really sets them apart is how genuinely caring and attentive the entire staff is. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with kindness and treated with respect. Appointments are efficient and on time, and the quality of work is outstanding.

    I went to Mission Dental Group for a lower premolar filling on Feb 10, 2026 with Dr. Rosa Marie…read moreOrdonez. The visit was because a prior filling had come out while flossing. As a concerned patient, I asked for basic guidance on proper flossing technique so I could avoid this happening again. Dr. Ordonez refused and said that kind of education is "usually for cleanings" and that I should schedule one instead. That felt dismissive given it was directly related to why I was there. During the procedure, an instrument contacted my upper tooth and Dr. Ordonez said "sorry" at the time. That evening, after the numbness wore off, my wife noticed a chip on that upper tooth that wasn't there before. The next morning (Feb 11) I called the office to report it. The practice manager/front desk (Randy) was dismissive and said, "we don't know when we can get you in," and suggested 2 PM. I explained 1 PM was the only time I could make due to work. He said "maybe we can get you in" and wouldn't confirm until I called back again and pushed for it. Before being seen, I told the front desk I was uncomfortable returning to Dr. Ordonez and asked to see a different dentist. That request was refused. During the Feb 11 visit, Dr. Ordonez was defensive and denied responsibility. When I said her instrument hit my tooth the day before and she had said "sorry," she said she didn't remember and would need to "check her notes." I was also told the notes weren't even completed yet, which didn't inspire confidence. When I asked if the edge could be polished, she said she didn't want to because I would "just come back and complain that it's too short." She also said words to the effect of, "I can't help it if you don't take good care of your teeth," which felt like blaming me rather than addressing what happened. The tone was dismissive and confrontational. A small composite repair was placed, but the way this was handled--from the front desk to the dentist--was not professional or patient-centered. I escalated this to the owner, Dr. Growney, and his response was to defend the office and minimize what happened rather than address the conduct, the refusal to let me see another dentist, or the dismissive communication. The overall message was essentially: "We did nothing wrong," which felt like enabling this behavior instead of holding anyone accountable. Mistakes can happen. How you handle them matters. In this case, the defensiveness, refusal to accommodate, and dismissive responses from the dentist, the front desk, and the owner were the real problem. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this practice.

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    Soothing Dental - Preventive Care / Long-Term Health.  Protect Your Smile for Years to come!

    Soothing Dental

    4.4(612 reviews)
    1.8 miUnion Square
    Emergency services
    Certified professionals

    Was looking for a dentist that is in network with Delta and came across Soothing in my search. I…read morecalled to set up an initial appointment and the process was smooth and quick. I came in knowing I had a few fillings that needed to be done and the Dr was very patient and explained the different options (needed and optional) and the front desk walked me through the payment options. The procedures itself was smooth riding. I was in the chair for 2 hours and almost fell asleep. She made sure you were comfortable throughout and I was able to scratch my nose a few times. Staff are all very kind and personal. Highly recommend!

    I'll start this review off by saying that I work at another dental office I the same building as…read moreSoothing Dental, and am a patient at the practice I work at. I still had pending treatment that I put off due to a loss in the family, and hadn't been back in quite a while. Then one day, my office gets a call from them that went like this: My coworker "thank you for calling how can I help?" Soothing "I'm calling in regard to mutual patient (my name)" Coworker "uh yes, you know she works here too, right?" Soothing "Yes, I am aware. Do you know when she will get the rest of her cavities filled?" Now, this is technically not a HIPAA violation as I am a patient of both practices, but it was very off putting to have a medical office call my place of work regarding my personal treatment. I would have preferred if she would not have disclosed what she was calling about and just ask to speak with me instead. Up until then I was pretty satisfied with the work I had gotten done, and absolutely loved the assistant who helped me- she advocated for me to have more nitrous (I am VERY anxious about dental treatment), and that I am deeply appreciative of. TL;DR: good office is you are only a patient! I highly doubt they would call YOUR place of work, but this is just my experience!

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    Richmond Dental Care - The entire top row was made by one doctor with one hand. 12 crowns, all different colors, sizes, shapes. The crowns have jagged sharp edges

    Richmond Dental Care

    2.0(127 reviews)
    1.4 miInner Richmond

    Similar to another review I read on here, I was able to get x-rays quickly, but when I tried to…read moreschedule a teeth cleaning, it was nearly impossible. After leaving multiple messages on their voicemail and not receiving any call back, I decided to basically berate them with calls one day until someone finally answered and said they would put me on the waitlist because they're completely booked up for the next few months. A few days later I get a call about an opening for a teeth cleaning. I live close by so I decided to ride my bike over and arrived 7 minutes late. Yes, I was a bit late and that's on me, but most medical offices have at least a 10 min grace period. The woman at the front desk said that she had tried to call me (while I was literally biking over) and because I didn't answer, I had to reschedule my appointment. I told her "don't worry about it, I'll find a new dentist". I don't usually leave negative reviews like this, but this whole experience just left a bad taste in my mouth. Hopefully others have a more positive experience.

    Place is a scam and/or incompetent. They were able to book me immediately for x-rays, but couldn't…read moreget me a cleaning appointment for over 6 months despite verbally promising the opposite. I suspect they make money on the former and not the latter. I recommend avoiding this place. I left very frustrated.

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    Robert Chong, Gregory Chong, Alan Chong, DDS

    Robert Chong, Gregory Chong, Alan Chong, DDS

    4.6(58 reviews)
    1.7 miInner Sunset

    I can't believe I have never put in a review for Dr. Gregory Chong…read more He is, by far, the best dentist I have ever had. That is really saying something, considering it has been about 18 years since he was my dentist and I am taking the time to write a review now! Long story short, Dr. Chong was my dentist in the early 2000s and was fantastic. He took plenty of time to be careful in his evaluation of my gums and teeth, and was super precise in his work. I had to get a root canal because of a damaged molar and he did great work. I know this for a fact because A) it's been 19 years and I have never had an issue with the root canal or crown and B) every dentist I have had since has remarked on what a terrific job it was when viewing my x-rays. One even described it as a "work of art." This is a dentist you can trust definitively. He will be conservative in his efforts and take great care.

    This is for Dr. Robert Chong but I'm guessing all three are equally fantastic. Dr. Chong is the…read morebest. UCSF trained, so the skills and expertise is more than there -- absolutely knows his stuff. But he's also lovely, and I love the dental assistants because they're also all wonderfully supportive and kind. I brought my 4 month old (childcare fell through) when I had to get a cavity filled recently (I blame pregnancy) and Dr. Chong and his team were poised, fast, and helpful especially given that I had to drag my little plus one along. We moved down the Peninsula but I can't change dentists because I love Dr. Chong way too much to try anyone new!

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