When we move to a new area, finding a good dentist is always difficult. I found that if I contact a couple of local periodontists and ask for their recommendations, it usually works well. So when we moved to NW Arkansas, I did just that. One of only a couple of highly recommended dentists was Dr. K. During our first visit, I was blown away with his thoroughness. He then talked about his philosophy of dental care. Really pleased! Then I had the corner of a tooth break off. He got me in, evaluated the situation, then made a 3/4 crown (I think). He and his assistant were very careful to match the color. I highly recommend Dr. K! read more

My regular dentist was out of town when I needed some urgent work. I was able to get a reasonably quick appointment with Dr. Kolokithas. I was really impressed with his kindness, knowledge, and thoroughness. There is one tell-tale sign of a great dentist: all his staff - from reception to dental assistants - are treated as valued colleagues and not just as the ​hired help. For technical reasons, my stay plate was difficult to fit. Dr. Kolokithas spent lots of time and effort to get it perfect for my requirements. I have not been to such an attentive dentist in years. Needless to say, I switched to Dr. Kolokithas two months ago and have had several appointments since. I am very happy with that decision. read more

I called Dr. Kolokithas after hours number late last night because I was in extreme pain due to an abscess tooth. Although I didn't know exactly what the root cause was (no pun intended), I just felt a throbbing pain in my ear and tooth. Explaining my symptoms to Dr. Kolokithas, he basically diagnosed me over the phone, called in a pain relief prescription to a 24 hour pharmacy and emailed a root canal specialist to get me in the next day. I'm very grateful for him going above beyond. It's a scary thing being in horrible pain and not knowing what to do or who to call. On top of that, he was informative as to what meds I can take that are safe and not for breastfeeding my 5 week old. So thank you Dr. read more

Serioulsly. Dr. Steve may be the best dentist in the peninsula. In additional to doing great family dentistry, he is truly an artist when it comes to cosmetic restructuring. After seeing the effects of his craft on both my partner and my own grille, I am convinced that he is the best bang for your buck. The entire office staff is extremely friendly and helpful, not to mention flexible. I'm a HUGE fan of the high tech digital x-rays. I love that they're fast. I love that they have great resolution. I REALLY love how green they are for the environment (no toxic film chemicals needed). Great stuff people. Seriously great stuff. read more

Dr. Steve has been my dentist for over 10 years! Never had a painful visit and he is the best dentist on the peninsula. He is very helpful and knowledgeable especially when you break a tooth or two, like I did. The staff and hygienists are very warm, caring, and professional. You're in great hands with Dr. Steve and his staff. Mahalo! read more

Wow. After a lifetime of mediocre dentists, I never knew dentistry could be this... tolerable. I have minor anxiety about dentists and clinical environments in general, but the first time I met with Doctor K I knew this would be different. He patiently walked me through *everything* that was happening, walked me through my x-rays super thoroughly in what ended up being a State of My Mouth analysis. Minor work performed on subsequent visits was surprisingly pain free and checkups are super fast. Love this place. Wish I had found it sooner. read more

Dr. Steve is an amazing dentist. I was recommended by a coworker when I worked in San Mateo, and although I no longer work in the peninsula, I'll still drive from San Francisco to Redwood City because he's so talented. He also has a very sincere chair-side manner and is always pleasant to speak with along with Korina at the front desk, and the rest of the team. Highly highly recommended! read more

Dr. Steve is an unbelievable dentist! When I moved out to the Bay Area, the one thing I was worried about was finding a good dentist. So naturally, I avoided going for a few years. I was left with no choice when a big piece of one of my molars broke off (damn corn nuts!). Thanks to Yelp I was able to find Dr. Steve. Dr Steve did an x-ray (they pop up on the computer screen in front of you) and was able to zoom in and out with his keyboard. Not only was it really cool, but it was pretty evident that this guy knew his stuff. He told me that I probably needed a crown, but he could do a much cheaper three surface filling. And I thought finding an honest dentist was as hard to find as an honest mechanic. Needless to say, I went the filling route. Dr. Steve went ahead and did his thing. The whole procedure was pretty painless. What I really appreciated was how Dr. Steve took his time to recreate every little pit, groove, and ridge on my tooth. You couldn't even tell it was filled. The work was phenomenal. After it was all over, I asked Dr. Steve for a pediatric dentist recommendation. Instead of just throwing out a few random names, he takes the time to call his wife and ask her who was being recommended in her Mom's group. Talk about great customer service... Then the cherry on top. I get a call at around 6 PM. It's Dr. Steve calling to make sure the tooth is feeling OK. Overall, I couldn't have expected a better experience. If you are looking for a new dentist, Dr. Steve is as good as it gets. Great dentist, clean office, super friendly staff. What else can you ask for? P.S. - Dr. Steve was voted Best Cosmetic Dentist of San Mateo County by KRON's Best of the Bay. read more

I started going to Dr. Kolokithas a couple of years after he opened his practice. Our old dentist was offloading a lot of his patients to the interns, I was not happy and did not get the care I wanted. I met Dr. Kolokithas upon a co-workers recommendation and he saw my son on a Saturday because my son was in great pain. How many dentists do that for their patients? I like that he will try more conservative and less expensive approaches to his treatment plans. I had problems with a lower molar and rather than do another crown, he patched it up for me. Dr. K thought it would last about one year, I'm now going on two years with no problems. He is simply the best dentist in the Bay Area in my opinion. read more

For my first visit the experience was AWESOME. I went in to have an Exam and X-rays. They surprised me by not only checking my teeth and gums, but Dr. Steve also performed a complete head and neck exam. I have never had a dentist performed this before. He also very meticulously went over my x-ray and we were able to see all of my teeth's roots, and made sure they were in healthy condition. After the exam Dr. Steve cleaned my teeth. He was really nice and tried to be as gentle as possible since my bottom gums were sore (prior to the visit). Erika (Dr Steve's assistant) is just wonderful. At the end of my visit asked her if she can play the video for toddler's dental care (since I have a 15 month old and wanted to know how I could care for his teeth) and she gladly play the video. She also surprised me by giving me a little tooth brush for him. That was nice! I will (without doubt) go back for my next cleaning!!! read more

Very good! Extremely professional, fast and competent. The best dentist I've ever been to and I've been to several through the years. Dr Steve knows what he's doing and you can tell by the way he works, confident and detailed. read more

Great experience doesn't even come close. From the beginning in the end, everything went great. I had a huge fear of going to the dentist but the key word is HAD. read more

Dr Steve is one of the best dentists that I have ever been to. His office is clean and his staff professional. But the very best thing about him is his conservative approach to dentistry. I have been lucky enough to have very good teeth with very little problems. However, a few years ago I broke a molar eating chewy candy and literally a quarter of my tooth was missing. I was freaking out, thinking I was for sure going to need a crown (expensive!!). Dr. Steve gave me an exam and determined he could fill the tooth instead of doing a crown. My tooth looked as good as new and a fraction, and I mean fraction of the cost. My son also sees Steve. He is 4 and seems to have an invisible target on his two front teeth. He has bashed his mouth more times than I can count and Steve has always taken great care of him. I don't know he does it, but he manages to get my son to sit still during the visit! If you are looking for an honest dentist with a gentle touch then you need look no further. =) read more

I changed dentist to Dr. Kolokthas a few months ago. I have to say that he is one of the most thorough dentist I've been to. He checked EVERYTHING in my mouth. Recently, I had a cracked tooth, he saw me right away and took care of it. He called and made sure I was doing ok that evening. Great follow up care. Then I had to fix my front teeth chips that was done by another dentist because the job was done so poorly that you can see something was on my teeth. Dr. Kolokthas did such a superb job that you can't even see it was filled. He has great chairside manners, friendly, professional, and I felt that he really cared about my dental health. His office staff is very courteous and helpful. I'm so glad I am being under his care now. Even though I have to travel 25 minutes to get to his office, it's worth it. read more

I have been to many dentists through out my life time but now that I have found Dr. Steve Kolokithas I won't have to be searching any more. He is the best. He is personable, likable and most important knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. He does every thing with care and gentleness. He works seamlessly with his staff to provide excellent dental care. He treats me and my family like his family. We all seem to like going to the dentist. And, that is saying something. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Kolokithas for about a year and a half. I have been to many dentists and I can honestly say that Dr Steve is the best!! I have have had a lot of work done (8 crowns so far) and all of them have been done with extreme precision and very little discomfort. My entire family goes to him (my sister even drives from Napa to see him!). We all feel that he gives outstanding care. The staff is fantastic to work with. Lori works extremely hard to help with scheduling and billing. Erika (Dr Steve's assistant) is wonderful. All of the hygenists are great. I am so glad that we have a dentist that gives such phenomenal care!!!! read more

I visited a lot of dental doctors in Bay Area. Dr. Kolokithas is a good one. His office is a good one, and his staff is good as well. I am wondering why so many people left so exiting reviews? Yes, he is a good doctor, but there are a lot of good doctors around. He is not a god. All these so much exiting reviews look like very strange for me. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Steve and his staff for ~3 years now. I defected from the dentist from Hell and haven't looked back. One of the things that I really appreciate about my visits is that Dr. Steve and his staff are always on time. My experience with doctors is that they don't give a damn about your time, but I've never had to wait after arriving for an appointment. They are kind and caring and put up with me - which says a lot. read more

I have an extreme fear of the dentist's office. My boyfriend recommended Dr. Kolokithas and has been going to him for years. I have to agree that the staff at this office is the nicest I've ever met and really helps me relax. I found out last year that I would have to have all four of my wisdom teeth removed; Dr. K recommended an oral surgeon and in October they were all taken out. The oral surgeon who pulled my wisdom teeth out was great as well. (: I love this dentist and will never ever go anywhere else. He has helped me take better care of my teeth just by reducing my anxiety of going to his office in the first place! lol read more

I found Dr. Kolokithas over 1.5 years ago thanks to Yelp!! I have been extremely happy with the quality & care of his work. I probably literally almost have a million dollar smile so I've been to plenty of dentists in my life & Dr. Kolokithas is #1 on my long list!! He appears to have state of the art dental technology and is great at what he does as well as having a caring and very friendly attitude to go with it! He will also call and check on me in the evening after a difficult or involved procedure (Yes, i told you -lots of dental work experience!!)...I've never had a dentist do that! In addition, if a referral to a specialist is needed, you can rest assured that those doctors are top notch as well!! As others have noted, he has a great staff! Lori helps you with all your appointment & referral needs and the hygenists are friendly & educational! You won't be disappointed with Dr. Kolokithas & his team!! read more

I had a broken tooth, and Dr. Steve welcomed me on a Sunday to fix it for me. I was very impressed by his professionalism, and willingness to attend to me. I was in a bind, and was extremely satisfied with the new tooth that was made for me. I will be taking my family to Dr. Steve from now on! read more

My wife started seeing Dr. K about five years ago while she was working in Redwood City, and when I was assigned a project here she recommended that I see him as well. Thus far I've seen him three times and have found he and his staff to be fantastic. The work they have done to my teeth is withstanding the test of time, and the actual doing of the work was as close to enjoyable as a trip to the dentist can be! Top marks! read more

I am absolutely dentist phobic and have been for many years. Dr. Steve was recommended to me by a friend about 3 years ago. Since that time he has done many different procedures on me and I will honestly tell you that never once in 3 years has he hurt me in any way shape or form. From shots to filings to root canals he is kind and gentle and truly the best dentist I have ever seen. The office staff is wonderful. For the first time in my life I am not terrified to go into a dentists office! If you are looking for a dentist I recommend you give Dr. Steve a try, I think you will be amazed. read more

Been going to Dr. Steve for as long as he's had his practice there, he and the rest of the staff are fantastic! Had my metal fillings replaced with the white cerec and it was great. He is very detail-oriented which is great when dealing with something so visible like teeth. Others have said perfectionist and that describes him...perfectly ;-) My dental technician is Ellie and she's great too...very gentle when performing the inevitable 'scraping'. Go see Dr. Steve if you need a dentist in Redwood City! read more

Finding Dr. Steve was a stroke of luck for me; he came highly recommended by my acupuncturist. Dr. Steve's work bridges the worlds of science and art: he uses his deep knowledge of dental science to explain complex topics in plain language, and he brings art to the sculpture of teeth. His use of cad-cam technology enables him to prep, craft, and install a crown in one sitting -- amazing. And since he's also a musician, he programs great sets for the iPod music system in his office. He is supported by a friendly and competent staff that know how to work effectively with insurance relations. Dr. Steve takes his time to do a good job and often calls later in the day to ensure that I'm feeling okay after the session. read more

As other reviewers have said, Dr. Steve is great. Erica, who gave me x-rays was great too. Super nice, super approachable, super considerate; just all around great service and care. They explained everything to me as we went along and I learned a lot. I really appreciated that they took me step-by-step through everything, instead of just saying, "you need XYZ" after 10 minutes of examinations. I went in for x-rays and to repair a chipped tooth. They actually have it setup so you can see the x-ray results as they're taken. The most impressive part of the day, though, was work they did on my chipped tooth. I looked at the mirror immediately after the procedure and I couldn't tell which one of my front teeth had been chipped. There's no sign of any dental work done at all. Highly recommended! read more

I am so glad I found Dr. Kolokithas! My previous dentist had retired, I found a new one I liked, but he eventually left the area, and then I found yet another dentist who managed to give me my first and only anxiety attack in a dentist's chair. And then I finally found Dr. Kolokithas and all was right again in my dental world! :o) Dr. Kolokithas gave a very thorough first exam and cleaning. His approach is conservative - he will not push you into unnecessary treatments. I did have some immediate issues, which I knew about going in. I had a large section of tooth break away from a large old filling. He was able to fill the tooth so I was able to avoid a crown. The work was flawless and he was very gentle and very reassuring throughout the procedure. I knew I was in good hands. Down the road, I also had a 20 year-old crown that needed to be replaced. This was a difficult procedure because my gums had receded significantly around the crown and the lower tooth under the crown had started to decay. He was able to save the tooth and replace the crown, which was huge and complicated. He and his assistant, Erica, were able to get it just right and it looks and feels better than it ever did. Today, the gum around that tooth is much healthier and is not as receded as it once was. As always, Dr. Kolokithas called me the night of the procedures to make sure I was doing okay. Lori at the front desk is extremely knowledgable about dental insurance and will help you find ways to best utilize your dental plan. She's always very helpful and is a joy to work with. I have referred my family to Dr. K and they are all now happy and satisfied patients as well. I highly recommend Dr. Kolokithas! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Steve. I have been a patient of his since his early days in San Francisco. I followed him from SF to his current location in Redwood City. I live in the East Bay and travel across the bay every six months for my cleaning and checkup. Dr. Steve's office is always equipped with the latest technology in dentistry so I know that he will provide the best treatment available. Steve K San Ramon, CA read more

The front office receptionist was not friendly and despite i had insurance the only thing she was interested in was telling me i had to make sure i knew i had more out of pocket money to pay. Why would i go to a dentist with the office staff who isnt even interested in my dental care..... only my money.... read more

I am terrified of the dentist (that should be an all caps TERRIFIED), and I finally went to see Dr. Steve on referral from some yelpers here. I haven't been to the dentist in about 5 years or so, and finally dragged myself in because I had such a bad cavity. This dentist is the first one who hasn't asked me if I wanted my teeth whitened or tried to refill all my existing fillings with the white stuff. He is the first dentist who has tried to accommodate my jaw problem and my irrational fear of dentists. He is the first dentist who directed me to a TMJ specialist who can actually help me with my jaw and headache problem. I've been to his office twice while kids have been in the office. He is so nice to them and describes fun stuff about teeth. I wish my childhood dentist had been so cool! Anyway, thanks to the yelpers who messaged with me about this dentist. Everyone at the office there is totally nice and super excellent. My x-rays went much better than previous places (the digital x-rays are nifty too) and my cleaning went really really well. This dental office is way better than any place I've every been. Oh, and my Delta Dental insurance covers almost all of the work I've had done so far. The x-rays were the same price. The new patient exam was $12 more. It's always nice not to get gouged by your dental bill. One thing to be aware of--the parking lot is very small. Lucky for me, I can walk there. Check out Dr. Steve's web site for more info. I really liked how much info I found there and he doesn't use one of those stock web sites that so many dentists have. Oh, the office is computer savvy. I even got an email reminder for my cleaning appointment. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends. read more

Every person at Dr. Steve's office was as nice, professional and friendly as possible. They went out of the way to squeeze me into their schedule on short notice, and nobody lectured me for only going to the dentist once a decade. Dr. Steve explained each part of the exam so I always knew what he was doing. I only had an exam and cleaning but I'll certainly go back for any future work. Even though it was my first visit, Dr. Steve and the rest of the staff treated me like an old friend. If you're nervous about dentistry I'm sure they can put you at ease. read more

Our family has been going to Dr. K for over 15 years. He and his staff are so courteous and kind. The Doc is by far the most conscientious dentist ever, he is very knowledgable and thorough. I love the way he makes you feel like you are his only patient. Go see what makes this office different. read more

This review is WAY overdue. Been going to "Dr Steve" for a long time. He is fantastic. Very detail oriented, competent, experienced, ethical, and a nice friendly family guy to boot. Clean office. He invests in new technology like digital xrays, cerca machine (not sure on spelling - so you don't have to go for 2 visits with more elaborate cavities,etc). His staff is also very friendly, nice and down to earth. read more

I have been seeing Dr Steve since he first came to Redwood City over a decade ago. Hes a fantastic dentist that takes care of my teeth in a thorough and gentle way. He has very modern equiptment. The staff if so helphul and kind. Great dentist, great dental facility! read more

Dr. Steve is fantastic. I went first and both he and his staff were fabulous. They are both friendly and competent! I actually enjoyed my time at the office and noticed that I was not afraid. I then brought my boys there and they both ENJOYED their dental experiences. Dr. Steve is great with adults and kids alike. His office is modern, clean, neat, and comfortable. I highly recommend Dr. Steven Kolokithas for your dental needs. read more

These guys and gals are the best. Every single person here does a wonderful job. Never had a bad experience in the 5+ years i've been going here. Dr. Steve is the man read more