Dr. Lee really went above and beyond in her care. First of all, she was kind, knowledgable, and…read morevery gentle in her work. No pain, and I felt very well informed about what was going on and what to expect. Secondly, I had to have a filling on one tooth. Not only did she do a great job filling it, but she fixed a problem area on the neighboring tooth for free. I knew about the problem area on the neighboring tooth and decided to wait on it because of price, but because of Dr. Lee's kindness and excellent work, all teeth are now all systems a go. Plus, her office gives you a discount if you don't have insurance. Amazing! Definitely will be back to visit Dr Lee for all my dentistry. Can't recommend her enough!

Great dentist - all of them, actually - but very happy and loyal to this practice for years,…read moredespite the fact that I have to drive about 20 to 25 minutes to see them. When I've had a dental emergency, they see me right away. I really couldn't ask for much more from a dentist.

I took my mother in for an appointment, seems like this place picks and choose their patients, we…read morewere not welcomed !!!!! Very unsanitary, unprofessional, filthy, used the same gloves used in mouth than touching other things and than back in mouth, staring at the ceiling spider-webs, the floor filled with dust balls everywhere. The dental assistant/receptionist had confirmed my mother's insurance and this prejudice guy with the name Barry Liu second checked my mother's insurance coverage not believing his assistant after she gestured yes while she nodded her head up & down reassuring that my mother's coverage is applicable. if i can give zero stars I would. what a disgrace this place is towards not accepting diversity here in the Eastbay

I wish I had found D. Liu much earlier in my life, that would have saved myself lots of headache…read more I have lived in Albany area over the past 25 years. Don't know why I didn't find Dr. Liu before.... I went to him the first time today for my yearly checkup and cleaning. I was greeted and seen as soon as I arrived. Mona took the x ray...Dr. Liu gave thorough exam and information on my teeth. The cleaning was comfortable and my teeth looked great afterward. I am lucky to find Dr. Liu. Hope he won't retire anytime soon.

Cat is a joy to work with. She is Professional, friendly & caring! Thanks to her care, I have a…read morevery stable dental condition with original teeth in my 80's.

5 stars and they continue to surprise me…read more Based on my visit on July 17, 2025, I want to add to my 5 star 2022 review, and to all the other positive things people have written here. The actions of everyone involved with that visit exceeded the already high opinion and expectations I've had for this practice. (Probably TMI, but I was returning after a 15-month gap, though the assumption at my last visit was that I'd have more dental work done and another cleaning before the end of 2004. I'd phoned earlier this week and Karissa was able to work some skilled scheduling magic to get me seen much sooner than I'd expected.) Dr. Lim was, as always, pleasant and skilled in his exam, and then excellent at clearly explaining the changes since he'd last seen me and what our options were for proceeding. Then he clearly and transparently answered my questions about the pros and cons of each option, and we agreed on a plan for the future dental work. Then, my teeth were cleaned by dental hygienist Kat (or Cat, shame on. me for not having clarified the spelling of her name, especially since this was the second time she'd worked on my teeth). For 20 years or more, until her retirement, Leslie had been the hygienist at this office who did my cleanings. She was excellent, and I figured she'd be a "hard act to follow," so it was a very pleasant surprise when Kat did my cleaning in 2024 and I realized that her skill level at both dental hygiene and patient interaction is everything one could possibly wish for, which was again the case on July 17. Also, the "desk staff" are always pleasant and helpful, including, of course, Mindy, who answered the phone when I called the next day to get the correct spelling of Karissa's name while neglecting to get the correct spelling of Cat's, and to explain that I was going to ignore the request to do a Google review but would add to my previous Yelp review. As I now have.

It's been about 3 weeks since Dr. T installed my new upper teeth to my implants. They look and work…read morevery nice. They align well with my lower teeth. Dr. T and his team made it as comfortable as possible. My biggest drawback was not being able to smoke for three months. Aside from that, the dietary restrictions are flexible for sift foods. My advice is- if you need implants, get them.

I first went to Berkeley Hills Dentistry 2 years ago when I had a tooth ache. They were friendly,…read morekind and professional. They took care of me quickly and I have been a loyal patient ever since. We book our appointments well in advance but the front staff is always helpful if we need to make changes as the appointment gets closer. My 2 year old is also a patient and has had two visits so far. Everyone here has been very patient and kind to her as well. She loves choosing a prize after her visit is complete. Street parking is plentiful and this office is located in a lovely area - you can take a stroll on Solano Ave or grab a coffee or bite to eat before or after. It is hard to find a good dentist; I sure am glad I found Berkley Hills Dentistry.

Kobayashi Dentistry is simply on another level. Everyone is friendly and kind, and the dental work…read moreis nothing short of exquisite. Dr. McGuire's fillings are impeccable, and I trust her completely with the inside of my mouth. I actually look forward to going in for dental work. People feel sorry for me when they hear I have the dentist; and I get to be like "well, actually." There's these guys, the best; and then there's all the rest.

Excellent team doing admin coordination, great hygienists, and a easy to talk to & skilled dentist…read more perfect trifecta!

I came in for a dental cleaning with x-rays for $79 Valpak coupon deal. It is for first time…read morecustomers only and appointments required. I came 15min early and only waited about 10min in the reception area after checking in. Fatima was my hygienist and was super sweet to me especially after bonking my head on their 360degree x-ray machine. She got me ice. But it was a very loud bonk. They should definitely verbalize to patients to "watch their head" while approaching the machine and explain what is happening next. It is a very tight and narrow hallway to the restroom which is also nearby the single x-ray machine that the office shares. I think adding a few neon or bright colored signs or stickers directly on the machine might help! After I was resting in the dental chair in my patient room and my cleaning was done, Fatima continued to talk to me about my next steps in my career and was very insightful about her own path to hygienist school. She continued to be pleasant and guided me (safely) to the DDS exam room. No 2nd injuries for me. Fatima continued to apologize and I could tell felt really bad about me hitting my head pretty hard. My forehead was swollen by the end of the week but it's 100% healed now. I have my next 6-month cleaning scheduled and excited to be back.

Dr. RICKY SINGH, saw me for about two minutes and told me I needed two crowns. They then wrote me…read moreup for a charge of $6800 for two crowns. I had felt during the initial two minute meeting that the doctor's financial interests and my interests were opposed. I showed up for the dental work, but was not clear about the reasons for the work. Dr. SINGH met with me for about five minutes and explained the needs. It seemed to me that that the issues with the two teeth had migrated from one to the other. They were going to charge me $6800 for the two crowns. I was unsatisfied. It just didn't feel right. I walked out. In the car car after I walked out, I looked up what the average cost of two crowns is in Berkley California. The average cost for two crowns is less than half what I was going to be charged at Berkley dentistry. I looked up on Yelp and find they have a 2.8 rating, which is composed of overwhelmingly 1 star ratings balanced by a few four star ratings. I would avoid Dr. SINGH at all costs. I believe he is only interested in charging exorbitant prices. Instead of being concerned for the welfare of his patients he is concerned only in picking their pockets. That Dr. and his entire office should be ashamed! They should absolutely be ashamed!

I had the most incredible New Patient experience today with Dr. Zarrin Ferdowsi and her staff. I…read morewas seen immediately upon arrival. My exam was extremely thorough. As a retired dental professional, it was one of the best initial exams that I've experienced. My needed treatment was explained to me and discussed with me in a way that I was thoroughly involved. I highly recommend this office to all who still want a family dentist that puts you at ease and has your best interests at the forefront. Thanks for the great care I received today..

Doctor Ferdowsi is very thorough and caring. I have had very good care with her. All of the staff…read moreare professional and caring

I've been very happy that we found Dr Levine after our old dentist retired. He's much more…read moreprofessional. He's replaced all of my old amalgam fillings, filled a couple of cavities, and put in two crowns. I was especially happy that he was able to save one of my back teeth that I was concerned about. Brenda at the front desk is an insurance whiz and has been very helpful. I gave 5 stars, but not without a criticism - After my first two cleanings with a hygienist I really liked, they've given me different hygienists every time. They were all competent, but I'd rather see the same one. I just recommended the office to a friend today!

Dr. Levine and his staff are wonderful. He explains every step of a procedure. Brenda, the office…read moremanager, breaks down all fees and what exactly your dental insurance covers. I highly recommend this dental practice. L. Banks

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Kami and his team. I've had three crowns done with them…read morejust this year. Each experience has reinforced how much I trust this practice. Dr. Kami is exceptionally thorough. He takes his time, double-checks everything, and communicates clearly about what he's doing and why. I never feel rushed, and I always feel like my questions and concerns are taken seriously. Jen assisted with my most recent crown and was wonderful. The entire team is kind, attentive, and especially good with anxious patients. They listen, explain, empathize, and make a real effort to keep you comfortable. Even with three crowns, my experiences have been nearly painless. Dental work is never something I look forward to, but having a team that combines technical skill and attention to detail with excellent communication and genuine empathy makes an enormous difference. I'm very grateful to Dr. Kami, Jen, and the entire team for taking such good care of me. Highly recommend.

Came very highly recommended, went for one filling towards the end of the day and he was clearly…read morerushed I think he may have been on his way to go golfing. Very rough on me, Kinda painful. I tried to discuss it with him at a following visit and he was completely unreceptive never went back.

Fantastic service and always super friendly! Highly recommend Kristen and team! They've always…read morebeen very flexible and accommodating with scheduling, prompt follow ups, very easy to be a patient!

The best dentist, maybe on the West Coast? I've lived in several locations in the Bay Area and have…read moretried other dentists-nothing else compares. Dr. Kristen Forbes provides the highest care and is the most pragmatic doctor that I have met. Some dentists are like used car salesman and try to up-charge/talk you into lists of treatments. At Forbes your in and out in an hour (or less) having had the best dental care. Every time I try a new dentist closer to my apartment I'm reminded why it's better to just make the drive to Dr. Forbes. Can't say more about how great this place is.