They are they best dental office I've been to. They are superb. The visit feels like a visit at a spa, which is probably what they are aiming for given the business name "Zen". You get a heated face masks while they clean your teeth. They are very thorough and explain every step to make sure you are well informed and know what to expect. Unfortunately my current insurance Delta Dental is out of network so I won't be visiting Zen Dental anytime soon. But if you're in network, this should be your dentist, nobody else! It's not even a debate. read more

I had a good experience at Zen Dental in San Francisco. The staff were all friendly and welcoming, and the office itself was super clean, modern, and comfortable. Everything felt professional and well-organized, which made the visit smooth and stress-free. Now... the only thing is, I was waiting for the full "zen" experience my partner had told me about when he went (massage chair and head lavender eye mask ) but I was never offered it. Strange.... Overall, Zen Dental had great service and clean, calming environment -- just maybe ask about the extras so you don't miss out like I did. read more

I was not impressed with the upselling. As one example, when I needed my wisdom tooth removed, the dentist insisted I needed to get plugs after the wisdom tooth removal. Unsurprisingly, the plugs were not covered by insurance. I said I didn't want them, but they were pushy about getting the plugs . I went to a different dentist who did not even mention plugs and when I asked the other dentist about it, they said it was not necessary and are marginally helpful. As another example, the dentist asked me a few times if I wanted Invisalign when I never even brought up straightening my teeth. Although I thought the dental care here was good, I was deeply unimpressed with the upselling and decided to go to a new dentist. read more

Fantastic office and staff. Everyone involved is extremely friendly and does their best to keep you comfortable throughout your visit. They are open to any questions and will explain in depth to provide transparency so you don't have any second thoughts or doubts. The office itself is clean and quiet, with a decent amount of seating space. They also provide complimentary Fiji water. All I can say is I wish I found this office sooner! read more

Amazing experience! Nice staff and great ambiance especially for someone who doesn't like dental offices.

I can't say enough positive things about Zen Dental. My experience with Dr. Carpenter has been amazing; she's very diligent about cleanings--she does them herself instead of a hygienist which i appreciate because that means you're getting high quality preventative care! She has given me great advice about other work I've needed. Also love the front desk folks and the massage chairs & heated eye masks are another lovely touch. Just feel very well taken care of here, which is a lot to say about a dentist! Highly recommend. read more

I visited this clinic 5-6 years ago but still have great memories of the experience. The doctor was very kind and made me feel completely at ease. Also liked her endodontist referral. read more

I've visited Zen Dental 5 or so times now and have really enjoyed my experience. They make the dentist experience so much more calming and fun than other places. Last time I went, Dr. Srijana Pokhrel helped me out. At Zen, I've gotten fillings, cleanings and X-Rays. To keep you busy during the treatment, they let you choose a Netflix show (any show!!) to watch. Like a kid, I was easily distracted and the time flew by. I also needed to request multiple quotes/adjustments for my fillings and the staff was quick to get back to me via email. Highly recommend using Zen! read more

Normally I wouldn't think to review a dentist office, but I've been going to see Dr. Srijana Pokhrel for about 7 years and she is probably the most dedicated dentist I've ever had in my life. When I had an emergency while traveling, she was available on text over the holidays, and she remembers little things about your life. To top it off, the office is so cute with plants, Fiji waters, elevated dental goody bags and a meditation area. The dental chair is also a massage chair! The online booking is very easy to use and her staff calls if anything unexpected from a billing perspective comes up. read more

Zen Dental Studio - Lobby area - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing dental care! The staff and dentist are highly detailed and works professionally. Really appreciate and thankful for this place!

You won't find a cuter dental office with great dentists in SOMA! I am a new patient through Cigna and came in for a standard 6mo cleaning and was in and out of there in less than 2 hours which is really important to me as I have a busy schedule and cannot usually come in on the weekends. I had x-rays and a cleaning done and it was all very painless! *Disclaimer though I enjoy going to the dentist and have never had any teeth problems in my life.* I had Dr. Nina and she was super nice and when the x-ray machine was being used sped up the process and did my gum measurements while I was waiting! Her assistant was also very nice and helpful. They both seemed like they were younger which was very pleasant, all dentists I've had in the past are usually 50/60+ so it was refreshing. The aesthetic of the studio is very focused on zen! They have all the matching decor, a massage chair (!!!!! yes when you're getting your teeth cleaned), and all the little touches that match such as the little goody bag having a mindfulness card. Isn't that just so cute?! I was 20 minutes late and they still took me, not recommending that but just wanted to point out that they are very accommodating. No parking lot, street only. Thanks ladies! read more

Zen Dental Studio - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had my teeth cleaned here once and I felt that the dentist did not do a very good job. Strangely, she was doing the teeth cleaning rather than a hygienist - maybe that is why. My teeth didn't feel as clean as it usually does after visiting the dentist. When requesting records, they could not provide me with all the records they had on file - even though I sent it to them before my visit. It seems like they lost some records along the way. The x-rays they took weren't appropriately labeled, and the date is cut-off so my future dentist can't even see the date on the photo... they need some work admin wise. M read more

Do you have an irrational fear of Dentists? I did until I got up the nerve to book at appt at Zen Dental Studio. Dr. Srijana Pokhrel is the best. The tartar build up on my teeth was so bad, I'd thought my only hope was dentures. In one cleaning she made my teeth/gums feel so much better. She was so gentle - it did not hurt at all. BONUS points for eye masks infused with calming lavender and the entire appt being done while sitting/lying on a MESSAGE chair. Music is also perfect for the occasion. DOUBLE BONUS POINTS: Dr. Srijana Pokhrel is Nepalese. Can't say I am excited to have to come back for two more "deep cleanings" READ OUCH - but feeling better knowing I am in very capable hands. read more

I came here to get my teeth cleaned, and the dentist was actually really nice. We got my x-rays done and they offer a $50 membership in case you don't have dental insurance. The office is pretty calm and I would definitely recommend this dental studio. read more

I had my annual checkup, cleanings, and treatment at Zen Dental Studio in 2024. Dr. Carpenter and assistant Dr. Rumina handled the procedure smoothly and pain-free. Front desk Brittany handled my queries and scheduling promptly. The studio is modern, making all patients as comfortable as possible. read more

I have nothing but the highest regards for the entire staff at Zen Dental. I have been coming here for two years, never having anything short of a great experience. Wiomy in particular has made routine cleanings enjoyable for me with quite literally zero pain or unnecessary pressure compared to any other hygienist who has worked on my teeth in my life. Dr. Pokhrel is world class at making you feel at home, always remembering the smallest of details and providing me excellent advice on general care and maintenance. From the second you walk in, to the moment you walk out, you are taken care of here. The happy staff, perfect ambient music, and massage chairs put Zen Dental over the top. If I could rate this establishment more than five stars, they would deserve every bit of praise. I hope I never have to look for another dentist again. read more

Best dentist in town. They are always so kind and calm. Massagers in the chairs. Option to watch Netflix on their screen as well. The staff is what keeps me coming back. read more

Zen Dental rescued me from an extremely rough experience with another dentist in the area. They were able to fit me in for a temporary crown the day after a previous provider dropped the ball. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Absolutely the best dental office in the Bay Area. Dr. Nina is extremely professional and caring. I'm very satisfied with the Invisalign treatment here. read more

Zen Dental Studio is the fanciest dental office I've been to. I love their chairs, comfy and soft! Staff was also amazing, extremely helpful, and were quick to respond to any messaging. Highly recommend! read more

I recently got a teeth cleaning at Zen. It seemed to me at the time that they didn't spend a lot of time on it, but I just chalked it up to them being efficient. Wishful thinking. The next month I had a problem with a veneer and went to a different dentist. Their first comment to me was about all the tartar accumulated behind and in between teeth. I explained to them that while I'm not perfect with my flossing (aim for every day, do it every other day), I'd gotten a cleaning less than a month ago. They were flabbergasted. read more

This is a nice dental office with a kind young doctor. It's very clean, Zen like. They gave it a lot of thought to the whole Zen experience for their patients. The dentist was attentive and did a good job with my exam and subsequent feelings. I found staff in the front and in the back needing a little more training, but my overall experience was good and pleasant. read more

Everyone here is super friendly. The procedural costs here are on par with other SF dental offices but the I also feel the team is very honest and transparent here and do not try upsell you with unnecessary procedures. They send you a estimated treatment plan prior to your appointment with the cost of the treatment, insurance payment portion and your portion. I left my previous dentist because I felt they were focused on the $$ at the expense of patient care and I was shuffled between multiple dentists at that practice who told me different things. The office is also very clean, modern, comfortable and as the name says "zen". read more

I'm so grateful for Zen Dental Studo: my pet name for them is "Zen Dental Spa". Whether a cleaning or other procedure, Dr. Pohkrel and the clinical staff are kind and calm -- but also precise and careful. I know I'm in good hands, and working on my dental health in partnership with them. The front of house staff and processes are just as pleasant and efficient. Honestly, I look forward to my dental visits now. read more

Let me start with saying that I was planning on making this place my dental home and wanted to love everything about it. I never leave reviews for health professionals but felt compelled to on this one. Now the nitty gritty. The dentist work is good but here is the issue...the receptionist and unfortunately the receptionist/ofc manager is the gatekeeper to the practice. As we as the first impression. Let me tell you my experience. The first time I went for service I came into the office while someone was checking out with the receptionist, I sat down and waited. When the customer completed their transaction and left, the receptionist went on to doing her daily work without greeting me. I was sitting right in front of her. I was eventually greeted by someone who walked out of the back of the office. I told her I had an appointment and introduced myself to her and the receptionist who I had to proactively ask her name - she never even took the time to introduced herself. It felt as if she didn't want me there and I was inconveniencing her. I got my cleaning and set a follow-up appointment. I was reached out to later on by the ofc to reschedule my appointment. I agreed to the reschedule. I called on the day of my appointment to confirm since I hadn't received a confirmation text. The receptionist picked up, I have her me name and asked for confirmation. She put me on hold, came back on the line asked me my name again (this time I spelled it out) and then put me on hold again. When she came back on the phone she claimed she had no appointment for me. I was extremely surprised and taken back because I was on my way to travel for a week and wanted to get the procedure completed before leaving. So just to check the receptionists ethical presence I asked if she showed any appointment for me to get this procedure completed in the past and she said, no. I said thank you, hung up then proceeded to send her the email of her requesting a reschedule of my appointment with an attachment of a authorization request. I followed up with a phone call to confirm receipt. She said she had received and would return documents in (and I quote), "5 minutes" without any mention of it being attached to her original email Unfortunately I feel mistreated and uncared for. A combination of the lack of professionalism, the condescending tone and the inability to manage appointments has left a poor taste. I sooo wanted to love this place and am so disappointed. read more

Finding a dentist has been a challenge for me and my husband when we relocated from Florida. The staff at Zen Dental Studio is very caring and thoughtful. We both felt safe, taken care of and most importantly listened. They are great professionals! read more

Kathryn was my hygienist and she did an amazing and thorough job with x rays and cleaning. Dr Pokhrel was very knowledgeable and friendly. The office is calming with modern equipment and the chair has a soft massage function. Staff was super helpful and the goodie bag is cute and comes with cocofloss (the best)!! My favorite part is that everything is done online, from appointment booking to filling out forms. I was a new patient and didn't have to complete any paperwork in person or call them. read more

I'll definitely be coming back! The office is nice and sanitary, the staff are pleasant, and the consult went great. I dread going to the dentist since the last one I went to was more of a treatment/crown mill that suggested unnecessary procedures and happily billed patients exorbitant prices. I didn't feel like that here, I was given information about what was going on with my dental health and the next steps for what I wanted to do next felt more like my choice. Dr. Moslehi and staff are wonderful to work with! As for COVID19 Safety - I felt safe, everything was sanitary and everyone was wearing masks and taking proper precautions. This was a #1 concern when searching for a dentist during these times. You'll be in good care here. read more

Truly wonderful experience. I am admittedly not the biggest fan of going to the dentist(!!), but Zen makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. The team takes Covid-related precautions very seriously; and, the time spend during the appointment is positive and engaging. I particularly liked the holistic explanation of dental health and the role dental health plays in the broader ecosystem of my overall health. I highly recommend Zen to anyone looking for a new dentist. The team is wonderful, and the experience is first class. read more

This place told me I had multiple cavities that they wanted to fill. I switched to a new dentist and was told that I don't have any cavities, glad I didn't get them drilled and damage my natural teeth. I also had a big stain on my front teeth that I told them multiple times I wanted help with and they offered me no solution. When I switched to a new dentist I was immediately given the option to cover it with composite. During a time when I didn't have insurance but wanted cleaning they were very pushy about me getting more services. I would not recommend. read more

Had a very nice experience at the Zen Dental Studio. From the moment you step through the front doors, your treated to a luxury spa experience. Service is top notch, as the 2 lovely young ladies at the front desk warmly welcome you by name and answer all your questions. Kathryn, my Hygenist, is wonderful and warm. She is so nice to speak to and is very gentle in her touch. 5 Stars! read more

I've been coming to Dr. Pokhrel at Zen Dental Studio since we moved to San Francisco four years ago. A friend recommended her to me, and I'm so glad he did! With some other dentists, I feel like treatment is being forced on me, but never with Dr. Pokhrel. She is always upfront about whether I need the treatment now (and clearly explains why) or whether it can wait. It's great to know that I can trust my dentist in this way. Also, the level of dedication and time she spends with you is something I've rarely experienced with a dentist. The whole team is super professional and lovely to deal with. I've recommended Zen Dental Studio to lots of friends without hesitation, and can honestly say my teeth have never been better! read more

A wonderful experience. A smart, communicative staff & doctors & they answered all my questions & made me feel at ease during the visit. I most highly recommend them to anyone searching for great, professional dentist care. I am Very happy to have found Zen Dental Studio & their great team. read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Pokhrel's studio enough. I would get excited for my appointments here, and now that I no longer go there (moved to a different city) I truly miss it. How often does one find such a dentist? I can write a whole essay but to keep it short, here's why they're so great: * Communicative - You'd expect this from any healthcare provider, but Zen goes above and beyond to ensure you haven't missed anything. * Hospitable - The end-to-end patient experience is designed with this in mind. Would you like freshly brewed matcha tea upon arrival? Done. Arrived early and would rather wait in the soothing mediation room? Cool. Want the chair to gently massage you while they work on your teeth? Automatic. Rather watch Netflix with bluetooth headphones than the actual procedure? No problem. Etc., etc. * Staff - Everyone is very nice and seem to really enjoy what they do. It's also hard not to like any one of them because everyone seems to have a great personality. Dr. Pokhrel, I applaud your craftsmanship and establishment. I aspire to one day build my own establishment (in my own field) with many of the principles I found as a patient at Zen Dental Studio. read more

I haven't been to the dentist in over 10 years. The staff made me feel so comfortable and relaxing that my fear of going to the dentist is over. Dr Tran explained the 2 procedures that i might need and the cost. Looking forward to doing business with them and I highly recommend Zen Dental Studio. Mark Wishom read more

First, I was stressed in being on time for my appointment because the Muni line was not functioning. I ended up walking at a fast pace and was only 3 minutes late. Once I sat in the massage chair feeling the roller go over my back, I relaxed. Also, the staff that checked me in was calm which helped me relaxed. I've been going to Zen Dental for a couple of years now. Dr. Nina and the Dental Hygienists that have worked on my teeth are excellent. They are knowledgeable, professional and caring. I will keep returning to Zen Dental. read more

This is hands down the best dentist I've had. I have been coming here for a while now and the location, staff, assistants, and dentist are all amazing. And its literally in the name, but this place really is Zen! They put in such effort to make patients feel comfortable. read more

This was the most amazing experience ever! Everyone was so amazingly compassionate and kind. No hustle. She came up with a plan for my teeth, that I feel really confident and good about. It's also really clean, modern and pretty. read more

This was my first visit at Zen Dental and I'm so impressed! Despite a small miscommunication regarding insurance earlier, the admin team resolved everything graciously. The facility itself was so clean and well-designed - the dental chairs even have massaging capabilities! Alexis - my hygienist- was super friendly and explained the different tools and processes as they were used. Dr. Braun was also very thorough and patient. Both asked me questions regarding health concerns and gave really informative and helpful answers. Highly recommend! read more

Zen Dental Studio - Cute gift bag! - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the best general dentistry office I've been to! Everyone, from the front desk staff to the hygienists to Dr. Pokhrel, are all so kind and welcoming. I have seen Virginia twice for my teeth cleanings--she is exceptionally thorough with cleanings, such a joy to talk to, and happily answers any questions and offers advice on how to improve your dental hygiene in a caring, non-judgmental way. I can't recommend her enough! Dr. Pokhrel is also the sweetest. I came in to discuss issues with TMJ and invisalign, and she not only listened to all my questions and concerns, but she offered practical, thoughtful advice. We discussed the possibility of a night guard, but she recommended seeing an ENT to get the most holistic idea of the cause of my jaw and teeth grinding. I find this approach very refreshing and it definitely put me at ease that she wasn't trying to push any procedure on me. Would definitely recommend this place if you live or work near the area! read more