As a new patient, I came to this dental office based on a referral, and WOW--best referral ever!…read moreFrom the moment I walked in, the entire staff made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. Azalea, Francee, and Liza are all super amazing people--kind, professional, and genuinely caring. Dr. Khemani is absolutely incredible. I have anxiety about going to the dentist, but Dr. Khemani's touch was so soft and gentle that I almost fell asleep in the chair! I never thought I'd say that about a dental visit. And the cherry on top--I met one of their amazing patients while leaving the office, and they couldn't stop saying great things about the staff either. That really says a lot! They even have amazing patients here. This office truly goes above and beyond to make patients feel at ease. I'm so grateful for the experience and couldn't recommend them more. If you're nervous about the dentist, this is the place to go!

I tried becoming a new patient at Value View Dental and had a pretty disappointing experience. I…read morecalled on October 24th and scheduled a new-patient exam and cleaning with their receptionist, Liza, for November 14th at 9am. Everything seemed straightforward. I showed up for the appointment today, and the receptionist told me there was no record of it. Not just for today--there was no appointment under my name at all. Clearly something went wrong on their end. They apologized and asked if I could come back at 10:30, but my schedule is packed with meetings and I can't rearrange things on the spot. I understand mistakes happen, but as a first impression, this wasn't great. I needed reliability, and they couldn't deliver it. I'll be looking for another office that's better organized.

Our friend visiting from out of state had a bad toothache and we were worried it was an infection…read more Upon the recommendation of our friend Echo, one of the staff here, we called Dr Lai's office and the receptionist Shirley got us in for an emergency check at 8:30am the very next morning! When we came the next morning, Shirley was super nice and helpful and got our paperwork all taken care of. Then Dr Lai did a checkup and a round of x-rays. He confirmed it was an abscess tooth and offered to drain it to relieve the pain. Then he gave us an antibiotic prescription to have the infection treated asap and gave a referral to a specialist nearby to do a root canal. He also sent a thorough email diagnosis with the X-rays to my friend's email and a copy to his own dentist. So professional and thorough! And since my friend's insurance wasn't going to cover this and we had to pay ourselves, they gave us a special discount which was very reasonable for all the work Dr Lai did! We loved this whole experience and I'm even switching my dentist to Dr Lai now!

This place is amazing. The staff works so well together and with us patients. The care and quality…read moreis awesome. I think they're the best I've gone to in a long time!

I highly recommend this office. The entire staff we attentive, detail-oriented, and I really value…read moretheir honesty. They take time to answer questions and make sure you feel comfortable throughout the appointment.

I am a dentist and I and my wife go here for our dental care. Excellent communication , very…read morepleasant and good care is what you can expect. You will not be disappointed.

The best dental office I have ever been to. Dr. Leung and his daughter are so nice and they really…read moretake care of you, so are their staff and they are very easy to reach out to when you book an appointment. The place is also very clean and convenient, there is good parking and their service is good. I have never had a bad experience at this place, so I can recommend this place to my family and friends.

I switched insurances to Delta Dental and I'm so glad I found Leung Dental. The whole team is super…read morepersonable, professional, and knowledgeable. Most recently I had to schedule teeth extractions and wanted to have them done as soon as possible but the next appt wasn't until a few weeks away. The receptionist told me she would let me know if there was a sooner opening, and usually I feel like they just say that and never get back to you. But! I got a text a couple days later asking if I was available for a closer date, which worked out well for me. As anxious as I was about getting teeth removed, Dr. Kat made me feel comfortable and ensured I was numb every step of the way. Everything went smoothly, I didn't feel a thing. Even got to keep my teeth as a souvenir lol. I can't recommend them enough :)

I love going to Highland Dental! As soon as I walk through the door, the receptionists greet me by…read morename. They inquire about my day and send greetings to my mother, who also goes there. The dentist is skilled and attentive and the procedures have been painless. My face did not feel droopy and numb after getting 5 filling in June, or sore after getting a cleaning today. I'm amazed at the modern approach; no more gooey paste for impressions, no hard cardboard placers for a thousand ex-rays, no more red dye to spot areas needing cleaning. Thank you Highland Dental for always delivering a painless, and calm experience.

Best dental office around, I've been receiving dental care at Highland for many many years. Always…read moreclean, organized and welcoming. Every staff member there is attentive, informative and caring.

Just had my first appointment and rushed home to leave a 5 star review as soon as I could! Dr…read more Young's office is amazing-- professional, accomodating, and I felt so cared for and trusted their work. From the very first call inquiring about their services, to the receptionist finding a way to fit me in even though I had called so late, to my hygienist Ophelia being the gentlest and most thorough hygienist I've ever had, this office is what I've been looking for. I've struggled to find a office in the Castro Valley area that I liked for the past years and was finally recommended this place. I will be coming here from now on and no longer dread my dentist appointments! I also have TMJ, and Dr. Young immediately gave me a referral to see a specialist. They are all incredibly kind. Grateful for this amazing dental office!

Dr. Young and her team are excellent at providing care and consultations. It's quite far for us to…read morereach the office but I was having a challenge. Dr. Young helped to even out my bite and she also explained what went wrong with the initial work that was done and how it could be corrected. I needed a couple of visits before the bite was perfect and I'm very happy with the results.

I had such a good experience at Castro Valley Advantage Dental. The front office team, Maria and…read moreVanessa, were extremely helpful and kind. They made everything feel easy and welcoming from the moment I walked in. I originally came in that morning for an Invisalign consultation and they recommended removing my wisdom teeth beforehand. I was honestly really scared and unsure at first, but later that day I decided to go through with it and they were able to fit me in the same day. Kyla and Dr. Yuen made me feel so comfortable and at ease. The procedure went by so quickly and I felt no pain, which really surprised me. They were very reassuring the whole time. Carlos also helped me earlier that morning with fixing my mouth guard and he was super informative and patient. Everyone there is so kind hearted and caring. I really appreciate them so much and would definitely recommend this office.

Dr. Mathew Yuen has given me excellent care along with his dental team! I couldn't be happier to…read morehave found him! He is very personable and takes the time to not only explain exactly what work needs to be done, but he also shows you on your x-rays/digital images! He also has high tech equipment which allows him to make your permanent crown in the office while you wait so you don't have to return for another appointment plus have to be uncomfortable with a temporary crown for two weeks! Also, he will take the time to answer any questions you might have about your dental work that he is recommending! In addition, it's very impressive that he has hired the nicest and most qualified dental assistants, hygienists, account, manager and receptionist. Also, in regards to your billing, you will never have to worry because it's all explained to you prior to the work that has to be done for you, what your cost will be, and how much your insurance will pay, so there are no surprises! Your overall experience with Dr. Yuen, including the office, which is very clean, well ventilated and modern with plenty of parking available, rest assured will be a good one and you will not be disappointed! Maritza G.

Everyone is very pleasant and gentle. Used to be scared of going to the dentist, but now I visit…read moreevery 6 months.

Very kind and caring staff. Amazing dental team really cared about my concerns and I felt heardread more

I was nervous about returning to the dentist after a five-year hiatus but my husband found this…read moredentistry & we were serious about prioritizing our teeth care so we booked our appts as first time patients. I previously had some pretty traumatic experiences from a prior dental experience at another dentistry, and I knew a lot of my anxiety was coming from that specific experience along with a few sensory sensitivities I had. Thankfully, my journey here has been amazing, and such a healing journey emotionally and physically! Initially I was going to need a root canal but after seeing that there was a more conservative route we can take to preserve my tooth, a different plan was recommended for me. I also got 2 silver fillings replaced where they had cracked & needed adjustment.I love the subtle cosmetic enhancement it gives my smile while also protecting my teeth. From red light therapy to ozone injections, I was impressed with how much 1:1 attention, care, and intentionality went into my health plan. They don't see you as a one size fits all, they take their time to understand the problem and see what the options are. Their transparency, honesty, and genuine patient care manner was such a breath of fresh air. my husband and I were relieved we found a dental provider who listened & took the time to give us a thorough understanding of what our teeth needed. Even when I mentioned I was nervous, Dr. Mark took the time to ask me what made me nervous, gave me reassurance before starting any work and that alone helped me leave feeling lighter. For my sensory sensitivities, I did bring my headphones to listen to music but they also gave the cutest menu where you can select items to make you more comfortable so I chose a lap pillow lol. All of the assistants were amazing & so sweet, very professional & kind. The receptionists were also very professional, very thorough explaining invoices & procedures. Office is very clean, they made my crown the same day-amazing! There is a parking lot with plenty of space. Great location too, easy to find. Overall, I'm happy we chose Castro valley family dentistry for our dental needs so if you're looking for a new dentist in the east bay area then check them out.

I've been visiting dentists for almost 50 years and have moved around the country quite a bit for…read morework. I cannot overstate how much I appreciate the care I've received from John and Jeannie. In the past several years, while living out of state, I noticed a significant drop in the quality of dental care--when I could even find a dentist who accepted my insurance and was taking new patients. Many dentists complained about my insurance plan, saying they planned to drop it because it no longer paid enough, or they were relocating their practices to states with better reimbursement rates. This was with one of the big two carriers. The care I received from those other dentists often felt rushed, like they were just checking boxes to bill my insurance, rather than truly caring about my oral health. At my last visit to Castro Valley Family Dentistry, John took the time to explain that he had made the difficult decision to no longer be in-network with my insurance provider. He said he hoped I would continue to be a patient. I told him I wouldn't go anywhere else unless I absolutely had to. Honestly, it didn't matter to me--even if I had to pay 100% out of pocket (thankfully, the difference is only about 10% between in-network and out-of-network). I recognize that not everyone is in a financial position to make that choice, and it's a privilege to be able to decide where to spend your healthcare dollars. But for me, continuing to be a patient here--where I know they genuinely care and the quality of care is far beyond anything I've experienced elsewhere--is worth every penny.

First of all, look at the attached picture from my insurance company, Delta care USA HMO. I am…read moregetting $700 check for overcharged from this dental office. Like I mentioned in my previous review, this office's billing and clerical system is completely out of whack. It is absolutely pointless to ask the staff why their costs are so high because they will only give you the runaround. Reading through other reviews, I see I am not the only one who has been overcharged. I ultimately submitted a formal grievance to my insurance company, DeltaCare HMO. To make a long story short, DeltaCare agreed with my dispute and will be issuing me a $700 refund check. Before getting the insurance company involved, I left ten messages for the owner, Dr. Lee, and the office manager, but absolutely no one returned my calls. I am glad I fought it, as I am finally getting my seven hundred dollars back. This is not the only issue, either. I currently have a second grievance pending and am expecting an additional $2,000 refund. While the dentists at this location do a great job, their billing and accounting system is a complete rip-off. I highly recommend checking closely with your insurance company and submitting a formal grievance if your out-of-pocket costs seem too high..

TLDR: Annual dental cleaning. 15 minute appointment but less than 10 minutes actually spent…read morecleaning my teeth. Will not be returning. This was the second time that I came to smile dentistry but the first time that I had Dr. Aditi Mehndiratta. She started by checking my gums, looking for cavities, and asking about flossing habits. She spent about 5 minutes doing all that and then wrapped up by asking me about my concerns. I told her about my TMJ clicking and if braces were a recommended solution to attempt to realign my jaw. She dismissed it and said that a mouth guard would be better but didn't explain how. Left after reminding me to floss more often and then said that someone would talk to me more about the mouth guard later. Afterwards, the hygienist started. Unfortunately, I did not catch her name. She polished my teeth in a rush. So much so that the polishing tool that she was using had to be adjusted twice. She also ended up brushing a part of my lip and making the polishing tool vibrate on my teeth while trying to polish my molars. Once she was finished polishing my teeth and rinsing them off, she used floss. The proper way that I learned how to floss is that you pull the floss under the gums and against the sides so that you get everything out. The hygienist just forced floss between my teeth and she missed a quarter of them. Just got the floss between my teeth enough but didn't reach gum. She ran out pretty quickly so a third person, who I believe is the receptionist, could talk to me about the mouth guard. The receptionist let me know that the mouth guard is not covered under my insurance so it should be around $1,500 but that they would discount it for whatever reason to a little over $350. Didn't end up going for the mouth guard as I didn't feel that I had enough information to fee that it would help. I inquired about the rushed cleaning since both the doctor and the hygienist left in such a hurry. Was told that the dental office is a double speciality. No other explanation. This is the first time that I have left a dental cleaning feeling as though I could have done a better job at home. I don't believe that it is an unreasonable expectation that a good dental cleaning should take more than 10 minutes. I will not be returning.