I am writing to share my exceptional experience with Dr. Lynne Baldassari-Cruz at San Carlos…read moreEndodontics in San Carlos, CA. Earlier today, I had dental work done by Dr. Baldassari-Cruz and was incredibly impressed with the entire visit. From the moment that I first arrived, her office staff greeted me warmly and professionally. After I settled in, they clearly outline their proposed course of action for my treatment. Once in the dental chair, Dr. Baldassari-Cruz reviewed with me my previous X-rays. Before starting any work, she thoughtfully asked if I had any other concerns. When I mentioned an additional issue, she immediately adjusted her course of action and addressed that area first. Afterwards, she proceeded to the area that she had already identified. Throughout the entire dental appointment, Dr. Baldassari-Cruz demonstrated a truly personal and caring approach. She gave me several choices of which course of treatment should be completed. This individual attention and care is something that I have rarely, if ever, encountered at other dental facilities. Outstanding! I highly recommend Dr. Lynne Baldassari-Cruz and her team for their exceptional dental services! Steve Wozniak

I came to this office early for my scheduled oral surgery, already feeling unsure and overwhelmed…read more I hadn't slept, had been experiencing panic attacks, and honestly wasn't sure I could go through with it that day. I let the front desk staff know this upfront, and initially, the response seemed understanding -- I was brought to a private room to wait and was told the doctor would come talk to me. While I was in that room -- crying and clearly distressed -- three different staff members entered the space, which apparently was also used as an access point for employees. It was uncomfortable and disorienting to be in such a vulnerable state while people just walked through without acknowledging me. (this is for Dr. Tran who works under this same office) When the doctor finally came in, the very first thing she said was, "We won't be able to take you anymore if you're going to cancel." No check-in. No "How are you feeling?" or "What's going on today?" She followed that by saying she only helps patients who are ready to help themselves and reminded me that she had blocked off three hours for the procedure. Not once did she ask why I was struggling or consider that I was in the middle of a panic attack. When I looked away from her, trying to hold it together, she demanded, "Look at me. Look me in the eyes," as if I were a misbehaving child, not a patient in distress. At that point, I knew I wasn't going to get any care -- emotionally or medically -- from her. I told her I wanted to leave. She initially told me I couldn't, which was deeply unsettling, but then let me go after I insisted. What happened next felt even more inappropriate: the doctor followed me outside and continued to engage. My ride -- who was also my support person -- was there and witnessed this interaction. The doctor told her she was dropping me as a patient. When I called out that she clearly had no mental health training, her response was, "I was in the military. I know PTSD." I'm still trying to make sense of that response -- it didn't reflect any empathy, only deflection. She ended the conversation by saying something to the effect of, "I guess I can't do anything right, then," which only came across as self-victimizing. Not once -- not at any point in this entire interaction -- did she ask why I was struggling or how I was feeling. It was one of the most invalidating and unprofessional medical interactions I've ever had. If you live with anxiety, trauma, or any mental health conditions, I would not recommend this office.

I have been going to Peninsula Specialty Dental care for years. Dr. Barkhordar (all 3) have…read moreprovided me with extremely attentive care and always make me feel at ease when sitting in one of their chairs. I leave every appointment with the cleanest teeth around! I have recommended many of my friends to choose Peninsula Specialty Dental Care and all have raved about their decision to go there.

I hate going to dentist. These ladies are in a league on their own. They are so polite, so caring,…read moreso Proffetional, such experts at what they do, that I consider them the best. I highly recommend this practice, and am certain the work they do is done to perfection.

I came in on a Friday morning in extreme pain and in need of a root canal. She kept her office open…read morefor me and took me after her last patient that day. She numbed me but I was still in pain. She took her time to find the exact nerve to be sure I didnt feel anything (thank god because it wouldve been unbearable). I put on my headphones and in no time it was done. She was fantastic. Highly highly recommend.

I grew up watching "Little Shop of Horrors" in the late 80s, where Steve Martin plays a great role…read moreas a sadistic dentist. Funny movie, but I guess I got traumatized! As a result, I was very nervous about my upcoming root canal. Dr. Chang and her staff were attentive, courteous and very personable. (I didn't mention the movie though) As per the instructions on their website I popped a couple of Advils prior to the visit. There was a very tiny pinch when local anesthesia was administered. I could barely feel it. Listened to some calming music during the procedure which made it really comfortable. Dr. Chang knows her stuff. She and her staff are beyond amazing. If I could give them a billion stars instead of 5 I would. Don't think twice about going here and be nice to them!

Dr Yang is the best DMD west of the Mississippi. I recently had a root canal and she made the…read moreroot canal experience almost pleasurable. She is that good. Ok ok ok ....I did say almost .....

I just completed a very complicated root canal with Dr. Yang at the helm and her great…read moreassistant.... They are very caring, thorough, and humble....Get it done here...

I love this place people treat you with respect and all what it matter is to don't have pain …read more I have been a patient from many years I bring my son also I love this place Dr.Petros he takes good care of my son which is suffering of autism has so much patience and my son is not scared to clean his teeth Also I want to say thank you for getting me off from drinking Celsius and switch to Yerba mate I got from Amazon flavor powder with mandarina orange tangerine omg I will never drink redbull and Celsius again You been for me and my sons such a good friend I appreciate so much all your help Thank you I recommend this place with my eyes close 100000000000"times

Awesome experience as always…read more I've been going to Peninsula Dental Care for many years, and have never been disappointed. They take time to address any questions you may have, and you never feel rushed...it really does feel like they appreciate your business, and care about their clients. I can't recommend them enough.

At a typical dental practice, you spend a considerable amount of time waiting - waiting in the…read morewaiting room (har har), waiting for the hygienist, and then finally waiting for the dentist after the cleaning to check your teeth. Dr. Lingad is not your typical dentist. I've never been in the waiting room for more than 2 minutes and I've never had to wait for any kind of attention. In fact, you get double the attention because both Dr. Lingad AND Dennis work on your teeth. They are wildly prompt, incredibly thorough, and efficient. Even better, the entire staff is very kind and friendly. You feel taken care of here and that is truly rare.

I have been coming to Giggles & Grins Dental Care for about 5 years. Dennis and Dr. Lingad are two…read moreof the most caring people I have ever met. I always feel that they have my best interests in heart.

This is a longer review, but it's absolutely worth reading if you have the time…read more I'd like to start by sharing that I previously worked as a dental assistant. While I'm no longer in the field, I do have firsthand knowledge of dental practices and procedures--and I genuinely loved the work I did. Dr. Kim is truly exceptional. Having worked with many dentists, I can confidently say I have never seen the level of care, knowledge, patience, and compassion that Dr. Kim consistently provides to his patients. I found Dr. Kim while searching for a dentist for my elderly stepfather, who needed extensive dental work after decades of neglect. In his 70s, he hadn't seen a dentist in over 40 years and required full extractions in preparation for dentures. To complicate matters, he had recently suffered a heart attack, is on medications that make dental procedures more complex, and is not in the best overall health. From the very beginning, Dr. Kim took the time to truly understand my stepfather's situation--not just dentally, but medically as well. He approached his care with a thoughtful, conservative, and team-oriented mindset, which is not something you find with every dentist. Trust me when I say that. Although this has been a long and ongoing process, Dr. Kim continues to go above and beyond in ways that are far from typical. He personally follows up after hours, prioritizes continuity of care, and takes the time to thoroughly explain procedures to both patients and caregivers. He is always accessible for questions via calls, emails, or other communication, and he makes every patient feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. I truly cannot say enough good things about Dr. Kim. His level of dedication, communication, and willingness to take on complex cases is rare and deserves recognition. Had I known about him earlier, I may have stayed in the dental field because providers like him make such a meaningful difference. His office staff is equally wonderful--friendly, professional, and supportive--and the office itself is always clean, bright, and up to date. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Kim to anyone looking for a dentist who is not only knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate and committed to patient care. I am incredibly grateful for everything he has done for my stepfather, especially for making him feel respected, understood, and comfortable throughout this journey. Thank you, Dr. Kim and team, for being one of the best dental practices I've ever experienced. Please understand I wished I could truly get across how amazing Dr Kim is and I hope him and his team sees this review and accepts the amount of gratitude I hold to them

I only got to see Dr. Konrad a handful of times before he retired but I can say that he was a…read morecompletely unremarkable dentist in the best possible way. I never had any remarks to make about him because he did everything anyone ever expects a dentist to do. He listened to your problem, took a look around, proposed a solution or two and told you how much each one was going to cost. If something he did didn't work out, he'd have you back to correct the problem. All very normal and fine and not something you run around talking about for any reason. Shortly after his farewell I had an old crown pop off while flossing. Not the end of the world but not something you want to leave for too long either so I set up an appointment with the new guy because I didn't feel like hunting around town for a new patient appointment. The crown was damaged but I didn't have $3K to blow on a new one so the new guy said he could re-cement the old one in and see how much longer it would last for $350, I said fine and we did just that. He seemed very ill-at-ease and awkward throughout the visit--like he really wanted to be anywhere else--but it was all over and done with soon enough. As with most crown placements, what feels okay in the chair after you've had your jaw wedged open for 20 minutes doesn't always feel okay once you go home and start actually chewing on it so some minor adjustments were necessary. I've never had any dentist in any town charge me for follow up adjustments immediately after they'd just glued the thing in, but new guy wanted another $150 for his five minutes after the grinding had been done. I wasn't in the mood to argue about it so I just paid and left but it's really been bugging me ever since. Especially considering the stoic, unconcerned attitude I had to push through just to get him to do his damn job. I get that he didn't make the crown so he might not feel any pressing need to guarantee someone else's work but it still just felt punitive and gross and he very clearly didn't want anything to do with me so I have little choice but to reciprocate the sentiment. Trust fund kids and other little emperors may very well have an altogether different experience than I did.

I just moved to the area from Southern California. The first week of settling in, I broke a…read morefilling. I looked around for a Dentist near me. It was important to read about reviews as I had the same dentist for 13 years - before relocating. I had an immediate response from Jacqueline. She was friendly, professional, prompt and courteous. I followed her instructions to register for an appointment. The care with my dentist was gentle, great bedside manner, professional and thorough. I couldn't have picked a better place to find a dentist . I'm going back again to get more work done, and I am referring my husband too! This dental office is a hidden gem and tucked away a bit, but Jacqueline gave clear instructions and followed up till I arrived to my appointment. I am happy with the service I received!

I got some services done, didn't even notify me that the service will be out of pocket, plus in my…read morelast visit i came back for check up to see if everything is ok from my previous treatment and he added he did a service for me on that day and said insurance will pay and i got a bill for that $201 (out of pocket). I was already there and they did not even tell me that I already owe them money from previous services, end up with $1,200 out of pocket bill.

Went to see Nancy for a few root canals in 2017 and those have stood the test of time. Going back…read moreto have an older tooth corrected, which I received at another endo, because I trust the work.

I came to this doctor for a root canal. She had horrible bedside manner, very rude, rough and un…read morecompassionate. My root canal is currently under investigation. I've had ongoing issues since the procedure years ago. I may be suing for malpractice. Do yourself a favor and find another dentist!