This is the best dentist I've been to since moving to SF. The hygienist and dentist are both very considerate, communicative, and helpful. I went in for a cleaning and they worked efficiently, but also paid attention to my discomfort around sensitive teeth. I will definitely go back to this office for future general dentistry needs, and I recommend this office without hesitation! read more

If you are using denti-cal I would avoid this office. You will not be treated as a respected patient These glowing reviews do not reflect my experience with Dr. Grinberg. Initially she never even introduced herself and I really had no idea who it was putting her hands in my mouth. In addition, I received a defective item from her that her office refused to deal with. If I could give a minus rating thaat is what would appear here. read more

I don't know how she does it. Dr. Grinberg must have thousands of patients, and yet when I follow up with her after she's treated me, she remembers every detail of our conversations. Dental matters can be a bit emotionally painful as well as physically painful and she always listens with compassion. With her "bedside manner" she could easily have done only private pay but the fact that she also helps those on Medi-cal is a testament to the hugeness of her heart. If there's such a thing as a dentist angel, she is one of them. read more

I DO NOT RECOMMEND COMING HERE! Turns out this place did not mention that I needed a root canal but instead did a tooth filling instead. I went in to redo some fillings. I got some x rays done and I'm disappointed that the doctor did not catch anything unusual from the x rays. They just said that I just needed to redo some fillings. As they were re-doing one of my fillings I started to feel pain and I raised my hand to let them know. They started to shake their head and asked "do you feel pain?" And I said "yes". They didn't give me any extra anesthetic and finished the filling. I started to feel sensitive to hot and cold food even after 2 months from the procedure. I decided to go to a different doctor and they mentioned "whoever did this filling messed up and didn't tell you that you needed a root canal". I'm disappointed that this dentist didn't bother to tell me the facts and went ahead to do a different procedure that I DIDNT NEED AND PAID FOR. Will never be going here again. read more

Dr Grinberg and her staff are great. Because I needed a lot of work done, I was deathly afraid to go to the dentist. I went to a therapist to get over the fear, and even had a friend accompany me to my first visit. Dr Grinberg was kind and understanding... She and her staff made an unpleasant experience not so unpleasant. If you live in the Richmond District, I recommend California Dental all the way. Two thumbs way up, with a nice smile included! read more

Went here with bad tooth pain and pretty sure it was serious. I had neglected my teeth during the pandemic and was a bit ashamed. The staff is very friendly and comforting. The doctor is great!!! I could tell she was experienced and knew exactly what was she was doing. Turns out I needed a root canal and they jumped right into stage one of the root canal. While waiting for the numbing she cleaned my teeth. It was a different experience than I've ever had. It was a bit painful at the front but I believe it's because my teeth were sensitive. They feel amazing now!! Then during the canal she explained the process as she worked. She relieved all the pain!! I'm writing this the day after and don't even need to take Advil. I don't like pain killers so this is a very positive experience. Couldn't be happier with my visit even under the circumstances. read more

I was so relieved when I was seen for an emergency the same day I called. Thank you guys for taking care of my tooth so well.

If you have sensitive teeth, come here! I came here for a dental cleaning. I asked for them to use the metal tools instead of water because I have sensitive teeth. When the dentist came to look at my teeth, she mentioned she has a product I can try for teeth sensitivity. It was a prescription mouth rinse that you use for maybe a month. It's from a major brand, can't remember the name, and was $20, I thought why not give it a try. It worked wonderfully. For years I've developed the habit of keeping cold/hot liquids in main part of my mouth before moving to side because of the sensitivity, but for the first time in a long time I was able to just drink however I wanted to. It wasn't perfect, but it was definitely improved. She did say that some people need repeat treatments and some don't. The effect has worn off a bit more for me in the past 4-5 months and I want to try it again. Even if it's not permanent, to me it's worth the cost to do it periodically. 5 stars for making this recommendation - I've seen so many dentists and not one has mentioned this before. read more

The doctor was so forceful and rude. She literally yelled at me while trying to get my X-ray done. I have a slice in my mouth in my cheek from her being too rough. The staff was super nice but she was horrible. I will not be returning and I would definitely advise you not to either. read more

Since I was six, I've had a filling in my front tooth. Half of my adult like the rest of that tooth started chipping. I have had numerous dentists say they couldn't fix the filling (or incredibly expensive). The other day the dentist gave me the PERFECT filling! My teeth look incredible and I am so grateful. No need for the glam dental chair when you have California Dental. read more

I don't recommend Dr. Grinberg to anybody. She took many X-rays of my teeth and she said that I had a simple cavity on my left bottom tooth. First of all when she injected anesthesia, she hit multiple nerves with her injection. My tooth didn't hurt until she worked on it and it was so sensitive to hot and cold still after 4 weeks of filling then, I came back to California Dental for emergency and she said maybe it was because of the material used and took out the old restoration and refilled it again. I still had pain after my tooth was filled and returned to her clinic and she said that there were some signs that a root canal needed but, she couldn't even recognize which tooth needed it. She prescribed Cephalexin (500mg) to take 4 times daily and which made me really dizzy. I didn't go back to California Dental and went to UCSF dental center for emergency and they did a lot of tests and X-rays on my tooth and concluded that it didn't need root canal so, they refilled it for the 3rd time. I went through all these suffers only because of a simple cavity and my tooth has been refilled 3 times. I should sue her after all these troubles which I had for the past 8 months and she is the worst dentist that I have ever had my entire life. read more

I am very picky about my dentists... And finding California Dental (and just few blocks from my house) has been a blessing. Office is small, and has a family feel to it. Dr. Greenberg performs everything herself! No task is too small to hand off to the assistant. She is extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and I have never been upselled at this office. If she recommends something - that means you should consider it. If she insists on something - it is a guarantee that you definitely need it. Certain days she can take you in late after work, as she usually works well until after 9 PM. I had few situations where some old fillings would chip off or old crown would pop out, and I would stop by on my morning walk (with the dog!), and be accommodated and taken care of first thing in the morning. Dog is always welcomed too :) I understand, you can never please everyone, but in my 3 years of seeing this doctor, I have nothing negative to say. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Grinberg to EVERY person I meet!!!!!! I am definitely not a very easily pleased person, especially when it comes to my mouth. I have seen a number of dentists, and they all wanted to crown all my teeth or sell me something I didn't need, Dr. Grinberg has never done that, she listens to everything I have to say and explains why a procedure is necessary and she discusses all possible options with me. The first time I met Dr. Grinberg I came from a very painful consultation with a different dentist where I was told that the tooth that was causing excruciating pain would have to be extracted, that was the last thing I wanted to do- Dr. Grinberg told me that she would try to salvage to tooth by preforming a root canal. I have never been more pleased, the procedure did not cause me ANY additional pain or discomfort!! SHE SAVED MY TOOTH!!!!! All I have to say is Dr. Grinberg is very a very skilled doctor, she did what none of the other dentists said was possible, I was so pleased with the entire experience that i transferred my entire family to her office! And I continue to praise her work to everyone I meet. Here are my reasons! 1. Its a small family run office; the staff takes the time to get to know each patient personally, I value that most because if I entrust the doctor with my health I want to be treated as a person not a problem. 2. Great hours!!! I can come in after work and on Saturday's 3. The office is decorated with stuffed animals and plants, it provides a comfortable environment for children and adults. Even the biggest dentist phobia will feel comfortable 4. Most importantly !!! Dr. Grinberg is very skilled and takes great pride in her work, she is very careful and gentle.. and even the most painful procedure is painless. I praise her for her quality of work, care, and the ability to treat all people with the same respect and effort. If I could give her ten stars I would! p.s to the critic below. you've obviously never been to any other dentist, reading your review I cant find anything she did wrong!... There is no one better then Dr Grinberg! I have referred 8 satisfied people and counting to California Dental! read more

Update: I've switched dentists, and with it I've dropped the rating from 4 to 3 stars. Reasons are: - I realized that this office is quite outdated (xray is done on film rather than digitally, which seems to be more prevalent these days) - dental cleaning doesn't have to hurt! I've had to undergo bigger procedures and I cannot imagine doing that here - but office hours and flexibility here still can't be beat so you have to decide what is more important for you ======== Old review: Josh G. puts it perfectly: Dr. Grinberg has a uniquely Russian brand of tough love. I went to Dr. G for a cleaning- she spotted some cavities at first look but recommended I get xrays done so that we do not miss any decay in between teeth, especially since I had not had xrays done in many years. I have a dental plan that only partially covers xrays and fillings, so she and her staff were very helpful and upfront about the extra costs of these tests/procedures. She allowed me to think about whether I wanted to get these done right away or at another visit, and I chose to just get them done at that time. There were some issues with getting my left side completely numbed up for the cleaning, but I have had this issue before with other dentists. A week later I had worsening pain with chewing on my L side, where the new filling was, so I called the office. I spoke with her directly regarding my symptoms, and she added me on to her schedule that same day. She was very understanding and made it known to me that she was not okay with this pain, and she wanted to help me feel better. Why I had this pain is still unclear, but she ended up taking out and re-doing the filling from one week earlier. To my surprise, this second visit was at no extra charge to me or to my insurance. After this re-do, the pain slowly resolved. My only complaint is that I have had less painful injections and cleaning by other providers in the past. But hey, some countries don't even offer anesthetic for minor dental procedures, so I can tough it out. What's most important is that I can expect an open line of communication with Dr. G- there is no pride, no pressure. read more

Dentist is very unprofessional and very rude! Don't waste your time, go to a different dentist read more

"The little hidden place on California street" In recognition of an outstanding care, customer service , humanity , above and beyond expectations. I was so impressed by the hard work and the efficiency of Dr Inessa Gringerg , that I immediately referred two other patients and my wife to be treated by this dental practice . Despite having another patient ,Dr Grinberg went out of way to accommodate me with her flexibility and great dental work before my flights and busy schedule, she even stayed late to finish my dental work . Olga , the receptionist/ dental assist is an outstanding host that actually leave her desk chair and come around to greet each and every patient . Marina the dental assist , is very helpful , efficient and look after the patients . I highly recommend this dental practice that makes you feel you are a family . Keep up the good work , Respectfully. read more

I am so grateful to Dr. Grinberg and her amazing staff for over a decade of high-quality dental work, accommodating scheduling, and very reasonable out of pocket rates. Dr. Grinberg is a highly skilled, honest and caring dentist. She thoughtfully treats a problem, does everything she can to save a tooth and does not resort to drastic measures unless there is no other option. I am by no means an easy patient and have not always followed her best advice finding myself in the 8pm hot seat on many an occasion, but have only ever felt comfortable and cared for at California Dental. If you're looking for rainbows and butterflies at a dentist's office, this place might not be for you; however, if you're looking for an excellent dentist whom you can trust, I recommend you give Dr. Grinberg a try. read more

I hate wasting my time to write reviews, but I put this on my to do list and made sure to take the time to do it because i think it's important to warn people of this place... I came here for a first appointment because I switched insurances and had to find a new dentist. I was not told what the dentist (older Russian lady) was going to do. I assumed just look at my teeth for a checkup, but once she started to put tools in my mouth it was evident that she wasn't just doing a checkup. So, I stopped her to ask what she was doing. She then told me she was doing a cleaning and I was like, "oh okay... I just didn't know. No one mentioned this to me." As she "cleaned" she was SO extremely rough and sloppy. Usually when you have a cleaning, the dentist goes through every tooth. She instead took her tool and rubbed it across all of the teeth at once! At some points she was rubbing my gums and not my teeth! She wasn't even looking when she was doing it!!! Everything was so rushed and soooo poorly done. I realized right after, when I saw her in the market I went to down the street after the appointment that she was rushing out of the office because she wanted to get home! No wonder she was so sloppy and fast... Also, all of the tools look super OLD and dirty. The whole time I kept thinking, have they even washed this stuff in the last 20 years they've had it. The building and everything inside of it was so old and everything is outdated. At the end she told me that my insurance doesn't cover a second cleaning but that I should come back in a few months to get a cleaning. What!?!?! I feel like calling my insurance to tell them not to pay for such horrible job she did. It's not fair that I don't get to have another (or I should say real) cleaning done from a GOOD dentist people she did such a poor job. This place is scary in so many ways. I won't be returning. read more

Didn't take care of my dental emergency, told me I have to schedule an appointment, lol. Save yourself some time and go to another place.

I think that Inessa is a good doctor, but the only problem is that she has so many clients and sometimes you have to wait in her office for a while before she looks at you. I think that she is the best for the emergency situations. I had a problem once, my tooth broke down in 2 pieces and one piece was stuck in my gums. I called Inessa and she saw me the same day, I did not have any dental plan so she gave me a very good price and got a job done fast. Thank you Inessa, you saved my day:) read more

Great, honest doctor! I am and my two kids have been her patients for several years now. When I went to LaPlaya dental on La Playa street (Sunset district, close to the ocean), I was told I needed 6 root canals. I went to see Dr. Grinberg for a second opinion. It ended up with me having only 1 root canal. She saved the rest of my teeth. She is very caring, upfront, honest and professional. I started taking my kids there since age 3 for twice-a-year cleaning and sealants. They love her! She lets them choose any toy upon the procedure. I strongly recommend her! read more

I originally chose California Dental because it accepted my insurance and was walking distance from my house. It's a straightforward and no frills establishment, but I've really grown to love the staff. I think she originally comes off all business, but once you get to know her, Dr. Grinberg is very warm and friendly. The office has bent over backwards to accommodate couple of my emergency appointments. Dr. Grinberg was also the first doctor to urge me to see a ENT right away when I found what would be a malignant tumor under my left ear (I originally thought it was TMJ-related). She's a great doctor and I recommend her highly. read more

I have been coming to this place for 10 years. Ely and Inessa are great, charming people who take care of their patients. They are gentle and helpful. read more

I recently visited California Dental after a nasty bicycle accident, causing me to chip two back teeth and bust open my chin (Pro Tip: mind the streetcar tracks, especially if you have thin tires). I knew the healthiest thing to do would be to get care as soon as possible, but couldn't manage to find an open dentist as it was already 8:00 pm. Even though she was busy, Dr. Grinberg took me in after closing time (9:00 pm) and fixed my chipped teeth excellently. Don't get me wrong though, Dr. Grinberg and her assistant don't sugarcoat things and are not afraid to give stern commands during the operation or tell you you've done something wrong. This form of tough-love and honesty shows good character and exposes the big heart Dr. Grinberg has for her patients in need. I walked out of her office around 10:00 pm, PPO insurance accepted and teeth fixed, I was happy and ready to get back to school the next day without worrying about my teeth. Thank you! read more

Excellent and fast service! They late weekday hours that fit my schedule because no one wants to spend their weekend at the dentist. I will definitely keep going here. read more

Dr. Grinberg is great, extremely kind and helpful! Very happy to help you with your insurance and very reasonable rates for those without insurance. I didn't experience anything like what some of these one-star horror stories are talking about... read more

VELCOME TO ZEE DENTAL HOUSE OV HORRORS! HA HA HA! READ THIS: I filed a complaint with the State of Calif due to malpractice. Yes, it was that horrific. We're fighting over the bill now. Like other reviewers here, I found Dr. Grinberg to be not just unprofessional, but dangerous. Here's what I experienced: - she YELLED at me. I'm not kidding. She screamed at me on multiple occasions without a clue that she was giving conflicting instructions. She has an abusive streak. - started discussing private medical information with others standing around = violation of HIPPA regulations. I don't think she knows what HIPPA is. If you don't, learn it and stay away from her. - drilled into my gums. When I rinsed, there was so much blood I became distraught. She said it was "normal" although in my 40 years of going to a dentist I had never had my gums shredded like that. They hurt for days. - took a personal call while working on my teeth and continued to work. Apparently she yells at a lot of people, in Russian too! Just inches from my face! - unsanitary conditions: touching a lot of random equipment, phones, pens, computer and then touching your face, lips and gums that, thanks to her aggressive and sloppy drilling, are bleeding. Perfect for an infection! - carelessness with xrays so I had multiple un-needed xrays (increases risk of cancer). Thanks!!!! - was extremely rough with her equipment. - the onlay she put in has caused that tooth to hurt for the last two months. It was not filed down correctly and another dentist told me that she drilled the tooth down to the dentin, which was totally unnecessary. I'll never get that enamel back. I may have to have another dentist finish it on my tab. - didn't numb the tooth correctly. I asked for another shot and she put it in the wrong place (we found out because I jumped out of the chair in extreme pain - which angered her) because her English isn't great. When I told her what happened, she accused me of telling her something else - replete with ANGRY AND LOUD demeanor. I speak several languages well. It was her, trust me. NO consideration for her patients' comfort AT ALL. Maybe in Russia you can use the dentist to make someone be a man, but in the US, we generally agree that we're in the 21st century and extreme pain doesn't really toughen you up - it just stresses you out. This awful dentist should have her license revoked. Don't say you weren't warned! Everything I just said could potentially get me into legal trouble with the Dr, except it's true and there were witnesses, so I can say it. read more

I would not recommend this practice. Unprofessional and rushed through. Very rough and does not listen to patients request. I told her which tooth was sensitive, she forgot which one and asked AGAIN and accidentally hit the tooth with the instrument. I went and got a 2nd opinion as I feel she said I needed more work done and I didn't need any work at all. Stop trying to get money from me! Do not go. Their system is also outdated. That saids a lot. read more

I'm using California Dental for over 9 years. I have to say that Dr. Grinberg is very caring and very thorough dentist. She is always professional and proud of what she does. It was never about money with her but about a good service and long lasting treatment. I've never seen Dr. Grinberg making anyone feeling rushed or neglected. She will spend as much time as you need to complete your treatment. She is the one I always recommend to my friends and co-workers in San Francisco despite that her office is small and her schedule is always busy. Dr. Grinber will do everything to help her patients in need. read more

My visits to the dentist were always painful! But Dr. GRINBERG is the best doctor I have ever had in my life! She is great-- thorough, personable, and conscientious. The receptionist is also very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended! read more

California Dental is the best dental office. All of the office staff are always responsive, polite and friendly. Dr. Grinberg is very gentle with the way that she provides dental care and she is very thorough and always explains things well. I' so glad that I found California Dental office and chose Dr.Grinberg as my regular dentist. read more

I first went to Dr. Grinberg's practice because of its proximity, to work at a nearby hosp. and to home. They were professional from the start, but very soon became so friendly, almost family-like(which means that you may get a mild "scolding" occas., esp. if you are negligent in your dental habits and/or f/u care) Plus they will work with you when arranging appt's. Dr. Inessa G., Yelina, and (now) Olina are very professional, kind; and Dr. G. is a quite competent dentist; and Yelina is a great assistant. I'm a healthcare professional and also a very experienced dental pt, from braces in high school, to TMJ, working with dentists and in a dental lab, my daughter's a dental assistant, et alia, so I know something about this stuff. I needed not only some very difficult root canals, but also advice, (AND help in my struggle with Delta Dental Ins. -which I would not recommend, by the way-)- Dr. G. and Ylina do great work, don't mess around when you're in the (one of two) chair, but still have fun and it's obvious that they do really care. I have, and will continue to, recommend California Dental to anyone. read more