I've been coming here since they opened. They are located near the UC Berkeley campus and truly cater to students. If you are a student, and have SHIP, i highly recommend this place. Aurora the receptionist at the office is really sweet and helpful. Staff in general is witty and make sure to get off your mind that you have tons of school work to do. Dr. Needham is seriously one of the coolest dentists I've had, too. He cracks jokes, is straightforward in every consultation and always gives awesome advice about whatever you ask him. 5 stars! Hands down. You should go check them out. read more

BEWARE!!!!! I went to this office on two occasions complaining of severe tooth pain. The dentist told me there was nothing wrong with the tooth that was hurting, though I could feel a huge cavity, because he said I had to get a root canal on another tooth which had to be done first. I explained that as a student I couldn't afford the root canal procedure but that I was waking up at night due to the pain of the tooth with the cavity. I was sent away with ABSOLUTELY NO HELP. The second time I went in for help, the dentist poked the cavity tooth twice, didnt use a mirror, and said flatly that nothing was wrong with my tooth. He said it was probably allergies!!! I now have a large cavity on the tooth which is being fixed by a dentist who doesn't let HIS INFLATED EGO AND INJUST PRACTICES direct his practice. read more

This was my first check-up in quite some time and I was super nervous about it. The staff here is friendly and very welcoming! For this visit I did x-rays, check-up, and a cleaning, all taking less than an hour. Vanessa, who did my cleaning, made me feel comfortable and no longer nervous. She was so nice and we talked about eyelashes which was fun! I loved my visit and how quick it was, will make sure to be back in 6 months for the next check-up and cleaning. (: read more

I've been in search of a new dentist for longer than I care to admit. I have a lot of work that needs to be done and re done... I hesitantly made a new patient appointment with Dr. Nima and WOW, I'm so glad I chose our school related dental clinic.  From the front office staff, to the dental assistants, I was greeted kindly and treated with respect. The major plus is that I could tell that Dr. Nima isn't in this business for profit, he genuinely cut out half of what I thought I needed previously!  I was able to get an appointment quickly and they did a wonderful job explaining my dental coverage as a student. Our SHIP insurance through the University is a wonderful plan a lot of what I needed were either free or a small copay!! The other most important thing to me during this pandemic is hygiene and cleanliness, they assured me that they had a protocol in place. Temperature checks, automatically dispensed hand sanitizer at the front desk, safety checklist questions, masks for all staff and air filtration system. All that is very important to me during the pandemic and I am so glad I found them, thank you everyone at CAMPUS DENTAL CARE! I am now going to see the surgeon for my wisdom teeth. read more

First and foremost thank you all at Campus dental and UCB for our SHIP benefits. I just moved to Berkeley and I saw a few dark spots on my back teeth and never knew they were cavities!! Drs helped me understand what they were and what it took to fix them. I paid so little for the service which made me feel great!! Not to tell you that I got my cleaning for free on that same day! GO HERE ... read more

I've been to many dentists in California and Campus Dental Care has always been my favorite. Their prices work well with my student budget and the staff are always courteous, especially Vanessa. I usually have to wait for the dentist but I've never had to here. 5/5, would let them drill my face again. read more

This place has consistently been great for my routine dental check-up and cleaning. The offices and exam rooms are clean and comforting - and their soothing music playlist is cool, too! The staff are very professional, kind, and with a sense of humour to boot! A special shout-out to Assistant Vanessa for doing a great job giving me a thorough cleaning and check-up each time I've visited. read more

I was a patient at campus dental care back in 2016 for a few years. Dr. Needham was always pleasant and going to their office was always a fun event. They would stay open late to try and fit me at the end of the work day. Dr. Needham also did an amazing job at getting my front tooth matched after a root canal. I have had that tooth filled since I was a kid and it never matched so I was so excited to get almost an exact match on my front teeth! It also turns out I had sleep apnea and kept cracking the crowns the Dr. placed, he replaced them each at least two times and made me a mouth guard when we realized the issue. Great office, I miss them! read more

Awesome service. I did 4 wisdom teeth removed in one day and the surgery is fast and doctors are professional. Would definitely recommend Berkeley students to do dental care here. read more

Very unprofessional. Often have to wait for appointments for over 1 hour. After patiently waiting the last 2 times, I complained for my last procedure and said it was unprofessional to make people wait. They were very rude and then the doctor started making a huge fuss about me calling him unprofessional which I never did! And said that he won't see me!! read more

I've been coming to Campus Dental for the past 3 years as a student at Cal and long after graduating. The staff is pleasant, and I always have fun chatting with the doctor about traveling at the end of my teeth cleaning. Vanessa was my hygienist today who was very efficient and friendly. Highly recommended dental office. read more

This place is just amazing. I needed two root canals and Dr Kane took care of both in a single appointment, despite the fact that they were very involved. He made sure I was comfortable throughout the procedure, and kept me in the loop on what was happening. I found the staff here to be friendly, courteous, respectful, accommodating and encouraging. read more

The people here are extremely friendly! Never have I had a dentist or hygienist socialize with me while they work on my teeth. The team works to ease any tensions the patient has about the dentist. Shout out to Brooke for being a kind and friendly presence while I got all my work done! read more

To start off, I haven't been to a dentist in almost 4 years. I was anxious to come in to a new dentist and some potential problems. Dr. Pakravan was awesome. He put me at ease about my cavities and made sure not to overwhelm me with all the work that needed to be done. He has a great bedside manner, fun to talk to and let me listen to my music to keep me calm. He also is a great communicator and lets you know what is going on during procedures. The office staff members are great as well. They treat you like a person here. It's nearby campus and I'm looking forward to my future appointments. read more

The staff here is amazing! This was my first time at Campus Dental Care and it was honestly one of my best dental experiences. Everyone was super nice and very helpful in answering all of my questions. I went in for an x-ray, cleaning, and fillings, and I was pleasantly surprised by how patient and personable the dental hygienist and assistants were! read more

Friendly staff and mostly gentle care. Modern technology and convenient location for Berkeley staff and students.

I got BEST dental care I have ever received from Campus Dental Care. I started to experience severe pain in one of my teeth that kept me up all night -- like ALL night. I called to schedule an appointment with a very friendly and sympathetic receptionist, who worked with my school schedule and got me an appointment a few days later. The next day, my pain got worse, so I called the office again and she was able to schedule me even sooner to later that same day. Lo and behold, I needed a root canal. Campus Dental Care has Dr. Nima, a root canal specialist who comes in once a week do the root canals. I scheduled the procedure for the next day he'd be in office. I didn't mind waiting just another day or two, because I felt more comfortable knowing that I'd be in the care of a specialist. Dr. Nima is a GODSEND. He (and all the dental assistants and staff) were very focused on patient care and comfort. He told me exactly what was going on with my tooth, what needed to be done, and what I could expect moving forward. He finished my root canal (while saving the porcelain crown on the tooth too!) in just about an hour, which is incredible. Great atmosphere, highly capable dental staff, and very helpful receptionists. I highly recommend Campus Dental Care for anyone who is in Berkeley! read more

This place was great!! After my previous dentist messed up my tooth I'm so glad to find this location. They just need your ID card and everything will be done for you. Perfect place for SHIP! Vanessa did my cleaning and she did an excellent job. She was much more detailed than any other place I've been to. The Dentist also helped me adjust my retainers for free! Great place would definitely recommend! read more

My first time here wasn't the best because I had to wait a while and ended up not getting seen but I don't necessarily think that was the doctors or office's fault. It's one of those things that just happen but the entire staff apologized and even offered to pay for my treatment. The next time I saw them, everyone was friendly, quick, and made me feel super comfortable in the office and I paid $0 to fix a broken filling. I think this is one of those places that offers sincere service and can truly emphasize with students on a budget so I do highly recommend this place! read more

Great experience! I was attended quickly and over all the customer service was better then other places I've been to . Liz was very helpful . Keep up the good work read more

Wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend as a place for honest, excellent dental work

Went there for more than two years because that's the duration of the treatment, which I paid upfront for. I wish my name was spelled correctly once. I mentioned multiple times and was ignored and told "That's fine." So, I paid $4500 for people to tell me that it's fine to misspelled my name- is this real? Still couldn't believe it. read more

I have been with Campus Dental for about two years after getting a great referral from my boyfriend. As someone who HATES the dentist and has had lots of painful fillings, I was nervous and worried about finding dentists who listened to my concerns and also provided great care for my teeth. Campus Dental is amazing, and both Dr. Nima and Dr. Needham approached my mouth (lol) with care, humor, and professionalism. I've received several cleanings and my first crown (!!) at Campus Dental and would recommend their services to anyone. At my last visit I was told my teeth look "perfect"! A big BIG thanks to Campus Dental and all their lovely staff. read more

I'm writing this review to warn other customers about the sketchy business practices at this dental clinic. I'm in the process of submitting an official complaint form to my insurance company, since I have confirmed with them that 1) they were overcharging me, and then refusing to refund me the difference, 2) they charged me for services for which they did not submit claims to the insurance, against their agreement as a provider. It all started at the beginning of the year, when I took a look at the claim information I got in the mail from my insurance (in hindsight, I should've been looking at these all along, instead of trusting I was being charged fairly). I noticed the claim said I was responsible for paying $80 for my last cleaning. However, I remembered paying $100, which I confirmed with my credit card statement. I called Campus Dental Care to try to clarify what was going on. After numerous calls I finally spoke to somebody. I should add that it's IMPOSSIBLE to get someone to pick up the phone here, during normal business hours, at different times and days of the week. After listening to what I think is the most passive aggressive voicemail message I've seen any business record, I would leave voicemails with my name and phone number, and I would never hear back from them. Back to the phone conversation. I was told that the $100 I paid was correct, because the $20 discount on the service that they agreed on with the insurance doesn't apply when I pay out of pocket (this was past the 2 cleanings a year that my insurance covers). This explanation didn't make a ton of sense to me, so I decided to check with the insurance company. They were perfectly clear: the discount does indeed apply, and I should only be paying $80 for that. I said OK, not a big deal. But then I asked them about the other cleaning year that I also paid $100 for, which I assumed would be the same. To my surprise, they said that they couldn't find any claim for that date: Campus Dental hadn't filed it. Luckily, they still had a few days to do it before their 12 month deadline. So I gave them a call back to let them know what the insurance said, and asking them to please file that claim. They disagreed with the $80/$100 issue, and said they'd contact the insurance on their end to verify this, but that would take about 2 weeks "because the insurance company is very slow to respond". Fast-forward 2 weeks, and I haven't heard anything yet. When I call back, again after numerous attempts, I manage to reach one of the hygienists on the phone. She says she doesn't handle these things, and the front office person is "busy attending other customers at the moment, but she says still waiting to hear from the insurance". Here's where I start expressing my frustration with them, because they owe me money, and even if the insurance is slow to respond, I would appreciate at least them being a bit more communicative with me. I immediately called the insurance company again to see what I could do. Here's where it gets interesting: they tell me that they keep track of every communication with providers, and that Campus Dental hasn't contacted them in over 4 months, so they've been simply lying to me! On top of this, they never submitted that claim. You may think "ok, this person was probably very unlucky, maybe the office was very busy during that time, that won't happen to me". Let me also warn you about the quality of their service. Given that this is already very long, I'll just say that both my orthodontist and the new dentist that I attended after this debacle confirmed that they had done an awful job cleaning my teeth. This was in fact not a surprise to me, because on the last visit, when the hygienist said that she was done, I asked "what about my top teeth?" (she hadn't touched them), she said "oh, those look clean!". I have confirmed with multiple dentists since that this is simply unacceptable: no matter how clean your teeth may look, how well you take care of them, they must absolutely always clean them. All in all, do yourself a favor, and find a different place, instead of giving money to this unethical, unprofessional business. read more

Dr. Needham is really a wonderful dentist, and he and his staff is friendly and very professional; they really take great care of you. If you have SHIP, you should go there. Also, you get a discount for your first visit. It's very close to campus, and they accept walk-in appointments. Last year, Dr. Needham gave me a crown and filled some cavities, and with him, the procedure was pain-free (and affordable). I honestly really recommend him. read more

Campus Dental Care - General Dentistry Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place has terrible dental service. I walked in for a regular dental check and cleaning. The dentist and his assistant was not communicative to me regarding the health my teeth. I was recommended for a very expensive dental treatment package without much explanation. I ended up scheduling for the next appointment and walking away paying about $200 without knowing what exactly I was charged for and the details of the dental treatment plan. Came back for a second time to ask for the details of my treatment plan, waited in the office for 15 minutes, and the receptionist couldn't even find my chart! For the second appointment, the receptionist kept pushing back my appointment because the dentist who is supposed to do the dental surgery on me is only available for one day each week when I have full schedule of classes. Result: my teeth are not fixed and no further appointment scheduled because the dentist is not available. Better find another clinic. read more

I came here because I'm a Cal student. I'm really impressed with the treatment I received. When I first walked in, I noticed a fresh clean smell and quite modern office. The staff is friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. I went in for a routine check up, teeth cleaning and the equipment they use is up to date and sophisticated. The hygienist did a thorough cleaning which left my mouth feeling fresh! The dentist communicated well about further work needed and didn't try to push unnecessary work on me. Overall, I recommend this dental office to any Cal student covered through SHIP! I also received a free whitening kit after my visit! read more

Told me I would need to get my wisdom teeth removed before looking in my mouth or looking at my x-rays.

I am UC Berkeley Student with SHIP insurance. I highly recommend this place! Dr. Nima is very nice and personable.

I had Dr. Phan and I am blown away at my wisdom teeth surgery experience. I heard nothing but horror stories going into my appointment, but the procedure was quick, painless, and most importantly, the recovery is incredible. I felt perfectly fine right after the surgery was done, and there is hardly any swelling. Amazing, would recommend! read more

I've been to a lot of different dentists and this place is the best! The entire place is perfectly clean and modern (up to date equipment). The staff worked as a team, wonderfully efficient and personable. The doctor was respectful with a gentle hand. I left there feeling educated and well cared for. Thank you! read more

Dr. Nima is a phantasmic dentist and the office is always clean with helpful staff at hand. 10/10

I would recommend coming here, especially if you are a student! Super close to campus and staff always provides excellent care. They are happy to give any info if needed and always a welcoming environment. read more

Dr.Nima is the best! He's not only my fav doctor because I was able to use get a free dental checkup using my SHIP insurance but also because I got a free electronic toothbrush with my visit to the dentist! Plus I was able to coupon from this app that this guy by subway told me about called Goodlife coupons which I used to get a $25 sports guard! Pretty sick right? read more

TL;DR - if you're a Cal student w/SHIP, I say check it out for yourself. I personally enjoyed my visits there, but like anything, you yourself may have a different experience. I think this place is worth a shot and I mean SHIP covers the cost, so why not? :) In regards to FINANCE: If you're a Cal student who has SHIP, I HIGHLY recommend this place!!! I avoided seeing a dentist during my first yr b/c I was overwhelmed w/classes and worried if I could afford it (am low-income & i didn't have a job at the time) but after talking to an upperclassman I knew & grew up with (so hecka reliable source), she let me know about this place & how it's free (***if you have SHIP!!! SHIP covers most of the cost. I say most b/c while x-rays & cleanings are "free"[covered by SHIP], it did cost me some money out of my own pocket to pay for a small portion of the overall procedure cost to get my wisdom teeth removed***). I've been going there ever since my first visit. During that visit, I got my teeth x-rayed & the usual cleaning. Oh & if you ask questions on how to do some stuff (e.g. how to prevent plaque from building up even if you do brush 2x & floss), they'll be happy to let you know In regards to STAFF: I enjoyed the conversations I had w/both the dental hygienist & the dentist as well (I sadly don't remember his name & don't know if they have multiple)! While some reviewers have given negative reviews, it may just be due to their own circumstances. Even today, when I went in to get my wisdom teeth removed, someone was complaining about how they took time off of work to get their procedure done today but were turned away due to something the oral surgeon saw/told them. It probably was for their own best interest or maybe I'm just someone who tries too hard to be understanding. Yeah, it sucks to have taken time off of work just to be turned away (like I get it, I'm low-income too) but when viewed in a different light, it was for the patient's best interest. In regards to personal experience: I've gone in to this place at least 3 times (2 for the usual 6-month cleanings & 1 for wisdom teeth extraction). Dr. Phan extracted my wisdom teeth today & although he seemed tired (which is probably due to having multiple procedures), he was still caring despite that. He called in this evening to check-in & was helpful in answering (even explaining) my questions. Idk what his assistant's name was but she was very friendly & caring as well. They gave me thorough instructions for the aftercare and even Dr. Phan's mobile number in case I had any questions/concerns. Even though I came alone & was hecka nervous (I absolutely hate pain; I'd rather take a chem3a midterm than go thru anything related to knives & stitches and whatnot), I felt like I was in good hands. (Was still scary & painful after the numbing wear off but hey, gotta do whatchu gotta do & im grateful I came here to get it done) (kudos to you for reading through this lol; i just realized it looks like a paper lol. anywho, hopefully this conveys my honest opinion of this place) read more

As others have already mentioned, requests for records in this office are a nightmare and a disgusting showcase of how this office treats their patients. It took me 1 month, many calls, one registered mail and calls to the Dental Board of California [1] to receive some (not all!) of my medical records. The lady in this office simply refuses to comply with the law and does not hesitate to lie and delay until (she expects) you give up. By law I have the right to all my medical records [2]. Last time I called the lady agreed to send me 2 more X-rays and told me that if I wanted more records I would have to subpoena them. Then she hung up on me. Judge for yourself. I can just recommend you stay away from this clinic. [1] http://www.dbc.ca.gov/ [2] http://stanislausdental.org/fil_files/42.pdf read more

I was really unsatisfied with my last visit. I've been here three times now but for my next visit I'm going to find a better practice. My cleaning and check up was scheduled for late Jan/early Feb. I heard the receptionist say that this is a very busy time for them, but that is no excuse for the poor service they provided. The desk staff was not knowledgeable or helpful in answering my simple insurance related question, and basically told me to ask the insurance company myself. The technicians performing the x-rays and cleaning are doing the absolute bare minimum. I had the x-rays they took looked at by a second dentist, and he couldn't use them. Here is what the second dentist said: "We will need another set of x-rays that shows all your upper front teeth, including their roots. They only took one x-ray of your upper teeth, and that one is distorted and does not show the entire roots. Could you please ask them to be very careful with the angle of the cone to project the correct length of the dental roots in their entirety and without distortion onto the digital sensor?" The technicians didn't communicate what they were doing with me, and the cleaning I had was not thorough at all. It was also painful in a way that showed the technician's inexperience. For example, the water she was using burned my lips to the point where I had to tell her to turn the temperature down. The whole cleaning process took less than 10 minutes. I left feeling like I needed a second cleaning. The dentist came by and spoke with me for about a minute, used the incomplete x-rays to tell me everything was fine, and then they sent me on my way. Just because you cater to students and make all your money off SHIP doesn't mean you can treat your patients like this. They are trying to get people in and out of here as fast as possible to see as many patients as they can. Your teeth are important, so please take them to a practice that actually cares about your health. read more

The whole staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The doctors and assistants were very patient with extrodinary skills. Everything is very clean and professional.ill definitely come back anytime if I have dental problems. Thank you so much!! read more

This place is fancy and has lots of nice equipment.But I feel like they only want to take the advantage of your ship insurance. They kept asking me to go back for some quick treatments but after my annual maximum benefit was reached they stop scheduling me for new appointments. And the filling I got there actually fell off after ~5 months. So my advice is going there for the free clean up and x ray to get a idea of your oral health and bring your money to some other place for a better service. read more

The receptionist has an attitude problem towards people who don't have SHIP. I called to make an appointment, and the first thing she asked about was my dental insurance. I told her I didn't have SHIP, but I had another insurance, and that I'd give it to her when I come in for my appointment. Then, surprisingly, she refused to set up an appointment time for me over the phone unless I WALKED INTO the clinic and physically showed her my insurance card first. I mean, she treated me like SHE was doing ME a favor in this whole situation, and she focused all her attention on asking me about my insurance that she didn't even bother to ask my name or my dental problem. This clinic gave me the impression that it cared more about making money from insurance and less about the patients. I'd be better off somewhere else. read more