This is the only dentist office that has ever made me feel relaxed (Tang Center at the University recommended them). My very first experience at this office was like a dream. Everyone was so kind and genuine. Dr. Nima was sincere, knowledgeable, and listened to my concern. The process was smooth and pain-free. My insurance through SHIP covered almost everything. With COVID, it's been hard to take care of my teeth and finding a dentist office that follows a good protocol and this office is still on top of all that. Highly recommend. Joanna is personable and very knowledgeable about SHIP and an all-around a lovely person. She doesn't forget your name or any personal details. She's efficient, professional and friendly. Really good experience, especially that the expenses are mainly covered by the university which makes it even better. read more

I wish I started my care with them from the beginning! From my first interaction on the phone to make an appt, to the end of my visit...EVERYONE WAS AMAZING!!! Wish I could leave multiple reviews on how great this business is!! They come HIGHLY recommended!! read more

I have been going to campus dental since I moved to CAL. I am very happy with our dental student services. Whatever is said on the website is true, I got my full exam and cleaning for free. They even gave me a free electric tooth brush and whitening kit! REALLY???? Thank god I only needed 2 fillings. Dr. Nima was super nice and he respected my busy schedule and did the fillings on that same visit. Thank you for that, you guys are the best. Dr. Nima was also very up front and further mentioned my crazy wisdom teeth positioning and eruption :/ man they looked odd!!!!!!!!!!! I scheduled myself with Dr. Phan the Surgeon so he can consult with me and hopefully remove them. Everyone is caring here. I am going to finish all my necessary treatment before graduation. SHIP is great. Oh by the way an assistant finished the cleaning Dr. Nima started but unfortunately I don't remember her name. She was very nice as well.. read more

I am not sure why some people here fuss so much about not getting what they demand! Isn't this a professional clinic that needs to follow government and insurance guidelines? I am a student and I have nothing but to say great things about their services that I received from campus dental. Dr Nima is rather very professional and a kind doctor. The fee I was charged was exactly what I expected when I contacted my SHIP insurance to verify. Go here and don't listen to the nonsense people that demand their own treatment. read more

I have known and visited Dr. Anthony Needham for some time, in many capacities, not just as a patient. A bunch of my friends who went to UC Berkely used Campus Dental Care for their dental treatments and cleanings. They appreciated the referral, and mentioned the practice used their "SHIP", program, and once they graduated, they all got affordable dental insurance which the practice accepts. I did my research and there are barely any practices in the area that have a root canal "specialist" working there, let alone being treated by an experienced dentist. Most of the more senior dentists around Berkely are out of network and frankly have so much established business they don't routinely cater to new patients as Campus Dental Care does. It's the ideal practice for a Berkely student to visit, for many reasons not just their acceptance of most insurances. read more

Impatient front desk worker wouldn't bother to explain why I wait for an extra hour. When I do the dental cleaning the nurse did not bother to remove the waste liquid in my mouth, and I swallowed twice, and then I threw up later the day and headached for two days. read more

Hey all on this board. This was a great dental experience for me. I wish my previous college had the same SHIP program and helped us with our dental needs ! Dr. Needham was my first dentist on my first visit, I got my cleaning from him and the dental assistants finished the job. They were great and friendly. I never felt like I was actually at the dental office. After my exam I was referred to Dr. Nima for my root canal since I had been experiencing pain on one of my upper teeth. Dr. Nima a true gentleman took care of my root canal with absolutely no pain. Root canal and no pain !!! ??? Well he did great and I have nothing but to say great things about my entire experience at Campus Dental Care. You all are great and thanks for the free teeth whitening kit and awesome free electric tooth brush. Best dental visit ever, need to get my mom to come visit me in Northern Cal and have her visit our Campus dental center for better treatment. THANKS ALL read more

Long story short: Campus Dental is overpricing students for the same, if not worse, service you can get somewhere else. These 5 star reviews are probably promotional and paid for. If you are a Cal student, don't be fooled by Campus Dental. They are not the only dentist you can go to for dental care, and they're certainly not the best care or best priced. There are tons of other offices very close by. If you need to get your wisdom teeth removed, definitely go somewhere else. My first consultation was cancelled and rescheduled, which isn't unusual but nonetheless annoying. During the consultation, they took X-rays and the doctor seemed to be in a rush even though there was no one waiting after me. Then the quote for wisdom teeth removal included a massive $250 charge for nitrous gas that wouldn't be covered by insurance! I naively scheduled my wisdom teeth removal appointment for the following week and it was again cancelled! Because the specialist only comes in once a month, my appointment was rescheduled for the next month! When I asked if I could go to the specialist's practice, they said they didn't have any information about where he or she worked. That just doesn't make any sense! When I tried to get a copy of my X-ray to take to another dentist, they said it would take over 4 business days! I called Bayside Oral, and was able to get an appointment the next day to do both a consultation and removal in the same appointment. They also graciously gave me a free X-ray after I told them I unsuccessfully tried to obtain it from Campus Dental. Bayside charged me 40% of what Campus Dental was going to charge for nitrous gas AND the charge for removing my teeth was much cheaper as well. In total, the cost to get my wisdom teeth removed at Bayside Oral was much much cheaper than Campus Dental. Frankly the office and staff there are much nicer than Campus Dental. In the time you get a consultation for your wisdom teeth and schedule an appointment for the removal, you could easily have gone somewhere else to get you teeth removed for astronomically cheaper costs. Campus Dental is just trying to squeeze money out of SHIP insurance students. read more

Great experience! Made a same day appointment and got in right away. The receptionist at the front desk was very nice and helpful. Dr. Nima was great, gave realistic expectations and timelines. I will definitely be back and would recommend the practice! The medical staff was very friendly and helpful. What I loved was that Dr. Nima was honest and straight forward. I have been to other dentists that exaggerated what my needs were in order to make more money. So it was a relief to find a dentist with integrity. I wish I had switched to them sooner. Great attention and service, thank you. read more

Great dentist and staff, as soon as you walk in you are greeted by a friendly receptionist and follow the COVID check. They are taking serious precautions to prevent Covid infections, very important to me. Everyone was super nice and very professional. I felt safe and in competent hands. Thank you Dr. Nima and staff!! read more

I made a visit to this office when school started in August of 2017. I have been their patient ever since. They are bunch of nice and welcoming people. Dr Needham is very straight forward, he told me that I have some cavities on a few of my teeth but they are all in early stages basically in my enamel. He prescribed me some fluoride tooth paste and asked me to floss between my teeth hoping it will stop. Moving forward 2 years later, he has been monitoring them and thank god I didn't have to get any of them filled!! He saved me my teeth and a lot of $$$$. Honest and caring people in this office are respectful. I highly advise a quick visit if you have SHIP and experience it for yourself. read more

My experience with Campus Dental was stellar. This place is the best, you won't find a cooler Dr than Dr. Needham who treats you like a friend. Staff are also super friendly, professional, and do a great job. Office manager is super knowledgeable about SHIP and explains everything clearly. They are honest about what you need Vs. what you don't, glad I ended up here. Highly recommend. read more

I'd recommend Campus Dental Care to anyone! I've had my cleaning done there and recently was helped after my filling fell out. Dr. Anthony Needham and his assistants (Vanessa was one I believe) worked to fill it again rather than just doing a root canal. They also applied my insurance as well as my parents in combination to make the cost lower! (disclaimer: I'm not sure this works for all insurances) Sometimes the phone doesn't get answered right away, but they'll get back to you. read more

PRO TIP: If you have SHIP, use it to your advantage because you get two free cleanings, xrays and checkups each year. (It's my fourth year at Cal and I cannot believe I did not realize this now.) My experience at Campus Dental Care was amazing. Everything from the fall decor, to the receptionists, doctor, equipment, and nurses were so nice! The space was bigger than I imagined and very clean. Dr. Nima was the coolest dentist ever and good at his work. The way he interacts with his patients show how dedicated and passionate he is about his work. I also had Ms. Kathlene (i hope I spelled her name right!) who was the dental hygienist (the assistant cleaning my teeth) - she was so friendly and we struck up a chill conversation! I'll be back next semester! read more

I did my wisdom teeth removal and invisalign here, spanning almost a year. Both procedures were efficient and smooth. Dr. Needham and Nurse Diana are highly skilled and nice. They make the process a lot easier and take absolutely the best care of me! read more

The staff is really nice. The facility is clean and organized. The technician did a very thorough job of cleaning my teeth!

I decided to check out campus dental because I was way overdue for a checkup. To put it shortly, Dr. Nima was extremely professional with his work. It was a super short and quick trip to the dentist to remove a couple cavities. The service was quick, straight to the point and precise, including my experience from the front desk to the payment. Dr. Nima, as well as all the staff there; they were all extremely accomodating and kind, especially for my first time there! I definitely recommend Dr. Nima and Campus Dental, especially for students! read more

My experience here was top notch. My SHIP expired since I graduated but they were so nice to honor the same fees!!! The staff were super friendly and helpful and there was no wait and the clinic was not busy or packed with people. Dr. Nima was thorough and great at explaining what he was doing and why.  I came in with tooth pain and he made the whole experience very comfortable, I didn't feel hustled or pressured. I will definitely continue to come here. Another thing I should acknowledg was all the precautions they took for COVID 19. I felt very safe during my recent visit. read more

Dr. Nima is the best. He and his staff are extremely professional. He explains everything in clear detail and has excellent bedside manner. And he notices the little things that my previous four dentists did not. I recently got a root canal procedure, and could not be more happy. The procedure was literally painless, even less than a cavity filling. I am highly recommending Dr. Nima to anyone who needs a dentist. No whiff of the upsell. He tells you what you need and explains why you need it. He has earned my complete trust. I am totally satisfied and the front desk staff they are friendly and warm (and accurate-unlike some other dental practices I've gone to) read more

I just transferred to Berkeley and been meaning to compare offices for Invisalign. After meeting Irene Coronado my answers were met. The ship benefits are just what I needed thank you for the $100 discount as well! read more

Came to this dental office while I was a student, thinking that it's close by the campus, convinient, and covered SHIP (student insurance). Initially came for cleaning and cavity treatment, but doctor suggested I need 3-4 crowns to help protect the teeth and aesthetic look. So I work with them on the procedure to plan out which ones to do first according to how much the insurance covers and co-pay. The first right tooth got crown in spring 2017 by dr. Nima's wife (forget her name). Works great. Came back for 2 front teeth crowns in fall 2017 by dr.Nima. everything looks good. By spring 2018, one of them fell off while I was eating dinner. Schedule next day to have it fix. Dr.Needham just glue it back and tell me to come back so the original doctor (dr. Nima) who put the crown on me can fix it by putting a supporting screw since he shave off too much of my tooth at the first place. When I came back, dr.Nima just told me to not bite too hard while eating on the front teeth (assuming that it is my fault). At this point, I dont want to argue and just want them to at least fix or do sth abt it. Dr.Nima attempt to fix it by pulling the crown out and redo the process again. After few minutes of trying, he just told me since it glued back strongly and still look functional, it should be fine and suggest not to do anything further. After that service, I decided not to go ahead and do the #4 crown. Probably 2 months after graduated and moved back to SoCal, I got an autotext message from the clinic. I read it and gave them a call right away. The lady over the phone said I should come in to schedule appt for the last crown b4 my insurance expire this July ('18). She made it sound like an urgent and that sth bad is going to happen. I asked her if it was an urgent, why doesnt the doctor tell me when I was there fixing my front tooth. She said he told u back in Sept 2017. Make me question their customer service and their ethic. Clearly, I'm not going back for another crown from a doctor that doesnt do a good job. Getting the "urgent" sort of pushy capitalism text from this clinic even infuriated me more! I will definetly get a second opinion from a trusted dentist in my local area. read more

Campus Dental Care - Very unethical, pushy business. Please read my review to fully understand why this text msg infruriated me. - General Dentistry Near Me - Berkeley, California

I am so glad we have Campus Dental Service so close to us. I am a CAL student and happy to let everyone here on YELP know that my experience was one of a kind at a place everyone hates to be (Dental clinic) really !!! Anyways, I figured that our SHIP insurance also includes a dental program so I decided to visit Campus Dental after all. I had not been to a dentist for over 3 years and I was really worried that I may have some cavities. I also had some jaw ache towards the back of my mouth which happened to be my problematic wisdom teeth. My first appointment went really well, apparently SHIP covers 80% of the cost of any fillings or even removal of bad wisdom teeth. I had a few small cavities. Dr. Nima showed me my visible cavities on the xray and pictures he took from my teeth and Dr. Phan the surgeon removed all my 4 wisdom teeth in less than 30 minutes. I ended up going back for my 6 month check up and i got all the service including the cleaning free of charge to me. I am very happy with their service and recommend you all to visit this clinic and experience it yourselves. read more

I am super happy with the treatment I received from Campus Dental! Originally I used my SHIP and went for a quick check up with a Doctor on Telegraph Ave. She told me that I needed 11 fillings and I needed to extract all my wisdom teeth!! This was very scary for me but I knew that I had not been to the dentist for 3 years and this may be what I really need!? I was debating on the treatment for a year until one of my friends introduced me to Campus Dental. I went to Tang center to verify them and actually they had nothing but positive reviews for me SO: here I am at campus dental a little year after my first dentist visit. They did few xrays and dr nima examined my teeth and told me that infact I have a few small cavities. Just to be fair to the original dentist, dr nima found 8 not 11 but he mentioned that some of them are very small and still in my enamel and I may be able to reverse them if I use fluoride tooth paste or whatever tooth past he prescribed me. Anyways, I ended up with doing 6 fillings not 11 !!! No shots or needle (thank god) which was the best part. I ended up getting g a free cleaning because ship school insurance covered it fully!!!!! I am super happy with dr. Nima he is very kind and honest and explains everything in detail to you before any treatment. I also found out that 2 out of my 4 teeth can stay and don't need to be taken out. I am very thankful to tang center for introducing campus dental to me. Also staff were very nice to me through out. I am scheduling my wisdom teeth extraction with their partner (dr pham) not sure if I mentioned his name correctly or not but have full confidence that he will be as great as others at this clinic. Thank you very much everyone at campus dental team, you all make people like me so much happier to go to the dentist. I always hated going to the dentist but happy now. Thank you! thank you! You are all the best and kindest. ;) read more

Been going to Campus Dental for a long time. On my first visit my SHIP insurance was checked and all fees were explained to me before any treatment. Campus Dental has super friendly and professional staff. Dr. Nima is very welcoming and transparent. In light of the pandemic, I was not surprised to find that the staff has kept a highly clean office and how quickly they moved to adapt to the new situation - I expected nothing less considering the quality of service. I highly recommend this dental office. read more

Just a quick note of an appreciation for the services I received at Campus Dental Care. Everyone was kind and respectful. Their system is connected to our SHIP insurance program so the fees are all straight forward. Dr. Nima explained the treatment to me in details and for the best part, I happened to not even need anything major!! Thank god!! I got my examination, Xrays and on top of it, the regular cleaning free of charge! Well I guess SHIP pays them but for me was $0. I am happy to let the rest of the UCB students know about my personal experience at this office. I guess going to the dentist for free won't hurt and I should say thank you CAL for supporting our health. Best to all at Campus Dental keep up the good work. read more

The staff at Campus Dental were super friendly. During my first visit, Dr. Needham and his staff made sure I would be taken care of properly. Before any treatment was done, they went over what my SHIP insurance covered and any out-of-pocket fees that remained. They also explained very clearly why it was that they were recommending certain treatments for me. Throughout my treatment, Dr. Needham and his assistant were super gentle and professional! Also, the office was very clean and greatly enforced COVID protocols. Thank you, Dr. Needham and staff! read more

The staff at Campus Dental Care are the best! They were so understanding of my situation and made sure to explain everything about my process to me. I was intimidated going to a new dentist office, in a new city, but I am so glad I came to this one. I would definitely recommend! They also have an amazing choice in music! read more

I have been a patient here for about 4 years now and never had any complaints. I hardly ever have any wait time and the staff is super sweet and welcoming. Dr. Needham is great, very knowledgeable and efficient when it comes to his work. Vanessa does an amazing job for my cleanings, always so gentle but thorough at the same time. I definitely recommend! read more

They are open! Came in for my regularly scheduled cleaning. My temperature was taken, I was then walked to the back for my appointment. I could tell everything was freshly sanitized and my dentist Dr. Nima and his staff were wearing some heavy-duty PPE! Overall, great service and I appreciate the extra steps they are taking to ensure their patients safety! Great service and cleaning on top of it, made my day. read more

5:30 am, 10/31/18, I was flossing my teeth when all of a sudden, I was a holding a good portion of my tooth in my hand. This is the first time this happened to me and didn't know what to do and who to call; I have had nightmares of breaking my teeth and here it was that morning, my tooth(filling) is broken. I thought I would be lucky to get seen by anyone in a week's time; however, when I called Campus Dental Care yesterday, they were able to see me an hr after they opened. I have worked in retail, my whole adult life, before I went back to school, and I understand what it takes to "fit" someone in the schedule, you want to be nice and take everyone in, but it does throw a wrench into everything. So, the office being able to fit me in was a huge relief and a plus, I truly truly appreciate it. Long story short, I needed a crown. Again, I was expecting to just get the hole plugged up, temporarily, and be sent away, to come back a different day to actually start the crown. BUT, they were able to do the tooth prep same day, and I just have to come back to get the actual crown put in after the lab finishes it. This is the first time, I got anything other than a filling done on my teeth. I was a bit nervous, but the office made the whole process pleasant. I found my experience with this office to be positive every time I visit; everyone is nice, and attentive to the patient's needs and I truly appreciate that. read more

I called to make an appointment and of course ask questions. The woman who answered had a very nasty attitude and acted as if I was bothering her. Lady, people ask questions of their doctors and dentists! She was very short and seemed to be irritated with my questions. Needless to say, I will not be patronizing this dental office based on my initial encounter. I just hung the phone up because I'm not dealing with attitude and rudeness. On to the next. read more

I love the guys at Campus Dental Care! They're absolutely amazing at the work and care they do, are efficient and honest! I only ended up having to get two cavities rather than two crowns that another dentist had recommended. I had been here before and made the effort to come back since I had had a similar previous experience that Dr. Needham had taken care of expediently and performing only the work that was necessary. The entire staff is great! Very friendly, kind, and of your needs, making sure you always are comfortable. I definitely recommend Campus Dental Care. read more

As a student at Cal, I visited this office for my dental needs. I was referred to them by the Tang center. First I was greeted by a very friendly receptionist. She was very helpful in making me understand my SHIP dental benefits. Then after a few Xrays, Dr. Nima examined me, he was proud of me for my good oral Hygiene. Believe it or not I had not been to the dentist for over 3.5 years and thought he will at least find a cavity but I ended up not needing any treatment!!! He was super nice and you could easily tell he was not there to over charge me and do any unnecessary treatment. So I just got my cleaning and fluoride rinse done, all of the above free of charge. The assistants were really nice and welcoming, one of them finished the final stage of my cleaning, unfortunately I forgot her name but everyone was nice including the other scary looking Dr with the beard. I highly recommend this place. Thank you Tang Center! read more

Dr. Needham and his staff were fantastic! This was my first visit and he explained my X-Rays clearly so I fully understood what I might expect in the future with my current fillings. The hygienist was thorough and gentle, very pleasant. The office manager took the time to answer some of my questions regarding my current dental coverage, since I am considering making a change. Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Needham and his staff if you're looking for a new dentist with a clean and efficient office environment. read more

I've been on the fence about this dentist office since day one. It seems as though it is really hit or miss as far as who you come into contact with. Some employees are extremely nice, others are extremely rude and dismissive. It does not seem like common practice to not give a debriefing for current or future procedures. I was given the bare minimum. I was told I needed a root canal, and no further information. I was not informed it would require two separate visits, or whether or not I could attend classes and work after the procedure. Literally zero information. SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Their specialists ONLY come on Thursdays for a very tiny window in the mornings. If you are a student and can't afford to miss the same class repeatedly within a month or a semester, you'll have to find a different dentist. (One of the receptionists, the older woman?) was the most unhelpful, unsympathetic person in all my interactions with her. I've called many dentist offices, and almost all good receptionists are super helpful and provide feedback and great recommendations. This receptionist provided nothing. During my previous visit, upon making a Thursday appointment, she mentioned that they may add a day due to high demand for the specialists to arrive, however, when I mentioned it to her this time, she literally told me she never said that and made me feel like an idiot for even mentioning it. I recommend that this office consider how they interact with patients who may not be as versed, or familiar with dental procedures. It may be beneficial to provide detailed information to your patients regarding what specific procedures entail - we didn't all go to dental school. Also, I'd recommend for this receptionist to not be so dismissive, rude, or aloof towards customers. After all, we are seeking you guys for HELP. The least you could do is provide it. read more

I always have a great experience at Campus Dental. The staff are fun and professional. The office is clean and bright. I get my teeth cleaned and have some laughs in the process. Dr. Needham is honest and communicative about what I do or don't need done. That trust keeps me coming back. read more

Jennifer was so sweet and detailed while cleaning my teeth, and made sure I left with perfectly clean teeth and face. I had a great experience :). read more

Always a great and friendly experience coming here to get a cleaning. Dr. Needham is the best, super nice guy and his assistant Vanessa is also very sweet and caring. They do an amazing job as well always leaving with satisfying results :) read more

Amazing Dentist and staff who really care about their clients. Disarming, charming folk too.

I chipped my front tooth and worried to go to a dentist due to COVID but something needed to be done. I used my SHIP UC insurance which covered me fully for the original ER visit and the XRays. The clinic was spotless, and all the staff followed proper COVID procedures including temperature check and COVID questionnaires which put my mind at ease. Dr. Nima patiently explained different options for my chipped tooth and recommended the least intrusive, long lasting, and financially suitable method. He also made sure I am 100% satisfied and felt no discomfort. Overall, I was very happy with the treatment and service I received. This place is a A+++ read more