Dr. Stacpoole is hands down one of the best San Francisco dentists in town! Anyone who still uses a pager and comes in from over an hour away to do an emergency dental procedure is top-rate in my book. Thank you for your kindness, patience and help in fixing my front tooth so I could work with my own clients with dignity and ease. read more

I first saw Dr. Stacpoole in (I think) 2019. I needed to have a molar extracted, and I learned that the dentist I'd had for years (Alan Malouf) had died, and so I had to find a new dentist. I did some online research and selected Cory Stacpoole. Dr. Stacpoole and his staff were very professional, very courteous, and very capable. My problem was taken care of quickly and efficiently, and-- well, really, what more could I ask for? I definitely recommend Dr. Stacpoole to anyone in search of a good dentiist! read more

I am really glad to have came across his listing. We had an emergency due to a very bad toothache. Dr. Stacpoole was able to accommodate us within hours of our call, regardless of not having insurance, and was really professional. He exceeded my expectations and honestly went above and beyond. I will definitely recommend him to anyone I know! 5 stars! read more

I liked Dr. Stacpoole. He is reasonable and do not overcharge. He did full exam of my teeth that had many issues over the years. He pointed two minor things that needed to be redone and also referred me to the oral sergeon. Adequate and honest. read more

What's can I say it's my 3rd or 4th appt and this time it was for a extraction I was so nervous and scared but Dr. Cory is the best dentist ever. He is so good. I didn't want to take any pill before my extraction and he gave me some herbs with water he said it would calm me down and it sure did. He numb me up and I couldn't feel the needle going in. Before I knew it he was all done. He explains what he's going to do and if you feel pain you just raise your left hand up. He's so awesome I would def recommend him. My sister recommended me 5 stars to his office! read more

After making what felt like a gazillion different phone calls to multiple Dentists on a Saturday morning, I easily got in touch with Dr. Stacpoole for an EMERGENCY dental situation. If I had to rate the pain I was in, it would've been a 14/10. I was in INTENSE pain and after talking to Dr. Stacpoole about my dental situation, he offered to see me in a few hours. Upon arriving, I had to fill out some short paperwork and he got started right away. He assessed the problem area, took some x-rays, and came to the conclusion that I had a decaying tooth. From that point, he numbed me up and took care of the rest. I basically slept through most of the procedure. Throughout the entire process, he was extremely kind and gentle. I've never had a dentist show me what was happening, but every so often he'd hand me a mirror to show me how my tooth looked from it being decayed to the end product. After the numbing has come and gone, my pain has now dropped to a 2/10. I have no dental insurance, and because it was a Saturday and I was in so much pain, the amount I *thought I'd have to pay was twice the amount Dr. Stactpoole charged, so he's quite reasonable. In all honesty, this emergency visit has been one of the best dentist visits I've had. I still need a root canal done and knowing that Dr. Stactpoole is reasonably priced and I've actually found a dentist I feel I can trust and feel comfortable around, I'm keeping his services in mind. read more

Dr. Stacpoole is the best dentist I've ever seen, (and I've unfortunately seen quite a few). He is a fabulous dentist, very friendly, and definitely a perfectionist when it comes to dental work -- if something is even slightly off, he'll spend as much time as it takes to make it perfect. The rest of his staff is excellent as well. His practice is right off Union Square (tip: park in the city garage under the park, rather than the expensive private garages), and is clean and comfortable. The most distinctive thing about the office is the wonderful selection of jazz and other relaxing but interesting music. Pricing is quite reasonable (I would expect a big premium for being in the City, but it's cheaper than other dentists I've used in the Bay Area). Scheduling appointments is convenient, although they are definitely busy; if it's an emergency they always find time. In fact, I first discovered Dr. Stacpoole when a filling from another dentist cracked the night before I was going to fly to Afghanistan -- I called at 8pm, and he saw me after a show at 11pm. The only slight negative was that until recently, the practice used film x-rays, but they just upgraded to the latest digital (less radiation, better images), so that's no longer an issue. I would recommend Dr. Stacpoole to anyone who needs dental work -- I'd drive up from the South Bay or schedule dental appointments around trips to San Francisco. read more

We have been going to Dr. Stacpoole for a few months now and he has managed to undo years of dentist avoidance... both the causes and the results. (wow- my teeth feel like teeth again!) By far one of the most pleasant medical environments I've ever been in, it is difficult not to break into an enormous smile as soon as you walk through the door to his office. Bonus- For those without insurance, their services are reasonably priced. read more

In the midst of the COVID19 quarantine, I get a horrible toothache. My regular dentist wasn't calling back. I texted Dr. Corey Stacpoole and he got back to me immediately. His office was closed, but agreed to meet me even though I had no relationship with his office and he had trepidations about seeing patients during a pandemic. My dentist finally called me back and I called Dr. Stacpoole to cancel. I caught him before he boarded his train and he wished me luck. I didn't end up meeting him, but wanted to commend him for being a caring and compassionate human being in a time when no other dentists were returning my calls (I called several). read more

woke up yesterday morning with swollen gums, near wisdom tooth. Looks like bacteria infection, so I googled - then- called Dr. Cory ( he answered the phone), and then told him my issue. (close to work) He asked if i had time to come in between his appointment, which i did - he inspected, and made me feel much better, along with writing me a rx. Professional, personal service, recommend to anyone. not that it matters, but they use macs read more

I had lost a filling and part of the molar it was attached to on Friday and suffered something awful through the weekend. When Monday rolled around I was running a good fever and the pain was unbearable. Dr. Stacpoole and his staff was amazing. I hadn't been to the dentist in 8 years and was pretty nervous but he was a real prince. He made sure to tell me everything he was going to do before he did it. He was generous with the numbing medicine and had a really gentle touch. I was floored when I got the bill. it was a fraction of what I expected. San Francisco has a reputation of gouging but Dr. Stacpoole is an exception. read more

There really aren't enough good things to say about Dr. Stacpoole and his office (especially Eleanor.) These folks helped me with a dental emergency about a month ago and since then, I feel like we have all become friends. I am still in the process of getting some major and basic dental work done, and Dr. Stacpoole explains everything and is really passionate about good dental health. He's a super kind, personable man. And when I expressed my fears of the dentist, he laughed a bit and assured me he'd do his best to make it easy and smooth. And it has been! I've recommended Dr. Stacpoole to EVERYONE I know. I'm now a dental hygiene advocate - maybe more so a Dr. Stacpoole advocate. read more

I first met Dr. Stacpoole couple years ago. He is very professional. He works as a dentist for more than 20 years! Everybody in the office are very kind and patient. Eleanor is the best! She always helps to make a fair estimate and deals with insurance companies. When I had and emergency with my tooth they were able to get me an appointment in the next couple days! read more

These folks are the best! I can not say enough good things about Dr. Stacpoole and staff (Eleanor was awesome!) I had some urgent dental needs and was in from out of town and Dr. Stacpoole was able to accommodate and see me, ON A SUNDAY! Not only was he an awesome dentist, but he is one of the first medical professionals that I really felt like listened to me as a patient and didn't treat me like a number. It was refreshing to be treated like a human being. A big thank you to these folks! read more

Low key, relaxed, and good music. Not quite what I expected in a dentist. I was referred by my folks who have been going to Dr. Stacpoole for years. While I will admit the photographs were a bit awkward by the last one i was laughing at my odd faces. The jazz music added a nice relaxing touch to the whole ordeal. I hadn't been to a dentist in two years because my last one was so bad. Which is not to say that I welcome my next visit, but at least I know when it is my time to go, it won't be a horrific experience, in fact it will even have a bit of music. read more

I'm referring a friend to Dr. Stacpoole and just realized that after over ten years with him... I've never written a review about him. He's AMAZING, the staff is AMAZING. I just love them. I've had everything from your regular old cleanings to an implant and he does great work. He's very kind, very patient and very professional. I've had a crown or two and he works for perfection. I can hear him in my head as I'm typing this saying "now bite down and grind" checking my bite after a filling or crown. Love him. read more

I'm lucky to have been born with great teeth. In the genetic lottery, teeth are my big win. This means that I haven't had much happen with them over the years, thus I've become an infrequent dentist-goer (this is not recommended - you should get your teeth looked at and cleaned twice a year, even if your chompers are as fantastic as mine). So when I started having persistent pain in one of my molars I freaked and needed to find a good dentist fast. Dr. Stacpoole was recommended by a colleague. As other reviewers have noted, it was easy to get an appointment and everyone in his office was fantastic. The pain in my tooth turned out not to require a root canal (phew!) but a smoothing down of the top of the tooth. Simple and painless. My most recent experience with Dr. Stacpoole was an emergency visit thanks to a chipped tooth. I emailed his receptionist about the problem - that it was a small chip at the top of the tooth and that I wasn't in any pain - and Dr. Stacpoole called me himself within ~ 30 minutes, offering to see me at the end of the day. I stopped by after work and he filled in the chip. Again, simple and painless. I've never experienced this level of service from a dentist. Highly recommended! read more

I've been meaning to Yelp about Dr. Stacpoole for months! Finally getting around to it: He's great! I definitely recommend him and his lovely staff. I had an emergency abscessed tooth and was in too much pain to wait until Monday. So on a Sunday morning I called a number I found online. Dr. Stacpoole answered and agreed to meet me at his office in the matter of hours. He not only agreed to see me right away, he was so nice on the phone (not an easy feat with me in a state of panic on the other end), and even arranged a reduced fee for the emergency visit when I told him I was concerned I wouldn't be able to afford the hefty fees to come. (The work I had done was going to be expensive anywhere, but Dr. S's prices are definitely reasonable). Over the next few months I came back to Cory for a root canal, cleaning, and to have a crown put on. He did great work on all fronts. His receptionist and assistant were both great as well. AND, he has old school jams playing on the speakers all the while - nothing wrong with Nina Simone and Sinatra to get you through a root canal. I wouldn't recommend letting it go until you have a throbbing mouth of pain, as I did, but if you do, Dr. Stacpoole is your man. read more

Can I give MORE stars - because he definitely deserves it. Here's a dentist - or should I call him a dental missionary - who puts the patient's needs and concerns front and center - all with a gentle sensibility and bit of humor. Unlike some dentists I've been to, who have looked at my mouth as a cash register, Stacpoole is a Buddha spirit, hoping to relieve suffering. I first went to him in '08 when a long neglected tooth blew up; my friend recommended Stacpoole and, while I was under the greatest financial crisis of my life, he eased my mind and helped me pace my payments to make sure that I took care of my problem in a timely manner. Now, though I have some crappy dental insurance plan through work, I pay out of pocket to see him - he's that good. I also insist that my daughter go to him, as I know that he has our best interests always at heart. The staff is really nice too, making going to the dentist a pleasure. Fancy that! read more

I had a broken tooth emergency while visiting my son in San Francisco. Dr. Stacpoole saw me late on a Friday afternoon and repaired my tooth so that I could enjoy the rest of the weekend. In addition to fixing the tooth, he did so in the most gentle manner possible. I have very sensitive teeth and so I am especially grateful for his technique. I cannot overstate how grateful I am that he could fit me into his schedule late on a Friday and that I was lucky enough to be seen by a dentist with his level of expertise and kindness. read more

I had been going to a dental college previously for tooth work, and it routinely took two or three re-visits for "evaluations" before they ever did the actual work. Anyhow I got this painful toothache recently, and faced the usual routine of re-visits. Rather than endure that, I did a web search for a regular dentist, and Dr. Stacpoole came up along with a list of glowing commendations. And located close by too. So I went to him the next day, and he diagnosed the problem and fixed it within 45 minutes! Yippeee!! No more pain! UPDATE.. Dr. Stacpoole had cautioned that if the pain ever came back, a root canal would be needed. Well, after some time the pain DID come back. So I went back for the root canal. I never had one before, and had heard horror stories about root canals. The Dr. was very reassuring and comforting, and started the procedure. I was tense at first, but soon settled in and found the whole experience not at all unpleasant. I could even call it enjoyable. There were no complications, and zero pain afterward. At this writing, no more pain!! Dr. Stacpoole gets a gold star for excellence in all aspects of his profession, particularly his comforting and reassuring manner with nervous patients. Bill (oldcoot) read more

I've never written a Yelp review for anything, but my experience with Dr. Stacpoole yesterday was kinda unbelievable. First, you should know that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to characterize myself, if I may be so bold, as conspicuously manly. I bow hunt ALL of my groceries, even the produce. I was once struck by lighting and in response, as any true man would, I struck it back. Lightning learned a mean lesson that day, one it won't soon forget. I explain this only to provide context. Being such a man as myself, you can imagine my dismay when on Sunday of this week I was suddenly afflicted with an ouchie in my mouth that laid me whimpering in a slobbery heap like a wounded little girl (no offense to little girls). It felt like I'd been shot in the face at close range and nobody wanted to be the one to break the news. I tried everything, but nothing helped. Even talking was miserable, so my savior Olga sat with me and called dentists. After multiple calls to every dentist within a 12 mile radius of home, we could find no appointments prior to next Tuesday. It was then that I did a google search for: "Holy god, need help, great pain, $@^&$..... dentist." That's how I found Dr. Stacpoole. All joking aside, they made me a same day after-hours appointment on 4 hours notice, even though they already had another emergency after-hours appointment. Meaning, after a full day of dental miracles, they were seeing 2 additional patients entirely because he didn't want us to be in pain through the night. During my exam, he was able to tell me in a few minutes that I had a small abscess and needed a root canal. At this point, he looked at his already full schedule for the following day and scheduled me for the root canal which I believe was scheduled (at least in part) during his lunch break. I honestly think he ate a handful of raisins for lunch in order to squeeze me into the schedule. My root canal: I have had my unfair share of root canals in the past. I've had more canal work than Venice (Yes, I said that. What?!). I think of them as part of my requisite MAN training, preparation for if I am ever captured by Al Qaeda and need to endure hours of torturous facial abuse. However, my root canal with Dr. Stacpoole was so fricking boring that I kept forgetting that a man I'd just met yesterday was drilling inside my actual face. I found myself daydreaming. At one point I actually forgot the procedure was happening. It was not the traumatic "character building" experience I was accustomed to. I don't think I developed any character at all!! Also, you know that moment when you're sitting in the chair thinking "I wonder how this is going?" and you can't ask because there is a hardware store in your mouth? Without fail, each time I would begin to wonder what was up, Dr. Stacpoole would chime in calmly with an update "This is going great. No problems." or "So, what I'll be doing now is......." He even let me look inside my hollow tooth before filling it back in with miracle-science-goo. Their office does not look like two pottery barn trucks collided at high speed in a hotel lobby like some do. It is not a dental spa where nubile virgins lotion your feet and sing Namyohorengekyo during teeth whitening. But I expect you won't find a better dentist anywhere. On the way out, they recommended I get a cleaning. It had been 7 years since my last confession, so I hopped back in the chair. Their hygienist (Tammy I think?) went to work, and this poor brilliant woman actually broke a sweat hammering the dense stucco exterior off of my grill. She found long lost car keys, childhood toys, years of cigarettes and coffee and eventually uncovered a whole mouthful of actual human teeth. She was kind and never once gave me the stern lecture I clearly deserved. When finished, I was actually able to fit floss between my teeth. How exciting!? One last thing, Eleanor at the front desk is my new best friend. She was really sweet and clear and direct and accommodating. She called first thing this morning to make sure I was doing well. I've had more difficult haircuts than this emergency root canal. read more

After having neglected my teeth for years, I finally was required to do something. I had been living in pain for quite sometime and it was only getting worse. Dr Stacpoole came highly recommended so it was with some comfort that I approached my appointment. I had two teeth painlessly and noiselessly extracted by Dr Stacpoole. The thing that most impressed me was his judicious use of Novocain. The Novocain was applied where it was needed, I was not numbed to my eyeballs nor was I drooling when I left his office. I have seen Dr. Stacpoole three times now and I have no qualms about going back. I had spent most of my life terrified at the thought of going to the Dentist. This professional, personable, caring and skilled Dentist has made this a thing of the past. read more

I was recently in SF for a conference and ended up with a horrendous toothache. I finally broke down and made an emergency appt with Dr. Stacpoole based on the excellent online reviews. It was, I believe, the best call I could have made. He got me in quickly, was very personable, and did great work. Without question, I would recommend Dr. Stacpoole. I only wish he lived near me so I could make him my regular dentist. I also want mention that receptionist that I dealt with (Eleanor?) was a pleasure to work with and very understanding of my situation. read more

I went to Dr. Stacpoole about two years ago due to a tooth emergency. It was a Sunday afternoon and he came to my rescue. I was in extreme pain and swollen with an infection. He was so gentle and even though I left swollen, he completely eased my pain. I had a law school final and it was my bday the next day so I really needed help. Since then, he has become my primary dentist. He is so amazingly patient, gentle and reasonably priced. Today, I went in for a check up and he became so happy at the improvement he saw in my gums. I mean he was grinning and genuinely happy for my dental health. He is an exceptional dentist! Eleanor is also the friendliest woman I've ever met, great office overall. read more

I needed an emergency visit and my regular dentist could not see me for a month. The office got me in the same day I called and took care of some followup work. I'm switching insurance plans at the end of the year and will make Dr. Stacpoole my regular dentist! read more

My husband was suffering from a toothache for a long time. Finally it culminated into a now or never situation. We went in to see Dr. Stacpoole and he was so nice and reassuring. My husband's long suffering was over in about 20 minutes. And for emergency weekend work, it was not expensive at all. Amazing. read more

My boyfriend and I were celebrating in San Francisco for NYE and a day or so prior had developed an infection in his mouth from his wisdom teeth coming out. After waiting it out for two days in hopes of it getting better, we contacted Dr. Cory Stacpoole at about 7:40pm and had requested emergency dentistry services since my bf was in so much pain. We got there and I was so thrilled that Cory had been so sweet and accommodating! He helped out my boyfriend in relieving his pain and got him the antibiotics we needed, and filled the prescription across the street at the Walgreen's. The next day my bf had felt a million times better and thankful that I had found Cory. Cory was even so sweet to call us the next day and see how Mark was doing and to wish us a Happy New Year. ;) All in all the cost was VERY fair considering my boyfriend did not have dental insurance and for being so late at night. Would definitely recommend him!!! He saved our NYE trip to San Francisco. read more

Dr. Stacpoole's office came to the rescue early one day to help me with a tooth ache. Three years later, I am a very happy patient. I feel the entire staff works for my well being while listening to some seriously good music. I was also referred to the god of root canals by this office, and trust everything they say. A jewel! read more

Dr. Stacpoole is an incredible person. He saw me for a dental emergency on July 4th weekend when I was 34 weeks pregnant and was respectful of my wishes to use minimal medication. He is so gentle, so kind and so understanding, which you don't often find in a dentist. I would recommend anyone to go to him! read more

Dr. Stacpoole and all his staff are really unusual in that they are really friendly and provide great service! I have known them for years and they are all consistently great people. My teeth are well cared for and I really enjoy (mostly, except when I've neglected my teeth) getting my check-ups. The office has an incredible music collection that is played throughout the day. read more

This dentistry practice is the best! I have been going there for 15 years and it is consistently wonderful. The staff, the service, the dental advice, everything is great. I am so lucky to have such a great dentistry family in San Francisco. Love going in every time. :) read more

Lost a good chunk of my tooth in a bike accident on Saturday.. After speaking with my dentist, decided that it wasn't an emergency and was going to wait to see my own dentist when he was back in the office on Tuesday. By Sunday afternoon my vanity got the best of me so I started researching "emergency dentists" and by Monday was calling my own dentist for a referral. Imagine my delight and surprise when my own Yelp research came up with the same referral from my dentist - Dr. Stacpoole! Called the office this morning and was told that they would be happy to stay after regular office hours to help me. By 6:00 p.m. I was already back on Muni with a repaired tooth - just like new! Incredibly friendly office, calm demeanor and great jazz added to the fabulous experience. I will definitely look to Dr. Stacpoole when it's time to find a new dentist and will be recommending him the next time any of my friends need emergency work. Thank you, Dr. Stacpoole! read more

While visiting San Francisco, I had a worrying dental emergency come up, (tooth abscess near a new crown, swelling cheek and of course pain!) Googling for emergency dentists, I found all Dr. Stacpoole's great reviews on Yelp, and now I must add yet another! I emailed and paged them, very early on a Monday morning, and Dr. Stacpoole phoned me right back while Eleanor in his office also emailed at 8am. By 9:30am, I was sitting in their office, filling in my personal data while Eleanor calmed my nerves. And yes, the soothing old jazz tunes playing in the background helped me relax too! After taking an x-ray, Dr. Stacpoole calmly assessed the problem, explaining the situation and what he was going to do. He froze the area, drained the abscess, and set me up with a prescription for antibiotics (which I picked up right at the Walgreens across the street...handy!). He told me my tooth nerve had died..but I was going to survive! I just needed to make an appointment immediately for a root canal once I got back home . They also accepted my insurance, so the visit was all covered. Eleanor even checked on me after a day or so, to see how I was doing. They have such a nice calm vibe in their offices, it really was an extra plus. If I lived in SF, I would be a full-time patient! read more