We had a great time meeting David and Dawn this week (and front desk person Daniel). They are all wonderful, and this is our new place to go. read more

Was looking for a local dentist close to home and came across this practice. They take delta dental and booking was a breeze. The staff were very gracious from the front desk to the dental hygienist. Dr Dukes personally did the cleaning and explained any issues or areas of improvement. She was gentle and thorough. For those who are skeptical or concerned about dentists, this is the perfect dentist to get over your fears. Parking was easily available on the street. Great location and very close to el Cerrito plaza. read more

After nearly 14 years of treatment and friendship Dr Dukes and her husband decided it was ok to discriminate since Trump said it was ok to do so. I missed maybe 3 appointments over the years. They stopped taking my phone call and responding to email. Over the last 3 weeks their treatment of me became more aggressive. I asked multiple times that if they wanted me to leave just say so so I could find another dentist. No response. It is NOT OK to treat people this way. They perpetuate the discrimination that Trump has paved the way for. Hating or discriminating will not heal society. Pleas do not put you're hard earned dollars toward businesses such as this. STOP THE HATE read more

I've had Dr. Concepcion work on my dental problems over the past 3+ years, including cavities, a crown, and referral to an endodontist for a root canal. I found his dentistry to be gentle, thorough, and yielding excellent results. Dr. Dukes, the hygienist Tina, and front desk Daniel are also great. I've come to also appreciate their judgement on when to wait and observe, versus immediately drill. They've earned my trust, and I highly recommend them! read more

Dr. Dukes is amazing. She is my entire family's dentist and always makes us feel so comfortable and taken care of. she only recommends procedure when they are absolutely necessary and she does great work. so glad we found her!!! read more

Sexual harassment. This account is from a visit two years ago when I came in to get a filling. Dentist tells me, "Raise your hand to let me know if you start to feel the drilling, so I can give more Novocaine" Dentist starts drilling and continues drilling for about five minutes before I start to feel some pain. I let Dentist know by raising my hand and saying "Ouch, I can feel it" Dentist then says (in a creepy voice) "Well, we like it when women can feel things, don't we?" and CONTINUES DRILLING without stopping to give me more Novocaine. I'm a young woman, I was lying tilted back in a dentist chair, with my mouth pried open, and a gigantic hole through one of my teeth. And this large dentist man wielding power tools abused his power by making a creepy sexual joke about enjoying delivering pleasure/pain/whatever to women and subsequently ignoring my request. Ew. Not a funny joke. Just plain creepy. I must note that Dawn, the female dentist, had been perfectly lovely during my previous visit with her. read more

Close to 30 years is a long time to be seeing the same dental care provider. Thats how long I've put my trust and dental care needs in the hands of Dawn Dukes and Dave Concepcion. I haven't even had the same primary care physician for that long. I really trust Dawn so much, she has been the best dentist and has provided the absolute best guidance and care over all those years. It hasn't all just been cleanings either, I've had plenty of fillings, crowns and even veneers which came out beautifully, thank you Dave. Dawn is an amazing caring human, not just a dentist. She has empathy and is both intuitive and incredibly smart. She's taught dentistry! Dawn and Dave have been doing this forever, so they've seen everything professionally and that's exactly who you want overseeing your dental care. Cannot say enough positive things about these two. Highly, highly, highly recommend. Ten stars. read more

Dr. Dawn is the best! She is honest, friendly and truly cares about her patients. I have never been to a more effective dentist who is so careful not to cause pain. I highly recommend her for so many reasons! read more

Not trusted anymore I went There as I got infection under my bridge so they did nothing expect take x-ray of whole teeth and let me wait there for 45 minute and charge me$191. Even I already told them I just need to removed only that damaged bridge. She said she don't have time after letting me wait for 45 minute. They are trying to charge you whatever they want. I'm not going there again also not recommended for friends read more

This practice is incompetent both in dealing with insurance and in actual work done. Both the insurance and I were billed for xrays. My insurance paid but I was still billed for the same. I am now owed the amount I paid out of pocket for the same service. I had an implant crown procedure. Another crown came off during the work and was cemented back on only to come off shortly thereafter with no further consideration. The inplant crown became loose 2 weeks later. This office is deceitful, incompetent, and irresponsible. read more

A true shame that a very small amount of money trumped a long-standing and previously good relationship and that ego got in the way of kindness and compassion under covid19-challenged communication. Plenty of other good dentists out there that will treat you with respect and human kindness. read more

Because of the great reviews here on yelp, I called and scheduled first time appts for my husband and myself. The day of the appt. we had a family emergency. My Dad suffered a brain stroke months ago, he was having another episode and was taken to the ER. Our whole family was shaken up because we almost lost our Dad. All we had in mind was to be there with him and the last thing we want to do at that moment is to be held up against for missing an appt. Yes, we missed our appt and I am truly sorry for this. When everything got settled with my Dad. I was brave enough to give this office a call to apologize for not showing up, I spoke to Lucia. I was very clear in explaining our side. This was their response, "we are sorry for what happened but we have a business to run" Trust me I get it. I understand that with a dental office as popular as this, they cannot afford to have people not showing up for their appts. And no they did not give us a second chance. Sad, but hey as I have said, I totally get it. I guess they are just too good and too famous for giving second chances. And again I AM TRULY SORRY FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR MISSING AN APPT BECAUSE MY FATHER SUFFERED A BRAIN STROKE. Not doubting the skills and talent in this dental office. I am just not sure about their people skills. read more

It had been an embarrassingly long time since I went to the dentist, and I chose Dr. Dukes based solely on her excellent Yelp reviews. I was prepared for the visit to be a disaster, but fortunately it went better than I expected. I was able to get an appointment fairly quickly and the check-in process in the nice office was smooth and friendly. I didn't quite believe the hygienist when she said that getting a full set of X-rays would be the worst part, and I was right, but even the cleaning and admonition about bad habits were relatively painless. What most impressed me was that Dr. Dukes was more informative and educational than any dentist I'd been to before. I'd always been TOLD I should brush 3 times a day and floss frequently, but she was the first one to really explain WHY - the mechanics and biology of oral hygiene - complete with a picture book. I left feeling a bit disgusted with myself but committed to much better habits. (I'm proud to say I've been doing remarkably better ever since.) The best part, though, came at the very end: After she acknowledged that I'd been through a lot both coming in and during the appointment, Dr. Dukes suggested I do something fun - she told me to go home and drink a margarita! Yep, with "doctor's orders" like that, I'll definitely be back! :D read more

I had been going to Dukes and Concepcion for a few years for routine cleanings, etc. and even referred my bf there for some work. Everything was fine. The office is close to home and I was satisfied w/ the easy, preventative care I was receiving. HOWEVER, it all fell apart when I began the process of getting a bridge removed and replaced w/ an implant. Her former receptionist supposedly looked into my dental plan and I got the message "everything was covered" -- verbally, mind you. So, as part of this long treatment process, I had my remaining wisdom teeth pulled, my bridge cut and removed, and a bone graft surgically inserted into my jaw. Come to find out AFTER THE FACT, the bridge cut and bone graft was NOT covered!!!! I was saddled w/ an out-of-pocket bill bt Dukes and the oral surgeon of nearly $2,000. Now, I take some responsibility for not INSISTING on a written predetermination from my dental ins., but bc I'd been a patient for a few years, I TRUSTED DUKES that the work was covered under my dental ins. (Btw, I have no idea if the receptionist leaving has anything to do w/ giving out incorrect ins. info. that patients rely upon to their financial detriment, but least she was pleasant. The new receptionist needs like 2 gallons of coffee every a.m. or some uppers. She's morose and not personable. A dead fallen tree has more personality and warmth than she does.) ANYWAY...the whole situation was made worse when I had a phone call w/ Dukes in which she berated me and started spewing all kinds of dental jargon. I had to interrupt her and remind her that I'm not a dentist, so this means nothing to me, only to confuse me (maybe that was her aim). Furthermore, she had the audacity to make ME contact my insurance company to determine my benefits!! (1) I have NEVER in all my life had any dental or medial office make such a ridiculous request. (2) Nonetheless, I did contact my ins. co. and they wouldn't provide me w/ the info. -- they required the dentist's office to contact them and I wouldn't understand it anyway. I don't work in med. billing. So, my main beef w/ Dukes/Concepcion is the following: 1) Disseminating incorrect info. to patients about my dental coverage and benefits. 2) An unpleasant convo. w/ Dukes in which she kinda blamed me for this and had the nerve to make me, the patient, do the work of her receptionist, and it ended up being not fruitful and a waste of my time to contact my ins. co. (see above.) 3) Failure of Dukes and Concepcion to clearly break down the costs of this massive dental work. Instead, they glossed over it and stuck me w/ a giant bill that isn't going away bc I have an empty space where my bridge used to be. I still have to get the implant and the two crowns adjacent to the bridge replaced. At the end of the day, I spent nearly $2,000 and I'm worse off than I was before bc I have a MISSING TOOTH where the bridge used to be!!!! NO. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS OFFICE TO ANYONE. In fact, I am going to find a competent, communicative dentist. Not Dukes or Concepcion. I have no trust in Dukes or Concepcion at all: in their billing practices or frankly their work, after reading some of the other reviews. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR...SAVE YOURSELF TIME, $$$$, AND STRESS BY GOING ELSEWHERE. There are plenty of dentists in the El Cerrioto/Albany/even Berkeley area. Not worth the headaches and $$. read more

Dentists scare me, I won't lie. It's a deep-seated fear from childhood, which was filled with discount dentistry. So, when my old filling from my front tooth fell out last Thursday at midnight, you can imagine the panic which ensued. Yelp told me about this practice, so around 1am, nervous and shaky, I left a voice mail and tried to get some sleep. The next day, it was sinking in that I needed a back-up plan. I did some more research, found someone who looked okay, and made an appointment. It wasn't as early as I hoped, but, finding a new dentist is one thing. Finding a new dentist for an emergency situation is a whole other ordeal. Not too much later, I had a phone call. Dr. Dukes herself called to tell me that while she doesn't work on Saturdays, but due to another situation, my luck seemed to be changing. I told her that I would definitely be there. When I got there, Dr. Dukes came out to introduce herself. Maybe I'm used to other kinds of dentists, but the hands-on approach is just new to me. Her and Dr. Concepcion both worked on me, which had me in and out of there within an hour, plus me making a teeth cleaning appointment. Both docs were very awesome. Not only did they help me out with my issue, but everyone there (including the office manager/hygienist) showed nothing but concern for my teeth and wanting to help me get back into shape with them. I've never said this before, but I'm actually pretty stoked to have found this dental practice. read more

I started working as a dental assistant when I was 13 years old, working for my orthodontist during my high school years. After graduating, I worked for many more years, in all fields of the practice, from orthodontics to oral surgery and from endodontics to periodontics. During all these years, I have never met a more caring, informative and professional team as Drs Dukes and Concepcion. I met Dawn when she came to my place of work. I immediately knew from her demeanor that she was the dentist for me. Since that time (over 5 years ago), I have referred anyone and everyone that asks me, including my husband and my mother! I have had nothing but positive feedback from the many people that have gone to either one of them at my suggestion. Aside from being outstanding dentists, I find their office to be very comfortable and inviting, without that typical dentist office "smell". And their support staff is amazing. Friendly, fun, and professional, as well. And they all have multiple experiences in different positions in the office, which I find tends to make them more informative. I would highly recommend Dawn and David to anyone that is looking for a new dental practice. They are THE BEST, in my opinion. read more

Dr. Dawn Dukes is without a doubt the best dentist I've ever had. Over the Labor Day weekend I came down with a severe headache that other doctors could not diagnose. Dr. Dukes came in on a holiday weekend to see if my teeth could be the culprit. They weren't, but not only did she take the time to take X-rays and examine me, she also called me back at home just to check on me. None of the other doctors did that. She has always done great work, and her oral surgeon referral for my wisdom tooth extraction was the best. But her personal care and concern, plus her encyclopedic knowledge, put her in a class by herself. read more

My teeth and I have been seeing Dawn Dukes for over 12 years...and we are both very happy. I wouldn't go to any other dentist, as Dr. Dukes (or Dawn, if you'd like) is gentle, honest ("you've got more tartar than usual"), and actually does the cleanings herself (this is rare in this day and age). She is thorough and takes her time...explains everything and answers all questions. If you need a new dentist, I'd recommend her highly! You get People and Sunset Magazine while you are waiting, and you'll get a new toothbrush and handy travel floss on your way out the door each trip. Even if you say no thank you, she makes you take them! She cares that much about your teeth... read more

Very good dentist, but did not tell me my Premier Access Insurance was not in network and would not cover a routine cleaning. When I asked, "Do you take Premier Access" and they replied yes, I assumed it would pay for the cleaning. Instead what their reply meant is we will take the insurance money we get and then send you a bill for the balance. Dr. Dukes taught me a great deal more about my dental health than any other dentist. Her skills were one of the best for cleaning, too -- no pain. I was grateful for her help. I will probably find a dentist in my network and save the $168 extra per year that would not be covered by my plan. I called the office to offer the suggestion to inform patients if their insurance is or is not in network, but the receptionist did not seem sincere in accepting my suggestion. read more

Dawn Dukes is awesome!!! Her office is exactly what I've been looking for in a dentist office, friendly, honest and respectful. She didn't try to sell me filling replacements, a retainer or a bite guard like those gross dental groups that have as many sales people as dentists runnin' around. She and her husband run a fantastic operation. She explained EVERYTHING going on with my teeth and didn't make me feel bad about any of it. As she said, "we are a guilt free zone here". And they have spittoons!! I can't say enough good things about my experience. Dawn immediately made me feel like I was part of the family and I can honestly say I will look forward to my next cleaning when it comes around. Oh, one last thing, DAWN CLEANED MY TEETH!! Not a hygienist. To be fair she began her career as a hygienist and went back to school to become a dentist. It shows. What a fantastic touch. I've never received this caliber of care from a dentist. Thank you, Dawn!! read more

I had my first bad dentist experience in Berkeley a few years ago (cf. Nikfarjam), and as a result I was nervous about trying another new dentist. My roommate recommended Dawn Dukes, and when I called in I managed to get an appointment with David Concepcion. Ever since then, I emphatically recommend the office to anyone who mentions they need a dentist. I've had friends go both to Dawn and to David, and all have come back cheery at what a pleasant dentist experience they had. Beyond the call of dentist: My friend's girlfriend was living in Canada, and she needed some dental attention. So, said friend called up David and asked for a recommendation and *got one*. In British Columbia. David, you rock. Dawn, I don't know you personally, but judging from your phone demeanor and feedback from friends, you rock too. Rock on, rockin' dentists. read more

If you want a dentist who's very good at what he does, makes it always painless, and watch's for your every reaction for comfort, and Is an insightful, funny guy. This Is that man. I followed him from San Francisco to El Cerrito, cause It's a pleasure having someone like that, doing the work on my teeth. Thanks Dave. David Concepcion read more

A local mom and pop dental office - I've been visiting them for a few years, and have always received a warm welcome and friendly service! Until recently, one of my front incisors was longer than the other - it took less than 5 minutes for Dawn and David to line up my teeth with a white stone tool (painlessly, might I add). I walked out of the office with a little spring in my step, as this felt like a huge difference. Friendly dentists, who are also very knowledgeable and down to earth (plus the views in each of the rooms are very pleasant!) Highly recommended! Thank you Dawn and David! read more

Honestly, if I could give this office more than five stars I certainly would. Please hear me out, it was time for my 6 month check up. I have been living with brown stains on my two front teeth due to my excessive tea drinking for the past five months. I was ecstatic to get to my regular dentist office in Pleasant Hill, to get the stains removed. Mind you, I had been waiting for an appointment for about 4 to 6 weeks. I call my regular dentist office, TODAY, to verify my appointment time, and I am told I will not be able to have a cleaning because their hygienist is not in the office. As you can imagine, I was quite frustrated. So, this morning I searched yelp reviews for a local dentist office and called many of them to see if anyone could take me today. Thankfully someone cancelled, and I was able to take the 3 PM slot. I arrived on time, and was out of the office fresh and clean at 3:51 PM. This included an exam, clean, and polish. Talk about efficient service! Not only that, Dr. Concepcion was entertaining and down-to-earth. Everyone from the front desk to the dental assistant were kind and easy to interact with. I will definitely be a regular customer. This was a blessing in disguise. I have found a dental office that is excellent at what they do, and is close to my home. Please pay them a visit! read more

Found my new dentist! I love how personable Dr Dukes is. She didn't try to sell me anything extra and was super careful about deep cleaning my teeth read more

My family first went to Drs. Dukes and Concepcion about 15 years ago, but moved out of the area 10 years ago. This holiday season as my family was planning a visit to the West Coast, my daughter, now 22, remembered that Dr. Dukes was in the Bay Area and suggested we spend our holiday vacation in Oakland/Berkeley (and that she could get a dental cleaning!). So instead of LA, we came to the Bay Area! My husband suggested we make visiting the Bay Area a twice yearly thing, and I realized that we could then keep up on our teeth cleaning with Dr. Dukes! How's THAT for a recommendation??? read more

Nasty service. Thankfully I didn't get a chance to actually get my teeth looked at by them. I recently switched to a new dental insurance through my employer and called ahead to make sure that it would be accepted. The person who answered the phone was nice enough and assured me that they do, so I scheduled an appointment. On the day of, I arrived 15 minutes ahead to make sure that check-in went smoothly - and good thing I did! They had a hard time finding my dental insurance number and then claimed that I was not covered. At this point I was pretty frustrated, I had a few toothaches that I wanted to address and had pushed off a trip to the dentist since I had just moved to the area. The dentist then comes out and loudly tells me that it's 10 min past my scheduled appointment and that if I can't figure out the insurance problem then I need to leave. She then tells me that this is why clients should come in early to complete the paperwork, even though that's exactly what I did. I told them that I would go home and figure it out and will call them for a reschedule. As I was walking out the door, she mockingly said "well THAT sucks for you". Safe to say I did NOT call back. There was no one else in the waiting room so I have no idea why I was rushed to leave. Also, this place looks like it's straight out from the 80's. read more

Great dentists, having been with my previous dentist for over 20 years before they retired it has been a joy finding Dawn Dukes and staff, never a problem and easy appointments, most recently discovered they had an issue with my insurance company and she took it upon herself to try and resolve and after some period reached out to me for help, which I obliged as I should since it is my insurance carrier and do not need mucking up the waters with my relationship with my dentist, most appreciative that Dawn Dukes DDS did attempt to resolve and not just let slide, they stepped up took action and I thank them for that. gasper read more

I have been going to Dawn Dukes & David Concepcion for my dental needs for nearly 15 years. Their service and work on my teeth have been exemplary and have assured me excellent dental health over the years. They are most friendly and put me at ease every time I visit. I am always impressed by their professionalism and advanced knowledge of dentistry. Their maintenance and repair of my teeth have allowed me to continue having a healthy and happy smile for many years. There are many people I know personally who see them that will vouch for their supurb work. Thank you to Dawn & Dave for such great dentistry. read more

My friend from England had chipped her front tooth and Dawn and David were incredible with fixing her up. In less than 30 minutes they had her old smile back. They were so great, we appreciate it so much. read more

After the anesthesia wore off from having my tooth re-filled by Dr Concepcion, I was in a lot of pain. The tooth is extremely temperature and pressure sensitive--to the point where I cannot chew on the right side of my mouth at all and room-temperature water sends darts of pain shooting up my face/head. 5 days post-procedure I called Dr. Concepcion's office and they insist that it takes 2-3 weeks or longer for the tooth to stop hurting and this is completely normal. But just in case the bite is malaligned, I can come in for a re-check that afternoon. I came into the office and the hygenist-turned-receptionist made me use the bite paper again to see if there was a problem with the bite. She said, "No, this looks good. I'll have the doctor come in." I saw Dr. Dukes and am left with the impression that she is arrogant and mildly condescending. I feel like she shrugged me off as a typical case of exaggeration and didn't listen to my account of extreme pain I've been in for the last five days. She again does the "bite paper test" and says, "Oh there is some marking, I'll fix it." After assuring me that it wouldn't hurt, she takes the drill to the tooth. Immediately I wince in pain. She avoids that spot and continues the smoothing with several bite paper tests inbetween. She explains to me that a tooth even a micron too high can interrupt the bite and cause the pain I'm feeling, even If the bite feels right. I find this strange considering the time her husband spent on my teeth and bite and the fact that her hygenist found nothing wrong with the bite. I am sent home with this "conservative approach". Not surprisingly, it's completely useless. But what do I do? I have a tooth that was fine before it was re-filled and is now causing me agony, leading me to believe there's something not-quite-right about the procedure rather than the tooth damaged prior. I don't want an expensive and painful crown on a good tooth, but I need the pain to stop. I need to be able to continue using the right side of my mouth to chew my food and I need to be able to drink comfortably as before. Reluctantly and unhappily I wait out the next couple of days with no attenuation of pain in sight. Dr. Concepcion's receptionist calls this morning to ask how the tooth is doing. I missed the call and had to call back. The receptionist asks how I'm doing and when I tell her the pain is not at all improved and I still cannot eat on that side of my mouth and liquids are still agonizing, she says, "Hmmm I'm not sure what we can do about this." I think to myself, "Then why the hell did you call me??" She says they can refer to me an endodontist who can shine a light on the teeth, looking for a crack. Aside from the fact that I cannot afford expensive referrals, I don't suspect there is a crack. She hangs up with me to consult with the doctor and will call me back. Call back from the receptionist. (Why can't the DOCTOR take 5 minutes to call me?) I am now referred to an endodontist. This receptionist says I probably need a root canal. Are you kidding me?? Can I just travel back in time and have my old filling back? This SUCKS. I'm not a dentist, I can't critique their medical treatment. I only have the facts in front of me: I went in feeling fine for a regular checkup. Dr Concepcion found a tooth with an aging filling that caused occasional yet very tolerable discomfort. I left with a new filling and a week (and counting) of extreme agony with the referral to an endodontist, without much information. The Pros: - My insurance was prepped and billed without a lot of knowledge or effort needed on my part - Dr Concepcion performed a procedure on the same day in order to save me a second visit - Dr Concepcion is friendly and efficient and performed my cleaning himself - Close, trusted friends have recommended me to Dr Concepcion so I suspect this is the exception rather than the norm. The Cons: - Procedure caused me EXTREME pain, about which they seemed to care very, VERY minimally. - Doctors, not receptionists, should call to check on patients in case there is further advice needed. This would help to avoid series of calls and phone tag. - Felt as though Dr Dukes and staff weren't listening to my concerns and paying due attention - The *receptionist* should not call me to give me a referral, especially armed with a lack of time and information. - When I ask how to spell the referred doctor's name, receptionist should not get flustered telling me she has people waiting in front of her. It only takes five seconds-- I sure waited long enough for my services so I think your other patients can manage. This is the sort of service people appreciate. [Thankfully I was referred to Ali Allen Rezai's Endodontic practice where I saw Dr. Vladimir Shuster who is absolutely AMAZING and highly recommended!] read more

My whole family has been treated at this practice for over ten years -- two adults, three kids, all happy patients. Dawn & Dave are super friendly but what I love best is that they are totally straight shooters. When I first saw them, a previous dentist had sold us expensive "tooth grinding" prevention retainers for nighttime wear... Dawn said there was no evidence of tooth grinding in either me or my husband, and ten years later it's still true. They don't try to sell any services --- you go when you need them, they do a fantastic job, period. They also referred us to our beloved orthodontist Dr. Iezman. Only one of my children has ever needed a tooth pulled and I was super anxious about it.... Dave managed it like a magician, my daughter barely knew it happened, and he called us at home later to check up on her. What more could one want in a dentist? read more

I can't say enough about this office - Dr. Concepcion was my dentist, the hygienist and the reception were all so lovely! It was just my style: super professional, clean, organized, and at the same time playing funk on radio and a happy, relaxed atmosphere. Dr Concepcion has a great sense of humor, and treated me like a real person, not a number. I'm new to the neighborhood and had been holding off finding a dentist because it's so important to me to feel comfortable with these things. I really felt welcomed here and it makes me feel even more at home in this town to get this kind of friendly, local experience. I've moved around quite a bit in my life, but if I stay put in El Cerrito - this is the kind of place I would like to call "my family dentist". Keep it funky Dr. D! read more

I'm a brand new patient to Dawn Dukes and I couldn't be any more stoked on a dentist. She, and her staff, were very welcoming. I felt like I was going to dentistry school while I was getting my teeth cleaned. Dr. Dukes was explaining things to me about my teeth that I never knew about, and I totally appreciated it. I never felt rushed with her like I do with other doctors who just care about getting as many patients in and out as possible. I felt like she actually cared for my teeth. I've even invited her to join my nonexistent band called Cusp of Carabelli. She's THAT cool. read more

Dr Dawn Rocks!!! I have been going to her for years....and she is kind but firm when I do not keep to my regular checkups. Which reminds me....I need to make an appointment! read more

When is going to the dentist a good time? Never? David is always cheery and tells me what the hell he is doing in my mouth, thereby causing a potentially stressful situation to be OK. He and Dawn Dukes DDS have a practice together with a calm, healthy office plants and large stack of People Magazine kind of ambiance. read more

Super nice! Dawn is gentle, funny and clever. You will not be disappointed!

I am one of those people that truly fears going to the dentist. However, I'm savvy enough to know it doesn't have to be totally traumatic if you have the right practitioner. Today I had my first appointment with Dawn Dukes. Everyone who works in the office put me at ease with their relaxed, friendly, professional manner. Dawn cleaned my teeth herself, which is pretty unusual for a dentist. I really enjoyed listening to her talk while she gently worked, and I almost forgot there were sharp pointy metal things in my mouth. I highly recommend her (and that's really saying something!) as I usually experience a thrill of terror even to type the word.... dentist. read more

My favorite dentist ever. Gentlest third-party floss I have ever received, and nice views out the windows.

This is probably the best dentist office I've ever been to. I absolutely love Dr. Dukes. They always do such great work here and, unlike other dentist offices I've been to, they don't try to push things like teeth whitening and invisalign. They are honest and looking out for your best interest. Both Dr. Dukes and Concepcion are also super entertaining to talk to. read more