Was recommended highly by friends, so glad to have found him. truly cares! one man band isn't crazy up sales of everything literally does what's best for your teeth. It's sad that that's so hard to find today but seriously amazing. read more

Dr. Lum is the best dentist! He's very nice and respectful of any fears or discomforts. He always does his best to make it a comfortable experience and doesn't upsell on unnecessary products or procedures. His office is nice and clean (normally quiet too). I always recommend him to people read more

I have been seeing Dr. Lum now for about 8 years and I have known him to be very knowledgeable and very personable. From standard cleaning to more complex procedures, he is very experienced and also very gentle. Gentle practitioners make the difference in any type of health care but certainly, particularly in dentistry. He has educated me in many aspects of my own general health. He always has a smile and a kind demeanor. I recommend him to anyone looking for a great dentist. read more

I haven't been in to see a dentist for like ten years . I really couldn't find anyone that I could trust Because I really didn't research . So I was referred by one of my patient I was caring for . He recommended Dr lum . So I went in and met face to face dr lum. On my Frist visit we talked everything over what I'm going to need to be done was cleaning and bridge . My Frist time meeting dr lum I felt very warm feeling comfortable and very welcoming . He's a very caring and understanding person . I don't have any dentist insurance . But dr lum will work it out on payment plan . He's pricing are very reasonable .After my work was done . He also checked in with me how I was doing and everything is going well . I have find a great dentist that I be using in the near future . I will definitely smile more now . Thank you dr lum I appreciate you . read more

Deerwood Dental - Smile - General Dentistry Near Me - San Ramon, California

Doctor Lum is meticulous, straight forward, and honest. Such a dentist is extremely difficult to find. I would recommend him to everyone I could! read more

Went to a dentist for years but he was retiring. Started looking for one. I had doubts about the first one I tried. I was there for waiting for a long time before I went in for X-rays and a cleaning. By the time I left there I felt they were more interested in selling me services I didn't really need. It been over a year and time to find another one. I know lot of people who have Dr. Lum. My first visit for cleaning and X-rays was on time. After cleaning he said my tests looked pretty good and I did not need X-rays unless I was experiencing a problem. I was really surprised. I have always been told I need X-rays and a lot of time they cannot find anything wrong but I thought it was just natural procedure. He is very efficient and didn't try to talk me into anything I didn't need. Give him a try if you want a honest dentist who won't charge you for things not necessary. He is also a very personable man. His suite is also very clean. read more

Best dentist by far. Highly recommend Dr Lum is incredibly and I always enjoy our talks during my appointments...

Dr. Lum is the best dentist we have had and we are grateful that we found him. He is an excellent dentist and a wonderful human being. Honest, reliable and caring. As one reviewer put it very well: "We need more people like Dr. Lum" read more

Stellar human being, super dentist. He does all the work himself, he does not pass you on to others to do cleaning or prep or anything else. And you know he is not in this for the money, as I have asked him to do crown work and he refused until after he was 100% sure it was necessary. I didn't want to write this review as having more patients will make scheduling more difficult, but seriously, he is 1 of the 2 best dentists this almost-50-year-old dude has ever had. We need more people like Dr. Lum out there! read more

Dr. Lum is an honest, conscientious, and very knowledeable dentist. After switching my family and myself from another Dentist in Pleasanton who had us come in every 4 months for a cleaning (our gums would bleed in between their cleanings ) and their constant pressure of dental work I need to have done because my dental insurance will cover it was making me question their ethics. I went to Dr. Lum based on Yelp reviews for a second opinion. After a couple examination and cleaning, he told us that a cleaning every 6 months would be fine and the dental work the previous dentists insisted I get was not needed. After going to him for 2 years my family and my teeth/gum feels very healthy with no more gum bleeding! Dr. Lum is a no frill Dentist who gives you a very thorough cleaning and exam (one main reason we all go to a Dentist) and will only recommend Dental work if it's genuinely needed and not out to make money off you. Highly recommended! . read more

Dr.Lum is the best dentist in the area. I have tried other places and was never happy with any of them. He takes cleaning very seriously and gets to every corner of every single tooth. He isn't interested in doing anything unnecessary, he is very honest and only does what's required. I love him for his professionalism and honesty. It's easy to make an appointment , Feeling so happy and lucky to find a great dentist for our family. read more

I went to another dentist who said I had 3-4 cavities to fill. I came for a second opinion. The doctor checked my teeth and told me my teeth are fine and I don't have any cavities that need filling. It's been more than 2 years and I don't have any problem with my teeth. I recommend Dr. lum for his professionalism, integrity and his amazing service. read more

I was overdue by at least a year to have a dental exam & my teeth cleaned, plus a tooth cracked about 6 months ago so I finally started searching on yelp & the dental insurance site. Dr. Ken Lum had great reviews so I called & left a message. He called back quickly & scheduled an appt for the next week. I absolutely loved his warm, pleasant, down to earth personality. He explained everything I could do to help my teeth & gums & with no judgement. And I absolutely love that he not only cleaned & x-rayed my teeth but also fixed the cracked tooth all in one visit!! It was also cool to watch an episode of Friends on a ceiling TV while he cleaned. I highly recommend him! read more

First of all, I want to thank those of you who posted your experiences with Dr. Lum on this website. Because of you, I have a new dentist. I moved to San Ramon five years ago to be closer to my daughter and her family. I knew I needed to see a dentist, but kept putting it off. I've had problems with my teeth and gums for many years and my goal in finding a dentist was "quality and price." I am retired and have no dental insurance. I was referred to a dental office in Dublin and finally started addressing different issues with my teeth about 1-1/2 years ago. This office, was excellent and very competent, but from the beginning I felt their fees were too high (even with my 10% senior discount). On my last visit they were suggesting that I replace a crown which was many years old, had silver fillings in various places and showed sign of fractures. I felt their diagnosis was correct, but I wasn't happy with their estimate for the procedure. (I had told this dentist, and also the periodontist they referred me to, that their charges were much higher than what I had paid in Southern California. Their answer was "dental work costs more in the Bay area, and their fees were in line with other dentists in the area.") That started me doing my own research, which included Yelp, and ultimately led me to Dr. Lum. After carefully reading all the reviews and checking Dr. Lum's credentials (he graduated from Univ. of Pacific Dental School in 2005), I scheduled a free consultation to discuss replacing the crown. I immediately liked his manner and the way he explained things, and, since he is a recent dental school graduate he is up to date on current dental treatments and procedures. I found out he grew up in the bay area and his own father is a dentist in Hayward. Dr. Lum reminded me of my beloved dentist in Southern California who has a one dentist office and does everything, including cleanings, himself. Over the past two weeks I had Dr. Lum replace my crown. He did excellent work, and everything went well including the numbing of my mouth/gum with Novacain. He has a very nice technique and I can honestly say it was next to pain free. One other thing, his fees are extremely fair. His estimate and the cost for replacing my crown was $600 less than my Dublin dentist's estimate. Yay! I'll be seeing Dr. Lum again in June for a cleaning. Thank you Dr. Lum! read more

Dr. Ken Lum is an exceptional dentist! Finding him was somewhat of a chance experience as I had been going to another dentist for over 20 years... My niece had moved in with me and had a dental emergency with her wisdom teeth so I googled a local dentist and found Dr. Ken Lum. I was so impressed with his customer care. He called several hours after the appointment and then several times over the next several days to see how she was doing. Never before had I had a dentist (or any doctor for that matter) call to check on his patient! I was so impressed with Dr. Lum that I switched Dentist for the whole family and everyone is happy about that decision. I've also recommended other to Dr. Lum and have people thank me for the referral. Dr. Ken is professional, kind and gentle.... can't beat that in a dentist! read more

Great dentist! My daughter had a checkup & cleaning and Dr. Lum did it himself. She had a very pleasant experience. Honest and knowledgeable. Wish he was in our network though..... read more

Dr. Lum is an awesome dentist. He is professional and kind and makes the whole experience of going to the dentist pleasant and actually enjoyable! Whenever I get a cleaning or a cavity filled, he's always extremely gentle and the experience is pain free. He always follows up with me to make sure I'm doing well after having work done. His prices are totally reasonable and he doesn't try to get me to do any extra work that is not completely necessary like other dentists do. All of his equipment is state-of-the-art and his office is super clean and bright with natural daylight in the rooms. He even has flat screen tvs over the chairs so that you can watch your favorite channel while you're getting worked on. If you're looking for a dentist who really cares about you and your well being and has integrity, go see Dr. Lum! You won't be disappointed! read more

I've been extremely happy with my experience at Deerwood Dental. The office is warm, clean and modern. Dr. Lum has really taken the time to think about what the patient needs. He's very informative and will take his time to make sure the job is done correctly (Yes No PAIN). Since I've moved to San Ramon, this is by far the best dentist in the Tri-Valley. I've been wanting to Yelp Deerwood Dental for awhile now,and today he reminded me how great this dentist office is. I highly recommend this office for your entire family! read more

I have been going to Dr. Lum while I lived in San Ramon for approximately two years and now I drive 30 miles to him for dentistry after I moved. He is the best dentist I have ever been to. Very professional, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. He maintained a safe environment during COVID and always wore PPE. He does great work and doesn't recommended unnecessary dental work like other dentist I've been too in the past that seemed to be more about the business than the client. I highly recommend him and will continue to see him for the foreseeable future. read more

I just had a great teeth-cleaning visit with Dr. Lum. He was very courteous, on-time and the procedure was very relaxing. I highly recommend Dr. Lum, his approach puts you at ease and the experience was very enjoyable. Will be visiting Dr. Lum again in 6 months for another check up. read more

I grew up in San Ramon and my family bounced around from dentist to dentist for a while. Some time ago (maybe 6 years ago or so? I'm not sure) we found Dr. Lum and haven't looked back. My parents live out of the country now and I've been in Berkeley for the last 5 years. Nonetheless, I make the modest trek out to San Ramon bi annually for cleanings at Deerwood Dental. Dr. Lum is by far the nicest, best and most honest dentist I have every encountered. No dealing with poor customer service or worrying that I'm being overcharged for things. I want to share an anecdote to illustrate Dr. Lum's character. I chipped my tooth while camping late on a Saturday night a few months back. As I go to school in Berkeley, it was going to be tough to make it out to San Ramon during the week and the chip was very noticeable. Dr. Lum took my call on a Sunday morning while out with his family and told me he could head to his office later that afternoon to help me. Quickly and at a reasonable price, Dr. Lum fixed the tooth chip. This was so far and beyond the call of duty that I feel obligated to write this review. Dr. Lum is by far the best dentist I've ever head. In fact, I literally only made this Yelp account to write this review. What dentist have you ever been to in your life that would motivate you to do something like that? read more

Awesome visit! After putting off a dental exam and cleaning for 4 years (I blame the kids- ha!) I finally made myself an appointment. Being new to the area, I recalled someone recommending Deerwood dental and called for an appointment. I grabbed a sitter and marched into my appt. fully expecting to be scolded for not seeing a dentist for so long. Dr. Ken was down to earth, kind, and more than understanding how time gets away from you. I asked him about whitening... something I'd been thinking about possibly doing, and was pleased with his honest and candid response. He didn't try to sell me anything and advised me for things to look out for in the future should someone try to suggest certain treatments for my teeth. I appreciate how he runs his office- small and to the point without all the "frills". It was nice to sit and watch the news while my cleaning was done without a charade of people coming in and out. I recommend Deerwood dental and am happy with my visit! I left feeling comfortable and confident! read more

HAPPY PATIENT - Simply this: A dentist in Fremont made a mess of my mouth; Dr. Kenneth G. Lum painlessly made it all better. I have never met a more honest dentist in my life! He did excellent work correcting the slop I received from -- I won't mention--someone in Fremont. He has a very CLEAN office (important), and his staff made me feel very comfortable. Oh, and he has flat screen TVs that hover over your face to make the process more pleasant -- nice. I don't trust anyone else with my mouth now! I think if I had to move out of state, I might possibly have to fly back to CA to see him. A++ read more

A good dentist is hard to find. Well, you found one. Seniors, my husband and I are at an age when our teeth are increasingly in need of specialized dental work. Less than satisfied with our cast of past dentists, we decided it was time to make an appointment and drive all the way from our home in El Dorado Hills to the San Ramon office of Dr. Lum, her dentist my best friend had so highly recommended to me. It was well worth the drive. We loved Dr. Lum's "chair side manner"--competent as well as gentle and patient--and so will you. Dr. Lum is well deserving of Yelp's 5 star "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" rating. Jean V. read more

I recently rediscovered Dr. Lum and his practice at Deerwood Dental. I was treated by Dr. Lum 10 years ago at a different dentist office and had always appreciated his professionalism and his friendly and gently demeanor. I was thrilled to have seen his flier in the mail last year and called him right away for an appointment. He is a fantastic dentist that treats his patients fairly and does not try to add on treatments that they do not need. I would definitely recommend Dr. Lum and Deerwood Dental to anyone that is looking for a new dentist and want a pleasant dental experience. read more

Like other, my thanks and post is overdue. I can't remember how I found Dr. Lum but since going to him over the years I have convinced my family and coworkers to go to him. What he doesn't know is we all say wonderful things behind his back! He calls to check up on us after procedures and is really on top of everything at his practice. My 2 sons say"he is the best and the nicest" (and they have had experience with others) I enjoy going to see him at his quiet practice. Please take the time to go visit him. read more

Dr Lum is the best. We had several dentists before him, other dentists always tried to sell us unnecessary services, Dr. Lum never does. He is alway honest and straight to the point. My children now are all grown and live far away from San Ramon, but they always try to come back to see Dr. Lum whenever they can. We recommend Dr. Lum to anyone, young or old. read more

I've been going to Deerwood Dental for almost 3 years now, and have had good experiences with Dr. Lum and Erica. They are both really nice. Dr. Lum spends the time to clean my teeth properly and doesn't rush through like other dentists that I had before. The office and instrumentation are new, so everything looks clean and comfortable. I highly recommended Dr. Lum as a dentist. read more

My previous dentist had recently retired and closed his practice so I was forced to find a new one, hopefully one close to my home. After seeing the many sterling reviews here for Deerwood Dental and Dr. Ken Lum, I decided to make an appointment for a routine exam and cleaning. I'm certainly glad I did because I had an excellent experience with Dr. Lum and feel like I made a great choice. Also it was a relief to find a good dentist in my neighborhood and not have to make a long freeway drive. Dr. Lum was very friendly and made me feel at home in his office. He has a very spacious and comfortable waiting area and office, and it appeared to me that his exam room had the latest in dental equipment and furnishings. I was able to enter my health history using online forms at his website before my appointment, so this saved me some time when I got to his office. He gave me a very through exam and tooth cleaning, and told me that my teeth and gums were in good shape along with giving me some tips for keeping them that way. Although I have no dental insurance, Dr. Lum gave me a very fair price for his services. Even though I've had only the one office visit with Dr. Lum, I will certainly return to him in six months for my next exam and cleaning. I would definitely recommend Deerwood Dental to any of my friends and neighbors who might be in need of a dentist! read more

Finally found a solid and no frills professional dentist with great bedside manners. Highly recommend.

This post is long overdue. I needed my first root canal a couple of years and needed it right away. I called a few oral surgeons that could get me in the next week but I couldn't wait that long. I do what I always do and yelped a dentist that could do root canals. Dr. Lum had a few five start reviews so I gave him a call. He was able to get me in the next day and surprisingly I had a painless root canal. I don't have dental insurance and he charged less than an oral surgeon would!! My husband and I went back for our cleanings and a few fillings. dr Lum does the cleanings himself and are the best we've ever had. He also calls you back after hours. Since we found dr Lum my cousins and parents have been going to him as well. Overall great dentist who goes above and beyond for his clients. read more

I'm a repeat customer for the last few years. That should tell you something. The doctor fully explains any type of new procedure he is doing. Making an appointment with the doctor is easy. read more

Dr. Lum is the best dentist in San Ramon! I wish I could give him 10 stars. Dr. Lum is knowledgeable and so kind hearted. I am truly impressed and so grateful for the care and attention I received. Thank you for your exceptional customer service! read more

I've been with Dr. Lum for 5 years now & I agree with the first review, he is awesome! Not only is he an excellent dentist but he is also personable, friendly & takes his time with you and never rushes his services. I HIGHLY recommend him, you wont be disappointed!!! read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets! Well I see that all the reviews are all five stars it makes sense. I have always HATED the dentist, but now I actually look forward to it. And I must say I get complements daily on my pearly whites. Thanks Again Dr. Lum read more

Love you Dr. Lum! You are the best. Thank you for being so honest, understanding, compassionate, professional and just being you!!

Dr. Lum is honest. He does not up sell anything, very fair. I am extremely happy with his services. I highly recommend.

My family and I are very impressed with Dr. Lum. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and nice. He isn't interested in up selling you for unnecessary services, which is great. His office is no frills but it's clean and comfortable. I am so happy that I found him. read more

SUPERIOR!!! Dr. Lum is a dentist who cares about his patients and does excellent work. My husband and I have been patients of his for 8 years. Many of our extended family and friends see Dr. Lum. Definitely exceeds our expectations! read more

Always a great experience and first class service. Always remembers my last visit and its like picking up right where we left off from before. Would recommend to anyone that is new to the area and looking for a great atmosphere and great dental services. read more