Can going to a dentist be fun? Maybe not but Citron makes it as enjoyable as possible. A genuine good person who is professional and understanding. And Sonja is great too! read more

Well, my kid lied about a tooth ache so he could go see the dentist. I guess that says something about his chairside manner with kids! Anyhoo, I like Dr. Citron. Keeps us healthy without unnecessary extra xrays o suggesting fixes for problems we don't have. Has a good referral network when we need something he can't do. Love our dentist! Who says that? read more

Great dentist and support staff; excellent environment; covid-19 sensitive and well-prepared staff. Good prices and they take Guardian Dental Insurance. What's not to love!?! read more

Update: Dr. Citron resolved the situation by replacing the cracked crown. He also fixed the molar directly under the crown. The process was smooth and I'm grateful. read more

Dr. Citron was very helpful. Although he could not help me directly, he clearly explained what my situation was, and he referred me to an oral surgeon. He pulled some strings to ensure I got treated as soon as possible. Dr. citron is my new dentist. read more

Dare I say I look forward to, maybe even enjoy going for my routine cleanings. Dr Citron is so attentive and knowledgeable and I love that he does the cleaning, super thorough and gentle but effective. I had veneers done somewhere else and he helped tailor my oral needs around it and recommended the best toothpaste for sensitive teeth - two years later my teeth have remineralized and all sensitivity gone, couldn't be happier. read more

Let me begin my review by stating that I am NOT a patient of Dr. Citron. I found Dr. Citron here on Yelp when an unexpected accident occurred, resulting in a tooth cracking and the filling it housed became loose and eventually came out. Of course, this happened last June during the pandemic (thanks 2020!). To make matters worse, my dentist was in New York City, and due to NYC being a global hotspot in the early phase of CoV2 showing up in the US, NYC businesses had been closed for months, which resulted in my dentist retiring his practice June 30th. I was not about to risk my health by hopping on a plane to JFK and even if I would've done so, I would've had to then quarantine for 14 days, which would've been a week or more past the date he was retiring his practice. That is when I turned to Yelp to find a local dentist whose front office staff might not gasp and recoil in horror at the thought of a complete stranger asking to be seen for an x-ray in the midst of a global viral pandemic that science was contemplating as being transmitted via aerosolized droplets from our exhalations. (i.e. dentistry had suddenly become an extremely risky business). I called Dr. Citron's office and spoke to his front-office staff, who were lovely and understanding. I explained the situation, told them I completely understood the risk they take every time a patient opens their mouth, and explained how I had chosen to quarantine alone, to keep myself healthy, to protect others, and to be a part of the solution to mitigate community spread until an effective treatment was discovered (at that time, an effective vaccine was likely 2-3 years away, at the soonest). They listened with empathy and seemed to appreciate my candor and my concern for their health. I was not in any pain, thankfully, so I let them know this was urgent but not an emergency. They very graciously were able to squeeze me in for an x-ray. I can't tell you how grateful I was then to Dr. Citron's staff for being willing to not only squeeze me into their already busy schedule, especially as difficult as PPE was for them to come by at that time (the demand in ICUs across the globe had seriously drained the global supply), but also to be willing to take such a risk on a total stranger they had no obligation to help. Most people have no idea how much risk dental hygienists, dentists, and other back-office staff take every day that they choose to go to work and do their job during the CoV2 pandemic. Dentistry is probably the most dangerous profession to be in right now, and these professionals don't have the same level of protective equipment you see those treating CoVid19 patients wearing. PRO TIP: Be an empathic person and a decent human being. Before you go see your dentist, be sure to gargle Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash for at least 30 seconds. That will help protect them (and anyone else you come in contact with sans mask) by reducing the viral load significantly if the virus is present and you happen to be one of the lucky ones who remains asymptomatic despite becoming infected. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200810103239.htm read more

I am so thankful for this dentist!!! Here is my story, I had a terrible toothache and my regular dentist was not available, the paint was 8/10 so I saw all these great reviews and called in. They were so kind, they got me in first thing the next morning and Dr Citron ended up knowing exactly the cause (my top tooth was the one in pain) but it was a lower tooth causing all the problem. (and I didn't belive this at the time but he was right) I feel so blessed and lucky to have found this great dentist! I cannot say enough good things about my experience. Again I am so thankful and grateful for for Dr Citron. I was in more paint then words can describe and my tooth problem is rectified! Thank you Dr Citron my sincerest appreciation goes out to you read more

When I moved to Berkeley from southern California almost 4 years ago, I was faced with the daunting task with finding new doctors, dentist, hair dresser, etc. I found two highly rated dentists in my area on Yelp. I called the one closer to me and was told that the soonest appointment available was three months out. That wasn't going to work for me. I contacted Dr. Citron's office, which was just as highly rated but a little further away. They were able to get me in within two weeks. When I arrived for my first appointment I was seen almost immediately. I had a through cleaning and dental exam and was out in about half an hour. Two years ago, when an old crown bit the dust he recommended an excellent dental surgeon to remove the tooth and start the implant procedure. Dr. Citron did my implant and it has been problem-free and comfortable from day one. I have been a regular patient of Doctor Citron's ever since. His wonderful new offices make the experience even better but just as efficient! read more

Updating my review. It turns out that I've now been going to Dr. Citron for 15 years, and I'm as delighted with him and his dental practice now as ever. I'm updating my review because they've recently moved offices and I just had my first visit at the new office. It's modern and well-equipped. The exam rooms in the old office were small; the ones in the new office are fully ADA accessible, to the extent that a dentist in a wheelchair could serve a patient in a wheelchair (I'm not in a wheelchair, but I was impressed at the space, and Dr. Citron told me that that's what it was designed around.) The new office has new equipment but the same friendly, personable staff. Plus there's a new dentist working with him as well; I didn't schedule my appointment with her but I met her after the visit and I wouldn't hesitate to schedule future appointments with her. read more

Very good thorough dentist. I had to go to him because of a cracked tooth emergency during the pandemic. I felt he did a great job and pays attention to detail. I had to have a crown, first one and was a little hesitant but very happy with the results. Also had a cleaning - one of the best I ever had. I am not one to give high marks easily but felt he really goes the extra mile. read more

Too all of those wondering, "is Mike P. still seeing Dr. Citron?", you bet your ass I am. Chiming in nearly 3 years later, and the experience has only gotten better. Dr. C upgraded the office digs this year, but hasn't let his well-deserved success go to his head. Since my first post, I've relocated to San Francisco, but twice yearly make my pilgrimage to the East Bay at 7 a.m. to see Dr. C. Hell, I look forward to it! Dr. Citron remains the best dentist in the Bay Area, hands down, bar none. What are you waiting for? Stop seeing your current, loser dentist (sorry, I'm sure that he or she is a very nice person) and get with Dr. C! Also, please subscribe to my SoundCloud... Just kidding, but what I'm not kidding about is how great Dr. C is! To paraphrase the greatest thinker of a generation, Shia LaBeouf (and date myself in the process), "Don't let your dreams [of having a capable, kind and effective dentist] be dreams!" Go see Dr. C today! read more

Dr. Cintron rocks. Totally checks all the boxes - Good dentist? Yes, Dr. Citron knows his craft and is gifted with very gentle hands - Takes insurance? Yep, no problem - Reasonable prices? Yes. In a world of unnecessary services and opaque pricing, Dr. Citron will get you in-and-out with exactly what you need at a very fair price - Well run office? Yep. Appointments start on time and end on time - Good guy to be around? Absolutely. Dr. Citron and his staff are pleasant but professional Absolutely recommend read more

Been going here for almost 18 years, he's a great dentist! However won't be able to see him anymore because I now have no insurance so sucks for me I guess But my family goes to him and has been for a very long time so if your considering him as your dentist great selection! read more

Great! I was worried about my caries for weeks, and when I go to Dr. Citron, he is gentlemen, nice and warm, he fill my teeth and give me some very helpful advices. It's the best dental experience from now:-) read more

Eric S. Citron, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is my first Yelp review. Excellent dentist in every way. Skills, manner, fairness, cost. Also, his front desk person, Sonja, is the best. She went out of her way to help me with an issue. Five stars all the way. read more

Dr. Citron sucks.......plaque that is. He suctioned, sonic vibrated, scraped & polished my teeth so well, my mouth feels like a car that has been heavily detailed. I don't think I will ever eat again, they feel SO slick. I am a huge puss when it comes to going to the dentist. I didn't even need a pre-anxiety pill for this appointment, as he kept it chill and kept it real. He gave me great advice and didn't freak me out on the news of a root-canal. He was so chill when he told me, that if I did freak out, I would have looked like an idiot. Cute, comfy lil office and 2 wonderful assistants. I had NO wait, I walked in, sat down and let the games begin. I told him he had 5 stars on yelp and he said he knew about it and it made him happy. I promised I wouldn't fuck up his A+ rating so, here goes. 5 Stars for taking care of my pearly whites! Also, for giving me the BEST dental insurance advice that any dentist has ever provided. It's always a shady area (dental insurance) and you just never know how much you will be up to your anus in bills. Dr. C instructed me on the best times to have my procedures to alleviate the out-of-pocket fees for me. YAY Dr. C! read more

I'm a recent transplant to the area, and so I've been relying heavily on yelp reviews for just about everything. Dr. Citron did not disappoint. I not only got my teeth cleaned in a timely fashion (we were on a deadline, I was being charged by the half-hour for parking), but I learned quite a bit about plaque and random trivia about the dental craft. He and his wonderful assistant, Sonya, were professional, honest, and genuinely cared about the state of my teeth. Go to them! But take lots of dollars and quarters for parking. read more

I found Dr. Citron on Yelp when I moved to Berkeley. I agree with the other yelpers that Dr Citron is nice and friendly. However I am surprised that no one mentioned it is such a small office with outdated equipments and little staff. Dr. Citron is a dentist and a hygienist (for teeth cleaning) two in one. All in all, I liked Dr Citron as a person but I moved to a different dentist. About the price, the teeth cleaning was as expensive as the other dentists in Berkeley with better equipments. read more

I just had a little panic attack that his overall review isn't five stars, but it looks like one weirdo naysayer is throwing off the balance. Phew. Glad everyone else agrees on the general wonderfulness of Dr. Citron 'n' friends. The relaxed energy of the place makes you think that you've come to catch up with favorite relatives (and forget that you're in a dentist's office). Dr. Citron doing the cleaning and stuff himself is great ... can't say why but it instills an even greater level of calm and trust. He doesn't force or sell anything (case in point: at the end of every cleaning they're like, "when do you want to come back? Six months? Nine? A year?Up to you.") I especially adore Dr. Citron's dry sense of humor and overall chillness -- and the ante was upped after my last visit, when I unwrapped my take-home toothbrush and happened to see the inscription on the handle: "Stolen from Eric Citron, DDS." Awesome. read more

In all honesty, if you are looking for the best dentist in the bay area then you should definitely visit Dr. Eric Citron. There are many reasons why I felt the need to write a 5 star, personal review for Dr. Citron & his team in Berkeley. Before even visiting the office, I took a few minutes to browse the site (listed above) and was absolutely blown away by the organization and amount of resources offered online. If you have any questions about the services offered, what to expect, et cetera then you will appreciate how helpful the website is for patients. I mean you don't even have to go in to the actual office to start getting the help and information you need, and I think that's absolutely wonderful and unique to this office. I moved from Seattle to San Francisco recently and the transition hasn't been that easy. I was not expecting to have issues migrating to a new doctor and dentistry in California - but to my dismay, there were a lot of problems in the process that I encountered. However, none of these problems stemmed from my experience with Dr. Citron. As a new patient, I felt really comfortable and welcomed into the office upon my first visit. I liked this a lot. People usually tend to go to the same dentist their entire life - and this causes new patients to feel unwelcome or even awkward at new offices. Believe me when I say that at Dr. Citron's dentistry, you will not feel this way! In fact, whether you are a new patient or a regular, you can expect genuine care from the services and overall good vibes at each appointment. I don't know about you, but when it comes to dental care, it isn't about machinery or the amount of people there are bustling around the halls.. it's about the QUALITY of services provided. I mean dental tools can range in design from different brands, and the number of quantity one has in stock, but ultimately the performance of such tools depends entirely on HOW they are used by the hygienist, dentist, et cetera. All in all, I hope you can find this review helpful while deciding upon dental care services. I just wanted to give a truthful and detailed account of my own experiences to help those of you struggling to settle on a dentist because I know how difficult the process can be! Don't be disappointed with your choice, because I wasn't :). read more

I've had horrible dentists experiences in the East Bay, from dentists who seems to be keen on making you feel miserable and dentists who lines up 4-5 patients for 1 appointment slot and then tries to drill you as fast as he can with scary tools. I can assure you that Dr. Citron is not like that at all. Dr. Citron is the best dentist that I have gone to. He is very personable, friendly, and calming. He is very thorough and does all the teeth cleaning procedure himself. The two times that I've been there, I did not have to wait at all. I'm not familiar with dental tools lingo but teeth cleaning at his office is actually pretty relaxing he seldom uses those scary drill tools just to clean your teeth. I was referred to him by my boyfriend, who was referred to him by his ex roommate. I'm pretty sure all his patients recommends him so that's why i'm writing about him in Yelp. read more

I had a filling that broke, was referred by a friend to Dr. Citron. It was a pleasant experience, the best that I have had so far. Very thorough and worth the visit! read more

I heart Dr. Citron. I was recommended to him by my kids' dentist Dr. Neil Katsura. Who refused to take me on as a patient! I told him I'd scrunch until I fit into the little pediatric chairs! Love him still anyway, but this review ain't about Dr. Kat, it's about Dr. Citron. Who is the first dentist who has not made me want to cry during a cleaning. He says he "respects the gums" and wow, does it show. I've been seeing him for a few years and have been nothing but happy. He is gentle, personable, funny, and kind. Wow, it sounds like we're dating, doesn't it? Well, he has a standing date with my teeth, that's for sure. read more

I found Dr. Citron on Yelp and decided to give him a try. I moved here 2 years ago and hadn't had my teeth cleaned since, so it had been a while (I'm used to 6 month checkups). I got in the same day because a wire on my permanent retainer was sticking out and causing me a lot of pain. Although he's not an orthodontist, he trimmed the wire and sanded it down so I finally had some relief. He recommended a couple orthodontists in town just in case I had that issue again. The cleaning went smoothly. He talked me through every process and tool. He asked if I wanted Xrays but said everything looked fine, so he saved me the expense. He suggested I do it the next time around (I mentioned my insurance is changing to better coverage in a few months with my new job). He's a sweet man and very professional! His staff is helpful too. read more

I went in to have a bad filling replaced. Dr. Citron was very friendly and warm, and talked me through everything he was doing. Because the filling caused me such consistent sensitivity, he sent me home with a foul-tasting but strong flouride rinse to help build up the sensitive spot. While I was in there, he also fitted me with a mouthguard, which was shipped to my apartment within a week. read more

I've had a very positive experience with this practice, friendly front office and Dr. Citron's professional and engaged approach to my dental needs. My dental problems extended beyond his scope (need oral surgeon) but he was honest, ethical and will return for my regular dental needs, will give his name (gladly!) if someone asks me if I know of a great dentist! read more

Very kind. When I arrived I was seen immediately and my overall experience was very positive. Glad I found him on yelp, and I would highly recommend! read more

I've been going to Dr. Citron for a few years now, and I've recommended him to loads of my friends. I've been to him for cleanings, fillings, and a crown. I really like that he doesn't have a hygenist and cleans my teeth himself - it's got to be good to have the expert looking at my teeth for more time than the average office. He says that he doesn't feel like he needs a bigger practice - that he's doing just fine with the number of patients he can handle with his small staff. I love that! I always feel like he has time to answer all of my questions and isn't rushing on to the next patient. I also really appreciate that he does not take an invasive approach. I had tooth pain, and he recommended waiting and seeing what happened instead of something aggressive (and expensive) right away. I've been to other dentists who I feel like just want to do every procedure possible. read more

This is the first time a write a comment at yelp and I have been using it for several years, but I never took the time to write a comment as useful as the ones that I like to read when I am deciding where to go for important things. Then, why should this be the first one? Because the service I received at Doctor Citron clinic was excellent during all the process, and they really deserve this review. Sonja was very friendly and helpful to find an appointment for me. They accepted the X-Ray that I already have from two weeks ago from another clinic in Europe, and Doctor Citron was superlative. He fixed the filling that someone else did wrong two weeks ago and that was causing me a lot of pain and he also explained me everything what he was doing and why he was doing it. All this, considering that I am an international student with no dental insurance is even more valuable. read more

Granting 5 stars to a dentist is a BIG deal for me. I absolutely loathe seeing the dentist. And after having gone without health insurance for years (and subsequently no visits to the dentist's office), I was a little nervous paying Dr. Citron a visit. I needn't have worried. Not only was this visit *absolutely* painless, Dr. Citron does a great job of thoroughly and patiently explaining everything he's doing as he goes along. I've been to see him twice now - once for a cleaning, and once for a small repair on some pre-existing work. Both visits I was in and out of his office in no time. He is, just as everyone else has said, gentle, funny, and kind. The rest of his office staff is also incredibly sweet, too. Dr. Citron may be my best Yelp discovery to date... and he's most certainly the best dentist I've ever had! read more

I actually like going to Dr. Citron. When I moved to Berkeley, I put off going to the dentist for 1.5 years, and by then, I was really scared to go to one for fear of the shame that might come of it. Plus, I've visited some less-than-honest dentists that would exploit my shame and tell me I had lots of cavities. However, Dr. Citron didn't make me feel bad at all, AND he didn't find any cavities. He's honest and so nice. I just had my 2nd visit to see him, and he cleaned my teeth both times. I find this great. You really get a chance to know him and ask him questions. He's very candid about advice too. He followed up with questions about my personal life that I'd shared with him on the first visit. I found that very warm and charming. He's just great. I was so reluctant to visit a dentist, but now I look forward to a visit with Dr. Citron. Plus, his toothbrushes are the best! I show mine off to all my visitors! read more

Dr Citron has been my dentist for two decades, and is the dentist for three generations of my family. He takes great care of my teeth, provides sound advice, and keeps me in good oral health. His staff is great - kind, helpful and personable. And he has a lovely new office in Berkeley. read more

My wife and I went for the first time since COVID started to have our teeth cleaned. Excellent experience - great job with precautions, excellent staff and top quality care. Will be back every 6 months from here on out - no reason to put it off as far as I'm concerned. read more

I had a great first experience seeing Dr. Citron today. Four things he did stood out as exceptional to me: 1) He did my cleaning himself, which made me feel like I was in good hands and that he cared about my teeth. 2) He made a quick height adjustment to a crown done by my previous dentist, which I anticipated would be a bigger deal. He didn't disparage her work, he just took care of it. 3) I absolutely didn't feel like he was a salesman, which was refreshing after several experiences over the last few years, where the final bill was considerably more than the estimate. In fact, he informed me that a spot I thought might be a cavity was just discoloration. 4) He took responsibility for having x-rays from my previous dentist sent over (as opposed to having me call over, which I've had to do in the past). And he's friendly and down to earth to boot! I was even able to overlook the fact that he's a USC Trojan. Highly recommended! read more

After 3 years of not going to the dentist I decided it was time. Based on reviews on Yelp I chose Dr. Citron and I was not disappointed. Dr. Citron is very warm and calming. It felt as if he'd been my dentist for a long time. His office is cozy and he gave me exceptional attention: he did the cleaning himself. He made feel like he was my advocate because he didn't try to sell me on more treatments. In fact, I needed a mouthguard and he said I should try one from a pharmacy first before deciding if I wanted to invest $150 on a custom one from him (since my insurance wouldn't cover it). I am a very happy patient in deed -- now I feel dumb asking my boyfriend to come with me for moral support! read more

Made an appointment weeks ago and when I came in, the front desk was watching a movie in the dark and barely acknowledged that I existed, handed me a form, and then after filling it out was told that the dentist doesn't accept my insurance. Wasn't informed on the phone when I made the appointment. A waste of time and a total disappointment. read more

I made an appointment for December 28th like 2 weeks ago, and I scheduled everything for that date so that I don't have to go to work (I have a long commute to work from Berkeley everyday) on that date and take care of a lot of things - like taking my wife to a driving test at Oakland DMV etc. I received a call from the office telling me that the doctor will not work on that date and just canceled me and my wife's appointment. This has ruined my plan, and I am very disappointed. If you set up an appointment please keep them or do not make it in the first place. read more

I wish Dr. Citron and his staff all the sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows in the world. My ortho/dentist in LA sold his practice so I had to finish up my ortho treatment with a new guy who I did not like very much. When he took my braces off, the LA guy gave me a basic cleaning and said that the next time I came in, I'd need a deep cleaning and get fillings for "pre-cavities" I had in all four quadrants. I was surprised because I had flossed and listerined every single night of my braces treatment. I moved to the Bay Area and went to Dr. Citron for a second opinion. During my hour-long visit, Dr. Citron did many wonderful things: --He gave my mouth a clean bill of health -- no cavities and no deep cleaning needed --He sanded down this composite resin the LA ortho had lazily NOT sanded down all the way when he took my braces off --He fixed a toothache (tooth abrasion) I'd been suffering from for two weeks in two minutes --He gave me a general cleaning (since originally I came in because I thought I needed a deep cleaning) and said he would charge my insurance for the service only if they covered getting two cleanings in less than six months (the LA ortho/dentist had given me a cleaning a month prior) I think they're good about staggering their appointments because, when I came in, I only waited five or ten minutes but the receptionist apologized twice for having to make me wait. Dr. Citron is a fantastic dentist who answered all my questions and made me feel like I was in good hands. Sonia the receptionist and Chloe(?) the dental assistant are also great. read more

I used to hate going to the dentist because all of the ones I went to made me anxious, were expensive, and always tried to sell me things I didn't need like teeth whiteners, invisaline or filling replacements. Then I finally went to see Dr. Citron. He's amazing! So down to earth, gentle, friendly and reassuring. He's also efficient, so you'll be in and out in no time. I'm so glad I switched to his practice a couple years ago and now I take my kids there as well. His office is right near Alta Bates Hospital. He recently moved to a bigger space and invested in state of the art equipment so he's taking on new patients. Call him today - you won't be sorry! read more