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

Dr. Citron is terrific, and has a good staff as well. He's not out to sell you on a lot of extra stuff, and helps find ways to keep costs reasonable. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is for those of you who want a super high tech office. His equipment and the ambiance are very functional, and I've had some friends who I've recommended to him (okay, one friend who we call Posh Spice) find it a little too old school. But the rest are thrilled. He's thorough and experienced. read more

He's a good guy, cleans your teeth himself, and is very gentle (little or no discomfort). I've never been to a dentist who cleaned your teeth himself -- always had a hygienist do that. He asked me if I wanted X-rays instead of just doing them, saving me $10. With UC SHIP insurance the total was $25. Unfortunately, they don't take cards but they were gracious enough to give me an envelope and let me mail the payment to them (I guess I'd better actually mail it now...) . His office is kind of ghetto and doesn't have the water and vacuum tools that my other dentists have had... you have to go to the sink and rinse and spit when you need to rinse. This would knock off a point except for the fact that he cleans your teeth himself. Minus 1 point for his rude receptionist. I was a little late getting there because finding parking was difficult. When I walked in, 5 min late, she snapped at me, "Did you get my message?" and I replied that I hadn't. She was kind of rude to me the rest of the time I was there. When I checked my voicemail, I found that she had left a tongue lashing for me about how she "hoped I hadn't slept in" - it was like 10am - and "there were lots of people waiting to get in." C'mon lady, I was 5 minutes late. read more

I trusted my fellow Yelpers to help me find a good dentist in my area, and they steered me in the right direction. I went in for a general cleaning and Dr. Citron was genuinely friendly and easy to talk to. He listened to an issue I've been having with a sensitive tooth and took the time to explain to me my options and even tried to help me out on the spot by alleviating some pressure on that tooth. Then he did the entire cleaning himself and was very gentle (thank goodness). I've had some rough dentists in the past where I was uncomfortable through the whole process and was left with bleeding gums, but this was actually a rather pleasant experience. I'll continue to come back here as long as I live in the Berkeley area! read more

Dr. Citron was a phenomenal dentist. I went in for a cleaning and had concerns about grinding my teeth. He very conscientiously suggested I try using an athletic mouth guard first, to save money. Then he cleaned my teeth. He explained why he was doing everything he was doing, and I found it all very interesting. No dentist ever told me the difference between tartar and plaque and why it's important to get rid of both! He was also very gentle. No pain. He explained his flossing technique too! Then he cleaned my teeth and they are sparkling and white! Overall it was a very friendly and pleasant experience. Will definitely come back to him for my next cleaning. read more

Another "created my Yelp account just for this review"! I've only been to Dr. Citron twice - both last-minute/emergency situations. He and his staff are amazingly accommodating, competent, efficient - and, often most important but overlooked, caring. Hands down the best interactions I've had with any medical professional and team, ever. read more

I am new to the Bay Area and some local friends recommended Dr. Citron. He recently fixed my chipped tooth, and I could not have been more eased with my experience. He and his staff are extremely friendly, helpful, and professional...and Dr. Citron does fantastic work. I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Dr. Citron is AWESOME. He is low key and very friendly. He actually does cleanings himself (I've been in other big offices where hygenists do the cleanings) and it never hurts. I NEVER wait for my appointment, his office help is super friendly, and I am in and out of there in 30 minutes. You will not regret giving him a try. PLUS, Whole Foods is right across the street so after you go and find out you have no cavities you can run over and grab a treat to celebrate. :) read more

A fabulous dentist- trusted other yelpers and made my first appointment here with some hesitation- but will now be a regular patient. I like that Dr. Citron is both the dentist and the one that cleans your teeth- so he can check for cavities while scraping plaque- saves time and feels more thorough. A great guy, even took a minute to comfort me when i burst into tears upon being told i needed a root canal! read more

He is a great dentist. Very professional, kind and fast. His office is easy to get to and his staff is very friendly. I definitely recommend him! read more

Dr Citron was very transparent with costs and prices, which goes a long way. His office was friendly and accommodating. I have had no issues with the work I got done here 2 months ago. I was a first time patient and they fit me into their schedule quickly. read more

I learned about Dr. Citron through Yelp. I tried him for a cleanup and for a dental checkup for my son and was not disappointed either time. He does his job without being preachy, which is something most dentists I had been to before had been. read more

No one really likes going to the dentist - do they ? I certainly don't, but understand it is a necessary evil that must be taken seriously. Dr. Citron is a kind, professional dentist that made me feel comfortable. That says a lot. I had my teeth cleaned, a small cavity addressed and was on my way with a free toothbrush. read more

Excellent and careful cleaning. Unlike other dentists I've been to, no unnecessary recommendations for costly re-fillings, etc... Yes, the office space is a bit old-fashioned. Reminded me of being a kid. But all the tools were the normal ones :) read more

Dr. Citron was the first and only dentist I've been too who has not caused me pain! He's very personable and thorough. He actually listens to clients concerns and questions. Also his assistant is great too! I'm leaving the Bay and will actually miss my dentist. Go figure... read more

The best, most awesome dentist I've had! He's very human, nice presence, not pretentious at all. Highly recommended.

No-nonsense, professional, quick yet thorough. Cleaning and checkup in and out 20 minutes, no waiting around or unnecessary up-sells. Highly recommended, unless you fill his calendar too much and I can't get in! read more

I just returned from my first appointment with Dr. Citron, and I am very pleased. This morning, I was terrified - I hadn't been to a dentist in more than nine years, and feared the worst. However, he was very gentle, explained everything as he was doing it, was very matter-of-fact, and seems like a really nice guy. So, I think I've found a great dentist! read more

Excellent dentist who takes time with every patient. It's a small shop that takes very few people at a time and you really feel like you're getting custom care. read more

Dr. Citron is cool. Very personable, efficient and easy to get an appointment with. Definitely a no hassle type of dentist. Office is small and cozy. read more

This office and doctor are more than amazing. I had knee surgery 2 weeks ago and found myself with acute tooth pain the last two days. I went here due to the great reviews and if there was 10 star I would give it to them. He did a quick exam and was highly suspect of a tooth crack, possibly worse due to the tenderness I had. He personally found an endodontist who would squeeze me in but it was a couple blocks away and I'm on crutches. He and his assistant Sonia offered that she drive me there because he was concerned that if it was split I should get it removed asap. He said he would work with the surgeon nearby if I needed it so it can be done today. Long story short it turned out to be split and had a beginning abcess but pain meds from my knee surgery masked the pain level and waiting any longer would have been a nightmare. He went above and beyond which obviously shows he has an incredible heart plus he moved fast on my diagnosis and I'm over the moon with that level of care. I got the tooth pulled with an implant in the same day, all due to his caring. I highly recommend him no question read more

Dr Citron is great! I've been going to see him for over 5 years now and have no complaints at all and highly recommend him! He was referred to me by a friend who still sees him and now lives in San Francisco, yes hes that good! He's very thorough in cleaning and explaining any issues. The reception and staff are very warm and friendly. read more

I can say that i found my DDS Dr after 5 years in the bay area. I visit Dr Citron twice in the last 5 months and every visit he managed to save my tooth with out pulling it out. I am happy with the service and the advises that Dr Citron gave me. So if you read this review YES!!!! i will recommend Dr Citron to you. read more

I just saw Dr. Citron for the first time this week. My experience in his office was the best ever. Dr Citron's assistant, Chloe, was very helpful and proficient. Sonja at the front desk was very nice. His office decor is very nice and comforting. Dr. Citron did not recommend any unnecessary procedures, as my previous dentist did. He had a wealth of knowledge on the best way to manage my case. He explained everything that he was doing along the way. He is very personable and relaxed. I felt completely confident in his care. Before I had my appointment with Dr. Citron, I was a little skeptical of a Yelp listing with so many five star ratings. But now I see why. Dr. Citron is the best! read more

I had a wonderful dentist growing up in Nebraska, someone I went to for my whole pre-adult life. He gave me nitrous when I had to get fillings, a trinket of choice after my visit (what would it be? Trident gum? A pack of fuzzy stickers? Perhaps a special sparkly toothpaste?), and a brand new toothbrush to take home. Then I moved to LA. I had one horrible experience after another. They used different, unfamiliar tools that I found to be less thorough, they always wanted to whiten my teeth, and without fail, there'd be several procedures they'd tell me I needed. Are these dentists or salespeople? I left many an appointment with tears in my eyes, aghast at the fortune I was going to have to come up with to continue to chew. And they would never clean my teeth the way I wanted them to--the way my dentist always had. A simple scraping, flossing, and polishing, in layman's terms. They told me that would be like "washing a car when the engine was broken." They always wanted to dig under my gums and irrigate underneath with some antiseptic stuff. Somehow that didn't sound so great to me, so I declined. Well, Dr. Citron didn't seem to have a problem with my preferred, old-school method of cleaning. In fact, he told me that my teeth were "bad for his business," which was music to my ears. He did not hurt my teeth or gums once and he thoroughly explained everything in a professional and understandable manner. I really could not believe I found a dentist as good as the one I had growing up! To top it all off, he had time to repair a little divet in a filling in my front tooth that was collecting a stain. It's perfect, and that's hard to do on a front tooth (believe me, I have been going through this procedure for years with disappointing results). More than thrilled--believe the reviews. If I have to move back to LA, I will continue to keep Dr. Citron as my dentist. Oh, and while I didn't get any fuzzy stickers, I DID get a brand new toothbrush! Bonus points! The whole staff is friendly and energetic. I was a bit skeptical about choosing a dentist based on Yelp! reviews, but this is legit. read more

Dr. Citron is an amazing Dentist. He also does the cleanings himself, so they are painless! I highly recommend him.

Totally the best dentist ever! I hadn't been to the dentist in 5 years and I was scared to death to go. I just moved to the bay area and I read his reviews on yelp. Anyone who gave him a 5 star is dead on! He is super friendly, informative, and gentle! I would definitely recommend him to ANYONE who has the dentist heebie jeebies! read more

My positive experience with Dr. Citron's office started with his office manager, Sonya. Very together, gave me the pricing and other info I wanted quite clearly. Competent and friendly. Dr. Citron then did a great job, and the whole experience was positive. I've been through a few dentists here in the East Bay. Good to land here. read more

I made an account on yelp just so I could comment on how wonderful the service was. Like many people I don't enjoy the dentist nor the experience but this was absolutely different. The receptionist Sonja was very polite, as she walked me through any questions and concerns I had as I waited(which was brief). Dr.Citron not only gets the job done, but he does it well and fast.( I over fed the meter) Easily the best experience i've ever had at a dentist; I would highly highly recommend this practice for anyone who could use a reliable, professional and welcoming dentist. read more

Been to a lot of dentists in the past 25 years. None match up to the sensitive skill and positive demeanor Dr. Citron had today, 12 September 2012. Arrived half an hour early after making an appointment the day before, and they were still ready for me and knew me by name without ever having met before. :D At first, they wanted to schedule me for October, which was the first day available, but I needed sooner, and to them that meant tomorrow! Thanks for finding the time Dr. Citron! The cleaning was efficient and fairly comfortable, which is a change from previous dentists. I read the reviews here and chose which dentist based on them, and they were correct. read more

i had chipped a tooth and needed it fixed. after calling a few dentists, i decided to go with dr citron based on the yelp reviews. not only did he do excellent work, but he was friendly and saved me $100s of dollars (literally; the total cost was 10% of what i had expected to pay). i was in and out in under 20 minutes. if the rating system went to 6 stars, he'd get them from me. (his receptionist was extraordinarily friendly and highly competent, too.) read more

These people are really nice and helped me out with my teeth a lot! Great service and super friendly. Thank you!

Dr. Citron was great. Thorough cleaning, no trying to get me to come more than I need to, nice office and staff.

Great and friendly service. Very clear with options for work I wanted, then did the work quickly and expertly, I'm delighted with the results. Very good cleaning too. read more

Dr Citron does excellent work and is reasonably priced. If something is expensive they offer a payment plan with no interest. Very courteous staff. Highly recommended. read more

Dr. Citron has been my dentist since he first opened his dental practice. I travel quite a distance to see him because he provides professional, up to date, and warm and caring service. He has kept my dental health in good shape for over 20 years. Several of my family members also go to Dr. Citron and like the fact that he cleans teeth himself, thus allowing him to servey the oral area and develop a rapport with each patient. He is the best! read more

I had a dentist in Chicago I loved and waited two years after moving here to find another. I was pretty sure I would be disappointed, but through Yelp I found Dr. Citron and was completely satisfied. Like my Chicago dentist, Dr. Citron does his own cleanings and I find that's rare, also says a lot about the dentist. He was friendly, down to earth, took his time with me and certainly seemed to know what he's doing. His costs are reasonable, office staff friendly and I didn't have to wait. That alone says a lot, I think. Too many health care professionals have packed offices, routine waiting, seem rushed and give the impression that income is more important to them than the quality of their work - or their patients. Dr. Citron couldn't have been farther from this. read more

I'm usually a bit skeptical of places that have a million 5-star reviews on Yelp -- cronuts, whoop-dee-doo! -- but Eric is the real deal. Very personable and professional, and I've never once felt like he was trying to sell me on some unnecessary procedure. His receptionist is also extremely nice and pleasant to interact with. I enthusiastically recommend Dr. Citron to friends whenever I get the chance. My one regret is that, being slightly obsessive about dental care, I only get to visit 18 months or so! read more

Came in for a routine cleaning/check up. They run a nice tight ship. My appointment was exactly on time, and was very pleasant. It's pretty unusual, and quite nice, to have a DDS who does the routine cleanings himself. Dr. Citron very thorough, and has a nice touch. He's also not at all pushy about insisting on taking X rays, which I appreciate. read more

I had a great experience here! Dr. Citron is an awesome dentist! He does a really good job and is a very likable person! I definitely will keep coming back! :) read more