The personnel in this office do not use masks, even as we are currently in another covid surge. Alameda County is re-imposing a mask mandate, and these "health experts" refuse to follow best practices for public health. If you are concerned about covid, you should go to a different dentist. They also do not require patients to wear masks. Avoid! read more

I am relatively new to the area-recently retired. I found the best dentist and hygienist when I found Dr Malkemus- a true professional who is easy to understand when describing dental treatment options. I recently tried the sedation option to deal with my anxiety and it was a Winner! I am so very grateful for the Next Door reviews and on-line reviews to help me make the best decision for my dental care. Without a doubt, this place provides top-Notch dental care- the entire staff is wonderful. Thank you so much for being gentle and so professional with my "dental anxiety. Your care made all the difference in the world to me. See you next time to get rid of this cavity and replace old fillings. read more

I have been going to Dr. Malkemus and Laura (dental hygienist extraordinaire) for 20 years. Could never imagine going to anyone else. Last week a front crown broke off and I was seen emergently the next day. Dr Malkemus was , as always, gentle and kind and discussed my options while cementing the crown back in place. He referred me to a fantastic oral surgery team. I will be going back and forth between the two for extraction, dental implant, etc. and I could not be more sure of the care I will get. This can be a scary process. This dentist and his team are so wonderful! Vicky, Michelle, Barbara, and my Laura, I love you!!!! Thank you so much for your knowledge, wisdom and kindness. read more

After newly moving to the area in the early 90's, I went to Dr. Malkemus for an exam and teeth cleaning. He advised me to replace my one crown and 7 fillings for new ones. The estimate was for thousands of dollars. Wanting a second opinion, I went back to my old dentist, even though he was 60 miles away, to ask his opinion. He said my dental work was in good shape and do not need to be removed unless they cause a problem. It is now 25 years later, and 6 of my old fillings are still going strong. Only one had to be replaced with a crown a few years ago. It turns out Dr. Malkemus was wrong. I shudder to think that I would have paid thousands of dollars, not to mention hours in his dentist chair, unnecessarily. And I shudder to think I would have lined his pocket with thousands of dollars at my and my insurance company's expense. It would NOT have benefitted me in the least, but it would have benefitted Dr. Malkemus immensely. Unless he has changed his ethics over the years, you can see where his priorities are. Run away as fast as you can! My only regret is that I did not yelp this years ago. read more

Dr. Malkemus staff is always friendly and professional. Dr. Malkemus is professional and excellent at preventing and/or treating pain, taking time to provide the best care ALWAYS!! read more

Had a wonderful experience with Dr. Malkemus. I had chipped my front tooth while surfing, and looks good as new. I was able to schedule an appointment that worked fairly well with my own work schedule, the ladies at the front desk were kind, professional and helpful. Dr Malkemus had my tooth fixed in a short time and assured me that, so long as I take care of it, the filling would last for quite a long time. I was very happy with my experience, and will be returning for additional work. read more

I've been going to this office for years and they are excellent. My dental visits are consistent, personalized and reasonably priced. The team is friendly and has great follow-up with appointments, reminders, and any insurance issues you might have. They're great! read more

I've only had two dentists in my 60 years of life. The first was in NY, then upon moving to Cali in 1991, I discovered Dr. Malkemus. Not only is he an amazing dentist, his entire staff is amazing and very accommodating. My daughter who lives out of state came home for a visit last week,so I thought it might be a good opportunity for her to get a cleaning. We pre planned several weeks ago, and got an appointment for a cleaning. What I didn't anticipate was that she would need a few fillings. The issue was that she was only going to be home for a few more days. Dr. Malkemus was booked, but said he'd call if an opening came available. I wasn't holding much faith that she'd be able to get her fillings while still here but a day after her cleaning we got a call that a cancellation afforded her with an opportunity to get the fillings complete. Today she successfully got the fillings done, and because she was numb for a few hours after the procedure, Dr Malkimus told her to come by later in the day for any final adjustments. Well once she was able to fully asses her bite she noticed some adjustments were necessary. She went to the office late in the day, and Dr. Malkemus was able to make final adjustments! Tomorrow she heads back home. The point of this review is that in the 27 years that we have been patients of Dr. Malkemus, there is no other Dentist that I would entrust my families oral health with. Vicki, Michelle, Laura, Barbara, his amazing wife Mary Alice, and the staff are truly amazing. If you're looking for a kind, compassionate and gifted dentist, please consider Dr. George Malkemus!! I hope he stays around for another 20+ years!!! read more

I have been going to Dr. Malkemus for about 9 years, or so. I chose him, after moving back into the area, because my previous dentist office did not offer conscious sedation and he was also planning to retire. I have always had issues with my teeth, and for that reason a dentist is lucky to have me- I've had to shell out a lot of money. On that score, I did initially compare Dr. Malkemus with a couple of other dentists in the area, price wise. He was neither the least or most expensive. More importantly, the extensive work that I needed was performed with care and to my satisfaction. It is all holding up perfectly. This includes repair/replace broken caps and repair of sunken old metal fillings, a root canal, preparation and aftercare for 3 implants required (no permanent teeth after loss of primary teeth). I was steered clear of having the fourth one done since the primary tooth is holding strong and problem free. I actually credit Laura, the dental hygienist with my (still new to me) continued and current dental health. She did everything she could think of (rinses, flosses, dental irrigating device, etc.) to get me up to snuff with at-home care. For cleanings, we used various methods to make me comfortable (to say that I was scared is an understatement): sedative, numbing agents, plastic planer... These days, I need none of that. It's been a long road, but I'm finally the person who leaves a routine cleaning and check up with a good report for a good 6 years + now. Because of this, I hardly ever see Dr. Malkemus anymore, and it's very brief when I do. This office, and everyone in it, has truly been good to me. They are kind, concerned, helpful and respectful and they never give up on me, even though they have to attempt to contact me time and again to come in for my checkup and cleaning twice a year. Old habits and fears die hard! read more

I changed over to this office years ago and have never regretted it. My visit today was very pleasant. I will be going back.

My husband went to Dr. Malkemus after having had a terrible experience with another dentist. Dr. Malkemus fixed and replaced my husbands bridges and realigned his bite. For the first time in weeks my husband was finally out of pain and was able to chew food with his bridges again. Dr. Malkemus's office is clean, his staff is friendly and courteous, and his prices are reasonable. His shots were not painful and he has a gentle touch. He's an excellent dentist. read more

Dr. George Malkemus and his staff are amazing! I used to dread going to the dentist. The cost and my years of dental problems had left me scared to set foot in a dental office until my in-laws recommended Dr. Malkemus. He was warm, kind, educated me on the work I needed, and I did not leave feeling like I was robbed.. He was affordable! He even called me the day after my appointment (on a Saturday) to check on me. I would recommend him to anyone who has had a bad experience with a dentist. They actually care about their patients. He also offers sedation, movies, and they're equipped with new technology. read more