Hennessey Dental

The good: The interior of the shop is very small and…read morecompact. The space feels kind of like a mobile home when you walk through it but they made it work. I came here for a few dental appointments and was happy with my care. The staff seemed younger and hip. The bad: I had to switch dentists because they don't take my new insurance. The interesting: There are lots of other dentists and orthodontists right by this place.

Can't believe it took me this long to write a review. I've been a patient at Pearly Dental Care…read moreupon moving out to the Bay Area back in 2017. A friend recommended them to me and I'm so glad she did. Such a wonderful place of business and then always leave with my teeth feeling clean! So excited about their new location opening in Sunnyvale since it'll cut down my travel time. Congrats yall!! - Amanda, Mrs Arizona US 2024

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4.9(40 reviews)

Amazing family practice. Everyone who works there has been kind and gracious to our family. They…read moreare great with toddlers as well! My kids recommend 10/10!

This place was recommended to me by my SO and I would like to pass it forward and recommend this…read moreplace as well. I went to another dentist my entire life (until they retired), so I'm not sure how most offices work, but this one is pretty proactive about making sure your insurance aligns with their business, or helping you figure out what the copay will be. This is really helpful for me, who is not as on top of insurance as I probably will have to be in the future. Over the past year or so I've had many of my cavities fixed after a long struggle with an ED. They broke up the visits so only one part of my mouth was numb at a time. This is probably a good thing to avoid risking biting your tongue and cheeks and just amounts to less pain in general. They also use the tooth colored fillings so it's not super obvious where they are (Previously I've had grey fillings). Anyways, I feel cared for here, and my teeth are happy again.

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Reflections Family Dental

4.8(141 reviews)

0.4 mi•Santa Teresa

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2010

Dr. Junio, I just wanted to say thank you for the care and compassion you showed my mother today…read more She has been suffering from a terrible toothache, and your patience, kindness, and willingness to go above and beyond meant so much to our family. Genuine compassion is rare, and we truly appreciate the dedication and care you give to your patients. Words cannot fully express how grateful we are for everything you did. Thank you again for your kindness and support.

I've been coming here for 15 years, and they've take care of my whole family of six! The team is so…read moregentle and they genuinely care about their patients. I love how they actually listen and always follow up after appointments. 10/10, they're the best! Let's go!!

Reflections Family Dental is located in Bernal Plaza

Digital dentistry combined with high-quality personalized care.

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Hygiene Room

Gordon K Kanagaki, DDS

4.1(18 reviews)

I just got Blue Shield of California PPO dental health insurance, and Dr. Kanagaki's office looked…read morepromising from researching nearby dental offices. I made an appointment through phone, walked in on the day of my appointment, filled out some paperwork, got x-rays, examined by Dr. Kanagaki, and a thorough teeth cleaning. He and his staff were super nice, welcoming, and easy to talk to. I connected with Dr. Kanagaki since we both went to SJSU (Go Spartans!). Nicest dentist I've ever had, and I'm excited to see him for my dental needs in the years to come!

Dr Kanagaki did an excellent job - superior craftsmanship and efficiency. Prompt and courteous…read morereception staff.

Low and Witte Orthodontics

4.9(78 reviews)

I cannot say enough about the level of professionalism and empathetic care provided by Low &…read moreWitte's staff. Dr. Kim was recommended by my brother-in-law, an Orthodontics professor at Boston University. From the moment I walked into this practice I could tell it was special. The staff is a model healthcare team demonstrating mutual respect and support that creates a cheerful enjoyable environment for patients.

Dr. Witte and her staff are wonderful and very pleasant to work with. What I love the most is how…read morethey handle after hour service and emergencies when they are closed. You can reach Dr. Witte after hours, she is so patient and calm even while she's on vacation, and got my son in the next day at another location. She listens to you and your child's concerns, makes recommendations that works well. She's a great orthodontist with an awesome team!!!

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Helen Her, DDS

2.0(1 review)

0.3 mi•Santa Teresa

I came for a cleaning. I was that should consider additional work…read more Crown replacement and some fillings. I then called them last week and left a voicemail asking them to call. No one called back. I then called them back today and left another voicemail and again no one called back. Very disappointed in the lack of response.

One Dental

4.9(404 reviews)

6.9 mi•Willow Glen

Certified professionals

Free consultations

They've been great. In addition to modern amenities like being able to watch Netflix during your…read moreprocedure along with modern payment options, they're just a well-run practice. I've had teeth cleanings and a filling repaired, and they've always been gentle and considerate. The parking is easy too :). I moved to One Dental over a year ago when my longtime dentist Dr. Ravizza retired and his new replacements suddenly recommended multiple fillings and even a crown, despite me never having issues before. That didn't sit right with me, which is what led me here--and I'm glad it did. They confirmed that I didn't need that work.

Very disappointing experience with the front desk staff. I can't comment on the dentists since my…read moreappointment was canceled for no reason. In March, I made an appointment for May 28th as a first time client. Shortly after scheduling, I received a text asking if I'd be interested in an opening sooner to which I replied yes. I provided my availability and stated I was flexible and could come most afternoons. I received a reply shortly after asking if I'd like to come the next day for a morning appt. Um no. I had already clearly stated I could do AFTERNOONS. Two weeks later I get a call and then a text asking if I'd like to be added to the "ASAP list". I thought I already was?! I was contacted AGAIN a few days later asking about my availability. How many times do I have to spell out I can come in the afternoons?! By this point, they're too much and I ask that they take me off the list. It's too much communication. May 27th comes along and I realize I've received no communication about my appointment on the 28th. I text them to find out they canceled my appointment. I NEVER told them to cancel my appointment. I simply didn't want to be constantly bothered about their "ASAP list". It's really unacceptable that they canceled an appointment I waited almost 3 months for. I was really hoping to have a good dentist 5 minutes from my house but no such luck. I was not interested in rescheduling as I completely lost trust in this office.

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Treatment Room.

Santa Teresa Dental Center

3.9(48 reviews)

0.3 mi•Santa Teresa

If you want to come to the beat dentist in San Jose then you need to come see Dr. Sudeep. I called…read moretoday because I had a slightly emergent issue and she answered the phone. I was like huh how awesome! What dentist gonna do that! Only her!!!! She cares so much for all of her patients!!!!

I have been a patient of Dr. Sudeep's practice for close to 10 years and have always been happy…read morewith the care I have received. Overtime, there has been only a small amount of staff changes, but she hires well, and I always feel like I'm in good hands. I've undergone many years of preventative and reactive care, including hygiene appointments, feelings, Orthodontics work, and most recently had my first crown done here, which means I'm royalty now, right? Come see the staff. They're all really cool, especially "Dr. B", who's real name I don't know. Love the admin staff and Debbie, also.

Thank you Dr. Sudeep

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Blossom Dental Excellence

4.1(86 reviews)

1.7 mi•Santa Teresa

Clean and friendly office! I had my first routine cleaning here and all the staff was very…read morewelcoming. My routine cleaning was thorough and they did a great job explaining my problem areas. Recommend if you're looking for a new dentist within the Blossom Valley/Santa Teresa neighborhood.

This was a co-worker referral I had a broken tooth emergency and they saw me right away. From the…read moremoment I went in through the time I walked out I had never experienced such excellent service. Front desk, Dr. AJ & Nareeen were top-tier. Highly recommend I definitely will be back. Their office was super clean and their hours are very open.

Happy kids with their prizes after great dentist appointments all done within an hour.

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Everyone in Office

Smiletheory

4.6(70 reviews)

2.2 mi

Thought I had posted this review on Yelp quite some time ago, but I don't find it, so.....Thanks to…read moreprocrastination and Covid business closings, a dental visit was long overdue, and a bit dreaded. My experience at Smiletheory was much better than I expected. Ti, the hygienist was just excellent, and after seeing Dr. Singh, I left there today with a much better understanding of where I am and the best direction from here. Glad I found this office. Dr. Singh is consistently kind, informative and does great work. Just recently, I had lost an older filling and she arranged with her staff to get me in right away to get it resolved, though the office was pretty booked at that time.

This review is long overdue. I waited until my situation was resolved before writing this because I…read morewanted to be able to share my experience as accurately and factually as possible. I was quoted approximately $7,000 for orthodontic treatment and paid $4,000 upfront directly to Smile Theory Dental. I paid $1,000 using my FSA and financed the remaining $3,000 through Sunbit. Regardless of the payment methods used, the office received the full $4,000 upfront toward my treatment. My concerns began after reviewing my dental insurance claim and noticing billing discrepancies that did not make sense to me. I raised those concerns with the office and ultimately decided I was not comfortable proceeding with treatment. I canceled my upcoming appointment before my orthodontic treatment began. I never received my aligners, no orthodontic appliances were placed, and I did not proceed with orthodontic treatment. Despite treatment not having begun, an orthodontic claim had already been submitted to my insurance. What followed took MONTHS to resolve from the time I first raised concerns about the billing. Throughout that time, I repeatedly had to follow up with the office myself for answers, updates, and clarification. There were periods where I was left without a clear resolution, despite continuing to reach out. For a situation involving thousands of dollars and my orthodontic insurance benefits, I found the overall communication, follow-through, and handling of my concerns extremely unprofessional. One of my biggest concerns involved a letter the office sent to my insurance. The letter stated that I was seeking orthodontic treatment with another provider. I had never told the office that I was seeking care elsewhere. When I questioned why this statement had been made, I was later told in writing that stating I was seeking care elsewhere was a "standard" way to facilitate the reinstatement of my benefits. Regardless of why the office chose to use that language, it did not reflect what I had actually communicated to them, and I found that extremely concerning. There was also confusion regarding how my payments were characterized during the resolution process. The office had received $4,000 upfront toward my treatment: $1,000 through my FSA and $3,000 funded through Sunbit financing. In subsequent correspondence, however, the office emphasized that I had paid the office $1,000 "directly" and that the other $3,000 had been paid through a third-party financing company. From my perspective as the patient, the office had received the full $4,000 toward my treatment regardless of how those funds were sourced. My interactions with the office manager, Christine, throughout this process were frustrating and, in my experience, handled unprofessionally. I continually had to advocate for myself and follow up while also communicating separately with my insurance company and Sunbit in an effort to get everything resolved. I expected substantially better communication, transparency, and follow-through from a healthcare provider. Ultimately, after continued follow-up and escalation, Sunbit canceled my $3,000 financing agreement and refunded the payments I had made toward it. My insurance claim was also reversed. The dental office refunded $500 of the $1,000 I had paid through my FSA but retained the remaining $500 as its cancellation fee. I understand that my treatment agreement contained a $500 cancellation fee. However, considering that I never proceeded with orthodontic treatment and the amount of time and effort it took me over several months to resolve the billing, financing, and insurance issues, I personally believe the appropriate thing for the office to have done would have been to waive that fee and return the remaining $500 as well. My strongest advice to anyone considering treatment here is to CHECK YOUR INSURANCE CLAIMS AND BENEFITS YOURSELF. My own concerns began because I reviewed my insurance claim and questioned discrepancies I saw. If your provider is in-network, review your claims and EOBs carefully and confirm directly with your insurance company that the amounts you are being charged are consistent with your benefits and the provider's contracted rates. Keep copies of your treatment estimates, payment records, claims, EOBs, and communications with the office. Ask questions when something does not add up. I can only speak to my own experience with this office. Based on the communication I received, the months it took to resolve my concerns, the insurance documentation issue, and the way the situation was handled overall, I found my experience extremely unprofessional. I would not personally return to Smile Theory Dental or recommend this office for orthodontic treatment.

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Margarita F.

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1 month ago

I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Hennessey dental office and his wonderful team! My family and I have been trusting him with our dental care for years. Dr. Hennessey is highly professional, monitors our teeth carefully, and gives honest, excellent advice. if you need implant he will give recommendation to the best oral surgery and implant office, so no problems with implant - it will never fail. He never pushes unnecessary work; when a procedure is actually needed, his work is absolutely flawless and top-tier. A special shout-out to Kathrine, my dental hygienist! She is truly amazing and the best teeth cleaner I have ever had. She is incredibly professional, gentle, and efficient. I deeply appreciate that she values my health and time. If you are looking for an honest, highly skilled, and professional family dentist in San Jose, I recommend Dr. Hennessy and Kathrine 100%! read more

Patricia A.

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7 years ago

I must say... Best Dentist ever! And the staff is amazing too! People hate going to the dentist because it can be uncomfortable and painful but let me tell you that at Dr. Hennessy's office, They take really good care of you and not to mention when you just wake up one day and are having pain or something just doesn't feel right, they are quick to get you in for a visit. This office has become like family and I have referred all my friends and loved ones. He's honest and offers different options so you don't feel obligated or required to have to spend so much. Believe me... Payment plans are great! They are truly amazing! Friendly, and the customer service gets 5 Stars! Faithful Patient, Patricia Arteaga read more

Mvl M.

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29 days ago

I've had consistently great experiences at this dental office. The entire team is friendly, professional, and genuinely cares about their patients. The administrative staff is always welcoming and helpful, the dental assistants and hygienists are knowledgeable and make every visit comfortable, and Dr. Hennessey is outstanding. He is thorough, takes the time to answer questions, and always provides excellent care. It's refreshing to find a practice where everyone is so attentive and committed to making each visit a positive experience. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dentist. read more

Wendy R.

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11 years ago

Dental emergencies can be very stressful ! Especially when you are not sure what dentist to go to. Walking in to this office I was immediately put at ease. The staff is very professional and so nice! Dr. Hennessey is very reassuring and attentive . He explains procedure in full ,puts you at ease and has a very gentle touch. I was very concerned having my front tooth filled after a big piece of it was broken off.. Seriously, I couldn't tell at all! Amazing!! I highly recommend him! read more

Wendy R.

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2 years ago

Dental emergencies can be very stressful ! Especially when you are not sure what dentist to go to. Walking in to this office I was immediately put at ease. The staff is very professional and so nice! Dr. Hennessey is very reassuring and attentive . He explains procedure in full ,puts you at ease and has a very gentle touch. I was very concerned having my front tooth filled after a big piece of it was broken off.. Seriously, I couldn't tell at all! Amazing!! I highly recommend him! read more

Mark D.

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8 years ago

Dr. Hennessey is a perfectionist. And that is what you want when you see a dentist to fix your teeth. You want perfection. Like Leonardo DaVinci painting the Mona Lisa, Dr. Hennessey seeks to perfect every detail. And his dental assistant, Elizabeth, is the best when it comes to temps. There's no one better. read more

Madison M.

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11 years ago

Wow! Such a wonderful team at Hennessey Dental. Everyone is very kind and has such bright smiles. They really took in account my nervousness and treated me with care, constantly reassuring me that I was doing great! I highly recommend this dental team, they were all great! read more

Patti B.

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11 years ago

My Husband and I have been coming to this office for many years now and We would not want to go anywhere else. We are super happy with the treatments that we have getting and if you want to do it right the first time, this is place. We highly recommend him. read more

Nathanial P.

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3 years ago

They have a very nice staff who are professional and very caring. I would definitely recommend them to anyone I know!

Guy B.

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4 years ago

Top notch service! We've been patients since Dr. Hennessey started his practice, and we've never been dissatisfied.

Karen S.

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9

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9 years ago

Very professional and kind staff. My first cleaning was the best I have ever had, thorough and informative.

Joe C.

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5 years ago

What a great staff, from receptionist to hygienist to dentist. Thank you!!!

Bill R.

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3 years ago

Great care, excellent dentistry, and a wonderful staff.

Valerie K.

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4 years ago

Súper friendly and helpful staff and team.

Sachin R.

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12 years ago

Had a good experience with Hennessy.

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