I have been using Dr. Gate for nearly 10 years now and find him both conscientious and great value. My regular (deep) cleaning is done in around 40 minutes and although anaesthetic is offered, I don't normally need it. Some hygienists take 4 visits to achieve the same as one visit with Dr. Gate. X-Rays and fillings are the same. Quick and no-nonsense with all the work being done by him on the spot and at a high standard with a minimum of visits. I highly recommend him as his ease and efficiency mean I visit him often which I know is better for my teeth. read more

One man office, great ambience, very professional and reasonably priced. Dr. Gate is readily available for emergencies.

Awesome, straightforward dental care! Jamison Gate runs an efficient operation, and cares about his patients.

Dr Gates is an awesome dentist. My husband and I have been going to him for several years. We are senior citizens without dental insurance. He never try's to up sell us on treatments we don't need. We are able to get appointments in a timely manner and he is very professional and does an excellent job. Highly recommended! read more

Very knowledgeable doctor and straightforward with a no non-sense approach. I hope he has availability for my family.

Dr. Gate has been our dentist for several years, and he has exactly the kind of practice we were looking for. He's a one-man show, returning phone calls and making appointments himself, and he's always clear in his recommendations and kind during our visits. I really appreciate the way he lets our toddler check things out at his own pace, avoiding pushing him towards any fears of the dentist. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a relaxed and professional environment. read more

I had a really good experience with dr gate. He was Very gentle. No nonsense. No upselling. Quick. What more can you ask for? I would recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist in marin. read more

I was not looking for to this procedure today and it went better than expected! I'm very pleased with Dr Gate. We had a consultation about a week ago and deep cleaning on one side of my mouth today. I'll be going back for the other side in a week and then to replace three fillings! read more

Dr. Gate is truly a wonderful dentist. He is skilled, gentle, informative, and trustworthy. If an dental issue arises, it is so reassuring to be able to get an honest opinion and knowledgeable recommendation. He also provided excellent care for my late mother. I very highly recommend Dr. Gate. read more

Dr. Gate is a true professional. His office is small but I love it. No dealing with a lot of hussle and bussle to get in. He's very honest and pro-active in assessing problems and dealing with treatment. I feel good about seeing him... no fear. He did an extraction of 4 teeth when I had to get braces a while back... and while it was no picnic, of course, it was not a horrible experience either. His facility is in a large building that has pretty good parking too... which can be a bit of a challenge in Sausalito. I am recommending him to my husband as a new client and I recommend it to to you too. read more

Lets be honest, no one likes to go to the dentist. I've had my fair share of dental work over the years, and have a well established relationship with my dentist back East. So, when I found myself in Marin, in desperate need of a dentist, I had no idea where to turn....so I turned to Yelp. I am very pleased with the care and attention that I have received from Dr. Gate. He listens well, explains exactly what he's doing and has been straightforward about what I can expect. As previous people have posted, he is no frills. Personally, I don't want a dentist who has a fancy video-graphic office or fancy color ads. My dentist's advertising should be in my smile. Thanks Dr. Gate! read more

Dr Gate is amazing--I've hated going to the dentist for more reasons than one and he is actually put those fears at ease. He was incredibly 1) honest, modest in price and does a PHENOMENAL job 2) was easy to talk to and worked to bring me in immediately 3) was knowledgeable and available 4) didn't try to scare me into paying more for unnecessary work All in all, Dr. Gate is honest and cares about his patients. read more

I've been visiting Dr. Gate for nearly 10 years. As others have described, he's a "one man show", and that's what makes him so special. He's super skilled at what he does, he understands how to navigate the insurance red-tape, and there are no lengthy waits before your appointment. Dr. Gate is worth the extra drive (if that's what it takes) and I guarantee that after your first visit, you will write the next 5-star review for your newly-found dentist on Yelp. read more

I really like Dr. Gates. He is very thorough, does push a lot of unnecessary procedures and he is not outrageously priced. It was a little drive to Sausalito from SF, but it's beautiful over there so it's worth it. There is plenty of parking right out front so that when you take into account trying to park in SF, the timing is about the same and you get to drive over the golden gate! He also showed me what I wasn't doing well so I can keep my teeth healthier between visits. read more

Best dentist I ever had! Amazing, awesome, nice, honest, easy, efficient, expert ....... read more

Dr Gate is not only a very skilled dentist but he truly cares about his patients. I had some dental emergency over a holiday weekend and had to call Dr Gate. He responded right away and was able to help me out. Within the hour I was able to pick up some pain medication at the pharmacy so that I could get through the weekend and he also rearranged his busy schedule to see me first thing in the morning that Tuesday. Dr Gate does all the work himself and only what is necessary at a very reasonable rates and I never had to wait more than 5 minutes before my appointment, Amazing !!!! Dr Gate is very attentive to his clients needs, let's you know what to expect and, as a bonus, you get to learn a bit of geography while is working on your mouth as you stare at the world map on the ceiling ! read more

Charming, affable, disarming, and kind... oh yeah and totally skilled. It's just him in a small office... no huge waiting area with people all over the place. He's just a mellow, friendly, talented Dentist. Awesome guy. And my teeth are sparkly white. Yay. Cheers. read more

I found this dentist through Yelp-so want to recommend Dr. Jamison to everyone. He is low key, conservative with his advice and doesn't hustle the customer for more procedures. He does a wonderful cleaning- how often do you have the dentist clean your teeth? I highly recommend him to anyone in the area. read more

I have bounced from dentist to dentist here in Marin. I don't need to bond with my dentist, I just need to feel that I am not being taken advantage of. So many I tried ended by offering some silly service that cost thousands once they determined my teeth are good and no other income would come to them from my mouth. Dr Gate was very different. His office is totally no frills, but its clean and quiet. The equipment seems pretty up to date, and he definitely knows what he is doing. The cleaning was through and comfortable, x-rays were taken, but just a few, nothing over the top. He suggested I replace a cracked filling, but didn't rush me to do it. When I came to get it replaced he didn't even need to use novacaine saying it wasn't needed and indeed, it was not. I am terrified of fillings, but this was so easy, over in a few minutes, and to top it all off, I thought the cost was quite reasonable. You can keep your fancy downtown dentists with massage chairs and koi ponds... Ill stick with Dr Gate! read more

Not sure what happened to "Ki B"? that sounds like there is more to the story.. I am in business too and sometimes you can tell when there is a problem client .... Anyway my husband and I have gone to Dr Gate for about 6 years now. He is THE BEST. I totally recommend him. Very easy to make an appt with- excellent dentist. Nice guy. Yes this is an authentic review...! read more

Needed to find a new dentist. and could not be happier...... He is so skilled. I would highly recommend him. Beside from him personally doing your cleanings, he is as painless and skilled at taking care of the cavities and fillings, but also a great cosmetic dentist. My front four teeth were so crooked and looked awful. With me asking him about it, a plan was put in place, and he was able to take care of it. My smile is now beautiful. and at an amazing price. I am letting everyone in on my new best dentist experience. read more

Dr. Gate ANSWERS HIS OWN PHONE! I love that. I also love that he does not try to sell you tooth whitening procedures or insist that you get $3k worth of dental work done ASAP when it can wait or be done over time. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Gate for two years now and have had a great experience every time (and I'm NOT a fan of going to the dentist). He's quick and very no nonsense. He doesn't try to up-sell you on things you don't need, and gives very straightforward advise on dental care. Highly recommend. read more

This is a great dentist. Friendly, professional, efficient, gentle. Like most people, I hate going to the dentist, but I highly recommend this one! read more

Easy to make appointments with and a nice office. He was very responsive when I needed additional documentation for work; really appreciated it and can't recommend him enough! read more

the one man show never called back, which makes sense. my fault for being stupid enough to call a dentist that does not even have a receptionist. read more

Dr. Gate is exactly as the other 5-star reviewers have described! Kind, gentle, reasonable, works with your insurance so you don't have to deal with the billing... If you are at all afraid of goin to the dentist, Dr. Gate is perfect for you. If you have no fear, he's still perfect for you!! :) read more

I've been going to Dr. Gate for going on five years now. I appreciate his professionalism and the great attention he gives to assessing the health of my teeth and mouth. It's a very minimalist office, with Dr. Gate taking care of everything. But that's even all the more reason to give him my highest recommendation. read more

Dr. gate is great! My first appointment was a breeze, he's friendly, professional & offers sage advice.

Dr. Gates was very quick to return my call and saw me the very next day on such short nortice. He was very thorough in his procedure and was able to explain to me what was going on effortlessly. He is also very kind, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone! read more

When I go here didn't seem like much I was kinda worried at 1st. Then I met Dr. Gate he is a cool guy. Just him in his office but the set up was clean, cozy and welcoming. He checked me out very carefully, was gentle, professional and took his time to explain everything to me about his advice on my future dential work. I love his location and his prices were great. I will def be back and I would highly recommend him if you looking in the Sausalito area. Thanks Dr. Gate read more

Like many, I never really liked going to the dentist. I would have minor freak outs as they work in my mouth and think about the tools digging into my gums. Though I must say, Dr. Gate was the most gentle and quick cleaning I have ever had. I left the office feeling clean, fresh and happy. And not sore, bleeding, and edgy. So my many thanks go out to Dr. Gate for having a skilled and gentle hand, and if I weren't moving 2500 miles away, you bet I would see him again in 6 months! I highly recommend him for any of your dental needs. read more

We love Dr. Gate. He does our whole family and everyone likes him. He's a very nice. low-key guy who just gets the job done with no fuss.

Best dentist - have been going to Dr Gate for over 10 years & highly recommend him. Gentle, efficient, always professional and reasonable fees. read more

Reception rude and impatient, actually hung up on me when I asked about a price.....was going to make an appt and initiate being a new client but not now. Seems odd that the dentist supposedly answers the phone according to the reviews? Hmmm sounds odd. Hope these reviews are authentic....... read more

My cleaning/routine exam appointment was scheduled for 9:30am one morning. Nobody there. I waited until 10am, office completely empty. I tried calling the number many times, no answer. I called the other number that is listed in the voicemail to contact the Dentist directly, no answer. I never heard back, while my appointment was confirmed for this exact date and time, turns out he forgot. Thank you for the waste of time. read more

Like most people, I hate going to the dentist. The bigger problem is that I hated MY dentist...so much that I put off going and then all of a sudden it had been two and a half years! Luckily with Yelp you don't have to go in anywhere blind these days. I called Dr. Gates office and was able to get an appt the same week. The receptionist works from his second office down south, but she was lovely and very quick to respond to my message. His office is nothing fancy, just a one man show (no hygenist or receptionist) but that was fine by me. He ran on time and got me through xrays and cleaning in a half hour. He politely told me the my areas of development, but didn't scold me for being a bad flosser and putting off my regualar visit. I WILL be going back in 6 months, no question. Also, super easy parking which never hurts! read more

I would leave an extra star or two if the system would allow it. Dr. Gate has been my dentist for over 20 years. He is patient, thorough, thoughtful, prompt, and so good at what he does. He's everything you can possibly want for your dentist. He is THE BEST! read more

Dr. Gate is an anomaly in today's time of 'arrive and wait' to receive non-personalized attention. He's a great dentist, medically and aesthetically who runs a tight ship, with high quality dentistry in Sausalito, on time and on budget. He's expertly efficient and can be no-nonsense, so if you want to pay for or interact with a touchy feely experience, you may find his clean and spare practice unusual. But because he's working hard to provide the quality he does, for a variety of patients and dental plans, his practice is unique. And over the past 5 years that I've been his patient? I've gone in with both a generous insurance plan and one with much lesser coverage, and still always received the same excellent quality and professionally appropriate and reasonable pricing. I highly recommend Dr. G and love the integrity and look of my crowns as well as the aesthetic of my much improved smile. (and its great to connect and chat about the latest films!) J read more

WOW. Dr. Gate is an amazing dentist. Appreciated the fact he (thoroughly) cleaned my teeth. My bar is set high as my dad, brother, and sister-in-law are dentists. Thank you Dr. Gate. read more