Dr Brian Sheppard his amazingly skilled due to his engineering background and family training in…read moredentistry. I have a new confidence that I can overcome my sleep apnea, with the oral appliance that Dr Brian fitted and is monitoring for further adjustment. He is my new dentist also! His staff is always so helpful, nice and professional.

Dr. Brian Sheppard is honestly one of the best dentists I have ever visited; and I've been to my…read moreshare. He uses state of the art equipment for the x-ray/exam portion, and in my case, having needed a crown, he was able to picture, prep and complete the job all in one session. I was able to watch the porcelain crown being made and then get it fitted with minimal adjustment on the first try. Oh, and didn't feel the numbing agent at all on injection, or have a bad time when medication wore off. All in all, I'd have to give Dr. Sheppard a 10 out of 10. And a very friendly office environment as well, with Mandy ably assisting in the process.

Wonderful office and staff!! And they are expert dentists. Both of my children are happy to be…read moreseen by Half Moon Bay Family Dentist- thank you for creating such a warm environment.

My husband had an emergency toothache and our primary dentist was out of town. He reached out to…read moreHMB Family Dentistry and they were able to get him in immediately. Dr. Bateman gave my husband a thorough evaluation and recommended him to a trusted endodontist. Dr. Bateman called the endo and pushed to get an emergency appointment and called my husband over the weekend to check in on his pain levels. This dental office is amazing and goes above and beyond for their patients. Highly recommended.

Cleanings we're fine but they messed up on two cavities on the same tooth and never took…read moreresponsibility for it. They also gaslight you so be prepared fight for yourself. If you value human decency this is not the place for you.

I've been seeing Dr. Riley Bateman for over a year now. In that time he has been extremely…read moreprofessional and has provided actionable feedback on what I can do to keep my teeth healthy and clean. I feel like I'm getting high quality care from him. I would highly recommend making your next dentist appointment at Sonrisas with him.

The dentist I had for over 35 years - whom I liked very much, retired. So I needed to find another…read moredentist. Living on the coast, I was grateful to find this office. Although I have only had my teeth cleaned several times thus fat at Dr. Aliamus's office, the two very seasoned professional hygienists that worked on me were probably the 2 most skilled people to ever clean my teeth - and I've seen quite a few hygienists. The staff has been very congenial and helpful each time I have gone there. Dr Aliamus seems very friendly, when he has looked at my teeth - fortunately I haven't actually needed his services yet. My wife has gone there longer than me, and she gives a high review as well.

The office staff are very professional and provide quality care…read more I wouldn't go anywhere else. I have absolute confidence in the service. I'm getting.

Dr. Wong and his crew are the best I've had (and I've had more than a few over the years including…read moremany years of orthodontics). The team was always friendly, knew how to work with my insurance, and did a great job with my cleanings, whitening, and any necessary tooth fixes. I started with Dr. Wong after another dentist (who shall remain nameless) told me that I needed a lot of work, including having my fillings replaced ("because they're old"). Suspecting the recommendation was a little odd, I asked for recommendations from my colleagues, who all seemed to go to Dr. Wong and had great experiences. That says a lot! From the start Dr. Wong developed a good rapport and never recommended any unnecessary treatments. We had more than a decade-long relationship of visits (including 4 cleanings per year!). I moved out of state and that's the only reason I'm unable to continue with him & his team, but I'd still be going given the great degree of confidence I have in him & his team. Thanks Dr. Wong and Team!

I had a dead and discolored front tooth and a natural gap between my two front teeth. I have had…read morethe gap regularly bonded by my regular dentists in the past. Last bonding was not wearing well (discolored, slightly deteriorated, and bonding was imbalanced between the 2 teeth - one front tooth was a lot larger than the other). I was aware it looked not great, but shrugged it off for years, until my mom mentioned it.... So finally did something about it Very happy with my teeth. Dr. Wong whitened my dead tooth internally (2 visits) and in the last session sanded off the old bonding and made my teeth look so natural and perfect. Set me up with a warm neck rest and a movie while he worked and I could not have been happier. His staff are super sweet and helpful. Great experience overall!!

Shout out to Brooke the Registered Dental Assistant at Dr. Field's office who has gone out of her…read moreway to get me feeling comfortably settled before the three lengthy procedures I have had in the last month. She was well-mannered, professional, thoughtful and patient, answering all of my nervous questions and just did everything right. Compliments to Susy F the Treatment Coordinator again as well, for her professionalism, being on top of everything and kindness and patience in continuing to answer my remaining questions since I still have 2 smaller procedures left to do. Everyone at Dr. Field's office exemplifies Concierge Dentristry. Think of regular commercial airlines as being the usual dentist's office - and Dr. Field's office being the latest Gulf Stream G700 private long range jet. And Dr. Field is THE BEST. What he did with my mouth is nothing short of a total transformation, health wise for my mouth , bite wise and appearance wise. My new smile (26 teeth - 12 uppers and 14 lowers) is getting praises from everyone for looking so natural and pretty! Which of course makes me smile all the time now:)

Dr Carl created a crown for me. Mine was broken and the new one looks and feels great! He was very…read moreprofessional and kind. Michelle was a great assistant and the entire staff was wonderful! Highly recommend!!!!

Back to Dental360 for a crown. A big shout out to Dr. Soe, who I…read more can' t say enough about. He is so present and works so hard to make the procedure a success. Minimal pain, flawless results. To be clear, they're not the cheapest in town. The way I see it, with teeth you get one shot. I'm happy to make the investment knowing I can't get it done better than with Dental360. Worth it.

I've been a patient at this office for a couple of years, which is why this experience was so…read moredisappointing. I was recently told I needed to see the oral surgeon, but the earliest appointment available was over a month away. When I explained that I was in pain, the response from the front desk was essentially that there was nothing they could do. There was no empathy, no attempt to help, and no referral to another oral surgeon who could see me sooner. Waiting over a month for someone experiencing dental pain is unacceptable. While I understand that specialists can have busy schedules, simply telling a patient to wait without offering any alternatives is poor patient care. After the call, I contacted another oral surgery office on my own. They were able to see me within two days and even offered a same-day treatment. That alone showed me there were other options that could have been suggested. What disappointed me the most wasn't the wait itself, but the complete lack of concern and communication. After being a loyal patient for years, I expected better. Unfortunately, this experience made it clear that once they couldn't accommodate me, they weren't interested in helping me find someone who could. I won't be returning and can't recommend this office based on how this situation was handled

I'm not a patient at this office but had a major tooth emergency on a Saturday night & was looking…read morefor a local dentist to assist. As you can imagine nothing was open & no one responded to my calls except for Dr.Kelly. She called me back right away & provided some very helpful advice. I'm so thankful to her for her kindness & useful assistance.

Dental Arts of San Mateo, is outstanding! have been lucky in life, decades to have dental…read moreavailable through family or businesses that provide dental insurance. There are so many dentists- with poor government oversight unlike physicians- the competition is ferocious. Finding a skilled and honest dentist isn't easy. Most of the fancy dental offices, and many are skilled, yet their primary objective is to bill you for extras you don't need: X-rays, etc. and will do unnecessary work at your expense causing both pain and wallet! This little office has heart, honesty and all the skills you needed without suggesting procedures you don't. I feel lucky to have found them. Hopefully time and competition won't corrupt their current integrity.

I want to sincerely thank Dr. David Meng for his exceptional care. He personally answered his…read moreafter-hours phone, took the time to listen to my situation, called in a prescription for antibiotics right away, and arranged for me to have a root canal appointment the very next day. His compassion, responsiveness, and commitment to his patients gave me tremendous peace of mind during a very painful dental emergency. It's rare to find a dentist who goes above and beyond like Dr. Meng. I truly appreciate the outstanding care and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist who genuinely cares about their patients.

Recommend all the way! Dr. Meng and his team are awesome, they are super friendly and make you feel…read moreat ease, right at home I'd say! Haha. I'm so happy to have found a dental group in my area since moving here last year. Front desk - all very nice and they make you feel welcome right away. Office is modern and styled quite nicely too. They also have great playlists of music! Lani did my teeth cleaning and she made it as enjoyable as a cleaning goes- thanks Lani!! Dr. Meng is a a magician with teeth because I had some major issues needing to be fixed. ( I had my front teeth ruined by this dentist overseas- plus a gap - and a crown- so basically I had ton of obstacles in the way ) He found a solution for me AND FINALLY MY SMILE IS WHAT IT USED TO BE. Thank you thank you!

Dr. Johannes and Dr. Stephanie are an amazing team. Dr. Stephanie has done a wonderful job taking…read morecare of our young daughter, and Dr. Johannes has shown that he is not only extraordinarily competent, but beautifully and refreshingly ethical. During my many decades as a patient of various dentists and orthodontists, I have repeatedly encountered professionals who would err on the side of an expensive procedure when a second opinion would suggest staying the course is a fine option. Dr. Johannes is a perfect example of a dentist who simply does the right thing. He and Dr. Stephanie are successful precisely because they are skilled, honest, and work hard to limit the amount of work that needs to be done. They clearly care about their clients, and they have built a successful practice the right way -- by carefully and diligently building trust. This was highlighted in a rather striking way recently. My wife came in believing that she needed to complete a significant amount of deferred dental work. Under Dr. Johannes' care, the scope of work continually decreased over the course of two appointments. He worked extremely hard to avoid additional crowns when another solution was viable. This saved us a significant amount of money (always appreciated), and more importantly, while my wife was used to a months-long recovery after having crowns put in by another dentist in the past, she has been delighted by the quality of Dr. Johannes' work and the speed of her recovery. Perhaps this is long-winded, but I just get excited about a pair of dentists who do great credit to the profession. And I can't help but contrast their approach (excellent work, but only what is necessary for the benefit of the patient) to the very different approach of a local orthodontist who actually engages in relentless "hard sell" tactics and leaves patients feeling pressured and embarrassed (as if their neighbors had just tried to sell them on the latest multi-level marketing scheme). Anyone with kids in Half Moon Bay knows who I am talking about. In any event, Dr. Johannes and Dr. Stephanie have elevated their care for their patients to the highest possible level while operating their practice with dignity and compassion. If you've read this far and you don't yet have a dentist, may I selfishly request that you look elsewhere. It can be hard to get an appointment, and I don't need any competition! On serious note, you couldn't do better than Dr. Johannes and Dr. Stephanie, and they've earned all of the success they have achieved.

A Considered Recommendation: Think Carefully Before Choosing Coastside Dentistry…read more If you're considering becoming a patient at Coastside Dentistry, I would recommend doing so with caution and careful consideration of your expectations--particularly around customer service and billing practices. My wife has been a patient there for decades, and we also brought our children to the practice until recently. While the dentists themselves have always come across as friendly and competent, our experience with the front office has consistently been disappointing. The administrative staff often communicate in a way that feels abrupt and dismissive, at times even condescending. On several occasions, I've observed interactions with patients that lacked the courtesy and professionalism one would expect in a healthcare setting. Despite this, my wife continued going to Coastside because of the convenience and her long-standing familiarity with the providers. That changed after she missed a single appointment--her first in many years--and was met with an unkind response and nearly charged a no-show fee, despite her loyal history with the practice. The tipping point came when we learned that, following a change in our insurance coverage, we would be reimbursed at a much lower rate than what the office charges. When I raised this concern, the reaction from the front office was indifferent, further confirming that it was time to move on. To be transparent, the practice has made a business decision to be out-of-network with all insurance providers, not just ours (Delta Dental, the largest dental insurer in California). While practices may choose this model to operate with greater autonomy, it generally results in higher out-of-pocket costs for patients. Unfortunately, this was our experience. For example, during our most recent visit, our two young children (ages 6 and 10) received routine cleanings and exams--basic preventive care. Despite having a high-tier dental insurance plan that typically covers 100% of these services, we were reimbursed for only 47% of what the practice charged. This level of cost misalignment, combined with the ongoing challenges with office staff, ultimately led us to seek dental care elsewhere. In short, Coastside Dentistry may be a fit for some--but it's important to go in with clear expectations regarding both service and billing. We've made the decision to move on, and I hope this review helps others make an informed choice.