I've trusted these guys for 20+ years. So happy with everything from the maintenance/cleanings (thanks Diane/Mara/Andrea!), to the dreaded "something goes wrong" category (cavity/crown/post) where they've been incredible, too. They always talk through the situation and offer truly balanced approaches, in my experience - I really appreciate their high standard of care and they even saw my wife when she was in a difficult situation once. They're the best - no second guessing by me: thanks Ken & Diane!! read more

I got a gold crown from Dr. Fong in 2017. He did amazing work and saved my cracked tooth that was causing me much pain. His compassion was memorable and his skill with that crown has been admired by other dentists I've had since relocating. I just came from the dentist and am writing this review 8yrs later. read more

Dr. Fong is STRAIGHT UP, THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY... He came recommended from a friend at Olympic Club, and come to find out my wife co-workers coincidentally go to him also, so my "EXTREAMLY" terrified of dentists made it there. Absolutely 5 stars, and I'd give more if possible. The front office staff led by Melissa (She's a Jedi) keep me in the loop, never missed a beat, and even bumped me up when someone canceled, ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! So stop reading my review, go make the call to his office, and go take care of that tooth problem with the BEST in San Francisco, and thank me later. Oh, BTW! Did I mention they have massage chairs in the waiting area, I mean who does that? except Dr. Fong's office of course. read more

Sweet caring staff.... Excellent dentist And the dentistry is top notch! An excellent warm and welcoming office. read more

I love coming to this office! This is why I come every four months. You start off being greeted by the most lovely group of ladies. Stella takes pride in her cleanings, always educating & helping patients receive the optimum cleaning while at home. Everyone is very kind, professional, & you can feel the team loves their jobs and are passionate about their patients. Thank you all. Ivan Lopez read more

Dr Fong is the the best dentist ever. I would put 10 stars here if I could. I have been to many dentists closer to my house and decided after each experience that I won't trust my teeth to any other dentist. He explains things in details, talks through options, and does amazing, amazing work. Diane is the best hygenist in the business. I never want to go to anyone else. The entire team is amazing as well. Maudi, Patricia, Melissa provide the best care and really care about their patients. Make an appointment, you will thank all the 5 star reviewers here. read more

I dislodged a temporary crown on a Saturday morning while visiting friends in SF. My friends called Dr. Fong, who graciously provided some instructions for me for the remainder of the weekend, and instructed me to call his office and inform them of the issue. The office called me first thing Monday morning, and saw me right away. They replaced the temporary and charged me very modestly for the service. Everyone was personable, the results are great, and I highly recommend him and his office. read more

Dr. Fong is good. His dental hygienist (Andrea) is THE BEST. If she ever left, I'd follow her in a heart beat. However, I refuse to go here any longer because his mother, who works at the front desk with scheduling, messed up my appointment. I was heavily pregnant and walked here (to get some exercise) for my appointment. The person I spoke with to get an appointment was his mother, Genevieve, who was also working when I walked in. She not only couldn't find the appointment, she didn't apologize or offer any kind of resolution except a reluctant "oh well". They obviously couldn't squeeze me in so I had leave. The service this old lady, who has no business working the front desk, except maybe to keep her busy, was appalling. I wasn't rude or anything but she acted like she was doing me a favor. She kept muttering to herself and wouldn't face me, instead, turned towards the computer and just completely ignored me. She is truly an awful person. Dr. Fong gets enough business to hire a real receptionist, I hope he's done that now. read more

I am very happy to have Dr Fong and his team as my go to for all my dental work. They are pros at what they do and I trust them to do all work, from cleanings to repairs on my teeth. In my experience, they do the work with diligence and care. Never cutting corners on the materials, tools, or methods used to save time or a buck. Dr Fong is experienced and follows the dental standards so I know the procedures will be done correctly and to the best of his knowledge and ability. I don't have to deal with the anxiety and fear that normally comes with going to the dentist. They are a pleasant team who cares about their work and their patients. read more

Professionalism, expertise, compassion, and excellence are all ways I would describe the Kenneth L Fong dental office. Dr. Fong and his staff have taken great care of my family members, so when it came time for me to find a new primary dentist after moving to SF, I knew exactly where to go. As a young physician myself, I am always impressed and inspired by how thorough Dr.Fong is. He takes that extra step of getting to know his patients as individuals. The high standard of care that Dr. Fong provides for his patients is obvious and inspiring. His knowledge and ability to explain dental pathology and hygiene is exactly what patients need to maintain their health. I also must mention, the dental assistants and front staff are absolutely wonderful! TLDR: If you are looking for a phenomenal dentist, you've found the right place. read more

Terrible experience. My wife had done an implant a few years ago, but the dentist who initially did it was an asshole and messed up her crown, so she had no crown and was left with an empty implant. Finally, after several years of discomfort and trying to find a suitable dentist, we found Dr. Fong through a recommendation and scheduled an appointment with him. Our first appointment was for Dr. Fong to examine my wife's teeth and tooth 14 (the tooth that needs a crown). He told us that my wife that the teeth below tooth 14 had "multiple cavities" that required filling and that she had another tooth that needed to be removed for a crown. My wife told him that none of her teeth hurt and that we didn't have enough money to "fix those teeth" anyway. She just wanted to get a crown for her existing implant. He said that that wasn't possible and that all problems have to be "fixed" along with fitting a crown for her existing implant. That concludes the first appointment. A month or two later, we called Dr. Fong's office again and we told them that my wife really needed a crown. They asked if we'd like to fulfill Dr. Fong's recommendations along with the crown. We said that we would like to have the crown done first. The recommendations could be done afterward. Dr. Fong agreed, and we began the crown fitting process. 4 weeks later, the crown arrived. My wife asked to see the crown. Dr. Fong's assistant allowed her to see the crown. It looked fine; the shape was fine and the crown was white with a bit of yellow tint, which matched her other teeth. It was partially installed until Dr. Fong said that he needed to polish it. After it was polished, a portion of it appeared to be filed down and seemed quite flat/was lacking the jaggedness of teeth, and it didn't have the natural-looking colorations on it anymore. It was quite smooth and was completely white. It didn't look like the teeth we were shown before at all. We had a feeling something was wrong. Dr. Fong hadn't screwed the crown in fully and told my wife to come back 2 weeks later for him to screw it in completely. We came back 2 weeks later and he screwed it on fully, but when we came home and my wife tried to chew food using the crown, she felt that the crown wasn't making contact with her lower teeth correctly. She tried to get used to this issue for three months. During these three months, she experienced jaw pain because of the crown whilst chewing. Later that month, we returned to Dr. Fong's office for a routine teeth cleaning. The person washing her teeth mentioned that the other teeth required a crown. My wife brought up that the crown they installed wasn't making contact with her lower teeth correctly, and she'd like that fixed before she considers fixing other issues. The person cleaning my wife's teeth had her do an X-ray to examine the crown issue before admitting that my wife's crown does indeed have a contact issue. They called Dr. Fong over to examine the issue, but Dr. Fong was busy with other patients and told us to schedule another appointment. We did. On the day of the appointment, Dr. Fong gave us 3 solutions to the issue. The first solution was to DRILL HER LOWER TEETH and RAISE IT USING FILLING so that it makes contact with her implant correctly. The second option was to lower the crown. The third solution was to apply filling on her crown to make it touch her lower teeth correctly. He'd fix her implant issue ONLY if we signed a liability and consent form. We refused to sign it and left. We went to another dentist to seek a second opinion. The second dentist took an X-ray of the implant, gave her a thorough examination of her teeth, and told us that her teeth had no issues at all and that the crown was problematic. We called our insurance after and complained about Dr. Fong. We mentioned the liability and consent form during the call, and the insurance company took interest in that form and requested Dr. Fong to send it to them. Dr. Fong and his office chickened out and never sent it. They'd investigate. After an investigation by our insurance, the insurance told us that Dr. Fong needs to refund $691 for the crown procedure incident. I also like to mention that after the routine cleaning that I mentioned earlier, my wife came home with an uncomfortable sensitive sensation on her teeth that she had a filling on. She realized that they had destroyed her filling. That filling had lasted her 15 years without ANY issues up until the cleaning. When you go to his office, he'll give you a list of non-existent issues that you MUST have him fix. No matter what, he'll try to find a way to get you to abide by his demands. In our first appointment, one of his suggestions for my wife was that she needed filling on the teeth below her implant. He filed down my crown on purpose because he wanted to apply filling on the tooth below. He doesn't care if you're rich or poor or if you have a small or large budget. Whatever he wants to get done on your teeth, read more

I am a patient since 2016. The level of professionalism and care is what make a loyal patient. Since the beginning of COVID i visited Dr. Fong clinic 3 times. Every thing was sanitized and the equipment was covered with plastic wraps to ensure that it is used as one time only. Strict COVID-19 preventative procedures were taken into place each time. The team didn't only provide high level of dental care, but always made sure that I am doing well during this stressful time. I already referred a friend to Dr. Fong and I highly recommend Dr. Fong dental clinic. read more

This week was my 3rd visit in 3 months. It does not get any better than this! A good friend recommended Dr. Fong to me. This practice is the complete package. The people here excel in every possible way. Glad to be part of it. I also feel safe going to the office during the pandemic. read more

Dr. Fong is the best dentist you will ever find. He knows teeth, and always takes the time to discuss what is going in your mouth. He's also a super guy. Hilarious. My wife always asks me what out conversation was about after every appointment because we always manage to wander into some zany topics. Fun stuff. The rest of the staff is top shelf: Andrea, Melissa, Mari... The dual massage chairs in the waiting area are a great reason to get there early. I'm told. Going to the dentist can be stressful, even scary sometimes. Fong's shop keeps things loose, they keep things light. The new guy, however, the way he does cleanings is what you'd expect from Edward Scissorhands. After my latest visit, the term that best describes my mouth is "tore up." He even broke a tooth. (It was kinda deteriorating already, which was known, but no pussyfooting here; all the teeth were cleaned with the same aggression.) Fortunately, he's only covering a brief absence for Andrea, the Queen of Cleaning and the old "4,3,4; 2,3,4; 3,2,4...." bit. Literally, I have drifted off to sleep in her care, she is so assuasive and serene. How this Shawnum character was chosen as a suitable stand-in for her is beyond me. Hopefully he's just a temp... Whatever, it's all part of the fun and we'll be laughing about it next visit. If you like Japanese-style hot towels, you'll fit right in. Tell them Tim sent you. read more

Very professional, up to date on latest dental information, modern equipment, friendly, and they really care about you and your dental needs. read more

I called in over the weekend with a chipped tooth and the dentist called me back right away and got me on his schedule for Monday. He and his staff took excellent care of me. So gentle! I needed a cleaning to be scheduled after that and he's pretty booked up but they were able to get me in the next day on a cancellation. The dental hygienist Andrea was incredibly kind and very gentle as well. Best dental practice in SF! read more

Yesterday's cleaning experience was excellent, as always. Gentle, but thorough. Also, the technician (Diane) took the trouble to show me exactly what I'd been doing wrong in terms of my brushing and explained why it was a problem. Then she showed me the correct way to brush, given the specific brand and type of toothbrush I use. On top of this, she managed to fulfill my request to finish early because I needed to be home for an emergency Zoom meeting! When I mentioned to my Zoom colleagues that I'd just come from a dental appointment, one of them cringed in sympathy. "Oh, no," I exclaimed. "It was great!" read more

I was worried about going to the dentist during COVID, but this team has many safety precautions in place including air filters and vacuums. On top of that, my teeth are sensitive and Diane offers empathy as she cleans my teeth and has taken extra steps to make it as pleasant as possible. read more

Backstory: For reasons I have had various dentists over the years. (E.g., military honorable discharge; office stopped taking Blue Cross insurance; many relocations; my great dentist passed; a new dentist all-of-a-sudden closed shop and relocated to the sticks.) Bonus backstory: I had teeth pain, the military dentist said my wisdom teeth should be removed. Without much pain medication, he removed one tooth with pliers, a hammer, and chisel. When he reached for the band saw to remove another wisdom tooth I said "that's OK Doc, I'll get that tooth removed later, I'm late for my latrine polishing duties." Anyway, fast forward to 2019, I once again commenced searching for an excellent, highly rated dentist, preferably one who uses a band saw, lead weights, string, and sledge hammer for tooth extractions. My first landing place of choice is always Yelp so I can get the best unvarnished reviews from actual users, customers, and clients. Based on Dr. Kenneth Fong's (aka "Doc") outstanding Yelp commentaries I instantly, as if by magic, made an appointment for his office. I used my first visit to determine if our doctor/patient relationship was a good fit. Doc Fong's office met all my expectations and requirements: - Conveniently located: The office is on Van Ness, next to the new giant Sutter Hospital complex (where the old Cathedral Hill building was located, at one time the Jack Tarr Hotel. I digress, forgive me). The office is a five minute WALK from my house. - Professional environment: Doc's office is located in a medical arts building. It is modern and secure. The office itself is quite relaxing (well, as relaxing as a trip to the dentist can be). The reception area (or is it "waiting room") has the obligatory cable TV, some full body massage contraption (one of those chairs sold by Sharper Image), a foot massager, lots of seats, magazines, cold water from a dispenser, etc. - Up-to-date equipment: Doc uses all the latest dentistry devices. E.g., the camera that takes high resolution pics of your rotting teeth, so detailed you are guaranteed to have nightmares that night. - A super skilled dentist: I don't know about you, but for me the WORST part of the dentist is THE SHOTS. I hate getting them, especially the first one. (I need two to three to make me totally numb.) I rate the dentist's overall skill by asking myself: "Did it hurt when Doc gave me the the numbing shot(s). Doc Fong, he's MASTER OF SYRINGES. I felt absolutely zero discomfort when he rammed that pencil-sized needle under me gums. (Please excuse, for dramatic effect I am taking a few liberties in my factual rendition.) On this basis alone I have become a Doc Fong lifetime patient. Regarding procedures: Doc Fong and his assistants are EXTREMELY professional, grade 4.0 competent, and up-to-date on techniques. Hand holding: IMO opinion a lawyer needs to be a great "hand holder" for all his or her clients. This includes keeping clients updated, explaining all processes, and being a great listener. I expect no less from a dentist and staff. Doc Fong explains procedures BEFORE he does them. His staff is well trained on how Doc expects his office to run. Everyone is kind, understanding, and every employee performs their duties in an extremely professional manner. Bottom Line: Doc Fong and staff constitute the finest dental office you could ever hope to find. P.S. Tell Doc and staff your expectations and express your concerns. They take the time to explain everything to you, not only because you deserve to be treated that way, but also because they strive to do the right thing, always. read more

We love Dr Fong and everyone at his office. My sister and her husband have been seeing him for a couple of decades, and I joined them a few years ago and have never been so happy with my dental experience. We all live in the East Bay but are willing to make the trip to SF because he's so great. He's affable, doesn't advocate for unnecessary procedures, and I think his prices are reasonable. Plus, there are massaging chairs in the waiting room! read more

Dr. Fong has been my dentist for over 25 years. He is thorough, knowledgeable gentle and kind. I highly recommend him! read more

I hadn't gone to a dentist in over 5 years, and went to a new one on a coworker's recommendation. The dentist I initially saw wanted do 12 fillings on all four quadrants of my mouth in one day, and when he tried, he couldn't get me numb enough to even begin one. Not to mention that they were the most painful shots of Novocaine I'd ever received. I never went back and waited another year as the cavities I knew I had worsened. Then, on a different coworker's recommendation, I went to see Dr. Fong just down the street from my office. I am SO happy I did! Dr. Fong set up a filling schedule for me that seemed realistic, and even said that some of the fillings I was initially told would have to be done could wait. He made me feel so much more relaxed about the whole process, and when it came time to numb me, he explained what likely went wrong the last time and how it shouldn't hurt. It was completely painless and I'm so pleased with the results. I'm so glad I've finally found a dentist I don't dread going to see. Dr. Fong and all of his staff are so friendly and helpful. Somehow, they all maintain this relaxed yet confident demeanor that really puts me at ease. Absolutely recommend! read more

Dr Fong is/has been TOPS; in all areas i.e. staff; dental hygienists are gentle, thorough, professional. Office staff helpful, knowledgable. Office equipped with totally updated equipment including x-ray, camera, etc.. Past experiences have NOT had these and needed to go elsewhere for these services. PERFECT! read more

I have been coming to Dr. Fong for years. I live on the Peninsula and drive to the city - I absolutely trust Dr. Fong and his staff for all my dental needs. They are professional, thorough and caring. If you need a dentist, go and see Dr. Fong - you will not be disappointed. read more

It's really hard to choose a good dentist. If you're not a dentist yourself, how do you know whether the person working on your teeth is actually good at his or her job? How do you know that your dentist, who may be suggesting that you get an expensive and potentially painful procedure, has your best interest at heart, rather than his or her own financial interest? I am going to share with you why I trust and highly recommend Dr. Fong and his office. I have known Dr. Fong for years, ever since he and his hygienist wife Diane hired me to work in their front office my summer before college. That summer, I observed firsthand the care, thoughtfulness, and diligence that Dr. Fong and Diane put into their practice. Not only were they great employers who treated their staff well, they also always put in extra effort to ensure their patients received the utmost quality of care. Dr. Fong and Diane often worked long hours, working with patients during the day, and managing their office in the evening. Yet they would always make time to squeeze patients with urgent needs in, even if that meant they had to work through lunch or stay even later. As long as I have known him, Dr. Fong has consistently invested in improving himself and his office (always up-to-date with the latest technology) for the benefit of his patients. He understands that the key to his success is to put his patients first. As he often says, ensure that patients are well taken care of, and everything else will follow. I have been a patient and a friend of Dr. Fong and Diane for many years now. In that time, I have learned how to distinguish great dentists from mediocre ones. As in so many other professions, great dentists are passionate about their work and passionate about their patients. They push themselves to improve and go the extra mile because they care. I can tell you from personal experience, both as a longtime patient and a former employee, that Dr. Fong is such a dentist. read more

A friend recommended Dr. Fong, and he lived up to her recommendation. I'd been having trouble with a crown that a previous dentist had made that had always been sensitive to the point that I avoided chewing anything crunchy on that side. That dentist had not been able to fix the problem. Over the holidays, the crown loosened and became painful, so I had no choice but to find a new dentist during COVID. He fixed it yesterday, and it's perfect. No longer sensitive at all. Plus, his office has taken great pains to keep office staff and patients safe during the pandemic. I now plan to switch my husband and son over to his office. Yay! read more

The office is run like a Swiss time piece. The professionals are efficient and exacting.

I have been a patient for quite some time (since middle-school/jr. high). I think this is by far the best dental office I've ever experienced. So much so that I actually look forward to getting fillings! I only know how great they are because I've had to go to other dentists on certain occasions because of geography, and none have compared to the quality of service you get from Dr. Fong & his staff. I have recommended my friends & family to come here & they also agree that they're just the absolute best. read more

Always the best in quality service and friendliness. Won't go anywhere else! 21 years of satisfaction and appreciation! read more

The entire office makes you feel welcomed. The staff is friendly, helpful, and extremely professional. Dr. Fong on top of the latest technologies when it comes to treatment. He is highly knowledgeable, patience and he will explain every single step of the process. Always great to have a chat with him. Due to the Covid era, it feels safe to come here. read more

Fantastic, very professional and friendly environment. It is just great, they take serious what they do and I feel like I'm in great hands. I truly recommend him since I've been trying other dentists in SF, and as bad as it sounds I gotta be honest, I just did not feel like I could trust them with my dental health. Very happy with Dr. Fong. read more

The doctor is really professional and nice in person. The service is comprehensive while minimum based on your need.

I've been a patient for 10 years. I love my dentist. I love the facility, I love all of the staff. If I am not at work I travel an hour to get to Dr. Fong. I'm thrilled that my kids get to go to Dr. Fong. I trust Dr. Fong immensely with the level of care we receive. He cares deeply about his staff and patients. The level of service is top notch. They have gone above and beyond to protect the patients and staff during Covid19. read more

Do you want a dentist and his office to want the best for you? This place listens to all your concerns and answers them thoroughly with your interests at heart. Too hard to believe? No crazy unprofessional staff here. They call you and are with you every step of the way. They let you know the treatment estimate, Insurance estimate, and out of pocket estimate all before do anything or charge you. Previous places did not even tell me the price they are sending to insurance. No crazy doctor who sees you for 5 min and knows everything about your teeth. He will personally sit with you, your X Rays, and pictures of your own teeth and go over every concerns with detailed explanations and diagnosis. He won't push add ons of unnecessary treatments either. He is an amazing dentist. This place is unlike those places where they see you 5 min and throw bunch of stuff your way like a sales team. So as you can see the doctor and the staff are all professional, communicative, and just generally amazing at their job. And that is what a doctor's office should be like. You would not go wrong choosing this doctor and his staff. read more

Dr. Fong a few staff are always top notch. They are always extremely professional and knowledgeable and deliver the best service. Thank you Dr. Fong and staff! read more

My previous dentist retired about 3 years ago and so I solicited recommendations from friends and Dr. Fong's name came up more than once. Every visit I've had since had been great - mostly cleanings, with friendly and capable hygienists. This time I had just chipped out a corner of an old crown and needed a repair. Lo and behold they got me a very quick appointment and Dr. Fong himself did a terrific fill. Bonus, I always enjoy talking to him about outdoor sports when I see him. read more

I've been a patient of Dr Fong since around 1997. He's hands down the best dentist I've ever seen. When living outside of SF, I've had to see other dentists and they all pale in comparison. They have also all commented on the crown that he put in and ask who did the work. The staff is so nice as well and the dental hygienist is great. They are all very caring and Dr Fong is awesome to talk to, very personable and a great listener. The office also has 2 back massages chairs as well as a new foot massage machine which I haven't tried out yet. It's a nice way to relax before getting your teeth worked on. It's a very nice touch and they really think about you as a patient. I appreciate that. I feel very fortunate to have him as my dentist! read more

my new favorite dentist office, i found Dr Fong on yelp, and i couldn't be happier, very professional and friendly, best service ever! thanks! read more

First teeth cleaning in 2020. I love the staff. I have had some fillings replaced in the past but now just cleaning. Diane did an outstanding job on my teeth. I love how my teeth feel. Thanks read more

I've been seeing the Fong family for as long as I remember. Dr. Fong's father was actually my dentist before (the current) Dr. Fong. OVERALL - I love everyone that works here. Every time I come in, everyone is always very welcoming and friendly. Because I've been coming here for so long, they all treat me like family and make me feel comfortable. The waiting area is very cozy and calming which is what I want to experience before getting my teeth checked. Dr. Fong and Diane always do a great job cleaning and checking my teeth. They're both very knowledgeable, kind, and easy to talk to. ADVICE (to patients) - take care of your teeth and floss regularly to ensure a painless dentist experience, haha. read more