TL;DR I highly recommend Dr. Kurtz! I started coming to this office in 2005, when I first got dental insurance through my job, at the recommendation of most of my coworkers who also were patients of many years. Dr. Seymour Kurtz was a friendly, knowledgeable and steady in his treatment recommendations and care, and I was his patient until his retirement in 2023. His son, Dr. Andrew Kurtz, came into the practice a few years prior, and I have since transitioned to his care. He has seamlessly taken over the practice and continued the friendly, knowledgeable and steady work his father modeled. I appreciate that both doctors Kurtz err on the conservative side of recommending treatment, unlike my parents' old dentist that would try to upsell everything and drill everywhere. This office takes Delta Dental PPO (thank you!!) and Linda the office manager is so easy to work with and also a lovely person. The staff in this office has been the same for decades now, so Daniel and Rhoda the dental assistants, along with Linda, can vouch for what a great employer Dr. Kurtz is. read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Kurtz - what a wonderful dentist. I am someone who likes to know the whys and hows of my medical/dental care, and Dr. Kurtz and his team always go the extra mile to priortitize my dental health. I never feel like Dr. Kurtz's office is trying to upsell me on some expensie add-on, rather their focus is on good oral health and bad outcome prevention with ADA-based recommendations for oral health maintenance. They show me on mini cameras or x-rays any time any treatment is being recommended, and why. One very minor negative is that it can be hard to catch their office by phone, so be sure to schedule your next appointment during your bi-annual visits! read more

I went to Dr Kurtz after moving back to Oakland and needing a new dentist. It was a great experience - he reviewed my previous health records in advance, and spent a bunch of time with me when I was there explaining everything he was doing step by step. His office staff made the experience feel safe throughout a dentist visit in the pandemic, which usually would feel more stressful. read more

I'm so happy I made the choice to switch to this office!! I had the best experience here. The office is clean, calm and peaceful. And the staff is friendly and professional. I saw Dr. Andrew Kurtz for my exam. He did a wonderful job explaining the procedures and mapping out my treatment plan. Then I saw Rachel for my cleaning. She was very gentle and shared great tips and tools to make it easy to maintain my dental routine at home. Overall it was a great experience, and I am very impressed! read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Kurtz strongly enough. Everyone in his office is competent, accommodating, and friendly, (we love you, Linda!). I always have a concern about outlasting my favorite doctors so I was overjoyed when his son recently joined the practice. To me, that speaks of longevity as well as fresh ideas and theories. Dr. Kurtz has a very gentle way and works with his patients to make sure they are well-informed about making decisions. He helps us see which situations can be monitored and which need to be handled straight away. This approach gives me a lot of faith in his integrity and professionalism. read more

They are about your care of teeth. Won't convince you to get dental work you don't need. Work done is ver professional and not overly priced from insurance. They are always nice from the dr to the receptionist. read more

I HATE going to the dentist. Since I was a child I've always had issues with my teeth and I've always dreaded going to the dentist. I did have a dentist that I really liked in Colorado and when I moved to California in 97 I would go home to see him because I was so afraid of finding a new dentist. I did that for 10 years! After a recommendation from a local friend I starting seeing dr. Kurtz and his team and I'm so glad I did. It's a comfortable no pressure environment where they don't make you feel like an idiot for not brushing and flossing 12 times before lunch. Clean, easy to get to, there's always street parking in the morning and it's a he'll of a lot cheaper than buying a plane ticket to Colorado. read more

Dr Kurtz (and his staff, Linda, as well as hygienists) are excellent. I switched dentists and have had a great experience with Dr. Kurtz -- very competent, thorough, caring and compassionate while the administrative staff is extremely responsive and helpful. read more

A. Trust B. Clinical excellence C. Honesty D. Talent E. Experience F. All of the above I have trusted Dr. Kurtz with my dental needs for 20 plus years. I have been rewarded with "All of the above". He got rid of my old amalgum fillings and he has done everything from root canals to crowns. He has also referred me to an excellent periodontist for an implant series to replace a bridge that I got before I met him. His dental assistants and hygienists have all been very kind. He has been conservative with my mouth and he has never tried to oversell me something that I did not need. His work is gentle and very painless. Why not the best! read more

Dr. Kurtz is a true professional, been in the biz for many years and has helped with a number of problems I've had... Basically I have a lot of fillings that are about 10 years old, and some of them are starting to crack or fail. It feels nice to have someone who really knows what they're doing work on my teeth. He has the right gentle touch, and is really good about communicating what's going to be happening before it happens. Good dental work is expensive but if you're going to be paying someone for this it may as well as be someone like Dr. Kurtz who won't let you down. His entire office staff is lovely. A friend of mine recommended this office and I'm really grateful to be a client. read more

I've been going to Dr Kurtz for about 15 years and have had two bridges, fillings replaced, teeth planed and cleaned, etc. He and his staff are absolutely great. read more

Dr. Kurtz is the best of the best. I do not want just "anyone" working in my mouth. With five congenitally missing teeth, and four fixed bridges, one in every quadrant of my mouth, I have been involved with dentists in a "serious" way since my late teens. In addition to those issues, I found out, in the 1980s, that I "clench and grind", and that neck and shoulder pain, gum recession, and bone loss were the results of it. There are many dentists out there, and I needed one when I moved to the Bay Area, from SoCal, a few years ago. Like many practitioners, they can do "the work". There is nothing that differentiates them from the others. They "drill and bill". Then, there are people like Dr. Kurtz, who can "heal" you. Yes, there is a difference. Personally, I consider him to be a "healer", one of the few. His work is excellent, as is that of his hygienist, Judy, and office manager, Linda. But the real difference is that when I leave his office, after treatment, I feel "well, cured, and healed". I am grateful to my cousin for recommending him to me. I highly recommend him to you. read more

Dr. Kurtz is the best! I had semi-neglected my teeth for years and finally feel like I'm in good hands. The care is excellent. He's willing to discuss the financial side, and prioritize if necessary so I don't go broke. He has a very light touch; the first time he replaced a filling for me I was sitting there wondering when he was going to start, and he was already done. The staff is great and the hygienists are good. It's still going to the dentist, but it's as pleasant as it could be! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Seymour Kurtz for more than 3 years, and he is the best dentist I ever had. His technique is flawless, his bedside manner is impeccable, and his staff are also excellent. He has done several complex procedures for me, and every one has been successful and smooth. I feel fortunate to have him as my dentist. read more

Dr. Kurtz's work is careful and precise. I've had cavities filled and a couple of crowns. I have never felt any pain at all and the crowns and fillings have worked beautifully. He also explains all the options available and the pros and cons--no pressure. Great hygienist too. read more

Dr. Kurtz is the best. I have been seeing him for close to 10 years now, and have always been extremely pleased with his work. I have had complicated work done by him, as well as garden variety cavities. He is careful, gentle, and straightforward. He also has a sense of humor, and a laid back demeanor which are refreshing. I highly recommend him, and his staff. read more