I highy recommend Dr Gunjan Joshi at Marin Dental Care in San Rafael. I have had two visits, the first a consultation and my first impression is: Dr Joshi is kind, personable and precise and also a dentist who explains his procedures carefully. The second visit was for a crown and again, the care was consistent and quality and outcome of procedure excellent. The office is well equipped, comfortable and communication with ther personable staff is excellent. I highly recommend Dr Joshi. read more

I am so relieved ..... today I finally got rid of the god-awful bridge that they put in here.. my dentist laughedc... and said i'm so sorry this is ridiculous ....... The temporary I'm gonna put in today is gonna look better....... And it does, it's night and day. ....... You know those big bulky Bucky white brilliant white horse teeth that people have that you totally know are fake. That's what they do here. GOD, it was so awful like barely look at it. I'm just really really glad it's over. read more

The worst dental office I've visited in my life. Front desk is super unwelcoming and unprofessional. Billing practices are unethical, and unorganized. I would not recommend this place to any of my loved ones. WORST part of all you cannot get ahold of a manager or owner because they are NEVER there. Do not recommend if you have dental anxiety, save your time and money. read more

Facility is clean, spacious and easy to park. Reception area is welcoming and comfortable. Hygienist and dentists I had during my handful of visits were great. At my retirement 2 month ago, I enroll medicare coverage with Kaiser, and option for DeltaCare through them. I called to see I will be covered with new insurance. A receptionist answered. I mentioned the change in my insurance. What happened next was sad to report. She said "That's HMO, we don't take HMO, only PPO. " click, Did she hang up? yes she did. read more

I've been coming here for many years for cleanings, a mouthguard, xrays ect. The hygienists are outstanding. My oral health is very good, no cavities ect.. Today I went for a routine cleaning and was told I needed to get xrays in order for them to proceed with the cleaning because my last xrays were 24 months ago. I asked them if they could be delayed for 6 months and was told no by the supervising dentist (who I did not even speak with). 1. I am an out of pocket patient and was not told when scheduling this routine cleaning that xrays were mandatory which is an easy thing for them to check. Had I known, I would have not scheduled the cleaning appointment. 2. My oral health is very good, no cavities procedures ect. The Dentist today could have just walked over, taken a look and realized that it was completely reasonable to wait 6 months OR had a short conversation to explain their compelling reason for needing xrays. While it is reasonable for a dentist to ask for xrays which I acknowledge are an important diagnostic tool, it should be weighed against the patients preference, current oral health, and oral health history. After all, I was only asking for them to delay it 6 months as I am an out of pocket patient. The tone of this practice is off and doesn't feel like it is operating "in good faith". Moreover, I understand I need to find a new dentist and that they will likely require xrays to begin the relationship! I would rather do that than deal with Marin Dental based on today's experience. read more

I had been a patient of Marin Dental for 9 years. The last three cleanings I was repeatedly told that I needed a crown. Eventually I succumbed and got the crown (July 2024) - I paid $642+ out of pocket. Here we are one year later and insurance has continued to refuse to pay for the claim because Marin Dental provided "insufficient evidence that the crown was needed". Exact quote "We rely on the information by the dentist office to assess the claim. Regrettably, the information provided did not substantiate the necessary bone loss." So now I am getting bill after bill to pay an additional $581.99. Obviously, I am not the professional here. I relied on...the professionals and trusted that a crown was needed. Marin Dental insisted and insisted, but then didn't do their due diligence to make sure that x-rays and documentation they submitted provided clear evidence that the crown was necessary??? What a rip and fraud. I now see that others have literally had the same experience with these people. When I call to speak to someone, they simply pass me onto their outsourced billing person, who clearly only cares about collecting. Not only have they lost a longtime patient, but I will never believe a dentist again if they ever tell me I need anything done. Also, when you fire them and request that your records be sent to a new dentist, beware...the front desk gals turn into mean girls. This place has really gone downhill since I became a patient in 2016. Wow. read more

The staff are very nice and the seem competent enough but the billing practices are terrible. I've never had to spend so much time trying to o understand a bill from a dentist. So far, I've received 4 invoices from them and not a single one was correct. Finally had yo go in person to the office and was told that their billing software was "glitchy" and that there was really nothing they can do to resolve any future issues. I finally settled the bill for procedures done in December 2024 at the office. Was assured that my account was paid in FULL only to get an another bill a month later with no details as to what I am being charged for. Unbelievable! read more

Dr. Zhu is the best dentist I've ever had - and super nice, really kind and caring :)

Folks are nice enough but billing practices are terrible. 1- Quoted me for retainers for my kids that I paid, at the time of service, then sent me additional bills. 2- Charged me for teeth cleanings that is covered and was billed to my insurance - when asked they said that the cleaning was done by someone who charges more?!? 3- I was given the run around and different explainations + told to call an other number for billing questions. My calls were never returned or anything explained. read more

Very professional staff both dental and front office and very friendly. My copayments were exactly correct

I went there for a second opinion. They did not charge me for it!!! and they did everything that they could to help me. I really appriciat their care. A very Pleasent office with friendly staff. Like them a lot. read more

Hello, I have never, in my 56 years, written a thank you note to my dentist! I am compelled to do so after the exceptional care I received on Monday. The front reception is always welcoming and efficient. Thank you. I am not generally an anxious person, but for some reason I did have some anxiety about getting my crown put on. Dr. Joshi and his assistant (I'm sorry I cannot recall her name) were incredible. The degree of care and detail they put into building the crown and then putting it on and adjusting it was incredible. Not only that, as I was experiencing some jaw discomfort, they adapted their practice to give me plenty of time to rest and adjust during the procedure Finally, and most importantly, I can barely tell the crown is there! It feels like a natural part of my mouth and has caused me absolutely no discomfort whatsoever. I can't say I look forward to getting my next crown :), but I can say I know I am in excellent hands. Thank you! read more

My husband and I go here for our regular care (routine check ups, X-rays, cleanings) and we've both had good experiences with the service and staff. Making appointments is easy and we feel like our health is in good hands. read more

I don't recommend this place if you're going to have major work done. I had my crown replaced in October and all the work was done by assistants, not the dentist. The dentist came to check before and after the crown was cemented, that's it. I get a call a few days later informing me that a shadow was noticed when the dentist finally reviewed my x rays, that I might need to get it replaced. I went back in and this time the dentist did all the work, caused less pain and did it correctly. read more

I absolutely love my new smile and I am so thankful to Dr. Jeng at Marin Dental Care for her beautiful work! She truly has such an artistic eye. After having met so many dentists, I'm happy to have finally found such a gentle, personable, and thorough dentist like Dr. Jeng. She also has such dainty hands and has been able to deliver numbing shots, extractions, and crowns for me painlessly. I am a skeptical patient who has been through everything but Dr. Jeng checks all the boxes you want in a dental practitioner and more. If you are searching for a cosmetic dentist who is gentle and does beautiful, quality work, look no further! read more

In all my long life, Dr. Kotula of Marin Dental Care is my favorite dentist! She is highly skilled, up to date, professional and thorough. Additionally., she is caring, patient, compassionate and honest. And, she has the unique ability to see both the short and long-term effects of treatment for the overall health of my teeth. The staff at Marin Dental Care is friendly and will work with you to accommodate your schedule and, as best they can, your pocketbook. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Kotula and her team. No one loves going to the dentist, but going there is an exceptional experience! read more

I had a very positive experience today. I was told that the assistants have years of training and 2 year degrees. It would be helpful if everyone wore name tags to identify their position in the practice. read more

I wish I could give a better review because the people were mostly very nice and I didn't mind going here. But here's what happened. Last year Dr Kotula told me I needed to have a filling replaced because it was decaying and in danger of cracking. I kind of felt like they were just drumming up more work so I said let's wait. So we waited, six months goes by and I go in for another checkup. Yes, they tell me, that tooth still needs a new crown, but another tooth is starting to decay and even more concerning. They gave me a quote for over $3000 to put crowns on these two teeth of concern. I figured I would wait since I'm moving. After I moved and went to a new dentist, they didn't see any problems. I pointed out what I had been told and showed them which teeth had been recommended for new crowns. They told me that work was totally unnecessary and these teeth are fine as is. So looking back, I would have spent $2500 out of pocket after insurance to sit in a chair and get my teeth replaced with crowns, that I didn't really need. I felt compelled to post this review as a warning to others. Get a 2nd opinion before spending a small fortune making permanent changes to your teeth. read more

I HATE the dentist! Not like a normal amount of hate...like an irrational type of hate and fear! I walked into their office in so much pain from a cracked tooth. Turns out it was 3 infected teeth and the abscess was BAD. I know my teeth are not the best, but I can't stand going to the dentist and being lectured about them...it's half the reason I almost never go! Marin Dental Care made me feel so comfortable and never made me feel worse about my teeth. They offer a variety of things to help you feel comfortable during your visit from blankets to head phones. The front desk is so nice and willing to help in any way they can. They all made me feel very comfortable. So comfortable that I've decided to do Invisalign with them and go in on Tuesday for my fitting! I can't wait!!! read more

As a new patient, I cannot recommend Dr. Kotula's practice enough. From the welcoming, diligent staff providing thorough insurance and estimate detail upfront to the Doctor's comforting and detailed explanation of each procedure (not to mention the excellent care and amazing results), I feel lucky to have found Marin Dental Care. read more

Yiiiiiiikes. Avoid avoid avoid. We moved to San Rafael from the city about 4 years ago. I was hoping to find a closer dentist so I came here a few weeks ago for an initial visit. Initial impressions - the assistant who took my x rays and the hygienist who cleaned my teeth were amazing. But then the " new associate" dentist came in. After the assistant and the hygienist had both praised my teeth and the care I provided for them; in comes the " new associate". She told me how pretty my teeth were and what a great job I am doing taking care of them. THEN IT STARTS TO GET AWKWARD, she tells me that based on the radiographs taken at the beginning of the visit; I am going to need 3 new crowns and a filling to the tune of $4200 (first YIKES, I have incredible insurance). The doctor proceeded to tell me that "it's not so bad". I was immediately confused because I had seen my primary dentist (of 9 years) 6 months before and she hasn't mentioned any of these "issues". I decided to get a second opinion and went back to my doctor in the city. My previous doctor reviewed the radiographs taken by this place and did her own exam; she determined that I did not need any of the work suggested by the "new associate dentist". She mentioned that in two of the radiographs, she identified the "issue" noted by the new associated but in other views of the teeth; the "issue" wasn't visible, she noted that this is often a mistake of new dentists who only look at one view of the tooth. Wtf I was really looking forward to finding a reputable dentist close to my house but y'all this ain't it. If you're into having unnecessary dental work done then this is the place for you. read more

I visited Dr. Chase recently and he gave me outstanding advice and consultation about my dental health. I was very impressed. A true professional and expert dentist. I have two dentists in my family and will be moving my dental care to his office indefinitely. read more

Went in for fillings after some tooth trauma; left with a good clean and a referral to get my wisdom teeth out, but nothing done about my cavities. There was a solid wait time the day I went in for my appointment, which may be why Dr. Chase didn't even note my filling-needs in his files, as I found out later when I called to determine whether or not cavity-filling was a service offered here. In summary: meh read more

I felt pressured to complete expensive care that no other dentist recommended to me in the past. Its funny because the dentist went in the other room and I heard the same spiel being told to the next patient and the same expensive treatment being recommended. Then the dentist will try and say something like "I really want to get this done asap, let's schedule for later this week". I have never experienced these tactics from any other dentist before. Buyer beware. read more

I received an annual dental cleaning in February 2022 - the service was subpar and I determined I would not go back. At the time, I paid my co-pay and my insurance covered the rest. Two years later, I receive a bill lacking any details beyond stating that I owe almost $300 from that service. The bill did not note services rendered, billing codes, or what my co-pay / insurance covered outside of remaining balance. I left two voicemails, sent emails, and even texted with someone who said they could not provide that level of detail (why not?? how could they not know which dentist saw me or what services and billing codes were completed?). In order to verify the claim with my insurance, I need that level of detail to submit a claim. After approximately 5 months of requesting that information, I have received nothing but bills with no details. Under HIPAA, all healthcare providers, including dentists, are required to send any and all medical records that a patient requests, including billing information. Today, I was informed by Jennifer that my bill is going to collections. I again reiterated my request and that I would be happy to pay once I have the details I requested. Overall, this experience and their unlawful billing practices are shameful. read more

I went to them in August 2021. I needed 2 crowns and a filling. They were very thorough and did a great job with my tiny mouth, which definitely was a challenge for them. The 2 crowns were made in a jiffy and off I went. They were gentle -- Rosa, the dental assistant and the doctor were really good. I'm glad I went to them to get a 2nd opinion. I will now refer my husband to them. read more

I am sad to write this review because I used to love Dr. Kotula. She is a skilled and kind dentist, but over the last few years she, and her business, has changed for the worse. My last visit she had her assistant finish a crown (without checking her work) that was done poorly. Now, I'll have to have it replaced. And, their BILLING PRACTICES ARE TERRIBLE. After agreeing to the cost for that crown up front and paying my portion of the bill, they sent it off to my insurance. Then, I received a bill for the treatment 1.5 years later!!!! There were no details on the bill or explanations - just a charge of $3500. When I called them, they said that the insurance didn't pay for the crown AND the insurance told them to charge me an extra $2500. So, A YEAR AFTER THE TREATMENT they added an extra charge of $2500 to my bill. They finally removed the extra charge, but still have not sent me a detailed bill or apologized. Their business practices are horrible and, I'm sorry to say, they are all about making money. read more

Very professional team. I suffered from a wisdom tooth pain and after so many dental office that's not available that time, they were the only one who were able to squeeze me in their schedules. I felt the sincere care and the quick action to help me with my condition. The place is very cozy and I am looking forward for my next appointment on september. read more

Very efficient, organized operation with excellent dentists and staff. You realize the quality of dental care when you look around at other options. This practice is excellent. My insurance won't cover Invisalign through this dentist, but I'm willing to spend the extra $1500 out of pocket I would have had through insurance because I'm just not willing to compromise on the quality of my dental care. read more

I'm ashamed to say that my last dentist visit was in February 2016. Between moving across the country 3 years ago and not having dental insurance until June 2019, I couldn't afford a dentist visit. With that being said, my first time back in the dentist chair on Saturday, August 24th was a pleasant one! The staff was beyond kind, the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) and the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) I had were amazing, and Doctor Chase wrapped it in a bow for me. Special shoutout to Ana, the RDH and the kind woman at the front desk who worked with me when they found out my Insurance had me on a 1 year waiting period for a service many dentists would consider minor service. read more

Stunned to read Art L's review...namely because Marin Dental has a totally modern X-ray set up, NOT FILM. Perhaps Art was reviewing another dentist and mistakenly picked this dentist rather than the one he experienced. There is another similar named clinic for the poor, but it is not this one. I was studded as I toured the facilities for two dentists and two hygienists along with the equipment to make porcelain crowns on-site at one sitting/appointment, Stunningly beautiful decor, front desk and over all facility. First class all the way. No one who has been here could make comments that i see in these reviews. Hopefully clarification of addresses will eliminate future confusion of raters. read more

I went in for the deal to get my teeth cleaned, an exam and X-rays. The X-ray machine was broken. During the exam, I asked Dr. Kotula for a second opinion about a bridge, crown and a filling I received from Dr. Pouradib, another dentist in San Rafael. She seemed to agree with me, that my concerns were valid and offered to contact Dr. Pouradib to help me explain what bothered me. I went back to Dr Pouradib, who was unable to fix the problems. I still have 3 different colors of teeth. I still have an uneven bite and the surface of my filling is still chalky rather than smooth like glass. Dr. Pouradib told me he can't do any better than what he's done, so we agreed I needed to go elsewhere. I asked Dr. Kotula if she'd take my case, but she refused. I can only speculate that she doesn't want to be involved with a potential court case, or she's concerned about professionalism or she can't do better. Or maybe she thinks it's ok for me to be uncomfortable and have unnatural looking, uneven, mediocre work in my mouth. Whatever, someday I hope to find a dentist who can produce a consistent, high quality outcome. Once I get my X-rays, I'll add more stars, but for now I haven't gotten what I paid for. read more

I went to Marin Dental Care for cleaning, X-rays, and to get fitted for night guards. The staff was very professional and the office was very clean and tidy. I was also happy because I don't have dental insurance and they had a $99 cleaning and X-ray special offer for new patients. read more

I transferred because they are part of the Blue Shield PPO. I loved my past dental practice..Blue Apple in Rohnert Park. However, I have to say, this was a really pleasant experience. You could tell they were having a good time working, but always professional. It put a smile on my face. The dentist, Dr. G., was young, but have never had a more comprehensive exam. He found fractures that other dentists have not mentioned. Five Stars.... read more

They get 3 stars for getting me in easily and quickly for X-rays, cleaning and check up. It is so hard to get a dentist appointment in under 2 months, I was willing to drive to San Rafael from Oakland to see Dr Kahn on a friend's recommendation. But, honestly, is there a dentist anywhere who doesn't cancel appointments on a whim? I travel for a living, so finding dates and times for appointments is extremely difficult and not easily changed, a point I made to them on my first visit. Even more challenging, Dr. Kahn was only available on Mondays and Fridays - days I typically don't have available. So of course they called to cancel. Bleh. read more

I was very pleased with having a new crown. I actually had no pain with removing part of an old tooth and filling. Maria fitted me for the crown and made it on site. Maria and Dr Chase we're very professional and kind. So surprised they did the whole thing in one visit. read more

signed up for a periodontal cleaning but received a more than superficial cleaning . the hygienist  did  not floss under my bridge or implants. She mostly scraped my teeth instead of using ultrasound . the irony is that she later explained  to me how damaging the scraping is for teeth and that was 90 % of her doing .  my gum pockets were not looked at or measured . instead she told me that I don't have  the gum disease which destroys bone  which is not in accordance with what my periodontist told me . on top of all this i was told that my implants might fall out soon and that i needed a crown very soon. i went for a second opinion somewhere else and was informed that i dont need a crown. that tells me how fraudulent these people are read more

I would avoid this place - I scheduled an appointment with them for a cleaning only to be billed months later and being told that my insurance was out of network. Before scheduling the appointment I had a conversation with scheduling desk and made it clear that I wanted to be seen by their dentist who was in network but they went ahead and scheduled me with a dentist who was out of my insurance coverage and then blamed me as if I controlled their scheduling. SCAM!!! read more

I wouldn't go there in fact I'd run as fast as possible to another dentist. Very poor customer service - horrendous

The office and most of the dental team at Marin Dental were good at what they do, that was not a concern. I had not been to a dentist in quite some time, mainly because I did not have any problems with my teeth for some time. I had never had a cavity or braces, so my tolerance for mouth pain is very low. Dr. Kutula does seem expensive. But my main concern was the people working the front desk. One of them in particular was extremely rude to me, and started by confusing me with the appt time, then telling me I could not drive myself etc, 2 hours before my appointment, and when I canceled the appointment last minute mostly because this woman gave me such a hard time on the phone and confused me, and they also did not even send the correct dosage of medication to pharmacy, so that appointment would have been rescheduled anyway due to their error with the Rx; they still charged my father $100 cancellation fee! I was pretty upset seeing as I waited over 45 minutes at my consultation to even talk with a front desk agent because their staff meetings ran late at my first appointment. Then perhaps they should not schedule patients at 9:10am right after they open. So I was pretty pissed so far with Marin Dental, and then the same receptionist who gave me all this drama, Jennifer, continued her rant when she called me after I had already spoke with someone else confirming my following appt; to tell me "she was told by dr. kutula that she is only to deal with me, that I could not speak to anyone else, and that we need payment for all of the procedures upfront prior to us doing the work" I thought that was absolutely rediculous. The grand total for what Dr Kutula was charging my father (who is the son in law of the owner of the entire building marin dental resides in mind you) was a whopping $13,000! And it was only for 3 teeth that needed minor things, youd think I was getting a whole new set of teeth for that price. So after missing my 2nd appt all this drama going back and forth, I even apologized for missing it, bc life happens and I explained how nervous I was etc. /then come to find out that they did not even call in the correct Rx to the pharmacy, and still charged the 100$ cancellation fee, I asked to speak to anyone other than Jennifer, and she would not let me, I could not even leave a message for the dentist, about them demanding payment for my entire $13k worth of mouth work upfront! At my last and final attempt to just try to be flexible and come to some sort of solution I agreed to come in to sign some paperwork prior to my next appointment, not even knowing what it was for, I was on my way to the office about 5 minutes away (I live over 40 miles away) a different front desk person called and said "UM, Hi So Per Dr. Kutula, We at marin dental would like to ask you to find a different dentist! She does not want you as a patient, thanks goodbye" I could scream I was so upset. So its probably meant to be, I felt like it was way too expensive anyhow, but the customer service ruined everything. Jennifer was horrendous and rather than just moving forward she continued to bring up "Her side of things" even long after the day I missed the 2nd appointment. I had 6 appointments total. And was quoted at alot of money bc I did not have dental insurance, they were horrendous to me. So If you are thinking of going here, then I suggest looking elsewhere for dental work. Or get 2 opinions first. Yelp was the only place where I knew I could accurately tell my experience at marin dental. read more