The DR returned after viewing my X rays with an expression of smelling a rotting corpse. She offered a treatment plan costing 5 grand to rebuild my gross old mouth, supposedly rife with decay. The support people are very nice but not enough to mitigate the experience. I went for a second opinion elsewhere and was told that there were no new cavities, fillings still worked, all I needed was a crown, And not a new cleaning in less than 6 months. read more

I am coming back with another review. Simply because I am very grateful for the entire office and the top quality of this team. Visiting Dr. Rusta's office is a truly pleasant experience. The staff at the front desk and the assistants are genuinely friendly and accommodating, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The office is equipped with advanced technology, ensuring the highest quality of care. Dr. Rusta herself is exceptional. With over 27 years of experience, she combines extensive knowledge with a commitment to ongoing education in whole body dentistry. Her focus on pain-free procedures and her dedication to staying current with modern advancements in dental care shows her devotion to her patients. Last and not least what I appreciate the most is that she dedicates time to listen to me and being creative to come up with the right plan. I am grateful to be treated by someone with such expertise , compassion and care. read more

I've been coming to Dr. Rusta for all of my dental needs for as long as I can remember. She is super nice and friendly and makes the daunting trip of a visit to the dentist very enjoyable. As a kid I used to enjoy going to Dr. Rusta for the fun toys I'd receive after the visit, but now I go for the professionalism and truly exceptional service she provides. I cannot recommend Dr. Rusta and her office enough! read more

Great faciliity with an awesome team. Marjan is always doing clean work, keeping me comfortable, and im usually in and out of there efficiently! I've been going for years and I can't imagine going anywhere else. read more

I had my tooth extracted by Dr. Rusta due to tooth decay which my previous dentist did not detect. Because of Dr. Rusta's observation and examination, I was able to quickly remove my tooth without any complications. I was very anxious over the fact that I would have my tooth removed, however, her and her staff were so kind and reassured me that nothing would go wrong. I strongly recommend seeing this dentist as she was able to provide such a welcoming and professional environment. read more

I was a patient of Dr Rusta and she has been more than accommodating to my needs and has scheduled me as soon as I asked for it. She is one of the few dentists that I know that continuous with her education towards the field and employs the latest technology for her patients. I have been seen by other dentists that do not work with you and they are not as patient as her. read more

I cant say enough about DR. Rusta and her staff. they are so wonderful and helpful. I am a person who is scared of the dentist from childhood. they made me feel so comfortable and they go the extra mile to prioritize my dental health. Overall it is a great experience!! and I am very happy being a patient with them. so if you are looking for a wonderful dentist, please book your next appointment with her and her staff read more

What better place to take your little kid on their first-ever trip to the dentist! The office staff is so friendly and kid-sensitive, and the office has toys and stuff for the tots to play with before their appointments. After they get seen by the dentist, your kid will be offered his or her choice of toy from a glass case. Painless! When's the last time you heard that said about a dentist? read more

Marjan Rusta, DDS - SMILE!!! - General Dentistry Near Me - Albany, California

i've been a patient of Dr. Rusta's for decades! Not sure how i missed writing a rave review until now!!! She is the best - not only is she extremely knowledgable with a depth and breadth of experience, she also has a gentle, reassuring presence. Dr. Rusta is very attuned to the patient's experience, and always on the lookout to prevent any possible unpleasantness during dental procedures. She is instantly likable and you will feel 100% confident in her abilities - not through braggadocio but through her immediately-evident expertise. You cannot find a better dentist by the Bay. read more

There are communication issues.. Not sure what she is doing because of the communication issues if the right thing is being done. This holistic dentistry is to drum up business. I have been to her she is inept. read more

I have been going to Dr. Rusta for about 15 years. I have moved from away from the Berkeley area, but I choose to return to see Dr. Rusta for my dental care. I tried a few dentists before I found this jewel of a dentist. She has a warm, calm demeanor which puts you at ease, she is confident, experienced and truly cares about the best options for your health. I was referred to her as a holistic dentist by a hygienist who used to work for her...she spoke very highly of her ethical, skilled and gentle ways. I am a health care provider myself and very selective about choosing my health providers. You are in good hands! Look no farther! read more

I've tried many local dentists over the years and settled happily on Dr. Rusta. She's the best!

UPDATE PLEASE READ: Make sure to get the entire jaw anesthetized. I guess dentists have been given new methods to anesthetize more locally / directly to tooth being worked on so that you're whole face and tongue isn't numb, but that is WAY more work and painful process, and doesn't do as good a job of numbing. Make sure to tell Dr. Rusta in advance you want the classic whole method and that you're not concerned about it being an inconvenience. I had so much pain post (due to two attempts to use the newer method of numbing -- that didn't work), that I couldn't open my mouth open without it hurting. She's still top notch in my book for this area, (there's Svetlana in SF, and some folks out in Marin), but avoid this form of anesthesia. -- - - -------- --- --- ------ --- -------- If you are looking for a holistic dentist in the Bay Area or specifically the E. Bay (Berkeley, Albany), Dr. Marjan Rusta is by far the most professional and knowledgable in the field, hands down. There is another holistic dentist that is well known in the area, but I would go to her first - no question. Why I dig Dr. Rusta: 1) Everything is explained up front and it is explained well so that you understand the procedures / treatments that she recommends. Only necessary and prudent recommendations are offered, looking out for both you and your wallet. 2) She is very thorough in her assessment and problem solving of tooth ailments, whether it be an abscessed tooth or chronic pain, she doesn't cut any corners, and will go the extra mile to make sure you have all matters of your teeth addressed. 3) She is humble and she is confident. It's hard to find practitioners who will hear your concerns and at times borderline neurosis, but her reassuring, calm, and kind nature puts you at the most ease. 4) Fantastic bedside manner and cares to guide patient to be calm and comfortable through breathing Here's the most important piece: If you are looking to have your amalgams removed, this is the place to do it. Not only does she put a dental dam around your mouth, but she covers your nose entirely to make sure you do not inhale of the mercury residue fumes, while the assistant sucks the fumes with a vacuum. She also offered a charcoal drink to help clear out any mercury that gets in system. In other words she follows the protocol precisely. This was not the case at the other establishment I went to in Berkeley, so if you are spending the money, I would put it somewhere where you know you're getting the full treatment. Finally, the staff that work there, including the secretary Lois is just superb and outstanding. Fantastic customer service and care all around. I cannot recommend Marjan, and her practice enough. You will be in very good hands. read more

I was a long-time patient, starting with Dr. Broderson and continuing with Dr. Rusta when he retired. I had a lot of trouble with crowns and veneers not staying glued on. I got charged every time this happened, and it got really maddening. When I got frustrated enough and changed dentists I had no luck whatsover in getting my records transferred, not even the courtesy of a call back. read more

First of all, Dr. Rusta has very good people skills. She is sensitive to her client's concerns, and explains things with great patience. For those of us who are open to alternatives, she has even more to share... if you ask and show openness. Dr. Rusta extracted my old amalgam fillings and put in composite fillings for me. She took extra precautions to make sure the mercury was responsibly extracted without causing harm to my body. She also did muscle testing for me to see which composite material was most bio-compatible with my body. She also put a cap on my back moler, after the original cap (put on by another dentist) failed to prevent further decay. The cap she put in about 3 years ago is still going great! Same with my composite fillings. She also has a talent with Cranio-sacral work and used it to help me my jaw. read more

While I have only had one appointment with Dr Rusta, I was surprised to hear from her that she thought I needed an orthodontist appointment to del with some thinning in my upper teeth. I had never heard of that from any other doctor. One day in the car with a friend of mine I was telling this story about this new dentist I had and my friend said her dentist had told her the same thing - and we found out we were both seeing Dr Rusta. So... either a big coincidence, or Dr Rusta has some tendency to send people to orthodontists to rearrange their mouth set-up to deal with front teeth that are wearing out, which just seems strange and over-the-top for being a dentist that is recommended as being all-natural and minimally invasive. But this review is about something else actually. I made a second appointment to see Dr Rusta after the appropriate time. The day before my 11am appointment, at 4:30 in the afternoon I got a call saying the Doctor had to cancel my appointment. The afternoon before. When I inquired whether this cancellation is due to medical reasons (understandable), I found out that actually this was a planned vacation, but they had just not bothered to let me know until the afternoon before. No apology, no nothing. I value my time and other people's time and I like the same respect to be extended by others to me. It actually takes a dent from my work and my clients to take a morning off to go to the dentist and I find it disrespectful that, having known all along, I was not notified of the cancellation sooner. Oh well, I found myself a new dentist in the same office. read more

CHARGED MY CREDIT CARD WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FOR A MISSED VISIT BECAUSE OF A SCHEDULING ERROR BY OFFICE STAFF. HAS NOT RESPONDED TO PHONE CALLS. The review has nothing to do with Dr. Rusta as dentist or her dental assistants. This review is about her office management. I have spent thousands of dollars in Dr. Rusta's office for dental repairs and cleanings all of which were great. However, after my last cleaning I scheduled another cleaning 6 months out. I received a call from Dr. Rusta's office manager, Louise one week prior to the date I was given and had on my calendar for my cleaning. She stated that I had missed my appointment that day. I let her know that she had given me an appointment time for the following week. She said she could reschedule me for a couple weeks out, which she did. The week before my rescheduled visit I had to call and cancel my appointment due to other obligations. I canceled well within their cancelation period. Several months later I noticed that I was late on a Care Credit charge. To my knowledge I had paid my Care Credit balance off in November of 2014 and not used it since. Come to find out Dr. Rusta's office had charged my Care Credit account without my authorization and did not inform that they had done so. When I contacted Dr. Rusta's office and left a message I never received a call back. It is absolutely ridiculous to hold a paying customer accountable for a scheduling error that was committed by your staff. It is extremely unwise as a business to charge a credit card without verbal or written authorization. And it is shady to not make them aware of the situation and then not call them back when they contact your office. I have contacted Care Credit to dispute the charge but have not received any word back yet. read more

My wife and I both went to Dr. Rusta and were very happy with her service. She seems very professional and was honest about what needs to be done sooner and what can wait for later. We appreciate her holistic approach and the fact that she uses natural remedies when possible. The staff was also very kind and quick to respond. read more

I have been going here for over 20yrs and I just love everyone, I get my teeth cleaned by Diane Olson WONDERFUL women..gentle to the touch and just a peaceful place, it doesn't have that uggg I'm at the dentist smell or feel, it is clean and and there good with kids... read more

I have been going to the dentist for 40 years i.e.since I was 5 years old . I Somehow never could trust 100% any of the dentist till I started going to Dr. Marjan Rusta. Today if Dr Rusta tells me that she needs to extract a tooth I am sure that there was no way that she could have saved it. She is honest, gentle and thorough about what needs to be done. I have never minded the wait for she is the best! She has taken care of all my crowns and veneers and I am very very happy with all the work that has been done by her. read more

I rarely give reviews but when I see a good / bad one, I take the time to write =) I just switched to her this year through a referral from my holistic health teacher and I'm so glad I did. We found a huge cavity that my previous dentist didn't see and had I not switched, I might end up getting a root canal. My advice to people finding a dentist is to take your time asking around and doing research, your dental health is very important and you want someone you feel will take the time to take care of you. I am very happy with all the services I've received so far from her. She's kind, patient (explains things when asked) and everything she does is clear and thorough. I definitely recommend her. read more

I came to Dr. Rusta after another dentists has messed up my crowns. I was getting severe pain and headaches for a long time. she worked on my jaw and muscle and kept adjusting them until pain subsided. I have been with her ever since. read more

Dr. Rusta is always on the cutting edge of Dentistry, with a broad range of materials and tools to offer the very best care. She is very smart and has a holistic side to her practice, and yet charges fair prices like a regular dentist (most holistic dentists are quite expensive and often don't take insurance). Dr. Rusta does take all PPOs and they'll give you pricing up front. She does Zirconia crowns (a very hard porcelain). I've had one for over 1 year and it's perfect. She also did a metal crown for me 8 years ago; it's holding strong. In my research, metal in the mouth should be avoided whenever possible. Dr. Rusta can explain all factors when deciding between metals and porcelains. She safely removes amalgam fillings and replaces with composite (white) fillings, which are safer for the internal organs. She is thinking about the long term for your mouth and body, and she does a broad range of dentistry. One yelper had one visit and wrote a negative review - the reviewer interpreted Dr. Rusta's preventative advice as some money making scheme it seems. From my experiences with Dr. Rusta over the past 10 years, that's simply not who she is. read more

Dr. Rusta is a really calm, kind dentist. I do wish that they would be more upfront about what treatments will be out of pocket/not reimbursed, but maybe they don't think about it. If you ask, they will let you know though. read more

I have so much gratitude for Dr Rusta! She is really compassionate, sensitive, and professional, and an expert in holistic dentistry. She replaced my metal fillings with great care and caution. I could not thank her enough, and since I moved away it has been a challenge to find someone who matches her experience and health-conscious practice. read more

I had a lot of work done over the years by Dr. Rusta, then decided to switch dentists, and have not had any problems at all for at least 3 years. Previously, I would have a cavity or filling that needed to be redone just about every time. I suspect that a lot of the work she did on me was completely unnecessary. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Rusta for about 14 years now. She has been always professional, caring and at the same time capable at what she is doing. They have digital x-rays, high end equipment and she practices safe amalgam removal. read more

I have been fearful of dental treatments and Dentists all my life. As long as I can remember I have been avoiding dental treatments because of many horrible experiences. About 7 years ago, I had an infection and had to go in for an emergency visit. One of my friends recommend Dr. Rusta. They made sure that I was taken care of the same day. Once i met her and noticed her gentle , assuring attitude I immediately felt better. At first she could only work on me with the help of laughing gas or Valium, but over time I gained more trust and am now able to go in without loosing sleep the night before. Because of my avoidance of Dentists, I had a mouth with multiple cavities and in need of root canals, crowns ,some extractions and fillings. Dr. Rusta and her caring staff took good care of me and I am forever grateful for her amazing beautiful work. She is so kind, gentle and at the same time excellent and experienced at her work. So.....I have not stopped recommending her since and my whole family( parents, siblings and kids) and several of my friends are now her faithful patients. read more