everyone i met in the office (pati at front office, arthur assisting, and dr. solomon) during my 1st appointment were friendly, personable, and non-anxiety producing. the office was clean and modern. the x-rays, picture taking, exam, and cleaning were thorough. this was my 1st dentist appointment in several years due to the pandemic and my first attempt at testing out an oakland-based dentist after having the same dentist office in SF since 1991. i appreciate that dr. solomon's office continues to practice COVID19 safety protocols. in my search for a dentist in oakland, i intentionally searched for a black woman. dr. solomon fit the bill, but even better, i am happy to say i liked her and her staff and now have a new oakland-based dentist. read more

This practice was fantastic! I was nervous about going to the dentist during the pandemic so I had been putting it off but I felt very safe with Dr. Solomon and her team. Dr. Solomon, Arthur and Pati communicated everything clearly and I felt very well cared for throughout my visit. I wish I had found them sooner! read more

About a year ago I needed to find a new dentist and all places I tried had a month+ waiting list. A friend of mine recommended NextGen, and they were able to schedule me for the following week. I felt very well taken care of and I've been coming back ever since. Dr. Solomon is super nice and gentle, and always explains in detail everything that's going on with my teeth. Visits are quick but not rushed, just efficient. Patty at the front desk is also great, friendly, and knowledgable re- insurance. The parking situation is also not bad at all. Highly recommend this place. read more

Dr. Solomon and her team were great! They were all very nice and when I initially scheduled my appt it was 3 weeks out but since I was in pain the receptionist said she would make my appt a priority and get me in sooner if there were any cancellations, a couple days later there was a cancellation and I got in after only a week of waiting. At my appointment there wasn't any upselling or getting me to buy ridiculous treatments I dont need (which I've dealt with at other places) and when Dr. Solomon wanted to do a treatment for the pain she had the receptionist check how much I would be charged with my insurance and the receptionist asked me if I was ok with the cost before proceeding, great service! read more

This office is wonderful! I was visiting from out of town and my old dentist office had closed down and I desperately needed to be seen. This office took me in right away and worked with my schedule despite being a drop-in! The staff is incredibly kind and friendly, and not in the overbearing way that makes you uncomfortable and feel fake. They also have great bedside manner and want to make sure that you're relaxed and understand what is going on. The staff that helped me was Dr. Rathod and her assistant Jenny. They were incredibly sweet and so funny, which can be a con because ya know, they're all up in my mouth and I'm trying to not laugh so that they can do their job. I highly recommend this office, especially for those that hate going to the dentist - I actually enjoyed being there! read more

A strange visit starting with polishing? Should that not be done at the end? Then a seeming rush through cleaning that was a bit uncomfortable at times. I was given a referral to a specialist but the explanation was not clear and i still wonder why it would be needed. read more

I post a great review about this place 3 months ago but yelp is not displaying it, not cool.

I was looking for a new dentist in my hood and thankfully I found exactly what I needed just 5 walking minutes away from my front door. My main concern when looking for a dentist was avoiding any pain. I knew I probably had some cavities, and the idea of the work was daunting to me. Dr. Manali Rathod and the team over at NextGen Dentistry are all gentle on your mouth and honest with your care. They made me feel comfortable with asking questions/coming in regularly/sticking to a treatment plan and really acted as my allies in oral health! I appreciate all that you ladies do over there! read more

Dr. Solomon and her staff are gems! This appointment was truly the best I've ever had. I have really sensitive teeth and they were very cognizant and gentle. Even if I leave Oakland I will continue going back to this diamond in the rough. (And they didn't try to sell me whitener, braces, or a retainer like every other dentist I've had for the past 20 years) read more

- Warm and professional dentist - Very friendly and helpful office staff - "Let's make this work" payment attitude - Completely remodeled office; new everything! - Great Old Oakland location If you're tired of standard, run-of-the-mill service and treatment from other dentists, then NextGen Dentistry may very well be for you. It's definitely for me after repeated bad experiences with Western Dental. I'm really REALLY glad to find this practice in the same location as my long-ago former dentist who moved away. The office staff and Dr. Manali Rathod immediately made me feel comfortable and welcomed. Dr. Rathod is extremely warm, professional and very knowledgeable, with an excellent "bedside manner" and excellent consultative skills. Dr. Rathod explained more about my teeth and gums than perhaps any dentist ever has. She showed me photos (not x-rays) of my teeth and gums which I'd never ever seen before. Really very eye-opening and educational. I need a deep cleaning because I haven't had good dental care in 3-4 years. One reason is that I didnt go to the dentist often becauae I didn't like Western Dental and I didnt know where else to go. For the deep cleaning, the office staff emailed me the total cost showing 80% insurance coverage and the dollar amount of my 20%. Great customer service. FINALLY, the professional dental treatment I've been looking for. What a relief!!! Seriously, I literally feel the quality of my life just went up by finding this dentist. Now I'll go to the dentist much more often (good for my overall health!) and I'll receive the treatment Ive been looking for. read more

I haven't been to the dentist in two years. My last dentist was stressful and demanding. Dr. Solomon and her team are not. They made me feel good about getting as much brushing and flossing in as I can right now with a toddler. She made a couple of suggestions that were thoughtful and kind. She never made me feel ashamed or that I was a bad person for having some plaque and wear. Parking was easy at 9:00 on a Tuesday. read more

This is a great dental experience, every time. Dr. Solomon and her team are always friendly and professional, and make you feel like you're in good hands. Given the times and the nature of dentistry, their COVID precautions are excellent and I for one am very glad to have my regular dental check up back! read more

I had moved to Oakland and was looking for a new dentist which can be daunting as I use a wheelchair and cannot easily transfer into a dental chair. I found Dr. Solomon due to her great yelp reviews and I can only sing her praises as well! She is so kind, she was able to do all the dental work with me staying in my own wheelchair and the process was painless and the dental work great! I'm so excited to have found such a great new dentist! read more

My Dental Visit today was unfathomably amazing (hoping I could give thousand stars).here's why. I'm very critical in choosing dental office that will take care of my dental needs.Today I visited NextGen Dentistry and I had the best dental experience ever. The front desk personnel Tina was very professional and efficient,dental assistant Jen is amazing and very knowledgeable of what she's doing, very gentle and very professional.State of the art dental office and the interior of the office is very pristine.But most importantly the dentist "DR.HANA SOLOMON" is very kind and thorough, and very involve all throughout the procedure,she explained everything very well, her dentistry skills are superb, I felt very comfortable and relaxed during my cleaning and filling,she is the definition of painless and quality dentistry.i'm happy to say that I found the office that I've been looking for and I will not go anywhere else! read more

I cannot think of a better experience for a new patient than mine at this office! Every member of the team is professional and warm, and their work was efficient. Highly recommend this practice! read more

I love this dental office! I used to go to Total Health across the street and got so fed up with padded bills, as well as dentists recommending care that was wildly out of my price range then shaming me if I deferred. So I started looking for another dentist's office, and my only regret is not coming here sooner! Dr. Solomon is so nice and gentle, checks in throughout, and provides great care. Her technician Arthur and receptionist Patti are all very nice and friendly. I came for a cleaning last winter during the height of COVID, and Patti very patiently explained all the COVID protocol to set my anxious mind at ease. Highly recommend. read more

I haven't been to the dentist in years, which I was feeling bad about...I also get quite nervous at the dentist as I can be pain-sensitive. Dr. Solomon and her team were so friendly and gentle the entire time, and I felt so comfortable at NextGen. Everything was explained to me in a transparent way, and even the slightly painful parts were much less nerve wracking than my previous experiences with other dentists. Highly recommended! read more

I am so happy with this Dentist office! I was able to get an appointment right away. I hadn't been to the dentist in years and I mean years. I was nervous but once I was greeted by Tina and the dental assistant I felt instantly relieved. I had a deep cleaning and was told any pricing before doing any work. The Dentist was friendly and explained things to me and didn't make me feel bad for my neglect, but she is also not going to sugar coat either which I appreciate. She was honest and even showed me how to properly floss and brush my teeth (no judgement even though I should know this by now). She gave me a treatment plan and I started some work right away. The facility is beautiful! Super clean, bright, and comfortable. I know this may sound corny, but I am excited to continue getting work done here, its time that I take care of my teeth. I avoided the dentist for years, because I was scared, broke, and uninsured. I am by no means floating in doe, but I finally have a job that has actual benefits, so its nice to be able to take care of my health. If you need a Dentist and aren't sure where to go, please go here, at least try it. You won't regret it. read more

Dr. Solomon and her team were the best! I had the best experience, from teaching and encouragement to take care of my teeth and gum health. So happy to find an excellent dentist that I can trust and would actually look forward to my next time visit. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Omg I am so proud of Dr. Solomon i have been coming to her for a few years and she is always so sweet and gentle. I always fall asleep in her chair because she makes the process so easy and stress free. I also love that she tells you how much it would be before the work is done. She says she doesn't like to surprise her customers lol and I agree. I just love her and her growth as a dentist and a business woman. I just love her new location in Downtown in old Oakland so many things to do around this location. read more

NextGen is truly a gem!! Dr. Solomon and her team are super professional, knowledgeable and caring. I've even visited during the pandemic and their safety precautions made me feel comfortable. I'm definitely a dental pain wimp but haven't had any issues. Dr. Solomon has also been able to address issues that have been nagging me for years and previous dentists couldn't figure out. Probably the best review is that I have given such glowing reviews that my partner and friends are now patients. Thank you! read more

What a great experience! I'm always overwhelmed when it comes to finding a new dentist, and I'm happy to say that I have found a great one! Dr.soloman and her team were so frickin amazing! I have some extreme anxieties when it comes to getting my teeth checked, but they eased my worries right away. I've never felt more comfortable with a dental experience than I had here at Nextgen dentistry. I seriously can not recommend them more. Thank you for your kindness,skill, and warm welcomes! read more

Patti, Arthur and Dr Solomon are fantastic and helped me get through a nervous, long-overdue visit. Thank you!!

Dr. Solomon and her team are amazing. I have been coming to this clinic for about two years now and love every visit. In fact, I look forward to every appointment because I know that Dr. Solomon takes good care of my teeth. And she is so friendly!! read more

I've only gone to NextGen twice for exams and teeth cleaning but have been very pleased. The office is clean, well-organized and seems to have all the latest technology. Dr. Rathod is very professional but friendly and gentle. And the staff are all very welcoming and attentive. Highly recommended! read more

wonderful the space was very clean.. they take your temperature before you come in ask you all the right questions and extremely friendly I think I just found my new dentist.. read more

By far the best dentist I've ever been to! Very friendly and patient. They even helped me when I locked my keys in my car!

It took me sometime to find a new dentist in the East Bay, as my previous awesome dentist is in San Francisco but crossing the bridge was too much of a hassle. But the search has ended! NextGen Dentisty is on the Bart line in downtown Oakland. If you're driving, there's also ample parking. The staff - Tina at the front desk, Jenny the super dental assistant and Manali the capable dentist - were all super nice, efficient, explained everything and made things as comfortable as can be. I've been remiss in going to the dentist the last few years, so I was a little embarrassed going in and getting back on the good dental hygiene behavior. The staff was super professional and just made going to the dentist one of those less stressful things that you just need to get done. read more

Dr Solomon and her team are awesome. So friendly and gentle. My kids, husband and I chose to have NextGen Dentistry as our family dentist. We couldn't be happier. read more

Dr. Solomon is terrific! When my dentist of many years moved out of the area, I worried about finding a new dentist who I can trust. I found that in Dr. Solomon. I highly recommend her! read more

The staff is very friendly and Dr Solomon and her assistants are very good with their care and get things done quickly.

I love my new dentist! Dr. Solomon, Arthur and Patty are amazing. I appreciate how detail-oriented she is and very professional. And I will add, has a very kind sweet personality. I felt comfortable the very first visit. So glad I found her! read more

Always I been wondering where is a good place to go about a dental work and when I get my dental insurance, they assigned to this place and since then, I will never look for another one else, at first they make me feel confident and secure that was the right place to be. I'm happy with them because they are flexible with my appointment and also I don't have to wait to be attend because they give a plenty time to finish each patient work and specially with the Dr. Manali Rathod because she is very patient and kind answering all your questions and doubts and when she starts working is very gentle and professional. In fact I been recommended to my friends because I know that Nextgen dentistry is the perfect place to go :) check it out and smile again :D read more

The actual dental services were exceptional, smooth and delivered with compassion and proficiency. Additionally as an emergency worker in the time of COVID, I am very particular about health and safety guidelines being followed at facilities I utilize. I felt very safe and secure with the both the environment and how the staff delivered services at the office. Dr. Solomon and her staff provided a seamless, painless experience from start to finish. My family, including my five-year-old daughter, are all immensely happy with Dr. Solomon and her care. read more

First and foremost i am very particular about who works on my teeth and im so fotunate to be a customer of nextgen. The staff is courteous,professional and genuine and thats huge. Im about customer service . Dr. Rathon is very detailed and explains procedures in laymans terms so you know what your dealing with, which is so important when making a decision on your dental work. If you need any kind of dental work and seeking a family friendly genuine dental office check them out . Let there professionalism do the talking. #Smilinagain. read more

I'd been looking for a good dentist for a while and feel so grateful for finally finding NextGen Dentistry! The whole team is very professional, friendly and caring. Dr. Manali was very cautious with my teeth problems and made sure that every procedure was accomplished perfectly, in my case: a dental crown and cavity treatment. The team was very patient and helpful, making sure that I was feeling good throughout the process. Not only the services were good, but the office looks completely new redesigned (equipment in good conditions and warm/comfortable waiting room) and is located in a very good area in Downtown Oakland (easy to find parking). The office is really awesome! I strongly recommend NextGent Dentistry! :) read more

I went there for teeth cleaning. They offered really good service. The assistant did an x-ray, check cavity. I got fluoride after the cleaning as well. They also gave a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss afterwards. My insurance is Delta dental ppo, and everything is fully covered. read more

Wonderful and clean place, friendly staff, and an amazing Dentist. If you are looking for a dentist that will be real with you in a caring and compassionate way then go see Dr. Solomon at NextGen read more

A great practice. From the front office to the Doctor's assistant to Dr. Solomon herself, everyone is kind and professional. I was also impressed with how modern and new all the equipment seems to be. Dr. Solomon did a very thorough cleaning and examination, and gave me clear and actionable advice for the year ahead. Thank you! read more

Like many people, I don't relish going to the dentist. But after my appointment here, I texted my friend "They were shockingly nice" to which she replied "Ok no one has ever said that about the dentist." But it's true: they were incredibly nice. Not only that, but I noticed the cleaning was significantly less painful than at my previous office, where I had learned to grin and bear it over many years. Other positives: the X-rays were all digital, they had a camera they used to show me clear visuals of the two teeth they suggested putting resins on, they did not use guilt or shame to try to convince me to get the resins, and they had appointments late in the day (4:00) so it was easy on my work schedule. 5 stars. read more