I'm posting an update that I stand by my review. I got a note from Rupi Buttar (the doctor who told me I had 7-8 cavities that needed filling when in reality I had zero cavities) asking that I reach out to her. First, she tells me that she looked in their data base and could find no patients with my name. Next, she tells me that she doesn't know why I had such a bad experience when my mother, Kim, comes to her and sent her referrals. My mom's name is not Kim and has never been to this office. She doesn't even live here! She also said she was looking at my x-rays from 2016 and 2017 when I only got xrayed at their office once. read more

I travel and need to have a small filling repaired. When I called the office, they said I needed a complete exam with x-rays before I could get this small matter repaired. I told them I have a regular dentist in Boston and all I needed was this little matter fixed, but the answer was NO, I couldn't have it done without having all the preliminary work done first. Disappointing. read more

COVID update! The office procedures for safety were fantastic and made me feel comfortable the whole time. They are always meticulous with cleanliness, so this didn't seem like a tough transition for them! I love this dentist office! Great dentistry and really friendly and efficient office. Their text reminders are so helpful! Dr. Rodriguez redid a filling and was incredibly gentle and fast. I was absolutely dreading it and everything went verysmoothly. She is really kind and all-around professional. Highly recommend North Bay Dental! read more

Love North Bay Dental! Before coming here I feared the dentist in the worst way possible. Everyone here made me feel extremely relaxed and eased my fears. Joselyn at the front desk is extremely professional and schedules my appointments flawlessly. Amanda the hygienist is fun and makes you feel relaxed. Dr. Buttar is so sweet, gentle and welcoming. They all really work well together and with you to achieve all your dental goals and needs. Thank you everyone, looking forward to completing my dental plan and following up on a regular basis. read more

I am a complete dental appointment chicken. It's the 2 Ps : pain and price but this place alleviated my fears and made dental care doable for me and my family!!! The staff, the office, the doctor are all grade A !!! read more

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Loved going to this dentist, the best dentist I've ever had, but then they stopped taking insurance. Now I need to find another dentist.

One of the best dental experiences. Looking for a high quality low pressure dentist? Look no further, North Bay Dental fits the bill. read more

Friendly staff but I went somewhere else for a second opinion after my initial diagnosis from this place said I had multiple cavities. Turns out I didn't have any...like I suspected. The second opinion dental office said the X-rays were dark but no cavities whatsoever. I'll give North Bay Dental the benefit of the doubt, but I prefer going to a dentist where I don't feel the need to seek a second opinion. read more

This place is a GEM! I was born and raised in Marin, and thought my dental care was fairly good....until my first appointment at North Bay Dental. From the ease of making the first appointment, the location and clean, bright, attractive office setting, the warm welcome when my son and I were greeted, the friendly office staff and how attentive, thorough and fast the dentist was, the entire visit was FANTASTIC. I told my son as we drove away, "If I could have custom ordered an appointment, that's exactly how it would have gone." The only suggestion would be to add more dental plans. So happy I found them. read more

Yup! The reviews were right. Excellent pain free honest work. Not trying to sell me something I don't need (yes I've been to one place like that!), gentle, quick, efficient and upfront. read more

Who knew a dentist office could be fun?! I recently moved and found this office on Yelp. Everything was superb. Quality office, well organized, friendly competent staff, on time, relaxing, state of the art, easy parking and freeway access, professional and highly skilled dentists. I never have had a Dentist who was passionate about her job. The owner is a former UCSF clinical professor. She was so engaging and actually hummed a tune while probing my spaces. The pricing is very reasonable. I was expecting and would have been happy to pay more given the nice amenities and aesthetics they provide. I am thrilled by their professionalism and honesty in recommended treatments and care. Have been to several other dentists who recommended replacing g fillings and crowns when I had no issues. I wish I could give 10 stars. Keep up the great work. read more

If I could add another star, I would. I've had a LOT of dental work performed by Dr. Buttar over the past five months. I've had horrible experiences with dentists in the past. I never thought I would say this, but going to the dentist is actually a pleasure when I come here: At North Bay Dental, I am greeted with a warm atmosphere and friendly, sincere staff. State of the art equipment and technology certainly contribute to the quality of service here, but I am most impressed with the gentle, confident skill of Dr. Buttar. I would highly recommend this dentist! -Beautiful building,clean and inviting -Easy to find and plenty of parking. -Friendly, professional staff -Thorough and masterful dental work with minimal discomfort (huge plus) read more

I had never had such enjoyable dental experiences until seeing Dr. Buttar. She is incredibly personable and fun to spend time with, and she is also highly professional, thorough, and detail-oriented. She has strong nurturing nature and makes clients feel very relaxed and cared for. The office is bright, cheerful, and extremely clean. Both hygienists are highly skilled as well and the front desk staff is a pleasure to work with. Every aspect of your dental experience here will be well-curated. Dr. Buttar is a true gem! I will be returning to her for all future dental appointments. read more

I had a dental emergency and my regular dentist was unavailable. I was aware Dr. Buttar had just opened her practice in San Rafael and picked up the phone to see if she was available to help. She was kind enough to fit me in on that same afternoon. I am so glad she did because it turned out to be a bigger problem then I suspected and if I had not gotten it taken care of I would have suffered the whole weekend. I highly recommend Dr. Butter and her practice. She is a very competent destest with a beautiful new office and lots of available parking. Five stars all the way. read more

Love love this place!!! The moment you drive in you know you will be greeted with positive and nice attitudes!! I got in the door Philip is so happy and nice to meet me. I had called a few before my appointment I had a bad gum infection and my tonsils were swollen, when I had called Philip fitted me in and told me it will be okay! I showed up that same week and I filled out forms, I signed up for the new patients $189 a year deal ( love!) then I waited for Dr. Buttar. Liz took me in we did xrays, we talked and she was talking to me like old friends! Then Dr. Buttar came in check my teeth told me what was wrong and cleaned me up! For a dentist is usually the last place you wanna be but I love the people there they sure make you feel comfortable! I have my future appointment and I'm glad they fitted me in and my mouth/teeth have been feeling better since!! Thanks to everyone at North Bay Dental! read more

I love my dentist, Dr. Buttar, at North Bay Dental. In fact, i love everybody here, at least the ones I know. Dr. Buttar, besides being an excellent dentist, is very personable and fun. Amanda and Jaz, hygienists, are both terrific. I don't see much of Dr. Rodriguez as she's not my usual dentist, but i see her enough to know that's she's very thorough and nice. Prices are very reasonable; I recommend the $189 deal that gives you a cleaning and a discount on other services. read more

Just lovely. If I could give them 6 stars-I would. Clean office, genuine & friendly, thorough yet gentle, also kind & engaging with my children. read more

Great dentist and very friendly staff. I highly recommend this dentist. They are fast, don't overcharge and easy to get an appointment. The only bad thing is the parking lot is small and hard to back out of, but plenty of street parking nearby. read more

I am very impressed with Dr. Buttar and the entire office - which is basically is a team of three! Phillip who is at the front desk answers the phone and makes you feel like you've been a patient forever! He knows his stuff in regards to insurance plans and clearly outlines what to expect every step of the way. Liz is awesome also - very knowledgeable and provides education when needed. Dr. Buttar is top notch and Beautiful on the inside and outside! The office is lovely-very modern, updated, bright colors, televisions in the treatment rooms , and spotlessly clean. I am so happy I found Dr. Butare and Northbay dental in my home town of San Rafael. read more

My Mother-In-Law was visiting and needed emergency dental surgery. Dr. Buttar was able help her successfully. My MIL had nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. B. So what do we do? Start seeing her with the whole fam (we were new to the area and needed a new dentist) :) From the moment you're greeted by Philip (the office manager) to Dr. B's visit it's noting but good vibes! We are very satisfied with all we've had done there. I definitely recommend N. Bay Dental :) read more

Dr. Rodriguez is my favorite dentist ever. She is a highly skilled and efficient dentist. She is also kind and very professional. I trust her with my teeth and that is saying a lot as someone with bad gums and someone who used to dread going to the dentist. The receptionists, dental hygienist and dental assistant are also excellent. This place is the best. read more

So Rupi is the best... If you're looking for a dentist, you have found the right place.... Her care is affordable and easy. In a new, very clean office. Great location and they even have parking. I would suggest trying North Bay Dental if you need your teeth cleaned or other dental needs... read more

Dr. Rodriguez and everyone I interacted with in this office have been consistently wonderful and continue to impress me! I have never had a dentist that spent so much time with me and did everything she could to help me have the best smile possible, again and again. Dr. Rodriguez and the team make going to the dentist a positive experience for me every single time. I have been seeing her for almost two years now and I couldn't be happier!!! Whether you need ongoing dental care or emergency services for a chipped tooth, they will treat you well and make you feel welcomed into their lovely space. I truly can't say enough great things about North Bay Dental! read more

As someone who HATES the dentist, I actually had an enjoyable experience and am looking forward to returning in 6 months. I came in for a cleaning after YEARS of neglecting my dental health, and both Dr. Rodriguez and Amanda McSwain were uplifting, cheerful, and informative. After doing my x-rays, Dr. Rodriguez walked me through everything and thoroughly explained my results and health. She went the extra mile to make me feel welcomed and answer any questions I had. Amanda made me laugh in between treatments and I just loved her. The warmth of the staff and overall enjoyable experience was something I honestly was not expecting from a dentist. Some people may not like their "open" floor plan but quite frankly the office was so quiet while I was there, it was just myself, my fiance, and one other person -- but I couldn't even hear their conversations in other rooms and didn't feel uncomfortable at all. I highly recommend this office if you are looking for a great experience and quality work done. read more

Had my first new patient exam and cleaning today. Pros: -Excellent service by the staff -Accept almost all forms of payment. -Dr. Buttar was very friendly and helpful in explaining her procedure to a new patient. -She uses the latest cleaning techniques, my old dentist used the same stuff from 40 years ago. -$189 deal is the best deal you will find without insurance, even for 1 new patient exam/cleaning/x-rays. -Disposable sunglasses provided to block out the overhead light. Cons: -Annual measurement of tooth side space hurt. Basically requires the small pointy metal hook milimeter ruler to go straight down into your gum in between every tooth. But it is good to get this measured, wish there were a less painful option. New Patient Appointment included: 1. Full x-rays with the dental hygienist. (Digital, no old school waiting for film to develop! And they appear on a screen right in front of you.) 2. Exam 3. Standard Floss 4. Cleaning with strong water sprayer (my gums/teeth never felt so clean, felt like the best floss ever.) 4. Standard shine brushing with electronic toothbrush. read more

Simply put, North Bay Dental and Dr. Buttar are the best ever! I needed some emergency dental repair to fix a severely chipped tooth. I was able to schedule an appointment with Dr. Buttar the very next morning (a Saturday) and Dr. Buttar made it as good as new, for an extremely reasonable price. I even referred my sister-in-law, who was visiting from England, and she, too, was extremely pleased with the quick service and gentle, thorough and professional care. North Bay Dental takes the fear out of going to the dentist and makes it an absolute pleasure. Five stars and two thumbs up! read more

I had the most pleasant experience here I've ever had getting a filling. Dr Buttar is fantastic - warm, grounded, and reassuringly thorough. The yearly plan is great and saved me a considerable amount of money. The staff is friendly and efficient. The office is modern and comfortable. Highly recommended! read more

Today was my first day. Wow! Such a clean and organized facility! Dr. Rupi is so friendly and awesome! She answered all my questions and my cleaning was so thorough! She was so gentle I almost fell asleep :) I just switched dentists and her cleaning was not only gentle but she really paid attention to detail and I feel like it was the best cleaning I've ever had! I also discussed Invisalign and clear correct options with her. She was so detailed and explained to me all my options based on what I'm looking for. I was so impressed, I go back this month to start the process for straightening my teeth! Can't wait! I wouldn't recommend anywhere else! Dr Rupi really knows her stuff! read more

SO GLAD I FOUND THIS DENTIST! Beautiful modern office, friendly helpful staff, thorough professional dentist (Dr. Buttar) and overall great experience! I am fanatic about my teeth and had been going to the same dentist for over 20 years until I moved 3,000 miles away. I've been searching for a great dentist in my area, who is also a participating provider in my dental plan. That limits me greatly. Last year my husband and I both tried new dentists in the Bay Area and ended up unhappy. My dentist was a provider and did bill me correctly, but I wasn't 100% satisfied with the work he did on a filling. My husband's dentist office lied to him, said they were a participating provider, and ended up overbilling us excessively as well as not doing great work on his teeth. So I've recently invested a lot of time in researching dentists in the area, reading reviews and then calling the office to verify that the billing will indeed be covered as expected with my dental plan. When I called this office, the receptionist was super helpful! She offered to check into my coverage and get back to me about what billing would look like. She got all the information needed and made it easy for me to feel confident that I would be billed correctly. I also noticed their membership plan on my way out of the office, and picked up info for a co-worker who has no dental insurance. It looks like a really great way to get quality care for an affordable price! VERY IMPRESSED! read more

Thanks doc... love the filling feels great... your the best. Be back for my next appointment in November.

As a dentist myself, I am very particular about leaving the faith of my teeth to the hands of another dentist, that is why I drive 1 hour 15 minutes every time, from San Jose to San Rafael, to have my dental treatment done by Dr. Buttar. As a dentist myself, I trust her knowledge, skills, professionalism, and efficiency. She uses advanced technology in her office which in combination with her knowledge and experience, excellent long-term prognosis of teeth result . As soon as you enter her office, warm and friendly manner of her staff as well as Dr. Buttar herself, puts you at ease! (Nobody likes to go to a dentist's office, right?! ) So I specially recommend her to those who have dental phobia and experience anxiety when they go to a dentist office. She never rushes through the visits and treatments. Her gentle, Calm yet charming manner leaves a great experience in your mind. overall, I strongly recommend Dr. Buttar to all sorts of patients who seek high quality dental work combined with a relax and stress-free visit to a dentist office. she and her practice deserve more than 5 stars! read more

I have been looking for a great dentist in San Rafael ever since I have moved here for college! Dr. Buttar is very thorough and inviting. She did 4 fillings in one day for me because of my crazy class schedule, and it went very smoothly. Definitely would recommend her to anyone! read more

Great place for the kids! We saw Dr. Rodriguez. She has a lovely bedside manner. the office is clean and the staff is friendly. It is well worth it to buy a membership here. read more

The best! I really do not enjoy going to the dentist, Dr. Buttar and her AMAZING staff , Liz, and Phillip, you are all are so lovely! I am no longer afraid of dentists! Me and my teeth thank you well done and BRAVO!!!! read more

in Dec 2014 I had a dental emergency my crown was lose and Dr.buttar was able to squeeze me on the day I only had time to come in. On top of that at the time they had a special for an exam X-rays and teeth cleaning. I was able to do it all in one sitting and Dr. Buttar was professional and didn't rush through. (I have had bad experiences with my past dentist) I do not have insurance at the moment and specials like these help out a lot. The place is new but kept very clean. The employees are very nice and friendly. Right now they have a dental plan for people with out insurance at a great price! Check out their website! Even cheaper for the one I did in Dec. I plan to sign up! Even better they accept care credit so I am able to make payments. Another plus is they have a parking lot. I highly recommend giving this place out a try! read more

Today was my first visit and it was great! Dr. Buttar was so friendly and explained everything she was doing and why (I got a deep cleaning and novocaine for the first time today). She made suggestions of how what to do at home, but wasn't pushy. They also gave me an itemized bill prior to any procedure so I knew what I was paying for ahead of time, which I really appreciated. The entire staff was super friendly and I recommend North Bay Dental to everyone! read more

Very nice people, not an expert but they seem to be good at their job as well. No complaints here, but I am an ez patient. IMO.

I had a very thorough first exam, and turns out I have pockets, again, so I will be going every 4 months for a cleaning. The annual deal is pretty good for those with no insurance. I'll be bringing my kids here next. read more

Exceptional! My husband went first, loved everything about the dentist and the office, so I just had to go. I wasn't satisfied with the dentist I had been seeing and have also had many bad experiences with other dentists. I am so pleasantly surprised. I actually LOVE my dentist! I have never been able to say that in my long life. Great parking, wonderful staff (I'm talking about you, Philip!), all the latest equipment (even I could understand the x-rays!), and, the piece de resistance, Dr. Buttar is awesome. I couldn't have imagined a better dentist if I had tried. I am very happy and highly recommend her. read more

I am so glad I found Dr. Buttar! I needed a crown and she was able to accommodate my work schedule and eased my nerves by talking to me through the procedure. Everything is so clean and the office works so smoothly. Philip is the absolute best! The team makes you feel right at home and you forget your at a dentist. Thank you North Bay Dental! read more