Dental hygienists are the cornerstone to any dental practice. I didn't realize that till my 15+…read moreyear relationship with mine ended. I had been curious about functional dentistry and a more holistic-minded approach. Pannu Holistic was exactly what I was looking for. The office is a spa experience: - heated eye mask or shades - aromatherapy of your choice - music of your choice - neck pillow - blanket - mood lighting Focusing on prevention and supremely detailed at everything oral hygiene related: - products are made in-house and focused on preserving the microbiome - gentle but detailed work, my teeth have never been so clean! - the tools/techniques employed are so much less traumatizing then in conventional dentistry ie: cotton gauze instead of plastic/foam pieces to dam an area of the mouth - cognizant of comfort and stress level at all times - high awareness - will go over sections of the mouth again despite not officially working on that region/quadrant that day - follows up after appointment to see how I was doing after my deep cleaning - educational and generous with information/time, you never will feel rushed Insurance is not accepted - a super bill is provided. There is no admin person, come with patience for a 1 person show! Know that each visit will be 1:1 - so private and uninterrupted. Taren is so personal, professional and treats you like an individual. Despite only coming to this office in 2025, I can tell there is a genuine care and soul in this practice. It's not merely work for Taren , it radiates in the way you feel while you are there and every interaction thereafter. A special practice - that has high standards! So glad I found this practice. I look forward to my continued journey and partnership with Taren to improve my oral health.

Taren is an amazing and highly skilled professional, who is exceedingly gentle in her work and…read moretakes the extra special steps to assure that my experience is the best. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She has been my hygienist for at least 10 years.

If anyone has a big fear of dentistry as I do Dr. Ko is the guy for you. He explains everything as…read morehe is doing it and really listens to my concerns and makes adjustments where necessary. I work in the health care field and have pretty high standards and I trust him completely. The other number one reason I recommend him is that he practices holisitc dentistry. He is in the process of removing my amalgam fillings and uses all of the protocols to do it in the safest most holistic way possible. They use no metals in his office and have a cerec machine which makes crowns, and onlays in the office so you don't have to come back another visit. I drive all the way from San Francisco to see him and it's worth it!

I've been going to Dr. Castro for over 10 years now. He convinced me to get braces. He redid a…read morecrown and I needed another crown for a chipped tooth. Recently, I thought I might need a root canal. He was extra careful and referred me to a specialist to be extra sure that I didn't need it at this time. I found his office on Yelp and I can say I have no complaints about the dental work. In the beginning, the front desk staff seemed to have a lot of turnover but recently it runs like a well oiled machine. They're popular so I suggest you make appointments in advance unless you have an emergency.

We had to make the switch to this office about a year ago because my son's previous dentist dropped…read moreDelta Dental from their network. My son sees Dr Castro and he is an excellent dentist for the kiddos. My son recognized him as a dentist who made a visit to his school to talk about teeth and it's very easy to see why he's so popular with the little ones. But I've never had such a difficult time to schedule/reschedule an appointment before. I always feel like I have to take time off work or pull my son out of school or wait another month or more. Their hours are terrible. The 7am Fridays would be great if we lived closer but we'd have to leave even earlier to get through traffic and then there's no guarantee we'd be finished in an hour to get to school on time. 2pm closure on Fridays is crazy. And they close at 3pm on Tuesdays and 5pm on the other days. They are always booked solid so good luck if your child gets sick.

Very painful fractured molar on the right due to Dr Nguyen's incompetence while changing out a…read morefilling that did not need to be changed. I'll be writing the dental board next. The office continues to call you to make appointments despite me telling them that I will never allow them to treat me again and why. If you want to have multiple expensive procedures and pain to correct his malpractice, go ahead and see him.

The staff at Contra Costa Dental are very professional and knowledgable at what they do. Dr. Nguyen…read moreis a very experienced doctor who have treated me since I was 10 and has been providing the best treatment and preventative care as well! Dr. Nguyen believes in providing the best care and treatment for his patients as I have been to many dentists in the bay area who would miss finding tooth decay causing me to suffer from a root canal. My experience with Dr. Nguyen has always been positive and will be my primary dentist as long as he is still in practice!

I've been coming here for many years--first with the dad and now with the son David. What I…read moreappreciate most is that they don't upsell or pressure you with unnecessary add-ons like a used car lot. I can get in, get my teeth cleaned, and be on my way, which is exactly what most people want since no one truly enjoys going to the dentist. While some reviews mention the office is outdated or that certain things weren't checked, I think that's what makes them great. They focus on what's needed, work with your insurance, and don't push extra cleanings or X-rays. This is the only dentist I've been to that hasn't charged me out of pocket. Also if there is an emergency on their days off, you can leave a message and get an immediate call back.

I just called to see if they are accepting new patients since I have a tooth ache and I don't like…read moremy current dentist. The receptionist asked me if I was referred by someone when I told her no then she said no they aren't accepting new patients. I checked their website and it says always accepting new patients and to call for an appt. So I don't like being lied to. That's not cool. I just need to get my tooth checked this is crazy that people are just so rude!

Great service and even better people. Professional and personable. My test look great. Thank you…read moreto the team at San Pablo Smiles.

My husband has been coming here since he was a child with the amazing Dr. Tanita and collectively,…read moremyself and our kids have been coming here for the last 20 years. Dr. Tanita was amazing and really cared for his patients! Over the years, unfortunately the service here has been subpar at best. Rushed appointments, lack of availability in booking, especially for an emergency visit and charges for services that may or may not be necessary. Also, the customer service has been less than friendly at times. Which is very disheartening. Very disappointing that we have been long time patients here and now with the recent changes and customer service, we may need to find a new provider as lately over the past few years, we do not feel valued as patients.

I've always received great care here, but this time is exceptional. I got horrible tooth pain this…read moreweekend & finally broke down & called all the emergency numbers listed on the voicemail. I ended up getting a hold of Dr. Alfeleder (sp?). She figured out I had a tooth infection. She called a prescription in for me for antibiotics which I picked up that night. Then, later that evening, Dr. Van Dyk called me back to check up on me even though he was on vacation! And in the morning, Dr. Castro called me too! Today I went in & discovered I hadn't been to the office in 4 years! (II didn't have dental insurance, so I kept putting it off. Super smart.) Anyway, Dr. A saw me today. She removed the dead part of my tooth & put medicine & a numbing agent in it. I'm still in a bit of pain, but it s so much better already! And she just called a little while ago to see how I was doing. I feel like my teeth are in good hands The office staff was really helpful too. They printed out the estimated expenses for my next appointment for a root canal & were helpful & understanding about my situation. I'm so glad I called this office & didn't try my luck elsewhere.

I am writing this review SOLELY for my experience with the front office. I have been going to this…read moreoffice for years and have always had pleasant experiences. Before I continue I would like to say this is in no way a reflection of their patient care which is always exceptional. I was told that I was covered by my insurance for my visit. The office then sent a bill to not me, but my mother. Turns out they never removed me from her account when I switched insurance companies...2 years ago. They were quoting my coverage based on her insurance. But I am told that it is my fault that I should have known my own coverage. Well, that's why I ASKED to double check I was covered when I was there. Then when I called to speak to someone, they told me that checking insurance is just a courtesy. Since when!? I'm not even concerned about actually paying, it's the fact that they are telling people incorrect information. Horrible customer service by the front desk. I will be looking into other dentist offices.

I scheduled an appointment to establish care and have a filling replaced after one fell out from my…read moremolar. When I arrived, I was surprised to learn they had no intention of addressing the filling that day--even though I had explained the situation when I booked. At no point did anyone clearly communicate that I wouldn't receive treatment during that visit. This lack of transparency caused me to lose valuable time in addressing a potentially serious dental issue. If they had simply told me upfront that the first appointment would be limited to an exam and not include any treatment, I would have gone elsewhere or made other arrangements sooner. Patients deserve honesty--especially when dealing with urgent dental needs.

I highly recommend ISmile dentistry! I haven't been seen in years and so I did feel a little…read moreembarrassed coming in for work but Michelle made me feel good about being in my chair with my mouth open. This lady was my angel!!!! She made sure that I was comfortable and she did an amazing job in my mouth!! As for the rest of the staff Nubia is amazing, Veronica is too!! I will follow up with more updates but I just love this place!!!!

Stay away from this place!!!!. You will pay out-of -pocket for procedures that your Med-ical dental…read moremay cover. Last year I was charged $1,500 for a crown on front tooth. This year my other tooth chipped & they said it would cost me $1,700 without checking to see if insurance covered it. I got a 2nd opinion & dentist sent to my dental insurance and they cover my crown. Also if they didn't cover it, crown was $800 which is still much cheaper..

I took my family member who has Medi-cal and was told he needed a crown. They said they only do…read moreporcelain and not silver. This would cost $1600. In the meantime, they used up the annual benefit. Got a 2nd opinion. The filling is still intact, no cavities or root canal needed. What a liar!!!! This must be under a new ownership. DO NOT trust BTY- my brother in law is African American and I'm Asian. You get my point.

Nani did a great job with my Grandson who autistic, she explained to him plainly and gently the…read moreteeth cleaning process and he had great experience. I would recommend Nani to anyone looking for Dental Hygiene.

Update - phone company cut Nani's connection and now have talked w her to set up my appointment…read more Very nice person, looking forward to my dental cleaning.