Dr Sondkar and his staff have impeccable attention to detail. He is one of the best dentists I've ever been to. He is a Delta Dental provider who doesn't charge anything beyond what they reimburse except for some materials he knows are better quality. His dental restorations are really good. read more

Been going to Dr. Sondkar's office for the past few years. He's very nice and his staff is very caring. I always recommend this office when someone is looking for a new dentist. read more

Great customer service. Was in and out quick for emergency dental services. Would highly recommend Dr. Sondkar. Very friendly and welcome experience from start to end. read more

Dr Sondkar and his staff members are very professional and nice! I normally hate going to the dentist but they make the experience easy, keep up the good work guys! read more

I agree with the 1 star reviewers: this office is the worst dental office I have ever been to. Even though the doctor is great and friendly, his push for the most expensive treatments is obvious even though they are couched behind the fake facade of patient care. And the receptionist is in desperate needs of lessons in mannerism and compassion: she acts as if she is the queen of England and never follow up with tasks that she says she takes on. The assistant is good, but she seems to be under pressure to perform and act, and looks to be ready to leave given the chance. read more

Been with Dr. Sondkar & Team (Ate Cathy & Anna) for many years! Can't ask for a better Dental Team anywhere in the Bay Area. I highly recommend RJ Sonkar, DDS where you'll be treated like family. read more

very professional and clean! everyone here is very nice and makes you feel comfortable! highly recommended!

Dr Sonkar Anna and Kathy are all super amazing and friendly! been coming here for years now and my experience there been great! definitely recommend!! read more

Dr. Sondkar did some restorative and cosmetic implants on the top front teeth about a year ago. It came out great. This was at the beginning of the pandemic, my regular dentist wouldn't except anybody, now Dr. Sondkar is my regular dental. The staff is very knowledgeable and experienced and they're easy on the eyes too. I almost look forward to go into the appointment. Thank You read more

We recently changed insurance so we were looking for a dentist. We were lucky enough to have Dr. Sondkar be in our network. The staff was very accommodating on the appointment call. The dental assistant was very nice and helpful when we completed the X-rays. The dentist was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was detail in his explanation and provided great recommendations. They all took their time with you even though it was very busy! They didn't make you feel like you were rushed through the process. We may have found the go to dentist for the foreseeable future. read more

Dr. Sondkar was the man that made me not fear going to the dentist anymore. He's very skillful with his work, and the procedures he performs are well-done and professional. I've gone to a few other dentists, but they didn't compare to him. Sure, he coats a bit more than them, but he knows what he's doing. His assistants (namely Cathy) have also been very helpful and attentive. Some members of my family tried a nearby dentistry, but their "specialists" would always refer them to a different dentist. And after too many disappointments and discomfort, they have returned to Dr. Sondkar. read more

Dr. R J Sondkar is a wonderful dentist whom I have been going to for my annual dental appointment for at least the past 11 years. I was their first patient at the new location at the time, in San Leandro, at the current address. We were referred by my wife's coworker, since we needed a new dentist after moving to San Leandro many years ago. Yes this is a high end dental experience where they treat you very well and always try very hard to ensure your dental care is totally pain-free and as stress free as possible. They have consistently, over the years, taken great care of me and my wife and kept us with healthy teeth and gums. There have been times in the past when we needed immediate dental care and Dr. Sondkar was always available when needed for those stressful immediate needs. I hate going for my dental cleanings, but they know that and always talk to me and try to make me laugh a bit to get through the experience. I don't like getting my X-rays done annually as is the practice so they can be flexible about letting me just get X-rays every year or two since my teeth have been very healthy the past few years so they are good that way. Dr. Sondkar never makes me feel rushed, does a very thorough job with my teeth, and always is patient when and if I have questions and is very friendly always and very professional. I keep going back because he is simply the best dentist I have encountered in the Bay Area. read more

I am a flight attendant and was only in town for the night. I called Dr. Sondkar's office at 8am. I had broken a tooth during the night and needed it repaired before I had to be back to work at 2pm. The receptionist told me to come right away and they would be happy to fit me right in. Unfortunately I didn't have all of my dental insurance information. Once I arrived I was immediately impressed. The receptionist had called my insurance company and was able to get all of the information she needed before I had even arrived. Everyone from his staff was friendly and professional. I was given all of my options as far as treatment and cost up front. Everything was thoroughly explained and I felt that Dr. Sondkar wanted me to be aware of all my options. Then comes the fun part. I told him that I am fearful of the novocaine needle and would probably tense up when that time came. He explained that he would use a smaller needle and the numbing gel prior to the novocaine injection. The hygienist brought me headphones, turned on the TV (mounted on the ceiling), and a pair of tinted glasses to shield my eyes from the bright light and water spray. I'm pretty sure I forgot the shot was even coming at this point. Usually dentist are so used to people saying that they're fearful they dismiss it. I have NEVER been so comfortable knowing a needle was coming my way. The procedure was quick and painless. I was in and out in about an hour. Amazing! read more

Very good dentist! Informative and direct. I had my teeth cleaned and it was state-of-the-art ultrasonic and super fast. It's the best teeth cleaning experience I've had which was quite refreshing given I had a horrendous experience somewhere else. Also, Dr. Sondkar did the cleaning himself and examined my teeth. He kept checking in with me throughout the cleaning to be sure I was comfortable and then shared what he found after the exam. I felt reassured my teeth are healthy and what next steps to take to maintain that. On that note, I bought a new night guard which was a little more expensive than the norm but the design was also more advanced so it was a tradeoff. The office staff is very nice and they try to set you at ease. Overall great experience and I made another appt. for 6 months out. read more

I was referred to this dentist from a stellar dentist who chose another career path. I'm a person who takes my dental practices seriously. I've never had a good vibe from this place but my recent experience has washed any good feelings I had away. I made an appointment for cleaning six months after the last and as it turns out it was within my last few days of dental coverage with an old job. They called to cancel my appointment due to equipment failure. Never called to reschedule etc. I finally called and also found out that my new employer didn't allow dental coverage till after 90 days which takes me off my cleaning schedule. I asked for a discount as I was willing to in order to stay on cleaning schedule. They were unwilling to provide a discount therefore I'm utilizing my groupon coupons and starting up with a new local dentist with better customer service. I'm out!! read more

I have been going to Dr. Sondkar for several years. He is a great dentist. He is caring, gentle, pleasant to talk to and very honest. It's obvious that he is passionate about what he is doing and it shows. Cathy his assistant is kind, friendly and responsive. read more

I had a short dental exam by him today. He is very friendly and informative. He genuinely cared about health and tried to help me. I would recommend him as your dentist! read more

This is the worst dentist I've been through for a day working interview. He gave me 30 mins lunch break worked for more than 8 hrs. and I'm the only dental assistant there with 20 patients scheduled. He got hundred thousands of dollars collected in the insurance but can't pay for one day working interview. read more

Over the course of 50 years, I've had two dentists, one retired and the other bought his practice. Both of these dentists were stellar. The latter dentist referred me to this practice since he relocated his family. This Dr. was nice in the beginning but disappeared leaving me with the cleaning procedure.. Personally, after 30+ years with the same dental assistant, this was the worst teeth cleaning I've ever had + I have a cracked tooth. Here it comes!! The young snobby lady took us into the office offering the highest pkg since we were going to pay cash. My husband and I felt we were at the Cancan airport dealing with the time share sharks. I was ready to bolt. When we paid, the receptionist wanted us to make an appointment. She too was very pushy. I made the appointment and cancelled the next day. There is no way on God's green earth I'd recommend this overpriced and pushy environment to anyone. We have dental care under Kaiser Senior plan so we're taking advantage of this. The entire staff needs to learn manners in caring for their patients and eliminate their attitude. The dental asst. needs lessons on how to clean teeth properly from our former Asst. She didn't even dental floss properly. Fancy equipment doesn't make you the best Dentist. I was very happy with our former dentists. This was a very bad experience. Delete review read more

I'm glad to find DR Sondkar. I just moved to east bay recently, want to find a new dentist near my house. I searched DR Sondkar online. I went to his office to have a teeth cleaning and check up. Office is very clean and cozy. DR Sondkar takes time to do a exam and cleaning for me, explain everything so detail. Staffs are nice and friendly as well. I'm happy to find a good dentist , will definitely refer him to my family. read more

Dr. Sondkar has been our family dentist for years. My husband, son and I love him and his staff. Dr. Sondkar is the best!! He is so nice, very friendly, funny, and never intimidating. He explains everything and is VERY gentle!!! Kathy is always so sweet and on the ball with appointments and insurance issues. She will create a payment plan for you if your procedure is beyond your insurance coverage. Their office is really nice and all their equipment is top of the line!! read more

Dr Sondkar is exactly what I've been looking for in a dentist. Compassionate & personable. He takes his time explaining every detail of what is needed right away and what will be needed in the future. Kathy was great in helping me out on a financial plan. She is also very informative. I feel very confident and relaxed in their hands. read more

We just came in for x-rays but they were very fast and very nice. The office was very small, but cozy. I am used to places like kaiser, so when i see a small office it is weird for me. they had a lot of different materials to read in the lobby for all ages from toddler to an adult. My daughter said the x rays were easy and fast. read more

I was very please with my recent visit to Dr. Sondkars office. The staff is very capable gentle and caring Dr. S is an excellent dentist and strives for perfection. My dental procedure was completed quickly and I was very happy with the outcome. J. C. San Leandro read more

Dr. Sondkar, has neen my dentist for many years. He is very compassionate, professional and understanding. He explains every procedure that is being done. His staff is also very professional. They are willing to work with you to fit your schedule( hi Cathy). The facility is very clean and there is ample parking. So if you are looking for a Dentist, i recommend Dr. Sondkar. read more

I love the care our family gets from Dr. Sondkar. He is very gentle, through and does a great job. We also are very impressed with his office staff. We've moved to the penninsula but still make the drive every few months over to the east bay to go to this practice. read more

I found Dr. Sondkar and his Receptionist, Kathy (?) to be the two most unprofessional and rudest members of any dental practice I've ever dealt with. While in the office I saw the Receptionist hang up on patients, yell at them on the phone and watched the doctor treat his staff as if they were prisoners (I think prisoner may be treated better to be honest). My former dentist sold his practice to Dr. Sondkar and I don't know what he could have been thinking! The quality of the cleaning I received was as bad as it could be. I had chunks of tarter and plaque still visible on my teeth and paid for a second cleaning out of pocket at my new dental office. I have been unable to get them to transfer my records to my new dentist despite numerous attempts by myself, my wife, and my new dental office. Stay away! Far away! read more

Nice and clean office. Dr. Sondkar is very thorough, gentle and very caring dentist. His staff is wonderful and professional. I highly recommend this office. read more

I was in acute pain and called several dentists and Dr. Sondkar had the earliest free appointment. However, I found his examination to be very casual and perfunctory and he was obviously not interested in me when I told him that I needed to save on treatment costs. He sent me off with a pain killer and said that he did not find anything wrong. Yet, a couple of days later I had to go to another dentist who in fact found something that needed urgent treatment. I don't plan to visit Dr. Sondkar again. read more