I started seeing Dr. Whitley as a grad student. Now, many years later, she provides excellent care to my entire family. She started seeing my twin boys when they were barely more than babies, after they had been traumatized by a "kids' dentist." She's able to handle both my spectrum-y kid, and my nervous kid with a tremendous gag reflex. Her office is efficient and professional. Best of all, you can be sure that she will keep your teeth healthy for years to come. read more

Dr Whitley did a awesome job on Dominic Garza she was great with him ! She clean his teeth and gave him fluoride ! We also took X-ray sometimes is hard to take X-ray on a 5 year old but it went well read more

I love Dr. Whitley's office - she and her staff are top notch. I first came into contact with her office when my mother, who was in the late stages of Alzheimer's, was referred to her office for consultation prior to having extensive oral surgery. She was incredibly supportive of both my mom and me as I faced some tough decisions. Now I'm a loyal patient, as is my daughter... read more

I love Dr. Whitley. I went in to have a serious cavity treated and she worked her darnest to carved out the decay and save the tooth while sparing me from a root canal. Any other dentist would have given up on the tooth and opted for a root canal without trying but not Dr. Whitley. She took her time and worked with the upmost precision. I also appreciate that she is honest and straightforward which is something that is hard to come by in a dentist. I no longer live in the Bay Area but will still use Dr. Whitley when I come home from visits. I wouldn't trust any other dentist. read more

First off, I am TERRIFIED of going to the dentist. I don't mean scared or nervous. I usually end up having anxiety attacks and crying and freaking out... while in the chair. Robin is straightforward, honest and sincerely caring. She also went out of her way to advocate for my needs. I went to see her for a severe toothache (they got me an urgent appointment within only a couple of hours notice, and I'm a new patient) and she was very honest about what she could and couldn't do. She managed to get me in with an awesome DMD *the same day* even though he had a very tight schedule. And because I have mobility issues, she even made sure that I only had to walk across the street to get to him. :) For the first time in my life I feel like I can actually keep up with my dental health with her as my dentist! read more

I had a really good dentist experience here last week. The entire staff was on top of their game and I was in and out of there in no time. Dr. Whitley is very thorough, and really gets in there. Not for the faint of heart if you're sensitive to pain. I've been to quite a few dentists in my lifetime, and she by far one of the quickest and most efficient as far as cleanings go. I'd give 5 stars, but there's no free parking, which sucks if you can't walk there. read more

I've been going to Dr. Whitley for years, and today I just had a tooth extracted and she called me personally at 7:30 in the evening just to see how I was doing. I mean. You can't beat that. Everyone there is nice, professional, attentive, and easy to be around. Just amazing. Josh L. Really? You take star off for *parking*? Come on. I always find free street parking less than two blocks way. read more

Her office: organized, lovely, state of the art (digital x-ray machine = less radiation). Her staff: thorough, super friendly, organized, informative, fun. Dr. Whitley: kind, organized, super intelligent, personable, friendly, great sense of humor, thorough, knowledgeable on a number of topics (my early onset TMJ, for one!) An excellent practice! I'm here because of yelp, now go forth and get your cleaning with Dr. Whitley (especially if you've had previously negative dental experiences, as I had). read more

Michael G. I concur 100 percent with all the other 5 star reviews and here's another perspective. Dr. Whitley bought her practice in 1991 from Dr. Thomas Manning and that's when my parents, my wife and i became her patients, followed by our now 3 adult children. Obviously, the above speaks for itself ! In addition to Dr. Whitley's excellent skill, she has a wonderful support staff. I recommend her practice highly. read more

My family and I have gone there for over 10 years now. We love Dr. Whitley. We've liked all the staff we've interacted with, but Dr. Whitley's whole system is what keeps us coming back. If it's a routine visit, it will be on schedule, thorough and quick. It doesn't feel rushed though, just efficient and respectful of your time. They follow up with you to make sure you get your next checkups and will always make themselves available in emergencies. I've been highly satisfied with her competence; always feeling sure I was receiving the best, most current treatments. I couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

I've been seeing Dr Whitley for almost 15 years. I've never left because she and her office staff are the BEST! Now my husband, daughter, coworkers and everyone I can tell goes to see her. She is friendly and professional. Her office is clean and fresh. It's just the best. read more

I've been going to Dr. Whitley for 20 years. I have never had any complaints!! She is always great, wonderful chair-side manor, her staff is super friendly and they have always been very good at addressing any issues I've had. I have recommended Dr. Whitley to all my friend. read more

Avoid if you want decency. Charged for non-service. Robin said she does not provide services to kids with any behavioral issues, so she referred me to somewhere else. Said she could not see my child, but still charged me. I got a call from a rude receptionist that hung up on me after I told her to explain the charge to me. read more

I had been seeing Dr Whitley for close to 10 years. Never had a single issue with my mouth yet I was hounded by her and her staff to get x rays all of the time. I could usually avoid them for about 3 years but then I got such intense pressure that I've decided not to go here anymore. Additionally, the hygienists are not very nice and apparently I got dropped from the hygienist I sort of liked to one I don't like at all. The day of the week of my visits changed and then I realized what happened. Overall I found the staff and the Dr very pushy. I had ZERO issues with my teeth whatsoever so I felt like they were pushing x rays and other things to make $$$. read more

I had a great cleaning and dental check up today! Dr. Whitley has been my dentist for over ten years, and she has been great at preventing any major problems that might have happened if she wasn't so good at looking out for changes in your gums, fillings, crowns, everything! And she always has great hygienists, plus now the treatment chair is a massage chair. Great for relaxing! I am a senior now and my teeth are in better shape than they were 20 years ago. Thanks to Dr. Whitley! (And Helen is great, too, for making you confident that your insurance is paying what it is supposed to, and for being so kind and friendly!) read more

FYI --this low rating is a result of a traumatic cleaning. NOT related to service, friendliness or appearance of the office. This was the first time to this office. Dr Whitley was very relate-able and friendly. Her hygenist was not very friendly and did not introduce herself but she was competent. I have very healthy teeth and only needed a cleaning. I noticed during the cleaning that the taste of blood was more intense than other cleanings I have recieved. In fact, I rarely taste blood during a cleaning. I was out of her office by 12 noon. My mouth did not stop hurting until the next day. It felt very sore so much that I could not chew normally even at 5pm that day. This was one week ago now and I am still having hot and cold sensitivity on the left side of my mouth. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN A ROUTINE CLEANING. Thinking back, I was having more pain than in a usual cleaning and she handled me ROUGHLY. It was not kind or gentle-- BRUTAL would be the word for it. I would NEVER recommend anyone to see her. read more

Dr. Whitley has been my dentist for the past 30 years. She is extremely competent, very accommodating, and her work has been painless. My wife and daughter also are patients of hers and appreciate her thoroughness and friendly disposition. Accordingly, we strongly recommend her. read more

My whole family (3 generations) have been seeing Dr Whitley for years! I think it has been 20+ years by now. She and her office staff have been so caring and kind, going above and beyond to provide timely, sensitive compassion care. We have found her to be equally lovely and competent for our sons as toddlers as she was with an 80+ year old grandfather with many dental challenges. We have recommended her to friends and colleagues, especially those who are dental phobic and need a sensitive, caring professional who takes as much time as needed to provide the highest level of care. She has been able to accommodate our dental emergencies on short notice, as well as fit us in if she finds something during a routine appointment that needs to be done--big advantage in saving time and the stress of going back later. I would like to agree with the glowing reviews of her office---it is efficiently run---thanks to Helen, has state of the art equipment (including digital x-ray) and wonderful support staff. We have a positive experience with all her hygienists and dental assistants over the years and gotten excellent cleaning and routine care! read more

If you're looking for the perfect dentist, your search ends here. I assure you, this is a dental office you won't dread going to. I am fortunate enough to live nearby Dr. Whitley's practice and have been going there since I've had any teeth at all. Now that I am in college, I still come back for cleanings during breaks and holidays because any other dentist just wouldn't be the same. I understand that I am not the easiest patient, but I always feel comfortable there. She and her staff genuinely care about you and your well-being and never cease to impress. Dr. Whitley is easily the most personable and competent medical professional I have ever visited. read more

I love Dr. Whitley. Just love her. The thing about dentists is that they're like car mechanics -- if they announce that you have cavities and need fillings, then you sort of have to believe them, even if you don't have any pain, or aren't haven't any issues. I had seen Dr. Whitley for a few years before doing some moving around, and in that time she found and filled one cavity. ONE. Then I move, and see a variety of dentists. Each one told me I had at least three or four cavities that needed fillings, and even though I'd generally agree to one or two -- next dentist would tell me AGAIN that I had three or four cavities! This happened, literally, through four dentists!!! (Including one that gave me a filling that created a toothache when I didn't even have one to begin with!). Finally, finally I found my way back to Dr. Whitley and surprise, surprise -- not a single cavity! Not a one! I'm never going to another dentist again. You can trust her, and she's not going to make up cavities just to line her pockets, as I suspect most dentists do. Either that or they are way, way over catious, and I'm not particularly interested in that either. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Whitley now for about 1.5 years. Good dentist. I have found other dentists sometimes try to get you to get all kinds of unneeded dental procedures, which increases cost. Dr. Whitley is very straightforward, and does none of that monkey business. Her and dental hygenist answer any questions I may have. The cleaning is professional and efficient. They take Delta Dental, which is my insurance. Parking is not a problem. read more

Dr. Whitley saved my mouth and I am forever grateful. I discovered her through a friend when I was in desperate need and have since referred her to my family and friends. Her practice is small, incredibly organized staff and she has a superior network of professionals to refer you to if need be. The woman who handles her front desk has set the bar for customer service. I love this practice and Dr. Whitley. read more

Had my chipped tooth fixed today. It was "GREAT" Dr. Whitley was very accommodating and was my very first visit. I need a lot more work and im happy to now have a dentist I actually look forward to going to see. read more

Saw her for like 8 years. Super professional, super nice. Equipment is all new. Staff were always very good and friendly. Her receptionist was always on it. I always found parking on the other side of the block. Sorry I had to move. Good location right on Telegraph. Thanks you guys for all the years of good care! read more

Have been going to her office for decades. Probably was one of her first patients when she took over the office from the retiring dentist I had been using, T. Manning. She has had same receptionist forever. Very professional and does excellent work. Unfortunately, I just learned I can get dental insurance as a $20/mo. add on to my Kaiser bill. (This add on also includes discounts on hearing aids and eyeglasses every 2 years.) Dental part includes 2 cleanings/year among other things. This is now offered thru my medicare health plan at Kaiser. However, I would continue to go back to Dr. Whitley for services not covered by the insurance. read more

If you are an anxious patient, like I am, and you have been putting off going to the dentist (and KNOW you need to go), I highly recommend Dr. Whitley. She and her staff are phenomenal. It is such a warm place to go. And, if you need extensive work (which is another source of stress) her staff will: help you make the most of your coverage, prioritize your treatment, and make sure you are as comfortable as possible. She also works with a network of high quality specialists. Just yesterday, I had an infection that required an immediate extraction. Dr. Whitley's office contacted the referral, made the appointment, sent my information, and I was seen within hours. I feel wonderful, today. Seriously, give her a try--your teeth will thank you and you will not be disappointed. read more

Dr.Whitley is a very attentive, caring dentist. She is very skillful and thorough in her explanation of treatment. She is kind and accommodating. Also Helen the office manager is awesome. She is knowledgeable, professional and extremely friendly. This office always knows that the patient comes first! read more

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Whitley for 20 years and cannot say enough good things about her. Although we moved quite a distance away (Santa Rosa area) 10 years ago we continue to make the drive because we trust her so much. I did make an attempt to switch dentists because of the distance, but the new dentist came up with all sorts of procedures she wanted to do. I double checked with Dr. Whitley who pointed out that I had a coffee stain, not a cavity as the new dentist had said. Dr. Whitley also explained why I didn't need any of the other procedures the new dentist had tried to push on me. Dr. Whitley is knowledgeable about all sorts of dental issues, gentle, obviously concerned, considerate, and explains things well. It is pleasant talking with her and she makes us comfortable knowing she is open and accepting of us. The work she has had to do on our teeth has been excellent. My wife used to detest dentists - she had to take Valium in order to go. Dr. Whitley has been so wonderful that my wife no longer has to take Valium. I noted that another person's review mentioned problems with a hygienist - A few years back a new, young hygienist was a bit too aggressive in her cleaning, causing me to bleed a lot which was not usual for me. I called Helen, the office manager/receptionist who communicated my concerns to Dr. Whitley. Dr. Whitley got right back to me and handled the situation to my satisfaction. By the way, Helen is a gem; she's organized, efficient, pleasant. No one could ask for a better person to run the office. There's parking for a nominal fee behind the building (supervised by the gentleman that runs it). Another big plus is that she just got new chairs that warm up and gently vibrate - so relaxing! read more

Fast, won't do work thats you don't need, and super professional. Best Dentist in Berkeley Hands down!

I had been dentist phobic for years and Dr. Whitley and her staff have helped me overcome that fear. Not only are they extremely professional, but lovely people. Dr. Whitley has helped me maintain the health of my gums so that my bridge of over 25 years (!!!!) is still intact. She has made a crown for me that not only looks like a natural tooth but feels like one. She has replaced and repaired fillings and spaces that have grown between my teeth that were so annoying every time I ate. Her hygienist is a perfectionist and will not let me leave the chair if I have even one iota of plaque on my teeth. Thank you thank you for helping me with can often me a difficult experience. I highly recommend Dr. Whitley and her staff and have every confidence in her abilities. read more

I've been going to Dr. Whitley since the late 1990s and have found her and her staff to be consistently friendly, caring, skilled, and professional. From the front desk to the treatment rooms, I have had nothing but good experiences. In fact, I've been so pleased for so long, that even though we moved to Napa in 2000, I've continued to come back for all my dental care. Dr. Whitley has assembled a great team and provides a great service. read more

They got me in even after I was half an hour late after riding my bike to 3031 Telegraph in Oakland. Then Dr. Whitley fixed the fillings that my last dentist messed up, and now I am happy. She also has the new digital xray machines that don't bombard you with tons of radiation. Hooray. read more

You will be in great hands with Dr. Whitley and her staff. Our family has been going to her for years. She and her staff treat you with the utmost care, respect and professionalism, They are competent, friendly and prompt. read more

I was in a jam....new to the area and had a toothache. With no insurance & not looking forward to going to the Dentist but had to..... Well, I am happy to say not only did I find my new Dentist I couldn't have been luckier! I called at the last minute in pain looking to get in ASAP, the "receptionist", who I am sure is sooo much more, was so kind and pleasant it made me feel better all ready ( I so apologize for not remembering her name...under a lot of stress lately) I was seen the same day!!! After meeting Dr. Whitley and her staff I was so impressed. Dr. Whitley was helpful, thoughtful and most of all gentle!! I am a BIG baby when it comes to Dentist and I left there feeling so relieved and happy to know I have an awesome new Dentist!!! Also worth mentioning the bill was very fair & not a wallet breaker :-) read more

Dr. Whitley is the dentist I wish I'd had as a child. She is kind and patient about my dental anxiety, and she takes it as an article of faith that if a patient is in pain, then Something Must Be Done. I recently called her when she was technically on vacation, and she came into the office to see me, and then got on the phone until she found an endodontist who could take care of me that same day. She's just the best, and she has the best staff. Helen, the office manager, is super-competent, and also kind and friendly. I am lucky to have such great dental care. read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Whitley and her staff. They are all friendly, kind, accommodating and caring. Dr. Whitley is the best; she is gentle, responds to feedback, is extremely caring and genuinely wants you to have the best experience possible. She spends as much time as you need with you and makes you feel very at ease. If you are afraid of the dentist then Dr. Whitley is the dentist to see because she is very soothing and pain-free. I can't recommend her enough, give her a try next time you need a dentist! read more