I'm in the process of tooth removal/dental implant procedures with Dr. McDonald. I mainly went to…read morehim because my Dentist refered him and a friend who works with dentures/implants said he rated good. Long story short, my front tooth was failing from an injury almost 30 years. After getting assessed in an initial consult, getting second opinions, etc. I went with Dr. MacDonald and had the first part done almost 6 months after the initial consult, I chose that because of work obligations and my wife was getting a graduate degreee and I wanted to look ok in the pictures. I just had part 1) tooth removal in June, and his staff seemed to do a good job. I was put out and the process wasn't too painful, I filled prescriptions of antibiotics and painkillers that day. I coordinated with my dentist to get a temporary piece (or stayplate) a couple days after the intial procedure. So far good. My dental insurance from work covers a little bit of the expenses but the majority of dental insurances don't really cover it, they mainly do preventative care (cleanings and fillings). I had already put some into my FSA/HSA, unfortunately the timing of when I scheduled was after open-enrollment so I wish I had set aside more funds. Like I said, so far so good, and it's my front tooth so it'd be nice if it looked and felt good.

I saw Dr McDonald back in August 2019 for a frenotomy also known as a tongue tie removal. I had…read morebeen doing my own research on the link between tongue-ties in adult and TMJ and I decided it was something I wanted to pursue to see if it helped. To say it was life changing would be an understatement. Not only did it help with my tmj but it changed the shape of my face for the better, less square/round and more oval/heart. There is so much still being researched on fascia and facial anatomy, I'm grateful Dr McDonald listened to me and took my request seriously. Now there's more information on "mewing" and tongue posture but at the time it was not well known and it meant a lot he listened to me when many ignored it. Everyone in the office made it such a pleasurable experience from start to finish, I hope he is still in practice if I ever need an oral surgeon again.

I came here for a consultation on wisdom teeth removal. I was looking forward to speaking with the…read moresurgeon and asking them some questions as I was hesitant about the surgery. However, I found the surgeon to be very dismissive - they didn't greet me, they interrupted me every time I tried to speak or pose a question and they in general seemed to be in a hurry. The surgeon also tried to upsell me on a post surgery procedure that I did not need (I would later learn). Overall, I felt very uncomfortable with their bedside manner. Last, the office forgot to give me my X-ray that I had taken during my visit only to mail it to me several weeks later without paying for the postage. I ended up having to do so when my mailman made the delivery to my home. It was not a pleasant experience. Overall, I'm glad that I trusted my gut and did not pursue getting my wisdom teeth removal here after my experience. I went to another nearby surgeon and had a great experience and paid much less as well. I would encourage others, if they can, to seek a second opinion and then make your decision from there. I am glad I did.

WoW! Dr. Brandon Kang extracted a lower molar from my mouth this morning and I am in awe over his…read moreexpertise. I had given up on the dream of a painless dental procedure until today. Dr Kang's touch with needles and dental tools is one of an artist who prides himself in causing no pain to his patients. His entire team from the reception to the procedure rooms also supports his high level of care.

I look forward to my time with Dr. Thomas. He took X-rays &…read morecleaned my teeth in 35 minutes. He is clear about reading X-rays and thoroughly explaining details to keep my dental health tip top. If you are anxious about dental visits, this is the calm & relaxing team for you. Terribly convenient location for me, 5 minute walk from my desk to the chair. Off street parking if yiu need it.

Dr. Thomas is a great dentist. He is not trying to rip you off. He spends his time thoroughly…read morecleaning and is very on top of time management. I am in and out quickly every time. There isn't a long wait. I fortunately haven't had to see him for any issues other than routine cleanings and that has been fantastic. I would highly recommend!

The communication at this office is atrocious…read more I have left messages, sent emails, and called the office countless times. Not a single response to any of these. When calling the office, you always get a prompt to leave a voicemail. No one ever responds to that voicemail. Thinking that Dr. Nam might be on vacation. I waited a couple weeks before leaving this review. No response whatsoever. If the type of care you would receive here, or the quality of care is that all correlated to their communication style, I would be very worried about being a patient here.

I've supported many dentist offices and Dr. Nam runs a smooth practice. He really cares about his…read morepatients and his team does too. Growth mindset is instilled in everything they do. He also gives back to the community through his non-profit and donates time and skills to great causes.

I had a great experience at Dr. Franz's office! Everybody is very friendly, Dr. Franz took his time…read moreexplaining the procedure to me. He's very kind and thorough. He performs all oral surgeries under a short acting general anesthesia which turned out to be quite wonderful. It felt like I just skipped some moments in time and then everything was done. I had no bleeding, no complications and very quick healing. I highly recommend Dr. Franz!

I fear the day I would have to get my wisdom teeth removed. That day came. *(scary music plays…read morehere)*. Gasp! It was the middle of Spring. The wind was steadily blowing as I walked through the thick glass doors of the cream building. Up the elevator and into the doctor's office I entered. Sweat dripped down my forehead and my stomach churned into a knot. When the nurses laid me down and asked me to count to ten... I knew there was no going back. *(scary music plays here)* Eeeek. Eeek. Nurse: Wake up! Me: eh???? Nurse: Your done. Wow that was fast! Other than feeling sleepy, I didn't feel any pain whatsoever. The nurses are super friendly and so is Dr. Franz . Best of all, I got some stickers at the end. Yay! I skipped all the way home after wards. Actually no. That was just the drugs talking. Tee-hee!

My father recently switched to Dr. Haley from another dentist and has been extremely impressed. He…read morekeeps saying that Dr. Haley operates on a completely different level and genuinely cares about his patients. The entire staff is warm, friendly, and professional, and the office has such a welcoming atmosphere. You can really feel that they take pride in providing thoughtful, high-quality care. Highly recommend!

My family and I have been seeing Dr. Haley and his wonderful team for four years now, and we could…read morenot be happier. The dental care we have gotten has been top notch, from cleanings to fillings, and the entire staff professional and warm. In an era where corporate entities are buying up and swallowing independent businesses, we are so happy to have found what we want - an independent business where we feel seen, heard and get top notch care. Thank you, Booth T. Haley team!

This place has nothing to do with Oaktown Dental. Probably the only reason they still have 4 stars…read moreis because of the amount of old 5 star reviews (from Dr. Ahmed's private practice) are still enough to cancel out all the 1 star reviews since they started. Very scammy corporation. Please read the other reviews before you get scammed too.

This guy is awesome…read more Dr. Ahmed gave me a free consult that was better than I possibly could have imagined. He was generous about sharing information (clearly from a highly qualified place) and I feel confident in my next steps. I recommend him to anyone even considering an implant. To be clear: I don't even need to get one. He made nothing off me money-wise. He just gave me a detailed consult to help me cover my bases. He will also be transparent about what he can and cannot do. Trust that Dr. Ahmed will be incredibly honest. I felt compelled to share this amazing Oakland resource.

I had an infected tooth and needed it extracted immediately since I have an history of my infected…read moreteethes giving me UTI infections and can go into my bloodstream. After calling many dental offices, they wanted me to wait until January after the Christmas holidays. I was running out of options. Eventually I called Dr. Ephraim office and told them my situation. They gave me an appointment that same day in the afternoon. After Dr.Ephraim evaluated my tooth and saw the urgency of my situation. He scheduled surgery for the next morning, one day before Christmas. The surgery was the best dental surgery I have ever had. He put me to sleep, extract the infected tooth and put in stiches. He gave me antibiotics and pain pills. Well I did not need to take the pain pills. I hardly had any pain. I have had dental surgery before and was in pain for at least 2 weeks. Dr. Ephraim was able to extract my tooth without causing me much pain. I highly recommend him. The staff in his office is also very experience and efficient. Dr. Ephraim office made me feel they cared about me.

I called to have a panoramic Xray done, I am going out of the country for some dental work and need…read moreit for assessment to have a treatment plan worked out before I leave. Just happened to see their sign as I walked the lake and decided to call: receptionist was nice, said they could do it, asked me to email the requisition from my dentist I didi and never heard back! A week later, decided to stop by to try and schedule, but office was closed - I thought, before someone opened the door as I was walking away, I turned around, the guy saw me and quickly closed the door! I went back to the door, knocked a few times again, saying Hey, Hey, the guy id'd himself as Ephrem. I told him about my need for the Xray, he said no problem just call the lady tomorrow and we'll take care of you, no problem. Was no problem, for them, as I called 2-3 times, left messages but realized, I'd been put on ice. Now, in their defense I kinda' understand, because how dare I go out of the US to have $16,000 worth of dental work, when I could get the same thing for $40,000+ right here in the ol' USA! My bad!

I came to Dr. Suen for braces when I was a teenager. When he changed my wire, he would snip the…read moreback side of my cheek a few times. It hurt, a lot. And even when I say be careful, he was still super rough with me. Instead of cutting the back of the wire, he would cut my cheeks. Several years later, I went to get one wisdom tooth removed by him because he was the only orthodontist surgeon I worked with. Also, at the time, I was in college and couldn't afford to pay for all four removals myself. He not only effed up my bottom cheeks and gums more, there's still scarring till this day. So glad he didn't do the other three because my mouth would've been even more scratched and cut up. And instead of offering me anesthesia to knock me out, he kept me awake and banged away with a hammer and chisel to break up the tooth. There was so much pressure on my jaw I felt like it was going to pop off. This really sucked. I went to another oral surgeon for the other three wisdom teeth because I was not going to go through this experience again. I DO NOT recommend him at all for any procedures, not even sure how he is for cleanings but I doubt it would be any better.

Justin helped me get retainers and he had exceptional customer service. He walked me through the…read morebest solution. He walked me through different solutions and I really appreciate that. The women who help do the molds for my teeth was quick and very kind. Good Customer service is hard to come by. Thank you for being great

I have worked with Dr. Pham for the last 2 years repairing my teeth and getting Invisalign. The…read moreexperience has been so smooth and easy. The staff at Singelton Smile are very helpful, on top of scheduling, and are always straightforward with billing which I really appreciate. Thank you for the amazing service Dr. Pham and team!

Fantastic service by Dr. Lina Eltahir (hopefully I spelled her name correctly!). I've had two…read moreroutine dental cleaning and check ups all done by Dr. Lina, six months apart. Each time with her careful and gentle touch, she's put me at ease making me incredibly well taken care of. The office is very upscale with some of the fanciest oral xray equipment I've ever seen. Despite this, of the two times I've been there the friendly staff had never pressured to upsell me any products or procedures. I'm also really grateful they take my insurance Delta Dental PPO as many dentist offices have slowly stopped accepting this plan. I usually arrive when they open in the morning so I've not had difficulties w parking. I suppose if you time things right you could take the water taxi that runs from Tuesday-Sunday between Alameda and Jack London. The clinic is only about 15 min away from water Highly recommend this dental office and Dr. Lina Eltahir!