This office was recommended to me by a friend as I'm looking for someone to do dental implants. I came here to do a consult and felt both dental providers were pretty honest and knowledgeable. Due to the complexity of the situation, they referred me out and am not able to help me at this time with my situation. I can see why others like this practice though. Parking here is easy and felt the staff is welcoming. read more

I was referred to Dr. Patel by a friend, and I'm really glad I went. I came here for a root canal and cleaning services. Overall, it was a great dental experience. Dr. Patel took the time to listen to my concerns, did a thorough assessment, showed me the X-rays of my teeth, and clearly explained my options. The front desk staff was friendly, and his dental assistant was kind and helpful, too. The office is located in the building I posted photos of, and it's very clean inside. I highly recommend him if you're looking for a dentist! read more

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Dr Patel and his staff were so nice and take there job very serious to make patients happy. I had many experiences with dentists and not all are like Dr Patel to whom was very honest in what procedure is recommended and what outcome will or may be after the procedure. I recommend Dr. Patel, bcuz you will get a honest dentist who will only care what will your needs and concerns maybe. I'm referring friends and family to Dr. Patel. Thank you and much appreciated. Mohsen read more

I've been going to San Ramon Dental Excellence for over 2 decades now for all my dental needs and throughout that time I have received a consistently solid 5 star experience. Other than the routine cleanings, my most recent visits have been for a dental implant to replace an extracted molar. Dr Patel handled the entire process brilliantly, with the greatest skill and the latest technology. The process had several steps and every single one of them went off perfectly, thanks to Dr Patel's expertise and care. Just wanted to express my gratitude and say a huge THANK YOU to you and your staff Dr Patel. The entire dental implant process from start to finish went off so smoothly and efficiently and for the most part, it was quite painless. Honestly, I barely felt any pressure and didn't feel any discomfort whatsoever during the final procedure. It was quick and completely painless. Such a huge relief. Appreciate the enthusiasm and attention to detail. Also, the crown fits perfectly and feels great! I'm biting well again! Thanks so much once again. read more

Everyone here was so welcoming! I was provided with such professional advice and care. So happy to have found this dental office! Thank you to the team here, will definitely be coming back! read more

When you enter the offices, it is very welcoming. Once you get to the dental suites, you notice the "state of the art" equipment. The staff is friendly and professional. My primary dentist is in the City. I have been going to him for decades. He asked me to get a root canal to replace a crown. Found Dr. Patel and made an appointment. He was informative and excellent with the procedure. If you are looking for highest level of knowledge and professionalism, I highly recommend this practice. I will be changing my dental health provider to San Ramon Dental Excellence. read more

The lead dentist talked over me and interrupted me when I tried to voice concerns about my toothache. I came in with a sensitive tooth and they slapped some fluoride gel on it, and my mouth was hurting the next day. I felt disrespected and uncared for. They only have one dentist who is rushing to help multiple patients so you don't receive the care you deserve. The doctor mentioned I might need a root canal. I went to Bishop ranch dentistry and they simply fixed my toothache with a cavity filling. This doctor simply wanted to make money on costly and unnecessary procedures. AVOID THIS DENTIST AT ALL COSTS. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR. read more

Went there 2 weeks ago around 4p.m. (cancelled mine 2 times due to work conflict) after work for an appointment. Didn't wait for long, great service, a wonderful vibe, and a very respectful staff. I highly recommend it! read more

Dr . Divian Patel is very nice and an amazing dentist.. The dental clinic is very hygienic . I would recommend this place . Dr Divian helped me understand what are the options available for my treatment. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. Chandana read more

Terrible establishment, from the dentist to the front desk. They will lie through their teeth for you to believe everything is covered without actually verify with your insurance group. Verified with staff and dentist for fillings and they confirmed with me over 3 times that this will be covered and sure enough a bill for the exact details asked about were billed to me. It's not about the money, it's about the trust and how do you expect people to come back after you played them right in front of their face? Karma always come back and I will never go here again. Please be careful, while they suggest a million things for you to do while there. TERRIBLE OFFICE. read more

I hate and I mean HATE goin to the dentist but I was put at ease her the dentist and the ladies working there genuinely care about their patients I have been back 3 times due to the fact that I never go to the dentist and have had some extensive work done on my teeth I LOVE SAN RAMON DENTAL EXCELLENCE I wish I could give them 10 stars read more

I've had a great experience with Dr. Schmedding at San Ramon Dental Excellence. Dr. Schmedding has been personable and professional. The condition of my teeth and gums have really improved. One random day, they were kind enough to send cupcakes to my office! Which is kind of funny coming from my dentist, nonetheless, an appreciated gesture. read more

I am severely phobic of any injections, and dental work has always been a challenge. It's been very hard to find a dentist, especially with my antenna out and on high alert for dentists who are "fake" or not upfront about their ability to deal with my issues. I had 3 dentists I visited and would not see again in the tri-valley area; each one had mis-represented in some form their abilities. I was getting worried I couldn't get into a routine with a dentist I could trust. I spoke with a professor of dentistry in San Francisco and explained my issues. She said one of the best dentists she'd worked with, Divian Patel, was exactly who I needed to see - and boy was she right! He's an experienced dentist from the UK who was part of her program to get certified for the US. She did not recommend him because he was in San Ramon; she wasn't sure where he ended up, and lucky for me that was San Ramon. Across the board the staff and team there are great, and while Dr. Patel is new to the practice it seems like most everyone else has been there for a while and they work really well together. I've had three visits now and can't say enough how great Dr. Patel is and how I have a path forward to keeping my teeth in good shape. Everything he's done has been clearly explained, with data and pictures to show why it needs to be done and how the procedures would work. His ability to work with a phobic patient like me is the best I have seen - his genuine empathy and ability to handle that is super rare. Having seen a few dentists in my struggle to find one I can trust and work with, it's without hesitation that I can highly recommend Dr. Patel. read more

We've been going here for a decade but recently decided to stop. First reason being Dr. Duncan is no longer there. Reason why we loved Dr. Duncan is because of her gentle and genuine care for her patients. With Dr. Duncan, we never felt like she would recommend unnecessary procedures just to make a buck. She was definitely not an alarmist like some dentists can be. Second reason is how the office sent out an email announcing the personnel change about a month ago. They didn't blind copy the patients so now I have their patients email address. And these people that I don't even know have mine too. I can't help feel like patient confidentiality has been compromised here. Third and last reason is the new dentist. We didn't want to make a haste decision so decided to give him a try. He was very nice but seemed a bit fake. Trying to hard to keep patients from leaving their practice I suppose. Sadly, we got the alarmist vibe from him when he started rattling off all the procedures we should get. We went in for cleaning and walked out with a list of things to do which I'm sure isn't cheap. This never happened when Dr. Duncan was around. Thankfully our friend found Dr. Duncan just by googling her name. And yes, she's still practicing in San Ramon and we are all going back to her :-) BTW, the two raving 5 star reviews about the new dentist is kind of hard to believe since he's only been there a month or so. I thought Invisalign took over a year and how many visits could these reviewers have had within a month :\ Very bizarre. read more

Dr. Hakim and his staff are great! I this is actually a dentist office that I don't get nervous about going to. Jennifer at the front desk is super easy to work with. I also appreciate that I feel like I can completely trust what they are saying that I need or don't need, especially since there are times they tell me that they'll monitor something instead of just going with making the money and telling me that I have to do it now. In other words, they don't make it sound like the sky is falling and scare you into doing something that you don't need. Highly recommend this office! read more

Great service by Dr. Patel and the clinic looks amazing. All technologies available to make is easy and comfortable for the patient.

This is a superb dental office! I have always felt extremely comfortable with the care of all of the doctors at this practice. They go out of their way to explain any needed work and all the associated procedures. My personal dentist is Dr. Hakim, and my children are seen by his associates Dr. Duncan and Dr. Schmedding. The care and treatment my family has received over the past 10 years at this practice is unquestionably focused on my future health and immediate needs. I have never gotten the sense that Dr. Hakim is more interested in my pocket book than my oral health. Barbara, the office manager is truly courteous and helpful, and genuinely cares about our well-being. My dentistry as a child was poorly done, and as an adult Dr. Hakim has given me excellent advice on how to correct longstanding and ongoing problems. I am truly pleased with my dental health and my smile is now natural and picture perfect! read more

I love San Ramon dental excellence. I've never loved my smile so much. I can't stop smiling, thank you dental excellence!!

I have been coming here for all of 13 years. My two kids for about 10 years. This place is awesome!!! Some people who leave bad reviews , hate to say are just mad at the world. Totally unacceptable to bash a business of this caliber if you don't know what your talking about. The junior dentist referenced in another review is a partner . Dr Duncan is great always friendly very knowledgeable. That is like calling a gourmet chef a fry cook. Barbara at the front desk has always friendly to me and my kids , offers to put movie on for them when they were younger. Dr Hakim is very big on education and spends a lot of time helping teach. Everyone her is very friendly and highly qualified. Top notch service. As for the bad breath comment...... Really you were the one lying there with your mouth open. Will continue to come here for years to come, very thorough and soon as my youngest is old enough he will be there next patient. Thank you to all of you for your years of hard work and service and don't let the bogus false reviews phase you! read more

Dr. Charity Duncan welcomed me to my first visit with friendliness and compassion. Since I am in-between jobs and currently have no dental insurance, she did not soak me for unnecessary charges and x-rays until I land my new job and insurance kicks-in. Jennifer did an awesome job of cleaning my teeth. She was gentle, yet thorough, and now my teeth feel sparkly smooth! The front office staff was very friendly and efficient. I was impressed with Dr. Duncan and her staff and plan to continue my dental care with them. Thank you, Dr. Duncan! read more

Always a wonderful experience with the dentists here. My family and I have been going to them for at least 15 years. We always get warmly welcomed upon arrival to our appointments. Treatment is stellar. Highly recommended! read more

I have had so much dental care over the past 17 years at San Ramon Dental Excellence. From my first appointment when I was pregnant, to now. So much more than a "dentist practice", my daughter, now 16, has never been anywhere else. From baby teeth, to orthodontia and anything in between!! She even had Invisalign here: Started in February 2019 and three months later her teeth are perfectly straight May 2019! Very easy, fast, economical, educational, one stop. Not at all what us ol folks think of - high tech care with old fashioned kindness. So much more than dentistry, dental care for the whole family. Dr Hakim, Dr Patel, all the hygienists, and office staff are like family. On a scale of 1-10, the past 17 years get an "eleventy!" If you are on the fence, your research stops here = Go!!! The best place to end your dental woes forever is with the team of San Ramon Dental Excellence!!! read more

Dr. Patel is the best dentist I have had. I've had horrible experiences in the past but Dr. Patel is extremely patient and explains everything thoroughly. I was never really happy with my front teeth after having braces as a child. I had Invisalign here and have never looked back. His assistant is also very kind. I definitely would recommend his office. read more

The hygienist, Valerie, does a great job removing all of that gritty sand stuff off my teeth. I know it supposed to clean them, but boy, do I hate that stuff. She is very nice and doesn't ask me questions when my mouth is open and all I can do is grunt in response. The Doctors seem nice, and don't force any unnecessary treatments on me. Have recommended this practice to friends and family! read more

This place is awesome. Doctor Hakim and Dr Duncan are super knowledgeable and thorough. Valerie is super gentle and does great with both regular cleaning and deep cleaning. You get 1000% healthy teeth and gums with zero pain. Barbara and Jen are extremely helpful with appointments and billing. I highly recommend for adults teens and kids. read more