I've had the same dentist for many years and I decided to switch due to my interest in Invisalign, (choosing not to go through with it yet). I think Dr.Hawari did a very a good job explaining the process and everything to me and also taught a lot to me regarding teeth health as well. Throughout the process of fixing a couple of cavities he made it not as stressful and it was a comfortable experience. The staff is very nice and honestly hilarious as well. I am so bad with names, but Dr. Hawari was also showing his assistant the filling process and he definitely knows what he is doing, as he was attentive and was able to pass on his knowledge as well. MAYBE I'll look forward to going in for cleaning but read more

I was scared to go into the dentist because I had a really terrible and painful experience at another place - so I searched google to find a place with really good reviews. The reviews were so good I was a bit skeptical, but decided to go in: All the reviews were true - the entire staff was so friendly and chatting that it made me feel more comfortable. It feels like you're going to a friends place (minus the dental work that's going to happen lol)! The actual work that was done was great - Dr. Dobee not only communicated what she was doing, but also showed me pictures and a live video of my mouth (super cool to see)!!! She made sure I was comfortable and paid close attention to if I was feeling any pain. This was the least painful and best experience ever. Not only that she put things in order of what's most important to get done and what's least - so things that can wait and such. They clearly showed me the billing process and worked with me on it. I wish all places were like this - the open communication and making sure I get what I need is amazing. Highly highly recommend!!! read more

Went in today for cleaning and visit with Dr. Dobee. I've been doing Candid aligners for about 7 months now and the results have been great. The cleaning this time around was way faster because I can now floss better and take better care of my teeth. But I am most excited about the way I now look! I have always been insecure about the crooked teeth I've had on the bottom and now they are almost 100% straight. I still have another month until completion. Dr . Dobee is really happy with the results so far and wants to make sure I'm 100% because she is a perfectionist . I scan every 2 weeks from home instead of going into the office. This makes my life so much easier, I love it. The technology is amazing, it's crazy the times we live in now. Being able to do monthly financing was a huge plus too, it made it really affordable for me. I'm glad I was able to take the leap and start this treatment. One of the best decision I have made. read more

Sheila Dobee, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Fremont, California

(copied from my other review... did I review a different location?) Sheila and Ava are the best. I resent the three years I had to live away from the Bay and think about seeing other dentists. I feel like I'm at a home-away-from-home when I'm here. I actually look forward to going to the dentist and I wish cleanings were more than twice a year, just because I love being here. Everyone here takes really good care of me. Do yourself a favor and join the club. Also, I thought it was supposed to hurt when you get a tooth pulled It didn't hurt when she pulled it. 9 hours later it still doesn't hurt. My brother got his wisdom teeth pulled somewhere else and I remember him spitting blood constantly. No blood here. I'm barely uncomfortable. Is she a witch? read more

BEWARE! I am a new patient at Dr. Dobee's office. I am thoroughly upset with how I have been treated by the billing department at her office. I came in for a cleaning and to get a crown replaced. Regarding the crown, I was told by their office that insurance would cover at 50%. I assumed they had contacted the insurance to get that information. Thus, I paid the 50% requested of me prior to the work. After having the work done, I received a notice from my insurance that they had covered 100% of the work done. Therefore, I contacted Dr. Dobee's office to obtain a refund for the fees paid by me. Also, I looked into my insurance which clearly states (it only takes 1 minute to see) that crowns are covered by my policy at 100%. Thus, I do not know where the office ever got the idea that I should be wrongly charged 50% for the work. My insurance company has verified with me that they covered everything at 100% and that I owe nothing and should have never been charged the 50% by the dental office. I have since sent an email with the information from my insurance to Dr. Dobee's office, along with having made multiple phone calls to them. They were supposed to contact me when they received the check from the insurance to issue me a refund. They never contacted me and have held my money hostage through this time. I called again. They said they have now received the check from the insurance and credited me a portion of the fees I paid. I informed them, again, that I do not want a credit, but instead want my money refunded, and that I should be getting a full refund... not a partial one that they are trying to give me. Only once I started these conversations did the office mention a lab fee that they said is not covered by my insurance. Again, the insurance has stated that they covered all work submitted to them by the dental office. Thus, I do not know if Dr. Dobee's office did not submit the lab fees for the insurance to either pay or deny in writing as the insurance said they covered everything. I feel like the office just continues to lie to me. I am still waiting to hear back from their billing department to get this resolved. I find this behavior completely unprofessional and possibly illegal. Beware of their billing practices and lies. I explained that I would like to speak to Dr. Dobee as this is her company. I hope to receive a call directly from her ASAP to get this issue resolved immediately as they should never have had my money and should not continue to hold onto it.BEWARR read more

Update: After the initial hiccup of no response from dentists office for a week, we did have Dr Hawari and Dr Sheila Dobbee reach out. Apparently their automated phone transfer system had a glitch. I empathize considering that shelter-in-place and all the accommodations made in this time is all new for all of us and there can be hiccups. Dr helped us discuss the situation and suggested what can be done next. Since they did not respond for a week, we found a new dentist to help look at this urgent matter and Dr Dobbee and Dr Hawari both have helped share case information with other dentist as well to help ensure that my wife is free from pain soon. Appreciate the response from them in this tough time. This (a Doctor at this facility in Mattos Dr) has been the worst experience so far. Can you imagine a dentist billing $371 ($268 insurance and $103 deductible) on a cavity and immediately after the procedure talking about extraction. How greedy can you be? Why on earth you had to fill thcavity in the first place? The expectations were not set right. The pain lasted more than a month. Then due to Covid situation they are not even picking phone (even though they say we take emergency patents in voicemail). Why on earth one has to take Advil (painkiller) every 12 hours for a month. This is just insane when you had absolutely no pain and then end up suffering this nightmare after a visit for a cavity filling. Update: Received a call from both doctors for rectifying the situation. Also learned that they would investigate the gaps in communicationSuggestion made from our end that please prevent such mishaps. read more

BEST DENTIST EVER !!During my visit at the dentist it was amazing. I was nervous at first about the dentist, but she mad me feel super comfortable and took all the worries away. She did an awesome job cleaning my teeth and getting rid of all the build up. She provides teachings on how to maintain healthy clean teeth and more. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. There the best ! read more

Hello again everyone, So I went back this past week to get a cavity fix, again I was so nervous and anxious, but the dr made me feel super comfy. He was very understanding and took his time until I calmed down. This time it was not Dr. Sheila it was a male Dr.. And he was amazing, he talked to me first I think that help me calm down. Then they put the x-ray smock on me. I think because its heavy it felt safe. They also put this other lil something in my mouth to keep it open which made noise and help cancel out the drilling sound. Overall it was a great experience. Thanks guys you rock! read more

First of all, I just want to say "Thank You" for such a great experience being a new patient! I loved the warm welcoming of the staff and the office. My cleaning process went so well I didn't even sleep, which I usually do. Instead, I stayed up for the whole cleaning process. Dr. Dobee and her staff were knowledgeable and made me felt at ease throughout my visit! I am a very happy new client! I am superb glade and satisfied to say, "Dr. Dobee is my awesome dentist.!" I highly recommend her to anyone!!!! read more

Dr. Shilpi is the absolute best! I've been to so many different dentists that have all turned me off to going, but Dr. Shilpi is super clear and concise with what she's doing, what needs to be worked on, and best part - it was pain free! For someone who hasn't gotten their teeth cleaned in over two years, I was apprehensive to be going to a new dentist. I was afraid there'd be a lot of pain during the cleaning, but it seriously was so quick and pain free - I don't know what I was waiting for! On top of that, Dr. Shilpi is so personable, warm, and friendly, she's the all around dentist package! I would highly recommend Dr. Shilpi if you've got any work you need done. She'll be honest, quick, and painless! read more

Had such a great experience at my first appointment at Dr.Dobee's office!! Everyone was so kind and friendly - everything going on was also very well explained to me. They had fantastic COVID precautions in place the entire time and I felt very safe here! read more

THANK YOU Dr. Dobee, Dr. Hawari, and all the amazing staff! I have had anxiety about going to the dentist since I was a kid and everyone here has been so incredibly patient and helpful in helping me overcome that anxiety. Not only were they gentle during my procedures they made me feel comfortable ensuring I am not in pain and they never once made me feel bad with how poor of shape my teeth were in. I am so thankful for you all you have no idea! I know we still have a bit of a long road ahead to getting my teeth fixed up but I am (dare I say) looking forward to my next appointment. read more

I have been going to see Dr. Dobee for some time now and her current team is simply excellent. It took me a really long time to find a dentist that I could trust and the team that was dedicated to getting me healthy again. I was originally referred to Dr. Dobee by my medical Doctor who was a patient of Dr. Dobee. I figured the best person to ask for a referral to a good dentist was a doctor themselves. I am so glad that I took the advice and came to this office. I have had so many bad experiences with dentists and I was pretty nervous about trying somewhere new. Dr. Dobee really understands dental health and she has not only helped me with my jaw issues that I was having for so many years but she also helped me get healthy. In this day and age it is very difficult to find a Dentist that not just does high-quality dental care but also looks at the whole body. I have since referred many of my friends and family to see her and they all had an excellent experience. She really has put a first class team together. Another great thing about Dr. Dobee is that she's truly fully accessible if you ever have a question she will make sure that it's answered. I have also seen other members of her team and had very good experiences with them all. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment and see for yourself. read more

I haven't seen Dr. Dobee in a year and a half, so the fact she remembered me AND the work she did was impressive! I love her and her staff's friendliness and their caring ways!! Never have I smiled and laughed so much at a DENTIST APPOINTMENT! Usually I have anxiety and am uncomfortable, but not with Dr. Dobee and her staff! I highly recommend her for all your dental needs. A+++ Came back for a tooth extraction and have had a few, but NEVER has any dentist clean out the socket to ensure the best healing. She never ceases to amaze me and Ava, her assistant is wonderful, caring and super sweet! I look forward to my next appointment... whoa! Did I just say that about a dentist?? YES I DID! read more

TLDR: An exceptional dentist who you can trust. Solved an issue with my crown that other dentists were not able to. Shook hands with Obama. Long story, I had a troublesome crown that didn't cover my tooth well. I went to 2 other dentists and they were not able to solve my problem. With Dr. Dobee, she had to patience to see me through multiple visits to make sure the job was done. Although her first crown did not fit, she continued to debug the situation, and was able to solve it with advanced dentistry techniques. Better yet, she did not make me pay for the additional crowns and treatments! Everyone at the office is super nice and friendly too. Now my crown fits perfectly and comfortably. Thanks so much Dr. Dobee!!! read more

GREATEST Service ever! Nice office, friendly staff, amazing doctor. I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! I responded to an ad I saw online and was contacted by Dr. Dobee , hands down she's the sweetest and most amazing dentist I've ever worked with. I went in for an Invisalign treatment plan and I can tell she's very passionate about her job and she makes people feel so comfortable. Talking with her for a few mins felt like I've known her for years, she's super knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I will be returning to her with my entire family. Thank you Dr. Dobee and staff. read more

Part of Dr. Dobee's response as follows that I would like to address: "We have replaced the one billing person you probably dealt with at that time and have since added 3 additional team members who specifically deal with insurance verification and billing since it is such a complex process dealing with hundreds of different insurance plans and companies that are continually changing and not particularly motivated to make things easy for the dental office billing them." That's great that you replaced the person that I was *probably* dealing with. In regards to the rest of this paragraph, I agree that any medical billing is a complex process, however, I do not believe this explains or even justifies the huge difference in numbers presented to me. On that note, the dentist I am now seeing is just as amazing, if not more so, than what Dr. Dobee's office is claiming, and what makes it even better is that I have seen him and his staff for six months now, and what they charge me at the time of check-out is just that. That leads me to be still confused over Dr. Dobee's billing practices, and again, here's why: At my current dentist, after each procedure I've had done, it is notated what the total amount of cost of said procedure is. I am than charged 10% of that total cost, which I pay when checking out, and I'm guessing the other 90% is than billed to my insurance company. I have yet to return to their office and am asked to pay over $100 more for past services, like at Dr. Dobee's. At Dr. Dobee's office, I was charged for what I thought was my 10% portion, only to return for other appointments and told I owed in excess of $100 for my last procedure, as my insurance decided to only cover x amount of cost, not to mention that this happened to my husband as well. Again, I had NO cosmetic procedures done, only a cleaning, and one old silver filling drilled out and filled in with newer material, and another filling done. Why would my insurance decide against fulfilling their end of my coverage? Did Dr. Dobee bill them for a completely different procedure that they felt did not warrant the coverage provided? Do you see why I am confused? Your response to me did not make me feel better or even give me a clearer understanding of the situation. All I know is that this billing issue has not happened at my current dentist, EVER. I have never been told by them that I owe more money because Delta Dental decided that they were, in fact, not going to fulfill the terms of my insurance plan. And my current dentist had to resurface the work done at Dr. Dobee's office, and drilled out 6 old fillings in order to replace them, provided another filling for a new cavity, AND did a deep clean of my teeth, and yet, I have only ever paid what they told me. How is this possible there, but not here? I guess I'll never know. read more

If Disneyland were a dental office this would be it, because it literally makes the last place you'd ever expect to be happy into one that surprisingly does. And this goes for the general atmosphere to the amazing people who make it warm and welcoming even during times like Covid-19. Camilla's usually and thankfully the first person to greet you. Patient and approachable, she really shines and has the ability to put even the edgiest person at ease, whether it's preparing for a procedure or demystifying your insurance policy. Dr. Hawari is one of the nicest and most knowledgeable in his field, and you're lucky to have him tending to your teeth, especially if they're like mine and on the less photogenic side. There are really not enough good things to say about this place, and deciding whether or not to make it your dental destination is a no-brainer. Think Nike and just do it :). read more

This review is way long overdue. I just wanted to say Dr. Sheila Dobee and her team SAVED our wedding day! Long story short, my husband's best Man decided to throw him a bachelor party a week before the big day and it was the biggest mistake of his life!!! He had a freak accident that requires Dr. Dobee and her team to go out of their way to fix. As soon as I got the call from my fiancé while he was in Vegas, I started making calls all over the bay to see if anyone could take him in for an emergency appt. Peep this; it was 1 week before the wedding. We didn't have time to wait for the next available appt. I was so stressed out and super angry with him and his friends. But after telling Dr. Dobee what had happened, she said bring him in. We were able to make an appt the following day and Dr. Dobee and her team went straight to work. They were so welcoming when we arrived. Also very helpful and careful with the procedure. They did a great job and made sure he had his million dollar smile back for photos and for the rest of his life. :) I can't thank them enough. Thank you again for making my husband look like himself again. It was like nothing happened! read more

I got the opportunity to shadow the staff through one of the classes at my high school. I was really nervous to go in as this was my first time shadowing a professional. But I had an amazing experience. The staff was really nice and caring. They explained a lot of the procedures and showed me how some of the equipment worked. They were very caring towards their patients, always making sure that they didn't feel any pain or discomfort. All the staff had a very professional and positive attitude. I had a lot of fun learning new things and would definitely go back. read more

Having Dr Dobee as my dentist is like having a best friend . She really cares about your whole health not just getting your teeth healthy but she wants what's best for you . She is so encouraging and caring . Been coming here for years HIGHLY RECOMMEND her !! Pat is awesome !! The staff is so friendly and nice. She goes above and beyond to take care of her patients !! Love her !! read more

I've been going to this dental office for years and have always had a comfortable and great experience. Dr Hawari is always patient, upbeat, and excellent at explaining what to expect from visits. The location on Mission Blvd is also easy to find, has ample parking, the staff is very kind, and overall organized. I highly recommend this office! read more

Dr Dobee's office was one of those few dental offices that were open on Christmas Eve. They fortunately took my 4 year old nephew for an emergency visit. We had to wait a little once we got there because we were going back and forth about what time we'd be able to head in. But we finally got in. Zoey was very helpful and gave us a picture book that Dr Dobee wrote for kids to encourage them to brush their teeth. Dr Dobee finally brought us in herself. And was VERY sweet and kind to my nephew. I'm very happy and extremely lucky that Dr Dobee was accommodating and open on the day before Christmas. Thank you SO much for helping us out and adoring my nephew!!! read more

Wow! I am so grateful to have been referred to Dr. Dobee! Dr. Dobee, Des at the front desk, and the entire crew made me feel great, and took great care of me. I left feeling like we had been friends for years. It is a blessing to find a medical professional who really cares. Do yourself a favor and set up an appointment here. Seriously... Who gets this excited about going to the dentist? Thank you Dr. Dobee :) read more

I've had the distinct pleasure of knowing Dr Dobee and her staff for several years. My first encounter with her, left such an indelible impression that I've remained one of her Patient to this day. Dr. Dobee's caring nature is unlike any other experience I've ever had with a Dentist. Her office environment is always very warm, inviting and professional. The care her and the staff takes to ensure your comfort comes across loud and clear. The emphasis place on a sanitized environment, is something I greatly appreciate during these troubling times. Her innovative approach to dentistry and patient care, come across loud and clear with all the high tech equipment she's invested in to stay relevant in her field. If l'm ever in need of dental services, I'll fly back to the U.S. for treatment just to visit Dr. Dobee, that's how much trust and confidence I have in her as my doctor. Do yourself a favor, visit one of her locations and form your own opinion. Thank you Dr. Dobee for all that you have done for me and so many others. Al read more

Sheila Dobee, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Fremont, California

Dr. Sheila Dobee is the Tooth Whisperer. I am someone with huge anxiety surrounding dental work. I contacted her with a problem tooth (and I was panicking) and she and her entire office took care of me. And, by "took care of me," I mean that Kat and Alisa at the front desk were incredibly kind to me. They were understanding about my phobia and assured me that Dr. Dobee could help me. I was not convinced. Then I met with Dr. Dobee. She made me feel at ease and assured me that she could not only perform this procedure with no pain and minimal anxiety, but she could cure me of my dental phobia. Well, she took care of the procedure no problem, and she talked me through the post-op stuff in a supportive and kind way. I have had no complications and I have much more confidence in my ability to handle dental stuff. I really trust Dr. Dobee. She is kind and understanding and talented. I really trust her. (I realize I said that I trust her twice, but that's how much I trust her.) If you have anxiety about dental procedures (to the point where you maybe freak out a little or lose sleep over it or get disturbed by it like I did), do yourself the same favor that I did and call this great doctor. She will help you. read more

I have been coming here for about 2 years now, service is always consistent and excellent. Fairly small office, which is a huge bonus, because the staff treats you as family! Dr Dobee is super friendly and cares about all clients. I recently moved out of Fremont to San Jose and still prefer this place over all others. read more

As a busy attorney and manager of a large family who hates trips to the dentist, Dr. Dobee has been a pleasure to deal with. She performed miracles with my son getting him in quickly and getting all the dental work done before he had to leave for college. I have never seen such a great smile on his face! And then there is my husband who hates dentists and can be a bit difficult. He has returned home after every appointment with Dr. Dobee raving about her. Dr. Dobee works with my busy schedule. I will never have to look for another dentist. read more

I have been going to Dr. Dobee's office for several years now after having tried multiple different dentists in the local area. Her team and staff have been some of the most personable and attentive that I have had the pleasure of meeting. Their service has been on point the entire time, taking the time to explain any potential procedure I may be in need of and doing a wonderful job of keeping me informed of what preventative measure I can take to better care for my teeth and gums. Would recommend if you are looking for a new dentist in the local Fremont area. read more

Aweful service and incompetent office worker! Stay away from this place at all cost. I am getting calls after over a year for a treatment I never got. I was asked to pay for overdue payment over $1K when I clearly called to cancel my appointment when I was not happy with my initial visit and their high prices. Unbelievable!!!!! I am so annoyed and concerned that they don't keep good records of patients. Please compare their prices to other dental office before making a huge mistake at this place. read more

the service is good but prices are not. They are greedy and trying to get money in all different ways. For the same service their price 4 times higher compare to joyful smile. Also, today we called them to check for emergency service. They claimed that they cannot get connection with Delta dental insurance today (because it is Saturday) and they have to charge all price out of pocket. They also told that payment cannot be reimbursed after they contact to the insurance company. After this, I called to another company which was able to get an insurance company information with no issues. we used another company at the end. read more

Dr. Dobee still to this day has not issued a refund or payment to repair my broken molars. The dental estimates I received from another dentist, cost over 3x's the amount to repair the damage. I was receiving (multiple) odd phone calls from Sheila, on my voice mail about how she "wished we were friends....and how she knows I don't like her". I want my tooth fixed, not phone calls from Sheila. This matter should have been resolved months ago, before the new year 2011. read more

The most caring and considerate dentist that you will ever meet . She is very intelligent and extremely talented at dentistry. Dr Dobee has the nicest staff . I know she has been working really hard to get a A team together and it really shows. I can tell that she really cares about her patients . I LOVE this office ! If you are looking for a new dentist then come here. She is the best in the bay ! read more

I recently visited this dental office and was seen by Dr. Gassan Hawari who managed to change my view of dentists in general. Dr. Gassan is an excellent dentist. He was very gentle and friendly. He took the time to explain every procedure he was doing. For example, when I got my Night guard fitted, Dr. Gassan took his time to make sure the nightguard fits my mouth perfectly by making changes over and over again. He also has a great personality and sense of humor which is very rare compared to most of the dentist i have seen in the past . I would recommend Dr. Gassan to everyone. He is the best dentist I have ever had. Please go see him and you will not be disappointed. read more

UPDATE: Dr. Shiela Dobee, personally called me many times and helped to resolve the problem. I got my x-rays but took time. My advice is to get in touch with her rather than relying on staff, in case of issue. Initial review: Unethical and expensive. They took some unnecessary x-rays and just basic cleaning without explaining how much it might cost me. Finally they found out insurance won't cover much of what they did, probably because it wasn't required. Also won't give my x-Ray report back, for which I paid from pocket. Now I am stuck as I can't get x-rays done again this year with another doctor unless I pay again a big amount. They basically screwed me. read more

I found Sheila after my prior dentist and the specialist she referred me to recommended that I immediately extract a tooth and get an implant. I wanted to get a second opinion and I found Sheila on another review site that specializes in doctor reviews. She was very highly rated and I'm very grateful to have found someone so awesome! Sheila just seems to really care about you as a person. That's huge for me, especially with it's someone who's taking care of my health. As for the second opinion, Sheila really took the time to explain what was really going on and put me at ease. She said that extraction might have to happen at some point in the future, but it wasn't something I had to do now. Again, I'm really grateful to have found someone like Sheila and I can't recommend her more! Try her out for a cleaning just to see if she's someone you feel like you connect with and can trust. I doubt you'll be disappointed! read more

Dr. Sheila is one of the most remarkable individuals I know. She is a great friend and an awesome dentist. She is excellent at what she does and is highly recommended. She is great with all of her patients and always ensures a relaxing, yet professional experience. It also doesn't hurt to have a great team "Very Friendly and Helpful Staff". I would definitely recommend Dr. Sheila! read more

So the first thing I noticed was how on time things were here. My appointment was at 10 am and I was in the chair by 10:02. The care was good, and she had some real suggestions about my teeth, not just the standard 'have you flossed'? Over all two thumbs up. read more

After many terribly traumatizing visits to other dentists. I was lucky enough to find Dr. Dobee's office. She and her staff are so very kind and comforting, it doesn't hurt that she has an awesome sense of humor as well! I have spent quite a few days there now getting my old fillings replaced and repaired. Including a couple of crowns. Sheila and her crew made sure I was comfortable and relaxed every step of the way! Now I am no longer as afraid to get my teeth worked on! Thank you for restoring my hope in dentists!! read more

As a physician I'm very picky when it comes to working with other healthcare providers. Dr. Dobee is probably one of the best, if not THE BEST dentist I've had the pleasure to work with. She's super friendly and always greets you with a smile. She's passionate about her work and she makes the, for some of us uncomfortable or even scary "dentist experience", enjoyable and even fun. The office is always clean and the atmosphere is very friendly and professional. The staff goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to any needs you might have. I've referred many patients to Dr. Dobee's office and all have had only positive things to say about their experience. If you're looking for a dentist that is highly gifted, professional, and simply a gem of a person, then look no further. read more