I like both of the dentists. The hygienists seem perfectly competent (even if they exhibit varying…read moredegrees of bedside manner). Rates are high -- but that is typical. What I don't like -- and the primary reason I didn't give this practice 5 stars -- is the rather lackluster front desk staff. Actually, "lackluster" is being kind. Based on my most recent experiences, "lackadaisical" would be a more accurate description. And even that is being generous. The last time I checked out after my appointment, one young woman at the front desk looked to be half asleep and barely hid her boredom and contempt when she had to briefly engage with me. Ok, I get it -- you don't like your job and you were meant for better things -- but can't you even pretend to be somewhat friendly and responsive to patients? I thought that was the bare minimum for any front desk personnel, but at this front desk, asking for the bare minimum can be asking for too much. (Note: not all of the front desk people are rude/disinterested, but lately, this is the general vibe, and it can be quite off-putting. It's too bad, because otherwise, this practice could be really good...I'm surprised the dentists here are not more aware of this rather glaring problem...or maybe they are and just don't care?). I don't see any other recent reviews here. So I'd be curious if anyone else has had this same experience.

The entire staff at Dr. Growney's office is fantastic! Monica, my dental hygienist, is amazing and…read morevery thorough. Dr. Morrow is great, too...very caring. I'm so glad my friend recommended them!

Dr. Pasquinelli is AMAZING!…read more I came to see Kirk after an implant placed by a different oral surgeon failed, taking a lot of bone and gum with it. It was one of my top front teeth, so a replacement implant was tricky. In fact, I had multiple dental implant specialists turn me away, because they didn't feel like they could make an implant work in the same spot twice. But then I was lucky enough to find Dr. Pasquinelli. It was definitely a long process given the complexity of my case, but I really appreciated the fact that he didn't try to rush it, but recommended an approach that would provide the highest likelihood of success over the long term. I really wish had a before picture, because what he was able to accomplish both functionally and aesthetically is truly amazing. The "after" picture speaks for itself. He is not only incredibly talented, but a great guy as well!

Dr Olivares is patient and kind. I have seen 3 periodontists (for the same issue) and so far I find…read moreDr Olivares to be the most thorough. She takes her time explaining procedures and the options. The office is beautiful and the people at the front desk are efficient and nice. I asked in advance about the cost and there were no surprise charges.

Updated: This is my hometown dentist. He's great. He's been my dentist for many years and…read morerecently I moved away. I had a dental issue and he reviewed my x-rays for me and gave me a recommendation for next steps. He's my favorite dentist of all time. I hope to see him soon when we move back! He's always honest, efficient, and does a great job. He's a dentist you can 100% trust.

My wife and I have been seeing doctor Barry for over 15 years. Over that time my wife and I have…read morehad the normal maintenance and occasional emergency. Doctor Barry is always there when we've needed him. Over and above. I had accident a year ago where I ended up needing some serious repair. Doctor Barry took care of it all. He pulled me into other specialist where needed. He fixed me up as good as new. I couldn't recommend him more. Also, just a great guy with a great caring staff. Located down town, by Union Square and a huge parking deck. So easy to get to too.

My dentist referred me to Dr. Gurries (oral and maxillofacial surgeon) for my wisdom tooth…read moreextraction. I did not realize it has to be an oral surgeon to extract the wisdom tooth not Dr Goultas who took care of my old bridge. I came in the office last Tuesday not knowing what to expect. The reception area is small but nice. There was a San Francisco magazine on the table and the page featured about Dr Gurries. My appointment was at 11am but not seen at noonish. Dr Gurries was apologetic of the delay because he was alone (partner was out) and patients emergencies. The staff were nice and professional. Dr Gurries made me felt comfortable. I was nervous because of the wisdom tooth extraction at my age now. It was easy peasy. I am just not a fan of needles. He told me that he will call me at night to check on me. He kept his promise. My husband heard him on the phone and he was impressed the doctor was following up my condition. Dr Gurries was happy that I was fine. I took the pain med but I was fine after a day of pain. I highly recommend Dr Gurries for any oral procedure even though I just met him for the first time. Thank you to Dr Gurries, Lina (Patient Coordinator), Lisa (Xray tech) & Venus (Surgeon Assistant) & Joshua (check in rep) for all your compassionate care.

Dr. Gurries is an outstanding oral and maxillofacial surgical specialist. He excels at making…read morepatients feel comfortable with his warm and uplifting style - and is skilled at decreasing anxiety about procedures. His office waiting room actually features an excellent guidebook to help patients reduce their stress about their dental procedures using breathing and visualization techniques. The office staff is also excellent: efficient, warm and professional.

Well, an update to my prior review. My new dentist (not the Hahn referral) looked at my X-ray,…read moreimmediately sent me to an endodontist who found a massive infection which I apparently have had for years.

WOW - color me impressed. Due to job/insurance changes, I've seen 5 dentists in under 5 years, and…read moreDr. Hahn and Donna were the best of the bunch. Less than five minutes after leaving Dr. Hahn's office, I already recommended him to a coworker. I probably don't need to write more, but if you want to know more: 1. I was taken on-time 2. The office is clean and modern 3. Staff are diligent and friendly 4. The patient chair is the comfiest, ever (have fun getting out - I didn't want to!) 5. Teeth cleaning is thorough 6. No unnecessary procedures were pushed on me 7. The one and only semi-con: scheduling is tricky (he's booked up), however, be patient - it's worth it.

TL;DR - Warm, comfortable, fast, efficient service from start to finish from ALL staff! Easy text…read morecommunication. I recommend this office for basic/routine dentistry, but (in my case) would have gone to someone else with wisdom tooth extraction experience. They can provide a helpful breakdown of estimated costs and coverage. I really hate going to the dentist, but this office made every effort to offer the best, most comfortable experience and service from start to finish. I had a tooth ache from a wisdom tooth that was desperate to come out. So I found this office through my insurance portal, filled out the online form on the practice website to request an appointment, and was quickly contacted shortly after their office opened the next day. All communications happened via text which was easy and efficient. They were able to get me in for an appointment two days later which I feel is pretty fast, considering availability is hard to come by, especially at the end of the year. When I arrived, I was greeted and helped immediately. The ambiance is nice, simple, and comfortable. They text you a link to fill out your new patient info to lessen the paperwork you have to do in person. I still had some consent forms and more detailed health history to fill out when I arrived. Then I was immediately taken back for images and x-rays. Everything happened very fast. The assistant helping with this was kind and gentle. Then, Dr. Seo did his examination. He was absolutely wonderful - very warm, patient, kind, and resourceful. He answered all questions enthusiastically, walked me through my scans and photos, and offered helpful advice. I have been cheated into paying for unnecessary procedures by previous dentists, so I REALLY appreciated how Dr. Seo reassured me that he only recommends "needed" procedures - emphasis on "need". Super comforting. The only downside is that he is not a specialist, so he couldn't advise on (or conduct) wisdom teeth extraction and had to refer me elsewhere. So if you're coming in for that, then depending on your insurance, I recommend seeing another general dentist or oral surgeon who can do the consult and then the teeth extractions instead of jumping from dentist to dentist. Dr. Seo referred me to Dr. Young who is in a separate but co-owned practice upstairs (review to come). After that, the dental hygienist, Justin, cleaned my teeth. He (and Dr. Seo) also recommended a deeper cleaning which my insurance would not have covered, but overall, I didn't feel pressured to do anything (a common issue in private practices). Overall, Justin was wonderful as well! Again, very kind, patient, knowledgeable, and gentle. I could tell he was doing a thorough job with the cleaning, checking in with me now and then. He gave me some freebies (floss, toothbrush, toothpaste). He also provided helpful advice that was consistent with what Dr. Seo mentioned. The front desk staff member showed me my estimated costs. Billing is always a frustrating process, especially with unexpected expenses, but they break it down for you in an organized way. Feel free to ask about estimates ahead of time if you are worried about coverage. Overall, the staff here are great and I highly recommend coming here for all of your general, more routine dental needs!

From scheduling an appointment to looking up insurance information, the staff here is professional…read moreand caring. I highly recommend Dr.Abbot, as she's an amazing dentist who is attentive to detail and thorough when it comes to check up and cleaning.

Dr. Katz caught what my previous dentist missed -- because he invests in the right technology…read more High-resolution X-rays identified issues early; 3D scanning ensured my night guard and eventual implant crown fit flawlessly. When a tooth I'd had a root canal on later cracked and needed an implant, he didn't just hand me a referral -- he connected me with one of the best oral surgeons in the Bay Area and stayed involved every step of the way until the crown was perfect. The combination of advanced technology, clinical precision, and genuine care for patients is rare. Dr. Katz has all three. Highly recommend.

I hated going to the dentist and my teeth showed it. My husband loves Dr Katz and even went so far…read moreas to invite him to our wedding. My previous dentist had told me I needed to have a tooth pulled (to the tune of $5000) and I wanted a second opinion, so I tried Dr Katz. And -- he found ZERO evidence that the tooth needed removal. He sent me to an oral surgeon for another opinion; again - zero evidence. On this alone he had a new loyal patient, but that's just the beginning. He's the best dentist I've ever been too, hands down, and the biggest proof of this is that I go in for three cleanings a year. Dental hygienist Trina is without peer in her cleanings, using a very gentle touch, a small amount of water, and great care. I now request her for each of my 3 yearly visits. Dr Katz fixed all of my outstanding issues - and I had a lot of them -- and I always felt myself to be in extremely competent hands, with great care, attention, and skill. And -- I have always been seen promptly at my appointment time. His staff is uniformly wonderful. Highly recommend for overall superlative service.

The best dentist I've ever gone to in my life and sadly he retired and in the last years, my teeth…read morehave gone to hell. Dr Madill did all of his own cleaning, had nitrous gas for phobic patients & referred me to Darren Machule a superb endodontist at Union Square Endodontics. All of the endodontists there are wonderful. If you need a root canal, that's the place to go. How I wish that Thomas Madill was still working. He was one of a kind. He even came downtown to see me for an emergency appointment at 7am on a Saturday. I've never had a dentist or doctor who was so dedicated. Enjoy your retirement Dr Madill. I'm in so much pain right now & so wish you were still working but you deserve to travel and enjoy your beautiful family. I know you had another root canal specialist who may have been less expensive but I don't remember the name of the service. I didn't think to get all of my records from you but I guess it's too late now. Thank you for your many years of gentle teeth cleaning and all of your hard work. I'm now in Pacific Heights Transitional Care on Post after 3 emergency surgeries a year ago December. Best of luck in the future .

Very impressed with all aspects of my visit! Parking was tough so I called to let them know I was…read morerunning a few minutes behind and Lisa at the front desk was very understanding and helped me located a parking garage near by. Dr. Madill was just as friendly and provided a nice and quick check up with x-rays, all on his own! He does the cleaning, x-rays and also explains what he is doing next, as well as helpful tips, all while staying gregarious and professional. Thank you both!