Tri Valley Dental Arts is located in a small strip mall. There is plenty of parking available. This is their mission statement taken from their website. "MISSION Our goal is to provide the highest quality oral health care with the respect and integrity that you and your family deserve." My wife and her family have been coming to see Dr. John Ichiuji for decades. Now that his son, James, has joined the practice, we are seen by him also. Both Doctors truly care for their patients and provide the highest quality oral care. Doctor John is so pleasant, cheerful, and has the best stories to tell! He has the highest integrity and will tell you what you need or don't need. Dr. James is pleasant, sympathetic, and also fun to talk to. https://www.trivalleydentalarts.com/ourdentists The staff are very professional, caring, organized, and efficient. read more

My family has been going to Dr. John for years. He is so funny and takes care of his patients so well! His whole staff is incredibly welcoming, including his son Dr. James. They do our routine annual cleanings and really care about the patients. Their work is very gentle and thorough and they are very transparent with any work and/or problems. Dr. John will eventually retire, but James is awesome! Looking forward to being James' patient for years to come. read more

Dr James is great! He's so kind and makes the experience of going to the dentist so relaxing. He also fit me into his schedule very last minute to come and get an impression for a mouth guard. He's the best! read more

Dr. James Ichiuji is very nice. He and everyone at this office makes patients feel welcome. They won't push unnecessary treatments and procedures for the sake of profit, like my old dentist did. I was able to get a same day appointment a couple months ago as a first time patient since I was putting off getting dental care for a couple years. Filling in my cavity a few weeks ago was very fast and simple here. I didn't feel any pain and it feels much better now. I will definitely be back and recommend this office for anyone in the bay area! read more

I'm a new patient. I've been to his office a few times. First time was a cleaning. I was impressed when he called back a patient that didn't have an appointment but was having an issue. My thought was human to human feeling office. My cleaning was done by the dentist and not hygienist. Great personal connection and time to chat about upcoming issue. Next visit, I was the patient that was allowed in without an appointment because I was in pain. Feeling like a human. Thank you Dr John Iju! But my most recent visit is the reason I am writing this review. I needed a tooth extraction. I have great anxiety with dental appointments. He not only made me relax but he gave me shots that didn't hurt. That's right...up front work should have caused me great pain but I barely felt the first shot. I selected this dentist because he graduated from UOP and many years I had a dentist that didn't hurt me with shots. He told me that it would not hurt and it didn't. I had hoped if I selected another dentist from UOP that I might not have pain with shots...and I was right. Viva UOP !!! read more

My family and I are life long customers of Dr John Ichiuchi and now his son, Dr James. This is a no frills office with kind people and pain free dental services. My husband who has always been nervous about dental procedures has always had great experiences with both doctors. I recently had Invisalign treatment with Dr John and I am so pleased with the results. read more

Have been a patient of Dr. John & his team since the early '90's. They're simply the best in every category, whether it be an emergency appointment for tooth pain or a simple cleaning. Now have the pleasure of working with his son, Dr. James. Hard to imagine a better dentist than these two & their team. Have been unfortunate enough to require practically every procedure known to man, & they excel at it all. read more

Love my Dentist John He does a great Job John makes sure your teeth are great Check this place out

It pains me to give a 2 star review because Doctor John is so cool and we've been a patient of his for 6 years. He is great but his billing department is horrible. We changed insurance and provided our new insurance information and they said they accepted the new insurance. After we received care, we received a call saying they don't accept it and we needed to pay out of pocket. They sent me a $400 bill because they didn't confirm our insurance worked but said it did (we kept the same carrier so I'm assuming they just assumed it was the same insurance plan). It's unfortunate that we will have to go to another dentist now because I was planning on getting a lot work done and even was getting a quote for Invisalign but now I don't trust that I will be billed correctly and might be stuck with a huge bill. read more

I have gone to Dr John for years and love him and his staff .. my husband has been suffering with a toothache for a couple months, dealing with a different dentist in Livermore , he is terrified of dentist but agreed to go see Dr John ... he had to see Dr James .. happy to say he is as pleasant,patient and gentle has his dad .. My husband said it was the best dental appt he has ever had , still needs some work done , agrees it's worth the drive from Livermore to San Ramon. Love all the Dr and Staff Thank you read more

Dr. John's son is taking over the practice eventually, so I don't ever need to change! Still love it here.

I've been going to Dr. John for approximately forever, I started going here as a kid and I keep putting off getting a new dentist even though I live in socal now and can only sneak in visits when I visit my parents. I've been trying to get a dentist who isn't 300 miles away, but given all the horror stories you hear I just can't force myself to switch. That said, I had an unfortunate accident and broke some teeth as a kid. He gave me a temporary fix (that mind you lasted like 10 years with some occasional revisions) while I had braces, and when I was done with them and it finally gave out, I ended up with veneers that have shown no signs of issues for the last 5 years. Dr John actively avoids doing work if it isn't necessary, and everyone from my late grandmother to both my parents have had almost nothing done. If Dr. John says you need something, you can trust that you really do need it. If you're reasonably close to this office, or have reason to drop by San Ramon occasionally, consider going. read more

Before my brother referred me to Dr. John, I've been to a handful of dental offices. It was always for one visit, because I never felt comfortable with the dentist/office staff. Since my first visit (and going on three years) Dr. John and his staff have been nothing short of amazing. Very professional, and respectful. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Thanks guys! read more

My entire family trusts and loves Dr. John. We have for nearly twenty years. I have been to other dentists in my area for mere convenience and have repeatedly been pressured to have work done that I truly didn't need. Dr. John has respect for his patients and their money. Being a father himself and a notoriously hard worker, he isn't interested in forcing expensive procedures that are unnecessary. The hygienists, as well, are thorough and very kind. If you don't like the toothbrush they give you, ASK FOR A DIFFERENT ONE! I, like Mel, will continue to drive out to San Ramon. It's completely worth it. read more

Dr. John has been my dentist for years now, along with other members of my family. He is incredibly nice and understanding about your teeth. He doesn't ever pressure you into high cost procedures that you don't need. I even drive all the way from San Francisco to the Tri-Valley Dental office in San Ramon for my appointments. I have to go in every six months for a cleaning otherwise I know I'll get a cavity thanks to my soft teeth, so it's a relief that I don't have to be stressed out over the visit. read more

Dr. John is an awesome dentist. Take it from a chicken who was pretty darn nervous going into a long overdue dental exam and subsequent proceedures. His staff are courteous and non-judgemental for those with less than perfect teeth or those who haven't been in a dentist's chair in a while. Dr. John and his staff always ask you what your comfort level is throughout every proceedure. I never experienced any pain or discomfort in my filling proceedures. He and his staff have put me completely at ease about returning to a regularly-scheduled dental visit regimen. WIth regards to costs and options, Dr. John makes an effort to explain every option available along with pros and cons for each option. I highly reccomend Dr. John's dental practice to any of my peers and family members. read more

I have been with this dental office for 8 years. Recently, I have to move to other dentist because of new job and new insurance company. I was very happy with the service in this Tri-Valley Dental Arts (9260 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon). I found a difficult to look for a new dentist. I am trying to look for help with all the review in the Internet. So I write this to help people like me. I hope my voice help you make decision while you look for a dentist in this area. This place is a good choice. And " lucky you" if your insurance company work with them. They are the only dentist will call me every 6 months for teeth cleaning. read more

Doctor Toi and Doctor John are great to work with. Flexible, professional and easy to work with. This practice serves 3 generations of our family. They also work with a great referral network if you need a slightly different specialization. Great staff, service and care. Thanks guys! read more

Dr. John and his staff are the very best! No "unnecessary" work is done and they are all so friendly.

Let me first say, because I used to get so worked up about going to the dentist, I've actually had a dentist ask me if I had an anxiety disorder... When I moved from California to Arizona about 10 years ago, I felt I needed to find a local dentist. Let's just say, I was so unhappy with my experiences there, I now fly to California to see Dr. John whenever I need dental work. He is friendly, hilarious, honest and fair. Due to opening a new business, and taking care of my customers better than I took care of myself, I was unable to make a trip to California for almost 2 years. I was terrified that I would need MAJOR work (I could feel little holes in quite a few of my teeth). He assured me that my teeth are just fine, and I only needed very minor work. A cleaning, a filling replacement and 2 precautionary fillings later, my teeth are in such great shape, people have to wear sunglasses to look at them! Dr. John doesn't seem to like using the drill unless absolutely necessary. This works well for me because I have nightmares about the dental drill from when I was a little girl. He's able to sandblast little cavities. That's completely painless, and I'm pretty sure is the same method to remove braces glue from teeth. Since he had to replace a filling, and using the drill was necessary, he gave me nitrous oxide! Where was this stuff when I was little?!!! They also used a water pick to clean my teeth. If you haven't had this done before, it's a MUST to experience! My friends don't understand why I get so happy about dentist appointments. But when you have a dentist as great as Dr. John (and his staff), there's no reason to be anxious. read more

I have been coming here since I was born! I am 26 and have never seen anyone but Dr. John and he is AMAZING! Always answers questions, gentle and easy to talk to (: read more

I''ve been going here for 20+ years-Great experience, helpful, informative- I will never change.

Oh my goodness, he pulled a tooth from my 87 yr old father and my dad told me I need to switch dentist. Well on a Fri nite i had excruciating tooth pain that i was previously told needed to be pulled...trying to find a dentist on a Sat was impossible to pull a tooth and was RX'd antibiotics and said wait till next week for pulling... Dr "John" office got me in on the Mon. And said he could help!!!! Not only did he get me outta pain but did a root canal AND saved my tooth and will be able to give it a new crown!!!! I have to drive over an hour away to see him but for sure it is worth every mile!!! He is trustworthy and professional and after having 4 bad dentists since my own dentist retired after 25 years he was a breath of fresh air. He has employees that have been with him over 20 years that speaks volumes about him and his office!!! Thank you so much for restoring a tooth and faith in good dentistry!!!! read more

I have to say my experience there has been just the opposite. Actually, the best dental experience my family and I have had since moving to America 6 years ago. My husband (very picky), my 2 kids (11 & 9 y.o.) and I (history of dental problems) are more than happy. The staff is nice and friendly, the hygienists are competent and Dr. John is a great professional, objective and practical, always offering doable and realistic choices. I recommend! read more

Been going here for 34 years. Dr. John is honest and kind. They do great work. I was living in southern ca in my late 20s/early 30s, went to a dentist who said I had 6 cavities. I found that odd because I have never had cavities. Went to Dr John to let him know what they said. He confirmed I did NOT have cavities. That dentist just wanted to make money on me with their mouth cameras illustrating little shadows in my teeth! He would have ruined my teeth! Tri Valley Dental Arts are the best! No gimmicks, just the truth. read more

I have struggled all of my adult life with dental problems. I've probably have at least ten dentists over the course of the last forty years. No one has ever come close to Dr. John and his crew at TriValley Dental. All aspects of the process are thoughtful, professional and presented giving me a genuine sense of caring. This is simply the best dental service I've ever experienced. read more

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My entire family goes here and I have gone here since my first dentist visit. Not one cavity, which I partly give acknowledgment to their preventative dental care. Also I have to say I had my wisdom teeth pulled by Dr. Toy and he gave me four numbing injections. I barely felt them. He asked literally two minutes later, "Did you feel that?" To which I replied, "No". To my amazement he said, "well first one is out." He finished all four in about thirty minutes and I was in and out in about an hour. I will always trust this place. I live in Concord now and after hearing all the horror stories elsewhere decided to keep making the trip here. I'm not going to go anywhere else ever. read more

Have been a patient since the 70s. Tried others after I moved but they were terrible. I drive the hour it takes to see Dr. John. It's worth it. read more

Coming from a person who did not like going to a dentist, this dentist, Dr. John Ichiuji and his fabulous staff, are the best. One feels like you are going to a social event when you go there. Everyone is so nice. The dentist I went to Dr. John, put me at ease since it was my first root canal, and a big one at that. My regular dentist did not do root canals so a neighbor who works there referred me to Tri Valley Dental. Also I was never in pain throughout my appointments. If you dread going to the dentist this is the place to go. Having been around the block a lot I also appreciated his respecting my budget and giving me options. Five stars for this super professional and friendly office. read more

I moved here from Monterey and had no idea whom to go to. As such I did nothing until I had an excruciatingly painful tooth that needed immediate remedy. It was a Saturday and I was seriously entertaining the emergency room or shooting myself. Jokingly of course but nevertheless I was in in dire need. I searched for a dentist opened on Saturday and found one on Bollinger Canyon road. I thought i was going to be treated but was only given a brief examination, x-rays, and 5 vicodan to hold me over till Tuesday, as if. The estimate was exorbitantly cost prohibitive, and for a bunch of crowns and hack work that didn't sound right. While walking my dog on the following Sunday, I mentioned my situation to one of my dog walking acquaintances and she said I should look up her dentist whom shes been going to for over 20 yrs. I did, and he is Dr John. As such, I am so grateful and haven't looked back. I told him my story and he diligently took an examination while indicating that some dentist play on a different court of rules and that it appeared that I found one that was unscrupulous. His estimate was far more reasonable and not nearly as profound in needed work. He is professional, really good, great bedside manner and, in my experience, the best dentist I've ever had the pleasure being introduced to as a patient. The staff is equally caring and professional. Needless to say, I highly recommend Dr John Ichiuji, DDS. read more

Best best best best Dentists ever!!!! Dr. Toi and Dr. John are the best dentists in the valley!!!! Kazuyo is a GREAT dental hygienist!!

Been going here for years. They take great care of you here and I highly recommend there office for any dental needs. :)

My little family have been going here for about 10 years off and on. We have experienced a lot of different dental offices in the 17 years in the tri valley area. With one, couldn't even get in for a dental visit in over a year. Another they spoke about unnecessarly removing a patients tooth. The most recent was one that wanted to bill me $760 beyond what they quoted and even wanted to bill for xrays they didn't take. I must say that I just love the staff and hygienist who take care of me and my family. The billing is always correct, I check these things. Willing to fit me in if something opens up. Cleanings done throughly and professionally. Dentist who give their honest evaluation. So I want to thank those folks at Tri Valley Dental Arts on Alcosta. Keep up the great work. read more

Dr John is an excellent dentist and his entire staff is great. No one really likes going to the dentist but I have to say I am now able to relax at the dentist because I know I have a great team working on me. read more

I rarely give out 5s, but this is warranted in my mind. I went to see them because I did a really good job of chipping a molar. I'm a scaredy cat as others have mentioned on reviews and I typically stay away from the dentists due to bad experiences in the past. Well, Dr. John goes out of his way to make his patients feel at ease. The fear and trauma I bring to the chair is a way to let him know that I've had bad experiences with dentists before. He was very astute in calling out that as dentists, they pretty much have all the power and there are just dentists out there who will use that to their advantage. Dr. John also goes through and explains what he will do and why it is necessary. Bedside manner is the phrase people use for doctors and I think it applies equally if not more here with how Dr. John treats his patients. He's been doing this 39 years when I first walked in the door 12/15. If you're like me, ask for gas! All his staff have been with him for a long time. The dental assistant who helped during my crown process has been with him 10 years and that's considered a short time in his office. I also don't get the sense of being oversold or sold to. He emphasizes loving what he does in helping people and a commitment to quality. These are fleeting qualities in today's world. He's definitely helped me regain the confidence to go back to the dentist because of the trust he has built already. read more

I'm a fearful patient. Tri Valley Dental Arts has been the greatest for me. I have especially appreciated Dr. John's "we can do this/or we can do that" attitude. He's always conservative with his recommendations but quick to urge you if it's vital. He takes great care to be sure I am comfortable. Both my daughters (now ages 31 and 26) still go to him because of his honest and gentle nature. I really appreciate the care I have received. read more

My husband and I have been coming here for many years. Dr John and staff are very professional, honest and treat us like family. Recently, when my 3 year old went in for his checkup and cleaning, they were very patient, understanding and gentle with him. He is now asking when we can go back to see the dentist! read more

I have been coming here for over 20 yrs or more. I am now without dental insurance and can not seem to find an insurance company that will cover me here! I love my hygenists! They are wonderful and the staff is very friendly! I see Dr; Toi and he seems very conservative in recommending dental work, which makes me feel like he is trying to help me reduce costs. He is very patient with my 'unique' fear and has adjusted by giving me extra novacaine when doing dental work, since I seem to be on the immune side of the novacaine. I would highly recommend them! My husband sees Dr. John and seems to really like him. read more

Dr John is absolutely the best dentist ever. I have always been terrified due to a bad experience as a child, and my son inherited the same fear. This doctor makes you feel like family from the moment you sit in his chair. No fear here, he is so gentle and walks you through every step. If you need a new dentist, this is the place. Office staff is great, hygentists efficient, best experience every time we visit! read more