My 84 y.o. mother went in for an extraction on a cracked molar that was infected. Dr. Lam was very patient and detailed, and especially careful with the procedure to avoid further damage. During the visit, I also spoke to Dr. Lee about options since the extraction would leave my mom with many missing teeth. He explained the options, and at no time did I feel any pressure to decide. We will wait a few months after the extraction and then revisit. read more

10/10. Have been twice this past year to see Dr. Liao after having an unpleasant experience with Marina Grins. She's calming and professional. Office receptionists are considerate. I dread going to any doctor so am relieved at least I won't be putting off a dental visit after having a great experience with Dr. Liao and her office. read more

Great dentists office. Everyone is very nice and the dentist Christina Liao, DDS is so gentle and very conservative in her treatment plans, which is perfect for me. The office is clean. I have finally found a dentist again after my dentist of many years retired. read more

I really like Dr. Christina Liao: she's gentle, communicative, and gives great advice. Minus 1/2 star because the receptionists have no warmth / welcome. Minus 1/2 star because they started texting bills instead of emailing them. Seems sketchy to click on a link on a text from a random number to enter your CC info on a random website which isn't linked to directly from the official office website. read more

I was so glad to see a new dental office in the place of where my old dentist who recently retired use to be. Everyone there was super helpful and friendly. It was overall great experience getting my teeth cleaned with Dr. Lam. read more

Both dentists I've had there are speedy but thorough. Staff also very nice. Thumbs up!

He is incompetent. He referred me to an oral surgeon who took 660.00 dollars of my money and said he couldn't treat me . He referred me to another oral surgeon without any medical explanation. He is incompetent Stay away. They are after your money and fail to provide treatment. They are con artists. Do not let them take your money read more

My partner and I have been coming to this office for almost 5 years, and have always been happy with the consistently excellent staff, hygienists, and dentists. We also appreciate their awareness of costs, practice of asking in advance when services might not be fully covered by insurance, and patience in scheduling, rescheduling, providing specialist referrals, etc. Most of our experience has been with Dr. Christina Liao, who exemplifies mindful dentistry. I highly recommend this dental group. read more

Another great visit to see my favorite Dentist in his office on Geary Blvd.and 25th! Dr. Lee and his two very competent Assistants, Crystal and Cherry, make such an excellent team. They worked together so smoothly on a relatively complicated prepping job for a bridge that I was still out of there on time and happy. I cannot recommend Dr Lee enough. I'm a nervous patient (and so is my wife) but we have learned to trust him and his team - even the two cheerful and proficient ladies who work the front desk and handle all the complicated billing make my day! I appreciate how they call me the following day to make sure everything is okay, after a significant procedure, I feel very well-cared for. I've had many Dentists over the years, and I'm so glad that for the last 10-15 years I've had the privilege of being his patient. (And my whole family, my wife and both children (now 18) have grown up with him and his staff, and we've all seen either Dr. Duong or Dr. Laio when he's not available and have felt the same level of care.) They even have an office in San Bruno I have gone to, or taken my children to, when there were emergencies in the past.) read more

Wayne W Lee DDS and Associates - Prep work for a Bridge he's putting in next week - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Let me just say: I've had some very poor (borderline predatory) dentist experiences before, and Dr. Lee and his staff are some of the kindest and most ethical ever. They are honest, upfront, and just so pleasant. Also, incredibly gentle and super knowledgeable! They always take the time to explain what's going on during my appointment--taking the utmost care in making sure A) I know what procedures + treatment I actually need and B) that all costs associated are transparent. I'm a repeat customer, despite the fact that I don't have insurance coverage here...they're THAT good, courteous, and standout. Also Mary is awesome! read more

Dr. Wayne Lee and his team are some of the kindest professionals you will ever work with or receive care from. His reception team is outstanding - always so friendly and helpful. Dr. Lee has incredible positive energy and makes sure to have the latest procedures and technology in place to help you feel as comfortable as possible during these vulnerable times. He's passionate about his practice and taking care of his patients. I highly recommend his care. read more

Dr. Wayne Lee is the most thoughtful & thorough dentist I've ever had in my life. All these positive reviews about him are all true, and I want to add on my praises! 1) He's a great dentist. He stresses that caring for ones natural teeth is most important, so he only performs procedures that need to be done (unlike a dentist I had in the past who just wanted to make $$ off unnecessary procedures). 2) Everything is super hi-tech. He has all the coolest latest gadgets - for my cavity filling, he used a fancy gel mouth guard that sucked away all my spit, and it made the whole process more comfortable. Also, he takes these super HD images of your teeth and projects them onto a screen (Huge reality check - encouraged me to floss more!) 3) He's super thoughtful & makes the process comfortable. He really takes care of all the "little things" that usually suck about the dentist -- bright light glaring straight into your eyes? He has sunglasses/goggles for you to wear. Lips drying out from keeping your mouth open for so long? He applies Vaseline to them beforehand. Overall, I'm so glad that I found Dr. Lee after moving into the city and I would definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

Dr. Lee has been my dentist for over 10 years now!! I am happy to have found him as he has consistently been an attentive and skillful dentist, in addition to being friendly and personable. Today I went to pick up my Invisalign trays, not thinking that I actually needed an appointment, but Dr. Lee reviewed the trays before my arrival and ended up squeezing me in to his schedule when I arrived since I actually needed to have some buttons adjusted for the new trays. He consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that his patients have great dental care and I highly recommend him! read more

I've had a general dental cleaning here and gotten my wisdom teeth removed. Both encounters were great! The staff are very friendly and accommodating, and follow COVID guidelines. During my wisdom teeth removal, I was very nervous but Dr.Lee made me feel so comfortable! The procedure was fast and we even joked and talked throughout the procedure. Overall, I felt like the staff were very well trained and knew what they were doing. The waiting area and dentistry is clean, inviting, and comfortable! 10/10 recommend! read more

The office and staff of Dr. Lee are super courteous and exceedingly professional. The procedures are minimally invasive and are aimed at getting you in and out as soon as possible. Throughout my life, I never looked forward to the dentist, but Dr. Lee has made the experience a breeze. The staff make sure you know what you're in for and also make sure you are as comfortable as possible. One final touch that I love is that the receptionists will set an alarm for you if you're parked outside and your parking meter runs out of time! A really helpful and courteous gesture. I would definitely recommend Wayne Lee Dentistry to anyone in search of a new dentist. read more

Professional, on time, friendly, and they even have screens in the ceiling to keep you occupied. The text reminders and online checkin are also a plus. read more

Dr Lee is very experienced and professional. I had four wisdom teeth removed, the procedure and the recovery process were much better than I expected. One of the wisdom teeth was extremely difficult to be removed but Dr Lee handled it with composure and patience. I didn't even need to take Tylenol coz I didn't feel much pain. Overall they are an amazing team, from the front desk, assistants to the doctor. If you choose Dr Lee, no worries, you will be in good hands! read more

I must admit, I'm quite surprised that I feel impassioned enough about my dentist to write a review, but I have to say that Dr. Lee rocks. I've been reflecting on the three visits I've had with him over the course of the past year, and I think I've been in the dark up until now about what a GOOD dentist really is. My whole life, back in Detroit, I basically had the same dentist. From about age 5 until 28 or so, with a few years of interruption in there during college and short moves to Europe and Chicago... But somehow, I always ended up back at Willow Creek Dental. I sort of set my dentistry standards by the dudes at the Creek, and man -- I set them way too low. Dr. Lee has just totally turned my dental universe on end. He does the cleanings AND exams himself, he's incredibly patient and explains everything he's doing as he's doing it, he has this really calming manner... He did a filling for me back in December and it was like he was performing open heart surgery. And okay, though it took a long time, I was very confident that it was done RIGHT and SUPERBLY. He has an oral camera, so when he wants to tell you something about your teeth, he puts it in your mouth and takes a picture and shows it to you on the computer screen. Dr. Lee is down with modern technology -- cool. And, on my visit two days ago, the doc lowered the exam chair with a smile and informed me that he had a TV installed -- IN THE CEILING. So you can watch TV during your exams now. I didn't even have TV at HOME until a week ago. I. Like. Going. To. The. Dentist. read more

Dr. Lee is the best dentist I have ever had. His skills are impeccable. He has done all my wisdom teeth extractions and one cleaning. I am one scary individual but he made the process very easy for me. Plus he pulled all my teeth without leaving any of the root. That's skill!! His staff are very very kind. Especially Ann-Marie, she held my hand during this last extraction. I felt bad for her little hand. His office is state of the art with the latest dental technology and TVs at every station for your comfort. I stand behind Dr. Lee and recommend his practice to anyone that is looking for good quality dental care. He is the best! read more

Dr. Wayne Lee is amazing! My mom has been telling me about him for years and today was first time I had serious work done with him. He is very talented and made me feel comfotable throughout completing a tough job. Coming from someone that has had tough times with dentists in the past i need to say-100% he will be me and my family's dentist for long as he's around! read more

It is truly an indication of how incredible a dentist can be when the first thing you want to do is write a rave review about her.. DR. LIAO ROCKED. Not only was she warm and down-to-earth, she took her time to review my medical and dental history, past X-rays, and any new concerns I was having. She then educated me about the possible origins of my issues, potential strategies for resolving them, and dental anatomy in general. She was incredibly knowledgable, but communicated the information in a way that was clear and easy to absorb. She also walked me through each step of the exam, and checked in periodically to see how I was feeling. The dental assistant and receptionist were just as awesome. The receptionist even reviewed the details of my insurance coverage! I've had the same insurance for years, and no provider has ever explained it to me (and, of course, I really didn't read the massive coverage pamphlet). The process was so pain free that the only thing keeping me from dozing off was getting to watch the World Cup on the TV in front of my chair!! Obviously, I'm very impressed. I wish them such great success and will be spreading the word to all my SF peeps! Make an appointment NOW! \^.^/ read more

Just started my Yelp account.... So hey, let's write a review! I have been visiting Dr. Lee's office since 2006 and I will continue doing so until all my teeth falls out. Dr. Lee is THE BEST dentist ever fixing my pearly whites. He is friendly and professional, always smiling. Great support staff too! Dr. Lee added a few more dentists to his staff through out the past years and they are just as good as him. When Dr. Lee is not in, I will usually see Dr. Duong. Another great dentist. I recommended my mother-in-law to see Dr. Lee last year for major dental works. She is a retiree on a fix income. Dr. Lee was more than happy to take her in a new patient and work with her financially. What a great guy! Looking for new dentist and live in SF Richmond District? Dr. Lee is the guy! Happy New Year! read more

I don't do reviews but I'm compelled to this time. Dr. Lee just finished a complex 10-unit partial denture on me that included extractions and implants. He and his staff did an excellent job. It's tight fit and feels like my real teeth. I'm very happy with the result. Dr. Lee is very experience, knowledgeable and resourceful dentist. He will present the best treatment options. He and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend Wayne Lee DDS and Associates. read more

Very efficient w/ high technology clinic. Unbeatable friendly & most patient staff. Thank you Dr Lee, Associates & staff! read more

I don't know about loving to come here, but thy definitely make going to the dentist a breeze! Everyone here is always so chipper and nice! I had to have a deep cleaning done..not a fan of needles, so that is actually why I changed to Dr Lee in the first place. I don't know if they just done use needles for the gums to numb, but they have this little clicky thing that they put lightly between ur tooth and gum and I believe squirt the numbing solution in a few pockets around the mouth and then it's just like getting the injection with a needle to numb everything. Works great!! Been coming here ever since. Not the best for parking so feed ur meter but other than that I highly recommend this dentist to anyone in the area or just people that don't want needles in their mouth like me!!! read more

If you have concern about going with any procedures, you should definitely check with Dr. Lee for his honest opinion. I almost lost two teeth and replaced with a bridge unnecessarily. Thank you, Dr. Lee for saving me. So I was so afraid of dentist before from that very poor experience I had in east coast and therefore, I stopped seeing dentists. But I was fortunate to meet Dr. Lee who is so skillful, honest, and kind that I regained my courage to receive dental care again. I would definitely say that he is by far the best dentists I have ever seen. He would not recommend unnecessary procedures and was very honest and straightforward. (Be careful with other dentists.) Anyway, his schedule is so busy because so many patients want to get appointment with him. So his office recommended me to try with an associate of Dr. Lee last week. He was just as nice and very good with his skill that I did not feel any pain during routine cleaning. I was so happy and told the staff in the front desk, who by the way, was very friendly and chatted with me for half an hour. (She is very cute by the way) and unlike some staff I've met at other dental offices who just want you to leave after visit. I would definitely recommend this office and Dr. Lee. read more

Dentists & dental Staff here are Superb!! KID YOU NOT!! I've gotten superior treatment again, and I'm NOT a new patient. So, I dare you to come here and give this office a try. I'd warn you, you may never want to go back to your previous old dentist again once you set foot here! This dental office's doctors & staff have been very consistent in providing quality care treatment over the years (the past four years) since i first became a patient. The dental cleaning I received from Dr. Liao last week was "first class" (as always) even when Dr. Lee was not available (Dr. Lee was on vacation). With Dr. Lee vacationing, the office was still efficiently managed and the quality upheld & maintained nicely (not a surprise!!). The office's basic belief in providing consistent quality & service have proven again & again that it holds these timeless virtues very dear in their practice!! Dr. Liao was more than generous with her time in explaining the causes for one of my molar's sensitivty. She prescribed a proactive take-home solution to address my problem using Sensodyne/MI paste. My 9 y.o. son just came here for treatment and he said Dr. Liao was SUPER!!! He said that Dr. Liao was gentle and nice. So I recommend this place to you, on his behalf as well. read more

Dr. Lee is the best dentist (of three) I've seen in San Francisco. I didn't like the last two I visited, so I didn't have very high expectations for finding a new dentist; I saw him on a recommendation for a co-worker. He is a very nice, friendly, and patient dentist with an equally nice staff. He took the time to explain to me why I was experiencing a pain that I'd mistaken for a cavity; he first showed me a video on tooth abfractions while I was getting my dental exam and then projected a view of my own tooth onto the screen for comparison, which was really interesting. He completely put me at ease and I left feeling like I actually had a greater interest in continually caring for my teeth properly instead of trying to trick the dentist by being good about flossing only for the few days before the appointment. Also, it is very easy to get here on the Geary bus line, which is a plus. read more

THESE PEOPLE ARE INCREDIBLE! I needed a tooth extraction a few weeks ago so I decided to Yelp the closest place within walking distance. Thankfully, their office is located right on the corner of my block so I called them to make an appointment. The stairway to their office is situated to your immediate left when you enter CitiBank. I was apprehensive at first because the Chinese-style furniture made me think , "they cater to old Chinese folks without health insurance." The front office lady (Lianne?) quickly eased my fears though by handing me a stack of legal papers - THANK GOD! Needless to say, I was in an out of there in less than an hour. This included the paperwork, waiting for the lady dentist (Dr. Lee was on vacation) and the actual extraction. I did not feel a single shot of pain throughout the entire process and what I loved the most is how they don't try to hustle you or your insurance company for money like my last dentist (http://www.yelp.com/biz/john-y-c-tang-dds-san-francisco#hrid:WpsOk6aW7JdtYYIIJKcAyQ) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL YOUR DENTAL NEEDS! ========== *5 Stars out of 5* read more

Hidden gem! Great for those with and without insurance. I get all my teeth cleanings here. State of the art equipment, great dentists, super friendly and patient support staff. Just had a crown done here and it turned out perfect! Painless, fast and on with my day. Highly recommend. Thanks!! read more

Wayne W Lee DDS and Associates - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was honestly the best experience I have ever had at a dental office. The receptionists and dentists are very kind, warm and highly efficient. My appointment was with Dr. Duong, Dr. Lee's associate. He had a terrific friendly yet professional manner, was great about explaining things in a way that I could easily understand, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and *literally* caused me absolutely NO pain or discomfort. Even when he found I had a cavity and I decided to stay and have a filling put in - absolutely no discomfort. I was pretty amazed. I was also impressed by the equipment they have, it is clearly state-of-the-art and top of the line. Unlike some dental offices I've been to that use pretty old equipment. The efficiency of the technology in this office made my visit seem shorter, while at the same time, it was extremely thorough. In addition, they go out of their way to make sure patients are comfortable, with things like tv's mounted in the ceiling with a remote that the patient can control for the picture and music as well, and even little things like sunglasses for the bright dental lamps and lip balm to prevent lip dryness while they attend to your teeth. I got the feeling that this office, and everyone who works there, strive to make the patients' experience as comfortable and high quality as possible - and that they WANT to do it, they love what they do, and they take pride in doing a great, great job - and it really shows. While I was filling out paperwork when I first arrived, another guy in the waiting room told me that he had never had such a great dentist as Dr. Lee, that he was almost like an artist, and denistry is his art, and he takes his time and does the best job he can do. Now I totally get that, and I felt the same way about Dr. Duong. I highly recommend this office to everyone, and plan to recommend them to everyone I know. read more

I cannot say enough about this dental office. After I noticed something was seriously wrong with two of my teeth, I drove by the office and saw they accepted new patients. I called the next day, was called back immediately by their EXTREMELY friendly staff, and the rest is history. I feel this dental office saved my teeth. They truly helped me in a way no other dental office has before. First I want to share about their extremely friendly staff. Not only are they probably the friendliest doctor's office I have ever been to, but they go above and beyond to explain things to you and support you during your visit. They also will set an alarm and refill your parking meter for you free of charge! Not only that, but they have television sets in the actual rooms, so you can watch television while getting dental work. While getting my fillings in, I got to watch Maury Povich! I almost forgot I was at the dentist! Secondly, I want to share about the price. As a recent college graduate and newer employee of a local market, I have no health/dental insurance. I was really scared over the potential cost, and obviously their is a cost, but the initial exam for those without insurance was free, and the X-Rays were only 10-20 dollars each. I got the impression that they really try to work with those with low incomes. I think my total bill for 2 days of work and 4 very intense cavities/fillings, plus X-Rays, was around 850. Most importantly though, I want to share about the services I got. I ended up having 4 cavities, 2 of which were severe and very deep. One of my teeth was completely chipping, grey, and looked like it was eroding. I was terrified. The other most severe tooth was chipping and looked awful as well. I initially saw Dr. Diana Chan who diagnosed the problem and she was very helpful and sweet. Dr. Christina Liao was the dentist who actually filled the cavities, and I couldn't be more grateful. She made the entire process truly pain-free (expect the shots to numb of course) and really explained to me what was going on. She took the time to TRULY, in detail, explain how to take care of my teeth, and it was as if a veil of ignorance was lifted. Her help truly changed my life, and my dental hygiene completely. I just had no idea. I left after two days of work feeling like a new person. I have since been back (a week later) because of a continued sensitivity in one of the teeth and Dr. Wayne Lee saw me for free. They performed some gentle work to one of the fillings and even pointed out a problem I have with my other teeth because of nail biting, and he filled those teeth down for free. It looks completely different. I had no idea! They have fixed my teeth in so many ways. I truly feel this dental office was a God-send. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. 5 stars for generosity, talent, skill, and friendliness! Thank you! read more

Their are very few times where I will review a business in all of its locations but this is an exception. If you are looking for a gentle, kind, and high tech, DR. LEE AND HIS ASSISTANTS ARE FOR YOU. After years of searching for a dentist that won't make me squirm in my chair because of un announced pain, I have finally found the one. Dr. Lee and all of his staff explain everything that they are doing as they are doing it to ensure that I know what's going on in my mouth throughout the entire visit. Since seeing Dr. Lee, my smile has never been cleaner and my attitude towards going to the dentist has never been better. read more

I was very pleased with the service I received from Dr. Wayne Lee and his staff this week. The office is very efficient and they really work together as a team to be sure your are comfortable and taken care of. Dr. Lee runs a tight ship and is very involved in all aspects of the office from cleaning my teeth himself, to asking if I had a preferred radio station, and making sure that I saw a short video on root canals. He is very knowledgeable, confident and friendly. What was most impressive is that I went out of there feeling good about my teeth, instead of guilty for not flossing. Dr. Lee and his staff were very positive and did not try to over sell services to me. I felt totally confident that I was in good hands and was getting an honest, professional accessment. They also offered a discount on their services since I do not have insurance and were very nice to check with me several times to make sure my treatment was affordable for me. And... What other dentist puts chap stick on your lips several times during treatment so that your lips don't dry out? read more

Excellent front desk customer service and easy scheduling. Knowledgeable and skilled dentists who don't push procedures and provide clear presentation of options. Honest opinions about different procedures and whether something is needed or not and what the pros/cons might be for the options. Highly recommend this practice! read more

I been going to Dr. Lee's office for over 5 years. Even when I moved to LA, I came back and did my teeth cleaning at least 1-2 times a year. The office is very clean and organized. All the staff are super friendly and nice. I never had a problem scheduling an appt. Dr. Lee does a great job at cleaning my teeth. I don't think I would go anywhere else. He's very personable and I always leave satisfied and refreshed that my teeth are super clean. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Lee and his wonderful team! read more

Having just relocated to SF, I needed a new dentist and decided to do some general online and yelp research. I found my way to this office after some pretty great reviews. The morning of my appointment, I made it a point to announce to my FB friends that I hated the dentist and was in fact, not looking forward to my visit. After having a semi-traumatic experience with the removal of my wisdom teeth by another DDS - I'm as skeptical as they come. The first thing I noticed was how clean everything was, followed by a decorated wall of degrees and various certificates. All good signs so far... When "the time" had finally come, I was greeted by Dr. Christina Liao. She was warm and welcoming and asked me a variety of questions instead of just sitting me down and jamming metal objects in my mouth. I really appreciated how she took the time to explain everything that was happening step-by-step. She even took the time to guide me through the anatomy of a tooth while reviewing my x-rays on a television screen. The assisting staff were also equally welcoming and helpful! I left there after a full exam and dental cleaning feeling relaxed and comfortable. All unusual feelings for me after a trip to the dreaded dentist. She was by far one of the best dentists that I have ever worked with! read more

As a kid I was always terrible at maintaining my teeth which forced me to spend a lot of time at the dentist office. I had such a terrible experience in my youth that after I turned 18 I stopped going to the dentist. When I needed some work done at age 29 I went to Dr. Lee after reading some Yelp reviews. I was pleasantly surprised that the not only had the dental world changed significantly but the staff was very conscious about minimizing pain as well as minimizing invasive treatments. With Dr. Lee he is looking to provide the best solution to the client, whether that means more or less profit is not a factor. I am extremely happy with the quality of the staff, so much so that I decided to get Invisalign treatment through Dr. Dong who is a great resource for information and a great orthodontist. I would definitely recommend Dr. Wayne Lee and his staff. read more

I'm a fan of Dr. Lee's dental office. He uses all new state-of-the-art technology and it makes the whole dental check-up & cleaning experience quick, efficient and interesting. Recently I took my two-year-old for a check-up and Dr Lee was gentle, sensitive and attentive to my son being a first-timer and naturally ambivalent. They showed my son a quick teeth-brushing video and encouraged him to try brushing a stuffed-animals teeth (see and do activity). read more

Chau immediately returned my call and verified that they could not take my cheap dental insurance. I love the customer service even though we can't go here. Bummer on my part. I continue my search. read more