Seeking a Dentist in Berkeley

Hi all! Can anyone recommend a Dentist in the Berkeley area? We're in North Berkeley, but doesn't have to be super close by. (I'm looking for myself, but it would be a plus if they take toddlers too). Especially great if the dentist can also put in a caps (and do it well), as I may need one replaced soon... but mostly I just need to finally get a dental check up (covid! ah!) Thanks! Jess

Our dentist sold his practice and we are not happy with the new owners. Any recommendation for a family dentist near Berkeley or Albany who accepts Delta Dental? Ideally, it would be a functional or holistic dentist but at the very least someone who doesn't push unnecessary procedures.

Hi BPN,

We have literally just moved in to Berkeley from Brooklyn and after dealing with the movers who basically ripped us off (don’t hire eastcoast movers moveeast.com) and paying them several thousands more than we agreed to, I found out the crown on one of my tooth broke. 

Can any of you recommend a dentist you trust who takes UHC dental insurance? It’s gonna be costly to put in a new crown regardless of the insurance but any recommendations much appreciated. 

Thanks

Ania 

My husband and I are looking for a new dentist, ideally someone located not too far from Berkeley. We don't need the latest equipment, fancy office, etc, but we do want the following:

1. Someone who is not too old (because we doesn't want to have to switch all the time when an older dentist retires) Someone whose office has IMPECCABLE sanitary standards, disposable implements used or items proven to be autoclaved and sterilized between uses, staff with good hygiene, etc.

2. An office that doesn't set a rigid time limit for appointments. The last time I had a cleaning scheduled, the hygienist had very little to do (I have excellent dental habits, multiple dentists have complimented me on my flossing prowess), but she kept insisting there was more to clean because she can't just me go after 10 minutes, and I, still working on advocating for myself, just sat there and let her scrape and polish layers and layers of enamel off my teeth for the next 35 minutes... Meanwhile, my husband's teeth are terrible, and he would be asked to leave when his time is up and told to come back later.

3. An office that is mostly dentist run, not one that is one dentist who hires 10 hygienists, and that dentist swings by to say hi then moves on to the next chair while the hygienist cleans your teeth and that's it. My old dentist actually did my cleaning herself, imagine that...

If you know of such a dentist, please let me know. Thank you!

There are so many dentists in the Alta Bates area near Telegraph and Ashby, I have a hard time choosing one. I am looking for a skilled person. If you have had had work done on your teeth and are happy with the results, I want to hear about it. I guess I want to steer clear of lousy dentists too, so if you have had problems, I want to hear about that, too. Thanks for your input. 

Hello;

I am looking for a dentist who is up to date and living in the 21st century, with excellent qualifications and who

embraces a holistic approach (no mercury, etc.). Is there such a person? Would be very grateful for some

recent recommendations, many dentists mentioned on the BPN have retired, or are too far away for me to commute to.

Thanks so much!