20 Best Dental Hygiene Programs In San Francisco, CA (2022 Updated)

Fortunately or Unfortunately I have attended community college for while. It took me a few years to improve my English skills to be able to take GE classes. During this time, I learned a lot about how system of Financial Aid works and etc. I previously attended Long Beach City College. I move to Northern California and transferred to Alameda College. It is worst experience I ever had. First of all, counseling and admission&records departments lost my official transcript that try were supposed to send to a district office to evaluate my units from LBCC. Second, Financial Aid department does not know policies regarding the FAFAS process. They keep reassure me that it is impossible to review my income situation to reapply for financial aid. However, when I contacted Student Aid commission directly, they said that it is POSSIBLE and it is my legal right to request a review. Lastly, a supervisor of financial aid office is very rude, impolite, and very unhelpful. She try to show off, instead of being focusing more on students success and goals. She abused that English is my second language and kept giving me hard time by saying that I have to provide documents that I have Bachelor Degree, but in fact I don't have one. That is why I am in college. I am in process of contacting Department of Education to not let this happen to any other students. I think that this kind of unprofessional staff should be fired and management structure should be changed! Success of our country begins from the colleges. If there will be staff that take care of its students, there will be more educated professionals and as result better country! P.S. My comment does not related to professors. They do great job to keep this place attractive for students. My conservative is only about departments that I mentioned above.Stan Afanasiev

Wonderful​ counseling at college of Alameda. I am currently working full time but attempting to take some online and late night classes. Since I am unavailable for regular counseling hours, I figured I could email a counselor and they might be able to help me out. My counselor Maha was extremely helpful and within a few days I was able to get prerequisites cleared and I will now be able to take classes. Such a relief and seriously fast response from the counseling at Alameda. A big thanks to Maha and College of Alameda for working with me!!Andrea M.

I am very disappointed with the fact that Alameda has different rules than Merritt or Laney college. The counselors are wonderful here but I had hard time dealing with some of the staffs. They simply told me that College of Alameda is very strict. I am an international student and I was trying my best to explain my situations. Unfortunately, they couldn't help me out. Then I tried at Laney, I was so satisfied with their service and Merritt was good too. They gave me a better advice and stick with me, so thankful for them.Eliza KC

Update – 6/13/22 – came in today for a ck-up about a year after Dr. Pasquinelli put in my implant and things are feeling/looking good! Dr. P said he won't need to see me again until/if my regular dentist spots anything and suggest I go back to Dr. P to check. Everyone, from front desk to the dental assistant, are again/consistently welcoming and professional. I greatly appreciate that Dr. P took time to thoroughly check not only the implant tooth, but also the adjacent teeth, and gum areas. Although I had a cleaning with my regular dentist about 4 months ago, Dr. P saw a fair amount of stain on the teeth near my implant and gave me a terrific cleaning using a more advance machine/method that basically made all the stain disappear (I wish my regular dentist would use this method/machine)! It's great that staff also took time to go over proper brushing and flossing techniques with me for optimal cleaning and minimizing staining. I'm grateful and happy to have had Dr. P do not only my 1st implant over 20yrs ago, but my second. Update 6/14/21 – final check today by Dr. Pasquinelli after the implant crown was placed by my regular dentist last week. Dr. P said things are looking good and he'll see me again in a year to see how the gum is doing in one area. Really happy I stayed with this office for another implant, and really appreciate Dr. P's sincere care for the best possible outcome for my case. THANK YOU! Prior review below – Dr. Pasquinelli did an amazing job for my 1st implant (front tooth) about 20yrs ago and it exceeded its expected lifespan. Since then, his office has grown but the same quality of service and attention to details remain. More recently, Dr. P helped me with an implant again, and although it was a challenging case because I had insufficient bone in the area, he did all he could to ensure an outcome I've very happy with. I remember years ago when I first met Dr. P, you never saw implant commercials on TV, but now they pop up frequently and often promise amazing work at suspiciously low prices. It's my health & ability to smile with confidence, so I rather avoid the low cost leaders and go with an experienced professional who has been doing this long before it became a fad on TV. 100% recommend this dental office!Curt P

I have be going to SF Perio for about 4 years now. I've had surgery (bone grafts and gum grafts) as well as deep cleaning as well as now quarterly cleaning. I feel that Dr. Pasquinelli, the hygienists, billing folks and front desk staff have always treated me with the greatest care and respect. They are experienced and true experts in their field, and I always leave feeling I've had the best treatment possible. Going to the dentist and, in particular, the periodontist, can be a challenging and difficult experience simply due to the work that needs to be done. However, I feel that Dr. Pasquinelli and team make it as absolutely positive as possible, and truly caring and compassionate. I highly recommend them.JoAnne Lauer

Dr Pasquinelli is one of the best if not “the best” periodontist I have ever met in my life. His technical expertise together with his bed manner make him the most recommended. We have treated my daughter for several complex surgeries and he has always delivered the best treatment with optimal outcomes. I would recommend not only him but his whole office staff. Go Melissa and Ricky! Thank you!Rosa Nerad

Each time I come to the South San Francisco Dental Care at Kelvin Choi's office, I find myself at peace knowing that the office and the equipment is clean and free of germs. I appreciate that they take special care in keeping the facilities and equipment to keep their staff and the patients safe from Covid 19. My Hygenist is efficient and thoughtful in doing my cleaning and she does an excellent job. (Lailani). Also, the office staff, (Della) and many others are efficient and business like and thoughtful towards the patients. My experience with them each time has been a good one. They make sure you know what they are going to do, and let you know exactly how much you owe. Thank Kelvin Choi and Staff!Jenny Lee

I would like to express my heartfelt and sincere thoughts about my first experience in your dental office not too long ago. I am very impressed of everybody's warm welcome and professionalism. Your office is very well taken cared of overall and that makes me feel that I can trust your office. I feel very safe and secure for the way you all presented yourself and how updated you are in your practice. I will certainly would like to continue availing of your services and will spread the word and invite people to pay you a visit and check you out. Thank you so much for a warm welcome and for taking care of me and showing that you care! Sincerely, Bonnie MendozaBonnie Louisa Ball

+2 stars for the dentists and front office staff: everyone was nice and seemed very caring. -3 stars for the dental hygienist that cleaned my teeth: Stephanie was my hygienist in the past (she was awesome) but I saw someone brand new (looked like straight from school). Arielle was unfprofessional and did not know how to be careful for my 2 implants. She was not gentle and was kind of stand off-ish with overconfidence. Bad experience there. Again everyone else there was nice and soft (even X-Ray technician in the past which are supposed to be somewhat uncomfortable), this review is for the hygienist only: can not recommend this person to friends and familyPham Bam

I am a working registered dental hygienist who graduated from Carrington College back when they were at their previous location relatively close by on San Ignacio. I can't speak for the program now since alot has probably changed in terms of administration, but our program director Sherry Heaney, department of hygiene staff, and supervising doctors were all great and provided us with excellent, rigorous education. We had a very thorough clinical and classroom education there at Carrington which allowed my graduating class to pretty much all go through the program and pass our National and regional boards for hygiene. The cost for the programs I will admit is a bit pricey as it is a private tech school, but they do have loan options. I just recently paid off my student loans after working part time for 3-4 years as a dental hygienist. Also keep in mind that the program was only about 1.5 years full-time vs the 2 years you would expect to go through from one of the renown lottery local community college programs at foothill, Diablo, etc. By all means if you are lucky enough to get into those programs go there as you will save a ton of money, but education-wise my education was on par with those schools. After we graduated I received many phone calls checking up on me to ask if I had been employed yet, so they do seem to check up on how we were doing after going through the program. If you are coming into this clinic as a patient, understand that this isn't a dental practice. Carrington makes nothing from having you come in for their essentially free treatment. They don't "prey" on people without dental insurance because Carrington receives no benefit from you coming into the department for treatment, and rather it is more of a service to you and the local community. That being said, you will be treated by STUDENTS and their only gain from you will be clinical experience. Treatment planning and the amount of time you spend in the clinic will also be ALOT longer than it would be if you were to go to a dental office. I'm talking about a few days of you coming in for appointments vs an hour at a dental office. To Nichole's review, since I can't directly respond to your review: I am unaware of how your periodontal health was before treatment but most likely you had gum disease. If you are having gum recession after treatment that you didn't expect, then I am afraid maybe you didn't have enough patient education. That is something that just happens if you have gum disease and receive treatment for it. Your gums recede because they are swollen initially and you already have bone loss around your teeth. Once they firm up they will naturally recede to match your bone levels. As a practitioner it triggers me when the patient blames the doctor or staff for the patient's own negligence even though as practitioners we have the heart to basically do charity work for them. It is sad that you feel entitled to free treatment and then blame your healthcare provider. Just my two cents here.Unsullied Roarrior

Hi my name is Jessylynn I am from Philippines, migrated here USA 2009, I know in myself that my passion in Dentistry will stop but by year 2016 I met former student of Carrington College, she’s working a Dental Hygienists now. Thanks to her because she encourage me to go to go back to school and try to inquire. The staffs in Carrington College are friendly even the janitor and security guard and front desk. I remember the first day doing my inquiring in this school, I met Troy he was my enrollment advisor! He’s so nice, funny and cool! I like him! I like how he help me and my friend to get this in the program. He extends his arm to help you for what you need to get in the program and take note I don’t have money, nor credit score or anything financial. It’s true that the private school is so PRICEY! I can’t blame or complain about it because it’s private school and you’ll graduate in 1.5 years not including pre req. Troy explained everything about it, how you’ll pay and how much you’ll pay. Honestly, I didn’t know what I’m doing but with the help of Carrington College staff I would say I owe them from what I became now because they helping me to make my dream come true even you don’t have money for now, it’s like get your degree and pay later! I am now in Term 2 in Dental Hygienist Program! Carrington College of Dental Hygiene Program Department’s environment is peaceful. The faculty are very friendly. This the place where you can learn many things. I honestly can say, their way of teaching is not intimidating, they work harder just to make sure their student doing a good job especially in the clinic, your practice skills (oh, a lot of COMPETENCY, which is to test your skills, if you failed then they’ll teach you until you get it) and lecture. I love how they focus on your hand skills, your ergonomic (protecting your back, I don’t even know that!) BASIC is life! They teach you not only to learn how to treat patient but they care also for you to love the job so you’ll not injure your overall health! Mrs. Clark is the one who welcomed us in this Program, she’s so gentle when she talk and I love her teaching in Radiology subject and not only her you’ll love. All the DH department staff are friendly and funny that what’s make me go to school everyday and excited to LEARN. They’re all knowledgeable, professional, and they will not stop failing you until you get the PERFECT skills, they’re not judgmental they’re always asking “DO YOU HAVE QUESTION?”. One of our Instructor said “MISTAKE IS A OPPORTUNITY”. I realized being perfection is not what make you GREAT! I don’t wanna brag everything but their teaching reached my beyond expectation. I can’t wait to finish my Program and start to work!Jesselyn Berganio

This particular location has some very wicked women working in positions they’re obviously not qualified to work in. If you’re a woman of African descent, they work so hard to keep you down and out of the programs, if the salary will start at a healthy rate. Yet they’re pretty rude and condescending to EVERYONE! They try to intimidate the students for having questions. They’re very unsupportive and unprofessional. They will gang up on you, knit pick with you, hold unnecessary bully like meetings with you, etc. these women can’t handle the responsibility that their position Carrie’s . They’re old as Medusa and have the audacity to mock an older student. It’s a shame that after all that women have been through overtime , these women believe that it’s their job to try and hold another woman back. I had a heart issue due to a medication I had taken while I was a student there. I was admitted into the hospital, and still managed to attend my class the following day from my hospital bed. These women verbally attacked me in private the first day I returned to campus. I was still weak from being ill, which caused me not to be able to properly defend myself. Fortunately, I was able to record the second attack—all because I inquired about what the protocols would be in the event that students became ill with covid. They wanted to meet with me again privately, the meeting took approximately 1 hour, yet my question was never answered. Instead they brought up all kinds of other silly things, while gazing at me like I was an experiment. There’s a lot more I have to say about this campus and it’s Surgical Technology Director, Lab instructor, and the Director of Student Services. They behaved like pure monkey’s.Tara Newton-Bailey

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Skoulas for over six years.  The team in the office are terrific; they are responsive to our inquiries and requests. Dr. Skoulas is always detailed in providing options, describing and planning how to improve our dental health. Recently I received veneers.  When I initially considered getting the veneers, I wasn't aware of the process or the quality of the results. Dr. Skoulas was fantastic in educating me on the process. At no stage did I feel unprepared.  The result has been fantastic; my only surprise has been how positive the outcome has been. I have more confidence resulting from a great smile. Exceptionally appreciative of the support and advice from Dr. Skoulas and her team.Adam Dealy

Dr. Skoulas is the best! I have been seeing her since 2017 and have referred several friends to her over the years. Dr. Skoulas is very friendly and professional. She doesn’t push hard for unnecessary procedures like other dentists in SF have – no “deep cleanings” or random extra x-rays. Appointments run on schedule, and the office staff is very helpful in finding space in the calendar at the last minute. Highly recommend for general dentistry, and will definitely go to Dr. Skoulas if I need cosmetic dentistry in SF in the future.Moira Whalen

Have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Skoulas and team! Been doing cleanings with them for a couple years now and their quality of service and care is excellent. They've been super thorough with cleanings and I've never had to go back for follow-ups because they "missed a spot". Can't say the same about some other offices in SF. I appreciate how detail-oriented Dr. Skoulas is in providing education and options for ensuring good dental health and hygiene. Highly recommend!Nima Dehnashi

I came here for my dentist appointment for the first time and it is the best experience I have ever had in a dentist office. The staff is so friendly and make you feel comfortable the dentist that saw me explained everything and was so nice and gave me so much info on how to better take care of my teeth. Stella Kim introduced herself to me she was so nice and humble and so welcoming. I felt like I was part of their family and they were so good with the whole experience and procedures done. I would definitely recommend this dentist!!. I'm so glad I found this dentist!.Lilian Lopez

SF Dental has a very professional and courteous staff. I was feeling tooth pain and they were able to accommodate me on short notice. They have great communication at every step of the way and alway keep me informed of the situation and my options. Dr. Desmet is great with caring for the health of my teeth and even has some funny zingers to lighten up the situation. Also impressed by the range of modern technology and tools they have available. All in all, a very pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.Kenny Ko

Worst Dentist EVER! Dr Kim is VERY arrogant and rude. She gave me a quite of $1200 OFP cost for deep cleaning. And when I asked her few questions she said-“please leave I don’t practice like this and asked me to leave”! When I went to another dentist (All smiles dental) and they gave me a quite for $600. She is rude, arrogant and not at all understanding, she will bill you heavily and have you do treatments that you don’t even need. . I wish I can give her 0 rating. DO NOT GOT O HERSaman Saleem

I recently completed a year long invisalign treatment with Dr. Quinn and his amazing team. It's been perfect from start to finish, and I love the new smile. Front desk staff are always so warm, friendly and on top of their game. Orthodontics assistants are incredibly knowledgable and experienced. Dr. Quinn is calm, patient, and insightful on making sure your teeth and bite align properly. I have only seen he and the team treat every single patient with the utmost professionalism, courtesy and respect regardless of their situation. The whole office works so cohesively, and it's a plus to have a beautiful view of the city during treatment. After extensive research and a long invisalign journey, I highly recommend Dr. Quinn for your ortho needs.Sterling Price

Dr. Quinn and his staff have made having braces again extremely tolerable. From my initial consultation with Dr. Quinn, he and his staff have ensured that I felt great about my decision to get braces again – even though I originally did not want to metal braces, but rather Invisalign. Even though Dr. Quinn's office is high tech, it does not lack in customer service. The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and professional. Talk about service with a (nice) smile. The scheduling is very accommodating. Everyone is very knowledgeable and ready to assist you in any way they can. I would recommend Dr. Quinn to anyone who is looking for a great orthodontist.Eddy Chavez

Dr Quinn and staff are the best in the city! I just finished 1 year and half treatment, feeling sad to not see them every 6 weeks…my teeth were so bad before and I had braces when I was a teenager, lots of issues coz of the bite misalignment. So hard to clean my teeth thoroughly. dr. Quinn was able to give me perfectly straight teeth! Perfect bites! Mush easier to clean and maintain, which is the reason why I want braces. Great staff, Kathy and Sophia at the front desk are so awesome and helpful! His assistants Seerah and Susan, so great and make an effort to make the experience great every time!Mandy Ruizhi Cooke

I went through Botox treatment here and I LOVE LOVE LOVE my results!! It looks so natural. I can still show some emotion so you can’t tell I had anything done. It would’ve been my secret, but I have to share my experience because I am sooo happy with the outcome. I have had it done once in the past and had a bad outcome. The previous doctor placed the botox incorrectly and it gave me even more wrinkles in new spots later (😠). Dr. Stein has given me confidence to know a great experience and outcome are possible. Dr. Stein offered me nitrous because I am afraid of needles, but I didn’t need it. She was so gentle I barely even felt it happening!Ileea G

I walked in after having made an appointment, but soon discovered that I had a sever infection by what was shown on the X-ray, which was the reason I was experiencing pain. Dr. Joyce Stein immediately took to task the extraction of my teeth as I asked. It was molar that had been wobbling and infected. She did a stellar job. She cleaned out the infection after the extraction and I felt like the world lifted and pain was gone. The next day, I had no bleeding, no pain, and felt like a million bucks. I cannot be more grateful. Dr. Stein and her staff are tops. They are super professional and are good at what they do.Ellen Herlihy

The best dentist experience I’ve had is with Dr. Stein and Dr. Markle. They are incredibly amazing! From physiological viewpoint, they have changed my life and provided me with the opportunity to gain my self-stem and confidence back, I smile now. Their team is dedicated, attentive, always very present for me as their patient. Vilma, she is the smoothest person that has ever cleaned my teeth! A life changing experience that has improved my overall health! Thank you!C'Los Moreira

Our daughter has been seeing Dr. Pang and Dr. Lee since she was 3. She has had braces and is nearly the end of the retainer phase. We are so grateful to the OPD family for her radiant smile and her superb dental health! If I could sum up our experience over these years, I would note the gentle, thorough and compassionate care our daughter has received. Just yesterday, I was waiting for my daughter to finish her visit and a mother was walking out with her daughter, not much older than our daughter when she started seeing Dr. Pang. Hand in hand, the mother turned to her child and asked, "are you still afraid to go the dentist?" And the little girl chirped with a bright smile, "no Mommy."Jeff Sheehy

Everyone who works in this dentist office is incredibly friendly and professional. My daughter, who was a little nervous, felt at ease once she laid back in the chair and saw a screen in the ceiling playing her favorite Netflix show. Joan, the dental assistant, walked Lucy through every step and gave her a lot of positive reinforcement for following instructions. I think they do a terrific job of explaining all of the potential costs and dental needs. At the end of her dental exam, Lucy was even offered a choice of a take-home toy. Thank you OPDSF!Angie Shin

We have been going to OPDSF since my so grew teeth, after a break due to COVID, it was so wonderful to be back! The team are always friendly, helpful, and considerate. Annie and Lauren at the front desk throughly explain what will be done and Joan is always warmly there to help. I've been impressed with each Dr. we have seen and the fun environment, including TVs on the ceiling are an added bonus! I highly recommend OPDSF for your child's dental needs, it is an important element to their overall health and I'm thankful we found this team!Chelsea Bowman

Dr. Perona and his team are wonderful. When I moved to the Bay Area, I was really worried about finding a good dentist since I have a complicated dental history and I had established such high confidence and trust with my previous dentist. I'm very glad to have found Dr. Perona – his office uses all the latest dental care technology and they even go over adjacent health concerns such as jaw health and nasal cavity health. Even though I recently moved to South Bay, I will continue to go to Dr. Perona because of how great he is!Amanda Ritchart-Scott

Everyone in this office is so kind and professional, I wish I could visit more often than twice a year. Even when I'm having a crown or some other major procedure, I am happy to visit. Yolanda is an expert tech assistant to Dr. Perona, who is kind and quick about the tough work. Both make sure I am comfortable, and they are so calm I feel at ease too. Monica lets me talk her ear off on my way in and out, and Gisele, who recently gave me a super cleaning, shared great tips on sleeping.judy-b.

Skilled, caring, friendly, reliable. Everything you'd want. I know I can count on Dr. Perona and team to keep things safe while giving me the care I need. My highest recommendation! Updated to add how great the care I receive from this team has been throughout the pandemic. I'm high-risk and their commitment to my safety is top-notch. Another update to say I still love the care I receive from this team. Must be at least 13 years now and they remain the best. ❤️Dinah Sanders

First; The person who answered the phone when I was searching for a dentist was amazing! The follow up to my appointment was professional. Upon arriving the location was easy to find. The Art Deco on the walls was very inviting! I was greeted and signed in. Within minutes I was walked into a 21st century dentist room! Wow 🤩 The dental assistant was friendly and professional! Then the star ⭐️ of the show appeared! Warm and happy which made me appreciate that moment because I feared the worst and got the best!!! Glenn T SmithGlenn Smith

Been here thrice for my dental checkups and regular cleaning – love how clean, inviting the clinic space is and calms someone as anxious about dentist appointments as I am. I was seated in a dentist chair facing some natural light and greenery, the receptionist is always friendly and my dentist Dr Hassan was gentle when I told her of my hesitation. Cleanings are really quick and am in and out in under 30 min. Highly recommend making an appointment ahead of time!Charmaine Chan

I have been coming to Marina Grins for almost a year now. What brought me in was I had a fractured root canal and needed a new front tooth. After first meeting with Dr. Hassan she assisted me in finding a great implant specialist and they worked together to ensure a healthy and beautiful new front teeth. Couldn’t be happier with my experience at Marina Grins. Just go in for a cleaning and you’ll see how great of an establishment it is!Matthew Plotkin

I have extremely sensitive teeth and every year going to the dentist causes a lot of anxiety and anticipation of more bad dental news. I do not regret for a second coming to California Dental Innovations. Dr. Mina Levi was very patient, did a very detailed consultation and created a thorough treatment plan for me. I was struck by the professionalism of all the people working in this office – from the receptionist who greeted me with a smile to the dental assistant who helped me with taking the X rays and the dentist who knew what she was doing. I would definitely recommend this place.Mariana Kamenska

Dr. Levi and everyone on her team at California Dental Innovations is AMAZING. I have had multiple dental issues come up in the past six months and I am so grateful I found them to help me. They always worked me in quick if needed and the results exceeded my expectations every time. Super professional, advanced technology, beautiful and clean office, and very kind people! 🙏🏼🙏🏼Kerri Sutton

Dr Mina is a wonderful doctor. She's been my doctor for 12 years, and she has never failed me… her work is amazing and she always leaves my teeth looking great….my bonding in front of my teeth looks great. I recommend Dr Mina's office to everyone. I love her staffs, and her hygienist who worked on my teeth, he is wonderful. Angel SessionsAngel SessionsTM

I originally came in for my yearly cleaning but had some concerns around my old bonding. Dr. Siu is an extremely thorough dentist, he took photos (which is super helpful because I’m a very visual person) and we were able to talk through and treatment plan and mock up what the result what look like. I had all of my natural teeth whitened in office (with at home trays to maintain) and had four of my bonded teeth (which had stained heavily over the last decade) replaced with bioclear veneers. I really like the bioclear option, as it’s super conservative and doesn’t impact my natural tooth. The veneer itself looks very natural and blends in great with my natural teeth. My smile has never looked so good. The office staff is wonderful, super communicative and accommodating. Ill be back for sure.Daniel Seneca

I’ve been going to San Francisco Dental Arts for the last three years, and every dentist appointment has been a positive experience! I found this place because it was close to my workplace in SF, but even in the transition to working from home (in the East Bay), it’s still been worth it to cross the bridge and see Dr. Siu and his team. They are friendly and professional; they take the time to explain everything and let you know what’s happening at all times… and they let you choose the music that’s playing in the background—all to help you feel comfortable and take good care of your teeth.Anita Brown

I came in for a deep cleaning because of some mild gum issues. My dental hygienist Melissa thoroughly explained the procedure to me and addressed all the questions I had in mind. I was a little bit nervous at the beginning but she did such an amazing job to make sure I was at ease. She also checked in with me every so often throughout the procedure. It was a very pleasant experience overall and I would highly recommend SF Dental Arts!Arthur Chan

Try somewhere else. I'll start with the good: -there is a woman that works at reception who is wonderful — it seems like she's tasked with fixing all the thing that go wrong at this place. -Dr. Bhuva had good bedside manner, though it didn't translate into good work. The bad: Price gouging: I went in for a tooth cleaning, was convinced to get 3 cavities refilled, and came out with months of chronic pain and an unexpected $700+ bill. When Dr. Bhuva recommended that I get my cavities re-filled, I immediately expressed concern about the cost (and the need). After waiting 30+ minutes for the administrative office to confirm coverage, they told me i was good to go. I paid $120 when I left. 5 months later, I got a $700 bill via email. After talking to the admin team, they said that though fillings were covered, the 'kind' of filling Dr. Bhuva gave me where not – Why, after waiting 30 mins to confirm coverage, would you perform work that isn't covered? I absolutely feel like they played a bait and switch game to be able to charge more. I didn't need the service and was especially hesitant around cost, but followed what i thought was professional advice, and was going off of their team's word that the service was covered. Dentistry: After getting 3 fillings that I didn't need to get, I have spent 5+ months in pain. I have gone back to the office twice since the original work, and they have either dismissed the pain or pointed to a pretty out there reason for it. I had NEVER had pain in my molar, in fact the filling was more surface than anything, and now I can't chew on that side. Service: There is a woman who performs the teeth cleaning that is super unpleasant. She seemed annoyed to be doing her job, annoyed when I asked questions about cost and time, and i read the notes she put on my chart, super unprofessional. There is also a male dentist that literally won't listen to anything you say. Nice guy, spends about 30 seconds not listening to you, does whatever requires the least time, and then you end up back there.Mariela Cedeno

I recently became a patient at SF Dental Partners and I’m so glad that I did. At San Francisco Dental Partners, their focus is on delivering compassionate, pain-free dental care that is customized to each patient’s oral healthcare needs and goals. They offer modern dental treatments in their established Financial District office. For over 30 years, they’ve been putting smiles at the forefront of all they do. At San Francisco Dental Partners, their heartfelt mission is to provide personalized, patient-focused attention to every person who seeks care. By using the latest dental technologies, they’re able to help patients keep or restore their good dental health and show their smiles with pride. I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. JASMINE BHUVA, DDS, and she was very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this office if you’re in need of a dentist.RB

Dr. Bhuva is a perfectionist. I needed a crown replacement on my front tooth – what people first see what I smile. When the crown wasn’t perfect, she sent it back to the lab to start over and gave me a second temporary crown to wear for a week while it was made. This is not typical and she let me know that. She made sure that the crown matched the rest of my teeth and was perfect, which comforted me. She cares about her work and her clients and wants you to look your best. While a hassle in the moment, I am SO glad she didn’t accept the first crown. The second was AMAZING. My smile has never looked better and I’m so much more confident. Thank you so much for caring about your clients and taking such pride in your work!!Lara Erickson

I had my first visit today at The Dental Practice, and found it exceptional. Rosie, the manager, had been very responsive to all my emails and was incredibly helpful once I got to the site. She patiently explained all the procedures and costs to me (based on my insurance). Jose took my x-rays and did the tooth screening as well — he was very patient and kind too. Dr. Rathod was amazing — very thoughtful and took an active interest in learning more about me. I’ve visited several dentists and this experience without a doubt was the best one.Faraz Athar

It's really nice to have a great Dental practice conveniently located close to my work. I had my first appointment here for a cleaning and saw Dr. Rathod. She was very pleasant, helpful and answered all of my questions and concerns. I went here for the convenience and was in-and-out within the expected time-frame. I was greeted right away by Rosie, at the front desk, who was very helpful and friendly! I will continue to come here and I would recommend this place to anyone else who is looking for convenience, friendly and quick service.Ev Chavez

this was my first time at this Dentist. of course i was a little nervous. once i walked in Rosie greeted me and made me feel real comfortable, she even asked me if i wanted listen to any specific music, which was cool being a DJ. i got checked in right away and the assistant and the dentist was very transparent on everything going on with my teeth. they cleaned and polished my teeth and i was done. really nice people, very clean place. highly recommended if you are looking for a dentist downtown sf. thanks you guysMarcus Lee

After a horrific pregnancy involving months of morning sickness and a residual aversion to the taste of toothpaste, there was little to no dental hygiene happening in my life in Q1 of 2021. I’m the type of person who prides herself on her teeth but this life season with hormones, motherhood, and frequent vomiting, did me and my teeth in. I knew there was inflammation in my gums and possible cavities. As a holistic practitioner myself, I also knew I needed support that goes beyond surgery. Dr. Patel exceeded my expectations. She presented me with a few different courses of treatment that outlined cost, timeline, and rational for treatment. I didn’t have a ton of money to spend on dental work and I hoped that insurance would help. It did! I choose the laser therapy package and straight out of the gate noticed an improvement in my gums. They are pink, happy, and healthy. As a functional medicine dentist, Dr. Patel looks at the body as an organism with complexities and systems, none working alone, each system interconnected with the next. I appreciated our time together. Even though I did not go all out and get everything Dr. Patel recommended, I understand why she recommended it and appreciate her comprehensive approach. Most importantly, Dr. Patel educated me on what could be happening. Ebony and he rest of her crew are warm, down to earth, and a delight to hang with during the usual dreaded “time in the dental chair”. I’d recommend Dr. Patel and Green Dentistry to anyone. Thank you for your help Dr. Patel and staff!Marny Culpepper

My daughter referred me to Green Dentistry. I watched my daughter throughout her life stress about dental visits. It was always a traumatic experience. When she finally found a dental practice that made her feel at ease and provided great service, I had to check it out. Although I've never had any stress issues with dental visits, I immediately understood my daughter's reaction. The staff is extremely warm and exceptionally professional. They provide a variety of amenities to make you feel at home, such as their spa-like services. I initially made an appointment for a regular cleaning. I was pleasantly surprised that it was non-invasive, quick, and thorough. Dr. Patel and her staff are genuine and caring. I felt very comfortable sharing my dental history and goals. Dr. Patel offers a holistic perspective to dentistry. She is concerned how your dental health affects your entire body. After completing her initial exam, she discovered that I needed to address a sleep apnea issue. She fitted me with an appliance for my mouth to correct the issue. So far I have noticed a slight improvement in the length of my sleep. But I've only been using it for less than six months so I expect more improvement with time. You should definitely visit Green Dentistry for expert care in a warm, professional environment.BeLinda Nichols

I held out for years before choosing a holistic dentist…so many claim they are holistic but end up handing you florid toothpaste and don't find the root of the issue causing the problem to begin with. So it was very refreshing to experience a dentists office that focused and my health overall and the connection to everything in the body . Also very calming spa like environment. The doctor was absolutely amazing and highly informed on all things holistic that you would never know were even associated with the health of the mouth! But lastly I had the most present, thoughtful and guided customer care experience with Cristine. She was so thoughtful and intuitive and made a process that would have been impossible without guidance possible with her help!!! You guys are the best!!!Charley Malone

0% of integrity : I'm a new client to Pacific Height Dental, I made my first appointment to fix filling NOT for cleaning, NOT for anything else. On the day of service, they did the cleaning without prior notice, I felt it was okay as long as will have a long-term relationship with them. We made a second appointment to have filling, and they told me that they will send me a copy of the treatment plan including the insurance coverage and co-payment if needed. i came today to my appointment and they AMBUSHED me with a treatment plan, and they asked me to pay first. I decided to leave them because I felt this was an unprofessional and unethical practice. It was really very bad experienceFahad Al

First time with Dr Eriksen and hygienist Tina. X-rays are always a bit mysterious, but the 3-D imaging of my teeth and photos of problem areas were great tools to clearly show me the areas of decay and then discuss options for repair or preventative treatment. The photos also made it abundantly clear how much tartar had built up while I was neglecting getting my teeth cleaned since pre-pandemic. Tina was very thorough and kind about what had to be quite a project scraping off all that tartar. My teeth looked great when she was done and I was not hurting or bleeding, so she deserves 6 stars. I made an appointment for a 6 month cleaning right as I left…Overall a great experience!jennifer marca

I’ve been coming to this dental practice since 1992; for the most part – for the incredible hygienists (shout out to Teena!) I’m lucky to have good dental health. Recent events, due to aging fillings and stress clenching, I developed immediate needs for crowns and replacement fillings – which brought me to Dr Hall. Dr Hall is a very very special dentist. She’s kind, patient, and highly skilled. She developed a plan that would address my care over the course of 2 years so I could afford it. And, her precision and gentle touch made the lengthy procedures seem less invasive. She listens to concerns and addresses them with expertise. I’m grateful to her and her team.Elena Lipkins

5 stars for Citident, the best dentist's office in San Francisco! I have periodontal disease, which put me at risk for dentures (I'm in my 20s!) As a result, I've had two gum surgeries and numerous deep cleanings for bone loss, gum recession, and deep pockets. After having those surgeries, it was apparent to me that I needed to go to a great dentist who cares about their work to take care of my teeth. Dr. Amini is a wonderful dentist, who clearly cares about his work. On occasion, I have asked him about his opinion on certain dental products and he has always responded with answers supported by the latest dental research and studies. This truly sets Citident apart from other dental offices I've been to. The office is always outfitted with the latest dental technology, which makes me feel like the people at Citident truly care about their work and are committed to providing the best care. Attached is an image of a filling I got done– look!! Can barely tell that my tooth has a filling!Dana Yu

CitiDent was great! I went in early February 2021. When I came in, I was greeted by a fully masked staff. I was given hand sanitizer. They also sprayed the bottom of my shoes with sanitizer in order to prevent spread of outside germs. After, I was given a verbal covid screening (did I have any symptoms, had I traveled outside of CA in 14 days, etc.) and they checked my temperature. I was quickly led to my room (no wait time was a huge plus for me!). All staff wore masks and gloves, and were taking all necessary covid precautions. Citident was super thorough in my comprehensive exam with 18 x-rays, a digital 3D model of my teeth, and an additional full set of pictures. Both the dental assistant and dentist (Dr. Gisele) answered all of my questions and went into depth on the exact condition of my teeth. Dr. Gisele gave a floss recommendation, too, which was appreciated! The interior felt very clean and safe. Dont sleep on your 6 month dental exams!!Lauren Robinette

Excellent establishment. What I like about this place is that they have high tech equipment to build a 3d model of your mouth and present it to you in an interactive experience (you can rotate, zoom in and out, etc.). Also, it feels like they aren’t just trying to sell you on unneeded services. They take the time to help you build a plan and understand your dental health. Have to commend Dr. Amini. I came in late for a cleaning / cavity filling due to a schedule complication and he put my mind at ease. Him and his assistant did an excellent job despite having a limited time constraint. Well oiled machineKyle

Amazing first experience!! I went in for a chipped tooth and ended up getting my teeth cleaned, my chipped tooth fixed, and the replacement of a filling that I complained about! Now, I know there was a cancellation to make that happen, but I was amazed at how fast they were, and how much I was able to get done in one appointment. Plus they have state of the art equipment, they showed me on the two monitors (in front of me and on the ceiling) where my issues were instead of me just having to take their word for it, and after I got the two fillings, I saw those immediately too. Plus I got to watch a movie on the ceiling monitor while they worked, but it was so short, it was only a snippet of the movie I picked. I was amazed and I am so happy that I found my new dentist! 😃Jennifer Stubbs

Pacific Sky treated me for an emergency extraction of a molar implant. I had been looking for a new dentist, and the patient registration process was efficient. I was so glad they took me in so quickly. In spite of being super busy, they didn't waste time and Dr. Jone was amazing with his knowledge and skills. He quickly assessed the problem and with impressive skill cleaned bone of the infection, removed the problem implant, put in bone graph. Shana was great support, especially during the bone cleaning. Everyone that treated me was very friendly and tried their best. I signed up for there membership program which I think is very reasonable. I go back for follow up and cleaning in 3 weeks.BARBARA INO

On November 01,2022 I visited Pacific Sky Dental for my cleaning. Jason was my dental hygienists, he’s very knowledgeable, calm, neat and soft spoken individual. He did a great job on my teeth, very professional. His very honest as well. He told me that my brushing was good but my flossing needs to get better. He told me that I need to go back after six month for routine cleaning. I asked him if I can have impression on my crown on tooth #14. Of course he replied politely. Dr. Chu and other dental assistants came over for measurements. A few minutes later DrJone came over for final inspection. I saved lots of time. I accomplished two things in one visit. Thanks alotRaphael Cayabyab

I've been a patient of Dr. Cornehl now for over 10 years. The entire office is very good at what they do. They always have the latest technology and Dr. C is very conservative/thoughtful about his recommendations. They also clean your teeth perfectly! I've been dealing with TMJ for years and never thought there was a solution outside of a mouthguard. Even then, headaches still happen and you just deal with it. Dr. C mentioned botox as a helpful and useful solution. My friend told me about it and I was a bit nervous and scared, but once Dr. Cornehl explained how long it's been around and how effective it can be, I went for it. After a couple weeks of the injections, I noticed a HUGE improvement. Life changing. I no longer felt the tension in my neck or my head or jaw in the morning. I also was more aware of how much I used to clench my teeth and keep stress in my jaw muscles. Overall, would recommend this process to anyone looking for relief. It sounds crazy – botox for TMJ, but it works!Maria Meneses Gutierrez

I’ve always tolerated the dentist. This is the first time that I Love going to see the dentist. The entire staff here is very friendly and thoughtful about the patients and their needs. I was slightly hesitant to see them during Covid, but after my visit, I feel very safe in the dentist chair. They go beyond any of the recommended health guidelines to ensure we are all kept safe. The same level of care by going above and beyond during this pandemic is what you get out of their health services. They really do everything they can to ensure your mouth is at its healthiest. I feel like when they are treating me, they do the same for me as they would do if they were treating a fellow dentist or their own family. If you need a new dentist, you should stop by and see what you’ve been missingAkbar Khan

Visited Dental Studio and had my regular teeth cleaning while I was living in San Francisco. They do a good job with the cleaning but how they operate and run their business is pure greedy and wrong. They would schedule your appointment every three months just to have you come back and said it was covered by insurance but never check with you about the specific and detailed insurance plan. After the three cleaning sessions in a 10month period, they send me a bill of two cleaning sessions that I am responsible for. They care zero for the patient interests rather than their own business revenue. Such place does not deserve to grow and last long with good business. Horrible! Do avoid coming in here and look elsewhere!Maynard Zhang