Grant H Tsuji,DDS

I have been a patient of Dr. Tsuji & Dr. Hatta for years and they have always taken good care of me. I feel like every time I go, I’m getting a free dental course and learning exactly what’s going on. In fact, I’m so pleased I have my family & friends going there too.
During any procedures they often check to make sure I’m not feeling pain so the verbal & non verbal communication is excellent.
Susie, Mae, & Cora and the staff have all treated me with excellent customer service so I have zero complaints. Even though I have moved to San Francisco, I still drive here because it’s worth it.

The staff is amazing. Love it here. Good environment and up to date with technology. Great for the entire family. Never feel i need a second opinion.

Dr Tsuji is great. He knows a lot & is very friendly. The staff is great too & very organized.

I’m updating my review because it looks like I spoke to soon about Family Dentistry.
I’m reducing my stars to just one because I was given a really poor diagnosis. I was told I needed a full crown, which was going to cost me roughly $ 1000 (the rest would be covered by my insurance). This is a lot of money, so I decided to get a second opinion. I went to another dentist who did a full x-​ray on the same tooth and said that was «the worst diagnosis ever.» I would be completely wasting my money if I were to get the recommended crown and, not only that, I would be covering the surface of my tooth, which was still perfectly fine.
I would be wary of Dr. Tsuji’s recommendations/​diagnoses. Maybe things have been slow for them hence the need to get their patients to undergo necessary work?
Family Dentistry may be fine for just your bi-​annual cleaning, but make sure to get a second opinion before getting any major work done.

It is hard to get excited about laying down under a bright fluorescent light with your mouth pried open, but Dr. Tsuji and his staff are as good as it gets! Dr. Tsuji is very friendly, gentle, and straightforward. He is the kind of dentist who remembers the little things, not just with teeth, but the random tidbits of your life, exchanged between the scaling and polishing of those pearly crunchers. I actually look forward to going to the dentist now because of Dr. Tsuji and his sweet staff. His office manager, Susie, and his assistant Mei are fun to talk to, they feel like friends. Maybe, I won’t have that apple a day!

Like most people, I’ve always had a hard time going to the dentist. I just got a filling from Dr. Tsuji, and the overall experience was almost fun. The office staff are nice, and the assistant, Mei, is pleasantly chatty. A lot of Japanese-​speaking patients come in because Dr. Tsuji speaks Japanese and teaches dentistry here and in Japan. For me it’s plus to have the opportunity to use Japanese a little, but he’s American born and keeps the feel casual and friendly. He and Mei had a good rapport with me and each other, and it was done before I knew it. He’s very quick and skilled, and inspires trust without effort.

New Alameda resident here. The office is around the corner from my place and they could accommodate me that week so it was an easy decision. Basically, they’re very straight forward about everything. Really thorough explanations about what’s happening in your mouth. And the cleanings I’ve had so far were relatively painless.
From what I can gather, the pricing is more or less on par with what one should expect from a good dentist. So even though it’s pricey [with my insurance], I guess I can’t really complain.
In the end, I would recommend this place without any reservations.

We recently moved to Alameda and had not decided on a dentist. My 9 year-​old daughter fell at school and broke one of her front teeth. The piece that broke off was very prominent and I had one hurt and upset little girl. Of course this happens around 4:00 on a Friday. I called Dr. Tsuji’s office after finding them on Unilocal and was told by the friendly receptionist (Susie) to bring her right in.
We waited a few minutes in the lobby and they xrayed her. Waited a few more minutes and Dr. Tsuji took us in. By now I am realizing the office is closing up for the weekend but they never made a mention of it. Dr. Tsuji and two of his assistants stayed after hours on a Friday and reconstructed the tooth completely. It looks as good as new. I cannot even thank them enough and neither can my daughter.
Looks like my family found a new dentist!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Tsuji and Dr. Hatta since 2003 and there’s a reason for that! I admit I’m THE biggest wimp when it comes to going to the dentist, but they are two of the kindest people and gentlest, knowledgeable, caring and skilled dentists I’ve ever been to — and I’ve been to a lot!
I really can’t say enough good about them!!! So, I’ll just use this space to encourage you to see them and find out for yourself!

I’ve been to plenty of dentists. This is a good office, with good staff and quality work. They’ll take care of you.

Being relatively new to the area, I needed to find a dentist just like any newcomer to an area. Dr. Tsuji and his staff was wonderful! From the very friendly receptionist Susie, the lady that took my x-​rays, to the almost no pain gentlest hygienist Maria, it was a great experience to come to this dental practice!
Dr. Tsuji meticulously explains to you about his concerns and issues of your dental care while being warm and friendly. I felt very comfortable coming here, and will most likely stick with them. Highly recommended!

Dr. Tsuji is wonderful. I always enjoy going there and talk with him in Japanese. My daughter loves him as well. He was my husband’s coach at UCSF and we have know him for years. He is a wonderful and skilled dentist.

You will not find a better dentist, period. I’ve had a dozen dentists due to moving around, insurance changes, etc., and nobody even comes close. Dr. Tsuji has that rare combination of skill, sharp general intelligence, and conscientiousness. He really cares about you, cares about your tooth issue, and takes no shortcut to give you the best possible medical care.
This guy could have been a top doctor, race car mechanic, engineer, etc., — he is just a very smart and dedicated guy who decided at some point to be a dentist I suppose.
In my case he fixed some long-​standing problems, kept me advised all along with way, offered me some options and very clearly stated the +/​-​of each choice without trying to force one on me. After the procedure I got night and weekend calls from Dr. Tsuji himself to make sure I was recovering properly.
I am so glad I found this guy. Oh, and his office staff is very organized and pleasant — another bonus. One more bonus is that, surprisingly, his fees were not the top of the scale by a long-​shot. I never thought I’d be able to give a dentist 5 stars on Unilocal!,but, well, here you go.

THOROUGH is my description of Dr. Tsuji. I’ve been through a few dentists in my life, but Dr. Tsuji really gives patients lots of confidence with his work and explanations. Already, he saved a molar that would’ve been pulled by others and amazingly, he gave me the dreaded shot in above of the front teeth and into the sinuses, withOUT any pain!!! He first massaged it and slowly inserted the needle and I didn’t feel the normal pain from past dentists. Amazing!
My friend, Bong Mo, moved to Sunnyvale a few years back, and is considering making the drive to Alameda to have Dr. Tsuji as his dentist!
Only thing is, do they have a website???

Drs. Tsuji and Hatta and their staff are wonderful. They correctly diagnosed my dental emergency (root canal) over the phone and squeezed me into their busy schedule. During the visit everything was meticulously explained to me, and I really enjoyed my time in the chair.

Great dentist! I haven’t had many dentists in my life, so I can’t tell you whether it should be 4 or 5 stars… just being conservative here…
Got a couple of fillings from this office, and the anesthesia shots didn’t hurt a bit. Got my wisdom teeth pulled here too. Went back to work the next day, feeling no pain whatsoever.
Very down-​to-​earth and friendly. Definintely sticking with them!

He did replaced a filling for me this morning, on the recommendation of Dr Takeoka (same facility). Both are professional and courteous, as are the rest of the staff. Dr. Takeoka showed me the crack in the old filling and had me buy off on it needing replacement during a cleaning a couple weeks ago.
The lady at the front desk is pretty quirky, but runs a tight ship. She’s quick to suggest her family’s sushi restaurant (on Park), which seems oddly appropriate after a dentist visit.
The filling was painless, amazingly fast and my bite is good. I’ll update if there are problems with the insurance filing or anything, but I’m a happy customer.

Was recommended Dr. Tsuji by a friend who swore to me seeing a dentist didn’t have to be painful.
True enough. Dr. Tsuji and the other dentists there are quick, as painless as they can be and when they’re not let you know what to expect and are quick to apologize. And they’re super gracious too… they ask, «Have you been flossing?» as if they really mean it and take your word for it when you say yes.
Also, I’ve found them accommodating for emergencies and date changes, which is good because life generally happens unexpectedly.