Thomas L Cane ,DDS

Dr. Cane has been my dentist since 1983. I live in Union City, which isn’t very close by, but after using another dentist in my area I decided it’s worth going to Berkeley a couple of times a year. I’m not here to review other dentists so I won’t go into issues I had elsewhere, but Dr. Cane does top notch work, explains things more clearly and completely than other dentists, doesn’t talk down to patients, doesn’t do unnecessary work based on what insurance companies will pay for, and is very personable. He’s a dentist, an engineer, he teaches in dental school, and has a sincere interest in his patients.
Now that my kids are grown up, they use him too. One of my daughters in particular had never liked any doctor or dentist, but Dr. Cane is the exception. His willingness to explain things rather than make blind recommendations, to do so without being condescending, and to convey things in a way that makes patients feel comfortable makes him well suited to the task.

Tom Cane has been my dentist for 26 years, and it’s the best quarter century my smile has known! He’s a scientist, and he explains exactly what’s happening and why. He’s patient, caring and has lots of tricks for helping avoid pain and discomfort. Besides that Tom is a mensch, has a droll sense of humor and is just fun to be with. Think about that… fun to be with your dentist. True too!
Love the office staff as well. Jo makes everything work and the hygienists are beyond awesome.

I’ve been going to this fellow for many years. He’s simply the best you’ll ever find. A true artist.

Kimberly B. got it right:
Best. Dentist. Ever.
And I know what I’m talking about — I’ve spent far too much time in dentist chairs over the years due to a severe sports injury as a child.

Best. Dentist. Ever.
He communicates everything clearly, is patient, and makes you feel comfortable. He also listens well and isn’t trying to get you to do a bunch of random expensive stuff. He actually said to me, «If it’s not giving you any problems, then I don’t see why we should fix it.»
Really, he’s a gem.

Dr Cane is THE best dentist i have ever had. He is a competent practitioner who has all my trust as far as my teeth are concerned. Also he does not try to get me to have expensive dental work done. He is the opposite, he says I don’t need things that other dentists would say I did. I cannot recommend him enough. I should also add that he has a charming office in a beautiful craftsman Berkeley house.

I absolutely LOVE Dr. Cane! He’s the first dentist I’ve ever had that makes me feel like I am a valued patient and not just a walking stack of cash waiting to be exploited! All the other places I’ve gone to have pushed highly unnecessary dental procedures on me and charged me over thousands of dollars (even AFTER factoring in insurance!) but Dr. Cane doesn’t do that here! He explains everything he’s doing to you and for you so you know what’s going on and what he’s examining. He’s super honest about dental procedures and if you need them or not. I asked about getting braces and in the past places I’ve gone to, they not only recommended braces for me but the most expensive kind, invisaline. But Dr. Cane was honest and said that I didn’t need it unless I personally wanted it for cosmetic purposes and that the hassle/​financial cost would outweigh the benefits. He’s not fully covered under my insurance plan so every time I see him I have to pay, but he’s worth every penny! I’m not leaving Dr. Cane!