Rockridge Smiles

Had an exam first and then came back for a crown and filling. Got reminders of the appointment. One drawback is it was a super long appointment — over 2.5 hours. But, I got the crown that day. They have new technology that allows them to scan your mouth with a hand held camera that links to the computer and then to something that creates your crown. Then they bake it in office.
Dr. Chan was very good and the nitrous was wonderful and totally worth the extra charge. They also had nice earphones that plugged into my phone.
Totally painless appointment.

Rockridge Smiles treated me well throughout life.
Somehow we’ve made it through excessive cavities and my poor participation in Orthodontics as a kid, as well as imperfect dental hygiene moving into adulthood.
I still have all my teeth and am trying to smile more! I’ve been a fortunate customer.

I happened upon Rockridge Smiles because I lived close. Almost 10 years later, it doesn’t matter where I live, I will continue to go here until I move out of the Bay Area. There are so many reasons why I love this place and continue to go there, but I will shorten it down to a handful. First and foremost, everyone that works there is pleasant, sincere and friendly. Secondly, the Dentistry services that they provide are top notch, everyone is competent and efficient and I always receive the best care. Thirdly, this is a clean, professional and modern office in all regards (equipment, design, layout, etc). Lastly, this is an amazing local small business and they treat you like you’re one of their family. They remember my name and ask me how I’m doing every single time that I’m in.
This is a wonderful place and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Wow… I don’t think I’ll end up going here after all. The receptionist was so rude and condescending over the phone and through email — I can’t imagine giving this place my business.

I have always taken great care of my teeth, therefore I have seen many dentists BUT this office takes the prize!
*Not only are they really genuinely kind but very gentle.
*I appreciate how they talk me through the procedure and use the latest equipment making every visit very efficient.
*They are extremely clear about their billing procedure and what you/​your insurance will owe BEFORE the procedure.
*I am never left waiting while the dentist finishes 3 other patients in the middle of my crown.
*And who doesn’t love a CLEAN office space.
One does pay a few extra bucks for this service but it’s far, far better than some dentist and his/​her assistant ripping at your mouth with a mean spirit and questionable equipment.
Highly, highly recommend this office!

Excellent!

This dentistry is great. It is the same one as the Melinda Chan one, that people are reviewing but during my visit i had no interaction with Dr. Chan. Instead my dentist is Dr. Peterson. She is great, young and knowledgeable, will spend time with you to explain everything to you. They use modern techniques to have bi-​wings x-​rays and you can also see them on the computer yourself. A great dentistry with modern and updated techniques, great people that are very very helpful and will go out of their way to help you. I give extra points because they have a parking in the building (free) small but still does the work if you are patient.
I have recently moved and my visit was to catch up with cleanings etc, not big issues but still I am planning on re-​doing an old filling. I have already seen them twice — one for x-​rays evaluation and introduction and the second for cleaning. Mrs Gerely (Hygienist) was great, friendly, thorrow and very genlte… even though the job was done. my teeth feel and look amazing. They are super nice and I will recommend them highly.
The only con is that they do not accept HMO insurances and are even out of my insurance PPO network, so i will take of a star for
ask before you book an appointment if you are covered or not. They do provide you at the end of the first visit, a bill that explains fully the costs and how much your insurance covers and how much your contribution is, but still i did not know they were out of mt PPO network until the second visit. I guess. I can also blame myself as well since I did not ask before booking the appointment. No regrets, they are doing a great job.