Sheila Y Kodani, DDS

I’ve been coming here for years and don’t ever want to go anywhere else. Dr. Kodani is the absolute best and she has a great team in place too. My chompers Dr Kodani!

Been seeing Dr. Kodani for the past 10+ years and absolutely love her. Everyone from the front desk to the hygienist are professional and a pleasure.

Dr Kodani is hands down one of the best Dentist’s I have ever been to. Besides walking into the soothing sounds of Hawaiian Music, a clean and professional office, amazing reception staff, and knowledgeable hygienists, this is now my Dentist for life. The whole experience was awesome and I am lucky enough to be one of her patients. Thanks Dr Kodani and the whole staff!

This is the first time I actually look forward to seeing a dentist. The entire office staff is very pleasant and caring. I had bulging discs in my neck and Dr. Kodani was gentle and patient and did a fantastic job.

I found Dr. Kodani through a Unilocal search and absolutely loved going to her when I lived in the area. They can be flexible with their appointment times, I was always able to get in early in the morning before work. And the office is open one Saturday a month, but those appointments fill up very quickly.
The hygienists were always incredibly friendly and thorough. Overall all of the folks working in the office are fantastic and Dr. Kodani is very attentive. I’d recommend her to anyone seeking out a great dental experience.

I used to absolutely despise going to the dentist but Dr. Kodani makes it so much better! She is so kind and gentle even though I can be a difficult patient sometimes. I’ve never met such a nice and patient dentist. Katie who is Dr. Kodanis assistant is also so great. I look forward to chatting with them every time I go to the dentist. Everyone at the front desk is friendly too!

I’ve been coming here for over a year and I love the place. All the employees, from the front desk to the hygienists provide an excellent service and my teeth shine when cleaned. I’ve never had a problem with my teeth, but they still provide the best service. Dr. Kodani is awesome, kind, informative, and easy to get along with. They are down the street from where I live, so, I am lucky to have them so close where I live.
The hygienists really take their time cleaning my teeth and my mean a good while. The best in Redwood City and surrounding areas. I would recommend to take yourself, your special someone, and your kids here! You will not regret it! If your insurance takes them, go here!
Overall: Excellent service and superb work

Before I found Dr. Kodani’s office, which I found through Unilocal!research, I was TERRIFIED to have dental work done. I’d had poor experiences at other places in the past and developed a fear of dentistry.
Let me tell you — giving Dr. Kodani’s office a chance is the best thing I could have ever done for my dental health, and I bet it will be for you, too.
Starting with Roxanne at the front desk (office manager): Roxanne is sweet, personable, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. She always has a cheerful spirit and has a way with putting you at ease while you are in the waiting room. She has an excellent way of getting into conversations that will have you feeling like you’re visiting a friend (which eventually you will be!) rather than about to have dental work done.
Katie: Katie is Dr. Kodani’s dental assistant. She is friendly, very efficient, and also very mindful to reassure you if you have any anxieties about what brings you to the office that day. If you are really stressed, she or Roxanne will bring you a neck pillow, something to put under your legs to elevate them, and an eye covering. All of this can go a long way to calm the nervous system. I joke that it feels like a dental spa. :)
Maria: Maria does the dental cleanings. She is very kind, patient, and gentle. She is the newest to the staff and an excellent addition.
Dr. Shelia Kodani: I absolutely adore Dr. Kodani! She is quite busy but always makes you feel valued. She makes time to hear you out on your questions and takes the time to explain things in plain English. She is SO GENTLE that it is unbelievable. I can practically fall asleep in the chair now while she works on me – something unimaginable a year ago. When I first started coming here, I was on a list of those patients who needed extra help with nervousness. I am no longer on that list. That says a lot, as does the fact that my dental health has improved dramatically, and I am now one of those people who takes EXCELLENT care of my teeth and gums. :)
Definitely the place to go for expert dental care infused with kindness.

Dr. Kodani is a top-​notch dentist. I have been her patient for three years now and continue to be impressed by the consistent level of service, courtesy, professionalism, knowledge, and patience exhibited by every member of Dr. Kodani’s staff. Each and every person, Dr. Kodani included, strives to make your experience pleasant, informative, and healthful (not a typo, seriously talking about the state of your dental health). I truly enjoy going to see Dr. Kodani!

I would love to add to Dr. Kodani’s stellar 5 star reviews. I would actually be stunned if any ONE could give her anything less. I’ve been so overwhelmingly impressed with her knowledge base, her ability to communicate that knowledge, and her ability to forge a wonderful relationship (despite the patient obviously not being able to say much) that I’ve referred my husband and am staring to bring my toddler in as well. I even thought we had a great dentist prior to seeing Dr. Kodani and now I realize that I didn’t even know what I was missing all those years!
Of course I must also mention her unparalleled assistant Katy and her office staff. Katy just makes you feel calm, at ease, and happy the moment she says hello. She’s one of those people you just want to hang out with. Jason is noted for his kindness and super-​humanness. He is amazing with babies, toddlers, AND adults. And even the hygienist I’ve yet to work with is always warm and approachable.
You feel cared for from the moment you have contact with the staff. They are all just good eggs. They go the extra mile without wanting anything more from their patients (money, notoriety, etc), which makes me respect them all the more. They are a well oiled machine, and her patients reap the great rewards of their very hard work making it all look so easy.

I was referred to Dr. Kodani roughly 9 years ago, and I knew after my first experience with her, I had found my dentist. I didn’t have the greatest experiences with my dentist when I was a young kid, which gave me deep rooted fears all the way into my adulthood.
Dr. Kodani is AMAZING, and her staff, all top notch. They say your reception is the first impression clients get when they walk in the door, and every time I walk in, I’m greeted by Jason & Roxanne with smiles, and with the feeling that we see each other daily. Both are very genuine, and it shows.
When I first started seeing her, I had to have an emergency crown repair, and was extremely anxious. My first appointment, Dr. Kodani noticed my anxiety, and gave me a RX for some valium, to take the edge off… which I was greatly appreciative of. Before the start of my procedure, she put a topical numbing gel on my gums, so I wouldn’t feel the needle when she started to inject the lidocain to numb my tooth. I LOVED her for that!
Since I started seeing Dr. Kodani, I have moved to various places, Redwood City, San Jose, Sunnyvale, and now I currently live in Petaluma, and I still drive an hour+ just to see her. Crazy — maybe, but it’s hard to find a compassionate, friendly, and talented dentist with whom you trust explicitly.
If you’re looking for a new dentist — I HIGLY recommend Dr. Kodani. I promise you wont be disappointed.

I developed a dental emergency over the weekend and left my contact information on Dr. Kodani’s answering machine. I needed a dentist and Dr. Kodani’s office was located very close to my home. When I didn’t hear back from them on Monday morning, I contacted the office again and was told they were not scheduling new appointments until June. Today is March 3. While it is certainly within Dr. Kodani’s business judgment to decide not to take on any new patients for a while, it would help people trying to evaluate whether to use her if she could simply add that information to her answering machine and her website.

Great service, gental proceedures, and friendly staff.

Best Dentist & staff in Redwood City! I used to be a dental assistant so I am pretty picky. It is hard to find a good dentist. I would rate Dr. Kodani a 10 Star if I could! Just love her!

I’ve been going to Dr. Kodani’s office for over the last 2 years. They just moved into a nice new office space with more chairs and new equipment. Even at the old location they did a good job of making sure to keep my teeth nice and clean. I went to another dentist (for another review) in the area and they kept saying I had minor cavities and needed deep cleaning. I think they just wanted the $$. Dr Kodani on the other hand cleans your teeth and has a nice conversation with you while doing it. We talk about where to get some good food and good places to walk the dog. I also needed to get a night guard which wasn’t covered by my insurance but they gave me a discount anyways.
If you are looking for a dentist in this area, this is the spot to go. The staff is really nice and they remember me everytime I walk in. My wife also comes here and after skipping her appointments multiple times because she doesn’t like going for teeth cleaning, she hasn’t missed one since we started coming here. Keep up the good work and I’ll see you at my next cleaning.

I think she is fabulous!!! The whole staff is amazing and incredibly helpful.
I came in with an emergency crown to be replaced and even though they were very busy she found the time to see me, take an x-​ray and even made me a temporary crown on the fly! I was in and out in record time! This is an amazing staff of dental superstars.

Excellent dentist and excellent staff … She’s very patient, soft spoken and professional.
but unfortunately I have to move on because she is not under my insurance provider and my root canal + cap was costing me too much to go out of my network.

When I moved to California, I looked on Unilocal to find a dentist and Dr. Kodani was very highly rated. Even though she wasn’t part of my dental insurance plan (Metlife), I decided to give her a try.
Dr. Kodani is by far the best dentist I’ve ever had. Everyone on her staff is so friendly and outgoing, and I’m somehow always relaxed when I go in for a cleaning or work.
Even though I no longer live in Redwood City and I often have to pay out-​of-​pocket, I’ll be going to Dr. Kodani for a long time.

At my first visit to my orthodontist, I told him I did not like my current dentist so he recommended Dr. Kodani. He said I would be in good hands… He was right! I’ve been to A LOT of different dentists over the years. I mean A LOT — return visits were rare. You can say that I’m extremely picky about who is allowed to poke my gums.
Dr. Kodani is super personable and genuine, while maintaining professionalism. She’s so gentle that it’s not even unpleasant when she’s drilling into my tooth. She also has a good way of encouraging good dental habits without making you feel guilty.
The entire staff is great and accommodating. I’ve had to reschedule my appointments numerous times due to my crazy schedule but they never once gave me a hard time about it.
Finally have my regular dentist. Yay!

Our family loves Dr. Kodani and her staff.
As a child (and through adulthood) I saw Dr. Weldon C. Wong. Loved him! When Kodani took over his practicee I was cautious. .. but I easily was won over by her professionalism and friendliness.
We owe her a visit! :)
P. S. Kudos to Wong & Kodani (maybe there is something in the soil at that location?!) for almost 40 years without a single cavity!