Brian F Bolstad, DMD

I’m paying significantly more for the dental PPO plan at work so that I can continue to see Dr. Bolstad rather than switch to a different dentist. Worth every penny.

I have been going to Dr. Bolstad off and on for approximately 10 — 12 years. His office is in Sacramento and I live and work in Roseville /​Rocklin area, so I keep trying to find a dentist locally that does as good of a job as him. I have tried several, but find myself returning to him and making the drive. He is a genuinely good person, and an excellent dentist. In my experience, he takes most insurances and actually is a preferred provider for every plan I have been a part of. He is a solo practitioner, and is not part of one of those dental groups that are so common now, that seem to recommend «deep cleaning» or other unnecessary dental work just to earn a little extra money. I have always received great care and dental advice from him and his staff! I highly recommend him!

I’m so happy to have finally found a dentist I can trust. He has restored my faith in dentistry and has allowed me to overcome my fear of anything dental. Thank you so much for being so great, I highly recommend this dentist. He never tries to upsale, he is honest, gentle, and cool. Also, the music in the office is great. Nice dude, nice team. Thanks so much.

Best experiences you could ever have at a Dentist! Friendly and welcoming staff always reassures me that I am in good hands. I have had many visits to this office in the last ten months (my own neglect and fear of going to dentist caused such frequent visits) but I am very impressed with my results. Dr. Bolstad and his team have rebuilt my confidence! I am proud to smile again. When people tell me there is something in my teeth, there really is something there, not just discoloration or cavities. So, a big thank you to Dr. Bolstad and his team! I am forever grateful!

If you want a nice, practical, skilled dentist, then Dr. Bolstad is the one! Also, thanks to Holly, Crystal and the medical biller who sits in the back, what a pleasant experience going to the dentist can be. He is so gentle and calming that you don’t know when you are about to get your novocaine shot!
What’s so refreshing is he doesn’t try to sell you extra services or procedures. He gets at the problem, fixes it and we go home! He doesn’t try to stretch out the procedures, causing you to have to return again and again. They were so kind to squeeze me in on the day I called when I was having a toothache. I like how they let you know up front about your bill and a diagram of what tooth is being worked on.
The office also has a fine soundtrack to enhance your dental experience. Dr. Bolstad is a big Van Morrison fan! Finally. this is the cleanest doctor’s office I have ever seen!
You will feel good when you leave this place.

I have been going to Dr. Bolstad for a couple years and I have no complaints about Dr.Bolstad. I think he is a very courteous and respectful dentist that does a good job. I can not say the same about his front office staff however. On my last visit I was charged my deductible plus my portion of the filling. I reviewed my insurance documents and found that I should not have been charged the deductible. I contacted my insurance company and they confirmed this. I called Dr. Bolstads office and they refused to refund my deductible and accused me of calling them a liar. I will be submitting a claim to my insurance company and will not be returning to Dr.Bolstad.

Super friendly dentist who loves dogs and ducks! Have been going to him for years, with and without dental insurance. Painless cleanings, fillings, etc. super friendly staff and flexible appointment schedule. Don’t forget to floss!

I have been back to Dr Bolstad several times. I plan to continue to go to Dr Bolstad.
In addition to being a competent dentist, Dr Bolstad strikes me as a great person. That is important to me.
I would have given 4.5 stars but I don’t know how to give ½ stars. The 5 star rating would require the ultimate challenge… a cry-​less trip to the dentist for my daughter…

i went in today for a 6mo cleaning (which in my case was actually an 18mo cleaning… oops!) and it went really well. and i’m not just saying that b/​c i didn’t have any cavities! =)
here’s a quick list of reasons why i would definitely go back to dr. bolstad if i lived in sac:
* was able to get an appt w/​in 1wk (i called around and other places said the wait for a cleaning was 2−3mos!).
* staff was friendly and professional.
* scolded me just the right amount about flossing (enough that i’ll try to be better about it, but not so much that i felt bad).
* didn’t pressure me to get x-​rays when i said i didn’t want them.
* didn’t try to sell me anything i don’t need (the last dentist i went to in sac was really pressuring me to get teeth whitening! which wouldn’t be useful anyway since i plan to keep drinking my 4 cups of coffee a day).
* gave me a goody bag w/​an oral-​b toothbrush (ie a toothbrush i will actually use, and not just one to keep around for when someone visits and forgets theirs).
the only thing i didn’t like was that the patient chairs are separated by walls, but aren’t completely separate w/​a door. so pretty much you can hear everything that’s going on in the other room. in my case it was just some small talk about fishing, so it was fine. but if it was someone getting a root canal or something, it might not be ideal.

I used Unilocal to help me pick a dentist within my plan. Dr. Bolstad had the best reviews and was most convenient for me, so I decided to give him a try. He was prompt, efficient, personable and helpful. His excellent tech did a great job on my x-​rays and he actually did my cleaning himself. The whole experience was painless, and that’s a lot to say for a dental visit! He didn’t try pushing additional tests, whitening, teeth straightening or anything else on me, which I totally appreciated. I’m now referring all of my friends to him. Thanks Unilocalers for helping me find a great dentist!

I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Bolstad after my nightmare experiences with Ms. J. at Strawberry Creek Dental. I felt bad that he had to clean up her mess, but on the other hand I felt assured that the work was finally done correctly. Dr. Bolstad didn’t just graduate from dental school yesterday, and he went to school in the US. (Sorry if that sounds prejudiced, but there’s a reason that people come to the US from all over the world to go to universities and professional schools here. That reason is that our schools are superior and are more stringent. After my horrid experiences, I’ll stick to US-​trained health care professionals, thank you!).
Anyway, I highly recommend Dr. Bolstad and his staff. He’s professional, courteous, and gentle. His staff follows suit.

Look ma, no cavities!
I love going to my dentist. It’s not that I’m a sadist (well, maybe just a little) but my dentist is SO amazing! I have been Dr. Bolstad’s patient for about 2 years and just went in yesterday for my 6 month check-​up. From the moment I walked in until the moment I left — which took under 30 minutes — Dr. Bolstad and his staff were professional and friendly and the cleaning went like a charm.
What sets Dr. Bolstad apart from other dentists I’ve gone to is that Dr. Bolstad is the one that actually does the cleaning. You don’t spend the bulk of your appointment with the hygienist and then 3 minutes with the Dr. reviewing x-​rays and taking a quick peek in your mouth.
At Dr. Bolstad’s practice, Dr. Bolstad spends meaningful time talking to you about any issues or concerns you’re having — from tooth issues to other health issues — and then does a thorough examination and cleaning.
For those of you who are nervous patients, Dr. Bolstad has a wonderful and charming bedside manner. You feel at ease and trust that your smile is in good hands.

Brian F. Bolstad, DDS
Okay, so I’ve been reading some horror stories of dental clinics in the Bay Area. Mein Gott!
I have had some great dentists here in Sacramento. Sadly, a really good one died of prostate cancer, so a friend told me to try Dr. Bolstad.
My dentist is now Dr. Bolstad.
He was referred to me in 2002 and I’ve gone ever since. As far as I can tell, his office takes loads of different insurance programs, but call in advance to make sure.
He is great! The one on one is really good, he’s thorough, engaging, and gentle. I’ve mostly had basic routine dental care, but he found a cracked tooth and I ended up with a crown early in my pregnancy. He definitely calmed me down and the lab he uses is amazing. His hygienists are great too, my favorite was a UCSF grad, but she had another baby and I think she’s home now. In any case, this is a dentist I am comfortable with.
He also does visits with children (he’s a father of 2 himself) and will help get them acclimated to dental visits etc.
I heart this office.
Bonus: his wife does lab foster/​rescue! How can you not love this dentist???