Michael O Bambico, DDS

I was going to Dr. Rosemary Evans and loved her. She shares an office with Dr. Bambico so I transferred to him when she retired. I love his approach! Dr. Bambico does not aggressively fill pre-​cavities that don’t need to be filled yet. He carefully monitors areas of the teeth that are vulnerable to becoming cavities. He said he has monitored some areas of some patients for years and they didn’t need to be filled. I appreciate this conservative approach to treatment rather than filling every crevice so they can bill the maximum amount.
Not only does this decrease the amount of unnecessary treatment but it also encourages patients to take their dental health into their own hands. I feel more in charge of my own dental health with Dr. Bambico as a dentist. The hygienist warns me of areas that need more attention.
Previously I had gone to a dentist in town that pushes for more treatment than necessary, so I am happy to have found Dr. Bambico and his staff.

I know Dr. bambico from Unilocal.Because He got a lot of 5 stars reviews, I decided to go there. I went there last year for the 1^st check up. The lady who cleaned my teeth was very nice. I believe her name is Donna. Dr. Bambico, well he was ok, but he rushed everything even when he talked to me. He also looked down on me. Today is my 2^nd time to do the teeth cleaning and regular check up with Dr. Bambico. Man, he only spent less than 2 minutes with me. Checked my teeth really quick and said that you have to do the filling. Then, he left. Really? The way he talked to me as if he is the boss and i am his unworthy employee. Come on, I paid you to do regular check up, but you treat me like that? I have no idea why a lot of people left very good reviews for him. Be careful with him. I am not coming back!

Dr. Bambico is a fantastic dentist! My husband and I started seeing him about a year ago My previous dentist left me with bad experiences — fillings that would cause floss to get stuck between my teeth, and general inconsiderate behavior. With Dr. Bambico, my fillings feel great. My bite always feels the same afterwards, and floss doesn’t get stuck between the teeth with a Bambico filling. His staff is incredibly nice! They are so sweet and considerate and make you feel very welcome. I have a big fear of needles, and Dr. Bambico (and his assistants) are always very patient with me. He has acupressure patches that really help my anxiety. He’s very professional, and is just all around a great guy. It’s nice to have such a great dentist that I can trust with my chompers. Thank you to Dr. Bambico and staff!!!

I’ve been going to see Dr. Bambico for several years now and have been super happy with the service and staff. Everyone is very friendly, including Dr. Bambico, who always seems genuinely happy to see you.
They schedule enough time for their appointments, so they are never running late, and the appointment time has always been accurate. I appreciate that Dr. Bambico uses the latest technology, and takes the time to thoroughly explain procedures and answer any questions. Oh, and hands down, he is THE BEST dentist I’ve ever had when it comes to numbing your mouth (e.g. for filling cavities) — getting the novocaine injection actually doesn’t hurt. After having previously using satisfactory or mediocre dentists, I am so happy that I’ve found Dr. Bambico.

Started going to Dr. Bambico a couple of years ago after reading Unilocal reviews. It had been way too long since visiting a dentist and it was time to start getting things in order. As with most others I don’t care for dentist visits much but that has changed since coming here. From your first step in there with the front desk to the work being done by Dr. Bambico and Jen it’s all 5 stars. At the front end they make everything easy by letting you know everything you need to know in regards to insurance, appointments, anything you may need to know. Dr. Bambico and Jen do a tremendous job of explaining everything that needs to be done before hand and everything they are doing during. I still have work to be done and rest assured this is the only place I will be getting it done. I may be moving out of the area soon but that will not stop me from driving the 2 hours back here to get my teeth worked on, that’s how much I like this place.

Let me start off by saying I am not a fan of the dentist. When I moved to San Jose I was going off recommendations from friends. One friend told me about Dr. Bambico and how he’s really nice and he’ll make you feel super comfortable. I was pretty traumatized from my last dentist so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Finally made an appointment with Dr. Bambico and I was really satisfied. On top of that, the staff was amazing. Everyone there is on top of their game and super helpful. Dr. Bambico is always thinking about what’s best for you in terms of dental care as well as your pocket. At one point I didn’t have dental insurance and he was able to work around that. He’s blunt and straight honest but makes you feel very comfortable. Overall, I am very happy I took up my friend’s recommendation and am definitely trying to help spread his word.

Been going to Dr. Bambico for 15 years, and let me tell you, never have I had a bad exp.
During the 15 year run I went to a couple of other dentists, some were «highly» reviewed, and close by my work and/​or residence — however I always ended up coming back to Dr. Bambico and staff.
Bedside manner is amazing — whenever I got in it feels like a scene from cheers or a good highschool reunion.
Hoping he doesn’t quit anytime soon or else I’m investing in dentures early.
Thnx Dr bambico and staff!

I wish I had found Dr. Bambico a long time ago…
Now I understand what all the fuss is about! Going to the dentist can be a complete nightmare… which I have experienced in the past. I had a dentist I liked, he retired and passed his practice to some guy form Minnesota… who was absolutely horrible! The office would screw up paperwork on a regular basis. They would tell me I was covered for some work I needed, then they would bill me for hundreds of dollars telling me the insurance did NOT cover it… Then there was the dentist himself… not the greatest… felt all the work he did… ugh!
In comparison Dr. Bambico is just fantastic! Truly as good as it gets.
From day one!
The lady at the front desk, I think her name is Diane. Very professional, returns your calls, checks on all your insurance coverage, gives you a proper breakdown and just sounds like a sweet person.
The facilities are clean, well kept and all the equipment looks modern and well maintained. I’m not a fan of the location itself, but that’s just me knit picking
Then there is Dr Bambico himself… probably the best dentist I have had. Steady hands, very informative and interactive. He takes the time to explain everything step by step as he is working on you. He gave me a shot to numb my mouth and gave one of my front teeth a filling… I didn’t feel a thing! THANK YOU!
Coming back here will not be a problem

Dr. Bambico is the best dentist, ever! He literally had to go in and do damage control for a root canal gone wrong from my last dentist. That dentist was fairly inexpensive for out-​of-​pocket expenses and I had no insurance at the time, so I really didn’t think I had much of a choice. Well, I got what I paid for. After finally getting dental insurance, I was so lucky to have found Dr. Bambico. It took over the course of two years for restoration and maintenance. Months of going from check-​up to specialists and bouncing back and forth became tedious, but Dr. Bambico and his associates tried to make it as easy as possible for me, constantly working around my challenging work schedule.
Dr. Bambico is personable, quite a conversationalist, and a little kooky (not as bad as it sounds). He truly cares that you understand the physiology of what’s going on and dedicates time to explain it to you, something I really appreciate in a physician. He NEVER rushes through a treatment, and always checks to ask if you are okay while he drills away all the nasty filth living in your teeth. Something noteworthy is that he’s developed such a skill in administering the local anesthetic into your gums, that you only feel a slight pinch from the needle insertion, nothing else. Jenn, his assistant, is great, and they work very well together.
Five stars for Diane, who works at the front desk. She is always so patient, kind, and compassionate.
Highly recommend if he is in your network!

Had my first cavity drilled by Dr. Bambico yesterday and all I can say I WOW! I was very nervous and scared since I’ve never had this procedure done before and the fact that I HATE needles didn’t help either. Dr. Bambico understood this and did everything he could to make sure I was relaxed. He was very informative in what he was doing and made sure I was comfortable with what he was doing before he did it and his steady hand helped me not feel the needle at all! It was a great experience!

I also wish I could give Dr. Bambico and this office 10 stars. I found this office when I was in optometry school at Berkeley as they accepted the school’s health insurance plan. I first saw Dr. Evans and was hooked immediately with her amazing chairside manners and work on my teeth (quality cleaning and future filling). My schedule changed around, and I couldn’t make it on her days anymore and decided to try out Dr. Bambico. He has gone above and beyond in taking care of my teeth ever since. His staff are also very knowledgeable and help you with any insurance question you may have (I hateee dealing with insurance and they walked me through it with extra tips when my plan was changing).
Dr. Bambico has a great all around personality that really shines through especially when time allows. He is extremely professional and thorough. I’m such a wimp when it comes to going to the dentist but when need be I find his filling work and injection style don’t hurt as much or maybe I’m just finally growing out of my irrational childhood fear of the dentist. My teeth cleaning by the associate there is super comprehensive, too.
Above all, Dr. Bambico makes appropriate judgment calls without being too aggressive, and when the time came he refered me for a second opinion regarding a potential root canal he had been following. My residency schedule was crazy and he advised me appropriately (got to even talk to him directly on the phone when I had concerns) and went above and beyond to work with me for the post-​root canal needs around more scheduling conflicts/​my traveling.
I feel as if it’s really rare when you can find a skilled healthcare provider to put your complete trust in and Dr. Bambico is truly that person and this entire office is truly that place. I’m so sad to have moved over to the east coast, but he even took the time to advise me on finding quality dental care here in Philly. Sorry to take up more of your time Dr. Bambico and even if this isn’t a good idea. I’m going to try to coordinate my trips home to California and see you still somehow.

Just moved back to San Jose and needed a dentist that would edumacate me about my teeth and gums, have great hygeinests, professional staff but a laid back vibe. Oh. And maybe help me decide what to do about the gap between my incisors that I have hated all my life but wasn’t so severe to require braces. Dr. Bambico is the perfect place. He hooked me up with Donna, who was super thorough, but gentle, with my teeth cleaning. Made another appointment, which then we decided to fill my gap! Took an hour and my 2 front teeth look great! Now I will definitely be less self conscious when I smile. By the way — always prompt with appointments. Walked right all 3 times and didn’t have to wait a single second!

Wish I could give this place 10 stars. Consistently caring and professional staff. Highly recommend!!!

Been going to Dr. Bambico for almost five years now, and still quite pleased with the entire experience. I recommend him often to friends. His office is state of the art, he is a very engaging, friendly guy, and his staff is top notch. He also takes early appointments (8 a.m.), which is unusual for any doctor but much appreciated.

I have been going to Dr. Bambico now for 2 years. Prior to Dr. Bambico I was at another dentist for over 20 years so I was a bit skeptical. I cannot say enough about how wonderful this change has been. I only wish I had done it sooner. Customer satisfaction, always polite, explanations are thorough, and gentle. Yes, I would highly recommend Dr. Bambico. I feel like part of the office family.

It’s 4 years later and I’m still loving Dr. Bambico and his staff! Like I stated before he and his staff will treat you like family and you’ll actually enjoy coming in for your checkups. Never met a dentist who was so gentle with the teeth and accommodating to your needs. I wish my primary medical doctor was this good!

This really is a five star dentist, from start to finish. I’ve moved to SF and am struggling to find a dentist that compares — Dr. Bambico and his team have spoiled me!
First — CUSTOMER SERVICE. From the friendly people that check you in, to the dental assistants, to Dr. Bambico, to the people that check you out… they are all really wonderful. Pleasant attitudes, helpful, welcoming, and just really hit the «make the customer feel great» out of the ballpark. It’s so hard to find businesses that really make customer service a priority and insist that all their employees provide consistent, high quality service.
Second — HIGH QUALITY CARE. They really do a thorough cleaning, but with a light touch. For those of you with sensitive teeth or dental problems, do not let the word thorough scare you! I know most of you prefer the «rush» cleaning even though there’s not much benefit, because it’s over and done with not too much pain. Well have no fear — you get the best of both worlds. They really do a deep clean but have gentle hands.
Dr. Bambico comes in and does a thorough, hands-​on review (no «disappearing dentist» syndrome; i.e. was he really in the room at all or did I just imagine that??).
When I thought I wanted some cosmetic work done, Dr. Bambico did a mold of my teeth and showed me what it would look like at no charge. When I mentioned my whitening trays fit was slightly off he had me bring them in and he made new ones that day.
The only con is the office can be hard to find, for those of you (like me) who are directionally challenged. It’s in the back of an office building, so it’s not obvious from the street-​view and the signage isn’t that big.
I think that says it all. I miss you guys! My teeth miss you!
PS — I’m flossing every day, twice a day. Five stars for me, Dr. Bambico?

This dentist is great. All of the staff are very friendly, unlike other medical offices I go to where I’m constantly barraged with unhappy staff.
The office is modern with digital x-​rays, new computers and (I believe) an electronic records system. The building that the office is located in doesn’t exactly look like the most modern office building out there, but don’t let that deceive you.
I’ve seen both Dr. Rosemary and Dr. Bambico — both are very friendly and helpful. They seem to get along with each other great. The one time I had work done («small» cavity) it was by Dr. Bambico. I was practically falling asleep while the work was being done — it was peaceful (and I was tired). Doesn’t seem to be any conflict if you ask them to change how they are working on you either (I joked around that the chair was so far back I felt like I was being water boarded, Dr. Bambico fixed that right away for me).
Overall, very positive view on this place. Plus, its easy to get to via metro, which is great for me.

5 efffffin stars!!!
THE BEST dentist I have ever been to in my life!
From the website, to the front desk ladies, to the assistants, hygenist, and Dr. Bambico himself… they are so far ahead of the competition that I’m surprised they are even accepting new patients. I went in for a checkup… and it was great… the Dr. B is not only knowledgeable, but he’s cool as hell too!
Came back for a cleaning… and again to have my filling replaced… I almost wanna bring a sleeping bag and just move in w/​these people!!! Seriously, a very pleasant experience… but if too many of u start going here and I can’t get an appointment next time, I’m changing this to a 1 star review… hahahha j/​p.

I SO did not want to write this review, but I can’t help myself. A dentist this amazing and congenial must be written about (even if it makes it harder for me to book an appointment). Two years ago, I saw this Unilocal review that insisted I go see Dr. Bambico and I did. To my pleasure this is my 2 year diagnosis of the situation:
The Good:
Clean, AC environment with efficient, but decorative décor.
The Better:
Diana, the receptionist. She always makes me laugh and is SO affable and understanding. Can’t get enough of her and her skills!
Dr. Bambico worked with my dirty mouth to make it clean at the lowest price because I explained to him that I was a poor Berkeley student who hadn’t seen a dentist in years. There was relatively no pain (No pain! I kid not!) and I have had expert dental work done by him that would shame the best in oral care.
The Best:
Dr. Bambico is kind, honest and personable the way people should be. I’ve also seen Dr. Rosemary Evans in the same facility and she is just as great! She’s a Trekkie who loves good music, so you’ll love her, too! They went to the same dental school! I absolutely love it there!
In summary, if you go to Dr. Bambico’s office, you will leave with a smile, even if it is partial because half of your face is paralyzed and you are still drooling. Seriously, drop your old dentist and go.