Alan H Goodwin, DDS

I have been going to Dr. Goodwin since he first started. I used to see Dr. Ziegler who turned his practice over to Dr. Goodwin. My husband and 3 sons also go to Dr. Goodwin. Obviously, I think he is a great dentist because I have been going to him for 30 years.
He perfectly hits the line between too much and too little dental care. He does exactly what is needed. He is also sensitive to us not having dental insurance and offers options at different price points for major dental work. E.g., a crown made out of gold is less expensive than a crown that is colored to match your teeth.
I have recommended Dr. Goodwin to many people and they have all been thrilled with him.

Been going here since I can remember. I have always had anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist, but Dr. Goodwin and his staff are so welcoming and understanding that they help put my anxiety to ease when I come for any appointments.
Also, Dr. Goodwin is honest with what I need, and will not suggest any dental work unless he is sure it is needed.

Great experience!

I’ve been going here for 10 years. I started going here after a glowing recommendation from a friend and the location was convenient.
Well the latter isn’t true for me anymore, and while I’ve been tempted to find a place closer to me, I still go here regularly because the place is good. The service is polite, friendly and familiar and I would recommend this place to anyone.

I have gone to Dr. Goodwin for over 20 years and I’m so thankful to have found such an amazing dentist.
ALL of the staff is professional and friendly. The listen to the patient and take excellent care of you. If you need a great dentist, Dr. Goodwin is just what you are looking for!

Dr. Goodwin and his staff are awesome. Bernadette and Kyle (is that the spelling?) are friendly and efficient. The hygienists are very good. And Dr. Goodwin — the maestro — of it all is one of the most thorough and conscientious dentists I’ve ever been lucky enough to have. I would recommend him and his office to anyone.

Dr. G is fantastic. I’ve had crowns, implants, fillings removed and replaced… you name it, and I’ve had it done. He does great work. His staff is wonderful and super friendly. Most importantly, everyone listens to your concerns and/​or fears about having your teeth worked on. I am a very nervous dental patient and he and the staff always put me at ease, and I never experience any pain during or after any procedures. I’ve recommended many friends to him, from as far out Albany and Concord, CA. We’re all willing to make the drive to him for the excellent care. I’ve been seeing him since 1994. I left once due to insurance changes, and went back immediately after another dentist gave me a crown that FELL OFF. I’ll never stray again! Oh, and gay friendly, if that’s a concern for anyone.

Dr Goodwin and his staff are the best!
I had a dog break my front tooth and I needed an implant and crown. Dr Goodwin took the time to make sure my new crown matched my other teeth. He was kind, gentle, patient and easy to work with. My new tooth looks better than I ever could have imagined!

Dr. Goodwin has been my dentist since I was a kid (I’m now 33). I love him and all the hygenists, they have been nothing but good to me. Dr. Goodwin’s office will continue to be my dentist office for life!
Highly recommend.

After requesting a recommendation from my Periodontist for a dentist he recommended Dr. Goodwin. I went on line just to see what the reviews were saying and was impressed by what I read. Still being a little pessimistic I was pleasantly surprised at how nice everyone was. Dr. Goodwin didn’t push me into having dental work that wasn’t needed (as I’ve had suggested in the past). He was very professional, kind and made me feel at ease. The staff in the office was extremely friendly, efficient, and professional. You don’t see those qualities that much anymore. So I left his office feeling very good about my visit and then the very next day to my surprise I received a HAND WRITTEN card from Dr. Goodwin welcoming me as a new patient and thanking me for choosing their office for my dental care. I would definitely recommend Dr Goodwin for your dental needs.

Dr. Goodwin is a master at what he does. He actually enjoys dentistry. I know that sounds incredible, but it takes all kinds and he really enjoys it. Because of this he has mastered dentistry and does things other dentists can’t do. I had a tooth I thought for sure needed a crown, and he would have made more money if he made it into a crown, but I put an excellent filing in there instead and to this day (3 yrs later) I have no problem with it. You can just tell when someone enjoys what they do and someone is just in it for the money. When someone enjoys it it become an art to them, they are able to be creative and think of what is best for the patient – that’s Dr. Goodwin!

So, I am *not* blessed with good teeth. I am writing this review with a jaw full of novocaine, having had two fillings replaced a couple hours ago by Dr. Goodwin. Here’s what you want in a dentist and how Dr. Goodwin ranks:
1) Evaluation. I initially came to Dr. Goodwin for an evaluation. His staff took several digital images that were displayed on a computer screen. Dr. Goodwin pointed out three areas that needed immediate attention, showing me on the digital images exactly where (and why) I needed the work. I was surprised that my last dentist had missed these things. The proof was right there on the screen.
2) Technical Skill. This is what sets the dental boys apart from the dental men. To begin with, Dr. Goodwin’s hygienist was incredibly thorough (and gentle). Dr. Goodwin himself is something of a perfectionist, which in dentistry is a great thing. His assistant was proficient and friendly. My two new fillings look great.
3) Staff. Dr. Goodwin’s front office is warm, genuine, hyper-​efficient, and even funny. It’s a great office environment.
One last mention: Dr. Goodwin is a great DDS but also a very kind human being. Very personable and patient. Even writes his own thank you notes.
You can’t ask for more out of dental practice.

So – I confess – I am blessed with great teeth. I am pushing 30, and I’ve never had a cavity. Until I saw Dr. Goodwin. He broke the news gently, showed me how a cavity felt different from my other teeth, and explained all of my options. When I came back a few days later for my very first filling, he was so gentle I almost fell asleep. Seriously! Let’s just say I’m a huge fan.
Also, he has this cool high-​tech digital x-​ray system, and all of the x-​rays were covered by my dental insurance. I didn’t feel like he pushed anything unnecessary. He’s just a good, honest dentist. I actually love going to get my teeth cleaned. I am so glad that so many of my officemates recommended him! He’s a find.

I saw another dentist on an urgent basis because of pain who gave me only two choices: a root canal or tooth extraction. He rejected the idea of a filling on the grounds that he couldn’t guarantee it for more than a few days. But, at least, he gave me a prescription for antibiotics and pain killer.
Based on a very strong family recommendation, I then saw Alan Goodwin. Dr. Goodwin was OK with the idea of a filling with the caveat that since the cavity was close to the nerve it might or might not work. While I recognize that the problem might come back, it is now four weeks since the fluoride filling and things seem to be OK. I’ll continue to keep my fingers crossed. ;-)
One of the things I like about him is his level of confidence in his work — especially since I see some of myself in his behavior. He is not afraid to do what he believes is best. For example, when I got the fluoride filling we had discussed options beforehand but he refused to commit himself to a particular filling type saying «I can only decide what kind of filling will work best after I start work on the cavity.»
Since then, I’ve also had one other filling done by him as well as some cleaning work by two of the hygienists who work with him and have been very satisfied.
His front office staff enhance the positive clinical experience. After the very first visit both remembered and greeted me by name with the correct pronunciation of my Asian name! :)
Two elements about Dr. Goodwin’s practice that might be cause for thought are these: (1) He works only 4 days a week (ten hours each day). While he does have an after-​hours/​emergency contact number thankfully I have not used it so far. So I don’t know what kind of emergency service one can expect. (2) I cannot help but wonder what happens when someone in solo practice moves/​retires.

Great staff, great location, great dentist.
I changed jobs so I’m now a good half hour away, but I’m still going back for my regular checkups instead of trying to find someone closer to where I live.