Wakasa Michael K, DDS

I have been going to Dr. Wakasa both father and then son for almost 35 years. Last year I retired and since I had the Kaiser Advantage Plan I to change to a new dentist. AWFUL experience. The office of the new dentist was very modern as some of the other reviewers think is better, not always so. My teeth are in great shape because of the excellent work at Wakasa’s office.
Both my husband and myself will pay for Dr. Wakasa out of our own pockets instead of the insurance we have because of the great care. I would recommend this office to everyone. If someone had an issue I question their review below. This office is the best and they never tell me I need work that is not true. I still have all my teeth at 66 and no pain and no issues. As for Dr. Wakasa not being there when I have had my teeth cleaned, the office has ALWAYS told me that in advance and offer to change my appointment if I chose to. He is usually there but there have been times and again I always was told in advance.

This review is for Dr. Michael Wakasa, D.D.S., and his staff:
–Dr. Wakasa has been taking care of my dental care for over 15 years .
— His dental treatments, both preventative care and his addressing of painful emergency issues
has been BEYOND OUTSTANDING ! !
— I am over 50 years old, and I still have all my natural teeth.
I am convinced that without the outsdanding care of Dr. Wakasa and his staff, I would have lost many of my teeth by now.
— I cannot recommend Dr. Wakasa and his staff highly enough ! !

most of the time i only see the hygenist. i don’t understand that at all. aren’t i paying to see a «doctor»? don’t dentists always complain they aren’t taken seriously as doctors? i’ve never made an appointment with my MD then only saw his nurse.

His father was a great dentist as he used to be as well… It seems to me that greed has taken over the culture of Michaels office. No more attention to detail, no more time involved in getting it right the first time. I do appreciate efficiency however, he has sacraficed quality in order to get more people in the chair throughout the day. It took (3) tries to get a crown replaced… That also means the application and removal of the temp THREE TIMES. They were to call me when it was ready the 3^rd time… they never did so after a couple weeks I called them to find out it had been sitting there for over a week.
Then last week my wife gets her teeth cleaned… RUSH JOB that left her with bleeding swollen gums for 2 days. Now today, my 7 year old sons filling falls out after only 2 weeks…
He is a nice man however I suggest that they go back to caring about quality and not quantity. After going to this office for about 8 years we are moving on…

I have been going to the Wakasa’s since??? WAY back when his dad was my dentist. Michael took over the practice and both of them could not be nicer! I had my silver fillings– only 2 of my life– changed to white after reading about the possibility of the mercury affecting your immune system and cancer patients getting them removed right away. The only reason I don’t give him 5 stars is that I asked about changing them because of the mercury before and he told me it was cosmetic. About 2 years later I asked again, was told it was now covered and where have I been, it’s been approved for a couple of years?! I guess there was no record of my asking and I didn’t think to ask every time I go in (2x a yr). I was slightly taken back by his statement, but love him all the same. I have sent co-​workers to him and they love him as well. He was so good at removing the silver fillings that I didn’t use any numbing agents at all! It took minutes and I went right out and ate a burrito :-) I actually have a less expensive options for destists through my work and always keep the more costly one so that I can still go there. They send you reminders about your appt. but if you can’t make that they are very good about trying to fit you in.

I’ve been going to Dr. Wakasa for about 3 years now after not finding a dentist I liked for about 8 years. Both he and his staff are fantastic. I’ve moved all around the Bay Area, from SF to SJ, but there’s no way I would go anywhere else besides him, because I trust his work completely.

I have been going to Dr Wakasa, and his father before him, for over 20 years. I feel that I’ve always received exceptional care. Durring emergencies he has come in after hours and on hoilidays for me. When he was out of town a couple of times, Dr. Nagari stood in for him and he always treated me like family also. The work I’ve received and advice I’ve received has always been beyond excellent.
I also must commend his staff. I’ve always wondered how he was able to find such good people.
I have to admit that before I retired and was dealing with customers, I would use some of the mannerisms and expressions I had seen with both Dr. Wakasa and his father.
Most of all, Dr. wakasa has a «touch» when he is working in my mouth that is amazing.
I pay for my own dental care. I don’t think I could find a better dentist or dental office at any price.
Mike

I’ve been going to Dr. Michael Wakasa for over 14 years (since 1996!) and have had nothing but the best experiences. My own father was my dentist for my first 20 years, so he was a tough act to replace. Dr. Wakasa has performed simple and complex procedures on me in a very personable and professional manner. Although I haven’t reached HIM personally on my two after hours emergencies, somebody is always on call and available through his office. On my one «during hours» emergency, he agreed to stay in the office (past when he was scheduled to leave that day) to squeeze me in that very same day. Although I have been disappointed with the results of some of the work he has done for me, he always stands behind his work and is more than willing to redo or reconsider anything I am not satisfied with, without double charging. Though no dentist could ever be as good as my own dad, this guy comes pretty close.