Elias Qare, DDS

All the stellar reviews are not a mistake. Recently moved to the City and needed to find a new dentist. From the get go I was pleasantly surprised with the team’s professionalism and the recommendations regarding next steps in my dental care.
I also recently needed my two upper front teeth replaced with crowns, something I had been dwelling on for a very long time since it’s something that could significantly impact my appearance. I made the leap with Dr Qare and all throughout the process I felt like they had the same level of diligence as I would, if I had the ability to do my own teeth. The result is just fabulous — it looks great and for the first time in over 20 years I have confidence in my bite. I’m very grateful and feel worth a million dollars!

I still love these folks but don’t want people to be mislead by my last review. He has since grown into a new office and much larger staff, unfortunately meaning much higher fees. Still a good dentist, though.

Highly recommend! Finding a new dentist can be a challenge, so I was really happy when I found and had my first visit with Dr. Qare after moving to the Bay Area. Dr. Qare is extremely clear, communicative and reasonable. I have found Dr. Qare to be very honest and fair — meaning that expensive work is not always his first recommendation. He does a great job explaining what is going on and what that means, and potential solutions/​ways to address.
Additionally, his staff is top of the line — very quick to respond, helpful with prescriptions/​inquiries, etc.
I am so happy I have found Dr. Qare and his office!

Nice office; very pleasant staff; hygienists are extremely attentive, kind, and provide helpful explanations. Dr. Qare is also extremely attentive and thorough in his explanations. I haven’t had to worry about billing /​administrative stuff with my insurance company as they’ve done all of that for me. I’d highly recommend Dr. Qare.

Dr. Qare and his dental assistants are the nicest people– and more importantly they’re very knowledgable. Dr. Qare could tell how often I clench my jaw and told me about my gum and bone health in addition to tooth issues. Also, nobody pushed me to get extra x-​rays even though they recommended them– and when I changed my mind, Dr. Qare made sure I knew how much everything would cost before taking the rays. Very enjoyable experience!

As good a dentist visit as I’ve ever had. Was treated promptly, courteously, and given thorough treatment. Did not have to take x-​rays on my first visit.

I have a love-​hate relationship with dentists. I’ve spent a lot of my life in dental clinics and had some very bad experiences with unskilled dentists. Now, I spend a lot of time researching hard-​working, honest dentists, and Dr. Qare (+his team) does not disappoint. The entire office is clean and feels very professional.
I’ve been dreading finding a new dentist close to my new home in the Mission and now I’m here to stay. I’ve done a cleaning and had two huge fillings done; both were quick and painless. The whole staff was caring and accommodating. Money is a big issue when visiting the dentist, but they were very transparent about costs and told me about every possible procedure I may need and their cost.
Thank you for enjoyable dentist visits!

Very friendly and welcoming staff.
I will say it feels a little rushed at times, however, even though the appointment schedule was booked for three weeks, they still put in place a temporary filling for me which stayed put till i got the permanent one put in place.
Dr. Qare is also really friendly and talks through all the details with you if need be even if he may be in a rush

Dr. Qare has been my dentist for years. I’ve been to about 4 in this city and his office is by far the most profession I’ve seen.
He clearly takes his work very seriously, his prices are fair, and his entire team goes above and beyond to create a top notch customer experience.
So glad to have found him.

Right away, I have to give this place 5 stars, because of the dentist, Dr. Qare and the staff. They are very nice and pay attention to their patients.
I have visited Dr. Qare’s office 3 times now.
I decided to come back here because my teeth were sensitive, and I also have a chewing problem after the filling. Since I called a few days ago, they replied and made an appointment for me right the way. Dr. Qare and the staff more than welcome to checkups the filling, chewing and etc. They have been very careful and always double checked to make sure everything was ok. It’s made me so impress. I decide to write this review because I do want to support Dr.Qare. and highly recommend this place to everyone.

I don’t know how to express how grateful I am to Dr. Qare and Ronnie. I was in severe pain over the weekend and called the office emergency number. Ronnie checked with Dr. Qare, called in a prescription and scheduled me for a root canal on Monday in a matter of minutes. She even updated me by text about timing for picking up the prescription. I had a root canal there yesterday and it was about the same stress-​wise as getting a filling. Dr. Qare and Ronnie were each expertly communicative, gentle and efficient. I didn’t think a root canal could be so «easy». Also, they’re great about making sure the insurance stuff is handled.
I also have to say that I had only been to Dr. Qare once before, for a cleaning and check up, so wasn’t even an established patient, really. I cannot recommend them enough1

Below are my top reasons for giving Dr. Qare, Ronnie, and the rest of his staff five stars. For context, I switched to his office about a year ago, and in that time, I’ve gotten two routine cleanings, one filling (to fix a filling from childhood that had cracked), and a night guard.
1) Transparency an communication: when deciding which mouth guard to get, and when discussing how to best fix the cracked filling, they laid out exactly what the different options or scenarios were, as well as what the trade-​offs, risks, and benefits were of each. I was always told ahead of time how much each option would cost, and exactly how much of it my insurance would cover. During cleanings and fillings, they always explain what’s going to happen and what to expect. They even use a teeny camera to take digital photos inside my mouth so I can actually see what they’re seeing, which I appreciate. Because of their emphasis on transparency and clear communication, I feel calm and in control every time I go in.
2) Education: I’ve learned more from Ronnie about how to floss properly than from any other dentist.
3) Technology: I love that they email me a calendar invitation for my appointments! And they text me reminders! I am much more on top of my dental health because they make it easy to make and keep appointments.

¹⁰⁄₁₀. Absolutely brilliant service, very professional and very conscientious about their patients. Everyone was super nice, they did a wonderful clean on my teeth and we’re very honest and open about what I did/​didn’t need done. Delighted to have found this dentist and his team. Couldn’t recommend them more. Thoroughly satisfied customer (and I’m particularly hard to please!).

I have been going to Dr. Qare’s office for 2 years, and he and his staff have been the absolute best providers of dental care I have ever met. Here’s why:
— The office is highly efficient — I have never once waited for my appointment.
— Dr. Qare and his staff are exceedingly kind, concerned about their patients’ general health and wellbeing, and very conscious of general dental angst – they always go out of their way to explain everything thoroughly and put me at ease.
— Dr. Qare and his staff are meticulous, smart, and incredibly skilled. They have done a few fillings for me over the past couple years, and they are always perfect. There is never any pain during the procedures, and never any rough edges or any problems with them whatsoever. I am consistently impressed by their attention to detail, their focus during a procedure, and kindness throughout.
I still dread having to go to the dentist – that will probably never go away – but every time I go into their office, Dr. Qare and his staff make my day. I hope to never move out of a 10-​block radius of their office, because I never want to deal with going to a different dentist ever again.
These guys are the best!

I have been with Dr. Qare for for more than a year.
My first visit was, sadly, to treat a tooth ache and Dr. Qare gave me a prompt referral for an excellent oral surgeon. After that was sorted I have been in for regular checkups and the occasional filling. When followup visits are required they always seem to make time. Dr. Qare and the staff have been really careful to document everything and double check the deductible is correct. I have never had anything to worry about.
The office and equipment are all new (they got set up there not long ago). Certainly one of the nicest places in the neighborhood. Highly recommend.

I’ve been going to Dr. Qare for nearly 2 years and I’ve never had a better experience at a dentist than at his office. Dr. Qare and his staff are kind, professional and very accommodating. My cleanings are always gentle and Dr. Qare’s examinations are always careful and well explained. I couldn’t ask for better.

As much as I hate going to the dentist, there’s no one I trust more than Dr. Qare and his team. They are thorough and caring on everything from cleanings to insurance.
When my crown (that a previous dentist had installed) suddenly broke, I turned to Dr. Qare on a friend’s recommendation. I was very nervous going into it since it was one of my front teeth and I knew it would be easy to botch.
Dr. Qare and Ranya (the office manager) took great care of me. Dr. Qare made sure that the new crown would be a perfect color match: he even worked with a specialized lab to ensure it would look as natural as possible. Ranya worked with me on payments, allowing me to spread out the costs of the procedure over multiple installments. Throughout, they took the time to listen, explain, and provide great service.
I have been a regular patient for two years now, and have referred friends here. The thing that I appreciate most about Dr. Qare is that he won’t push procedures on his patients. In fact, when I wanted to get a filling replaced for aesthetic reasons (again, this filling was installed by a prior dentist), he cautioned me it might weaken the tooth, and advised me to hold off.
They truly care about providing long-​term care for their patients.

For my favorite dentist of over 15 years, there should be more stars! He and his office staff are the best! Imagine WANTING to visit your dentist. That’s right. Look no further. I have never been more happy with the results and he has the most gentle and kind hands. You won’t feel a bit of discomfort in his care. How many of you can say that about your dental experiences?
I once had a contest with another friend who kept saying HER dentist was the best. I would reply «There is not one better than mine.» After a few rounds we discovered that we BOTH see Dr. Elias Qare!
His office is lovely and it is centrally located in the Mission district. Book an appointment now! ‘-)

Dr. Qare and his staff has been taking care of all my dental needs since I was kid. So writing a Unilocal review seems necessary.
I appreciate the quality dentistry Dr. Qare and his staff provide, they make you feel like family. It’s so nice to observe someone who works with such skill and dedication. I know that anything you need to be done, will be done quickly and correctly. They are always on top of calling to confirm appointments and work really hard to accommodate someone’s schedule and availability.
Keep up the good work, and please don’t retire anytime soon! I would love to have my future family come to you guys!
Another plus is the relocation of their office, there’s an elevator now and it’s so much more modern. I really enjoy coming in to visit them!
I highly recommend this place to everyone.
Thanks for everything guys!
–Tiare Talauta.

I first went to Dr. Qare 3 years ago when a coworker told me that he and his family had been going to him for at least 10 years. I AM NOT A FAN OF DENTISTRY and becuase of this my teeth needed work. Lots of Work!
All of that changed when I went to Dr. Qare.
I feel like part of the family now! I would have to get novacaine just to get my teeth cleaned before! But not with Dr. Qare.
He is kind, compassionate and with my teeth — very very patient.
He explains everything and provides all of your options to you. And he always suggests the one that will be best for you — not what costs the most!
I have refered many staff members from my work and they all feel the same way I do. They go to Dr. Qare.
The staff is FABULOUS — I love Ronnie (sp?) and my favorite times are when his son Brian is at the office. That kid knows his baseball!
I have never felt more comfortable with a dentist. I trust him with me and my teeth!