Oscar Adonis Geronimo, DMD

Good dentist, good man. My experience with dentists in the last few years has given me the feeling that dentists are like used car salesmen: more interested in building their busienss than taking care of me and my teeth. I understand that running a dental office is a business, but I need my dentist to focus on my teeth and my health.
Dr. Geronimo taught me more about my teeth in one visit while giving me a cleaning and reviewing my health status than I’ve learned in 50 years of going to dentists. He explained everything he was doing while scraping plaque, where things were building up, what I could do about it, how my gums were doing in different places, what a cavity meant, how they happen and how to catch them early, and options for what to do to be more healthy and keep my teeth as long as possible.
Glad this guy is in my neighborhood.

Dr. Geronimo is very personable and old-​school. He is to dentistry as barbershop is to haircut! Which is EXACTLY what I want in a dentist! And a haircut! :)

I love this guy. He’s unpretentious, funny, and really knows what he’s doing. For the first time in my life I’m going to look forward to going to the dentist.

Some relationships have lasted nearly as long as my ten years in San Francisco: my hair stylist, my eye-​doctor and my fantastic dentist, Dr. Geronimo. I initially went to him because he was in my neighborhood, right around the corner. I’ve moved around to different ‘hoods since then but there is no replacing Dr. G!
He is pretty darn charming and I imagine he would put the most nervous-​about-​dentists person at ease. It really is a one man show, so everything is done by him – this includes scheduling so just leave a message when you call (geeze, lighten up, dude-​who-​left-​one-​star-​for-​this) and he will get back to you.
If only I got to see him as often as my stylist…

Dr. Geronimo is great… very cool, most laid-​back dentist I ever came across. He is hilarious when he is working on your teeth and likes to tell stories. every visit is more like entertainment and laughs than a boring, serious dental appointment. He won’t try to push unnecessary procedures on you, just a simple, cool, and friendly dentist.
The office is not one of those high-​tech dental offices, he is the only one that works there, so usually you leave voice-​mails on the machine and he will get back to you…
Awesome dental visits in a stress-​free environment :)

Dr. Geronimo became my dentist while I was living in San Francisco and commuting to San Rafael for work. I was not only pleased to find a fantastic dentist that knew dentistry in and out, but also a professional and charismatic individual. Although I have recently moved to Santa Cruz, California, I still make the long journey to San Francisco to meet with Dr. Geronimo for my six month cleanings! Highly, highly recommended.

Went for my first time today and was excited I had a good check-​up after not going to the dentist in…(I won’t tell you how long). Although I was a little taken aback by walking up this seemingly wrong staircase thinking I was walking into somebody’s house or something, I found a small, quiet office with my new dentist awaiting my arrival. He was the only person there and I filled out the forms and it was down to business. He was very outgoing and loved to converse throughout my visit. he was gentle and non-​intrusive and I felt very comfortable the entire time. I also learned about my teeth as he told me what he was doing and what he saw throughout. I felt like I was just going to the neighbor’s to get my teeth cleaned… interesting feeling.
He was very professional and I look forward to seeing him again in 6 months (I swear!)
:)
that’s me smiling, it’s so pretty now, right?

I did go back to him! And he is just as fantastic. ALSO he let me choose whether or not I wanted to use Novocaine, which I hate using, so that was a bonus.

Ummmmm… Why don’t they ever answer the phone here??? Can anyone recommend a better time to call cause its usually an answering machine… ughhhhh

Best line from Geronimo; «I really hate losing to this stuff (the build up on my teeth).
Geronimo is my favorite doctor ever!

Again, I’m slacking on putting up a good review for one who deserves it, but rather late then never.
Dr. Geronimo is THE BEST. He is the super-​sweetest-​funniest most awesome dentist ever. And he did a great job on my teeth. I’ve only had the basic cleaning, but I guess that’s a good thing. His office used to be in my neighborhood; I now live in Oakland, but will make the great journey over the wide bay into the avenues in order to see him again.
A very kind soul. Great spirit to lift your spirits.

As soon as I enter a dentist office I usually turn into a feral cat and try to escape or hide but Dr. Geronimo was fantastic. He was able to keep me laughing and calm throughout the whole visit and no one was scratched or bitten. I left purring with my fangs nice and sharp… Thanks again Oscar.

Dr. Geronimo is the best! He’s just a few blocks away from my apartment, which is super convenient, but even if he weren’t conveniently located for me I’d still go to him.
First off, when you get a teeth cleaning, you usually feel like you’ve got your mouth stuck open for the entire time, with the dentist asking questions and expecting you to somehow answer while his hands are in your mouth. Well, Dr. Geronimo cleaned my teeth in small sections, so I’d only have my mouth open for several minutes at a time, and then I’d get a break while he told me about various tooth facts.
He’s also very entertaining! He’s really funny and he keeps you interested while educating you about teeth and brushing and such. I feel like every time I go to the dentist, I hear the same spiel about tooth and gum health, and how to brush… but Dr. Geronimo gave me all kinds of new information I’d never heard, and when he did repeat what I’d heard before, he did it in an entertaining way that actually made me want to care for my teeth better. That, and I laughed so much you’d think I was at The Punchline.
I didn’t leave feeling like I’d just spent the entire time mindlessly staring up at the ceiling. I felt like I’d actually had a good time. AT THE DENTIST!
To top it all off, he gave me a student discount ($ 20 off).

When I walked in I thought «uh-​oh, is this a sketchy medical shakedown like that urologist I went to?» but it wasn’t. It is just a low-​budget operation in a good way; not trying to sell you unnecessary procedures, hooking it up with glaxosmith-​kline promotional toothpaste and generally being a cool dude. Also was real friendly and not put off by my political conversation. To echo some other reviewers he was very open about what he was doing, explained what 1’s, 2’s and 3’s correspond to and went more in-​depth about the chemistry of stains when he learned that I have a science background. I stayed after chatting for like 10 minutes. Definitely the type of dentist I would invite to a party.
Oh, and the tooth cleaning was done by him personally and was professional and low-​tech, which I like. My teeth are beeee-​youtiful and I have a realistic tooth-​care plan.

After reading reviews, I was very excited to find a dentist near my home that took my insurance and sounded so great. Unfortunately, I called about 6 times over two weeks with absolutely no return call. I was frustrated because the answering machine cut me off. But because the reviews were so good, I called back. again and again… and again. Two weeks later… no phone call back. I am moving on… NEXT PLEASE!
If I could give no stars… I would!

Dr. Geronimo is so cool. He is laid back and chopped full of information. He told me I was boring and my teeth were two’s and three’s. This is actually good things, because boring means not too many dental issues, and two’s and three’s refer to the mm flap of gum that stick out. He told me how my jaw detaches at different points. Yeah, interesting. Dr. Geronimo is very professional and down to earth. I look forward to going back to him in the future.

Going to the dentist at Dr. Geronimo’s is not like any other dental experience, and that’s because it’s FUN! I actually look forward to going to see Dr. G because it’s like catching up with a friend — the teeth cleaning is just the bonus. Great sense of humor, always upbeat and energetic, and he goes the extra distance to do a great job. He isn’t going to push things you don’t need. My wife and I have been going to him for about five years and will be going for many more.

This is the one. I don’t think im switching dentists for the next good 20 years. I love Dr. Geronimo, just had an appointment with him this morning actually. Its more like going to see a friend, then to the dentist. He is laid back, chill, always cracking jokes left and right. Really nice guy, recommend him to anyone– you wont wanna leave.

this guy’s a riot! very personable. i call him dr. laughing gas. he makes me laugh while he’s working on me. and he does good work because he enjoys his job. and he tells stories. he even took me on a saturday and cleaned/​polished my tongue ring!
keep a savings account though for when he actually does get around to billing you for special work. i haven’t paid him a dime yet and i owe the man for 2 crowns!

My teeth are pretty pampered pearls after 6 years of bi-​annual visits to Dr. Geronimo. Up a staircase on Judah/​45^th is his small office that includes a waiting room (never had to wait) and 2 patient rooms. Not only will you be in good hands, you will be entertained by the most upbeat dentist you will probably ever encounter. He’s cute too. :)
After having the same depressed dentist for my earlier years growing up in the s. bay, I have to say this is a refreshing change.
You’ll want to lick your teeth and starve all day after a visit to Dr. Geronimo.