Ronald Lee, DDS

My family have been using Dr Lee’s service since I was an early teen. Dr Lee is REALLY AWESOME in many ways. Let me spell them out the best I can.
Quality of service. I come from a family that almost everyone drinks tea nonstop. Quite a few of us are smokers, too. Well as you can tell, our teeth are going to be pretty stained. But it’s not quite the case! Most of us do have pretty white teeth given we are diligent about the 2 annual visits. And for the sake of comparison, I did move away from San Francisco for a while and the longer I’ve been using other dentists, the browner my teeth became. I just got out of Dr Lee’s office yesterday, and mine are all WHITE again =)
Friendliness with integrity. Dr Lee himself and the staffs are generally really friendly! You’d feel like you’re talking to a family or minimally a long-​time friend! They care not only for your teeth but your overall health. Some clinics will try to make you take as many x-​rays as possible because they can bill your insurance for more money. Dr Lee’s clinic doesn’t engage into this sort of unfair practice; they are concerned if their patients are over-​exposed by the radiation! And if they know you drink a lot of tea, they’ll try to help you to come up with diet plans to have less residual tea stains and if you were a smoker they’ll try to see why you smoke and offer suggestions to cut down/​quit, etc. I think it’s pretty hard to find another family dentist like Dr Lee’s clinic elsewhere.
Ease of access. I’ve been to a lot other medical clinics in San Francisco, where parking will give me tremendous stress. Dr Lee’s clinic, fortunately, does not have their problem. Not only are there a lot of street parking spots available in the front of the office, They also have a pretty decently sized parking lot in the back as well. I honestly wish parking’d be this easy for all my other medical appointments in the city… and I can only wish.
One caveat, they such great reputation that booking an appointment might be tough sometimes since he’s really popular. So if you want to use his service, I suggest you to call in as early as possible!

What I appreciate about Dr. Lee is that he genuinely cares about your teeth. He will never try and trick you into signing up for expensive (and unnecessary) treatments. He WILL give your teeth a thorough cleaning, answer whatever questions you have, and scold you (just enough) about brushing and flossing. He is very personable as well as passionate about dental care, which is just what you need in a longtime dentist.
When I told him I was moving to China for awhile, he gave me tons of extra floss and toothpaste because he was so worried. Such a sweet gesture! Only thing is, make sure you book your appointment in advance, as they are very busy!

Dr. Lee is not only the best dentist I’ve ever had, but he’s a really good guy too!
I heard about Dr. Lee from a friend after I moved to SF and needed a dentist. My friend had been going to Dr. Lee since he was a child.
Before going to Dr. Lee, I felt like going to the dentist was another ordeal I had to go through every 6 months. I dreaded going to the dentist and it was just another experience where I would end up a bit poorer and number afterwards.
Dr. Lee changed my outlook on my dental health and view on dentists. He is a wonderful jolly, happy and genuinely caring man! The only bone I really have to pick is that getting an appointment with Dr. Lee can be really tough somtimes, because he is a popular guy and a good dentist to boot. However, once I had a HORRIBLE toothache and called his office in tears practically and he said, no problem, just come in after I close and I will take care of you. He really went the extra mile for me to make sure that I was okay and spent an extra hour in his office after a long day to make sure that my tooth would be okay.
He spends time talking about how oral health can really impact the rest of my health, asks me about school, gives me advice on boys and everything! He really cares about my overall dental health and really reinforces the importance of flossing — and helps patients understand why these things are important!
The quality of his work is good (I’ve gotten a filling and root canal-​crown from him) and haven’t had any problems. His dental hygenist, Tina is super sweet and does a good job. Dr. Lee checks her work afterwards before he sends you off. The front desk girl — I can’t remember her name is always polite and sweet and makes every effort to get you the appointment that you want!
My only wish is that Dr. Lee won’t ever retire!

I have been going to Dr. Lee’s office for over 20 years. Always have a great cleaning/​visit. All the staffs are very nice. My appointments are always booked properly.

Our family has been coming to Dr. Lee for years. He’s so nice, friendly and funny.
His staff is extremely nice as well.
Thanks for keeping my teeth clean.

If you want a family oriented dentist, Dr. Ronald Lee’s office is the place. Everyone has stories to tell and all ears are ready to listen. Dr. Lee is very passionate about his work and that is what matters most for a dentist. Meeting the right dentist who isn’t all about money is very hard now a days with the economy going crazy, but this office never seem to leave any patient unhappy. There are patients who travel across town or even across state just to come back to get their cleanings or fillings done. Thats how much customer satisfaction this office has.
Unfortunately this office only takes referrals so no walk ins. Thats how he keeps all his patients happy. Everyone knows each other and is all basically FAMILY

The whole familia has been going to Dr. Lee’s office for over 25 years. He’s a great guy and knows how to put the patients at ease. After seeing 2 other dentists this year that were closer to my work, he was the only one able to fix cavities and other problems I had. Only thing is that because he’s so popular, it’s hard to get an appointment with him so schedule in advance!

My family and I have been Dr. Lee’s clients for 20 years now and we live all the way in Oakland — I think that says a lot about how much we appreciate his practice!
He’s really funny, talkative, caring and happy — though I’m not one of those people who abhor going to the dentist (I actually like it), I’m sure those qualities can help calm any fears one may have.
Dr. Lee is responsible and professional; he never had us do anything unnecessary or made us make multiple visits — I heard many dentists do that to their clients (ie: getting more insurance money by telling parents their kids need braces when they can survive without them.)
He speaks both fluent English and Cantonese, in case any one is looking for a bilingual dentist. His receptionists are all very nice and helpful. Tina, the dental hygienist and who used to be his receptionist, has been with him for 20 years and she is also very kind and professional. I love going to Dr. Lee’s because it feels very comfortable and home-​y, almost like going to a relative’s house for dinner every now and then.
The office is small but very clean and has lots of magazines and old school Nintendo games to keep you entertained while you wait! There’s free parking — but the lot is TIGHT and getting out of there onto the busy 19^th street traffic can be annoying sometimes.
Besides Dr. Lee, I’ve only seen 2 or 3 other dentists (due to insurance issues and living outside of the Bay Area) and boy were they scary — quick but not thorough, money-​driven, impersonal and dirty. My family and I have no plans of switching dentists. Never did, never will! :)

Dr. Lee has been my dentist for so many years now that I can’t even remember.
He is so nice, funny, and friendly. I remember when I was a kid I used to love coming here because he has a game room filled with nintendo games! My brother and I used to always play while we waited for our mom.
Dr. Lee is a really personable dentist and always remembers my family and I when we come to see him. He’s also a great, knowledgeable dentist and does everything possible to make it a relaxing visit. My teeth always feel super clean after I have a check up with him.

Most kids are terrified to go to the dentist, but I loved going to Dr. Lee’s! He had the coolest waiting lobby for kids, fully stocked with Nintendo games for the Gameboy, GameCub and N64 system.
Dr. Lee is a funny dentist and takes the fear out of going to a dental check-​up. Maybe this was because he has a daughter the same age as me so he had first-​hand experience. He explains everything in detail and he is very approachable.
The only downside is that he doesn’t take a lot of healthcare plans so you have to check with them about the billing and insurance coverage, but they are helpful with that and the front desk explains everything clearly. Also, it is so hard to get an appointment nowadays. ESPECIALLY SATURDAYS. I believe they are booked until about May 2009 if you want a Saturday appointment with him. That’s shows how good he is.

I’ve been going to Dr. Lee for almost 7 years.
He’s super personable, has a friendly assistant, is open on weekends, and is like the «Dr. Bill Nye» of dentistry.
Who knew that his explanation of x-​ray technology could be so interesting or that good dental hygiene can prevent heart disease? Who knew how a non-​invasive water tooth cleaning tool could be so interesting?
Friendly. Entertaining. Educational.

A great dentist who cares, tells you the truth and explains things in a very easy to understand way. He’s excellent with children and his staff are top notch with customers. A++++++ all the way, I wouldn’t want to switch.