Barniv Dental

In short Dr Barniv saved my mouth. Five stars.
The longer version of the story is I had a severe infection under a badly root canale’d molar that had been retreated and kept getting infected.
Dr Barniv reviewed my x Ray and agreed the infection needed to be healed. But the amazing thing is he walked me through each option I had, the risks, the process, the estimated costs, and the potential for success or failure of each option. He wasn’t rushed nor did he make me feel like a dumb patient that doesn’t know anything.
I made the decision to have the tooth pulled, and he did a great job of managing pain without going on an insurance money binge (does one really need full sedation for a simple extraction?). I was back at work a few hours later and experienced minimal pain.
On the Saturday after the surgery the stitches started dissolving and I got nervous about the bone graft. I emailed him and he responded within 30 minutes saying it was totally normal and how to handle it. Very comforting when I was stressed about damaging the graft.
As of today the bone graft and gums are healing well and I am planning to return to have the abutment and eventual implant crown installed by him later this year.
Office staff is friendly and just overall I have to say this is a really great and rare honest dentist. Thanks again Dr Barniv!

I had to take time out of my day to write Barniv Dental a review because of the excellent experience that I had. I have been through so many dentist in the Bay Area which I found disheartening and beyond frustrating. I was recommended Barniv Dental by a friend and decided to give them a shot. I have to give kudos to Rita who was so diligent with scheduling. I can not express how on top of everything she was. She is just fantastic! I was actually considering trying another dentist but how she kept up with me and checked in really stood out. I am so so very glad I came in and chose them! Dr. Barniv was extremely informative and listened to all of my issues and concerns. I truly felt like he really listened and gave the best advice that was geared towards my health without conflict of interest or financial gain. I felt immediately relaxed just meeting Rita and once meeting Barniv felt even more at ease. The dental cleaning by Candace was superior. She was gentle, effective, and very thorough all while being so sweet. I just can not describe how professional the office was and just how happy I was having had gone to them. I feel a restored faith in the dental profession and have already recommended several people to come see them. A truly good dentist is hard to come by these days! Trust me, Ive gone to so many Ive lost count. The office is clean, friendly, so relaxing, and very modern.
It feels so comforting to have finally found a dental home and I look forward to staying with them for several years to come.
Thanks Barniv Dental! Your entire team is truly stellar.

If I could give Dr. Barniv 10 stars I would!!! I absolutely love the entire staff! A few of my favorite aspects of Dr. Barniv’s office:
1. Dr. Barniv. He is an AWESOME Dentist. He is super easy to talk to and always makes me better about the condition of my teeth (cavities, sensitivity, ect). I recently had a baby and mentioned to him that I am having sensitivity to hot/​cold and he explained the reasons why pregnant women and new mommy’s have so many changes with their teeth and gums. He also recommended a toothpaste to help with the sensitivity and it worked like a CHARM =)
2. Rita (the front office manager) and Connie (hygienist) are so sweet and personable. For me, a little goes a long way and the Rita emailed me after I had my baby to congratulate me and ask for a picture! They also asked me to bring him in at my last appointment and Dr. Barniv even came out to visit with him. Connie always has the lightest touch and takes her time cleaning. I swear I feel like my gums are getting a massage. I actually look forward to coming in for my cleanings now! =)
3. The office is IMMACULATELY CLEAN! I am a clean freak and scrutinize the Dr. and Dentist office. I absolutely love how clean and tidy the office always is.
I highly recommend coming here, they will take great care of you and build a relationship with you as opposed to treating you like just a patient =)

Dr. Barniv and his staff are fantastic. They do great work. They are also pretty fast and this is great. Their recommendations are helpful and their guidance superlative.

Most people hate going to the dentist but I actually enjoy coming here. Candace has always cleaned my teeth and has the most gentle hands ever. She’s very calm and easy-​going and makes the experience as enjoyable as possible.
The staff are also extremely nice, and I really have nothing but good things to say about them. If you live in the area, or even if you don’t, I would highly recommend their services. Really A+ business.

I went to Dr Barniv’s office after a long time not going to the dentist. i must say that i was really amazed from the service i got from his office. from email communication that got a very fast response, to the reception process and the treatment there. Dr Barniv is very patient, he answers all your questions and gives you detailed explanation on what he’s doing. i definitely recommend going there!

Great office. Came here because I was in need of a dentist in the area and a friend recommended Dr. B. Rita (the office manager) is super helpful and attentive; she responded to me quickly (via email, love it) and was very kind about answering all of my questions. Connie Ray was my hygienist; so gentle! My hygienist at my last dentist was a nightmare. Connie was super chatty and friendly, overall very pleasant to deal with. My interaction with Dr. B was pretty quick, but he was friendly and thorough. So happy to have made them my new dentist!

Dr. Barniv is so wonderful! I hadn’t been to the dentist in close to 5 years and he was so thorough and up front about the work that needed to be done. When I came back for my long appointment I had the pleasure of watching a movie while I was getting my teeth drilled — now that is 5 star service! The time flew by and I didn’t feel a thing. His office is also super clean and modern. I am so happy to have found him as my new dentist!

I was looking for a new dentist and found Dr. Barniv. Looked like he had good reviews, so I emailed him through his website asking if he was taking new patients. No response. I emailed a second time — also no response. So, either no one in his office is checking email, he’s not taking new patients, his business is closed, or they are just not a communicative bunch. Either way — I moved on. Found another dentist and just gave up on Barniv. Disappointing.

My friends recommended Dr. Barniv after I was fed up with my previous dentist who was always very pushy. I’ve had plenty of dentists in the past, as I’m sure all of you have if you’re looking for dentist reviews on Unilocal,but I’m here to tell you,“look no more”. Dr. Barniv is by far the best dentist that I have ever had. He’s gentle, kind, patient and takes the time to thoroughly explain the problem (if you’re having one) and all of the treatment options that are available. In addition, he’s not pushy like many other dentists that I’ve been to that seem more like car sales men, than doctors. He’s highly knowledgeable and I trust his professional opinion. I also think that it’s a huge plus that he doesn’t see multiple other patients during my appointment. The clinic is small and I’ve never had to wait with Novocain in my mouth while he does an implant and root canal to 10 other patients, as was my experience in other offices. The office staff is nice and friendly, the dental hygienist is wonderful and they almost always run on time. The cherry on top… Dr. Barniv has an extensive collection of music and videos available if you need a distraction from your treatment. What more could you ask for from a dentist? I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

He is the best!!!
He is really really good dentist!
With my old dentist I had no complete understanding of my problems. They just told me I had this many tooth cavities, I needed to do this and that. I’d go there open my mouth and the’d do their thing. And tell me, it’s done. I had no real clue.
But Doctor Barniv showed me what was wrong and what they can do. Turned out my old dentist didn’t bother to tell me about the full extent of my teeth, gum problems. They never used to charge the 20% copayment from me (illegal?), so I used to think it was the best deal. Instead I was sacrificing quality. I had no idea! My teeth was under treated and it costed me dearly. Go with the best and go with the quality future patients!!! I’m bringing my 2 daughters to him also because the pediatric dentist we went to see was way overpriced!!! My husband also recommended new patients to Dr. Barniv before. He was very happy about Dr. Barniv and his team.

Let me sum up Dr. Barniv for you real simply: Take an old-​timer conservative dentist and combine him with a a younger high-​tech guy and you have Dr. Barniv. It’s the perfect combination and I’m surprised he still has room for new patients. I left my old dentist because he was too damn old (I don’t think he could see past his own nose), but what I really liked about him is that he never tried to sell me crap I didn’t need. And, if he said I needed something, I knoew for sure I did. But, again, he was getting to old and his office smelled like my grandma’s house. So I went and found some hot shot young guy who was all teched out and seemed sharp. But right from the get-​go, he and is staff were trying to sell me this, that and the other. Telling me I needed a deep cleaning, I had 20 cavities, I needed a new smile… it was disgusting. I ran out of that place. I found Dr. Barniv on Unilocal,and it was the perfect fit for me. He has the qualities of the old guy (he offers you all the options, but you know what he’s recommending is what he really thinks you need), but he ALSO has the qualities of the new guy. Like I said, it’s the perfect doc in my book.
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The good:
1. Honest about what you really need
2. Friendly and attentive staff
3. If that’s your preference — they will do everything by e-​mail
4. Always on time, like a German train!
The bad:
1. Closed Friday thru Sunday

I found Dr. Barniv through Unilocal and thanks to the glowing reviews, I had no trouble making the decision to check him out. I must say the staff and the doctor are very supportive and cordial. It was great that the receptionist looked up my insurance details and called me back to let me know the difference in benefits since they were not part of my provider network. I like their policy of «avoiding surprises» for the patient. The appointment started right on time. The doctor was forthcoming and answered all my queries, and the appointment was over in a jiffy. I was having gum pains next to my wisdom tooth, so the doctor suggest a panoramic X-​ray even before I met him (that’s the reason for the 4 stars, since I don’t think if it was absolutely necessary, esp. before he even examined me).
The kicker was when the doctor called me back personally to check if everything was fine! Now that’s really going the last mile! Looking forward to my teeth cleaning session soon. :)

So I brought my 3 year old daughter here yesterday and she LOVED going so much that she begged me over and over to take her back there again today! She loved that she could «help» and hold the suction while they cleaned her teeth and the hygienist walked through everything she was doing before she did it. With all the attention and fussing over her, she got over her nerves pretty quickly. And they displayed a movie right in front of her so she could be distracted if necessary. I was pretty happy because I have one friend that has to sedate her kid to get him through the dentist ordeal. Whew! dodged that one by bringing my daughter at 2 for a teeth count and over all looksie and then bringing her back at 3. If you need to take your kid (or yourself) to a kinder, gentler dentist, Dr. Barniv and his staff are awesome. Totally recommend without reservation!

Easy appts, great staff and Dr Barniv is fantastic. Highly recommended!

I agree with the other reviewers. This clinic is awesome! What I like about it best is that the staff seems to get along really well and they’ve had the same people working there for the entire time I’ve been coming (5 years or so now). I think that my other dentist had a different hygienist for each month of the year… :)
Whenever I come in for my cleaning, I bring a dvd to watch, so it’s a nice break from work and I actually look forward to my cleanings now because of that. I also like the hygienist — she’s definitely one of the best I’ve ever had (and I had many!). and very thorough.
One time I had to wait 10 minutes, but all the other times they saw me right away, so I guess they run a tight ship and I don’t have to miss too much work every time I come.

Let’s face it, I’m the nightmare dental patient. I went out on a limb and found Dr Barniv through a flier in the mail. We were new to the area (5 years ago) and his office was new.
Dr Barniv is patient, tracks my ticks about visiting the dentist in his computer (low tolerance for pain, sensitivity, etc etc) and makes every effort to accommodate. I appreciate the headphones and movies to zone out. Each time I need a little bit of work done, Dr Barniv carefully explains my options and leaves it entirely up to me as to when I can commit to sitting in a Dental chair for the work.
I’ve been so happy with this office that I recently switched my children from their pediatric dentist to his office.
We are covered by Delta and happy that all of our cleanings to date have been covered.
If I have to go to the Dentist (which I do) Dr. Barniv is the best!

+++ HONEST DENTIST ALERT +++
I originally came here for a second opinion, but ended up making dr. Barniv my new dentist. After a very thorough discussion, I was given options that were different and much simpler than what my old dentist recommended. Everything Barniv suggested made sense, because the doctor actually took the time to explain why one option was better than the other. I got the sense he is a very ethical person, and this office doesn’t treat you like a walking ATM machine :-) The secretary is really friendly and checked my insurance for me. They take Delta, so all the cleanings and checkups are free for me and my kids. I decided to come here because of all the good reviews, and once again — Unilocal did not disappoint! :-)

I can’t believe I’m actually writing a Unilocal review for a dentist but here goes… Dr. Barniv is the best dentist I ever had, for many different reasons. First, I like his clinic, which is right next to where I work. His secretary is nice and helped me once with an insurance problem. Dr. Barniv is a down-​to-​earth guy and doesn’t seem too aggressive, as some of my other dentists were. It’s really hard to find doctors with whom you have good chemistry, and I finally found one.
I’ve been going there for about 3 years or so, mostly just for cleannings, but last week I went in for a crown. It did’t hurt at all, even after the anesthesia wore off, and a few hours after I got home, dr. barniv himself called me to see how I was doing. I thought that was awesome that he would actually care enough to call me (that’s new!).
I really don’t like dentists (who does), but since you can’t avoid them altogether, you really can’t go wrong with Dr. Barniv.

I have finally found a great dentist. For years I was trying out different Dentists and just wasn’t having any luck. I then came across Dr. Barniv and his staff and they are awesome.
To be quite honest they reason I went in the first place was because of a flyer I got in the mail saying new patients will receive a free teeth whitening kit. So I took advantage of that, but turns out I found a great dentist too :)
They use state of the art equipment and have your chart pulled up on the the tv that is in front of you chair… pretty cool. The place is also really clean and every one is super friendly and hygienists are always really gentle. I have recommended my BF, friend and Dad and they all love them as well.