John R Licking, DDS

Dr Licking has been my dentist since i was a kid and my whole family goes to him. I even have my boyfriend going now!
They are great! I have never been afraid of the dentist and I think that is in large part to Dr. Licking’s comforting manner. The staff is friendly as well.
I would recommend for sure!

As a person with an extensive list of dental issues that include root canals, infections, and physical injuries, I have developed a serious fear of dentists and dental offices. After loosing a frontal crown and literally having no front tooth, I was in desperate need for help. Having just moved back to the Bay Area after several years away, I had no one to turn too and was in serious distress. Within seconds of entering Dr. Licking’s office however, my fears quickly went away. The staff at the front desk is absolutely amazing and make every effort to make sure that everyone who visits is treated with care and respect. Judy in the front will go all out to make sure that your needs are met. Dr. Licking is an old-​school dentist who really cares about his patients. He’s not going to try to up-​sell you on the latest expensive trend in the dental industry. Instead he will clearly and honestly discuss with you the issues that you have with your teeth and what would be the best ways to treat them. Not only is he a consummate professional but he also takes the time to listen and understand his patients needs. This is the kind of dental office that I have been looking for. A place were you will be treated like a member of big family, not just a number on some insurance policy. Thank You Dr. Licking and all your staff!

Ive been coming here for about 10 years, maybe longer. Ive been to a few different dentists during my time with dr. Licking as well due to being out of the area. This is the only place ive had expert service and care. Dr. Licking is an honest person and is extremely nice. Other dentists tend to rush through their work and not care, but not here. This is the only place i would go for dental care.

Dr. Licking is the best and I’m not just saying that to say it.
I have been going to him for years since I was small.
His gentleness with working on your teeth and his kindness is amazing and he does an excellent job taking care of his patients.
Not only does he make sure your teeth are doing okay and of course he checks for cavities, ;) … But he also spends the time to talk to you and see how you are doing.
Patient and doctor interaction is very important and he does an excellent job!
And the staff is amazing as well.
Always there to greet you with a warm smile and friendly hello!
Much thanks to him and his amazing loyal staff!
:)

Dr. Licking is wonderful. My mother has been going to him for many years and has always had amazings to say about him. Finally, I decided to get of the Fear Train and go to see a dentist. I had seen a different dentist about a year earlier who was very rude to me and made me feel very bad, not to mention had all these plans of dental work that I, in actuality, didn’t need! Seeing Dr. Licking was wonderful. He talked to me in a way that was very calming, he didn’t hurt me once, and I felt safe. As turns out I do have a lot of work to get done, but Annie at the front did everything she could to make it as cheap as possible for me. She is an absolute sweetheart, if you were to even just call her on the phone, it would be worth your time. She’s amazing. Over all I’m very pleased with this Dentist and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!

Dr. Licking and his team are just wonderful! When it was time for me to get an implant crown, I was referred to him. He allayed my fears since as i’m in my middle age years, I didn’t know what to expect. Dr. Licking is very kind and gentle; he’s a great technician! He explains well. His staff has been just as wonderful too! You feel so peaceful upon walking into his office. It also feels and looks very clean and organized, just the way you’d want it to be! I’ve never had a concern with any of my treatment or billings. His staff also has been on top of my insurance limits too, so that I’m not surprised. It gets busy at times, so #1, it is my responsibility to check for it’s my pocket book. They have always been supportive in helping me with my treatment plan.
THANK YOU Dr. Licking & STAFF! What a great team! :o)

I have been going to Dr. Licking since I was baby as well as my parents. They are absolutely incredible, friendly, inviting, accommodating and all around fantastic. They make you excited to go to the dentist because your teeth look so good after! They use different methods for cavities and such that are wholistic and non painful. Dr licking is personable, chats with you, remembers things about you, and genuinely cares. I will send my future children here. Besides the main doctor, their front desk woman Judy is so sweet, she has known me since I was younger and truly is family to me. She will go above and beyond what you need and has an amazing heart. Love you guys!

Our family has been served by Dr. Licking and his staff for many years from check ups to cleanings to veneers and now to crowns. I must admit that I had put off having the crown work done because I thought it would be unpleasant and painful. Last week, after a cleaning, I decided to go ahead with the needed upper crown. Dr. Licking made the experience painless and actually pleasant, so much so that I returned today to have the lower crown taken care of. Again, the procedure was pain free and efficient. Dr. Licking is gentle, kind and cares about how each patient is faring. He is an experienced dentist and I highly recommend him. Annie, George and Judy in the office always make patients feel welcome too!

The best dental care I’ve ever had! Dr. Licking, Judy, George, Annie & Cindy need to be recognized as the best in the business. I’ve had lots of dental work over the years and Dr. Licking is the best! Even when there is an emergency and the office is closed, the doctor comes in to care for his patients! Excellent! The hygienists are great as well. Claudia is great !!

I have been going to Dr. Licking for 10 years now. I have had terrible dentists and wonderful dentists — on a scale of worst to best, Dr. Licking is the best!
He has been great each time I have seen him. He is patient and kind. He explains everything until I understand. His work has been excellent. I recommend him EVERY time anyone wants to know if I know a good dentist.
All of his staff is terrific too. They are very nice, and I feel very welcome and cared for when I interact with them. I don’t even mind going for cleans, since my hygienist is awesome also.
I am sorry some people have had less than stellar experiences there, as they don’t sound anything at all like my experiences there over the years.

I’m writing this review regarding a bad experience my family had with Dr. Licking I believe he is responsible for my husband loosing his front tooth he filled his front tooth when he should have done a root canal. Then my husband got an infection in that tooth then he said he should have done a root canal instead. After the infection cleared up he redone the tooth again this time doing a root canal I believe he should have referred my husband to a specialist but he was greedy. Now my husband has to get a implant.

Watch out for billing! I was told my procedure would be phased in order to comply with my insurance limit for the year. They went ahead and billed me for the entire procedure before the year was over and it cost me a fortune. They did give me a small «Courtesy» discount but I feel it was their billing error, and I should have only been charged for what I would have paid had they billed as we agreed.
I found this office to be evasive when it comes to billing with a ‘money is no object’ attitude toward procedures. It would be nice if when I visited they would tell me UP FRONT exactly what the day’s procedure entails, HOW MUCH IT WILL COST ME, alternatives (including less expensive alternatives), and consequences of postponing. You may not make as much money in the short term, but in the long run you will build a loyal clientele.

I have been a client of Dr. Licking’s for 4 years and he’s been the best dentist I have ever had. I started going to a dentist at an early age so by the time I saw him i had spend about 30 years in a dentist chair. Almost all my time have had some sort of dental work done. I hated dentists. Yet Dr. Licking and his staff make the experience enjoyable. The front staff is super friendly and I really like Dr. Licking’s personal approach. Anytime there was an issue with a filing or crown that he did, he would fix it for no cost. Compassion and the personal touch go long way in my book. :)

I had a couple of unfortunate experiences with Mr. Licking. Firstly, the filling in a tooth he had previously done came loose with a year. The agreement he has with the insurance company is if it’s with 2 years he does not re-​charge. He billed me and I paid. When I called the insurance company they said he should not have billed me. When I complained he refunded me. I thought it was unprofessional but didn’t make a stink.
Then the same tooth was again immensely painful. When I went to him he sent me to another Dentist, since he wouldn’t get compensated. I was concerned about the procedure and wanted to postpone it. It was the last day before most of the dentists close for the Christmas Holidays. I tried to call him 6 times to get his advise on the procedure. He never returned the call. Very unprofessional.
I ended up having the procedure that day and it cost me an additional $ 500. He never called me back and his office has not called me for my regular cleaning. My assumption is he’s embarrassed by his actions.
I guess I’ve been fired as a client.

I don’t know what Sierra M is talking about. Our family has been going to Dr. Licking for many years and he is a great humanitarian. More importantly, he is a very skilled and detail oriented dentist, and the office staff is great.

What a wonderful office and dentist. Everyone is so lovely to deal with! Dr. Licking has been the dentist of my elderly parents for years (believe me– not an easy task!), treating them with concern, kindness and respect. He’s also the dentist for 2 of my co-​workers and their families. Judy, George & Annie are a delight to speak with. Call them & you’ll have the same experience that my family has had. Wonderful!

I have been a patient of Dr. Licking for more than 10 years. What I like about him most is that he spends time with the patient, as much as needed, you never feel rushed. He is also very honest and I like the fact that he doesn’t do unnecessary procedures like some dentists do (e.g X-​rays). His manners and professional attitudes are old school, but at the same time he is quite advanced in using modern techniques such as ozone cavity treatments. The office is also open on Saturdays or late nights, I believe, which is quite convenient. I highly recommend Dr.Licking.

On his website, Dr. Licking’s practice is coined «the Disneyland of dental offices» and it is SO FRICKIN TRUE. Ok, so it’s not the HAPPIEST place on earth, but i actually don’t mind going to the dentist ever since I was referred to Dr. Licking. (and believe me when i tell you that i HATE going to the dentist).
His staff is absolutely amazing. Annie and George, who man the front office, are so genuinely kind. They make you feel like part of their family and that they really care. I can’t tell you whether or not they really do, but as a patient, i gotta say that it absolutely helped calm my nerves when they asked how I am feeling and squeezed me into a fully-​booked day because i have a toothache.
Dr. Licking himself is such a nice man. He is soft spoken, smiles a lot, and actually spends time to explain what he is doing (you’d be surprised at how much this helps!). He also makes sure that my mouth is completely void of any feeling when he has to do more advance procedures on me (such as my recent root canal). He also is very interested in how you’re doing, which is a really nice thing.
Have you noticed a trend so far in my review? It is the personal touch that makes Dr. Licking’s practice stand out from all the other dentists i’ve gone to. He charges more than my previous dentist, but you know what? I will pay extra to get the personal service and attention that you definitely get at Dr. Licking’s.
SO, bottom line is that if you are looking for a new dentist, or need to take a child to one, i would highly recommend Dr. Licking! He and his staff are top notch in what they do. I know I won’t be going anywhere else for a long time!