Mark Burhenne DDS

I had been remiss in visiting the dentist for a while. Army dentists kind of paved that path for me. Well, 10 years of neglect caught up with me and I started having problems; filling fell out, broke a tooth, etc. etc.
Dr. Burhenne and his staff have a great practice. I am now a regular patient. We started by fixing the obvious issues. Then we moved on to maintenance. The ultimate course of treatment included whitening my teeth and invisalign. Thank goodness I was able to be a candidate for this product. All my siblings had braces and I heard the horror stories. I really appreciate my new smile.
Thanks Dr. B!

My husband and I enjoyed many years of good care from Dr. B. We recently left due to multiple hygienist visits where Dr. B was not present to do the customary routine exam. We both asked to not be scheduled when Dr. B would not be there to see us. At my last visit when I was in the chair I was told by the hygienist that Dr. B was not there, and that I could see him the next time I come, which would be in six months. My new dentist’s office made multiple attempts to get dental records with no response to the voice mail messages that they left. When I called James he was rude and unprofessional about the request. I’ve seen the new dentist — still no records.

Hands down the best dentist I’ve been to. All the staff are very friendly and Dr. Burhenne really cares for his patients. The hygienists are very friendly and thorough. A lot of other dentists I’ve gone to, come in after the hygienist is done, do a quick once over your teeth and leave. This isn’t the case with Dr. Burhenne. He sits down, asks about your mouth and overall health, checks your teeth (and explains everything he’s doing which I love) and gets you on a plan to make sure your teeth will be good for your whole life.
Before Dr. Burhenne, I barely flossed. He somehow incepted me to being really meticulous about my teeth and now I’m proud every time I go in that my gum measurements are staying the same over the years. He also fixed a couple gaps in my teeth where food would always get stuck and got my teeth pearly white before my wedding.

Dr. Burhenne is very professional and did outstanding work on my teeth. I had deep cleaning and cavities filled as well as whitening. His staff are all exceptional and very helpful. It was a painless experience! I would recommend my family and friends to this office. Thanks for you help!

Friday afternoon at 4:30 and I couldn’t resist some butter toffee peanuts. MMM– CRUNCH! Some kind of tooth shattered. We are leaving for Mexico on Sunday monrning and I have no idea how this is going to work out. Dr. Burhenne’s office stayed late and welcomed me to the office some time after 5PM.
This time, I was lucky and the shattered tooth was a crown from a million years ago. I am thrilled to be a patient of this professional and thoughtful team. Great service deserves a great Unilocal review.
Thanks, Dan

Mark Burhenne, DDS sat back and listened to me. He developed a dental plan for me after I had not seen a dentist in years.
He closed the «gaps’ in my teeth from fives to twos now working ones.
He has me flossing and brushing three times a day.
Hopefully with his leadership I can keep me teeth another thirty years.

I have had horrible dentists all my life. Bad root canals and caps. Enter Mark Burhenne, DDS. He has created a dental plan that has SALVAGED my teeth and restored my confidence and ability to smile.
For the first time in my life, I look forward to going to the dentist.

Short update: one additional star for Dr. Burhenne’s reimbursement of the cost of the excessive antibiotics and for waiving the co-​payment of the treatment not covered by my insurance.
It seems as though this dentist has become more careful in recent years. I’m very glad to know this.

Dr. B is definitely the best dentist I’ve ever been to, I would also say that he is also one of the best medical professionals I’ve ever had the pleasure of being seen by. Tammy his hygienist is really thorough and definitely leaves no spot uncleaned. Dr. B himself is great. He puts you at ease right away. His exam is thorough and he talks through any issues he sees.
Aside from having an awesome very relaxing and easy going bedside manner, I was really impressed by Dr. B’s emphasis on connecting the symptoms of the mouth to other potentially systemic issues. Based off of some wear on my teeth Dr. B suggested I check out some other issues and it seems like he was spot on.
Dr. B is friendly, thorough, extremely knowledgeable and makes great efforts to make your visit to the dentist enjoyable. He even has an adorable therapy dog that follows him around and will sit in your lap and calm you down. I’d give him six stars if I could!

I went in not knowing. I met great front office staff who I had spoken with before. Dr. Burhenne dealt with my issues and was honest about the prior work. Explained everything in big detail. I am used to punting terms but I got the jist of it. Not mean but he thought it could have been done better. I like that. took X rays fixed immediate issues and also made me think of other things to do to make my life better Like sleep apnea due to excessive teeth grinding. Very compelling discussion ensued. AND he has a therapy dog who will sit on your lap keep you warm and help the experience be much better. I Love the dog who is a sweet rescued havanese. Petting a dog works for me if I can’t have a mega foot message. I like honest. I like sincere I like believing in what he does. I vote yes. I’m going some more. My mouth is more happy from being there.

Mark Burhenne is by far the best dentist I have ever met and have gone to. Going to the dentist or doctor, for me, leads to many excuses of why I should be doing anything but. But going to Dr Burhenne is like visiting a wonderful friend who happens to know so much about dentistry. He also shares the latest he has read about dental procedures and about nutrition which to me goes hand in hand with healthy gums, teeth, etc. And his office and office staff are nothing less than five stars, helpful, knowledgeable and patient. In all, a very comfortable experience. Parking is great and the office is easy to get to. I have only written a handful of reviews in my life and only for those who really have made a difference to me, my health and well being. Dr Burhenne and his office are among those who have made a difference.

As I hopped in my car yesterday to head to the dentist, I found myself actually excited. I love going to the dentist for a good cleaning and a good check up. Lucky for me I have healthy teeth (except for a crack in one tooth that we’re keeping an eye on but everything else is great!). But at the end of 6 months, they start to feel a little fuzzy. It certainly does’t hurt that Dr. B is the most awesome dentist. Always up on the latest technology, has a cool Facebook page with totally interesting articles and I got to meet Remi the therapy dog for the fist time! What’s not to like? I have been going to Dr. B for over 10 years and like I said, I look forward to going every time. My husband and my kids all go and thoroughly enjoy their visit every time. I remember the time when I had a tooth ache the day before I had to go out of town on vacation. He looked at my tooth and sent me straight over to the specialist for possible root canal. I ended up getting the root canal that day and was on my way to Vegas the next day!!! (BTW-​I had a very «angry» tooth and after hearing horrible things about root canals, I have to say, it wasn’t that bad.) Bottom line, if you need a dentist, go see Dr. B!!!

You probably figured it out from my «Daughter of a Dentist’s Sweet Picks» list, but my dad is a dentist. I had gotten all of my dental work done by him for my entire life before moving to California in 2007. Since my dad is now 3000 miles away, it was time to find a local dentist. Enter Dr. Mark Burhenne.
I’ve been a patient for over 4 years, and I have to say that he and his staff do a great job on my teeth. Luckily, I am usually only in for preventive maintenance, such as a cleaning every 6 months. His hygienist Tammy is a perfectionist when it comes to her work, and I know that she will not leave one spot of plaque anywhere in my mouth. Dr. Burhenne is personable, friendly, and patient with me, and I appreciate his vast knowledge of not only dentistry, but also of technology, photography, and other topics. He helps me feel at ease in the chair — just because my dad is a dentist doesn’t mean I generally enjoy sitting in a dental chair! — and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist in the Sunnyvale area.
One thing to note: After each appointment, I’m always asked to pay in full for all services, and then they bill my insurance. I then receive a check for whatever insurance covers. So just be prepared to make a full payment on the day of your visit.

Dr. Burhenne is a rare combination of integrity, top rate knowledge and years of experience. I think these qualities, especially the former, makes Dr. Burhenne one of the best dentists in the Silicon Valley. His staff works together very well; James is always there to help you, Susan is so sweet, and the rest of his staff are all very friendly and professional. The office also seems very organized. Dr. Burhenne is very honest with me, and what he says is what happens with my teeth, so I am never disappointed with results. I have been to many dental offices in California, and I can definitely say that Dr. Burhenne is as good as dentists get.

I went this morning with Dr. B and he really is an excellent dentist. He gives you quality time and answers all your questions without making you feel stupid or annoying. What I really liked about him is that he really knows what he’s talking about and he can also give you great advise in matters related to your dental health, such as apnea (sleep problems).
The staff is also very kind and patient with you. From the girls that help with the cleaning process to James that explains you everything with the payments and all.
Its true, Dr. B does not take insurance, but I asked him why and he really has good reasons… He prefers to give you all the time you need in your appointment (unable if in insurance companies), and he will not be selling you whitening things or other expensive procedures you really don’t need just to make more money — as others do.
All in all, amazing dentist, great staff, very clean spaces and definitely a keeper. =)

The best dentist ever! He totally rocks!
I came here after having a very bad experience with another dentist and Dr. B got me fixed up.
He’s very knowledgeable and kind.

I went to Dr. Burhenne years ago to get my wisdom teeth removed. I’ve never had surgery or any major medical procedures, and so naturally I was pretty fearful going into the procedure. But Dr. Burhenne was very patient and calming. The procedure went without a hitch, and I’m very happy with the results.

Dr. Burhenne is an extraordinary dentist.
* knowledgeable – keeps current on medical knowledge
* explains in detail what needs to be done
* reassuring – puts patient at ease
* painless
Dr. Burhenne goes beyond the pale. He explained to me that my throat was restricted, and asked if I had sleeping problems. He suggested going to The Stanford Sleep Clinic.
He is like the old-​fashioned dentist in my hometown – friendly and caring. Dr. Burhenne has a wealth of knowledge and experience that makes him a first-​rate dentist.

First, a background on my «dentist experience». I broke my front tooth when I was 10. Since then, I’ve seen many dentists because
1) an incompetent dentist in Asia did something horribly wrong to mess up this tooth and other teeth leaving years of corrective work afterwards
2) I have moved around quite a bit to different cities — for college, then work in another city, then graduate school, then work in another city, then work in yet another city, etc. So I see at least one new dentist in every new city and usually a lot more because of bad dentists, different types of dental work, etc.
3) I have bad «teeth health» in general. So I have done many different procedures. You name it, I’ve done it: decay fillings, 4 wisdom teeth removal, root canal, veneers, more root canal, apicoectomy, etc., did I mention root canal?
So I am *very* experienced telling good dentists from bad ones. I can say that Dr. Burhenne is really the best I’ve seen so far. He’s exceptional in these areas:
— excellent bedside manner and communication. I’m not just talking about being nice or friendly, which he is, but most nice people can do that too. What sets him apart is his dedication to help and educate his patients. He explains the reasons behind any recommendation and makes sure I understand before making any decision. He’s very patient in explaining thoroughly and never condescending. During procedures, he communicates what’s going on, what’s next, what I should expect to feel, etc. and check in often.
— knowledgeable and ethical. He always has the answer to my many dental problems or knows where to find it. But when a complicated situation arises that calls for special expertise, he doesn’t hesitate to refer me to a specialist. He also makes sure his dental work is good (actually, it’s more like perfect), even if it means seeing me many times to adjust it (not because his initial work was not good, but because when you change something major, it takes a while for the surrounding teeth to respond to the new bite and for you to know the final impact). Other dentists would just refuse to do so or charge me a lot for that.
— thorough. A dentist in New York did a very poor veneer job on me (see my review on Josephson Eric). I saw 3 other dentists after him and before Dr. Burhenne. None of them found the issue (the last dentist was only 3 months before I saw Dr. B, so it couldn’t have deteriorated so much so quickly). Skeptical at first, because 3 other dentists didn’t find it problematic, I asked yet another dentist to specifically check for that and she confirmed the problem discovered only by Dr. B!
— least pain! He has the best anesthesia injecting skill among all dentists I’ve seen, and this is not a light compliment given the number of dentists & procedures I’ve had. I notice it’s probably because he slowly and carefully injects throughout the entire area to be numbed, rather than one big, deep and usually quick but very painful injection all other dentists do. That just further shows he cares enough to take the time to do so.
Ok, no one is perfect. If I really had to complain something about him, it would be that he doesn’t take any insurance (although he would submit the claim for you). So it’s a bit more expensive, but it is *so* worth it. Even now that I’m not living in this area, I still drive 40 mins to see him.

I have been going to Dr. Burhenne’s office since I was 17 years old. Now I am in my mid 30’s. That alone should answer your question about how I feel about this wonderful place. The staff is amazing and Dr. B will always explain any procedure in detail before he begins. I believe he is very fair about price, honest, and the best dentist in the bay area. In fact, I travel from SF for scheduled dental appointments.