Brian Hockel, DDS

I saw Dr. Hockel for my TMJ, he is one of the best dentists I have ever seen. He not only is very knowledgeable, he is a genuinely nice guy. He spent a lot of time trying to assess my jaw pain, and also took the time to share his experience and expertise in this area. He fitted me with a soft splint which I wear at night and it’s made a huge difference, I can chew now without extreme pain. Amazing office, staff and practice! Highly highly recommend!

This has to be the nicest office I’ve ever stepped foot in. Everything is brand new and the customer service is top notch. Dr Hockel was extremely knowledgable about everything, especially orthodontic treatment which has been something I’ve been putting off for awhile. Tam and Cynthia at the front were super helpful, and the new patient gift was a nice touch as well. I would highly recommend Dr Hockel to anyone.

Dr. Hockel and his entire office are knowledgeable, pleasant, and thorough.

I was referred to Dr Hockle and drive 2 hrs just to see him. I have been very impressed with his knowledge, staff, and office. I will be using his services for years to come. Thanks Dr Hockle

Been coming here since I can remember, literally. I don’t want to go anywhere else because I know how great of a job they do here. Really know how to pick the best of the best! They build relationships, make you feel comfortable and always have beautiful smiling faces when you enter. They fixed my moms smile and her teeth are now straighter and more perfect than they have ever been!
Love coming here while most people state how much they hate the dentist. Well it’s because they aren’t like family probably

Dr. Hockel is simply fantastic — a perfectionist who takes a holistic approach, checking to see how his work will affect airflow (particularly if you have sleep apnea, which I do, so quite a plus for me to find a dentist/​orthodontist who knows how to handle it), bite, and facial proportionality.
I’ve been going to see Dr. Hockel and his team to address an underbite, 5 missing adult teeth, and overall crooked teeth. Collectively, they have straightened out my teeth, added new (temporary) ones, and have really done wonders for my smile.
I completely agree with the reviewer who said Dr. Hockel deserves 10 stars!

i went here for a consultation because i wanted to fix my smile. Everything went great i was able to get a lot of options and everything was good. Upon leaving i was told that the $ 75 consultation fee was going to be waved for me. Up until now i have received about 5 bills for that consultation. And frankly $ 75 is nothing to me i just sent it today. If i didn’t make an appointment right away its because i am trying to save my money to be able to afford all the procedures because a new smile is not cheap. Anyway i don’t think i will renew my smile here. So sad.

Dr. Hockel deserves 10 stars!
Last Friday my elderly mother fell and knocked out two teeth. In the ER in Walnut Creek, I was informed that she needed to get to a dentist that day, to try to replant the teeth. My mother’s dentist is in SF, and mine is in Berkeley, neither of which was going to work, transport-​wise. A friend of Mom’s recommended Dr. Hockel.
Dr. Hockel’s office wasn’t technically open on Friday, but he was there doing paperwork and answered the phone. At 3:30 on a Friday afternoon, never having seen my mother, he agreed to wait in his office until we could get there. We arrived after 4:30pm. He worked on mom for two hours, successfully getting the teeth replanted. He was extremely kind, calm and reassuring. He even offered me something to drink and thanked me for my patience! Because Dr. H. took the time to help my mom, he was late to a family engagement. Dr. H. referred my mom to an endodontist, and followed up on Monday morning to be sure she could get an appointment.
I have never seen such extraordinary professional service and compassion before! Dr.
just flat-​out amazing.