Re: New to the area - Looking for a Dentist
Try Dr. Michael Young in Albany, on Solano off of San Pablo. My wife and I have been seeing him for dentistry for years and now we take our kids too. He does his own cleaning, he has always worked with us for making the most of whatever insurance we have at the time. No unnecessary x-rays, etc. And he has slender fingers - this means alot if you've ever been seen by a fat-fingered dentist! Jim

Re: Looking for a dentist in Berkeley
I would most highly recommend Dr. Michael Young at 1055 Solano Ave. Albany. He's the best dentist I've seen in 58 years of living! Kind and steady hands, also he always asks for your feedback and tells you exactly what proceedure he is doing. Great person. Aviano

Re: Looking for a pediatric dentist
My dentist is a 'family dentist' rather than a pediatic dentist, but my children have always gone to him. He is very good w/children (he has 2 young children) and my children have absolutely no fear of the dentist. Also, neither have ever had a dental x-ray (they are now 8 and 6). He agrees with me that x-rays are totally unnecessary for young children. I have recommended him to several friends/co-workers and everyone has been happy with him. Contact info: Dr. Michael Young 1055 Solano Ave. 510.527.9396
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I can wholeheartedly recommend my dentist, Dr. Michael Young. He is a 'family dentist', and is very good with children, although not specifically a pediatric dentist. My whole family (mom, dad, 5 yr old, 3 yr old) all go to him. Not only is he a good dentist, he takes most insurance, and his prices are very reasonable. Contact info: Young, Michael P DDS - Albany Family Dentistry Address: 1055 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706 Phone: (510) 527-9396
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Re: dentist in Berkeley from HMO list
My dentist is Michael Young (On Solano in Albany). My whole family has been going to him for years. He is a wonderful dentist- very gentle. Everyone in the office is friendly. I look forward to my visits every 6 months! Heather

We've been using Dr. Michael Young on Solano for 4 years. He is very gentle and listens well to concerns. His staff members are all very nice too. Although his office is called a family dentistry office, he told me to wait till my kids were 7 or 8 to bring them. Not because he couldn't work on them, but because the office looks like any other adult's dentist office. (No toys or anything.)It might be a little scary. I'd recommend Ed Matsuishi in El Cerrito for your little one. He seems a little pricier than other pediatric dentists, but he's great with the kids. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. My kids, ages 3 and 6 have absolutely no fears about going to the dentist. Denise

Hello, I just recently went to Dr. Michael Young based on the recommendations. He is absolutely wonderful! I have a big fear of dentists and have only been twice in the last 10 years because of this fear. I am now confident that I will continue regular visits to Dr. Young. He is gentle and very sensitive to the patient's needs. I had one cavity and he was extremely attentive to my comfort level and stopped whenever I needed him to. He took his time and I never felt rushed! Good Luck! -Rachel