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March 2005

Can anyone recommend a fantastic pediatric dentist in Alameda or near? I have read the reviews on the site and was just wondering if there are any more recent ones. Thank you. anon

There is a fantastic practice devoted to pediatric dentistry right near South Shore Center (between the Safeway and Office Max). The main dentist's name is David Perry, and he and his staff are friendly and great with kids. Their whole suite is set up for children, with play environments for the kids to enjoy while they're waiting for their turn. The phone # is 521- 5016. Victoria

We take our son to David Perry at Alameda Pediatric Dentistry. He's great and so is his staff. His number is (510) 521-5016. kjm

My son looks forward to going to Dr. Perry located near southshore center for two years now. He's five and the video games are a big attaction. I think their office is well run and Dr. Perry and his associates are nice. anon

Dec 2004

I recommend Dr. Tonsberg in Alameda on Santa Clara Ave. He is great and his office is well run. I especially like Deborah, one of the hygentists there. He takes Delta dentist. I believe he does pediatrics but I take my son (who is five now) to Dr. Perry down near Safeway in southshore shopping center. His practice is entirely for kids and the set up is pretty amazing and Dr. Perry is great. anon

July 2004

For the Oakland woman looking for a good dentist, I would like to recommend Carla Dodge, DDS, in Alameda, # 521-0588. I have never met a dentist who I thought so highly of. I found her to be extremely professional and kind and very thorough. Unlike other dentists I have had, she spends a lot of time during her examination and is gentle. I think she is someone you could be open with about your fear of dentists and she would do everything she could to make you comfortable. All of the staff are very professional and friendly as well. I haven't lived in Alameda in a few years, but I still make the drive just for this dentist. Best of luck.

June 2003

I recommend Dr. Douglas Mitchell in Alameda (510) 865- 4551. He is very skilled and a really nice guy. His hygenists are also very good. Heather

Nov 2002

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for a family dentist in Alameda? I recently switched to Delta Dental and I'd like to find a good local practice that my daughter (16 mos.) will eventually go to as well.

I highly recommend Dr. Andrew Rowe on Santa Clara Ave. in Alameda. Our family has been going there for almost 10 years (and we don't even live in Alameda anymore!). Dr. Rowe is an excellent dentist and very friendly. His front desk staff is wonderful and his wife, Anita Young, is also a great hygienist. Fans of Dr. Rowe

Carla Dodge is the Alameda dentist my boyfriend uses. He's happy with her. Betsy

I highly recommend Dr. Corazon Manaloto. She took over the practice of my retiring dentist and has really modernized the practice. My mom, brother, husband, three-year-old daughter and I all go to her. She is not a ''pediatric'' dentist, per se. However, she is incredibly kind and gentle and gave my daughter a filling without any of the horrible sedation I hear about, or, believe it or not, any novacaine! My daughter came out all smiles! (Don't be alarmed, the cavity wasn't very deep, therefore, no need for novacaine.) I have Delta Dental and have never had to pay a dime, not copay, not anything. She is at 2215 Santa Clara and the phone is 521.0420. Jennifer

Dr. Denise Bass Allen is very close to Alameda, in downtown Oakland near Broadway & 20th. (See recommendations for Denise Bass Allen for the rest of this review.)

When we lived in Alameda we went to Dr. David Jalen. His office is in the medical/dental office buliding on the corner of the Southshore Mall near all the nursing homes. We didn't have kids at the time, but be was recommended to us by the orthodontist in the same building so I know he works with kids too. He takes Delta.

By the way... I'd avoid Dr. Eischeid. I used him once. He took care of a cavitiy for me as part of my initial visit, but filled it wrong. While he was doing that filing, he kept pushing me to have all of my silver filings replaced even though they are still in good shape. Oh yeah, and he decided I have TMJ and need to see and herbalist to fix it. I didn't go back. Rose

David Perry

July 2002

I just came back from a dentist that I was referred to by Dr. Wampler. His name is Dr. Perry in Alameda. I was hoping someone had some additional recommendations for Dr. Perry and specifically in doing work with general anastesia with young children. Did you have any good/bad interaction with him or his practices with the young children? Did he seem knowledgable in the area? Kristi

You are fortunate to have been given a recommendation for your child to visit with Dr. Perry. My son has been seeing Dr. Perry for about 6 years now, he was the first dentist he ever visited with. I can only say good things about him and his practice. He is thoughtful, skilled and unbelievably great with children and their parents. Since we have experienced his care and expertise it is impossible for us to consider going elsewhere. I am so pleased we found him! We know many children who have grown up with Dr. Perry as their dentist and they are all smiles. He is an exceptional dentist. He has always been honest and straightforward with us. I have always been pleased with the work he has done. I also appreciate the open floor plan of his practice it helps to put everyone at ease. He is a very, very good pediatric dentist. Thanks to him my son has happy memories of his visits to the dentist, he even wrote a little book about it. L. Ross

I took my 4-year-old son to Dr. Perry just two weeks ago, and thought the whole experience was terrific. He had only been to the dentist once before, and was a little hesitant, but Dr. Perry made him feel very comfortable. Throughout his exam, x-rays and cleaning, he was treated very gently. As we left the office, he asked when he could come back. I will definitely see Dr. Perry for my future pediatric dentistry needs. Katie

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