Berkeley Parents Network: Reviews of Dentists in the North Bay

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Reviews of Dentists in the North Bay

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Re: Severe fear of going to the dentist (Nov 2004)
I don't know if our dentist specializes in treating people with dental phobia but I know he is the kindest, nicest dentist I've ever found. When I had my wisdom tooth removed I developed dry sockets and he called up on me (he did not remove the tooth, he referred me to someone else who specialized in that) and always offered TONS of comfort. His staff is also extremely nice and accomodating. They always makes us feel very comfortable --or as comfortable as one can be in a dentist office ;-) If you'd like to contact him, here is his practice info:

Dr. Van Dyk
2089 Vale Rd. Ste. 30
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 236-1662

June 2004

Does you have a great dentist near Pinole? My current dentist is in Walnut Creek and I'd love to find a great, local dentist. Thanks in advance.

Recommendation received: Dr. Gary Sabitini

June 2004

Re: Dentist for a Root Canal
I don't know of a dentist in Berkeley, but our dentist, Dr. Van Dyk, is absolutely the best. We go all the way to San Pablo- City b/c it is definitely worth the drive! I had a root canal and he did a superb job! His info is:

Dr. Van Dyk
2089 Vake Roard, Suite 30
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 236-5217

Eva

June 2004

Re: Dentist for a Root Canal
I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Irene Yeh of Pinole Endodontics, 964-0215. She did a root canal on one of my lateral incisors when I was 7 months pregnant--I also had a crown on this tooth. It was not a problem to do the procedure when I was pregnant--she uses a very low radiation digital X- ray (less radiation than with film) and the pictures come up immediately on a computer screen next to the dental chair. (You still wear the lead apron during the X-rays). She was extremely competent, explained the procedure ahead of time with diagrams on paper, gave me an honest disclaimer that the crown might be damaged during the root canal (luckily, it wasn't), and was very sensitive to the fact that I was pregnant and stressed out by having to have this surgery! The procedure itself was not painful, worked on the first try, and I felt I was in expert hands. Dr. Yeh has children herself so she understands what it's like to be pregnant! Good luck to you. Cheri

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