Lifelong Berkeley Dental Care's Online Review Report Card

I am in such pain from a recent filling by Dr. Noble. I noticed earlier this year in March when he did my basic check up and cleaning that his hands are very rough and a little unsteady and far from gentle when handling my mouth. Now, today months later he performed a fill to an old cavity, and all I can say is ouch. He was attending to another patient almost at the same time as my appointment. And he didn't even look at me when he left. Dr. Ho is great at his bedside manner, with a very attentive approach to his patients, and much more stable hands. I unfortunately couldn't secure him as the dentist to this procedure because of COVID restrictions turning this clinic busy and short staffed. Given the chance, I will request to see Dr. Ho from now on.

You can never be sure who you are going to see, but they seem honest. They don't tell you you need procedures you don't, and the work they do -- limited in my case -- seems fine. I made my first post-lockdown appointment yesterday, 5/14/21, and the soonest available appointment was for 10/25, so waits can be very long (always, and especially so as people address deferred issues/preventive services, I suppose). Once you're in a rhythm, though, it can work out. Wait times might make Lifelong Dental not the best choice for somebody with serious dental issues, but I can't comment on that from personal experience.

BTW, update Hussein Kalimuddin just left me a compliment on Yelp and called me an "Idiot" Now that's really professional, not.

This place is frustrating. The last dentist I had here asked if I was a meth addict because of my receding gum line, a question that seemed absurdly out of nowhere based on the history/progression of my gums clearly outlined in X-rays. She made me feel extremely self conscious about the health of my teeth and fed into my fear of going to the dentist. That was the last time I was able to get a teeth cleaning at this place, which was over a year ago now. They canceled my last cleaning appointment back in July bc of covid. I called the clinic many times, trying to get scheduled for another cleaning, and finally got an appointment for today, however they refused to clean my teeth bc the dentist I was scheduled with is new, and she was apparently only examining my teeth, not cleaning them, a distinction they neglected to inform me before coming in. Now I have to wait until July for a teeth cleaning I have been waiting for since last July? Will my new dentist even be around by then?

I have to share this was the very best dental experience my 89 year young mother could have ever had. The attention, patience, greeting, assuredness & best of all quality and dental care received by mom was absolutely the best. I highly recommend Dr. Parker & her team.

Great experience with the dentist and technician. They easily and happily accommodated my special needs and a person with epilepsy. Sliding scale cost is great. Getting an appointment will usually take several months.

I know this doesn't happen to everyone, but I had a great ER experience. If you have a really bad infection and are willing to take the time. They will help you. I know pain sucks but hanging out for few hours is worth the the days of not being in pain.

taking new patients 3 months out...

Dr. Haley did a great job but the reception is extremely rude and unhelpful, especially for non English speaking clients and provided no translation help

Had to wait 3 months to be seen as a new patient, but the appointment was pleasant staff kind and both the hygienist and dentist thorough but considerate. My follow up for a procedure is booked in 5 months. They are severely over booked and dont have the facilities to handle that many patients...It is still frustrating waiting.