Norman H Hui, DDS

My sister in-​law recommended Dr. Hui when I asked her where she usually went for her dentist visits. Today was my second time going in for a visit and I was equally pleased as my first visit to the office.
Everyone from the front desk receptionist, to the dental techs, and of course Dr. Hui, are incredibly nice. Dr. Hui is very thorough with his examinations and apparently has magical hands because I felt no discomfort whatsoever during the procedures I had done today. We all know the number one fear at a dental office is feeling excruciating pain… That’s not the case here!
Dr Hui has a great sense of humor and is very personable to the point where you no longer feel the anxiety of sitting in a dentist chair. I highly recommend Dr. Hui! I believe he is highly capable, honest, and trustworthy.
A special thank you to Dr. Hui and his amazing staff! :)

I’ve been going to Dr. Hui for a year and a half now and am very satisfied.
I didn’t have insurance for a bit and it had been a while since I had seen a dentist so I was worried that I would be scolded by whatever hygienist and dentist I saw first (which, I hate to admit, led me to stalling going in even after I had insurance again). No one at the office gave me a hard time at all and I was so relieved! Now I’m completely reformed and now come in every 6 months just like I should have been doing all along. =)
Dr. Hui doesn’t try to push unnecessary procedures on you, which is extremely important to me. My last dentist (years ago) told me multiple times that if I didn’t get my wisdom teeth out they would be causing terrible problems «very soon» — Dr. Hui says they look fine! I now suspect that some of the fillings this previous dentist gave me weren’t completely necessary either, because I have quite a few of them and haven’t needed a single one since I started going to Dr. Hui… Thank goodness now I have a dentist I can trust!

Friendly staff, friendly guy. I’d recommend him :) He actually tries to talk to you, and the office is really clean. Planning on going back again when I need to see a dentist!

Have been going to Hui for over and decade and he is the best. Always cheerful and happy to see his patients. He is a great dentist and has been practicing for so many years that he really knows his stuff.

I’ve had nothing but excellent experiences with Dr. Hui’s office. A few weeks ago the staff really made an effort to squeeze me in at the last minute before my student insurance expired, which was much appreciated! The hygienists and Dr. Hui have always been friendly, professional, and done an excellent job of taking care of my teeth!

I was looking for a new local dentist after moving to South Berkeley and found Dr. Hui through Unilocal.I’ve historically had very bad teeth and try and avoid the dentist but knew I needed some fillings. Dr. Hui and his staff were very friendly and kind and didn’t make me feel guilty about my bad teeth and spotty flossing habits. When I was getting my fillings Dr. Hui checked throughout to make sure I was comfortable and not in any pain. He’s really great. The staff is nice too. I really appreciated how they told me up front what the costs would be after using my insurance after I had inquired. They also offer Saturday hours which is really helpful. The dental office itself is not fancy at all, which I actually like. I suspect the lack of fancy décor translates into savings for the patients.

Dr. Hui and his staff are excellent. I enjoy going to the dentist. The only people that can say that are his patients. I cannot say enough about his professionalism and expert work. Our family has been with him for at least 15years. That is a true testiment as to how we feel about Dr. Hui and hs staff.

My teeth have never felt so clean — ever! It has been a few years since I’ve been to a dentist, so I was really dreading my visit to Dr. Hui’s office. I had nothing to worry about — all of the staff was friendly, and the dental assistant was very gentle with my teeth. It’s easy to get an appointment here and it’s also affordable. I would definitely recommend Dr. Hui to anyone looking for a dentist!

I had sharp pain in one of my teeth and went to Dr Hui to have it checked out.
— I was easily able to get an appointment at very short notice. He is also open on Saturdays which is a plus.
— At his clinic, waiting time was minimal and staff was really friendly.
— Dr hui himself expertly diagnosed the problem and was really helpful as well.
Great dentist to go to if you are a UC Berkeley student having SHIP.

I had gone to another local dentist before, and they were doing all these unnecessary procedures that cost my insurance company unnecessarily. I finally decided to change dentists when my jaw bit whenever I chewed.
Norman Hui DDS properly diagnosed what was causing the pain and instead of giving me their versions which would have cost and arm and leg, they sent me to Walgreens to get the cheapest version of the bite guard, which was just as effective. I didn’t even ask for a cheaper alternative, they just told me all my options.
I will continue coming here.

Dr. Hui has always been my Father’s dentist. After having some not-​so-​great experiences with other Berkeley dentists, I gave Dr. Hui a try. That was about 5 years ago. I love that after every cleaning he comes in and gives me an exam. My last dentist would make you book 2 appointments for that. One for the cleaning and one for the dentist to actually speak to you. Dr. Hui is very thorough and doesn’t try to get you to do things (and spend your money) unless they are necessary. I really appreciate that. Yes, the office is older, but the equipment works great. There is also great value in having a dentist with many years of experience. I trust his judgment. I’ve always had great care at Dr. Hui’s office.

This is my favorite dentist ever. Is that an oxymoron? For this girl, yes.
I am that girl who has a panic attack under ‘laughing’ gas, and I mean BEFORE the drilling or injections commence. I am that girl who is obsessed with retaining my wisdom teeth, if for no other reason than to avoid more dental work. I am that girl who opted for ‘sedation’ dentistry (really just ‘make-​things-​move-​in-​slow-​motion’ dentistry) and then screamed, cried and pushed the dentist’s hand out of my mouth when the needle was IN MY GUM. Simply put, I am that girl who reverts to a petulant 4 year old when in the dentist chair.
Dr. Hui understands this about me. He has filled cavities for me on at least two separate occasions, with little squirming and screaming on my part. The first time he did do some numbing injections, and then drilled quickly and filled quickly. The man is a speed demon with that thing! He respects that I don’t want any gas, and even caught a cavity before it was very deep, and drilled it without any numbing injection!
Now, I know a lot of you are thinking, I would never let someone drill my face without getting good and numbed up first, but for me, the injections are pretty much the worst part. The pain of the needle, and then the sloppy, drooly numbness afterwards are really the pits. So to find a dentist that understands that about me, and then fixes my teeth before it gets to that point, I am in heaven (no laughing gas needed).
And, I’ll tell you the secret reason I suspect I like him so much… From what I recall, when he drilled the last few times, he sort of… hugged my head. Is that weird? Maybe. But it worked for me. I think one of my fears is that I’ll move my head and the drill will pulverize all my teeth to dust, and the fact that he hugs my head securely yet (dare I say it?) tenderly, really minimizes my anxiety (as much as one can minimize my dental anxiety).
TL;DR: He is the best. I will lose my mind if he ever retires.

Does he need another 5-​star review? Yes!
I’ve had so many terrible experiences with dentists in the Bay Area. Shoddy work, assembly line offices with drab interiors, trying to sell work I didn’t need, etc. I thought I would never have a dentist I really love.
Then my insurance switched to Delta Dental PPO and I gave Dr. Hui a try because of all the great reviews.
And they were right. First off, the guy is a mentch — a good man. And his staff are incredibly sweet and super competent as well. I don’t remember all their names except Rebecca the hygienist. She is awesome. He really cares. I called once with some redness in my mouth. They got me in the same day. And he was concerned enough to contact an oral surgeon down the street to take a look right away so I didn’t have to suffer through the weekend. His work is good. And he totally puts me at ease as he is funny and engaging. I hope he lives a long life and continues dentistry a long long time.

I have been searching for the perfect dentist for 24 years, and I think I finally found him! It wasn’t the perfect visit, but sometimes it all comes down to bedside manner, and how doctors and office staff deal with unexpected issues.
When I arrived at Dr. Hui’s office for an 8:45 a.m. appointment I was told I would need to wait, as his technician who does the x-​rays was running late. Flash forward to around 9am, and I was told it would be another 15 – 20 minutes. Not a good start to my visit, I thought. I was noticeably peeved, as I had class, and had gotten up earlier than usual to make it to my appointment on time. However, what turned this around from what would have been a 1-​star review to a 5-​star review was how Dr. Hui handled the rest of my visit. Dr. Hui, realizing I was frustrated, cleaned my teeth while we waited for his assistant to arrive. Dr. Hui was so nice about the whole thing that I almost felt guilty for having been frustrated earlier.
I was really happy with how friendly, and thorough Dr. Hui was. I have really bad TMJ and he made some great suggestions for how to treat my symptoms, and went over my x-​ray with me later and explained why my jaw looked the way it did/​what my future treatment options might be. He is definitely the first dentist I’ve seen that has gone through all that trouble.
When his assistant finally arrived after Dr. Hui cleaned my teeth, she took my x-rays…I’m still not really sure why we needed to wait for her, she was really nice but the x-​rays took all of 2 minutes and didn’t seem like it was anything Dr. Hui himself couldn’t have done. Anyways, I’m not complaining because it ended up working out in the end, getting my teeth cleaned meant I didn’t have to schedule a 2^nd visit, and as much as I love Dr. Hui going to the dentist isn’t super high on my to-​do list.
I’ve seen some negative reviews on here about how his office is out dated, etc. I honestly don’t think you can judge a good dentist by his office décor. As long as the tools work properly, that’s fine. I’ve been to dentists offices that have the shiny new appliances and TV’s to watch while your teeth are being cleaned, and my experience at those offices were terrible compared to my experience with Dr. Hui. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. I promise you won’t be disappointed with the quality of care!
I’ve already recommended Dr. Hui to my boyfriend and friends, and now to all of Unilocal

I have been seeing Dr. Hui for my entire life. I will be glad to write our family dentist and friend a great review.
I have had over 18 fillings (I had horrible oral hygiene as a kid) done over the course of my life that were all personally taken care of by Norman. I have no doubt he is the best. The giant smiling picture of Jerry Seinfeld and the stickers by the receptionist are some fond (no doubt painful at the time) memories of my childhood. .
Extremely personable, great sense of humor, steady hands, honest, multilingual. What’s not to like about Dr. Hui? If you are looking for a great practicing dentist, look no further.

I’ve been going to Dr. Hui since 1991. He’s done excellent dental work for me whenever I needed it. There were times when he advised that I hold off on dental work and wait it out to see if it’s necessary. This tells me that he’s not out to make a quick buck.
He was available on an emergency call when my friend needed emergency dental work. Now my friend is a patient of Dr. Hui’s also.

I’ve come here basically all my life and Dr. Hui has been nothing short of gracious, helpful, honest, and kind. He is funny, straightforward, and gives cost-​effective advice. While sometimes the teeth cleaners here (dental students or interns or whatever you call them) have not been gentle, Dr. Hui always is, as is his assistant (I forgot her name, but she is a middle-​aged Chinese woman). The receptionists at the desk are always nice to work with too; all in all, I highly recommend coming here for all your dental needs.
Fun fact: Kevin Tan of the US Men’s Gymnastics team is Dr. Hui’s nephew.

I have excellent teeth, but have always had exceptionally deep grooves in my molars and many dentists try to tell me they are cavities (that’s how I test for honesty). At 38 I’ve only had 2 small cavities my entire life. Most dentists over the years have tried to get me (and my premium dental insurance) to fill up to 12 teeth full of «horrible cavities» at a cost of XXx thousands of dollars. 5 years ago Dr Hui took his x rays and told me my teeth were absolutely great. I’m still going to him and my pocketbook and teeth are just fine, thank you. He isn’t out to maximize profits — he’s out to give good, honest care to his patients. I have to travel an hour each way to see him, but it is worth it because I can trust him.
To respond to the previous reviewer — yes, his office is old. He’s been there for many, many years. Don’t worry, his equipment is up to date. It is not creepy in the least. Quite frankly I’m more concerned that you judge an office by the tvs in the examining rooms and wall decorations than by the quality of care.

The staff was fine, but the office was a little creepy. There were childish stickers on the ceiling, and some macramé junk hanging from the ceiling in one corner of the exam room. Some weird, 80’s Asian «art» (think 99-​cent store, only that would be more sophisticated). Everything felt old and depressing. Clean enough, though, at least as best I could tell. But not very nice or polished. There was also no TV to watch while getting my cleaning, which really surprised me. So I just stared at the pathetic stickers on the ceiling and hoped their technology was more up to date than the office. Sigh. I went based on the Unilocal reviews, but this was really a disappointment. For the first time, I was really scared I’d have cavity. Like wondering how to gracefully deny these people the right to drill. You know?
I did really like the assistant or hygienist (not sure).
I will not return to this office. =(

I must join the choir and sing Dr. Hui’s praises. I was really worried about finding a dentist while going to school, mostly because my parents had picked my dentists in the past. Also, I was having gum problems and needed to see one urgently. Dr. Hui to the rescue!
Dr. Hui is fantastic! He’s funny, grandfatherly, and sweet. When I told him I was a student at Cal, he shared his own adventures as a Cal student in the 1960s. He said he had long hair! Good thing he wasn’t working on my teeth when he told me that, or else I would’ve choked.
The receptionist and hygienists are really nice too. The only downside to seeing Dr. Hui is that it’s so friggen hard to get a convenient dentist appointment because he always seems to be booked full.