Crown Dental Care

My wife and I have been going here for 5+ years. Everyone is always super-​friendly. Marlene, the office manager, is just great. She’s personable, always great to talk to, and efficient. She also always remembers us. Dr. Farahmand is a trip. He’s a skilled and caring dentist, but he also has a fantastic sense of humor. He’s a really good guy, even if he is a Niner fan :-)…instead of a Raider fan. Cristina, his wife and the office dental hygienist, couldn’t be any nicer and friendlier, and she always does a great job cleaning my teeth. Chiaki, the dental assistant, is another sweet person, and very efficient and gentle assisting Dr. Farahmand. I love talking to her about great restaurants in the Bay Area. I’ve even had Dr. Fung clean my teeth twice, and she’s very nice, gentle, and caring.
In addition to all the raves above, Dr. Farahmand is very accessible. My wife has twice had to call him on his cell in off hours, and he has accommodated her… meeting her at the office outside of business hours to fix broken teeth.
Really, it’s hard to imagine a better dental office. If you’re looking for a dental practice, it’s definitely worth checking out Crown Dental.

the service is ok, but be very careful about how much $$ this place actually charge you.
After my last visit, they gave me a bill with amount $ 10+, then swipe my card. I thought that’s what they gonna charge, but I was wrong. the coming month, I realized they have charged me $ 90+, so I called and ask why. The lady in the font desk told me they didn’t know how much my insurance gonna cover, so they ‘guess’ a number. Then why bother give your customer a $ 10+ bill at all? She said that’s just another number they ‘guess’.
at the end, they figure out both 90+ and 10+ are wrong, they should charge us 60+.
I wouldn’t go to this place again, no matter how good or bad the service is, not worth the risk of surprising charge.

So far I had a great experience with Crown Dental. My wife and I both started coming here for about 3 months now.
They were able to take me in relative fast because I was suffering from some pain. I had to get a crown and the procedure was quick and mostly painless.
Recommend this dentist

I’ve been seeing Dr. Farahmand for about a year now. I couldn’t be happier. I’m what you might call a «high-​maintenance» dental patient, with lots of preferences and health issues that complicate my care. Nonetheless, Dr. Farahmand has been nothing but patient, accommodating, and generous with me. For example, he accommodated my request that he use specific dental materials for my teeth. Also, I’ve had problems with various night guards he’s created for me (through no fault of his own), and he’s fixed the problem for me every time, free of charge. Plus, he has great chair-​side manner – relaxed, humorous, and attentive – and I’ve seen him be just as good with kids. I have no complaints, and recommend him without hesitation.

I had to stop going to Crown Dental because they no longer excepted my dental insurance. During the two years or so I was with them, everyone there was always friendly and helpful. The receptionist, Marlene was always sweet and extremely helpful. The dental hygienist always did a wonderful job cleaning my teeth and was so patient. Dr. Farahmand was just, excellent! The office is very clean and high tech, as you can get your crown made while you wait! The t.v. with headphone is a huge plus, my son really loved that! I am so sad to no longer have them be a part of my teeth’s life.

I really can’t say enough about this Dental Practice. We have been going to Dr. F for over 10 years and continue to be impressed. My wife and I had never really been overwhelmed with our dental experiences, but Dr. F and his staff quickly built genuine rapport with us and actually make us look forward to going to the dentist. We have added 2 boys to our family and have had great experiences with them as well. Dr. F and his wife, Cristina, bring enthusiasm that carries over to the whole staff. Whether it be needing to be seen on short notice, getting cavities filled, teeth pulled or whatever, we can’t recommend them highly enough. The friends that we have recommended have always quickly thanked us for turning them on to the best dental team in the East Bay. Kudos to Dr. F and the rest of the Crown Dental Team!

Dr. Farahmand is the best dentist Ive ever had. I started seeing him 2yrs ago. Through the switch of 2 jobs, than no insurance I still won’t give him up.
He is very patient with his work, and very understanding in difficult situation. He takes time to gets to know his patients to build a relationship. He has an excellent memory, and steady hand. He takes time to explain every procedure, options, and pros and cons. And after, he checks up on his patients to make sure they’re still having a good experience.
I’ve had my share of quick irresponsible dentistry & Dr. Farahmand is fixing their mistakes. I thank him so very much for being available when he is most needed, and being such a cool guy.

Best Dentist around! Great staff that makes you feel very welcomed. Very friendly dentist who will help you make best decisions for your teeth and your pocket.

Dr. Farahmand is an angel. I tried San Francisco general hospital and they are the most rude and impolite and greet you in a very bad manner. My visit with Dr. Farahmand was very informative about overall dental health and specifically addressing a long term pain in my tooth. He’s friendly, gentle, patient, professional, and really listens to your concerns. I also feel like he’s a very skilled dentist who does great technical work and doesn’t try to upsell at all. I’ve had an extraction my wisdom tooth, and the result is I’m in no pain at all. thank you so much Doctor. He gave me discount on their anniversary with his beautiful wife, which kind of shock me. I recommend everyone that if you have pain and if you want an angel take care of you, so that go to Crown Dental Care to this honorable man.

Been going over 5 years. Dr F is great. Caring, excellent personal recall and technical skills. Doesn’t try to upsell. Hygienists are always great and friendly. Top of the line equipment. Haven’t asked for the gas but I have a feeling it’d be given no questions asked. TV to watch while getting cleaned. Only slightly annoying part is their reminder service which can be aggressive sometimes. See a dentist twice a year dang it! Especially if you have it free via insurance! No excuses, do you want dentures?

As a new patient my experience is limitted to the first visit (exam and cleaning). I needed to find a new dentist (and insurance — United Concordia not being very useful) last year. Armed with new options I was pleased with my choice of Crown Dental. My new insurance (GEHA) offered many choices and I used Unilocal and other online sources to review local dentists. I am 54 years old and in need of some repair work– replacing cracked fillings, new crowns, deep cleaning — and after a thorough exam and consultation with Dr. Farahmand I feel that I am in good hands. The hygienist that attended me (Cary) did a great job, taking an hour to completely renovate my mouth. Two thumbs up, five stars.

The most positive experience I’ve ever had at a dentist office. I called first thing in the morning and was able to be seen right away. Dr. Farahmand made sure I was an informed patient and laid out all options regarding my treatment. Completely honest with me and definitely eased my fears and anxiety. The procedure went well and he made sure I experienced little to no pain. Dr. Farahmand called the following day to check on my well-​being post-​op. The staff ensured that I was at ease and comfortable throughout my entire visit. Will definitely be returning for many future visits to this office.

I love that I can walk to the dentist, this place it’s great and the customer service is wonderful. Everyone in the office is very friendly and the office is very clean. Also I love the music they play.. Lol, too; while you get your teeth cleaned you can watch TV very cool! ! Best dentist office I’ve been too.

Dr. Farahmand is a great dentist! I tried two other dentists and wasn’t satisfied with either of their services. My visit with Dr. Farahmand was very informative about overall dental health and specifically addressing a long term pain in my tooth. He’s friendly, gentle, patient, professional, and really listens to your concerns. I also feel like he’s a very skilled dentist who does great technical work and doesn’t try to upsell at all. I’ve had cavity fillings and a crown done at this office, and he’s helped me finally diagnose a lingering pain in my back molar, which eventually needed a root canal done at a different office. He was also able to recommend a great endodontist to do the root canal work. I’ve always been able to get an appointment either the same day or next day if I was in pain for any reason. I often called the office and was able to speak to Dr. Farahmand the same day about issues as well, saving me from a trip to the office. Dr. Farahmand’s wife also works there as a dental hygienst, and she’s so warm and personable — I love having her clean my teeth.
Costs are moderately high. Dr. Farahmand uses modern treatments which tend to cost more. Discuss advanced procedures fully with Dr. Farahmand and billing so that you know how much things will cost. Also request that the procedure be sent to your insurance first for an estimate. I had an issue where my insurance wouldn’t pay the claim for a crown. The billing department was very good about resubmitting the claim (before even sending me a bill), and then reducing some of the charges that the insurance wouldn’t pay. Unfortunately, this would not be the most affordable option for people without insurance. They offer a 5% discount for those without insurance.

I was all set to write a 5 star review, and if I were reviewing only the excellent dental service from this office, it would in fact be a 5 star review. The reason that I am granting only a single star is because this office has failed me and I have a ‘one strike-​yer out!’ policy with service industries such as dentists — there are so many other dentists to choose from, surely I must be able to find one that will not send me surprise bills for $ 600 and then promise to email me follow up information and then fail to actually do so.
I read the other reviews on here and I was hopeful about going here. I received great dental treatment. It was expensive, and I was prepared for that. I paid over $ 800 for various fillings and crowns, after insurance. I understand that the amount that I pay is only the office’s best estimate of what will not be covered by insurance.
That being said, a professional dental office should be able to better predict the amount not covered. I would not be having this issue with a surprise bill for, say, $ 300 (I would not be happy, but I would not be one-​star unhappy). But a surprise bill for $ 600? That appalled me. I called the office to ask about it. The office assistant bumbled around for several minutes, passed the buck to the insurance company by telling me that they should have sent me a breakdown of the costs (which of course they did, but I don’t understand what any of the jargon means), promised to look into the matter further for me and to email me more information. That was four days ago. Apparently no one could find the time to hit the ‘send’ button for that email.
I’ve mailed my $ 600 payment in and it will be the last interaction that I will have this office. This is gross incompetence and I do not have room in my life for it. I cannot return to a place that is not capable of charging me correctly in the first place and then lacks the efficiency to properly follow up in the manner in which they promise.
If you want great dental care and you don’t mind receiving surprise bills for many hundreds of dollars more than you were expecting to pay, then go here. But if you prize a place with the integrity to do what they say that they will do, find yourself a dentist with a capable support staff.

I woke up this morning with an unbearable toothache. After trying Advil and topical pain relievers, I signed onto Unilocal to find a dentist close by.
Dr Farahmond’s office was open and even though the Dr wasn’t there, they agreed to let me come in for an assessment.
The hygienist took ex-​rays and emailed them to the Dr, within two hours (on Saturday) The Dr came in and extracted my tooth and had me out of pain.
The staff was very courteous and the Dr was very thorough and made sure the procedure was pain free.
Thanks!

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Farahmand for about a year now. Between us we had 2 root canals and numerous cleanings. Dr. Farahmand is always professional and very responsive via phone and email. HIs staff is always friendly and uses technology (text, email) to remind about your appointments which I love. This place was recommended to us by our friends and I would definitely recommend it to others!

I changed insurance and was no longer able to go to my old dentist in Berkeley, so I decided to give my husband’s dentist a try. We couldn’t be happier!
I can only speak to the friendliness of the staff and the thoroughness of the basic care (we’ve only ever had cleanings done), but both of these are top notch. Dr. Farahmand is kind and thorough, and Cristina (the only dental hygenist we’ve had so far) is sweet. She even remembered me, asked me about my wedding, etc. The time goes by quickly in their office and I’ve always been seen promptly. Very happy with this dentist!

My co worker at Trader Joes recommended Crown Dental to me 8 months ago, since then they have changed my life. I am 32 years old and I am missing 9 teeth, the teeth I do have have been breaking, one every six months, for the last three years. I had pretty much given up hope. The dentists I have encountered have been lazy, greedy, and condescending. Several of the teeth that have broken have been because of poor dental work (which of course I paid a ton of money for). Or the dentist would be too lazy to give me the care I needed and so they pulled the tooth out. I have been so ashamed of the way my teeth look that I no longer smile in photographs. When another tooth broke last May I was recommended Dr. Farahmond. Whenever I enter a dentist’s office I prepare for a lecture about the state of my teeth, as if I chose to have my teeth like this. It is embarrassing and insulting, and many dentists don’t even acknowledge that their services are out of the price range of the average person. In the 8 months since my first appointment at Crown Dental my life has completely changed. Dr. Farahmond and his staff were kind, gentle, and completely understanding. He gave me several options for my treatment, explained them all thoroughly, and was SUPPORTIVE of whatever decision I made. I left his office feeling like I had received CARE, not just treatment. In the months that followed I had several appointments at Crown Dental. They always treated me the same, always with respect and understanding. with Dr. Farahmond I was able to start the process of recovery, not just maintenance. Two of my appointments took over four hours! Something I struggled with for YEARS was resolved with Crown Dental in 8 months. I still can’t believe the progress we’ve accomplished. I’m not even sure I can express my gratitude in words.
People who don’t suffer from teeth problems don’t realize what a constant burden it is. Having bad teeth can be a health crisis, it requires multiple surgeries, medications, extensive pain, and sometimes malnutrition! Dental insurance is a joke. But we don’t tend to see it that way, having poor teeth is just seen as a reflection of the economic class you exist in, and one more way for people to judge you. If you have teeth problems like mine, you can fully appreciate the impact that a Dentist like this has on a person.

Dr. Farahmound seems great, but the staff were, in turns, patronizing (the woman cleaning my teeth was giving me a lecture on toothbrushing — I am 33 years old); disorganized (I scheduled a visit for a root canal consultation and they had me down for a cleaning); and pushy about rendering more services (they insisted I get more x-​rays, which turned out to be totally unnecessary).

Never have I ever said «I’m so happy that my dentist is within walking distance to my house.» until I went to Crown Dental.
Dr. Farahmand is soft spoken, kindly, patient, very professional, and NON-​scary. He is everything that a dentist should strive to be. His staff is attentive and warm. The reception area is welcoming and comfortable.
My experience with Crown Dental was literally the BEST I have ever had at a dental office!
If you are looking for a dentist or simply unhappy with the one you currently have, I highly recommend Dr. Farahmand at Crown Dental. You won’t be disappointed.

My husband and I have been going to Crown Dental ever since we moved to the Bay Area a year and a half ago.
Everyone from Elisa (the front desk person), the hygenists, and Dr. Farahmand are awesome. I love that their office is very modern and have the latest technology. Teeth cleanings and crowns are much better when you are watching Man vs. Food and the noise of the drill gets drowned out.
I recently needed to get a root canal done and was in a ton of pain. They squeezed me into Dr. F’s tight schedule and he saw me during his lunch. They got an appointment within the hour with an Endontist and was feeling great by the end of the day.
Long story short, awesome Dentist and staff! I highly recommend Crown Dental. :)

Best Dentist in the Bay Area!
Dr. Farahmand and his staff all extremely professional and friendly.
My husband and I have been going to Crown Dental, formerly known as Albany Dental Care, for a few years now. We even switched our new insurance policy so we could continue to go to Dr. Farahmand.
The new office exceeds most dental offices in El Cerrito or Albany by far. It is state of the art, with flat screens in each chair so your routine cleaning is a comfortable experience. It is almost like an upscale spa like the other Unilocaler reviewed, you can get a mini massage treatment to your hands as you get a procedure.
Dr. Farahmand, a very soft spoken and kindhearted dentist, is so talented and caring. He even continues to teach a class at UOP with his busy schedule.
When my husband wanted to look into getting veneers because he has horrible teeth, Dr. Farahmand discouraged the procedure because he wanted my husband to first correct the overall health of teeth. How many doctors do you know would elect to not make a ton of money on veneers than to do corrective work?
It just goes to show what type of character, moral and pride the doctor displays which make us so proud to be one of his patients.
My husband now, after a long process, has great– healthy teeth and this investment is priceless!
From the receptionist, to the hygienist who too is sweet, caring, gentle patient, warm and knowledgeable; to the superb excellence of the doctor himself, ever visit is so rewarding that you cant wait to go back!