T Alan Peterson, DDS

Vanessa, only 23 years? I’ve been going to Dr. Alan for 41 years! And for the past 30 some years, I’ve been driving from Santa Cruz to do so, instead of switching to someone here. I guess that says what a good dentist he is!

I have seen Dr. Peterson for more than 20 years when I was working at HP in the 90s. My girl friend at the time referred me to him. We got married and have kids who are all now seeing him. My wife has an aunt and 3 first cousins who are all dentists in the bay area. But no one can compare to Alan and we don’t mind the commute to see him.
I recently broke my front tooth after years of contact sport that include martial art and poor dentistry practice from my previous dentist. The appointment for my implant extraction is 3 weeks out. Dr. Peterson helped me to temporary cement the tooth. I came to his office several times within the last few weeks for him to cement it back on every time it came loose. Dr. Peterson and the staffs are so gracious and took care of me patiently every time I came in. No charge! One Sunday afternoon, he even called and asked how I was doing. He gave out his personal cell number and encourage his patient to call whenever is needed.
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Peterson as our dentist. He is caring and took great price in his practice. The staff and the dental hygienist are wonderful too. I hope he doesn’t retire any time soon. Dr. Dhir is very good also.
Thank you so much for the care and services you have provided.
Victor L.

This is a great place for dental services. I broke my two front teeth in half and had veneers put on by Dr. Peterson’s office. Now my teeth look even better than the real ones I had before.
I have been going to this office for years and can assure that they do a great job. A friendly and talented staff can fix any issue with your teeth. I have confidence that any tooth chip or cavity that I get will be taken care of and have my teeth looking great again. I recommend this place.

Five stars to Dr. Al, who has been taking care of my teeth for 23 years.
23 YEARS
Omg, I’m getting old.
Seriously, I’m dreading the day that Dr. Al retires. I might be known as The Screamer (a lovely little nickname from my elementary days) in his office, but he’s always able to calm me and get the job done. Without getting bitten.
Kudos Dr. Al!!!
The entire staff is really fantastic to work with, especially if you’re a difficult patient like me.
–Vicky works with me on my billing since my meager late-​twenties-​salary still does not allow for major dental work payments in significant chunks.
–Dr. Dhir (who has graduated from Dr. Al’s assistant to a dentist– Congrats!!!) has seen me in action for years, and while I still insist Dr. Al be the only living human to stick a drill in my mouth, I know that one day… one day, she will take over. Godspeed Dr. Dhir, Godspeed.
–Gina has now become the brave soul to clean my teeth (when I muster up the courage to drag my happy ass in there) and she is oh-​so-​patient with me and my torture-​fueled demands.
–The rest of the staff are all great, I’ve never had a problem with any of them. I retract, actually, I have problems with every single one of them while their hands and power tools are in my mouth, but we always make numb-​mouth nice afterward.
Did I mention that my entire family still sees Dr. Al? Except my brother, who probably doesn’t see anyone and is only prolonging the pain.
Did I also mention that Vicky still lets me take a toy from the treasure chest if I’m a good girl? Bribery works, she knows me so well. Yes, I am 28 and I still like my treasure chest toys. Don’t judge me.
So go. If you’re looking for a new dentist who can deal with the worst of them, go see Dr. Al. He’s THAT good. Me and my precious teeth are eternally grateful.
Literally.
Well more my teeth than me, seeing how they will long outlive me.