Scott S Pyon, DDS

So, I haven’t actually seen this provider, but I just tried giving him a call to schedule a new patient appointment and he said he isn’t taking new patients because he is retired… :(

Best dentist I’ve ever had. I started going to Dr. Pyon after my wife went there and returned with a rave review of how great he is. The next day we convinced her brother to go there too! We are total Dr. Pyon evangelists.
Why are we so enthusiastic? He seems to truly care about being a member of a helping profession, unlike other dentists I’ve been to (overpaid plumbers, basically, with no empathy or understanding of what it’s like to be a patient). He is gentle; he explains what he’s doing as he does it; he’s conservative in his treatment options and doesn’t recommend unnecessary garbage… What more can I say? I love him.

I have a real trust issue when it comes to dentists. When I first started working in the area, my dental plan changed frequently and I found myself moving from dentist to dentist. My dental coverage was never the top-​of-​the-​line Delta Premier, which seems to be the only plan that many dentists accept (if they accept insurance at all). Because the reimbursements are lower for most other plans, I found that my other dentists were always pushing treatments on me that I didn’t think were necessary. What really triggered my mistrust was the fact that three successive dentists announced that they had found cavities that were in dire need of treatment. However, they found «cavities» in completely different teeth each time. How could these be such severe cavities if they can’t even find the same ones? Another dentist tried to convince me that if I didn’t shell out about a thousand bucks for a deep cleaning, I would surely start to lose my teeth within 5 – 10 years. That was about 15 years ago.
Anyways, because of repeatedly poor experiences with other dentist, I admittedly ignored my dental care for a couple years. Finally, I decided that it was time to return. I found Dr. Pyon’s name from a search of dental providers within my network. The excellent Unilocal reviews was encouraging to me, so I made an appointment. I was fortunate enough to be able to schedule an appointment very quickly.
The office is perhaps a little dated in appearance. The front desk receptionist was friendly and helpful. When it was time for my appointment, I was surprised to learn that Dr. Pyon does all his own work. There was no hygienist who did the initial cleaning, followed by a brief oral examination by the actual dentist. No, Dr. Pyon brought me to the room, took my x-​rays, performed the examination, and conducted the cleaning. He has a calming demeanor and explained what he was doing, each step of the way. In the end, he gave me a mirror and pointed out that there is, indeed, a small cavity, and demonstrated how this was determined. He also assured me that while this could eventually worsen and he does recommend that it be filled, he also said that this could stay the same for many years to come. He did not attempt to pressure me into getting treatment. I decided to let it wait until after my next visit.
In summary, Dr. Pyon struck me as an honest and hardworking dentist and I appreciate the treatment and advice that he provided.

Dr. Pyon in Palo Alto is amazing – and he is on our Dental Plan at Stanford that begins on September 1, 2015. He is so kind and unpretentious and he understands that people without insurance are concerned about money. He does not do excessive work just to make money. I have never met a dentist like him – especially in Silicon Valley. He is so down to earth:) My colleague at Stanford recommended him, so I know he does good work. So far, I have only had him repair my crown for me. I can’t wait to have all of my dental work down by him. I may go eat some sugar just so I have to go back. LOL. Just kidding about the sugar:)

Dr. Pyon did my teeth cleaning really well! It had been 3 years since my last dentist visit and I had bad build-​up on my teeth and gum. He was very thorough with the job. The job took so long because of my build-​up that my appointment ran over time to the next patient’s appointment. But he wasn’t hasty and still patiently cleaning every part of my teeth till they got to their perfectly clean state. I really appreciate his careful practice and patience. He also provided me lots of good advice for daily dental care and the procedure he recommended for the teeth I had had root canal done previously. Overall an excellent dentist who cares for the patients and his profession.

«Honest dentist» is an oxymoron these days, unfortunately. Blame it on the insurance companies, perhaps, but this noble profession has been jaded by up-​selling shysters armed with HD 3D cameras to scare you into optional services not covered by most dental plans.
Dr. Pyon is the rare exception and a breath of fresh air. So happy I found him. He has a gentle, professional touch and a calming chair-​side manner. He’ll lay out the options and explain things intelligently and in a a non-​condescending manner. Everything you want in a dentist and more!

When I told him my wisdom teeth were starting to give me pain, he calmly and evenly described to me my options. Importantly, he didn’t tell me right away to get them out. Dentists are always in a conflict of interest here, I think, because if you get your wisdom teeth out they make money off of it.
Well, Dr. Pyon isn’t like most dentists. He said he didn’t get his last wisdom tooth out until he was 40! And so I trusted his opinion when he gave me all the options.
In the end, he referred me to a great oral surgeon (Dr. Scott Baird) and I got all four out. It was a good price (important for me because I’m a student), and it’s been a year now with no additional problems. I really appreciated Dr. Pyon’s honesty when dealing with this issue, and have continued going to him for regular cleanings ever since. Great dentist!

Dr. Pyon is great. He, his staff, and his office are a no frills kind of deal. There is no tv, there isn’t much art work; it is simple. He seats you down, does not talk much, and there is soft classical playing while you get your teeth done. So relaxing. I almost fall asleep in that chair each time I go.
I came to him after a bad dental experience for him to figure out what may have gone wrong and how to fix it. He gave me all the details, listened carefully, walked me through everything, and gave me all my options. He ended up fixing the problem in the end and I couldn’t be happier. He seems very knowledgeable and seems to really put himself in his patient’s shoes.
I am so happy I found this dentist.

My favorite dentist yet! He explained what he was doing and why he was doing what he was doing very thoroughly, drew many pictures for me and also handed me a mirror so that I could watch what he was doing. He has a very low-​tech office but I felt in good hands.
Price point:
$ 32 for a 45-​minute exam
$ 102 for a filling (student discount?)
I was almost tempted to add a donation to his bill. I have no idea how he makes ends meet, but his prices are most certainly fair.

It’s very difficult to review a dentist becuase treatment is different patient by patient.
I have my teeth cleaned once and another treatment once. Dr. Pyon is sincere and good person. (and found some Asian traits as Asian) I really like this place.

I have to thank Unilocal on helping me find Dr. Pyon. I just needed a dentist that would do annual or semi-​annual cleaning for me and general maintenance. I saw that Dr. Pyon would accept my insurance (Delta Dental and now Principal) so I decide to go for him. Dr. Pyon’s office is definitely not the newest nor does he have the newest equipment but it’s all clean and works fine.
He explains everything about your teeth by drawing out little diagrams and pictures. He doesn’t pressure you into cavity fillings especially if they are small. He really seems to have your best interest in mind.
When I first started coming to Dr. Pyon my wisdom teeth were protruding from my gums, making my mouth sore to a point that it was hard for me to eat. Instead of telling me that I needed to go see a surgeon, he pulled out my wisdom teeth like it was a regular procedure. He saved me a lot of money and time!
If you’re just looking for a no frills dentist then Dr. Pyon is your best bet!

The best teeth cleaning I’ve had! Normally my teeth are very sensitive and teeth cleanings normally hurt, but this teeth cleaning was quick and painless. Dr. Pyon is gentle and thorough! I definitely recommend him!

Dr. Pyon is the man, he is everything you can ask for in a dentist and more. He does everything himself and always walks you through everything he is doing. He is a nice guy who doesn’t try to make random small talk so conversation feels natural and not forced. I had a small cavity recently (first one in forever since I went on a Mountain Dew binge) and he squeezed me in and got it done super fast. He showed me the cavity, gave me my options but didn’t upsell me anything and showed me the whole process as he did it.
Logistically his office is in a nice part of California ave. It’s a basic office but given you aren’t spending 30 minutes to an hour waiting its perfect. Paperwork is a breeze and you are in and out in 30 minutes. I lived in Indiana and now in LA now but every time I’m home I make sure to set up an appointment with him. Pretty much the only for sure stop I have when home outside of burritos, phở and Taiwanese beef noodle.

It appears there are two Unilocal reviews for Scott Pyon, DDS. I am choosing to write a review for this one bc I think it needs a lift since I think 1 low rating is perhaps an outlier from most people’s experience.
With that said…
In short, if you want a general dentist who is efficient and knowledgeable /​well-​trained, look no further. You have to be ok not having the frills, fancy office, and the small talk. Getting an appointment is relatively easy. You’re out of there in less than 1hr.

OH my goodness… I can’t believe I haven’t written a review for Dr. Pyon yet.
I’ve been his customer since 2008 originally because it is conveniently close to my work office and because I checked his credentials – when I was searching for dentist, I wanted one who studied at a reputable college known for its Dentistry training.
His work seem very straightfoward. It’s not «sexy» like the other places where they keep marketing cosmetic changes. He strictly does dental stuff for your oral health. His equipment is standard in a homely feeling environment.
So, IMHO, if your mouth is pretty straightforward and you just want professional service without the glitz that some other dental offices have, then this is the place to go for sure.
If you want the latest news and technology and cosmetry – I haven’t been exposed to it. But he doesn’t seem to be like that.
Dr. Pyon is diligent and not much of a chatter – he presents things straight up (as another reviewer calls «chair-​side manners.» He’s not born here (and as a fellow Asian who is sensitive to the differences between Asian and Asian-​Americans) I give him leeway for that. His operations seem small – he does your biannual cleaning himself always. He may be less emotional (right word?) but you know he has no ulterior motive to upsell you or anything.
Unfortunately I’m changing jobs and will have to – with a heavy heart – break our relationship. I’m hoping he forgives me, especially if he knows that some Unilocalers were inspired to test and use his services.

I like the no-​nonsense environment but I don’t think that he is a good dentist. I had more pain with my filling than I’ve had with other dentists and the bite isn’t as even as I would have liked. The cleaning was decent. The office was a bit ghetto.

Dr. Pyon is my kinda dentist! Here’s what I loved:
— relatively easy to get an appointment
— relatively quick appointment (out the door in 45 minutes including intake forms, x-​rays, and cleaning)
— the Dr. did my cleaning himself
— he didn’t try to sell me a d@*n thing!
His office is super small – both he and the receptionist greeted me when I walked in – and I didn’t have to wait for even a second (granted, I was the first appointment of the day, so your wait time may vary). Dr. Pyon cleaned my teeth, didn’t hassle me about my less-​than-​stellar flossing habits, and sent me on my merry way.
Most important (to me anyway) he didn’t try to sell me any fancy toothbrushes, high powered mouth washes, or locally sourced enamel repairing pixies. Nothing turns me off of a Dentist faster than being sold a bunch of stuff I’m not sure I really need… from doctor to car salesman in 2 seconds flat!

I was looking for a dentist close by and found Dr. Pyon. I really like that he does the cleanings himself. He’s a very straight forward dentist that really gives you a good cleaning. He’s helped me identify a potential serious problem that I had never noticed.
I haven’t had a problem getting an appointment that works with my schedule. The office is small, but I’ve never had to wait. If you need a reliable dentist and can do without the fluff, Dr. Pyon is for you!

My family has been seeing Dr. Pyon since he took over Dr. Bace’s practice. We liked Dr. Bace because he is «old school.» Dr. Pyon was the perfect dentist to take over the practice.
So many dentists these days focus on expensive equipment and cosmetic procedures and want to fill every grey spot on the x-​rays and provide every expensive procedure available. Dr. Pyon is the opposite. He’s prefers to «watch» small, harmless cavities. He’s great about explaining all the options, giving his opinion, but letting the patient make the final call, knowing that there often isn’t one «right» answer.
He always draws the tooth in explaining the problem and is very clear. He’s a very hard-​working, no-​nonsense dentist. Perfect for our family.

I originally looked up Dr Kim but was told Dr Pyon was taking over while she was on maternity leave. Since I am not particularly picky I accepted the appointment.
I went in for a wisdom teeth consultation and before I knew it, he was prepping me for extractions! (He did recommend me for oral surgery for one of my wisdom tooth) He was very friendly and was very thorough in explaining what I was going to go through, the risks, etc.
When testing for my gum numbness he was very careful to make sure I was completely numb and even when I felt pain the middle of the extraction, he didn’t make a big fuss about giving me more anesthesia.
Awesome experience and at a great price! (I have Vital Care). Will be back for cleaning!