Michael R O’Brien, DDS

Dr. O’Brien is amazing at his job. Here’s my summary:
— A true professional for one, but also is sincerely compassionate and cares about people
— Staff are great as well, super friendly and professional.
— Facility is very clean and modern– they can handle anything you throw at them.
He travels to Guatemala to give dental care to those in need. He’s even called me directly after hours one time to check up on me one time when I had a concern. My entire family has been going there for over 30 years now.
There’s a reason he’s got all great reviews– and no we’re not robots, just patients that recognize a great business and want to show our appreciation.

I have been with Dr. O’Brien for over 15 years because he is very thorough and kind. I have no problems with his work on my teeth. He has done wonderful work. His staff are very nice as well.

I am always «overly pleased» with Dr. O’Brien and his excellent staff. They are always pleasant and ON TIME. I rarely if ever, even wait five minutes. And, I love the waitlist they have. So, even if you have an appointment in the future, if an opening pops up in either a day or hours’ time, they will call you to see if you want to come in earlier; sometimes it’s great timing and works out, other times I have to pass, but to have the option is convenient.
I used to dread going to the dentist, like many, but since I’ve been a patient here, I’m ok with the idea. I get a little «performance» anxiety when I sit in the chair, but staff always comforts me. And, Dr. O’Brien’s calming demeanor is very soothing.
Dr O’Brien is a perfectionist and the quality of his work reflects that. Dr O’Brien himself even calls hours after appointments when I have «procedures» performed to make sure everything’s ok. I’m usually the last or one of the last appointments so this is well into his evening. He also gives you his personal info to call back if anything changes.

Dr. O’Brien and his staff are very thorough. I’m new to his office and everyone made my dental visit very comfortable. I’m so happy to have found a great new dentist, I will be back in 6 months for my cleaning.

If you want AMAZING teeth and AMAZING service, you need to go see Dr. O’Brien! I’ve been going to him for over 15 years and never knew how great I had it until the company I work for changed dental plans and I was no longer able to go back to Dr. O’ Brien. I have gone to 3 different dental offices the last couple of years but no one was even comparable. They really do care about their patients and will definitely help you get the smile you want! I am planning on going back even though its going to cost me a lot more money.

Dr. O’Brien has been my dentist since I was a young one & now I have the pleasure of bringing my young one here. Best dentist in town, awesome & friendly staff. I never hate going to the dentist because they make it such a pleasurable experience.

Still a favorite. The last time I went, he was using a program to take a look at x-​rays of my teeth and determine if there may be any carries forming … totally worth it in comparison to one I went to recently where they still used the small x-​rays and they said I had no problems. (I love my sweets so I have carries a lot.)
I love the ladies in the office who work on my teeth. I’ve seriously considered making a 1.5 to 2hr drive to see him.

We have been with Dr. O’Brien since he began his practice. He has truly been the best dentist we have ever had. He helped me through a throat cancer episode and has help me ever since conbat the residual effects of the radiation treatments. I would never consider going to another dentist!

I received a Unilocal message today from Dr. O’Brien’s Office Manager who asked that I call their office. I spoke with Dr. O’Brien who kindly explained that I can request a particular hygienist and apologized for the experience I had during my latest cleaning. He was polite and gracious. I should mention that my husband has had good experiences with Dr. O’Brien and he’s had more appointments than me. After my husband had his cavity filled the last time, Dr. O’Brien personally called to make sure my husband’s OK and not in pain that night. I was very impressed as I’ve never had any dentist do that for me from my recollection nor have I seen any do that for my parents when I was growing up. I appreciate that Dr. O’Brien took the time to contact me to address my concerns.

My family has been going to Dr O’Brien’s office for about 12 years now. This just proves how awesome he is. His staff is professional and welcoming. I used to look forward to going to the dentist when I was young because of their stickers, toys, and dentist bags. now, I totally don’t look forward to it, but they always make my visit a pleasant one and always accommodate my sensitive teeth needs. I would definitely recommend his office to anyone and already have!

I can’t believe that it’s taken me so long to enter Dr. OBrien into Unilocal.I think it’s because I may have wanted to keep the best kept secret to «within co-​workers» and family. Referred by co-​workers, some of the most interesting folks, very picky, some just good consumers. At any rate, I would travel miles and miles to see Dr. OBrien. He is just the best. My husband and I are raising a special needs child (autism) and I recently switched from a very specialized dentist in CH to Dr. O“Brien. Yesterday, what I witnessed was absolute magic. I knew the kiddo would be kicking and screaming but everything was explained to him in terms that he could relate to (at 5 years old!) and he had no fear. He squirmed but it was okay with him, it was just the unknown. Later last night after being sent home with a «dentist» packet of his own, the kiddo played «dentist» on his dinos so that they didn’t have decay. He put in a shield, tooth pillow, and used gloves. Cute.
If you haven’t seen Dr. O’Brien, and are still afraid of dentists, make an appt.

I am in my forties and I have been going to Dr. O’Brien since I was in elementary school. My immediate family back then (parents and sister) have been seeing Dr O’Brien and now my wife and two daughters also see Dr. O’Brien. He is very good at explaining everything he does. I had other dentists during the times of my life when I wasn’t living in Sacramento and none of my other dentists measured up to the quality of care I have received from Dr. O’Brien. I highly recommend him.

Best Dentist we’ve had! This man takes the time to really explain to you what he is doing and what is going in your mouth. He doens’t just shove tools in your mouth and collect $$ from you. He is very personable and makes you feel comfortable in his care. I owe my great smile to this man, thanks Dr. O’Brien!

I’ve had about eight dentists romping around inside my mouth — a new one every six years or so. I have never been truly happy with any of them. They have been not good or okay or «oh my god I hate that guy», but never «wow».
Dr. O’Brien is a «wow». I don’t think of myself as high maintenance — rather I think of myself as low maintenance as possible to get the job done. But on the other hand I’m not a blindly trusting person either. I want to know _​why_​I should do this or that and so dentists have always been a bit of a quandary. They climb inside there and dig around and then come back out and say «you need a new cap» or something. Half the time I think to myself — how the heck do I trust this person? And then I submit and get drilled.
O’Brien has spoiled me. He showed me every tooth in video on a camera. All the nooks and crannies, cracks, fissures, stains, the works. It’s a whole world in there that he has shared with me. Whenever he wants to drill and fill or whack and cap he takes me on a walk before hand. Then when he’s grinding away he stops, hands me a mirror and gleefully says «take a look at this cool hole I just dug!» I hold the mirror up, he points and pontificates. Then he gets some magical space age goo and stuffs it in there and grinds and bakes and chisels a bit and stops — handing me the mirror again. I look and I don’t see a thing. It looks like a new piece of tooth magically reappeared sans crack or cavity. It is magic, and he is a magician.
Very good staff, prompt and courteous. A phone call the night after every procedure. The only down side is he doesn’t have a spit-​sink — his assistant does a hose and suck routine instead. There is a water bottle and cups and a bathroom and sink because I’m a baby, though.
I’ll never go to a different dentist. He is an artist. A+