Bic Chiem, DDS

Dr. Chiem is wonderful. She did such a fantastic job on my procedure with her high attention to detail, knowledge, and quality of work. You can tell she is a perfectionist. She also showed me how to properly care for my teeth. Her standard of care has definitely exceeded my expectations. At the time I was only looking for a dentist for a specific treatment but instead I think I found my forever dentist!

I feel like I hit the jackpot of dentists with Dr. Bic Chiem. She is the best dentist ever. I recommended her to my husband and best friend, because I trust her 100%. She is delicate while she conducts my teeth cleaning, and I always leave her office happy because she does a great job! She is friendly and professional, and always makes me feel comfortable when I go to visit her. She is very knowledgeable and an honest dentist. She always knows how to explain things in an easy way so I can understand everything.
Her dental equipment is always up-​to-​date and she has a very comfortable chair for her patients (with massage features included).
— Very professional and knowledgeable dentist
— She is always honest and friendly
— She has state-​of-​the-​art dental equipment
— She is always thorough with her work
— The best teeth cleaning I ever had
— Her staff is always very pleasant
Overall, Dr. Bic always pays attention to patient comfort, dental safety and cosmetic perfection. I’m so thankful for having her as my dentist!

For some reason, I always leave Dr. Chiem’s office with the sense that I’ve had a very deep and meaningful conversation with her, even though she’s had her tools in my mouth the whole time. She also is very thorough and explains what shes doing clearly and assuringly. And my teeth are clean! Her office has a nice view of the city too, and she’s even considerate enough to provide you with shades when the sun is too bright. Best dentist ever!

My family and I went to some trouble to follow Dr. Chiem after receiving care from her at a prior practice where she was not the owner. We were delighted when she
opened her own practice (with a fabulous view from the top floor of the fabulous
450 Sutter building). She does excellent work, is kind, gentle, funny, and conscientious about referrals and the business end. Our daughter, mid-​20s, now sees her too.

Dr. Chiem had been my primary dentist after Dr. Jerry Bellen suffered a stroke in 2007, so I was very disappointed when she left Jerry’s Center For Aesthetic Dentistry about a year ago. I had a dental emergency over the past weekend &, I was in a quandary: I really didn’t have a dentist anymore & I needed help right away.
I was very pleased to discover that Bic Chiem is still in practice on the 26^th floor at 450 Sutter. I left a message for her at 6:00 A.M. this past Monday, and she called me back at 8:00 A.M. to schedule an appointment for later in the day. I was in the chair by 4:30, and after a Herculean grappling match between Dr. Chiem & my fractured premolar, she finally wrangled it from it’s mooring and made way for the next occupant. Not to make too big a deal, but this was like a death-​cage match between oh, I dunno… Amelia Earhart & The Incredible Hulk. Except Amelia Earhart is 8 ½ months pregnant.
The day after, I’m pain-​free & I have a bounce in my step. I am very grateful to my non-​pareil dentist, the superb Bic Chiem.

My orthodontic nightmare began with teeth being pulled before the anesthetic had a chance to work. In that «era» every child had «overcrowding», hence the finished look was a very narrow unattractive looking smile. Unfortunately you can’t add teeth back, so after another round of orhodontics and veneers to attempt to correct the look the end result was disappointing, too large and masculine looking. When the veneers started to deteriorate I started looking for another dentist. After many dental consults later including one who recommended an oral surgeon to expand my jaw, followed by 2 more years of braces, and finally redo all the veneers, I was frustrated and in tears. Then one of the front veneers chipped and I fractured one of my teeth so I returned to the office to find Dr. Chiem helping her colleague. She redid the broken crown and I was so impressed with the outcome I asked her about a couple of other teeth also in bad need of repair. She did the work on them for me and again, no comparison matches her standard. I went back for MORE! She and I came up with a plan together to expand my smile the rest of the way with veneer work so I have ended up with what I would have nearly had originally, Yeah! I have never been so happy with the shape and size of my teeth, and mostly my smile that I never thought I could have back.
For those of you that hate the dentist chair, I have never had any pain. And Dr. Chiem is so patient in fact, I tell her when I’m numb and ready to go. The first time I had the veneers done with a previous dentist, I was so sore from all the pressure, drilling, and injections, it reactivated my TMJ and I required pain pills. And my face and sinuses were so swollen, I was concerned. With Dr. Chiem, I leave, the numbness wears off and I miraculously feel nothing; nothing but pleasure and happiness to have Dr. Chiem as my dentist. I’m glad she is so young and talented so I will never have to go searching for another dentist again.

Dr. Chiem is by far the most pleasant and knowledgeable dentist I’ve seen in my life. I’ve seen about a dozen dentists in my many years of existence, but have not been unable to commit to one until I met Dr. Chiem. She is patient, thorough, and talks me through every step of the process. Most importantly, she is professional and calming, making each visit smooth sailing even as she pulls, picks, grinds, and polishes my teeth.
Dr. Chiem gives practical advice and referrals on elective procedures, but is never pushy. She genuinely cares about her patients. Unheard of before I became a patient of Dr. Chiem, I now look forward to a teeth-​cleaning every 6 months! I leave her office with such clean and smooth teeth that it makes my smile feel like a million bucks!

I love Dr. Chiem. For my first appointment with her, I was a bit nervous because I hadn’t been to the dentist in 5 years and I came with an aching tooth that was killing me… she did a great job at fixing what needed to be fixed, without stressing me out or exaggerating my situation. She is extremely gentle, patient, and immediately puts you at ease. Her front desk man, George, is great and lots of fun to talk to. When I first met Dr. Chiem, I had a one week old baby. I urgently needed to see the dentist so I came in with my baby as he was too young to be left with a baby sitter. While Dr. Chiem was working on my aching tooth, George watched the baby and soothed him when he started crying and I was in no position to pick him up. Her office is downtown (very convenient) and elegant. I would recommend her to anyone.
I’m very surprised by whoever posted the negative review… Dr. Chiem and her assistant returm calls promptly and are straight to the fact. No b-​s here.

I admit it has been a couple of years since I visited a dentist and I was hesitant to visit one. Once I stepped into Dr. Bic Chiem’s office my worries disappeared. Dr. Bic Chiem is a great, professional dentist. She is very thorough and cares about her patients. After my evaluation and cleaning, she made sure I knew the correct way to floss and brush my teeth. The staff in her office is also extremely friendly. She is highly skilled and my visits thus far have been PAINLESS. Now, I actually look forward to my dental visits with Dr. Chiem. If you’re in need of a dentist, you must go see her!

I just realized today how much I LOVE going to see my dentist! She is hands down the best dentist ever!
HONEST: She tells it like it is… but in a really nice way.
METICULOUS: She won’t let you leave until every plaque is gone. Her fillings are virtually invisible!
SKILLED: She seriously has hands of an angel! Stable with a super light touch.
SUPER COOL: She’s just super cool!!!
I just love Dr. Chiem!

I’d always felt my upper two front teeth was too out over the lowers, Dr. Chiem carefully evaluated my teeth structure and suggested I consider Porcelain Veneers to reshape my front teeth profile. I am very satisfied after the procedure and would recommend her to anyone. Like others have said about her, she’s a wonderful professional dentist that you can completely trust. Her warm and joyful personality also make me feel very comfortable and relaxed during the entire procedure.

Having become dissatisfied and frustrated with the rushed and impersonal care that has become the status quo in todays medical and dental offices, I went in search of a higher standard. When I arrived at the office of Doctor Chiem, I knew I had found it. During the consultation, I found all of my many questions answered and a clear path presented to me for improving my somewhat poor dental health. It was necessary for me to be seen by both a Periodontist and an Endodontist. This process was orchestrated swiftly and efficiently by George, the genuinely amiable office coordinator. In both cases, the doctors I was referred to were of the highest quality in their attention to my problems, and their approach to solutions.
Since then I have had two fillings replaced by Dr Chiem. From a practical point of view, the process was painless and I have had no problems with the fillings. From an aesthetic point of view, the work is flawless, and nearly indistinguishable in appearance from a perfect tooth.
Add to all of this Dr Chiem’s affable personality and great sense of humor, and you have a dentist, and a dental office that rises well above the rest.