David A Heffelfinger, DDS

My husband and I have seen Dr. David Heffelfinger for over 30 years and never had a problem with our teeth. Any crowns or fillings he put in held up all these years. When my husband got transferred to Huntington Beach, CA, we gave a neighborhood dentist a chance. He talked me into replacing some of my old crowns and fillings. To this day I regret not have flown up to San Francisco to see Dr. Heffelfinger. For the first time I experienced a tooth ache after this dentist tried to replace a perfect just old crown. In the meantime I had two root canals and 2 replacement crowns of the new crowns this dentist in Huntington Beach put in. I also developed gum disease around the replacement crowns which had to be worked on. I should have left my old crowns alone and spend a week in San Francisco to have any replacement crowns worked on by Dr. Heffelfinger. Having tried 3 dentists in Huntington Beach, gum surgery and $ 10,000 later I still have problems with my gums around these replacement bridges.
If you like your teeth in perfect condition with healthy gums at a reasonable price, Dr. Heffelfinger is one of the best in the field. We sure miss not having him closer.
Christina and Dan Moritz

Remember said whack ass job Dr. H did on my filling? It’s been years now, and NOW I have to get a root canal and a crown because of this.
Costing me thousandsssssss of dollars!!!

I recently (Sept ’09) had some really old (metal) fillings removed and had a couple of crowns made. It was a big deal dental work wise (lots to drill out and replace in 3 different areas), and once again the staff at Dr. Heffelfinger’s office made this tough experience as pleasant as possible.
Because Dr. H. is now working part time, I saw Dr. Kivel, who is new to this office. Dr. Kivel (I am glad to report) keeps the fun and friendly tradition going. I’ve been going to Dr. H. for years, and always loved the convivial atmosphere and warm staff.
Shirley is the dental assistant who I usually have and she works great with both Dr. H. and Dr. Kivel. Dr. Kivel is sensitive to stepping into an ongoing practice so he’s not trying to change everything — but I do like the fact that he knows modern technologies and brought that knowledge with him. To say he is a perfectionist would be an understatement, he take great pride in his work, and it shows.
Donna and Pat are always helpful and friendly at the front desk, and did a super job getting me scheduled for a all the visits to do replace my old fillings and do my crown before a big trip to Europe!
If you’re looking for a great family dentist that takes the stress out of dental visits, this is the place!

I have been seeing Dr. Heffelfinger my whole life. He has always been friendly, funny, and all-​around awesome. Even though I now live in San Jose, I drive all the way to the city, just to get my teeth cleaned and prodded by the doctor and his equally awesome staff. I have never been afraid to come here, and I’ve never been in pain during any procedure.
I once tried going to a different dentist, closer to where I was living at the time, and that dentist kept trying to sell me products (whitening solutions, electric toothbrushes) and recommended that a chip in my tooth be smoothed down (what, an unnecessary cosmetic procedure?). Dr. Heffelfinger has never tried to get me to buy anything, nor has he ever recommended I do anything that I didn’t feel good about — apart from tell me I ought to take my lip ring out!
As a bonus, the staff at the front desk are friendly — and talkative — too!

I agree with everyone whose reviews are on here! I’ve been seeing Dr. Heffelfinger for several years now, based upon familial reviews. This guy is awesome! He is quick and efficient, and like the others have said, he doesn’t do needless dental work.
He also gives laffy gas (nitrous oxide)! I’ve had a fear of laying in a dentist’s chair since I was in one getting my teeth cleaned during the ’89 earthquake. Dr. H feels me on that and tries to make the appointment easier on me with useless (but funny) banter. I’d have to say though, that it’s pretty hard being in the chair because he talks the whole time and you want to respond, but you can’t with his fingers/​tools in your mouth!
What a great, cool guy. The staff in the office are also great and they always remember you with alarming clarity. You can seriously pick up a conversation started at your last 6-​month cleaning. My whole family uses him and I hope he never leaves us. I dread the day that this skillful, charming dentist decides it’s time to leave his profession.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I read about Dr. Heffelfinger on Unilocal and chose him based on his reviews. I also checked his license status with the State of California. I finally went to see him. He is great! It is old fashioned detistry. You can tell his skill by the way he handles his instruments. Only someone gifted could be this good. I can highly recommend him if you need dentist. He is what I call a «Leave it to Beaver» dentist. He does not try to sell you needless dental work!