Jeremy J Velasco, DDS

Ive reviewed Dr. V already, but every time I leave an appointment and experiencing he and his staff, along with his talent as a great dentist, I feel like re Unilocaling how great Dr. V and his staff are.

Dr. V and his staff are the best! Kind, professional, thorough, informative, just everything! They go the extra mile to make sure your experience will be a good one, and I appreciate this. I’ve been to several dentists in my lifetime and he is, by far, the best! I’ve had dentists who recommend unnecessary treatments just to fatten their pockets. I’ve had others tell me everything was okay because they wanted to finish web searching mountain bikes!
Anyway, sorry to vent… Dr. V is a great choice for a dentist.

I was in search of replacing a greatest dentist who I have ever known. He was gentle, patient, kind and had a great bedside manner. Sadly, he moved away to Utah. For 5 years, I have been to dentists, searching in vein, for that perfect dentist to replace and none came close. Until today! I Unilocaled and Dr. Velasco came up so I made an appointment since he had an awesome review but you know how that goes… Great Unilocal but you experience less then great? Today was not that case.
It is true and I can confirm what everyone says here. Front desk office people are all super friendly and sweet — except for one older lady. All the young ladies smile and is friendly but the older lady does not smile and is all business but that’s ok with me.
Hygienist came right out on time to get me and she was super duper nice too! I told her all about my horror stories and also let her know that I am the biggest wimp and that my teeth were super sensitive. She decided that she’s not going to use the ultrasonic machine and she cleaned my teeth all manually. So grateful!
Then the dentist, Dr. Velasco came in! Wow… What a humble super cool friendly guy! This is one guy right off the bat gave me a feeling that he will not take you to town and even if he did, I will totally trust him. He just gave me that kinda feeling. I have no idea about how good he is (thank goodness that I didn’t need his service this time); but when I do need his service, I will update this review.
If you’ve been searching, give this place a try. You will be happy you did.

Unilocaling this dentist straight from the chair. On the verge of leaving town and actually sad to be leaving this dentist! Just top notch number one care and personality, the whole office. Best dentist experience I’ve ever had. You will be missed!

I first started coming to Dr. Velasco’s office about 4 years ago, on the recommendation of a co-​worker. Since day one, my experience has been nothing short of excellent. Visiting this office feels like I’m visiting friends.
My visits have become less frequent, as I’ve gone the self-​employment route and am no longer covered by dental insurance, yet I’m still treated like a regular.
Recently, I broke an old crown on my front tooth. I called Dr. Velasco’s office, and they were able to get me in immediately. The amazing Office Manager, Carole, is over-​the-​top accommodating. She made my lab appointments, arranged for a pick up from Bart (since the lab was down in Burlingame) and created a payment plan that worked for me. Within 45 minutes of my first visit, I had a temporary tooth and was on my way to work for the day. Within just one week (I was expecting 2) and one more 30-​minute dentist office visit, I had a beautiful, new front tooth, that is a better match than the two I’ve had over the past 16 years.
I’ve seen many good dentists in my life, and I’m convinced that Dr. Velasco is the very best available. I’m so grateful to have found this office!

Fantastic office staff and great first experience with Dr. Velasco!!! Everyone was extremley helpful and answered all of my questions with ease. I would absolutley reccommend going there if you need a great dentist in the city!!!

I just left Dr. Velasco’s office and I was so impressed with the level of service that I figured it was only appropriate that I write my first Unilocal review. The staff here are amazing – extremely friendly, welcoming, and highly efficient. Carol in particular, at the front desk, is a real gem. She sat me down after my appointment, thoroughly explained my dental coverage to me and what I’d pay out of pocket (better than my employer has in the past) and scheduled me for my next two sessions on the spot. Dr. Tran and Dr. Velasco were both extremely warm, and made this, without a doubt, the best dental experience I’ve had to date. Could not recommend these guys enough!

The doctor is a really nice guy, makes me want to call him by his first name but I prefer to call him doctor as a sign of respect.
I had not gone to the dentist in almost 10 years before I chipped a molar on a popcorn seed. Happened to be working in the same building as his office when it happened, I rushed in without an appointment or even being one of his patients.
Within 10 minutes I was getting xrays, and had a recommendation to an oral surgeon to have the tooth removed. The oral surgeon was incredible!
Came back subsequently to do 5 cavities that doctor velasco found in my xrays. 3 on one side, 2 on the other, we did two separate appointments and got em all done, about 45 min each visit, and didn’t feel a thing!
8 months later an older filling which I had gotten when I was about 10 years old came out while flossing. The doctor had noticed it was old on my last cleaning and had even said we may have to take care of that soon, somehow he can see the future!
I called after hours, and got his personal cell phone number, and he answered! On a Thursday at dinner time! Friday morning, 8am, I was in his office, and in 30 minutes I had a new filling, and again I didn’t feel a thing, he really is a magician!
All this with only the local anesthetic, no laughing gas, I was at work at 930am the same day.
I have to say, I have had many good dentists when I was young but never felt so comfortable as I do with Dr. Velasco.
His desk staff, and his dental assistants are good too! There was one girl who did stab my gums a bit during a deep cleaning but it was to be expected with the deep cleaning on the gum line, I should have not avoided the dentist for 10 years! :0
Again, great dentist, 5 stars, there’s a parking garage in the building for a flat 14 $, or you can find street parking for 6 $ an hour, but its a busy corner downtown so I recommend the garage, just be sure to tell them you are not staying long so it doesn’t get burried.
Cheers!

I have had the pleasure of seeing Doctor Velasco (and another dentist) at this practice over the last few years. Compared to other dentist and medical office I have found this office to be the best of the best. Everyone from the Dentist to the hygienist to the front office employees are competent, upbeat, knowledgeable, and efficient.
A few things that stand out in particular–
–I was six months pregnant and at my regular check up, discovered I had a cavity. Rather than make me wait and come in to get a cavity filled, the cavity was drilled on the same day. I can’t tell you how much this was appreciated. I think the dentist may have even worked through her lunch (but she didn’t let me know though)
–I made a mistake on what time my appointment was. I was 30 minutes late. They never made me feel bad, nor did they charge me. In fact they miraculously got me in right away.
–I saw Dr. Velasco a block away from the office. Not only did he remember name, but he also stopped to asked me how my appointment was.

Love Dr. V, his crew & of course Carol!
I live in the East Bay and actually travel over to SF because they are that awesome.
I’ve had a tooth fail (no fault of theirs) and Carol worked her phone call magic and got me an ASAP appointment with an endodontist for a same day emergency root canal. My toddler fell and knocked her tooth loose… carol worked the same magic. All within our insurance.
Dr.V is a terrific dentist, with many years in pediatric dentistry. He leans on the conservative side of intervention which I appreciate. No frantic push to do big work. So if he suggests something, you know it’s needed. They always work around my husband’s shifting work schedule, and are accommodating if we need to reschedule. There are early 8am apts so you can have a great teeth cleaning, or filling replacement, and still make your 9:30 meeting. Delta Dental… FYI.

I had a GREAT experience here.
Everyone in the office was so bubbly and friendly. I arrived about 5 – 10 mins late and they gave a courtesy call and were totally flexible with me. When I got there the whole staff welcomed me and they made my sign-​up process very easy.
The office is very clean and modern. Almost as if it was just renovated. They explained everything to me along the way as they were going through my cleaning and told me in detail what was good/​bad with my teeth and what I needed to work on.
At the front desk in the end, the woman thoroughly went over my insurance plan and what it did/didn’t cover. I left with a well taken care of set of teeth and with a happy feeling that I didn’t end up at a Dentistry where they’re just looking to rip out my wallet.
The office is very sincere and transparent. I was worried picking a Dentist because you never know who is more interested in your money than in your health.
I will recommend this Dentist to all my coworkers and friends in San Francisco.
Thanks for the great experience Dr. Velasco!
Louis

I really enjoy this dentist office. I hadn’t been back for about two years, but my last visit reminded me of the low-​pressure atmosphere and culture of the staff. Everyone seems to really know what they are doing and educate you on the situation with your teeth. I would recommend this dentist to anyone.

I hadn’t been to the dentist in three years largely because I loathe the experience. While there are still plenty of other things I’d rather be doing, Dr. Velasco, his crew, and the office are awesome.
I’ve been in three times in the last couple months (once for x-​ray/​cleaning, twice for fillings), and have had a good experience each time. The staff is really accommodating and genuine. The office is clean and modern and has the chairs arranged to look out over the rooftops of Nob Hill. And you can see Grace Cathedral from most of them. Not a bad sight when you got two pairs of hands, a drill, and a squirt gun in your mouth.
Plus, they give you sweet shades to shield you from the annoying lights and/​or hide your quivering, over flowing eyes from the doctors themselves. So there’s no shame in crying.
Overall, top notch!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Velasco for about 3 years now. Him and his staff are always so friendly. They’re always addressing me by my first name more like we’re old friends rather than just patients that they see every 6 months. I appreciate how they send reminders through text, email, and leaving a voicemail. Dr. Velasco makes going to the dentist a positive experience. Him and his staff are very knowledgeable and is sure to give you recommendations on how you can have better dental health. He’s the best dentist I’ve been to EVER and I hope he stays in business for a very long time :)

I can’t get over how great this dental office is. I recommended it to three of my friends within a week after my first appointment.
Granted, I can’t speak for any major procedures — I only got an x-​ray and a cleaning. However, I interacted with maybe 5 people in the office, and every single one of them treated me with geniality and respect. The receptionists were very sweet, and explained to me my entire insurance coverage without me even asking (I’m a newly employed college grad, so at times I don’t really have any idea what I’m doing).
Dr. Velasco himself was confident, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic… which is really all I need in a dentist. I had a tiny cavity, but he told me that it was so small I probably didn’t need to have it filled. Very caring move, especially since I’ve known some shady dentists who fill your teeth even when there’s no cavity at all. I’ll definitely be coming back here regularly!

BEST DENTIST EVAH!!!
I’m writing this review with great regret because I’ve moved out of SF to Portland, OR and had to call today to cancel my March appointment with Dr. Velasco. This makes me so sad because Dr. Velasco and his team are amazing! I’ve had such an enjoyable dental experience (really!) with this compassionate and thorough team of hygienists. Dr. Velasco is the nicest guy and Carol at the front desk is the best! She carefully review my treatment plan and detailed the expenses so I knew what was covered under insurance, what was not and why. I will so miss them but hope that my cancellation can open up an appointment for you!
Go see Dr. Velasco today! He is awesome.

I had some work done by Dr. Valesco; a root canal with a crown, and I asked him to «bondo» a chip that I had on my front tooth. What a mistake, he took it upon himself to shave down the front of my tooth so I now have a cyclops smile. Oh, and that $ 2500 root canal /​crown lasted one whole year! What a hack, I can’t believe he is still in business!

Thank you, Unilocalers! I’m really excited to have found a dentist and office that I’m excited to stick with.
Carol nicely documented all the ins and outs of my insurance plan and showed me exactly what the office would be submitting for my claim. She was extremely personable and efficient in my book.
From there, I met Dr. Velasco who checked out my braces situation and quickly crafted a care plan for future visits. He was really friendly and seemed very trustworthy and knowledgable, displaying a real interest in teeth. My hygenist was extremely gentle and great to talk to, making nice small talk and explaining each procedure from gum measurement to cleaning. The flossing and polish was also done quickly and painlessless with a constructive, not-​too-​guilt-​ridden reminder that I should be flossing, even if it sucks. I walked away with a standard care kit and a quick tutorial on how I should be brushing to avoid potential gum damage. I love when I walk away from doctor and dentist appointments with a better sense of how I should be caring for myself.
I’ll definitely return for my next appointment in June.

Dr. Velasco is just AWESOME. I can’t say enough good things about him or his staff. They are always friendly and nice to me, asking me about things we talked about in the past.
Dr. V doesn’t do unnecessary work unless he actually has to. His costs are actually reasonable too! Their new office refurb looks great too. Seriously, trust me on this one, make Dr. Velasco your dentist.

Dr. Velasco is the most professional dentist I’ve ever gone to. Fillings happen in minutes, are peculiarly painless, and Jeremy really makes you feel comfortable throughout the process. He did my first crown — I was a little nervous at first but it ended up as a super straightforward process. I didn’t know that you can fit and adjust a crown so quickly. You can tell that he really takes pride in his work, which is a big deal for me.
He also scored points with me when he wasn’t pushy about a particular treatment — I wasn’t sure if I wanted to get my crown done just yet, and he explained risks of waiting and how would I know if something has turned south.
The office runs like clockwork. Your experience starts with a few SMS reminders a few days before (quite necessary for me), then you walk in to have everyone know your name (especially Carol at the front desk), and they know exactly what you need done. The hygienists take care of you and get you prepped for any work Dr. V is going to do. The Jeremy comes in, does his magic, and way before you realize it you’re back out front scheduling a cleaning in the next 6 month.
Kudos to everyone. Glowing review well deserved.