Washington Square Park Dental

I never in a million years thought I’d be writing a good review about a dentist. Dr. Choi has changed that for me BIG time!
I was very afraid of dentists, having had a bad childhood experience with them and several bad adult experiences also. A friend recommended Dr. Choi and I took a chance as I needed some work done. Best decision I ever made. Dr. Choi made me feel relaxed and the office is very pleasant to be in; lots of space and nice décor with TV’s on the ceiling. You wouldn’t think this is a big deal, but environment plays a big part in fears and phobias. If you don’t want to go to the dentist, and when you go it’s tight and cramped and got a nasty vibe and the equipment is old and it smells weird, then you will feel it and it will confirm not wanting to be at the dentist. This place is the opposite of all those dentists fears you have floating around in your brain from childhood: spacious, clean, new technology, no funky smells.
Everyone here is friendly, kind, and actually listen when you have a concern or question. I like to be informed of everything that’s happening, it makes me feel better and more calm about someone being in my mouth. Dr. Choi is very calming and will explain everything she is doing and will always ask you if you need a break or if everything is going ok as its happening. I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience and I actually have a sense of relief that I have finally found a great dentist.
By the way, Dr. Choi removes amalgam fillings and replaces them safely. I had no after effects and am looking forward to going back and getting all my teeth looking tip top. (No really, I have no fear about returning it is that great of a dentist!)
If you are reading this and in any doubt, put those fears aside; this is a safe and great dentist and you won’t regret coming in and fixing up those pearly whites!
Thank you Dr. Choi, you are awesome!

My regular dentist is Dr. Pool, who is great. But when I needed a root canal he called Dr. Dadvand in to do the procedure. Was I nervous. Of course. But Dr. Dadvand we very sweet and made me feel more calm. I’m not going to say it was a pleasant experience, but I could tell that the Dr. was completely in control of the procedure and that she was doing a thorough job. It took awhile but she got all the nerve tissue out and packed the tooth carefully. The Dr. was very attentive to me the who time. She kept telling me I was doing great. So I was glad Dr. Dadvand did my procedure.

Very easy to work with. I had a great experience. I just called to get my medical records and they emailed them to me in seconds. I hadn’t been a patient of theirs for over three years. I am currently on the phone with another dentist trying to consolidate records and they are telling me I will have to pay for my records, won’t tell me exactly what it will cost, and have had me on hold for ages. The difference between the two offices is night and day. Really great to work with and I wish I was still in the area.

Dr. Michelle Choi was referred to me by a close friend who had dental work done by her, and I am thrilled to say I had an incredible experience at Washington Park Dental with her as my dentist. She is kind, thorough, knowledgable, and skilled. Her warm personality put me at ease, and she was very gentle and reassuring. The office is gorgeous, and she speaks highly of the owner of the practice, which makes me feel Washington Park Dental is something special. I felt the prices were fair for the quality of work I received from her. I’m so grateful to have found such a spectacular dentist in the city!

Another Cracker Jack experience at WSPD!
I can’t say enough about the facility, staff, and services!
Every time I visit I am impressed by how nice and professional everyone is! This last visit my hygienist was Obdi who was not only a super nice guy but did a bang up job on getting my whites nice and pearly!
My doctor was Dr. Choi, who I have seen before. She is such a sweet person who is always patient, kind, and does all her work with a gentle touch. I appreciate this because, like so many, I have had not so great experiences with other dentists in the past.
All in all, I’m so happy with this dental spot!
Keep up the good work!

Going to the dentist is usually not a comfortable experience yet the team and especially Dr. Khandani at Washington Square Park Dental is truly delightful. They are so present and caring and I can tell that they have genuine fun while they work. Amazing space and office, I felt like I was in the future, and there are TV’s while you are getting work done. If you need a dentist, Dr. Khandani is THE BEST. Such great care, skill and she is really centered around making it a good experience for you. I now live in Berkeley and will brave the bridge and traffic just to come here as it is such a win all around.

The visit was pleasant, the place is clean and the staff are friendly however I found the price high. I was so surprised that I checked. Their average price was 15% higher than other dentists in the area. Who changes $ 395 for a filling?

Just moved to the city and needed to find a good dentist and they went above and beyond my expectations! They have a friendly great staff. Glenda their sweet receptionist got me in the next day, and explained my coverage and insurance plan clearly.
The office is super clean and inviting with modern flat screens above your chair while you get your cleaning so you can watch your favorite shows and ignore the drilling.
Julianna was my gentle and caring hygienist. She did my X-​rays the same day without all the sharp poking and prodding lol and helped tell me about the special thicker floss for gum care.
Dr. Pool topped everything off with informative explanations of what I needed and areas of improvement, and showed me in detailed images of my X-​rays, and pictures what exactly he was going to be doing.
Everyone was very nice, caring, and informative so I walked out feeling I had to share my great experience! I will definitely be back!

I am a new immigrant. I am confident for sure. The American born Chinese female dentist in Washington Square Park Dental asked me what do i do for living here. She asked me do i have somebody support me for living and all that. That’s what she asked during the first appointment. I thought she was just being noisy so i didn’t think too much.
She was interviewing an assistant while she was giving me a treatment the second or third time we met. Let me explain it in an easy way. The dentist asked a professional assistant who provide assistance while giving treatment to patients, to come to the office for an interview. The female dentist interview the assistant by having the assistant helping her to give me a treatment. During the treatment, the assistant was surprised that the dentist was treating my tooth not a normal way. She was mumbled and asked the female dentist:“Aren’t we normally apply… and then do…” The dentist was saying: «Yes, we normally do that, but in this kind of treatment. We don’t need it.»
Then after the treatment, I went home and feeling good. But after two weeks. My teeth started bleeding (the one got fixed) and i went back for another treatment. The female dentist admitted that she didn’t do a proper job to my teeth. So i was free of charge with that treatment.
But my teeth never gotten better
is still hurting (the gem) I asked the female dentist to give me a referral to a another dentist. She took me to the front desk and the assistant give me a card with a male’s dentist name. She immediately took that away and refer me another Female dentist contact. Of COURSE, I didn’t call that lady.
I am not here to spend money to fight with my potential enemies for my potential husband. Besides, I am here spending money to get help. What is wrong with these ladies?
I am sure until now, That American born Chinese is still talking a lot because they kept calling me reminding me that i need to pay a late fee after i had paid them thousands of dollars for that treatment. I still need to pay 75 dollars late fee for the appointment i didn’t know (or properly they arranged the date and i didn’t know about). All in all, It’s not about the money, It’s about how do you make your customer feel. And are you happy with yourself or not. I am not going to take advantage of being in this great country. But for these ladies who received decent salaries, just focus on yourself and improve yourself. I don’t know what goal you haven’t achieved yet. but you will soon if you are confident. It was just so strange experience.
Best,

Oh my god. The reviews are true! This place is more like a spa than a dental office. So impressive.
As others have noted, the design of the interior goes a long way in creating a relaxed experience; the thoughtful dentists and hygienists do the rest. I saw «Dr. Z», and found her to be kind, friendly, and professional. I feel a little strange admitting this, but I kind of look forward to going back…

I had my first appointment (of what will be many) at WSP Dental today, and I’m beyond impressed. The two wonderful ladies (hey, Glenda!) that greeted me at the front desk were upbeat, friendly, and knowledgable. My sign-​in process took under 2 minutes, and then I was in the dentist chair. I watched Modern Family on the TV recessed into the ceiling above me as Abdi (10 thumbs up for Abdi, I’ve never had such friendly conversation with someone that is in the process of cleaning my teeth)…cleaned my teeth. After that, Dr. Zubrow went over my x-​rays, and then made my day by sending me on my way with zero cavities. Dr. Z is a delight, and much more personable than any dentist I’ve ever had. So needless to say I left, told my boyfriend how much I loved WSPDental, he said «it’s just a dentist office», and I laughed at how stupid he can be.

WSPD is easily the best dentist experience I’ve had. I originally came here for regular cleaning after moving to the neighborhood from Chicago.
First, a few aesthetic notes. The interior and floorplan of the office is really impressive and really doesn’t look like a dentist’s office upon first glance. The treatment areas are all open but still provide privacy with translucent walls. They give you the opportunity to watch Hulu or other videos on an overhead screen while you’re getting work done. Finally, the music here is almost exactly what I’d listen to at home, with a healthy smattering of Hot Chip, LCD Soundsystem, and Arcade Fire. I’ve been told to give props to Dr. Pool for this. They even have an LCD song for their waiting tone on the phone. This place gets it.
Now for the experience. I had Dr. Khandani for my exam/​cleaning, which was very thorough and well done. She has great bedside manner (or whatever the dentist equivalent is, chairside?) and explains when she’s doing. Further, the hygienists take after her and likewise are thorough and explain their steps, making sure you’re comfortable at all times.
After my first cleaning, I mentioned I was interested in veneers or crowns to correct the crappy front upper teeth I’ve lived with for 25 years. Dr. Khandani carefully explained my options in a no-​nonsense, pressure-​free summary, and I really appreciated this. I decided to go ahead with the procedure.
The process wasn’t easy, and while I’m not averse to dentists, it took plenty of patience and pain tolerance to get through it all, though I’m sure my experience could have been much, much worse in the hands of other dentists. However, Dr. K was incredibly helpful and caring and the front desk was great at keeping me informed of my 5 or so appointments throughout the process, and although there was a speedbump due to my insurance (not WSPD’s fault), I now have a great looking smile.
I look forward to coming to WSPD for as long as I’m in SF and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a professional, clean, and modern dentist’s office staffed by some of the most knowledgable and helpful staff I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with.

Really lovely space and super friendly professional staff and doctors.
I always dread going to the dentist, but I have to say this was one of the best experiences I’ve had! Thank you WSPD!

Never did I think I would be excited to go to the dentist. WSP is a clean, modern and fun environment with some of the best people working there. Oh, and they give a really excellent teeth cleaning!
My experience from walking in the office to checking out after the appointment is consistently way above average. The front desk is always extremely friendly, oftentimes even drawing upon a conversation or life event we discussed during my last visit.
The actual cleaning can’t really be compared to an average dentist appointment. I sit back and catch up on my Modern Family episodes with very little discomfort or pain. I frequently have Julianna cleaning my teeth, and she quick, so pleasant and very knowledgable when I have any questions about my teeth.
Dr. Pool is just the best! He is super approachable and knows his stuff. I have never learned so much about my teeth than in in my WSP appointments! My hygiene has most definitely improved since seeing Dr. Pool based on his recommendations. It has really paid off.
I recently moved to San Diego, but yes, will still be traveling back to San Francisco to see friends, and… to get my teeth cleaned.

I have thought long and hard about this review, it’s a difficult one to write.
From a professional standpoint I have no reason to believe that I didn’t receive reasonable dental care. My teeth seemed to be cleaned correctly. I take very good care of my teeth as is commented on by the dentists and hygienists I’ve worked with both here and at other practices. The comments about over-​selling are spot on. They really couldn’t do much other than clean so they tried selling me everything, including a crown which it turned out would have been purely cosmetic.
I have been treated at this practice five times and been seen by five different dentists, all of whom are young, female and attractive. I note that the dentist who owns the practice is older and male. I am casting no aspersions, but am only making an observation. Especially since I was never sure who I would see at my next appointment.
Much like my doctor I prefer consistency in my dental care. This is difficult to achieve when you’re not sure who you will see,
I originally came to this practice because my insurance assured me that they accepted my insurance at a certain level. The front office insisted they did not despite what the insurance company said. The front desk people are dense either by intent or lousy hiring and extremely unhelpful.
Since it was made abundantly clear they didn’t value my patronage they won’t miss me in six months.

Such an amazing dental experience. Was recommended by my girlfriend who loves the place as well.
Appointments are easy to make online and great they have a great confirmation/​reminder system. Easy when I got there since they already had most of my info from online, no duplicate forms to fill out.
The cleaning process was all pretty standard, but the staff there are so nice (especially Dr. Saba) and friendly it makes it pretty enjoyable (not to mention the great entertainment, they had a little delay but I got to watch the last episode of Parks & Rec which I might not have caught otherwise!)
I had talked to them about a teeth whitening too, and they didn’t try and oversell any in-​office procedure and instead actually offered to mold me free trays since I had to wait (a total of maybe 5 minutes at most).

The art of selling — don’t try to make it seem so obvious!
I went in for a routine cleaning. I have never had problems with my teeth before. I moved to SF recently, so this was my first time with this dentist. In the span of 10 minutes, she tried to sell me on:
1) Braces
2) Custom mouthguard
3) Electronic toothbrush (sorry, I already have one!)
Am I at the dentist or am I at Costco? If I needed 1 – 3 that would be one thing, but I go to the dentist every 6 months and have never had any of the below recommended to me (well minus the toothbrush)

Great practice! I took my 3 year old for his first cleaning and the Dr. was so friendly, and put him so at ease, that it was a snap!
I will definitely go back, and am considering moving my own business there too.

Had the most enjoyable (!) dental visit of my life. This is a minimalist, clean office with neat little booths instead of exam rooms. All the dental chairs face a nicely decorated wall with living plants running along.
The dental assistant who did my tooth cleaning was very kind and thorough. He made an effort to chat despite having to work through my dental history at the same time. He even set up an overhead TV screen with headphones so that I could watch a show while having the cleaning done.
For the first time ever, someone actually thought to give me a child-​sized bite tray during the x-​ray — I have tiny bones and have spent my teen and adult years going through painful dental x-​rays because the standard bite trays were too large for my jaw.
Dentist was very friendly and even walked me out herself. Definitely coming back for all dental needs.

What a great office, cozy, modern, professional, painless!
I booked an appointment here because I’m new to town and it was time for a 6-​month cleaning and regular checkup. Thanks to Unilocal for helping me find Washington Square Park Dental! :)
The office is clean, modern, and most importantly it doesn’t make you feel like you are in a dental office.
I appreciated the phone call from the doctor 24 hours in advance to talk about any concerns I may have. During the visit each patient is given headphones and a choice of shows to watch on a TV mounted on the ceiling. This helps ease the discomfort of an oral exam and teeth cleaning.
I’m glad that I’ve found Washington Square Park Dental and have made it my permanant dentist.