Doug Takeuchi, DDS

I have been going to Dr. Takeuchi office for quite a few years now and he has done an amazing job on my teeth. I absolutely LOVE the entire team there, they are down to earth, welcoming, professional, and thoughtful.
Growing up I had anxiety going to my previous dentist because I always had teeth problems, no matter the measures I took to avoid them. Dr. Takeuchi has changed my views on going to the dentist. I don’t fear news or check ups because I know I’m in good hands. All the work he has done I have never had problems with.

Dr. Takeuchi is my third dentist (since 2012), and he is the best one by far. He may just be as good as it gets. In my opinion, regard for one’s dentist is very subjective. I maintain the world’s most ferocious gag reflex ever. Dr. Takeuchi and staff have done great things. I no longer regard a dentist appointment as a terrifying experience.
He introduced me to nitrous oxide and sedation dentistry, both of which work very well. With sedation sessions, he does what he does, and next day, I can’t tell you what happened. And, it doesn’t come to me in the following days.
I rate Dr. Takeuchi most highly in dental technology. He has a very competent vibe and transfers his confidence to his patients. The office is high-​tech and very busy. He even has DIRECTV (you can run the remote yourself) with headphones. The monitor is in the ceiling for easy viewing.
My most recent hygiene appointment was with Lisa, who I met for the first time. She was totally informed about my history and my legendary gag reflex. All went extremely well, and I felt better after the appointment than before.
Call and inquire about your dental insurance before you go, because you don’t want to pay more than you expect. The parking lot can be full, so arrive early to deal with it.

I have been seeing Dr. Takeuchi for a couple of years now. The staff are very professional and friendly, the office is clean and everyone seems experienced. I have never had a trouble with an appointment, and they call to remind you a week or so beforehand. Dr. Takeuchi seems to know what he is doing and always let me know what he was doing and why. I have changed dental plans and unfortunately was told they don’t take HMOs at this office.

Dr. Takeuchi is terrific! My dental hygienist is Dina, and she is terrific as well. All the staff are nice. They are all professional and friendly.

I have never been much of a fan of going to the dentist :-). I can honestly say that thanks to Dr. Takeuchi and his staff, a dentist appointment is an activity I no longer dread (…you can even watch your favorite TV channel). If you value efficiency and straight talk from your dentist, this office is for you.

Been to many dentists, he’s the best. Don’t know how else to say it. Cool equipment. Explains everything in detail and is able to show you pictures while telling the story. Highly recommend him.

I started going to Dr. Takeuchi just as he was taking over the practice more than 10 years ago. I mentioned that I had had a lot of dental problems and he told me that if I followed his advice and got my teeth cleaned at least 3 times a year I would not have any more dental problems.
Was he right?
Let’s put it this way, we moved to Hilo, HI a few years back and we both still go to Dr. Takeuchi for dental care.
An appointment with Dr Takeuchi’s clinic is like going home to see old friends; his staff is super-​competent and wonderful, the facility in downright classy and he has and uses state of the art EVERYTHING! (free WiFi, Yippeee!)
Oh, I should mention the experience has always been pain free, so much so that
I have fallen asleep several times during a teeth cleaning with the headphones on watching (can you believe it?) ceiling TV… zzzzzzzzz …
I am hoping for Oculus Rift when it becomes available!

Dr. Takeuchi and his staff are tremendous. I had a semi-​complicated procedure done with multiple steps and options. Dr. Takeuchi talked me through it all, and helped me weigh the pros and cons. Ultimately, I couldn’t be more happy with my results. His staff is always very courteous, and they’re great about confirming appointments with calls, emails, and even text messages. I highly recommend Dr. Takeuchi!

Yesterday I accidentally chipped my tooth when I was eating. I’m an exchange intern in the U. S and my health insurance doesn’t cover dental issues unless it’s something related to pain.
I found this place on Unilocal and made an appointment. They gave me one for the same day (thank God, because I didn’t want to be with my tooth chipped for too long!!) and they were really nice on the phone.
When I got there, the people were very friendly, nice and professional! I explained to the nurse what happened and immediately the Doctor took care of it. During the process, I was even able to watch TV and listen to music with headphones.
I have to say that the Dr. did a GREAT job. My tooth looks even better than before and can tell that he used great materials. No pain, no blood and I feel so good with the work they did.
I’m definitely coming back here :)

Just got some more great work done by Dr. Takeuchi. I had a crown replaced yesterday and I wish my other 27 teeth were that nice!
I have a history of some issues that make being in the dentist chair painful and uncomfortable (rotator cuff injury, TMJ, difficulty breathing when laying flat, etc.) and since I expressed my trepidation, Dr. Takeuchi took the time to call me and discuss all my concerns. He wrote them all down so they could be addressed with solutions that would make it less like a «torture chamber» (my expression). It worked and the session where he had to drill off the old crown and do some work underneath, was not so bad at all. He was very careful and I left there feeling tired, but not traumatized or in pain. The new crown is absolutely beautiful and he also did what my previous dentist did not, which was polish it after adjusting the height so it felt as smooth as glass. My last dentist left it feeling rough and gritty, so I thought that they all ended up like that when the height was adjusted… which made me always prefer to leave the bite too high, rather than make it feel sandy in my mouth (which was nuts, but that’s what I did). This time, I got the bite adjusted correctly AND it was polished smooth.
Also, Gabby, the Dental Assistant, did and always does, a terrific job, from being attentive and friendly, yet taking extreme care with the job at hand, to making absolutely sure things are done right and that I wasn’t in pain. The temporary she made was excellent and did not fall out, which is always a big concern of mine. The other staff members who stand out are Laurie (front desk) and Cyndi (finance), who are always nice to chat with while I’m waiting to go in, and who always take care of things with a smile.
So…if you GOTTA go to the dentist — and you’d better… This is the place to go.

Our family has been going to Dr. Takeuchi for years. Doug is a great dentist and always makes us feel comfortable. His staff is fantastic. The office is clean and modern. He is always updating the office with the latest technology. If you’re looking for a great family dentist, check out Dr. Takeuchi.

One of the very few dentists I know that actually personally answers patients email inquires, and responds very quickly. He seems to care a lot about his business and reputation, and take a good care of the patients needs. His methodical approach to handling the patients concern is quite impressive!

I’d had the same dentist since I was a kid, but hadn’t seen a dentist since I moved to CA in 2006. I knew I needed to get in to see one and I had been referred to several other dentists, but when I looked them up, I just didn’t feel a connection.
Last week, a co-​worker referred me to Dr. Takeuchi, so I checked him out (right here on Unilocal!), looked at his website, etc. I called and made an appt. for an initial consult and exam. When I arrived, they had already entered in my health insurance information, so all I had to fill out was a little questionnaire (this is typically mailed, but I was able to get in so quickly, they didn’t have time to mail it). I had a tour of the office, then my initial exam/​consult, followed by a financial consult to talk about the cost of the work I needed, payment options, etc Then it was back to the front desk to schedule my next appt.
Things run so smoothly in this office! The team is very professional, friendly and cohesive and you can just feel the happy vibes :) Everything in this office is state of the art — TVs on the ceiling of each exam room so you can watch a show while you’re getting your teeth cleaned, sanitizing equipment is top notch, x-​rays and pictures are done quickly and smoothly, all their dental equipt and tools are cutting edge and the restroom alone is 5 stars!
These guys are out-​of-​network for me, so all my work could be free through another dentist, but I feel safe and confident in Dr. Takeuchi’s team and feel that it is definitely worth paying a bit out of my own pocket for such excellent care. I’ve only had two visits and I’m already a raving fan and referring all my friends to him :)
Keep up the GREAT work!

I had put off going to the dentist for years (18 to 24), and when I finally had a tooth break, I went to a typical dentist who was close to my house. They decided that I needed a RC and I said OK. They began to drill and it was UNBEARABLE! So they stopped and patched it up. I found Dr. Takeuchi who does sedation! I went to him and the work he did was perfect and I was blissfully asleep the whole time! I will never go to another dentist as long as I live in the Bay Area. His manner and that of the staff are above expectations, and the work they do has held up perfectly since (about 5 years and going strong!). I strongly recommend Dr. Takeuchi!

He is definitely the best DDS I’ve ever seen as an adult (I’m 50 y.o. now). He has high tech diagnostic tools that other DDSs just don’t have. He finds issues sooner than anyone else would, and sits down with you to give you an idea of the cost and what he’d do if his teeth were your teeth. He’s nothing short of amazing. Only downside, doesn’t take insurance, so expensive due to that, but if you have a good dental plan (I do not) you will fare okay with the cost. He does payment plans too, with zero interest. I will not go to anyone else for as long as I live here.

when i moved to silicon valley last year, i was referred to dr. takeuchi by my former dentist.
although i’ve only been with dr. takeuchi’s practise for about half a year, i’ve been very pleased with the results of his work. his office boasts high-​tech, state of the art dental equipment, which allows him to do his best work in taking care of my teeth. he also has his staff working like a very well-​oiled rig. there is one person who is the receptionist/​front desk, one person to take care of all the financials/​insurance, and a team of dental hygienists.
no one likes to feel the pain of having dental work done, and i, for one, have a very low tolerance for pain. i appreciate dr. takeuchi’s use of numbing gel before he gives the oral injections to fully numb my mouth. as a result, i pretty much never feel a thing once he starts working on my teeth. and the numbing lasts well beyond the appt, so i know that he’s given me enough drugs to keep me from feeling any pain.
couple of things about his practise:
1. he is definitely on the expensive side (with or without insurance), but you’re paying for high quality work done with high-​tech equipment.
2. twice yearly teeth cleanings are done by the dental hygienist, not dr. takeuchi himself. this came as a surprise to me as i’ve never had anyone except for the dentist himself, clean my teeth. however, the hygienists are very good and thorough.
overall, i would recommend dr. takeuchi as he certainly knows what he’s doing and does a great job with his patients’ teeth.

Anyone in need of routine dentisty or complicated dental procedures will be glad that they’ve signed up with Dr. Takeuchi. He shows the utmost care and professionalism, coupled with state-​of-​the-​art equipment. The hygienists and assistants are very knowledgeble and polite. The front office staff know the ins and outs of dealing with insurance companies. If it were possible to give 6 stars, that would be appropriate for this dentist. I have absolute confidence in Dr. Takeuchi. If you are looking for a great dentist in San Jose, don’t bother with 1−800-DENTIST. Call Dr. Doug.

I’ve been going to Dr. T for over 5 yrs & my teeth are healthier & my smile is still bright! I love Pat too! Thanks for your great service.
Liz F.

Dr Takeuchi sent out an email solicitation requesting reviews by patients and ex-​patients.
Several years ago, as a new patient, Dr Takeuchi xrayed my teeth. He told me I required 8 fillings. Surprised, I went to another dentist who told me I had no problems. In the intervening years I have had just one tooth which required attention.

Love, love, love this office.
I get terrible anxiety/​panic attacks and have never been able to find a dentist that put me at ease enough to get any work done.
After a recommendation from a coworker, I found Dr. Takeuchi and couldn’t be happier. Everyone at the office is very kind and understanding. They started me out with a little nitrous oxide and headphones and scheduled me for two of my 6 fillings. After nearly bursting into tears halfway through the procedure, they were more than happy to just fill one tooth and re-​scheduled me for sedation.
I’d love to go into detail about my 2^nd visit, but I don’t remember it! I just know that my teeth are healthy now and I’m able to have cleaning done with hardly any anxiety at all.
I’d recommend this office to anyone who feels uneasy about the dentist and is tired of being treated like crap by other dentists.