A Gavin McClure, DDS

I had the most amazing experience when getting a route canal, yes that sounds crazy but it is true. I did not feel a thing, Dr McClure guided me through the whole process I did not feel a thing. Amazing can not recommend this place more. Not only is he amazing but his whole staff is great!!!

Thank you Dr. McClure! I had a dental emergency and he was able to see me the same day. I would highly recommend him, lovely office and staff too. Dental visits can be very stressful and he is both a very talented dentist and genuinely nice person too. He really cares about his patients comfort. Also, he puts up with my dumb jokes, it’s a stress reliever for me. Thanks to Judy too! If your looking for a dentist you should check them out.

After going to another dentist in Capitola (when my insurance changed), I was so relieved to be able to go back to Dr. McClure’s office. The staff is excellent, the facility is immaculate and they are all very nice to the patients. I’ve been given injections by Dr. McClure before and didn’t even feel them. I’ve never felt the pressure to just spend spend spend money the way the other dentist wanted me to (he claimed I needed $ 15K in dental work… NOT!).
I’ve been going to him for probably 15 years, and even if I have to pay out of pocket, I’m never going anywhere else. They operate with honesty and integrity and professionalism.
Cannot recommend this office highly enough.

Gavin has been my dentist since 1996. He is skilled in his craft and he has always made me feel very well taken care of. I’ve had two friends who I’ve referred over the years have Gavin quickly fix issues their past dentist could not. Pretty office too.

Top of the line Dentistry and excellent customer service. I absolutely love going to Dr. McClure’s office. I am so happy to have such a professional, honest, and reliable dentist for myself and my entire family. His office always runs on time and I am always treated like family when I have an appointment. I high recommend Dr. McClure!

In the time of PAIN Dr. McClure was there to help! Hands down ONE of the BEST dentists I’ve been to. I highly recommend him to all ages of work.
Thank you once again!

Thank you, Unilocal Community, for recommending Gavin McClure! I’ve been looking for a great dentist for over 15 years and I finally found one. He and his dental staff, particularly Ruth, are so congenial and professional and his office is lovely. I’ve been twice now and my teeth have finally found a home.

called to ask about an emergency appointment after breaking a tooth… they didn’t have a time available for quite a while, but when I asked for a referral, Judy said they didn’t know anyone and I should Google a dentist and find anyone that could see me… a bit callous and not very helpful…

Dr. Gavin is as good as it gets. I had a dental emergency on Fathers Day this year and called his office for advice. He called me back within a couple of hours to set up an appointment that day and I was in and out in 45 minutes.
Professional, reliable, honest and a all around good man. I highly recommend his services to anyone needing dental work.

Really wonderful, kind, caring dentist. If you haven’t had dental work for a while, you will be amazed how easy it has become. I just had two crowns replaced, and two cavities filled, which required removing existing outdated fillings. I was dreading it because it had been many years for me since I had any procedures done. The new technologies make it so much faster and easier, plus the skill of Dr. McClure cannot be remarked on enough. He really is as good as all the reviews say. Recommend very highly. The visits are pleasant, almost like little mini vacations! Well, almost… it just feels nice to be in such good hands and have the work done so quickly and painlessly. I always decline the music headphones, but if you would enjoy that experience, I bet your visit could feel like a get-​away! :)
Yay Dr. McClure!

Dr. McClure and his staff are polite, professional and make the going to the dentist a pleasure to deal with. He’s a honest dentist never tells you to have work done that isn’t truly needed. If you want to be seen on time, leave with clean teeth or a filling done right then please call their office. You won’t regret it.

My only regret is that I did not write this review sooner. I have been going to Dr. McClure for over 11 years now and I cannot stress enough what an incredibly talented dentist he is nor how confident I feel about being in his care. I have commuted from Marin County for most of the time that I have been his patient and now I drive from Belmont — just 15 minutes from the San Francisco airport. I have tried local dentists and found that my teeth and my smile are simply worth the trip to Santa Cruz to see Gavin. I am sure I am not alone in saying how much I enjoy my visits as both he and his entire staff make you feel like you are in their home. Everything is so clean (which is a must for me) and the environment he has created at New Street Dental puts you at ease and allows you to actually relax during your appointments (and I have had some pretty complicated dental work done with him!). Gavin is honest, genuine, gifted, and takes great care and pride in his work. As long as he’s in practice I will continue to drive to see him no matter where I live. My husband introduced me to Gavin and boy am I happy I listened to him all those years ago and made an appointment to see him. I would not trust my smile with anyone else!

Update – Dr. McClure replied to my Unilocal review apologizing for the goose chase on the website and misunderstandings between the front desk. I can’t seem to find it online anymore though, I am not sure if it was deleted or it disappears. I really appreciated the thoughtfulness of the gesture, resulting in me making an appointment and hoping to have my mind changed

My experience here is what makes Unilocal great for me. I needed a dentist after running away from a scam artist who called himself a dentist, and searched Unilocal to see what people were saying. This place got 5 stars, so I gave it a shot — they really deserve it. Great service, DETAILED EXPLANATIONS, courteous, professional, and high quality — definitely recommend!

EXCELLENT Dentist.
My girlfriend had a chipped tooth and they scheduled an appointment the same day. They performed the procedure very quickly and with great care.
The prices are extremely affordable and the billing process is a very reasonable one.
BEST DENTIST AROUND.

Let me tell you I not only hate going to get my teeth messed with but I am terrified as well. Gavin McClure is very understanding. He takes his time to make sure you are comfortable. Everyone is very friendly and sweet I will even go back with out waiting until I’m in terrible pain. If you are afraid like me you should go to him. Even if you are not afraid he is really good!

When it comes to going to the dentist, I am a freak of the week. I don’t want to bore anyone with details of my dental horrors but needless to say, I get super anxiety just thinking about going to the dentist.
I had a root canal done and to show you how pleasant that was, I actually laughed a couple times during! Dr McClure is really informative about the process and what he is doing. This appeals to me because I like to watch stuff like Forensic Files. Anne was a great assistant and kept things running smoothly. Judy in the front is super organized and professional.
They have a new office location around the corner from their older, smaller location. Everything is brand new and state of the art. Really lovely. New location is 525 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA

My previous dentist no longer accepted my dental insurance, so I was forced to find a new dentist at the last minute. I was able to make an emergency dental appointment within 20 minutes of my initial phone call to Dr. McClure’s office. The appointment went very well, and I left feeling no pain at all. My subsequent dental appointments were just as enjoyable as the first.
I could not ask for a better dentist. Dr. McClure is personable, knowledge, highly skilled, and humorous. Judy, the receptionist, is extremely helpful and kind. Dr. McClure’s dental assistants make you feel comfortable without compromising their professionalism.
Fun Fact: You can listen to music while they do the dental work!

I just started going to Dr. McClure this year. After loving my last dentist, Dr. McClure had big shoes to fill. I’ve gone to a few dentists in Santa Cruz and Dr. McClure’s the best! First, the receptionists are great and seemed to remember me after just one visit. They worked really well with my schedule to get me fit in.
Dr. McClure himself is SOOO nice! After the first visit he left a lasting impression. He was very thorough, took xrays, and even explained some procedures I might have to get done in the future. I could tell he knew a lot and complimented my teeth a lot, which helped.
I came back about a week or two later to get a cavity filled. The procedure was painless and I got to listen to Prince (my CD of choice out of a book of hundreds of CD’s) on headphones the entire time, which is nice.
My entire family goes here now and we all love it!

The new office space is lovely and more spacious with additional slots for hygienists. It has it’s own private parking spaces too!
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I recently went to Gavin’s office to update a composite repairing a chipped tooth I’d had for many years. This is the 4^th dentist I’d seen in the past 10 years and by far the best.
Sitting in Dr. McClure’s dental chair is akin to visiting a dental spa, with little pillows to make you more comfortable, music and goggles to protect you eyes. His chair side manner is unmatched. I did not even feel his shots to numb my mouth before the procedures.