Robert Matiasevich Jr, DDS

I was looking for a new dentist since I am no longer able to go to my Pediatric dentist anymore lol so I ended up stumbling upon dr. Bob’s practice through Unilocal and couldn’t be happier! I came in yesterday for my first check up and cleaning in almost 5 years and couldn’t have been more terrified to go in but all of the staff were completely sweet from Mitch who check me in and did my paperwork, Ana who did an amazing job cleaning my teeth, and of course Dr. Bob who gave me amazing advice on how I should proceed with upcoming procedures. I look forward to my next cleaning and can’t wait to get my confidence to smile back! I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone looking for a new dentist in the area or anyone who has a fear of going in!

I visit this office for routine cleanings and exams, and have enjoyed the service that is provided. You will be welcomed by a great group of staff, and they are always willing to answer any questions to the best of their knowledge. Very clean and sterile office. They offer beverages, and other things like neck pillows, blankets if your cold, headphones and music to listen too while getting work done.
My hygienist Leslie Eggleston cleans my teeth, and is Great! I have recommended to be in her schedule due to her skill and ability to keep me informed on my hygiene. She is very knowledgable, and uses a very precise technique that doesn’t hurt while cleaning. All of the staff is highly qualified, and friendly.
Dr. «Bob», is awesome! He definitely knows his stuff, and makes sure you understand everything about the work being done on your teeth. Very funny and gets straight to the point.
I will continue to schedule my appointments at this dental office, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality service that will leave you satisfied.

Dr. Bob was recommended to me when I was looking for a dentist for my then 93 year old mom, who had a great deal of ‘deferred maintenance’ in her mouth. After seeing how wonderful he was with her, I immediately switched to him myself. His office staff is professional, friendly, and super helpful. Parking is never a problem. The office itself is very clean and up to date. In the 3+ years we’ve been going there, we’ve never had to wait more than a few minutes for an appointment.
Our teeth cleanings are normally done by Leslie (although I’ve also been to Ana, who is excellent, too). Leslie is phenomenal with my mom, who is now 96 with advanced dementia. Leslie is extremely patient and kind, and strives to help my mom feel comfortable and understand what’s going on. She is also really great about educating us on best practices for caring for our teeth, which I appreciate.
I have never had sedation dentistry, but I really appreciate that Dr. Bob offers it. Before switching to Dr. Bob, I had a horrific experience having a tooth pulled in another office that didn’t offer sedation. Just knowing that he has that option available if necessary is a tremendous comfort to me!
Dr. Bob himself is friendly, caring, efficient, and thorough. I feel totally confident in him and I trust him completely. No matter what kind of work I’m having done, it’s always a positive experience. I feel very fortunate to have found this office.

Leslie is the BEST hygienist I have ever been to. I’ve been her patient for over 5 years. She is so sweet, kind, funny and extremely knowledgable. Going to the dentist makes me so nervous but Leslie makes me comfortable. My teeth have never looked better. I cannot imagine going to anyone else.

I went to this dentist needing a root canal, replacement and possible deep cleaning. They really try to lay on the over friendliness thick and personally I find it a bit superficial and gross. To sum things up they wanted $ 6000 total. I looked elsewhere and got everything I needed done for about $ 3000. For the root canal I went to Dr Patel (Micro Endodontics of Santa Cruz) who is the number one rated endodontist in Santa Cruz and then for the replacement and cleaning try Dr Rick Smith (also in Santa Cruz).
The oddity of Robert Matiasevich’s office is they give you a tour of the office, and emphasize how progressively «green» they are. What the hell do your politics have to do with my teeth ?? I found the whole thing hilarious when they gave me the price quote. Apparently when it comes to money they are not so «progressive».
Thanks for being concerned with the environment, but I’m more concerned with staving off a medical infection while having enough money to afford shelter and food.

Awesome Staff and Doctor!!! I always feel comfortable and forget I’m at a Dentist office. Not a typical Dentist office, more like 5 star hotel experience and service. My teeth and gums are super healthy thanks to the the staff and Doctor. I look forward visiting with office every time. Leslie, my favorite!!!

The best dentist in Santa Cruz County! He is unbelievable in his ability to provide painless dental care. His staff is friendly and provide the most relaxing atmosphere. Thank you!

Our family has been going to Dr. Bob for over 15+ years. Like most people, going to the dentist is a chore & it’s like pulling teeth (every pun intended :-)). In all seriousness, Dr. Bob makes the visit easy and literally painless. I am a big chicken when it comes to pain.
He and his staffs are always pleasant and professional. My husband and I had multiple crown replaced and it was a really a painless experience.
I actually enjoy getting my teeth cleaned because the hygienists are friendly and professional. It’s fun to get to know Ana, the hygienist; she is always friendly, approachable and you can talk to her about anything. She is thorough with your teeth cleaning.
Our sons like to go to Dr. Bob because he is just a fun person to be around and he makes jokes with them and relate to them with what is going on with their life at the time. So they feel Dr. Bob cares about them beyond taking care of their teeth.
I understand Dr. Bob is always learning about new innovations and ideas to better serve his patients. I would want a dentist who are up to date with the latest and greatest and the safest products and methods to use on patients. I remember the first few times I went to him and needed my filling to be replaced and he noticed my previous dentist used filling with mercury in them! He was a little surprised to see it because mercury is so hazardous to your central and the peripheral nervous systems. Thanks to Dr. Bob, now my teeth is mercury-​free. Thank you, Dr. Bob!
What I admire about Dr. Bob and his business practice is that he cares about the community where he lives in. He gives back by offering free dental care to the Veterans once a year.
I’m sure he does so much more for the community that we don’t know about because he and his family are humble people and they serve the community quietly.
Walking into the office, the atmosphere is light and fun. The staffs greets you will a big smile and a happy tones.
I say «fun» because he always has product give-​away for patients who wants to participate in that season’s game or competition in order to win. The products are very practical and useful!
Overall, I think Dr. Bob is one of the best dentist in the Santa Cruz County. If you are «shopping» for a dentist, shop no more. Give him a try and you will be smiling wider and more often because you will like the look of your teeth. :-)
Myra Ambrosini

Dr. Bob has been my dentist for about 15 years now. I’ve been to practices all over the country, and I’ve never been happier anywhere else. The front office is helpful. I’m no expert, but his facilities and equipment appear far more «cutting edge» than other practices I’ve visited. The cleanings are thorough, and my teeth look better. I had a terrible habit of grinding and chipping my teeth, and he worked with me to put an end to those annoying nighttime habits. And viola! My wife doesn’t complain about my grinding anymore. After a number of years frustrated with the look of my teeth (the grinding took its toll), he put veneers on my upper front. Wow! I’ve never been happier. I’m hard on my teeth, and I’ve had no issues whatsoever. And that was years ago. I actually had a friend of mine from Washington, DC visit while he was in town for some bridge and other work done, and he’s been very pleased.

Just spent time in his office. Friendly people. I hate dentists. Dr. Matiasevich calmed me down. Very nice man. Excellent results. Going back.

Dr Matiasevich is state of the art. I feel very confident that I am getting the best of care in his office. He knows what he is doing. I always fear the pain but it doesn’t happen. When I am in the area I make sure to get my care there.

I don’t do too many of these Unilocal reviews as you can see. I am doing this one because I feel that Dr. Matiasevish deserves recognition for his excellent dental work and professional management of his dental office.
Okay, well I am not surprised by the number of reviewers saying that he charges more than they feel he should based on other dental offices. I totally agree that I have felt the same. But, I have learned that dentistry is not an off the shelf product and that a dentist has many options in choosing procedures and dental products, ie. crowns, implants, etc. and that quality varies. At Dr. Matisevich’s I feel that he makes better choices of dental materials.
Why have I been seeing him exclusively for three years? PAIN! I had a huge amount of dental work done at ANOTHER OFFICE in Santa Cruz prior to finding Dr. Matiasevich. I had to bear a tremendous amount of pain at the office because of their unwillingness to use sedation (nitrous oxide).
Finally, faced with another painful procedure, I went shopping for a new dentist.
I needed a root canal which I knew would be quite an ordeal. I called around SC and Santa Clara County looking for an office that would provide nitrous oxide and other pain reducing measures.
I located Dr. M. on Unilocal.I called and confirmed that there would be nitrous and other pain reducing measures taken. YES!
BTW, In my search, I was told by two dental offices that NO ONE in SC County provides Nitrous Oxide. NOT TRUE. Good thing I didn’t accept that lie.
In the past three years, he has preformed the following procedures for me:
Root canal
Crown replacement
Whole tooth implant
Cleanings
All without pain or discomfort! REPEAT: All without pain or discomfort!
He is professional in his approach and quick to do his work.
Friendly enough to make you feel comfortable without crossing the line like he wants you to be his friend.
The office is well staffed and sanitary. Appointments are accommodating. Parking is right in front.
Like most people, I do not look forward to a dental visit/​procedure :/​
But when I arrive for my appointment, at Dr. Matiaseviche’s I know that I will be served in the most professional manner possible. Money isn’t everything. If you can spend a little more and I do mean a LITTLE more, check out this dental office!

Expensive and self-​promoting, Dr. Matiasevich overlooked a severe periodontal and endodontal situation over a period of years. When I complained of pain, he took an X-​ray and dismissed the problem as «sinus» in nature. I went for two second opinions, and discovered that the roots, bone and gum around two teeth had markedly deteriorated and there was a severe infection (causing a sinus infection). The two teeth had to be extracted, and there is so much bone loss that I may not be a candidate for implants, even with an extensive «sinus lift» procedure. I may have to settle for removable teeth — all of which could have been avoided with a competent dentist.

Excellent dental care, clean office, helpful staff, easy parking.
I’ve been to Dr. Matiasevich for over 15 years and have had incredible care. He is informative, cuttinge edge, thorough, and careful. He has offered treatment plans that would allow me the best long term option for my mouth and my pocketbook.
He has also cared for my four children when needed. He’s tender, gentle, and my kids all love going to the dentist! That’s saying something.
Best choice of dentist in the area– hands down!

Please take my advise and stay far away. I also got the hard sell for deep cleaning. I have a implant on front tooth and was shown a xray of tooth and told it was very infected. I would need $ 250.00 antibactic treatment that insurance does not cover. They had me so scared talking about blood clots ect. I was told they could not do implant alone I would need deep cleaning at same time because of my deep pockets.
Something did not feel right about the whole visit, especially the $ 700.00 insurance would not cover. I immediately went for a second opinion. The new Dentist received my X-​ray from Dr. Matiasevich and even took one of his own, which showed no infection and no deep pockets he woukd worry about.
Please don’t be fooled by raffles and their insincere interest in your likes and dislikes. In my mind this office borders on being unethical at the very least.

Another voice here for the chorus of naysayers: after a painful and costly (he routinely charges 10% more for similar services elsewhere) implant, they wanted to charge for routine follow-​up, but the work was so shoddy that I will never return and can only advise others to stay away.
Instead of reducing patient costs, they mount what the ancient Romans called Bread and Circuses: free movie screenings, BBQ grills (really!), and VIP service in exchange for referrals; this last borders on the unethical. Plus, to make himself look good, Dr. M advertises his pro bono work for the truly indigent… how about the rest of us? You know things a Not Good when a business advertises as often as this one in the SC Sentinel.
Wish I’d listened to my instincts… and read the other reviews first.

I brought my two daughter here for a large amount of dental work
Great with kids, great «bedside manor» very professional, works quickly
Very thankful

Upon now having moved and started at another dentist, and reading other reviews, I must say that the pushiness of the recommended «deep cleaning» was persistent and apparently unjustified. No other hygienist, either before or after this office, has ever mentioned my need for a deep gum cleaning. Be wary and seek a second opinion.

I have just had completed a large upper bridge installed by Dr. Matiasevich. My former dentist couldn’t do the bridge because it would entail 2 dentists with each doing part of the work. Not only did he do the complete work, but he was gentle enough that I didn’t need any anesthetic for most of the time. The office atmosphere is very friendly and helpful. In addition his hygienist did her work in the most pain free way of any in my 60 years of going to a dentist. Emergency follow-​up allowed for an easy time of getting in.
Overall of my going to many dentists over the years, because of work relocations Dr. Matiasevich has been my best dentist.

I would be wary of the entire Matiasevich family of dentists. His brother was my dentist and it was the worst experience then to top it off when Bradford ran, bad business and patient practices, Robert went in and took all files to try to make us all come to him.
No way, his brother did enough shoddy work. I asked for my files to be sent back to the office he took them from and he refuses to send them, must be things in them they do not want clients to see. I must now make an appointment to pick them up…,
Bad family, bad practice.