Erwin T Carracedo,DDS

I have never had a more horrible experience in my life! Dr. (If you can call him a Dr.) Carracedo humiliated me and violated my HIPPA rights in the dental chair in front of three other patients also in dental chairs, all the patients are in one large non private room! It’s totally weird! His bedside manor is ridiculous! He came in extremely pretentious and introduced himself behind me couldn’t even have the decency to introduce himself or talk to me in my face as if he’s too important to do this! He asked me about my medical history very loudly and still behind me in front of a room full of people! I had to say the answers loudly since again he couldn’t have the decency to come talk next to me like a descent human being! This is a clear violation of my HIPPA rights! He asked exactly what happened at my last doctor visit and had me tell details! What does that have to do with anything? I stated I wasn’t comfortable talking about this in front of people and he told me to get up and go to his office then like I was a child! I said, «No, I’m not going to your office you come sit next to me so I don’t have to answer your questions so loudly in front of people»! He was a pompous jerk!!! At this point I was extremely defensive and my answers were very short! He very rudely informed me that because I am on Dentical I get silver fillings (which are not healthy for humans and a very old way of doing dentistry)! I told him I am NOT ok with silver, grabbed my belongings and left! His bedside manor, rude demeanor, horrible way he does dentistry SILVER FILLINGS, and violation of HIPPA, this guy needs to be out of business! He humiliated me! I am filing a complaint with the California Board of Dentistry! He should NOT be practicing!!!
I forgot the crappiest part!!! He looked in my mouth and I kid you not goes, «Ewe!!! You have a big cavity, you have two»!!! He LITERALLY said EWE!!! I am NOT making that up!!! Again, in front of a roomful of people! I am taking action about this!
Also, for those on Dentical, please go to UCSF Dental School! They accept Dentical and I ASSURE you won’t put toxic silver fillings in your body to save money like this guy does! Clearly he doesn’t care about the well being of humans! He puts MERCURY in those with state insurance??? Come on now! UCSF is where I’m going!!! A deep cleaning there costs $ 200 for Dentical patients and «Dr.» Carracedo charges $ 600 of which I have a really good feeling wouldn’t do a good job and you would waste your money! It’s a longer process at UCSF, but you KNOW you are getting quality care unlike this clown!!!
I was informed by a doctor that typically dentists that accept Dentical do it because they aren’t good doctors and need to fill their books! After visiting this guy, I COMPLETELY agree with what I was told!

Oustanding dentist! In the Philippines, he was a professor who taught dental students. Dr. Carracedo thoroughly explains everything to me as a patient. Many dentists will refer their patients to an oral surgeon to take out their wisdom teeth, but I didn’t have to go to one since he does this procedure himself. He is also an orthodontist. Dr. Carracedo and his staff are always friendly to me and my family.

Since I’m on the hunt for a Delta Dental PPO near my house, Dr. Carracedo was recommended by a friend. I had really high hopes, so maybe that why my expectations weren’t met. ..
Dr. Carracedo and his team are unquestionably one of the nicest dental offices, but I likely will not return for any more services there.
First, my appointment for a routine cleaning was scheduled for 12, but I didn’t leave until a little past 2.
Second, his assistant was quite rough when polishing my teeth. She sat on one side of me and for some unknown reason refused to roll her chair over to the other side when working on another side of my mouth, which meant the metal polishing tool thing was gyrating against the corner of my mouth at an awkward angle. Maybe I’m sensitive, but that corner of my mouth was irritated and tender the next day. Plus, her lack of skill or unwillingness to move resulted in a bunch of powder getting all over my face, which would have been okay if she didn’t decide it was a good idea to try to wash it off with a cold wet towel.
Finally, when Dr. Carracedo came around, he was pleasant and gave me tips for taking caring of my teeth and gums. He complimented me on my excellent hygiene, then did maybe a 10 – 15 minute «cleaning» if you want to call it that. I felt like it was very precursury, and there was no scrapping of cleaning of tartar that I am accustomed to in prior cleanings. Although he was very nice, I am sure he spent more time talking than he spent cleaning. Now, just a few days later, I don’t feel the squeaky clean that I usually feel for at least a week or so after prior cleanings.
After mulling it over, the irritated corner of my mouth and not clean enough teeth feeling have compelled me to cancel my next appointment. It’s quite unlikely that I will reschedule.

I really like Dr. Carracedo, his staff is very friendly. I had my wisdom teeth pulled out, had filling, cleaning, deep cleaning. I have been going to Dr. Carracedo for 15 years. The only reason why he did not get five starts is because in a few occasions I had to wait or he was running late. I also wish he would give out tooth brushes like the other dentists but he doesn’t :(but other than that he does really good work.