Stephen W. Ostwald, DDS Dentist
Stephen W. Ostwald D.D.S., Inc.
Practicing since 1981
- Takes Time to Listen: 100%
- Communicates Well: 99%
- Recommendable: 100%
- Average Wait Time: 1 minutes
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- Takes Time to Listen: 100%
- Communicates Well: 99%
- Recommendable: 100%
- Average Wait Time: 1 minutes
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Peter Alexander
"Excellent as always!!"
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Patrick Carroll
"Always enjoy my interactions with the staff."
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Timothy Wayne Cowan
"Dr Ostwald and everyone, were very kind and professional."
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David Barnes
"I like going to the dentist!"
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Bobby Viloria
"I'm always well treated every visit and the office is on the top floor with view."
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Jessica Fortin
"Excellent and friendly."
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Peter Alexander
"Awesome as always"
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"I've known dr. Oswald for 30 years. He's a friend and a great dentist. I've referred many people to him, all of whom have been very happy with their experience."
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"I've known dr. Oswald for 30 years. He's a friend and a great dentist. I've referred many people to him, all of whom have been very happy with their experience."
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David Barnes
"Both Doctor Ostwald and his staff are a credit to the profession. I find myself working hard to keep my teeth taken care of because of how much they care. I also appreciate the fact that they are quite liberal with sharing information which helps me to make informed decisions about my oral care and hygiene."
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"Excellent. Attentive, fully explains procedures and options. I'm very satisfied."
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Richard Blaska
"Of all of the dentists I have had in my life, none have been like Dr. Ostwald. The combination of the use of the finest techniques available to dentistry with the great personal care provided is truly unsurpassed. His participation and investment in technology, allowing for in-office production, reduces the process of installing a crown to a single visit, a service few dentists offer. As a technical person myself, I especially appreciate Dr. Ostwald's thorough explanation of options and procedures, removing the mystery and allowing for more informed decision making. I honestly don't believe you can do better than Dr. Ostwald."
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Yumi Takahashi
"As always, Penny provides excellent service with her expertise and very pleasant, highly motivating approach towards maintaining my dental health, with a great sense of humor, too!"
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Susan Whiteley
"Great as always"
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Gareth Tyrnauer
"The Best!"
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David Barnes
"I got my appointment time wrong so did have a little wait but the staff was aware and got me in ASAP. Visit was great as it always is and even the people I wasn't working with were warm and friendly."
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Jessica Fortin
"Always professional and thoughtful - a great experience."
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Nancy Fishman
"Dr. Ostwald is a great dentist!"
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Ed Egenias
"Dr. Treated me right away. T told him the problem and he fixed. He said we'll be done in an hour but I think it took about less than 2 hours."
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Gareth Tyrnauer
"I travel from Santa Rosa to see Dr. Ostwald. That says it all!"
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Eric Oliver
"Love these guys!"
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MaryBeth Rayant
"My experience as a long time patient of Dr Ostwald has always been a five star experience through the years. i grew up with a fear of dental visits and therefore the kind, gentle and thorough care i receive at this office makes Dr Ostwald my number one choice for dental care. He and his staff offer consistently, state of the art dentistry care. "
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Kevin Tudball
"I was so pleased with my first appoint with Dr. Ostwald. He was personable, friendly, and took the time to get to know me and make me feel comfortable. I've had some bad luck with dentists since moving to California. One dentist gave me fillings I'm not convinced I needed, 2 of which were done poorly. One of those led to a food pocket in my gum that has been bugging me for 5 years. My next dentist told me that pocket was "a result of growing older and it was something I'd "have to live with". Dr Ostwald and his staff both recognized this error immediately and fixed it for me in the same appointment as my cleaning. I went in expecting an average cleaning, and left having something that had caused me a great deal of discomfort and anxiety fixed. I was able to feel the difference immediately that day, and was so happy! I felt like past dentists had brushed off my concerned and Dr. Ostwald was so fantastic and knowledgeable. I'm so pleased, and my cleaning left my coffee stained teeth so polished and white! I will continue to see Dr. Ostwald for as long as I live in San Francisco! Thanks so much. So happy today!"
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John Spakas
"Great service"
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Patrick Carroll
"Osha is a great dental hygienist!"
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Richard Harrell
"very positive"
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Eric Oliver
"LOVE these guys!"
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John Main
"Just Grand"
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Susan Whiteley
"5 stars as always"
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Yumi Takahashi
"As always, Penny is very diligent, professional, and above all such an inspiring person. She is very attentive, listens well and provides great advice, so it's always a pleasure to see her."
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Susan Whiteley
"great as always!"
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Allen Kipper
"Very satisfied,highly professional office."
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Arlene Boyle
"extremely professional and personable, I actually like going to the dentist!"
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John Spakas
"Excellent care Courteous staff Highly recommend to anyone looking for great dental care
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Susan Whiteley
"Excellent as always"
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Eric Oliver
"Great experience"
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"Dr. Ostwald and the staff are completely professional. I trust them and respect them completely."
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Rachel Wolf
"The entire staff is always a pleasure, and I actually enjoy getting my teeth cleaned!"
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Patrick Carroll
"I was a little bit early, so I waited about 10 minutes for Osha. She was her usual self, polished, polite and professional! She booked my next appt, but forgot to take my payment :o Heather called me right after and I gave her my credit card info over the phone. "
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Eric Oliver
"Dr. Otswald and his group are fantastic. It's an absolute joy going to the dentist now!"
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Terry Huizenga
"I was running late and called, and they still made me feel very welcome. They did not make me feel like I was causing an inconvenience to them for being late.
Extremely conscientious about the patient.
One of the best dental experiences I have had. " -
Lenny Simpson
"Efficient, friendly, on-time, professional evaluation and treatment. First class all the way."
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Walter Wieners
"I've experienced 15 years of expert dentistry with Dr. Ostwald. Once a phobic patient I now arrive with ease and we work a 5 year rolling care plan dealing with urgent issues, medium term recommended procedures and longer term restorations. Just had an excellent front tooth treatment yesterday. The hygienist, Penny, provides outstanding care by correcting for my past poor home practices, identifies issues overlooked due to my tardy annual check ups and keeps the smile on. I was so impressed I married her."
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Patrick Carroll
"Great doctor great staff. Higjly recommend."
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Eric Oliver
"Dr. Otswald is hands-down the best dentist I've been to in my entire life. THe place is clean, everyone is incredibly nice, and Dr. Otswald is fantastic. They explain everything they're doing so I always know what's going on and why. I feel like I'm in great hands with them."
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Yumi Takahashi
"The entire tooth extraction experience was so swift and comfortable that I could not believe it actually took place, except when I noticed the taste of blood in my mouth. It was not only painless , I did not even need any pain pills after the anesthestic wore off. Awesome!!
Dr. Ostwald and his assistant, Jamal, are so professional and highly experienced that I never feel apprehensive or overly anxious about having any procedures done here, which explains why I have been his patient ever since day one. " -
Yumi Takahashi
"As always, Penny was very pleasant and so gentle with her work that time flew by while we chatted about our recent life events. She always has all the latest and interesting updates about ways to maintain good dental hygiene practices at home so I remain highly motivated. "
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Eric Oliver
"Fantastic -- everybody was wonderful and Dr. Ostwald took a lot of time and care explaining things to me. I don't think I've ever had as good an experience at the dentist."
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Arlene Boyle
"great as usual, informative, friendly, efficient"
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Al McDonald"Excellent! Asks great questions. Listens to your responses and concerns. Does not try to sell you unnecessary treatments like other dentists do these days."
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Cynthia Scott"Wonderful team approach, highest level of care."
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Bob Frazier"The reception was genuine. I felt that Dr. Ostwald and staff cared about me and my concerns. Dr. Ostwald, Helen, and Jamaal, (the people I spoke with) are great listeners. I have dealt with two other offices that didn't return my phone calls in a timely manner, if at all! I used to wonder how could they run a business in such a negligent manner. I don't think I will have this problem with Dr. Ostwald's office."
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Anonymous"From the time i walk into the office, greeted by Helen, promptly seen by Penny for x-rays & cleaning, then seen promptly by Dr Ostwald. All were geninuely interested in if i had any changes in my health,etc & took time to answer my questions. "
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Anonymous"Always excellent."
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Anonymous"This was easily the most most thorough and pleasant dental appointment I have ever had."
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Zoe Koehler"Best, most educated and attentive dentist I've ever had, hands down."
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Anonymous"Highly recommend Dr. Ostwald for his great manner & clarity of explanation"
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Anonymous
"I'm impressed by the caring and compassionate nature of Dr. Ostwald and his staff "
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R. Monah"Excellent Doctor, Staff, and facility. I've been coming here for more than 10 years, because Dr. Oswald is simply the best Dentist I have ever been to. He is always ultra professional, and meticulous in dealing with his clients. "
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Anonymous"wonderful"
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Sara Schneider"I love Dr Ostwald's office and everybody who works there. I recommend your to people quite frequently. Thanks so much for the great care you provide! "
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Anonymous"excellent service"
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Anonymous"The staff is always helpful and respectful."
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Anonymous
"Terrific as always!"
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Rosalinda Viloria
"Very pleasant & excellent doctor"
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Anonymous"Already provided all positive comments to Dr. Ostwald, Penny, and other members of the staff both personally and on a previous survey."
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Ron Y:mamoto"Great dental care and services"
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Anonymous"Right on time. Smooth work."
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Tom"I lost a tooth to re-absorbtion. Dr. Oswald patiently removed the tooth and worked closely with my periodontist to insure the implant was perfect. On another occasion I had to have a root canal redone. Again Dr. Oswald worked with the endodontist to make sure that the tooth was saved. I wanted a new crown and Dr. Ostwald make a new crown, perfectly, in his office in less than two hours. He does great work."
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Anonymous"always great, and Dr. Ostwald always take the time to explain things."
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Carolyn H."Been coming here for years. Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else."
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Julie Bernard"Dr. Ostwald and all of the staff are wonderful"
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Anonymous"excellent"
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Anonymous"High quality care"
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Anonymous"Very friendly staff providing very thorough and high quality service."
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kathryn hobart"As always, kind and highly professional"
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Anonymous"Dr Ostwald was so lovely. He took the time to walk me through my charts and answered all my questions. "
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Emily Rapaport
"You guys are great. This is the best dental group that I have been to. In fact I look forward to seeing you all. (How weird is that, looking forward to seeing a Dentist!)"
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Stephen Freathy"First visit, courteous, friendly & professional."
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MaryBeth Rayant"Dr Ostwald is an exceptional dentist! He takes the time to listen to his patients concerns , explain all procedures carefully to make the experience gentle and painless and with very good results. I know that I will be well cared for by his entire staff. "
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alex"Very good as usual"
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Maria Spears"great"
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Anonymous"The best"
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Leslie"Excellent as always."
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Anonymous"Good"
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Anonymous"Dr. O is very experienced and just as important to me, very patient and understanding. "
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Anonymous
"Lovely place, lovely people, top notch care"
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Anonymous
"Always a pleasure, very relaxing and no I will be well taken care of."
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Lawrence H. Chan"Dr. Ostwald provides possibly the finest dental care I have ever experienced; east or west coast; (NYC vs. San Francisco) and as a person with a lifetime of the most dreadful dental problems, I ought to know.
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Anonymous
"Helen at the front desk is very cordial and Penny is a very pleasant, caring person."
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Anonymous"Dr. Ostwald has been my dentist for 25+ years. Wouldn't go to anyone else. "
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Anonymous
"Good explanations of procedure. Dentist asked for feedback from me along the way."
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Anonymous
"Everything fine as usual"
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Mark A."Always a good visit. "
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Anonymous"all staff is very pleasant and professional."
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anne r thornton"Great communication and exchange of ideas."
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Constance Herzberg
"Dr. Ostwald is very caring and professional. He wants the best outcome for his client. His work is remarkable . He wants the best outcome for each client. The office staff are all so friendly and professional. "
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Debra chapman
"Awesome"
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Dennis Bacigalupi
"It is always a complete pleasure coming to Dr. Ostwald's office. Dr. Ostwald, the hygienists, staff and support are sublime!"
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Anonymous"Great dentist!"
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Anonymous
"This practice makes going to the dentist a good experience! "
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Anonymous"Their the best!"
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Anonymous"Fantastic staff and everyone is very thorough and diligent with the work that they do! Very highly recommended!"
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Kevin Tudball"Best dentist I've ever been to. He's so kind and knowledgable. He spends time with him patients and really helps them."
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Anna Ewins
"Friendly and productive"
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Anonymous"The staff are always friendly, quick and making sure that you are comfortable."
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Anonymous"nice office and staff"
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Anonymous"Dr. O did a great job at putting me at ease before and during my extraction. He was awesome."
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Trevor Ridinger"Excellent staff! Never had a bad experience in 15+ years!"
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Anonymous"Very nice, was greeted as soon as I walked in the door"
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Anonymous
"I have been seeing Dr. Ostwald for 20 years. I always receive excellent care and am confident my dental needs are being met."
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Anonymous"Fantastic"
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Anonymous
"Always great and warming welcome "
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Anonymous
"Extraordinary care."
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Judy tergis
"I had pain in my jaw and he saw me right away. "
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Greta Montville
"Very attentive and thorough care, thank you"
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Don Kaplan
"Always on time and always listen to my concerns; consistently good advice and care; never any problems. "
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Anonymous
"Penny took me early! She is so sweet"
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Anonymous
"Very polite people. Clean office."
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Heidi Benson"Wonderful. I feel that I am well prepared and educated by every member of the staff -- about my oral health and any dental procedures -- and well cared for every step of the way. "
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Jeff D"Glad I found Dr. Ostwald ! "
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david birdsong
"I have and continue to recommend others to Dr. Ostwald"
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Anonymous
"Friendly, professional, thorough. "
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Anonymous"Came in with a problem and solution discussed and work begun."
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Christie Davis"The experience was wonderful. The outcome was excellent."
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Laura King Pfaff"Excellent"
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Anonymous"Always professional, thorough, and pleasant."
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Anonymous"Always very professional and courteous. I have total confidence in this dentist! "
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Anonymous
"Great"
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Deb Hatch"I love coming to this office. Love my hygienist "
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kathryn hobart"As always, I have great confidence in Dr. Ostwald's expertise."
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Bianca Carpentier
"Best dentist appointment I have ever had. The whole staff was wonderful, Helen, Jamal, Penny and Dr. Ostwald. Everyone took the time to explain what they were doing, and I really appreciated that. "
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Carol Cutler
"Everything was done well. "
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Anonymous"Excellent and kind service, always."
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joyce Louie"Professional, friendly staff. Clean office. Answers my questions promptly.
Appreciate time to discuss potential issues with ability for myself to take charge of when to address it since its not life threatening." -
Ron Yamamoto
"Best dental care and expertise I have ever experienced"
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Calvin Lau"This is a very well-run office. Ausra, my dental hygienist treats me well. It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Otswald too. "
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Anonymous
"Friendly, attentive, efficient, thorough, as always"
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Constance Herzberg"The staff is caring and professional. Penny, the dental hygienist was thorough, takes the time to show my how to clean troubled areas and gave me suggestions."
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Ray Baalman
"Wonderful! Thanks so much for seeing me on such short notice. While not totally resolved, my toothache is much better!"
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Anonymous
"Osha did a very good job cleaning my teeth. Will continue using her to clean my teeth."
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Anonymous
"Osha did a very good job cleaning my teeth. Will continue using her to clean my teeth."
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Anonymous
"Very personable; uses the latest technologies"
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Henry Crevensten
"Excellent rapport with patients. Made me feel very comfortable"
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Anthony Newton"Penny was terrific. As always. "
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Anonymous"Always GOOD! For 25+ years now."
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Hector Villar
"I’m extremely satisfied with Doctor Ostwald and his stuff. They are very professional and caring. I do not live in California anymore, but I still consider Doctor Ostwald my dentist. That is how much I trust him."
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M Burke
"I have been a patient since 1999, and could not be more satisfied. And Oshra is awesome!"
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Anonymous
"Long-term relationship."
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Bill Freais"Dr. Ostwald is knowledgeable, highly skilled, sympathetic and gentle. He also has a good sense of humor, and his dental technicians and assistants share many of these traits. My visits to A People-Oriented Dental Practice are always enjoyable, regardless of the reason for the visit. "
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Bill Hsu
"excellent, as usual"
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Anonymous
"All good."
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Debbie
"I've been coming to Dr. Ostwald's office for over a decade, mainly for preventive care, and I always have a very positive experience there. The staff are always very professional and kind, and Dr. Ostwald takes time to explain things and address questions/concerns. "
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Anonymous
"Wonderful attention to patients"
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Anonymous
"Excellent experience with Penny and Dr Ostwald as ever. 19 years and still going strong !"
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Chris
"Great doctor and staff that seem genuinely interested in doing their job well and keeping you comfortable."
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D. Kaplan"Always take their time to make me feel comfortable and taken care of. Good advice, never pressured to have work done unless absolutely necessary, always seen on time, and a great staff. As pleasant and competent an experience as one can have at a dentist!"
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Mark Ambus
"Dr. Ostwald and staff are excellent. That's why I've been a patient for several years."
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Anonymous"Awesome! "
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ARMANDO GUZMAN
"Dr Ostwald and his staff have shown the highest level of professionalism , and that is the reason I have been with Dr Ostwald for a long time."
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Anonymous
"Great office, where they value my time & care about the health of my teeth. They aways follow through with contacting insurance as well!"
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Liz strand
"I've been with Dr Ostwald for over thirty-five years and have always gotten excellent care. His staff is excellent as well and they stay with him! "
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Dianne Jackson
"I love your office and staff"
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Anonymous"Excellent experience all around, as always."
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Anonymous
"Great as usual!"
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Anonymous
"professional and friendly"
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Leslie K.
"Always stellar and professional"
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Leticia
"My teeth feel shiny and new and I appreciate the time and care you take to accomplish that. "
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Anonymous"I am always happy with my experience with penny the hygienist and the doctor."
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Anonymous
"Penny is the greatest! I enjoyed meeting Helen too."
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Stephen Gerard
"My visit this week was to have my teeth cleaned by Penny. Penny has cleaned my teeth for 20+ years, because she is simply the best. I continue to adjust my schedule to come for teeth cleaning on the days that Penny is available. Dr. Ostwald is also the best dentist I have ever had, and I have the highest regard for his expertise as well. The open design of the treatment chair "rooms" is also a big plus."
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Dennis Bacigalupi
"Perfection!"
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Kathleen Weckenman
"Osha is simply the best. She appreciates me being an engaged patient (doing what she suggests to maintain my dental health) and I so appreciate her expertise, guidance and "we're in this together" approach. I feel cared for and cared about by all your staff. I've been with you for years so you know I love ya! "
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Melodty Reifler
"Everyone is very professional, respectful and very are just wonderful. "
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Ann Griffin
"Great listeners, always have helpful hints, I am motivated to improve any weak habits, and staff are so great!"
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William Spina
"excellent dentist! highly recommended"
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Trevor Ridinger"Attentive, careful, skilled, friendly and ... a darn good dentist! All of the staff at the office are also very nice and definitely know what they're doing."
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Sara McBarnette
"Everything was wonderful as usual. It's such a positive experience that everyone is so nice. BTW, technically I didn't wait for my appointment, but somehow I got my appointment time mixed up and came an hour early."
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Calvin Lau
"Always professional"
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Christie Davis
"teeth cleaning. Always an excellent experience"
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Peter Pagnucco
"I have been a patient for almost 15 years and they provide superior, on-time and friendly service."
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Anonymous
"One of the most professional offices of any kind that I've visited. "
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Anonymous"I have been a patient of Dr. Ostwald for 18 years and have always had a good experience. Most people don't enjoy going to the dentist. I look forward to it!"
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Sandra Parker"Pleasant receptionist, went out of her way to make us feel comfortable"
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Anonymous
"My experience with Dr. Oswald and Penny is fantastic. Thank you."
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David Werboff
"Dr. Ostwald is so pleasant and good at what he does that he makes going to the dentist an enjoyable experience."
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Nancy Graham
"Penny has work with me for several years and my dental health has improved greatly. Thank you."
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Loran Graham"As always the care given was very professional, caring and friendly."
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Anonymous
"Great front office staff and dental hygienist!"
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Miriam Palm
"I always feel welcomed & cared for by Dr. Ostwald and his staff. "
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Anonymous"The staff are genuinely pleasant and friendly. Dr. Otswald provides honest and expert dental care at a reasonable cost."
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Anthony Newton
"Penny is the best."
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Anonymous
"On time as always. Penny is the best, very thorough and gentle.All staff concerned with
patient comfort and well-being. " -
Lawrence Chan
"Dr. Ostwald fabricated the BEST partial dentures I have ever worn. He took great pains to ensure a perfectly comfortable fit. Every detail was meticulously addressed to achieve an artistic level of excellence."
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Anonymous
"I have been going to Dr. Ostwald for many years. He is extremely thorough and attentive. He explains your issues and options to you precisely before making any decisions. His staff are very gentle and careful. I've been to a few dentists in my years and Dr. Ostwald and his team has been the best by far! I just recently had a a short appointment as my teeth was cracked. Dr. Ostwald and his team fixed it in such a timely manner I was thoroughly impressed! No anesthesia needed!"
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Anonymous
"Dr Ostwald is a great dentist. I had a couple of complicated extractions that Dr Ostwald performed almost painlessly. I would highly recommend him to anyone."
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Anonymous
"Penny and staff are really nice. Thanks"
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Anonymous
"Like a slice of heaven as always."
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Julia Vax
"Penny is terrific, and of course Stephen is too!"
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Laura King Pfaff
"You and your staff make it a pleasure going to the dentist!"
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Tom Soper
"very positive"
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Anonymous
"Great!"
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Anonymous
"I feel all the staff is very attentive and caring. I feel safe and can relax in the dental office! Something I never thought I would be able to do!"
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Anonymous"Very satisfying experience. The entire staff is friendly, organized and thorough."
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anne thornton"Wonderful. Dr. Oswald is a caring and talented dentist."
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Anonymous
"Love my care at this office- professional, kind, and competent "
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Sonia Melnikova-Raich
"Excellent."
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Anonymous
"Dr. Ostwald is excellent doctor, he is by far the best dentist I have seen. Everyone at the office is very professional and friendly."
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Sunnie Evers
"outstanding as always"
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Doug Haner"I've been with Steve for 20+ years and am thoroughly happy with his work and his staff."
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Francis Menconeri
"Always the best"
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Anonymous
"excellent"
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Dr. William H. Frey II
"Your dental hygienist did a wonderful job cleaning my teeth and advising me on how to best care for them."
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Paul Atkins
"Over the years all has been wonderful!"
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Gabriella Molina
"Always great and nice "
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Anonymous
"Dr Ostwald is always very clear and careful and explains procedures ahead of time"
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Melody Maner
"Dr. Ostwald was very informative, has a great bed side manner and I look forward to continuing seeing with him."
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Carol Allen"Excellent"
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Justin Teisl
"outstanding! first visit, but so far this is the best dental experience i've had."
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Terry Lee
"He is a great professional and person, and has helped me out tremendously. I am quite fortunate to have him as my dentist."
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Anonymous
"Always a pleasure to see Dr. Ostwald and the dental hygienists. "
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Joyce
"everyone was friendly, professional and answered my questions."
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Cameron
"All went well -- improvement/benefit from continued use of rinse & gel."
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Anonymous"Great as always"
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Carolena
"Always courteous and professional. "
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Anonymous
"The doctor and his assistant are awesome! Friendly and professional."
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Anonymous
"Excellent, professional, caring"
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Anonymous
"Great"
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Anonymous"Great work as usual !"
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Anonymous
"Always a respectful easy experience"
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Ann Griffin"Excellent customer service. I feel very confident in Dr. Ostwald's advice, and his care is excellent in every way. Dr. Ostwald takes the time to listen and works with my needs, not his own agenda. He is allowing me to combine two issues into one appointment to lessen my anxiety about having work done. "
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Tom Barron
"Great as usual. Penny is the best!"
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Bessie Chan
"Dr. Ostwald is a superb physician who utilizes state-of-the-art dental technology.
He is very patient and is a dentist who truly listens to and understands his patients concerns and needs.
His staff demonstrates exemplary skill and are very courteous and efficient.
His practice is Diamond Certified with good reason and his office is very clean, comfortable and pleasant.
As someone who has spent decades undergoing extensive dental work, it is wonderful to find a dentist who is truly embracing the 21st century.
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Bessie
"Dr. Ostwald is a superb physician who utilizes state-of-the-art dental technology.
He is very patient and is a dentist who truly listens to and understands his patients concerns and needs.
His staff demonstrates exemplary skill and are very courteous and efficient.
His practice is Diamond Certified with good reason and his office is very clean, comfortable and pleasant.
As someone who has spent decades undergoing extensive dental work, it is wonderful to find a dentist who is truly embracing the 21st century.
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Anonymous
"I felt like Dr. Ostwald was quite nice and he and his technician helped me stay calm and took time to make sure I understood my dental situation and the treatment options."
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Susan George
"wonderful! all of the staff are approachable , friendly and helpful "
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Jessica Fortin
"Always pleasant and prompt."
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Dr. William H. Frey II
"Dr. Ostwald and his staff are the best I have experienced in 66 years of going to the dentist. "
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Anonymous
"The best!"
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Anonymous
"He is very professional and educational. I appreciate that he explained the procedure fully. This helped to relax and inform me. He always greets me with a positive attitude. The use of modern equipment and procedures make the experience very pleasant. "
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Ann Griffin
"My dental hygienist is excellent. She inspires me to do a better job. She is very knowledgeable, makes me very comfortable, and gives me great suggestions for improving in any areas where I might be having trouble. She makes me want to come back - which is HUGE for me and my extreme fear of the dentist! Thank you! "
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Anonymous"Always the best"
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Francis Menconeri
"I was seen by penny. She is always
The best at what she does.
Francis" -
Anonymous
"As always, a wonderful experience with compassionate and highly competent staff!"
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Anonymous
"As always got the best service in a pleasant environment. My hygienist, Oshra is always attentive and efficient and friendly. Plus she does a good job!!"
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Anonymous
"Always excellent, efficient and confidence inspiring"
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Anonymous
"Dr. Ostwald is very attentive, sensitive, and listens to all your needs and concerns. He is an expert in his field and is extremely knowledgeable. I just recently change out my silver fillings and the job was done without any issues and my teeth look impeccable! In fact, I can't help but keep on smiling! I trust him and his team implicitly when it comes to my dental needs!"
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Lisa Gutierrez Guzman
"Everyone took the time to answer my questions. "
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Lawrence
"Dr. Ostwald is a physician who truly listens to a patient's concerns and demonstrates an amazing balance of intuition and professional pragmatism.
His staff is superlative and efficient. The office is well maintained, clean, bright and cheerful; not at all gloomy or depressive.
Dr. Ostwald utilizes the latest technology with extraordinary results. You enjoy a level of dental health care that is nothing short of excellent." -
Anonymous
"No complains"
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Anonymous
"My visit this time was for only a dental cleaning. My hygienist was top notch, pleasant and seemed to really care. I like her a lot and she always does a great job."
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Anonymous
"Dr. Ostwald and his team are considered an extension of our family as they kindly work with my partner and I through difficult financial and health issues. I had a crown put in last year and Dr. Ostwald was patient in reshaping it for the 3rd time and without an appt. Very kind. My hygienist, Oshtra (sp?) cleans my teeth better than anyone has ever done before. My friend also loves her."
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Anonymous
"The time spent with Dr. Ostwald was professional, brief, and to the point with regard to what he observed and the remedies they require. Anything more meaningful is difficult given that most conversations in a dentist's office are generally one way....hard to speak with a fingers, drill or squirting/sucking water in your mouth.
I'll be back." -
Sunnie Evers
"great as always"
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Anonymous
"I have always loved this office, that is why I still commute an hour to see Dr.Ostwald because of the care I recieve from him and his staff, it is well worth the drive. I have gone to him for 30 years now!!!"
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Anonymous
"It was very good and helpful."
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Anonymous"Excellent experience. As a nervous patient I appreciate the time he took to discuss my medical/dental health history and tailor treatment to my needs."
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Manny Kagan
"Great Service"
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Scott Carey
"Always a pleasure."
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Anonymous"Penny, the hygienist I have been seeing for years, gave me her usual intense (though gentle) attention. She continues to evolve in her thinking and her technique, combining the latest research and tools. She has stopped the serious problems I had from inattention when I was young and poor. There is nothing to beat having an ongoing relationship with a dentist and a hygienist who work well together and keep in mind what your issues are."
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Richard Curci
"I have been going to Dr. Ostwald for almost 20 years. He is the best dentist and person and his staff is helpful and friendly. My wife also goes to Dr. Ostwald and equally pleased. He is knowledgeable and caring. My mouth is healthier and my smile is brighter thanks to Dr. Ostwald. "
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Anonymous
"Each visit, i am treated respectfully and professionally. "
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Suzanne Bryan
"Dr Ostwald is very thorough "
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Anonymous
"Great as always"
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Ann Griffin"Great experience, as always!"
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Anonymous
"You guys are the best. Thank you!"
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Anonymous
"Penny is the best - thanks"
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Sunnie Evers
"as always, wonderful"
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Anonymous
"Great staff, good job!"
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Anonymous
"I love these guys!"
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anthony newton
"Visiting People Oriented is always a pleasure. Everyone is terrific."
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Anonymous
"Typically my experience with any visit to Dr. Ostwald is not unlike a visit to an old friends house. Meaning one catches up on the latest amongst all that you see ie. travel, car/bicycle adventures, hair color observations,travels to the east coast, grandchildren, to be a judge or a dental tech? etc. That you are there to have a full frontal assault to your mouth to include scraping, poking, flooding, drilling, etc.feels almost insignificant given that you are seemingly among friends. If you ever have someone in your face, these would be the only people I would want.
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Mike Hegarty
"As usual first class service by the entire team"
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David Usner
"I had a filling replaced and I don't use Novocaine. He did this job quickly and was sensitive to my comforts at all times. AND I experience only mild discomfort."
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Anonymous
"Always excellent and friendly service. I am very happy with Dr Ostwald and his staff (including Penny who I was with for my hygiene app)"
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Anonymous
"I've been going to People Oriented for more than 10 years and have always been satisfied with the care I receive their."
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Kay Stewart"I have had multiple dental problems and been to several dentists and Dr. Ostwald is the most caring, well knowleged dentist I have ever had."
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Anonymous
"I had my teeth cleaned by Penny. She has been doing it for years. She is careful, gentle, tailors her approach to my particular challenges. She is a lovely person. Kind "
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Yelena Giderman
"Fantastic doctor and Oshra did a great job. "
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Anonymous"Osha is great."
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William H. Frey II, Ph.D.
"Dr. Ostwald is an exceptional dentist who provides outstanding care to his patients. He is clearly very knowledgeable and skilled and most considerate of his patients and their feelings and needs.
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Mary Ann Whitten
"Excellent, as always. Everyone is professional, skilled, friendly and helpful. They make the visit a pleasant experience"
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Fernando Oliveira
"Very good service as usual!"
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Anonymous"Excellent"
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Anonymous"Dr. Ostwald takes the time to communicate thoroughly."
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Toby Dyner
"wonderful"
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Anonymous
"Very pleasant. "
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Anonymous
"friendly courteous professional. questions answered completely and competently. "
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Scott Carey
"Always very professional and courteous"
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Anonymous
"Wonderful as usual"
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Anonymous
"On this irregular appointment Heather was very helpful in rescheduling/arranging times to accommodate me & to initiate calling me back on her own. "
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Anonymous
"Great."
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David Musavi
"Dr.Ostwald and his staff have always been execptionally professional and accommodating during all of my visit. I have, and will continue to recommend him to any and all friends and family seeking a dentist in the area."
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Anonymous
"Always Great!!!!"
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Anonymous
"penny is a pleasure! love coming to see her every 6 months."
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Anonymous
"Always a positive experience.
Enjoy looking at the digital
x-rays.Penny's great, as
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Carolena Nericcio
"Always efficient and courteous."
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Anonymous
"I am always taken care of professionally."
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Anonymous
"I appreciate awesome dentists offices. When you enjoy the people who work IN your mouth, it makes the experience exponentially better. It's just a pleasure to have such a great experience and know you're getting quality care and advice.
THANKS!" -
Christy Schauf
"As usual everyone in the office was considerate and extremely nice."
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Anonymous
"Very good experience as usual. Staff is friendly and office has good vibes! God bless you all."
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Anonymous"Everyone is friendly while being very professional and the staff pays attention to one's personal needs."
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Anonymous
"Excellent, as always"
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Anne Collins
"I have always had a very good experience with Dr. Ostwald and his staff. I particularly like the dental hygienist from Lithuania. She is personable and very helpful with suggestions on how to keep your teeth in good shape.
She is also very gentle and thorough in her cleaning." -
Scott Carey
"I can't say that a trip to the dentist is a pleasurable experience, but Dr. O and crew are always very professional, friendly, and thorough. "
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Bill Frey
"It was awesome. "
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Anonymous
"I always had a wonderful experience with the staff. I can feel that they are concern about the health of my teeth."
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Anonymous
"Very pleasant experience."
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Shannon Behrman
"Everyone from the receptionist to the dental hygienist to Dr. Ostwald is very helpful and professional. I always feel that I am receiving the highest quality care for my teeth. Dr. Ostwald is incredibly knowledgeable and very adept at communicating my dental issues and solutions as well as listening to me when I have concerns or questions. Penny, the hygienist, is wonderful. She is very gentle and considerate of my extreme teeth sensitivities. She never chides me for drinking tea even though she should because it stains my teeth!"
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Anonymous
"The best dentist and staff in town!"
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Anonymous"Always a pleasant visit. "
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Bill Freais
"My experience was overall very positive, despite my mild fear of the dentist's chair. "
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Anonymous
"Always as good an experience as going to the dentist can be. Great, friendly, top-notch staff and the best dentist anywhere."
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Jenny Choo
"Everyone in the office was professionally friendly and very attentive. Heather at the front desk is organized and excellent at following through on all the paperwork/old medical records prior to my visit and I was very happy to receive a courtesy phone reminder the night before from her. Jamal was dedicated in making the uncomfortable X-ray plates as tolerable as possible because he took the time to explain everything and suggested comfort measures to take the fear factor out of this tiresome procedure. Osha my hygienist was exceptionally gentle during all times and provided evidence-based knowledge and care which I greatly appreciated. She makes for a great teacher as she patiently demonstrated and provided feedback with detailed-oriented step-by-step guidance in improving my brushing and flossing techniques. Dr Ostwald definitely sets a wonderfully open environment for learning and offers excellent leadership in facilitating collegial (and patient) communication which boosts my confidence that as a patient, I will be in the best of care. I really like Dr Ostwald's concept of keeping an on going point system/report card on dental health so the general improvement(s) can be objectively evaluated. The well thought out post-dental care “party favor” further sweetened my experience! Now I have wonderful providers, tools and techniques to maintain a healthy smile. I had an unusually good time at the dentist."
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Sunnie
"as always - great"
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Judt Tergis
"Awesome! "
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Anonymous
"Your office staff is always so wonderful. I am routinely late because I misjudge the Oakland Bay Bridge traffic time, but they always find a way to accommodate me.
My hygienist was slightly unaware of catching my lip against my teeth several times while cleaning my teeth. I did mention it to her, but I never have that problem with my usual hygienist, Astrid (?)" -
Sue
"Excellent staff - very knowledgeable, skillful dentist. I have just referred my husband here because he deserves excellent care too!"
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Christy
"as always the service was wonderful and efficient. "
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Anonymous
"Great experience as always! I have never had to wait, which I really appreciate."
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Anonymous
"Excellent care. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, gentle staff. That's why I have been coming to Dr Ostwald's office for many years."
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Anonymous
"Penny was great as usual. Always enjoy talking to her during the appointment. Always does a thorough job."
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Anonymous
"Staff was friendly and professional. Demonstrated an interest in me as a patient and willing to take the time to interact. Always a good experience. The continuity of a long time relationship demonstrated with each visit, where catch up on experiences, discussion on common topics, etc. are part of the patient experience not as common in other medical/dental/patient exchanges. "
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Carolena
"I have been visiting Dr. Ostwald for several years and am always pleased with the service. The care is gentle and thorough, but most important, they listen to me."
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Anonymous
"Competent regular cleaning."
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Molly
"It was great! I was a bit late and she was very understanding"
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Anonymous
"love penny and stephen and jamal."
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betsy
"penny is THE BEST ..."
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Ann Griffin
"If you have any fear of the dentist, you MUST see this doctor! He is kind, professional, and makes every effort to make his patients feel comfortable and get through procedures as pain-free as possible. Dr. Ostwald has fantastic staff! THANK YOU!"
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Anonymous
"Fabulous dental team! I recommend to all. Anne Thornton"
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Ryan
"Loved the views from the dentists chair. Overall experience was outstanding. Doctor and staff took time to explain everything to me, communicate expectations, procedures etc. Very happy with my first visit."
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susan Whiteley
"As always, my visit was pleasant and painless. Penny is terrific and does a thorought cleaning without any discomfort for me."
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Kenneth fFuse
"Excellent."
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Gioia Re
"Since more than 20 years my experience with Dr. Oswald and his staff has always been very good and satisfactory. I suggested his name to many friends of mine."
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Anonymous
"Staff took time to explain my problem areas and teach how to address it. "
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Anonymous
"I have gone to Dr. Ostwald and staff for dental care for quite a few years now and I think they are great. My dental health has improved."
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Anonymous
"It was wonderful as it always is!!!! "
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Judy
"I have never felt so secure and satisfied with a dentist! Dr. Ostwald is an expert in the latest techniques on bite re-construction and renewal. My jaw is finally happy!"
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Ray
"I've been a patient for over 25 years -you cannot find a better dentist!
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Sue
"A great office - great dentist, great staff"
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tom
"Great quality of care. They really take the time to make you feel comfortable and listen to your concerns"
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susan Whiteley
"I highly recommend this office and all the staff. I have been going to Dr. Ostwald for many years."
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Anonymous
"Consistent high standard over time."
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Anonymous
"I've been going for many years. The staff is always very efficient, friendly, and professional. The office is extremely well run and quick to learn and use the latest technologies to the overall benefit of the patients. Great job!"
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Anonymous
"Pleasant, competent staff."
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Jessica
"Patient-friendly office and staff."
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Anonymous
"Very professional and attentive staff."
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Patrick
"Knowledgeable. Conscientious. Caring. Accommodating. Gentle. Personable. Beautiful smiles. Just a few of the words that immediately pop into my head when I think of Dr. Ostwald and his amazing staff."
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Anonymous
"Terrific as usual."
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Jack
"terrific"
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elfakagan
"great!"
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Anonymous
"The best a visit to the dentist could be."
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renee
"Great as usual"
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Anonymous
"Excellent!"
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Anonymous"Penny is always great! She sent me home with some oral rinse and "super floss" to help with a problem area."
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Jeannette
"I found Dr. Ostwald's web site and called him for an appointment. I told him he may not remember me but I was sure he would remember his work. I live in Ontario, CA and flew to San Francisco for my dental work. I was so excited to see Dr. Ostwald and even happier that he was able to repair my dentures within two days. They feel wonderful. Dr. Ostwald is a very compassionate and wonderful dentist. Thanks to "google" I am now a happy camper! "
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Anonymous
"excellent, professional, on-time, efficient care by all personnel
However: the adjacent parking garage needs to be addressed. Recent increased exorbitant fees with malfunctioning elevator. Wonder if the Dental Office should try to inform patients of other options, consider parking validation possibility, recommendation to park at another vacility, etc." -
RM
"Excellent as usual "
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Fritz
"Outstanding. Every dental procedures were explained to me clearly and concisely. Dr. Ostwald and his staff took excellent care of me. I felt so "belonged" and valued that I wanted to move in and live there and be part of the family. Outstanding and "Breath"taking"
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Anonymous
"Great! The new digital X-ray machine is agood improvement over the old-style films. As usual Dr. Ostwald and staff were exceptional. Penny is the best!"
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Anonymous
"Penny is the BEST hygienist I've ever had
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Anonymous
"very good, as usual. the staff is friendly and the doctor always very accurate in explaining."
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Anonymous
"Everything was fine. I like the staff and appreciate that I have the same hygenist each time I go. "
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Deborah
"Good, as it ever is with Dr. Ostwald and his staff. A visit to this office always includes education, and as much time as I may need to ask questions and have them answered. Discussing inflammatory processes was the new subject at this appointment. "
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Michael Strickland
"Fabulous, friendly and competent."
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Bill
"very good"
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Anonymous
"I would highly recommend Dr. Ostwald to anyone looking for a meticulous and thorough dentist. He is especially effective with people who (like me) suffer from "dentalphobia".I have been seeing Dr. Ostwald for 20 years. He has always taken the time and patience to help me overcome my fear of dentistry and I have received some rather extensive work.over the years. Likewise the Hygenist staff is highly effective in this regard. Anyone who has delayed a dental visit because of a fear of dentistry will be highly satisfied with the care and treatment received at Dr. Oswald's office."
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Anonymous
"Good. Always good."
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Cindy W.
"I have been a patient of Dr. Ostwald for many years and have been extremely happy. His gentle touch, thorough explanations, and wonderful staff are the best. Highly recommended!"
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GAR
"I've known "OZ", as those who know him well call him, for better than 25 years. We met through a group of friends, became biking buddies and ultimately the closest of friends. What I liked about Steve from the get go, was his uncommon sense of honesty, integrity, fair play, and almost saintly patience; he always holds people high. There aren't many people in life you can trust your soul to; Steve is one of those rare few. And then I found out he was a dentist, one more thing we had in common. It is not without a lot of thought and meaning that he called his office "A People Oriented Dental Practice," it's because he means it and lives it. As for his professional abilities, we have treated many people together over the years and if you want to know if I think he's skilled, he's even done some dental work on me. Steve was one of the founding members of "The San Francisco Academy for Advanced Dental Education" - a graduate forum dedicated to mastery of excellence in the art and science of dental care, because he loves what he does and is truly a master of it."
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k.bradner
"I have received excellent care from Dr. Ostwald and his staff for many many years. His offices are run smoothly because the same philosophy of communication and respect that they have with their patients, they have within the office.
I have been deeply appreciative of Dr. Ostwald talking over priorities so we can work together to make long range plans.
The dentists and hygienists are up to date in their technology and careful and thorough in their work...Dr. Ostwald is a real artist in crafting crowns with his laser-cutting machine. I have complete confidence in their integrity and skill at dental work." -
Kate"With warmest regards for a happy holiday and healthy 2010. Thank you so much for all you did to give me such a beautiful smile. I'm glad you're such a "perfectionist" and I couldn't be happier with the final result.
P.S. Please extend my thanks too to your wonderful staff (Penny, Jamal, Monique, and Osha) for all they they did to take such good care of me. They are all wonderful people - one and all!!" -
Larry W.
"Dr. Ostwald is the absolutely the best dentist I have ever gone to, and probably the best in the state of California. Everyone in his office is top notch. Wouldn't go to any other dentist, and I use to be fearful of going to the dentist."
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Ruth D.
"Going to the dentist, fun, don't get carried away, but making it pleasant and easy...absolutely! Having a solo practitioner and a really kind staff makes all the difference. For the past four years Dr. Ostwald has been replacing my aging fillings with porcelain fillings and crowns. Gone is the look of those silver fillings, and much healthier as well. These appointments require good anesthetic and he is terrific. Quick, careful, completely knowledgeable, and then I'm numb! The rest should be a piece of cake except I have Restless Leg Syndrome, so after about 15 minutes I have involuntary jerking in my legs making the whole procedure agonizing for me to lie there and challenging for him to work on someone who moves. It has gotten worse over the years, but we deal with it together by taking breaks at proper intervals. It takes a bit longer but, we get the job done.
The most important part is that I never feel like I am taking too much of Dr. Ostwald's time. He understands.
If you need a dentist and an office with a caring attitude, come to this office and be greeted and treated with a smile." -
Gerri
"Dr. Ostwald's exceptional skill, expertise and sensitivity creates the best possible dental experience contributing to the quality of each patient's life."
