TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials & Reviews

Vanessa C. 

6/19/2019
I've been a patient of Dr. Guzman's for about 3 years. While it's never pleasant to endure a dental procedure, it is pleasant going to this dental office. I have found Dr. Guzman thorough, thoughtful, pragmatic and gentle. He will recommend waiting or doing the minimal amount of work necessary, if warranted. Since I'm a chicken about pain, he makes sure I'm sufficiently numb and will check in regularly throughout the procedure. What is most amazing is the quality of the office team he has assembled. Mary is a wonderful hygienist, Christina is so helpful with navigating insurance, and Gisela is so organized with scheduling. The whole office works together so well, which creates a feeling that you are in good hands. Also the views are very soothing!


Sloat V.
San Rafael, CA

5.0 star rating 5/17/2018 
Everyone in Dr Guzman's office takes the extra effort and time to make the patient feel welcome and comfortable. If additional services or procedures are recommended, there's no pressure, just the facts about why they may be helpful for good dental health. All of the equipment is very modern, and over 10 years I can't think of a single instance of being in pain at Dr. Guzman's office. He's never hurried and always follows the cleaning with a thorough check of the mouth for anything of concern and a short discussion about anything to keep an eye on or care for differently. The post-visit swag bags are filled with lots of goodies including the best toothbrush ever. Bonus: Perfect view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from the chair!


Tom H.
San Jose, CA

5.0 star rating 10/4/2017
Nobody comes CLOSE to the quality care Dr. Guzman and his amazing team provide. Plus tomorrow I'm going to a rooftop party thrown by my Dr. Guzman! if you told me your going to a party thrown by your dentist, I would judge you, but Guzman is amazing and his team is 2nd to none, plus there office is on the top floor overlooking the golden gate bridge ;-) 

From start to finish - 
My wife got lucky and found Mr. Guzman, she's dealt with dental issues for a few years and would typically come back from the dentist in a bad mood, but after Guzman things were different, she came home as if she just had champagne with some friends. 
Before Guzman I was at a dentist that my company and google both contract out so I assumed it would be good, the routines were pretty painful, they would just load you up with medication and be done. I later found out during a deep cleaning they did, they left a lot behind... 

Then I finally went to Dr. Guzman, his staff was amazing and made you feel at home plus I challenge you to find a dentist with as good of a view. His office is amazing, all of the tools were top notch from the wireless x-ray machine to the cameras to the dyson fans ;-) (big dyson fan)
Dr. Guzman took his time and explained everything he was doing, which was both stress relieving and interesting! He has a very calm relaxing voice that puts you at ease. I've been numbed up (needle in gums) probably 10 ten times and I can't imagine going anywhere again after Dr. Guzman numbed me up, it was painless, the man stuck a needle in the top of my mouth and some how it was painless!
After one of the fillings my jaw was sore (I'm a giant baby) and I called to see what to do, they told me to come in, Dr. Guzman checked me out, made me a custom mouth guard and wrote a prescription to help, he didn't charge me, and made me feel like the only patient there despite there being a lot of patients and I came in with 30 min notice. 

Today I had a lump on the top of my mouth that was very painful, I called, came in and he saw me, it was an interesting infection and he wanted to make sure I was okay. He took x-rays and photos without charging me a dime (at least me a dime, maybe insurance...). This infection required a specific oral surgeon, his team spent over 30 minutes calling every specialist they personally knew to get me an appt as fast as they could (above and beyond). As it would be it was already late in the evening and nobody could see me till the next day. Dr. Guzman went and called in other Dentists in the building to find ways to make sure I didn't go home in pain or worried. Dr. Guzman didn't have to do any of this, he could have charged me $1000 for an emergency visit and then just referred me out, and I wouldn't have felt bad if he did, thats the industry, except Dr. Guzman is different, and I never thought I'd say this about a dentist, but he truly cares. 

His team
I've seen other dental teams and they are at best tolerable, Guzman struck gold - 
Gisela is a calm sweet reassuring woman, her confidence puts you at ease no matter how much pain your in. 
Christina is great at explaining everything! she'll break down the plan and payments as if she worked for the insurance company as well, plus if your there in the evening, she might start playing some backstreet boys and Nsync!
Samantha is a great DA! she takes her job very seriously and Guzman and her just seem to really sync, be sure to ask her about her dog ;-)


Gina L.
Muir Beach, CA

5.0 star rating 6/10/2016
I no longer dread going to the dentist now that I have found Dr. Guzman's practice! I have had a lot of dental work done over the years, and at other offices I never felt like a lot of that work was explained well to me nor were preventative measures taken to help me avoid more work in the future. In contrast, Dr. Guzman fitted me with a heavier-duty night guard to help prevent further damage and explains any necessary procedures thoroughly. I wish I would have found him years earlier!


Jack P.
San Francisco, CA

5.0 star rating 1/4/2012
I've gotta go with the 99% here on the reviews for Dr Guzman and his staff.
I've been coming here for 10+ years and have always had such wonderful service and care. He and his staff go out of there way to help whenever possible.

I find both Michelle & Angelica to be very pleasant, informative and lovely.
They have never once in 10 years been rude to me, my family or any of the dozens of people I've referred to him over the years!

If you want a great doctor who has great staff, this is the guy.
Not to mention he throws a Blue Angels party during Fleet Week for his staff & patients that is always such a great time.


Jim D.
San Francisco, CA

5.0 star rating 9/4/2013
Dr. Guzman and staff are awesome! Plus the office has beautiful views of the GG Bridge to Alcatraz. Highly recommend.


Marie D.
Greenbrae, CA

5.0 star rating 5/16/2015 
I have written reviews for Dr. Guzman before, but know that they get buried after while. So in short, Dr. Guzman surpasses 5 stars. I've been going to him, gosh, 18+ years! How time flies. I have a mouthful of potential dental catastrophes (in my deep middle age) and Baltazar Guzman takes very good care of my teeth. I may even be able to keep them all into my old age, thanks to him, ofcourse. Plus, he is a super-duper guy. If you are looking for an exceptional dentist, book an appt. with Dr. Guzman NOW.


Liz W.
Oakland, CA

5.0 star rating 3/6/2013
I have been going to Dr. Guzman for over 2 years and I have had only wonderful experiences with everyone at this office. Even though I am usually slightly afraid of the dentist, I actually look forward to getting my teeth cleaned and checked every six months here.

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Ty. D.

11/12/2019
Excellent dentist with fantastic staff! You will not be disappointed going here and they are very thorough, highly recommend them. I've been a patient for over 3 years and I could not recommend anymore more highly.

Maddy H.

10/2019
I have had (previously in another state) a terrible experience with a dentist. It has left me completely traumatized and scared of the dentist. Today I went to Guzman for two fillings and started crying as I walked into the office. He noticed I was uneasy (I guess quite obvious) and talked me through absolutely everything he was doing. He was incredibly kind and understanding and made me feel so comfortable. Thank you!!!!!!!  

Radu P.
San Francisco, CA

5.0 star rating 12/20/2017
Was referred to Dr. Guzman from a co-worker who knew I was having a hard time finding a dentist to replace my NY dentist when I moved to SF. Couldn't be more thrilled with the recommendation. Dr. Guzman is an amazing dentist, professional, qualified, friendly, does fantastic work - have never had any issues with the cavities he's filled, bonding for chipped tooth, teeth cleaning from his hygienist, or any other procedure performed in his office. Also really cool that he checks not just your teeth, but also rest of face and neck for potential issues while you are there; can never have too many people checking for tumors lol. 

PS - the view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the dental chair doesn't suck!


Peter L.
San Francisco, CA
 
5.0 star rating 12/21/2017
I started going when he did everything himself. His quality created more patients, so he hired hygienists, etc., but maintained excellent standards and personal care throughout his office. I know he will recommend only what I need, give me options, and listen.


Jodi G.
San Francisco, CA
 
5.0 star rating 2/24/2016
I have been taken care of by Dr. Guzman for probably almost 10 years! Recently he made changes and I have to say, that I like them. At first, I was like, "hey, I came to you in the first place because the reviews said that he does the teeth cleaning." But, the truth is, he can see more patients if he invests in really good staff, so I accepted that nothing is constant except change. And, low and behold, I really like Mary! She is the first hygienist to get me to floss!! She understood what timing might work for me, so I floss in the car (with those 1-handed contraptions that I bought for $2.99 at the grocery store) and I have done it 4 times since my visit a few weeks ago!! Ok, that is not every day, but that is a BIG TIME first!!  

His office is beautiful and he is very gentle, kind and honest. I had a girlfriend for a few years that had HORRIBLE teeth and was very, very afraid of the dentist. Dr. Guzman was so kind to her, that she almost looked forward to coming to him!

Also, he takes my insurance and I almost never owe anything extra.


Sil L.
San Francisco, CA

5.0 star rating 1/6/2016
My wife and I were patients of Dr. Guzman for 12 years (until early 2015). We found him and his dental staff to be incredibly skilled and profession. My wife and I did not experience a single issue with any of the dental care we received during our time as patients. To top it off, his office is located in a great location with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay, and the Marin Headlands. But the most important fact is that Dr. Guzman as an A-1 good guy. Some of his services can be on the pricey side but if you have the insurance or the funds to cover it then he's well worth it.


Steven H.
San Francisco, CA

5.0 star rating 2/13/2013
I didn't even realize one could review a dentist on here until I saw a friend do it. Dr. Guzman is one of the most amazing human services professionals I have ever had the pleasure to meet. I spent a number of years under the general rubric of "service" and he absolutely should be teaching others how to do this.

Walking into his office is an experience in being greeted well. Michelle meets you with a smiling face and then you are seated and wait for a very pleasant experience to begin. I know he chose that location because the view is great, and it's comforting, but that's icing on the cake with the way he handles himself. 

After all his good care, I was even rather excited that I was going to get a root canal.

Of course, he referred me to a consummate professional who had me in and out of the chair in under 45 minutes, with a temporary tapped on ever so carefully, and the permanent was installed by Dr. Guzman a week or so later and I've never had trouble with it since.

Even teeth cleaning is a delight. Dr. Guzman is gentle. He has a delicate touch. He could have been a surgeon. Or a Pianist. And his demeanor is calming and quiet and he brings an aura of almost "zen" to the whole affair. I'm not exaggerating. I don't like dentists, they scare the holy whatsis out of me....but no more. I will come back from Thailand just to see this man. 

Seriously. Check him out.


Ashley B.
Gurnee, IL

5.0 star rating 3/2/2016
Dr. Guzman and his staff are awesome. They are professional, efficient and friendly. I've had a number of cavities filled and Dr. Guzman makes the Novocain process basically painless. I especially appreciate that they provide quotes prior to procedures. I highly recommend Dr. Guzman and his team.


Michael H.
Richmond, CA

5.0 star rating 12/19/2014
Dr Guzman and all the staff are wonderful. 

My British teeth have never been in better hands, the office is lovely (with a great view) and staff are both friendly and professional.


Patricia L.
San Francisco, CA
 
5.0 star rating 11/7/2010
I totally don't even mind going to Dr. Guzman!!!
...that's about as enthusiastic a review I can ever imagine writing for a dentist!
Things I like about Dr. Guzman:
1. Everyone in the office is professional and friendly
2. Amazing view of the bay and Golden Gate bridge from your dental chair (if you're tall enough)
3. Lot's of positive reinforcement, ie, "you're doing a great job with your dental hygiene" (note: this only applies if you are in fact brushing and flossing)
4. Walking out with super clean, yummy teeth! Anyone want to lick my teeth?...wha? that's how wolves show affection! ....I learned that from the dog whisperer :)


Jennifer B.
Mill Valley, CA

5.0 star rating 2/15/2011
Dr. Guzman is the best in the business! 

He truly cares about his patience, walks through each procedure and does not over recommend what you don't need. In the ten years or so my husband and I have been going to Dr. Guzman have been stress free and we leave with the confidence that our oral health is the best.

Thank you for caring for us all these years!
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