Steven T Kobayashi, DDS

Love love love HIM! He is a fantastic dentist! The staff are helpful and friendly — I highly recommend this dentist.

I just moved to Albany and was scared to change dentists because I loved mine — just wasn’t willing to drive to Vacaville anymore. Dr. Kobayashi’s office was awesome! I’m super picky and everything was great. Julie, my dental hygienist, was the best! She explained everything she did prior and even put a special gel on a few sensitive gum areas so the cleaning didn’t hurt. I usually experience a sharp «Zing» every now and then during cleaning, but none today. The only nuisance was finding a time for an initial visit with my work schedule and end-​of-​the year rush, but my future cleaning was scheduled without any problem at all. The staff were also very considerate about getting me in/​out on time.
I’m excited to have found an excellent dentist with a state-​of-​the art office in walking distance!

Excellent dentistry!

No need for anxiety or apprehension. Dr. Steve and his staff will take very good care of you. Thank you.

Their office is very clean, beautiful and privacy respected setting up. I really like it!
And also, the best part I enjoyed the visit was, they do not ask you many personal questions, like some other dental office. I like quiet, and like them to taking a good care of me, instead of me entertain the dentist or answering their non-​stop questions. Beside, who will be able to talk while you are being treated. Dr. Kobayashi explained about my condition very well, and he was very friendly. I am glad that I changed my dentist!

2^nd cleaning and am happy with the level of work you all do. I’m glad I found you!

The staff here are the best!!!
I’ve been seeing doctor Kobayashi for over ten years and he is very professional.
There is plenty of parking.
They have donuts some times.

Best dentist in the bay area! I drive all the way from Hollywood just to get my dental work from him. He knows what he’s doing and its proven in his work. He is fast and efficient and that is the kind of dental work i love. I just got a cavity filled in 40 minutes!

I may be 70, but I have all my own teeth and enjoy eating apples, carrots and a good steak now and then. That’s why I have my teeth cared for by Dr. Kobayashi and staff. They get the job done in the most courteous, professional and genuinely friendly way. They even laugh at my jokes, which is more than I can say for my wife!

Great dentist!

All of the staff in this office are amazing. Everyone does their part in making sure you have a great experience.

Great office, staff, and doctor. Would recommend to anyone.
I’ve been seeing Dr. Kobayashi for over ten years. His new office is great. The amazing staff came over with him as well. Keep up the great work guys!
Anyone looking for a great dentistry need not look further.

I’ve been going to Dr. Kobayashi since he was recommended to me by a friend. He and his staff have all the best qualities you would want in a dentist. Dr. Kobayashi is experienced, professional and friendly. He explains clearly and doesn’t order any unnecessary procedures. His staff is friendly, efficient and go out of their way to make the patient comfortable. My kids and husband also are patients.
When my son had a cavity filled and experienced some minor swelling. Dr. Kobayashi called the next day to check up on him.
They run on-​time for appointments (AWESOME!). We’ve never had a problem scheduling or canceling appointments either. We’ve also used Dr. Kobayashi to get second opinions on orthodontics. He is honest and respects his patient’s choices.
We’ve been to other dentists in the area and hands down Dr. Kobayashi is THE DENTIST you’d want to visit.

This place is excellent. I have been going for 5 years now. I have had a lot of work done because I have soft teeth and had to have Dr. K replace 20+ years of metal fillings done by my old dentist.
Staff are wonderful, professional, and will explain everything each step of the way. My whole family goes to Dr. Kobayashi now!
I brought my 3 year old to Dr. K and he and his staff managed to make this experience with my very sensitive girl a totally fun though she was TERRIFIED… She was given a pair of «magic» sunglasses and brought into the whole process seamlessly along with her Super Frog. I was blown away by how well it went.

recently began going to dr. steven kobayashi’s dental office and i’m so glad i did. i found him here on Unilocal!and everyone steered me right.
i have a lot of work that needs to be done and i am a SCAREDY CAT. but everyone on dr. steven’s staff is friendly, understanding and wonderful to work with.
i still have to take my vicodin, but i don’t need the valium anymore. i trust them and know they will hear me, if i’m scared or in pain.
ellen cleaned my teeth today. what a doll! she worked with me and understood my fears. AND she laughed at my corny jokes. she is a special woman!
i have to say, my being so scared will change with time. i’m thrilled that i’ll be able to one day be a calm patient without drugs to keep her from climbing on the ceiling in fear.
so happy to have found this group. they get 6 stars from me :)

I just went in to the office recently for check up and hadn’t been to a dentist for years so was a little nervous and knew I was going to need so stuff done. Everyone was so friendly. Julie cleaned my teeth and did my X-​rays and she was nice and gentle.
I had to come back in for a crown and it was so fast and painless. The dr. Really cares about his patients and he is a funny guy to easy to talk to. He worked threw his lunch to get me in for this appointment. He educates you on what he is going to do so you are aware of the whole process. They have all of the best technology, the girls up front are so sweet. His assistant is also sweet and gentle.
This place is awesome!

I have been coming here for the last couple years. I must say they provide the best dental services I have received. I had a tooth that had been cracking away for years. The idea of putting on a crown seemed troublesome to me so I kept it in the back-​back-​back of my mind. However, Dr Kobayashi and his staff changed my perception. Every step went so smoothly and painlessly that it was done perfectly in the first attempt. Therefore, when I needed a crown on another tooth, I knew exactly where to go. (No, I don’t have an addiction of getting crowns.) Last but not least, the hygienists here are awesome too.

I’ve visited many dental facilities in the past and this place rates as my most pleasant dental experience ever. I’d left a voicemail over the weekend and a staff got back to me Monday morning. My appointment was scheduled on the same day and they made the process simple and easy.
Staff were welcoming on first visit and the service was first-​class! The facility was very clean and the outstanding interior design makes all the difference. I also like the background music, very relaxing and spa-​like. Lastly, this office is updated and equipped with the latest dental technology! This makes me assured I’m taken care of.
Aside from the outside looking like a ramen shop, Kobayashi Dentistry was easy to find. As other Unilocalers have shared, the experience have lead me to look forward to visiting the dentist.

Dr. Kobayashi and staff are fantastic. I hadn’t been to a dentist in over 6 years because… I don’t like going to the dentist! :)
Many fillings later I’m smiling happily and go every 6 months now.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Kobayashi for years now! I was referred by a friend, and even though I now live and work in SF, I still make the trek across the Bay Bridge for my dental appointments.
So far, I’ve been extremely lucky to have never had a cavity, so I’ve never had to have any major dental work done. My visits to Dr. Kobayashi’s office are so I can get my teeth pearly white! I usually see Ellen for my cleanings, and she’s super sweet and very gentle.
My friends ask me why I don’t find a new dentist closer to home, and the answer is easy… the staff is awesome, and they’re great at what they do!!!