Don R Lenzi, DDS

I’ve never said it before, and I know it’s weird, but my teeth cleaning actually felt GOOD! Like a little gum massage. Dr. Truta did such a wonderful job. My teeth sparkle! Highly recommended. Go here for your teeth to be happy!

I was so fortunate to find Dr. Lenzi when I had a dental emergency over the holidays. My son’s pediatric dentist recommended him and I could not have been more pleased. He managed to fit me in to his busy schedule when I fractured my front tooth and he was kind, considerate, and professional throughout the process. The staff was exceptional as well. I highly recommend him and plan to see him again.

This charming team is nothing less than perfectly professional.
They even let me keep the molding for my crown!

Dr Lenzi has been my dentist for 12 years. He has always been caring, interested and above all gentle! I have had a few cavities over the years and when he fills them, it’s almost the same as just going in for a cleaning. He doesn’t over-​use the novocaine, so no numbness for hours unnecessarily, and no pain while he’s doing the treatment either. Some things you have to be numb for, but not all! He’s got a great staff too. I always recommend Dr Lenzi when someone needs a dentist.

Best Dentist ever! I live in LA and come all the way up to Berkeley to see Dr. Lenzi.

I’ve been going to Dr. Lenzi since I was about 18. I have never had a cavity in the care of his hygienists (I did get 2 cavities during the 2 years I was living in another city and seeing another dentist). Because of that I can only speak to the «preventive» services they offer (sealants, regular cleanings, etc), but it’s very telling that I haven’t needed drilling in the ~10yrs I’ve been there.
The staff are more thorough and professional than the people who work at the 2 other dental offices I’ve been to. If you care what posters are on the wall, or how glitzy the office is, go somewhere else. If you want great dental care from serious, well-​trained staff & doctors — go to Lenzi!

My experience with Dr. Lenzi started out pretty well, but I had a couple experiences that led me to the decision to switch dentists. ’
I just had a general feeling that he was rushed and disinterested in answering my questions. One time, he left so quickly that I had to call his office after I got home so I could get him on the phone to answer my questions.
He recommended treatments on more than one occasion that were expensive and (according to the dentist who gave me a second opinion) unnecessary.

Having dealt with a MULTITUDE of dental issues (gaps, crowded teeth, retainer — thanks for referring Dr. Nelson– the discovery of my TMJ, subsequent lower jaw surgery — yup, you read right!, and blah blah blah) I absolutely love Dr. Lenzi’s office. I also went to Dr. Katsura when I was a kid. Video games while you wait for your nasty fluoride treatment to end? Awesome!!!
I haven’t been there since I had no dental insurance for 4 years and he and all of his staff totally remember me.
Never had a bad experience.

For a dentaphobe such as myself, finding Dr. Lenzi and his staff is the reason why despite my fears of the dentist (due to childhood sadistic dentists) I am able to get my teeth cleaned, the occasional cavity filled and in general feel that I will be keeping my teeth well into my old age! He is very understanding of these fears and does not make you feel silly. I recently, despite my best efforts, had to have a small cavity filled and he did not proceed until he was sure the area was completely numb, even if it took 4 injections! The hygienists there are also top notch, they work quickly but efficiently and very informed about dental health and what you can do to address your specific problems, gum recession, for example. I have Delta insurance, so cost is not an issue, but even if it were, for being at ground zero of Berkeley medical care in the Alta Bates area, his rates are not outrageous!

The receptionist here is wonderful. I told her I had Cal’s SHIP insurance and had just gotten dental insurance from my new job, so I wanted to get as much done as possible while the two overlapped.
The hygienist was great, very detailed. We even chatted about good high-​quality lip balms because she noticed my lips were very chapped when I came in.
Dr. Lenzi reviewed my comprehensive xrays (taken at University Dental a year prior — NEVER GO THERE!) and my annual bitewings. Yup — I needed fillings. He was very sweet and caring.
The fillings went well. I did NOT feel like I was being told to get more work done than I needed. In fact, the woman who suggested Dr. Lenzi to me made a point of saying he doesn’t rip you off.
Minus one star because during my fillings appointment, Dr. Lenzi found one more small cavity that I should get filled. However, I didn’t have enough time to get it done before SHIP ended (Dr. Lenzi books up quickly!). If he had noticed it during my first appointment, I could have gotten it done for free.
Overall, I’m sad I no longer live in Berkeley. I still plan to visit him; I think he’s worth the drive.