Tala Aziz, DDS

Dr. Aziz is the best! 10 years ago I found myself in a hustle to find a dentist while my regular dentist was on vacation. I chose Dr. Aziz’s name randomly from my insurance list of preferred providers, and wow, what a wonderful stroke of luck! I was immediately hooked by her compassionate, warm, friendly approach and her depth of knowledge and skill. I remember thinking how much more smoothly the medical system would run if all clinicians were like Dr. Aziz. I switched to her practice immediately following that first visit.
Over the past 10 years, she’s done an enormous amount of work with me, adding crowns to the majority of my teeth. Rebuilding a whole mouth takes a particular expertise and artistry that most general dentists don’t have, but Dr. Aziz was as up to the task as any oral surgeon. Throughout that whole process, which lasted a few years, Dr. Aziz always made certain that my needs and concerns were heard and met to the greatest extent possible. I’ve also had the opportunity to get to know Dr. Aziz’s staff, and have found everyone to be friendly and helpful.
Recently, Dr. Aziz has worked with me to get a new night guard. I’ve been a bit of a finicky customer with very particular ideas about the kind of night guard I wanted. Dr. Aziz has entertained my many questions, responding promptly and with patience.
If I ever move out of the Bay Area, I’ll probably end up scheduling my trips back around my dental needs so that I can continue having Dr. Aziz as my dentist :)

Came here with a toothache in desperation on a Saturday morning after calling in. I was not a patient. I was greeted and treated well by doctor and her staff. They were accommodating and sympathetic as soon as I called. I didn’t have dental insurance that they accept but I was desperate to be checked out. They treated me well and I paid $ 85 for an X-​ray and exam. Not bad. I would highly recommend this dental office.

I’ve never had a dentist explain what she sees so thoroughly. She and her assistants are great storytellers so you’re never bored sitting in the chair. Everyone is incredibly friendly. Their new chair is more comfortable than my bed.

I’ve been visiting Dr. Aziz for years. She’s my favorite dentist — kind, smart, and talented. If this sounds like a fan girl letter, it is.
Her dental office treats patients of all ages– from children to particular 20 something’s like me.
When I was first looking for dental offices in the East Bay, I found her on Unilocal.I totally hit the gold mind (or filling, as it were). If you are using Unilocal to search for your new dentist, look no further. I have not met a dentist as compassionate and skilled as Dr. Aziz. She’s also really mindful if you have budget constraints and works with you.

Best dental experience I’ve ever had hands down. Had to go in for some tooth pain on a Sat. And despite not having an appointment all of the staff were friendly and helpful and managed to squeeze me in. Dr. Aziz herself made sure I knew what was happening as it was happening, she was polite and warm. If you’re looking for a great dentist and dental staff look no further.

Dr. Aziz is amazing! She is attentive and kind. She even volunteered to communicate with my orthodontist to make sure I get the most out of my braces. It was totally out of her responsibilities. I would definitely recommend her to people who are looking for a nice dentist.
Her receptionists have some attitude sometimes, but in my opinion, they are getting better.

Simply amazing! Dr. Aziz is very thorough and attentive to her patients. My first appointment, she did my cleaning and took X-​rays, and I was very impressed because she took the time at the end of the appointment to explain, in detail, what she saw on my X-​rays. Just recently, she also took the time to respond to an emergency call I placed over the weekend about a temporary veneer that had fallen off. Instead of receiving a call back from just any on-​call staff, I received a call back from her within 10 minutes of placing my call! I have always been extremely happy with my service and would definitely recommend Dr. Aziz!
Just a warning though, appointments can run a bit long. She is very thorough, which sometimes causes appointments to last longer than expected. Just go into your appointment knowing that it could take a ½ hour or so longer and you’ll be fine. It’s well worth the wait!

Dr Tala Aziz is a wonderful pediatric dentist. She manages to combine realism with a holistic outlook. So when other dentists told me my daughter’s tooth needed to be extracted or have a root canal, she said we could probably find a way to save the tooth non-​invasively. And two years later, she has been proven to have been correct. I am so glad to have found someone who has common sense as well as dental expertise.

Dr. Aziz is absolutely amazing! Most people are afraid to go to the dentist, but going to her office is definitely worthwhile. She is the sweetest person ever and makes sure the patient receives the best treatment and cleaning. I shadow her on a weekly basis and I never hear complaints, but instead I see each patient leaving with a beautiful smile on his or her face. Dr. Aziz is extremely meticulous and careful even on simple procedures such as deep cleaning, it is always safe to assume that all the tartar is removed. Furthermore, Dr. Aziz discusses options with her patients and never forces a more expensive option for personal gain. Her recommendations usually considers the patient’s insurance and financial budget. All in all, Dr. Aziz is one of the most attentive and caring dentist I have ever met.

I thought Dr. Aziz was amazing but I wish that the staff had informed me that I was out of network when my insurance changed before I racked up hundreds of dollars of work that my insurance wouldn’t cover. I know it’s my responsibility, but a heads up would have been nice nonetheless.

I hadn’t been to a dentist in 10 years. Long story short, I had a bad tooth/​gum ache that consumed my life for a week (and apparently made me very dramatic). Made an appointment with Dr Aziz after looking at the stellar reviews of her practice on Unilocal.She was warm and took the time to explain every procedure and every x ray to me — and taught me the right way to floss — and cleaned my teeth. Most importantly, helped considerably reduce my tooth and gum ache in two hours.
I think I found my dentist for life. I had no issues setting up an appointment — very friendly staff and it helped that my insurance was accepted here.

I have never had a dental experience I would have recommended before seeing Dr. Aziz. She’s very attentive, and has excellent bedside manor. I had a pretty painful procedure, and she took the time to give me breaks for the pain, and more novacaine when she noticed me wincing. I even had a good experience with the billing department when my insurance wouldn’t pay.

The one star is specifically for the receptionist service at the office. The receptionists are extremely rude and not attentive towards customers. They are very cold towards answering questions about insurance and billing and are snide when you ask them to check if they are in the network, as if they are doing you a favor. This kind of bad attitude is not suitable for any kind of customer-​facing role. Dr Aziz needs to get a friendly staff that reflects her quality work.

UPDATED 5.3.14:
The Doctor herself is absolutely the kind of person you want looking after you.
Smart, caring, and talented. She takes the time to explain things if you show interest.
After my FIRST cleaning, which she did herself on a weekday, I felt great. After my SECOND cleaning, which was done on a Saturday by her assistant, I experienced quite a bit of soreness and some swelling. I don’t know what the deal was. I had my THIRD cleaning scheduled again for a Saturday, she did the cleaning, and her assistant did the polishing. No pain. :))
NOTE: I find that to get referrals from this office, they don’t have a set list of names to give out for allied professionals (specialists in surgery, perio, endo). Front desk can’t or won’t help. Talk to the doctor herself, and you’ll get what you need.
Very happy here. :))

Dr. Aziz is great! I’ve been seeing the same since I was about six but since I moved to Berkeley I had to find a new one, and I did thanks to her other Unilocal reviews.
Though not generally my favorite thing to get done, ex-​rays were done by a very nice assistant and then Dr. Aziz went through them very thoroughly. My teeth felt super clean after the cleaning, and Dr. Aziz even convinced me to floss more often than I have been (and I’ve actually followed through).
Unfortunately UCB’s dental coverage with SHIP has changed, and I only found out about 40 min before my schedule appointment, and turns out Dr. Aziz is no longer in the network :(The receptionist I spoke with was very sweet and understanding and explained everything to me. so that hopefully I can get things worked out and reschedule even if I have to pay a little extra.

Dr. Aziz is a dear, simply put. She is genuine and she LISTENS. Plus, she really takes time to explain things.
Her staff is delightful and personable.
I’ve never had a better time at a dentists office, and my teeth are probably cleaner than ever before. I felt like I could have given Dr. Aziz and her very capable and pleasant dental assistant a hug.
Highly recommended.

I called the office of Tala Aziz and the receptionist was so RUDE
She gave me attitude and when I asked her if there was a different time I could schedule she said, «we’re extremely busy ok? i told you what i told you!»
i was extremely shocked and angry that she was so impolite! After that, i just hung up and will probably never call Tala Aziz again. Hopefully, she can teach her receptionist to be a bit nicer next time so she won’t make patients turn away like me

She is great! Have been there for two years while I was living in San Francisco. Very good, professional dentist, nice personality, highly recommended!

I love to chat with Dr. Aziz – I agree with Miriam who said that she is someone you’d like to have over for tea – a she is kind and warm and funny!
Besides being a cool person, I appreciate that she offers an earlier appointment time at least once a week (8am-​), which allows me to have my teeth cleaned before work = entering my cubicle with a bright smile in the morning.

Does your dentist call you at home in the evening to check up on you after a root planing? Mine does.
A visit to Dr. Aziz makes seeing the dentist nearly enjoyable. Her kind manner and genuine interest in her patient’s lives beyond their flossing regimens make her an excellent dentist. I figure if you’re going to let someone poke around in your mouth you should, at the very least, like them. And I like Dr. Aziz. She’s the sort of person you’d want to chat with over tea. It’s too bad that most of my time spent talking to her is when my mouth is crowded with instruments.
Dr. Aziz is also particularly perceptive to anxiety and last time offered me nitrous oxide during my visit. It was highly effective in calming me (and my overactive gag reflex) down. Had my previous dentists used it on me, I might be less dentophobic!
I began seeing Dr. Aziz while working in Berkeley and continue to even though most of my life is now concentrated in the West Bay. She’s worth the trip across the Bay! Look no further for a highly competent, gentle, caring dentist.