Albert E Martin, DDS

Dr. Martin helped me get over my fear of dentists and I’m happy to report that Dr. Loftin has done everything to continue my goodwill towards the dental industries. Staff is fantastic and do everything to make you feel comfortable and cared for!

My family and I have been using Dr. Martin for over 20 years. I was never very fond of dentists but Dr. Martin made my visits very pleasing and rewarding. His staff is very friendly and my dental technician Janie is the best. I am glad he has decided to retire and enjoy life with his wife Renee and the rest of his family. We will miss him.
Dr. Loftin has taken over and the family and I feel very comfortable his ability and friendliness. We look forward to many years of smiling teeth thanks to Dr. Loftin and his staff.

Dr Martin
Ur the best. Just luv u as my dentist for the last… almost 20 yrs… how time goes:)
If I cant follow u to ur garage… I have to try ur partner:) So awesome n im a very satisfied patient!

I am dental phobic so picking the right dentist was important. I went through a few before finding Dr. Martin & Dr. Loftin. Love the staff, love being able to see the same hygienist if I want to. Very gentle & caring. I moved to Danville but still drive to Concord to be seen at this practice.

I’ve been a patient here for 2 years and I have never had a more polite, thorough or friendly dentist. I’ve had fillings and cleanings and all of my experiences have been great. The front office staff is top notch, and so kind!

Let me start by saying Dr. Martin is a great guy and had been a family friend and my dentist for over 35 years before I had to move on. And thank God I did!!! What I did not know was that his work was far below par as dentistry goes. It was not until I moved and had to find another dentist that I found out how bad his work was. Over the years in talking with friends and family, I began to notice a lot of unhappy patients that had similar problems as I did with the work they received. I recently had a filling disintegrate in a tooth that rotted from the inside out because all the decay was not removed when he originally did his work. I also have tremendous sensativity to hot and cold because (as 3 other dentists explained) Dr. Martin did not use water-​cooled drills for nearly all of my work, and all my teeth that had work done on them now have nerve sensativity from the tooth getting so hot during drilling and affecting my nerves. Upon xraying his work at other dentist offices (3 different dentists), the DDS’s all commented that all his fillings had ridges where the filling overhung and did not make flush contact with the teeth, leaving areas where I am constantly getting food stuck and breaking dental floss on them. Which also creates root sensativy for me now and other issues. Dr. Martin was always so over-​booked that he did not spend as much time working on his patients as he should have. You will notice he rushes in, busts out some stuff then leaves you with an assistant to complete work. I had assistants doing fillings and other work that a DDS should have been doing. I always cringed when I was stuck with a few of them because they fumbled around, did not seem comfortable doing the work, and they continually hurt me when in my mouth, whereas Dr. Martin had steady hands. Other dentists have had to redo a lot of his work over the past few years because fillings (which were done not too long ago) got loose or were leaking. I was not able to chew food on one side of my mouth for many years, and just accepted it. I realize now that the tremendous amount of money I was paying and that my insurance picked up, should have warranted top care, current knowledge of procedures and having a mouth of teeth free from pain after work was done. I have permanent problems on my teeth that he worked on.
I don’t know if he has water-​cooled drills now, but if he does not, do not allow any dentist to drill in your mouth without one. If you smell burning tooth, or can even smell the tooth when drilling, there is a problem. None of my recent work has smelled like burning tooth. NONE
I guess what hurts the most, is I trusted him with my mouth, payed top dollar for care, and because I did not know any better, never moved on. I guess it’s only natural for some of the older dentists to not be «hip» to new techniques, tools, equipment and procedures. I can tell you, the last 3 dentists I have been shocked at the work they saw in my mouth. My girlfriend is a 23 yr, RDA, and I have learned a lot. Unfortunately, too late. I can’t eat ice cream or very hot foods and thought it was natural until speaking with other experienced dentists.
Shop around, ask questions, and know what you deserve, or spend a lifetime regretting it.

I’ve been going to Dr Martin for about 15 years. He is by far the best dentist I’ve ever had, and his staff is great!

What a wonderful experience. After living a lifetime with a fear of dentists… this is the place I think everyone should go!!!

My husband, two children and I have been patients at Dr. Martin’s office for over 15 years. I can’t say enough about the level of professionalism and care we’ve received over the years. He even came in on one Easter Sunday when I’d cracked a tooth, to re-​build it for me. I’ve had the most wonderful Janie as my hygienist for nearly that whole time, and I adore her.

Most thorough dental exam I have ever had. Blood pressure taken, molds of teeth made, photographs and then the usual x-​rays and gum measurements. It felt like a lot of time for my first visit their but I am not going to complain about attention to detail and thoroughness! Hopefully I will never need any serious dental work performed, but if I do this will be the place.

I went for my first appointment and everyone in the staff was great! I really liked how they explained what they were doing and how they answered all my questions. The time I was there just flew by and at the end I had a better understanding of the condition of my teeth and how to better care for them.

Dr. Martin has been my Dentist for 19 years. Have been seeing him twice a year for checkups, and over that period of time he has helped keep my teeth very healthy. I attribute my dental health primarily to the high quality of Dr. Martin’s preventative care, which has kept me clear of any significant Dental issues.
Dr. Martin’s office is located in the Concord/​Clayton area, near the intersection of Ygnacio Valley Road and Clayton Road. My drive is about 20 minutes to this location, but I’m quite willing to continue this as I know I will continue to receive excellent care.
There seems to be about 4 – 5 Dental Assistants supporting Dr. Martin, and over the years I have received consistently high quality of service from each of the Assistants that has been assigned to my care. Also, when scheduling your appointment, there is a much appreciated effort taken to see that you are re-​scheduled with the same Dental Assistant for each visit. This obviously allows you to develop a repoire not only with Dr. Martin, but with your Dental Assistant as well. I have always felt that there is also a level of familiarity and a deeper knowledge of my particular dental situation, in part, as a result of this.
Dr. Martin’s office is kept exceptionally clean, and the quality of the dental technology, equipment, and training of all personnel is State of the Art.
I have a special appreciation for Dr. Martin’s sense of community as well. .. He is a former President of the local Clayton Valley/​Concord Sunrise Rotary Club.

Have been going to him for over 20 years and have even traveled across the country to see Dr. Martin numerous times. It took me a very long time to find an excellent dentist and I will be going to him for as long as he is in business. Staff is very knowledgeable, reception is very kind, and equipment is completely modern. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Dr. Martin and his very capable and professional staff have been caring for my mouth for 35+ years – if you can believe that!
My wife, kids, parents, and sisters all go see him and have nothing but rave reviews to share. Our favorite hygienist is Carol, but they are all good. The whole staff is very personable and treat you like family when you come in.
We can’t say enough about our long-​term relationship with his practice.

My family has gone to this clinic for atleast 15 years. I live in San Jose, CA but wouldn’t go anywhere else to have my teeth taken care of.
All the ladies that have done my cleanings and x-​rays are gentle and check on you throughout the procedure. Adults, not just kids, need caring hands and hearts at the dentist office too, ya know =)
The entire staff (even through some turnovers) including Dr. Martin, make it a point to remember what you’ve got going on in your life. You’re not just another number or customer and well, that’s rare these days.
I’ve had other dentists/​orthos before but hands down, I’m sticking with this staff.

My family and I have been going to Dr. Martin since I started getting teeth! That would be 33 years ago! He is the BEST denist! I went through braces with him and everything! He is very personable and remember things from way back when — he asks how my brother and sister are doing even though they live out of state and have been for 15 years or so! He is so kind and upfront and honest about what is going on with my teeth and overall health. He is the only dentist I have ever gone to! I am nervous that one day he might retire! What will we do? Not a good thought! Anyway, if you need a dentist — he is your man!

Absolutely the best dentist. I have been going here for over 25 years. Even when I live out of state I would travel back here to have Dr. Martin work on my teeth. Simply the best dentist and his staff is great too.

Love and adoration for a dentist? Absolutely. And, I’m not a masochist!
I live in Boston for some of the year, but always travel to Concord CA for my 6 month cleaning. They are exceptionally professional, respectful, and honest. They will review the billing in advance, and they give great referrals for root canals. There are never any surprises (except for bad-​teeth-​related-​crapola). You can watch your exam on the television monitors; and Dr. Martin always explains procedures in a calm and non-​condescending manner. I’m not a fan of dentists & pain– but I highly recommend Dr. Martin and his office.

Dr. Martin is and his staff are great people. I grew up with my dad and I going to his office every 6 months for our teeth cleaning (and other work in the case of my dad).
He’s such a nice guy and he always remembered things about me and my personal life even though he has tons of other patients and saw me only twice a year.
Even better, just today I called his office to see if he was willing to look over some quotes another dentist gave me (since I live in LA now) to see if they were legit. The receptionist said no problem and mentioned that he does this all the time for his patients.
Oh yeah, I think my favorite part of seeing Dr. Martin were the sugar free candies at the receptionist’s desk that I would raid on my way out.

Dr. Martin and his staff are great — very attentive and always high quality. I’ve been going here to get my teeth cleaned for over 15 years. Parking is easy on the street in front of the building… or the lot in the back.
And, if it wasn’t for Lisa calling, I’d never remember my appointment!