Belinda Gregory-Head, DDS MS

I really like Dr. Head. She is very professional and thourough

Very reassuring and professional, zero warning flags for me, who is extremely dental phobic. So far so good. Tomorrow is the actual surgery, I’ll post an update (if I remember!).
Update — surgery was completely painless (ok, slight jab with the IV, but her partner Alex hit the vein first time). I did come too after the major work had been done, but wasn’t a problem, just a little dazed while they finished up. This was a four hour surgery, and apparently I’d reach the end of the safe side of fully unconscious. I have no negative associations though, and everything feels perfect (amazing given the 5 crowns, 4 quadrant scaling, 2 extractions and an implant).
So 5 Stars for Belinda and Alex! Ironically that my new favorite dental surgeons are British given that it was the British dental system from the 60s that gave me my dental phobia trauma in the first place!
Update #2. Had the follow up fitting of crowns done under anti-​anxiety pills, worked perfectly. Also Dr Head was able to fit 5 crowns in less than an hour. Amazing compared to the 2 hour ordeal for just one I endured at a prior dentist in SF.

WARNING WARNING WARNING
Don’t go to Dr. Head unless you want the HIGHEST QUALITY DENTISTRY combined with the BEST CUSTOMER CARE at a GREAT price. She’s HONEST, UP-​BEAT and has INTEGRITY, so you can TRUST her, and not worry about getting ripped off. She’s the absolute BEST. You’re gonna LOVE everyone in this dental office. Dr. McDonald is the ROCK STAR of oral surgery and Nikki, the office manager, is like a best friend and personal secretary all rolled into one beautiful person. I’m going to be sad when my dental work is complete because i’m going to miss seeing these people and that includes HEATHER too.

They are bananas awesome!
Dr. Head and Dr. McDonald are essentially what you dream medical professionals ought to be like. Warm, thorough, exceedingly clear, kind kind kind, and whip smart.
I wish all the people I had to deal with in all walks of life were as good at their jobs and as downright likeable as these two. Nikki, the office manger, is no slouch either.
I had a bone graft and some other surgery done with them, and if I had to do it again, knowing that they were taking care of it would make it alright. Oh, and teeth cleanings with the rest of the staff are a breeze.
In complete selfishness on my part, may they never retire!

I was hit by a car and chipped three teeth less than a week before I was in a friend’s wedding. I didn’t expect to be able to open my mouth in the photographs.
Once I explained the situation, Dr. Gregory-​Head was able to see me within two days, and that day did an excellent job restoring my teeth well enough that no one could tell I’d been in a crash. I was very surprised that she was able to do the work that day, instead of needing an introductory appointment followed by the procedure. Also, without me requesting, she also documented the best– and worse-​case treatment plans for the future, which has been very helpful in talking to the driver’s insurance company.
Dr. Gregory-​Head had excellent bedside manner, explained the procedures in great depth, and produced exceptional results. I wholeheartedly recommend giving her office a call if you need restorative dentistry.

Dr Head is remarkable! She is not only trusting, caring, compassionate, kind and thoughtful, but is also a highly skilled, excellent dentist! I was fortunate enough to have become a patient of hers back in 2004. After having had a lot of dental work throughout the years and having encountered numerous dentists, when I first met Dr. Head I knew that I had found the perfect dentist for my needs. She immediately made me feel at ease; not only with her gentle demeanor but also with her reassuring confidence about being able to resolve my dental issues. She has never pushed me into doing any unnecessary dental work; something which I appreciate more than ever!
Dr. Head’s office staff, Nikki, Paulo, Heather and Kristina, are all highly professional, personable and friendly. It is an absolute pleasure visiting her practice. A special mention must be made of Paulo, my dental hygienist; a kind, comforting person who excels at what he does!
My most recent dental experience was the replacement of upper crowns; a lengthy, unnerving procedure. However, in the wonderful hands of Dr. Head (her amazing assistant, Heather, and the very competent Dr. McDonald), the procedure went so smoothly and was quite painless. I now have a beautful smile for which I am so grateful!
Thank you Dr Head!

I’ve never written a Unilocal review but felt compelled to after the amazing service I experienced recently. This office fit me in early in the morning for a dental emergency, they made me feel at ease, comfortable and in good hands. Every staff member is professional and incredibly nice. I’ve never completely enjoyed a dental experience until visiting Dr. Head’s office.

I had a problem with an implant and consulted 3 dentists before arriving at Dr. Head’s office, who finally was the only one able to solve the problem. Furthermore, she was very knowledgeable, fast and affordable. I highly recommend her services!

The care at this dental office is special. I have been taking my 85 year old Mother here for quite a while. She is made to feel comfortable and cared for while getting great dental care which for her is a challenge since her dental problems are extensive. She has been well fitted with «new teeth» that look better than before she started.

A couple months ago I was walking in Western Addition and got jumped by five guys trying to mug me. Luckily I was able to fight them off, but not before one of them sucker punched me in the face and really screwed up some of my teeth.
It was a Friday evening, but somehow a friend of mine was able to contact Dr. Head who said that she couldn’t come to the ER since she didn’t have hospital privileges, but she did say what the docs needed to do and that she could get me in first thing Monday morning.
Going to the dentist is traumatic enough, but given that I was also dealing with just being assaulted I was especially loathe to spend time in a dentist’s chair. Luckily Dr. Head is AMAZING. Her warm demeanor and excellent bedside manner put me at ease. She was honest about the prospects of keeping my teeth, but also reassuring and optimistic.
Her professionalism and competence made my ordeal as comfortable as possible. Her staff in the office are wonderful and helpful in the billing process.
In the end I had to get a root canal on one tooth and Dr. Head communicated with the endontist in Anchorage that I saw to make sure that everybody was on the same page.
I have been going to her every month when I am in San Francisco and when I mentioned that it was easier to see my hometown dentist for maintenance she was very supportive and said that she would send any records or x-​rays that were needed.
I can’t tell you enough how lucky I feel that my friend found Dr. Head. She truly is an amazing dental professional and I wish that I lived in SF so I could see her regularly as my dentist.

I realized after seeing other dentists that the expensive deep-​cleaning I (and other friends) desperately needed while going here was a total up-​sell. Too bad because I liked the office and staff — but not cool to recommend unnecessary procedures.

I was just grabbing this link to recommend Dr. Head to yet another friend, and realized I’d not reviewed her. What the heck is wrong with me? Dr. Head is the most awesome dentist ever in the entire world. The only exception I would make to that statement is her partner, Dr. MacDonald, who is the best oral surgeon ever.
I had a very complex and crazy dental situation (bone tumor which had to be removed, which meant having to lose about ¼ of my teeth in the process). The whole ordeal (biopsies, two surgeries, temporary plate, and permanent bridge) took about a year, and they were so cool throughout. When my insurance got weird about covering the surgery, Dr. MacDonald assured me that he would work it out, since I needed the surgery (He’s Scottish, and he said something like, «I come from a country with a sensible approach to medical care, and I’m not going to let an insurance company endanger your health.»)
They were so incredible that I switched my regular dental care to Dr. Head, and have been super happy. Hopefully none of y’all wioth ever need massive dental surgery and reconstructive work, but if you do, these guys are amazing. And even if all you need is the ol’ cleaning and x-​rays, still amazing.

Fantastic care. Excellent staff. You will know you are well taken care of. Dr. head is an artist.

I certainly do not like going to the dentist — don’t know anyone who does. Seems like my teeth are just my Achilles heel — no matter how fabulous my dental hygiene regimen is or how often I go to the dentist as a preventative measure, they have always been my weak point. As a result, I have had a lot of work done over my lifetime and it has been painful. Ok, so you know this makes for a very dental phobic patient! When it comes to being a dental patient — I am certainly no prize because of past experiences, trepidations, and fears.
I wish I could give Dr. Gregory-​Head and Dr. MacDonald’s practice more than 5 stars! During my visits to their practice, I have never felt more comfortable or supported. Dr. Gregory Head is very thorough, caring, takes her time so you never feel rushed, and explains every aspect of your dental health and their proposed treatment plan. Dr. MacDonald is a skilled oral surgeon who performs his work totally pain free. I have found the Drs. and their practice to be very professional, warm, concerned, caring and apprised of the latest procedures and technology in the dental field. They spend time assessing your lifestyle and medical health to ensure that the treatment plan proposed is a good fit for the patient. They also make sure they are accessible to their patients to answer questions between visits, and return calls promptly.
I was very, very impressed by the practice, the level of professionalism and the concern I felt as a patient that I am actually (and for the first time in my life) looking forward to visiting the dentist!

I have been going to her for 2 years now. Absolutely love her. I have had Paolo for cleaning couple of times as well and he rocks too!
I highly recommend her for all your dental needs!

Can I just say that I feel very fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Head & Dr. McDonald. I’ve always had problematic teeth growing up and have not had the best experience with dentists, thus they are far from my favorite doctors. That however changed after I met Dr. Head and Dr. McDonald. They are extremely friendly, warm, skilled and knowledgeable. I feel completely at ease on every visit and have faith that I too can have beautiful teeth.
I had 2 surgical procedures with Dr. McDonald that went extremely well. They were major bone grafting surgeries that were almost painless. I only had to take some anti-​biotics and nearly no pain killers. The bone he grafted provided the foundation for my implants and I’m very excited to say that I’m nearing the final stages.
Dr. Belinda Head is awesome as well. She’s super nice and totally competent. She can take an impression of your mouth and make you temporary teeth that look like the real thing in just 10 minutes. Since they are temporaries and I do love to eat, they do sometime get loose and I’ve never had a problem getting in right away to get it fixed, thank you Heather for gluing me back so many time :)
I highly recommend both Dr. McDonald and Dr. Belinda Head because they are simply the best!!! Their office staffs are also super friendly and caring. Thank you Nikki for getting me same day appointments. Thank you Paolo for cleaning my teeth. Thank you Jenny for your help with my surgery and Heather for putting me together.
*** I don’t understand how anyone can give them a bad review.

I’ve been going to Dr. Head for 3 years now and recommend her highly. She’s got a great personality and makes you feel comfortable from the minute you meet her. Yesterday I broke a crown and I was in her office this morning getting fitted for a new crown and I left with a temporary crown. She’s got great friendly, competent staff, too. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Head for the last two and half years and she’s not only the best dentist I’ve been to, but her office itself functions very smoothly. I’ve never had any billing issues, jumbled appointment dates, and I’ve also never had to wait to see Dr. Head or the dental hygienist. They also get me in and out quickly, but nothing ever feel’s rushed.

Belinda Head is the only source for dentistry! I left Belinda because my insurance didn’t work with her practice… god what a mistake. I spent two years in hell with GENTLE DENTAL! GD was insistent I need $ 5k worth of work on my well kept teeth… They freaked when I said I was getting another opinion and needed my xrays. They wouldn’t even release my x-​rays without me paying a ridiculous fee. Sorry GD find another sucker!
I have since canceled my insurance and gone back over to the light! Belinda reviewed my new x-​rays, cleaned me up, and assured me my teeth are extra healthy with no work necessary. Belinda Head — whether you want me or not you have a patient for life!

It’s true — I actually don’t mind going to the dentist but particularly an office like Dr. Gregory-Head’s.
I wanted to see Dr. Gregory-​Head right away, and unlike many dentists that book many weeks out, I was able to see her that day. Sometimes that can be a little alarming (it’s like being able to get a reservation at a restaurant the day of) — is that a good thing or a bad thing? In this case, a good thing… because apparently people haven’t caught on to how good Dr. Gregory-​Head is.
First, she is incredibly conscientious of time; my appointment started promptly, and when she was running a few minutes behind, I heard her going out to the waiting room, talking to patients briefly to let them know she was a couple of minutes behind. Most doctors (and some dentists) I’ve been to arrive late (which is super annoying), and I appreciate that she respects her patients’ time as much as they (hopefully) respect hers.
Second, the office is just nice and comfortable. I was little thrown off by the giant, old-​school Sears-​looking building, but Dr. Gregory-Head’s office is in the penthouse and totally modern. The space is open and bright with views of Alcatraz and Marin from your chair! Her office isn’t huge, but they’ve done a lot with the space; instead of having lots of walls and doors, there are rice paper screens which provide barriers but take up much less space.
As for the cleaning: one of the dental hygienists, Paolo (sp?), cleaned my teeth and gently did a very good job. They use a new (at least new to me) process that uses water and vibrations which seems much less abrasive than other methods of cleaning teeth. During the cleaning, I was sitting by in my chair either watching the TV in the corner of the room (at that time, showing a captivating BBC nature video) or staring out at the view. A totally relaxing way to get my dental needs taken care of.
As for service and knowledge, her staff was awesome. Paolo, the dental hygienist, was super nice and friendly and was able to answer all of the questions I had. Dr. Gregory-​Head (who saw me after my cleaning) and I chatted about dental care, and she was great — very professional while making me feel super relaxed. The receptionist was also really nice too!
This sounds like an advertisement… but it’s not! I like good medical professionals, and I like Dr. Gregory-​Head.