Engert Eric, DMD MSD

I could have sworn I already wrote a review for Dr. Engert after my surgery because I was so happy with him but apparently time got away from me. My general dentist referred me to him for gum grafts/​surgery. Happy 30^th birthday to me.
Well, Dr. Engert was very patient and explained everything clearly. I also was petrified of having the skin graft to cover the gums so Dr. Engert went through all the pros and cons of using my own skin versus someone else’s (I forget what polite medical term they use for using someone else’s tissue, but they used to use pig tissue– he assured me mine was human tissue. Rest assured my brothers got lots of pig mouth jokes in prior to the clear up). Dr. Engert’s office submitted everything to insurance early so that we knew exactly what insurance would cover of the cost prior to the surgery. The surgery lasted a while– I think longer than planned and I was the last appointment of the day, which to me means Dr. Engert really took his time to get everything right when he could have tried to rush through it and call it a day.
I honestly didn’t look into any other periodontists before this surgery because that really just sounds like a nightmare that will only induce anxiety and I trust my dentist’s professional opinion. I did look Dr. Engert up on Unilocal though along with his website and decided the high reviews were good enough for me. When I met him I felt comfortable moving forward with him as my surgeon. We had a few followup appointments after the surgery to check healing progress and everything went great. I’ll be back when the other side of my mouth is ready for some fresh protective flesh too.

A few years ago I became discouraged and disappointed with my prior periodontist. My general dentist referred me to Dr. Engert for treatment.
My experience with Dr. Engert has been excellent. He communicates well and explains options when possible. Dr. Engert is a knowledgeable and skillful dental surgeon. And most important he keeps current on the science of gum disease.
He is supported by able dental hygienists and responsible office staff.

This is my 3^rd and final review of Eric Engert. I want to say after all my pain from the previous appointment, He did hear me out and was very gentle and no pain this time for my gum cleaning. He used a different method than the shots and I actually did not think it would work, but it work fantastically. I had no pain and I love that i get to listen to music as he is doing his work. it calms me down. He will listen and than change his methods if you communicate.
Thank You Dr Engert for listening and I got to have a pain free appointment– and now there is trust for my next appointment. I have such a hard time with dentists so now you and Dr Ornstein are my top dental doctors. Thank You again

Dr. Engert’s skills, demeanor, and office staff are superb. I’ve had two gum graft procedures performed, and each experience was painless and successful. I cannot express enough how happy I was to have been referred to Dr. Engert by my dentist. Going to a gum specialist can generate anxiety, but Dr. Engert proves that these sorts of procedures can be done with great care. He is a really good man who cares about his patients; he calls to see how you’re doing the day after a procedure and is a delight to visit. His assistants are excellent at their jobs, as well, and I have always had the most pleasant experiences with them. Thank you for making my gum healthy and for providing excellent service all around!

Gum grafts are known to be extremely painful, and mine was shockingly smooth. I felt no pain after — didn’t even take a single pain med. I was chatting with friends the next day, going for hikes, and biking to work 2 days later. Dr. Engert is professional and very real /​honest about what to expect. His staff is very friendly, and he called my cell phone from his home on a Saturday (my surgery was on a Friday) to make sure I was doing ok. He’s also a great guy with a real sense of humor — it’s very easy /​comfortable to be around him, and I felt more myself around him than any other dr. (wasn’t shy about asking a zillion questions, etc.). I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

I just had my second graft surgery and I can just say the best — not only about Dr. Engert but about the entire team there. The staff is super helpful and friendly– from scheduling appointments, follow ups, check in, assistance during the appointment, insurance questions etc.
In my initial meeting with Dr. Engert to talk about the procedures he took his time to examine, explain and lay out a treatment plan for and with me. I felt very comfortable and he is very professional.
Also, the costing and insurance procedure was explained nicely and transparent — no surprises.
On both actual treatment days, he did a great job fixing my issues and the outcome is great!
I can only recommend Dr. Engert for any special dental treatments!

Dr. Engert is the consumate professional. He was a good fit for my personality and needs. He is courteous, attentive, informative and above all, direct as well as honest. He gave his honest opinion and did not paint any false pictures. I decided to have him perform the crown lengthening surgery needed to correct a very poor crown preparation in San Jose by a dentist with very poor skills. I had been suffering for over 5 years, as I was afraid the correction may be worse then the problem. After it was completed, it turned out much better then I expected. I don’t really care about pain if something is done correctly and a relatively pain free experience was the added benefit. After a month of tissue recovery, a very nice crown was placed by the dentist sending me to Dr. Engert. Today I am very pleased with the result of Dr. Engert and Dr. Chad Lyew DDS.
I must note that reading the couple of negative comments, good providers are busy providers. Bad ones are always available, as they should be. Dr. Engert is busy for a reason. Perhaps it takes a while to get in. Perhaps your message may be lost. I am not seeing a healthcare provider to feel like I am the most important person in the world. That is what friends and family are for. I want to be treated honestly, professionally, appropriately, and above all with skill. This is indeed THAT place.

Dr. Engert is skilled and professional. He was very straight forward about the risks and benefits of the procedure he recommended for me. I would recommend Dr. Engert to anyone in need of periodontal work.

If you are at all squeamish, or have a fear for the dentist … you may not like to read this. I am going to describe a subepithelial connective tissue graft.
I was given a prescription of Lorazepam to take an hour before my procedure. That was to help with anxiety, but I am not sure if it helped. I don’t have much fear of the dentist, but I figured something to take the edge off might help.
They make an impression to make a plastic cover to cover the roof of my mouth. I get numb with a few shots on my lower gum and one on the roof of my mouth. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. I plug in my iPod as the Novocaine starts to work. Here is where it gets dicey. To take the gum from the roof of my mouth, they make an incision and fold it over to make a flap. Then they cut out the sample they need, fold the flap closed and suture it shut. The graft site if prepped and the sample from the roof is stitched into place and held with packing that looks like bubble gum. Done in about 45 minutes.
The worst thing about the whole process was the lack of teeth brushing. I wasn’t supposed to brush, especially the surgery area for a few days after. I had NO pain at all, and just minor bleeding. I was able to take off the plastic cover after about 6 days, and the packing came off just after that. Completely healed, even the donor site in about two weeks.
As for the doctor, Dr. Engert is all business and doesn’t mess around. Not much of a bedside manner but I couldn’t hear much anyway with my ear buds in. He has odd hours and is not in the office every day. I will have to go see the doctor once a year for deep cleanings due to bad genetics. I gotta have some flaws.
Get over it and see the doc if you need a gum graft, aka soft tissue transplant.

Dr. Engert is an extremely professional, competent, and personable specialist. In the last year, I had two gum grafts under his care and was very pleased with the results. Great office staff too!

Dr. Engert treated me for receding gums. I was very satisfied with my experience. The surgery was very successful and Dr. Engert and his staff were are all very professional and caring.

Dr. Engert is awesome! I had to get a gum graft (due to night-​time teeth grinding) and the surgery was painless and healed quickly. He fixed me up with a mouth guard, and unlike Gentle Dental, he took the time to shave down the molded plastic to fit my mouth. He’s very professional, thorough and was good about answering all of my gazillion questions. I’ve had terrible luck with dentists in SF until now. Also he accepts Delta Dental so the visits don’t break the bank.

I have been going to Dr. Engert for several years and have had a number of gum surgeries. All have been successful and Dr. E has always followed up with a call to be sure I was doing well after each procedure. He is extremely professional, ethical and skilled.
Going to any type of dentist has always caused me extreme anxiety, with Dr. E I have always felt completely at ease and confident in his skills. He is a kind and caring person as well. I always enjoy going into his office, the friendly supportive staff & pleasant atmosphere help make the visit an overall positive experience. BIG GOLD STAR FOR DR. ENGERT!!!

Dr. Engert is always super-​proffesional, super-​nice, and has a great staff.
I had to have some tricky gum surgery, and it was not too scary, because
i have utmost trust in Dr. Engert’s skills and experience.
I have been going to Dr. Engert for years, for regular cleanings and exams, and I highly recommend him.
Great complimentary toothbrushes, too!

I went to Dr. Engert for a series of gum grafts. He was excellent — very knowledgeable, a great communicator, and put you at ease through the process. Highly recommended!

Dr. Engert doesn’t work 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday, but they should call you back. Ask your dentist if he can call him and set up some kind of consultation. Dr. Engert is very good. I have gone to him for gum problems. He is very knowledgeable, and a good communicator to his patients.

I had incredible dental pain and a friend recommended this man highly.
I give any business a one star if they neglect returning my phone calls after I have left five messages for them to call me back and still after four days, NO REPLY or RETURN PHONE CALL.
He obviously does not need to make any money because he does NOT want any business.
Do NOT bother to WASTE your time or probably HIS.
Instead, call as many recommended Dentists as you can and as soon as you can! Leave a message and whoever that can get you in first without any DENTAL LAWSUITs are the people you want to have treat your condition.
Most REPUTABLE medical/​dental practitioners will get back to you as soon as they can if they are interested in your well being. The ones that don’t are making more money that they can stash into their jacuzzi and could care less about you unless you are «CONNECTED».
Yes, he does list his emergency contact number, but he does not answer it and it goes into his voice mail, which he does not bother to take the time to call you back on.
We are talking about your health, well being and common courtesy… which, by the way is lacking in this man’s practice… Yes…he is still PRACTICING…
You have been warned.
Learn from this experience. EN-(g)-ert is iNERT. Repeat.
Do NOT WASTE your time and continue in excrutiating pain as you wait for this En (G)ert’s non-​existent return phone call.
It will NOT happen. He is A sADISTIC, CRUEL, Dental voice message receiver. He wants to hear people leave messages on his voice mail about how much pain they are in.

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable! Gives you all of your options and tells you exactly what it will cost. Does not push services, just makes recommendations.