Kevin R Barry, DDS

I love Kevin Barry. I became his client over a decade ago and I recommend him as often as I can. Every time I visit, he provides me some insightful information about teeth, related health issues, anatomy, etc. I get my teach cleaned a learned. He is also the source of one my favorite quotes which I use often in life… «Only floss the teeth you want to keep.»

I’ve been seeing Dr. Barry since the 90s.
I have seen other dentists when I lived outside of the Bay Area and I can’t even explain how weak they were compared to Dr. Barry.
Yes it can be hard to get an appointment, but that’s a good sign.
Would you rather eat at the empty restaurant because it’s faster or wait for a table somewhere great? And you need those teeth to eat!
:)

Does Kevin need another 5 star review to convince you he is good. Probably not but here is it anyway. I see other reviews complaining about difficulty making an appointment or about the front office staff. It is true that getting a general cleaning appointment can be difficult but any time I have had something urgent Kevin always accommodated me quickly. The front office staff are always friendly and competent. I have been going to Kevin for 6 years now and I never feel like he recommends unnecessary work and I have not had any problems with the work he has done over the years.

I’m scratching my head — this is a very modern office with a very competent dentist and hygienist but it reminds me of an HMO. Appointment availability is ridiculous.
As long as you NEVER have an emergency, I’m sure you’ll have a pleasant experience.
I made my first appointment with Dr. Barry in April — his first available was in June. Ok, fine I expect to wait to see a practitioner in downtown San Francisco.
When Dr. Barry found a deep crack in an old filling, he urged me to return asap so it could be fixed. The problem was that there was NO opening until late August. That was 2.5 months away!
I asked his scheduler what would happen if I had cracked a tooth and called for an appointment, she said they I would have to wait. WTF! Her explanation was that Dr. Barry was busy teaching classes and also had a vacation planned. I’m glad to hear the dentist has robust career goals and work/​life balance but 2.5 months is ridiculous. Maybe he should stop taking new patients.
I knew right then I had to find another dentist. I need a partner who will be there in case of a real emergency or severe tooth pain.
P. S. It was a really turn-​off to watch the scheduler chow down on an apple with juices running down her wrist while she’d trying to book my «emergency» appointment. Ick… made the whole front office seem unsanitary.

I’ve cycled through 2 other dentists in the past 6 years, so I’m happy that I found Dr. Kevin Barry! His staff is super nice and they are efficient and tech savvy which I love. His office sends you text and email reminders about all your appointments.
His cleanings are designed to be a quick in and out. I think they said 40 mins. So if you’re trying to work in your appointment during a lunch hour, this office is perfect! A dental hygienist typically does the x-​rays and cleaning and Dr. Kevin Barry comes in afterwards for the evaluation. He’s super personable and listens! I always asks questions and he’s always happy to answer them.
After the appointment, they make your next cleaning for 6 months later. (Or however long your insurance covers the next appt.) I kind of need this as I’m really bad at remembering to make my next dental appointment. They make sure it’s scheduled so I can take full advantage of my dental insurance. An added plus!

Anytime you leave a dental office with a smile on your face it’s a good sign.
I went here today for the first time and was very happy I did.
Dr. Kevin Barry is a very personable Dentist with a gentle touch and his entire staff was very professional and friendly. I appreciated all of the information and education he provided during our exam and procedures.
I had a cleaning today that went fast and smooth and I have a good amount of work already scheduled. My fault for not going to the dentist regularly. I hope to change that habit now that I’ve found a permanent dentist.

Great dentist. Great staff. Honest, trustworthy and kind. I travel across the bay to see him

I have been seeing Dr. Kevin Barry for at least five years and every appointment has been awesome. The staff and the dental assistants are very good and treat you like a human being. Like in the other comment, he tells you what you need and suggest things you do not need. He gives you options and I don’t feel a bit in a hard sales pitch. Kudos to Heidi, the Dental Hygienist.

Dr. Barry is undoubtedly the best dentist I’ve ever had.
His bedside manner is great; you can tell that he’s a good guy just in general. His administrators, and assistants, are all top notch. (I’ve had some nightmares getting prepped for the dentist.) And sometimes the dentist isn’t there, and you’re dealing with Dr. Nick Riveria: «Did you graduate from Hollywood Upstairs Medical School too?»
His staff got me in quickly on my entry, and return, visit. I cross-​referenced my insurance’s dental providers list with Unilocal reviews, called 4 offices when my tooth broke, and they called back first thing Monday morning. (I broke a cap on my front tooth, which had been in place for a couple years.)
My extreme cross, and under-​bite, make it difficult to treat me. He made me feel at ease, and just went about his business.
Never have I ever been thrilled to go to the dentist, but I can’t wait for my check up in a month! Thank you Kevin R Barry, DDS!

I honestly have never had such a good experience. Dr. Barry is THE BEST dentist. He is so intelligent, professional and respectful of letting you know what he is doing and why. He is never in a rush, in fact he takes his time and is very detail oriented but somehow gets you in and out in a very timely manner.
Today when I was leaving work early to go to get a cavity filled my coworkers said «good luck, I hate the dentist» and I honestly said «Oh, I don’t mind-​I love my dentist so it makes it easy to go.»
Could not recommend him more. The. Best.

i’ve been a patient of dr. kevin barry for a long time. i’ve always been appreciative of his dental expertise and the professional way his office is run. recently i chipped the corner of my upper right front tooth. ugh. fortunately i had an upcoming appointment for a cleaning already scheduled. thanks to corrin, i was able to see dr. barry before my cleaning.
being old enough to have worked in the same career for decades, i can immediately sense when some one is bored with their chosen profession. like the guy who did my last colonoscopy, just counting his money and the days until he could retire. not dr. barry. his enthusiasm is infectious. he takes joy in his work, always giving you a detailed account of what he is doing and why. he restored my front tooth in a way that is nothing short of artistic. i don’t know who was more pleased. dr. barry or myself?

Dr. Barry has been my dentist for several years now. I not only appreciate his thoughtful and caring dentistry, I also appreciate the caring and professional way this entire practice is run and managed. Everybody here is knowledgeable, kind, and a strong patient advocate. It’s just my opinion, but I think they should win a MacArthur Genius Grant so they could teach other practices how to work with insurance companies. If not that, then maybe a Nobel Peace Prize. I cannot recommend Dr. Barry and his whole practice highly enough.

With apologies to Dr. Barbag, whose probing, gnomish fingers and incongruous mustache never did me wrong, Dr. Barry is probably my all-​time favorite dentist. No-​nonsense, super sharp, and completely competent.

If there was an award for «Most talented, most helpful, most pleasant dentist,» Dr. Kevin Barry would be a perennial winner. I came in with a painful cracked tooth, plus other assorted tooth problems.
From the first moment I felt cared for, and not just professionally, but as a human being. My particular situation required a specialist in the same building – and Dr Barry provided an excellent referral. Then, after a couple of adjustments, Dr. Barry, and his excellent staff, gave my teeth a new lease on life. (I had avoided dentists for years). Answering questions, explaining the details, and offering sensible alternatives – this office does it all with compassion. I’m really blessed with this dentist. If you need dental help, this is the office for you. I actually look forward to my regular teeth cleanings now.

My insurance changed so I was unable to visit my usual dentist in SF. After reading through my insurance directory and looking at Unilocal reviews, I decided to go to Dr Barry.
First, his staff was extremely helpful getting me in a timely manner, especially during the end-​of-​the-​year buzz! Corrine is the BEST!
Dr Barry is GREAT! He explains everything in detail so there’s no wondering why he’s poking you in certain areas or why there’s a pinching feeling in another. It helps take away the mystery and the anxiety that goes with it. He is gentle and he develops an «action plan» that works best for all involved.
It’s comforting to know that I have found my new dentist :)

I love this dentist. As much as you can love a dentist.
Of course I still dread going there when I know there will be drilling involved but that’s not Dr. Barry’s fault. Once he starts ‘taking care of me’ it all gets a lot better. I just trust him completely.
He always explains every step in detail, answers all questions without rush, has got the latest equipment (I think he really likes his gadgets too, like the little in-​mouth-​camera) and is super gentle and understands the psychology of a person who is scared of the dentist.
And all the ladies at the reception desk are super darling and very upbeat and happy. I almost forget I’m at the dentist when they smile at me coming in…

I think Dr. Barry is the nicest dentist I’ve EVER encountered. Actually, he might be one of the nicest men in general I’ve ever met. He always has a smile on his face and he greets and talks to you like you’re an old buddy of his. He’s also very informative and gives me details on everything he plans on doing to my teeth.
Actually, everybody that works there are super nice — front desk people, hygienists, assistants, etc…
The best part is I switched insurance when I switched jobs and they actually didn’t accept my insurance but they worked with me and continued to service me even though my insurance wasn’t on their list. Not only are they super nice there but they help you with all the annoying insurance stuff.

One darn good dentist. Explains everything in a clear way and even draws pictures. He focuses on prevention and lowest impact possible, both physical and financial.
Modern equipment in a clean, no frills office.
Skilled hygienists and friendly office staff that keeps appointments running on time.
Bonus points for taking Delta Dental PPO.

Kevin Barry, DDS is wonderful. He explains everything in detail and is very gentle when filling your cavities (should you have any).
The office staff are also very courteous and friendly and when I’ve been there they are running on time. It is sometimes hard to get an appointment as they are pretty busy.

I’ve been going to Dr. Kevin Barry for over a year, now. But have finally had some «substantial» enough work done to merit writing a Unilocal*review.
First off, he’s a really, really sweet guy. There’s no way anyone could honestly think otherwise. He’s as nice as they come. Another quality trait he has is that he explains the process very well. He wants his patients to be aware of what is wrong with their teeth as well as what can go wrong without proper treatment.
He’s also honest. I know my teeth and gums very well, and I know when someone is trying to upsell me something I don’t need — it’s happened before with other dentists. Dr. Barry has never done this with me.
He cares about aesthetics. For me, it’s important to feel good about my smile. I don’t want some dentist who doesn’t care if I end up looking like a gopher, so long as the teeth work. Dr. Barry not only wants to fix my teeth, but to fix them in a way that people won’t call me «the bottle opener» behind my back. He also doesn’t want me to end up with that atrocious look people have when their gums recede, and the dark colored margin appears — something I have first hand experience with. So, he was very thoughtful about selecting the appropriate material, and justifying that choice.
He uses positive reinforcement. Have you ever gone to a dentist who constantly reprimands you because you just haven’t been doing it good enough? I brush, floss, and use a waterpik every day, and I’ve had dentists treat me like a meth addict poster child, like I“m hopeless, and there’s nothing that can be done to salvage what’s left. But Dr. Barry always points out what good shape my gums are in — even the other day when he was removing the temporary to seat the two new crowns he remarked about how good my gums are looking.
He is working with Dr. Ehsan to replace a failed bridge with an implant surrounded by two crowns, and has thus far seated the two crowns around the gaping hole that he will one day fill with an implant crown. I wouldn’t say it looks «movie star beautiful», just yet, because the hole’s all stitched up, clotted, and bruised, and it’s hard to imagine how it will look once it’s complete. But what I can say is that the two new crowns look very nice and natural — in size, shape, and color. They also feel comfortable.
The office staff is friendly, especially Corinne who works at the front desk. She stands out, she’s so pleasant. The dental assistants are always nice and happy, some having worked there for many years. They have worked there for many years, as it was started by Kevin’s father.
Another advantage to going to Dr. Barry’s office is that it is in a building where there are tons of other dentists who specialize in particular procedures, such as implants and root canals. So, you can often kill two birds with one stone, because they all know each other, and everyone’s right there.
I wouldn’t say something nice about a dentist unless I truly felt that way — mainly because I’ve gone to some really bad ones, and a.) wouldn’t want to send more business their way and b.) there are certain things I wouldn’t want for my worst enemy, up toward the top of that list is for them to go to a lousy dentist.