Michael C Stricker, DDS

I have been seeing Dr Stricker for about 4 years now. WOW! What an awesome dentist that makes you feel comfortable and takes good care of you.

What more can you say about a dentist whose every single review is five stars? Dr. Stricker became my dentist over 22 years. Just simply, he is probably one of the best dentists in San Francisco with a support staff (hi Irene and Anna!) who are fabulous. Why? He’s ALWAYS happy to see his patients, and has never met a problem that flustered him. I have issues due to bi-​lateral Bells Palsy; my wiring is all screwed up and it’s really hard to get me numb. Dr. Stricker has never said to me «You can FEEL that???» like some jerky dentists have said to me in the past. Like its MY fault. If I need a root canal, he sends me to and equally competent professional.
Simply said, if you want to be treated well and taken well taken care of, just give the office a call and will fit you right in!

My husband and I both love this office. The receptionist is quick, friendly and on top of our game and the staff is truly fantastic. I came in at 13 weeks pregnant so embarrassed over my teeth and they did such an incredible job reassuring me and keeping me comfortable during my cleaning. The dentist even stood for the entire cleaning to make me more comfortable. We will definitely be back for regular check ups!

I feel compelled to write this because of the startling contrast between my last dentist and Dr. Stricker, who just did my temporary crown. Before: large, bustling office with three dentists. The office staff was friendly at first but eventually they didn’t even look up when I entered. I loathe the Cavitron and I somehow like hand scaling, but they always talked me into the Cavitron. When I finally said no more, the hygienist said she wasn’t going to be able to give my teeth a thorough cleaning, and I would also need to get cleanings more often, because of my awful calculus buildup. I flossed every day after they said that and I had the same buildup as my regular régime, and there was always this guilt trip about tooth care, to the point where I planned rants to counter such, so they must have just wanted more of my annual insurance allowance, and had a policy to milk each person’s max every year. I never had my teeth cleaned by the same person in five years. When they drilled my teeth it felt like a jackhammer and they would do it as fast as possible. They added a tiny bit of novocaine and I said it wasn’t enough, so they added a little more, four times. Eventually, when I would come in for cleanings the dentist wouldn’t even pop in for a quick look or a «How are the teeth?» And the co-​payment on all my crowns or fillings was $ 500, like my pressure sensitive tooth that they gleefully worked on, fruitlessly, and which I went to Dr. Stricker to fix.
Dr. Stricker spent a long time shaping my tooth for the crown, not like a dental sweatshop. He drilled, inspected, and drilled several times. He didn’t use the drill bit made for concrete, either. It was obvious that he cared about his work and that he enjoys his work. He explained to me every possible condition and the recommended treatment. He and the staff coordinate very professionally. The co-​payment is only going to be two hundred something. I asked them please don’t use the cavitron on the inner face of the tooth, and they insisted several times that many patients prefer hand scaling and that they would mark me as such. Dr. Stricker even called me at 6:30PM after the temporary crown to ask if everything was all right. They have low staff turnover. My tooth sensitivity is gone just with the temporary crown. My previous dentist apparently was the Walmart or the McDonalds of dentists. I had no idea that there was something other than that until my visit here.

This is my first dentist here in the Bay Area as we recently moved from Reno. I had a great first experience, no trouble getting an appointment, very nice and helpful receptionist, and great dental hygenist and dentist! Stricker was very nice and did my cleaning himself. The office is in a great area in the outer sunset right off the Judah. Overall great dentist, we love living in the sunset and having a great dentist right in your own neighbo

It took four years to find a dentist here in the City, but well worth the wait! I tried a couple of others over the course of the last four years and found them wanting to up-​sell unnecessary work. Dr. Stricker and his staff were congenial, budget friendly, and patient! Definitely would recommend Dr. Stricker, DDS!!!

Family dentistry at its best! I’ve been going to Dr Stricker for many years. Always been a good experience. Michael is always cheerful, professional and truly makes any procedure as pleasant as possible. Over the years not much as changed. Much of the staff was been there a number of years too so it’s nice to see the same friendly people each time I have an appointment.
Also the location has easy parking and is right on the N-​Judah line if taking public transportation.
Thanks Anna and Michael!

Dr. Stricker was my dentist when I lived in San Francisco, and that was back in the early 80s through 1995. Guess what: he’s still my go-​to expert.
I do have a very nice dentist out here in Conn., but no one can match Dr. Stricker’s unique blend of expertise, sensitivity, humor and ‘easy-​goingness”. If that last word isn’t a word, it should be because it fits.
If you check my reviews you’ll see I love my endo in Beverly Hills, and I have also been returning to him years and years later. I plan on seeing Dr. Stricker as well when I am able to get out there. Not only does he take the time to get to the root of the problem – no pun intended – but he’ll leave you feeling 10 x as calm as you were when you arrived.
Some people are born for the professions they choose and their patients are the lucky beneficiaries. I am fortunate in this life to have found my wonderful Dr. Stricker.

I have been a patient of Dr. Stricker’s for years… and I mean years! He has had the same receptionist since I was a kid. Ana, love her to death.
I’ve had a few different tech’s work on my teeth. All have been fantastic. The entire office is great. Everyone is caring, sensitive, and gentle. Dr. Stricker always comes in at the end of each exam to check your teeth and gums and also do a cancer screening.
Can’t rave enough about this place!

I have been a patient of Dr. Stricker for many years. (I honestly cannot remember when I started going to him.) I am treated like the most important patient in existence every time I show up for an appointment. Dr. Stricker is the kindest, most thoughful, and seriously responsive dental doctor one could hope for. There is never a moment when I cannot reach him, and he has been SO kind to a few visiting young people who were just traveling through SF and had a dental emergency. It was unbelievable. Generally speaking, most medical professionals do not seem to care the way Dr. Stricker does.
Many friends, and all my immediate family, are patients of this man. The fact that Dr. Stricker is a non-​high-​faluttin dentist does not belie his skill or talent, and certainly not his incredible staff of wonderful folks. I’d like to mention that Anna and Irene are the most excellent, long time, members of the office, and they are just what the dentist ordered.
If you need a skilled dentist, a great office staff, and want to feel like an important human being, I highly recommend Dr. Michael Stricker.

Dr. Stricker is AH-​Mazing… I have been a patient of his for many many many years. He has always been so very patient and gentle, and really listens to you. I would and have recommend him to everyone I know.

My husband and I have just started going to Dr. Stricker and we will NEVER need another dentist. The experience is lovely from the moment you walk in the door and it continues until the time you leave. I know this sounds odd considering the dentist isn’t usually a «lovely» experience by any stretch of the imagination; however, Dr. Stricker makes a point of performing the entire service himself for the first appointment and he couldn’t be kinder or gentler. No bloody gums, no lingering pain, no general annoyance at an exorbitant co-​pay. We were in and out in an hour on the nose and paid nothing thanks to my husband’s insurance.
I am THRILLED to have such an awesome new dentist with the nicest office staff and it is literally around the corner from my house. AWESOME.

I love Dr. Stricker!!! Doctor Stricker thank you for making my visit as comfy as possible and thank you for not being really high strung like other dentists! xoxoxox

Dr. Stricker has been my dentist for a very long time. He is the best Dentist I have ever had. He enjoys his work so much he’ll whistle a little tune now and then. He’s friendly, patient, kind, thoughtful and a super greaat Dentist. His staff also deserve many kudos as they are wonderful. If you’re looking for a good dentist with pleasant staff look no further… this is it.

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Stricker for close to 20 years. We both LOVE Dr. Stricker, Anna, Patti, and the rest of his staff. We call him Dr. Happy Tooth because on top of being a first rate dentist, he is caring and is always in a good mood.
When you go, don’t miss his mother’s quilts which are hanging on his walls. She deserves credit for her creativity and for producing such a nice son.

Definitely the best dentist I have ever had. Every resident I work with recommends Dr. Stricker (there’s a connection since we work with his brother) and for very good reason. His staff is very accommodating with respect to appointments and my schedule. I have been twice, and he personally did the cleaning on both occasions (I’ve never actually had a DDS before that did his own cleanings) although I am sure that is not the norm. He is a very affable gentleman who truly puts you at ease.
There is no question I would recommend him and his office to anyone.

I don’t have a dentist phobia, but that’s because Dr. Sticker has been my dentist since I was 3. 23 years later I have never gone to anyone else even though I went to school on the east coast.
I love that he whistles while he works and that Anna his receptionist, and Patti one of his hygienist’s are always super friendly and attentive. I highly recommend him and his entire staff! He’s always worth the drive across the Bay!

Dr. Stricker truly is an amazing dentist and deserves all the praise. The office is located on the corner of 30^th Ave and Judah St in the Outer Sunset — conveniently accessible by the N Judah. The office is small, but very clean and efficient (they call to remind you about appts, always keep the time, and have Discover magazine in the waiting room… which I never have time to read).
My Russian childhood dentist memories have scarred me for life, and I have anxiety just thinking about teeth. I may be young still, but I’ve had plenty of work done on my teeth so I know what to look for. Dr. Stricker always takes his time, calms me down, and works fast yet SUPER gentle. Seriously, I don’t even feel the Novocaine shots. He also whistles while he works, which means he likes his work and is proud of it, and is therefore very, very good at what he does.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Oh, and his mom’s quilt hangs in the first exam room, and I like finding meaning in it.

I’m reluctant to do this, because I don’t want the secret to be out… but I can’t not. Dr. Stricker really is a five-​start dentist. Classy, personable, friendly, helpful, and most importantly good at keeping teeth clean and healthy. Making an appointment was simple, his staff, both receptionist and hygienists, was friendly and helpful, his office was clean, and everything was done quickly and painlessly. I highly recommend Dr. Stricker. Go. Your smile will thank you.

This is my new dentist!
I was skeptical about all the 5-​star reviews but he might just be this good. From start to finish I was very happy and impressed with my experience. I called the office after finding it on Unilocal and the woman on the phone (later to be identified as Ana) explained to me everything about my insurance, the office, the doctor — awesome! She worked with me to make sure I could still get to work on time the day of my appointment.
I’ve been there twice now (he found a cavity! :() and both times my appointment times were on time or even a little earlier. Dr. Stricker was friendly, ready to answer whatever questions I had, professional and overall very pleasant. The filling on the cavity seems to be doing just fine and I’ll definitely be returning in 6 months for cleaning!