Nguyen Don, DDS

I usually dread going to the dentist but this is not the case with Dr. Don. He is great! Very professional, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

My parents, myself and my two siblings have been coming here for over 25 years. I usually work with Dr. Don but, I have been told by my parents that his brother is also quite good.
I am a bit lazy when it comes to flossing so Dr. Don recommended that I come in to see him for a cleaning at least 3 – 4 times a year. The cleanings take approximately 30 – 45 minutes, and when we are done, I walk out with fresh, sparkling teeth AND a new toothbrush. Since having Dr. Don as my dentist, I have not had any new cavities.
The staff are all very nice and make the experience of coming to a dentist pleasant rather than stressful.
The only knock is that the elevator literally takes 3 minutes to go up 3 floors… so, you cannot be in a rush when coming here.

I’ve been looking for a down-​to-​earth dentist, and I finally found Dr. Don! I had a great experience with everything from his routine cleaning tips to restorative work. Recently, a bicycle accident broke a couple of my front teeth. Less than a week later, you can’t even tell which teeth were broken — Dr. Don matched the color and I have my smile back! He was also the most gentle dentist I’ve ever worked with. I literally did not feel pain at any point during his work. He was extremely careful and explained what he was doing without overwhelming me with information or decisions. I feel extremely lucky to have found Dr. Don!

I have just a wee bit of experience with Dr Don… he’s been my only dentist for 33 years… yes, thirty three! That means 66 cleanings, crowns, cosmetic touch ups, a filling here and there… and without hesitation, I can say he is the most professional, competent and kind practitioner I’ve even had the pleasure of knowing. His office is clean, pleasant staff, great music and the latest in dental practices. If you’re looking for a super duper dentist, your search just ended. Call him!

I’ve been seeing Dr Don for all the 7 years I’ve lived in the Bay Area. He is an excellent dentist. He is gentle, thoughtful and non-​judgmental. He also always gives good advice on how to improve my dental/​mouth health and doesn’t try to sell unnecessary and expensive treatments.

I’ve been going to Dr. Don since I was a child. About 20 years. He is so kind, helpful, professional, and efficient. He cleans quickly and thoroughly and answers all your questions. He also shows you things that could come up in the future of your dental health, and gives pointers on good brushing and flossing habits. He is a wonderful person and an excellent dentist!

dr, don and dr. van saved my teeth. about 10 years ago another dentist informed me that i had bone loss in one of my molars and should have oral surgery to help save that tooth. the surgery entailed having some stranger’s bone placed at the root in order to stimulate bone growth. i decided to pass. fast forward about 8 years. same tooth, worsening problem plus another tooth had bone loss. dr. don performed a pretty great deep cleaning but also referred me to an awesome periodontist who i also credit for saving my teeth. 12 years of smoking almost ruined my teeth but fortunately dr. don was able to help my mouth recover.

Dr. Don has been my dentist for a very long time… and he also sees my mother and my husband! First off, I have to say that Dr. Don is one of the nicest, sweetest, gentlest people you will meet, and I am not exaggerating. He shares an office with his brother Van, and they come from an illustrious dental family; their father was a head professor at UCSF’s dental school. This warm yet professional mood seems to run in the family and is endemic to their office environment. The staff in the office are understanding, patient and gentle. There is no hard sell here. IF you have an emergency, they shoehorn you in as quickly as possible. All that aside, Dr. Don is a bit of a miracle worker. I had a disastrous crown incident caused by another dentist that result in my having to have a molar pulled. Don fixed up the bad work and did a great crown and open bridge for me. He could have steered me towards a more expensive option, but he did not. He explained the pros and cons of each option and left the decision up to me. He also worked hard to correct some issues my husband was having… he has a family history of dental problems. Dr. Don has made it so that my husband’s dental health is not so precarious anymore.
He doesn’t admonish you if you haven’t been brushing as much as you should. He just gently suggests certain techniques… AND he keeps up to on the latest and greatest in dental advances. We all think he’s wonderful :)

My children and I have been going to Dr. Don for at least 10 years. He’s great. Kind, gentle and thorough. I highly recommend him.

What can one say about the dentist they love? A visit to Dr. Don is everything I could possibly hope for: doctor who makes you feel comfortable, performs cleaning (himself) and fillings work with no pain„ friendly staff who takes care of the insurance with no hassle, busy but not hard to book an appointment. I’ve been a patient for a about 2−½ years.

I love Dr. Don. Our whole family goes there, and everyone we have recommended him to has stayed with him. Very chill and to the point. A great guy and a great dentist.

OK, first up I’m not a person who expects an aviary and waterfall in my dentist’s office. It’s not necessary and all those dang birds are doing is raising the office’s overhead.
That said, Dr Nguyen’s office isn’t going to make you happy if you need a «mouth spa»: It’s a small space that contains chairs and has an assortment of magazines of varying age. But I hope the waiting room’s not why you’re going there, right?
I first saw Dr. Don Nguyen a few years ago after a long dental absence caused by a string of bad dental experiences at different dentists. I was nervous, but I needed help, and Dr. Nguyen came highly recommended by a friend at Craig’s List.
Dr Don was the complete opposite of the up sell dentists I had previously encountered. He didn’t try to sell me on laser whitening, replacing my amalgam fillings with white fillings, or veneers.
He’s got a very calm chaiside manner and non-​judgemental approach.
(It’s late. I’ll continue this review when I’m more alert)

He’s been my dentist for a long time. Friendly and straightforward. Have recommended him to several people, and all have been happy.