Dr. Steven T. Kobayashi, DDS - Albany, California

Be Honest

I had another great visit today i literally have never left this office with a negative feeling! I've been going to Dr. Kobayashi for almost 6 years now each visit has been positive. I've had a number of different procedures from fillings, traditional cleanings, deep cleanings and a crown placed on one of my teeth. I feel they are truly extending the health and life of my smile. Each dental assistant is very gentle when they work on my teeth, i can tell they are experienced, and they are personable and friendly as soon as I walk in the door, its been this way for years. Thank you to everyone who works there you're truly great at your jobs!

Eric W. Jepson

Dr Kobayashi has been my dentist now for about twelve years. His practice engages with what is best and new in dentistry, while the office staff and hygienists emphasize engagement with me as a human and not just a mouth. I hope never to go anywhere else.

Dottie Fischer

My experiences at Dr. Kobayashi DDS have been extremely professional and rewarding. The staff is very knowledgeable, courteous and caring. They know your name when you walk in the office; they always greet you with a smile and "hello".
My dental needs have all been taken care of by the most knowledgeable & professional team. I had a tortuous childhood with denistry. When I go into the office Dr Kobayashi always explains what the treatment is and shows me the latest equipment that he will be using on me. He is very caring and is very knowledgeabe on the latest procedures; he takes his time and will explain prodecures to you no matter how long it takes. Dr Kobayashi and his team never "rush" your visit; always make you feel important.

Glenn Steiner

Dr Kobayashi has been taking care of my wife's and my teeth for the past ten years. I would highly recommend him as he does excellent work and his dental work lasts! Give him five out of five stars!

Katrina Leathers

I have been going to see Dr. Kobayashi for over 7 years, and last year began taking my two middle-school aged kids there as well. We have always had wonderful experiences there (well, compared to another dentistry experience!) . I highly recommend this dental office.

Francesca Calvano

Dr. Kobayashi is a good dentist, kind and professional, but his office staff is poorly organized. They never ever call back when they are supposed to, no matter if it's to answer a question or to schedule/reschedule an appointment. It forces you to make several calls for the same reason, even if it's something that could be easily solved in a couple of minutes. It's a waste of time and it's irritating. We're switching to another dentist with the new year for that reason.

Elizabeth Kolombatovic

I have been seen by Dr. Steven Kobayashi a few times. His dental assistant, Ellen does a good job of cleaning my teeth. They make sure I keep my teeth in good condition. So far I have been satisfied by their services.

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Tenzin Lungkhawa

My family has this dentist and his team for quite a long time. Initially everybody was pleasant and welcoming. But with the passage of time, there is deterioration of dental care to my family. The team especially Dr Steven is not happy when you expressed your concern. Rather he blames on you based on his perception and pointed out that there is differences in philosophy, without showing his concern and asking questions.

The dark lines on my gums and gum recession remains mystery until I learnt from on line that i have periodontal disease. I should have known this problem from the dentist or from the hygienist. But NO!!! During cleaning, I always get comment, "your teeth is okay" even though my gum lines are visibly dark.

On 6/4/18, hygienist didn't do polishing for my teeth and I felt something is missing. I was right when I accompanied my daughter for cleaning on the same day.

And Jessica charged me unusually high $10 more co-pay on that day. Upon questioning, she said," XR has taken' when XR has not taken. Luckily, I didn't have to pay extra.

Then I got a bill statement of $340.40. Jessica told me that I used up all my insurance and I need to pay this amount . When I first joined Kobayashi, I made her very clear that I don't want to exceed my insurance allowance. But without taking into consideration, I need to pay this huge amount. Though this payment is done, she sent me a second billing statement of exactly same amount.

Generally, I am not a type of person who write reviews and never did in my life, but this time my conscience strongly pushed me to tell public "just be careful if they choose Kobayashi" before you are blamed for unsatisfactory dental care.

I strongly feel Kobayashi dentistry is not truthful!

I also wrote letter to Dr Steven and office manager Joanne.