Do not go there. I went this spring for a simple, insurance-covered biannual dental checkup. They took X-rays and told me the crown on my lower left tooth was worn out and that a new cavity had formed. They pushed me to schedule a replacement immediately, saying they had availability the following week, and even tried to upsell me on orthodontic work. I walked out with two pricing sheets and then kept getting sales-style calls urging me to book the procedures.
I ended up getting second and third opinions, and both dentists reviewed the same X-rays and said my teeth were completely healthy with no issues. I can’t shake the feeling that they were trying to take advantage of me, and I do not trust them at all.
on the day of my appointment i didn’t know that my insurance had gotten cut. When i got there and found that out, the kind woman at the front desk, Sarah, was super sweet and accommodating and worked with me until i was able to get my insurance situation figured out. Thank you Sarah! <3
Hi Frank,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! Please give our office a call and speak with our office manager. I'm sure we can help you out! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Jordan Spencer2025.11.09
WARNING: OVERCHARGING, LYING ABOUT COSTS, MIXING UP PATIENT FILES
This dentist charges pretty much the highest cost for fillings/retainers i’ve ever seen. $500 per filling, $1000 for a basic retainer. they lie about costs (was told verbally i would pay around $600 total, was billed double that)! they also vastly (and i think intentionally) overestimate insurance coverage and then charge more.
Most of the staff are new and don’t know how to do billing. the dentists are young and generally not great.
They also completely mixed me up with another patient and tried to give me a second cleaning when i came to pick up my mouth guard. i told them multiple times that they had the wrong person and they literally ignored me until i was in the chair and made them verbally confirm what they thought my name was.
At a minimum, they are shady about pricing and completely incompetent. never go here. you will get scammed.
We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to clarify. At Channing Dental, our treatment plans reflect comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, advanced technology, and the use of high-quality materials designed for long-term success and prevention. While costs may vary between offices depending on treatment approach, technology, and materials used, we remain committed to offering flexible options, including interest-free financing and transparent cost breakdowns. Patient care, safety, and lasting results remain our top priorities.
If you have any questions or wish to review your case further, please contact us directly at 510-845-6494. We are here to help you make fully informed decisions about your care.
— Channing Dental Team
| High-Quality Dental Care | Advanced Technology | Berkeley, CA
Nancy Kisela2025.10.24
Very friendly. Knowledge and fun group. Love the portable X-ray.
Dislike- the cost!!!!! Very expensive my past dentist, was very thorough and did much more cleaning
No problem with pricing or anything else.
Since I'm disabled. How can I afford it? $7k will make me beg a relative.
Hi Nancy,
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Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Julianna Inanna2025.10.24
Channing Dental is an excellent practice with a welcoming and efficient staff. Sara was my dental hygienist today, she was thorough, knowledgeable and friendly.
Hi Julianna,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! Please give our office a call and speak with our office manager. I'm sure we can help you out! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Nevada Smith2025.10.17
This office is Amazing. Angie and Dr Suri went above and beyond to help me .I am grateful for seeing me for my dental emergency. Angie was kind and understanding. Dr Suri explained the procedure and was so gentle. Thank you once again
Hi Nevada,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Corien Anderson2025.10.15
This office is like finding a candy house in the middle of the forest. It's such a great blend of sunshine, cutting edge dentistry, incredibly kind and clever staff and wonderful dentists. I literally stumbled in by chance because they were open at 7:30 pm when I was walking by and I set up appointments for my whole family the next day.
Tiari is my favorite, she is always kind to me and it makes my whole month and I can only figure she is that amazing to everyone. Maritsa is the most beautiful human and somehow manages to give the impression they're all having the nicest time every day at work- i don't know maybe they are?
I brought my kids in for their first cleanings ever and although Matt could not hide his judgement at our lapsed hygiene, Mark and Joanna were the very nicest and made the whole experience feel like a field trip for my kids. Dr Nguyen and Dr. Suri have both seen myself and the kids since and they are really gentle and good at what they do. X-rays were so easy breezy, a fillling that my son needed was also comfortable and quick.
We’ve been here for a year+ and it has been so easy to schedule, so painless to go, and lovely being in such a bright environment for regular visits. They’ve got a good thing going on here!
Hi Corien,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Prasenjit Mukherjee2025.10.10
Avoid this place like the plague. Especially if you use Delta. They charged me over $5000 upfront and showed me charts where Delta “on average” will return 70-80%. Delta representative confirmed that the dentist is charging waaaay over the limits of Delta insurance and just lying to customers? I got a couple of $100 back. Insanity.
I’m not sure how a businesses are allowed to run like this (ambulance companies were banned from doing this recently).
Dear Prasenjit,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. Insurance and billing processes can sometimes be complex, and we strive to help our patients navigate these details as clearly as possible. Our team works diligently with insurance carriers to ensure accurate estimates and transparent financial information. We also offer flexible payment options and remain available to answer any billing questions or provide additional clarification.
Please contact our office directly if you would like to review your account or discuss your case further. We remain committed to supporting your care journey with transparency and compassion.
— Channing Dental
Anthony Collins2025.10.10
Hey it was a wonderful experience and delightful moment with Sarah!
What a helpful staff and vibrant energetic community! :)
Hi Anthony,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Hi Allen,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Hi Berkss,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Bria Demmitt2025.09.30
I truly cannot say enough great things about Dr. Wong and his amazing team. I have never been someone who enjoys going to the dentist, but this office completely changes that. From the moment I arrive, the front desk always greets me warmly and somehow remembers not just my name but little details from past visits. It feels like they genuinely care.
The dental assistants are just as thoughtful. They talk me through everything step by step, check in to make sure I am comfortable, and even remember conversations we had months ago. That small detail makes such a big difference because it shows they see you as a person, not just another patient.
Dr. Wong himself is fantastic. He explains things clearly, never makes me feel rushed, and his calm and friendly approach helps take away all the stress I used to feel about dental visits. The whole office feels professional, caring, and consistent every single time.
Finding a dental office like this is rare, and I am so glad I found them. I know this will be my dental home for life.
Hi Bria,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
maria badillo2025.09.25
Great staff — dentists hygienists, and front office. Everyone is friendly, state of the art equipment, I’ve been a client for at least 15 years and as you can see, I still go there And I still rate it a five star :)
Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Narpat Bhandari2025.09.23
I was very impressed how your staff welcome us.They were very courteous and helpful in feeling forms as I was not aware of all details.
Dr Suri quite understood health issues of Chandra patient and made sure to minimize trips for new dentures rather 4 trips he made sure work can be done in two trips 2 and had her staff immediately called the technician for a long duration so it can save us a trip.Also we were able to get second appointment this week only which is very rare in dental world.
One more thing I was equally impressed with clean and most appealing decor of the office.
Hi Narpat,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Art Springs2025.09.23
Courteous, informative, helpful, and caring: front desk, hygienist, doctor and everyone there. A dentist office I will continue to patronize.
Hi Art,
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Hi Marina,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Hi ,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
Katherine Loughlin Wzorek2025.09.17
I had a GREAT experience. Everyone is so kind, gentle and takes the time to provide the care needed. Highly recommend!
Hi Katherine,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Hi Niah,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us a review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we're always here if you need anything. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
Channing Dental Team
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