All Reviews for Stephen W. Ostwald

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5.0
May 17, 2012

"I've experienced 15 years of expert dentistry with Dr. Ostwald. Once a phobic patient I now arrive with ease and we work a 5 year rolling care plan dealing with urgent issues, medium term recommended procedures and longer term restorations. Just had an excellent front tooth treatment yesterday. The hygienist, Penny, provides outstanding care by correcting for my past poor home practices, identifies issues overlooked due to my tardy annual check ups and keeps the smile on. I was so impressed I married her."

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Verified on 05-17-2012
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4.0
February 14, 2012

"Great doctor great staff. Higjly recommend."

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Verified on 02-15-2012
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5.0
February 14, 2012

"Dr. Otswald is hands-down the best dentist I've been to in my entire life. THe place is clean, everyone is incredibly nice, and Dr. Otswald is fantastic. They explain everything they're doing so I always know what's going on and why. I feel like I'm in great hands with them."

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Verified on 02-14-2012
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5.0
February 9, 2012

"The entire tooth extraction experience was so swift and comfortable that I could not believe it actually took place, except when I noticed the taste of blood in my mouth. It was not only painless , I did not even need any pain pills after the anesthestic wore off. Awesome!!


Dr. Ostwald and his assistant, Jamal, are so professional and highly experienced that I never feel apprehensive or overly anxious about having any procedures done here, which explains why I have been his patient ever since day one. "

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Verified on 02-11-2012
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5.0
February 5, 2011

"As always, Penny was very pleasant and so gentle with her work that time flew by while we chatted about our recent life events. She always has all the latest and interesting updates about ways to maintain good dental hygiene practices at home so I remain highly motivated. "

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Verified on 02-06-2011
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5.0
August 27, 2010

"Fantastic -- everybody was wonderful and Dr. Ostwald took a lot of time and care explaining things to me. I don't think I've ever had as good an experience at the dentist."

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Verified on 08-28-2010
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5.0
July 28, 2010

"great as usual, informative, friendly, efficient"

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Verified on 07-28-2010
Referral by: Ray
5.0
April 5, 2012

"I've been a patient for over 25 years -you cannot find a better dentist!
Always great and if not they listen to your concerns. "

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Verified on 04-06-2012
Referral by: Sue
5.0
March 14, 2012

"A great office - great dentist, great staff"

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Verified on 03-14-2012
Referral by: tom
5.0
March 13, 2012

"Great quality of care. They really take the time to make you feel comfortable and listen to your concerns"

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Verified on 03-13-2012
Referral by: susan Whiteley
5.0
March 10, 2012

"I highly recommend this office and all the staff. I have been going to Dr. Ostwald for many years."

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Verified on 03-12-2012
Referral by: Anonymous
4.0
March 9, 2012

"Consistent high standard over time."

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Verified on 03-09-2012
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
March 1, 2012

"I've been going for many years. The staff is always very efficient, friendly, and professional. The office is extremely well run and quick to learn and use the latest technologies to the overall benefit of the patients. Great job!"

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Verified on 03-02-2012
Referral by: Anonymous
3.0
February 7, 2012

"Pleasant, competent staff."

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Verified on 02-08-2012
Referral by: Jessica
5.0
January 4, 2012

"Patient-friendly office and staff."

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Verified on 01-05-2012
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
December 21, 2011

"Very professional and attentive staff."

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Unverified, posted on 12-21-2011
Referral by: Patrick
5.0
August 18, 2011

"Knowledgeable. Conscientious. Caring. Accommodating. Gentle. Personable. Beautiful smiles. Just a few of the words that immediately pop into my head when I think of Dr. Ostwald and his amazing staff."

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Verified on 08-18-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
June 12, 2011

"Terrific as usual."

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Verified on 06-14-2011
Referral by: Jack
5.0
June 8, 2011

"terrific"

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Verified on 06-08-2011
Referral by: elfakagan
5.0
June 5, 2011

"great!"

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Verified on 06-07-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
June 2, 2011

"The best a visit to the dentist could be."

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Verified on 06-03-2011
Referral by: renee
5.0
May 27, 2011

"Great as usual"

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Verified on 05-27-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
May 20, 2011

"Excellent!"

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Verified on 05-20-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
March 24, 2011

"Penny is always great! She sent me home with some oral rinse and "super floss" to help with a problem area."

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Verified on 03-24-2011
Referral by: Jeannette
5.0
March 21, 2011

"I found Dr. Ostwald's web site and called him for an appointment. I told him he may not remember me but I was sure he would remember his work. I live in Ontario, CA and flew to San Francisco for my dental work. I was so excited to see Dr. Ostwald and even happier that he was able to repair my dentures within two days. They feel wonderful. Dr. Ostwald is a very compassionate and wonderful dentist. Thanks to "google" I am now a happy camper! "

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Verified on 03-21-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
4.0
March 11, 2011

"excellent, professional, on-time, efficient care by all personnel
However: the adjacent parking garage needs to be addressed. Recent increased exorbitant fees with malfunctioning elevator. Wonder if the Dental Office should try to inform patients of other options, consider parking validation possibility, recommendation to park at another vacility, etc."

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Verified on 03-11-2011
Referral by: RM
5.0
March 4, 2011

"Excellent as usual "

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Verified on 03-05-2011
Referral by: Fritz
5.0
March 4, 2011

"Outstanding. Every dental procedures were explained to me clearly and concisely. Dr. Ostwald and his staff took excellent care of me. I felt so "belonged" and valued that I wanted to move in and live there and be part of the family. Outstanding and "Breath"taking"

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Verified on 03-04-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
February 9, 2011

"Great! The new digital X-ray machine is agood improvement over the old-style films. As usual Dr. Ostwald and staff were exceptional. Penny is the best!"

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Verified on 02-09-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
January 31, 2011

"Penny is the BEST hygienist I've ever had

- Bill McLawhon"

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Verified on 01-31-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
January 21, 2011

"very good, as usual. the staff is friendly and the doctor always very accurate in explaining."

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Verified on 01-21-2011
Referral by: Anonymous
4.0
September 29, 2010

"Everything was fine. I like the staff and appreciate that I have the same hygenist each time I go. "

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Verified on 09-29-2010
Referral by: Deborah
5.0
September 29, 2010

"Good, as it ever is with Dr. Ostwald and his staff. A visit to this office always includes education, and as much time as I may need to ask questions and have them answered. Discussing inflammatory processes was the new subject at this appointment. "

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Verified on 09-29-2010
Referral by: Michael Strickland
5.0
September 16, 2010

"Fabulous, friendly and competent."

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Verified on 09-16-2010
Referral by: Bill
5.0
August 27, 2010

"very good"

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Verified on 08-27-2010
Referral by: Anonymous
5.0
August 23, 2010

"I would highly recommend Dr. Ostwald to anyone looking for a meticulous and thorough dentist. He is especially effective with people who (like me) suffer from "dentalphobia".I have been seeing Dr. Ostwald for 20 years. He has always taken the time and patience to help me overcome my fear of dentistry and I have received some rather extensive work.over the years. Likewise the Hygenist staff is highly effective in this regard. Anyone who has delayed a dental visit because of a fear of dentistry will be highly satisfied with the care and treatment received at Dr. Oswald's office."

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Verified on 08-23-2010
Referral by: Anonymous
4.0
August 20, 2010

"Good. Always good."

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Verified on 08-26-2010
Referral by: Cindy W.
5.0
March 12, 2010

"I have been a patient of Dr. Ostwald for many years and have been extremely happy. His gentle touch, thorough explanations, and wonderful staff are the best. Highly recommended!"

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Verified on 03-12-2010
Referral by: GAR
February 27, 2010

"I've known "OZ", as those who know him well call him, for better than 25 years. We met through a group of friends, became biking buddies and ultimately the closest of friends. What I liked about Steve from the get go, was his uncommon sense of honesty, integrity, fair play, and almost saintly patience; he always holds people high. There aren't many people in life you can trust your soul to; Steve is one of those rare few. And then I found out he was a dentist, one more thing we had in common. It is not without a lot of thought and meaning that he called his office "A People Oriented Dental Practice," it's because he means it and lives it. As for his professional abilities, we have treated many people together over the years and if you want to know if I think he's skilled, he's even done some dental work on me. Steve was one of the founding members of "The San Francisco Academy for Advanced Dental Education" - a graduate forum dedicated to mastery of excellence in the art and science of dental care, because he loves what he does and is truly a master of it."

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Verified on 03-12-2010
Referral by: k.bradner
February 10, 2010

"I have received excellent care from Dr. Ostwald and his staff for many many years. His offices are run smoothly because the same philosophy of communication and respect that they have with their patients, they have within the office.

I have been deeply appreciative of Dr. Ostwald talking over priorities so we can work together to make long range plans.

The dentists and hygienists are up to date in their technology and careful and thorough in their work...Dr. Ostwald is a real artist in crafting crowns with his laser-cutting machine. I have complete confidence in their integrity and skill at dental work."

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Unverified, posted on 02-10-2010
Referral by: Kate
5.0
February 1, 2010

"With warmest regards for a happy holiday and healthy 2010. Thank you so much for all you did to give me such a beautiful smile. I'm glad you're such a "perfectionist" and I couldn't be happier with the final result.

P.S. Please extend my thanks too to your wonderful staff (Penny, Jamal, Monique, and Osha) for all they they did to take such good care of me. They are all wonderful people - one and all!!"

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Verified on 02-01-2010
Referral by: Larry W.
January 22, 2010

"Dr. Ostwald is the absolutely the best dentist I have ever gone to, and probably the best in the state of California. Everyone in his office is top notch. Wouldn't go to any other dentist, and I use to be fearful of going to the dentist."

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Unverified, posted on 01-22-2010
Referral by: Ruth D.
January 7, 2010

"Going to the dentist, fun, don't get carried away, but making it pleasant and easy...absolutely! Having a solo practitioner and a really kind staff makes all the difference. For the past four years Dr. Ostwald has been replacing my aging fillings with porcelain fillings and crowns. Gone is the look of those silver fillings, and much healthier as well. These appointments require good anesthetic and he is terrific. Quick, careful, completely knowledgeable, and then I'm numb! The rest should be a piece of cake except I have Restless Leg Syndrome, so after about 15 minutes I have involuntary jerking in my legs making the whole procedure agonizing for me to lie there and challenging for him to work on someone who moves. It has gotten worse over the years, but we deal with it together by taking breaks at proper intervals. It takes a bit longer but, we get the job done.

The most important part is that I never feel like I am taking too much of Dr. Ostwald's time. He understands.

If you need a dentist and an office with a caring attitude, come to this office and be greeted and treated with a smile."

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Verified on 01-07-2010
Referral by: Gerri
January 7, 2010

"Dr. Ostwald's exceptional skill, expertise and sensitivity creates the best possible dental experience contributing to the quality of each patient's life."

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Verified on 01-07-2010