Bryan Krey,DMD

Dr. Krey is excellent. He removed an impacted wisdom tooth for me. It was very professional and he educated me before hand as to what to expect. Thank you to him and his wonderful staff.

dr. krey is the BEST. i gave him so much trouble with all my fears, medical problems, etc. and with a calm smile, he took it all in and took care of me. and not only am i still alive, i’m fine!!!
i can’t believe how frightened i get then i can’t believe how easy and painless having my tooth pulled was.
when i had questions, a day before surgery and dr. krey wasn’t available, mike helped me and was WONDERFUL. he answered all of my questions with optimism and, when we were done talking, i knew i was in good hands.
everyone in your office, dr. krey, is caring, knowledgeable and patient.
thank you so much for everything!
will tell my FB friends about you, too. want to spread the joy :)

As a friend and now patient of Dr. Krey’s, I can only say that he is absolutely all and more that these reviews say.

Wow… looking for a doc to remove my aching wisdom tooth and these reviews are making me look forward to the process. Guess I’ll call Dr. Krey.

i went for a consultation only but dr krey answered all my questions and I was quite impressed with his knowledge and his willingness to focus on my issue. also his consultation fee was quite reasonable.

Dr. Krey was a joy to have as my oral surgeon. He was personable, knowledgeable, highly skilled and followed up with me after surgery and when the pathology results came back. The procedure was painless, precise, and healed beyond belief! Thank you Dr. Krey.

Dr. Krey was patient and very accommodating with my teenager who needed several procedures. Dr. Krey took extra time and care to ensure that we were satisfied AND that my son was comfortable.

My son ALexander needed wisdom teeth out, and we just found Dr. Krey via the internet, as we live in Santa Barbara. Alex was going on a missions trip to Bolivia in 10 days, so it was imperative he get the procedure ASAP. They were kind enough to work him in on a 6:45 a.m. appointment; awesome! He made Alex feel comfortable right away. Alex decided he just wanted 1 – 2 teeth out under local anesthesia. The day of sx I came up to be with him, and I wanted all 4 teeth out at once to be sure. Dr. Krey was so personable and nice, and we all decided to do the procedure. After peeling Alex off the ceiling, they realized a local was not going to cut it, and amended the plan to sedate Alex to make him comfortable. Glenn was an absolute sweetheart taking care of Alex post=op, as was the surgical nurse (blonde, don’t know her name), who was totally on top of a little bleeder Alex had. I would not have known what was normal if I had taken him back to the hotel, so thankful we were still there. They let us stay until he was recovered, and he did amazingly well, with no swelling, no pain, no bleeding at all! Then 2 days later I had gone home and Alex was freaked out to find bleeding. He was all alone with no roommates and very worried. He called Dr. Berger on a Saturday night, and he quickly came to meet with Alex; I couldn’t believe how fast he showed up at the office to see him. He reassured Alex and took care of the little clot. I was very moved to see how they sprang into action to take care of my boy. Then Dr. Berger called me from the parking lot to say what a nice boy I had, which was so meaningful and moving to hear, after hearing my boy in distress and being so far away. This is a very caring, professional team that i feel so blessed to have found. Thank you Drs. Krey, Berger & Staff!
You rock, a protective and appreciative mom (:-)) in Santa Barbara

So incredibly kind. It’s rare to meet a doctor who just seems like such a genuinely good-​hearted human that I actually would want to hang out with him — if he wasn’t about to perform surgery on my mouth, that is.
He and his assistant Sandra were the bomb. So kind, gentle, nurturing — even in a somewhat challenging and scary (for me) operation.
He did a great job. Took about a week to recover, and I healed well.
Would recommend him to the world.

I had to get my teethe pulled for an upper plate this morning. My dentist Dr. Richard Currotto who’s also great, recommended him and I’m so glad he did. I am a huge wimp and the staff was pleasant, warm & friendly, making me feel comfortable every step of the way.
Dr. Krey was wonderful from consultation to surgery I was treated with kindness and understanding. He explained everything to me step by step and listened to my concerns as well answering all my questions.
On the day of my surgery, his dental assistant explained everything they would be doing and told how much more confidence I’d have after the procedure. Dr Krey came in, very upbeat pleasant attitude. I was so nervous about the procedure, by now I was so relaxed and ready. It took an then I was taken to a room to rest, where they monitored me for a while. From start to finish I was made at feel at ease and that I was in excellent hands.
I would DEFINITELY recommend This office to all my friends. They took the worry out of what was for me a very stressful time.

This doctor really is as good as it gets. I used him purely off of Unilocal reviews and am thankful for everyone’s glowing recommendations. Dr. Krey is professional from start to finish. We first had a sit down consultation to discuss the extractions of my bottom two wisdom teeth. (btw they sit you down in a super comfy recliner) Dr. Krey was thorough, and reviewed some previous X rays I had taken with my general dentist. He said that based on the placement of the teeth (impacted, and near the nerve) he would go in and remove the tops first, then determine if it was safe enough to remove the rest without risk or complication. I liked this plan, as opposed to just going for it and seeing what happened.
The surgery itself I opted for general anesthesia, (didn’t need to watch him rip teeth from my face) Sandra set me up with a little laughing gas and lightened the mood with some football talk as I got prepped for surgery. She answered all of my anesthesia questions, including NO, no one has ever died in their office under anesthesia. Dr. Krey entered, and he reviewed his notes from our consult with me before putting me under. I awoke with the wisdom teeth gone and virtually no discomfort at all.
The follow up was incredible, I was called later that day to make sure I was feeling okay. I called on Monday in a fair amount of pain, they saw me right away and cleared up the sight to relieve my discomfort. Mike assured me that although my recovery was a tad longer than usual I had nothing to worry about. I’ve spoken with the office on 3 separate occasions since where they asked how I’m doing. Dr. Krey also contacted my pharmacist to fill a prescription they had lost at 8pm from his cell phone to ensure I got it when I was in need of it. That speaks volumes to me with regard to his dedication.
All in all, a great specialist and superb service. I highly recommend Dr. Krey!

I can not believe how painless and quick my implant surgery was! Dr. Krey was so kind and really made sure I was at ease and understood every step of the procedure. I had the surgery this morning, then went back to work. I am so happy my dentist referred me to him. This was actually a pleasant experience. I felt no pain, and I’m a wimp!

It’s not often that I give 5 stars, but Dr. Krey would receive 7, should it exist. I was referred by my hygienist, to have wisdom teeth removed. Rather that taking all four, and charging for services that weren’t necessary, he carefully reviewed the xrays, and suggested we only remove ¾. By the way, I’d had consultations in the past that recommended removing them all.
From the initial consultation, one could easily recognize that Dr. Krey is passionate, a normal person, and a straight shooter. I felt comfortable (and not like another number), almost immediately.
He took the time to thoroughly describe the process in detail, along with best practices and additionally, he painted a very clear, realistic picture regarding what to expect.
The nail in the coffin for me was receiving a follow up call from Dr. Krey this evening, the night of the procedure. He begins in his normal, optimistic voice, «hey Michael, I’m the guy that took your teeth out today»…I immediately smiled, despite the swelling.
I only wish my mechanic, wellness doctor, dry cleaning, grocery store, wine club, cycling club and everyone in business that I come into contact were more like Dr. Krey.
Kudos to you, and your staff. You’re the man!

dr. krey is the kindest dental professional i have ever encountered.
the first time i met him (for my initial tooth-​substitute implant consultation upon reference from my general dentist), i was so surprised but very impressed by his genuine kindness. i was sitting in a comfy lazy-​boy type chair in a small, cozy office. i waited only a few minutes. he explained clearly, patiently, and in a detailed manner the upcoming implant procedure i had to look forward to (due to my having to have the original tooth removed by my general dentist for various reasons). i had a few questions, and he was still patient and answered them kindly. no judgment, only encouragement.
when i went in for my second visit to have the metal implant screw thing installed, there were several individuals involved with the procedure. there was always an assistant helping out with some portion of the procedure, whether it was prep or during or wrapping up, and i felt fairly comfortable with all of them: everyone was friendly and patient. i could ask any of them questions, and they were answered. at some point after the procedure, i felt a bit out of it, so they let me lie down on this comfortable cot-​bed contraption in a stall (?) or side room without a door but set in the wall a bit, so that i had a bit of privacy and quiet, but could flag someone down as needed. i really liked that little lying down/​rest area.
my third visit for the check-​up months after the procedure took all of 3 – 5 minutes! again, just like the first consultation visit, dr. krey was kind, patient, and answered my questions.
every time i’ve had an appointment, i’ve only had to wait 5 – 10 minutes tops before being seen. this timeliness is important to me; timeliness impresses me easily.
i went for my fourth visit today because the general dentist noticed a potential problem with the area of the implant where she would need to cap with a crown: it looked infected :(unfortunately, i showed up on the wrong day: my appointment was apparently next wednesday! i felt quite foolish. luckily, the staff and dr. krey saw me since i was already there anyway, and it would be (initially) just a quick check. everyone was pleasant despite my being there on the wrong day and possibly inconveniencing them. the quick check turned out to require a subsequent visit later in the day, which they accommodated since i was already there and i actually live a bit farther away. my experience from the cleaning/​fix of the area was per usual: i was taken care of by a friendly, patient staff and kind dr. krey.
definitely worth the commute for me from solano county!

I had put off getting all 4 wisdom teeth out for over five years. I was really apprehensive about the procedure
but I knew I had to get it done or face some nasty pain and problems down the road.
The staff were friendly everyone seemed to be doing their work as usual.
From the initial consultation Dr Bryan Krey was relaxed and personable in a reassuring way. He was patient and
answered all my questions in a way that I could understand.
Next came the actual procedure.
My teeth were not impacted so I opted not to go to sleep and just have local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). They do offer a pill for even more sedation which is nice but I didn’t take it either. First they put you on the laughing gas and everything gets very slow and relaxed.
Next, they administered the local anesthesia in 3 steps, first a numbing agent, second short injections, then waited 5 minutes for those to kick in. Third and last the main injections. Because of the earlier short injections I didn’t feel the third injections at all. This was definitely the best experience I’ve had with local anesthesia to date.
After the local anesthesia kicked in and my entire lower jaw and lip were numb the procedure started. Dr Krey explained what he was doing at each step. I was pretty spaced out but understood what he was saying and appreciated him explaining things. Before I knew it the whole operation was finished. Most of the teeth I didn’t even realize were being removed. I was surprised at how quick the whole process was. Somehow in my mind I had imagined hours of yanking but it was over in 45 minutes.
Overall I came away very impressed with how efficient, capable and friendly Dr Krey and his staff were. If I had known it would be this easy to get 4 wisdom teeth out I would have done it a lot sooner. Thank you Dr Bryan Krey and Berkeley Oral Surgery for a painless, enjoyable experience!
Post Surgery:
Dr.Krey prescribed me some Tylenol with Codine which I took about 3 of the day of the operation. Not because I was in pain but because I didn’t wanna take any chances. I iced my jaw every other 20 minutes right up until I went to bed. I also took Arnica 30C three times a day which is a homeopathic remedy for swelling.
The first day after I only took 3 or so Ibuprofen and skipped the Codine entirely. The 2^nd day after I didn’t use any pain meds and just kept up the Arnica 30C. I’m now on day 3 and completely pain free. I am being careful what I eat. It’s true what they say, after a few days of soft foods all you want is a big juicy hamburger with everything on it.

I second everything these other five-​star reviews have said. I had to have a tooth pulled to prepare for braces, and yes, I was dreading it. I didn’t know what to expect. Dr. Krey was so kind and sensitive, and empathetic and funny in a reassuring way. I felt I had his whole attention for our consultation, as he answered all my questions.
The extraction itself was amazingly quick and gentle, nothing like I had expected.
And he personally called me that evening to see how I was doing; it’s so rare to even be able to get a doc on the phone in the evening, let alone having one call you just to check up.

So Dr. Krey is definitely as good as it gets! I went in because my hygienist over at Dr. Melinda Chan’s office recommended that it was time for me to have my last wisdom tooth pulled. Dr. Krey’s staff was all very friendly and showed nothing more then excellent patient care from the moment I walked through the door.
I arrived at 3pm and was on my way home by 3:45 with zero pain whatsoever. I even opted to go to work the next morning since I was completely fine from procedure afterward. I didn’t even need any over the counter pain medication since I was pretty much fine.
I can’t exactly speak for any of the other three other oral surgeons in the office, but if you ever need any work done then I highly recommend Dr. Krey. He was even kind enough to give me a call later that evening to make sure I was feeling fine with everything or if I had any questions. To be quite honest, I don’t understand why he doesn’t have more reviews on Unilocal even though he’s crusin’ at 5 stars already!

Being scared of dental work does not even begin to explain how I feel. I have been putting of having my wisdom teeth pulled for over 6 years or so, but really like 10. I saw Dr Krey twice for a consultation, like he was going to tell me something new, like «you don’t need to have them pulled after all!» I wish!
My whole experience was excellent. He was great, the whole office was great. They made me feel safe and comfortable and I had little to NO pain! My after visit I was well taken care of as well.
If I had to do it again, I would… but thank goodness I don’t!
=)
Thanks Dr Krey and Staff!

I would have give them five stars because Luna the nurse and Dr. Krey are the Bomb
But the office Staff esp. the severe Blond in the front was a total C@#T to my boyfriend when he came to pick up a groggy me after I had my wisdom teeth removed thoroughly pissing off my Boyfriend for the rest of the day
But Luna made it better by calling me after my surgery and asking how I was She rocks
Give her a raise Dr. Krey!

Dr. Krey removed all four of my wisdom teeth about two weeks ago, and while I can’t say it was a pleasant experience (how can ripping molars out of one’s mouth possibly be?) I can recommend Dr. Krey and his office wholeheartedly. Everything and everyone there gave me confidence that this was going to be a smooth experience.
During the consultation, when they took x-​rays of my teeth using one of those giant machines that painlessly scans the outside of your mouth, I had to laugh at the awful and uncomfortable x-​ray experience I’d had at my last regular dental appointment. Clearly this office was using state-​of-​the-​art technology and was not stuck in the 70s, like some offices.
Dr. Krey himself was incredibly approachable and kind. He answered all of my questions, and unlike so many medical professionals these days, did not condescend to me or try to rush the appointment. The day of the surgery, he personally called my fiancé to see how I was faring. Speaking of fiances, he also gets five stars for taking the day off work and for administering vicodin, soft foods and movies during those critical first few post-​surgery hours.
My only complaint is that I was not prepared for the pain to last more than a week. It’s been nearly two weeks, and although I’m no longer taking the heavy pain meds, I’m still taking 4 or 5 Advil a day for the intense, throbbing pain in my jaw. I have no idea what kind of force they were using to extract my impacted lower teeth, but I was feeling seriously eff-​ed up for a full eight or nine days.