LifeLong Dental Care

Very friendly staff especially the RDA Malek Alghaithi today was yet another good experience for me and my kids

We took our baby here to see the dentist for the very first time and were very satisfied with the service. In particular, the Assistant, Malek Al-​Ghaithi, gave her excellent care. He answered any questions that we had and also made her feel very comfortable. He was also very friendly and professional and we had a really good conversation with him as we were waiting for the dentist. Will definitely be coming back here in the future as our baby grows older!

I have never been able to say that I am looking forward to each dental appointment else where but I can say it with the appointment at the Lifelong Dental Clinic.
Every single staff there has been very pleasant and professional.
It has been night and day regarding my dental experiences, I felt so blessed to have found this clinic to take care of my dental needs.
I would highly recommend to any one who have had bad dental experiences some where else and had wished to find a place where ones can count on a good in fact an excellent facility where ones would be looking forward to every future appointment (s).
Your prayers will be answered here.
Enjoy your newly found dental experience. Try it!

I been waiting for my appointment for 3 months and I got a call on the day before my appointment to change my schedule to be a the next 3 months more!!! That’s it!!!

My god, are they horrible. I had an appointment at 11:30 am, I showed up at 11:00, since it was my first consultation, I expected to fill out paperwork. I turn all the papers 15 minutes later, then sat down. They called me in at 12:45 for x-​rays. They said they were «very busy». What happened to my appointment time? The receptionist admitted they are usually this late, and I was lucky to wait «just an hour.»
The x-​ray lady was grumpy, but quick for the machines they have in there. They’re not very up-​to-​date, so it is a little more uncomfortable and slow than it should be. It took almost another hour
When I was a child, I broke my frontal teeth and since then have to use composite to rebuild them. Composite needs maintenance roughly every year, so I end up going to the dentist often. I just moved to Berkeley, and had to leave my dentist in Boston, which I was seeing 3 – 4 times a year. Because of these 20 years, I ended up learning a lot about my own teeth and dental procedures.
After I was done, I waited for the dentist for an extra 30 minutes. Meanwhile, I started to note: the place was dirty. Very dirty. No protection on the chair (I could feel an oiliness in my chair, possibly from the previous human body), dust and who-​knows-​what stains on counters, the same counter they place instruments before they put it in your mouth). Mold growing on the wall corner. The floor is dark and dim.
The dentist came in, she did not introduced herself and poked my mouth. Ouch. Then she left for another 10 minutes while I had all the stuff to keep my mouth open. She removed all of that right away when she returned (10 unnecessary minutes with rubber and plastic stuff keeping my jaws open and poking my gum). She had no gloves. She whispered a few things to the dental assistant. Then turned to me and said: no cavities, but you need a deep cleaning.
I never needed a «deep cleaning», and last time I had a cleaning done, was less than 4 months before. I told her that. She said «Well, then, schedule one for the 3 months.» I asked her why not a regular cleaning, she ignored me impatiently and said that was her opinion. Huh?
I explained my concerns about my composite and she rudely said «This is cosmetic, we don’t do cosmetic here.» I patiently explained that it wasn’t cosmetic, I needed my teeth so I could, you know, bite. She said, «you can try another doctor, but I don’t know how to do that. I will see you for your cleaning“and then rushed out.
Nope, I’m never coming back there and I recommend you run from this place!

I made an appointment two months prior, but when I arrived the receptionist told me the doctor wasn’t coming in. It was a beautiful Friday. They said that they called me the afternoon before to reschedule, I don’t check my voice mail every six hours.
The place was filled with waiting people, too.

I’ve been a patient here since February I was told on my first appointment that I have lots of cavities and need 17 fillings luckily medical covers for fillings but the problem is that I can hardly get appointments my appointments are two months apart were almost at the end of the year and I’m still not done but the staff are wonderful very nice and friendly I’m a patient with dr. hall and he’s a hard worker and treats me like a friend

Though many people would dock a star for NO FRILLS (TV’s stero headphones etc) I stand with 5 stars for the dental care I have received at this clinic.
Now that the Affordable Care Act provides coverage for restorative treatment (not just extractions any more!) I am finally able to get a few repairs done. Doctors Ray and Noble were really concerned about my comfort and gave painless injections followed by excellent work. When I had a filling fall out of a cracked tooth I was able to get a same day emergency appointment. For your reference, the way to get a same day appointment is to GO IN to the clinic at 8:30 a.m. and ask in person, rather than calling. Don’t bother to call, just GO. They do several emergency appointments a day some in the morning and the rest starting at 1 pm. It is amazing how the dentists and techs hustle. They are slammed all day, yet still friendly and patient.
What more can you ask for for FREE?! Thank You Lifelong Dental

I had an upper molar extracted today by Dr. Hall. He is a skilled dentist with excellent chairside manner. My tooth was difficult to extract, breaking apart at one point. Dr. Hall showed great concern and compassion for my comfort. His assistant was also highly skilled and put me at ease. The entire staff is professional and well-​trained, doing a difficult task that is often under-​appreciated. I recommend the Lifelong Dental Clinic to anyone needing dental work. Though I do not look forward to it, I will return.

Worst. Experience. Ever. And I’m not going back. While the receptionists are all very friendly and courteous, the staff, x-​ray techs, hygienist, and the dentist are terribly incompetent. As a new patient I needed x-​rays. There were 2 – 3 people coming in and out of the room, very disorganized. They had to take multiple x-​rays over and over because they didn’t know what the hell they were doing. I think I had something like 15 x-​rays taken for what should have been 4 – 6 max. I hate getting x-​rays-​they are bad for the body. I was furious. By the time I finally saw the dentist, which took forever to wait, he merely poked around in my mouth (painfully I might add), mumbled a few words and scheduled me for a follow up cleaning. When I went back for the cleaning, again I had a long wait. He did the most horrible job (quick, not detailed and very painful and rough). His hygienist came in and flossed my teeth and she was brutal. My gums were bleeding all over the place because she was so rough, not to mention cold and mean. These people have absolutely no bedside manner. Needless to say I will never be going back there. Downright awful experience.

If I could give multiple negative stars I would. This is my first and certainly last experience with this dental clinic. They should be sued for malpractice. REALLY.
I went in for a filling that fell out and a cleaning… They told me I needed a root canal (on a tooth I had no pain whatsoever on), three other fillings replaced, a mini tooth pulled, and a deep cleaning to be done in 4 sessions. There’s a lot more to complain about which you can read below — but first let me say that I got a second opinion from my old dentist in SF and guess what? I have healthy gums and only needed a regular cleaning, I DID NOT NEED A ROOT CANAL! And none of the fillings needed to be replaced nor the small tooth pulled.
HOW DARE THEY PRESCRIBE ENTIRELY UNNECESSARY INVASIVE TREATMENT?
The rest of my complaints:
–When I called to get my x-​rays released so I could get a second opinion, I was told I had to come in and pay $ 15 to get them — I’ve never had to do this with any dentist before.
–I told them that I just wanted to get a regular cleaning, not a deep cleaning and they told me I couldn’t! I HAD TO get the deep cleaning because it was what the dentist prescribed! Since when does a patient have no say whatsoever in what is done to them?
–I had an appointment but still waited over an hour to see the dentist. When I asked if it was always like this I was told — no, only with this particular dentist who was retiring soon anyway…
–The dentist took one look at my 6 months old son, asked how old he was and then said, «We’ll be seeing him in 6 months.»
Nope! In fact you will never ever see him or me again and I hope as many people as possible see this review and seek proper treatment elsewhere. Spread the word folks! As another reviewer wrote, LifeLong Dental is MORALLY REPREHENSIBLE.

I had the worst dental experience ever and I will never go back here again.
They are incompetent and down right sketchy. They were very rough and rushed my dental cleaning and I am praying that they didn’t do any permanent damage.

…This is my 7^th FIVE STAR review of the Lifelong Dental Care clinic at 1860 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley, CA 510−280−6080. This time it’s for Dr. John Noble. His main practice is at

…Over the years, I’ve been to many dentists in the LifeLong Dental Care clinic and have given most of them 5 STARS. If I could give 10 STARS, I’d give them to Dr. Noble.
…His entire demeanor, procedures, and professionalism are all superb, and he uses magnifying lenses when working on teeth. His meticulous attention to detail goes even further in that he actually wears a small spotlight on his glasses. Now this is truly a dentist who really wants to see what’s going on! This is very impressive indeed.
…The importance of wearing magnifying glasses was exemplified by one of the dentists who does not wear them. She installed a large filling in a difficult location, on tooth #16, which is the rear molar on top. Three months later, the filling fell out and I decided not to trust my dental health to any dentist who does not wear magnifying lenses.
…An important aspect of dentistry is seeing well enough to install fillings properly and to see potential problems while they are small. Without magnifying lenses, a dentist just cannot see as well as they could if they used the lenses, so I recommend sticking with dentists who wear magnifying lenses, and, even better, those who also wear a spotlight with their lenses.
…I am very happy to give Dr. John Nobel 5 STARS for his thoroughly professional and meticulous dental work, including his use of his spotlight.

Hi. I am very impressed by Dr. Rezai who works at Lifelong Dental Clinic. She is efficient, kind, and kinowlegeable.

Lifelong Dental has consistently tried to over prescribe procedures. A root canal specialist for a sound tooth that doesn’t hurt? Are you kidding me? They were morally reprehensible for their bottom line.
Don’t confuse them with Lifelong Medical. My nurse practitioner is great.
I resent they way they have tried to manipulate me with fear under the guise of caring. I called my insurance and provider, Alameda Alliance, and they told me they have had many complaints about Lifelong Dental pushing unneeded procedures.
I had been going to another dentist for years. Last year, after Lifelong’s first analysis of my mouth, I went back to my old dentist and talked to him about their assessment. He said that he would be rich if he did all of the unnecessary procedures they were planning.
Lifelong’s dentists act like they care. It is so obvious to me that money with questionable procedures is their bottom line. I feel bad for their patients who think that Lifelong Dental is doing them a favor.
Yesterday, after I refused to listen to a dentist, she put a hand on my shoulder, and tried, as a last ditch effort to frighten me by saying that I have a gum disease, and that could lead to me losing my teeth.
Of course I can lose all of my teeth… I I never brushed again. What she left out was that I have had these gum pockets for much of my adult life, I had a scaling, and through my diligence and good home care, the condition is stable and under control.

I saw Dr. Rezei a few days ago after being told I needed another filling at my last check up. This one was rather large, near the root and she did an excellent job filling it-​with no anesthesia of course :) Despite excellent oral hygiene, due to a lifelong medication– I am prone to cavities now :(
While I am not happy about this-​I am so glad I found Lifelong Dental and Dr. Rezei-​Even if she is booked up or not immediately available, I will wait to book my appointment with her— I would never let another Dentist touch my teeth! She is the best! AND… she is compassionate, caring and professional, always making sure you are comfortable and happy with the results. A thousand stars for a wonderful Dentist and person!!!

I have been going to Lifelong Dental Since 2006. Severely in need of low affordable services, I was met with principled people who really cared. Arecelia Valadez has been there longest and is a great person and employee. Olivia Guterrez holds down the front and Yesenia meets you with courtesy and neutrality. Dr. Omezova and Dr. Harper get it done better then most professionals i know. I am so happy to know them and so appreciative and grateful for their care. The Whole staff from top down are the best i’ve encountered in my 30 years of visiting dentist offices.

Lifelong dental is one of the few low cost dental clinic’s left. Medi=cal no longer pays for adult dental so that has made it difficult to find funding. They are not an emergency service. The requirements for medical payment require extensive documentation. The person who tried to use it as an emergency service found that out. I have used them for years and found they do the best they can. If you expect the kind of service you get at an expensive dentist that’s foolish if that’s what you want pay for it. I am disabled and it is one of the few places I can get services. They are best at long term care. I have been there over 20 times in the last ten years. They are no worse than most medical offices in being indifferent to their clients waiting times. Sometimes it is because they do try and fit in walk in emergency patients like the whiner who went there once. Why would anyone imagine a busy clinic would stop everything to take care of a tooth they neglected for years? Who is responsible for ones teeth? Normal appointments take a month or longer. I have had to go for emergency appointments and just bring a book. IT is not their fault that he is a recovering addict with bad teeth who put off getting dental care.
If you have medical they can work on children or what is defined as «emergancy» care for adults other wise you need to have insurance. They do have an income based sliding scale which gives rates as good as many so called pay for service dental discount services.

I was downright scared by this dental office. We were the mornings first appointment so after a ½ hour wait with 2 young kids, I’d call it «Day is Long Dental». Registering my kids and making an appointment was so difficult — should’ve been my red flag. The staff were just as incompetent and unattentive in person, one of them literally busy texting on her phone instead of answering my wait at the window. They were unhelpful and their «I could give a toss» attitude is just rude. The dentist, Dr. Rezei, was business like and to the point. She made no effort to connect with my kids or put them at ease or explain anything to them. So… the scary parts? No soap in the bathroom (seriously) and a filthy exam room. Even my husband noticed the dirty surfaces. As it turns out my kids need further care. No way would I let this office touch them again. I left running and had to return the same day since reception forgot to charge me $ 30 for my copies of the x-​rays. Thanks for 2 trips Day is Long Dental! Someone should call the health inspector…