Richard R Tanner, DDS

I am so thankful for finding Dr Tanner!
I have been paying for my Dental Insurance for 18 years but only went to the dentist for extreme emergencies because of my immense fear.
I know I am a difficult patient, I have so many different issues while in the dental chair and Dr Tanner works calmly through each if them and has never once called me the pain in the rear that I am.

Our whole family has been going to Dr. Tanner for many years. He was wonderful when our children were very young and they sat in their mom’s lap while Dr. Tanner checked their teeth. The oldest is now 12 and has no fear of going to the «dentist»! Dr Tanner is very knowledgeable, has a sense of humor, and is a great dentist. He also referred us to an orthodontist for our oldest and he is great too. Kudos to this doctor!

I love this man. His staff is so kind. They have become family and still have a great level of professionalism. He is honest and up front. Yes his office is a house. So how’s that an issue. Made me feel more comfortable. Yes it’s kinda hard to get into his office from the street the first time; after that it’s a breeze. I can say with out a doubt Richard is the best dentist I have ever had. I have a tooth pulled and multiple other work done. He has teated better than any other dentist.
To all the bad reviews. Thank you for the laughs.

5 weeks later, I’m still F****** sick with strep throat or whatever it is he gave me. Words cannot express how livid I am that he would risk coming to work while he was still coughing and infect a patient whose mouth is wide open. Yes, I am 100% sure it was him. I work from home and live alone.

When I first went to visit Dr Tanner I had no idea that his office was formerly a home, it was a little hard to get to the parking lot because of the direction I had traveled to get there. Not a huge deal! But when I walked in and noticed that the entire office was carpeted and looked like it had been there for ages it sent off red flags. You can’t possibly consider this sanitary.
Once I sat down he sort of backed up and passed me a tissue saying «Yuck!!! Can you wipe whatever that is off your lips!». I’m constantly getting chapped lips especially when I have someone working on my mouth, I had no problem removing my chap stick but the fact that he was so put off and made me feel a little insulted I will never be back. He spent more time talking about his bad back than he did about my cavity.

Was very happy with Dr. Tanner. I havent had a regular dentist for over 20 years and i was getting tired of jumping around from denmtist to dentist and all of them pushing cosmetic services on me. I am not interested in any procedure unless it means i would lose my teeth otherwise. Dr. Tanners office is simple and down to earth. He is honest and ethical. I was happy he didnt see anything that needed any special work. He did nmy cleaning beautifully and will call me back in 6 months to do it again. i will be keeping him for as long as i can. He takes my specific delta dental and his costs are reasonable. The only thing that maybe someone (not me because he wore gloves and that is what i feel is most important) may be curious about is that he did not wear a mask or goggles when cleaning my teeth. I was ok wioth that because he did wear gloves and when i was young the dentists didnt wear masks or goggles so ive grown up that way. Other than that, it was the best dental experience i have ever had (or at least can remember) So happy i found him

I really, really liked my old dentist. So my Unilocal review of her stands. But trekking all the way to Berkeley from Concord? Nah. So after breaking a tooth I consulted my insurance co’s list and Unilocal,and found Dr. Tanner. Hallelujah! Dr. T. is a big, sweet Papa Bear of a man. (And I do NOT mean Honey Boo Boo’s daddy!). He’s extremely kind, and gentle, and listens like I wish my mama had. And has damned good technical skills. And a terrific sense of humor, with just a slight twist. Who knew that I could get terrific dental care, and have a great time while doing so? Laughing a lot at the dentist’s office? Yeah! It happens while I’m sitting in Dr. T’s chair! Oh, and his assistant and office manager are the sweetest women you have no right to ever even hope to meet at a dentist’s office. They are AMAZING! Just got my first crown from Dr. T. Sadly, the matching sceptor was nowhere to be found. But then, my insurance doesn’t cover that…
BTW, he has evening and Saturday appointments!

I think I just found the most perfect dentist ever ! He is nice, explains everything. Plus he is very gentle when operating in the mouth.
He takes on time. And his staff is friendly and very helpful.
Thanks Dr Tanner !

Dr Tanner and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They work around your schedule, treat you well and send you away happy. Excellent work.

I have a huge dental phobia and Dr. Tanner has helped me to overcome that. He has been the most gentle dentist I have ever had with a great sense of humor. He is honest and has a wonderful staff. He is also flexible with payments which was a life saver when I did not have insurance. Highly recommend :)

This spring I had 6 crowns done mostly for cosmetic reasons. The crowns look natural and I now feel confident smiling. Other then the shots, there was no pain. Also the teeth he fixed for me 10 years ago are still ok. Thanks Dr. Tanner.
Dave

I started my treatment with Dr. Tanner last year. I was taking care of cavities and cleaning before getting my braces. I don’t have denatal insurance and explain to Dr. Tanner that I needed to pay for the work in payments. There was no set payment plan, I just paid what I could afford at the time until the balance was paid in full. He is great and his sense of humor is great! I highly recommend Dr. Tanner

I have been a patient of Dr. Tanner’s since he opened his practice many moons ago.
It’s funny how many people dread going to the dentist and postpone dental care, I actually enjoy seeing Dr. Tanner. He is hilarious and professional at the same time. I have had him do extensive work from cleanings to crowns (except root canals!) and have always been satisfied with his work and more importantly him.
So for all the folks looking for a great dentist forget that 1 – 800 site and give Dr. Tanner a call

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Tanner’s for more than 20 years. He always treats me with great care and is mindful of my comfort level. His office is friendly, and if ever I could relax in a dentist chair — I relax here. I trust him and feel good knowing that he is in charge of my dental care.

Found Dr. Tanner on Unilocal after looking at «all» the dentists around a 25 mile radius.
Good:
–Competitive prices
–Experienced Doctor who takes time and explains everything to you
–Doctor uses more than enough Novocaine to kill any pain you may feel while being worked on.
–Friendly demeanor
–Parking lot
Not so good:
–Location is kind of hard to find (but a quick call, and they’ll guide you there)
–The only restroom there is in the «main» dentist room. So if your in the waiting room, you’ll have to navigate through someone getting worked on to get to the restroom. (not a big deal though).

Thank you to all the Unilocalers who led me to find Dr. Tanner!
First off I hate going to the dentist. Ever since I was 5yrs old i’ve been in and out of the dentist’s office because I was a fat kid who loved cake. Luckily, it didn’t cost my parents an arm & a leg back then because everything was much cheaper. especially seeing a dentist. I’ve been holding off on going to the dentist for a while because i was a scary cat waiting to fall off the fence. The past weekend i’ve been having quite the discomfort in my mouth and finally realized it’s TIME.
I searched around to find a decent dentist who wouldn’t scare the inner child in me, and I luckily found Dr. Tanner. I must agree with my fellow Unilocalers that Dr. Tanner is a wonderful, wonderful dentist. Not only did he make me feel comfortable, but he restored my confidence about going to the dentist. He was very professional, gentle and reassuring. Both Dr. Tanner and his Assistant were very caring and comforting.
I would definitely recommend Dr. Tanner to anyone who is in dire need of a dentist who is trust worthy, patient, and fixes all your teeth problems.
Cheers!

I visited Dr Tanner for the first time several years ago for a second opinion when my former dentist proposed a lengthy and expensive «plan» to do many procedures I didn’t think I needed. eg: Drill out and put fillings in most of my molars, drill out and fill in small groves in the back of my front teeth.
Dr Tanner told me I didn’t need any of those procedures, and now five years later, he’s proven himself correct as I still haven’t had any additional cavities or dental problems. All I have needed is cleaning and checkups since.
Thank you Dr Tanner for saving me the expense and hurt of all those procedures I didn’t need.

Dr. Tanner is my favorite dentist ever! He’s kind, has a fantastic sense of humor, an incredibly deft and gentle hand with the needle, and he and Connie keep me rolling in laughter while they work.
Before I started seeing Dr. Tanner, I hadn’t had any dental care for several years, so I was well overdue. I first started coming to see him back in 2004 when I had a toothache — it seems I needed a root canal. He was able to see me the very next day and got the process started.
I’ve had all sorts of procedures done since then, but then we got my dental care all caught up and now I only have to go in for routine cleaning. The good doctor keeps me motivated to keep up on my oral hygiene with his kind encouragement, and I never feel berated or guilty by his advice.
I live in San Francisco and ride BART to Concord to see him — he’s just that good. I thoroughly recommend Richard Tanner for your general dentistry needs.

I have been coming to Dr. Tanner now for several years and I am very satisfied with the treatment I have received.
Although he has a wicked sense of humor, he is very professional and knowledgeable and does his best to keep his patients comfortable during procedures.
I’ve never had to have anything beyond cleanings and x-​rays, but my SO has required several more complex procedures — fillings, a root canal, a crown and periodontal surgery. (We were referred out to excellent specialists when necessary.)
Dr. Tanner has a small practice — just him and his hygienist/​receptionist Connie.
I hate dentists, but I cross bridges to see Dr. Tanner — I guess that says it all…