James F Block, DDS

I’ve always had wonderful care and service from Dr. Block, Aileen, Karen and the rest of the staff. I think I’ve been w/​him for over 14 years now, and make the drive to Fremont from Castro Valley because they’re just that good — i have no desire to find another dentist that might be more convenient to where i live. They take my concerns seriously, and employ the latest industry technology and standards to provide just the very best care. I must concur w/​the other comments that it’s like reconnecting w/​old friends every time, we catch up on our kids, and what we’ve been doing. Very personal and caring environment, and just a great experience working w/​them over these many years. And now my son is a patient as well :)
p. s. Karen, so did you repaint the walls in the waiting room? Looks marvelous :)

I have been seeing Dr. Block since I was a young child back when he was at his old location. I have never had a bad experience. His staff is always very friendly and makes sure all of my needs are met. The office is always very clean and well stocked with any supplies you may need. I have not just gotten my teeth cleaned here or cavities filled, I also did their 6 month smiles program. My teeth were straightened in about 4 months. It was amazing. I have recently moved from Fremont, to Tracy and I refuse to go to another dentist out here. I just make sure I get over there as often as I can. He is definitly worth the drive! If your looking for an amazing and honest dentist, Dr Block is the one for you. Thank you Dr. Block and staff for always making the dentist a pleasant experience!

Doctor Block has a great office — all staff members are super knowledgeable and extremely helpful and kind! Have always loved visiting just to personally catch up and always feel like I’m 100% taken care of. Highly recommend!

I’ve gone to a lot of dentists in my many years (in my sixties). Dr. Block is absolutely the best I’ve ever visited. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled at his profession, and his demeanor with patients is second to none. Gentleness and caring are a couple of his great attributes. My teeth have given him some challenges over the past few years (and continue to), but his work always gets me the results I both need and want. Do you wonder what the dentist is doing to you during your visit? Ask him! Dr. Block and his staff are very good at explaining everything going on, especially to a layman such as myself. When decisions need to be made regarding work needed, you’ll be armed with plenty info to make the right choice. I highly recommend James F Block, DDS!

My wife and I are patients of Dr Block for a few years now and we are happy to share our excellent experience here. After having experience of an unethical dentist in Fremont, I was looking for a recommendation and Dr Block’s name was mentioned by a close friend. It turned out to be 100% accurate! Dr Block and his entire staff are such a professional, talented and friendly group of people, that we actually enjoy our visit to their office. We feel fortunate to have found Dr Block. In my latest visit to Dr Block, I learnt about how he keeps his professional edge sharp. Dr Block regularly attends a class in neuromuscular dentistry where he learns the latest advances in his field and about treating patients with sleep apnea and TMJ! I respect and admire his efforts to keep himself up to date professionally to provide the best service to his patients. We wish Dr Block and his team the very best. Our highest recommendation!

I travel about 50 minutes to Dr. Blocks office for dental because the care and treatment is great. I leave Dr. Blocks feeling as though I had just caught up with old friends. I am twenty now and have been going to Dr. Blocks since I was a child. For those with small children and anyone else who’s uneasy about needles, Dr. Block has a technique where he numbs the gums with a topical ointment before he starts! Here you will find genuine people who genuinely care.
Also, they usually play great oldies.

I’ve gone to Dr. Block since I was a little kid. I’ve never understood why people dread the dentist but I realized it is because I’ve been spoiled and incredibly fortunate to be in the care of Doctor Block for my entire life! The atmosphere of his office is calm and peaceful and the hygienists are incredibly patient, gentle, and not to mention personable! I always feel comfortable with who ever is cleaning my teeth because I know Dr. Block only hires the best. In addition to the stellar hygienists, Dr. Block has a lovely receptionist, Karen, who makes scheduling an appointment a breeze, she works hard to squeeze you in and always calls to confirm your appointment (which serves as a great reminder! (;)
Dr. Block comes from generations of dentists but it’s apparent that he has a true passion for what he does, at my last appointment he told me about conferences he attends with other dentists to always be on the cutting edge of dentistry, learn new techniques, and provide the best care for patients.
Dr. Block has helped me maintain a clean, healthy smile for last 15+ years, so when people compliment my smile I always think to myself, I owe it to my amazing dentist!

Dr. Block and his staff are the BEST! Everyone is so kind and helpful. I’ve been Dr. Blocks client for 17 years and have never had a bad experience. Dr. Block has always been so attentive and my hygienist Aileen is fantastic! I would highly recommend this group to anyone interested in getting superb service and experience professionalism at its best.

Incredible caring staff who help to create a very personal dental experience.
Oh and they are really good at what they do

Been a patient here for years and while a visit to the dentist office is not most people’s idea of fun, I love these guys for being down to earth, fun and knowledgable. They replaced my crown just recently with little pain and I went back to work all day without a problem!
Great staff! Great dentist, great office!

Totally, completely pain-​free injection! Not surprised as I have had this experience every time over the past several years. Awesome technique! Dr Block takes the extra time to deliver the most comfortable injections ever. and I mean zero sensation! Then during the procedure gives you several breaks so as to minimize jaw discomfort after the procedure. All of this takes extra time but so very much appreciated! Day after procedure of partial crown, no discomfort at all and a perfect bite.
If you are looking for painless dentistry, this is your guy.

Dr. Block makes sure youre comfortable and relaxed he truly cares for his patients! His staff is friendly and helpful too!

Extremely excellent dentistry!
My spouse and I are long-​time clients. Dr. Block and his staff are just stellar in terms of the quality of their service. The medical tools are completely digitalized and up-​to-​date. The staff continues to get training on the very latest techniques and tools. The regular cleanings are extremely well done. The staff is very personable and caring. I’d seen seen several dentists bore Dr. Block, but stopped looking around after seeing how extremely well they are able to keep the procedures painfree and the how good the results are.
Dr. Block is determined to make sure that his work is excellent and has redone work when the material from an outside lab failed to meet his standards. He and his staff all strive to keep the services rendered at the highest level — something very hard to find.

Very nice staff, very clean office, and my experience was really good with my first (and only) appointment. The reason for 2 stars is that, the pre-​determinating bill I received for an upcoming second dental appointment for deep cleaning, was a ridiculous 391 $. I didn’t understand the reason for this high bill, thinking that my insurance would cover a lot more. The nice lady on the phone explained that the insurance covers part and they bill for the rest, and she didn’t know why it was so high. I promptly called Delta Dental to review how the billing works, etc. and they explained that some dental offices are considered an enhanced service/​facility, while others are not. If the place is enhanced, that means the coverage becomes 60% instead of the normal 80%. I didn’t know this, and while I do think it’s my responsibility to know these things, I also think the dental office should inform as well, just in case one is not aware. This sorta made me feel like they might be charging too much, and that they may not have the patient’s well-​being in mind (unless of course you have enough money). The last item is that the hours and schedule are not very work-​person friendly, I mean, there’s no after work hours-​530 and beyond let’s say-​and they aren’t open weekends, and one of the days, is only about a half day or less. It also takes about 1.5−2 months to get an appointment, and I’m sure it’s because of the awesome work, but again, if he could be open one more day, or even provide a bit longer hours, that might be nice. I’m sure their work is great, as is obvious by the great reviews here, I don’t doubt that, but I just am unfortunate to not be able to experience the service because I don’t have the money. This place is for fairly well off-​to wealthy people. Thank you

I have been going to Dr. Block for around 20 yrs? All of my kids have gone as well as many people I have referred to his office. The thing that separates Jim from others is his passion for doing the job right. He is very particular and strives to do his best at all times. If the work isnt perfect, he isnt happy. He stands by his work and he knows his stuff. He is a top notch dentist.
If your are looking for a new dentist or need something fixed that isnt quite right, call Jim Block.

Amazing service! The staff here is so friendly. My son and I just recently started seeing Dr Block after my fiancé referred us. Glad we made the switch! My son isn’t scared of the dentist anymore, which is awesome.

I created a Unilocal account just to give an awesome review for Dr. Block! After a traumatic dental experience as a young child, my mom brought me here. I was probably around 5 years old. I am now 25, my parents live in Manteca and I live in San Jose however we all still make the trip to see Dr. Block, Eileen and his awesome staff. He is seriously the best dentist ever. I don’t hate going, which says a lot. Everyone goes out of their way to make me comfortable and work with my terrible schedule. They make sure I am well informed and keep me up to date with dental news such as sleep apnea and TMD. I could not ask for a better dentist. Thanks you guys, you are all awesome!

Simply. The. Best.
I’ve been seeing Dr. Block and his incredible staff for several years. I followed my parents to his office from a major Fremont dental group. I had been seeing his other dental office since I was a teenager and I just didn’t think I’d be able to find a better office although I was not receiving good service or care. I would see a different dentist nearly every time and at one point it seemed like all the dentists and hygienists I’d known had left. We’ll compare this to Dr. Block’s office: everyone who works in Dr. Block’s office is a gem. I’ve never had an attitude or a power trip or experienced an a counter with someone who was having a bad day. I have seriously never had a bad experience or received bad service. I don’t have any major dental issues but I am very particular, very sensitive and suffer from TMJ. I could go on and on about the great visits I’ve had: the patience and care of my hygienist Julia, the personal attention each patient receives from the doctor himself, and the near perfect smile I have now after doing the 6-​month smile orthodontic treatment. I have a lot of anxiety about the health of my teeth so it’s nice to be around dental professionals who are even more committed to the details or oral health and hygiene, cleanliness, CARE, and providing a tailored treatment for each patient. I am very different from my mother, father and husband (all patients of Dr. Block’s) and yet we each get personal care from him that suits our individual needs and personalities.
There are not very many establishments left like Dr. Block’s dental office. I am treated like a whole human being. I just wish I could find an MD like this!
Also check out my chompers in my profile pic. Yeah he’s my dentist.

I have been seeing Dr. Block for almost 10 years now. Him & his staff are always friendly, precise, quick and get the job done fabulously! They will have you in and out in under an hour. No waiting around wasting half your day like I’ve had to do before. Go see him and your teeth will thank you!

I started seeing Dr. Block and his staff about 15 years ago, after I moved up to the Bay Area from LA. Before that, I was seeing what I thought was a good dentist. However, now that I’ve been seeing Dr. Block, my teeth are in the best shape they’ve been in since I was a kid.
His hygienist staff is top notch. Aileen is my hygienist, and she is fantastic. She gives me very practical pointers on how to keep my gums in good shape, my teeth white, and the tartar under control. She is so nice, and she’s pleasant without being too chatty. She is very professional and well-​trained.
Dr. Block himself is a consummate professional. He follows in his father’s footsteps – his dad, Hugh Block was a local dentist for many decades. Dr. Block has a USC Dental School degree and worked with some very seasoned dentists before starting this practice. He has not pushed dental work on me that I don’t need, instead he focuses on what the «right» treatment is. He also will refer to me to other professionals if I need something out of his scope. He is very pleasant, and he runs an excellent staff.
I endorse Dr. Block’s business.