Coastside Dentistry

This dentist Dr. K is really, really conscientious. He goes over (i.e., shows and tells) what he thinks I should be doing, and why, in a very simple, easy-​to-​understand manner. That’s partly because from (a) X-​Ray-​to (b) photographs with micro-​cameras as they work on your teeth– to © showing you what they’re talking about in consultation, EVERY image there there is digitized. In about 5 seconds.
That is cutting edge technology, and means you can see with your own eyes, in real time, what he’s talking about. More important, HE can see the images, enlarged, in real-​time, as he works on your teeth.
Have any of you experienced dentists who you feel are trying to sell you something? Well, that ain’t him.
Extra bonus: do you hate getting injections of pain-​killer drugs before they turn on the drill? This guy is GREAT with a needle. I’ve never felt it going in, and I really, really, hate needles.

Let me preface by saying I am a horrible patient for dentists. So, if you’re anything like me and immediately get heart palpitations when you hear the word «dentist», this place is for you (and if you aren’t like me, THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU). If I had to sum up my experiences with Coastside Dentistry in one word, it would be «EASY». Dr. Johannes Knueppel and his staff are INCREDIBLE and they always go the extra mile to accommodate your needs so that you are as comfortable and anxiety-​free as possible when you’re there. Dr. Knueppel and his staff are so warm and welcoming that I never feel like I’m just another patient, but a friend that they really care about. They also make sure you are well-​informed of everything that is going on with your teeth, how they will treat your teeth, and how best to continue personal hygiene when you leave.
This past year, I have had a lot done with my teeth and I have never had any pain or complaints. It’s almost an art how good Dr. Knueppel is. I recently had a crown put in, and since day 1, I don’t even notice it’s there nor can I really recognize it even when I’m looking in a mirror. There was no complications or problems during the whole procedure. It was all stress-​free and just plain easy.
I highly recommend Coastside Dentistry! Unilocal doesn’t do them justice by only allowing us only 5-​stars. Stop looking for another dentist… they are THE BEST.
I can’t believe I’m going to say this but… I can’t wait until the next time I go back!

Dr. Johannes Knuppel is by far the BEST dentist I have encountered (I’ve had my fair share of dentists!). I have had several appointments with him now (for different teeth) and I value his approach and his opinion. He is very GENTLE and his technique with injections is amazing… they don’t hurt when he does them.
The staff at Coastside Dentistry are fabulous! Cory and Denise (and the rest of the staff) have a way of making me feel comfortable from the moment I enter the building until I was finished.
My children (ages 5&7) have also seen Dr. Knuppel and he made the visit stress-​free, making sure they were comfortable and informed of everything during the visit.
Thank you Dr. Knuppel and staff! You guys ROCK!!!

My children have been patients at this office since they were babies with Dr. Halterman. My oldest is almost ten now, and although I liked Dr. Halterman for my children, I was happy with my dentist in San Mateo and didn’t see a need to change offices for myself or my husband. When Dr. Halterman retired a few years ago, a new dentist was introduced. Dr. Johannes Knuppel is excellent with both children and adults. When he mentioned that he also works on adults, I figured I would make the switch and save a trip over the hill. I liked the idea that one dentist sees my entire family. Upon my first check up and cleaning, which was entirely done by him personally (he said he always does the initial cleaning and check ups himself) I could tell I made the right choice in switching. He’s thorough, knowledgable, and kind. My teeth looked great after he cleaned them and he’s very gentle, which is a relief! The staff is all amazingly friendly and appointments are a breeze to schedule. Now my family of five are all patients at Coastside Dentistry and we couldn’t be happier!

Dr. Johannes Knuppel and the entire staff at Coastside Dental gave me some of the best service I’ve ever had being a dental patient — that is not an exaggeration at all.
Besides a basic cleaning, Dr. Johannes took the time on top of the normal xrays to measure gum pockets and give details explanations about how to move forward.
It’s a bit of a drive for me coming from Millbrae, but it’s absolutely worth it for the level of service you get. The local dentist I used near my home in Millbrae for years was always extremely busy. Coastside has the latest state of the art dental equipment and the staff are so nice!
I would highly recommend Johannes to anyone looking for a dentist. He’s the best one I’ve had hands down.

Highly recommend this dentist office! And I’m picky.
Here’s what I like:
— Drs. Knueppel are thoughtful, careful and precise, and have calm manners with patients and staff. They give great explanations, and seem to recommend only truly necessary procedures.
— My kids love going (?!)… fancy toothbrushes, stickers, movies to watch overhead, and games to play while they wait. The dentists are parents themselves, and know how to interact with kids.
— Hygienists take care to clean thoroughly and with a minimum of discomfort.
— Equipment is plenty high-​tech, including screens to let you view photos of your teeth to help understand what’s going on.
— Cory and the office staff really strive to making appointment scheduling easy, with reminders and no scolding. Plus, so friendly!
— I’ve never had to wait more than a few minutes after arriving to begin an appointment, really.
— They accept my insurance, and I’ve never had an issue with billing.
— Office is clean, and parking is easy.

My husband recently had an appointment with Dr J Knueppel at his new office in Half Moon Bay and loved it along with his staff! The office is stunning and up to date with all the latest in technologies! His staff was great very professional! Cory is awesome! Bent over backwards to get my husband in ASAP! He waited to long to have a filling done and cracked his tooth which now needed a crown! Dr Knueppel explained everything in detail so my husband understood. He showed him where the crack was located on his tooth and not knowing how far it extends he may need to have a root canal! Very gentle, thorough and fantastic at giving anesthesia… aka «shots»! So don’t procrastinate on going to the dentist! We both love Dr K along with his wife Stephanie who also is in the practice! Sue P

After much searching… I can honestly say that this is the best dentist I have been to in my life. I have visited Coastside Dentistry two times in the past year for cleanings and check-​ups. I was very impressed with both Dr. Stephanie Knueppel and Dr. Johannes Knueppel. It is evident that they both truly care about the work that they do and treat their patients very well. They took the time to answer questions and they made the experience of going to the dentist very positive. The entire staff was very friendly and thoughtful. I will definitely be going back to Coastside Dentistry!

The best dentist. Drs. Knueppel know their dentistry. I have a great level of comfort and trust. My 94 year old mother and I are both patients. I even have my nephew going to Dr, J Knueppel. We love them !

After a friend convinced me that teeth are important to eat, I decided I should start seeing a dentist more regularly so I could continue my love affair with food. Anyway, I don’t think that will be a problem anymore after the wonderful service I received from Dr. Stephanie Knueppel and the rest of the Coastside Dentistry staff. My husband saw Dr. Johannes Knueppel at the same time, and he also had great things to say about him!
We were greeted with a warm smile as soon as we walked in, and we didn’t wait too long until someone called us to come to the back. I was helped by Denise, and she was really nice. I enjoyed talking to both her and Dr. Knueppel so much that I was disappointed when it was time for my cleaning (having fingers and dental tools in your mouth make it difficult to continue talking). The cleaning was quick and painless, and I really liked how I wasn’t choking on my own spit (in my opinion the worst part of seeing the dentist).
After the cleaning, Dr. Knueppel went over my x-​rays, and it was a nice touch to view my own x-​rays on the TV monitor right in front of the dental chair! I appreciated how she pointed stuff out on the x-​ray and explained clearly what she saw so I could understand what was going on with my teeth. I usually hate getting the «you should floss more» lecture, but Dr. Knueppel never made me feel embarrassed, and it felt like she really cared about my health. Her attitude motivated me to take better care of my teeth!
Thanks Coastside Dentistry for keeping my teeth healthy so I can continue to eat and Unilocal my way through the Bay Area!

One of my crown chipped and I needed a new crown during my recent visit in the Bay Area, was fortunate to be seen by Dr Knueppel.
He and his staff made me feel at ease even thought I was a new patient. Dr Knueppel was light handed during the process and made sure I would get the work done before I left.
I have had five crowns done by other dentists before and his work is by far the most satisfactory.

I signed up for the company HMO dental plan. I received a list of local dentists. A quick check on the reputation of these dentists on Unilocal convinced me that I had just made a big mistake – and open enrollment was several months away.
In the interim, I decided to pay for a cleaning and searched for a highly-​regarded local dentist. I chose Coastside Dentistry based on Heather K’s review.
This dental office has got to be as good as it gets. The experience was pain-​free, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, the ambience was pleasant, and parking was free.
I would like to expand on the «knowledgeable» staff.
Clearly, the staff was well-​trained and the dentist was experienced. But they exceeded my expectations when they shared their knowledge with me so that I knew in advance, for example, what that medical instrument emitting a strange drilling noise was before it entered my mouth.
It wasn’t a drill after all! This particular tool efficiently removes tartar from the tooth’s surface by vibrating at 40,000 vibrations per second. It also sprayed water to irrigate the gum pocket and to keep the tooth from over-​heating.
Oh. Good. Carry on!
In a word, recommended.
Make it two words: Highly recommended.

I fired my last dentist because she wielded her instruments like Tools of Torture. She was so rough that I literally could not eat for the rest of the day after a routine cleaning because she’d lambasticated my gums to hell and back.
I resolved to find a new dentist close to home and settled Dr. Halterman. Her office accepts new patients and I was able to make an appointment relatively quickly. Her staff is very polite on the phone as well.
The office is located on Main Street just south of downtown. It’s easy to find. The waiting room is clean and inviting, and the staff is just as courteous in person as they are on the phone. Paperwork is minimal yet thorough so you won’t be wasting a ton of time filling out multiple pages of redundant drivel.
They accept many types of insurance and direct bill on your behalf. During my search for a new dentist, I was actually surprised by the number of places that still won’t do this. Uhmm, really? In 2011?
The equipment in the office is modern; the TV screen on which you can see your own X-​rays is pretty rad.
Dr. Halterman has a very gentle touch and not once did I have to claw-​grip the armrests of my chair and go to my happy place. The cleaning was minimally uncomfortable and Dr. Halterman has a calm manner about her that put me at ease. She took the time to explain certain things to me that other dentists never have before, and it’s evident that she believes in patient education instead of just doing the work and kicking you out.
Finally, a dentist who isn’t scary! Yay!
Oh, and in case you were wondering… no cavities :D

Drs. Halterman are very kind and experienced dentists. Their office was recently remodeled with state-​of-​the-​art X-​ray equipment, screens, etc. They’re honest doctors and won’t try to sell you stuff you don’t need. They care about your health and spend the time to explain situations to you, which is very refreshing in this industry all too often commercial.