Dennis Wu, DDS

I looked around for a dentist and some of the appointments had to be booked a month in advance. I came across Dr. Wu’s listing on Unilocal and was able to get an appointment rather promptly. I really liked that he did his own cleanings rather than have a hygienist do it. His prices are really good as well.

Dr Wu is a very responsible doctor. He replied my email on Sunday and late evening which are even not in his working hours. I really appreciate it, as you know, you really need the doctor’s help or instructions when you have the sever toothache but when the dentists office is not open. He really takes care of his patients. Besides, his skill is awesome. I felt nothing when he was pulling my wisdom tooth.
Strongly recommend you come to Dr. Wu’s for your dental care.

For years I had been going to a dentist that would always have me do work that she said was necessary and needed to be done ASAP. I eventually got tired of my dental insurance declining services and me paying out of pocket I decided to move to a dentist closer to my home. The insurance I was using at the time had Dr. Wu in network so I tried him.
2 years later I continue to go to him, just left his office 2 hours ago after a cleaning. Unlike most dentist he actually does his own cleanings, he is very familiar with your teeth and truly is dedicated to making sure you only get work done that is needed and will tell you alternatives to treatments to save money. He even answers the phone when I call. I have my whole family going to him and they all love him and Liz (his cohort). I highly recommend if you need a stable dentist who will dedicate himself to the health of your teeth and you want a no fuss interaction.

Very good experience. People working here are all willing to help.

I had a great experience with this dentist. I normally don’t like to go to the dentist, and it had been several years since I’d seen one. I finally had some time off, and couldn’t see my previous dentist, since they couldn’t find a time slot for me on my day off. That office was also pretty far away, so I decided to shop around a little closer to home. I found Dr. Dennis Wu on Unilocal,and overall, I found that the great reviews are accurate. Here are some key things I noticed:
1. He gives a lot of personal attention to each patient. He did the cleaning and exam. He spoke slowly and clearly. He made sure that I got everything I wanted, and had every question answered.
2. He’s technically skilled. The cleaning was very good, and nearly painless. Any time it got uncomfortable, he would slow down, and ask if everything was OK, before continuing on.
3. He did not try to sell additional services. I came for a cleaning and exam, and that’s what I got.
4. The office looks very clean, and modern. Everyone wears gloves and masks. The walls and counters are spotless. The xray machine is modern/​digital, and much of the charting is done on a computer screen, in front of your eyes for you to see.
With a dentist like Dennis, I might actually start going to the dentist every 6 months, like I’m supposed to.

Awesome dentist. I wasn’t a patient and he still saw me because my unbearable toothache.

Dr. Wu is my kind of dentist. Unlike my previous dentist, he doesn’t recommend unnecessary work like crowns when none are necessary.
A few weeks ago I lost a tooth in an accident. I emailed him the same weekend, and told him I was flying to Europe on Wednesday. He saw me on Monday, and I had a stay plate (a fake tooth) the very next day, ready for my Europe trip. Just awesome.

Very happy with Dr. Wu. I now want to go to my dentist on a regular basis.

Dr. Wu is attentive and honest. I really appreciate that he keeps his word and is willing to help whenever needed.

Really friendly and down-​to-​earth dentist! I just moved from Chicago so having to find a new doctor, dentist, etc. has been rough but I was definitely pleased with the service at Wu Family Dental and will return for future cleanings :)
Dr. Wu is very understanding and won’t push you into unnecessary treatment, etc. He is very laid back and makes conversation to have the cleaning/​dental work process run smoothly. He is very thorough with the cleaning. W hen he said he would use the electric cleaner, I was worried it would be loud and painful, but it was a smooth process. I also appreciated how he went back and took out the more hard-​to-​reach plaque places by hand.
In addition, all the concerns I had about my dental hygiene were addressed in a friendly manner. I felt very comfortable talking to him and I like how he is not condescending. Rather, he will try to get to the root of the matter and will make sure you are happy before you leave. I was also worried about my insurance and the costs that would come with the cleanings but he said if there were any issues when the insurance paperwork arrived to just contact him and he would take care of it.
Parking can be hard to find on the street if you come at a peak time but there is a lot around the corner that will always have parking. Definitely come to Dr. Wu! I was very happy with the cleaning!

Dr. Wu is a great dentist. I have been going to him for 3 years and I have had a great, no drama experience. Appointments are quick and on time. The one time I had a dental emergency he quickly got me. Also, there is no upselling for unnecessary services — though he will work with you to maximize your insurance.
Overall highly recommend!

Was up for my 6 month dental checkup and not able to see my regular dentist in Chicago, decided to look for one here in Palo Alto, CA. And glad I was able to find Dr Wu.
To my surprise, he performed the best teeth cleaning I had in a long time, very meticulous and passionate on ensuring that your teeth is in best shape it can be. He told me upfront that he will dig deep in the gums to see below my gum lines and ensured me that if the procedure was uncomfortable, let him know.
Most dentists I’ve been going to wont even tell you what they will do until your scream from the pain. He was gentle but deliberate and your mouth will thank you.
I would highly recommend Dr. Wu to anyone who cares about their teeth.

This is an overdue review. I’ve been going to Dr. Wu’s dental office for about 3 years now, beginning from when I graduated.
I’m not exactly the most organized person in the world, and therefore I tend to be late and sometimes have to cancel last minute. Dr. Wu is totally understanding of my situations (even when they do are completely my fault!).
Every time I have had a cleaning, it is thorough and painless. He also goes beyond the extra mile, meticulously pointing out certain issues I should consider which previous dentists never even bothered to notice.
Above all, Dr. Wu is caring. I remember some time in the past year I was worried about a sore in my mouth, and he offered to see me after-​hours to ease my mind. Also, he doesn’t treat me like another patient, but remembers what me as an individual (IE — my dog’s name, my medical school applications, etc!). That’s dedication right there.
Even though I’m leaving the Bay Area, when I come back, I’m definitely going to be fitting in a cleaning at Dr. Wu’s office. I highly recommend him.

I have been very worried about my wisdom tooth pulled out will be painful. But it’s not painful at all, and also Dr. Wu pulled it out just use 10 second, he is gentle and handsome super good doctor I have ever met, I will recommende to all my friends, Highly recommended!

My 1200^th review goes to Dr. Dennis Wu! He is awesome and super friendly. He will get the job done and is genuine and efficient. He’s gentle (not pushy like some dentists), well-​spoken and really cares for those around him. I’d recommend him to everyone! He has a family of three kids himself so he understands and treats both children and adults — it’s efficient when the family can all come to the same dentist.
Dr. Wu does cleanings, x-​rays, fillings, Invisalign, teeth whitening, crowns, bridges, mouthguards and dentures. Highly recommended!

It contrasted a lot compared to the previous dentist I came to see in San Francisco.
He doesn’t push for more work. He did a very thorough cleaning and provided compelling explanation about the state of the various issues I pointed out.
I recommend him for a real patient-​doctor relationship and not a customer-​provider one.

I highly recommend him for his care and making a detailed job in teeth cleaning. He is on time, fast and through. He did the cleaning himself and did not try to drill another hole in my mouth to charge me more. He didn’t offer any unnecessary dental work.
Additionally, he has a clean modern office where you can see your x-​rays on the screen and actually see what is wrong or right by zooming in. He is understanding and walks you through the images.
When I was there, he had a call from his patients about an emergency when she was out of state. He took care of the case on the phone as much as he can help. That reflects how he will respond if you call him later about an emergency which is another good sign.
I switched to Dr. Wu after I had bad experiences with other dentists in Berkeley (moving to South Bay made the switch easier). Overall, he is simply great!

I originally first met Dr. Wu at San Antonio Dental, many, many years ago. After he quit working there, my mom stopped bringing us to the dentist, because she couldn’t find one that was as good as he was. The replacement dentist they had at San Antonio dental was not good at all (note do NOT go there).
Fast forward many years, and we noticed that a Dr. Wu had opened a dentistry near us. We go online and check, and sure enough it is him! When we first went he, he even still recognized us as former patients he used to have.
His office, while small, is really modern and clean. He is really good with his teeth cleanings, and has never made me feel like throwing up or gagging afterwards, which many previous dentists have. He is very fast and thorough with his work. He always remembers you, and talks to you in a personal manner. He never recommends dental work that you don’t need, and he will always tell you his true honest opinion on something. Dr. Wu is definitely in it to help his patients. I high recommend you go visit him!

I went for a cleaning with Dr. Wu today. I decided to give him a try as I wasn’t that pleased with the cleanings I had at my previous dentist in Palo Alto. It was always done by a hygienists (and only occasionally having the dentist come in to do a ‘check’).
I was pleasantly surprised with is that he did the cleaning himself, and was very professional and asked if I was doing ok throughout the cleaning. I also asked a few questions about other dental things (i.e.: graphing and retainers), and he gave me very honest and open answers, based on his professional experience and knowledge. Not just trying to sell me on the most expensive procedures/​options.
While his office isn’t super fancy, it is very clean and very well maintained. I had a great experience, and will be switching to him for future cleanings.

Called on a Tuesday to see if I could get in a last minute teeth cleaning for Wednesday and they were closed! I left a message and Dr. Wu was nice enough to call me back the same day and scheduled me for noon the following day. Great customer service! :)
He did a great job with my teeth cleaning, too. Dr. Wu is very professional and always made sure I was comfortable. He explained to me what he was going to do before he actually did it. I highly recommend him.
I think I finally found my bay area dentist!