Craig Yonemura, DDS MS

I have been going to Dr. Yonemura for over 3 years now, and he’s excellent. The office is friendly and helpful, and his assistant is a wonderfully accommodating and caring lady. He’s very quick but personable and I highly recommend him

Complaints: I was not informed of costs of a procedure but rather led to believe it would be covered totally by my insurance. I was shocked when I received a bill of over $ 800.00 that I personally was responsible for. NEVER had this happened in decades of receiving dental care. Paying over $ 800.00 out of pocket because of the front desk person’s incompetence was outrageous and had she done her job and scheduled the procedure for 2 months later, my dental insurance would have covered the entire amount of $ 800.00. Note — there was no rush in doing the procedure.
Additionally, the dentist, as he was doing the procedure, TOOK OUT all the Splints that a previous dentist put in my mouth, which did not have to occur.
A few days ago, I had to pay out of pocket to my regular dentist, $ 175.00 x’s 3 to correct his error.
While I think this dentist basically knows what he is doing, he is not careful about how the front office is run (on many fronts) and he is additionally not careful about how and what he does in your mouth.
I do not recommend this place at all. I have LOST a lot of money which I should not have lost!!!

Dr Yonemura called this morning to check in on me after a gum graft and tooth removal. Despite the intensity of the dual procedure just two days ago, i feel great. this was an important step in a long term plan that he devised with my dentist and orthodontist to finally correct a long nagging problem. He inspired my confidence with his knowledge and skill. I don’t think that i would have gone forward without him and I’m so glad that i did.

The doctor was thorough and informative. He explained his ideas about my situation and took into account my input as far as my family’s gums and teeth. When he gave me advice he explained his thinking behind it. His front desk was excellent — smart, funny, nice, totally on top of it. Worth the trip.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Yonemura a few months back. Being TERRIFIED of dentists, meeting him was no easy task. I had to prepare myself days before the appt, and this was just for the exam and consultation! Anyways — long story short. I got the procedure done last week. 2 titanium implants. I cried during the procedure not from pain but from just being scared. Dr. Yonemura and his assistant were patient and was very attentive to my needs. I told him that I still felt a pain during the procedure so he LISTENED and numbed me up some more. I have had a previous experience where the dentist dismissed my comment and went ahead and pulled the tooth out. not being completely numb. If you want to know his name, check my reviews from a few years ago. anyways back to the good dentist…
So to sum it all up. Dr. Yonemura listens, is patient, caring and won’t BS you. His staff is welcoming and tolerant with a anxious patient like me. My implant takes 6 months or so to heal so I shall update the review once its all done and settled :)

Dr. Yonemura is a great periodontist. Like others, I had a gum graft which was executed perfectly. It’s so re-​assuring when you know the doctor cares about you. His prices are very reasonable as well. His staff is great too — very professional.
I recommend him to anyone who needs more than just a cleaning.

Dr. Yonemura is thorough, careful and able to clearly convey the situation and options. He’s an excellent diagnostician and consistently checks to make sure that you are feeling ok during procedures. I would recommend him to anyone, particularly people who have adversions to dentists. He’s great.

Dr. Yonemura sets the highest standard in periodontal care. You will not find more expert care, anywhere. I have been his patient for many years, and have received everything from routine check-​ups to the most advanced and intricate surgeries, and I can’t imagine being treated by anyone else. I consider myself extremely lucky to be his patient.”

My dear Dr. Yonemura. He is a periodontist which means «Gum Specialist.» He does «deep cleanings» gum surgery =X, implants, etc. He makes you very comfortable considering when you’re here means you haven’t taken the best of care of your teeth! If you are having surgery he offers sedatives, payment plans, and a staff that cares. He is also another dentist who became a dentist to help your dental health! He cares and has a great sense of humor! Nancy the hygienist who works weekdays and Shannon who works Saturdays are awesome!

This is a great periodontist. He is so caring and attentive. I had a gum graft that was bleeding heavily on the first day and he saw me at 10pm on a Saturday to check on me at his office to make sure I was okay. I highly recommend him not only for his expertise but because really cares.

This is the best periodontist i have every been too. I had a nasty wisdom tooth that was coming out all messed up and causing me a world of hurt. Due to the way the tooth was coming out and how close to the nerve it was not a simple tooth extract. The Dr was able to diagnose the problem quickly and schedule me in to get it fixed. Plus he was able to devise a way for the procedure to happen that wouldn’t end up costing me an arm and a leg on top of what my insurance was covering. He followed up to see how i was doing the next day and scheduled check up visits. now here i am almost 3 months after and no complications.
The receptionist if friendly and organized and the Dr assistant is on her game and not to mention cute!

Quite possibly the best Periodontist in the city! No other explanations necessary