Stanley Tong, DDS

I’ve been visiting Dr. Tong for a few years now and I love him. He’s super chill, doesn’t over-​prescribe things, doesn’t tell you you need procedure unless you really need it, and really levels with you. I like it when doctors tell you «Ok, I see X but let’s keep an eye on it and see what happens. It might do nothing.» Too many times I’ve had dentists tell me «You need a filling right now» or something like that.
His practice staff is also really nice and professional.

Dr. Tong is great! I came to him years ago for a second opinion after my dentist told me I needed 4 fillings. After the exam and x-​rays Dr. Tong stated there were no teeth that needed fillings. I have been with him ever since and although I no longer live in SF I make the drive from the East Bay.

Even if you already have a dentist, and your dentist claims that you need a new filling or that an old filling needs to be replaced, be sure to get a second opinion from Dr. Tong before proceeding. I am so happy to have found an honest and super-​competent dentist in San Francisco.
Dr. Tong’s office is not in one of those flashy, super-​expensive buildings; all of your dental dollar will go directly into top-​notch care.

I’ve been going to Dr. Tong for decades now. With my poor diet and brushing habits, he’s the only reason I still have my own teeth.

This five-​star review is long overdue.
I’ve been going to Dr. Tong’s dental office for several years. His office is friendly, professional, and he’s very good at providing dental work that won’t leave you in pain. In fact, he may be one of the gentlest dentists I’ve experienced Prices are reasonable for those without insurance.
I recommended Dr. Tong to another Unilocaler years ago and she gave him five stars as well. Happy to spread the word!

I had a filling fall out on a Friday evening, and even though I’d never been to him before, Dr. Tong was willing to give up his lunch break on Saturday to put in a temporary filling. His staff was very friendly, and Dr. Tong was fantastic! He knew I had a regular dentist (they aren’t open on the weekends), but he was more than happy to help with my semi-​emergency situation. I would definitely recommend him!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Stanley Tong for the past 5 years. He’s been terrific find and I have Unilocal to thank for that. He was one of many 5-​star reviews I researched, but was nearest to where I live. He has a warm and positive personality and all his work on me including x-​rays, cleanings, and one crown were pretty much pain free and easy. He’s comforting and communicates very well. He can also really talk sports too (if that’s your kinda thing). Unfortunately — I’m usually not in the best position to converse with tools in my mouth :-O
The office is comfortable with a decent size waiting area with somes mags. I never wait longer than a couple minutes. His staff is very friendly and efficient. The building entrance is located between a Subway and CVS. The elevator in the building is currently down. So I did have to hike up to the 4^th floor today using the stairs. Hope that gets fixed by my next visit back.
I think Stan is the man if you are looking for a good dentist.

After an extended hiatus from having my teeth cleaned and checked, I chose Dr. Tong based on his background and more importantly his Unilocal reviews. He and his staff are great and very accommodating. The other reviews are accurate, he’s great.

I’ve been going to Dr. Tong for 19 years. He is a nice guy, very friendly, and his staff are efficient. But most importantly, he is honest and competent. I always say that when you get that in a mechanic or dentist, you keep them.

Needed a dentist on short notice due to an unexpected dental emergency, and in addition, did not have any dental insurance available. After checking the Unilocal reviews and calling other dental offices, I was fortunate to have made contact with Dr. Stanley Tong. He was very accommodating, and made time available for me among his other appointments within the same day.
Dr. Tong was competent, professional, and demonstrated great care and empathy in his practice. In addition, he has good support and office staff. He turned my otherwise difficult case into a positive experience.
So if you are in search of a good dentist, in a convenient location, look no further. The dental practice of Dr. Tong will keep you and yours well served.

The COOLEST dentist ever. He has been my family’s dentist for a long time. I switched to him around 10 years or so ago. My previous dentist was a kid’s dentist and although I do miss getting a toy after a dental cleaning (foam airplanes were my favorite or those stretchy sticky hands) I have been very happy with Dr. Tong. Genuinely is interested in how I am doing and is always really nice.

Before visiting Dr. Tong I had not been to the dentist in… well…longer than I care to admit. After I moved to SF, finding a new dentist was a task that took up permanent residency on the bottom of my to-​do list. When the time came I was terrified to get back in that dentist chair and open up. I chose Dr. Tong because of his convenient location and the countless fantastic Unilocal reviews from his patients. Dr. Tong was so kind and professional, and showed zero judgement once I shared how neglectful I’d been to my teeth. The cleaning was quick and painless, and he and his fabulous staff stayed late so I could get some X-​Rays taken care of. A great team. I never thought I’d say this, but I may actually look forward to my next trip to the dentist!

Dr. Tong is wonderful, gentle and very talented. His assistant Elvey is great. They are a great team. Thank you Dr. Tong for all the good service.

Dr. Tong has been my dentist for many years. He is very personable and makes your visit a pleasant experience. He is thorough and explains what procedure he will perform on your teeth before starting it.
His staff out front, Michelle and Charo, are friendly and helpful as well.
Great dentist and staff.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Tong for years! Dr. Tong and his staff are very friendly. Also, Dr. Tong is very personal and is actually interested in getting to know you.
I’ve never really feel rushed every time I had an appointment. He is rather old fashion in certain respects, but is an excellent dentist!

I just had my first appointment with Dr. Tong and I liked him so much I wanted to come back and write a review immediately!
This was by far the best dentist experience I have ever had. Dr. Tong was gentle, very thorough, explained everything he was doing to my teeth, and answered all my questions. He was also super friendly and warm.
Dr. Tong really made my visit a pleasant experience, which I never thought I would say about a dentist. I’m glad I found him (I might now go to the dentist every 6 months like I’m supposed to!).

This may sound odd, but I actually look forward coming to my dental appointments at Dr. Tong’s office and having my teeth worked on. Dr. Tong and his staff are immensely amicable and treat you like a friend. And, in terms of the dental care, Dr. Tong is precise and gentle. I never leave his office in pain and the work he’s done on my teeth has been accurate and efficient. Highly recommended for anyone who has teeth.

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Tong. He’s been my dentist for several years now and I have recommended him to many friends.
Here’s what I like about him– he’s a nice, humble guy who remembers you (even when you’ve neglected your teeth for a few years!), and doesn’t try to rip you off. He isn’t fancy and gimicky– he’s just an old school great dentist. I lost my insurance, and he really worked with me to come up with a cost effective solution. Over the years, he has thanked me for every one of my referrals. He stayed late to help me with a dental emergency. On top of being just a really sweet guy, he has always done an amazing job with my teeth.
I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Tong!

Stan’s the man. No need to say more.

I’m not a big fan of dentists. Honestly it’s not the actual exam/​cleaning part that bothers me. It’s the fact that they never seem to be on time. I don’t get why I can never get in and out of my old dentist’s office in under 2 hours. I can’t imagine there happens to be some dental emergency throwing off the whole schedule EVERY time I have an appointment.
Which brings me to Dr. Tong. I managed to lose a filling eating caramel while visiting my sister in Wisconsin. As soon as I got home I started making desperate calls to various dental offices. Dr. Tong fit me in at the last minute. I think he actually stayed late to get me in. I was ushered into an exam room 5 minutes before my appointment, and was in and out of the office in 30 minutes. 30 minutes for paperwork, x-​rays, exam and filling repair. Amazing.