Van Nguyen, DDS

Meticulous. Holistic. Preventive. Educational. That’s why I’ve stuck w/​Dr. Van the past decade or so.
And nice that Dr. Van has own digital x-​ray machine.
Along w/​saving many of my teeth, Dr. Van also saved my gums, with simple home remedies I can do myself. That’s worth everything to me. Before Dr. Van, I had consults w/​2 periodontists. Both told me I needed extensive gum surgery. End of story. Good thing I saw Dr. Van for a 3^rd opinion!
Love Dr. Van’s warm, caring, heart-​centered approach. Very down-​to-​earth. I always feel well-​cared for. Not only my teeth, but me too.

I saw a dentist, drawn randomly from my wife’s insurance, who was the dentist version of that old «Sacred Straight» show. It felt like he was saying that to not work with him, my mouth would fall off. Turns out, he was also wanting to charge me almost 100% more than a specialist.
So, I’ve known Dr. Nguyen from a different context, and decided to get a consult. He was straight forward with me, let me know my options, didn’t try to sell me anything, and in fact offered «starvation» options in case I was struggling with cash. Then, when he did the deep cleanings, he was totally clear in describing the process, and had me back to train me in dental self care (I didn’t know there was technique to flossing!).
He’s really great and makes it actually enjoyable to go get sharp objects poked around in my mouth. Totally recommended!

i have been going to dr. van for a few years now. my broken molar brought me there as i was trying to see if he could do something short of a crown. he came up with a few ideas and then just rebuilt what was left of the tooth with that white stuff and it cost less and has held up well.
in the beginning he taught me how to clean the pockets in my gums with a cheap oral irrigator that connects to the faucet which i have been doing faithfully. my teeth and gums are so healthy and clean that i barely need a dentist anymore. he also showed me a neat trick for removing food from my back teeth by tying a knot in the floss and pulling it through. he has taken the time to explain every issue i was having like no other dentist i have had would have taken the time to do.
yes he has CD’s stacked high in his office like the patient below mentioned. he plays them too. he is a musician. i’m wondering what is wrong with that. he’s a cool guy.

My mouth and teeth are in the best health of my life since I’ve been going to Dr. Van.
Always a relaxing experience with his incredible collection of music.
I recommend Dr. Nguyen to anyone looking for an honest and skilled artist. It took me awhile to find a dentist that is focused and at ease.

Dr. Nguyen rocks. He is the best dentist I’ve ever had and he’s my dentist for life. He always takes his time to talk with me about my concerns. He gives me lots and lots of preventative guidance, which have significantly helped me. And — everytime before he recommends something, Dr. Nguyen always gives me several different options, with different prices, and he tells me what is necessary and what is optional. I have never before felt empowered by my dentist, and that is what Dr. Nguyen does. He gives me choices and information. He truly cares and is one of the best communicators I know. His office staff is very nice too, and I actually look forward to going to the dentist.

Dr Van is a caring, thorough, knowledgeable dentist. I’ve being seeing him for at least 15 years and I would highly recommend him. He even tries to save me money, doing minimal procedures for maximum effect. He’s got a great bedside manner and would especially recommend him to those with dentist phobias. Additionally, he’s both expert in the science of dentistry as well as interested in alternative therapies.

dr. van is great. dr. don, his brother is my dentist but he’s the artist of the practice. he seems especially adept at as a hygienist. he’s quite passionate about good oral health and insuring patience know how to brush and floss properly. it sounds condescending but most people brush for too short a period of time and floss improperly. he is a little slow but he gets the job done. i have never been dissatisfied with his work.

Dr. Van still is my knight in shining armor. I mean I have my own knight at home, but when it comes to my phobia of dentists (all of them BUT him) he can def put me at ease.
I was given the bad news that I had a small cavity — YES DECAY on a back tooth. Argh. the anxiety of dental work all over again. All my child hood memories coming back about being tied down, pliers in and out of my mouth, drilllllling, needles, gas masks. I’m having flashbacks as I type this out (j/​k). So Dr. Van is patient with me as usual, and knocks the cavity out within an hour. I didn’t shed one tear. The procedure wasn’t as bad as I expected. 2 shots into my gum area, that felt like a tiny pinch if that. The 2^nd shot I didn’t feel at all. What a relief! Then the drilling, painless due to the shot. Dr. Van even congratulated me on how well I took the procedure. He knows I’ve come a LONG ways since walking into his office 8 years ago.
My next appointment — October 2010 — routine cleaning.
High Five Dr. VAN!

Dr. Van is amazing! He is caring, conscientious, and has wonderful energy. He takes great care of his patients and I trust him as my dentist. He always explains everything he is doing and encourages his patients to take an active role in their dental health. An additional bonus-​whenever I go in, I always get to hear some amazing music… he is quite the music aficionado. Between his peaceful energy, gentle technique, and great music, my dentist visits are actually quite pleasant!

Dr Van is gentle and thorough. he assists the patient by teaching preventative care which is helping keep my mouth happy. Two thumbs up for sure.

I’ve had horrible experiences with dentists in the bay area (modern dentistry on townsend street, yuck! stay away!), and so finding Van was like a dream come true. He’s honest, calm, talented and friendly. He’s a great guy, and I would highly recommend him.

A family friend recommended him, so I made an appointment. His chair was in his office (with his desk), and the room was stuffed to capacity with 60s and 70s rock CDs. He was late to receive me and the appointment took twice as long as I could have imagined, even though he didn’t take X-​rays. He also wanted me to come back for another appointment so he could do some kind of gum test and train me on how to floss. Have I mentioned that I have a hard time getting time off work? I’m sure he’s great, but with my schedule, it wasn’t what I was looking for in a dentist.

I’ve been treated by Dr. Van for, well, forever. This is a family practice style, Vietnamese-​American, practice. His mother, who is in her 80’s, monitors the hallways, and makes friends with the clientele. She’s very sweet. Brother Don works the other station. Dr. Van really cares about your teeth. He wants you to have your original full set when you die, and they should look perfect. I was at UCSF for an operation on my thumb — I broke it when I hit a crack in the road on the Great Highway on my bike. The anaesthesiologist asks:“do you have dentures?” «No.» «Okay, do you mind opening your mouth?» So I open up. One of the medical students (who obviously should exercise more self restraint) says: «Those are the most beautiful teeth I’ve ever seen». I said, «I have a good dentist». Enough said.