William W Lee, DDS

This was a very pleasant experience from beginning to end. I got there a bit early but was promptly assisted by Sandy. There’s a great view from the office and I had a very pleasant cleaning from Sylvia, resulting in a great clean smile.
Highly recommended and I’ll be back soon!

I have been a patient of this practice for five years and travel from North Carolina to see them. My is the best hygienist I have ever had — very thorough, detail oriented, sweet, and funny. Dr. Lee is kind, personable, I trust his expertise. I would rate his care as exceptional.
Additional:
— Located near the Montgomery stop on Bart/​Muni. Beautiful office in a central location.
— Very clean
— Even though they are booked out for months, they always make an effort to fit you in if there is a cancellation spot available.
— I have no comment on cost, as insurance coverage is specific to the individual. Personally, I have had no issues.
This team has improved my overall dental health and I am grateful to them.

I had a great experience with this office from start to finish. I was referred by a coworker so I knew they took our insurance. When I called to set up an appointment, the administrator was very nice and patient. The appointment was about a month out, which was no issue but I was called earlier to see if I wanted to fill a cancelled spot and I loved that. I was in and out of the dentist in the time they told me it would take. The hygienists and Dr. Lee were all pleasant and very helpful. Also very thorough. I’m a huge medical skeptic so I like to know exactly what is going on and if procedures are absolutely necessary. I hadn’t been to the dentist in 2 years so I had some issues but they were very descriptive and specific when I asked questions about services and price. I’ve never had a dentist take an actual picture of my tooth to show me a cavity. Also, the admin looked up how much for future services my insurance would cover if I chose to have them. Only reason this isn’t 5 stars is because they are on the pricey side but I expected that.

Always amazing care. My is great and Dr. Lee always remembers me and facts about my life. Making a trip to the dentist way more enjoyable than normal.
ALSO OPEN ON SATURDAY

Honestly the best dentist I’ve had! He always explains what he’s doing and why he’s doing in the best possible way and I’m never surprised at what I’m paying after insurance. All of the dental assistants are gentle and pleasant to converse with! I highly recommend Dr. Lee to anyone.

The best, most caring, most consistently professional provider of health services of any kind that I’ve ever experienced … and I’ve been around a while. Dr. Lee and staff care about their patients and their dental health, and they provide care/​services in a highly professionaly way. If I have any kind of special treatment of issue, Dr. Lee himself always calls to check to see how things are going. Good advice, good care, good value.

Dr. Lee came highly recommended from a friend, and he did not disappoint! Beautiful and conveniently located office, friendly staff, and easy/​professional service.

I’ve had nothing but thorough, quality exams and care at Dr. Lee’s office. I’ve never been advised of needing a deep cleanse nor have had any preventative measures suggested… this after having been advised of preventative periodontal care from another dentist.
The office is clean, convenient, and appointments are a breeze… there is never a wait, and I’m always in and out in the time suggested to allot– which is awesome for someone who is in sales, and has a multitude of appointments to go to on any given day.
In addition to my regular dental care, Dr. Lee has provided me with Invisiline as well as Zoom services– both of which brought superior results.
I HATED going to the dentist in the past, and now I have my bi-​annual exams on a regular basis, and always know they will be painless, and quick.

I highly recommend Dr. Lee! I have had some bad experiences in the past and found Dr. Lee about 10+ years ago. I have referred many people to him and will continue to do so. I don’t see myself ever going to anyone else! Dentistry is lucky to have him!

I lived in Socal (Newport Beach) for 6 years and kept Dr Lee as my dentist. He’s that great. They are awesome at scheduling and are super nice to my very sensitive teeth.
I’m back in SF and still seeing them 2x yearly for my cleanings!

Dr. Lee and his team are as bright and dazzling as my teeth. Thanks to the thorough and top notch care my teeth receive by Dr. Lee, I have not had any dental issues at all. The front desk receptionists are always so friendly. I never wait for my appointment and his dental hygienists are very good at educating me on improving my dental hygiene in between visits. As a child I used to be excited about the toy my dentist would give me at the end of the visit but now I get so excited to come to my dental appointment with Dr. Lee just because they are so good at what they do.

As someone who is scared of the dentist, even as a full grown adult, and has sensitive gums, Dr. Lee is a godsend! His office looks like a floor of the MoMA, his staff is so friendly and attentive, and Dr. Lee himself is a thorough but efficient dentist. 4 people on my team at work go to him alone! Thanks for keeping my teeth clean, Dr. Lee!

Best dentist in SF!!! Wish he does kids too.
My husband and I love his staff and clean beautiful office!

HERE’S THE REAL DEAL:
–Over priced exams
–Mediocre to poor dentistry
–Apparently everyone needs a «deep cleaning» (NOT) which of course is more expensive
–pushes «preventative» dental work (more $$$ right)
So referred by a friend I went to see Lee for a yearly check up. The office is nice, clean, the staff is professional and Dr. Lee is pleasant. That is where the good stuff ends unfortunately. The tech took x-​rays of my mouth and then Lee came to do an exam. He checked my gums as well. This is called a BPE –Basic Periodontal Examination. The dentist uses his metal probe and pushes on different areas of your gums and reads of numbers to the assistant. Notice this chart doesn’t even have 5’s on it.
Score
0 Perfect no attention needed
1 Quite good some attention needed (1 visit)
2 Average Needs attention and advice (1 – 2 visits)
3 Trouble but nothing that cannot be corrected (2 – 3 visits)
4 Problems a series of appointments needed to limit tooth loss.
* potential for surgical intervention– Indicates furcation involvement
Generally if a BPE score of 4 has been identified in a sextant then you can move on to the next sextant as there isn’t a worse BPE score.
I’m young and my teeth are in good shape, I was just coming in for a regular cleaning. However now I was being told I have some 3’s but MANY 4’s and 5’s on my exam and should have a «deep» cleaning that cleans under the gum line. I was shocked by this! He also told me I have a cavity that he can take care of the next appointment. He «tapped» on one of my teeth so hard asking about sensitivity I thought he was going to crack it! I had to reschedule for the deep cleaning he suggested so my appointment ended. His results and suggestions were very suspicious to me so I went to get a second opinion.
**A TRUSTED SECOND OPINION**
I have a friend who has been a dental hygienist for OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE so I went to her to recheck Lee’s «findings». She took x-​rays and did a BPE exam. She told me I had mainly 3’s and maybe a 4 but definitely no 5’s. Additionally the dentist checked my «cavity» and said it was so small that I could use prescription toothpaste, Clinpro 5000, that would most likely resolve the cavity since it was so small. Basically my hygienist friend told of course is you press hard enough you will get ⁴⁄₅ results. She was trained in Boston and to me has much more experience. Lee only has been practicing 11 years.
CONCLUSION**DON’T GO BACK!
I saved myself from being charged a ridiculous amount for a deep cleaning that wasn’t even necessary. I also saved myself from having a cavity procedure that wasn’t required. In the end I still had a balance to pay after my Delta Dental insurance paid because Lee’s office has higher rates. Common check-​up and cleaning costs can vary. Dentists charge different rates depending upon your situation and where you live. In most places, an average check-​up costs about $ 288, which covers an exam, x-​rays AND cleaning. I understand that things cost more in SF HOWEVER IT COST THIS MUCH AND MY TEETH WEREN’T EVEN CLEANED! This is completely unacceptable!
I know another person that went to him and was told they needed a «deep cleaning» as well. Ridiculous, it’s too bad it seems like this office is just out to make $$$. You have been warned. Here are links for more information. I would always check what your dentist rates are for each exam BEFORE getting any work done, and then check with your insurance coverage of that exam.
GOOD LUCK FINDING A DENTIST, AVOID THIS ONE!

Dr. Lee continues to be one of the most human Dr’s I have had. He is very gentle and kind, and a pro — he is even a teacher at the college of dentistry nearby, so he is teaching the future minds of tomorrow! Great creds, and his office is super nice. You don’t feel like you walk in and get that gross dental smell, it is more like a spa and I look forward to my lunchtime nap every 6 months. I have sent a few people there and everyone agrees, Dr. Lee is the only way to go for dental work in SF!

Pros:
Super friendly staff!
Clean, modern-​feeling office
Cons:
Expensive
Dentist is very busy
The main thing to be aware of is that they are considerably more expensive than some insurance companies think is reasonable. My insurance company claims that they pay 100% of the amount for all the standard, covered services.
But when the dentist sent them the bill, they balked, and paid only a bit more than half, leaving me with close to a $ 200 charge at the end. All I asked for was the standard stuff that was covered by insurance.
In fairness, another insurance company I had covered the full amount. So it’s just a bit of a crapshoot, and according to this office, there’s really no way to know until they submit the bill.
The dentist is also super busy. He’s very friendly when you have him. If you want a dentist who will get you in and out rapidly for standard check ups, he’s great! If you want a dentist who will spend time with you on a standard check up, well, I’ve found that he’s prioritized other patients with more advanced needs, and spent only very brief periods of time with me.
Based on the other reviews here, my experience with the dentist being so busy is a bit of an outlier. I’m glad to see everyone else had a better experience with him!

Dr. Lee is the antithesis of a scary dentist. If you’re looking for comfort, assurance and someone who won’t overcharge you– best guy to go to. I’ve referred him to several of my friends and colleagues as I know he’ll be a good fit for anyone, they’ve all left his dental office smiling and thanking me for the referral. On top of that he’s sent me hand written thank you notes for spreading the word– exemplary dental work in the fidi.

Dr. Lee is a fantastic dentist. He spends a fair amount of time with patients and actually gets to know them. Whenever I have questions or concerns, he gives a detailed, clear explanation and discusses possible treatment options.
Dr. Lee’s office and office staff are also great. My appointment is always confirmed by text and email. His office staff are friendly and really competent – dealing with new insurance, making rush appointments, etc. are no problem for them. Lots of convenient, early AM appointments.

Dr. Lee is not a dentist… he’s an artist! So proud of my smile! Highly recommend him. Always on time, very attentive, and detail oriented. A+!

Today I just did my first dentist appointment with Dr. Lee and my experience was wonderful! It’s my first time visiting here (changed job earlier this year and my old dentist is kinda too far from my new location). Also I’m the last appointment of the day (4pm) but I didn’t feel being rushed out by them. Even though I was the only patient there and every one else took off already, they still spent time with me and ensured that they got all my concerns taken care of. I kinda feel bad keeping them late at work… I will not do that again!!!
All the people I met so far are nice and patient with me. Naomi, the receptionist was pretty cool. The lady, (sorry I forgot her name!), who took 360 X-​RAY of my teeth was very attentive and very thorough. The hygienist Mai was very knowledgeable and her skills are great too! The cleaning process was such a breeze! All the staff there are very warm and personable! Dr. Lee is very professional and detail-​oriented as well! I don’t have any big teeth issues and he gave me very useful advice/​tips on how to take care/​maintain my teeth. From my conversation with him I can see that he cares about your dental health and gives advice based on what’s the best for the patients. Definitely will recommend Dr. Lee to people I know in the area!