Arima Hiroyuki, DMD

I started to seeing Doctor Arima and Doctor Bui three years ago and I am confident to give a very positive review.
Here’s why:
1 — During one of my wisdom tooth extraction, it might require surgical extraction and it turned out to be an easy one. Doctor consequently reduced the bill. Very candid!
2 — I fell asleep twice during my appointment, which is a good sign that doctors are quite skilled.
3 — Someone below saying they are a rip-​off by giving a quote of $ 5600, that number is industry average, I don’t see anything wrong there. As a patient, you certain do have the option to do invisalign or not. (Disclaimer: I did the invisalign there at the same price and received great service, now my teeth is way better than before)

I was Dr. Arima’s patient 10 years ago. When I visited Dr. Arima for a toothache, he told me that he was going to pulled out the tooth, but he did not take x-​ray or any detailed exam, so I told him that root canal had been done with the tooth. Then he suddenly looked mad and told me the inside must be wound and pull out tooth was only the solution. I could not talk back to him and he pulled the tooth. I changed the dentist since then. I got same toothache a couple of times. My new dentist always checked the tooth carefully and took x-​ray and told me that my tooth root canal was removed very cleanly and no infection or problem he found. He asked me to take pain killer and wait a couple of days and see, then the pain was gone. I experienced same toothache a couple of times, and my new dentist figured out it came from grinding teeth when I am sleeping! I am so glad he did not remove my tooth as like Dr. Arima did. Why I am writing 10 years old experience? Dr. Arima’s office sales call me again and again. I told them (politely) that I moved out from San Mateo so don’t call me again, but I got the sales call again today. Don’t they have enough patients?
If I did not see him, I would not lost my good tooth. I really regret I could not resist his poor decision.

The staff was very accommodating and got me in and out of there. The office is clean and comfortable to be in. Lastly the quality of the work being done is great. It’s no wonder why they have been in business for so long, I’d recommend them to any friend or family member.

I was referred to Dr. Arima a little over 6 years ago. At that time, I was having very serious dental issues and was in search of a great dentist that I could trust… I found that in Dr. Arima and so much more. Both Dr. Arima and Dr. Bui have given me the utmost professional care, they explain both my long and short term options for my dental care which allows me to make informed choices. I have had a several different treatments that include crowns, fillings, implants and more. I have been and continue to be extremely happy with their work.
The staff is extremely friendly, professional, informative and kind.
I give Arima Dental Care 5 Stars and recommend them to anyone in search of outstanding Dental care that can be trusted!

I have been a dental patient with Dr. Arima for over 30 years. Over the years he has moved several times. With expansion, he has always upgraded to modern and up to date dental equipment. The entire staff at Arima Dental Care is very professional, friendly and polite.
The receptionist Linda & Akiko are always ready to answer questions, re-​schedule,
send out appointment reminders and handle
billing issues. The Staff can handle all types of dental care that is needed with minimal discomfort to the patient. I personally just finished having my teeth straighten after all these years utilizing Invisalign. Dr Stacey Bui performed an excellent job! All the Dental Hygienists there are true professionals performing outstanding work with minimal discomfort.
Parking is never an issue either, you can park out front or in rear of the building.
If you want excellent care for your dental needs… This is the place to go!

Dr. Arima tried to over-​charge me and tempted to make me do an unnecessary work by suggesting an Invisilign with $ 5,600. He is just trying to make $$, that’s all. So I will not continue to see him any more!!! Do not go there!

My whole family goes to Dr. Arima and not only does he make us feel like family but so do his staff. I am always impressed with the quality and efficiency of the work they do here. Not too long ago I actually had to get a filling done and it was over so quickly and painlessly! I would definitely recommend his office to anyone looking for a family-​oriented dentist!

I want to share my experience in this past half year with Stacey Bui D.D.S. for fixing my teeth, not only pain but also applying Invisalign. She started to fix some issues in my teeth, but soon recommended to consider applying Invisilign cos my teeth looked worst three teeth she ever seen, and, I must agree this unfortunately, and I did not think I can fix it from now if I consider my age and the cost of the treatment. She and Dr. Arima office staff are too good to me and they gave me many options to maintain my problematic teeth. Now, it is still in the middle of the way to complete all the process, but even I feel my teeth are already straighten and so far I am completely satisfied. Dr. Arima office will be one of trusted dentists to start Invisalign, and I would like to give them my appreciation.

These people are charging $ 15 dollars to e-​mail me my x-​ray. This is the first time I’ve heard of this practice. Stay away from this place as they will try to nickle and dime you for everything!!!

My husband and I have been patients in Dr. Arima’s office for nearly 10 years. I find his staff very friendly and helpful. They seem to remember details that I’ve shared at previous appointments and ask how things are going. Recently when my teenage daughters transitioned care over to the office from their pediatric dentist, the reception was warm and very welcoming.
When I asked about replacement retainers, the assistant provided me with a brochure, phone number, service code and offered to call the insurance company to inquire about the co-​pay. I found this to be very helpful.
The office was recently relocated to Pioneer Court and is much more spacious and modern, though I do miss the large picture windows that looked out to lots of greenery, even if they did mask the traffic on route 92 just beyond.
I hope this was helpful!

Normally, I would only write positive reviews, but I have to warn others out there… Do not go here! I signed up to be a patient of Dr. Arima, but never got the chance to be a patient. I guess he’s just the name on the title like the old tv show, Remington Steele. Instead i got another dentist who messed up my procedure, then over charged me for said procedure without telling me. Then theres their two-​faced receptionist. Her professionalism is deplorable and her customer interaction is so hollow and fake, she makes you not want to ever come to this place. I suggest going to Dr. Takashi Shigihara instead.