Calcagno James, DDS

I’ve been a customer of James for about 15 years.
Service: (always number one for me)
He doesn’t settle for good enough. He wants it to be perfect… and not just his version of perfect — he asks for feedback about how his solutions are working for you.
Quality:
Almost without exception, the treatments he gives me (fillings, bondings, etc.) last longer than the standard time and they perform with no complications. He is very good at estimating the likelihood of a treatment’s success and longevity.
Skill:
He is always incorporating new care techniques. I’m not referring to new products/​services to purchase (though there are those). I’m talking about complementary, comprehensive care — new this time was soft tissue cancer screening, as part of my 6-​month cleaning.
What really stuck with me this morning was this thought: I can relax because I trust this man with my dental health… and that was a thought worth sharing.
Full recommendation. No hesitation.

Dr. Calcagno is thorough, honest, caring, and exceptional at what he does. He has been my dentist for almost two decades. His staff is friendly and kind. The office is clean and serene.
He makes sure I understand anything important about my teeth so they stay well for the long run. If I have a question he answers with thoughtfulness and respect. So happy to have such good care for my teeth!

I can’t say enough about how great Dr. Calcagno after two years of dental neglect due to a bad experience with a prior dentist.
Upon my first visit Dr. Calcagno laid out a treatment plan that entailed quite a bit of work (numerous fillings) but I appreciated how he laid everything out up front and we set up a plan to take care of everything over 4 visits.
Getting fillings is the worst and no one likes that, but Dr. Calcagno made the process as painless and easy as possible. The touch I liked best was a call from him a day or two later to check in and make sure all is well. One time my bite was a bit off, after getting my last filling, and all it took was a call to the office and I was in the next day to get that fixed no problem.
His staff is friendly, efficient and very good at their jobs and Dr. Calcagno is top notch. My new dentist even said how extremely well all my fillings were done upon my initial exam after moving away from Capitola.
I found Dr. Calcagno through Unilocal!and I can say he is legit and probably one of the best, if not best, dentists in Santa Cruz Co.

Extremely professional, knowledgeable, efficient, courteous and friendly team.
Not a single negative experience since I started visiting this office.
Highly recommended.

Dr. Calcagno and his office staff are great! Always make me feel comfortable and at ease, definitely make my dental appointments pleasant. Would recommend them to friends and family any day!

My husband and I have gone to Dr. Calcagno for over 20 years. It’s a great office and the staff is very easy to work with. I haven’t had any serious dental work done but being a regular patient for many years, I find this office to be very professional and responsible. They hire very good hygienists so my visits every 6 months are easy and pain free! I like that they keep their dental technology current and find new ways to provide great dental care. I highly recommend.

I was referred to Dr. Calcagno’s office when I first moved back to Santa Cruz in 2006 by a close family friend, and I have been a faithful, consistent and happy client since! Let me start by saying I didn’t enjoy going to the dentist, and hadn’t been in 7 years prior to my consult with Dr. Calcagno. At my first visit, he asked me about this, and made it clear that he wanted to be my dentist but I needed to be invested in the health of my teeth as well, and he has been my dentist ever since. The whole office is friendly, helpful, and efficient, and Camile has done a great job as my attending hygenist over the last few years. I feel very confident in referring friends and family to Dr. Calcagno and his office, as I know they’ll receive the same excellent care I do.

I found Dr. Calcagno through a family friend who is a local endodontist and highly recommended him when I first moved to Santa Cruz in 2007. Before I landed in Santa Cruz, I moved 11 times in 11 years and have had a lot of dental work done (accidents and bad genes), so I know a thing or two about good and bad dentists. Well, Dr. Calgagno definitely belongs in the «good dentist» category. I’ve had a few small things taken care of and he always did a great job, informed me of all the different scenarios and costs up front. Most impressively is that the two bridges I have are very old (25+ years) and all he ever said was what great work the dentist did who put them in. If he had said, «it’s time to replace them», I would have not questioned it but the fact that he didn’t even mention anything immediately made me trust his judgement and honesty. When it’s time to replace them, Dr. Calcagno will be the one to do to the job.
I also have been seeing Camille for years for my cleanings and she is awesome.
Office is friendly, professional, clean and runs like a well-​oiled machine.
I have recommended multiple people here and they were all happy.

I chose Dr. Calcagno’s office due to proximity to my home when I first move to Santa Cruz 10 years ago. I was extremely fortunate to have made such a lucky choice. Since that time they have seen me through regular cleanings, wisdom teeth removals (with only local anesthesia — so I was awake — and it went very well!), and a few cavity fillings. The work is always done well, in a timely manner, and at a reasonable price. I trust the advice they give me and they don’t recommend procedures that I don’t need or want. While dental work in general isn’t very pleasant, the staff makes you as comfortable as you could possibly be. They are friendly, kind, and warm. I can’t recommend this team enough!

Dr. Calcagno gave me the ability to smile BIG after repairing decades of inferior dentistry because I didn’t know the difference. I can now chew without ill fitting crowns rocking around on each other. Dr. Calcagno replaced each failing crown with precision & his incredible staff has kept my teeth clean & white for 11 years. Dedicated, professional, courteous, caring, experienced, & precise= 5+ out of 5!

Found this office via Unilocal. First off, the staff is a bunch of sweet peas. Everyone is so nice, courteous, and quick to whip a smile. Secondly, the two front end ladies are AWESOME. I had many questions regarding services and my dental insurance. They were more than willing to understand my questions and offer honest advice. After calling more than 5 different offices, not ONE of them were neither helpful nor insightful as Calcagno’s telephone staff (the two aforementioned ladies). Considering my 12 years experience in customer service, i think its flippin FANTASTIC to be the one to experience great service. Lastly, I know I had some filthy dirty teeth (no dental work +11 years) but the hygienist was very kind enough to do some extra cleaning work without scolding me for my lack of attention. Granted, Im not done receiving the rest of the services needed for my treatment plan but I can confidently say that I feel comfortable knowing that I am being taken care of. Oh yeah, the DDS is cool. i look forward to getting my teeth taken care of.

I started coming here about two years ago, and I am very happy with the service here. The hygenist, Camile, is super gentle and does a great job! The whole staff is very nice and the office has a nice relaxed feel.
I have always had teeth issues, so much so that I need a dental calendar to plan and prioritize dental work with my yearly insurance allowance. Dr. Calcagno and Camile have been so great about working with me to plan dental work so that I actually afford what I need to get done, and get the work done before things get worse.
Last, I like how knowledgeable the staff is about dental issues, and they are never too busy to explain exactly what is going on with your teeth, and give options on how to fix those issues. They usually provide a range of solutions for levels of affordability, and explanations of the pros and cons of each. I never feel like I am being taken advantage of here, and I don’t question the expertise or experience.

Great location and service. Right across the street from my favorite pizza place and two blocks away from the beach. I don’t care much for dental work but when I can go to the beach afterwards, that makes me happy. Staff was nice and the doctor was good, communicated well.
I am changing dentist to these guys because they are in such a fantastic location. They also do good work.

I can’t stop smiling. Dr. Calcagno used his artistic magic to redo my smile making my teeth appear bigger and brighter, yet natural. My sister says I look 10 years younger. I’m glad I didn’t wait any longer in deciding to go ahead with improving my teeth. Thank you Dr. Calcagno for giving me my smile back!
I know I’ve already reviewed this dental office but every time I go I’m impressed from the pleasant staff to the attention to detail from insurance billing to follow up visits. I wish I had made the switch to this office a long time ago.

Dr. Calcagno and his team are professional, friendly and fun! Please visit them to obtain optimal oral health and please like us on Face Book!