Larry M Ford, DDS

Totally missed the diagnosis. I came in with specific pain in a tooth. He gave me a long story about gum care, insisted we start with root planing. The only outcome at the time was more pain in that tooth and another on the other side. Now 2 years later, the original tooth has fully split, which was my complaint originally. If Ford had not been on his own lecture trip, he would have been able to notice my splitting tooth and fixed it. Now I need it extracted and an implant or a bridge added.
If you want an ego trip go to this Dentist, if you want oral care look elsewhere.

I am writing this post because of my gratitude for Dr Ford and his staff. My wife and I have been going to him for years and I have never been to a better dentist. He and his staff are amazing.
I recently had several dental emergencies and he got me in immediately. Also, I had an very tight time deadline to get an implant started and two root canals and a crown completed. His staff arranged all the appointments for me with the other specialists that I had to see and got me back in ASAP to complete the work.
I am a red-​head and very hard to anesthetize but I have never had any issues with Dr Ford. I also really am anxious going to a dentist but he makes the experience as good as it can be by explaining everything he is doing while he is doing it. He is completely professional in every way. Unlike other doctors I have been to he never shoots the breeze with the staff while he is working on you and he never blows you off when you have a question. He and his staff are top notch.
Finally, he has great bedside manners and really cares about you as a person. You will never be treated as an object. I can’t recommend him enough. Why go to anyone else?

My whole entire family goes to Dr. Ford! He is the best of the best! I sure do miss him. It’s hard to find a dentist as good as him down in SoCal! I miss you Dr. Ford!

Our family of 3 adults has been going to a wonderful dentist in Sonoma, Dr. Richard Wong. We wanted to find a comparable dentist office closer to our home in Sebastopol. We had 2 recommendations from friends for this office, then looked at the 5 star reviews on Unilocal.
Dr. Ford took the time to talk with each of us when we met, before we even sat in the dentist chair. He is experienced, knowledgeable and personable, but most of all he has a precision touch and is expert at his work. He clearly and calmly explains each step in a very calming voice.
The dental hygienist, Andy is thorough and knowledgeable.
The office staff and assistant also get 5 stars for friendliness and competence.
One of the dental assistants placed a glass of water and a dose of mouthwash for my use after the treatment.
The office has digital x-​rays (to limit radiation exposure).
I’ve had a lot of dental work. A lot. I require a good dentist who is compassionate.
Thank you to so much Dr. Ford and staff.

Went to Dr. Ford for a cleaning and to look at a rough patch on a tooth. He treated me like an intelligent human being, listened to my concerns with interest, and explained relevant options. I generally have excellent dental health, and Dr. Ford supported my dental independence while offering assistance for things that I could not do myself. No hard sells for procedures I didn’t need. Dr. Ford is my first choice for the next time I need dental care.

Dr. Ford is absolutely the most thorough and thoughtful dentist I have every been to. He and the office staff are friendly and very welcoming. Also, if you have any dental issues, you can be sure they will be solved in this office. A real find.

The ABSOLUTE BEST dentist in Sonoma County by far! Dr Larry Ford is professional, yet friendly and personable. You feel like family going to this dentists office and also get the best treatment, care, advice, instructions and taken care of promptly. Hands down this facility rates 5 stars!

I love my dentist. I never thought I would say this, but it’s true. Now, normally I hate the dentist. (And I mean HATE.) Between my extreme, perhaps pathological, distaste of artificial scents and flavors (mint abrasive? cherry floss? I’d rather have total anaesthetic), and my fear of people poking around painfully in my mouth, I am left a quivering, crying lump. But Dr. Ford is always cheery, remembers that I hate mint, and injected me with novacaine so painlessly I didn’t even notice. So he gets five stars. It’s worth the trip, and Sebastopol is beautiful, too. Check out the local scenery when you’re done.