Martin W Stocker, DDS

I have been going to Dr. Stocker’s office for several years. The staff are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Dr. Stocker is very thorough and doesn’t try to sell procedures that aren’t needed.
I highly recommend!!!

Always professional, courteous, and thorough. I’ve been seeing Dr. Stocker for 2 years, and have always had a great experience.

I went to several Dentists between last October and this summer. Awful enough two out of three left cavities in my teeth and covered them up with fillings.
Isn’t that nice?
Proven always by the next Doctor I went to, because of never ending pain.
I googled and found Dr. Stocker.
The first exam was very, very thorough and there are many more to come.
He has a very calming personality and all of his assistants I’ve met are super sweet and calming too.
He is just fantastic and I am so happy that I found him.

Let’s face it, there are a lot of us out there who are terrified of dentists. The thought of a drill coming anywhere near me totally makes my spine shiver. So when looking for a dentist, it’s important to find someone who can calm you down enough to keep you in the chair!
That’s why I went with Dr. Stocker. First off, the sign on his place says it all «A Gentle Touch» and that’s truly what you can expect. Second, Dr. Stocker sees all of his patients and actually put times into consultations. He’s willing to listen, answer questions and ensure you feel comfortable throughout your visit. Once we had a 15 minute discussion on why there really isn’t a best floss on the market. — Don’t use the floss picks, they aren’t really effective.
I don’t need fancy televisions, noise canceling headphones or other amenities when I see a dentist. I’m really looking for quality, gentle care and that’s exactly what I receive when I visit Dr. Stocker.
So fellow Unilocalers, stop being afraid of the dentist and make an appointment with Dr. Stocker today!

I’ve been going to Dr. Stocker for a few years now. He’s always very friendly and patient as I often have a lot of questions. He also doesn’t push unnecessary procedures, just the ones that I really need. His staff are great too! I’ve had regular checkups, cleanings, and crowns done at his office, and it has been a pleasant experience every time. Well, as pleasant as getting dental work done can be!

Rachel and Tammy are wonderful staff and Dr. Stocker was pleasant. There was a stressful mix-​up with my insurance, but the team was very kind in their efforts to resolve it. I am grateful for their help, though terribly disappointed that Dr. Stocker is out-​of-​network for me (Delta Care HMO 85).

I’ve moved between cities a lot throughout my life. I’m also prone to cavities. As a result, I’ve spent a lot of time in a plethora of dentist’s chairs. Dr. Stocker is hands-​down the best dentist I’ve had. He is friendly but not chatty. He is thorough but works efficiently so that exams and procedures don’t take any longer than necessary. Most importantly, the restorations he has performed have been painless, natural looking, and durable. I’m surprised I don’t have a harder time getting appointments.

First, I’m new to Austin. Second, I hate trying to find a dentist. Luckily, I got a recommendation from a co-​worker that turned out to be great.
Dr. Stocker is fantastic. He and his staff are friendly and professional in a genuine way that left me with no doubt I was being well taken care of. I had a cleaning and a couple of cavities filled; the cavity fillings went quick and were relatively painless.
Going to a dentist is always a challenge; setting up the appointment, getting there, having your mouth poked, prodded and otherwise agitated. Dr. Stoker and his team make this all workable and comfortable and I’m grateful I managed to find him on the first try!

Dr. Stocker and his staff are amazing. Some of the kindest, most professional people you will ever meet. I did not have health insurance –I was in greatly in need of dental assistance – and they were willing to work with me by creating a treatment and payment plan. My smile is now healthier than ever and I owe it all to Dr. Stocker and his talented team!

As a kid, my dentist was my super cool neighbor. I never understood why anyone was afraid of the dentist. Until…
In the process of living in various cities (including Austin for the past forever) I tried finding another dentist. For some reason, all the dentists I tried either
a) couldn’t wrap their head around medical billing to save their life
or
b) Managed to make me understand why some folks are afraid of dentists. Ouch! BTW… me feeling uncomfortable is significant as I am not even remotely in the wimp category.
But I digress:
Dr. Stocker AND HIS STAFF, are superb.
I shall repeat:
Dr. Stocker, AND HIS STAFF, are superb.
Positives:
— Organized administration, including accurate insurance billing I’ve not had to correct even once
— Pleasant, lovely personalities that make you frustrated that you can’t actually talk (due to instruments in your mouth)
— Every hygienist I’ve had is stellar. Teeth cleaned and no tears shed.
— Dr. Stocker and his staff answer all my questions patiently. And I generally have a ton. (I’m a curious person)
From A to Z I recommend the entire office. Woo hoo !

Nothing but great things to say about Dr. Stocker and his staff. I am always nervous with a new dentist because they often feel like used car salespeople, but that is not at all the case here. Dr. Stocker is nice, personable, thorough and never has tried to get me to pay for me a treatment I didn’t need. I really trust him and that’s saying a lot for me :) Great staff, too. Nothing but good things to say here. I have moved way out of the area, but I will make the trip in, no problem. Oh! I also brought my 5 month old daughter to my cleaning and they were all super sweet and accommodating. Big fan!

I have been doing to Dr Stocker for around 7 years now, and I can highly recommend him! Before finding Dr Stocker I went to a few different dentists around town, but could not find a good dentist until a friend recommended him.
I have had very few cavities since seeing him, but the couple I have gotten have been taken care of before they presented real problems. The fillings were done with care and I have not had issues with any of the dental work done.

The thought of finding a new dentist when I moved to Austin gave me sheer anxiety. There is nothing worse to me than the experience of having some strange person prod your mouth with tools that skreech and scream at extremely high pitches. I put it off as long as I could (3 years to be exact). Knowing that I could not prolong this experience, I turned to Unilocal for help. As always, you did not disappoint.
In true Austin fashion, the office is a quaint cottage like-​house that has been converted into an office. Dr. Stocker and his team are amazing. The lady who works the front is so sweet and helpful. My work schedule is very busy so I appreciate that she is so accommodating to my schedule and makes sure to follow up in the most convenient ways (sending a text or an email instead of calling).
Inevitably, I had to have a crown replaced and was super nervous for the procedure. Dr. Stocker and his assistant put me at ease and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. My appointment took much longer than expected but I never sensed any frustration from either of them. They were professional, thorough, and friendly throughout the entire process. This was true for my second appointment as well.
The only thing I would say is that it took me a few weeks to get in for my first cleaning appointment. However, I took this as a good sign; I would rather have a dentist that is busy due to his likableness than the opposite. Needless to say, I am so thrilled that I have found a great dentist!

Dr. Stocker and his team are legit. The practice is housed in a charming converted house and feels like it was spruced up by your grandma, doilies and all. The receptionist is sweet and professional, and she’s very accommodating when you need to schedule your appointment, stat! I’ve also bonded with one of the technicians when we chatted about how other bad, tricksy dentists will sometimes sell you procedures that you don’t even need.
I dentist-​hopped quite a few times to get second opinions for tooth pain, and one told me I needed to get a root canal that would set me back a few thousand. (Um… no thanks.) When I went to Dr. Stocker, he just made a few adjustments to my bite and the tooth hasn’t bothered me since. Fancy that!
Another dentist told me that I needed a deep cleaning, which would have cost hundreds of dollars. When I asked the technician at Dr. Stocker’s if would need it, she balked and laughed it off while letting me know that the procedure wasn’t remotely necessary. Phew.
I appreciate Dr. Stocker’s conservative approach, and it’s important to me that he only offers services that are necessary, not fluff. His staff is professional, friendly and honest, and I can trust them with my teeth.

Dr Stocker is the best dentist I have ever had. I am a high maintenance patient when it comes to dentistry due to needing lots of things fixed. Dr Stocker helped me prioritize and his professionalism is top notch
With Dr Stocker I feel I have a dentist for life.

I finally found my new dentist!
After visiting office after office, I found myself right at home in Dr. Stocker’s office. He’s the perfect mix of friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and funny.
I went in for a complex consultation, and he was able to come up with a solid treatment plan right away. He discussed options with me and never pushed for «extras» like whitening or veneers. He allowed me to ask tons of questions, and it was clear that my dental health was his concern — not making a quick buck.
I live in far south Austin, but it’s well worth the drive to visit Dr. Stocker.

Fantastic!
Dr. Stocker is a wonderful dentist, and his staff is incredible. The extra effort they put into getting me in to the office due to my constantly changing schedule was remarkable.
Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Stocker and his team.

Unilocalers, thanks again for steering us in the right direction! I absolutely hate looking for dentists after getting screwed once. Maybe more, I just didn’t know any better.
We were nervous of course at first despite all the stellar reviews… we got there and they have parking! The receptionist was friendly! The DH was fun — we chatted so much! I hope I didn’t distract her from her work. Oops.
Then Dr. Stocker came over and asked lots of questions both on a personal level and medical history. He then took care of another patient, came back and did the gum pocket exam, examined my teeth carefully, and then he informed me that since schedules changed he could do the cleaning today instead of me coming later. So he did the cleaning himself. I have never spent so much time with the actual dentist.
AND. He never recommended invisalign (I was pushed this before despite my having braces… yeah.) and he never recommended teeth whitening. It was the most pleasant dental experience I’ve had in a looooong time. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Stocker’s practice!
Those with little kids, they have a nice collection of books and toys.
The location is nice too on 35^th St right off of Mopac. Woot!

Even after living in Austin for 5 years, I had yet to find a dentist here. Finally I just wasn’t able to go to Dallas where I normally get my cleanings done, so I found someone here through good ol’ Unilocal.
When I called I was able to get an appointment 2 weeks out. I’ve learned that doctors whose next available appointments are at least 2 weeks out are the best. Therefore, I decided to be patient even though I was in desperate need of a cleaning. So plan ahead!
Dr. Stocker is very thorough, very nice, and very professional. It seems like he knows exactly what he’s doing (I mean he should… he’s a dentist) and even did the teeth cleaning himself. The hygenist said usually they do the cleanings but that he does them when there aren’t that many patients. I’m glad he did my cleaning because my teeth are hella sensitive. (I unfortunately have bad teeth).
Thank you Unilocalers for your reviews!

I have always had great teeth. I mean, I floss every night, brush daily, and don’t eat sugar. So imagine the horror I felt when, after 3 years of zero dentistry, I was told (by Dr. Stocker), that I needed a filling. A filling, at 32!
Horrible. My second filling, the first one 20 years ago. Sheesh.
I was wracked with anxiety on the big day, and let me tell you– Dr. Stocker is simply the best. Not only was the actual procedure very gentle and non-​traumatic, but he managed to give me just the right amount of numbing agent so that I felt nothing during the visit, only the one tooth was numb, and my jaw wasn’t even remotely sore later on.
Tami, the receptionist, is a doll. All of the hygeinists are great, and seriously, Dr Stocker, with his soft German accent and kind demeanor– I can just close my eyes and imagine Werner Herzog doing my dental work, an image I find strangely soothing.
Something I appreciate about Dr. Stocker is that I never get the impression he is overeager to do dental work that may not be necessary. The filling he did last week was one he suggested we might want to consider, and that was a year ago. I’ve rarely found a dentist who is willing to exercise restraint.
One of the biggest bonuses of all– they never make me wait. I have literally never had to sit in the waiting room for more than a couple of minutes, which is almost unheard of these days.
Ditch your scary, overzealously greedy sadist dentist and experience the softer, gentler world of destistry. Seriously. This office makes visiting the dentist an almost pleasant experience.