Richard Schmotter, DDS

I want y’all to know where and who the very best hygienist is on Earth. She’s here and her name is Kristin. My whole family sees here and she’s so kind, so happy, so thorough, so skilled and so … The DDS here is totally top-​notch. I fly from DC to here, cuz I accept nothing less than the absolute best. It’s here

Went in Only for consultation because other dentist messed up. Dr Schmotter took the time to listen and then make great advise. That was all I wanted BUT he went ahead and corrected the problem then and there. I left completely satisfied and he did not charge me because I came in only for consultation and he did not want to see me in any more discomfort. Looks like I now have to change dentist.

Best dentist in Marin by far! Dr. Schmotter has an awesome chair-​side manner and yet very competent at what he does. He is very honest in what you need and meanwhile is very realistic with expectations. The staff are all very friendly and professional. It is a A-​Class establishment!

I have really enjoyed seeing Dr. Schmotter and staff. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I have been there for my two kids, ages 12 and 14, and myself. The hygenist did a great job and even remembered me the next time I came in.
My daughter needed some cosmetic work on a tooth and Dr. Schmotter patiently went through the options and was favoring the more economical one just to save us money.
He is very gentle and trustworthy, plus it’s reasonably easy to get an appointment, at least until the Unilocalers find out about him!

Dr. Schmotter is by far the best dentist I have ever been too. He is incredibly knowledgeable, but what makes him different from other dentists is his honesty; he wont convince you to get work done that you don’t really need done. If you do need the work done, he is great at explaining exactly what needs to be done and the different options and costs. (My previous dentist would tell me that I needed everything done, which was not necessarily the case).
The office is clean and pleasant and the staff are very friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Schmotter to anybody seeking a great dentist!

A friend referred me to Dr Schmotter least 15 years ago and over the years, I found him to be very honest, knowledgeable and highly competent. Had what will probably be my only two crowns ever done this year — I have blessedly good teeth — and it was handled professionally and my new crowns fit well and felt like they had been there for ages in a very short time. Dr Schmotter’s extensive experience inspires confidence in his patients and staff. Can’t recommend him highly enough, just worried he’ll retire someday!

Dr. Schmotter is my long time dentist, and I want to highly recommend him! I have been going to him for about 12 years, and switched to him when I needed two dental implants. A former dentist, who didn’t perform dental implants, disparaged implants and had tried to talk me into getting bridges — which I did not want. Dr. Schmotter perfomed the operation superbly — and over 11 years later I am still extremely happy that I held out for the implants — which are so good that I actually occaisionally forget that I have them — I will feel them with my tongue and think — hum — my tooth is numb — is there someting wrong? — oops — no — that isn’t a tooth — that’s the implant!
While Dr. Schmotter is certified to perform, it seems, just about everything — he is very ethical and will not hesitate to send you to a specialist — such as Dr. Alex Kashef of Marin Oral Surgery (located one floor up and directly above his office!) — for rare or extreme specialty work.
Dr. Schmotter shares space and support staff with Dr. Armel. While I have no direct experience with Dr. Armel — I was distressed to see the 2 negative 1 star reviews for him based strictly on an unfriendly front desk person. I have never had a problem with the front desk — and felt bad that a seemingly very able dentist would be so badly tarred because of a possible employee problem at the front desk.
Dr. Schmotter is a first class dentist with the right combination of technical and people skills. He is the best general dentist that I have ever had and I highly recommend him!
One item that I should note that does set this office apart from others that I had been to — the numerous dental chairs are arranged in «Bays» with counters and equipment on both sides of the chair — but there are no private rooms — all 10 or so chairs are seperated by the work dividers — but all are set up in one large room! While I wondered about privacy issues on my first visit — my concerns were quickly allayed by the fact there was enough seperation and background noise (and lack of interest in someone else’s dental issues) for this to be a real consideration — but I now find it actually to be a comfort in that with all of the different work going on — all the procedures are being done to the highest up to date standards — in an open manner that hides nothing — and there is NO screaming !:0 — and only the best practices of professionalsm are there for all to see — making me more comfortable!