Ian Iwane, DDS, Joan Seet, DDS, & Francis Carrington, DDS

El Cerrito, United States

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+1 510-559-9000
Website:
elcerritodentistry.com
Address:
10102 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miEl Cerrito Plaza
0.6 mi52
0.9 miColusa & Oak View
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By Appointment Only
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Local time (El Cerrito) 8:10 AM Sunday, June 22, 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

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Conveniently located near BART El Cerrito Paza, with easy freeway access and free parking at the front door, we have been serving the local community for over 30 years.

We really listen to you and tailor your treatment plan with respect for your unique and individual needs, desires and capabilities. We take special interest in helping the fearful or sensitive patient who may have had prior difficulty, and who may be avoiding dental treatment because he or she has had a painful experience in the past.

Our genuinely caring team make you feel welcome and comfortable from the first hello. All are seasoned professionals whose primary goal is to leave you with pleasant memories of time spent with us.

To learn more about us check out website: www​.elcer​ri​to​den​tistry​.com

History

Established in 1949.

Dr. Thomas Oda founded this dental practice near the corner of Potrero and San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito. Upon his retirement 38 years later, he entrusted the care of his patients to Dr. Joan Seet. She was joined by her husband, Dr. Francis Carrington, in 1988, when he merged his Berkeley practice with hers in El Cerrito. They moved to the present-​day location, the former It Club building, in 1994. Many of Dr. Oda’s cherished patients remain with the practice today.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Carrington and Dr. Seet D.D. S.

Business Owner

Dr. Carrington was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California. He attended San Jose State University, and graduated from the Univeristy of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 1981. Further education includes advanced courses at the Pankey Institute and Dawson Institute. He has practiced General Dentistry in Berkeley and El Cerrito for the past 30 years. Dr. Carrington is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Berkeley Dental Society. He is a past Board Member of the Berkeley Dental Society.

Dr. Seet grew up in San Jose, and attended Stanford University, majoring in Human Biology. She graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 1981. After practicing community dentistry for five-​and-​a-​half years in the South Bay, she relocated to El Cerrito in 1987. She assumed the practice of Dr. Thomas Oda, who was one of the first established dentists in El Cerrito.

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17 reviews of Ian Iwane, DDS, Joan Seet, DDS, & Francis Carrington, DDS

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Place rating: 5
Daly City, CA
I have been a patient of Dr. Iwane for many, many, many years!
He is an excellent, professional and most importantly ETHICAL dentist!
His new office is clean, with access via Bart for those of us who travel far to see him (San Bruno 1.5 hrs ride… it is worth it!) and his staff is nice and friendly!
He cleans my teeth every three months and reminds me to floss daily!
Place rating: 5
El Cerrito, CA
I moved to this practice a year ago. Late last year I saw Dr. Iwane for the first time. He is focused and empathetic, and did a great job on my first crown. I feel comfortable entrusting my care to him.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Ian was my dentist at his old practice in San Francisco. He cleaned my teeth for five years and during that time I recommended him to all my friends.
What I like about Ian is that he’s a good listener, he has a gentle hand, and he’s very adept at explaining dental concepts. There were several areas where I thought I knew best practice, but Ian explained why modern dentistry has evolved from that position. He doesn’t talk your ear off, but if you’re interested, he’ll explain everything in an approachable way.
His personality is very easygoing. He doesn’t push procedures on you. As an anecdote, my girlfriend was told by another dentist that she needed thousands of dollars in crowns. Then she went to Ian, and he said she was fine. And with me, after years of clean x-​rays he recommended we do them less frequently.
Thanks to Ian I take much better care of myself, and I’m happier for it.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I’ve been going to Dr. Ian Iwane (at his old location) for about 9 years now. While his SOMA location was close to work, his new office is close to home. His dental office is about 2 – 3 blocks from the El Cerrito Center BART Station. Professional and friendly staff with great individual service will keep me coming back. To top it off, there is even free parking!
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
I am personally scared to death of dentists and dental procedures. Since going here i have become significantly less terrified. Dr. Seets and Dr. Carrington explain everything as they work. They both are outstanding dentists! Sad to see Dr. Carrington retire but super happy for him. Everyone at the office actually cares about you. This is not the «Walmart» of dental practices. You get the same people working with you every time. These people won’t rip you off which is damn hard to find in the medical world. Keep doing what you are doing! Thanks!
Place rating: 5
San Mateo, CA
dr. ian iwane’s newest location… thorough and efficient cleaning in under an hour… photos and gummy teeth molding for invisalign… follow-​up emails with simulated animation videos of before and after… cut, grind and cement… minor prep work required for invisalign fitting… slight slur of speech from plastic trays, but hardly anybody ever noticing… months passing, and teeth straightening and cleanings… nearly finished, but dr. ian iwane still looking for perfection… improvising and adding extra pressure points to move stubborn teeth… getting a lot of compliments about my teeth… polished and perfect…
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
First time at this office for a cleaning. The office is clean, organized. The staff are super friendly. Parking in the back is a plus. I didn’t have to wait long. Dr. Ian Iwane thoroughly cleaned, examined each tooth and noted the condition of each tooth to his assistant. He told me about the overall condition of my teeth and what I might need work on in the near future, which tooth that I need to keep an eye on. Over all, it was a pleasant experience.
Place rating: 5
Westchester / LAX, Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding dentists!
Dr.Carrington and Dr. Seet’s office is the best dental office I have ever been to. I have had the pleasure of seeing both Dr. Carrington and Dr. Seet due to my busy schedule and have never been disappointed.
I can tell that both Dr. Carrington and Dr. Seet really work to ensure the staff works well as a team and provides top of the line care. This office as a whole proves that going to the dentist can be a pleasant experience. Everybody is very willing to work with scheduling, billing, and any other issues you may have. They offered me earplugs, sunglasses, a pillow, and even a blanket to make my visit more comfortable.
I first saw Dr. Seet, she is very caring and does great work. Dr. Carrington is wonderful as well, I trust him a lot and he was very attentive to my needs, hard to believe I found not one, but two amazing dentists at this office! Dr. Seet is more talkative than Dr. Carrington so I would suggest her for those people who like to talk more while in the chair and Dr. Carrington to those who prefer a quieter atmosphere. They are a married couple and have put their heart into making this practice special. Dr. Carrington is an amazing artist and his paintings are hung all around the office.
Both doctors are very clear about the treatment they recommend and do not pressure you to do any unnecessary work. I felt as if they were really looking out for my best interest. I also appreciated that they did not make me feel bad about the condition of my teeth, but rather took a very practical approach.
Overall fantastic dentists and a great staff who provide excellent care.
Place rating: 5
El Cerrito, CA
This is hands-​down the best dental practice I have ever attended! From the warm and welcoming front desk staff to the friendly hygienists to Dr. Carrington’s attentive care, I cannot recommend this place enough!
Place rating: 5
San Pablo, CA
Best Dentist by far!
Never is there a long wait and staff is super friendly and welcoming!
Dr. Seet and Carrington are both awesome! They make you feel so comfortable and do great cleanings! Dental assistants are great! Just awesome, awesome, awesome! I can’t picture going anywhere else. Parking can be a pain in the mornings so get there about 15 minutes early for street parking. You’re always given a goody bag full of floss, brushes and floss haha.
If you’re looking for a dentist then come here. You won’t be disappointed. «But don’t take my word for it!» (reading rainbow quote) =D
Place rating: 5
East Bay
Our former dentist retired and we were so sad.
But Dr Seet to the rescue! My Unilocaler bud, Toni, has been going to Dr Seet
for years and is quite happy with her.
I filled out my patient form online and sent it to their office.
I went in for my first appointment and was warmly greeted by the front desk staff.
The office is clean, sunny and welcoming.
Dr Seet saw me right on time. She went over my medications and medical
history. A full set of x-​rays was taken by her assistant. Then Dr Seet returned
and closely examined each tooth and noted the condition of each tooth to her assistant.
She then told me about the overall condition of my teeth and what I might need
work on in the near future. She is very aware of one’s financial ability
to pay and works with you in prioritizing the work
My next appointment is in October when I will have a teeth cleaning and
a filling replaced.
At the end of the appointment I was given a report on what work was done
and the break down of the costs.
I was also given a detailed breakdown of the cost of my October appointment.
(fyi I could have scheduled an earlier appointment but I wanted to see
a specific hygienist. (Val is someone I know from the past).
My husband has gone for his initial appointment, cleaning and a replacement of
an old filling. He is WOWED by Dr Seet as well.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
I continue to really enjoy (as much as I can) going to these folks every 6 months for my dental/​mouth health. They are very kind when at times I get a bit anxious during cleanings and they have the latest super-​duper high tech computer systems upon which they can show me where there are pockets or a potential cavity. (I haven’t had a cavity in many, many years, thanks in large part to these folks’ support, knowledge and kind care.)
In addition to everyone else I’ve already written about, Sherry at the front desk is super friendly and organized, and Chanda is an awesome dental hygienist.
See you guys in six months!
Place rating: 5
Castro Valley, CA
I am a dental professional myself, and I strive to provide for my own patients the kind of care I want to receive when I am the patient. That kind of care is what I receive from Dr. Seet. She has been my dentist for 30 years. She is a great listener and a great explainer. She is respectful of my time and generous with her own. She is careful and thoughtful and conservative in her recommendations and in her treatment. She attends lots of continuing education seminars and thus stays abreast of current treatment techniques and materials. Having once worked with her and many other dental professionals in a community health center setting, I had lots of opportunities over several years to observe the treatment styles and philosophies and lab work of lots of dentists. And it was what I observed over all those years that led to my decision to become her patient. Plus she gives great shots!
Place rating: 5
Richmond, CA
We’ve been patients of Dr. Seet and Dr. Carrington since our son was three (and he’s now a college graduate!). We had a hard time finding a well recommended family dentist when we moved to the East Bay — long before there was Unilocal!But once we became their patients, we knew we were set for both routine care and emergencies (like when our son chipped a tooth). We usually see Dr. Seet, but Dr. Carrington has also provided us with exceptional care. We couldn’t feel more confident about their expertise, nor about their caring approach. The staff is extremely personable as well as professional, putting each patient at ease. We get a thorough explanation of our dental needs and treatment plans, and it’s clear that they adopt the best in terms of new equipment, technology and treatment practices. They work with us to plan out insurance coverage. We feel we get excellent value as well.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I have enjoyed being a patient of the husband and wife team of Seet and Carrington. They are both really nice people in addition to being great dentists. My teeth are getting great care while at the same time they are not insisting that I get work done right away if it can wait until it is a better time for me to get it done. The office staff is professional and willing to go over expected benefits and costs before proceeding with any major work.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Dr. Seet is the best dentist ever. She is extremely thorough and takes the time to explain my options and the procedures themselves, but ultimately leaves the decisions regarding my treatment up to me. It’s my mouth after all! Her staff is also very nice, pleasant, and they communicate very well. They are also aware of what their own expertise and limitations are; they know when to refer out to other specialists. I used to work for a endodontist (root canals), who deal with many many general dentists, and can say that Dr. Seet really is one of the best.
Place rating: 5
El Cerrito, CA
Drs. Carrington and Seet are husband and wife. They’ve been my dentists maybe 6 years. My previous dentist retired to become a glassblower. How cool is that? About a year later his replacement laid off the previous office staff and I changed dentists. I first saw Dr. Carrington while Alan saw Dr. Seet, but Dr. Carrington has cut back his hours and the past few times I’ve seen Dr. Seet. They’re both great dentists. He’s a jazz fan and I used to time my visits to when he was in control of the radio because I knew I would hear good jazz. She’s a gardener and a conoisseur of art glass, so we have lots to talk bout, even though my participation is minimal. I arrange my appointments so that Val is the hygienist who cleans my teeth. Val walks on water as far as I’m concerned. She has a delicate touch, which I appreciate. The office staff is nice. And to top it off, their office formerly was a very cool dive called The It Club. Music and bad behavior must permeate the walls.