James F Block, DDS

Specialties

We specialize in LISTENING to our patients. We are a third generation practice servicing Fremont, CA for over 60 years. We offer the latest technology in dentistry and offer an extremely comprehensive list of services. We provide basic services, such as fillings and crowns and a comprehensive hygiene program to keep your gums extremely healthy. We also provide more specialized services such as short term orthodontics, implant restorations, facelift dentures, treating jaw joint pain, headaches, and sleep apnea. We are the ONLY practice in Fremont offering dental facial orthopedics, for example, the non-​surgical movement of a chin forward in patients that have deficient chins. We do this by simply working with the patients existing bite (how the upper and lower teeth come together.) One of our two doctors has graduated from the esteemed Las Vegas Institute of Continuing Dental Education, completing all courses offered. He has taken numerous courses in orthodontics and looks for issues that traditional orthodontics simply does not. Treating the whole face in terms of facial proportions, not just straightening the teeth. The results of all this is a happy patient that knows that we have treated them as a valued human being and have looked at everything possible. Listening to the patient and giving them a «complete menu» of treatment options is central to what we do at Jim Block DDS.

History

Established in 1990.

Jim Block DDS started practicing in 1990. His father Dr. Hugh Block practiced dentistry with his father Dr. Harry Block. So, this is a third generation dental office serving Fremont, CA since 1955. All members of the Block family have been involved in the city in various capacities with Dr. Hugh Block serving as Mayor of Fremont in 1970. He was very instrumental in dental issues while serving in the Alameda County Dental Society, as well. Continuing education has been a hallmark of this practice so that we can provide all the latest technology to our patients. Dr. Robert Perkins has joined the practice to provide some very specialized procedures that no other practice in Fremont is providing currently.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Jim B.

Business Owner

Dr. Block LOVES dentistry. He listens to his patient’s and «makes it about them!» He uses the latest technology and has a partner who provides services no other office in Fremont provides. However, when Dr. Block is not practicing dentistry he enjoys rock climbing, mountain climbing, hiking, reading and going to the movies. He is married to Karin Block who also enjoys the same activities and is an awesome rock climber with many exciting and epic ascents of her own. They have four kids, three in college and one in high school. They also enjoy spending time with their Black Labrador and their Dachshund. Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Moab, Utah are some of their favorite places to recreate and chill. Commonly, you can find Jim and Karin stuck to the side of a rock climb or in a theatre eating M & M’s and treating themselves to diet Pepsi.