Pearce Robert and Associates

I had a bit of an emergency where some temporary Veneer teeth had fallen out over night. It looked terrible and made it hard for me to talk. I contacted Dr Pierce and he was nice enough to see me right away. He fixed my teeth quickly and easily free of charge since I am a regular there and it didnt take much time. I highly recommend this Dentist, friendly environment, great work!

The best dental experience you could ever hope for. Dr. Pearce and his associates are extremely pleasant to deal with and good people to the core.
I have had several fillings here with no fuss or pain and no problems. After my initial examination and cleaning I was given a clear and concise breakdown of my dental situation: my issues, their likely causes, better habits to prevent them in the future, and an explanation of the possible repairs and their costs.
It’s been very easy to deal with. Strongly recommend doing your teeth here if you can!
My Dad has had some more complex work done, with nothing but good things to say. He, in fact, referred me. He’s fixed his tooth care habits under the influence of the hygienist there, also.

After three implants, numerous crowns, cleaning and whitening, I must say, this is the warmest doctors office I have ever encountered. Dr. Pearce’s workmanship is excellent. He is focused, efficient and good humored, with a wonderful staff of skilled hygienists and technicians.
It seems that every time I visit this office, I see new images of Dr. Pearce and associates serving the less fortunate in some Third World country. I think to myself ‘This man is truly passionate about his work. He loves making a difference in peoples lives.’ I like his style. He is direct, to the point, and gets the job done.

Dr. Pearce is the kind of dentist that returns your stressed emergency call from his own hospital bed… True story! He has a big practice with a family feel to it as evidenced by the great competency and vibe of he and his staff. I look forward to going to the dentist! I am intent on supporting local entrepreneurs and local business where I am a person, not another sale. This office is one of those places!
Dentists are like hair stylists and massage therapists. When I find a stellar one, I stick close and sing their praises loudly. Its been over ten years since I found myself fortunate to end up in Dr. P’s care. Yearly general care, one root canal and a few crowns later, I am happy to report that I am very happy with the work I have received. My teeth are gorgeous! As of yesterday, I am officially mercury free!
Twenty minutes, Right across 580, in Point Richmond, is Dr. Pearce’s gorgeous brick dental office. Its an easy place to get to and the parking is abundant! Much better than schlepping to the city and I usually schedule my appointments so that I have time to enjoy the sweet little town of «The Point»…
Frequent this business! Good vibes, good people and great conscious work! A dentist that you can trust, who has a sense of humor and love for life? Its a great fit!
Thank you ALL over at Dr. P’s! You make going to the dentist something to look forward to!
With Gratitude,
Candice

Dr Pearce and his staff are professional, efficient, friendly, accomodating and exceptional in their dental work! My daughter and I have been clients of Dr. Pearce for 10 years. We have never had a bad experience, in fact, I was afraid of dentists until I started seeing Dr. Pearce. I have had two crowns, cavities filled, and a chipped tooth and all my visits have been pleasant, relaxing and the results have been exceptional. My daughter who is 16, has had the same experience. I have also had a couple of emergencies and the office has always been able to fit me in.
I am also very impressed that Dr. Pearce volunteers his time to provide dental services in Guatamaela.
I recommend Dr. Pearce to all my friends, family and co-​workers!

First, I’ll chime in to say that Robert Pearce is a smart, dedicated dentist who is enthusiastic about his work, and, as one person said, a perfectionist. He seems very educated to me and up on all things dental. I trust him.
Also he uses holistic techniques – which is why I began going to him. I needed mercury fillings removed and my old dentist refused to use the proper safe techniques (rubber dam, oxygen, etc.).
Also, he does have a nice staff. (Forget trying to call and get a real person to answer though. It is rare to get a real person.)
On the other hand, this office is anything but peaceful. if you are someone who doesn’t like a lot of buzz around you, who needs a calm and quiet environment, this is not the place. This noise factor is making me seek out a new dentist. I don’t really want to, because I have confidence in Pearce. Just can’t stand being there.
He jokes around a lot, which might be nice, except it means there’s a lot of chatter, mostly between him and his staff. And there’s always music going. And the acoustics in the place amplify the noise. Last time I went I brought ear plugs!
Also contributing to this: Dr. Pearce works on more than one person at a time (sometimes 3 at once); so he goes back and forth. And while this obviously has nothing to do with noise, it does create a sort of unsettled and frenetic feeling. It makes perfect sense for HIM logistically because during most procedures there are periods where something has to dry or set, and he would just be twiddling his thumbs waiting. But it does result in the patient waiting longer than necessary to get done and out of there.
None of this would bother a normally healthy person, but if you are sensitive to noise, get sensory overload, or generally don’t feel well, you might want to look for a calmer environment.
Also, as one person mentioned, I was shocked to find an extra $ 30 on my bill one time, after I’d been in for a cleaning. I inquired. Oh, they said, that was for the exam. And as the other person mentioned, if it was 3 minutes it was a lot! Since I protested, they removed the charge. Eventually it was explained to me– that he only does that check once a year. I still think it’s outrageous. I’ve never had a dentist charge for this. I think it’s just a slick way of making extra money.

I never liked my smile until Dr. Pearce worked his magic on my teeth! He is a dentist who loves his work as much as he loves engaging with patients. After a rave recommendation from my spouse, I first saw him in 2005, when my mouth still held a lot of sub-​standard work from decades of previous dentists. He seemed excited by the challenge of the cosmetic work my four front teeth required and approached the task with the passion of a sculptor. He is a perfectionist, don’t you want your dentist to have this keen attention to detail? My trusted dental practice has many things going for it but I will name a few: a dentist who enjoys his work every day and gets to know his patients, a highly skilled and friendly staff with great humor and camaraderie, the latest dental technology, a holistic approach to care, and a palpable warmth.

If you want the best dentist this is the place to go! Dr. Pearce is truly talented and passionate about treating his patients with the newest technologies out there. He only performs the treatment that you need (breath of fresh air compared to some dentists out there who tend to over diagnose!) and gives you a straight answer when it comes to your questions or concerns. He takes his time with all of his procedures and makes sure you understand what is going on. When it comes to getting your teeth cleaned Alice and Dao, the Hygenists, are very gentle and thorough. Both ladies are extremely nice and tentative to their patients needs. At the front desk is the most helpful receptionist out there, Annette. She can answer any questions with treatment plans and financing. The office also participates in humanitarian work and continued education every year! I have seen them for over 2 years now, I even travel back to see them when I’m in Seattle. Bottom line– you won’t be disappointed! What a team!

Today, I had a dental emergency that I felt needed immediate attention. Unfortunately, my regular dentist couldn’t see me for 3 weeks so I turned to Unilocal to find something in my neighborhood. I called Dr. Pearce’s office at 1:15pm and the office manager said, «if you come in now we can fit you in.» AMEN!!! I filled out the paperwork and within 5 minutes I was sitting in a chair talking with one of his lovely assistants.
Dr. Pearce sized up my tooth debacle and immediately addressed the issue with complete professionalism, humor & skill! (Who ever likes going to the dentist!?! I don’t.) All of his associates were sweet and also very professional. I was so impressed by my experience I wanted to Unilocal Dr. Pearce & Associates while I was sitting in the chair.
I am forever grateful for his office accommodating me on such short notice and I can now leave on a business trip pain & worry free. By the way, I’ve just found my new dentist who is literally steps away from my home.
One last thing, Dr. Pearce leans towards holistic dentistry…100% up my alley! BONUS.
Thank you again!

This is the only dental office I’ve EVER been to, and at age 30 I now bring my children here with me. The staff is very pleasant and knowledgeable. I’ve never had a bad experience.

I had a really bad experience with Dr. Pearce & Associates! I went there for placing an implant, but the surgery went terribly wrong. It wasn’t performed by Dr. Pearce himself but by one of his associates, Jasmine Bhuva. The hole that she drilled into my jaw bone in order to place an implant was too big and the implant didn’t fit. After reading numerous dental articles and blogs online and consulting with several other dental surgeons I know that this is a mistake and something that should not have happened. Dr. Pearce was there as well and witnessed the failed surgery. I was disappointed that instead of being concerned about it, he made jokes — very insensitive! The hole was patched up and stitched poorly, 2 – 3 days later it got infected and the same dentist prescribed antibiotics without even seeing me. I was in a lot of pain during the following 2 weeks. The stitches were supposed to be removed after 2 weeks, but due to the poor closure, the wound was still open and had to be re-​stitched — another 2 weeks of agony. On top of it all, I had major problems with Dr. Pearce’s administration, asking them to fix their insurance claims at multiple times for over 3 months! In the meantime, due to their administrative mistake, I wasn’t able to use my dental insurance. Overall — a major disappointment, to state it mildly. Please avoid this place, especially for dental implants!

Nice hygenist, nice dentist… they’re all nice and seem to do good work. But getting a reply to a phone call or email is, pardon the expression, like pulling teeth. If I didn’t think they did good work, I would definitely move on to an office that returns calls.
Edit: Left this dental office after discovering some sketchy billing practices.

Sensitive and caring. Dr. Pearce and his staff work with each patient and offer treatment solutions with concern for praticality, using most up to date equipment and material. Good location, no problem parking, appointments to fit working people’s schedules. A relaxing atmosphere where comfort is a priority, quality work is assured and a great smile is the goal.

I have gone here for cleanings. The hygienist is very good. I do not like their practices to extort fees for xrays when I go for a cleaning. I am uninsured and underemployed. and I was very clear that I wanted a cleaning, period and asked the price. 92 was the quote. I said that is all I wanted, Dr Pearce comes in to say hi, the hygienist, casually asks him to have a look. No lie, less than one minute, and they charged me 32 bucks for the privilege. They pulled that twice on me and I will not be back. Too bad as it is very handy and the hygenist is good. Skanky tactics. Booooo!

As with the last reviewer, I made my first appointment here because I started working around the corner from them. I found the staff very polite and professional. The hygenist I had (Alice) was great, lots of helpful advise and she continually asked if I was doing OK. Dr. Pearce was very friendly and the appointment was very quick, no waiting around!

I visited Dr. Pearce when I worked in Point Richmond in late 2005. I found him and his staff to be very pleasant.
It’s the first time I’ve had a root cleaning, and was handled in 2 appointments, (left side /​right side). I have to mention that the hygeniest, although polite and professional, wasn’t what I would consider gentle. But I really believe she was working hard, and knew what she was doing. I could tell that the most pain /​cleaning was in the areas I knew were most susceptible to decay. I know my mouth pretty well. It probably sounds masochistic, but the pain was more of a good pain — as opposed to the deep, sensitive, nerve pain. It was a «no pain, no gain» type of pain.
She gave me lots of good advise — like rinse with warm saltwater, and described how plaque and tartar work to destroy enamel. She advised me to buy a water pik, and I’ve used one just about every morning since. I think it was one of my best investments. It forces water into the areas where even dental floss can’t get. She also gave me instruments that could help to reach into ‘pockets’ where floss and a toothbrush can’t reach.
I don’t think they had the latest and greatest equipment, and they took a conservative approach — not pushing costly, unnecessary work. The office is in what seems to be a converted victorian house.
The only reason I don’t go anymore is that I no longer work in or visit Point Richmond. But I would at least recommend them if you live or work in the area, and need a basic cleaning.