James G Gregory, DDS

This was the best dental experience I have ever had. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and the office is hands down the most beautiful dentists office I have ever been to. Dr. Gregory is so warm and welcoming and puts you at ease right away. I am normally someone who dreads going to the dentist but I can honestly say this experience has changed my view on visiting the dentists office. He truly provides the most amazing atmosphere and service.

I went Dr. Gregory for a number of years until fate made me move from SF. He’s the best and most pleasant dentist I’ve ever had, and a damn nice guy too. One more reason I look forward to moving back!

I have been going to Dr. Gregory for about 3 years. His office has the best view you can ask for while someone plys at your mouth. I am not a fan of dental work, and had plenty of dentists that didn’t help. Dr. Gregory has always been nice, informative and I’ve never felt like I was being ‘sold’ procedures that I didn’t need.

Awesome Doctor, compassionate, professional, super demeanor and really awesome staff and hygienists. All around super experience

This review is a very long time coming.
I’ve been going to Dr. Gregory for years — and if you are in the market for a new dentist, make an appointment immediately.
To start — his office. It’s a beautiful, sophisticated space. May not seem that important, but it’s nice to walk into an enjoyable environment rather than some icky sterile and run-​down space (that seems to go with dentist offices in general). Russ at reception is extraordinarily professional, competent and friendly. He goes out of his way to get you an appointment when you need it. And he takes the time to figure out (and «optimize») issues with insurance
His dental hygenists are also amazingly professional, competent and friendly (a theme?). They make the cleaning as entertaining and tolerable as it can be.
And while I only see them twice a year (luckily), everyone greets me by name — it’s a super comfortable atmosphere.
Now — I am lucky that I don’t have major issues with my teeth. So I can’t attest to how he does root canals, or anything like that. But every time I see Dr. Gregory he is thorough with my exam and takes the time to talk me through issues and considerations. I had never, ever felt rushed — in fact, he totally takes the time to see how things are with me, to give me an update on what he’s been up to, and so on.
Great choice.

Hands down THE best dentist I’ve ever been to. Granted, I have only been to a handful in my life but Dr. James Gregory is everything you want in someone helping you protect your pearly whites.
His staff is kind and courteous providing the best service I’ve experienced in SF. From the epic array of magazines while you wait to the friendly smiles that great you at the desk upon arrival, this place has it all down perfectly. The fish tank is a dentist staple that keeps you calm while you wait, but I can promise you that whether you hate the dentist visits or love opening wide you will be blown away by the treatment here.
Remember to floss and schedule a visit today.

What an amazing practice! Dr Gregory is wonderful and takes fabulous care of his patients. His is staff is friendly and make the whole experience too easy. Great atmospshere if the office and I know I am getting the best dental care in the City! Love them!

Dr. Gregory is Awesome with a capital «A». Over the years I have had a lot of dental work procedures from a variety of dentists– Dr. Gregory takes the cake. He is genuine, down to earth, and I feel like he truly cares about the best interest of his patients.
His office is up to date on the most recent dental technology which is pretty sweet. Even crowns are made in his office right away! I have already recommended him to all my friends and co workers, so I thought it best to post this review :)
P. S. The staff at his office are also ALWAYS extremely helpful and friendly :)

Dr Gregory runs an incredible operation. From the moment you enter until the time you leave, the patient’s comfort and needs are the focus of everything that transpires. All my procedures have been free of stress or pain… and THIS coming from someone who once looked in the Yellow Pages and gravitated to a practitioner who billed himself as a ‘dentist for cowards.’
I highly recommend Dr Gregory’s office based on the knowledge and expertise not only of the dentist, but also of his hygenists and technicians. And the fact that the office is ‘paperless’ (all appointments, dental records and insurance forms are handled by computer) makes the experience efficient and seamless. Aesthetically, the design of the office is incredible. You barely know you’re in a dentist office. Tasteful décor, flat-​screen panels in each exam room for the patient’s viewing pleasure and soothing music to calm your nerves. And the views of downtown SF from the 12^th floor of 450 Sutter are spectacular. All these features contribute to a very positive patient experience.
Dr Gregory’s concern for his patients extends not just to their dental health, but also to how your dental health might affect your overall health. I couldn’t ask for a better dentist or dental experience. I’ve had many dentists since I arrived in the Bay Area 30 years ago, but NONE like Dr Gregory. He is now my dentist for life.

Dr. Gregory (actually I call him Jim) and his whole practice is awesome!!! I have been going to him since he first opened his practice (15 or so years ago?) I once switched dentists for a short while because I thought I should take advantage of the lame dental insurance my work offered. That was a nightmare! And I quickly switched back to Dr. Gregory, and will never leave again.
First of all, Jim is a gentle, friendly, professional, perfectionist, which is exactly what you want in a dentist. He really knows what he’s doing, and I always feel completely confident that he will take care of my teeth as if they were his own. He will watch out for the future of your teeth, but would never recommend any work that isn’t necessary. He’s an artist in matching tooth color, and I am a big perfectionist when it comes to color — I am an artist and I teach a color class at community college.
Everyone that works there is awesome, and you can tell that they love where they work too — they all seem happy and like a big family. All of the hygienists are really gentle and friendly and like to chat with me about what’s new. Russ, one of the office staff, has been with Jim for many years, and has that place in ship shape! He and all the office staff are super helpful and friendly.
And, as other people have mentioned, the place is gorgeous! Tastefully designed with, granite counter tops, and a cool fish tank in the waiting room and a beautiful views of the city from every dentist chair room. They play great music — a selection recommendations from all the staff I think, which makes it current and personal, not elevator music. It’s all very relaxing, believe it or not.

Love this place! Makes going to the dentist not so horrible :). Friendly staff and very accommodating.

Gorgeous views (both inside and outside the office windows :-), absolute professionalism and a generally upbeat youthful vibe define both Dr. Gregory’s, his office and staff.
Unlike most doctor’s waiting areas, where your only options are nasty old dog-​eared copies of Good Housekeeping from 1997, Dr. Gregory keeps his shelves well-​stocked with the lastest issues of Dwell, Modern Architecture and People, to name a few. And each exam/​treatment room has its only flat screen TV so you can zone out to «Legally Blond» while you’re getting your mouth poked and prodded.
I don’t know too many people who look forward to going to the dentist, so this is about as good as it gets!

Love this office. The staff is sooooo nice, so young, and so attractive (both looks and personality. Hey… it doesn’t hurt!).
Everyone from the hygenist, to the dentists, to the technicians, they’re all so gentle, you forgot that you were there to have work done on you.
I highly recommend this dental office.

I am one of those people who loves going to the dentist. I love the oh-​so-​clean feeling you get when you leave. This makes the time I spend at Dr. Gregory’s even better than it already is.
You step into this unbelievably well decorated, modern office. All the records are electronic (now that Y2K has passed, let’s move past the fear of electronic medical records, people), and is done with flat panel touch screens and wireless keyboards. For technophiles, there’s nothing better.
Watch a DVD (Sex and the City, anyone?) with noise-​cancelling headphones on your own flat panel TV while they work their magic. Walk out feeling like a million bucks… and refreshed.