Robert W Timpe, DDS

Sunnyvale, United States

4.5

11 reviews

By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 408-736-3311
Website:
www.drtimpe.com
Address:
516 W Remington Dr Ste 2, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.1 mi54
1.3 miSunnyvale Transit Center
1.4 miSunnyvale
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By Appointment Only
Yes
Accepts Insurance
Yes

Today

Today –
Local time (Sunnyvale) 11:27 PM Saturday, June 21, 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday –
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

«Treat our patients just as we’d treat our own children» is Dr. Timpe’s dental treatment philosophy. His personal measure of success is having each of his patients adopt healthy dental habits that they will take with them into adulthood.

Dr. Timpe has been specializing in dental care for children and young adults for over 25 years, with former patients bringing their children back to their childhood office for treatment. The best part about the office is that you’ll find the same familiar faces at each visit.

Dr. Timpe’s patient and gentle manner help make the dental experience a good. He and his staff are sensitive to each child’s health situation and special needs and they tailor treatments to meet those needs.

The office features modern treatment rooms with individual televisions in each treatment area, as well as a salt water fish tank to help keep our young patients entertained during their visit. For parents, we offer coffee and Wi-​Fi in the waiting room.

History

Established in 1983.

Dr. Timpe purchased Dentistry for Children in 1983 from Dr. Robert Smithwick, who had established the first pediatric dental practice in Sunnyvale.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Bob T.

Business Owner

I was born and raised in the bay area and graduated from Awalt High School, now Mountain View H.S. My dental training included UOP in San Francisco and specialty training at Oakland Children’s Hospital. I settled in Sunnyvale in 1976 with my family. My wife is a surgical nurse and my two daughters still live close by.

During my dental training, I found helping children with their dental needs was the most rewarding aspect, in my opinion, of the dental profession. This led me to specialize in pediatric dentistry, giving me the opportunity to treat children experiencing discomfort as well as introduce good dental habits.

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11 reviews of Robert W Timpe, DDS

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Place rating: 1
San Mateo, CA
Incompetent office staff and policies. Left a message for a cancellation on a Friday evening — They claim they don’t check messages over the weekend and are sending me invoices for a no show for $ 75 — A dearth of patients makes dentists resort to this for making money and staying in business. Would not recommend to anyone who is looking for a pediatric dentist in the area.
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
I Absolutely, love this place and so does my son, I have been coming here about about 6+ years and everyone is so lovey, professional and just amazing work. Thank you, thank you for such an amazing work. Please keep it up
Place rating: 5
Cupertino, CA
My daughter has seeing Dr. Timpe since she was 5 years old, she’s now 18 years old and can’t imagine having to change dentists. Dr. Timpe is totally incredible with kids, my daughter loves him to death! She was VERY happy to hear that she could keep seeing him until she graduates from college:-)
His staff is also wonderful! If you’re looking for a pediatric dentist, no need to look any further, this is the dentist for your child!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
I took my kids here on a recommendation, and it was great! A bit of a drive but completely worth it. There was lots to play with in the waiting room, and everyone on staff knew exactly what to say and do to get both kids through the appointment.
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
My 11 year old has been seeing Dr. TImpe ever since he’s had teeth. Even though my dental insurance considers him an out of network provider, I would still choose his practice over the ones that are in network.
I think it’s because of the personal touch that I get from someone who has been in the community for such a long time. I remember once when my kid was a toddler the receptionist whispered «He’s so cute!» to someone else right as we were walking out the door. I don’t think they intended for me to hear it, but I did :)
Another time they referred us to an oral surgeon and I managed to sneak a glance at the paperwork they faxed over to him. They wrote some nice comments about us at the bottom. (Hopefully I wasn’t violating any medical privacy laws by glancing at something not meant for my eyes)
For me personally, when it comes to certain things like clothing, shoes and toilet paper, I tend to go with whatever is the cheapest, but when it comes to dental care, there are more important things for me to consider than just the price. I am glad that I have a reliable dentist for my kid that I can trust.
Place rating: 5
Mountain View, CA
I have been going to Dr. Timpe’s dental office since 2007. I have three children, and I sent all my friends to him. Dr. Timpe and all of his staff is very professional, friendly, they know how to interact with children and their parents: o). We have never been treated at his office disrespectfully or badly. My kids love going to Dr. Timpe’s office. Our family has to move to San Diego, and it hurts my heart that we are not going to see Dr. Timpe again. I hope that we will be able to find the same very professional, friendly and kind dentist like Dr.Timpe. We wish our best to Dr. Timpe and his staff! With love, The Stevens family
Place rating: 4
Sunnyvale, CA
Dr. Timpe is great. My 3 year old has seen him 4 times, and every time walks out of the office saying «that was fun!» I hope she always feels that way about going to the dentist!
I gave them a 4 instead of a 5 due to the fact that they seem a little rigid about their procedures (x-​rays, siblings in the office, etc.). I get the feeling that it’s either, do things their way, or go see another dentist. I would prefer a more collaborative approach to my child’s dental care.
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
I got a referral for a pediatric dentist from a friend at my 3 year old’s daycare. I conveniently made the appointment the week after «Dental Week» at daycare so my son would have some idea of what his experience would be like there. I was promptly mailed the forms to fill out prior to the appointment. In addition, my son was mailed a personalized little book featuring «Dentosaur» and «Dinobrush» to further set his expectations there as well. I read the book several times to him before the actual appointment.
When we got there, we were pleasantly greeted by the receptionist and Tyler got to familiarize himself with the waiting area where he was entertained with the toys and books until we were called in. The waiting area was clean and kid-​friendly as well as adult-​friendly. They even had a little coffee station.
Once we were called in, the room was just as my son expected. The book described the chair, the light, and the tools (Slim, Mr. Wind, and Mr. Thirsty). Jane was the hygienist and took very good care of Tyler. He listened to everything she said and behaved exceptionally well during his visit. Jane polished his teeth, and flossed them. Jane then showed me how I can floss my son’s teeth and gave other advice on dental hygiene for my toddler. Then Dr. Timpe came and also took a look at his teeth and gave some advice.
In the end, my son was given the standard toothbrush and floss, and also a few goodies from Dr. Timpe’s office (no lollipops… ha ha!). He had a great experience and even brought his book at daycare the next day for «Circle Time».
I leave my stars at 5 for now. I leave this review «open» until his next visit when x-​rays will be taken. In any case, the experience was amazingly very smooth.
Place rating: 5
Santa Clara, CA
Dr. Timpe is both competent and caring. He is always thoughtful and never over-​treats — like pulling baby teeth unnecessarily, etc. I think he is the best. I recommend him all the time. Jane, one of the assistants in the office, is excellent too. My kids have had only positive experiences with Dr. Timpe. I kind of wish he treated adults b/​c I like him so much.
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
Dr. Timpe is nothing short of amazing. He is exceptionally kind and gentle, his staff is professional while being very good at interacting with kids. The office had a major remodel and is very fresh and high tech, but not cold. Parking is easy too, which is convenient since I’m carting two kids around. My daughters both talk about Dr. Timpe all the time! He sent a book to my youngest daughter before her first visit there — she loves it so much we continue to read it each night before bed. I cannot recommend him more highly.
Place rating: 5
Elk Grove, CA
It’s not easy finding a good Dentist for your children. Therefore, I’m grateful that we’ve had Dr. Timpe as our twins’ Dentist for some time now. His «chairside» manner is awesome — very kind and patient – my kids behave well at the Dentist, but having a caring and experienced DDS at the helm is a huge part of that. He’s been in Sunnyvale for years and I have no complaints about the billing and admin lady – she’s very helpful.