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Downtown Oakland Dental

Downtown Oakland Dental provides orthodontic treatment in Oakland, CA, with a 4.

1730 Franklin St #302, Oakland, CA 94612
4.9(146 reviews)
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About Downtown Oakland Dental

Long-time patients trust Dr. Fong's honest, no-upsell approach, and the practice's smooth handoff to Dr. Barry has kept that reputation intact.

Downtown Oakland Dental is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, and its reviews lean heavily on trust built over decades with Dr. Fong, now continued under Dr. Barry after what reviewers call a seamless ownership transition. Multiple families with several kids in treatment mention sticking with the practice across generations, and several reviews note the doctors avoid pushing unnecessary work, including one case where an outside recommendation was reversed. A few reviews mention validated or free nearby parking and good transit access, notes that come up more often here than typical. Reviews also mention gentle handling of anxious patients and a renovated, well-equipped office.

Summary of 144 patient reviews, July 2017–September 2026, updated September 2026

Treatments offered

InvisalignInvisalign
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Who They Treat

Downtown Oakland Dental provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Adults
Ages 18+

Technology & Equipment

Downtown Oakland Dental uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.

3D Digital Scanning
Cone Beam CT (3D X-Ray)
Digital Records
iTero/TRIOS
CBCT

Insurance accepted

1 plan listed
Delta Dental PPO
Downtown Oakland Dental does not list Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 6 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Reviewers describe the doctors as honest about what treatment is actually needed, including one instance of reversing a recommendation made elsewhere.
  • Several families mention multiple children treated at the practice over the years, with a smooth handoff from Dr. Fong to Dr. Barry preserving continuity of care.
  • Parking and transit access near the office come up as a practical plus for those visiting downtown.

Things to know

  • A few reviews raise cost concerns, including questions about out-of-network billing and being charged for x-rays they hadn't requested.

Who it suits

  • Families with several children in ongoing treatment
  • Anxious or nervous patients

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Fong · 49 reviews
  • Dr. Barry · 18 reviews
  • Dr. Yu · 14 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

A handful of reviews describe Invisalign treatment here as easy and comfortable, sometimes following years of preparatory dental work, and mention retainer adjustments as part of ongoing care.

Last 90 days
25 reviews
averaging 5.0★
Last 12 months
111 reviews
averaging 5.0★
Owner replies
7% of reviews
typically within 18 days
Compared with Oakland
Higher rated than 64%
of 22 practices we track
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Star ratings
  • 5★176
  • 4★1
  • 3★0
  • 2★1
  • 1★2
Average rating by year
  • 20175.0
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  • 20234.6
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1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Invisalign / clear aligners4
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • The dentist46 / 2
  • Friendly staff44 / 2
  • Gentle, comfortable care19
  • Clear explanations14 / 1
  • Scheduling & wait times11
  • Office & technology12
  • Location & hours8
  • Responsiveness8
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
The dentist462
Friendly staff442
Gentle, comfortable care190
Clear explanations141
Scheduling & wait times110
Office & technology120
Location & hours80
Responsiveness80

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Recent reviews from Google

4.9
146 reviews
David Holt
David Holt
2 weeks ago
“

By far the best dental experience! The entire staff was polite and professional, and Dr. Yu, was incredible with her work on my routine cleaning. Very thorough and gentle. I travel for work so it’s nice to find places that make you feel like home. 10/10 stars!

Review from Google

Glynne Barbier
Glynne Barbier
a month ago
“

I was so fortunate to have my friend and masseuse recommend me to her dentist, Dr. Fong, and dental family. They are a great team! Very caring and efficient!

Review from Google

Cambria Wilson
Cambria Wilson
Edited 2 months ago
“

Y’all when I say this is the best dentist I’ve ever had….I mean by far!! Thorough, patient, informed, enthusiastic, and kind care like I’ve never experienced before at a medical appointment. Not only are they warm, but their expertise is apparent. The tech they use is also really advanced which allowed me to learn whats going on in my mouth in a way that made sense as a visual learner. I’d recommend them to anyone considering:)

Review from Google

Andy Fong
Andy Fong
2 months ago
“

I came in for a routine teeth cleaning & was concerned that the ultrasound scaler will aggravate some teeth that are sensitive my dental hygienist was very understanding & added stuff around my jaw to lessen the sensitivity & had no issues whatsoever concerning the sensitivity issues. I had a little bit of an issue with the left lower molar that was taken care of with on contact antibiotics with instructions on aftercare for the following week. Dr Fong usually is not on staff on Fridays he looked in after the cleaning was done . This whole experience I can say was a pleasant one. BTW…the dental hygienist name is Silin; She’s a “Keeper”!

Review from Google

S Akintorin
S Akintorin
3 months ago
“

I had a wonderful experience at Downtown Oakland Dental. My now former dentist had left me hanging with a broken crown because they did not have the proper tools and the updated technology to fix my crown and were essentially just going to leave my tooth to break. Thank God for Downtown Oakland Dental. They got me in last minute, same day, and my dentist spent like 45 minutes preparing my tooth and fashioning me a perfect and amazing temporary crown that I've still had for over a month for a patient who was brand new to them. I was really amazed by just how professional they were and how quickly they were able to get me in. I felt like she genuinely cared about me and she's clearly a very skilled dentist because what they did to get my crown placed on a pretty short tooth was technically difficult. The temporary crown has been awesome. I'm starting to wonder if I even am going to end up needing a formal crown lengthening but we'll have to talk about that at my next appointment. I'm really excited to work with the Downtown Oakland dentist team. I'm definitely going to be switching my care over and I'm really excited to be in the hands of such an amazing dentist who genuinely seems to care. They really didn't have to get me in that quickly but they managed to and I was really happy that they put my needs, the patient's needs, first.

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does Downtown Oakland Dental offer?+
Downtown Oakland Dental offers: Invisalign.
Does Downtown Oakland Dental accept dental insurance?+
Downtown Oakland Dental accepts Delta Dental PPO.
Is Downtown Oakland Dental accepting new patients?+
Downtown Oakland Dental is currently welcoming new patients in Oakland, CA. Call (510) 592-6505 or book online to schedule.
Where is Downtown Oakland Dental located?+
Downtown Oakland Dental is located at 1730 Franklin St #302. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=10478438408108049338&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Downtown Oakland Dental?+
Downtown Oakland Dental office hours: Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
What is the patient rating for Downtown Oakland Dental?+
Downtown Oakland Dental has a 4.9-star rating based on 146 patient reviews on Google.

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1730 Franklin St #302
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Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Mon8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tue8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wed8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thu8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

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