Tse Joyce, DDS

Dr Tse and Dr Cheung has been my dentists for many years, and I will continue to be a patient.
The equipments at the office is top notch, much better than any other dental office I have been to. Equipment aside, what really sets this office apart is the people. The staff at the office is very professional and welcoming. You can definitely tell that they put in the extra effort to make you feel comfortable and at ease.
Dr. Tse and Dr. Cheung are highly skilled and experienced. I have had a number of procedures done there ranging from wisdom tooth extraction to teeth cleaning, and I have been a happy customer.
It is also worth to mention that they not treat the problems I have, but also taught me how to take care of my teeth through proper brushing techniques.
Highly recommended.

I’ve been seeing Dr Tse for several years now, and I was happy to find someone to replace my old dentist in Fairfax, who was the first dentist I actually liked. Dr Tse is similar to him — skilled, confident, always optimistic.
My teeth are pretty bad, as I didn’t get regular dental care for too many years when I was younger. For a while, when I was in Fairfax, I was alternating between a dentist and periodontist every 3 months, for several years. That cost me, since insurance only covers twice a year. Now, I’ve been going no more than twice a year, and my teeth are still doing fine.
When I had a problem with an old root canal on a tooth with very crooked roots, she tried to do it, but realized it required a specialist; she didn’t hesitate to admit her limitations, and the specialist almost gave up before finally getting it done. This is why I trust her, and keep coming to her.
Maybe this is why you see such good ratings, except the one bozo who doesn’t seem to understand that dentists don’t work for free, and doesn’t understand the difference between what they charge the insurance company and what the patient pays for copayment. Too bad he/​she misunderstood, but I’d be embarrassed to even admit I thought they would do it for free! Why would they want to do that? The world is full of dummies, so ignore this one, folks! (funny how his only reviews on Unilocal are both for her practice)

I went in, after the told me they were in-​service provider for my insurance. However, when I went in, I was then informed that they weren’t! So I was about to leave, but they said they would do the X-​rays and consultation at the rates my insurance offers – that is, for free. But, I just received a bill from them for hundreds of dollars! Unacceptable!

I love Dr. Joyce. She’s the best dentist you can ever have, along with all of her assistants. My family of 6 siblings have been going to her since we were teenagers. Love, love this place! I’m never leaving!

She’s the bomb.
I have only had 2 other long-​term dentists in my life. My pediatric dentist and my adult dentist. Both of whom are in Union city which is too far for me now. I tried Ganji and Yang (look them up on Unilocal) but was turned off with their business style. They gave me a a bill of over $ 700…I’m writing their review next.
So my hubby has been going to Dr. Tse for a quite some time because it was close to his PT office. To be honest i was kinda turned off that the receptionist had such a strong accent because sometimes it was hard to communicate with her. I had to repeat myself a few times. But the hubby reassured me that Dr. Tse is asian american and she’s highly qualified. She went to Cal Berkeley AND UCSF which are both great schools. I should know cause I went to both =).
Anyways, the office is amazing. it’s the nicest dentist’s office I have ever seen. Dr. Tse took digital photos of my teeth and showed me what she thinks of the prior dentists diagnosis. The prior dentist said i had 5 cavities (i have never walked out of a dentist’s office with more than 2 and I rarely have any) so i was quite hesitant with trusting the other dentist. Dr. Tse recommended that I fill in 3 since 1 was a void in a filling and was clean and the other she couldn’t really see why it needed to be filled. Basically she would keep an eye on both. The three that she was filling in, one was a cavity, one was void in a filling and it was collecting food and the other I forget… so basically 1 cavity imo.
so i said cool, let’s do this! She broke out the laser drill! I have never heard of it. I was thinking I was going to be numb for the rest of the day but nope! she used the laser on me and it was painless. I got out of the dentist’s office feeling like I never went to the dentist’s office.
I also like how when Dr. Tse was finishing off the surface. i guess the bite wasn’t right but she was persistent asking me over and over again if it was ok. She is really good and I’m glad I found a new dentist that is close to home. Oh yeah, I work in SF and I took BART to her in oakland. She’s at the 19^th street stop.
Bottom line: I’m coming back. My bill was less than $ 100 out of pocket. Compare this to the other dentist who said I should probably pay $ 700!!!

Dr. Tse and her staff have been taking care of my teeth for well over 10 years, and I don’t ever want to have another dentist. She and her staff are very friendly and gentle and remember me by name now. I’ve had a good range of work done there (fillings, root canals, crowns), and I’ve never had post-​work pain. I regularly schedule my next six-​month cleaning/​checkup because Dr. Tse makes me care about my teeth. She explains everything very well and if you have several options and she’s leaning towards one, she will explain why she feels that way and her reasoning is always extremely practical… as in, she wants it to last forever and never cause you discomfort in any way! Even her referral to an endodontist was flawless. She truly does seem to have my best dental interests at heart and I feel fortunate that I don’t have a dentist that makes me dread my cleanings and checkups. And it’s not just her: Her staff is amazing as well! Even her receptionist is super nice. Anytime anyone tells me they need a dentist, I ALWAYS refer them to Dr. Tse and her wonderful team.
EDIT (9÷6÷08): I recently noticed a very slight crack in one of my crowns that she previously did for me. I have no idea what happened — I guess it could be that broken glass pie I love to eat. Anyway, I went in today, got an X-​Ray, and she reassured me it was superficial. Then she spent some time buffing it smooth to ensure the bite was more fitting for me. She spent maybe 30 minutes taking care of me and, after she was done, her receptionist said, «Oh, Joyce said no charge.» I was pleased but not shocked — she’s just that kind of dentist. As in, the best in the world, no kidding. I would get her name across a heart tattooed on my arm if it wasn’t so, you know, totally creepy. People would point to my arm and ask, «Your mom?» And I’d give that knowing look and go, «Nope. My dentist. Peace out.»

I’ve been going to Joyce since I was in high school and have been consistently wowed. Her staff is warm and friendly, and they are super thorough (and painless!!) with their routine cleanings. When some more out-​of-​the-​ordinary procedures are called for (e.g. when my fiancé came in with a chipped tooth), they are great about explaining the pros and cons of various options and helping you make informed decisions. The one annoyance I’ve encountered is that parking in the area is a little tough — the meters within a block of the office only let you pay up for an hour at a time — but it’s walkable from the BART station.
Not sure why they’re not listed as Dragon Dental on Unilocal,but here’s their website:
EDIT: I had nothing to do with the chipped tooth! I’m a nice girl.
EDIT #2: How could I have forgotten to mention the best part? It’s open on Saturdays!