Michael Parrett, DDS

I’ve been coming here for the past 5 years. Super friendly and accommodating staff, and I always trust Dr. Parrett to have my best interests at heart.

I am totally in love with this dental practice. The atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming, and everyone is highly professional while at the same time being gentle, kind, and helpful. Dr. Parrett and his staff have basically erased all my previous dental anxiety (which was not trivial). Very impressed.

I went to see Dr. Parrett for my regular check up and I was absolutely impressed. He performed a very thorough examination and was very detail-​oriented. He was very gentle the entire time and answered all the questions that I had patiently.
The receptionist Rachel is the best! I had insurance related questions and she was very helpful. I had requested to notify me if an earlier appointment opens up and she did it.
I didn’t catch the nurse’s name, but she also very attentive, polite and helpful.
The entire office provided a 5 star service. I’m not only going back there again, but I will keep recommending Dr. Parrett.

I’ve been coming here for the past two years. Michael is very professional and the hygienists do a good job cleaning my teeth while being gentle and considerate. Making appointments can be a challenge because they are always booked out a few months out. If you need to reschedule even a few weeks before your appointment, the next spot is probably two months out. (or you can be put on a waitlist for cancelled spots) So try to stick to your appointment.

My experience with Dr. Parrett and his office went from fantastic to fail. Over the course of two years, I felt manipulated into unnecessary and pricey treatments (at-​home teeth whitening, teeth straightening). Since I had no major problems, it felt as if they were always looking for something to generate revenue (usually not covered by insurance). As a dentist, Dr. Parrett is very good, but I got tired of being pitched extraneous services. And the billing was a nightmare: I would be told one price only to find it was more expensive and not covered by my insurance. Eventually, I lost faith in the office and moved on.

My one visit to Michael Parrot’s practice was by far the best, most professional, informative, and comfortable experience I’ve ever had at a dentists office.
All his staff were extremely welcoming. I thought the water while I was waiting was a nice touch. The initial survey you take as a new patient is thorough and gives you an idea of how much they really care about your well being before they’ve even say you down in the chair.
He has the top of the line equipment and he’s quick to explain what everything is, how it works, and why he’s using it.
And to top it all off, I got a big long letter thanking me for coming in and following up with further detail on everything we talked about during my visit.
I’m bummed that I only got one visit and then I move out of the Bay Area. Everyone in Dr. Parrot’s office are happy with and passionate about where they work and what they do. They are very intelligent and engaging people.
If you want to feel comfortable, informed, and looked after by your dentist, go to Dr. Parrot’s office.
~TheWaterGuy

I began seeing Dr. Parrett in the 90s, moved to LA from 2001 – 2007 and upon returning to SF came back to Dr. Parrett. I have never had a Dentist who is so awesome. I recently broke a tooth that I had originally broken as a child. I was eating dinner on Thursday evening, called Dr. Parrett and he saw me at 7:30 a.m. the next morning. He is super friendly and I feel fortunate to have such a great dentist who understands my dental anxiety and is completely sweet about my fear of dental work.

Might be my 2^nd review, but SO WELL WORTH IT. Afraid of dental work from childhood, I have nothing to be afraid of in Dr. Parrott’s care — he’s got a calming voice, confident demeanor and professional attitude and I FELT NO PAIN… Not even after I got home and the Novocaine wore off!!! Took two Advil, just in case, but all night slept like a baby — without noticing I just had dental work done. And, not to mention — the staff — AWESOME! Love this office…

Dr. Parrett is probably the most thorough dentist I’ve ever seen.
My first appointment was about a month ago, during which he and his staff took xrays of my teeth and examined every tooth with a little camera, describing what he saw to me and showing me on a screen next to my chair. I also received a letter in the mail a few days later that described everything that was found during the exam, as well as upon further consideration of the xray results.
The second appointment for cleaning was last week, and again it was the most thorough cleaning I’ve ever had.
You do need to schedule more time than I’m used to using for a dental appointment — the first appointment was about an hour and the cleaning took about 45 minutes. But this is the most confident I’ve ever felt about the quality of care that my teeth are receiving.

Dr. Parrett is not a friendly guy that’s for sure I guess hes fine as a dentist. His one staff person the older lady is very pushy. I told her I would call to schedule and she pushed me into scheduling something. I canceled it later because I didn’t know my schedule and I think I’ll find a dentist that I like as a person.

If you want to find a kind, compassionate dentist, visit Dr. Parrett! He is an angel who really cares about his patients! He is also gifted for putting together difficult dental situations that involve complicated tools and parts! The spirit of Saint Francis lives on in this dentist.
Lin

Have no fear, Dr. Parrett is here!
Dr. Parrett will first provide you with a dental assessment, and will then set you on a FEASIBLE plan to improve your oral health. Do not feel scared, overwhelmed or hesitant! Seriously Dr. Parrett and his staff are helpful, capable and caring.
Since becoming a patient in 2010, Dr. Parret took care of all my cavities (one step at a time) and I get regular cleanings which are great. This has significantly improved my oral health, saved me money (no more cavities) and more than anything help me maintain my teeth. When I needed a crown, he was persistent of making sure it was the right fit to avoid future problems. When Dr. Parret does something, he does it right.
During a dental emergency, Dr. Parret was absolutely helpful and amazing in assisting one of my family members. He relieved the severe pain and treated the issue that was caused by another dentist’s faulty work.
The administrative staff is very helpful! They are responsive, organized and friendly.
Expect your teeth to be happier!

Dr. Parrett is a wonderful dentist, and the whole staff is so friendly and caring. Norma Jean provides a lovely first part of the experience with her positivity and warmth at the front desk. The dental hygenists are great and Dr. Parrett is gentle and thorough.
I will never go anywhere else!

6 Stars! The best crown experience I’ve had, and his office went above and beyond when I had some tooth pain. Dr. Parrett had to replace a crown from my previous dentist. Even the temporary crown was done better than the old one, with no rough edges. The crown itself is even better.
I had some pain later in the day, and he saw me immediately, took an X-​ray, and called an endodontist in the same building to check me out immediately and make sure I didn’t need a root canal. Everything was fine in a few hours, and I really appreciated the extra care they took in making sure I was OK. They even called me the next morning to check on me.
The staff is really nice and friendly, and on top of helping you deal with insurance as much as they can, too.

I’ve been going for about six years. The staff is great. The appointments are almost always on time. And they’re all very personable.

Thank you to Dr. Parrot and all his staff. I was referred by a friend, called and was able to be seen within an hour for extreme tooth pain.
The front desk staff is AWESOME, he had me diagnosed and referred to an endontist for treatment. even made the appointment for me…
Although he is not in my dental plan, I plan to go back and highly recommend him for everyone.

I used to have a dentist-​phobia (like everyone else I guess). I did have a good basis for my fear… an awful abscessed root canal I experienced at the ripe old age of 6. After that, I basically had to be dragged and eventually drugged (laughing gas… ahhhh) in order to get in that chair.
I’m so glad I found this office. Prior to this, I bounced around a few dental offices in the East Bay and was told lie after lie. One said I needed to have my root canal re-done…I can’t tell you how fast I ran out of that place! Another told me I had four cavities… again, a farce.
Finally, I found Dr. Parrett. He is great at what he does and most importantly, has ethics! Turns out, I didn’t need a new root canal nor did I have four cavities. It makes me shudder to think I could have had unnecessary work done. Thank goodness for honest docs like Dr. P.
The bane of my existence has always been an ugly crown substituting for a front tooth. I just assumed I had to live with it and didn’t realize there was an alternative. With zero pressure, I was told some options and eventually went through with it. I found Dr. Parrett to be a perfectionist in all the right ways. He was so focused on making my smile look as natural and fabulous as possible. I have never experienced a dentist who took such pride in his work and who truly cares. I have a beautiful smile now, something I thought was impossible.
Long story short, as long as I have teeth, I’ll be going to this office.

Dr. Parrett is a true gentleman dentist. He hires friendly and capable and caring staff. From the first moment you walk in the door, you are greeted warmly… and with a bottle of water, and a toothbrush if you need it. I have been seeing him for over three years and would highly recommend him as a fabulous dentist.
Just to give you an idea of how he gets to know you, my husband and I recently bought our first home. He remembered at my check-​up and asked me how home ownership was going. This was very nice, but just the regular pleasantry until the follow-​up question…“Do you need a lawn mower?” !!! As a matter of fact we did! Just in time for our first time mowing our own lawn, and gas powered (so fun) too and FREE.
Now, I don’t suspect he has another mower. However, the dental CARE you’ll get will be worth the visit. By th way, thank you Dr. Parrett, our lawn looks great!

When I needed an emergency root canal done, I’ll give the dentist and his office a star for scheduling me immediately. I really do appreciate that. However, lots has led me to think less of them in other areas hence the dismal review.
Gripe #1– When I was calling around, I specifically asked the dentist if they are a MetLife dentist. After chatting with the receptionist, I was left with the impression that they were. Turns out they’re not, but they accept MetLife. So my bad, I should have confirmed it on the website.
Gripe #2– After my initial appt for the root canal, the receptionist made a point of telling me 2x that she or someone from the office would call within the next 24 hours or so to check up on my pain level. No call. The root canal was fine, and I was back up and at em later that night, but I was irked that she made a point of telling me she would call not once, but twice and I never heard from her or anyone there. If you can’t fulfill it, don’t put it out there. It just didn’t seem very sincere.
Gripe #3– Pricing. MetLife has a tool where you can plug in your zip code and the service and it will give you a guideline of what the service should cost in your area. The pricing for my root canal was more than 2x the average is in this area. From what they told me, it wasn’t an extraordinary root canal that required specialized treatment. Furthermore, I was overcharged for my OOP portion, which seems strange because they should know exactly what % to charge me when they seek the authorization from the insurance company. When they threw out the figure for what the crown would cost, somewhere in the neighborhood, of $ 1700, I decided it was time to do some investigating and this is when I learned a lot. What irks me the most and what convinced me that there might be a bit of rip-​off artists involved is that when I called again to confirm what they were going to charge for the crown, they gave me another figure. I felt like they didn’t have set pricing and were just throwing figures out there. At my 2^nd request for the refund on the over-​charge for the root canal and when they realized I was taking my business elsewhere, they promptly issued a check to reimburse me.
So while the issue of not calling when you say will may seem petty, I think their billing and pricing is definitely a bit shady.

The team is fantastic at Dr. Parrett’s office!
I had a lot of dental work done as a kid, so I’m not a wimp when it come to being in the chair, but I never quite enjoyed a visit to the dentist as much as I do going to see these friendly professionals.
Donna has been my family’s hygienist for ages and she is very good, always gentle and thorough. My child never went to a pediatric dentist just strait to Dr. Parrett’s as a toddler, and they did everything to make sure his first dental experiences were positive ones.
The staff seems to be up on all the latest technologies and procedures, and I like how no one is ever pushy when talking about them. They are always straight up about how much it will cost with your insurance plan, which is nice since it is usually the deciding factor.
The first time I went, I was really impressed by the two page report I received in the mail regarding what is going on in my mouth and just the other day I got a text asking me if I wanted text message appointment reminders.
I have to point out, since I take note of interior elements, that thought was taken with the environment here. It’s an old art deco building, top floor, corner office with downtown views, fresh flowers arrangements and tasteful art in the waiting area. There is bottled water upon arrival and a dental goody bag upon departure.
The pièce de résistance is the vivacious Ms. Norma Jean in the front of the house. Her smile and demeanor make you feel like she is your best friend, your personal appointment secretary, and your wise ol’ Aunt Hattie all rolled into one. I look forward to seeing her every time.