Trunkey Dental
Donald Trunkey, DDS:
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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

After reading all the reviews i decided to try Trunkey Dental out. I got to say everyone is super nice. Fatima and Griselda are awesome.. My 4 Year old daughter was treated for a cavity and did not cry which is a first. The environment is great. I do recommend Trunkey Dental. Thank you Guys! See you soon..

So far I’ve had 1 visit with Dr Trunkey , I have some major difficulties to over come, but he’s very honest and really listened me, about how I felt & how he felt was the best way to get my smile back I love the fact it’s about me & not his wallet ! all his girls are such a blessing

After three years we are still exceedingly pleased with the care we receive. We have invited numerous family and friends to see Dr. Trunkey for their dental needs and have made true believers out of every one of them. The staff is wonderful and the entire office does everything to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Dr. Trunkey is the most professional, ethical and caring dentist we’ve ever encountered. We’ve lived all over the country and even out of the country and have seen numerous dentists. After settling in Bakersfield, we’ve seen a number of dentists and finally found the gem among them. 

Turnkey Dental has been my dental office off & on for a few years. They always make dental appointments better than the average dental offices. In the lobby they have a variety of complementary drinks available which is always nice. The dental hygienists always get all the plaque off & keep my teeth healthy! & They don’t hurt me like other offices. The same goes for the dentists, I mainly have had Dr.Trunkey but once I had another dentist I don’t recall his name but he was very good as well. I have a low tolerance for pain & they always make sure I’m not feeling anything which for me is a huge issue when I’ve went to other dentist offices.. so I really appreciate the dedication to making their patients feel comfortable. Thank you to every employee of Trunkey Dental for always making dentist appointments not bad. Before coming here I always dreaded dental appointments mostly because of the wait times, they were always so long every where else but here (my favorite part) it’s never been more than 20 minutes (& that’s long for them) usually it’s 5-10 minutes. So for me they score 5 stars every time for every aspect!

Trunkey Dental is amazing!!!!!! every single person /staff in this office are so kind,and really caring. Both myself and my husband were both so fearful, but they changed our mindset about going to the dentist. No guilt, or scolding or shame, just a positive, comfortable way to solve the issues and get a healthy mouth. Recently Dr. Trunkey and Dr. Jeff gave my husband a bright new beautiful smile ! He looks so goooooood,and literally made me cry. Thank you gentleman!! From the bottom of my heart. Fatima is working on me, so patient,so gentle, thank you for being so sweet.We thank you all and appreciate you. This is our dentist and we highly recommend this office for all and any dental needs! Bonnie&Vinnie

Awesome place. I haven’t been able to stop telling everyone about the great experiences I’ve had since becoming a patient at this dentist office. The dentist and his staff are amazing and make everyone feel at home (and safe). I would recommend this Dentist and his staff to anyone. They are truly amazing at their jobs – I still can not stop thanking them for what they do and how they do it!

I absolutely love this dental office. They make me feel very welcome and much like home and that they care for my health. I appreciated Kelsey the dental assistant’s help and knowledge. She was very polite, patient, and kind when I had any questions she would answer or get the information if she did not know. Best dental experience I’ve had by far. Thank you! I would recommend going here.

I’ve been going to Trunkey Dental since I was a child. My grandparents, parents, myself and now my children have made Dr. Trunkey a “family affair”. The entire staff is both personable & professional. Our visits are always amazing because of Pat, Carolyn, Brandi and Fatima. Dr. Jeff and Dr. Trunkey are very gentle and wait for you to be comfortable before they begin any work. I recommend Trunkey Dental to everyone I know.

this place is awesome, everybody there is super friendly, professional, my kids love it, and of course that,, is a piece of mind for me, my little one just got her cleaning today, and she was so exited, and for a child to be exited to be at the dentist !??? Thank you  Alissa and Carolyn,,and of course my Dear Brandi;-)  I recommend 100% this Dentist office

I received the best Dental experience ever! I’ve been searching for a “home” here in Bakersfield for around 8 years. I’d had the same dentist in VA since childhood and was trying to find that true, comforting care. I’d previously gone to Gosford to receive their advertised “new patient” price. Needless to say, I had a bit of a chip on my shoulder going into Trunkey; Surely they too would attempt to upsell me. I felt completely comfortable right from the first phone call. I was very clear about my needs and felt like I was heard. My husband also needs serious dental repairs so I was shopping for a place we could trust. I didn’t wait at all before Griselda gave me a consultation that included answering questions and offering solutions. Key to the “offering solutions” part was that I didn’t feel pressure. I felt as though they were truly concerned, not just selling a service. When I met Dr. Trunkey, he was cheerful, helpful and direct when addressing my concerns. Imagine how delighted I was to discover (later that night, after my appointment) that I had missed a call from Dr. Trunkey the night before my appointment. The message greeted me as a new patient and asked about my concerns as a new patient. Who does that? When was the last time anyone got a personal call from a doctor (of any specialty). I am so grateful that I found Trunkey Dental. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I almost didn’t want to let the secret out.

I really enjoyed my visit to Dr Trunkey’s office. The staff was very friendly. One employee really stood out. Kelsey was very friendly and reassuring. She was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the whole process, which eased my mind considerably. I would highly recommend this dental office to everyone.

I have been going to Dr. T. for a few years now and he is by far the best dentist I’ve ever been to. The office staff and clinical staff are very competent and friendly… they go the extra mile to make sure your visit is as pleasant as possible. Brandi is so helpful with insurance and financing. Great job everyone!

First time at this office, I was impressed that Dr. Jeff took the time prior to my visit to call me and asked if I had any questions for him before coming in. Gricelda was very helpful, I had a tooth extraction always asked if I was OK during the procedure answered all my questions and still answered my questions the day after my procedure when I called in with questions. Dr Jeff called me to see how I was doing after the procedure. It felt good having to know they cared about my well being. Great place, professional staff.

By far the best dental work I have ever received, and as well as an amazing staff. I truthfully felt like family when I was welcomed into Trunkey Dental, they not only care for your teeth but also care for you’re well being and happiness. I must say I am happily ever after with my smile and I couldn’t have asked for a better Dentist then Mr.Trunkey himself and with the most caring staff! I highly recommend Trunkey Dental for any dental work needed.

I had been in search of a dental office that I could feel comfortable with and that I could trust. After going through my fair share of different dental offices I can finally say I’ve found the one. Trunkey Dental always takes care of me. They’re fast and efficient, every single time. The ladies in the front are always pleasant. My doctor and his assistant Griselda are the best. They’re work is always excellent. I honestly have nothing but good things to say about them.

I have been a patient of Trunkey Dental for many years. Dr Trunkey and his staff are friendly and professional. What has kept me trusting them with my dental care is how much they really care about your comfort during dental treatments. They understand my anxieties and help me through them. The office is clean and the treatment rooms are comfortable and even have windows! These wonderful people greet you with a smile and treat you like family.

I went to Dr Trunkey to get my wisdom teeth removed. Leah at the front desk was sweet and explained my insurance and copays in a way that I could actually understand. Dr Trunkey did an amazing job making me feel comfortable and relaxed in the chair. The procedure went really smooth. I plan to go back in the future for all of my dental work.

I’ve been coming to Trunkey Dental for over a year, friendly staff, & you’re not just another number. The staff are always friendly & professional. Brandi made all the arrangements to have my wisdom teeth removed and it could not have gone any smoother. I would recommend my family and friends to Trunkey Dental.

They’ve been great from the start! I had called other dental offices before Trunkey and none of them can get me in soon enough and I was in a lot of pain all due to my wisdom tooth. Trunkey was the only one I felt understood how much pain I was feeling and got me in the next day. Turned out I had an infection going on there too. I’m feeling a lot better now and on my way to get my wisdom teeth removed. Thank you to all the lovely staff that works there!

The people at Trunkey Dental are the best. Always a smiling face to welcome you and everyone there is friendly and professional. They make you feel like family. Treatments are punctual and as pain-free as possible. Technical aspects are state-of-the-art. If you are looking for a true family dentist, Donald Trunkey is your man, and Trunkey Dental is the place to go!

I have been going to Dr. Trunkey for a few years. I have had terrible anxiety about dental work ever since I was a child. I moved to Bakersfield a few years ago which forced me to find a new dentist. I tried waiting as long as possible but eventually my dental problems caught up with me and I had to find a doctor. I found an advertisement for Dr. Trunkey. His office was able to get me in quickly and deal with my emergency. Then they worked out a personalized treatment plan for the remaining cavities and root canals that I needed to take care of. Dr. Trunkey’s office staff go out of their way to make me feel welcome and at ease. After an appointment you are given the doctor’s personal cell phone number in case any problems arise. Dr. Trunkey calls the day after a treatment to make sure I am doing well. His office has been understanding regarding my financial situation and allow me to make payments. The office takes many different insurance plans. They also have started offering their own preventative care plan to those without dental insurance. This has really helped in my case. Dr. Trunkey has done all of my major work. He is very talented, patient and resourceful when it come to tricky teeth and dental problems that have gone too long. His motto is “no guilt”, meaning – here are the facts of where we are, it doesn’t matter how we got there and no need feeling guilty for being there. He wants each patient to have the healthiest mouth and smile possible. He truly cares about you. Dr. Karen is a new addition to the office. She has been working on my fillings for the past few months. She is very kind and bubbly. I appreciate the way she explains how and what she is going to do. She and her assistant are very good about checking in with me to make sure I am doing alright and checking to see if I need a break. Although my anxiety has not gone away, having the continued support from Dr. Trunkey, Dr. Karen and all the staff, going to the dentist isn’t so bad. I continue to work on my treatment plan. I recommend Dr. Trunkey’s office to anyone needing work done or just a check up. My mom even has an appointment scheduled later this week.

Absolutely amazing….Dr Trunkey and his staff bent over backwards and went WAY above and beyond for us. My daughter needed unexpected dental work the day before her braces were scheduled to go on….the office not only did her exam and cleaning, but completed all her dental work, fitting her in at the last minute. Wonderful and friendly staff, just amazing. I will never take my family anywhere else.

I have been a patient of Dr. Trunkey for over 20 years. This man is a Master in his field and the most compassionate man in dentistry. I recently took a fall and busted out 4 of my front teeth. This was on a holiday weekend and this fantastic dentist opened his office just to take care of me. It ended up being major reconstruction but being the genius he is he got me fixed up. He is absolutely the best in his field and really cares about his patients.

Thank you Dr. Trunkey, and to your amazing team. Best service I’ve ever experienced, compassionate and sincerely dedicated to serve everyone who walks through the door with the same consistency we all want, undivided attention. It’s always so clean and always has a pleasant atmosphere. (SMILES) Years ago i was a nervous customer after prior painful experiences at other Dentist Offices. Today I know what to expect at ‘Trunkey Dental, “NO PAIN,” and quality service every time, so i can always relax! Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon, thanks for the affordable plan!

I don’t think I ever expected a dentist office/visit to go the way it did at Dr. Trunkeys office. The office staff was amazing and really gave me the courage to walk through their front door steps and give Dr. Trunkey Dental a chance to help me. I am forever grateful for Dr. Jeff and the entire staff at Dr. Trunkey’s office. I was so shaken up when entering their office, that I probably would have forgotten my own name but the WHOLE staff at Trunkeys made me feel safe. I had my root canal scheduled for today and I felt like I couldn’t go through with it and almost cancelled. Luckily, I told myself I had to do this and stuck with it. Today was the best dentist experience I have ever had! How many of you can say that after a root canal? I go back next week to finish the process of my root canal and will update Yelp if anything changes. I just wanted to end on this note, if there was a quarter of staff and dentist like Dr. Trunkey and colleagues then there be would far less people with dental problems. Maybe this is too early to say but I truly feel I have found my forever dentist home. I NEVER thought I would say that.

I had been in search of a dental office that I could feel comfortable with and that I could trust. After going through my fair share of different dental offices I can finally say I’ve found the one. Trunkey Dental always takes care of me. They’re fast and efficient, every single time. The ladies in the front are always pleasant. My doctor and his assistant Griselda are the best. They’re work is always excellent. I honestly have nothing but good things to say about them.

Would just like to say that Dr. Trunkey, in my humble opinion, is the best DDS in Bakersfield.  I HATE HATE HATED going to the dentist, but Dr. Trunkey and his staff has actually made going a pleasant experience. I know of no other Dr that will actually call and introduce himself before your first appointment and meet you at the door the morning of your appt.  I was shocked and actually thought I was in an attorneys office at first.  He reviewed my treatment plan from another dentist and was told that none of the 18, 000 dollars of work the other dentist told me was necessary. I saved 17,000 dollars and my teeth look brand new.  My whole family will be seeing Dr Trunkey for now on. Thank you to Dr Trunkey and his staff

This is the go to place. Great atmosphere, friendly people, quiet and they play really great music while getting your dental work done. Their personal touch is on Target. There’s sedation dentistry is two thumbs up. Can’t wait for my next visit they are truly genuine and care about your comfort. I highly recommend Trunkey Dental to all my friends and family.

I’ve been going to Dr Ts office for years. Absolutely fabulous staff! They are all so friendly and cater to your needs. I recently changed jobs and lost my dental insurance and thought I’d have to change dentists. I called the office and Brandi informed me they have their own membership plan for a reasonable amount covers 2 office visits a year, X-rays, and cleaning. Plus you get a discount on any procedures you may need. Absolutely amazing! Love Dr T and his staff.

I’m a returning client that highly recommends Trunkey Dental. I had previously switched dentist due to my dental insurance changing and ended back at Trunkey Dental after a year and a half of switching to a different dentist in the Bakersfield area. Upon returning and walking into Trunkey Dental i was greeted by my name and welcomed back with warm greetings. Trunkey Dental has been and continues to be the only dentistry office that offers comfort, friendliness, professionalism, and honest feedback all in itself throughout numerous dental offices i have visited. Thus far the best dental experience i have had has been at Trunkey Dental. In specific with Doctor Trunkey’s assistant Griselda. Both doctor Trunkey and Griselda continuously work and do their best at providing the best fix for my dental needs.Again, highly recommend Trunkey Dental.

Dr Trunkey’s office is a breath of fresh air. Each appointment is consistently efficient with the utmost professionalism. If I’m having a bad day, the staff has a great ability to change that with humor and positivity. Brandi in particular is fantastic with keeping a high positive energy. I highly recommend the experience!!

Dr Trunkey and staff and by far the most amazing people I have meet. Their genuine care for their patients shows time and time again. Our whole family goes here and they treat us as we are part of their family! Thank you for your kindness and excellence dental care! I recommend this office to anyone who needs to find a dentist.

Hands down the best dentistry office in town. I’ve been to quite a few dentist in my life time and I’ve never had such a comfortable, relaxing, painless dental procedure like I did with Dr. Trunkey. Dr. Trunkey and his entire staff really make u feel like part of thier family. You don’t feel like another patient, I got greeted by my name and a friendly smile every time I walked threw the doors!! Little details like that really make a big difference in customer service!! I just wanna thank Dr. Trunkey and all his staff wit great gratitude for getting my smile back at happily ever after!!

This is THE absolute BEST office in town! I took all my children for cleanings, and my kids told me they don’t ever want to go to any other office but Trunkey Dental, the hygienist Alissa was very sweet and with the cleaning, she was really gentle but very thorough with the kids teeth she is AWESOME! Looking forward to another great visit soon!

Thanks Griselda, for the care you gave me! I felt comfortable and relaxed… Alissa, you exceptional and I thank you as well. Everyone in the office is just so nice and loving and professional. Like a well greased or oiled machine; like a team that works together for the greater good of its patience, that’s what Trunkey dental is like! Fast and efficient and best of all? NO PAIN! The best care ive ever experienced.

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