Island Dental
Coral Posert, DDS:
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Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Sleep apnea therapy

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

I needed to find a new dentist so after going through various reviews I came here. First off, I wanted one that was close to home. So I went and made an appointment. The process was simple as it was online. I’m particular with my doctors so I was somewhat apprehensive with anyone new. I first had a general cleaning with Beth. That went off without issues as she was friendly and professional. Next came my consult with Dr, Prosert as there was an issue with one of my molars. As it turns out, I needed a root canal which I kind of knew was the case. So, they did the root canal. Dr. Posert and her staff did a great job. She explained everything that was going on and made sure I was comfortable in the process. Mind you, I’m not a fan of root canals but I was surprised how well and how quickly it went. Dr, Posert, and everyone there made me feel welcome, answered my questions, etc. So for me, it was a great experience. They were all professional and did a wonderful job. Thanks!

Love this place. Have been going for 5 years. Incredibly professional, always on time, great front office staff. They have great precautions in place for COVID (screening questions and temp measurements, aerosol vacuum, extra PPE for staff). Hygienists do a fantastic job and Dr. Posert is excellent. Love the island vibes and music. Have mostly just gotten cleanings here but did need a filling once and that was great as well. Highly recommended!

I never understood how some people *love* their dentist.  Not just like, trust, deal with, etc. their dentist like any other professional they seek advice from, but passionately love their dentist. I’m not to the point where the love is passionate, but I was extremely pleasantly surprised by Island Dental, to the point where I will refer my friends here.  Also, do not be swayed by the exterior of the building along busy Geary Street — the interiors are modern, clean and crisp.  I, myself, was referred here by another friend of mine who also happens to live in the neighborhood (bonus points for being stumbling distance away).  So when I check in on Yelp (I am a little OCD but I digress), I am psyched to find that I receive a free Sonicare toothbrush from my check-in. Being the cheap Asian that I am, I point this out to the friendly, smiling receptionist (with perfect teeth, of course).  Not only do I get this Sonicare toothbrush (it’s fully electric, yes, and it didn’t fall off the back of a truck), the friend who referred me here gets a toothbrush as well!  How generous. But besides the freebies, and the smiling receptionist, my whole experience here was great.  They set expectations for how long I was going to be there for (the first visit would take about 2 hours, which it did so I was able to plan the rest of my workday accordingly), and they were informative about every little step they were going to proceed with.  I was informed from when I got my xrays, to reviewing the xrays with me for any potential cavities (my hypochondriac self was convinced that I had a phantom cavity), and the teeth cleaning.  *Everybody* was friendly and accommodating with the service.  Of course, wouldn’t you be if you had a perfect smile?

Dr. Posert is professional, knowledgable, gentle, honest and really sweet.  I got fillings done due to sensitivities on 3 teeth.  She was so gentle that I fell asleep during the treatment.  Little embarrassing.  She’s a busy dentist but awesome receptionists booked my appointment.  I got my teeth cleaned by a hygienist and I think my teeth got one shade whiter.  I felt my teeth are still sensitive over the weekends so I emailed her office again and Dr. Posert took a look and she gave me a toothpaste to put over my gum line.  I thought I needed more fillings but Dr. Posert reassured me I will be ok.  I really appreciate her honestly. Great team, clean office, I’m so glad I finally found  the dentist who I can trust.  本当にありがとうございます。(Thank you very much!)

If I could give Dr. Posert and her team 10 stars, I would! I put off dental care for a very long time and had to have a lot of work done.  Most recently, we had to cram a lot of work in to one month and they were beyond accommodating with my schedule.  The whole process turned in to an insurance nightmare and Star, one of her mighty awesome staff, helped me get everything through and never complained about it.  It was one of those situations where you think you are going to hear a groan in their voice when you call to talk about it, but every time I had to call or email, Star was extremely helpful and even made the process painless and dare I say, enjoyable Dr. Posert and staff are kind to their patients, easy to work with on payments, and I always get a call to see how I’m doing the next day.  The environment is relaxing and I never dread going to the dentist!

I just left my first appointment at Island Dental and it was awesome! My boyfriend recommended this place to me after having a great experience there a couple of months ago. The office is clean, professional and cute (reggae music playing in the background which I loved)! My hygienist was amazing, very nice, easy to talk to and gave me a lot of helpful information. The receptionist, Courtney, is an angel! She is so sweet and helpful my boyfriend and I both love her! I enjoyed everything about Island Dental, I highly recommend it if you are looking for a new dentist.

I have had a lot of problems finding a good dentist.  In fact, I have switched dentists every six months for the past four years, that’s how bad this has been.  I am willing to drive far and wide – I just won’t fly for my biannual cleanings.  With this office I won’t have to.  Dr. Posert made this process very easy.  From front desk to paperwork, her office was efficient, helpful and attentive.  I found out that she had taken over an older dentist office and was moving into the 21st century.  Her office is updated and has the new technology.  I like how she is not pushy about a lot of extra dental services.  Other dentists keep telling me to get invisalign braces when I just don’t want it. I highly recommend Dr. Posert.

I have never been fond of going to the dentist or getting my teeth cleaned every six months.  The experiences I have had with dental hygienist have been mediocre at best.  Past cleanings were always robotic until last Friday when I had the best cleaning in my life!  The new hygienist was knowledgeable, thorough, and gentle.  She really made an effort to get every nook of my teeth cleaned.  Unlike past dental hygienist who would nag me about my home care, her approach to the same subject was very personable and professional.  I believe her name was “Mindy or Mandy”.  Knowing that I am in good hands, I am really looking forward to my next dental cleaning.

Everyone at Island Dental was very nice and professional. The office was clean, inviting, and appeared to be stocked with new equipment. I went last week for a cleaning, and really enjoyed that Dr. Posert explained my x-rays and everything she was doing in detail. When I came back this week to get fillings, Dr. Posert was very gentle. Even though I am terrified of needles, I felt minimal discomfort during the procedure. I also really appreciate that they were upfront about all of the pricing. I am really happy that I found this office!

First of all forgive me if I get the terminology wrong. I am not a dental professional so I apologize in advance for butchering my words. I feel compelled to write about Dr. Posert for the wonderful job she and her staff did with my dental implant. Up to now I have only had bridge work done (by a different dentist) and while I am satisfied with the results, I didn’t want to again affect my surrounding good teeth to put in another bridge. Aside from the regular dentistry work like fillings, bridges, and crowns,  Dr. Posert is also qualified to install implants. I have had lots of problems before with gum recession and bone loss, but Dr. Posert took all the necessary precautions and honestly evaluated if I was still a good candidate for an implant or if I needed another bridge. First of all, she has monitored the health of my gums closely over the years and has helped me keep my gum problems under control. Secondly she assured me that after studying many images that I had plenty on bone to safely support an implant.  On the day she drilled a hole into my jaw where the implant would be, she made sure to properly align the post (or spacer?) so that it would go into my jawbone at the proper angle. All along the way Dr. Posert communicated with me and positioned the monitor at an angle that I could see so that I would know exactly what was going on at every step. Surprisingly to me, other than a little soreness the first couple days the healing process went smoothly and the area that she drilled in wasn’t painful. Then after waiting a few months for bone to grow around and support the post she put on the fake (but totally realistic looking) tooth that was custom designed for the size and shape of the space in my mouth. It has been 1 week since the job was completed and I have had no complications and am completely satisfied with the results. As those who’ve have implants know, it is a long and complicated process that takes months to complete and there are many opportunities for problems to arise if it’s not done properly. Dr. Posert was very meticulous throughout the process and ensured everything went smoothly. She is thorough, professional, detailed, and passionate about her work, and she takes great pride in treating her patients with care and respect. Lastly, in all my years going to her with all my different problems she has always been fair and reasonable and up front on her fees. Nobody likes to be dinged with hidden charges and Dr. Posert fully understands and avoids this practice.  All in all you can’t ask for more than that from your dentist.

So.great. I spent all Monday morning in the phone trying to find a dentist to get a cavity filled. Enter Island Dental. Not only did they got me in the next.day. but I was in-and-out in an hour, ex rays and all! I used to see Dr Concepcion at this location & loved him for his willingness to work within my budget (I don’t have dental insurance). Now with a new decor,  Island Dental was just as good to me, filling my cavity for under $300, while other places had quoted me up to $600! Great, prompt appointments & scheduling + a good deal = a no brainer. I’ve finally found my new dentist!

You get premier customer service from everyone at Island Dental: from Joy at the front desk, Joe and Khaled, the experts who clean your teeth, Sharon the dental assistant to Dr. Posert, a professional & gentle dentist with tons of experience.  High Tech care while maintaining personal touch. Last week-end, I was camping and had a tooth flare up on me.   I contacted Dr.  Posert who responded immediately, providing me with the solution to take before coming back to the Bay Area.   She also offered to seem the first thing on Monday morning.   By that time the pain had already subsided.  I am so grateful to have a dentist like Dr. Posert.

I was initially nervous because my last visit was four years ago and it ended so poorly I put off going to the dentist. For my checkup and cleaning, I chose Island Dental because they’re in my insurance network, down the street from my apartment, and the reviews were great. The front desk was very helpful in getting me an appointment two weeks earlier than originally scheduled. I walked in to a clean, spacious, sunlit office with easy listening playing over the speakers. My hygienist was very skilled and cleaned my teeth with zero pain; he also gave me good advice on dental care. The x-ray technician was good too and made the process go by quickly. Dr. Posert was very informative and broke down what work I needed and also gave me optional treatments for the future. The treatment plan breakdown was very detailed, and the costs were clearly explained. I’m definitely sticking with Island Dental.

I never had a dentist before that I actually looked forward to visiting! If you’re searching for a new/better dentist, you should definitely check out Island Dental. Getting your pearly whites cleaned, x-ray’d, and worked on by Dr Posert and her team is as easy as a walk on the beach. They are professional, thorough, painless, and full of great advice for keeping your smile at its best. They are in a central location on Geary, whether you are walking. driving, or taking public trans. Remember, even if you haven’t seen a dentist in a while (my case), you’ll be happy you made the call…starting from the very first visit!.

Island Dental lived up to and exceeded the excellent reviews they’ve received. Everyone in the office — from the receptionists Patty and Starr, the dental hygienists Leila and Emily, and up to Dr. Posert — was very friendly, efficient, and professional.  I’m on Denti-Cal and the Denti-Cal dentist just couldn’t or wouldn’t do the dental work I needed (Denti-Cal twice rejected their paperwork for a partial denture and a deep cleaning — the dentist refused to do a basic cleaning which doesn’t need Denti-Cal approval).  My brother loaned me money to get the dental work I needed done so that led me to Yelp to find a dentist.  I probably read over 25 reviews and finally settled on Island Dental.  The few negative reviews were outweighed by all the positives and the location fitted my needs. I called on a Friday and was able to get an appointment for the next Tuesday.  On Tuesday, Dr. Posert examined my teeth, had molds made, was scheduled for a cleaning on Friday, and I was to pickup my partial denture the following Monday.  On Friday I had my teeth cleaned by Leila (she was excellent) and, to my delight, the partial denture was ready.  I went back today for some adjustments to the partial denture and will go back next week for some fine tuning. All-in-all, this has been a non-stressful experience at a reasonable price.  How often do you hear those phrases in the context of having to go to the dentist?

I haven’t had my teeth cleaned in a while, part of the reason was that I was in college and the other, mostly because I just didn’t have time.  I am pretty neurotic when it comes to my teeth- making sure they are clean and healthy by brushing, flossing and using restorative mouthwashes.  I have even have had dreams of my teeth falling out all at once! So when I came here yesterday I was a little nervous and really hoping for good news. Island Dental is right on the corner of a busy intersection of Geary and 14th Ave and super easy to get to via the 38 or 38L Muni bus (the bus stops between 14th and Park Presidio).  It was a breeze to get to and if you’re coming from downtown, it’s a cinch.  The office is above a huge income tax office, just walk up about a flight and a half of stairs and you’re inside. When I walked in the office, I was greeted by probably the friendliest staff I have encountered at a dentist office.  The receptionist was really sweet, gave me the clipboard to fill out my information and asked me about my day. I was also just coming off a cold the week before and I was still pretty congested, so I was coughing quite a bit.  The receptionist asked if I wanted some water, and pointed to a large glass-front mini fridge stocked with mini water bottles!  I was so happy, and this instantly made me feel comfortable.  And not to mention this really soothed my cough. A little while later, they called my name and I walked down the hall with the dental assistant who was also really adorable and really friendly.  As I made my way down the hall, I looked around and noticed this place was brand new.  The paint colors were beautiful and the decor wasn’t your typical “dental office” chachkies- you know, pictures of cartoon teeth, or something ridiculous like an elephant holding a giant toothbrush.  This was well-planned space that felt modern and beautiful at the same time.  As we rounded the corner to the exam room, the room suddenly opened up to a wall of windows.  The room was bathed in beautiful sunlight and I could see the bustling street below.  It was fantastic.  The entire office is covered in windows actually, but this room seemed to be the centerpiece of the office as it has all of the x-ray equipment. The assistant welcomed me in the room and told me to hang my coat and purse on the wall hook in the corner (they really thought of everything, I swear).  Suddenly, I was greeted by Dr. Posert, whose warm and genuine demeanor radiated out to greet me.  I felt so comfortable and felt my nerves fade away.  She told me that we were going to take full x-rays and that these x-rays were digital and that she would be able to see the results right away and that I wouldn’t have to wait.  She even explained that there was 80% less radiation and the fact they don’t have to develop the x-rays means it’s a much greener process too!  So cool. I laid down in the chair, which was really unbelievably soft and comfortable (I think it was memory foam).  And the assistant put the lead bib on me and began the x-ray process.  As she took them, I could see them pop up on the screen in front of me- I really love science and I was so excited to see these (I even took a picture after it was all over). Dr. Posert came back into the room and explained my x-rays.  Clean bill of health!  I did have a couple problem areas, but other than that I was in good shape. She also did an exam called a “pocket check” where she tested the health of my gums by giving them a rating (anything over a 3 was bad news) but I passed that with flying colors too!  Woohoo! Now, on to the cleaning.  Everyone’s problem area is right behind their bottom front teeth.  I was aware of this because I check my teeth every night before I go to sleep!  But she assured me that she would take care of it.  She had the assistant take a before picture, and used this little camera on a light wand, and just popped it in my mouth and snapped a photo.  This office is seriously high-tech.  It’s great!  Then, Dr. Posert began cleaning my teeth.  She was so gentle that I almost fell asleep three times in the chair!  I felt like those hippos you see on National Geographic, where the bird goes inside to clean their teeth and they just sleep while they do it.  I loved it.  I was a happy hippo.  (I also think that the chair added to comfort factor- oh boy was it nice). After Dr. Posert was done, she took another photo of the inside of my mouth.  Man, what a difference!  I feel like I was given a brand new set of teeth. After my checkup, I was sent off in the same fashion I was greeted.  Everyone was so friendly and I even gave Dr. Posert a hug.  I will be back!  I told my fiance about this place and he’s going to come here for his checkup too. If you’re looking for a place that is convenient to get to with a friendly and professional staff and a soothing atmosphere, this is your place. Bravo Dr. Posert, bravo.

My first experience with a new dentist and it turned out to be great. I had a cleaning then a root canal done on the same day. Normally, I would be a bit apprehensive. But Beth (who did the cleaning) was cordial, very friendly and did a great job. Dr. Posert and her staff made my root canal an easy experience. Friendly, professional, etc., they all were fantastic. Dr. Posert made sure I knew what was going on and comfortable. Can’t say anything more, as it was all great. Thanks Dr. Posert!

Dr. Posert and her entire staff are amazing. I unfortunately was accidentally hit in the face and half of my front tooth was knocked out. They were able to see me right away for an initial consultation. They were so kind and patient with me as I had never had anything like this happen. They explained my options, insurance coverage and the entire process. The ladies at the front even offered to contact the person who hit me to ask for payment. I went several times within a 3 week span and every visit was great. They also have really nice island music playing which helps calm the nerves of being at the dentist. Glad I was able to find a great dentist in the area.

My first time here and I am very impressed. The entire staff was friendly, professional, patient and especially thorough.  The entire procedure was made clear to me what will be done. I was pleasantly surprised with this visit compared to previous dentists and the free toothbrush and Sonicare was an added bonus.  I highly recommend Dr. Posert and her staff and would definitely come back.

I was in the city on vacation on the way to a  week of camping and had a tooth go nuclear on me.  I called a couple of Dentists on Yelp and Island Dental was Johnny on the spot.  They were able to see me  within a couple of hours.  That would have been enough for me but let me tell you there is so much more.  The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.  The office was convenient, bright and welcoming. Dr. Posert was highly skilled and knowledgeable.  She listened to what I had to say and when We determined extraction was the best option, let me tell you it was almost enjoyable.  NO pain, an incredibly smooth procedure.  The tooth was out before I even knew it.  If I didn’t live 600 miles away I would have a new Dentist.

It was six month for me to look for a female dentist of my own, getting to know Dr. Coral and her staff (well organized and run your office- like an oily machine– I AM impressed by your professional matter in our time of pain , it made a good experience -.as the same time , I have my teeth clean, thank you to Dr. Cora and your wonderful staff, see you all at July 15, you have a fantastic July 4 , I am not working the next two Mondays, because July 4 always fall on Monday. . I am off.

After having gone to Dave Concepcion for over 20 years I was very sorry he sold his practice but promised him I would give the new dentist a try. I’m so glad I did. The office has been updated with new technology. Coral Posert is a very caring dentist who is forward thinking and constantly caring for the patient’s comfort. The staff is cordial and energized. I expect to be going to Island Dental for many years. I have already  sent 3 of my friends to this office, and hope to  be able to refer more, as I think this is as good as it gets.