Washington Square Park Dental
Jared Pool, DDS:
Practice Profile Page

i was back in The City last weekend to take a butcher class (I make sausage down in Phoenix) and had also scheduled an appointment at WSPD. I had been feeling a sensitive spot on my upper left when I ate gummy bears, gummy peach rings, gummy worms, etc. (no, really) Like every experience I have had at Washington Square Park, the staff always makes me feel comfortable and answer any questions/concerns I may have. I put on some South Park (margaritaville episode) and told Dr. Pool what was going on in my upper left part of my mount when I was eating certain candies. Hey, I like snacking on gummies when I’m at work. Turn out, bro’s got a couple cavities. Dr. Pool showed me the x-rays and we decided that we needed to take care of the cavities before they get into my root. *FYI Dr. Pool is probably the best number (like mouth numbing) in the state. 30-40 minutes later, I was all done and felt relieved that the issues were so minor. I then got to enjoy attempting to eat a soup and salad after my appointment. Thank you WSPD! (I’ll send you some sausage your way)

After 5 disappointing Dentists over 15 years in SF, I thought I’ll give it another try and found the one. So I decided to go to WSPD. In short terms I had problems with my lower teeth, they became loose (Veneers messed up by a former Dentist in SF) and I started to realize that it might be a bigger problem then I thought. I met Dr. Jared Pool, we talked, made x-rays and he knew immediately what need to be done. He suggested surgery and implants. I was a bit apprehensive, but he explained everything to me in detail and convinced me that this would be the best way to go. 3 hours surgery (no problems, no pain) watched TV during procedure. Dr. Pool has the ability to keep your mind at ease and explained to me during surgery what he is working on, which is very  helpful and soothing. I would say this is great for every patient! He knows his craft, utmost professional and experienced. He followed up with a phone call to me after several hours after surgery to check and make sure I am doing alright. This has never happened to me before! The Staff is fantastic, very personable, courteous and provide great customer service.  I like to mention that the office is modern, bright, but includes great ambiance and serenity. Highly recommendable and thank you all for a wonderful Dentist experience over several month with every visit!

Went to WSPD today for the first time and had a wonderful experience. The staff was so friendly, the team doing the cleaning was so careful not to cause any pain and the doctor took the time to carefully explain the X-rays and what the Images meant. They have Hulu to watch while you are getting your cleaning which is a great distraction. The space is beautiful, warm and updated. Easy to book an appointment online. Overall great experience, possibly the best I’ve ever had at a dentist!

Going to WSPD can be a costly expense without insurance, so make sure you ask what is  covered by your insurance before your appointment. After years of avoiding the dentist, my husband convinced me to go to WSPD for a teeth cleaning and check up. My new insurance covered most of the costs but I have had to pay out of pocket when the insurance didn’t cover the extra expenses. I think WSPD is worth it since I have had such bad experiences with other nearby dental offices. I definitely didn’t expect this dental office to be so upscale. They allow you to watch Hulu while you’re laying in the chair and the headphones cancels out most of the noise. After watching an hour long episode, you’re suddenly done with your teeth cleaning. It’s definitely the most comfortable I’ve ever felt at a dental office. I think they charge you $75 if you cancel your appointment without notifying them 48-hours in advance or if you do not show up for your  scheduled appointment. So it’s also great that they send email and text reminders. Making appointments is also easy online and on the phone.

WSPD is easily the best dentist experience I’ve had.  I originally came here for regular cleaning after moving to the neighborhood from Chicago. First, a few aesthetic notes.  The interior and floorplan of the office is really impressive and really doesn’t look like a dentist’s office upon first glance.  The treatment areas are all open but still provide privacy with translucent walls.  They give you the opportunity to watch Hulu or other videos on an overhead screen while you’re getting work done.  Finally, the music here is almost exactly what I’d listen to at home, with a healthy smattering of Hot Chip, LCD Soundsystem, and Arcade Fire.  I’ve been told to give props to Dr. Pool for this.  They even have an LCD song for their waiting tone on the phone.  This place gets it. Now for the experience.  I had Dr. Khandani for my exam/cleaning, which was very thorough and well done.  She has great bedside manner (or whatever the dentist equivalent is, chairside?) and explains when she’s doing.  Further, the hygienists take after her and likewise are thorough and explain their steps, making sure you’re comfortable at all times.   After my first cleaning, I mentioned I was interested in veneers or crowns to correct the crappy front upper teeth I’ve lived with for 25 years.  Dr. Khandani carefully explained my options in a no-nonsense, pressure-free summary, and I really appreciated this.  I decided to go ahead with the procedure. The process wasn’t easy, and while I’m not averse to dentists, it took plenty of patience and pain tolerance to get through it all, though I’m sure my experience could have been much, much worse in the hands of other dentists.  However, Dr. K was incredibly helpful and caring and the front desk was great at keeping me informed of my 5 or so appointments throughout the process, and although there was a speedbump due to my insurance (not WSPD’s fault), I now have a great looking smile.   I look forward to coming to WSPD for as long as I’m in SF and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a professional, clean, and modern dentist’s office staffed by some of the most knowledgable and helpful staff I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with.

Had the most enjoyable (!) dental visit of my life. This is a minimalist, clean office with neat little booths instead of exam rooms. All the dental chairs face a nicely decorated wall with living plants running along. The dental assistant who did my tooth cleaning was very kind and thorough. He made an effort to chat despite having to work through my dental history at the same time. He even set up an overhead TV screen with headphones so that I could watch a show while having the cleaning done. For the first time ever, someone actually thought to give me a child-sized bite tray during the x-ray – I have tiny bones and have spent my teen and adult years going through painful dental x-rays because the standard bite trays were too large for my jaw. Dentist was very friendly and even walked me out herself. Definitely coming back for all dental needs.

Much like the majority of the population, I am not a fan of going to the dentist. When I was younger my teeth would chatter and I would shake in fear of the evil tooth doctor. That is no longer the case, partly because I grew up and realized the importance of dental hygiene and partly due to the fact that Washington Square Park Dental offers an inviting, relaxing and enjoyable environment along with top notch staff. I have been going here for a couple years now and have referred many friends and family members. I highly recommend this place. Slip on the headphones, put on your fav show on the overhead TV and let the good doc get to work. A+.

I usually wouldn’t leave a review for a dental office..but I feel obligated to just because they are that good! I only discovered this place through a Groupon but I liked them so much I even changed insurance plans just to come here for my regular dental visits. Everyone here is super friendly and professional from the front desk, assistants, hygienists, and of course Dr. Pool who is my main dentist. He always made sure I was in the loop every step of the way and made sure I was satisfied with how everything is going. Office is also super modern and trendy too with TVs on the ceiling where you can watch HULU while you get your teeth worked on. WHAT! Tip: don’t watch a funny show or else you’ll end up laughing while they’re still in your mouth.. After trying out multiple dentists, I finally found one I will stick with for a long time.

I love Washington Square Dental! They take excellent care of me, my teeth my family, friends and even my clients.
When I’m in dreamy Dr Poole’s chair I get entertainment while receiving outstanding fast, pain free dental care..  The office is really swanky but the staff is so kind and  helpful. The office manager Karina is awesome. Thank you all for taking what is classically a huge fear and turning it into a visit I can look forward to. I’m all smiles 🙂

Just moved to the city and needed to find a good dentist and they went above and beyond my expectations! They have a friendly great staff. Glenda their sweet receptionist got me in the next day, and explained my coverage and insurance plan clearly. The office is super clean and inviting with modern flat screens above your chair while you get your cleaning so you can watch your favorite shows and ignore the drilling. Julianna was my gentle and caring hygienist. She did my X-rays the same day without all the sharp poking and prodding lol and helped tell me about the special thicker floss for gum care. Dr. Pool topped everything off with informative explanations of what I needed and areas of improvement, and showed me in detailed images of my X-rays, and pictures what exactly he was going to be doing. Everyone was very nice, caring, and informative so I walked out feeling I had to share my great experience! I will definitely be back!