San Rafael, CA Dentist - Terra Linda Dental Group - General Dentist
Dental • San Rafael, CA
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
1050 Northgate Drive, Ste. #139, San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone
(415) 472-2770
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm (as per site excerpts); confirm on site
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New Patient Special
FAQs
What are Terra Linda Dental Group's hours?
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp: 4.0 stars (20 reviews)
- Google My Business: 5/5 stars (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- highly rated clinical precision and professional skill of Dr. Valchuk
- welcoming and friendly office staff, specifically the receptionist Maria
- clean, modern, and relaxing office environment
- efficient and effective treatment for fillings, crowns, and veneers
- strong patient loyalty with family referrals
Common complaints
- concerns regarding bedside manner and professional tone
- perceived lack of skilled service for complex procedures outside of simple cleanings/fillings
- reports of cold office atmosphere and lack of dialogue
- complaints about cancellation policies for appointments not cancelled within 48 hours
"From cleaning to needed implant crown, Dr. Valchuk is the best dentist I have ever done business with (and I have been to many). Wonderful relaxing atmosphere, caring friendly team and an excellent experienced dentist you can trust!!"
— Terra Linda Dental Group Testimonials page"The only bad experience I've ever had with a dentist. Not impressed with their bedside manner, I felt like the technician stab me in the back of the mouth and then did not apologize."
— LocalityBiz review"I don’t usually write reviews but my visit with this dental group was so unexpectedly unpleasant that I am compelled to do so. Do not expect a high level of skill but rather referrals referrals referrals."
— Unilocal reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- TAMAL VISTA FAMILY DENTISTRY - Updated July 2026 - Yelp — Jul 4, 2026
- DIPA CAPPELEN, DMD - Updated July 2026 - 76 Reviews - Yelp — Jul 7, 2026
- Best Dentists Near Me in San Rafael, California | Delta Dental — Jan 28, 2026
- Wang,Janice - The Dental Implant Experts — Sep 30, 2025
- THE BEST 10 ORTHODONTISTS IN SAN RAFAEL, CA - Yelp — Jul 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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