Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - General dentist in Alameda, CA
2140 S Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501
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Opens Monday at 8:00am
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Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
SaturdayClosed

In these turbulent times, many people are struggling with heightened levels of stress and apprehension. In partnership with our patients and staff, we strive to make each office a model community and safe haven; a protective tent in which we can all experience a version of what we would like to achieve in our broader world.

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - General dentist in Alameda, CA

Our goal is to provide you and your family healthy, safe smiles. With our Smile Safely Program you can rest assured that were taking extraordinary measures to ensure you and your familys safety and the safety of our teams. Watch our Smile Safely Program video:

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - General dentist in Alameda, CA

Spray, scrub, wipe repeat. Its our new favorite sound. Weve always been committed to the highest safety standardsbut now deep cleaning is done before, during and after visits even in the lobby. Our teams are geared up (literally watch the video) to sanitize equipment, chairs, tables, door handles, countertops etc. many times a day. And we dont stop there. PPE (think masks, gloves, gowns, and face shields) is worn by everyone in the office. Even patients get to take part by keeping masks on at all times except when being treated and doing a good disinfecting rinse before and after care.

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - General dentist in Alameda, CA

Were checking to see if our patients (and staff) are healthy with a few questions and a temperature check every day, at every visit. Sounds a bit extreme? Youre right, extreme is good when it comes to patient safety and health.

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Our goal is to give you great care from the moment you walk through the door. Youll find a clean, inviting environment and sense a family atmosphere from dentists and staff who greet you with a smile and treat you with respect. We want to surpass your expectations as we provide quality, affordable care for you and your family.

We welcome patients with disabilities and ensure equal access to dental care services and the facilities where services are provided. We will make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures, including the provision of auxiliary aids and services when appropriate, to make dental care services fully available to individuals with disabilities.

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - General dentist in Alameda, CA

Dentists are at the forefront of making a patient smile brighter. Our dental team is always looking to provide Smiles for Everyone! If you are a dedicated dentist, we want to connect with you! We are always looking to expand our team with dentists and dental specialists with a passion for patient care. View our dentist opportunities.

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - General dentist in Alameda, CA

We are movers and shakers in the dental industry and we are always doing big things. Here youll find the latest dental news from dental office openings, new product/service announcements to local events! Check out the latest news.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, is thrilled to be have been recognized on Real Leaders newly selected 2021 Top Impact Companies from around the world.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office, serving the community of Beaumont, CA.

On Sunday, February 16th, three doctors from Bright Now! Dental provided underserved communities surrounding Mesa, AZ with the chance to receive free dental care! Dr. Abdullah Ahmad, Dr. Harlean Ahuja, and Dr. Leen Qutachi gathered with over 25 support staff to host a Day of Giving with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation.

On Sunday, February 23rd, volunteers from Newport Dental partnered with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation to make a difference in their community. Four dentists and over 20 support staff came together to provide free cleanings, fillings, extractions and more at the Fullerton Day of Giving.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office, serving the community of Los Angeles, CA.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office serving the community of Hollister, CA.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office, serving the community of Lake Elsinore, California.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office serving the community of Tulare, CA.

On November 2nd, five dentists and their dedicated support staff hosted a Day of Giving at Bright Now! Dental in Herndon, VA, sponsored by DDS Lab. DDS Lab is a full-service national dental lab that has been a proud partner of the Smiles for Everyone Foundation for many years. DDS Lab also supports the Foundations newest program called Implanting Inspiration, donating custom abutments and crowns for select recipients of free dental implants. The company was excited to continue supporting the Foundation by sponsoring the Herndon Day of Giving.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office serving the community of Lodi, CA.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office. The new office is the first for the community of Oviedo.

On Sunday, October 13th, volunteers from Bright Now! Dental partnered with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation to make a difference in their community. Six dentists joined with their dedicated support staff to provide free cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more at the Denver Day of Giving.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office. The new office will be the first for the Riverbank community.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office. Bright Now! Dental looks forward to providing care from its newest facility in Menifee.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office. The new office will be the second for the Eastvale community.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office. The new office will be the companys first in the El Cerrito community.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office. Bright Now! Dental has been serving the local community for years from its highly rated Hayward, California location, and now looks forward to expanding care from its newest facility in Castro Valley.

This past Saturday, volunteers from Bright Now! Dental delivered smiles in the Midwest. Six dentists and their dedicated support staff hosted the Parma Heights Day of Giving, where members of under-served communities were able to receive pro bono dental care. Patients were informed about the event through local nonprofits that partnered with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation. Some of these organizations include Stella Maris, an addiction recovery center; Akron Area YMCA; and Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland.

In Partnership with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, Bright Now! Dental will provide free dental services for low-income, under-insured individuals at its Orlando, Fla. office on Saturday, June 29.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the relocation of an affiliated Bright Now! Dental office in Portland, Oregon. This is Smile Brands only dental practice in Portland and one of nine in the state of Oregon.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today is announcing the grand opening of its first Bright Now! Dental office in Richland, WA and 24th in the state of Washington.

To honor our veterans, Bright Now! Dental has partnered with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation to open its Kent, Washington office and provide free dental services for veterans and their dependents on May 5th.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nations leading providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of another affiliated Bright Now! Dental office. The new office will be the first for Sun Valley and the 82nd location in the state of California.

On October 22nd, Newport Dental is partnering up with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation to provide free dental care in Orange County. Over 20 volunteers from local dentist offices will be providing free dental checkups, teeth cleanings and other dental services.

Dr. Sampath serves as a clinical lead for all 14 Bright Now Dental offices in Colorado and now serves on the Colorado Dental Board. She was selected based on her extensive dental experience and her community outreach with nonprofits like the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, HeathTap and the Colorado Mission of Mercy that help provide free dental care.

On October 22nd, over 35 volunteers from 15 affiliated Bright Now Dental and Newport Dental offices partnered with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation for a Day of Giving. Fifty low-income individuals were able to receive free dental services at the local Orange Dental office.

On September 23, 40 volunteers from nine Bright Now Dental locations gathered at their local Olympia Dental office to provide free dental services to Veterans and their dependents. With the help from the Smiles for Everyone Foundation they were able to provide free dental care to seventy-two veterans including dental checkups and dental cleanings.

New Newport Dental office in Pasadena opens its doors. This Pasadena dentist will provide affordable quality dental services in their new convenient location. Visit them at 290 N. Hill Ave., Unit 1 Pasadena, Ca.

Bright Now Dental in Olympia, WA partnered with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation to provide free dental services to Veterans and their dependents. Many Americans have limited access to affordable dentists because they have no insurance, but the Smiles for Everyone Foundation is committed to providing free dental care to those in need.

Dr. Mark Duffy returned to Ohio to begin his dental career with Bright Now Dental. This is a big deal as Ohio is ranked 12th in the nation for having a shortage of dentists and specialty dentists. Dayton and Bright Now Dental are fortunate to have Dr. Duffy as he is a dentist who is dedicated to providing affordable quality dental care in an underserved area.

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Rating 3.9 out of 5 based on 249 reviews

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Timo Mo
a year ago
Made an appointment online. Called to check and confirm. Never received a call back. This is the second time I've tried to make an appointment here, and there won't be a third. Either there is no receptionist, the online booking system doesn't work, or they just don't care enough to communicate.


Alicia Beltran-del-Rio
a year ago
My favorite dentist ever


Paul Sandberg
a year ago
Professional responsive, courteous


Adrienne Garza
2 years ago
Extremely disorganized and unprofessional. The staff needs more training. I went in as a new patient in Jan 2022 for cleaning and x-rays. The appointment itself took about 2 hours. My x-rays took about 20-25 min by a staff member who was clearly not properly trained as she needed an additional two staff members to help her take the x-rays because she did not know what she was doing/the right equipment to use. The doctor then mentioned that we would have to redo the x-rays because they were not taken correctly. My cleaning lasted a total of about 10 minutes. I paid 45$ for the extra fluoride that was not yet covered by my insurance. I was told I would need a root canal and crown and was never followed up with to schedule the appointment. Because of this disastrous experience, I pursued dental treatment elsewhere, where I had to have an additional cleaning due to the poor quality of my cleaning. As far as I knew, I had no balance with Bright Now and my visit was covered by insurance. I recently received a bill in the mail for $181, including being billed for the fluoride treatment I paid out of pocket for. My insurance informed me that my claim was denied due to seeing a second dentist HOWEVER, Bright Now did not send the claim for my treatment on Jan 26, 2022 until May 2022, five months later-which they are now stating I owe. I'm not sure who is responsible for the billing, but I have never experienced a claim taking 5 months to be sent in and processed, almost as if they were trying to avoid the 6 month coverage from my insurance. AVOID BRIGHT NOW AT ALL COSTS. They are a chain dentistry that is extremely unprofessional, disorganized, and provides subpar service that just wants to take your money.


Raphael Vannson
2 years ago
New patient after moving. Booked an appointment for cleaning: they took X-rays and did the DDS exam but sent me home without doing the cleaning bc they overbook. I had to come back a second time: the cleaning was quite succinct (compared to my previous dentist) and the person at the desk wasn't able to tell what was done how much I owed or what was recommended by the DDS to do and when. The place is clearly optimizing revenue over patient outcomes, I will not be coming back.


Theresa Agbowo
2 years ago
I was very pleased with my teeth cleaner, ms Melissa. She was communicative. She was professional. She was knowledgeable about her job. She advised me on how to take better care of my teeth. I like Ms. Melissa a lot.


Mynor Barrientos
2 years ago
Nice People, always provide me excellent service.


Rickie Owens
2 years ago
Theresa my hygienist at the Alameda office is great. She is very friendly and does a good job in keeping my teeth clean and in good shape. The office is very efficient, friendly and clean.


Joan Steadman
2 years ago
I have been a patient here for about 3 years now and always walk away happy and well served. They are highly efficient, professional, and friendly. The dentist and hygienist were most proficient, answered all my questions, and were friendly as well. The staff is welcoming. I had to wait about 30 minutes, but, once I was in the chair, it all happened quickly.


Ruoqi Hu
2 years ago
They will come after you if you leave negative reviews!!! After I posted a negative review on yelp, they called the next day and asked the review be removed in a very unapologetic manner. So I won't put too much faith in the good review ratio about this dental office if this is their practice to reduce negative reviews. Here is the negative review that earned me the follow up call - fingers crossed they won't give me another scolding. 1. More training needed -The scheduling personnel could not understand what procedures mean. I scheduled to replace my temporary crown but they thought I was there for a filling. 2. Limited resources-They only have two doctors so the wait time is crazy. 3. They try anything to squeeze more money out of you- putting uncovered antibiotics on your bills, try to put in as many procedures as possible, shorten the between time of teeth cleaning. Etc. 4. Bad inventory control. They lost the crown I ordered. Hence we need to go through the 2 hour measurement, send measurements to labs, wait2-3 weeks and come back to place it processes again.


Jenean
2 years ago
Dr. Hipti did a thorough exam! She was not only extremely competent, but also professional and kind. Teresa the hygienest is so pleasant and professional! She did a great cleaning with suggestions for fluoride care. Everyone else was competent and friendly as well.


Cavani Cavani
2 years ago
They wasted my time, I waited 4 weeks for my appointment, and when the day came, one hour before my appointment they called me and informed me that my appointment was canceled. I asked why ? she said their system was down and she couldn't see the schedule, not sure how she knew about my appointment if their patient scheduling system was down. I wish they told me days before not the last second. Thanks for wasting my time .


mikaela edwards
2 years ago
I absolutely love this place. They have the best dentists and dental assistants. I can tell they all love what they do and that means a lot. Even the receptionists are outstanding.


Ryan Soule
2 years ago
The entire staff at the Alameda location are amazing. So sweet and nice and make an uncomfortable day of dental work SO much better. Appreciate all of them!


David M. Cotter
2 years ago
The people there were certainly nice enough. But I got there at one for my 1 o'clock appointment, and they didn't bring me back until maybe 1:45. And then I sat in a chair for almost an hour and 10 minutes before The dentist actually saw me


Arthur Lenhardt
2 years ago
The hygienist, Theresa, is a real pro and very thorough. The manager, Ms. Topete, runs a great operation there. Just as good as last time, so no changes here. Met Dr. Dipti and will be back for a filling. Only dental office I've ever looked forward to visiting!


Maria Archuleta
2 years ago
The two stars are for the doctor and the second assistant who ended up helping me. The negatives: I arrived at 8:02 for my 8:00 appointment and didn't leave until 11:25 and the procedure only took about an hour. The first assistant stated I needed X-rays since my last visit was 2-3 yrs ago at which time only one X-ray was taken. WRONG... I was there within 6 months and had several X-rays taken, guess they don't review charts prior to calling the patients into the office.


Jiajun Wang
2 years ago
Good equipment and place. But not the one for new patients. Check was not good, didn't find 1 of my cavity or false detect crown. Added unnecessary items to the bill. Not recommended to new patients


Mikaela
2 years ago
I absolutely love this dental office. As soon as I walked in I was pleasantly greeted and tended to. The receptionists are always pleasant and help to start the beginning of a great experience. The dentists that I've seen are outstanding, patient, companionate, and they really care about rendering the best care. The service wasn't rushed and the dentists seem to have a passion for providing quality care to patients.


D R
2 years ago
Bright Now! Dental, is a great place to get dental work done. The staff are polite and very informative. From teeth cleaning to more complex dental issues, they're very thorough and efficient. Just recently I had to have a crown placed on my front tooth. ( I had an issue with discoloring and chipping). This made me self-conscious and I smiled a lot less. I sat down with a specialist and discuss possibilities. I made an appointment and went in to get my gold crown done. My dentist was great. She was nice, very thorough and took great pride in her work. I am very happy with the work done. I left the dental office smiling and haven't stopped yet.


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