Dr Danielson is really NICE, sympathetic, understanding and makes every effort to make the visit as gentle as possible. I'm a total wimp and scared of everything and he really minimizes the pain. I also have neck problems and he takes the time and effort to make sure I'm in a good position, whereas my last dentitst didnt get it at all. What a difference. it's worth the drive to marin even though I live in SF. All the staff has been equally sympatico and pleasant.