Dr. Siyahian is an old-school family dentist who nonetheless keeps up with the latest treatments and technologies. He is a first-rate practitioner who adds quiet warmth and kindness to the excellence of his clinical work. When I was laid off last year and on my wife's insurance plan but very short of cash, he twice waived my share of the fees for his services. He often calls me himself to remind me to get a checkup, and always tries to help me use my available insurance to the best advantage. Because of all this I have stayed on as his patient even though I now live in East Oakland and his office is on the far side West Portal in San Francisco. I cannot recommend him too highly.