For almost forty years, Dr. Richard K. Wong has watched the town of Sonoma, his practice, and family grow into something very close to his heart. His passion for dentistry so positively influenced his children that Dr. Wong has now proudly welcomed his daughter, son, and daughter-in-law into his growing practice.
His daughter Dr. Cherise Wong was the first to join him in 2001, followed by his son and his wife, Dr. Aaron Wong and Dr. Jody Culp. All four dentists graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry located in Southern California. Richard Wong's friend and colleague, Dr. William Dempsey decided to retire after almost 40 years of serving Sonoma.
His daughter Dr. Cherise Wong was the first to join him in 2001, followed by his son and his wife, Dr. Aaron Wong and Dr. Jody Culp. All four dentists graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry located in Southern California. Richard Wong's friend and colleague, Dr. William Dempsey decided to retire after almost 40 years of serving Sonoma.
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Morty S.
Sep 09, 2021
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J. P.
Apr 15, 2021
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I have been going to this office since I was a child. I have always felt cared for, safe and as if they were doing the best for my dental health. As I got older, Dr. Cherise kept talking to me about invisalign. I really wasnt sure about it at first, and to he honest, I thought she was trying to sell me. I figured I could benefit from it but I didnt think I really needed it. Until I ended up with broken teeth, a sever earache and TMJ from clenching my teeth at night while my bite wasnt properly aligned. So I decided to give the invisalign a try and it was SOOO worth it. I am kicking myself for not
Wade F.
Dec 03, 2019
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Tizi G.
Sep 09, 2019
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The staff was pretty nice, and the cleaning they did a decent job but they were extremely pushy on sales in a little bit shady in my opinion. On my first time visit in there they were pushing braces and a ton of dental work that was unnecessary. (As confirmed by the dentist I saw right after I cancelled my second appt with them after finding out pricing differences and upfront costs before my insurance was billed) The second time I came in the prices were different more expensive and wanted me to pay upfront before they found out how much my insurance covered.
They had also wanted to do dental
They had also wanted to do dental
Denise O.
Jul 19, 2019
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I've been going to Doctor Aaron Wong since Doctor Dempsey retired. (7-8 years ago) He explains everything and is a perfectionist. His is patient and gentle with novocaine injections-which is important to me. I've been very pleased with the crowns he's replaced that were old and failing. I highly recommend this office for your dental needs.
Judy C.
Apr 26, 2019
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Every time I went to see Dr. Cherise Wong she wanted to remove more of my teeth. I really liked the hygienist, she was nice, complimented me on my dental care which I'm good at, but all Dr. Cherise wanted to do is cap more of my teeth. She had lined three up for my next visit, but I went to another dentist instead and he said my teeth looked fine to him, no need for caps.
Amy O.
Dec 28, 2017
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Allyson W.
Dec 01, 2017
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J. W.
Nov 28, 2017
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Last December while visiting Sonoma a crown fell out the week between Christmas & New Years. After many calls to dentists, Wong gave me a 12:30 appt the next day, 12/29/16. I told them I didn't need an x-Ray, just needed the crown glued back on....their estimate $118, which included an x-Ray. Waited 30 minutes & someone told me " sorry for delay but we have regular patients needing to get stuff done before year end". Should have left & gone to drugstore & got their glue. Waited an hour, they insisted on x-Ray & dentist glued clown on which probably took 5-10
Sheila D.
Nov 16, 2017
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Doctor Cherise Wong is an excellent dentist. I am the worst patient, I come in and then disappear. My fear of dentists is real but Dr. Cherise was patient and compassionate and she earned my respect and helped me get over my dental phobia. She is conservative in her treatment approach, conscientious about cost and a perfectionist about results. There is no doubt in my mind that she cares about her patients and their dental health.
She is surrounded by top notch dental hygienists who complement her professionally. The chairside manner of Dr. Cherise and her entire staff leave you feeling like
She is surrounded by top notch dental hygienists who complement her professionally. The chairside manner of Dr. Cherise and her entire staff leave you feeling like
Becca W.
Jan 25, 2017
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Most awful dentist office I've ever been to. To start, they over charge and over treat. 27 dollars for a toothpaste that was supposed to magically fix my cavities and it was barely enough for a months supply. Second, I told them several times that I was on a budget and needed to know my expense before continuing with the work. So I sign an agreement saying how much I will owe at the time of the treatment, receive my treatment, pay my dues, and leave. Two weeks later a bill shows up in the mail for a couple hundred dollars!! It took me weeks to sort it out and get it revoked only to find out
Leslie M.
Dec 17, 2015
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If it were possible to put no stars, I would.
This is the worst dentistry practice I have ever encountered.
Please do not go there.
1. Appointments are canceled at the last minute.
2. Though you might have only one dentist, the other dentist (the female doctor's STRANGE brother) might just drift in and act as your dentist.
3. They will charge you up front rather than billing your insurance first.
4. They over-diagnose.
5. They over-treat.
6. They overcharge.
7. They cannot be trusted.
Enough said.
This is the worst dentistry practice I have ever encountered.
Please do not go there.
1. Appointments are canceled at the last minute.
2. Though you might have only one dentist, the other dentist (the female doctor's STRANGE brother) might just drift in and act as your dentist.
3. They will charge you up front rather than billing your insurance first.
4. They over-diagnose.
5. They over-treat.
6. They overcharge.
7. They cannot be trusted.
Enough said.
Aurelie C.
Feb 24, 2015
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I love these guys and am really sad to leave after 12 years with them. Unfortunately I moved away and it's just not convenient to drive all the way back to Sonoma for cleanings and stuff. Let me start by saying that I have horrible teeth (a genetic trait one of my sons inherited). I have a bridge, 2 crowns, and lost count of all the fillings. Though the bridge is from a fall. I love that they really truly care about their patients and take the time to get to know them. Cherise has always treated me like family. She works from the heart and does a great job. The dental hygienist have
Donald B.
Sep 08, 2014
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I recently moved to Sonoma and decided to try a local dentist. Somebody recommended Dr. Cherise Wong so I made an appointment. Everything was fine until she came in to discuss what I would need. That would be $7,200 worth of dental work. Having had long time treatment from a superior dentist in Oakland I was dubious of this conclusion. She showed me the dental x-rays to make her case. I have considerable experience in x-ray and saw that my teeth were sound except for one obvious defect. She said the defect was a cavity which would need an immediate crown. I took these conclusions back to my old
Kev S.
Jun 06, 2014
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So far the best dentist experience I have had. I have had several cleanings and a filling changed. Everyone is very polite and nice. They inform you what they are doing and so far its all been pain free. I have always had my insurance coverage explained clearly before they did any work and it was always accurate.
Jeni L.
May 21, 2014
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My husband went there last year for dental work and all was alright. This year our insurance changed to Blue Shield PPO from Guardian PPO and they told him while in the chair that they "don't take" our insurance. It's a PPO which any reputable medical office knows means that we can choose our own dentist and they cover. They told him that he would need a pre-auth (for a painful broken tooth) because Blue Shield sometimes is bad about paying. What?! No, that's not the way it works. You bill them, they pay a lower amount because its out of network and WE THE PATIENT are responsible
Michelle P.
May 13, 2014
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Dr. Dempsey retired and Aaron and Cherise Wong have take over his practice, the inside now has scuff marks and paint chips. The fish tank now has just a few fish left and the tank is often dirty. Long gone are the flowers Bernadette loved. The hygienists now run from patient to patient w/o much time between them. I had a filling done but it wasn't done correctly and the surface is rough, I hate the daily reminder that the two need more experience. I hate to leave the dedicated staff but I can't stand my filling. You can find their full color ad in expensive Sonoma magazines that no Sonoman
