Peer Testimonial
"Our surgical office has been working with Dr. Zabek for many years.
"Dr. Zabek is a caring and patient-oriented dentist who always makes sure that his patients get the best possible treatment they need.
"Dr. Zabek's extensive professional experience and knowledge compliment his caring and compassionate chair side manner.
"I highly recommend him as a dentist!"
Len Tolstunov, DDS, DMD, DABOMS, DABOI/ID,DICOI
Van Ness Oral Surgery and Implantology Center
Assistant Clinical Professor, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Testimonials - Patient Reviews
for Dr. Greg Zabek
Bruce Hall
"I’ve been coming to see Dr. Zabek for more than 30 years.
“Over the years, I’ve had excellent dental care from Dr. Zabek – fillings, crowns, and bridges. All my dental restorations are artistically right; they match the color and shape of my existing teeth.
“I like that Dr. Zabek tries to make all of the dental procedures painfree. I feel at home with Dr. Zabek.
"The staff are all friendly and professional, and Dr. Z is thorough in checking for cavities and in giving me suggestions for ways to prevent further decay and help the general well-being of my teeth and mouth.
Maggie Won
“I come to Dr. Zabek regularly for checkups and teeth-cleaning. He’s great – he has a great chair-side manner and makes going to the dentist very easy.
“Dr. Zabek is very warm. He takes the time to explain things and is very professional. It’s a very friendly office, they will work with your schedule.
"I would highly recommend him, especially for people who are scared of the dentist. He always puts the patient first.”
James Joy
“I’ve been coming to Dr. Zabek ever since he bought this practice in 1976. I like him because he is friendly, accessible and really knows his stuff.
“Everything he has done for me has worked out really well. I only lost one tooth in 35 years, and he gave me a permanent bridge as a solution for that. He didn’t have to move any teeth and it’s worked out really well. I’ve had that bridge for 15 years.
“I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a dentist. He runs a really nice office. He always stays on the cutting edge of what’s new in dentistry, knowing what’s going on and using the latest and best techniques."
Ben Marafino
“I started seeing Dr. Zabek when my former dentist retired, and he’s been great. I like the fact that he is knowledgeable and up to date in his field. He knows the latest things that are going on and applies them in the chair.
“Dr. Zabek is very gentle. I’ve gotten three crowns, many filling replacements and more, and he’s never hurt me in any of the times he has treated me.
“I feel that Dr. Zabek’s personality is what especially sets him apart from other dentists. He is fun, outgoing, likes to tell corny jokes, but he also is interesting and knowledgeable. I’m a scientist by day, so I enjoy discussing scientific issues with him.
“All of those things make the time spent in the chair very pleasant and very rewarding. With Dr. Zabek, you know it’s going to be done right, and that he will keep you entertained with a good chair-side manner.”
Peter Haley
“Dr. Zabek has been my dentist for 23 years. I came to him for a checkup and teeth cleaning, and I’ve continued to see him regularly.
“I cracked one of my front teeth, which looked bad. He repaired it and did a beautiful job. He’s fixed cavities for me, done a root canal or two, and several crowns. I’ve never had to get anything corrected that he’s done, it’s always been on the money the first time.
“His work is outstanding, and that’s the main reason that I would recommend him. I really like the warmth and atmosphere of the office, but it’s Dr. Zabek’s skill and ability to fix it the first time and without hurting me that keeps me coming back.”
William Gerry
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Zabek for close to 20 years, and his caring dental treatment has enabled me to keep me smiling.
“I’m a mouth-breather, and that exposes you to more cavities than usual. I had been seeing a couple of other dentists, but I wasn’t happy with what they were doing to help me. Then a friend recommended Greg Zabek.
“When I started working with Greg, it was completely different. He put together a program for me that dramatically reduced my gum disease.
“I’ve had a number of bridges and crowns put in, all of these lasted a long time and served me well. I’ve gotten three dental implants, which Dr. Zabek supervised from start to finish.
“A significant thing that I did was 10 years ago, at age 55, I went and got braces put on. Greg helped with that, as part of it had some extractions. My appearance has improved dramatically from the braces, which made me very happy! I am also much better able to manage my oral hygiene, because before the braces my teeth were cramped and I couldn’t reach a lot of places to clean them.
“Now I love my smile. I get four cleanings a year from Greg, because of my mouth-breathing, and when I do get a cavity, it is smaller and more manageable.
“Twenty years ago, I thought that it was just a matter of time until I would have to go and get dentures and go clapping around with false teeth. I don’t think that is going to happen now. My mouth is healthy, my teeth are in good shape, and Dr. Zabek doesn’t an excellent job of helping me manage my oral health.
“I feel like I owe a lot to Dr. Zabek, he has done a great job managing my teeth and keeping them healthy.”
Dan Kunihara
“Dr. Greg Zabek is a lifelong friend, and an excellent dentist. He has been taking care of all of my dental needs for 22 years, and the care has been excellent.
“Whether I needed to have cavities filled, checkups or dental implants, I could always count on Dr. Zabek for a painfree experience.
“He is gentle and professional with all of his dental treatments, and I know that he cares about my overall well-being every time he works on my smile.”
Jennifer Landicho
“My boss referred me to Dr. Zabek, and I really like him.
“He’s an excellent dentist, really knows his craft and doesn’t try to oversell you on things that you don’t need. He makes you feel very comfortable.
“The staff is so professional, they want to make sure that they meet all of your needs. I rate this dental office very highly!”
Ben Marafino
"Dr. Gregory Zabek has been my general dentist for more than five years. I was recommended to him by both my retiring general dentist and my periodontist.
"I have come to appreciate him as not only a dental professional, but also as a biomedical scientist and a friend. Dr. Z maintains his practice with up-to-date methods; he also teaches at UOP and keeps up with the latest developments.
"My day job is as a biomedical researcher, and Dr. Z and I often speak of research findings in the bioscience and biotechnology fields, both as they impact dentistry and human health in general.
"All that notwithstanding, the Z-Man has a great chair-side manner, is very gentle, and has not hurt me once, through three crowns and numerous old filling replacements. Some of his jokes are corny, but that's the way I like them! Even though I live in Berkeley, I come into the city for his ministrations, his intellect and his good humor.
"Great guy, I recommend him very highly!"
Paul Newton
“When I needed some extensive dental work, I did research and talked to a lot of doctors. Dr. Zabek came highly recommended. I’ve been coming to him for 10 years now, and I recommend him highly also.
“I like that he keeps up to date with the procedures that he uses and that he’s been a professor at the school of dentistry. He has excellent relationships with a specialist that I might need, and by overseeing my dental care, it’s a winning combination.
“He oversaw my getting implants, did my crowns, root canals and several other procedures. My implants make it possible to eat crusty French bread, or corn on the cob and things I wouldn’t be able to eat without them.”
"In the past thirty years, I’ve changed jobs, addresses, doctors, hairdressers -- even husbands! -- but I’ve always gone to the same dentist, Dr. Greg Zabek. He’s the best! Despite a four-hour round trip to his office in San Francisco, I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else.
"When I first started going to Dr. Z, my teeth – thanks to a combination of bad genes, sloppy hygiene, and a childhood addiction to Abba Zabba bars – were a mess. Dr. Z filled cavities and built crowns, he got me through three years in braces, he made my teeth whiter and brighter, and he turned me into a dedicated flosser. As a result, while the rest of my body may be showing signs of wear, my smile looks better than ever.
"Dr. Zabek’s enthusiasm for dentistry is obvious. He is on top of all the latest cosmetic advances and, at the same time, he’s really serious about the nuts and bolts stuff, which he’s very good at explaining in laymen’s terms. He’s also committed to making a visit to the dentist a painless experience, which in my case – and I’m a wimp about these things -- it truly has been.
"I’ve known Dr. Zabek’s staff for years as well. They are terrific. Like Dr. Z, they are highly professional, but also very personable. I can honestly say that I actually enjoy going to the dentist."
– Laurel W.
“Dr. Zabek is a fantastic dentist and boasts an impressive collection of hot sauces which he proudly displays in his San Francisco office near Union Square.
“I found Dr. Zabek when a visiting houseguest had an accident and needed a veneer for a chipped front tooth. The work he did on my friend's tooth was so impressive that I switched dentists and became one of Dr. Zabek's patients.
“They have my houseguest's before and after pictures on display at the office, just ask about Kevin from Colorado!”
– Aaron W.
"I want to give my most whole-hearted recommendation of Greg Zabek, DDS.
"I am a semi-retired lawyer. When I first went to Greg well over 25 years ago, I lived in San Francisco. I had had experience with a lot of dentists over the years. None turned out to be even in the same league with Dr. Zabek.
"To give an indication of how highly I think of Greg, I can tell you that I now live more than an hour and a half away from his office. Because of that distance and the lousy commute on the 101, I have changed my other physicians from San Francisco to somewhere closer to me. But I wouldn't think of trading Greg in for a new dentist. His office has become like home to me.
"Greg hasn't just given me expert care, he has gone to lengths to be sure I understand all aspects of his care plan. I know what to expect, and I know that when I arrive in his office for an appointment, my treatment will begin as scheduled, last the predicted time and, very important to me, cost what he had told me in advance.
"When I ran into a miserable tooth problem while on vacation in New Mexico, way outside of office hours, I telephoned Dr. Zabek at home and got the guidance I needed to keep me reasonably comfortable until I could get back to SF and see him.
"It shouldn't be a surprise that I have come to consider Dr. Zabek a friend, not just my dentist. I predict that you will have a similar happy, long-lasting experience."
– Tony Gilbert
“Dr. Zabek has been my dentist for my entire adult life, nearly 30 years.
“When I first started seeing him my gums were bloody and my teeth were yellow. Now when I go in for my appointments they can't find anything to clean.
“Dr Z & his staff completely turned my dental health around, not only with their care in the office, but educating me about taking care of it myself and giving me the tools I need to keep it up.
“Thanks Dr. Z!”
– David P.
“I was very fortunate to get an appointment with Dr Zabek about 15 years ago and cannot speak highly enough of him since that day forward. Over the years you tend to take the excellence, cooperation, and intrinsic goodness of his team for granted.
"From the basic to intricate and complex work, Dr Zabek is super knowledgeable and a veritable genius with his hands.
"He truly is a master of his craft and I am indebted to him for his work.
"To round it out he is just a real class act with a fantastic sense of humor.”
– Des O'Callaghan
“I like Dr. Zabek for two big reasons. He's quick and his approach is two fold.
“Dr. Zabek does not only rely on the latest technology and fancy gizmos, but also supports all his analysis with old school diagnosis. He can also handle after hours emergencies and short notice appointments.
“Yeah, he's that good. Plus he's a fan of the South Siders to boot!”
–Roger H.
“Dr. Z is great! The location in Union Square is right for lunch time appointments / close to public transport.
“The staff is friendly and professional (Leonor at the front desk is the best!). You can even watch a movie while you are having your filling done.”
–Julienne G.
“Dr. Zabek is so good that I let him work on me without anesthetic. It’s his skill and how he works that makes me trust him.
“He replaced some crowns for me, did the crown for my dental implant, and it was perfect, very professional, very smooth. Just in and out and on to the next.
“He is a lot better than the dentist I left, very personable, easy to interact with, and very professional. He cares.”
– Richard Rehl
“I’ve been coming to Dr. Zabek for 32 years. I’m 64 now, and my teeth are in perfect shape!
“I think that Dr. Zabek is a good doctor. He takes care of me, is punctual and explains everything that he is going to do before he does it. I feel very comfortable coming here.
“I think that he is a great dentist, and I recommend him to anyone who asks about a dentist.”
– Carol Pinter
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Zabek, please call us at (888) 615-1378 or request an appointment online.