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Bayside Dental — reception and operatory on Park Street, Alameda
Park Street, Alameda · Est. 2011

A small dental practice, thoughtfully run.

Two doctors, one hygienist, no call center. We've kept the same chairs, the same staff, and the same approach since the day we opened: do good work, explain it plainly, and never sell anything you don't need.

Accepting new patients Same-day CEREC crowns Most major insurance
01 / Services

A short list, done carefully.

We don't do orthodontics, sedation, or extractions for wisdom teeth — we refer those out to specialists we trust. What we do, we do well. Prices below are typical out-of-pocket before insurance.

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The same hygienist every visit — for fourteen years. She knows your teeth, your kids' teeth, and the joke you told her last March.
— Maria, with us since 2011
02 / The practice

Two doctors. Both of us, always.

Bayside has been a two-doctor practice since 2011. You'll see one of us at your appointment — never a rotating roster of associates, never a hygienist you've just met.

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Dr. Elena Lindgren, DDS
General & cosmetic
UCSF School of Dentistry, 2007. Spent four years at a Berkeley group practice before opening Bayside with Dr. Reyes. Handles most cleanings, fillings, crowns, and cosmetic cases.
Lives in Alameda. Two kids at Edison Elementary. Runs the Bay Farm Bridge most mornings.
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Dr. Marcus Reyes, DDS
Implants & restorative
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School, 2006. Implant fellowship at Loma Linda. Places and restores single-tooth implants in-house, start to finish.
Grew up in Oakland. Sails out of Encinal Yacht Club. Will talk about espresso unprompted.
03 / Insurance & payment

In-network with the insurers most Alamedans carry.

We file claims directly. If you're out of network, we'll still submit and most patients get 50–80% reimbursed. We accept HSA/FSA and offer a 5% courtesy for paying in full at the time of service.

Delta Dental MetLife Cigna Aetna Blue Shield of California Guardian (out-of-network) United Concordia (out-of-network)
Not seeing yours? Call (510) 555-0167 — Patti at the front desk will run a benefits check in about ten minutes.
04 / Your first visit & questions

What to expect, plainly.

How long is the first appointment, and what happens?
Seventy-five minutes. Full exam, full set of digital x-rays (only if you don't have recent ones), cleaning with Maria, and a sit-down with Dr. Lindgren or Dr. Reyes. If anything needs doing, you'll leave with a printed treatment plan and an itemized cost estimate — before we schedule anything.
Do I need to send records ahead of time?
It helps. If you have x-rays from the last 24 months, email them to [email protected] and we'll save you a step. If you don't, no problem — we'll take new ones.
How does scheduling work? Is there a wait?
New patient visits are usually 2–3 weeks out. Cleanings for existing patients book about 8 weeks ahead. Emergencies (broken tooth, pain, lost crown) get same-day or next-morning slots — call us, don't email.
What if I can't afford the treatment plan?
We'll tell you what's urgent, what can wait six months, and what's optional. We offer in-house payment plans on anything over $1,000 — no interest, no credit check, just a written agreement. We also work with CareCredit if you'd rather go that route.
Are you accepting new patients right now?
Yes, as of this month. We cap new-patient intake at about six per week so the schedule stays sane and we're never rushing. If we're full when you call, we'll book you out and follow up.
05 / Visit

2118 Park Street, Alameda.

Address
2118 Park Street
Alameda, CA 94501
Two blocks south of Central Ave, above Julie's Coffee. Street parking; bike rack out front.
Hours
Mon – Thu · 8a – 5p
Fri · 8a – 1p
Closed weekends and most federal holidays. Emergencies: leave a voicemail, we check hourly.
Phone
(510) 555-0167
Answered by Patti or Devon, 8 to 5. Not a call center, not a phone tree.
Email
For records, billing questions, scheduling that isn't urgent. We reply within one business day.