What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.76
Average wait time
4.81
Bedside manner
4.89
“I was somewhat nervous but the Doctor was reassuring and answered all my questions.
I am sure to go back again.
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Daniel M.December 3, 2025
“I really enjoyed my visit. Dr. Shaikh was kind and attentive and she listened to my concerns. I went to her office as a new patient and the whole process was very seamless and I really appreciate how honest she was given that my last dentist lied to my about the amount of cavity I have and it turns out that I don’t have any. Would recommend anyone to consider Dr. Shaikh as your next choice for dentist!”
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About Dr. Arifa Shaikh
Dr. Arifa is a 1996 graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She has enjoyed treating patients throughout California, from Chico to San Diego, and has vast experience in all types of care and treatments.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Dental School - University of California, San Francisco, Doctor of Dental Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1235607169
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.76
Wait time
4.81
Bedside manner
4.89
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I was somewhat nervous but the Doctor was reassuring and answered all my questions.
I am sure to go back again.
December 3, 2025Daniel M.Verified patient
Great experience! Prompt, clear communicators, very patient with my hard to X-ray mouth. Would absolutely return.
September 30, 2023Jacqueline W.Verified patient
It was overall a very nice experience to get services from them. Thanks to everyone.
February 12, 2025Nitin K.Verified patient
The office staff was very friendly. They had all my information and everything went smoothly.
July 12, 2024Sherry W.Verified patient
Attentive, professional, informed me of dental condition and update. Appreciated care and service.
More than 1 year agoAP
I enjoyed the relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and the staff was friendly & very easy to relate to
More than 1 year agoAD
I would go back. The staff was friendly and the the dentist was thorough.
January 19, 2025Kelvin V.Verified patient
Came here on a Saturday for a teeth cleaning and am super happy with my results
More than 1 year agoML
Professional, friendly, put my son at ease. Highly recommend and will return
October 31, 2024Initials hidden
Front staff was great! Dr's was gentle and informative. DA was splemded Highly reccomend!
More than 1 year agoMR
I would recommend Doctor’s name to my friends and colleagues.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Shaikh was kind, quick, and very thorough. Great experience!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very helpful. Replaced a filling in my front teeth and it was done perfectly
June 18, 2023Erich S.Verified patient
They were great. Very friendly, efficient, very nice.
I am going back
August 30, 2023Ian G.Verified patient
It was great. Dr is very persnable and cares. Would come back
More than 1 year agoSS
I really enjoyed my visit. Dr. Shaikh was kind and attentive and she listened to my concerns. I went to her office as a new patient and the whole process was very seamless and I really appreciate how honest she was given that my last dentist lied to my about the amount of cavity I have and it turns out that I don’t have any. Would recommend anyone to consider Dr. Shaikh as your next choice for dentist!
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
The staff and doctor very friendly, very helpful.
June 29, 2025Ramil D.Verified patient
I will be going back. This was a good experience.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The staff was friendly and I was able to get appointments right away. They haven’t tried to sell me on any extra procedures or products. Great find!
March 23, 2025Initials hidden
The staff was very helpful and friendly
January 20, 2025Pearline S.Verified patient
I had a wonderful experience at this dental office! The staff, especially the dentist, were incredibly accommodating and pleasant. You could truly feel their warmth and genuine concern for your well-being. I felt completely accepted and at ease throughout the visit. I will definitely be recommending this practice to my friends and colleagues!
November 27, 2024Glen C.Verified patient
I was extremely afraid of going to the dentist and prior to this visit it has been over 10 years since I i saw one.. Arifa Shaikh, DDS has changed me and I am no longer have that fear. She listen to my fears and gently took me through the process of cleaning and fixing a gap on my front tooth. She is fantastic, I highly recommend her .
November 22, 2024Initials hidden
Amazing
More than 1 year agoHL
Everyone is friendly
May 30, 2024Cindy L.Verified patient
Who sees you on a Saturday, Dr. Shaikh did.
In & out and very informative on my situation. Took care of my situation and her staff was very professional!
April 6, 2024Chris W.Verified patient
Dentist did a great job but I had to tell her 5x that I didn’t want X-rays unless it was necessary. I think they saw I had good insurance and decided to try to pressure me into it. Won’t be going back.
April 3, 2024Initials hidden
Both the Dr and staff were excellent, very kind and professional. I have a very strong fear of Dentists and they calmed me and made my experience much less stressful. I will continue to use this Dr. for many years to come!!
February 12, 2024Alvin L.Verified patient
It was an exceptional experience. This is now my dentist of choice. I’m recommended her to family and friends in the area, too!
November 28, 2023Angela S.Verified patient
Excellent !!!
More than 1 year agoJL
Awesome! Staff and services!
More than 1 year agoRJ
Great
More than 1 year agoTI
It was wonderful! Very fast & efficient.
More than 1 year agoSS
Great!
More than 1 year agoCB
No issue, visit wemt smoothly
More than 1 year agoKT
Everyone was great.
More than 1 year agoSL
Friendly, & professional, & detail
More than 1 year agoAD
Dr. Arifa was excellent. But, the hygienist, though very friendly, was clearly very inexperienced. X-rays took quite a while and she needed help from a peer to get one right after a few tries. She also caught my lip while polishing my teeth twice, which resulted in a painful blister on my lip. I’ve never had that happen before. The office’s equipment is also quite dated. I haven’t seen an X-ray machine like theirs in decades. There’s no TV or other form of entertaining distraction, besides a window if you’re lucky to be seated on that side of the building. Again, I really liked Dr. Arifa - she was fast and thorough and warm - but because of the other issues, I don’t think I’d return.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I dread going to the dentist but was highly impressed with Dr. Arifa & her patience. She treated my root canal (i have low pain tolerance) & didn't feel a thing. Super easy to reach. Will come again for teeth whitening
More than 1 year agoSM
IT WAS GREAT! THANK YOU
More than 1 year agoSB
Excellent
More than 1 year agoSM
Very nice staff and dentist
More than 1 year agoPC
Very Satisfied.
More than 1 year agoMH
I had unexpected terrible tooth ache on Saturday morning-not sure how I am going to handle it. Called her office number surprisingly she returned call 45 min later. Wrote me a prescription to make pain manageable.
She gave me emergency appointment on following Monday, and explained to me on my X-ray, what she plans to do.
I was expecting root canal but her professional opinion was a “large” filling and that took care of the problem. (Thank You Dr. Arifa!)
Very pleasant, caring doctor who does not treat you like a number.
I rarely write review, but after my experience I want others to know about her.
I highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoAM
An excellent service!
More than 1 year agoLG
IT IS ALWAYS FANTASTIC, THE DOCTOR AND STAFF TREAT YOU VERY SPECIAL THE DOCTOR ALWAYS GOES OVER WHAT SHE WILL DO, AND MAKES YOU VERY COMFORTABLE
More than 1 year agoJN
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What practice does Dr. Arifa Shaikh work with?
Dr. Arifa Shaikh works with Arifa Shaikh DDS.
Where is Dr. Arifa Shaikh's office located?
Dr. Arifa Shaikh's office is located at 256 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Arifa Shaikh?
Dr. Arifa Shaikh frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Cleaning, Dental Consultation, Pediatric Dentist Consultation, and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Arifa Shaikh on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Arifa Shaikh speak?
Dr. Arifa Shaikh speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Arifa Shaikh in reviews?
100 patients have reviewed Dr. Arifa Shaikh. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.76/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.81/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.