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Berchelmann Family Dental

608 Fair Ave, San Antonio, TX 78223

4+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
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Reviews

4+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 80% · 1–2 stars: 18% · 107 written reviews

Last 12 months: 13 reviews · 77% 4–5 stars · Replies: 20% of reviews · 0 of 19 one- and two-star

18mention friendly, welcoming staff

5mention a gentle touch

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  • Sedation permit (TX board)

Sedation includes an escort check

Dr. John Berchelmann holds permits for nitrous oxide and level 1 sedation. The practice says staff explain sedation options and whether someone must accompany you to and from the office.

Dr. John Berchelmann, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 1992
  • Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 1992
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1993) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2002)

NPI 1255445318 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Robert Tynan, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 1981
  • Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 1981

NPI 1902985815 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

Bad reviews exceed the city norm

Bad reviews make up 18% of its 107 reviews with comments. The typical San Antonio share is 3%.

One- and two-star reviews
18%of 107 written reviews
A higher share than 92% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 3%
Replies to reviews
20%of written reviews get a reply (0 of 19 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 67% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 48%
Licensed in Texas since
1981its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 89% of San Antonio dentists we list
Middle San Antonio dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

What they can help with

Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

5A gentle touch

Staff and office

18Friendly, welcoming staff

How we count themes

Insurance, discounts and financing

Its website says it accepts most major PPO plans, has an in-house discounted-fee plan for patients without dental insurance, and offers LendingClub and CareCredit financing for major work. Three reviewers described unexpected bills or changing prices.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Takes American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa (its website)

Some reviewers report bias and access problems

Two reviewers described discriminatory treatment or bias, including a first-visit account and a warning to nonwhite patients. Two others reported unanswered calls, long holds or messages that did not get returned.

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When you can go

Weekends
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Getting there

608 Fair Ave
San Antonio, TX 78223
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“If you're looking for a highly trained and experienced dentist in San Antonio, you've come to the right place. Our state-of-the-art practice provides top-quality dental care and upholds the strictest sterilization standards and safety protocols to protect our patients' health. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · sanantoniofamilydental.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry

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