I saw Dr. Fred Harandi's commitment to professional excellence after recommended by a patient for…read moreover a decade.  Arriving with a tooth fractured while chewing, I feared Invisalign was needed again. Despite being an Invisalign provider, after assessing my bite digitally and manually Dr. Fred found my repeating that expense was unnecessary which showed integrity. Dr. Fred is reachable when necessary and communication with his team is simple, effective and responsive. Each member of Smile Dentistry's team is caring, friendly and supportive of your dental health. Both the hygienist and Dr. Fred recommended personalized dental care tips. Dr. Fred's exam techniques and technology choices attest to his advanced education at UCSD and USC. He explains your film findings and treatment options in simple terms for sound and lasting results.  Having TMJ, Dr. Fred examined my bite with articulating paper using the same methods as my Oral, Head and Neck Pathologist several counties away. I could not find a local practitioner skilled in these techniques. Dr. Fred took time fixing my bite to prevent further fractures without my feeling like a nuisance or rushed. Dr. Fred's digitizer results in crowns with a superior fit compared to standard impressions. When outside referral was necessary to other specialities, Dr. Fred personally ensured I received treatment soon and his entrusted network is equally advanced in training, technology and conscientiousness. All were in-network with my insurance which is uncommon. His welcoming other specialties' opinions further increased my trust. Each provider called me after major treatment checking on my recovery and answering questions.  Dr. Fred and his team are kind, patient and considerate and the office is inviting. Pricing is reasonable without pushing unnecessary aesthetic treatments. Thank you Dr. Fred and San Diego Smile Dentistry for patiently and gracefully returning my dental health.

Clarissa the front desk manager is so sweet! We came in and my fiancé was in excruciating pain, she…read morewas so understanding and helped us out quickly. She even went out of her way to call different offices to accommodate his dental needs. Dr. Fred was very understanding and personable. Would definitely recommend. It feels good to know that there are still health care workers who care.

I have been going to Dentique for over 3 years and have had a wonderful experience. The all-women…read morestaff is inviting and friendly. My dental hygienist, Nadia, is truly the best. She is bubbly and kind, and she takes the time to explain everything very well during my appointments. Dr. Nikou Rahbar has been great and has gone out of her way to accommodate my anxiety around dental work, which makes every visit much more comfortable.

I have been coming here since 2019 and I will just say, once you come here, you will never want to…read morego to any other dentist! Everything from the second you walk in screams SPA instead of dentist! I mean, what dentist office have you been to that always has fresh flowers, frosted glass, geode tables, awesome music and blankets? The front desk girls and Dr. Rahbar are all so sweet. They don't try to push unnecessary procedures on you which is always nice! I always look forward to my appointments here

This place is a gem. I've had my teeth examined and cleaned for decades. So many newer dental…read moreoffices act like plastic surgeons, insisting on services my insurance will not cover but are somehow necessary. This is upselling and it's an incredible annoying cheap ploy for a dentist to compensate what insurance does not cover. The office of Dean Nguyen isn't like that - they're old school. They make sure my teeth are healthy, thoroughly examined, and properly cleaned. No added b.s. that I never asked for. All the staff here are great to work with. Diana was my hygienist recently, and she clearly enjoys her job and working with patients. As so many others here have stated, I highly recommend and endorse this dental office.

Recommended to me by an old coworker and I have been here a few times now and have loved it. This…read morehas easily been the best dentist office I've been to since moving to CA 6 years ago. They have been very helpful, informative, and efficient at each appt I've had with them. Every employee I honestly am planning on continuing to come back here for all my dental needs. I really appreciate that they provide me with referrals, but don't push their people if you like someone else. It's refreshing to not have to say "no" over and over again.

Loved everything about this place. Very professional and educational dentist and assistants. They…read moreoffered me water and explained the procedure. Will tell my family and friends about this place.

The team at true design dentistry is amazing. Super smart, kind, and gifted. When I needed an…read moreemergency root canal and called a dozen offices around SD, True Design was the only one who was able to rapidly help me and booked me an appointment for 20 minutes from when I called. The Dr spent hours working on my tooth and it was a very positive and chill experience. I'm so grateful for his skill and talent. Thank you guys for helping me!!

Dr. Miner is a great, highly experienced oral surgeon. i can't even begin to express enough of my…read morefeelings of graditude that i have for him. I had not been to a dentist since my husband was in the military quite a few years ago. I had a bad experience and after that vowed to never go back. I was frightened!! as a result, my dental health declined terribly, broken teeth at gum line etc. In 2024, my husband died, we were married for 54 years, he was a retired 20 year Army veteran. In my grief, I found a miracle , named Dr. Miner. On a whim, I went in to see him, to this day, I can't figure out where I got the courage from .He was a blessing!! He was kind, honest and very professional. I trusted his words and recommendations.He took the fear out of me getting my teeth pulled and now, he has restored my faith in dentistry again.In my opinion, he is the best of the best!! My name is Dawn C. and I stand behind my comments! Thank you Dr. Miner again.

I just had two infected wisdom teeth removed yesterday morning. I was in pain and desperate for…read morehelp. I called Dr. Miner's office on Monday afternoon and the doctor agreed to see me Tuesday morning for consultation and possible surgery. He was able to do the surgery and remove both teeth with the speed I comfort I never experience before. It was just "top, top and pull" and the tooth was gone. Wow, it was amazing and Dr. Miner is amazing and absolutely the best! Today, I'm still doing great, no pain and no bleeding! I think Dr. Miner is the best oral surgeon in the San Diego area. He is also supper nice and made me feel comfortable and safe before and during the procedure. I was very, very scared but he was able to calm me down and still performed the surgery without sedation. In fact, the whole team in doctor Miner's office is super nice and welcoming.

I've been a patient here for about five years, and I can honestly say I'm one of the most…read moreparticular (some might say picky) patients a dentist or orthodontist could have. Over that time, Dr. Brian Mananquil and the entire Bella Vita Dental team have consistently gone above and beyond to make sure every concern I've had was addressed with patience, transparency, and genuine care. My treatment has been pretty extensive, to say the least. Dr. Brian has handled everything from implants and sinus lifts to numerous rounds of Invisalign and refinements, along with all of my general fillings, crowns, and other dental work. You name it--I've probably had to get it done; my teeth needed the whole kitchen sink. Throughout the entire process, he has always taken the time to clearly explain my options, answer every question I had, and make adjustments whenever I wanted to explore different approaches. I never once felt rushed or dismissed, which is incredibly important when you're making decisions about major dental work. What stands out most is how accommodating and patient he has been. Even when I've been very detail-oriented about my results, he's always been willing to work with me to get things exactly right. That level of commitment and professionalism is rare. The office is also consistently well-run, the staff is friendly and organized, and appointments are handled smoothly. If you're looking for a dentist or orthodontist who is skilled, thoughtful, and truly invested in achieving the best outcome for their patients, I can't recommend Dr. Brian enough. After five years of complex treatment, I'm extremely grateful I chose this practice.

After reading some of the other reviews, I realized I wasn't alone in my experience. I recently…read moremoved out of state and started going to Bella Vita. As soon as I arrived, they told me I suddenly had multiple cavities and needed a crown. For context, I've always been strict with my dental hygiene--regular appointments, flossing daily, no pain, and my previous dentist rarely found anything wrong. Because I take my dental health seriously, I told them to proceed with whatever treatment they believed was necessary, but only if they confirmed everything with my insurance first. They assured me it was all covered, so I went ahead with the fillings and crown. After the work was done, I was suddenly told that my insurance didn't cover everything, and I was left with a $1,000 bill. They offered a $150 discount, which felt dismissive. It's clear they don't prioritize patients and will find ways to overcharge. UPDATE: I have recently been in contact with their practice manager, Bree. She is currently assisting me with my account and the amount owed that was sent to collections. She let me know that she could see the discrepancies and is A assisting me with the amount owed and removing it off of collections. Given my experience, she has been very helpful and extremely communicative which has allowed me to change my review.

I've gone here for a couple of years now and I've really enjoyed the experience. Their office is…read moreclean, neat, and staff is professional while friendly. Some places in San Diego I've been to have been pretty harsh when cleaning my teeth or they try to sell a lot of services to me unnecessarily. I really appreciate how this office does none of that, but I've had a really pleasant experience where my teeth cleanings feel fine afterwards yet well cleaned. Very happy with Dr. Tran and Michael

Katrina and vera are great! Victor, danielle, ryan, and gabi are awesome too! Been going here…read moreoften! My teeth are doing better!

I've always been a little self-conscious about my smile, and after putting it off for way too long,…read moreI finally scheduled a consultation with Dr. Eshom. I'm so glad I did. The price was reasonable, and what really stood out to me was that he actually did all the work himself. At other dentist offices, I rarely ever saw the actual dentist, so this was a huge difference. The results blew my expectations. His attention to detail and the care he puts into his work really shows. The whole experience was comfortable; they even give you a warm neck wrap during treatment, which sounds small, but it makes a big difference. There was zero pain, everything was quick, and I left feeling more confident than I have in years. Highly recommend stopping the procrastination and finally getting the smile you've been wanting. Dr. Eshom made the entire process easy, comfortable, and absolutely worth it.

I wish I could give 10 stars to Dr. Eshom! A big thank you for his consideration in squeezing me…read moreinto his busy schedule and great appreciation for his artistic skills in giving me a great smile. Dr. Eshom pampers his patients and does his very best to make sure the dental experience is a relaxing experience. Thank you!!!

Highly recommend. After a complimentary consult that I originally meant to entertain for the…read morepossibility of veneers (perfectly good teeth I thought but smile is less than ideal) I am blown away at how THOROUGH and caring Jennifer and Dr. Kiyam have been. Because they use the best possible equipment in dentistry, they have optics on whats going on in my mouth that my traditional dentist apparently doesn't. Through this comprehensive consult, they discovered a pretty big abscess/infection in the back right of my bottom jaw through a CT scan in a tooth that apparently doesn't have any nerve pain currently. (I would never have known! Not even my dentist saw this with traditional x-rays. What the heck!!??) Jennifer and I discussed a treatment plan to address ALL concerns and I just realized, through her help, that the incredibly severe Trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve) pain that had me in tears a few years ago over the course of 3 months that NO DENTIST or root canal specialist could explain and that disappeared just as fast as it appeared. It was highly likely related to the abscess that they discovered last week because of the specialized equipment and overall focus they have on addressing issues from many angles. My body was crying out for help 3 yrs ago after God knows how many years of that infection being there and no one could explain except for this practice. I want to cry. So grateful to now make it all make sense. Highly recommend their expertise! They truly are "comprehensive."

Update: Only months after my work with Dr. Kiyan I've had to…read morehave all of my teeth redone. The trauma that I've been through caused by this man is devastating. I'm so grateful to my new doctor and his team. He charged me half what Kiyan did to do the same work but so much better. It really speaks to how imperative it is to choose the right person for the job. Dr. Kiyan was a horrible mistake I hope nobody else makes.

Had my semi-annual cleaning yesterday and want to recognize how amazing Cynthia was. She took extra…read morecare with my sensitive teeth and helped me identify a new, inexpensive tool to help me make my flossing more effective. Thank you!

Let me start by saying this office is probably fine for routine cleanings and cavities. I don't…read morethink Dr. Qadeer overdiagnoses, and I genuinely wanted to like this place. About two months ago, I had a crown done that I definitely needed. Before the procedure, the only risk discussed was the possibility of needing a root canal because the decay was close to the nerve. I wish there had been a more thorough conversation about the crown process and potential complications beforehand. During the crown prep, I was surprised at how quickly Dr. Qadeer worked. I assumed maybe he was just very experienced, but in hindsight I think the procedure may have been rushed. Two weeks later, I still had pain and inflamed gums when I went in for the permanent crown. I was given a mouthwash that helped, the crown was placed, and I was told everything looked fine. About a month later, I returned for a cleaning and called ahead to say I was still having pain and wanted the tooth checked again. After another X-ray, Dr. Qadeer told me I needed surgery to lengthen the bone because the crown was not sealed correctly. I was shocked. He then claimed this had been discussed beforehand, which it had not, and said he hadn't mentioned it earlier because he wasn't sure until seeing the new X-ray. Quadeer blamed my anatomy not his work for the issue. He later offered to redo the crown at no cost. I reached out to two close friends from college who are dentists -- one an endodontist and one a general dentist who does crowns regularly. Both felt the tooth was likely a difficult case but that surgery sounded excessive. They also pointed out that the issue on the X-ray was already visible when the crown was originally cemented. We decided I should see an endodontist they recommended and trusted. He performed the root canal and prepared the tooth for a replacement crown, since doing additional work on the original crown would likely continue irritating the tooth. I then returned to Dr. Qadeer to redo the crown. During that visit, he still would not take accountability for what happened. He repeatedly said he didn't want to work on my tooth if I didn't trust him, which made the interaction uncomfortable. How could I fully trust him at this point? My permanent crown was delivered this week, and my dentist friends said it looks perfect. I do think Dr. Qadeer is capable of good work. My issue is more with how this situation was handled. If he had simply acknowledged it was a difficult case and said the crown needed to be redone, I would have understood. Instead, the responsibility was consistently shifted to my anatomy or to "not seeing it" earlier. Dentistry requires a great deal of trust, and once that trust is lost, it's hard to regain. I appreciate that he offered to redo the crown at no cost, but overall I left disappointed. My impression is that he prioritizes quantity over quality and that can become a problem when a case requires more time and attention.