Very friendly staff and beautiful inside decor The staff…read morethat cleaned the girls teeth were all very knowledgeable and friendly The dentist was kind and efficient

There are not enough good things I can say about this office. My son is never scared and always…read moreleaves happy. They are unbelievably patient and empathetic and go at our pace. Although this last time my 2 year old surprised us all and did amazing. This was only his 3rd time and he felt so comfortable! Highly recommended

Seal Rock Dental Care exceeded my expectations. The interior is gorgeous and creates such a calm,…read moremodern atmosphere. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, Dr. Sanchez was informative and personable, and his wife helped make the visit feel comfortable. Their hygienist Kristy provided an excellent and gentle cleaning. I'm very happy with my experience and highly recommend them!

Best experience every single time and big shout out to KELLY for dealing with my busy schedule and…read morefitting me in he always goes above and beyond for us patients. Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Johnson are the absolute BEST!

My two year old had some dental trauma that needed to be fixed. Dr Joe (dentist) and Dr Phillip…read more(anesthesiologist) did such an amazing job. You can tell they truly care about providing the absolute best outcome for their patients. Incredibly talented doctors with great bedside manner that are great with kids. The facility is very nice and clean, the front office ladies were kind to us as well. Ive never left a dentists office feeling so impressed with the quality of care. If your kid needs dental work, I would highly recommend Dr Joe and Dr Phillip.

From the moment you walk in, this office makes you feel right at home. The entire staff is warm,…read morefriendly, and truly committed to making every visit a positive one. Doctor Lola has a gift for connecting with kids--she's attentive, gentle, and makes my boys feel completely at ease. My 9-year-old son, who has Down syndrome, has had tough experiences at other dental offices, but here he's calm, comfortable, and even cooperative. Doctor Lola's board certification and specialized training in caring for children with special needs is evident in everything she does. She takes her time, explains each step, and adapts to his pace without ever making him feel rushed. That level of patience and compassion means the world to me. Finding a dental team this skilled and caring is rare, and I couldn't be more grateful for the way they care for my family.

I love Dr. Sanchez and the Seal Rock team! They are friendly, kind, efficient, and have a genuine…read moreinterest in their patients as people. They don't try to upsell you on teeth brightening/whitening or cosmetic stuff. They are honestly the best dental team I've visited in Santa Cruz (I've been a patient at 2 other dental offices before.)

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Amy and her entire team. From the moment I walked…read morein, I felt genuinely cared for. Her bedside manner is exceptional--calm, patient, and incredibly reassuring. She took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions without ever making me feel rushed, which made such a difference. The office staff was equally amazing--friendly, helpful, and very clear and transparent about pricing, which I truly appreciated. The whole experience felt thoughtful, honest, and supportive from start to finish. If you're looking for a dentist who is not only highly skilled but also deeply caring, I wholeheartedly recommend this practice.

Amazing dentist!! I was concerned when I read some of the bad reviews coming here for the first…read moretime, but I'm glad I trusted the multiple personal recommendations. She's fabulous and so detailed and sweet. The reviews that are one star could not have been further from my experience. She took the time to explain everything, gave me so many resources and options and never guilted me once. I've always been consistent with the dentist and have had some pretty rough experiences I put up with but her service is truly top of the line.

Dr Gomez and her staff were just amazing. My husband fell and knocked out a tooth. Even though they…read morewere getting ready to leave, they stayed, reimplanted the tooth and corrected the many issues involved. As well as being exceptionally professional, they were also calming and very cheerful - exactly what we needed. Kudos to the entire office.

Nothing wrong with Dr Gomez herself, but their system of "pay up front, get reimbursed later,"…read moretotally sucks! I was told my insurance would cover the visit. I paid over $300 up front and only got $30 reimbursed from my insurance. I am 50 years old and have NEVER paid a dime for an exam. ya, you heard it, just an exam! she didnt even do anything! when I called the office, the receptionist said that actually my insurance WASNT in network!!! i trusted they checked prior to me going there. I asked for doctor to call me back and it's been a week now.....crickets!

I cannot say enough good things about this place. For my whole life I've gone to dentists filled…read morewith trepidation. It was always a less than pleasant experience and I had come to accept that all dentists were this way. When I moved, I had to find a new dentist and decided to give Seabright Dental Studio a try. As soon as I arrived I could see, if not feel, the difference. Their office is a bright and welcoming place. The desk staff is very pleasant and helpful. When I was finally in the dental chair, I was still nervous but Dr. Thompson and her staff put me completely at ease. When they began offering me treatment they were always conscious of how I was feeling and addressing any of my concerns. Everything went perfectly and the consideration that I was shown was above an beyond any other visit that I've had. I did not know that a dental experience could be like this. But now I know it should be and am so thankful to Dr. Thompson and her staff for showing me. Hands down the best dentist I've ever been to.

I was a patient at Seabright Dental for about five years and had many positive experiences there…read more The staff were generally kind, I felt well cared for clinically, and I especially appreciated how personable and gentle my hygienist was. Unfortunately, I decided to leave the practice after receiving an unexpected $164 bill for a March 2026 preventive visit. My routine dental care had historically been covered through Delta Dental. After receiving the bill, I contacted Delta Dental and learned the claim had processed as out-of-network due to the office's change in Delta Dental network participation/billing status. The office explained that they had mailed notice months earlier and later sent a postcard saying Delta Dental was still accepted/covered, but I did not understand before my appointment that the office was now out-of-network with my plan or that I could owe a significant balance for preventive care. I asked for the balance to be waived or further adjusted due to the unexpected nature of the bill and current financial hardship. The office declined, though they did offer a three-month payment arrangement. I appreciate the care I received over the years and the payment arrangement, but I was disappointed by the lack of clear point-of-service communication before receiving care. For patients with Delta Dental or any insurance plan, I would strongly recommend confirming in writing before your appointment whether the office is in-network with your specific plan and what your estimated out-of-pocket cost will be.

Wonderful friendly kind staff with an insightful and knowledgeable dentist. Took my daughter for…read moreher first visit and it went extremely well.

The whole team, Brent and Buzz lightyear went above and beyond to give the best care to my child. I…read moream forever grateful.

Top tier dentist! I had broken my tooth and the doctor fit me in his busy schedule and fixed the…read moretooth. Doctor and office staff are very attentive. Jim called me personally the next day to check up on me, above and beyond. Doctor Alderete is nice and more importantly good at his job. Good work and thank you Jim, Paul

Original Review: I had a crown I needed re-cemented and this man didn't check the fit or my bite…read morebefore sticking it in. He didn't check the margins or even remove the old cement from the tooth. I told him multiple times that it felt horrible and he shrugged and sent me on my way (after paying him). The crown fell out 2 hours later. Borderline malpractice. He obviously doesn't care about the quality of his work. Not only would I not recommend, but I will actively warn people to avoid him. Multiple dentists I've told have referred to him as a quack. Save your time and money. *Update 1: was reimbursed for this "service" after the crown fell out, which I felt was decent. But after reading this yelp review, in which i stated fairly my experience with this dentist, *he called me* and then re-billed me, claiming that the crown did not properly fit (in which case, he should've said something at the appointment, no?). I have since gone to a dentist in Fremont who had no problem fitting the crown and cementing it properly. At this point, I'm considering contacting a consumer affairs attorney and whichever licensing bureau is relevant. **update 2: I didn't have time to listen to the full voicemail when it was initially received (it was almost 3 minutes long), and I have just discovered that at the end of it Dr. Alderete expressly stated that he would rescind the second billing if I remove my negative yelp review. Obviously, I will be filing a complaint with the DCA imminently as this is explicitly vindictive billing and extortion.

What a breath of fresh air the Kuratomi dental office is!…read moreDr.Jamie Kuratomi is an awesome practitioner with an excellent bedside manner. I really appreciate her gentle touch and concern for my well being. That's not all! Dental Technician Juana is fantastic as well: polite, engaging, and down to earth, providing an environment conducive to maximum comfort. The front office is kind considerate and happy. Thank you so much for the excellent experience. I look forward to a great Doctor Patient relationship going forward. Greg

I miss you and your work. I rarely give my two cents but I have to recognize great work and the…read moreattention to detail. My hat is off to you and your team.