have always struggled with anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist. I had made a last-minute…read moreappointment with another office, but they unfortunately canceled at the last minute. Thankfully, I found Smiles by Design through Zocdoc, which made it so easy to see real reviews and book an appointment online. From the moment I walked in, Greg and the entire staff were incredibly kind, patient, and understanding. They truly put me at ease. I never once felt pressured into unnecessary treatments or "high-pressure sales," which meant so much to me. I ended up having two teeth pulled, and surprisingly, it was one of the best dental experiences I've ever had. The procedure was gentle, professional, and handled with great care. For anyone who feels anxious about dental visits like I do, I highly recommend this office. Such a positive experience from start to finish!

Money grab. Avoid these people. I was overcharged as per my…read moreinsurance $610 and almost a year later I'm still trying to get my money back. It's exhausting. Susan, the office manager, is an expert at skirting and avoiding. She will gaslight you until you give up. Beware. Also, they will "find" dental work that's not needed and they take you into an office to literally close the sale. Read the one star reviews, they all say the same thing.

Another visit, a much better experience. Dr. Skeens explained the necessity for the trip/fee.read more

This guy and his team are top notch. I had 2 cavities filled today and the before and after…read morepictures are great - very happy with the degree of care that his team took and am confident that few dentists in my nearly 50 years have been as detail-oriented as Dr. Skeens and his team. They do great work and have excellent attention to detail, thank you!

Extremely disappointing experience with Encinitas Dental Center. I spent nearly $3,000 over the…read morepast two years on two crowns, and from the beginning there were issues with the sizing and fitting of one of them. After all that, the crown came off in less than two years. When I came in hoping they would simply stand behind their work, I was shocked that instead of addressing the problem, they tried to charge me a fee just to reattach the crown. After spending thousands of dollars at this office, they refused to offer even the smallest courtesy to fix a crown that clearly should have lasted much longer. This isn't about the money--it's about professionalism and accountability. A reputable dental office should stand behind their work and care about patient relationships. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. I now have a different dentist and am relieved to no longer be a patient at this office. Based on how this was handled, I will be pursuing the matter further, including through legal channels if necessary. Patients deserve better care, transparency, and accountability than what I experienced here.

So 6mo ago the front lady told me I needed 3 fillings redone, and 2 crowns redone, she typed up my…read moreestimate, I left, decided to cross reference the codes with my online California dental network app. My standard fillings shows 30.00 with insurance but they had 175.00 per filling. Then she told me I needed Invisalign which was 6700.00 but she told me I have amazing insurance and that she would do it for 4500.00, I was like WOW, how is this possible, my insurance shows I don't have orthodontics, and I showed her on my phone app, clearly shows NO NOT covered. She rudely stated she can't believe anything that's on my phone. So I called her out and shied her that her code for the crown wasn't even on my list under insurance. The front deck lady is so rude, stay away from them. O' ya and there really fast to push financing. Stay away.

Type of Care -- AMAZING! Care Quality -- The very BEST!…read moreDr. Kay is very kind and gentle with his patients. His supporting staff, same demeanor, fantastic. They are family. I recently had my teeth cleaned and their new dental hygienist, Sarah, was wonderful. Fits in this family for sure (don't let her go !)

I came to Encinitas Ranch Dentistry by referral. Dr Kay and his staff are outstanding!…read more Dr Kay is very professional and patient, he took the time to discuss my dental issues and concerns thoroughly before doing anything. He did some crowns and fillings for me, I am very pleased with his work. Vanessa also did some cleanings, she was gentle and a very sweet hygienist! All the staff are top notch from the front office to all the assistants in the back. All very friendly and professional. Overall, my experience at Encinitas Ranch Dentistry has been exceptional! Highly Recommended!

Excellent service from front desk to dental assistants and dentist. Knowledgeable and no BS just…read morequick and great service.

This is a great dental office! The office staff took the time to answer all my questions on the…read morephone When I arrived I turned in my new patient paperwork and insurance information and in less than a few minutes I was already being brought back to an exam room and the dentist was on time for my appointment. The dentist was very personable and explained everything during her review of the x-rays and the exam. She also has an amazing imaging software program I haven't seen at other dental practices. For the first time ever, I saw an accurate visual representation of my teeth which greatly helped me feel confident in the diagnosis and suggestions of which teeth to prioritize. I previously went to a dentist who I liked, but due to insurance changes I needed to find a new dentist. I was very happy to hear that they both agreed upon which teeth have cracked filings due to age and my teeth grinding at night. I am feeling confident about my future appointments to have some needed dental work completed because they took such great care of me as a first time patient.

I saw Dr. Ismail at Encinitas Dental Art and it was such a great experience!…read more Usually I have a lot of anxiety about going to the dentist because I don't understand what I need to get done from their recommendations and I end up paying a lot out of pocket. I had the exact opposite experience here. Everyone who helped me from the moment I checked in was so kind and knowledgeable. They took the time to really help me understand my dental health and answered my questions. Their office clearly uses best practices and up to date technology. Dr. Ismail has the best bedside manners, she is incredibly compassionate, and gives great quality holistic care. I've never had a dentist review x-rays with me in such detail and I really appreciated it! I had anxiety from going to the dentist in the past but I'm actually happy to visit here again in the future. If you're looking for a dentist, definitely come see Dr. Ismail and her amazing crew! I can't say enough good things. You won't regret it.

Agree with Sam E. Probably good place for basic cleanings…read moreand nice staff overall but poor quality work.

04/02/26 Very well run practice, top quality professionals…read morethe entire team! Dr. Park is a highly skilled craftsman. Amanda at the front is a delight to deal with due to her bubbly attitude and infectious smile.* *Important for a Dental Practice

I had an appointment scheduled for 11/18 that I made weeks ago. Camino Dental calls me today (24…read morehrs before my appt) to let me know the time of my appointment is not available. If that time is not available why was I allowed to make the appointment to begin with? And why am I getting notified about this 24 hrs before my appt when the appointment was made weeks ago? I have been a customer for several years and the service has never been stellar. After this latest inconvenience, I am now in the market for a new dentist.

I have been going to Dr. Santone's office since I was 15 years old (now 32). I have seen the dental…read morehygienist Monica for years and have had a pleasant experience until now. She told me it has been too long since getting x-rays done and I politely declined, as I don't need to be exposed to radiation just for the heck of it. Monica continued to question to my choice (in a very rude manor). I once again said no thank you and I simply wanted a cleaning. She said 'this is unaccepatable' and I said 'maybe I should find a new dentists as I really don't want an x-ray'. She said 'I think that's a good idea' and I walked out... Not a word from anyone. It was so rude, unprofessional and inappropriate. I will never go back, along with the rest of our family who has been going for over 20 years.

Dr Santone is not just warm and caring , but very skilled at what she does. Always careful to…read moreprovide highest quality care and technique in maintaining the best dental health, without doing more than needed. Her office staff are always friendly and accommodating. Been here for years and can highly recommend!

Best Doctor (Dr Lao) and best staff (nice polite and fun!), period…read more This is a very efficient practice that has been taking care of my teeth for the past 6 years now. I relocated from Solana Beach to Vista and still drive there for dental care. They are always on time, provide detailed status and advice before treatment. I have never had any issue with billing or coverage, their estimates are always on point. They also helped my foreign mom for a dental emergency during her trip to the US with a custom pricing (no insurance). She was very happy with the service and treatment. Highly recommended!

I like Dr Lau just fine, but the rest are shady as hell. I went in last year for a routine…read morecleaning. I'm good with my teeth - I regularly floss, mouth rinse, etc. The new woman dentist (I've blocked her name from my memory) told me I needed an expensive mouth guard since my teeth looked worn down from night grinding. I have NEVER ground my teeth and in fact, wear an invisalign retainer every night. She also told me I needed a deep cleaning, in spite of the great report I got from the last visit 6 months prior. Not only a deep clean, but antibiotics and special "bone growing" shots? HUH??? I left as fast as I could and got a new dentist office. One that takes Saturday appointments. Smiles has a big sign in their window that says "convenient Saturday appointments" but they actually are CLOSED on Sat. UGH. I can't say even one nice thing about this business.

I've been going to Dr. Chesler since I moved here from the east coast! I have been very happy with…read morethe care I receive. unlike other dentists she doesn't try to talk you into unnecessary procedures. She is very personable and is very caring. I also see Lisa, a hygienist, who is amazing. I have been so pleased with this practice.

Just talked over the phone with them but very polite and it's too far from where we live but if we…read moremoved there I'd want to try them out.