After a disastrous veneer procedure in Tijuana, I developed a severe infection that spread into my…read morejawbone and sinus cavity. I was ultimately told I needed emergency oral surgery and was at risk for life-threatening complications. Dr. Paul Koshgerian truly saved my life. He immediately prioritized my surgery despite his demanding schedule and treated me with compassion, honesty, and urgency from day one. The recovery process has been long, but Dr. K has supported me every step of the way and helped restore both my health and my smile. I can't thank him enough for the care he gave me during one of the hardest times of my life.

Just sharing my appreciations with the staff and company for the thorough and amazing job at easing…read moremy nerves as I came and got two of my wisdom teeth taken out. I was referred here by Visionary Dental Arts and I swung by the day of to have a quick convo and they were able to get me a consultation within the next 48 hours which was clutch because my insurance plan was changing and I needed a quick turnaround time. The receptionist were quick, funny, and informative. They have an automated system to send you text reminders of your appointment plus a welcome video after you leave the office. For my consultation, I was running late because my dog became ill and they were gracious and worked with finding another time for me to come in. I arrived later that day and waited no more than 5 minutes in a crowded waiting room to go in and get my head scanned. I was put into the patient room with scans of my head and I met with 3 people. The assistant, then the doctor, then the payment specialist. Each one was welcoming and didn't talk to me entirely in jargon and technical terms. They made it a point to use the medical terms and then combine it with more common terms. It was in a way that didnt make me feel inferior or not smart. I then went and made an appointment for two weeks from there. A few days later, I called and asked if I can move it up and they were more than happy to do so as they had a last minute opening for extraction. On they day of my appointment, I came in, they went over a few paperwork, took payment, and then whisked me into the room. They asked what type of music I wanted to be played and told them some music from my home country and they were bopping along with me and asking questions about my country and sharing stories about their own. I was 3 minutes into the song before next thing I knew, I was being walked out to the car. Don't remember much but they mentioned how fun I was and that they enjoyed spending time with me. Apparently I was hilarious and grooving even in my sleep. Many thanks for their patience and care they provided me.

Apparently all his customers (except for Fina Thom) did not deserve a heads up that he was…read moreretiring. I will say that his dental work was very good, his bedside manor was the worst of anybody I working in the medical or dental care field I have ever seen. If your mouth started to close a little while he was working, instead of just saying "Open", he would jam an instrument into your gum. If your head was not in the perfect position he would jerk it where he wanted. I have never had any dentist come close to doing the crap he pulled. I just assumed he was bitter and was taking it out on his patients. Hopefully he will find some peace in retirement. Thanks for the heads up, not!!!!

I felt really lucky to find his office. Sure, he had a crusty nutty professor vibe to him, but he…read morewas honest and a good dentist. I brought my mother to his office to also get work done. His prices were extremely reasonable and he wasn't out to overcharge her for what she needed. I was really sad to see him go. Now, I've got to find a similar honest dentist for my mom and I.

On February 26, 2025, I went to University Dental with a toothache in my upper right bicuspid. I…read morewanted to get an antibiotic because I wanted to save the tooth. I told this to the dental assistant, the assistant said, "Oh, He never does that." Dr. Hage DDS the owner, convinced me to have the tooth pulled. I was mentally weak due to the tooth pain. The doctor pulled the tooth and showed me a small white infection at the tip of the root, however there was no decay on the tooth. As soon as I saw that there was no decay; I knew all I really need was an antibiotic. I knew this because I had worked in dentistry from 1981 to 1997. Dr. Hage does not care about saving teeth he wants to pull them out so he can do an expensive implant. Then the dentist said I need to have a bone graft; he charged me $800 for that procedure. This took him all about 3 minutes, so I don't know what he really did. I have an upper partial denture, so now I had to pay additional money to add a tooth to the partial. It took two times to get the replacement tooth properly aligned right. It looks terrible and it doesn't look right. A very Mickey mouse job, the lab work was terrible. If you want to save your teeth I would never recommend this office. They don't care about the patient they just care about money. I suggest you find a more ethical dentist if you want to keep your teeth. Sign, A retired dental professional

I was moving and needed to transfer my orthodontic care, but University Dental has made the process…read moreincredibly difficult. I have been requesting my transfer documents since December 2023, and they refuse to provide them, preventing me from continuing my treatment. To make things worse, the representative at the office didn't even know what a transfer form was, which shows a complete lack of professionalism. Now, they are using the excuse that they don't require the form, even though my new orthodontist has specifically requested it. Instead of simply providing the information needed, they continue to refuse and make the process impossible. Due to their refusal to provide necessary records, I have contacted the California Dental Board to report their unprofessionalism. If you ever need to transfer your records, don't expect them to make it easy. I would not recommend this office to anyone.

I was a patient at La Mesa Dental Artistry years ago, working with Dr. Rebecca Wachtel, Sarah, and…read moreher other amazing staff during what was a genuinely traumatic time in my life. I had lost several front teeth and needed implants, and Dr. Wachtel handled the whole process with such warmth and compassion that it made an overwhelming situation feel manageable. She clearly cared about getting the outcome right -- not just functionally, but in a way that restored my confidence. Dr. Wachtel has since moved on, and the staff from my time there has likely turned over completely -- but what impressed me recently is that the current team was just as wonderful. When I reached out years later needing help obtaining my old records for an ongoing medical case, they were responsive, helpful, and went out of their way to assist me without hesitation. That kind of continuity of care and genuine helpfulness -- even for a patient from years ago with a completely different team -- says a lot about the culture this practice has maintained. Highly recommend.

They sound polite but do not seem genuine. Had to call several times to get xtay send over to my…read moreemail address. Just did not have over all good experiences both doctor and staff.

I had a chipped teeth and perio maintenance with improvements to my front teeth. Thank you so much…read morefor bringing back my smile. The office experience is roomy and the staff and dentists are very friendly.

My husband and I forgo nearer dental offices and travel 30+ minutes to this one because Dr…read moreAfrashteh is our favorite dentist. He's always jolly and friendly and interacts with kids well. There is a dental hygienist in the office Mika who consistently gives me the most thorough routine dental cleanings I've ever experienced in my life. I didn't even know care like that could exist. She's nice and gentle and explains everything as she's doing it. Other staff members in the office have been friendly. There once was a discrepancy with the bill but they resolved it. Parking is easy and plentiful in the free lot.

He's pricey but worth it. I have a lot of gum recession and had two gum grafts and they both came…read moreout amazingly. He's very talented and attentive. You won't get this kind of service at a super dentist. He doesn't take a lot of insurance but again, you get what you pay for. I'm about to go in for another gum graft and I'll pay the price because this isn't something you want to bargain hunt. I trust him to get the job done correctly and he stands by his work.

I have been a patient for a year and have been extremely satisfied…read morewith Dr. Factor and his staff. I have noticed a big improvement in my dental health. Thank you so much!

Got my two front teeth chipped playing sports and they fixed it up perfectly! Exceedingly nice…read moredentist experience. Shout out Dr.Low

I've been coming to this office for years and have always had a wonderful experience. The front…read moredesk assistants are kind, organized and explain everything so well. My hygienist Dan is the best. He's quick, kind and gentle. Seems genuinely interested in my health and well being. I've recommended this office to at least 20 friends and family.

They are racist and they hate Mexicans. Even though I have insurance and I'm am a United States…read morecitizen, they still act stupid towards me and ignored me. Worst service ever I had to just leave. The receptionist though she was to pretty. Never going back to this place. Avoid this people. I only have it 1 star cause I could not post without any.

Put off visiting the dentist for such a long period of time and because of a crack in my tooth I…read morewas forced to go. I thought I'd only need a filling but turned out I had 2 cavities. needed deep cleaning and a root canal. I was terrified of getting all this done but Dr. Kabati and Dr. Moreno had a way of making me feel at ease. The only pain I experienced was the slight tingling of the numbing shot, I was pleasantly surprised how smoothly getting the work was. The whole process of getting these procedures done took about a month but I'm so glad I did and now I'm much more informed and happy. The only criticism I can give is a couple of the dental techs and front desk associates seem like they don't care about you and have a less than welcoming presence, but not everyone. Overall I'm glad I could find a dentist that took care of my needs while alleviating my worries.

I've been going here for nearly 4 years now. The staff (everyone from receptionist to Dr. Bolam…read moreherself) are friendly, caring, personable, and genuinely interested in your well being. Appointments are easy to get, their schedule is very accommodating and the best part is - you get a rose when you leave!! :) It can be hectic getting in all of your Dr appts while working so for your convenience they have snacks and drinks for you in the lobby as well as freshly baked cookies (sounds contradicting, I know) for you to take on your way out. I believe they also have BBQ Friday's during the summer where they have hot dogs with all the fix-ins. They make the "not so pleasant" procedures tolerable, almost pleasant. I've been recommending them to everyone I know. My only gripe is that the service can be slooooow. I guess its because they give everyone personalized attention. Dont expect to squeeze in a cleaning or visit during your lunch hour.

Dentist!!! Scary, Painful!!! NO-WAY, not at Bolam Dental…read more Best staff, and hosting efforts. You leave here with clean teeth and possibly a full tummy if you're hungry. They keep a fridge stocked with drinks and juices. Fresh baked cookies and fresh roses EVERY TIME! I always had bad experiences with my previous dentist. Total opposite here. My hygienist is Kathleen, she is the most gentle, sweetest person who could ever mess with your teeth! I never had a cavity until recently so I was super nervous about the filling procedure, specially the injection. Didn't feel a thing, I thought that was impossible. They do everything to keep you as comfy as possible: memory foam pillow, warm blanket, comfy chair, headphones and cable tv right above your head so you can watch as you get work done. No complaints here!

Dr. Nagai and his staff are extraordinary. I dislike the dentist like most people. However I was in…read moredyer need of a root canal.... I was in pain. I was referred to dr nagai by my regular dentist. Best experience, I've ever encountered with it comes to going to the dentist. All my concerns were addressed. And they went above and beyond to make me extremely comfortable.... well as comfortable as you be, when getting a root canal. I highly recommend Dr.Nagai and his staff. You will not be disappointed.

Without a doubt, one of the most pleasant experiences I've ever had at the dentist. Mind you, I…read morecame to Dr. Sugita for a ROOT CANAL! It was my first time coming to this dental office, which is located in a newer medical building attached to Sharp Hospital. Everything from social distance markings on the elevator floors to the receptionist wearing a mask, made me feel comfortable but I was still nervous as hell. Most people: "I don't like going to the dentist but Me: I have anxiety and a true fear of the dentist and needles, etc, that causes me to be nervous wreck the moment I even think about going, let alone actually sitting in the dentist chair. My ROOT CANAL experience. Dr. Sugita was AMAZING. I usually wear headphones with volume up so I can't hear anything. Dr. Sugita's calm voice and the methodical way he requested the next tool he needed was soothing and actually calmed me down. I'm not exaggerating this, but I DID NOT FEEL A THING! Not even the initial shot of novocaine, not the ones after. I usually feel everything and while the pain isn't much, it's the thought of the needle that gets me. The Doctor and his assistant were efficient and I was done in no time at all. In short, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. SUGITA