I had a bad experience and would not recommend Dr. Molinar He says that he needs to drill and fill a bunch of cavities that I never had before. I trusted him and said sure. After my first filling was done, none of my retainers fit anymore and my bite was completely off causing pain and bothering me throughout the day. He tried to get me to accept more cavity work but I was concerned more damage would happen. I got a second opinion and my new dentist said there was no cavities, everything was fine, and said be careful of unethical people trying to make money which I fell for. read more

I have been going to Dr. Molinar for over 30 years. He is gentle, kind, and thoughtful. Never tries to upsell.

I rarely ever write reviews but felt I needed to express my gratitude to Dr. Molinar and his entire staff. I've been his patient for approx. 7 yrs. He has always done excellent work, been very patient with me (I am a senior) and most importantly to me he is very honest and ethical. He truly cares about his patients. Also, his office manager Debby always breaks down my insurance papers for me as I have a difficult time with this kind of paperwork. I know she spends much more time with me than normal but she never makes me feel inferior or a burden. His assistants Maria and Molly are always upbeat and conscientious and Sarah my hygienist is extremely thorough and never rushes through anything, like I've experienced before in other offices. I highly recommend the entire office. I've never had a bad or uncomfortable experience with anyone. V. Smith read more

Your teeth are in safe hands with Dr. Molinar and his team! I first visited Dr. Molinar's office after receiving a glowing endorsement from a friend who works in the dental industry. From my first visit, I've been thoroughly impressed by the wealth of knowledge and quality care that the team delivers. For scheduling and any administrative needs, Debbie was more than happy to welcome me and coordinate my appointment times. My hygienist, Sarah, had been in the business for 20+ years and provided a long list of home care tips which I've since incorporated into my daily routine. Beyond that, Dr. Molinar has consistently made me feel welcome and I see that be plays an active role in running the business, which I respect. The location is incredibly convenient for anyone who lives in Carlsbad Village, but I highly recommend Dr. Molinar to anyone who needs a good dental practice. I've always enjoyed going to the dentist, but now I look forward to it even more! read more

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Dr. Molinar and his staff are excellent. He has helped with our nervousness in seeing a dentist. Debbie the office manager helps us foresee the costs of the work that needs to be done. We update every year on what "the plan" is for long term work to be done. This really helps to keep unexpected surprises at bay. We can't recommend Dr. Molinar's office enough. read more

I would be very careful with getting their "expert" opinion. I went in there for a visit in January. I was told that one of my kids had a total of five cavities. This kid sees a dentist regularly, no history of cavities, and was recently seen by her orthodontist. They had been her general dentist prior; we had to change due insurance. I took my kid back to the orthodontist they reval'd, no issues were noted. We just left (today is: 6/25/24) Oceanside Dental Arts, who by the way is amazing!! And they confirmed, by doing a full set of x-rays and two people evaluated, that my daughter has NO cavities. Sooo 6 months later no cavities?? Seems suspicious that they "magically" went away. read more

Went to see Dr. Molinar today. Although he wasn't able to do the procedure needed, his referral saw me immediately. At around 9:00pm tonight he calls to check up on me. No dentist has ever done that for me. That to me shows he truly cares about his patients and there wellbeing .My family will see no other dentist but Dr. Molinar!!!! read more

Molinar's philosophy is drill and fill any sign of decay. Other dentists will watch and wait to see if it grows. If drill and fill aligns with you then I think you'll be fine here. I wish he told me about this difference and seeing a different dentist. Personally, I don't care for Molinar's personality either. I'm sure others will like him more than me. Modern dentists use other treatments like Curodont, but he is skeptical of new dental tech and only drills and fills. One plus is that he answered my questions thoughtfully and in simple terms. My main issue is that he drilled and filled multiple cavities in a row that left my teeth sensitive to cold and in pain when I chew. read more

Just started here with Dr. Molinar. He's a good man, makes the appt pass by whilst talking about whatever pops into anyone's head, and what was my biggest thing was this: After I got some fillings, later that day he personally called me to check on the bite of my new set of teeth. I thought that spoke volumes about his care for his patients. The staff besides Dr. Molinar is also wonderful. Every time I've interacted with em they're always happy and take good care of me. Very glad this dentist is in my network!! read more

Best in town! Highly recommend Dr. Molina and his team! My experience is always great here and the team is always very personable

I've been with Dr Molinar for several years so I have witnessed his easy going bedside manner, his expertise in dentistry advanced with the modern time, and his staff proactive approach to rescheduling you to help accommodate with your time and theirs. His office will work closely within your insurance coverage and will create a plan to make sure you have the best care within your health needs. read more

I am embarrassed to say I haven't been to a dentist in years but wanted to post this. Dr. Molina r was the last dentist I visited back in 2010 I believe. I had much work done, three crowns on my top front teeth. Well, just last week one crown fell out. I got dental glue and stuck it back in as I don't have dental insurance right now. I have to tell ya, I am so impressed that the crown stayed in all these years. I thankful I've had no other issues, and want to recommend Dr. M to everyone. Awesome dentist! read more

If someone told me Dr. Molinar would literally change our lives I would have thought they were exaggerating but nope! My Husband had the worst looking teeth for different sorts of reasons. So embarrassed he wouldn't even smile. My heart ached for him. Dr. Molinar fixed his mouth and he looks like a model!!!! Not only does his mouth look toothpaste commercial worthy but his new smile changed his life! Mine too! I was so sad seeing my Husband get embarrassed about his mouth and now he still cries in disbelief of how "normal" he looks. Dr. Molinar is a great person. We have had GREAT discussions from today's craziness to how it used to be "back in the day". He is WELL rounded and is a pleasure to speak to regarding ANY subject! God sent this man here specifically to use his craft and artistry on our mouths! Make an appointment and allow him to change your life (or at least your smile) too! We cannot thank him and his AWESOME STAFF enough! Front desk greets us with such warmth and professionalism every time!!!!!!!!!! Thank You ALL! Q&T Woodley read more

My father has been seeing Doctor Molinar for years, after his rave reviews I gave him and his office a try after a change of Insurance. I am so pleased with the friendliness of his staff and how easy they are to work with. They worked with my insurance and communicated with me throughout my process. Dr Molinar is extremely professional and does a great job explaining things and makes my visits enjoyable. The location is convenient located right off the 5 freeway on Carlsbad Village Dr. & Harding St. There is plenty of parking, they are flexible with appointments, and have called me to get me in earlier when they have an opportunity. I highly recommend this office! read more

Great care, and very communicative. They have the ability to complete crowns same day. Pretty incredible.

Knowledgeable, skilled and professional with a calm manner. I drive 45 minutes to make sure my pearly whites are in top shape, healthy and looking good. read more

Ok, if you are out there and in search of a dentist, search no more! Dr Molinar(gotta love that his last name is practically molar), is awesome. Super friendly, super informative, cares deeply about your oral care. But the best part is this sand blasting technique. I woke up this morning, tense with the thought of the dreaded 2 foot needle to get numb(ok it's only 4 or 5 inches), but instead he calmly explained the sand blasting technique which required no numbing and almost no drilling. I was slightly skeptical because I have super sensitive teeth and I had what felt like an exposed nerve. So he took it slowly and asked that I let him know if it hurt. Instead, he was finished with the entire process and I thought he had only just started to prepare the surface for a filling. As a further testament to his ethics, he let me know that I did not need to do work on certain teeth but that they were optional, at least for now. I have always felt that my dentists were interested in putting new additions on their homes, but Dr M is really interested in your oral health, doing what's needed and keeping you informed of your options. Thanks to the Dr Molinar team for making a somewhat dreaded procedure smooth and painless! Dr Molinar is my definitely new dentist!! read more

I think this office fully pays for and/or deletes their bad reviews. The only highlight of the office is the lovely receptionist at the desk. My fiance and I went to see Dr. Molinar after moving to San Diego. He not only claimed we each had upwards of 10 cavities (as if we haven't been to a dentist in over a decade), but also did a cancer screening claiming we both had suspicious imaging and lumps and needed them to be checked immediately. Needless to say we fully freaked out. Went to an oral surgeon, a general practitioner and had our xrays reviewed by our family friend who is also a dentist and turns out ALL, including the 10 cavities, were false claims. He is only after the money, is not qualified to be doing cancer screenings and convinces you to do treatments you don't need. Not to mention, his nurse or whoever she was "Ewwws and aaaahs" completely unprofessionally while he's observing your mouth. I'm leaving a review because instead of providing more insights, he consistently reminded me to leave a review. And while I was asking the receptionist for clarification on the 10 fillings he claimed I needed, he consistently interrupted to encourage me to send him referrals. This man is a used car salesman's excuse for a dentist. Beware! read more

As a new patient I was concerned about starting a relationship with a new dentist. I relocated to Carlsbad from Iowa. Dr. Molinar's assistant made taking x-rays a fun experience. We talked and laughed so much, I forgot that I usually gag while having x-rays done. :-) Dr. Molinar impressed me with his knowledge about everything, including dentistry. I had 4 cavities and Dr. was able to use air abrasion technology to provide me with beautiful teeth colored fillings. So happy I was able to find a new dental home. I would highly recommend to family and friends. You are the best! read more

Dr Molinar helped me with a dental emergency. I lost a crown off #10, right in the front! And I had to go in the road to do some business meetings. It would not have been very professional to show up with gap in my smile. He took the time to create a temp solution on very short notice to help me out. He was happy to do so and did a great job! He saved me a lot of embarrassment and I felt so comfortable with his work. Thanks Dr. Molinar! read more

I was having pain, and Dr. Molinar made himself available to see me even during the pandemic. He wore a mask and took extra precautions to ensure my safety. I am so grateful, and I'm glad I was able to visit his dental office which I have been visiting for years and am comfortable with. Thank you, Dr. Molinar - you were a big help! read more

Last weekend I suffered a severe jaw bone infection under one of my molars. The pain was so severe and incapacitating that I called Dr Molinar early on a Sunday morning, it was Fathers Day so I felt bad about doing it, but needed some advice on how to handle the pain. Rather that simply giving me pain advice over the phone, Dr Molinar told me to meet him at his Dentist office that morning. I met him at the office, it was clear by the way he was casually dressed he was planning on a relaxed Fathers Day, so more reason for me to be grateful how he dropped everything to be with me. Without the normal help from an assistant he proceeded to X-ray my mouth, figured out the issue, provided an anesthetic and then reduced high points on the tooth above the jaw infection to reduce pressure on the jaw. He then wrote out pain killer prescription. I am not sure how many Dentist would go this far to help their patients. Dr Molinar is a good man and an excellent dentist, very lucky to have him in Carlsbad. read more

This is the first time ive enjoyed a dentist office. The entire staff is friendly and Dr. Molinar gives his honest advice. You don't have to wait weeks for appointments and ive been happy with all the work ive had done! read more

excellent dentist. I have been going for years. he does great work, has good hygienists and is very personable. I always love our conversations. They tend to be one sided though read more

I have been going to Dr. Molinar for a few years now and I have always had an exceptional experience! Every hygienist has been highly skilled, kind and caring with my sensitive teeth, and their work has been very helpful in maintaining my oral health! Dr. Molinar is a true expert in dentistry and he has solved every tooth issue I've had with great communication and compassion. Since the pandemic started I have been very pleased with the precautions they have taken to ensure my safety without sacrificing on quality. I highly recommend Dr. Molinar to everyone who is looking for an outstanding dentist! read more

I came to Dr. Molinar's office after having a really bad experience at a diffeent dentists office and he helped fix it. Since then I've been back several times for other tooth issues and a cleaning. THIS IS THE BEST DENTIST IVE EVER BEEN TO IN MY LIFE. He is very friendly, does great work, and makes me feel comfortable about going to the dentist. His staff is also great! I am SOOOOooooOoooo incredibly happy I found this office. If you are looking for a dentist go here! read more

Had my first check up with Dr Molinar today. The clinic was warm and nice, the staff are friendly and not intimidating, and Dr Molinar himself did my check up. He was very thorough in explaining what I have, and what I need to do to take care of my teeth and dental hygiene. He also found some remnants from when I had my braces from 15 years ago! I have been to a lot of dentists since then and nobody else pointed that out! He is willing take that out for free! I never had a regular dentist that I go to all the time and I think this will be my first. read more

A friend recently mentioned this office for dental work and so happy she did. Dr. Molinar and the wonderful staff are great, very knowledgeable and friendly. My 1st visit (after initial checkup) was deep cleaning (2 visits), which I was afraid of. I've never liked needles, numbing of the gums etc. both ladies who helped me were very nice and made me as comfortable as can be. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I went thru my insurance but prices are reasonable and Well worth it when the customer service and work is top notch. Definitely happy here and would recommend to anyone. read more

I was in Carlsbad on a family holiday when my crown popped off. Dr. Molinar was able to see me right away and also helped me with some recommendations for my home dentist to follow up on. The staff was super friendly and professional. I wish I lived here so I could switch to Dr. Molinar for my regular dental care! Five stars for sure read more

We love our family dentist of Dr. Molinar and staff. I've been coming to this office and seeing Chris since I was 7 years old! And I have been bringing my son, who's 7 to see him as his dentist for his dentistry years now also. He's the perfect balance of professional, funny, honest and trustworthy of what you need done. He takes any fear out of getting Dentist work done. Highly recommend him as your Dentist. read more

I've been going to Dr. Molinars office for over 20 years. The entire office team is friendly and caring. I recently had a concern with my teeth and Dr. Molinar was very paient with all my questions. I even received a call back after I left the office to see if they were all answered. read more

Literally the nicest staff- I used to be so afraid of the dentist (who likes having their mouth poked in) and now I don't stress at all! They are so clear and really good about being gentle if you ask read more

After six years of avoiding going to the dentist, I finally bit the bullet and scheduled an appointment with Dr. Molinar. My experience was, by far, the best I've ever had at a dental office. Dr. Molinar and his staff are friendly, intellectually curious, and accommodating. They will explain everything to you so you aren't left wondering what's going on. Unlike my previous dentist, I didn't feel like they were constantly trying to upsell me on every procedure imaginable. Perhaps best of all is some of the technology Dr. Molinar's office uses. They have an air abrasion device that can painlessly remove cavities, without even needing to numb you. I went in for some gum disease issues and they also had some sort of sonic device that was able to remove tartar from below my gum line, also without any pain. If you've been putting off seeing the dentist for fear of painful, expensive procedures and judgmental attitudes, do yourself a favor and call to make an appointment right now. You will be able to rest assured that you are receiving the best care possible from a team that actually cares. Seriously, don't let your oral health continue to worsen--get it fixed right now. read more

As a twenty-something working gal, I don't want to waste time searching for a doctor or dentist. I want someone I trust, who does good work for a reasonable price (and maybe takes my insurance - western dental?). At Molinar's office - my answer is: Check. Check. Check. and Check! I love Hygenist Sarah. Unlike others, she was able to remove the tea/red wine stains on my teeth deep into my grooves. None of my previous hygenists have dones so this well. Sarah's work made it so I don't have to get a whitening done! Check! I happily go back in 4 months. read more

I've got 9 cavities in my mouth as I type this. It's my insurance that is preventing me from getting them filled, not his office. I even have a separate savings for it. Office is clean and welcoming, and the staff is super friendly. Even the receptionist, who I totally sympathize with having to be on the phone allllll day in an office, is never anything less than fantastic. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Molinar's for many years. My wife and adult children are his patients as well. We have found Dr. Molinar to be kind, honest and very competent. I recommend him to anyone needing dental care. read more

It has been years since I've been to Dr. Molinar, but I wanted to put in a good review nonetheless! Especially since I've been to different dentists in my own area and have been able to compare... He was really great. He knew what he was doing and I felt he was trustworthy in giving me the best care, but on top of it he had a fun personality. He'd make jokes and just lighten up the environment a bit. He was professional as well, and had a way of telling you like it is in terms of what you needed to do without exuding judgement. He was the dentist who got to pull all four of my wisdom teeth too. It went very smoothly. He also was the first dentist to make me understand that because of these gaps under my back teeth, I needed to floss in a certain manner in order to really make sure I was getting all the gunk out. He illustrated how to do this, and what he meant. My teeth are like the ultimate trap and that was causing some problems. This is something I didn't realize before. The only reason I stopped going to him was because I got married (not under my parent's insurance anymore) and moved away. But I would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

I used to be patient of Dr. Molinar's years ago and over the years; three dentists, in three different states have remarked on the "phenomenal" dental work done (all performed while under Dr. Molinar's care.) A true testament to the quality of this practice. I'm Glad to be back to California and this time, I have entrusted his office with my littles as well. read more

Went to Dr. Molinar for the first time to check a problem with a cavity under a crown. Very happy with him and his staff. It was painless, quick and saved me a lot of money. I highly recommend him! read more

I am writing this on my husbands behalf as he does not have a yelp account but really wanted me to leave a review. My husband has despised going to the dentist since he has been a kid and always comes home annoyed after visiting the dentist. His visits to Mr. Molinar's office were totally different. He really enjoyed the whole staff and said the actual Doctor was the best Dentist he has ever experienced. We recently moved to Carlsbad and this will now be our family dentist. He highly recommends this office for everyone, especially those like him who fear going to the dentist. read more