1/26/16- We have been coming here for over 10 years and we wouldn't think of going anywhere else. My kids love coming to the Dentist and that's a big plus for me. Dr. Manaloto, Dr. Ha, Teresa (the receptionist) along with all the dental hygienists are awesome. Their office is really pretty as it's by the water in Alameda. Also, their location is near other stores. There's even a Starbucks across their parking lot..now that right there is convenient for my coffee addiction! read more

I, like many have shared have had a very painful experience with billing at this office. Inititally my experience was great and I was happy paying what I owed in person at my visit, but recieved a bill for $400 unexplained months later. I have spent hours calling the office asking for an itemized statement, but never received it. No one could ever explain what I was being charged for. If you are relying on your insurance and are low-income, I highly recommend saving yourself the frustration and going to another dentist. read more

Thankslearly how much if I take the injection to kill the pain she suggested me, because I always told Manaloto I don't take treatment if my insurance is not covered. She then convinced me that if the insurance is not covered, it just cost me around $50.00. So, I accepted it under pressure. But now it turned out they suddenly asked for $207.00 after 11 months. I have questions why their bill wasn't send within a month or two after treatment to me & the insurance company? Why the bill came out only after 11 months later? You never know whether they will continue to ask for more ..... this is horrible! I feel I am falling into a medical scam. read more

I feel terrible writing this review because Dr. Manaloto is an excellent dentist who does great work. But unfortunately, their billing department has let them down. For months we have been trying to straighten out a situation where they have been trying to bill us for amounts that they have conceded in writing were paid by our insurance company (I think they claim they weren't paid to them). Just when we thought we had worked the issues out and their office said they would try to resolve the issue directly with our insurance provider, they referred our account to a collections agency. We have spent many hours over many months on the phone with their office, our insurance company, my employer's HR department, and the like trying to resolve this issue. Now I've had to write a letter to their collection agency, file a grievance with our insurance provider, gather documents and evidence, and so on. We picked Dr. Manaloto specifically because they took our insurance and we should not have to deal with a nightmare like this. I hope our experience isn't typical, but if you think it is, go elsewhere. Nobody needs this aggravation in their life. Again, they do excellent dental work, so I write this with much sadness and hope that they can get their back office in order. read more

Blah. So, I'm sure the dental work is good, but must warn you to beware if you're an insurance noob or not 100% detail-oriented or organized. This year, I switched insurance from Delta Dental PPO to Delta Dental HMO (or vice versa). Not thinking anything would be difference since my health cards were the same (moved from school dental insurance to work dental insurance), I innocently went in for my cleaning. THEN i got slapped with a $280 bill because they realized AFTER my cleaning (months later, might I add), that they didn't accept my insurance. I was so confused, and I was like, aren't THEY supposed to check for these things BEFORE my cleanings? Anyway, it was difficult to reach them (again, they have really narrow office hours), and with much bitterness, this overworked teacher ended up forking out a precious 8% of her monthly income for a cleaning that should have been free (with any insurance, really). UPDATE---- 10/2 and to top it all off, I just got this email confirming my "appointment" and telling if I don't cancel then they'll charge a fee to my account. WHAT ACCOUNT? I'M NOT WITH YOU ANYMORE. Things like that scare me. Disorganized offices with automated messages. Yikes. read more

Save yourself the future hassle and go somewhere else. I truly didn't think this would happen to me when I read the bad reviews on billing, but it did, and it can happen to you too. Apparently, they don't check your coverage when you show up to an appointment ... especially right after open enrollment ... as I was told, "we don't have to, and it's only as a courtesy if we do" I am NOT a patient here nor have I ever stepped one foot into this office, and now I'm getting billed for my ADULT son who NO LONGER lives with me. Since he doesn't live with me, I took him off my dental coverage during open enrollment. I have no contact with this ADULT child of mine because he decided to venture out with his grown self. So this ADULT child of mine goes to his appointment in the beginning of 2016 when he is NO LONGER COVERED, and now I'M RESPONSIBLE for his bill. Why? Because it's only a courtesy for them to check for coverage. So plain and simple, this dental office doesn't have courtesy, or they're just plain lazy at the front desk to pull up coverage, or they're too incompetent to do such a thing. EVERY dental office I've ever experienced for myself or my kids, they ALWAYS ran coverage before performing any work/procedures ... ALWAYS. AND payment is always due before anything is done if there will be a balance. But nope, NOT here. So now, I still continue receiving a billing statement even after speaking with them, and will probably be sent to collections because of their lack of courtesy or plain laziness. read more

This was my first time using Yelp to find info on a healthcare professional and boy did yelp come thru! Dr. Manaloto's decision to have a dental office above a Baskin Robbins is a big F-U to cavities and plaque, only a group of rockstar dentists would be ballsy enough to do that. The staff here are all amazing. Theresa at the front desk is spunky, energetic, and can answer all your questions regarding insurance, rates and etc. You can tell she loves her job. Vicky the dental assistant has a very calming presence and is a professional through and through. The DDS I saw was actually Dr. Ha and not Dr. Manaloto, but she is a true dental rockstar. When it comes to my health I am a fucking hypochondriac and I was tripping out over not getting a dental checkup for years. Dr. Ha alleviated my concerns but was also very realistic. I had some gums that receded and she explained that my concerns were warranted but also why it's not as bad as it could be if I start taking better care of my teeth and surgery could be prevented. Dr. Ha was also very gentle and skilled in the cleaning of my teeth. She did a great job educating me about proper dental health throughout the entire process, something many dentists I feel neglect to do. I will have to change insurance later on in the year...I only pray that whatever new plan I get is a PPO that they will accept! read more

I've been coming to Dr.Manaloto for a few years now and have nothing but great things to say about her and her staff! The staff there is super kind and very helpful. It reminds me of Cheers, everybody here knows your name and they are always glad that you came! Seriously! Dr.Manaloto is also very kind and always striking up conversation, making you feel comfortable while she drills into your teeth, lol. Her new location is also a plus. It's sits in the new Nob Hill shopping area in Alameda, and is a huge upgrade from her last spot. I recommend seeing Dr.Manaloto! read more

I changed my dentist to Dr. Manaloto because they are close to my house and got pretty good reviews so I decided to give it a try. However, I will never come back here because the receptionist. I am under cover by my insurance and never have any problem with the dentist office.The prev dentist I went for x-rye and clean up wasn't bad. All I had to pay was $35 out of pocket but THIS ONE! They mailed me a almost $500 bill for the same thing. I called the front deck and found out why, the receptionist told me she couldn't find my name on the list of insurance and asked me to contact insurance by myself which I did. My insurance told me don't worry and they would call my dentist office right away. After all, I didn't received any bill or call from Dr. Manaloto's dentist for like a year. I thought the problems solved already but it wasn't! Around a year later, they send me the same among of bill again. I was like.. r u serious? I was so mad and went to the office directly. The way the receptionist talked i felt like she was looking down someone who have no money to pay their bill. That made me pissed even more. I told her I wouldn't pay da bill as long as you figure out what is going on. Within a week they send me another bill which was claimed by my insurance. So, if you look for the trouble-free dentist visiting, not this one. However, Dr Manaloto is a nice guy and he clean up gently :) One star for him read more

Three grand G's to define my trip at the dentist Great staff: They are definitely on top of their game when it comes to reminding you about your appointment. You get a funny little postcard with a random teeth fact about an animal. They're also super friendly and what I sensed transparent with explaining everything (from your insurance coverage to the process of getting your teeth fixed & cleaned up). Gentle on your teeth: All the other dentists I've been to that had to take x-rays in my mouth usually put me through painful process. Nope! Not at this office! PAINLESS! Didn't need to gag or tear up when they were taking my x-rays! Getting my teeth cleaned was also another painless process. I was surprised how gentle and thorough Dr. Ha was compared to my past experiences. Seriously...SUPER gentle but not gentle to the point where it's pointless Good music: I instantly felt at ease when I walked into the office with some Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald in the background. For a split second I caught myself forgetting that I was actually at the dentist.The actual space is immaculate which is always a plus in my book. I'm pretty picky about who touches my teeth. One of my most valuable possessions :) Even though it was my first time, I completely trust them with my pearly whites :D read more

I'm downgrading the review one star because of a quite disturbing experience I had with the male dentist at the office who is there once a week. It was so bad I can't even remember his name but he was oddly arrogant, condescending and not well-informed. He spoke to me as if I was a wayward child. Amongst other treasures, When I said I wouldn't be getting the electric toothbrush he recommended because they had harmed my gums before (and i'd needed reconstruction work) he said 'oh I'm sure that's not so. What kind of dentist would tell u such a thing?' It was insulting and ignorant. Anyway It was most surprising to receive him as I hadn't been told up front when I came in that I'd be getting him instead. He's there on Thursdays so buyer beware. Everything else about this office is FANTASTIC , Jordy the hygienist is great, Teresa running the front is great too, and dr Manaloto (and also dr Ha) are kind , skilled and lovely. I really hope this guy changes his bedside manner and also learns about alternative dentistry beyond the straight out of dental college AdA story. I've had it put on my file to not see him again. read more

I have been been going to Dr Manaloto's clinic for about 4 years now. Throughout this time I have been seen by both Dr Manaloto and Dr Ha, and by at least two different dental hygienists all of whom have been very good, very gentle, and given me just the right amount of grief for not flossing. Lately I have been seeing Marilou, who is very good, and makes having my teeth cleaned quite relaxing. They are all very careful, considerate, and personable, and they remember me 6 months later, asking about my siblings by name and how they are doing. What I appreciate the most though is how patient they are with insurance trouble. I absolutely hate the insurance companies I have had, both Signa and MetLife have been very troublesome. Last time I think it took more than 6 months for them to get paid by MetLife, but they never blamed me, never gave up and sent the bill to me personally instead, they just kept on trying with MetLife, and eventually it worked out and they got paid. I highly recommend them. read more

Yay. Just had my first appointment with Dr. Manaloto and her crew, Marylou and Espi, and am so pleased to have found a nice, competent, and entirely pleasant dentist experience. It had been 10 years since I'd seen a dentist - long typical story of bad dentists causing a phobia - and you'd think after 10 years I could have a long list of required work. Not so. I'm a religious flosser (it really does do wonders) and I use the Oral-B electronic toothbrush 2x daily (which, by the way, is also very handy for polishing jewelry [using an old toothbrush head, of course]). So, thanks to good habits and some divine intervention from the gods of Amalgam, all I need is to have the faulty crown replaced that was installed 10 years ago by Orin Scrivello, DDS. The hygienist, Marylou, was awesome - super gentle and sweetly answered all my silly questions about them shiny newfangled toof tools that didn't exist the last time I saw a dentist. Espi took my x-rays and was also just as gentle and super nice. Not *totally* excited about having the crown replaced - needle phobic - but I'm a lot less anxious about it now than I thought I'd be. Plus, they have satellite radio - got to hear a lot of Bing Crosby and it really was soothing, even though that's not my usual bag. Now, don't go crowding up her appointment book. Update (2/1/10): Had the crown replaced last week and the whole experience was excellent. Never felt the needle - not one bit of discomfort the entire time and Dr. Manaloto & Espi couldn't be nicer. The new crown was created in minutes - awesome technology - I watched the milling robot make the new crown. It was installed & fitted in no time and for the first time in 10 years, my mouth feels normal again. The old crown was a POS that never felt right. Dr. Manaloto & crew are fantastic. read more

Excellent customer service goes a long way for me. As a nervous nelly, I called in to make my first appt and the lady on the phone was very polite and helpful.The office is well kept and very clean. Dr. Manaloto was informative, gentle, and very encouraging especially bc i have some serious dentist phobia. We have a solid plan for my teeth health. So far no hidden fees but will keep ya'll posted for my follow up appt. OOooo and i got a free tooth brush and travel toothpaste! Yaaayea! #winning #ihatethedentist #myteetharesofreshandsoclean read more

Corazon B Manaloto, DDS - Has elevator - General Dentistry Near Me - Alameda, California

It's almost impossible to take time off from my job since I work at a corporate office in the financial industry, so when I do ask for time off for an appointment, I'd like the office to actually honor the appointment. That's why I had to give up on my old dentist, because he cancelled too many times. So I switched to Dr. Manaloto, hoping for better... ...My very first appointment with Dr. Manaloto was cancelled, so definitely not off to a great start. But I was assured that this was pretty rare. When I got to see her a month later, the appointment went very smooth and she was great and very easy to work with, and I was very happy with her work. Loss of 1 star for the cancellation, and loss of another 2 stars for the rude receptionist, who wasn't very accomodating and left a very unprofessional voicemail while trying sort out which insurance company I was with. I'll hopefully improve the rating as long as there are no more cancellations and future interactions are smoother. Edit: After a couple more sessions with Dr. Manaloto, my less-than-positive initial impression has been entirely forgotten - in fact, I'm surprised I ever gave this place two stars. The sessions are quick and painless, and they're much more courteous about keeping their appointments. They definitely go out of their way to make sure the wife and I have back-to-back appointments every time, and even make us go in together the same time. I haven't had to deal with that rude receptionist ever since that initial encounter. I guess she must've left. Now I wouldn't dream about going to a different dentist. read more

Dr. Manaloto is awesome! She's been the dentist for my wife and I for the last 6 years. Have you ever had a Novacaine injection where you didn't even feel the needle? She can do it! This used to be my biggest fear about seeing the dentist and now there's nothing to fear. She's very conservative about what work needs to be done and will only do what's necessary. A few years back my old dentist in Boston recommended that I have a root canal, a post and a crown put in which would have cost me an arm and a leg (and would have hurt alot). Dr. Manaloto suggested a much more conservative approach and that the root canal wasn't completely necessary. She installed the crown and it worked! Amazing. The staff is equally nice. They're all very professional but also personable. read more

I had my first visit to this office yesterday, and I thought it was great. I saw Dr. Dughman, and not only was he nice, he was on time, made me feel welcome, and I can't remember the last time my teeth felt so clean. All around, it was a really nice experience for a not so fun thing to do, and I'm glad I made the switch and started coming here. Hopefully my billing goes more smoothly than what others have outlined. . . . One other thing guys - the music is HORRIBLE. Like, really, oddly bad, and loud enough to not be ignored. Maybe update that a little bit. read more

Dr. Manaloto is the best. If I didn't have to work in the city I would have her as my dentist for life. My husband and son both go to her and she is just fabulous with both. My son actually sat through an entire cleaning with her and had so much fun he was telling me about all the things they did. My husband's teeth are also very well taken care of, which is great for someone who doesn't brush as much as he should :) read more

Moved to here from Dr. Merrill. I had been with Dr. Merrill for many years, and never really was thrilled--I didn't like feeling lectured by the hygienists and disliked their practice of shilling products with only tangential dental benefits (expensive vitamin supplements, for example). I got constant pressure to "upgrade" to appointments every 3 months, which I repeatedly explained my insurance would not cover (I was once snottily told that "we treat the patient, not the insurance plan." Nice sentiment, but one I can't afford.) Dr. Manaloto's practice was a breath of fresh air! Loved the office environment, and Marylou was great. I have very sensitive teeth, and she used a topical numbing agent which was a godsend! (despite years of reminding hygienists of my sensitivity at my previous dentist, they never once offered this solution, which now seems like a no-brainer!) Everyone was very kind, no up-selling, and I was in and out very quickly. I'll definitely be back! read more

I'm sure Dr. Manaloto is wonderful, but this is a review for Dr. Ha who practices in the same office. It's really difficult to find a good dentist and even more difficult to find a good dentist that accepts my insurance. Thus you can imagine how thrilled I was to make an appointment at an office with great yelp reviews AND that's an in-network provider for my insurance. Since I didn't specify which dentist I wanted to see, I was assigned to Dr. Ha. She is a really amazing dentist. The first thing I noticed when I was sitting in the dental chair was the large plaque on the wall specifying that Dr. Ha was a UCSF graduate. Just that alone told me that I was in good hands. After interacting with her, however, I knew for sure that I would be her patient for keeps. Her demeanor is very sweet and patient. She is also very thorough and walked me through everything that she was doing in detail. Most importantly, she's extremely gentle. Nobody likes the dentist, but having very sensitive teeth and gums, dental visits have always been just short of torture for me. I can honestly say that, by far, my visit with Dr. Ha has been the best I've ever experienced. I'm definitely getting my husband to switch over to this dental office, as well as my parents and sisters! 5+ stars for Dr. Ha! read more

I wish that I spoke a hundred languages.... then I could really broadcast how good Dr. Manaloto and her staff really is! Theresa made my medical emergency go away in less than 24 hours... not bad for someone that moved from CT and had no dental relationship here in the Bay Area! I have now been a patient for the past five months, and my initial review and reaction has only gotten stronger! You still get the great reception, whether from Theresa when you come in, Espi as she brings you to the dental suite, or Dr. Manaloto, who certainly seems to have a permanent smile on her face! All the other yelpers are correct.... she is the BEST! read more

We love Dr. Manaloto's office. I saw first started seeing Dr. M when she was in the office on Santa Clara, and followed her a few years later to her Blanding office. Her staff is top-notch, and Teresa has been a lifesaver on the times when I've had to bring my son with me to the appointment. Marilou is a fantastic hygenist, and I always enjoy our chats. I haven't had to see Dr. M in person for a while, other than the occasional check after my cleanings. When I have seen her, she is and has always been an incredibly calming and down to earth health professional. I can't give this group enough recommendations. Look forward to continuing our care with them for many years. read more

This review is long overdue! I have been going to Dr. Manaloto for about a year now, and I have to say she is the BEST dentist I have ever had. Her staff is AWESOME!!! they are the nicest, most hospitable bunch I have ever encountered in a dental office. Dr. Manaloto is very precise, gentle and thorough in her work. Her concerns for the patient is genuine and her office environment is serene. Her extrememely capable assistant Espi is a sweetheart, past dentists I have gone to didn't have the same bedside manner she does. Theresa at the front desk will give you the low down on what your procedures will cost you and offer payment options. My teeth are in good hands with Dr. Manaloto. read more

Dr. Manaloto is my first dentist. Well, I didn't have insurance when I was in college, so now, after working and having insurance, I slowly got back at taking care of my health. I came to Dr. Manaloto to take out 2 teeth, a wisdom tooth attraction, and do a filling. I traumatized by dentists when I was little so I was pretty nervous coming in. I am also one of those patients that do lots of research before coming into the appointment. and by research, I mean research on my insurance coverage, not overly analyze my sickness. I understand pretty well that I am covered for. Dr. Manaloto agreed to help me with the 2 teeth and the filling, however, he referred me to another oral surgeon for the wisdom tooth. On my first appointment, I came in with x-ray already taken by my orthodontist 2 weeks before that. So I told the office that I would not need to take any more X-ray. However, they strongly insisted that I have to, and that my insurance would cover it. As I said earlier, I did my research, I know for sure what they said wasn't true, but I agreed to take more X-ray anyway, I like to give them the benefit of the doubt, maybe they really need different angles of my teeth. The filling went ok, painless. As I was laying on their treatment bed, I thought that I made the right decision coming here. But then..... The first tooth attraction went ok, it took them 20m to pull the tooth out. The second tooth took more than 30m. As they was pulling the tooth, I heard a crack, so I knew they broke my tooth. But I stayed calm because sometime, stuff does happen. It took them awhile trying to take all the pieces out... My appointment last for 2.5 hours. It was kinda painful toward the end, but like I said, since it was my first time, I didn't know what to expect. They didn't call or anything to check on me after. That's ok with me. A month later, I receive my bill, which they billed me for the X-ray that I told them that I would not need. But I kinda saw that coming anyway, so I didn't bother dispute it. They did schedule me another appointment to check-up. I would come back if I don't have time to search for another dentist. Lots of people said that Dr. Ha is great, maybe I will try her next time read more

Dr. Manaloto was recommended to me by my boyfriend. He has extremely sensitive teeth, so I trusted that she would do a good job. She was kind, and explained everything, AND took the time to talk to me about my overall concerns, etc. I have been twice for a cleaning and just had my first filling yesterday. After the numbness wore off, I wasn't sore at all, and was able to eat normally almost immediately. That never happens! She is great, and knows all her patients well. She reminded me that she recommended a rinse for me that I have been forgetting to use. Thanks for checking up on me! I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone, especially if you have sensitive teeth. read more

Billing = pain. It's an inconvenience to be making additional payments, once you've been told you've paid in full at your visit. What's irksome are the the passive-aggressive "paper statements" that come home weeks after asking for a payment. Let's get the transaction done and over with the first time around! Also, my dentist, who was a younger practitioner, was courteous and customer-service oriented, but was definitely a novice in practice. Wish I knew that before he drilled a cavity, and I experienced a year-long worth of tooth ache and pain. If you do go, I would request for Dr. Manaloto or a more experienced dentist. read more

I have weak teeth so go for cleanings every 3 or 4 months, paying out of pocket for the extra visits; each time it feels like a massage. The hygienists love their work and always have tips; the entire staff is considerate of my drilling and muzak phobias; the receptionist Teresa will move heaven and earth to get you an appointment. So far no trouble with changed insurance providers. read more

The dental work is not terrible, but the billing practice is horrible. Just like the other reviewers, I got slapped on fees. It even got on my credit history. When I called and tried to resolve it, Teresa kept saying we sent you bills and I can fax you the bills. Generating bills do NOT equal to your customer received it. When I asked why didn't I get a call, she didn't decline that they didn't call and just wanted to confirm my old work number, and my cell phone number. Is it that difficult to call and talk to your customer??? If you look for the trouble-free dentist visiting, not this one. I would suggest you to go elsewhere and don't be fool with the 4-star overall rating. read more

This review is overdue. I found Dr. M about three years ago (on Yelp of all places) and have been going there ever since. Now, my kids, nephews, nieces, siblings, in-laws all go there too. They are caring, the service is prompt and the office has a nice view of the canal. They are great with kids. My six year old son loves going to the dentist. And they are very patient with the ridiculous insurance billing situations that seem to crop up from time to time. Dr. Manaloto is very gentle, but let's me know what needs to be done. I hope I've said enough to explain how delighted I've been to be a patient over there. read more

Just visited Dr. Manaloto's office after not going to the dentist for six years--and I HAD to go as I was in serious need of professional care. This is the first time I enjoyed visiting a dentist. I didn't feel like I received a lecture for not flossing enough. Every question I had for Dr. Manaloto was answered and she and Espi were more than gentle in working on my teeth. The office is clean, bright and pleasant. Because of my lack of professional dental care, I have several issues to address. Dr. Manaloto was very intentional about developing a treatment plan to address the items she most concerned with, while not costing me an arm and leg. I've already referred an individual to her office and would HIGHLY recommend her! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Manaloto for about 3 years now and I absolutely love both her and her staff. My visit today as always was great! The staff is both friendly and prompt! Dr. Manaloto turns the most dreaded dental procedure into a pleasant experience. And the office mgr Theresa is great! read more

Still the best dental office in the land! Check my older reviews for this place.

This place seems like it wouldnt be very well known because its kind of hidden. its Upstairs with the military and navy officies lol. but yeah, the lobby is very small. and i tried talking to the receptionist, she can't hear me calling her. so i stopped trying to talk to her. When i went inside to watch a teeth cleaning, i noticed that they are very social. they only speak when they need to tell you something horrible about your teeth. lol But other than that, their work is clean and good. Took their time and made sure they got all the plaque out lol read more

Dr. Corazon Manaloto and her staff provide excellent, knowledgeable dental care at Bay Area reasonable rates. If you are fortunate enough to have dental insurance, she's likely on your in-network list. Even if you haven't been to the dentist in some time, her techs will make the cleaning comfortable. I have a number of old fillings, both amalgam and composite, that have needed maintenance; and one that got past the point of repair, and so was replaced with a crown. In all cases I have felt well-informed and in control of the decisions made, and I believe that only necessary work was done. She recently relocated (within Alameda) from Santa Clara Ave to a second floor suite on Blanding Ave (near the Baskin Robbins in the center of the new shopping center complex anchored by Nob Hill), so now her office space has nice views of the Oakland Hills skyline and the Oakland Estuary. Being within a shopping center complex means that parking and public transportation are easy. read more

Went here today for the first time. I haven't been to the dentist in 4-5 years and was a little nervous. The staff and Dr.Ha was very nice. I was most impressed that they were up front about the costs after insurance and I feel the service was excellent and affordable. read more

I Yelped the local dentists, and after some research was excited that highly rated Dr. Manaloto was in my dental PPO network. (You may mock me all you want about being excited about my dental network situation, but trust me, it has been more than a little tricky finding the right family dentist in network) I walked into a clean, and modern office with very pleasant staff. Espi (very sweet) escorted me to the area which happens to have a nice view (bonus!). I was long overdue for a cleaning and checkup, so I expected a deserved browbeating by the next dentist office who took me in. After my x-rays with Espi, Dr. Manaloto reassured me I had good teeth, but gave me gentle reminders about what will improve my results 6 mos. from now. She asked about any general dental related fears I may have had and proceeded to take care of me with that information. She was pleasant and gentle but thorough. She answered all of my questions, and provided good advice. After finishing off with a good polishing, and being provided with a little starter kit (toothbrush, floss, rinse), I was relieved and determined to improve my dental regimen. I came home very happy and had my wife and daughters all schedule appts. with our new family dentist, Dr. Manaloto! read more

Great staff! I've only been there twice to get my teeth cleaned but what I found is the front desk receptionist has a great personality and the hygentist is very friendly. They had great 80's music both times I have been there so I asked them about it. They said that it is satellite radio and they change the theme every day. Oh.. Dr. Manaloto is very good as well! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Manaloto's for awhile now. I would wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone. As a result a few of my family members are now also patients. She is warm, concerned, professional and extremely competent. She takes her time with all procedures and leaves no stone unturned, while always keeping in mind your comfort as a patient. I have a wire permanently placed behind my bottom teeth (from braces long ago). The hygienist always takes extra care to make sure everything is clean around and behind it. On the occasions I have had cavities, Dr. Manaloto takes extra care to only drill when I say I am ready. I tend to require more numbing that the average patient. She knows this and manages my pain control perfectly. As a minor I had dental coverage through my dad's union benefits. We were limited to rather unsavory dental offices (ahem... Edgewater Dentists and all your various representations). You'd go in for a cleaning every six months and never see a familiar face. The cleaning chairs were lined up 10 deep. Every single time after my exam, they'd lead my mom into this little room where they'd explain how I now had 8 new cavities and how much she'd have to shell out. Once it was 12. Another time 6. This was every six months! Since seeing Dr. Manaloto I have only had minimal work required, and I think mostly they were redo's of the previous hack-jobs. Basically I think those other places up sold my family and had unnecessary work done - just to make a buck. Dr. Manaloto realistically discusses your care with you and never up sells anything. I really do trust this lady. She is top notch. read more

This is an overdue review - I have posted reviews in other places but not Yelp. I have been going to Dr. Manaloto's office, and have seen both Dr. Manaloto and Dr. Ha. They both were great. I have also had cleaning procedures done by several staff members, and they are all friendly and professional. The office environment is warm and welcoming, and I have never had to wait to be seen for a regularly scheduled appointment. While they are great with reminders, I have on occasion over the last few years messed up a time or two and missed or was late for my appointment, which I felt rotten about. Teresa was understanding and always able to reschedule something that works for me. I would recommend this dental office to anyone! I feel like I am visiting family or long time friends (which they are now!) when I go to the dentist! How many people can say that? read more

I haven't liked the dentist since I stopped getting to pick a toy out of the basket. But, Dr. Manaloto and her staff are awesome!