New to the area and needed a dental checkup with a new provider. The office is comfortable and convenient, and everyone super nice. Hygienist chatted with me a bit to make me comfortable, and got me x-rayed and cleaned in about 45 minutes. Doctor came in and his knowledge and skill really stood out as he pointed out dental work from 15 years ago I had literally forgotten about. After giving me a clean bill of health he listed a few things that we would watch moving forward since that older dental work is showing its age, but no need to do anything yet. Overall I highly recommend as they made me feel comfortable and welcomed, and don't do any unneeded work. Their professionalism and experience really stand out, and I will be seeing them for all my dental needs moving forward. read more

A wonderful dentist and staff!! I highly recommend this dentist for any services you might need. Caring and efficient!

Went in for a teeth cleaning, x rays and a visit with Dr. Buchan. Everyone in the office is friendly. I have been going to Dr. Buchan for about 11 years. I would recommend this practice. read more

I drive over 30 miles for my children and I to see Dr. Buchan. If that's not indicative of how wonderful he and his staff are, I'm just not sure what is. I love the small, family friendly environment. They take their time. They clearly explain the various options available to you. You don't feel like you're being "sold" anything. You feel like you're receiving quality care. We're so grateful to have found Dr Buchan and his team!! read more

We love the Buchan team! Their care from entry ~ to chair ~ to exit is exceptional! Seriously my family and I will only go to Dr. Buchan and his amazing staff! Thanks yall read more

Always great care from all of the staff. Friendly, knowledgeable and caring. I was able to get in same day to see Dr. Buchan for a dental emergency. I was not in pain, he evaluated the repair that needed to be done and went over all of my options. I was able to get an appointment in a couple of days for the repair. read more

After some negative experiences with several dental clinics, my husband recommended Dr. Buchan. He is a wonderful and competent and friendly Dentist and has a special and caring staff. Positive experience and recommend highly to others. read more

Excellent dentist and staff. Love Krista, Laura, Lucy, Danika and of course Dr Buchan. Everyone is beyond friendly and accommodating. Makes going to the dentist a pleasant experience. read more

Dr. Buchan runs a tight ship. Always staffed with friendly helpful people. I have never had to wait beyond the appointment time. Hygienists are knowledgeable, experienced and pass along little tips on oral care. Highly recommended. DJ read more

Great staff, wonderful cleaning and competent Dentist. Great office. Highly recommend.

I was referred here by a family member as I was seeking better dental care than my previous office I had been going too. I went for the first time for a cleaning and updated X-rays. Everyone from the front office staff, to my hygienist, to the doctor was incredible. I felt comfortable the whole time, as I can easily get anxiety during visits. Doctor Buchan took his time in going over my X-rays and explained everything so thoroughly. I am so grateful to have had this referral and would recommend them in a heartbeat. read more

First time patient with Dr. Buchan and was very impressed! The office staff was very friendly, and my dental hygienist was great!

I went to the office for 1st time yesterday. All was great, from making the appointment to seeing Dr Buchan. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. I was most surprised when I called to make the appointment and I got a person to answer me and I can feel her smiling the other side of the line. The first contact with the office was very positive. I am very pleased and will continue visiting Dr Buchan and his staff. read more

This is the most important YELP review that I could possibly write. I have been to many dentists in my adult life, but Dr David Buchan, DDS is by far, the most highly competent, compassionate and honest dentist that I have ever visited! If you are experiencing anything painful with your teeth, I urge you to call Dr Buchan, DDS immediately! (949) 496-1221 I was having longstanding pain on the right side of my mouth; after not finding a dentist for 10+ years, I finally got into see Dr Buchan and discovered that I needed 3 crowns to be done, with no time to delay. Dr Buchan's office adheres to strict Covid guidelines, set by the CDC, so I felt safe about going in there. Bring your mask! My initial treatment was with the hygienist, Collette; she was engaging, informative about everything she did, and was excellent. She has 31 years of experience in her field, so that in and of itself is something of high value. Then I had my initial consultation with Dr Buchan, he was able to see my dental history through my x-rays, and he only recommended work that was absolutely essential. After not going to any dentist for 10 + years, I could no longer ignore the pain in my right side of my teeth. I can't keep chewing on my left side forever! It was time for the work to be done, and Dr Buchan will grant a 10% discount to all cash paying patients, which is the best possible deal if you need as much work as I did. The treatments were extensive and potentially painful, but Dr Buchan offers Nitrous + all the Novocain that you will need. He really listens to his patients, and he proceeds when the patient is ready. Excellent, excellent dentist! Dr Buchan also has another dental assistant assisting him the entire time, and so the patient always feels like they are in expert hands. I had my 3 broken teeth repaired with 3 crowns expertly installed, and I can honestly say it wasn't as bad as I envisioned it. Dr Buchan handled it expertly, and I thank GOD that I found him. I can now chew on the right side of my mouth like I could never do for years!!! WOW!!! It's not everyday that you can find such an excellent, compassionate and honest dentist! Get in there - you know you need to. You'll be glad you read this review, and took it seriously. Have a wonderful day, and smile!!! You may be wondering HOW I found Dr Buchan. My husband surfs with him now and then. It was just pure luck and a blessing from God that I found him. Now YOU are reading this honest review, and I tell you - GO FOR IT! read more

I was searching for a new dentist for my husband and I and Dr Buchan was referred by several people through another local app. The staff was super friendly and took me in right away. There is a wonderful cozy atmosphere that made going to the dentist a real pleasure for me. Dr. Buchan was kind and thorough in his exam. Best of all there was not this pervasive upsell I find with most dental offices. A great experience and awesome people -- highly recommend. read more

Another good visit to Dr. Buchan's dentist office. His office team is practicing safe COVID protocols and, as requested, I called the office from my car when I arrived. They promptly asked me to come in and after a quick temp check and a few COVID exposure-related questions I was immediately taken back for dental cleaning by the hygienist. After a thorough and pain-free cleaning, Dr. Buchan came in for my exam. All good on the exam with nothing found that required extra work. As always, Dr. Buchan and his team are prompt, friendly, and engaging. They are a great, hometown dentist. read more

Dentist visits--you are either fine with going or not, right? Well, Dr. Buchan has made "going to the dentist" more than fine! Not only does his staff remember each of our family members, what activities they're all in, etc., they all really care about keeping our teeth clean and equaling us to do so. Recently we had a dental emergency- a totally chipped front tooth! Dr. Buchan wasn't even phased that we were freaking about it...he just calmly got busy fixing it! He's knowledgeable in his craft, very calm, caring, relatable and sincere! We'd highly recommend! read more

Ethical and easy to work with. Quality of work is good and I don't have to think twice about it.

Excellent care, staff very professional and friendly! Numb's you up good, no pain on my tooth extraction !! read more

I was new to San Clemente and needed a local Dentist. I was referred to Dr Buchan by two of my neighbors who went to him. The office staff are very nice and confirmed all my insurance in advance. My first visit was went well and I had a complete evaluation of my dental needs. On my second visit I had a crown. I told the receptionist at check in that I was a little nervous and she assured my that Dr Buchan was very gentle. What I really appreciated was his friendly assistant who was very kind and Dr Buchan's bedside manner. He talked to me the whole time to distract me and gave me breaks to rest my mouth often. He is a wonderful man besides a great Dentist. I can't say enough about his character and kindness as a person. I get my permanent crown in approx 10 days and feel comfortable and confident with the care and service I received from Dr Buchan and his staff. I highly recommend him. read more

Very professional doctor & staff! I was immediately given an appointment when I called with a problem. I was given options for treatment without feeling pressured. I recommend this office to anyone looking for a great dentist. read more

Dr. Buchan thoroughly explained options available for my wife and I which included those possible but reasonable alternatives should cost be a factor. Hygienist were thoughtful, efficient and fastidious in their work. Glad to have found this great resource for dental care. For what it is worth, though new to Dr. Buchan as a dental provider, I have know him personally for years and he is a kind, caring and entertaining gentleman. read more

Dr Buchan and his team are always professional and caring. I've been a happy patient for over twenty years. I'm very glad to recommend Dr Buchan and his staff for your dental care! read more

Hello Just want to say Thank-you to Dr Buchan and his staff for helping me on a Friday when they are closed. Fixing my crown that fell out on Friday morning before the weekend. Originally his assistant who was in the office for a short time doing paperwork was going to put it back in temporarily to get thru the weekend. The doctor whose wedding anniversary was that day came by the office and fixed it permanently so I wanted have to come back. Been going there for years and have always enjoyed excellent friendly service. I hate going to the dentist bue they make it as good as it can be Thanks again Phil read more

Dr. Buchan and his knowledgeable staff are amazing. Their commitment to detail, exceptional skills, and outstanding talents set them above other dental providers. I praise them for always putting the patient first. What more can you ask for a exceptional dentist with exceptional staff read more

My husband and I appreciate Dr. Buchan, his dental hygienists, and his office staff. Everyone is always pleasant and welcoming. Dr. Buchan and his hygienists are thorough, they listen well and clearly explain the results of our check-ups and any necessary treatments. They all adhere to the safety guidelines by wearing protective gear and ensuring their patients arrive in masks and that they do not have a temperature before entering the office. read more

Ive been a patient of Dr. Buchans since he started his practice in San Clemente. I have always found his staff to be courteous, helpful and prompt in returning my calls and helping me when I have had to change my appointment or get emergency care. Dr. Buchan is very good at explaining what is going on during any procedures and he lets me know what my different options are. I can't recommend his practice enough..... read more

I've been going here for many years and it's always a good experience. Very friendly staff. Everyone always asks how the family is and makes you feel at home. This has got to be the best Dentist in town. read more

I had to switch dentists as I had moved too far from my old dentist. I was looking at yelp, google, all sorts of sources and realized that was pretty hopeless. So I did what I should have done in the first place and asked a neighbor (with nice teeth!) where she goes. Dr. Buchan. Just for added security, I checked some reviews here and google and people like this dentist so I went in for a cleaning and an exam. I'm glad I did. 10 minutes drive, easy parking, excellent. I walk in and there are three genuinely beaming employees at the front desk. Not creepy beaming, just nice people. My hygienist, Collette, couldn't have been nicer or done a better job. Then the Dr came in and he was great as well. We talked a bit and decided to get some damaged filling replaced. Zero pressure from him. He just showed them to me and I decided. The next week, he was great. He went to great lengths to make sure I was comfortable and felt no pain. With no anesthetic he replaced the cavities and I had zero discomfort. So far, so good. I can recommend this office. read more

Incredible dental experience. The best hygienist I've ever had ! Would highly recommend this office!

Went to Dr. Buchan for the first time yesterday, and had a really great experience. The office staff were all highly professional and very friendly (they make you feel like part of the family). I switched from another local dental group, which was a smart move. I got much more information from Dr. Buchan and the hygienist than I ever did at the other place, and was more specifically directed toward treatments that were appropriate for me. The other place had me in treatments that aren't really necessary, and this office gave me the details to understand my options as well as what's appropriate for my situation. Anyhow, I'll never go to another dentist - read more

My wife and I have lived in San Clemente for 30 years . She found Dr. Buchan and I waited a year to check him out last year. He is an amazing human being as well as a great dentist. His staff is so friendly. Sincere and competent care from great people . read more

I am so happy that a co worker gave me this dentistry I am so impressed with the doctor and his staff Krista and everyone made me feel a ease with everything!! They explained everything to me and Krista had my future visit cost to me in less than an hour. If your looking for a top notch Dentist Dr Buchanan and his staff will make your visit a very pleasant one!! Thank you!! read more

Great experience! My son and I both saw Dr. Buchan. He gave us a thorough exam and identified the best ways to address our individual issues within our budget. I highly recommend him! read more

We recently moved to San Clemente from Northern CA. We are going through the process of finding a new doctor, dentist, etc. We feel so very lucky to have found Dr. David Buchan and his staff in San Clemente! The experience is strikingly familiar to the dentist office and staff we had in Northern CA for 31 years! The entire office treats you like you are part of their family. This kind of wonderful treatment is hard to find anywhere. If you are looking for a dentist office and staff that makes you feel like part of their family, go see Dr. David Buchan. We had a great experience and we look forward to staying with Dr. Buchan and his staff. read more

Dr. Buchan is the best dentist. He's a local San Clemente resident and is so personable and sweet. I mean where can I get a painful procedure done and still end up laughing and having a good time!! The hygienists are all very nice and the front desk girls are so happy and friendly. Seriously love this place!!! read more

I can truthfully say, it doesn't get better than Dr. Buchan and his staff! Dr. Buchan will never recommend anything that is not needed. If you hesitate getting an anesthetic needle, have no fear, you don't even feel it. We, family of five, have been Dr. Buchan 's patients since he graduated medical school sometime in 1990's. I have recommended new patients and they all have thanked me for the recommendation. He is a blessing. As I said, DR. DAVE AND STAFF ARE THE BEST! read more