We love Dr. Lester! I was told I need another root canal and quoted very high prices even with insurance at my previous dentist. I called Dr. Lester's office and office manager Julie helped me with all my questions. I went in for a consultation & Dr. Lester was able to fix my dental needs without another root canal. They run a honest dentistry with a wonderful uplifting atmosphere. My whole family now comes here for all our cleanings & dentistry needs. I recommend this dentistry highly! read more

Dr. Lester is a wonderful dentist. He and his staff are kind and caring. He is honest and tells you what needs to be done. His prices are very fair and he doesn't try to upsell you. read more

Dr. Lester was so nice and genuine! I do not like going to the dentist-- so much that I haven't got for three years. But, Julie the receptionist, Lora, and Dr. Lester made me feel so comfortable and at ease. They made it so stress free. Dr. Lester is extremely skilled and competent at his work. He knew the history and current problems with my teeth with just looking at them. He knew right away I grind my teeth at night when I nearly forgot I did and forgot to bring up as a concern. I am truly impressed and blown away. Way to anticipate your patient needs!! I can not wait to go back already! Thank you so much everyone at Dr. Lester's office!! read more

David Lester, DDS - Had the best time visiting these two wonderful people! Dr. Lester and Julie Hibbard - General Dentistry Near Me - Orange, California

It took me over 10 years to see a dentist. Dr Lester and his wonderful staff made me feel at ease. I got the best dental care ever. Thanks

Dr. Lester has been my dentist for over 20 years. Best dentist by far. He is always very caring in all of the treatments I have had there. Staff is very nice and caring as well. Thank you Dr. Lester. read more

Had to make an emergency visit for a dental issue that needed immediate attention last year. Called David's office based on a recommendation from a friend, and I was scheduled the next morning for treatment. I had a previous dentist that I hadn't seen in some time, but had little interest in going back to. I have been going to David's for regular check ups ever since. Staff are all cordial and inviting and I am always well taken care of. Have referred several other people to David's office, including my wife. I plan on staying with David until the day he retires. read more

i look forward to going to the dentist, Dr. Lester. He is friendly along with his staff. I have been to other dentist who try to say well you need this and you need that . Dr, Lester is very honest. I would defiently recommend him if you are looking for a dentist. read more

My family has been seen by Dr. Lester and his staff since 2000 and it has been wonderful. Although he is located 14 miles away, his honesty and services are wonderful. We used 2-3 other dentists nearby, but they were recommending unnecessary procedures (e.g., tooth extraction, new crowns, new fillings) with high co-pays when we had PPO. Dr. Lester would ask the typical questions: 1 - Does it bother you? 2 - How does it bother you? 3 - Is it painful? 4 - When is it painful? 5 - Others These questions allows you to participate in the process and determine if it is necessary. If it can wait, then it allowed our family to change our pretax medical deductibles to include this service in the following year. It's well worth the drive. Paul read more

Best dentist I've ever been to. Got to my 4pm appointment at 3:58pm and they immediately greeted me and took me to the room. Lora was incredibly nice, she and Dr Lester took the time to explain the difference in sealants and fillings that I have. When I pointed out I had some jaw pain and thought it was a cavity, they were able to explain it was actually due to jaw clenching which is why my tongue is shaped a certain way. I've never heard any of this from previous dentists and left feeling well informed. Done in 45 min! Ive never been a huge fan of going to the dentist but this experience changed that. read more

Dr. Lester and his office are a breath of fresh air. Julie is unfailingly kind and goes out of her way to be helpful - the office is cosy and welcoming, but most important of all is the outstanding quality of Dr. Lester's work. Just met the hygienist Lora: she does a great job as well. Very happy to have found them. read more

I do not like going to Dentists and luckily my teeth have cooperated over the years without emergencies. I needed a bridge that I had been putting off for years and I finally decided to get it! I read many reviews on Dentists in the area to find a good one. I made the appt with Dr Lester's office and went and they made the whole process so easy and most of all painless! Everyone from the office manager Julie, Nicole the Dental Ass't to the Dentist was so welcoming and friendly. The office is homey and comfy too which right away puts you at ease. Easy location on Chapman Ave. I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm excited to go to the Dentist now. I have a bunch more work to be done but am not dreading it at all, I'm looking forward to it. Thank you to a great team at Dr Lester's office from one happy customer! read more

I am a new patient of Dr. Lester and have never been happier with a dentist. After a bad experience with a dentist and cancer treatment last year, I was in desperate need of dental work. I already had a partial on my upper teeth but had more missing and loose teeth. Dr. Lester put me at ease and said "let's get started". I have always been very hard to deaden. He pulled the loose teeth without any pain, zero. Next, after my mouth healed, he made me a new partial. The new partial fit perfectly the first time with none of the going back multiple times for adjustments. There were no sore spots and every one tells me my smile looks perfect. I recomend him to anyone looking for a great and caring dentist. read more

Following my Mom's suggestion... my first visit to David Lester, DDS. Super cheery family friendly atmosphere. You know your in the right place when the hygienist Lora has been working there 30+ years. Highly recomend you make them your family's dentist. read more

Thanks to Dr. Lester and his wonderful staff for welcoming me to their practice. Everyone was friendly and professional. So happy I found them! read more

This is the best dentist I've ever seen. They are on time, kind, and very sweet people. Definitely worth switching from your current dentist to them. The dentist listens well and is very gentle on the mouth! I'm definitely going to make them my permanent dentist from here on out! And very very reasonable prices! And no hard selling of products and services! A true gem of a find! Thank you! read more

I strongly recommend Dr Lester and the Team. We have been going here for the past 4 years and we have always had a great experience. Everyone is very professional and friendly, and they never try to have you do unnecessary procedures. I want to mention that Lora has been great with our daughter, you can tell the entire staff is amazing with little kids. Definitely recommended. read more

I cannot tell you how fantastic my experiences have been with Dr. Lester and his office. I have "dentist anxiety " due to past experiences and Dr. Lester was kind, gentle and totally made me feel at ease. I have already referred a few coworkers. I will be making my cleaning appointments 6 months in advance and not be afraid to go in! read more

Been my family dentist for almost ten years. He is a superb practitioner/DDS with a stellar and competent staff. He does great work and his cosmetics are impeccable. Absolutely love his work! Dr. Lester goes above and beyond to ensure patient well-being and satisfaction. I have had plenty of dental procedures in his chair and never felt any pain. Keeps the patient comfortable and is skillfully gentle and detailed. I know Dr. Lester will always take great care of my family. No prior dentists I have had could beat the level of care he provides to his patients. I highly recommend Dr. Lester...look no further for a dentist because you will be in excellent hands!!! read more

If you are reading this review to aid in your search for a dentist then no need to look further. You will be in excellent hands with Dr. Lester and staff. Everyone was the consummate professional and most competent. I felt at ease instantly upon meeting Julie at the front desk. She was so sweet, compassionate, and answered every question/concern I had. A first impression is crucial and Julie was the perfect ice breaker. She also provided vital information regarding my dental insurance, which was very helpful to me. I then met Lora, the dental hygienist who made me feel so comfortable while cleaning my teeth. I must state that I was so embarrassed for the state of my teeth-I had been a poor college student for years without the means to provide routine dental visits. Suffice it to say the sight of my teeth revolted me. Within moments of my interaction with Lora my anxieties were washed away and the best part was after my cleaning, I was once again able to smile with confidence. My next encounter was Dr. Lester's assistant Stephanie who greeted me with a smile that negates any bad day or anxiety. She was also very sweet, compassionate and professional. I certainly felt at ease in her hands. She was quick doing my x-rays and prepping me for my examination. Her and Dr. Lester conversed while working on me and it really helped ease the tension and anxiety brought on by seeing the dentist. Stephanie was very attentive to Dr. Lester and myself. Dr. Lester was as no surprise just as professional and kind as his staff. He took his time to elaborate the situation regarding my teeth and what he was doing while he was doing it. I felt that was exceptional. There was a trust factor that I got with Dr. Lester, along with honesty. Honesty is a quality that I value and admire. He seemed so seamless with his procedures with me. He has certainly mastered his craft and I am certainly lucky to have found him. Dr. Lester and his staff are exceptional and I am proud to say that I have found my dentist! read more

First time in a long time I enjoyed going to a Dentist I highly recommend this Office.

Best dental doctor I have ever been too!! I would recommend everyone of my friends. Never been to a dental doctor in my life, it had been a great experience with them. read more

I have been a patient at this office for over a year and am consistently impressed by the professionalism of Dr. Lester and his entire staff. Friendly, helpful, on time and they do not push treatments on me. I've been called when they get an opening earlier than my upcoming appointment and offered assistance with medication needs. Home run all around! read more

This is a great place to come to for dental care. Dr. Lester is personable, caring and an excellent dentist. His staff also exudes the same caring and friendly demeanor. I always get a warm and welcoming smile when I enter from Julie the receptionist. And Lora the dental hygienist is very thorough but gentle when cleaning my teeth or taking x-rays. I've been going here for 33 years and have nothing but good things to say about this practice. Is very apparent that they love what they do. I always feel very well taken care of whenever I leave. read more

My prior dentist retired during Covid and after much research to find a new dentist, we decided to give Dr. Lester a try and we are so happy we did! He and his whole staff are just amazing! We like small dental offices as they don't try to up sell you on procedures you really don't need just to cover their huge overhead expenses. Dr. Lester took the conservative route with my dental care which I really appreciate and respect. His staffs customers service and communication skills are top notch. They handled contacting my insurance company so I knew in advance what my share would cost (thank you Julie)! Dr. Lester was so gentle with my root canal and crown and his dental assistant Nicole was so kind. Dental cleaning by Laura was painless. I highly recommend Dr. Lester and his wonderful staff as you won't regret it! read more

Dr Lester is an awesome Dentist! All of the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I've been coming to this office for about 6 years and could not be happier. I've never had to wait past my appointment time. Very efficient and thorough service! Very highly recommended!!! read more

Best dentist. Gives you straight, honest information. Does not upsell you. My whole family is very happy there.

Changed my family dentist and couldn't be happier. The staff was so nice and the pricing was great.

I've been coming to Dr. Lester since I was a kid. Like most, I'm not a big fan of going to the dentist and through the years I've had to go through a number of dental procedures. Having said that- I feel fortunate to have a dentist that cares about their patients and does everything they can to make the process as painless as possible. Everyone who works here is polite, professional and cares about the people they help. I refer all my friends and family and if you are looking for a dentist who cares, look no further. read more

Dr. Lester, Laura, and all of the staff are so warm and welcoming! They're so kind. I'm a new patient and I'm definitely going to stick with them! read more

Love this dentist and their hygienist Julie . Julie does a great job on my 89 year old mom that has dementia. Very patient and caring. They make my mom the center of attention which is important for someone that lives in the moment. Thanks for all your hard work! read more

Dr. Lester, Julie, Lora, and Nicole are the kindest staff of any medical/dental office I have ever been too. I've been seeing Dr. Lester for approximately 13 years now. He is gentle and caring. I feel so grateful every time I go to see him. There are hundreds of dentist you can go to but for me, this is the only place I'll ever go. Lora is a great hygienist too. Nicole is awesome as Dr. Lester's assistant, and Julie is a great office manager. Thank you all for always taking care of me! read more

Dr. Lester and his staff are the absolute best it gets! I have no insurance and at the time of a dental emergency his office manager Laura was so sweet, so comforting, and the ONLY one willing to take me in immediately. Dr. Lester is incredibly patient, kind, and amazing at what he does. He is very personable and takes the time to explain everything, and then with the most gentle hands ever he is done and I'm on my way. Dr. lester and his staff don't make you feel embarrassed if you have financial problems and are ready to help in any way they can- as well as if you are terrified and having a freakout about dental work (this girl is very guilty). Anyways, BEST dentist and BEST staff EVER!! read more

I'm one of those people who get extremely nervous going to the dentist, Dr. Lester & his staff make you feel at home & very comfortable from the second you walk in! Very friendly, professional & truly care about their patients! Kudos to a great dentist & staff! So glad I chose his office for all my dental needs. read more

Now been coming to Dr Lester for around 3 years. I am actually updating my review from 4 stars to 5 stars. Dr. Lester and his entire staff are really the best in the business. I originally gave 4 stars instead of 5 because there was a small billing issue we had 3 years ago. But after 3 years of excellent care, I think 5 stars are in order. If you need a good dentist, try Dr Lester. He's the best! read more

I don't like the dentist. I'd been to two dentists in Orange County before I found Dr. Lester. He makes you feel very comfortable and is attentive to his patients. I had a crown and a few months after it was on, it broke. Dr. Lester replaced the crown with a tougher material at no cost because he stands behind his work. Pretty much everyone at work goes to him now and I've not heard a bad word against him. read more

I've been a longtime patient of Dr. Lesters and have always had great experiences. He and his staff are very friendly and there is no "upsale", like in some of my old dentists. In fact, everything about the visit feels very "old fashioned", in the very best sense of the word. Kind, knowledgeable, and straightforward... read more

Dr lester is a very good dentist. He is skillful and kind. His hygienists are well trained and amazing. If you are in the oc go to dr lester. read more

Dr Lester is really a very good dentist - professional, knowledgeable, thorough and doesn't rush into something before considering what is really best for you as the patient. I had my front two teeth 'filled' by him after chipping one tooth slightly and having the other one quite worn down. I was worried the result would look fake and the color would not match but OMG! he did such a great job...you really cannot tell at all that my front teeth have been filled. They are now strong and healthy and I don't need to worry about further chips and so on. My husband uses Dr Lester and I also take our kids to him. I like the fact that he is concerned about the health of the teeth more than the 'cosmetic' obsession you often get here in Southern California. A true professional. read more

While Dr. Lester can be pleasant and a competent dentist, he KNEW there was a dispute I had with with my insurance, and he personally called me to collect the $800+ balance. That's fine, I didn't mind the phone call, I'm always open for discussion . . . but he was so sarcastic and condescending during the phone call. I've never been spoken to like that by a professional! He said that he "could not believe" the insurance sided with me and paid what they did, insinuating that I had scammed the insurance company! I have always opted to patronize local small businesses when I can do so; but in doing so, I expect consideration and some kindness in special circumstances. I loved my previous dentist and I was heartbroken when he retired. So I decided to go with Dr. Lester, but I don't need a dentist that "can't believe" I was finally granted a fair review after YEARS of letter writing and showing documentation to my insurance of what happened after my previous dentist retired. I am a busy working grandmother with an ongoing serious medical issue that I must focus on, and I don't need a dentist with an anti-customer, pro-insurance attitude. So, I am now patronizing a new larger dental office with technologically advanced equipment that I had been sacrificing in order to utilize a small business. I tried. Still giving Dr. Lester a 4 for his good service and the kindness of his staff. read more

Didn't actually have my work done yet, but had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Lester. I'm a big baby when it comes to having my teeth worked on. I ran into him in the parking lot next door, and he took the time to talk to me about what I needed done. He was extremely detailed when answering my questions, even assured me that my insurance would cover me at his office. I wrote this review, before the work, because I was impressed that he took a few minutes to talk to me about what I needed. Now I just need to man up, and schedule the appointment. I will do a follow-up review when completed. Thanks again. read more