Annual check up and cleaning. I got there early and they saw me early. Excellent care and follow-up on a question I discussed with them months ago. Staff is organized and kind. Very professional. Equipment is up-to-date. read more

Great service. Dentist went over everything, friendly and made a plan with me for my implants. Really happy and grateful to find a good dentist. The are very attentive staff and overall good experience, quick service. read more

I have been a patient for over 10 years now and I can't see myself moving away from San Diego because I don't know how I am going to find a better dentist! I came in for my bi-annual teeth cleaning and as always, I looked forward to catching up with my favorite dental hygienist, Bertie!! She is always thorough with her cleaning where I walk out feeling like a million bucks! She has really thoughtful touches like gum massages after the cleaning since your mouth could be sore, warm towelette to wipe my face after the cleaning, and personal fans to keep you cool esp during the summer heatwave! She personalizes the experience so it never feels like I'm rushed out the door. I also cannot rave enough about Dr. Scalercio where I feel like I am always in good hands. I had a lot of dental work done this year and while it was stressful, Dr. Scalercio made me feel like I wasn't alone in the journey. She always lets me know that if I feel any discomfort at any point that she is willing to open up her schedule to accommodate. LOOK NO FURTHER IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN HONEST DENTAL PRACTICE! I selfishly want to gatekeep this place because scheduling could be challenging but it's worthwhile if you can grab a spot! read more

The location is an old residence, I think, that has been converted. As such, it has its quirks and feels like a home rather than a dentist office. However, despite this, they get high marks for their work. The technicians are professional and I always leave feeling squeaky clean. There is a small parking lot in the back of the building and I've relied upon that every time I've gone since street parking is hard to find, and also costs. read more

Dr. Nguyen is the best! I've been going to him for over 10 years and he has been fantastic every step of the way. His entire team, from the front office staff to the dental hygienists and technicians, are super friendly and professional. Highly recommended! read more

I've been going to the dentist for approximately 10 years. I always receive excellent care. The dental hygienist are so good. The one who cleaned my teeth yesterday has been there for 45 years through three different dentists. read more

Dr. Scalercio is the best dentist I've ever had! I have so much anxiety around the dentist and I've had a ton of issues with my teeth (multiple implants, cavities on almost every tooth) and the past dentists I've had have been painful and unpleasant experiences. Dr. Scalercio is the total opposite - she is very ethical (ie she doesn't recommend unnecessary procedures), she listens to my concerns, and has done a great job on my teeth. I'm so glad I found her as my dentist! read more

Recommended to me by an old coworker and I have been here a few times now and have loved it. This has easily been the best dentist office I've been to since moving to CA 6 years ago. They have been very helpful, informative, and efficient at each appt I've had with them. Every employee I honestly am planning on continuing to come back here for all my dental needs. I really appreciate that they provide me with referrals, but don't push their people if you like someone else. It's refreshing to not have to say "no" over and over again. read more

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Over two years in as a patient. Dr. Scalercio continues to be my dentist, and the entire staff is wonderful. I especially want to call out Bertie: she is a stellar dental hygienist, very knowledgeable, thorough and effective -- all with such a cheerful attitude! Looking forward to continuing to see them all and have this as my dental care home. read more

Caring and compassionate dentist, definitely recommend. Conservative approach to dentistry read more

I've been seeing Bertie to get my teeth cleaned for over 25 years. She's like family now. She makes my teeth feel amazing. I'll continue to see her until she finally decides to retire. Love you Bertie! read more

Absolutely some of the friendliest staff and dentists. Always work with my schedule, always in and out and right on time with their appointments. Great location but unfortunately now paid parking out front (thanks SD money grabbers) but usually enough spots available in the rear of the building. read more

If you're looking for a good honest dental group to provide you with excellent service look no further than Dr. Dean Van Ngyyen DDS group. Your get excellent care with Karen for teeth cleaning and everyone else is very attentive to any of your needs. read more

Convenient parking, easy check in process, excellent care from Birtie who has been my hygienist for over 30 years. She's the greatest!

Excellent - Great Care and Awesome team. Dr. Karnia Scalercio is a dentist that I can trust and she has never attempted to "Up Sell" dental procedures. read more

Been here for years. No frills honest dentistry. Always 100% satisfied with the services from top to bottom. If you feel like you're getting unnecessary services and charges at your current dentist (like i did), check this place out. And theres parking in the back! read more

Dr. Nguyen is friendly and has great bedside manner. He and his assistant made sure I was comfortable during my cleaning. He recommended some great products to keep my teeth from accumulating tartar until my next dental cleaning. Dr. Nguyen complimented me on being cavity-free and made me feel proud of my at home dental care! The office staff was friendly and made sure they had all my information before my appointment. Thank you Dr Nguyen and staff, Ill be back in 6 months for my bi-annual cleaning. read more

i came here. she help and her name is Bertie she is amazing and no.1 good dentist san diego very kind and easy going so professional read more

Karen is the absolute best dental hygienist I have ever had. She educated me on importance of teeth and showed me the bacteria I thought I was handling with the water pic. Thank you Karen for opening my eyes on keeping my teeth healthy. read more

I appreciated that they did their best to accommodate me despite there being a hiccup with my scheduled appointment time. Everyone I interacted was very pleasant. I just went in for a routine cleaning and saw Dr. Scalercio. She was very patient and thorough. Definitely recommend this practice and will be back so long as I'm living in San Diego! There's a small lot in the back of the office, otherwise you'd have to find street parking. read more

I'm embarrassed to say it's been a while since I've been to the dentist due to some anxiety. But when I walked in everyone was so friendly and they asked about my fears and made sure to make me as comfortable as possible. It was the best dental experience I've had in so long and I'm actually looking forward to my next cleaning. read more

They take great care of me, always awesome service, too! I like that they offer affordable recommendations and not trying to upsell me all the time. I'm happy I found them. read more

This is my second year with Dr.Dean's Dentistry and I still cannot stop raving about all of my great experiences. My most recent visit, I had some insurance issues and Christina in the front desk went out of her way to help me. She clearly communicated what was going on and so kindly and most importantly, patiently troubleshooted my insurance efficiently so I was able to make my appointment with no disruptions. I truly appreciated her and the team's kindness through and through! read more

The service is both excellent and friendly! You could not ask for a better dentist. And the staff is equally helpful. Kudos to all!

This place is a gem. I've had my teeth examined and cleaned for decades. So many newer dental offices act like plastic surgeons, insisting on services my insurance will not cover but are somehow necessary. This is upselling and it's an incredible annoying cheap ploy for a dentist to compensate what insurance does not cover. The office of Dean Nguyen isn't like that - they're old school. They make sure my teeth are healthy, thoroughly examined, and properly cleaned. No added b.s. that I never asked for. All the staff here are great to work with. Diana was my hygienist recently, and she clearly enjoys her job and working with patients. As so many others here have stated, I highly recommend and endorse this dental office. read more

Great dentist and very kind staff and helpful feedback for long term personal dental care!

An easy 5 stars. I feel like family every time I come here. The culture of the staff is so welcoming and fun. Huge shoutout to Christina in the office for getting my insurance fixed on-the-fly. Randy (spelling) my hygienist is first class. read more

Love this place! Been coming for years and always get great service. They make going to the dentist less of a chore.

Best dental office in SD! I genuinely look forward to going to the dentist and seeing my favorite hygienist, Bertie. Their front desk staff make things easy and enjoyable and I always leave with a clean smile! Special shout out to Christina in the front who went out of her way to help me with my new insurance. She feels like a best friend every time I talk to her and we always hang up laughing. I can't say enough about the staff and care at Dr Nguyen's office! read more

Met with one of their other dentists! She was amazing, thorough, and very informative. Highly recommend! They have onsite parking, which I wasn't aware of so took a few extra min driving around north park looking for parking! read more

I chose this clinic based on its positive Yelp reviews and initially scheduled an appointment at Dr. Dean Van Nguyen, DDS. However, the front desk assigned me to Dr. Scalercio. During my visit, she treated two cavities, but the procedure felt rushed and somewhat careless. I left the clinic with a sense that the work may not have been done properly, and I experienced persistent sensitivity in both teeth for several days afterward. When I contacted the office, I was advised that the discomfort would subside, but the sensitivity continued for over 10 days. I subsequently visited Dr. Dean Van Nguyen for a follow-up. Upon evaluation, he had to redo the work on both teeth, which took approximately 1.5 hours. After the corrective procedure, the issue was resolved and the teeth felt much better. I wanted to share this experience for your awareness and consideration. read more

Christina always goes above and beyond when helping me schedule my appointments. She has continued to be very patient and understanding throughout the years. I've moved to north county but I still go here because their clinic is trustworthy and reputable. read more

Bertie is a fabulous hygienist. She does a very thorough job of cleaning my teeth. And, she makes each visit entertaining with her stories. read more

I haven't been to the dentist for years for a multitude of reasons. Chiefly the financial costs (even with insurance) and the overall attitudes of the dentists I've seen as a child into young adulthood. I finally bit the bullet and decided to come here after reading through numerous reviews. Every person I interacted with at the office was professional and caring. Susan greeted me at the front office and treated me as though I had been there for years. Dr. Scalercio cared for me without judgment and was patient with me and all my questions. I am very excited to have finally found a dental office where I don't experience insane dread and anxiety when I visit. Thank you to everyone here. read more

I have been going to this dental practice for years. They always do a great job! The staff are friendly and approachable. I have gotten crowns and my a referral to an orthodontist from them. My teeth look the best they have ever looked. Especially for my wedding last year. I highly recommend! read more

Office staff was amazing. I got X-rays, a checkup and cleaning. Everything was so smooth and honestly the most efficient dentist appointment I have ever had. I had no waiting in the chair for anyone. I am not a big fan of going to the dentist but they made the experience pleasant and easy. read more

Another great experience at this office. Service is quick and painless. Diana the hygienist is the best, she's super funny and great at what she does. Dr. Scalerico is great too. Everytime I see her she is really nice and professional with positive advice. This is for sure the longest relationship I've had with a dentist office lol! I actually look forward to visits, I will continue to come back. read more

As usual, the staff was friendly and professional. They got me in and out quickly. Diana was super nice and did a great job cleaning my teeth!! thank you : ) read more

very nice office with easy to find parking in the back. technicians are efficient and lax. everyone cares about their work.

Consistently going here for a few years now and will stay due to their professionalism, quality of work, and educational personalities. Great and friendly staff, worked with a lot of them over the years now, notably Gita, Christina, Evelyn, Diana, Dr. Scalercio, you can't go wrong with whoever you end up working with! They also do Saturday appointments. read more