Hi , I just started going to Health Smiles Dental , within…read morethe last year! It's a beautiful office on Ventura blvd / Sherman Oaks up on the second floor with a nice patio overlooking the blvd and mountains . All modern with TV's in each examination rooms and a nice waiting room . Lordell , Danny, Patty Noreen , Dr.Cory , Dr. Azi, Dr.Parisa Dr. Rabanza, Kai Dr. Levy are all so nice and kind . Had oral surgery today with Dr Levy and assisted by Patty , they were awesome. Please checkout this Dental office. Sincerely, Robert Lerman

I had a very disappointing experience at Healthy Smiles Dental in Sherman Oaks and would strongly…read moreadvise others to proceed with caution. Before my appointment, no one reviewed or explained the charges for my deep cleaning. I have dual PPO insurance, and I know deep cleanings are covered, yet I was still charged a significant out-of-pocket amount. I was never informed that a laser would be used, nor that it would be an additional charge per quadrant. I assumed it was part of the standard procedure. This was never discussed or consented to prior to treatment. Even more concerning, my son and I were separated and taken to different rooms, and they proceeded to do multiple fillings on my son without ever informing me how many were needed or asking for my consent. No one came to explain the treatment plan before starting, during my own procedure, or afterward. As a parent, this is completely unacceptable. At no point was I given a clear treatment plan or cost breakdown for either of us. Despite having dual insurance coverage, I was still charged $621 out of pocket. When I asked for an itemized receipt, I was told they could not provide one, which is a huge red flag. This office feels extremely money-driven, with poor communication and questionable consent practices. I truly regret not paying closer attention to the reviews before booking here. Transparency, consent, and trust are critical in healthcare--and this office failed on all three. Please avoid this place and protect yourself and your family.

I have only amazing things to say about Dr. Nakashyan at Burbank Periodontics and I highly…read morerecommend him. I had to have a tooth extracted and decided to get an implant, which is one of the best decisions I've made. Dr. Nakashyan and his team were extremely professional from the very beginning. He explained everything to me in detail and always wanted to make sure that all of my questions were answered. The entire process was very smooth and extremely painless. Thank you so much Dr. Nakashyan! I really appreciate everything you did for me. I will absolutely come see you again for all of my periodontics needs.

**Revised to address the Doctor's response - what an awful, untrustworthy and condescending person…read more First, he called me to discuss this review and offered a free consultation in exchange for taking down this review, which I believe is a violation of Yelp's terms. Second, what he states below is completely different from both what his staff said over the phone and not at all what he shared with me when we spoke. He was adamant that they needed to charge all fees up front. He reiterated numerous times that he wasn't a benefits expert but he has advisors and staff he trusts to understand it better. So when I shared that I am well versed on insurance benefits, both as a patient and a plan administer for my own company, I thought he might actually take interest in learning about how unethical it is to charge a patient twice. Instead he repeatedly spoke over me and told me that - while he himself wasn't knowledgeable on insurance, clearly I must still be wrong. Now he's writing that they only do this in some cases (no insurance or out of network), but all the sudden he's now saying that they only charge an estimate when the are in network - first time that's being said. This person continually spoke over me and let his ego drive the conversation. I hung up when it was clear that he had zero respect for me or the time I offered after he asked to speak to me. In no world is this someone I would trust with the health of my jaw or ever being under anesthesia. To purposely call someone to deride them when you have no real knowledge is its own ethical issue. Get your business in order, sir. First, it took three calls and two voicemails to even hear from anyone. Second, the billing practices are completely unethical - they bill you up front for all services AND then bill your insurance. They claim they'll reimburse you whatever insurance decides to pay. It's beyond unethical. Finally, their front office is wildly unhelpful. Not only do they not return calls, but they can't answer basic questions like how much a consultation costs. Between ethics violations, insurance fraud and incompetent administration, I'm not sure how they got so many 5 star reviews without paying for them (insanely common for dentists and plumbers on Yelp).

"I cannot recommend Dr. Michelle Groslieb and her wonderful staff highly enough. After being…read more'deathly afraid' of dentists for most of my life, my experience here completely changed my perspective. From the very first exam a month ago, Dr. Groslieb was pleasant, informative, and incredibly kind. She has a unique gift for making patients feel truly comfortable and heard before she even begins treatment. I recently returned for a deep cleaning, and despite my initial nerves, the process was painless. Even after the numbness wore off, I felt no discomfort. What sets this practice apart is that Dr. Groslieb cares about more than just your teeth; she genuinely cares about your mental well-being and takes the time to get to know you as a person. Five stars aren't enough to rate this practice--if you are looking for a dental team that is professional, caring, and skilled, look no further!"

This is the absolute best dentist I've ever been to. I don't live in the area anymore, so I do not…read morecome here but if you're anywhere close within 30 minutes, I would totally recommend.

I would normally just walk away from an unpleasant, high-strung experience. Humans are complex…read morecreatures. What I champion in a world of polarity, control and reactivity, is more communication and receptivity, which may have been lacking on this day at this office and with Dr. Sands. I too take accountability for any miscommunication. Upon arriving I quickly gave the latest information to the hygienist (she did my cleaning last time). I informed her that I sometimes take the prophylaxis but that I did not have it at this time. I briefly explained that I just returned from a long journey out of the country and that my insurance had changed and that I have just secured an appointment with a new Dr. to get a script. With a newer diagnosis of LAFB, I was unsure if it was a big deal or not to forgo the prophylaxis. I thought that the DDS could give me a script for it (because you can take it within two hours) but was informed otherwise at the front desk. It was my choice and responsibility to medicate or not. She left the room for a long bit and then returned to continue with the cleaning. There was no discussion on the prophylaxis. I let it go. I'd done it without before. She then said that she needed to take 6 new x-rays. I said that I would sign off on that because I was planning on doing my onlay in the next few months and didn't want to do the x-rays twice. I have never followed the prescribed x-ray protocol and only did it when necessary. She then disappeared. After about 10 long minutes, Dr. Sands came in and introduced herself. She then asked what my fear was around x-rays. I shared with her that it was not a fear but that I did not want to do unnecessary and extra procedures and then do it again in the next couple of months before my onlay. I wanted to focus on the one tooth and upcoming procedure . As most DDS's, she gave me the usual lecture on x-rays, protocols and legalities. I am aware. I get it. I have signed off before. We were focusing on one tooth. I just wanted consideration around the scenario of the big picture and upcoming procedure. She then said it was now too late to do the cleaning and that I would have to come back. But that we could not rebook until they took all six x-rays and did the exam. Breath. Was she really going to give me an ultimatum? At this point, I just wanted to move on. It was a cleaning. I wanted to move on and book my onlay. So I trusted and relented. I was glad to have Dr. Sands do the exam as it was her practice. The hygienist was now going to take the six new X-rays. Two in the front, which wasn't even in question or a problem. Protocol. While I applaud Doctors and Nurses, I feel that the medical establishment is often over stepping. I have experienced and seen plenty. I require my boundaries, rights and sensibilities to be honored and respected where reasonable. The hygienist took the first x-ray rather quickly, and then the second. I could not see her face as she had a mask on the whole time, but I could feel her nervousness. As she pulled out the second X-ray, I took a breath and said, please, just do it right the first time. Well, as I was saying this the second x-ray came up on the screen distorted. Bad timing. Another breath. I said, the same thing happened with my mammogram. I at no time was upset or disrespectful. I was calm, only disappointed. She ran out of the room, triggered. I could hear her asking if someone else could take the x-ray because there was an overlay. I heard Dr. Sands asked if there was an overlay on my teeth. No. A few minutes later Dr. Sands comes into the room and tells me to leave her practice as I don't want to abide by her protocols and that I was "mean" to her hygienist and upset her. Wow. She goes to grab my purse and says that she will walk me to the door! I am surprised by this reactivity. I am calm and watching the whole scenario. I tell her that there is no need for her to walk me to door. I take my things and tell the hygienist that I'm sorry that she got nervous. I leave. What a fiasco. The times before when I had my cleaning, Dr Sands was not in the office. The hygienist felt calm and confident. The energy was completely different this time. It's great that Dr Sands is protective of her employees. It's great that she holds a high bar to her ideals. It's also unfortunate that her reactivity was way over the mark on that day. That she read the room wrong, and that she read me wrong. "Mean" is not something I have ever been described as. Honestly, if anyone deserves an apology, it would be to me. I felt unheard, unaccommodated, condescended to and well, scapegoated. As a woman close to my pier group I would consider more from Dr. Sands. I would hope that she would consider her part in handling this and take accountability for this human foible. No defenses needed, but an acknowledgment and fair response would be up to par.

I did Invisalign here. Great service and great support Team. Shoutout to Amy, Maggie, Sam, Edith,…read moreand everyone. Staff here are professional and trust-worthy, making me enjoy every visit. Dr. Sands always listens to my concern carefully and effectively solves my issue. I am very thankful for this experience.

This review is so incredibly long over due and it's time to sing my praises to Dr. Marshall…read more After not having insurance for most of my adult life, when I finally got it I was on the hunt for a dentist. I found New Smiles since they were close to home and had great reviews. I try to support small businesses over corporate ones, I always receive better customer service and attention, so I was happy to find her office. It's been 2-3 years now with regular appointments that I have been a client of New Smiles and I will never go anywhere else. The office is incredibly clean, the techs and receptionist are super sweet, friendly, kind, patient and happy which I think speaks highly of Dr. Marshall and how she runs her business. Dr. Marshall is absolutely perfect, her bedside manner is fantastic, she's thorough and goes above and beyond as a dentist and with her craft. I think most people get dentist anxiety but I now love going to the dentist. I appreciate that she explains every step as she does it so I know exactly what to expect and what kind of sensations I'll be feeling during and after any dental work. It really makes every appointment calm and peaceful. I love that her main motto is, don't touch it if it's not bothering you. It's always better to fix only what's necessary so I never feel like I'm being pushed procedures just to spend money. Instead I know that if she is recommending something it's because it is for the quality of my health and nothing else. I love that I get a full breakdown of costs prior to being worked on and those cost never change after. No bait and switch, no pressure just amazing service. I truly enjoy every visit and I always feel like I'm going to visit a friend because the staff and Dr. Marshall are great. It's a good feeling when you feel like a regular and are welcomed so warmly each visit. You will not regret having her as your dentist. Lastly, she always has great music playing.

Dr. Marshall is truly amazing. She is very soft spoken and caring. She listens to all the needs and…read moreonly provides great feedback and recommendations. I see Dr. Marshall every 6 months and she's keeping my teeth nice and healthy. The office is easy to find, the parking could be a hit or miss. There's a private parking lot but there are other tenants so the parking lot can be a bit full. There's street parking. However, there's street sweeping on Fridays from 12pm - 2pm. Her staff is super kind and assisting. I enjoy going to Dr. Marshall and I will continue to support her.She's very good at what she does and very well educated with many years of experience.

My family and I have been coming to this periodontist for the past 4 years, and every single…read moreexperience has been excellent. The doctor and the entire staff are incredibly professional, kind, and welcoming--they truly make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. The doctor is extremely knowledgeable and always makes the best decisions for your long-term dental health. You can really tell she cares about her patients and takes the time to explain everything clearly. I personally went through treatment for gum disease, including deep cleaning and gum surgery, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. I felt supported and well taken care of throughout the entire process. On top of that, their pricing is fair, which is not always easy to find. I genuinely trust this office, and in my opinion, it's the best you can find in the area. Highly recommend!

This dentist is unethical and dangerous. I know because I was over drugged and ended up in the…read moreemergency room for 7hours. Please respect yourself and be warned.

Three generations of our family have been patients of Studio City Dental for more than 40 years…read more The front office staff, as well as the dentists, assistants, and hygienists, have always taken exceptional care of us, including responding to emergencies with appointments and phone discussions. I like that I can self-insure with them at a lower price than I would spend with the typical dental insurance, with coverage that works very well for me. They recently refurbished the office and continue to use new technology in treatments. As an aside, a few years ago, I had a painless root canal performed by one of their dentists. I am grateful for that. We will continue to be patients there.

If you can stay away from Studio City Dental Group - STAY AWAY!!!!!…read more My parents first took me here and I was in pediatrics under the care of Dr. Gidan (amazing!!!). I also went to orthopedics here with Dr. Rosenberg who was also great. Since then, I moved over to the regular dentist's at SCDG around 2015 and wow - what a disaster this place has become! The receptions were extremely unfriendly, incompetent (they would bill my father's account for my dentist appt after I've been on my own insurance for well over 5 years???), and the quality of dentists have gone down completely. I left SCDG a few years ago and my new dentist immediately noticed how bad my fillings were and even asked for the name of my dentist because he didn't think that this person should be working on patients. I've spent thousands fixing what studio city dental group ruined. My sister was also told her fillings were done so poorly that cavities appeared underneath them and she now needs crowns. She's spending over $8k to have them fixed. I'm waiting for the day this dental group gets sued for malpractice and shuts down. Trust me: STAY AWAY!

I have to leave this Yelp review to say thank you the Southland Dental Team!!!…read more I had the best dental office experience of my life and I am not joking! From my check-in with Joana to my X-rays with Nicole. Fidel did my cleaning and I am so happy for their professionalism and excellent customer service. Not only is the office beautifully decorated, the team is professional, caring and friendly. I came in for a cleaning but was very nervous and almost had an anxiety attack but the team was so caring and patient that I was able to calm down to finish my cleaning and it was the most enjoyable one I have had !!

it's taken me 50 years to finally find a dentist that i can honestly trust…read more... i found one (1). 1st. i absolutely hate going to the dentist-period!!!!! 2. i have nothing but great things to say about southland ( great name). as soon as you walk in - (the receptionist) joanna (???) nicest person you'll ever meet, & the facility is extremely clean and everyone is (enjoying their) work - great atmosphere- just a great place... they know exactly what they are doing!!!! - great feeling for being a (p....) i'm extremely pleased & totally satisfied - above & beyond satisfied...tvl

First of all, I went out on a limb and found Dr. Sally Kashani on my own after searching for a…read moredentist and not being happy with other people's recommendations. I had a root canal done and was looking for an experienced dentist who could provide a temporary crown without being unreasonably expensive. I called as a brand-new patient, and even though her office was busy, they still fit me in--which I really appreciated. My dental situation was definitely more complicated than most, but Dr. Kashani took the time to carefully assess everything and strategically build a treatment plan for me. Today she did my temporary crown, and I was honestly impressed--it looked just as good as my natural teeth, and I barely felt any discomfort, even during the local anesthesia. She also went above and beyond by considering my insurance coverage, what I'd be paying out of pocket, and balancing aesthetics with practicality. That level of detail and care gave me full confidence I was in the right hands. Her office is modern, clean, and conveniently located, with plenty of street parking as well as a lot behind the building. The staff is warm, professional, and friendly--they made me feel comfortable right away. As a nice bonus, they even sent me home with a goodie bag! Overall, I feel really lucky to have found Dr. Kashani. She's knowledgeable, thoughtful, and thorough, and I'd absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a dentist who truly goes above and beyoond.

Dr Kashani and staff are amazing. Very friendly, kind, and professional…read more The office is beautiful and clean. I recommend Dr Kashani for all your dental needs. The best!

Just superb. Highly professional without strain The office is serene. Dr Babrood is completely…read morepresent, warm and kind, a great communicator, a great listener. She wants to have a comprehensive picture of who you are so what she discovers about the health and history of your mouth has context. And simply because she cares about her patients. Her receptionist and her tech are equally skilled and caring. She has a male associate I haven't met, but willing to bet he's in synch with the way of this group. Can't believe my luck in finding this dentist. She and her own lovely smile inspire me to further up my dental hygiene game!. :)

I usually don't write bad reviews and I am gonna try to keep this one short. I came here over a…read moreyear ago to get rid of a root canal that I believed was a source of problems Her holistic approach was what convinced me in the first place. I am not gonna criticize the dentists there. They seem to be doing a decent job. What I am appalled about is the lack of transparency regarding their prices and the pressure they put on you to have more work done even if you don't want it. The lady in the front was rude, pushy, forces you into getting a 900 dollar membership to receive discounted prices and a yearly "free"cleaning. They make you pay first and then email you a link to a bill 2 pages long... probably to make you feel better about the amount you are being charged for! My procedure was simple X-rays, beam scan, pull the root out. Insert metal implant, and then a crown. I needed an additional sinus lift which I had no issue paying for. But I was told half way through the procedure by the front lady that my implant was gonna be 4793 which I believe is way enough for a regular implant ( not including my sinus lift which was an additional 1530) ... but nope at the time I was supposed to get the abutment and the crown I was told I needed to pay an additional 4654! One tooth would have come up to 9450 without the sinus lift. I had no complications nothing done other than the sinus lift. It took over a year to have half the procedure done. Another thing that sucks there the only dentist that is qualified to do implant comes once a month! Great! They ultimately made me believe I misunderstood when I paid the first 4800... that it was only the implant not the actual tooth! Believe me, I would have been cleary told that the whole thing was gonna cost over 10k I would have been seeing another dentist from the get go. I am not criticizing their work but their lack of transparency, lack of honesty and their prices over all. My old dentist finished the job for less than half want they wanted for the crown. Unless you have 10k for a tooth I would not recommend this place at all!!!