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    Dental Express

    4.3 (413 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Services - Dental Express

    Cavity treatment

    Crown cleaning

    Dental exams

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    Dirty seats & ugly antiques
    Jason B.

    Dr. Casey the owner does not take criticism or opposition whatsoever. They messed up on my wife's procedure that's all I will elaborate as it is a personal matter. When I told Dr. Casey that they made an error he got mad & told me to leave. He did not want to be challenged or questioned. At Dental Express they are all about the money & not about helping their patients

    Rusty dental tools.
    David E.

    Root canal Dr Davis, Dental Express Point Loma. Avoid this guy like the plague. Repeated Unnecessary X-rays on unrelated teeth, i imagine to simply run up insurance bill. But definitely not good for you. The tools they went to use for my root canal were literally rusted with old rubber bands on them. He about your concerns, then belittles with his defensive response, until you just want to leave. No way you want this guy as your dentist in San Diego...I'd rather go to Tijuana for dental work than Dental Express.

    The reception with a lovely ladies!
    David S.

    The dental Express with approximately five locations in San Diego is the best dentist in San Diego. Please do yourself and your family on your insurance, a favor and come here

    Express train in dental chair.
    Erk P.

    Okay. Let's start with the obvious. THERE'S A TRAIN!!! Every piece of grown man child in me just melted with awe and fascination. I'm here to have a tooth pulled and it's not gonna be pretty. The train helps. I walked into this office expecting to see kiddy toys all over the place because there is a big train outside adverting kid friendly. I was under the impression that it was predisposed to kids. But my tooth is killing me and they're open on Fridays. I walk in to find a very adult waiting room. Not just adult, but for fancy. I thought to myself... "My insurance is barely gonna scratch the surface of what this is gonna cost." The girls at reception were very nice and professional. The music is 80's pop so another fine feature. I'm all about the 80's. My dentist is Asian. I don't bring that up because of anything racial like fewer Asian dentists or surprises to see an Asian dentist or because Asians are better or anything like that. I bring it up because he was hot. He took my concerns about the initial invasion into my mouth with a needle to heart and did his best to limit the pain. That shit still hurt though. Unless I'm already unconscious, a needle in my gums is still the worst. The extraction didn't hurt, but it was still traumatic, The cracking, the pressure,the.. the... the whole process.... just not my favorite thing to have done. Then he starts giving me instructions on after care while in still in shock from the nightmarish event I just went through.... Now he did as great if a job as could be done. The experience was as mild as any dentist could make it. Unfortunately that did nothing for the trauma I put myself through waiting for the moment where the numbing shots stopped working. All in all, there was the train. Every 10 minutes or so it came through the hole in the wall and made it better.

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    Highly recommended this location of Dental Express, doctors and staff. Competent, knowledgeable and professional

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    Jamie Fergusson DDS is the best. Gracious, skilled, and swift in crown replacement. Seen on time.

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    Ask the Community - Dental Express

    Hey Casey. Do you work with Stride Health for coverage? I work for Uber and this is the company they offer to find dentists.

    Hello Alexander. We do have other patients that are covered under Stride. We are happy to do a complimentary benefits check for you to let you know exactly how your plan works. Just call our office at 619-701-6622 and ask for our practice… 

    Do you only take medical patients? Do you take DELTA CARE USA?

    Hello Laurie. We are providers for Delta Dental PPO plans, but are out of network for the Delta Care HMO plan.

    Price for tooth extraction or root canal ? I need to know if I can even afford it . I have medical

    We are providers for Medi-Cal. They provide coverage for both procedures. Give us a call and we can book an appointment for your dentist to go over your needs with you. :)

    Is Medical accepted for Adults?

    Yes. We see both Adults and children. :)

    Do you guys accept media-cal?

    Yes, we are providers for Medical-Cal at all four of our locations.

    How much did he charge you guys for wisdom teeth removal ? Thank you

    Hanen, While every patient's wisdom tooth surgery is different, we are available to do a… 

    How much do they charge without having dental insurance for teeth clean and whitening?

    Indranil, Every patient's needs are a little different. For our new patient exam, x-rays and… 

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    Review Highlights - Dental Express

    “Casey came in a few minutes after I had been assigned to a room, we chatted for a little on options for braces.”

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    Smile Designers - Here's the photo evidence of their horrible work

    Smile Designers

    3.3(74 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Loma Portal

    As someone who has dealt with significant dental issues over the past 10 years, I can confidently…read moresay this was the worst treatment I have ever received at a dental office. The only consistently kind, professional, and personable person I encountered at this office was Luis at the front desk. He was wonderful every time I came in. I visited Smile Designers three separate times: once for a cleaning and twice for extractions with bone grafts. I genuinely tried to give the doctor multiple chances because I understand that everyone can have an off day. Unfortunately, after three visits, the same pattern of dismissive, rushed, and unprofessional treatment continued. I initially chose this office because it was one of the only offices in my area that accepted my insurance. During my cleaning, the dental assistant/hygienist did not speak to me at all. She never explained what she was doing, checked on my comfort, or told me how to signal if I needed her to stop. The cleaning felt extremely aggressive and rushed, and her demeanor came across as irritated and demanding. My second visit was for an extraction and bone graft. The doctor had virtually no bedside manner and did not explain the procedure before beginning. What concerned me immediately was that he entered the room and asked me what he was doing that day. I would expect the dentist performing an extraction to have reviewed my X-rays and treatment plan beforehand. He then numbed me without explaining what he was doing or giving me any way to indicate that I needed him to pause. I have been numbed many times at dental offices, so I know the process, but this felt unusually rushed and heavy-handed. After numbing me, he promptly left the room. I was left sitting there while saliva accumulated in my mouth. After trying to get someone's attention without success, I actually ended up using the suction myself. When the doctor returned, he simply told me to open my mouth. He did not ask whether I was ready, explain what was about to happen, or establish any signal I could use if I needed him to stop. At one point, I heard him tell the assistant, "hold her tongue back," and he proceeded with the extraction. Once the tooth was removed and the bone graft completed, the doctor left the room without giving me any aftercare instructions whatsoever. I sat there confused until a staff member laughed and told me, "you can go." I went to the front desk crying because I had no idea what I was supposed to do after the procedure. I asked for aftercare instructions and whether I needed antibiotics. The doctor never came back out to speak with me, and I was simply told to take ibuprofen. About a month later, I returned because I needed another tooth removed. Unfortunately, the experience was very similar. This time, the male dental assistant working during my procedure was talking and joking with other staff while the extraction was taking place, to the point that the doctor had to remind him to stay focused. After the tooth was removed, the assistant began commenting that he believed part of my tooth had been left behind. The doctor corrected him and explained that what he was seeing was part of my jawbone. Having an assistant speculate like that while I was still in the chair was incredibly unsettling. Then, without saying anything or warning me, the assistant took a paper towel and aggressively wiped my face. Once again, after the extraction and bone graft, I was given essentially no aftercare instructions. About a week later, I developed severe pain and sought a second opinion from another dental provider. That provider recommended antibiotics and expressed surprise that I had not been prescribed them following my procedure. I am leaving this review because I would want someone else to know what they may be walking into. If your insurance assigns this office as your primary dental location, I strongly recommend asking whether you can change providers. My biggest issue was not simply that the appointments were unpleasant. It was the complete lack of communication, patient reassurance, explanation, and basic bedside manner during invasive dental procedures. I repeatedly felt as though procedures were simply being performed on me rather than anyone actually caring for me as a patient. The best way I can describe the experience is that it felt like being at a mechanic shop, except you are the car. I am genuinely appalled by the way Dr. Hage communicated with and treated me throughout these visits, and I would never return to this practice. Luis, however, deserves recognition for being the one consistently positive part of my experience at Smile Designers. Thank you for always being kind, helpful, and professional. You're the best.

    Left with gritty inner teeth they were unable to polish. Large scary rude aggressive male dentist.read more

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    Smile Designers - The back office

    The back office

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    Ocean Beach Dental - Info

    Ocean Beach Dental

    4.8(165 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma

    I've been going to Ocean Beach Dental for the past seven years, and I've been highly satisfied with…read morethe experience and the care I've received from Dr. Aaron, Amanda, and the hygienist team. Every time someone I know mentions that they're looking for a dentist (which happens a lot, since San Diego is so transient and I'm constantly meeting people who have recently moved here), I'm quick to recommend Ocean Beach Dental! I originally checked them out on a friend's recommendation after she found them on Yelp, so it's high time I wrote my own Yelp review. Since I'm one of those lucky people who has never had cavities (or really any dental issues to speak of, at least not yet), I'm mostly just here for cleanings. However, I did opt to get retainers and later Invisalign with OB Dental, which was a positive experience. One thing I really like is that the office has evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays (until 7pm), which is helpful with a 9-5 work schedule. Also, Dr. Aaron is personable and caring. He always answers my questions thoroughly and makes sure I feel good about the next steps before he moves onto the next patient. This is a family practice, and they're easy to work with and schedule appointments with. My dental health and hygiene have greatly improved in the time that I've been regularly coming here. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

    Good family dentist in a casual beach friendly environment. Hygienist very good! Only had…read morecleanings so cannot post about dental work. Dentist is very likeable and friendly too!

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    Ocean Beach Dental - What started as just me in grad school finding a dentist has turned into my whole family coming to Dr. Aaron's practice!

    What started as just me in grad school finding a dentist has turned into my whole family coming to Dr. Aaron's practice!

    Ocean Beach Dental
    Ocean Beach Dental

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