I scheduled an appointment at Docdental Smiles based on their high reviews, and I was not…read moredisappointed. The front desk personnel were extremely professional and very nice. I absolutely dislike going to the dentist, to be honest, but Docdental Smiles made my visit as pleasant as could be. They are very attentive to their patients' needs and were extremely professional. I highly recommend Docdental Smiles for your dental care.

I am sharing a factual account of my experience regarding insurance coordination, financial…read moredisclosures, and patient communication at DocDental Smiles. I received a written treatment plan and direct email confirmation stating that my implant procedure would result in $0 out-of-pocket costs based on combined primary and secondary insurance coverage. Relying entirely on those written representations, I proceeded with step one: an irreversible tooth extraction and prerequisite treatment. However, a major limitation affecting secondary coverage was disclosed to me only 24 hours before the scheduled implant placement--months after the irreversible extraction had already been completed. When I contacted my primary insurance directly, they confirmed in writing that the office had never actually submitted a predetermination inquiry for the implant placement, despite providing me with a written estimate showing $0 patient responsibility. Throughout this process, I reached out multiple times seeking clarification. While staff responded politely, their answers consistently focused on general estimate disclaimers rather than addressing why material insurance limitations were disclosed only after irreversible work was finished, or why a predetermination was never sent. Update: After I raised these valid concerns regarding financial disclosures, requested my complete medical records, and posted a review documenting my experience, the office abruptly sent notice terminating our doctor-patient relationship and discharged me as a patient, leaving my care incomplete mid-treatment. I am sharing this factual timeline so prospective patients are aware of the importance of independently verifying insurance predeterminations directly with their carriers before agreeing to irreversible dental procedures based on office estimates.

The Superman of dentists. Best dentist I ever had…read more His work is impeccable and he has the magic touch. Super nice person, UCLA Medical School and he really cares about his patients. Prices are fair and there is no upselling Fabulous staff and Tracy at the front desk is wonderful. (And he's next to the best donut store in Menifee!)

Both my wife and I are patients of Dr Pastore and his hygienist Ben. The office is located on…read moreNewport, in the Stater Brothers/Rite Aid strip mall, with lots of parking available. We found they both do excellent work and are very professional. My teeth in particular needed some special attention. After working on them over two visits, I was offered several suggestions, which were both helpful and didn't require any cost on my part. I was impressed with their individual care and concerns, along with their office manager. She clearly knew the ins/outs of our insurance and was able to navigate it without any problems or fuss. Nice! If you are looking for a knowledgeable and old style professional dentist who knows his stuff, look no further then Dr Pastore and his hygienist Ben.

I had a great experience with Dr. Malik and his team. I was reluctant with crowns in the past due…read moreto an unpleasant experience, so I was having second thoughts about doing a crown again even though I needed it urgently. Dr. Malik did an amazing job. The procedure was smooth, pain-free, and the crown turned out perfect. He made me feel comfortable the whole time. The assistants Bern and Celine were very kind, caring, and professional. Cindy was also very efficient in finding my insurance coverage and making sure everything went smoothly. Overall, very pleased with my visit here.

Updating my original review as my most recent visit is based on my experience with Dr. Ibrahim…read moreMalik, DDS. I won't lie to you, I was bummed when the office called me to say that Dr. Walters, my original dentist for probably the last 3 years, has left the practice and started his own. She also said I could follow him, but his practice is located in Grand Terrace which is quite a trek for me. Although I'll miss him and his awesome personality, I wish him all the best! I ended up rescheduling to a day before my original appointment, with Dr. Malik. I don't remember my hygienist's name, but she was really nice and did a thorough cleaning on my teeth. She was professional, friendly, and even had a suggestion for me to enhance my oral care. I appreciated that! Once she was done with my cleaning, I waited a few minutes before Dr. Malik came in to see me. First impression: he's very mild mannered, friendly and made me feel very welcome. He told me everything I wanted to hear, and that I'm doing a great job keeping my teeth in tip-top shape. Yay!! He shook my hand and I must say... he has the softest hands, lol! I was low-key embarrassed because my scratchy hands are always dry from washing them multiple times a day, especially at work! When my visit was complete, he even offered me some lotion, which I took him up on, haha! Thank you, Dr. Malik and team for a great visit. I will keep returning to this establishment for my oral care, as they make it convenient by offering weekend appointments. I don't think I'll switch to a dentist in AZ (where I currently reside). The fact that I can keep coming here for my dental appointments is one less thing I have to worry about. I already made my next appointment. Can't wait for it!

I just left my appointment and had such a great experience! My dental hygienist was seriously the…read moresweetest. She took her time, answered all my questions, and was so friendly throughout the entire appointment! Everyone was so welcoming from the moment I walked in, and I even left with a bag full of goodies, which was such a sweet touch! I've been to other dental offices before, and the service here is honestly hard to compare. I'm so happy I found a place that takes my dental insurance and provides such great care. I can definitely see why they have such amazing reviews.

DR. Luciene (sp) is amazing ! I HATE going to the dentist, but both visits, he has made my…read moreexperience better . He is patient, gentle , & explains everything that he is doing. The office staff are also amazing. I love how Shelby greats me by my name as soon as I walk in. Overall, I am grateful to finally have a dentist that makes my visits bearable.

My family and I have had the best care at this office! The front staff are professional and very…read moreefficient. The Doctors are honest and genuinely want what is best for our oral hygiene. There are so many RDH in this office so it is not difficult to get scheduled for our cleanings when needed. Powers Dentistry is a well oiled machine, in the most personable way possible. Extremely grateful to have found a great Dentist so close to home!

Takes time to talk to you about your concerns. Polite and friendly, great front office staff, great…read morecare and concern. Great hygienist. All types of dental care.

Newport Common Dental Care is the best!! I went from being a "yuck mouth@ to having great looking…read moreteeth. They offer all kinds of plans that fit your needs, and they explain everything in detail. If you're looking for a new dentist, look no further, this is the place. Tell them Rich sent you and you will get a new toothbrush and tooth paste after your exam. Oh wait.... Everyone gets that

My experience with Dr. Mau Nguyen, DDS has been amazing. I…read morecame into his office devastated as my front teeth bridge had fallen out and was shattered. Dr. Nguyen made me a temporary bridge and it was perfect. I was so impressed that I decided to go with a full mouth implant hybrid system. Dr. Nguyen assured me that I would have a positive experience once I transitioned to a hybrid. He was right! Even the temporary dentures looked beautiful. I am so excited, and can't wait for the finished product.

My daughter started going to Dr Awwad at 2 years old. Now she's almost 4 and LOVES going to see…read morehim. All of the staff from the front desk, to the dental assistants to Dr Awwad himself are amazing. They are all attentive, respectful and incredible with my daughter. They even put Bluey on the tv before they take her back. 100% recommend if you are looking for a pediatric dentist. Looking at switching myself over to his office as well.

I really appreciate this dental office for the professional and caring team. From the front desk,…read moreto our hygienist, to Dr Awwad, they seem to be all on the same page to take care of our dental health.

This place is so clean & friendly They not only took great…read morecare of my kids but the staff made us feel comfortable. I was told I needed certain work done but Dr. Romero-Shu showed me I didn't need that and that was refreshing to find a Dr. who isn't in it for the extra money of a procedure I do not need. They have my trust!!

I've been with Dr. Romero Shu since 2022, and it's been such a great experience. I came in feeling…read morereally vulnerable and honestly a bit scared of the dentist, but from day one I was treated with nothing but respect and given the privacy I'd always wanted in a dental office. All of the dental hygienists are patient and kind, and they truly listen to your concerns (shout out to Jay!). Dr. Shu himself is amazing. He walks you through multiple options and never pressures you into procedures you don't actually need, which I've unfortunately experienced at other dental offices. I cannot recommend this place enough. You will be taken care of here, and you won't regret coming.

Excellent experience from scheduling appointment to leaving the office . Miale, Riley and Dr Raza…read moreall did an excellent job making me feel welcome , valued, important and like family .

If you're into high pressure sales this is the face you want to be if you The other quote for the…read moreprocedure you want and then you go back midway and they want more money more than they quoted you cuz they won't give you the bottom line.

Dr truong and assistant janae are great with my son. This is our second appointment with his ortho…read moretreatment and we are very happy with their costumer service. I would say that the front office assistant for ortho could be more polite.

Dr.Truon G. Orthodontist is amazing. Best doctor. Always, pleasant, sweet, and informative. I…read morecouldn't ask for a better orthodontist for my son. Her assistant (Lydia is very nice and great to work with). Both are amazing! Kim