The dental hygienists and office staff have always been wonderful, and that is the only reason I am…read moregiving more than one star. Unfortunately, after the long-time dentist left, our experience significantly declined with the new dentist. Over time, three different members of my family, including my parents, had negative experiences with dental work that resulted in additional appointments, pain, extra expense, and corrective work. After multiple incidents, we ultimately decided to remove our entire family from this office. I am genuinely disappointed because we had been patients here for many years and previously had a great experience. While the new dentist may simply need more experience, we no longer feel comfortable trusting our dental care to this practice.

I would give more stars if possible. I hadn't seen a dentist in nearly 20 years, aside from a root…read morecanal that I never went back to have capped. I was extremely anxious and knew I needed a lot of work done. When I first called to make an appointment, the woman who answered the phone was incredibly kind and patient -- I actually started crying due to my anxiety, and she was so reassuring and supportive. At my first visit, the woman who took my X-rays was exceptionally gentle and very mindful of my anxiety and my difficulties with X-rays. When Dr. Dañganan came in, she was kind, professional, and straightforward in a way that actually helped keep me calm and grounded. They offered me a sedated, all-day appointment to take care of as much as possible, and it went extremely well. Dr. D even called me that evening and again the following day to check on me, which meant so much. Today, I had a deep cleaning, and I honestly can't believe how gentle Rachel was. Every single person I've interacted with -- at every visit -- has been compassionate, patient, and amazing. I'm so grateful to have found this office and truly couldn't recommend them more.

My lady dentist at every turn continues to be professional, efficient and to be precise.... She…read moreknows her craft. She ! We had a bit of a problem with my gums... Luckily the result with laser did the job. She was extremely careful and made sure I was comfortable with the procedure, frankly it did burn a bit, I tough it out in order to have the very best result. My teeth and gums felt surreal, It was an amazing experience! Everyone involved from X-ray to hygienist is always nice with great enthusiasm.It's an absolute pleasure to visit every six months. The new front desk staff addition was very polite and professional. I like that! Ma dentiste à chaque tournant continue d'être professionnelle, efficace et précise.... Elle connaît son métier. Elle ! Nous avons eu un petit problème avec mes gencives... Heureusement, le résultat avec le laser a fait le travail. Elle a été extrêmement prudente et s'est assurée que j'étais à l'aise avec la procédure, franchement, cela a brûlé un peu, je l'ai enduré afin d'avoir le meilleur résultat. Mes dents et mes gencives étaient surréalistes, c'était une expérience incroyable ! Toutes les personnes impliquées, de la radiographie à l'hygiéniste, sont toujours gentilles avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme. C'est un plaisir absolu de visiter tous les six mois. Le nouveau personnel de la réception était très poli et professionnel. J'aime ça ! Mi dentista en todo momento sigue siendo profesional, eficiente y para ser precisa... Ella conoce su oficio. ¡Ella ! Tuvimos un pequeño problema con mis encías... Afortunadamente, el resultado con láser hizo el trabajo. Ella fue extremadamente cuidadosa y se aseguró de que me sintiera cómodo con el procedimiento, francamente se quemó un poco, lo soport

Awful went in there for an appointment at 9:45 am finally 2 hrs later at 11:30 they told me the…read moreperson who checked my teeth went on break. After waiting for 2 hrs I got my teeth poked for them to tell me "oh your dental hygienist is going on break you have to reschedule. + the person who x rayed my teeth is a highly unprofessional Highly don't recommend, my parents left this place too

I had a lovely first appointment here today, and was very impressed with the level and quality of…read morecare! Everyone was very kind and thorough, and I was happy to have some accommodation for my TMJ issues. My previous dentist did not offer anything, so I would always leave cleanings with some jaw pain. Not anymore!

I received a text saying I could cancel or confirm my appointment. I wanted to cancel and the only…read moreway to do so was to call the dental office. I went to call and it says the phone number has restrictions. I am unable to leave a message to even cancel within the 48 hour window. Luckily, I have the office email so I am able to email the cancellation, but I believe the office needs a working voicemail at the very least so customers can leave messages. Especially because they plan on charging people a $50 fee if they do not cancel in time.

I was referred to this office by my regular dentist for periodontal work. Due to limited…read moreavailability, it took about four months to be seen. The procedure was a gum/skin graft on my front teeth. Before the procedure, there were already billing issues. The office attempted to charge more than what my insurance (Delta Dental) indicated would be covered. This resulted in extensive back-and-forth to ensure insurance was applied correctly and billing codes were entered properly. We eventually agreed on a total, and I paid a deposit. On the day of the procedure, I paid the remaining balance we agreed to and signed for. I returned for two follow-up visits to confirm healing and had no further treatment with this office. One full year later, I received a bill claiming I owed $850, with no clear explanation. When I contacted the office, I was told the billing codes had been entered incorrectly and that I now owed the difference. Delta Dental confirmed the office had used the wrong billing codes and advised them to correct the submission so it would be covered. The office refused to fix the coding and instead threatened to send me to collections. After continued disputes, the balance was lowered to $450, though we still did not believe we owed anything. To avoid collections, we set up a payment plan ($50 down and $115 monthly). The balance was paid in full. Despite this, I was later sent to collections "by mistake" and told the office would correct it. Then, I received another bill for $115, which they claimed was due because they had "forgotten to include a payment." This office is disorganized, aggressive with billing, and unwilling to take accountability for their own errors. The constant changes to what was owed, threats of collections, and lack of transparency made this an extremely stressful experience. Proceed with caution. I would not recommend this office.

Had periodontal surgery here 3 years ago for deep distal pocket at my back tooth (I came in with an…read more11). Not long after my surgery, I told them I was still having issues, was told I just grind my teeth and that's why I was having issues. The original periodontist who did the work never looked at the site after the initial surgery, not even for my post op check 2 weeks later. They also didn't provide me post op instructions and had to call them to provide instructions for me. They're also extremely bad at being on time, would wait 45 mins after my scheduled appointment time & then another 30 in the chair after being placed into the took. During my surgery, the perio would get up to work on other patients while working on me. Now, three years later, I had to get surgery AGAIN because, as it turns out, my distal pocket was still a 9 in that area. I had tried to keep the area clean as best I could but kept getting infections but could not afford another pricey surgery. This place also inflated the cost of the procedure, a surgery that's $1200 elsewhere is $1700 here. Needless to say, I didn't come to this location to fix my botched surgery. I wouldn't trust them to fix the issue.

I brought my one-year-old in for his first appointment, and unfortunately, our experience was very…read moredisappointing. The way the dentist approached him felt abrupt and insensitive, which caused him to become fearful during what should have been a positive first visit. There was little effort made to help him feel comfortable or safe, and I was not given helpful guidance on how to approach brushing his teeth at this stage. The appointment ended with the dentist walking away in what seemed like frustration, which was concerning. I do want to mention that the hygienist was much kinder and took the time to provide helpful tips after the dentist left, and I appreciated her effort. As a parent, I was hoping for a supportive and reassuring first dental experience for my child, and unfortunately, that was not what we received.

This dental office has been very kind and helpful to my family and I. They are great in responding…read moreto emergency appointments and always find ways to accommodate and assist us. From the front office to the back office you receive compassionate care. Very clean as well!

My family of 4 are new patients. Three of us have had appts so far and everything went smooth. Very…read moreprofessional and friendly.

I can't thank Dr. Youngberg and his team enough for the incredible work they did on my smile. For…read moreyears, I was so self-conscious about my teeth that I hated smiling. I felt like it took away from my personality because I was always trying to hide my smile. I had been to several different dentists before finding this office, and no one came close to the level of care, skill, and attention to detail that I received here. Although the process took several appointments because of healing time in between, they were patient every step of the way and truly listened to what I wanted. Dr. Youngberg made sure my smile was exactly how I envisioned it, and his assistant (I'm so sorry I can't remember your name!) was just as kind, patient, and understanding throughout the entire process. I can't express how much this has changed my life. I finally have the confidence to smile without feeling embarrassed, and now no one can stop me from smiling! Thank you for giving me not only a beautiful smile but also my confidence back. I will forever be grateful and highly recommend this office to anyone looking for exceptional dental care.

I am literally typing my first ever Yelp review to rave about the staff at this dental office. I…read morehad to have my first ever filling performed by Dr. Meinert a few weeks ago and it turns out I do NOT handle dental work well. Both Dr. Meinert and the hygienist were beyond patient with me as I worked to breathe through the procedure, allowed me to take several breaks when needed, and never once made me feel like a burden for slowing things down. Mind you, this was a completely pain free, routine procedure. I really am unsure why my body responded so dramatically. This did not bother them, they were professional, compassionate, and gentle from start to finish. I couldn't have asked for better care. THEN the receptionist team. My goodness. I had already been delighted by their friendly demeanor when I checked in and waited in the waiting room, but after seeing me a little visibly shaken as I was exiting the dentist office they REACHED OUT AND DIGITALLY SENT ME A STARBUCKS GIFT CARD and wished me well. I can not get over the level of generosity and care I have now felt from this entire team. I find it difficult to find that perfect balance between exceptional health care while still maintaining the family-friendly office feel. Dr. Meinert and his staff have achieved this in such a special way. I look forward to visiting them every six months from here on out :)

So grateful to have such a wonderful dentist. The staff are always kind and professional, I've…read morenever had any problems getting an appointment or waiting once I arrive, and I always leave feeling like my teeth are well taken care of.

Dr. Afkham is a hidden gem of a dentist! I've been going to the Davis Smile Center since 2019, and…read moreDr. Afkham is the best dentist I've ever had. The front desk staff and dental hygienists are all incredibly friendly and professional, and I've especially appreciated how easy it is to keep my insurance updated with them and the clear communication they've had about billing. Dr. Afkham does the work himself! He does the cleanings and pays close attention to what he finds. A couple of appointments ago, he found a cavity (my first ever--I was really nervous about it!) and explained the cost of treating it right there and had me treated and out in half an hour. He is incredibly calm and competent, which makes getting dental care much less intimidating than it would be otherwise. Dr. Afkham is the dentist I recommend to all of my friends!

Doctor Jafar Afham grabbed my arm and pushed me out of his office very rudely on March 27th because…read moreHe disagreed that I think they sent me a misleading message.  He then cheated on the police that he merely "opened the door for me". So, HE ASSAULTED ME AND THEN CHEATED TO THE POLICE. I visited the clinic for an exam regarding wisdom tooth extraction March 27th. Based on prior communication, I was under the impression that the visit was a preparatory step for the extraction. However, I was informed during the visit that the extraction could not be performed there and was referred elsewhere. A misunderstanding arose from the clinic's initial communication, which I believed to be misleading. Upon addressing this with the front desk, a disagreement ensued. Dr. Afham intervened, and the situation escalated. Dr. Afham forcefully instructed me to leave, resulting in him physically grabbing my arm and pushing me all the way out of the office, causing my phone to fall and further adding to my distress. I immediately contacted the police to report the incident. However, Dr. Afham provided a conflicting account, stating he merely "opened the door" for me, which led to the police being unable to take further action. This experience was not only humiliating but raised serious concerns about the professional conduct at Davis Smile Center. It is particularly disheartening given my history as a loyal patient over the past three years. I am considering filing grievances with relevant professional and regulatory bodies, including the Delta Dental Program, the Dental Board of California, and the Better Business Bureau, to seek redress and ensure such conduct is appropriately addressed. I appreciate any help that could help to resolve this issue satisfactorily. If you are also being treated unfairly by Doctor Jafar Afham, I'd be happy to help too.I can be reached at davis_sc_grievance@proton.me.