I'm not lying when I say that my son's first dentist experience was AMAZING. We took him when he was 1.5 years old. It couldn't have gone any better. Here's what I remember about our experience at Dr. Dora's... 1) The office is very clean and organized 2) The office staff is very efficient, courteous, and super nice. 3) Our nurse, Sandra, was personable and kind. She also handled my son very well. Impressive considering my son is a wild monkey. 4) Dr. Dora Lee has a great personality, is very well trained, and strives to provide excellent care for all her patients. 5) There are nice TVs hanging from the ceiling over the dentist chair. Awesome. 6) The whole procedure was quick and painless. Dr. Lee did a great job cleaning my son's teeth and used kid-friendly words. The whole staff and Dr. Lee know what they're doing. I was so impressed by how smoothly everything went. He did cry during the procedure...but come on...what 1.5 year old kid wouldn't?? I think I cried at the dentist until I was 20. But even though he was scared, Dr. Lee and the nurse treated him so gently and with extreme care. They also were able to answer all of my questions regarding my son's dental care. If you're looking for a pediatric dentist and you live in the Los Alamitos area, I highly recommend taking your child to Dr. Dora. You'll have a wonderful experience! read more

My son has been coming to see Dr. Dora Lee since he was a year old. Every six months, we come get his teeth checked and cleaned. The staff are always friendly and helpful in answering any questions or concern you may have and the office is clean and kid friendly. Dirty medical offices give me the creeps but I never get that feeling here. There are few toys in the waiting room for the kids to play with while waiting and kid-friendly movies playing for kids to watch while getting their dental work or waiting around. As soon as we walk in, my son heads straight for those toys and makes himself comfortable. I'm sure if I let him, he take off his shoes and make himself completely at home too! He feels comfortable coming here and I feel comfortable knowing he's in good hands. Our insurance isn't accepted here (we have a terrible HMO insurance) but I pay out of pocket just to see her because I can't imagine trusting my son and daughter with any other person but Dr. Lee to look at their teeth! Dr. Lee is patient and calm with children. Usually, my son takes visits well but just turning 3, he knows what he wants and doesn't want. He was not in the best mood for a dental visit and he was screaming during the cleaning. The hygienist and Dr. Lee was so wonderful staying calm and getting him to calm down too. It was my first experience with a screaming child at the dental office but I'm glad they were able to work magic to get him to calm down to finish the cleaning and getting a check up. My son even got up, had a smile and gave them a high-five after the cleaning. The best part was he got a bag full of goodies to take home, that included a cute toothbrush that he wanted me open so can brush his teeth with it. Dr. Dora got him excited to brush his teeth! To me, if any dentist can get my child to find brushing their teeth exciting and fun, they are a keeper for sure! I highly recommend her for your pediatric dental needs. She's fair and honest and never told me I needed all these unnecessary procedures to be done for my children. I recommended her to many of my friends and they have yet to be disappointed and are still seeing her as their pediatric dentist. read more

Dr Lee's office is absolutely the best combination of professionalism and warmth. The staff engaged and encouraged my daughter during her cleaning and she came home with a prize and a personalized picture card from Dr Lee afterwards. My daughter had several cavities and Dr Lee was able to complete her treatment with the state of the art Solea laser using no anesthesia. She could eat immediately because she wasn't numb and she said it felt like a water shower in her mouth. This office is absolutely too notch and my daughter always enthusiastically looks forward to her dental visits! read more

Super kid & adult friendly staff. My kiddos have been coming here for almost 8+ years and have been comfortable doing so since they were toddlers. read more

Dora Lee, DDS - HB Pier...love all the beach decor - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

As others have posted, even with pre-approved visits, expect to pay 3x what they originally quote you. Also, they push x-rays during a consultation exam, which also adds to your bill. Don't believe the estimate they give you. Insist on having them get the services pre-approved before visiting. I will not be returning, as the last visit has left a very bad taste in my mouth. While the staff appears to be friendly and the doctor appeared competent, the financial side of the office leaves much to be desired. Buyer beware. read more

Dr Lee and Dr Bradley are both amazing. Both of my daughters had to go under general anesthesia for their dental work. As a parent this was a very very scary thing! The anesthesiologist dr. Stafford extremely thorough! He called me several times prior to surgery to ensure our daughters were in optimal health for anesthesia. Dr. Bradley, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Stafford even called us at home to check on our girls post surgery. The office does not take general anesthesia lightly which is what you want from both the anesthesiologist and a dentist. The office is amazing but i took away a star based on the amount of time we waited on the general anesthesia waitlist. Most dental offices have a waitlist of 30 to 45 days. My daughters were on a waitlist for 3 months. Thank you to the entire staff and to the office manager Chris who put up with me for the 3 months while we waited for our dental work read more

Dr. Dora and her staff are great! We have been coming for years and she continues to provide excellent, warm and friendly customer service. My son was scared to visit the dentist since he was a young child. She has a calm, soothing disposition that helped ease my son's anxiety. Thank you Dr. Dora and Ms. Sandra! read more

"Where is that?!" I got more than two recommendations to take my kids here and that was my first question. The short answer is Orange County, but near the 405, so it was easy to get to even from the Westside, where we live. There's not much traffic around this area at all. This place has more than you could imagine to help you child feel comfortable and enjoy his/her visit. It's like going to a birthday party that takes care of your teeth instead of face painting. Yeah, my kids wanted to know when they were going back. What a relief. Where were places like this when I was growing up?! P.S: Thank you, Sandra! My son trusted you immediately and you put him at ease! read more

Dr. Lee's office is so amazing. My frightened 7yr old son has had to come several times recently. Everyone in the office is incredibly warm and understanding. My son has endured some tough visits, but at the end of one of his last appointments, he told me he that wanted to be a dentist just like Dr Bradley, Dr. Lee's associate. This speaks volumes to the level of care and attention the children receive in this office. They took a terrified little boy, stretched his little mouth to its limits, and yet he walked away realizing they were there to help him and now has a career objective in mind...dentistry, (that and becoming a firefighting astronaut.) Thank you Dr. Lee and Dr. Bradley and all of the wonderful staff! read more

My daughter just turned 2 and we took her to her first dentist appointment with Dr. Dora Lee. The staff was incredibly welcoming once they brought her back. They could tell she was nervous and went above and beyond to make her feel safe. The cleaning was efficient, fast, and they were so calm and gentle with her, also very patient! My daughter thanked the doctor and her assistants and didn't want to leave when we were done! Thank you Dr. Dora Lee for making our daughter's first visit to the dentist such a breeze! We're glad we were referred to you. read more

After a few years of my children going to Dr. Lee, she dropped accepting Delta Dental PPO -- how sad is that! It's all about the big money. Our Delta Dental PPO is very good insurance -- it is NOT HMO insurance which does not pay well. The fact is, this dentist felt she had a good enough clientele to be able to make this move to drop contracts with Delta PPO and Metlife, for example. Remember, this is a business. The decision was all about accepting which insurance pays the most money! Her office did go over the insurance questions with us and if we stayed with Dr. Lee, it was going to be MORE MONEY OUT OF OUR POCKET. We are already paying over $100 a month for our dental insurance. It's not worth going to dentists like this when there are plenty of other very good pediatric dentists out there. I am posting this to MAKE OTHERS AWARE of what she did to a lot of families regardless of how many years out children saw her. It is a shame that this dentist's decision to increase profits had to drive us (my children's dental care) away when we were perfectly content for the years we were with her office. For that she only gets 2 stars. Hope you find this helpful. read more

I have been taking my kids there for years. My children are always happy to go. The staff is always friendly and wonderful. Dr. Lee and her staff are absolutely amazing and provide superb service! The waiting room is always in order and clean. It is always a pleasure taking my kids here and plan to continue doing it for many more years. read more

Can't understand why she wants to take so many X rays. When my 9 year old was VERY NERVIOUS about getting her shot to get localanesthesia to treat her cavities, Dr. Lee says " believe me, you want to take this shot, or it is really going to hurt" and my poor daughter got even more scared!!! Could not understand why she would say that. read more

I have been going to Dr. Lee since before I can remember. Then Dr Bradley came into the picture and I started seeing her. I love going to the dentist and my mom says it's because I've always gone. I say it's because of them and the ladies in the office. I can remember the hugs I'd get from one lady that's still there today. She would say " can I have a hug MisteR Brody?" She made me feel so grown up. Now, all these years later, I still look at her making the littlest boys feel really big! She's my favorite person ever! I have to say if you're looking for a kid friendly dentist these are the best people ever! Take it from a 12 year old! read more

We love love love Dr. Bradley (all 3 of my girls!) She is so good explaining to them and keeping them calm. Hands down the best!!

Best pediatric dentist! All the staff is very professional and friendly . They are all very gentle and attentive to my children and make a difficult experience into a positive one . Highly recommend to anyone looking for great quality care ! read more

Dr Dora Lee is amazing. She is very sweet and extremely patient. My daughter was so scared of the dentist and I had to hold her on my lap during her first visit. Dr Lee was so sweet with her and worked with her. She told her about all the colored sugar bugs she was taking off her teeth. When we left she was happier and loved her prize. Now she sits in the chair by herself where the big kids sit. She is excited to see Dr Lee and Ms Sandra. The front office staff knows her name and greets her when she first walks in the door. For my older son, now he is comfortable and goes in by himself for his check up. I would recommend Dr Lee and her staff to any parents with young children. read more

this office is ALWAYS AMAZING! been coming here for years! we Dora Lee and staff!

Dr Dora Lee and her wonderful staff are absolutely the best. Very professional, clean, friendly, accommodating, and can work with kids so well. Years ago, my daughter was a fighter in the chair! She kicked , hit, screamed, yelled, etcetra. They were able to calm her and now she sits in the chair like a big girl. Simply put...a great staff and dentist. Thank you! read more

I use to come in to Dr. Lee office for many years and let me just say I am extremely traumatized. Dr.lee was so rough and would get so frustrated at her employees when they're obviously there to help, she was constantly making faces and as a child I would go in scared and she apparently didn't understand that. When ever my mom would go in she was so nice but many times my mom would send me in alone because she had my younger siblings to look after and omg Dr.Lee would change personalities. Thank god for adulthood I never have to see that wicked lady read more

We're SOooo thankful we found this Dental Office about 5 years ago! All 3 of my children react very differently to the Dentist and the entire office is handles them exceptionally. Thank you Dr Bradley & Sandra, for being so gentle with my babies! read more

The staff and the dentist are so great. Very friendly and very kind. Very compassionate. My girls have been going here for 8 years. They really like the dentist. They are very caring. I highly recommend them. read more

My son always feels completely comfortable when he needs his 6 months clean. Thank you for being the BEST!

I was referred by my daughter's pediatrician and I'm so we went here. Dr. Bradley and all the staff are very kind and made sure my daughter was comfortable during her first dental visit. We will definitely be coming back here regularly. read more

I have been taking my 3 kids here for the past few years, and Dr Lee and her staff are always great with the kids. Dr Lee and her staff esp Sandra make special efforts to make sure the kids are comfortable and tolerate the procedures/cleanings. My oldest son has had a few cavities, and Dr Lee always takes the time to go over the options and any questions we have. Would highly recommend Dr Lee. read more

We've been coming to Dr. Dora since my oldest daughter was 2. Both our girls come here and love it. The staff, hygienists and Dr. Dora are super patient & awesome, even with my grumpy & stubborn 3 year old! read more

We have been bringing our two kids to Dr. Lee and Dr. Bradley for many years. The staff is incredible, very sweet. The dentists are excellent and really do a great job of making them less nervous. They communicate any issues with us really well and make every effort to accommodate our busy schedule. read more

I have been working with Dr. Lee and Dr. Bradley through the summer and this pandemic. Dr. Lee did not hesitate to get everything they needed to make sure that their patients were safe. Dr. Lee is very sweet to the patients and treats her staff exceptional. She explains everything to the parent to make sure they understand what the child might need. She spoils her team with lunches and gifts to let us know she appreciates our hard work. read more

Best dentist ever! We love Dr. Dora and her staff! Everyone in the office is friendly, well-trained, and they treat me and my children with kindness and respect. MY KIDS LOVE DR. DORA because she is sweet and gentle. My kids actually look forward to their dental appointments! Her dental assistants make them feel so comfortable and happy. Her office is very child-friendly, with toys, cute beachy decorations, fun contests, and they are always playing a good movie that the children can watch in the chair while getting their teeth cleaned! I LOVE DR. DORA because she is a very good dentist and takes great care of my kids. She is honest and knows when to "wait and see" instead performing unnecessary procedures. I love her office staff because they provide great customer service. It's easy to make appointments, we are seen promptly, billing matters are accurate, and insurance questions are handled with ease. My children have been patients here for quite a few years and we couldn't be happier. I have referred many friends here and they have all been so thankful to now have such an amazing pediatric dentist for their children. We highly recommend Dr. Dora Lee! read more

Dr Lee's office is great, staff is always friendly and professional and they are great with kids. My daughter needed to be seen immediately and they were able to accommodate us. read more

I took my three-year old son here today for his first dental appointment. I was highly impressed with a number of things: the cleanliness of the office, the friendliness of the staff, the quick service, the attention paid to my son and the attention to the little details. For example, the G-rated movie shown helped to calm him down, the balloon, stickers and toy he received after helped him understand the friendliness of the office, and the memento picture taken of him with Dr. Dora at the end was this scrapbooking mom's delight! I, too, have Delta Dental PPO and I overheard the front office staff's explanation to a person on the phone about how they used to be a preferred provider. While it's disappointing to think that it could have been cheaper, I also understand that insurance companies can be very tough to work with so I don't find fault with them for this. And, besides that, the only time I went to a Preferred Provider, I had the WORST experience. VERY happy and we will be returning! read more

After asking around for recommendations on a great pediatric dentist, Dr. Dora Lee's name came up at the office and again at church. At first, I was hesitant because of the drive from Studio City to Los Alamitos but it was worth it. The staff was warm and professional but more importantly, Dr. Lee was calm and comforting to us as the worried parents as well as to our 19-month old. Naturally, our daughter was fussy but Dr. Lee patiently treated her thoroughly and as quickly as possible. Soon after our daughter was done she forgot all about her treatment and started playing with the balloon and toys she was given. Meanwhile, Dr. Lee gave us detailed info and brochures on how to care for our daughter's baby teeth. We were so happy with Dr. Lee and didn't leave the office without making our next appointment. Definitely worth the drive. read more

Dr. Dora is absolutely the best. My 20 month old son had his very first visit with a dentist, and he didn't even cry or put up any resistance! Both Dr. Dora and her assistant Angie were very nurturing and professional at the same time. read more

I tried to take my daughter to my dentist a few months back and it was a sad attempt that ended in failure. At some point, Dr. Lee visited my daughter's preschool, and my 4 year old loved her. My daughter came home with such great things to say and suddenly wanted to brush her teeth all the time. I figured it was time to try again. At our visit, we found the office to be clean, user-friendly and professional. They had a movie playing in the waiting room and a variety of toys (that still seemed to have all their parts) and everything felt fresh and perfectly kid-friendly. The staff was great with my daughter, and made everything very fun and accomplishable. Thanks Dr. Lee and staff. read more

Great with my kids, beautiful modern office and super fun for the kids. Dr Lee is great and so is her team. I'm always spreading a good word about them. Keep up the good work you guys read more

I have been taking my 3 daughters here for the past several years. The staff is friendly and professional and they really try to make your kids feel comfortable. Very happy with the service we have received! read more

We've been coming here probably 8 years or so. Now Dr. Dora has another dentist, Dr. Bradley, at the practice. They are both great, the hygienists are great, and the front office staff is great. It's hard to find a doctor office where everyone who works there is knowledgeable and friendly. Today I brought in my daughter to have her tooth pulled. My kid is kind of a drama queen, but everyone was nice & patient through the whole process. I also like the option of seeing either dentist. Very happy to have found this place. read more

I feel so fortunate I found Dr. Dora's office for my children. Not only my sensitive son loves going to the dentist, my 2 yr old girl had an awesome first dental experience. Wonderful staff there took very good care of them. read more

Can't say enough about the staff here. My son has been a patient for 2 years and is now, oddly, excited to go see Dr. Lee. They're super patient, fun and informative. Not to mention the office itself is super clean and kid-friendly. read more

The only reason I'm providing two stars is because of the amazing staff. Stay clear of this dentist office unless you want your child to have unwarranted work done on their mouth. In addition the work is conducted poorly and with no personal touch. My child's teeth needed caps due to decay, procedure took 2X as long as originally told, and the work was completed very poorly. Within a few months the caps broke off and now a stain is shown on the teeth. Asked if this was normal, she replied yes,,, I was shocked...after practically having an argument she agreed she could conduct the procedure over again....really???. Currently seeking another dentist who will evaluate work. Why work with children if you have 0 personality. read more