Many thanks to Dr. Rowe and his entire staff for making my oral surgery successful and as comfortable as possible. Dr. Rowe's expertise, skill , and care calmed my anxiety and I would definitely return to his office for any future dental concerns. read more

I was referred by my dentist to Dr. Rowe's office and the woman on the phone was very rude. She did not even greet me, and we were on phone sitting in silence before I finally had to greet her. They charge a ridiculous amount for a basic procedure, especially for their customer service to be lacking in hospitality. For my consultation they did not even communicate in advance that there would be an additional fee. The doctor himself was a nice guy, but still his receptionists are a reflection of him. Regardless of what you can afford, don't go here and trust these people with the safety of your mouth and health. read more

Dr Rowe is awesome! I was terrified of my surgery to extract a failed root canal and do a bone graft so I can post an implant when the bone heals and is strong enough to hold the implant. Due to a rare illness I cannot have general anesthesia. My prep op visit was wonderful -- Dr Rowe explained everything to me and offered some nitrous to get through the procedure. He was super easy to talk to and was genuinely curious about my illness. So I had the surgery using the nitrous and it went waaaaay smoothly! In post op he checked the wound to make sure I was healing well which it did. Dr Rowe is everything you want in a physician -- conscientious, empathetic, and compassionate. The front office runs a tight ship too. Just overall amazing for a procedure i was putting off FOR YEARS and just dealing with the pain. Thank you Dr Rowe! read more

Excellent service from the staff to Dr. Rowe!! Everyone is very nice and professional. The clinic is very clean and inviting.

This update was a long time coming, but reflects my experience with Dr. Rowe and his staff after my initial review. I decided to continue my treatment with Dr. Rowe since my issue was never with how he treated me nor his skill as a surgeon. He did call to talk with me about my experience, and I gave him my candid response. He apologized and said he would do better. He never asked me to change my yelp review. Looking back, I think the situation that sparked my review developed because of some miscommunication with the staff and perhaps I had a bit of the grumpies that day as well. At every subsequent visit, I was treated professionally and with care by the office staff. Today is my last visit and should I ever need another extraction or implant, I won't hesitate to use him again. read more

My dentist recommend Dr. Rowe for what he said was a needed tooth extraction and don't wait. He put my on antibiotics. This was on 6/5/25. Dr. Rowe's office offered a "consult" for $203 in late July. Sorry, that is not acceptable. Oh, if you want general anesthesia, it's extra. This is a copy of their email to me: "We would have to start with a consult $203 If an x-ray is needed PA $37 or Panorex $108 Extractions can run any where between $280-$435 depending on the type of extraction. General Anesthesia $210 every 15min." I don't understand the last sentence. The way it is written suggests that you pay $210 every 15 minutes. I suppose that may not be the case, but that's a quote from them. read more

Dental + surgery usually = big time anxiety. But not here! Dr. Rowe and his staff make sure your experience is as pleasant as can be. I'm super grateful for having found this office for my dental implant (that almost waited too long to get) after being referred by my family dentist. Thank you Team Dr. Rowe for delivery such an amazing patient experience! read more

Dr Rowe is an excellent oral surgeon. My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed by Dr Rowe and he was great helping her through recovery. Always available to answer any questions and address concerns. Highly recommend. read more

I seldom write reviews on non food establishments. But Dr. Rowe is an exceptional oral surgeon. Last year I had to get a tooth implant (my second!). Dr. Rowe was so much better than my first oral surgeon. Dr. Rowe thoroughly explains the process and procedure and really cares for the comfort of his patients. His office staff is so friendly and nice. Not that I look forward to another implant, but IF I needed another (hope I don't), I'd come back to Dr. Rowe. read more

Dr. Rowe is an excellent oral surgeon. I have had rwo extractions on separate occasions. I'm having an implant done one one of those teeth. It's taken over a year but I'm happy. I will go in for my temporary crown in three weeks. read more

Quality care, exceptional clinician, excellent professional office staff. He is clearly a caring, honest and skilled surgeon.

I had a procedure done by Dr. Dustin Rowe today and it was fantastic. I am a retired dentist and over my years of practicing dentistry I referred hundreds of patients to Dr. Rowe and everyone of them was more than satisfied. I know need an oral surgeon and am happy to have Dr. Rowe taking care of me. He is an excellent oral surgeon who really cares about each and every patient. My procedure was completely painless today. His staff is also excellent from Tamara and Katie in the front and his assistant who helped him today, Chantelle. If you need an oral surgeon I highly recommend Dr. Dustin Rowe. read more

Dustin L Rowe, DDS - Oral Surgeons Near Me - Long Beach, California

Doctor Rowe is patient, kind, and very giving of his time and support. My 6 year old needed oral surgery and he came highly recommended. Not only did he make my son feel comfortable, but he calmed a very nervous mom down. The front office is lovely. The customer service is beyond any place I've ever been to. I highly recommend this office. read more

If you absolutely need to have your wisdom teeth extracted and you're looking for an oral surgeon, Dr. Rowe is a great candidate to consider. He and his staff handled me gently and were always friendly, in addition to being forthright and helpful when it came to pricing and payment. Their office also has this really cool 360 degree x-ray machine that circles your head and instantly gives you a visual mapping of its bony interior. Neat stuff. I think one of the reasons why I feel a particular affinity for Dr. Rowe relates to the fact that he looks like my favorite bearded Doobie Brother, Michael McDonald. My mom has been nursing a crush on Michael McDonald for the last 30 years or so (she even dragged me and my sisters to a couple of his fairground performances ), so of course I was raised on the MM's work with the Doobie's and his more melancholic solo achievements. Oddly, there's something comforting about putting your mouth in the hands of a surgeon who resembles the man that your mom would have liked to get waaay down with. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Rowe's for quite awhile. He has extracted all of my upper teeth and half of the bottom. I went through 3 Oral Surgeons before I found Dr. Rowe. He is such a caring Doctor and so sensitive to your needs. I actually go to Dr. Rowe before I go to my other dentist to get his opinion before I go anywhere! The Office Manager (Tamara) and Receptionist (Kelly) are wonderful!!!! The first time I came into the office I was nervous about my procedure since I was having several teeth out at one time. Tamara & Kelly made me feel so comfortable, relaxed, and welcomed! They are great! I could go on and on but just know I recommend Dr. Rowe to everyone that wants an excellent Oral Surgeon that is caring as well! read more

An update to my previous review about the front office staff at Dr. Rowe's office... I received a phone call from Dr. Rowe. He was very apologetic for the way his one staff member treated me. He assured me that if I returned to his office that there would be no problems. I believe everyone can have a bad day and in giving second chances. I especially appreciate the personal phone call from Dr. Rowe himself. It shows me that customer service and patient care are of the utmost importance in his office. Thank You Dr. Rowe! I look forward to meeting you at my next appointment. read more

5 stars for both Dr. Rowe and his incredible ladies at the front desk, Tamara and Katie. Tamara and Katie were both kind, competent, helpful and sweet to my 13 year old daughter. Did I mention we were in the office very late (I messed up on the appointment time) on a Thursday afternoon? Thank you ladies, you are truly appreciated and Dr. Rowe is very fortunate to have you on his team. As for Dr. Rowe, he is a legend! So kind and compassionate with my very frightened daughter. His peers speak very highly of Dr. Rowe and this our second dentist to refer us to Dr. Rowe for specialized treatment. We appreciate you all and thank you. read more

I had three wisdom teeth and two molars extracted here years ago. I ended up with 3 dry sockets and called in to his office a couple of times telling them that the pain was pretty bad. They told me I was going to be fine over the phone so I held out over the weekend. I called back in again on Tuesday and they still refused to acknowledge that something may be wrong. I was taking pain meds every two hours instead of 6 and still crying, breaking down from the seriously unbearable pain. They finally saw me when I had to come in for a flushing / follow up of the extraction sites. I was tearing quietly while they flushed out the holes and the assistant said that I shouldn't be in that much pain. She called the doctor in and after examining me for a minute he determined that I had three dry sockets. He packed some organic compound into each hole and I felt better in an instant. Why didn't his office have me come in earlier? Why did they write off my calls of being in excruciating pain and why did I have to cry myself to sleep for almost a week when they could have made me feel 100% better with a quick office visit? Who knows? Maybe they didn't care enough. read more

Awesome doctor, great staff. They were very patient and kind with a very nervous patient. getting teeth extracted is NEVER a fun experience, but they made it almost painless And a lot less intimidating. I would heartily recommend Dr. Rowe and his fabulous staff! read more

Super nice assistant that made me feel comfortable, Dr. Rowe is an awesome dentist not to mention it's so nice to be sedated, it makes things less stressful and painless so I highly recommend. I will say the price isn't inexpensive but well worth it....Glad I tried them read more

For YEARS, my dentist has been kindly suggesting that I remove my wisdom tooth. My only one wisdom tooth and he wants me to have it removed! Whassup with that??? I come from the school of "if it ain't broke, I ain't gunna fix it!" Well, I guess it was only a matter of time when I would finally give in. I was given a referral to see Dr. Rowe. From the time I stepped in to the office, I was impressed. The office was very clean and the staff was very pleasant. You can tell they enjoyed working there! They showed me in and asked me to step over to this contraption and asked me rest my chin and look straight ahead. It turns out it was an x-ray machine. Then they asked me to step into the room right next to it, and said that Dr. Rowe would be right with me. In the meantime, they pulled up my x-ray on the huge television screen in front of me. I'm sitting there staring in fascination at my own teeth! It was COOL!!! So cool, that I even took a photo of it with my phone! = ) Dr. Rowe took a look at it and answered all my questions. Oral surgery is never a "simple procedure", but he said it would be done quickly (simple for him!!!). He didn't even look into my mouth -- the x-ray showed him what he needed to do. So I psyched myself up and reluctantly made my appointment for the extraction. Flash forward to the day of the extraction... I've had oral surgery before, but for some reason I was especially dreading it. I was somehow imagining him with one foot on my forehead trying to yank the tooth out. Seeing the patient ahead of me being wheeled out in a wheelchair didn't help, either. Perhaps it was because I had grown fond of this tooth that they were going to take out. He gave me a local anesthetic, and in less than five minutes (and a couple of wiggles), the extraction was done! No loopy juice required! (Darn! I was so looking forward to that, too!) In no time, I was on my way home. I know this sounds silly, but it was actually a very pleasant experience! I was worried about nothing. I'm so thankful that I was in good hands. If you ever need an extraction, Dr. Rowe is the person to see! Hmmm... thinking I should make a poster of my x-ray! Ok, maybe not. But it's so cool! Thanks, Dr. Rowe! = ) read more

Dr. Rowe is outstanding. Experience: I took my 90 year old Dad to him for evaluation and that resulted (same visit) in the removal of three teeth and then stitches. He was on time (imagine that). He was very humble and concerned about Dad asking questions that not only covered the issues but of his lifestyle as well. Dad is a memory care patient and Dr. Rowe was VERY patient with him. His staff is also excellent. They treat you with respect and like you're an old friend. His office is super nice and very clean. You will enjoy using Dr. Rowe. Tell them DR said hello. read more

Wow. Just wow. Had to have two wisdom teeth extracted and was very nervous as the lower one was impacted and on it's side. Went to doctor Rowe based on other yelp reviews -- my normal dentist is by my work in Pasadena and I didn't want an oral surgeon so far from home. When I made the appointment I was told not to eat or drink anything for 8 hours prior to the appointment and to bring someone that could drive me home. I arrived at the office full of fear and met with Dr Rowe. He was very patient explaining everything to me on terms of what to expect and what he thought the risks might be since I'm 44 years old and should have had these removed 25 years ago if I had been smart! He understood my fears completely and went through every question I asked. Fortunately in my case he said he didn't think there would be much in the way of possible serious complications for either the top or bottom wisdom tooth. He told me he would put a plastic "drain" in the hole and that he also would be putting some other material at the bottom because there would be a 90 degree hole as the tooth was on its side and the material would help with healing and prevent infection. He said he drain would come out in a week but the other material would dissolve I think as the gum tissue and bone grew around it. After that we discussed pain and he did say I should expect that with the pain meds I would not feel too much pain on day one (today) or day two but that he expected some swelling and pain to arrive on days three and four before subsiding because of what he had to do to the lower tooth. We also talked about bleeding and how to use a gauze to stop the bleeding and how not to sleep with the gauze in. After the consultation I got a full quote of what my insurance would pay and what my portion would be (not too much cash outlay for me). We then went to the back and they connected a blood pressure cuff and some other stuff to monitor my heart rate and pulse. As I said I hate dentists and am really nervous normally and if I go to the dentist my normally "normal" blood pressure shoots to like 155/90 or higher. But today Dr Rowe put me at enough ease that my first reading was about 128 / 83 -- not bad for being so scared that when I walked in the office I was shaking! Dr Rowe came back in and said he was going to start an iv and I commented again how I hate needles. He said he would make sure I didn't feel it because he would put some cold stuff on my arm first to numb my arm before putting the needle in and that worked awesomely!!!!! He had me look away and then he said the needle was in and that he was taping it up so it would stay in place. He then said "I am now giving you a bit of medication" and I don't remember anything after those words until I opened my eyes and was surprised to see my driver and the nurse there talking about my after care instructions. I actually asked "we are finished?" and the nurse said "yep!" I was feeling no pain at all which shocked me, but I needed a bit of help to walk out the door to the car as I was still very groggy. They had called my prescription in ahead of time so it was waiting at the pharmacy when I got there - I was given antibiotics and two different pain meds and a special mouth wash rinse to use starting on day 2. I was told to only eat very soft cold foods on day one like apple sauce, yogurt, jello and ice cream. On second day I was told I could start eating warmer soft foods but would need to stay with soft foods like pasta for a week. No nuts, popcorn or seeds for six weeks. As I write this I'm at the end of day one and am feeling very happy I went to Dr Rowe. Everything he described has been true so far. I felt no pain in the office and today has been relaxing and not too painful. I am not looking forward to the pain and swelling he expects on day three / four but hey I will deal with it. ;) I go back in a week to have the drain removed along with the sutures. He said I would feel no pain during that process. Depending on how things look he might schedule another follow up after next week. Based on my experiences, I highly recommend Dr Rowe if you are ever in a position where you have to get a wisdom tooth extracted! In fact, I really wish I had used him when I had a molar extracted a few years ago for an implant! While that wasn't painful either during the procedure with a different dentist, they used local novocane and I had to endure the drilling noises and cracking noises as they got that tooth out. I really preferred being able to just go to sleep and wake up not knowing what went on (which surprisingly was one of my biggest fears before today). read more

Dr Rowe made me feel so comfortable in a rather uncomfortable situation. Not only was I embarrassed with the condition of my teeth, I was petrified knowing I needed to have major dental work. The staff is very friendly, and attentive. As soon as I walked through the door I felt comfortable. For example, although Dr Rowe was with other patients at the time of my arrival, he took some time to say hello and let me know the staff would be taking x-rays and that he would see me after. I was instantly happy with my decision to see Dr Rowe. The consult was very detailed and left me with little questions (and I'm the QUEEN of questions). The surgery was quick and was not painful at at all. I just felt a little sore. :) I guarantee you will not be disappointed :) read more

I was in alot of pain and I had to have a tooth removed by Dr. Rowe, first of all the office is a beautiful state of the art facility, it was the best experience I have every had with any Dentist, I was made to feel comfortable from the moment I walked into the office by the staff and Dr. Rowe himself, he has a very kind and gentle personality which made me feel comfortable right away. The surgery was so quick and painless, it seemed like I sat down in the chair, woke up 5 min later and I was done with no anxiety or fear that I would have normally had. Dr. Rowe called later that day to make sure I was doing okay and told me to call if I had any concerns. I would highly reccomend Dr. Rowe to anyone, especially if you want a caring and gentle Doctor. read more

I chose to go to Dr.Rowe because of all the positive reviews I saw on yelp and I'm glad to say I was not disappointed in the least! I was very nervous to be put under and have 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed, however the very detailed consultation previous to the surgery put me at ease and they answered every question and concern I had. The surgery went so well I didn't have to take anything more than Motrin and a little toughening up! Haha I had two post op appointments, 1 to have the drainage tubes and stitches removed and the other just to make sure I was irrigating the holes properly. Overall A+ experience thanks to Dr.Rowe and his staff! read more

Got a referral for Dr. Rowe, DDS. Called to make a consultation appointment. Lady answering the phone was extremely rude. Not friendly at all. Told me there were no appointment until mid-Nov, over 3 months away. Tried to ask some questions but she acted like she had to time to answering them. They tell you mid-Nov because they figure that will get rid of you. She should of just said, "Why are you calling here, we can't help you." I will definitely let my referring dentist know not to refer this guy anymore and how rude they are. Avoid this dentist. read more

I was referred to Dr. Rowe by my periodontist. I needed an infected wisdom tooth extracted. I met Dr. Rowe at the same appointment (first visit) when I had surgery to remove the tooth (2/15/17). He and his staff are very friendly and professional. The office is clean and modern. Everything went exceptionally well; no pain and it was quick. I definitely recommend Dr. Rowe for any teeth extractions. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Rowe's for over two years and two implants! I've never had the privilege of enjoying the experience of going to the dentist. From the moment you walk in the door it's a pleasant experience. The staff is not only very efficient, but very friendly and welcoming! The office is run like a well oiled machine, never a wait if more than a few minutes! Best of all, through all my visits I've never required anything for pain! Love this group! read more

If you never need oral surgery, take my one recommendation: Dr. Dustin Rowe. Best oral surgeon in California. He, along side his excellent staff, are better by far than anyone with whom I've ever worked. He's just the best. Dr. Christian Molidor read more

OUTSTANDING to say the least, Dr. Rowe operated on my mother recently and he made her feel so comfortable. He was very detailed in all that he explained to both of us. Right after the surgery he took the time to speak with me again and give me detailed instructions on how to care for her. Now if all of that wasn't enough that same night at 7pm HE personally called to check on my mom. I wish other Dr's in all fields would take a lesson from Dr. Rowe!!!!! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him! read more

I must say that Dr. Rowe has some of the most sophisticated technology in his office that I've ever seen. However, I'm not trying to be impressed with technology. I'm trying to get an affordable implant. Dr. Rowe (unfortunately) is not the one for affordability. At $4,000 for one implant, he is on the high side (someone has got to pay for the technology). Since I did not work with him, I am unsure of his skill. He may actually know his craft well. But, I'm not willing to pay the price of admission. So, I'd have to say that you should look for someone more affordable (unless you've got money to burn: see my review of ADHP). read more

Over the past several years, my regular dentists have referred me to Dr. Rowe for the hard stuff that only an oral surgeon is really prepared to do. Some of these visits were routine, and some were extraordinarily complicated. Dr. Rowe handled them all flawlessly. Nobody likes to have to have this kind of work done, but when it's necessary, there's not a more qualified oral surgeon around. The best of the best. read more

Dr Rowe was referred for Oral Surgery by my regular dentist of 27 years. I recommend his services. I needed a molar extracted and second opinion for implant of a damaged front tooth. The design of the office is more like a day spa. The staff was attentive and prepared me for the procedure. The full X-Ray was taken on state of the art equipment and the Dr explained the details of the extraction and described the benefits and the risk of the procedure. He showed me where a sinus infection was directly above the bad tooth. He said this would be reviewed during the extraction to determine its impact on the eventual implant. It was explained that I would be given an iv and would be groggy after and that he wrote me a prescription for pain and antibiotics. After the surgery, I was driven to pharmacy to pick up meds and went home. I felt no pain or discomfort and thought it was because I was still medicated. I had a liquid meal for lunch and had a full meal at dinner. The next morning was same, no pain, no discomfort. I called Dr. Rowe to tell him and he told me about the infected tissue he removed from the sinus infection. I talked with my regular Physician and he wants me to do blood work to see if this affects the mild anemic condition he had been treating. Who knew the teeth can diagnose other medical conditions? I recommend the professional care for my surgery and appreciate the Job Well Done.. read more

this review is based on my wisdom teeth extraction ..... i was very scared to be put to sleep veryyyy scared so they took me back the staff is really nice 3 girls started hooking me up , after they were done dr. rowe came in told me he was gunna give me an iv and give me meds to relax me and after that the only thing i remember was they really are relaxing me haha.... i was out altho i dont remember waking up in the office i remember waking up in the car , for about a week i took the motrin 800s and only twice the bigger pain pills it wasnt horrible pain.... i had a drain put in one came back in a week they removed my drain and cleaned it out ahhh relief .... the drain was starting to hurt then i cleaned them for another week and came back for another check up everything was good . was scared for nothing shoulda got them out 5 year ago like i was suppose too !!!! read more

Dr. Rowe did an implant of a molar for me. I felt very comfortable before the procedure and I healed very well. A different oral surgeon had done the emergency tooth extraction and I felt very UNcomfortable with that surgeon. I was shaking like a leaf with her. Dr. Rowe was truly excellent. My blood pressure didn't raise a bit !!! High recommendations for him. (Also, I referred a friend for a tooth extraction and she was shocked at how quick and painless the procedure was. Tons of worry for nothing !) read more

Dr. Rowe is exceptional! I have been to many oral surgeons over the years for either root canals or wisdom teeth and dreaded the pain, swelling, or fogginess I remembered. I was referred to Dr. Rowe for an implant after my crown fell off last year and there was no bone left to adhere it to. He explained everything in detail, all the steps were laid out, and he reviews your x-rays on a high-tech screen, precisely measuring the best angle of entry, etc. You will be in very good hands!! The extraction and grafting last January were amazingly pain-free and non-eventful. No swelling, no pain, no bleeding. The entire event was under an hour, I was put under, and was fitted with my "flipper" in the same appointment (actually my dentist ordered the flipper, but it was delivered to Dr. Rowe for placement at this appt). Last week, I was put under again for the placement of the post into the new bone, and again, no pain, no swelling, no bleeding. Amazing. He himself inserts the IV into your arm with anesthesia, and you wake up 45 minutes later in the same chair as if one minute had passed. I took 2 days off from work, but really I could have gone back same day! My only negative (on implants) would be that there are a lot of follow-up appointments, and the entire process is over a YEAR from start to finish!! You need to wait for healing to occur before moving on to next steps. I highly recommend getting a flipper (a retainer with a false tooth) for about $500 - no hillbilly smile while you wait a year .-) If you need an implant, go with Dr. Rowe! read more

Dr. Rowe and his kind and friendly staff made getting my tooth removed a BLESSED event. They all are so caring and thoughtful. They allowed me to have the tooth numbed and pulled instead of knocking me out all together, so I could drive home and finish all the days activities I had planned. Never any pain or discomfort. And the price was very fair too. I LOVE THESE PEOPLE !! read more

I was referred to Dr. Rowe by my dentist to help me with implants. Unfortunately, the bone structure in my gums was too weak to hold the implants. Dr. Rowe took a year to build up the bone structure, mount the implants, and create a whole new smile. He is simply the best oral surgeon you could find. In addition to his professionalism, his staff are the most friendly and delightful people and they make the entire office atmosphere a wonderful place. I recommend Dr. Rowe without hesitation. read more

My children have had several procedures at this office, but I have very mixed feelings. From the perspective of dental care, I think Dr. Rowe is fine. The work has been done acceptably and the children have been comfortable. But both Dr. Rowe and his office seem inclined to do extra work and collect extra payments whenever possible. One child's orthodontist referred us to have an extraction done. Dr. Rowe did the extraction but tried to convince us to have him do additional work that was already part of the orthodontics package with the other provider. Why would we pay him to do work that we are already paying someone else to do? He also strongly recommended an additional procedure, which we declined and caused both the orthodontist and the regular dentist to chuckle and shake their heads when we discussed it with them. For another child, mysterious extra charges appeared. I do have insurance, but I pay attention to the claims. While I do understand that insurance billing is difficult for everyone involved, I am uncomfortable with a provider that submits extra billing codes for profit. read more