I've been to this office twice. The first time, they wouldn't see me because I had not brought dental records. Today, I brought dental records. But, they spent 30 minutes trying to open one of them. They then came out to me, still in the waiting room, and said they "couldn't give me a diagnosis" without being able to open the file. I responded that "I don't need a diagnosis." I was there to consult about a new implant and a crown. Dr Jay immediately said "we don't do implants." My response was that it says he does right on his website. Dr. again responded that he wouldn't want to do one on me due to my medical history. I pressed forward on the crown, which I know he does. I said I wanted an estimate of what the crown would cost. Dr. Jay's response was "we don't do that." Very frustrating, all while standing in the doorway between the waiting room and the back area. Clearly, this Dr. does not want me as a patient. But why not do the human thing? Bring me back, sit down and talk with me about why I made the appointment instead of assuming I needed a diagnosis. This may be a good dentist, but I have found interpersonal skills to be lacking. read more

I've been going to Dr. Jay for over 20 years. To say he and and his staff are amazing would be an understatement! The level of care and courtesy they show their patients is unparalleled and extremely rare to find in today's world. I have recommended him to numerous friends and highly recommend him to anyone seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, caring dentist. He and his staff are the absolute best. read more

Do not use Dr. Jay, he is unprofessional, unreliable and unable to perform. My dentist recommended him to replace two missing front teeth. He said Dr. Jay as the best periodontist in San Diego and Dr. Jay's web site showed a number of 5-star reviews. My experience was completely the opposite: * On my initial appointment, Dr. Jay sent a substitute (Dr. Dan) who was not a trained prosthetic dentist, but a retired GP dentist who was filling in on a temporary basis * My 2nd appointment was with Dr. Jay who promised to prepare a treatment plan for three options and send it to me the next day * It took 1 week to get the plan, which was produced after I called and messaged Dr. Jay and it showed only 1 option and a one liner about a 2nd approach * A 3 hour appointment was scheduled and when I arrived, Dr. Jay was not there. 30 minutes after the appointment time, Dr. Jay called his office saying he's not coming in. * Later he called informing me that I would be treated by the temp, Dr. Dan. I had explained to Dr. Jay that I was seeking a immediate temporary solution to the missing front teeth and then a long term solution. One month has passed since the 1st appointment and I still have the missing front teeth. Dr. Jay may have been a terrific prosthetic dentist, but age, physical ability and attitude have eliminated his ability to perform. When I tried reaching out to him, he again was unable to respond. read more

The search is over - I have finally found a great dentist! Ever since my childhood dentist retired, it has been a struggle to find a dentist I can trust. I found Dr. Jay by being referred from a friend. Dr. Edmund Jay is humorous, has amazing bedside manner, professional, and honest. I have seen many dentists and I have never encountered someone who has performed a thorough examination of my teeth as he did. He uses the latest technology to capture everything, and addressed all my concerns and questions. Together, we made a success plan on how best to take care of my teeth. I highly recommend him - thank you Dr. Edmund Jay! read more

I never thought that going for a dental examination, -- specially expecting to hear that I may have broken my jaw, - would leave me with such a pleasant experience. Two days ago, I chewed some very hard Mexican bread and forgot to heat it up. Subsequently, with the first bite, I felt as if I was chewing on sand. I spat the bread out and looked for sand, yet was sure to not find sand. I kept eating and sure enough, - I felt I was chewing a spoonful of sand. I know I had done some damage to my jaw and immediately feared the worst. I was quite freaked out, as I am 4 weeks past total knee replacement and a busted jaw or joint was not what I had in mind to integrate to my already challing rehabilitation of a major surgery. Of course, I educated myself via Google and found out that I may have TMJ and/or Crepitus, which has to do with arthritic particles getting loose in the jaw joint. Anyways, I called my general dentist, Dr. Anton Misleh (see separate review) and his office immediately fast-tracked me to Dr. Jay's office. Literally within minutes, I had an appointment with Dr. Jay for the next day. It helped that Dr. Misleh and Dr. Jay have a long-standing and seemingly very mutual work-relationship with each other. Dr. Jay's office staff was super accomodating and Dr. Jay actually moved my appointment up and gave me his lunch break to see and evaluate me. The online check-in was unusually uncomplicated and the whole process was very smooth. Upon the arrival at Dr. Jay's office, I was greated by very courteous and friendly office staff, no more paper work to be done and my fiance was allowed to be part of the exam. A CT scan was taken and that would then provide much clarity. Dr. Jay had a display in his waiting room to be recognized as the, or one of the best dentists in 2011 (assuring at best). When he finally entered the exam room I had looked at my 3-D skull and jaw images for a while, - I had already a very positive impression. I had heard him in the adjecent rooom talking to a pt and heard his reassuring and comforting voice and input. He greeted me and my finance and was very pleasant, upbeat and seemingly loves what he does. He was eager to help, assist and to find out what he can do for me. Much to my surprise, he started off telling me all the good things he saw in the CT scan and kept reassuring me right of the bat, that no major damage had been done. Apparently, I have arthritis in several areas of my body and apparently also in my jaws. From what I understand, the biting on the hard bread, triggered a TMJ reaction, meaning the jaw slipped and I may have dislogged some minor arthritic particles, hence the "chewing on sand" sensation. Dr. Jay was just super reassuring, used ample time to answer all of our questions. He felt he gave us good news and was delighted with my condition and that it was "fairly minor". I had seen myself already with a wired-shut jaw for 6 mths. living of Jello. Yet his consult was very professional, very digestible for me as a lay person and afflicted patient. I left the office soo relieved that I almost cried. This was an outstanding experience. Dr. Jay will follow up with me and if I may need more work, I feel I am the most trust-worthy hands. This is truly someone who loves what he does, is committed to excellent patient care, has a wonderful heart, soul, compassion and humor. Thank you Dr. Jay. I know you are "just doing your job", - yet it made a huge difference in my life and I cannot stress and emphasize how comforting, reassuring and "healing" the consultation was with you. I so deeply appreciate having met you and feel that if I need further treatment, I could not be in better hands. Deeply obliged and grateful, Sam N. read more

After my dentist, Dr. Peter retired, it just about devastated me. Then they referred me to Dr Edmund Jay, I met him, and that's all it took. He and his office staff was so wonderful and welcoming. Besides being a very nice and professional office, everyone is truly personable and you feel very comfortable from the start. I remember hesitating to drive the distance at first, but I trusted the referral and now I don't mind the miles at all. Thank you Dr Jay, Jenn, Margarita, Leslie and your entire staff for the very best possible care and service always provided. I do my due diligence and recommend your dental office to everyone I know and whoever asks for a referral for a dental office I trust. Ten stars for Dr. Jay!!! read more

Dr. Jay is the best dentist I've ever been to. While going to the dentist is typically a dreaded event Dr. Jay and his staff make it more pleasant. Dr. Jay is almost obsessively concerned with causing no pain whatsoever to his patients asking frequently about your comfort level and what you can feel during a procedure. There's the nice added touch of having a tv on the ceiling so the patient can watch tv while being worked on. The only downside is that an appointment can sometimes be tough to get but plan ahead and you'll be glad you did. However, if there's an emergency he will also squeeze you in. If you have to go to the dentist go to the nice office and staff of Dr. Jay's. read more

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I saw Dr Jay today for a 2nd opinion & was so impressed! He took his time explaining my options. His whole office was great. Jennifer at the front desk was also great. I really loved Dr. Jay & his staff. He is a great communicator! read more

Dr Jay in my opinion is the BEST dental prosthodontist that I have ever met in my 70+ years here on planet earth. He listens, he understands and he produces the best quality that can be made in the field of dentistry at a reasonable price! Quit running around bumping into jar heads in the dental industry & make the best decisions you'll ever made in your life by visiting Dr Jay for your next Dentistry needs. Once you have dental work done by this one of a kind individual you'll think back to this yelp post & say "RIGHT ON". GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS. ART class of 2021.... read more

I love Dr. Jay and his staff: Jennifer, receptionist, Farrah, former hygienist and now front office assistant; Margarita, dental hygienist, and of course, Dr. Jay himself who is excellent. Seven of my 8 family members go to Dr. Jay and love him ages 6-73! Very gentle, professional, kind, and intelligent. Highly recommend him to all my friends and family. read more

I feel very fortunate to have been recommended to Dr Jay's office by a dentist friend over 20 years ago. I have had several challenging dental situations over the years. Dr Jay has risen to these challenges, time and again. He is methodical, focused, conservative, a perfectionist and extremely patient. In my case he works miracles. His genial manner and work ethic extend to his entire staff, Jen and Farrah, Lesley and Margarita. Thank you all for being so accommodating with appointments and changes in my schedule. I am your patient for life! Nessa O'Shaughnessy read more

Last year it was determined that my husband needed a full-mouth dental restoration. Our dentist recommended Dr. Jay and we are so thankful that he did. I'm sure we could have saved money going to one of those high-volume dental implant companies you see advertised on TV and on billboards around town, but I doubt we would have experienced the same level of care and expertise that we received from Dr. Jay, his staff, and the excellent surgeon he works with. It's exactly one year later, and we have been so impressed with Dr. Jay's attention to detail during the follow-up care, and how we now feel like part of the family. The staff are the nicest people you'll ever meet and they seem to sincerely care about their patients. We can't say enough about Dr. Jay. The implants have completely changed my husband's life. He can now smile with confidence as well as enjoy foods he hasn't eaten in years, like corn-on-the-cob. Best decision we ever made! read more

Edmund W. Jay, DDS - Happy mouth, happy husband! - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

I came to Dr. Jay with a history of challenging dental issues in which he was able to solve and now I always get compliments on my smile. Dr. Jay, his hygienist Margarita and assistant Jen are incredible, highly skilled, professional, one of the most thorough exams you will ever experience, good bedside manner. Dr. Jay even stayed late on a Friday night to assess a dental emergency in which I chipped my tooth. They have saved my smile! read more

I recently selected Dr. Edmund Jay as my new dentist after my previous dentist retired and I'm very happy with my choice. Dr. Jay leads an impressive team of professionals at his attractive and super clean office. Convenient location close to freeways and abundant parking in the adjacent lot. Jennifer, the front desk person, sets the tone as she greets you with a big smile and friendly welcome. On my first visit Dr. Jay meticulously performed a comprehensive oral exam and patiently answered all of my questions. I was able to schedule a cleaning and x-rays for the following week on my preferred day. My hygienist Margarita did an expert job of cleaning my teeth; explaining everything as she proceeded and checking in with me often. She was very personable and highly efficient. Dr. Jay then reviewed my x-rays as Margarita made notes on his findings. I appreciated Dr. Jay's philosophy: preventive care and definitely no over-treatment. Another plus is that Dr. Jay also has training in prosthodontics and utilizes state of the art equipment in his practice. If you're looking for a highly skilled dentist that you can trust in a comfortable environment this is the place for you! read more

I cannot speak highly enough of the entire practice in Dr. E. Jay's office. Starting at the top, with "Top San Diego dentist", Dr. Jay is not just incredibly competent, but gentle and so caring. He takes his time to explain procedures, answer questions and make sure that you are comfortable. He corrected problems in my mouth created by other dentists. His office has the most up to date technology which amazed me. His dental chair was so comfortable, and he made sure it was adjusted not just for his needs, but to make me comfortable and able to relax. Have you ever been to an office where there's a TV in the ceiling showing relaxing movie of beaches from Bali to keep you calm and feeling tranquil? You'll find that in this office- which just shows how Dr. Jay thinks of the needs of his patients. The rest of his staff follow his lead and are all professional, kind and have the same kind of level of excellence. If you want someone you can totally trust to do what needs to be done with 100% certainty, you must see Dr. Jay. It was a blessing to find him. read more

Why did I ever hate or think Dentists were scary? I completely forget whenever I go here because Dr Jay and his staff are amazing. They're all so amazingly nice, and to be cheesy, I swear my smile gets brighter from not just the cleanings alone. If you do not smile or laugh at least once here, then there may be something wrong with you. I'm glad that I switched my dentist to them, and sometimes you do have to wait a bit for your appointment (he's a busy man!) so schedule maybe a month in advance if you don't have a flexible schedule. Its not just the attitude but also the knowledge and skill that this office has. From my very first exam, I was impressed. He checked everything that I didn't even think Dentists would ever check. Every single tooth and section of gum was closely examined and given a rating on the health level. He even checked my jaw and neck I believe. For the work itself from his hygienists or himself, its good stuff! The cleaning is a good hour long and even though I have sensitive teeth and relatively unhealthy gums, No more holding back tears from the pain! He even does this little flicky thing on your mouth to distract you, with some topical anesthetics if needed when giving a shot so I surprisingly never feel it. I believe they accept most PPO insurances too but you can call and check if they accept yours! :) read more

The best. He continued his training and is a prodontist. Other dentists refer complex cases to him. Even better, he is a perfectionist. Absolutely can not go wrong. Personable office, professional. Latest in dental equipment. Does not cut corners to save time. His competence and knowledge comes thru very quickly so you have complete confidence in his recommendations and expertise from the start. He loves his work. Do not see that often enough. read more

I have been to several dentists over the course of my life and I was terrified each time. Most of my fear was caused by some bad dentistry inflicted on me as a child but I also had a fear of the unknown. I have never been happy with the results after seeing a dentist. Even something like a small filling was awful. I would go home and feel supper uncomfortable with the amount of composite on my tooth or the sensitivity and feel weird eating. When I voiced my concerns the doc would say oh well you need to get used to it. Or it will get better with time, and the worst response we can fix it but it's going to cost you. After meeting Dr. Jay, I could tell he was different he listened to all my concerns and questions. He spent (TIME) making sure I was comfortable and happy. He went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the results, even if that meant going an hour over appointment time. He was in it for the long haul and thank god because he did a miraculous job. I have never smiled so big in my life :) Another plus side to this Dr. is his staff, they are amazingly friendly and extremely competent, something I find hard to come by these days. I'm so happy with him I hope to bring my whole family to him from this point on and I will just hope he never retires. read more

Nicest staff ever! Always super kind and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in search of a new dentist! I've been going here for a couple months now and love it! read more

I have been a very "challenging" patient of Dr. Jay's for many years. He is kind, gentle and when he is talking with you, you have his undivided attention and charming humor. He is a very talented and specialized dentist! Although I could easily change to a less-expensive, less specialized dentist, I have stayed with Dr. Jay for a very important reason ~~ he knows how to treat his patients and I'm not as afraid anymore. I don't always go easily but I do go....that's a giant step for me. He and his office staff understand that I deal with "childhod dental issues"......but their care is extraordinary kind and comforting. I just wanted to share this....because it's important. Merrylin Brichmann San Diego, CA. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Jay's for a couple of years now and I have always been impressed with the his level of expertise and conscientious attitude. "Good enough" is not good enough for Dr. Jay. He will persist until the work is up to his exacting standards. Highly recommended. read more

Out of all my years of going to several dentists since I was a child, Dr. Jay has been the most thorough dentist when you meet him for your 1st appt with him for those annual exams. He measures each tooth and you could tell he loves what he does as a professional. I recall him mentioning being specialized in a certain area of dentistry for research in the past. I enjoy the fact that he has own little newletter to give his patients a glimpse of his professional background. His hygienists and staff members are all friendly and easy to get to know better. read more

PROFESSIONAL : I had no usable teeth owing to a lifetime of gum disease, teeth grinding, and neglect. Dentures did not work (mis-shaped jaw). Now, thanks to Drs Svarney and Jay, i have 8 implants and a mouthful of working teeth. Docs (and staff) are expert professionals. They are not cheap, and it took time ( 1+ yr) to fix this mess. I am not finished yet, but i know i got great value. read more

I have been his patient since 1991. He is kind, funny, aware of costs, gentle, and patient. The people who work for him are so nice too. They really care about you. They remember you. This practice is not so big you feel like a number. I have referred many friends to Dr. Ed over the years. I actually prefer going to the dentist than being at my job most days. And that's saying something! read more

Dr. Jay and his staff are exceptional. I have been to his office probably a half dozen times over the past year and a half, having everything from wisdom teeth removed, to routine cleanings, to cosmetic work. In each case, the service significantly exceeded my expectations. Dr. Jay's office is distinctively up-beat; and that attitude starts with his cheerful demeanor. His "chair side manner" is really impressive; I've found myself forgetting I'm at the dentist office, talking about work, golf, travel and sometimes nearly dozing off. He really puts his patients at ease and pays attention to the finest details: ensuring patient comfort, thoroughly discussing procedure options, and carefully explaining them. I wouldn't be surprised one bit if he treated all his patients with the same level of care and attention that he would provide for his own family. read more

Dr. Jay is super nice and a very good dentist. He will be honest with you and wont try and give you the whole racket about how you can have beautiful teeth for only 50K. Thank goodness I met him. read more

I've been coming to Dr. Jay and Farah for a year now after following Farah from her old office to Dr. Jays office. I can honestly say, this is the best dental care I've ever received. The staff makes you feel like family and truly cares about your dental health. Dr. Jay is so knowledgeable and kind and really takes the time to make sure you get the attention and treatment you need. Farah is hands down the best dental hygienist in San Diego! I love my dental hygienist. She's been taking care of me for many years and is the sweetest and so professional! Dr Jay and team are the best! Can't say enough positive things about this practice. read more

Our family -- ranging in ages 8 to 84 -- have been patients of Dr. Jay and his incredible staff for the past several years. You will not find a more thorough, gentle and expert dentist and staff anywhere in San Diego. Dr. Jay and his staff get to know their patients as friends and go out of their way to make every visit as pleasant as possible. We have recommended Dr. Jay to several friends and all of them will echo the same sentiment: He is an absolutely amazing dental provider and an equal wonderful person. No matter how simple or complex the procedure, Dr. Jay takes all the time necessary to explain it or to provide options for treatment when available. We trust him and his staff implicitly with our family's dental care. read more

Dr. Jay came highly recommended to me in 2006 and I have had the privilege to be his patient for the last two-plus years. I've been in dentists' chairs since I was 4 years old and Dr. Jay and his staff have provided the best care I have received in my 60+ years of extensive dental needs. The results he achieved for me are remarkable, and now that I have been reduced to visiting his office for semi-annual checkups, I find I miss Dr. Jay and his staff who I feel have become good friends. Dr. Jay and his staff are like family, very caring and supportive. Dr. Jay gave me the greatest confidence through his obvious love of his work and unending attention to the slightest details to achieve the best results for his patients. I am one happy client and looking forward to continuing under the care of his office family and friends for several more years with my beautiful smile. Thank you Dr. Jay, Barb, Jen and everyone! read more

I had not been to a dentist in over 20 years when I was introduced to Dr. Jay. I had had scary experiences as a child with former dentists and shared this fear with Dr. Jay. They made me feel so comfortable and I truly find myself looking forward to dental visits which is very strange. They talk me through the procedures and put me at ease. I definitely recommend Dr. Jay. read more

Dr. Jay is absolutely the best dentist in San Diego. I have known him since 1999 and I have only positive things to say about him. In fact, I feel so strongly about his work and professionalism that I felt compelled to write this review, which is the first review that I have ever written in my life. I met him on an emergency call in 1999 after moving here from the east coast. I had called about seven or eight dentists on a weekend and no one got back to me on that day except Dr. Jay. He said he wanted me out of pain so he left his family and came down to his office just for me. Besides being a compassionate medical professional, he does great work in all areas of dentistry. I have needed more work than the average patient and he has done an outstanding job with everything, and it has always been PAIN FREE! I only go to Dr. Jay and i have recommended him numerous times to other friends and family. He has kept up vigorously on his professional development where he is up to date on the most current techniques and medical equipment. His staff is also very friendly, welcoming, and highly organized. I obviously cannot say enough good things about Dr. Jay and his staff. Do not hesitate to call and make an appointment. You will not regret it! read more