This is a great dental office. They are professional, efficient, on time, and I like them. Grant, the dental hygienist is the BEST hygienist I've ever had. He knows what he's doing! Dr. Gill is the dentist and he is great too. The staff, Alma and Nova are very helpful and knowledgeable about insurance coverage. Highly recommend this office. read more

I've been going to Encinitas Dental for about 10 years! Grant does my cleaning almost all of the time!!He's great! My teeth always feel clean when I leave! Dr, Gill & his team are all very attentive to your dental needs & making sure the patient is taken care of in the best way possible! read more

This office pressured me into a full mouth of x-rays in order to get a cap on 1 tooth. I had XRays and CT scan from my endodontist just days prior which they refused to use, once I arrived at their office. I made them aware that I have a pre-existing medical condition that makes x-rays a medical concern. They manipulated me into getting the full "18" X-rays or waist a week long wait and 40 minute drive to their office. After the visit, they told me I had to sign and commit to doing 2 pages of extra work right then and there... including $7500 for Invisalign! I told them I needed to review the paperwork before I committed to anything extra. They were aware that I needed a rush job on my cap because my temporary and that was the reason why I was in their office. Two days later, (today) I called to confirm they had sent off the approval for my cap. Office manager Nova said they had not sent my cap off for approval, that I had to approve all of the xtra work at the same time! I said what?! There's no way. She said, that's denta-cal policies. I said, that's bullshit... (There's no way I have to commit to doing all that work to get my cap!) Then "Nova" plays "victim" after I said it was "BS" that denta-cal requires I have all the work done, in order to get my cap. When I refused to approve the other treatments and insisted that she only get approval for my cap, she said she will send my x-rays to me and I can find another office. I called denta-cal and they stated to me, her assertion is not true. Encinitas Dental Wellness pressured me into have extra work done and withheld an emergency treatment to blackmail and leverage me into accepting thousands of dollars including $7500 for Invisalign. I believe Encinitas Dental wellness is running a medi-cal denta-cal scam. Dentists like this, running a bullying blackmail scheme, increases costs for all Californians. I will be filing a complaint with denta-cal, The California Dental Board and speaking with an attorney about Breach of contract and medical malpractice. read more

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Update: I've been coming here for five years and they're just a top notch place. Every interaction has been good and accommodating. They really care about consistency of care and quality of cleanings. They're very consultative but don't push any procedures or anything. There even was an issue with my retainer being misplaced during cleaning and they set up an appt to replace without me having to make a stink; real standup behavior. Any time someone asks for a recommendation for a dentist I always send them here (and always will) read more

After repeatedly attempting to get a bite X-ray of my tooth, the tech could not do it. I tried to have compassion at first but she must have tried a dozen times - my cheeks beginning to get very painful from the sides of whatever I was biting down on. They were really annoyed that I refused to keep going. The dentist told me if they couldn't get the right X-ray the insurance might not cover it. I said you've got about 12 X-rays of the same part of my mouth- I'm done. Then they proceeded to tell me I needed a crown and told me I would need to pay out of pocket to have composite put on some exposed enamel on my front teeth to the tune of a couple of hundred dollars. I left and went to a different dentist. Guess what? I do not need an expensive crown and the dentist I saw offered to put composite filling on my exposed enamel on my front teeth without me even asking. She treated it as if it were a cavity and I paid nothing out of pocket. I encourage you to get a second opinion if you are told you need expensive dental work. read more

Great dentist and wonderful staff. Dr. Gill does it all with grace and patience. From extraction to implants, a one-stop shop. Always on time and very thorough. Great techs who care! Couldn't ask for a better office! read more

A Godsend!!!!! Dr. Gill and his staff came through in the clutch for me today after a horrible birthday weekend with a cracked tooth! I highly recommend them for any dental you may need! Thanks again!!!!! Peyton L. Bradford read more

This dentist seems to be an okay guy, but I would not return to this office for a few reasons. I came in to get a cleaning before the end of the year as my insurance is likely to change in January. I picked this office from a short list of providers in my area because none of the dentists that I have had in the past were on the list. When they brought me back I specifically said that the cleaning was why I was sitting in the chair. They took a huge number of X rays which is standard but then they started taking photographs of my teeth. I asked why they wanted the photos and the technician said something to the effect that it was to look back at the photos if needed. I requested that no photos be taken since I knew that I was not interested in becoming a regular patient. The doctor came over and insisted that I get those photos so I ended up letting them take them. I reiterated that I simply wanted my teeth cleaned but I did not tell them that the only reason that I picked their office was for a single dental cleaning. Anyhoo the dentist came back and pulled together a list of things that he wanted to do and even mentioned deep cleaning. No dentist has ever mentioned deep cleaning to me. I have never had a dental pocket bigger than a 3 on any tooth so when he started trying to recommend expensive unnecessary procedures I was taken aback. I asked if they could just give me the list after my regular cleaning but they sat me in the chair waiting for some dude to come with their "recommendations". It turns out they NEVER had any intentions of cleaning my teeth. The fact that they did not tell me that I was not getting a cleaning when I got there is why I would not recommend this dentist. I am giving them 3 stars because they promptly sent me the x-rays that were taken, and in addition, I believe that they typically do have the dental appointments and cleaning on the first appointment so it may be more of a communication issue than a service issue. read more

Amazing service everyone was so nice, and the remodel looks great! I have been coming to this office for years and have never had a bad experience with the doctor or staff, I would definitely recommended this place. read more

Highly recommend this practice. They are aware that the dental experience can be uncomfortable/scary. They walked me through what they were going to do before they did it and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way! Shelly explained everything thoroughly to me and managed my expectations (I tend to spiral thinking the worst outcome) I appreciated her honesty. Dr Gill did a great job getting me in and out of there with no fuss and no pain. He was even able to fix a previous dentist's mistake. read more

Staff is awesome here. They are super accommodating and are willing to go the extra mile for their patients. I was a new patient with insurance expiring and they promptly helped me get some covered work done. read more

I have been going to Dr. Gill for a number of years, and I have always been happy with his work. He's really good at what he does--repair and restore teeth. And he employs a good support staff that's competent and friendly. One of his hygienists is booked months out, so that fact says something about the quality of the work done in this office. I am an older guy, so I have seen my share of dentists over the years. Dr. Gill is one of the best I have encountered. read more

This office cares more about making money then taking care of their patients. They push for extra cosmetic work. I have never experienced this type of treatment before. I will not be going back. read more

I highly recommend Encinitas Dental Wellness and Dr. Gill. I have never had a better overall experience at a dentist previously, and I have had extensive dental, orthodontic, and cosmetic treatments throughout the years with many Drs. Very professional staff with easy and quick appointments. The entire staff was extremely caring, genuine, professional and in these crazy times clean and safe. I had several cavities taken care of and the Dr. was so quick and thorough, with no residual pain at the novocaine injection site or with the teeth themselves. In the past I have had residual pain for weeks at injection sites. From Julia and Nate at the front desk, to Ryan the dental assistant and Michelle the hygienist they are all top notch, thank you Encinitas Dental Wellness, you've made a patient for life!! read more

Great service and kind people. They went over everything thoroughly to help with my needs!

I went to Dr. Gill before the Pandemic. Yes, they do give you a long list of things that need to be done, and yes, they do really advise you for a deep cleaning. Did not do the long list (it's cheaper in Mexico), but did do the deep cleaning, which is expensive. Went back this year for a cleaning. The entire office was different, They were short staffed, and seemed to be disorganized. I told them I only wanted a cleaning, which they did, but the hygienist recommended that I get a retainer because it looked like I was grinding my teeth. Well that's not true. I met with the doctor, but I don't think it was Dr. Gill, or he changed a lot during the Pandemic. But I think maybe they have sold the business or something, but it was weird. Not going back and I am changing my dentist. Bye-Bye Encinitas Wellness!! read more

writing reviews on business service. Is difficult. Because words have so much weight. Let's get started. Had an appointment. Showed up. Advised. I did not have appointment. The front desk person. Didn't care less. Since my insurance was approved I rescheduled. advice people remember how you make them feel. dont go here. read more

Perfect office, clean atmosfeer and great staff. I had a really great experience over there and thanks to Azita joon for all her help and making me feel comfortable. Azita Joonam made the whole process so easy. read more

Dear Dr. Gill, I am writing this mostly for you in the hopes that in future your staff treat people with decency and for people who are going to make appointment with your office to be aware of what they will be dealing with. I was at your office 6 months ago. I had done some cleaning and you did a small filling and couple of other cosmetic work on my teeth. When I was leaving I talked to Nate and another gentleman in your office regarding my next cleaning. They were insisting that I should make an appointment in 4 months for another periodontal cleaning. I explained to them that I had talked to the Hygienist that had cleaned my teeth and also based on my history I really did not need that and I preferred to make an appointment for a regular cleaning that is covered by my insurance. They finally agreed to making an appointment for me for a regular cleaning. Today I came to my appointment that I had confirmed with your office 11 days ago on 10/29/2021. They talked to me and started pressuring for another periodontal cleaning that was not covered by my insurance. I reminded the staff that I had already discussed this and they had made the appointment for regular cleaning and the decent thing is to honor that. Yet your office refused service and decided not to honor the appointment that they had agreed on. I know this is a business and you can refuse service if you feel a customer is not profitable for you. But my question to you is why didn't you cancel my appointment and let me know earlier so I would look for another dentist? I know making money is important to your business but what happened to decency and treating people properly? The decent thing to do was to either not make the appointment or honor the appointment that you had already made 6 months ago and not turn away the customer that was in no fault. As far as I see this is really poor customer service on your side and not caring for people. read more

Be weary of this shady dental practice. This place is a business, first and foremost.   Should you choose to go here, know exactly what you need, don't let them tell you. They have no qualms about drilling your teeth full of holes in an effort to drum up business,  and it will be your problem,  they are just offering a service. If you are on medi-cal  they will charge the absolute maximum allowed annually,  and then find holes that aren't cavities, that aren't covered, and it's your problem out of pocket. employee# 3256 drilled me good under the guise of a teeth cleaning,  and It was supervised by Grant, who was present and overseeing the operation. It did not even occur to me that my teeth could even be maliciously drilled, or that a dentists could laugh/lie in my face. I guess we are only human, and we humans are doing alot of politics lately. read more

Doctor was great, physician who cleaned my teeth was fantastic, assistant was even better and friendly. However- I called the day before my appointment to ask the pricing and was told no it's covered by my insurance. So I show up to the appointment and can't leave until I pay 210$- for one filling that I did not ask to have done. Wouldn't have been an issue if I had been told when I called in advance to ask. But they told me no, and instead my account has now gone into overdraft. So whoever is sitting up front or making calls- you screwed me over. read more

I was pleasantly surprised and relieved after receiving top notch care from Dr. Gill and staff at EDW. I had extreme anxiety and was nervous to have a dental exam after some years of neglect to my teeth due to lack of insurance. From the moment I called to schedule an appointment with Julia, and then helpful directions to find the office from Nate, I felt at ease. The office is very clean and pleasantly decorated. The music was uplifting and tasteful. Check-in was easy and the extra precautions under the Coivd-19 restrictions made me feel safe. Dr.Gill was sincere, gentle, and honest. When I returned for the dental work he scheduled he was reassuring, as well as efficient and quick. The entire staff was genuine and friendly. I was sure to ask my questions and they all were answered. I officially have a dentist and couldn't be happier. I would schedule extra cleanings just because everyone laughed at my jokes and made me feel comfortable. Awesome crew at EDW. Thank you so much! read more

My wife and I have been seeing Dr. Gill for over 15 years and would not go any place else to have work done on our teeth. Dr. Gill's dental experience is excellent. If you are concerned with catching any kind of infection, you can take comfort in knowing that in this dental office all instruments get sterilized before the next use and those that cannot be sterilized are discarded after the first use. Courteous staff as well. I highly recommend this place, including their hygienists. Schelly, the office manager, is very professional and can answer all your questions and concerns. read more

I love this dentist and staff. I've had a fear for years of getting any dental work done. They worked with me & I'm in process of getting my teeth cleaned and fixed. I just had fillings and my smile is as great as when I got my braces off . I brought my son in for the first time & he is super impressed and ready for his cleaning.. lucky turd had no cavities. I highly recommend. Zero complaints read more

great experience with dr. gill and his team. office is beautiful, team are polite and professional. happy with my new dentist.

Highly recommend getting a second opinion if you are recommended a long list of "necessary" services here.

This doctor only wants to sell expensive procedures and every time you go to him for cleaning he pushed to do deep cleaning which is much more expensive. read more

They're just trying to make money and put finances before patients. I've been seeing a fantastic dentist for 8 years, and had to switch because I moved. I have minimal gum recession that we had been watching without any change for said 8 years. After 1.5 hours in a chair I was given a quote for over $1500 worth of periodontal dental work and when I said I wanted to wait a year for that work to be done I was told my visit was over. They said they couldn't do a basic cleaning unless I did the work. They literally took the bib off my neck and told me my visit was over! I've never felt so cheated, poorly treated, and insulted. Avoid this place if you can. read more

I rarely post reviews, but felt I needed to let others know what I experienced at Encinitas Dental Wellness. Here goes... So, even after reading the poor reviews, I decided to give this place a try because it was close to my home. Wrong decision. The exact same thing happened to me that has happened to others who reviewed this dental offie. As a new patient, they took a full set of X-rays, photos of my teeth, then Dr. Gill came in to exam my teeth. The next day i came in for my teeth cleaning. I was satisfied so far with how things were going. Then after my teeth cleaning was finished, I was ready to schedule my next teeth cleaning and that is when the visit deteriorated. The office insisted that the only teeth cleaning that I could schedule was for periodontal cleaning, at a cost of $560 out of pocket. That was the cost to me even with insurance. They said that the cleaning that I received today was 'Phase 1', a superficial cleaning and that I needed to schedule a periodontal cleaning. When I said that all I wanted was regular teeth cleaning and that I've never been told by my previous dentists that I needed anything else, they refused to schedule me. Also, the office recommended a couple of fillings, and I agreed to do that and was ready to schedule that, but after I refused to schedule periodontal cleaning, they refused to schedule me for the fillings. I was speechless and left their office utterly astounded by the lack of professionalism at this dental office. read more

Purchased a Groupon to try this dental office out and I was so pleased! Very professional, friendly, smooth process. After going to the same dentist for over 18 years I am thinking this may be my new spot! The hygienist, Grant, was so thorough he did a wonderful job even did a deep cleaning on my gums I had never had before. Overall painless and pleasant, left feeling super clean! read more

Went in for a teeth cleaning today & basic check up, very happy to say the least! The hygienist who worked on my teeth was very kind & was gentle on my sore gums. Perfect fit for a patient of any age or pain tolerance. The job was done in a timely manner & was easy to get through. Dr. Gill, who did my basic check up, was great to speak with & kept me fully informed about the health of my teeth! I was provided with useful steps to take toward having a healthy set of teeth for the rest of my life! I will most definitely be going back for my next cleaning & check up! Also, I really appreciated how clean & tidy their office was! Makes a huge difference in the service I received. read more

Best dental office I've visited! They are all so responsible and kind! Highly recommend!

Wish I had found this practice sooner! So close to us, right above Borelli's. My oldest son (21) had a cleaning and a couple of fillings done and said "I actually enjoyed going there today, great group of people, great music". He enjoyed the dentist - when have you ever heard that before, let alone had your 21 year old take the time to tell you. Impressed. My younger son (17) just finished his fillings and hour ago. Texted me "Those dentists are really good btw they finished in like 30 minutes. They did the Novocaine in the right place and didn't just numb my whole face." Again, the 17 year took the time to tell me how great his experience was. The feedback I got that the team and skill level were THAT perceptively different to kids is pretty remarkable. I would highly recommend giving this practice a shot if you do not have the same kinds of experiences mentioned above with your current dentist. Thank you to Dr. Gill, Nate and the rest of the team for providing not only excellent service, but a friendly environment as well. read more

UNBELIEVABLE VISIT, this staff was incredibly helpful and certainly accommodating. I went in just expecting a normal average dentist visit, but I was met with respect and honesty. I don't want to go to any other dentist in my area. Dr. Gill was very intelligent and knowledgeable in every way. Definitely will be visiting again. read more

This place is great! I walked in and was warmly greeted by the staff, who were professional and kept the place IMMACULATELY clean. There was practically no wait before the hygienist Grant was able to take me back and give me an awesome cleaning. He was really thorough and made sure that I was comfortable throughout the entire process. Overall the staff is super friendly and you can tell that they have a great vibe going on in this office. I'll definitely be back! read more

The only dentist I have been to that checks up on you after a procedure! Everyone is so kind and attentive when in their care. Dr. Gill and Julia helped me and are definitely a great team. I moved away but I will commute more than 40 minutes to see them. Ninh's attention to detail is great when it comes to routine cleaning. He is always honest and up front about dental hygiene. Nate also is super helpful and knows a lot about insurance! I truly appreciate them and recommend them to everyone!!! read more

Best dental office I've visited! I always dread going to the dentist, but this was the best dental appointment I've had. The hygienist Grant took the time to explain everything he was doing and the experience was painless! Highly recommend! read more

I'd like to preface this by stating there is two people who work here who've been kind, professional and polite to me. One is a female at the front desk and the other is an Asian gentleman who is a dental assistant. My first negative encounter was with the guy who works up front. He attempted to get my last information without telling me up front about certain policies they have and afterward attempted to charge me cash instead of billing my insurance in order to get more money out of me. I was able to fix it with the female who works there, and almost left, but decided to give it a second chance. The next incident occurred with the guy up front again. They put two crowns in and my bite was so off it was painful. I told him I needed to get in before the weekend because it was a long weekend and I was in pain. He attempted to schedule me for 11am, which I clearly stated was not possible due to the fact that I see clients at that time. He continued by saying,"Ok let's just out you on for 11am and we'll figure it out". I said ok that sounds good. At 12pm I had a break so I called to see if I could come in. No one answered so I called a few more times and then decided to drive down thinking maybe they were busy. I got there only to see a note on the door that said,"I waited till 11:30 but I didn't hear from you so I left". When I called on Tuesday after being in pain all weekend the guy up front took no responsibility and proceeded to tell me it was my fault for not listening properly and sarcastically said to me,"Why would I schedule you for 11am if you couldn't make it?". I attempted to explain that I only agreed because he said he would help me figure it out when the time came. He also failed to mention that they only do scheduled appointments on Fridays. I asked why he didn't simply schedule me for 12 then, to which he continued to answer condescendingly and sarcastically. I asked to speak to the Dr who apparently is no better at communicating as evidenced by his sarcastic and rude reply as well. I was simply looking to clarify between everyone and possibly receive some form of acknowledgement that they made a mistake which caused me to lose 2 hours of work and be stuck in pain all weekend. The Dr continued to repeat himself like a broken record in a rude and uncaring manner. I said,"Okooks like you're willing to lose a customer over it all?". He said,"Ok see ya". I've worked in customer service most of my life. I've had to swallow my pride and apologize for things I never did. Anyone in the industry knows it's goes with the territory. I assume he had enough business and since he ready had mine he didn't care anymore. He so tried to keep rushing me out without fixing my tooth. I had to firmly state,"It still hurts and I can't touch my teeth. It isn't right yet". Please look elsewhere for a decent Dentist! read more

I'm a new client and very satisfied so far. Dr Gill and staff are very thorough and helping me with periodontal issues. The front office has been good at navigating my new dental insurance benefits. read more

I brought my 8 year old son in for a check-up for the first time. He was nervous about coming to the Dentist and it did not help that in our first visit here they were adamant that I sit outside. I understand that the room is crowded (not really) but I was not about to leave my son alone with people I had just met. I can tell this bothered them (no, you can't come back here - the xray might cause problems for me, but not the other 8 people back there) LOL?!?! What?!?!. After the check-up, I never even met the dentist. Awesome right? You go in and the dentist ignores you entirely. I was told my son needed to come back for a filling 2 days later. Never once did I speak to the dentist or was even shown anything related to the problem. No statement of work, nothing. So, I come back in two days as scheduled and ask exactly what they will be doing. I'm told a small cavity found on a baby tooth (not adult/permanent) and they normally don't drill these but the tooth wasn't loose so it was precautionary. Once again, I am told this by the front desk receptionist and never once shown an x-ray or even spoke to the dentist. I told them if they were going to drill, then I wanted to be in the room with my 8 year old. And guess what? NOPE. This clearly bothered them as I was told never has a parent asked to be in the room with their child (lol, OK again?!?). Every dentist I have gone to with my son in the past had no issues with my being present (in fact they all encouraged it), so no idea what the assistant was talking about. In the end, they declined to do the work (for the benefit of my child) and not so politely told me to leave. I feel like I'm the one that a bullet here as this place did not have a welcoming vibe. Once again, never once did I speak with the dentist directly. Pompous, rude, arrogant and a complete waste of my time. My recommendation is if you're looking for a good dentist (or staff), to keep on looking. read more