A big shout out to Dr. Skeens and staff for taking care of my dental emergency when my regular DMD was out of town. They were courteous, welcoming and most of all effective in providing me with the treatment I needed on very short notice. Thank you. read more

Another visit, a much better experience. Dr. Skeens explained the necessity for the trip/fee.

This guy and his team are top notch. I had 2 cavities filled today and the before and after pictures are great - very happy with the degree of care that his team took and am confident that few dentists in my nearly 50 years have been as detail-oriented as Dr. Skeens and his team. They do great work and have excellent attention to detail, thank you! read more

My new favorite dentist! He's kind, honest, and doesn't push unnecessary treatments on his patients

Such a great experience here after not having been to the dentist in way too long. I am pregnant and Dr Skeen took the time to educate me on gum health while pregnant and plan for after the baby arrives. Definitely going back and so relieved I have found such a wonderful dentist! read more

I don't have enough good things to say about Dr. Skeens, and his office staff. They are wonderfully professional and make you feel safe secure/not afraid every step of the way. I'm new to the practice but it was my first experience and having the doctor make my crown in one day visit while I'm in the office no second appointment. What an amazing way to save time and the crown fit perfectly no issues. Sara the hygienist is unbelievably GREAT. Due to recent orthodontic treatments my lower teeth are no longer crowding each other. Exposing stains that have been there most of my life probably. Sara got all my lowers WHITE, no whiting necessary. Thank you ALL; Doc Skeens, Victoria, Lee and Sara!!! read more

My family and I have been going to Dr. Skeens and Sarah the hygienist for over 10 years, I can't recommended them more - they are simply amazing and the service and professionalism is top notch. I've referred countless people over the years who have gone and never left. I never post on Yelp but they are highly recommended! read more

What I like about this dental office is the wonderful people who work there. Victoria, at the front desk is friendly and helpful. Sarah gives me a good dose of gas, so my pain is never a problem. She is also a very careful and gets my teeth and gums as clean as possible. Dr. Skeens treats people like they're his friends and doesn't suggest things that are not needed. My husband and I travel more than 30 miles to get there and it is so worth it. read more

Recently moved to Encinitas and was due for a cleaning. Found Dr. Skeens on Yelp and can confirm all the great reviews. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. The technology is state of the art with 3D scanning. Best of all, everything was honest and there was zero upsell. I will be back! read more

I had no idea Dr Skeens does a quarterly raffle and I won! In order to be entered into the raffle, all you need to do is either write online reviews or provide referrals. Im so grateful for Dr. Skeens and his staff!! read more

Gregory Skeens,DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Encinitas, California

I went to Dr. Skeens office for the first time yesterday. Staff is super friendly, doctor was excellent at taking time explaining options. They used the latest imaging techniques. And cleaning was painless and precise. I highly recommend their practice. read more

Dr. Skeens is the best Dentist! He is kind and compassionate and takes pride In his work. He does not "upswell" I have referred to him and seen him myself for over 10 years! The best, kindest and trustworthy dentist I know read more

Dr. Skeens and his staff are incredible. They have taken care of my families teeth for almost 10 years. With each visit we feel cared for and cared about. They are an asset to Encinitas! read more

Dr. Skeens is a very caring and knowledgeable dentist. His staff is well trained and very caring as well. Your comfort and care is their primary concerns. He has state of art equipment and Music and TVs to subdue your fear and "take you away"! read more

Dr. Skeens received two awards at dental school, which is the reason I selected him as my dentist. He has been my dentist for about ten years and he has done an outstanding job, using the latest technology and also being friendly to the patients. Sarah is an excellent and experienced hygienist. I highly recommend this office. David H. read more

Very welcoming office and dental staff. Great Dentist! Always will call you back right away if you have questions or concerns.

What can I say!? I love my dentist and his office. His team is great !! He is very skilled, professional and he cares !!! In the office for my six month cleaning this week: his part is to do a quick "look under the hood" (an exam) but he did more than that. He didn't just see my teeth, he saw me. He listened to my concerns and we came up with a plan. This really makes me smile!!! read more

I came here with the suggestion of my wife and he is far and away the best dentist with the best practice I have ever been to. I was most impressed with how thorough everything was from the 3D scan of all your teeth to the imaging aspect. I had no idea you could even see your teeth that way. Also another big positive is that they are very honest and do not try to rip you off like most other dentists. I highly recommend Dr. Skeens and everyone else in the practice. read more

Dr Skeens and his staff are great. I had a dental emergency and Dr Skeens responded immediately. He is always a professional and has the leading edge equipment and he is a perfectionist! I have been his patient for years and the quality of his care and staff has always been the best. I am most grateful to have a dentist and staff that are so well trained and so kind! Thank you once again! read more

Dr. Skeens and his staff are great! Victoria always greets my family and me with a smile and Sarah does a wonderful job cleaning my teeth! Dr. Seems is also very friendly and kind. I've never been disappointed. read more

It's too bad all the good reviews of this terrific dentist are in the "not recommended" page. Please read them -- I agree with what people say. Dr. Skeens has a great chairside manner, knows what he's doing, and tells you what's going on every step of the way. He has a great staff as well, from the people at the front desk to his dental hygienist, who is very thorough. I have to admit, I had kind of a negative image of a lot of dentists -- just interested in making a lot of money, uncaring about their patients, etc. Dr. Skeens is the exact opposite of this. Read his biography; you can see this is the kind of person you want to have taking care of your teeth. read more

Having recently moved to Encinitas, I was looking for a dentist and had the good fortune of being referred to Dr Skeens' office by a longtime resident. I was very pleased with my overall experience, not only with Dr Skeens, but also with his staff. Everyone was professional and courteous from start to finish. I have nothing but kudos for the dental care received which included a thorough dental exam and teeth cleaning. Dental charges were fair and well explained. Four thumbs up read more

Dr.Skeens is everything you could ask for in a dentist! His whole office personnel are just awesome too! Right when I walked in I was greeted by the friendly receptionist her name is Victoria and with very little waiting I then went to the back with Lee who was super nice and got me all dialed in and then I met with Dr. Skeens he is a true professional and he broke it all down to where u could understand everything and then let me know the best way to approach everything from the work being done to dealing w insurance! You can totally tell he truly is all about the patient. Then I got my cleaning done by Sara wow I can't begin to even tell u how nice she is and GENTLE! I absolutely will be back! read more

The Best! From the receptionist to the hygienist to Dr Skeens himself, one could not ask for better. Dr Skeens has all the latest and greatest equipment as well as being so well trained. Dr Skeens is an extraordinary Dentist as well as being a really nice and amiable person. read more

My family has been with Dr Skeens since he first took over the previous dentists practice. He's so good that I refer him as often as I can. Top notch equipment and top notch hygienist-Sarah whom we all love!!! You can't go wrong here. It's nice to go somewhere where everyone is "real". I would recommend Dr Skeens and his staff to anyone looking for a quality dentist with the latest equipment and a personal touch read more

I love this dental practice! Dr. Skeens and staff are all very caring and knowledgeable. I've never had a hygienist as good as Sarah! She's a plaque detective! I chipped my front tooth pretty unattractively and today Dr.Skeens fixed it and it looks great! Highly recommend this practice! read more

Dr. Skeens is by far the best dentist I've ever been to. I'm a fan of the entire office really. Everyone is very professional and courteous. Dr. Skeens is what a dentist should be in my opinion and I always love to support veteran owned businesses like this one. Never tried to sell me anything and seems genuinely concerned about my well being. I've been coming here for years. read more

I have always been petrified of going to the dentist and so has my son. Dr. Skeens and his team are the most friendly and patient group of professionals. They understood my fears and worked patiently with me to build trust and make me feel calm and comfortable. Dr. Skeens explains everything he finds and gives reasoning behind why he suggests each procedure to be done. His office is clean and comforting (with televisions, headphones, blankets to help). He is gentle and kind. My favorite thing about Dr. Skeens is that he personally calls each of his patients later on after the procedure to ensure you're comfortable and feeling good. I no longer am scared to go see the dentist- as long as it's Dr. Skeens. I highly recommend going to see him. You will not go anywhere else again! read more

I had three wisdom teeth pulled and a deep gum cleaning yesterday and went to bed that night with no pain at all. Went in today and had a permanent crown done and two fillings put in, I feel fine now. I had neglected my teeth for over ten years as a result of a bad dentist experience in the past. No one lectured me or gave me a hard time, just the facts of what was going on in my mouth. Dr Skeens gave my a laundry list of must haves and prioritized what needed to be done. He is great with the needle so that it doesn't hurt getting numb and explains everything as he goes. I was able to get all caught up on my neglected teeth in TWO visits! I no longer fear the dentist and I'm stoked to have found a really good one so close to home. read more

Always a quality experience and know I'm in the best of hands when having any dental work at this office. Sarah is always kind and gentle and she always takes the time to do her very best. Have been coming here for years as does my family. We will continue for years to come. read more

I've been going here for a few years, and it is definitely as pleasant of an experience as going to the dentist can be. Sarah, the dental hygienist, is always very friendly and takes the time to make sure I'm comfortable. Dr. Skeens is great, very personable, and always explains everything that he's doing. Some of my teeth were in pretty bad shape when I first started seeing him, but he made a plan of the best approach to get them fixed without bankrupting me, and now they're better than ever. If you're nervous or squeamish about seeing a dentist, I would absolutely recommend trying Dr. Skeens. read more

I had an excellent experience at Dr. Skeens. I went it for an emergency crown procedure and all aspects of the experience were positive. Jennifer, at the front desk, was very friendly and accommodating to my schedule. Victoria, the hygienist, was efficient yet very kind. She helped entertain my daughter while I had the procedure done! Dr Skeens was incredibly knowledgeable and caring. He explained everything clearly and the procedure was painless. Overall, a great experience (for a dentist)! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Skeens and his staff for your dental needs. First, the staff at Encinitas Family Dental is the sweetest you'll ever meet. Second, 'one-visit' crowns will have you rethinking that whole process. You'll save a lot of time and the quality and feel are amazing. It is nice to know that the Dr. and Staff use state-of-the-art treatments (http://nyti.ms/QPvt4e). The result is higher quality and more comfort. Can't ask for much more than that from a dentist. Finally, the Dr.'s phone call at the end of the day to check your progress - well, I've been going to dentist for decades and this is the first time that ever happened. read more