I have been going here for decades and have been more than happy. It took me a while to get used to the idea of Dr. Nonaka taking over after her father-in-law, the wonderful Hart Lee, retired. Most of the time I have just had cleanings (very good teeth), but I recently had a serious issue worth reviewing. Dr. Nonaka was very gentle physically and very straight to the point in her information. She explained the various approaches that could be taken and recommended the one that was the most conservative and the least expensive. I recommend her very highly. The staff, who have aways been wonderful, always ask about my family and draw business matters to my attention. You can't go wrong here. read more

The doctor is great, friendly and very professional. No delays in waiting for my turn to deep cleaning of my teeth. The doctor explains everything about the procedure and dental care. The nurses and faculty are great and friendly as well nice to talk to them. read more

The doctor is so nice and friendly and when they say 320pm they mean 320pm. No delays in waiting for my turn to clean my teeth and luckily that's all that was needed on this visit. Doctor Lee is retiring so this will be my last visit to this office or unless my work insurance is covered by the new dentist. read more

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Dr Nonaka is amazing! I drive all the way from Orange County to see her. She is very gentle, thorough, and explains everything that she is doing. My teeth haven't felt this clean in a long time. My wife thought i got my teeth whitened! Staff is very kind and office is clean. read more

Came in for a cleaning today (after having to miss out on my dental cleanings for all of 2020/covid)! I've been going to Dr Hart Lee for the past 9 years After my first few visits, I told my husband to give Dr Lee a try... he's been his patient ever since. We both continue our regular checkups 2-3 times a year each and are very happy with Dr Lee and his staff. When I first came to Dr Lee, I had a few issues that weren't addressed properly by my previous dentists. Dr Lee took care of my issues and I am very happy with the reaults. Some of his original staff is no longer with the office, but his current staff is wonderful and informative. Since it had been over a year for me, I spent some time talking to the front desk about my insurance. The front desk lady was upfront with my out of pocket cost and what my insurance was going to cover. When it was time to leave, there were no surprises. Maria (the dental assistant) was professional and friendly. She also took my x-rays, she was gentle and efficient. Dr Lee reviewed my x-rays and did an exam...he let me know that since everything looked good and no cavities (wooooohooooo) he just needed to do a regular cleaning (yay! no deep cleaning needed). The office is clean and covid safety protocols are in place. I felt very comfortable there. read more

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Please do not go to this dentist!! He is a scam. It was very painful during the dental work as well. I came in for a regular cleaning and check up. I have very moderately good teeth without pain/issues. However, Dr. Hart lee said I needed to pay extra for 2 deep cleaning sessions costing over $500 out of pocket even though I have insurance. I told him I do not want the deep cleaning and he refuses to continue to do a regular cleaning on me. I had one cleaning done and it was painful because he uses many injections to numb my mouth. read more

Dr.Nonaka is literally the best! And very accommodating. She was able to squeeze my son in for same day visit and treatment when he was in pain. Not only that but she was able to recommend him to a great oral surgeon as well. My son is terrified of the dentist & needles, but she made him feel safe and comfortable. She is very thorough in explaining her treatment to my 15 year old in a way that he understood the whole process. Dr.Nonaka made us both feel comfortable and will definitely be our new family dentist. read more

I've been trying to book an appointment for the past 3 months. There is always an issue with their roster. I asked if I need to reapply for the roster every month and they said no, that I should roll into the next month. Yet they will not book you an appointment, for the next month of you are calling the end of the previous month. So I called in the first week of the month, and they still had issues with the roster! read more

I was happy with the service I was getting from Dr Lee , (teeth cleanings) but it appears that if he's not making money off of you then he asks you to go else where. He said because my insurance is a HMO and he's not making money from them and I had to reschedule an appoint a couple of times he was asking that I find another dentist. I was taken back by this because I've never had this happen to me before from any of my health providers. Maybe he should stop participating with Dental HMO's. read more

My dentist is Dr. Hart Lee. He does the cleanings himself. He is kind and explains everything in detail and I felt very welcomed. However, there are 2 things that happened that concerned me. 1. Dr. Hart Lee recommended that I get cleanings every 3 months instead of every 6 months because he was concerned about my receding gumline and deep pockets. That would be 4 cleanings a year, 2 covered by Metlife Safeguard HMO dental insurance, and 2 that are not covered. The 2 that are not covered would be $120 per cleaning. However, I looked at my insurance and they will reimburse 2 per 12 months, NOT 1 per 6 months. This means that I should not be charged on my second cleaning even though it is only 3 months after my first cleaning. However, when talking with the staff in the front, they told me this is just the way they charge when Dr. Lee prescribes a 3 month gap between your cleanings. First one free, second one $120, third one free, fourth one $120. They should not be taking cash from you personally until your "free" 2 cleanings a year are used. 2. I called the front desk to ask for a copy of my health records (dental xrays etc) and I was told it is $20. I asked if I had another dentist request these records if there would still be a $20 charge? She (the woman who answered my call) said yes. I told her, what if I come in person to just look at my records and take a copy or photos. She told me it was still $20. I have moved a lot in my adult life and changed medical providers, but I have never been charged for my own health records. I am very unsure about this practice. I looked in google and read that they can charge up to a "reasonable" price for your PHI but I'm not sure that $20 is reasonable. Also, I can't believe I can't even look at my own dental xrays at the front desk without being charged a $20 fee. $20 is not a lot of money, but it is unreasonable considering I have never encountered another dentist/doctor/optometrist that charges me to look at my own health records. I feel unsure about recommending a place like this to anyone else because I am unsure about their healthcare record keeping practices. However, I had a pleasant experience with Dr Lee as my dentist. I just want to feel like I am being treated fairly as a patient in the insurance system. read more

I recommend the Hart H. Lee Family Dentistry Team, for their Dental work. They are professionals and caring about what they do. Also, very gentile on the procedures they perform on you. The Hart H Lee Family Dentistry are a very Honest and Nice Team. Ramon Rodriguez Jr. read more

I took my two boys age 3 and 1 to see Dr. Nonaka. She was great with the boys and made them feel very comfortable with everything she had to do to check their teeth. I would highly recommend to send your toodlers! read more

I haven't been seen by a dentist in years, so I was very nervous to come in for my appointment. Dr. Nonaka put me at ease immediately. She is so knowledgeable, attentive, and a fantastic educator. I really appreciated the time she spent to review the health and proper care of my teeth. I will definitely keep up with my routine dental visits now! read more

I've never written a review before but I hope this helps those who are looking for a dental office. When Drs. Lee and Nonaka took over the practice, they thoroughly went over my current condition and Dr. Nonaka explained what work needs to be done in the future. Now I mainly see Dr. Nonaka and she always makes me feel comfortable especially since my teeth are not in the best of conditions. She is very detailed in her explanations and makes sure that I understand and agree with all treatments. Very convenient to have Dr. Clarence Lee as part of the practice. I had my first consult with him recently and I felt an instant ease with him. I know I will be in great hands when he works on my gums. The whole office staff is very courteous. Maria or Patricia is always warm and welcoming. There are no surprise hidden fees as Lorraine is very well versed with insurance language. The best part of the small knit office is that they must have daily huddles about the patients that they are seeing that day because everyone seems to be on the same page. read more

Dr. Hart Lee DDS is an excellent professional dentistry clinic. They have high safety standards for all the 25 years as my dental provider. This facility implements state of the art radiology and computer technology to gather diagnostic results to meet dental evaluation of patients when you go in for service. I found Dr. Hart Lee dentistry in the dental directory provided by my insurance provider Delta Dental as University of California employee. I have referred family to Dr. Lee's office for consult and recommendations. I am confident in his ability and staff. No need for me to go elsewhere. The building is a private professional facility with its own free parking. read more

My whole family have been a long time patient of Dr. Lee. This dental office is very professional, clean, & friendly staffs. I would recommend this place to all my friends & distance family. read more

Dr. Lee's office has been providing dental care for me and my family since the 90's. Though the staff changed gradually over the years, the quality and friendliness has remained the same, which to me reflects the philosophy and practice of the doctors. They are very family-friendly and I feel cared for. For example, I felt something on my tooth right before my trip to Spain this past May. Dr. Lee made time for me, after hours I may add, to come to the clinic for a check up and ensured me that, though there were some sharp edges, there was no crack. This made me feel comfortable about leaving the country. Then, Dr. Nonaka took care of the tooth upon my return in August. The doctors and the staff are all professional and personable. In a very business driven health care environment today, it is just so nice to come to a place that is still family oriented. read more

Dr.Nonaka is the great! I have a hard time getting my mouth numb, so I hated going to the dentist. I avoided it for years. Dr.Nonaka was able to get my mouth numb and she went to work fixing my cavities. I nearly fell asleep in the chair. That's how much I didn't feel a thing. She comes up with a plan which makes the whole experience better. She goes over everything she needs to do and put you at ease. I highly recommend her! read more

My family and I have been going there for years. My mother only speaks Chinese and Dr. Lee is very patient with her. Dr. Nonaka is also very friendly and professional. She answers whatever questions I have. read more

I have been assigned to this dentist office since January 2022 without knowing that they schedule appointments based on monthly rosters. Therefore, the customer has to call the office once they receive their rosters which isn't immediately, then verify that their name is on the roster afterwards you are allowed to schedule an appointment based on their availability. Which I must point out is very limited and you are not guaranteed an appointment for that current month. So you already lost the first 2 weeks of the month waiting for the roaster and if nothing is available you now you have to wait for the following month, call again after they receive their rosters, verify that your name is on the roster and once again try to book an appointment. It took me 4 months to schedule a dental cleaning due to this process. I tired to schedule dental appointments for my dependents and we again have to wait an additional month because they no longer have appointments available. That will roll over to 7 months of waiting to take in my dependents in for a routine dental checkup/cleaning. I decided to request a referral in hopes to get my dependents to see a pediatric dentist since appointments seem to be never with this office. I was denied because the current assigned dentist must see the patient first. But how can they see the clients if they never have appointments available. SO FRUSTRATING!!!! Think twice about visiting this office. read more

Dr. Hart Lee, Dr. Clarence Lee and Dr. Nonaka elevate healthcare to the highest level. They are professional with their patients and were very caring executing the procedures that I received. Lorraine, Maria and Patricia are tremendous staff support as well and very personable. I was pleasantly surprised that they seamlessly apply new technology in all phases of their business and dental practice. read more

My wife and I have been under the excellent care of Dr. Lee since 2008. Our recent visit was yesterday, 6/3/2021, and we received great services from Dr. Lee and his team. Dr. Lee is caring and attentive. He does a thorough examination and provides the next steps/solutions to get to the healthy teeth and gum. He also shows great patience. I personally appreciate the effort and time he puts in. To me, he is simply the best! The check-in process with Lorraine was fast and seamless. She called me before the visit to make sure insurance and other information are up to date. Then, she called back to provide status. I have known Patricia for several years now. She is patient and caring making my experience during the dental procedures or examination a pleasant one. Maria who helped with the x-ray is friendly and caring too! Thank you, Dr. Lee, Patricia, Maria and Lorraine. read more

Stay away! They only care about your money. They straight up told me to go somewhere else because I don't want to pay for a procedure that's not covered by insurance. read more

I am a new client to Hart H Lee. My dentist, whom I've had for over 30 years retired. To say I had trepidations was an understatement. I was so pleased with the support staff and with both dentists. The support staff staff is friendly and professional. Both dentists are extremely knowledgeable and personable. They explained all procedures and made both me and my husband at ease. I would most definitely recommend Hart H Lee DDS to anyone. A true asset to Alhambra. read more

I highly recommend Dr Lee's Family Dentistry, been going here for about 20 years when my boys were young and now as adults they are still going to Dr Lee's. The entire staff are professionals and very friendly. The aura here is very pleasant and relaxing. Dr Lee is an excellent dentist and all my dental work was fixed the first time, never had to go back for correction. Dr Nonaka is right behind him, excellent work done. The place is very clean and follows COVID guidelines. read more

Dr. Lee and staff are always helpful. I have been with them for many years and they have been very accommodating. I now have my kids as their patients as well. read more

I've been seeing Dr lee since I was a teenager and now my kids are seeing him as well! Dr Lee is very personable and easy to talk to. The staff is caring and friendly as well! read more

Dr. Hart Lee is a careless and extremely UNPROFESSIONAL dentist! He does not care about his patients and has no problem letting them know that he doesn't. I informed him of my personal phobia of going to the Dentist. I am and have been terrified for years whenever I had to see the Dentist. During each visit, as he drilled away at my teeth, he complained about "more important things he could be doing right now." Each appointment I was there for over six hours listening to him complain about, "I could be at home with my family right now" or "let's hurry up and get this done. I have to get to Kinkos before they close." I have paid nearly $1,000 ($80 I just learned was just for a two minute "tutorial" session on how to floss and brush my teeth) with this Dentist and the way I treated yesterday baffled and shocked me! After four visits with him, yesterday was my VERY LAST APPOINTMENT! He was suppose to finish the Deep Cleaning procedure on the left side of my mouth as well as a filling. I called and spoke with the receptionist ahead of time informing her that I was running late; HOWEVER, I will still be there for my appointment. Well, when I arrived to the office she informed me that Dr. Lee refused to work on my teeth unless I pay HIS $75 late fee?! I was already paying another $400 (that I did not have) for this appointment and now he was charging me an extra fee because and I quote, "he's upset for having to wait for me. He could've been doing other things." I cried my eyes out because everyone in that office knew my financial situation and how badly I wanted to get this proedure done and over with! I asked to speak with Dr. Lee and he told the receptionist to inform that he will not speak with me or complete the treatment until I paid his PERSONAL late fee! While still crying and asking what am I do about the other side of my mouth that's infected? I was told to find another Dentist. Dr. Hart Lee is rude, unprofessional, inconsiderate and a scam artist! He over charged me, refused to complete his service and dismissed me without any remorse. If you are someone like me, someone who has a fear of the Denist derserves a professional, caring and HONEST Dentist with whom you can trust. Dr. Lee is NOT that person. By the way, during each visit, he kept begging me to give him a "great" review on Yelp as others have given him nothing but "bad" reviews. It made me concerned because I didn't know why he kept baggering me about giving him a "great" review so I've checked Yelp along with many other sites such as: Dr. Oogle; it appears Dr. Lee has a long reputation of this type of behavior. I wish I would've researched him before trusting him with my money as well as my dental health. I am now in the process of finding another Dentist who can finish my procedure. I advise you not to take these reviews lightly and DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Good luck. read more

Staffs are super friendly, doctors are great with advise and recommendations. Over all, they do a great job of what needed to be fix

Dr. Lee and Dr. Nonaka are the best! They are both great at explaining the procedures to me before performing the work on my teeth. They are also very knowledgeable, patient and caring. Patricia, Maria and Lorraine are all wonderful with their excellent customer service. I would give the Hart H. Lee Family Dentistry Team an A+ !! read more

I've been going to Dr. Hart Lee for 2 years already and was referred by a good friend of mine. The service has always been great and the staff is super friendly. I also had my first appointment with Dr. Nonaka this past weekend and would give an extra 5 stars for her care and attention! read more

So grateful to the kind neighbor who referred me to this practice. All members of the staff are warm & personable, from Lorraine in the front office to Maria & Patricia who assist the dentists. Dr.Hart Lee made me feel welcome at my first appointment, and Dr. Nonaka impressed me with her knowledge & skills. Very satisfied & would highly recommend! read more

First time visiting Dr. Nonaka and I'm glad we chose her! She is very thorough with her work and transparent with all of her patients. Most people don't enjoy dental visits but she makes an effort to make her patients feel comfortable. 10/10 will visit again! read more

Dr. Nonaka is the best! I appreciate how she always explains the procedures before performing the work on me. By doing that, she calms me down and then I don't get that nervous anymore. Dr. Nonaka is very knowledgeable, caring and have a great bedside manner with her patients. read more

I have been coming to Dr. Lee for many years. He has always been professional and caring. He takes time to explain procedures and never rushes through appointments. When Dr. Nonaka joined his practice, she brought a fresh enthusiasm to the team. Both Dr. Lee and Dr. Nonaka put patients first. I have multiple issues and have a crazy phobia of dentists and this team truly put me at ease. The entire support staff are helpful....Lorraine at the front desk works to accommodate my busy schedule and check on my insurance, Patricia and Maria works along side the Dr. to keep me comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Lee and Dr. Nonaka. read more

I've had 3 recent visits to Dr Hart Lee's Dentist office. Dr Hart Lee and Dr Anna Nonaka are excellent dentists. Professional, courteous, and friendly staff: Lorraine, Maria, Patricia were very gentle and kind and I felt like I was in good hands. Dr Nonaka and her staff are thorough and make sure you're comfortable physically and mentally. Dr Nonaka is highly skilled and the outcome was perfect. I had a crown and a replacement filling done. I highly recommend her. read more

I was seeking the service of Dr. Hart Lee Family Dentistry few weeks ago because of my severe toothache. I felt that Dr. Lee was very professional in the evaluation and prognosis of my oral health situation. His genuine care for his patient's well-being was exhibited through the thorough examination, detail explanation, and realistic suggestion that he readily provided to his patient. He also took the initiative to call me by phone personally to advise me how I might want to deal with my dental problems going forward. Besides, I found the support staff at the clinic friendly and helpful, as well as accommodating when it comes to scheduling appointments. I would definitely keep this dentistry office at the top of my recommendation list to relatives and friends. read more

Scam Alert!!! Do not trust this guy!!! DO NOT TRUST General Dentist Lawrence Yee and Hart Lee (626) 284-5113 . This is the place next to KFC. I went here when my dental plan changed thinking all dentists were the same. This guy poked my with some sharp pick. Then said like you are bleeding. Even the nurse rolled her eyes. Next thing I know, they walk me over to some room and make me read something about gum care and make me watch some video on gum disease. After I walk out he tells me I need deep gum cleaning. I was like, I just came in for a check up. I also asked how much out of pocket. They said $400. Of course I said I was going to think about it. I went over to my old dentist. Paid $20 for a clean and check up. I mentioned if I need a deep gum cleaning and they said no. After I switched to Arcadia Dental Group. While there I asked them If I needed the deep gum cleaning and they said no too. Do not trust this guy, Fraud alert!!!!! read more

I admit it. I have crappy dental insurance with my new employer. BUT, I do have insurance and in fact, I pay for it every single month. I didn't invest in PPO because I never really had issues with my teeth before (my mistake for assuming this) and so I thought all I needed were a few regular check ups. I went to see Hart Lee DDS after reading some "good" reviews on him. I did suspect that some of them were fake based on the fact that many of the reviewers only reviewed this dentist and had no other reviews or friends on Yelp. The office was close to my home too so I took a leap of faith and made an appointment. Surprisingly, making an appointment was fairly simple. They had plenty of availability in the morning (which surprised me a little) and the doctor's office was fairly clean and neat. However, even though I was the only one in the waiting room at 9am on a Friday, I still had to wait for 40 minutes. Strange... When the assistant took me in, we took some x-rays on a slightly outdated machine. The images didn't seem to be the clearest, but hey, if it works for the doctor, I have no complaints. Next, they sat me into the dentist chair. Hart came in and listened to my concerns (tooth sensitivity around one area) and proceeded to poke and prod around. He then informed me that I had the early stages of gum disease and said I needed a 2 part deep cleaning process. I asked him how much this might be, with insurance, and that's when he started to sound irritated. Basically, he told me that he didn't know and that the front office person would give me a breakdown of the costs. He also said that he didn't understand why I didn't want to get the process done since I needed it. I mentioned that I needed to consult my finances and work schedule. He then mentioned that I was there now on a Friday morning and so I firmly stated that I had taken the day off to take care of a few things, including this. Then I asked if he could still do a teeth cleaning in the meantime and he refused to do the procedure (which is covered by my insurance) and he REFUSED! This is when I was really irked by his attitude and the whole experience. Did I mention I was sitting in the dentist chair during this conversation and he was standing above me talking and not making any eye contact? Rude dude. Anyways, I still played nice since I figured this guy was still my designated dentist. I went to another room and some lady gave me a sheet with the breakdown of the costs. It was $525 for the treatments...with insurance! I said I had to think about it some more and wanted a second opinion anyways so I left. A few days later, I saw another dentist (my brother suggested Karen Ho DDS who is also highly reviewed on Yelp). She took the time and looked over my teeth and explained to me I did have some early stages of gum disease that needed to be treated but not necessarily immediately. She also quoted that it would only require one deep cleaning treatment that would cost $400 out of pocket (which is surprisingly less expensive than what Hart Lee quoted WITH insurance). She also mentioned that treatment with insurance is usually about $100 at her office. I asked why there was such a price difference between her quote and my HMO dentist's quote. She explained that many HMO dentists get paid a small amount for patients that are on their "list". Some dentists like Hart Lee may not want to do a cleaning or point out cavities because it actually costs them more money to do a procedure than what they get from the insurance company. Hence, many of the HMO dentist tend to push for more expensive treatments... Anyways, I asked a few more questions and requested to have my teeth cleaned. I had to pay for Dr. Ho's services out of pocket but the experience was infinitely better than the one I had at Dr. Lee's. Needless to say, I plan on switching dentists ASAP and electing PPO dental insurance as soon as I can so that I can have the my precious pearlies treated. read more

The worst dentist I ever encountered. No one pick up the phone in business hours and no response on voice messages for appointment. Give appointment abt 30 days from call, then email after email to get u get on their web page to complete ALL forms. This website only last abt 24 hrs. , if not they kill the website. Demands full completion of all forms on web (abt 5 sets of forms), must CONSENT AND EXECUTE all forms approving their terms and conditions before the appointment, otherwise, threaten to cancel the appointment. Upon doctor visit, receptionist asked for last doctor visit info such as x-rays, etc. They never did ask patient to bring anyway. So in the first visit, the receptionist refuse service. The point is they never ask patient to bring the x-rays for visit and the doctor personally come out from back office saying NO X-RAYS, "NO SERVICE". Despite all hazzles, new patient had fulfilled the office request to sign all forms before the 1st appointment. The form didn't ask for patient to bring x-rays from last doctor. Their attitude to refuse service is ridiculous and ill-mannered. Our personal information is in their file. So be aware!! I won't even give them one star if permitted. read more