Very friendly staff. Easy and nice experience with my cleaning and filling :) thank you! Also was…read morevery straight forward about how much my insurance will cover.

Came for a check up & cleaning. Got my check up, cleaning &…read morea goody-bag! 10/10 experience! Everyone was very nice, and I'll be getting more information about some fillers I need done. They check in with my insurance and will call/text me once they receive an update. Really happy with my experience here at Elite Smiles of La Jolla

Looking for that perfect smile? Look no further, you'll find that here…read more Let me start by saying, I absolutely love Dr. Hoffman and the everything he's done for me all these years. His work is perfection and knows how to always make me feel beautiful with these pearly whites. This Dr. right here has all the experience, knowledge, patience and anything you can ask for in a Dr. He makes me a priority, listens to my needs and makes sure I always leave satisfied. I appreciate his honesty and the fact that I never feel just like another patient. Everything from making an appointment, to their highly trained and personable staff, to all the Dr's, I couldn't imagine ever going anywhere. Without a doubt I can easily say no one else compares Dr. Hoffman and by far he is the best of the best Thank you for all that you do, Dr. You're phenomenal, exceptional and grateful to have found you! This is an easy five stars.

I've been a patient for over 10 years and the office has been ranked #1 in La Jolla for the past 10…read moreyears. Coincidence? Service goes above and beyond. The office is state of the art. They provide all the services you'll need. Dr. Hoffman and his staff are great at what they do.

All employees are above exceptional. They are always willing to help, give advice on what needs to…read morebe done. I have never had a bad appt here. I came with an expectation and left satisfied everytime. Doctor B., the dental hygienist, front desk staff and dental assistants very job well done!

BEWARE. This office practices some very shady tactics with billing and insurance. Fair warning,…read morecheck all your claims because even if you don't technically pay out of pocket, it'll eat into your maximum coverage and benefits. I came for a free invisalign consultation after seeing an ad for "Align Your Teeth" day last year. It promised a free consultation and free scan and I was in the process of screening offices for treatment. At first this seemed okay, but I wasn't feeling their "vibe" even before going in. They sent me way too many emails and texts before going into my appointment to the point where it was suffocating. Walking in, the office was well maintained but had a sort of gimmicky vibe that I can't place my finger on. The appointment was fine and I started to rethink my prior opinion. I was considering even switching to them for my regular dental cleanings/treatment as the staff was friendly. Although I will note that the assistant/hygenist who was helping me during the consultation was strangely more involved with planning my treatment than the actual dentist. No offense to her because she was very kind, but I think it was weird that she was trying to diagnose me which she wasn't qualified to do, while the dentist seemed a little disinterested. Can't blame her since it was a "free" consultation, but something to note. Weeks later, I go to check my dental claims and noticed that this office billed me for 2 services equalling to $650 which was outrageous. The first claim was for a panoramic xray that I thought was included in the consultation. Upon calling the office, I was told "the consulation is free, but we bill the insurance for whatever we can". I told her, lucky for me I haven't gotten an xray done in the last 60 months or else I would have had to pay out of pocket. I told her that I was never notified that this would be an additional charge and she told me it was my fault for not asking and essentially trying to make me feel like I was stupid/crazy. Even though it happened to be covered this time, this is an issue of highly unethical behavior. I wouldn't trust them with my health if they're like this on the billing side of things just because I didn't proceed with treatment. The second charge according to the charge code was for diagnostic study models. The insurance rejected it and it ended up falling under my name and could have potentially made me delinquent to a creditor or collector. If it had gone through and billed to ortho like they intended, it would have eaten 30% of my lifetime orthodontia coverage, which is even worse. The person I spoke with was very dismissive with me in her tone and language until she realized that I had conference called her with my insurance on the line and she quickly changed her tune. All of a sudden she was more than happy to remove the second charge from my account and offer to send me my xrays. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR CLAIMS. I was actually impressed that they hadn't tried to upsell me for treatments like I've experienced at many other dental offices, but now I realize that it's because they try to fly under the radar and charge insurances directly. Just because they're charging a corporation and not an individual doesn't make it ethically or morally ok to go behind a patient's back. I am so glad I went with my gut and decided to go with another provider. This office is super shady and untrustworthy. They may seem sickly sweet & nice while they are trying to reel you in, but that can very quickly turn when they know that you're on to their facade of corrupt ethical practices. Moral of the story, shop around for the provider you're most comfortable with and don't get pressured by anyone!!!

Without a doubt, the best dental office I have been to. The service is top notch and the quality of…read morecare I get is amazing. I used to be super fearful of the dentist because of trauma from when I was a child; I wouldn't even be able to sit still while getting my teeth cleaned because I would be so nervous of anything even touching my teeth! The office is stunning and the staff is awesome. I recently got my cleaning done by Mandy and she did such a great job. My teeth feel so nice and clean and it didn't hurt at all. I had stains on my teeth from drinking so much green tea and matcha and she was able to remove all the stains without having to do any bleaching. I'm still in awe of how white and stain-free my teeth are. She did this quick and painless procedure called "sand-blasting" to help get rid of the stains. Her assistant Jessica was really nice and gentle as well. I highly recommend coming here if you are looking for a new dental home!

I never thought I'd say I love going to the dentist!…read more It's no wonder they've won Best Dental Office in San Diego 2025. From the moment you walk in, Amy and Shelby at the front desk make everything so easy and welcoming -- whether it's scheduling appointments or navigating payments, they're always so friendly and helpful. My very first visit here was such a game changer. They make you feel completely comfortable with blankets, iPads, and even letting me watch my favorite reality TV shows while getting work done -- something I never thought I'd actually look forward to at the dentist! The amazing team of Bre, Cat, Alejandra, and Chica has kept my teeth healthy, straight, and sparkling clean. They also helped me through clear aligners, fixing teeth that had shifted since braces, and I couldn't be happier with the results. All of this is under the guidance and expertise of my Dentist, Dr. Aramoon, who is lovely. She has transformed my smile in and has given me so much confidence. So far, I've had aligners, cleanings (both regular and deep), and bonding done here -- and in the future I'm even considering veneers with them because I know I'd be in the best hands. This office has completely changed how I feel about dental care. If you want a place where you'll actually enjoy going to the dentist, this is it!

I have been with Dr. Lovell for over 20 years and he was a perfectionist. But, when I was told…read morethat he was retiring and Dr. Spencer was going to take over practice, I was bit concern. I recently took the chance and gave Dr. Spencer a try. I've had 2 areas (re fill cosmetic surfaces that were sensitive) of my teeth done and I had an awesome experience on both occasion. The 1st experienced was very good but not perfect. One area of the teeth was a little rough. Today, I went in for my second visit. I was a bit concern that he might be offended if I was to bring it up. He was not, he looked at it and immediately addressed my concern. Both teeth in that area looks perfect now. Dr. Spencer worked on my 2nd area today and I was a bit nervous because the last dentist who worked on this area gave me so much pain I still remember today. He started with a swab of anesthetic and followed up with the needle. He was so gently i did not even feel the needle. I held my fist hard preparing for the pain when the grinder started. When he started grinding away the old fillings, I did not feel any pain at all. He a took more time this time around and the result was magnificient. I would highly recommend Dr. Spencer to anyone. He is a very nice guy and easy to discuss your concern with. He is very patience and he listens when you tell him your concerns. The most important thing to me was that he addressed my concern and took action to correct it. Lastly, his work is beautitful. Thanks Dr. Spencer! Update: Before I start my update. I'll give a little background about myself. I'm a Mechanical Engineer and I pride myself for being very meticulous at what I do. My teeth was also very messed up cause my parents never really enforce brushing when I was young. Dr. Hoss (ortho) and Dr. Lovell (previous denist- retired) did a magnificient job on my teeth. The work that Dr. Lovell did wore off and started to chip away. I was very fortunate to have great dentist taking care of my teeth. I feel even more fortunate to have Dr. Spencer as my new dentist. I went in for my last 2 visits to get my lower left and lower right teeth done. Again, Dr. Spencer did an awesome job. The work on these two area was beautiful. What I was most impressed with most was not the work done on these 2 areas. It was on a previous upper left teeth. I had complained about a big gap between the upper and lower teeth's biting surface. I also complained about a dark spot on one of the teeth surface. He did not have time the last time but when I went in this last time, he still remember my concern. He obviously took notes. Now down to the detail of the work he did. Dr. Spencer had to patch up the teeth more to cover up the gap I discribed above. He carefully reexamine the area then started to explain to me what he plan to do. As he went about doing his work, I can tell he conscientiously preping the surface and applying the bonding material. When everything was done, ....will continue later...

Dr. Spencer is amazing. Great dental care! Taylor the hygienist is the best! Dr. Troy was very kind…read moreand did wonders on my poor teeth.

I had a Papilla Repair surgery with Dr. Nordland in July 2023. I had an accident in New York where…read moreI slipped and fell. After the trauma, I had a big black triangle near my front teeth and incisors. Every periodontist from Dr. Pasquinelli in SF to a famous one in NYC said it's impossible to fix the papilla. It's one of the hardest thing to do as a periodontist. Then I found Dr. Nordland's website and flew in for a consultation. He said he could do it. I was skeptical at first. Some of the reviews were daunting and made me doubt Dr. Nordland. I went on my gut and did the surgery. Right after the surgery, it looked like it worked, but it slowly started retracting. I was so angry that I even wrote an email saying how dissatisfied I was with the surgery after 3 months. Little did I know the healing is a 2 yr process. After 2 yrs, my dentist said my gums looks really good and it's amazing what the surgery did. What Dr. Norland did was place a graft and over time that graft will grow towards the teeth. I'm here to apologize to Dr. Nordland and hoping this review will help others find him. The office and staff are awesome!

Glori was AMAZING! She helped me over the phone with working out my appointments and figuring out…read moremy insurance, and even went above and beyond to speak directly with my insurance representative to help sort everything out. She was soooo kind, patient, and friendly, and always willing to answer my questions. Truly made the whole process stress-free.

I'm way overdue for this review of La Jolla Dental Studio…read more My wife had been going to Dr. Fred Larson's office for many years -- always super happy with the work he and his staff did. Unfortunately, he announced his retirement in around 2018, and my wife needed to find a new dentist. The good news is that Dr. Tiki Lam took over Dr. Larson's practice and she and her team do a fabulous job. Now our entire family of five relies on La Jolla Dental Studio for all our dental care -- from cleanings to fillings to whatever else we need. Dr. Lam did an amazing job re-creating the tip of a lower canine tooth I broke off chewing on some popcorn seeds (Note to self: Don't chew on popcorn seeds!), and Gianna is always the best anywhere for cleanings. Dr. Lam and her team are super skilled, friendly, and they always make sure their patients are as comfortable and cared for as they can possibly be. Finally, kudos and bonus points to Dr. Tiki Lam for serving as a voluntary clinical instructor at UCSD's free clinics, and for volunteering monthly at the Veteran Village in San Diego, where she provides free dental care to veterans. An easy 5 stars.

FANTASTIC care, from a very knowledgeable and skilled doctor. Excellent back office. Dr. Lam…read morepicked up on a problem my previous dentist totally missed! I'm very lucky and extremely grateful she did, as it turned out to be a massive infection, reaching all the way up to my sinus cavity. I cannot recommend her enough!

They saw my 95 year old mom on very short notice after she broke a tooth. The care was fast,…read morefriendly, and absolutely professional. Everything was explained very well and she got exactly what she needed. I highly recommend Open Wide La Jolla Dentistry!

Update: Since I wrote this review, my poor tooth has undergone an infection, a round of…read moreantibiotics, and a root canal. This experience has been costly and traumatic on multiple levels.

10/10 recommend! Dr.Irene is so sweet & goes above and beyond for all her patients! Mel is the best…read morehygienis!

Dr Erez is so condescending, I'd never step foot in this office again. His chair side manner leaves…read morea lot to be desired, and he's neither gentle nor apologetic when he inflicts pain. He won't listen to you, he sighs a lot, and he talks down to you. He's one of those people that thinks he knows everything and you know nothing...even about issues you've been personally dealing with for years. Avoid this clown unless you want to be patronized and sighed at.

Both my husband and I came as new patients this week to Bird Rock Dental. We both saw Dr. Davis and…read morehad a wonderful experience. I was particularly nervous about swing a dentist during Covid-19 but Dr. Davis was so assuring about how Dentist always take great safety precautions, and that the office is taking Covid 19 precautions seriously. Dr. Davis was really friendly and the cleaning was thorough but never hurt. Truly a great experience we're glad we found such a great local dentist- it was easy to get street parking and a morning appointment.

The only way I could be less satisfied is if I did the work myself and left it half finished. The…read moreprices seem high especially since the dentist only comes in and finishes the work that the dental hygientist perform. I had two crowns replaced and a cavity filled. The dentist did the shots and drilling and the final cementing, but otherwise it was I think a dental hygientist did everything else. Also, I felt like I was in Mexico as there was more spanish spoken than english. Also, there was a typical bait and switch. I had complete xrays taken and was told that I needed 2 crowns replaced. At the end of the replacement ( several weeks later), they took final xrays and low and behold, I know need another crown replaced. Why wasn't it seen in the first xray. One thing that they are really good at is reminding you when your next appointment is. I received at least one email, text and phone call every day prior to the procedure for about a week. I guess they really need the money.