A big shout out to Dr. Skeens and staff for taking care of my dental emergency when my regular DMD…read morewas 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.

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

Absolutely my favorite dentist's office of all time. The entire staff is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable - they go out of their way to get to know you. I used to dread going to the dentist, but now I enjoy my visits. Perhaps most importantly, I really appreciate their approach and model for service - they do not recommend unnecessary procedures. (I have been to other offices in the past that focus on the generation of lots of revenue based on unneeded procedures.) I would highly recommend Elevated Smiles to others that are looking for a dentist.

How a business can decline so rapidly is beyond me…read more (Last week in August, 2022) A crown that they had put on had broken from something I bit into. I called and they fit me in to fix it. When he was replacing the broken crown, he told me that the tooth next to it is damaged as well but they don't have enough time to fix it. I told them that I was going on a cruise for my birthday and that I'll be back when I return. So he informed me that as they've gotten busy, it's best to make an appointment. I made an appointment for when I got back. Upon my return, I wasn't feeling well and tested positive for Covid. I called them to cancel my appointment and informed that I'll call back as soon as I test negative and feel better. (Mid September 2022) Couple of weeks later, I call to make an appointment for the other tooth. The receptionist tells me that I need to come in to get checked prior to them doing anything to my tooth. As I explain that I was just there and I am calling to follow up on a particular tooth that the dentist wanted to fix. She giggles as if I'm telling her a joke and repeats that they won't work on me until I come in for an initial check up. I was completely baffled at the lack of professionalism, memory and respect for a long time patient. I was so agitated that I asked for the dentist to talk to me as I'm thinking he'll remember and be more professional. Receptionist (still giggling) says he's busy and will call me back. About 30 minutes later, he calls. Like a broken record, he repeated everything the receptionist said while I hear the receptionist giggling in the background. It was so unprofessional and quite frankly I felt completely betrayed. I initially began coming to this practice because of Tina Saw (dentist) as I felt we bonded and I liked her work and personality. But since 2020, it's been the husband. Although I preferred Tina, I kept getting him and got used to him out of necessity. The difficulty I had post Covid was the changing staff who no longer knew or recognized long time patients, the revolving receptionists who don't hear what you're saying and the severity of the decline in professionalism. I felt so betrayed that there's no way I could return. After being a long time patient, they were trying to squeeze in an extra visit to bill my insurance for an issue that they already pointed out and told me needed fixing. Few months later, I got a text to call to make an appointment which I ignored. The final nail in the coffin was when the same receptionist called me couple of weeks ago (before the end of the year for billing issues) to let me know I need to come in to get the other tooth fixed. I tell her that I'll NEVER GO BACK to that practice. She started laughing as if I told her a joke. Then says bye. Even if they change the receptionist, I wouldn't return for dental care. They squeeze in more check up visits even when the issues have been recognized and an appointment is made. This nickel and dime attitude is horrible! It's hard enough to find time for cleaning, follow ups, check ups and treatment without these additional useless check ups when we already pointed out what the issue is. I basically got punished for canceling post cruise when I had Covid. This type of pettiness is unfortunate and so unprofessional for a dental office. As going to a dentist is stressful enough, I rather go where they know how to treat a client with respect and kindness. Too many options in the area to stay with Elevated Smiles. I, my husband, my friends and nephew will never go back.

Excellent service from front desk to dental assistants and dentist. Knowledgeable and no BS just…read morequick and great service.

This is a great dental office! The office staff took the time to answer all my questions on the…read morephone When I arrived I turned in my new patient paperwork and insurance information and in less than a few minutes I was already being brought back to an exam room and the dentist was on time for my appointment. The dentist was very personable and explained everything during her review of the x-rays and the exam. She also has an amazing imaging software program I haven't seen at other dental practices. For the first time ever, I saw an accurate visual representation of my teeth which greatly helped me feel confident in the diagnosis and suggestions of which teeth to prioritize. I previously went to a dentist who I liked, but due to insurance changes I needed to find a new dentist. I was very happy to hear that they both agreed upon which teeth have cracked filings due to age and my teeth grinding at night. I am feeling confident about my future appointments to have some needed dental work completed because they took such great care of me as a first time patient.

Type of Care -- AMAZING! Care Quality -- The very BEST!…read moreDr. Kay is very kind and gentle with his patients. His supporting staff, same demeanor, fantastic. They are family. I recently had my teeth cleaned and their new dental hygienist, Sarah, was wonderful. Fits in this family for sure (don't let her go !)

I came to Encinitas Ranch Dentistry by referral. Dr Kay and his staff are outstanding!…read more Dr Kay is very professional and patient, he took the time to discuss my dental issues and concerns thoroughly before doing anything. He did some crowns and fillings for me, I am very pleased with his work. Vanessa also did some cleanings, she was gentle and a very sweet hygienist! All the staff are top notch from the front office to all the assistants in the back. All very friendly and professional. Overall, my experience at Encinitas Ranch Dentistry has been exceptional! Highly Recommended!

Awesome experience. I hadn't been to the dentist in well over a year so I was nervous to go back…read more They explained everything to me thoroughly and were very civil. Dr. Smith was kind and explained options for me in detail. Nobody ever pushed me to buy anything and I never felt like I was being sold something. Office was clean. Excited to come back!

Just returned from my third visit to Dr. Smith at Cliffside and am thrilled at the results! I…read moreneeded a lot of work done and had to do three different visits. The work that they did was done flawlessly efficiently. I experienced virtually zero pain throughout the entire process. Dr. Smith is extremely skilled, professional, kind, and his staff went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable. The work that they completed today was nothing short of perfect and now my teeth are finally fixed! I can't say enough good things about Dr. Smith and their staff. They truly care about their patients, our empathetic, kind and good people. This is very rare to find so I hope people read this review and choose Cliffside family dentistry. I got lucky and just went in there without doing research, but was blown away by their compassion, skill, and efficiency.

No informed consent prior to hundreds of X-rays taken of my brain, eyes, face and thyroid…read more This guy had a young assistant take higher powered CT X-rays radiating my radiosensitive eyes, brain, CNs & thyroid with hundreds of ionizing X-rays before I was even a patient of record, before any exam at all, before any in person history, discussion, dialogue etc. I did NOT want my brain eyes & thyroid radiated w/ hundreds of ionizing radiation images that day at my first orthodontic consult of at least 3. I ended up in scripps ER after that CBCT w/ horrible debilitating symptoms & pain. I just finished my second eye surgery because of all the inflammation & damage that CBCT without any informed consent caused. This guys ego is huge he had the nerve to say I was cutting into his lunch break at ~12:05 and I'd have to pay extra yet he can't provide any basic informed consent at all, history/exam etc before sending someone possibly unlicensed to radiate my eyes & brain like its some kind of benign BP check as you walk into the office? He destroyed my quality of life. The girl acted like she was going to just take a quick camera picture not hundreds of X-ray images of my eyes and brain. No other orthodontic office could use these as they said they only take 2 after doing an exam if the pt is ok w it. This guy doesn't care about protecting patients he cares about profit margins and isn't looking out for what's in the patients best interest in my experience. Hundreds of X-ray images with NO lead protection are very damaging causing DNA double- stranded breaks in exposed tissues incl the brain, eyes and thyroid also oxidative stress that damages cells plus inflaming tissues, a conversation about risks benefits alternatives and all questions answered by the dentist plus an exam legally NEEDS to happen BEFORE a consult person is radiated w/ this higher powered radiation. I did NOT want these radiosensitive structures radiated, it was NOT worth the risk for me. No other dental or orthodontic office in the past has ever taken any type of CT of me and not X-rays without explaining WHY they would like them, which gave me time to ask questions and opt out after asking questions and having a dialogue with the dentist. Most people don't know that dental offices even have CT X-rays that radiate the brain w/ hundreds of ionizing images at once. The last time I had orthodontics they did NOT take X-rays and my teeth came out perfect for many years. Skylar Liatti left my bite in worse shape then when I went in, he also told me to have another dentist add composite material where there was no room in the seated functional position which caused my front 3 teeth to burn and sting for 10-11 months straight after the chemicals went into the pulp chamber and then the material was ground off again due to there not being any room to add before orthodontics. I was stuck going to him bec otherwise I'd have to have 2 more X-rays somewhere else he left my front damaged teeth hitting first and my back teeth not touching at all which caused damage to my premolar roots and flared up front teeth pulpitis of which can't be rectified bec my bite is now screwed up. This place obviously doesn't follow basic CA dental safety protocols like an EXAM must be done BEFORE an RDA (if she's even licensed), I asked for the license and dose metrics of exactly how much radiation my eyes brain thyroid were exposed to but Skylar did not provide it as per CA law requires (within 15 days). Skylar obviously cares about dollar signs over patient safety. The other ortho consults I finally did months later did not rush me into any radiating X-rays even though they only take 2 X-rays not HUNDREDS of X-ray images at once. I did not sign for X-rays at that consult visit either as I had planned on doing a few consults to see whom I felt most comfortable with IF that was the next step for me.

3 of our 4 kids needed braces and all 3 came here. We researched and got free tours and consults…read moreelsewhere, but were attracted to Dr Liatti's smaller office with a more personal feel. Dr Liatti is very knowledgeable and up to date on current orthodontic care. The office had great payment plans. They easily worked us in when there was a minor dental emergency or for questions that I had. The staff is s friendly. Love this doctor and highly recommend!

Very nice office! The doctor and staff were all very professional! They ran on time and they even…read moretake my insurance!!!

I had a crown replaced recently The old crown was badly…read morefitted and caused inflammation due to food getting caught between teeth The replacement was done painlessly and professionally and fits perfectly

I have been going to Dr. Santone's office since I was 15 years old (now 32). I have seen the dental…read morehygienist Monica for years and have had a pleasant experience until now. She told me it has been too long since getting x-rays done and I politely declined, as I don't need to be exposed to radiation just for the heck of it. Monica continued to question to my choice (in a very rude manor). I once again said no thank you and I simply wanted a cleaning. She said 'this is unaccepatable' and I said 'maybe I should find a new dentists as I really don't want an x-ray'. She said 'I think that's a good idea' and I walked out... Not a word from anyone. It was so rude, unprofessional and inappropriate. I will never go back, along with the rest of our family who has been going for over 20 years.

Dr Santone is not just warm and caring , but very skilled at what she does. Always careful to…read moreprovide highest quality care and technique in maintaining the best dental health, without doing more than needed. Her office staff are always friendly and accommodating. Been here for years and can highly recommend!

have always struggled with anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist. I had made a last-minute…read moreappointment with another office, but they unfortunately canceled at the last minute. Thankfully, I found Smiles by Design through Zocdoc, which made it so easy to see real reviews and book an appointment online. From the moment I walked in, Greg and the entire staff were incredibly kind, patient, and understanding. They truly put me at ease. I never once felt pressured into unnecessary treatments or "high-pressure sales," which meant so much to me. I ended up having two teeth pulled, and surprisingly, it was one of the best dental experiences I've ever had. The procedure was gentle, professional, and handled with great care. For anyone who feels anxious about dental visits like I do, I highly recommend this office. Such a positive experience from start to finish!

Money grab. Avoid these people. I was overcharged as per my…read moreinsurance $610 and almost a year later I'm still trying to get my money back. It's exhausting. Susan, the office manager, is an expert at skirting and avoiding. She will gaslight you until you give up. Beware. Also, they will "find" dental work that's not needed and they take you into an office to literally close the sale. Read the one star reviews, they all say the same thing.

I just had two infected wisdom teeth removed yesterday morning. I was in pain and desperate for…read morehelp. I called Dr. Miner's office on Monday afternoon and the doctor agreed to see me Tuesday morning for consultation and possible surgery. He was able to do the surgery and remove both teeth with the speed I comfort I never experience before. It was just "top, top and pull" and the tooth was gone. Wow, it was amazing and Dr. Miner is amazing and absolutely the best! Today, I'm still doing great, no pain and no bleeding! I think Dr. Miner is the best oral surgeon in the San Diego area. He is also supper nice and made me feel comfortable and safe before and during the procedure. I was very, very scared but he was able to calm me down and still performed the surgery without sedation. In fact, the whole team in doctor Miner's office is super nice and welcoming.

I was SO nervous to get my wisdom teeth out, I had put it off until my late twenties and had…read moreimpacted teeth. Dr Miner and team made the removal such a smooth and painless experience, while also easing my nerves through reassurance and transparency. Also shout out to Kylie, she's such a sweetie