My son had to have oral surgery, which is never fun, but the staff made it a totally fine experience. They were friendly, welcoming, happy to let my kid listen to whatever music he wanted while they gave him medications. Importantly, this surgery center uses an anesthesiologist to manage sedation, meaning that the patients are safer and have ultimately better care than if they skimped on staff. Our anesthesiologist was delightful. And of course Dr Eftimie was very kind, and the surgery had a fantastic outcome. I highly recommend this office. I would 100% trust my kids, my husband, all my loved ones with Dr. Eftimie. read more

I had oral surgery for wisdom teeth extraction and expose & bond here with Dr. Eftimie. Dr. Eftimie was very knowledgeable and provided a clear, easy-to-follow consultation. He explained several options for my teeth and recommended the best one for my case. He made sure I felt comfortable before the surgery and even personally called me afterward to check on how I was doing and ensure I followed the instructions for proper wound care. Dr. Eftimie also went above and beyond by carefully coordinating with Dr. Larson to make sure I received the best possible treatment. Dr. Eftimie put me at ease from start to finish. I'm so grateful to meet Dr. Eftimie and I will recommend his office to all of my friends and family. Before I talked to Dr.Eftimie about my teeth, I had a lot of consultations with other Dentists but no one gave me a clear explanation and solution like Dr.Eftimie. read more

Best Artist in town. Dr Eftimie is the best of the best at his craft. The office is clean, the staff is super supportive and hands down best wisdom tooth extraction practitioner. His method of pain management is excellent. I chose to stay awake and glad I did so. I took some medication he prescribed to calm the nerves and during the procedure did not feel any pain. Some pressure but it was manageable. Bleeding was about 6 -8 hours. Sutures fall out at different time of day. Came out on day 2 and to day 7. Healed up 100% by week 2. Tip: 1. Be sure to have someone drive you home 2. Remove all 4 wisdom tooth so that you don't ever have to come back 3. Ibuprofen helps with discomfort read more

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I can't thank you enough for the special, excellent care you and your team provided and for the unique gift you are to your patients. I am so thankful that we have such a talented doctor in our area. I have great confidence in you and your abilities and will share this with my freinds and family. Thank you so much for the great care and surgery you performed on me. read more

Normally I'm the one working on patients ! Today is my turn to be the patient I had a root canal on my molar and it had a fractured so it needed to be extracted , I was so sad and nervous never in a million years I thought it could happen to me :( ..... Dr Eftimie was an amazing oral surgeon he took my tooth out placed bone graft in seconds didn't feel a thing thank god for him ! Now I wait patiently until the bone heals and he can place my implant read more

Liviu F Eftimie, DDS - Oral Surgeons Near Me - Riverside, California

My 6 year old son needed to have some teeth removed. To start the consultation with Dr. Eftimie was very to the point about what needed to be done. Come the day of surgery him and the nurses reassured my husband and I that our son would be in good hands. They let us in the room with him to help comfort him while they prepped him for surgery. They removed two extra teeth that he was born with and the surgery lasted about 40 mins. They called us back when they were done. My son was drowsy and out of it for about 30 mins. Once he was more alert they sent us home. A couple hours later after we noticed one of his stitches came undone and we were worried he would have bit it and it would have caused damage so we sent a text to the Dr around 5 pm. He called us back around 5:30 and he reassure us it was fine. Around 8:30 pm he called again just to check on him and let us know exactly what he could have to breakfast the next morning. This has been the best experience we have ever had with any kind of Dr. Thank you to the ladies at the front desk for being so nice and welcoming and to Dr. Eftimie and his team for making this the best experience ever. P.s. we did have to pay about half out of pocket for the surgery because our insurance only covered 55%. I have to say it was worth every penny. 10/10 Recommend!! read more

Liviu F Eftimie, DDS - After a well deserved nap when we got home. - Oral Surgeons Near Me - Riverside, California

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I am pretty shocked to be laying in bed writing this review just hours after getting all 4 wisdom teeth extracted by Dr. Eftimie. He's kind, efficient, and we had great conversation during the consultation. He put me at complete ease from start to finish. I was so numb afterward that I couldn't feel any pain except the kind from having a tight jaw from maintaining cotton in both cheeks. I'm sincerely so relieved that my peace of mind matched the skillfulness of this whole process. I recommend Dr. Eftimie to anyone. Thank you so much for making a "scary surgery" like wisdom teeth extraction into a positive experience! read more

Liviu F Eftimie, DDS - Me, tired from the general anesthesia, but in such good spirits. Was this surgery really that painless?? :) - Oral Surgeons Near Me - Riverside, California

I was TERRIFIED to have a wisdom tooth removed, but it was seriously one of the easiest things I've ever done. I was comfortable the whole time and the surgery assistant and Dr. Eftimie made me feel totally at ease. I didn't feel a single thing and the tooth was removed in less than a minute. (Obviously every extraction scenario is different.) read more

Two of my older children required wisdom teeth removal, and were referred to Dr. Eftimie. The office is nice and spacious and the staff are friendly and inviting. The whole process went quite smoothly from the consultation, paperwork, to the day of surgery, and afterwards. Dr. Eftimie shows great care for his patients and even makes house calls to check on them after surgery. I would definitely recommend Dr. Eftimie and his team to anyone who requires oral surgery. read more

Liviu F Eftimie, DDS - Oral Surgeons Near Me - Riverside, California

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Dr. Eftimie and team are THE BEST!!! Had my 90-year-old mom in for a tooth extraction. The way the Dr. and team treated and cared for my mom you would have thought she was their mom. He was very thorough when asking questions about her health and medications. He went over everything with my mom's caretaker and myself. The procedure itself took a minute or two and they made sure my mom was OK before getting up from the chair and leaving his office. On top of that they took us in even though we had no appointment. They totally understood my concern for my mom when I called. If I could give as many stars as possible, I would give a million. You or your family members and friends will be in great hands with Dr. Eftimie and team!! read more

You're in the best hands! He removed my kids wisdom teeth and let me just say this place is nothing like the others. He is the best at what he does. Everyone is great at this office.. from the front desk, assistants, the anesthesiologist and the doctor. They are quick which I can appreciate and yet very patient and thorough at explaining things. He's truly a caring doctor. My kids had very minimal pain afterwards compared to my oldest who went somewhere else. read more

I'm not sure why my review disappeared, but I want to let everyone know of my horrible experience with this doctor. He appeared agitated that I did not want the sedation to remove 1 wisdom tooth. I elected the local anesthetic/injection instead. He had a very difficult time removing the tooth. I felt the pain and I felt his frustration. He then told me "you feel this? you can't feel it, your just stressed". read more

Dr. Eftimie is pleasant. His staff is caring, polite, and personable. Starting with the cute Asian dental assistant regarding scheduling. The surgical technician and anesthesiologist were sweet and professional. Having surgery is always nerve wrecking, but the tech and anesthesiologist made me feel at ease. I'm glad his staff was so nice, it proves Dr. Eftimie is good not only to his patients, but also to the staff. The building and office is clean and neat as well. read more

Liviu F Eftimie, DDS - Right after my wisdom teeth extraction #chipmunk - Oral Surgeons Near Me - Riverside, California

Very professional, very kind & just all around caring staff. Even though it is a very busy office he is very efficient. I would also rate 5 stars on cleanliness. read more

Very impressed with Dr. Eftimie. I recently had a consultation with him regarding cross bite correction surgery. I started off very nervous, but Dr. Eftimie made me feel extremely comfortable during the whole process. I have yet to work with him, because he says I need to start with orthodontics, but he recommended an orthodontist AND personally called him prior to my appt. I look forward to having Dr. Eftimie fix my jaw and get rid of this problem. read more

This man was meant to be a doctor. Found myself in a situation where I didn't realize an infection had decimated the bone to my tooth and needed to be pulled, bone graft and an implant. Exceptional angst experience for me, but Dr. Eftimie reduced any anxiety with his casual demeanor, ease of conversation and clarity in communication. Other aspects of my case proved his kindness and exceptional practice as a doctor. I was in and out of their office for months and staff is great and dental assistants follow the same demeanor. Office saw me the same day when I thought I had damaged the work performed. Can't say enough and entire experience was painless and so appreciative to have been referred to Dr. Eftimie. Thank you read more

I needed to have a molar extraction this morning, and I had a great experience (under the circumstances). First of all, I'm terrified of dental work, and Dr. Eftimie and his staff were extremely pleasant and patient. Everything was explained to me ahead of time, as well as during the procedure, Dr. Eftimie kept me posted on what he was doing, and continuously asked if I was ok. Dr's assistant, I believe her name was Nicole or Natalie (I'm so sorry for not remembering) was soooo nice, a great listener of my fears, and a great source of comfort. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Eftimie and his office. I think this has to be the most pleasant experience by FAR when it comes to terrifying dental work. Thank you Dr. Eftimie and everyone who helped me today. God bless you all. read more

Dr. Eftimie is wonderful! My son has been a patient twice and my daughter will be having her wisdom teeth extracted next week. Dr. Eftimie is very kid friendly and works quick without compromising quality and bedside manner. Highly recommended. read more

Had all 4 wisdom teeth removed a little over a week ago... very impressed with everyone at the office. Made the whole procedure very smooth, they were all so professional. My husband called Dr. Eftimie's cell a few hours after my surgery to let him know I was in a lot of pain, he told him I could alternate some ibuprofen in with my prescription to help alleviate... later that night around 9pm, Dr. Eftimie called my husband to check on me. We were both really impressed by him and I would recommend the office to anyone. read more

I don't like dental work at all. Having instruments shoved in my mouth and me having to awkwardly act as if nothing is wrong and I'm not freaking out is not a fun experience. At this office the staff and surgeon are amazing. They're considerate of your time and your needs. All of my appointments were quick and easy in regards to the removal of my wisdom teeth. They did all four at once and within two days I was eating normal food and had no pain. Compared to friends who've had awful experiences I can argue that mine was one of the best. This guy definitely knows what he's doing and I would recommended that everyone check out this office for the easiest and least painful removal of wisdom teeth. read more

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My daughter was a patient of Dr. Eftimie and had her wisdom teeth removed. He did a fabulous job with her surgery. She had minimal pain and wonderful follow-up. Dr. E. even called at 9 pm on the day of her surgery to see how she was doing! The office is stunning. But even more impressive is the professionalism and concern for patient care. read more

I was a patient at Riverside Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery twice. The first time was for a dental implant and the second recent procedure was to get my wisdom teeth extracted. I am 46 years old and my wisdom teeth were difficult to extract. I was very pleasantly surprised, both with my dental implant and, recently, with my 4 difficult wisdom tooth extractions at how MINIMAL MY SWELLING AND PAIN WERE (actually none). I only needed a little bit of ibuprofen and I had almost no bleeding. Since I have had two separate experiences here, I have to attribute this to Dr. Eftimie's surgical technique which obviously minimized the surrounding tissue trauma and made my healing so easy. Great job! I'm only coming here for any further needs. Also, reading some of the negative reviews: I can't imagine these patients were in the same office. This is a bright, open, inviting and modern office with extremely friendly staff and state-of-the-art equipment like 3D CT and LED Operating Room Lights , etc.. There is no detail too small that is not covered especially patient safety and satisfaction. There may be many choices out there, which may even cost you fractionally less, but this is the best possible care you can get.... period. read more

No stars for this surgeon or his staff. They all came off pretentious. He had his really expensive car parked right in front of the office door & that immediately felt weird. But I was willing to keep an open mind. However as I was sitting in the exam room I overheard staff talking and the girl who was supposed to take my x-rays left for a lunch run. Then when the Dr. came in he was rushing , said hi I'm Dr. Liviu what do we got going on here? Me: I have wisdom teeth to be pulled out. Him: did they do your x-rays yet? Me: no your staff hasn't. (Shouldn't this guy have asked his staff?) I waited a few more minutes then the Receptionist told me they'd have to wait til Dr. was done with a consult in the next room before they do my x-rays. But she gave no clinical explanation as to why. As I passed the room I saw no machinery that looked like x-ray equipment. I just left. This type of thing is already nerve wrecking as it is so when the entire office seemed completely distracted with the other patient and her family the appt wasn't worth my consumer buying power. I'm taking my business elsewhere. I heard them say she had like 15 x-rays so maybe I was small potatoes for this guy? Maybe the other patient will finish paying off that shiny, expensive car for him. read more

Ok, where to start... i am HORRIFIED from dentists! And i had to take all my 4 wisdom teeth out!! I got to the clinic crying from fear.. my palms were sweating and my face was so pale! They called my name and that's when i lost it! I got to the surgery room and there was 2 ladies waiting for me there, they calmed me down in an amazing way ( but i kept crying lol) i didn't even feel the IV in my arm ( and everyone knows my PHOBIA from needles!!!!) i swear i was talking to the nurse and i remember waking up in a different room! They said " good job, ure done!! " i couldnt believe it! Also, my face was not swollen! This dr is AMAZING! I wish i could give him a zillion stars!! I don't mind doing the surgery again read more

Nothing but great things to say! Really understands the older generation and how to put them at ease while undergoing dental surgery. Kind, compassionate. Excellent pre and post surgical follow up. Office staff is excellent and also very helpful. When arriving at the dental office from start to finish the entire process is as painless as possible - both physically and emotionally! read more

I feel compelled to write reviews any time I am impressed, and this time I was! Thank you Dr. Eftimie for being so caring about your patients. We had an emergency, and not only he answered the phone himself before business hours, but he asked that we come in right away so he could take care of it. When we arrived at the office, the receptionist knew right away who we were, and told us the room was ready for us. We were in and out in no time. In regards to the wisdom tooth removal operation, everyone of the staff that we dealt with was very professional. The office is beautiful and clean, which is a plus. The anesthesiologist was fantastic as well, my daughter didn't feel a thing when they placed the I.V. He was very caring. I recommend Dr. Eftimie and his staff without any reservations. read more

This Dr's doing something right! Exactly what you want in an oral surgeon's office, professionalism, efficiency, and kindness. We made our appointments and had the surgery all within two weeks. Both our children had their wisdom teeth extracted on the same day and one of our children was a "high risk" surgery. Dr. Eftimie Liviu and his staff were more than knowledgeable regarding the details. The Dr. called us post surgery to check on them and ensure they were doing well. From the get-go I felt the kids were in extremely capable hands. His support staff were personable and kind. If you have to have oral surgery, this is the place to do it! read more

I went in for an extraction of my left bottom molar. It was broken and infected. I was very nervous. Walking into the office, it was very clean and a very friendly atmosphere. The receptionists were nice and had me fill out paperwork since it was my first time there. I was taken to a room which was very comfortable and clean. Doctor Eftimie came in and shook my hand. He was very nice, professional, and went over treatment. He seemed genuinely concerned about my well being and it was refreshing. I was taken to the surgery room and the doctor and assistant engaged in conversation with me to ease my nerves. They injected local anesthetic n let me get numb for about 10-15 min. The doctor put a warm blanket on my legs as the office was chilly. The procedure was quick and the doctor kept checking with me to make sure I was ok. He said I was a good patient. He was very comforting and fast! I am so glad my dentist referred me to this office! I have a follow-up in a week. I will check back in. read more

Dr. Liviu and his staff are true professionals that know their craft. I needed to get the last of my wisdom teeth pulled, it was in a strange place still very much under my gum and beginning to push at the root of the neighboring tooth. I was tempted to take it out 6 years ago but it hadn't really grown in far enough to make it necessary or easy to pull. Eftimie had me put under with general anesthetic, which I was a little nervous about since I've never experienced it before. However, the anesthetic person and the dental assistant clearly explained what they were doing as they did it to set my mind at more ease, and from the time then until they had me stitched and woken probably only 35 minutes had passed. He seems to know all the latest and greatest dental techniques and implements them smoothly to even get at strange teeth like mine. They patiently explained to my wife and me how to take care of the area over the next few days, set me up for a brief check up in a week, and wheeled me out in a chair and helped me get in the car, after being whacked out still from the anesthetic. It's true what other commentator said that the ladies that work as dental and administrative assistants are pretty serious and it's hard to get them to crack little more than a smile, but I found them friendly, just in a professional, more business tone demeanor. Last night, about 9 pm, Dr. Eftimie gave me a call to check and see if the area had stopped bleeding if I was doing okay. I'm sure that this was very much after hours for him and going out of his way for the extra patient care means a lot. I always get a bit nervous with dental surgery, but this is a great place to go. read more

I will preface this review by saying I am the biggest wuss when it comes to any type of dentistry. I can't stand going and I haven't been to the dentist in quite a number of years....upwards of 12! I was referred to Dr. Eftimie from my dentist that is down the street. From the time you walk into the doors you know this guy knows what he is doing. The office is immaculate, nurses and assistants are more than accommodating. The procedure that Dr. Eftimie was going to be doing on me was a Wisdom tooth extraction (impacted). During my consultation, he suggested that I didn't need to be put under, novocain would suffice. I was a little hesitant but figured why not? He told me that by putting me under, it would mess up my whole day because someone would have to drive me to/from the office and be pretty much out of it the whole day. He also said that he would save me the money since my insurance wouldn't cover it. I asked him how long he thought the procedure would take and he said approx. 15 to 20 mins, including the time that it would take for me to get numb. The day of the extraction was a breeze. He numbed me up, waited about 10 mins. and from the time he started to the time he finished (stitched and everything) couldn't have been more than 4 to 5 mins! It was hands down the best experience I have ever had with any oral surgeon / dentist in my 34 years of life. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone to do anything.....implants.....surgery...extractions. I would go to Dr. Eftimie even if my insurance didn't cover it. Absolutely outstanding. Professional, thorough, caring, reliable, excellent! read more

I am very impressed with how professional and courteous the staff here is. Anyone who comes here will be treated with respect and be in great hands. I just had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled from them and although it's a painful recovery, they follow up with you and the doctor gives out his personal cell number incase you have issues or need to speak with him outside of business hours. I will be recommending to all friends and family. And the review that the girl left for a 1 star review talking bad about the doctor having a nice car, seriously? He went to school and made something of himself. He deserves it you nut job! Also, wouldn't you want someone that has a nice building and car to work on you? Shows they actually get business and know what they are doing. Maybe she should go to a hole in the wall place in downtown riverside. read more

Loved Dr. Eftimie! I was in and out if the office in an hour. He even called that might to check on my recovery. Definitely recommend!

I needed to have a tooth pulled and I literally put it off for months because of not liking prior offices I've been to. Also due to mobility issues and walking and for fear of how hard it would be to have access to be in and out of the office easily. The staff at this office we're all very professional while still being friendly and personable. Thank you to Dr. Eftimie and Haley for making today an easy and pain free day. I will recommend this office to everyone and will come back here if ever need be without hesitation. read more

Exceptional oral surgeon who treats each and every patient with care and respect. Complex cases are no problem with Dr Eftimie. Implants have allowed many of our patients to enjoy a natural tooth replacement and his technique for these is impeccable. Two members of my family were treated by Dr Eftimie and they were super impressed. read more

I can't begin to give Dr. Eftimi, his staff, and his office enough stars. He is the most compassionate doctor our family has ever visited. He is gentle, knowledgeable, patient, and has a sense of humor! His staff is incredibly professional and helpful. If only he were a "regular" dentist...our entire family would utilize his services! Or, if only we could have more surgery! Keep up the good work, doc. We love you! PS And to the moron who was worried about what kind of car Dr. Eftimi drives, are you kidding? Or crazy? Don't be judgmental - that will come back at you tenfold. Go for the Lamborghini, Doc!! You deserve it! read more

Horrible doctor, was an asshole after my surgery, and didn't give me the right time of day, never ever would recommend this loser.

Dr. Liviu was so great, he is very professional yet caring. I was very nervous going into the surgical room but him and his staff were very helpful and were able to help me feel very comfortable about getting put under general anesthesia. His office staff is very friendly and answered all of my questions. Dr. Liviu even called me way after hours to check up on me to see how I was doing, which doesn't happen often with other physicians. I am very impressed and thankful to have found his office, from the moment I stepped into this office I knew I had went to the right place. Thank you Dr. Liviu and your wonderful staff. read more

This place is relatively unassuming from the outside, but when I walked in, I was immediately struck by how pleasant the staff was, and Dr. Liviu was simply awesome. The place was immaculate. The bathroom smelled great, and it was super clean (a huge plus in my eyes)!!!! The operating room (where they removed my tooth) was so professionally designed that I forgot that where I was. The equipment was state-of-the-art, and Dr. Liviu's explanation of what I needed and how he would do it was warm, informative, and calming. Talk about efficient--it was 10 minutes from the moment I was first shot up to when he sewed the last stitch! I didn't have any pain or discomfort, and I was deathly afraid--especially with the (very normal) crunching sound. Dr. Liviu ACTUALLY APOLOGIZED to me for taking "a little long" to get my tooth out, but he had it out and had me stitched in under TWO MINUTES!!!!!! Parenthetically, it was the tooth just before my wisdom tooth in the upper left...way in the back. This guy is simply awesome! If you need to have a tooth removed, and you live in So. Cal (LA, San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and San Bern. counties), it's worth the drive to Tibbetts Street! In fact, after searching for dentist to do my crown and root canal, today I called Dr. Liviu's office to get a recommendation. Hopefully, his office can recommend someone half as good as he is. read more

I cannot begin to say thank you enough for the care we have received from Dr Eftimie and his entire staff! My 10 year old son had a tooth located way up in the wrong place .. they did an expose and bond- WITHOUT sedation!!!!! They are that good! With a super anxious little guy! Everything has gone smoothly! Dr Eftimie is patient, explains everything, super careful, kind, and treats his patients very well! Thanks for everything! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about this office. During the initial consultation I was seen promptly and had everything explained to me. I had to have an additional X-ray to get a better view of my nerve which I was not charged for. Today I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted and it went wonderfully. I was taken to the room after waiting 2 minutes and went straight into surgery. The anesthesiologist was great and I didn't even feel the IV go in my arm. He was very friendly and made me feel at ease. I woke up alert and not groggy at all. The doctor has very non-invasive techniques and I hardly feel any pain. He is quick, efficient, and so friendly. I would recommend this office to anyone! Also the office is very clean, modern and accommodating. They have many magazines, water for the guests and very nice bathrooms. Great all around! Thank you Dr. Eftimie and staff. A job well done! read more