RUDE STAFF!! AVOID!! My wife stopped in to inquire about an appointment. The elderly female receptionist wearing burgundy scrubs, pointed to a face mask sign, then yelled at my wife to put one on. Wife didn't have any, and asked the elderly receptionist for a mask. The elderly receptionist yelled she didn't have masks, then yelled at my wife again, to get out. WTF?? Why would you treat a prospective patient this way? The elderly female receptionist needs to be fired. Do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere. read more

Are you obsessed with your teeth and only trust the best? Then Dr. Watson is your man. S H O R T I hesitate to post this review because teeth are kind of a personal thing, but I think more people should discuss their dental hygiene and make recommendations. Dental horror stories make me cringe because they are avoidable. Whole mouth care doesn't start or stop at home, you just need one good pro in your life - his teeth should look awesome too. Have you seen Dr. Watson's teeth - perfect! For those who make excuses: I don't care how good your granpa's genes are, teeth need maintenance- there is a science to it all. When you have a good dentist - you can avoid all of that crazy expensive shat like crowns, caps, etc. Take the guess work out of what you're doing and go see Markus - he's the sweetest and smartest dentist you will ever meet. The technology in his office is all state of the art, the office is super modern and chic, and you can book/cancel/confirm your appointments online or via text - that's hot! But what really makes this office amazing is the dentist and his skills - put you cowards at ease. LITTLE LONGER I have extremely high standards for pro dental care - that's what happens when you invest in your smile. I smile a lot cause I got a good one - dare you to say different. It's because I learned how to take care of my teeth from the finest. I need the following from my dentist (1) good dental chair manner - gentle in speech and touch (2) thorough explanation of what I'm doing right and wrong (3) explanation of what my dentist sees as he/she is seeing it (4) tips on what kind of products are the best right now [tooth paste, brush to floss]. Honestly, I don't just like my dentist, but I love him. TIP: Park in the Safeway and get your ticket validated. read more

I have to say I really like the fact that Dr. Watson did my cleaning himself. And that his rates were really reasonable compared to other dentists. His staff was friendly. They play R&B music while you get your cleaning. Which is totally hysterical. But hey, my teeth are clean, and if I listened to some Bobby Brown on the way there, well, I ain't complainin read more

Have you ever had a gun to your head with someone saying "Give me your money!" It's kind of like that. Demanding money that I never agreed to pay. Oh dear Dr. Watson and staff. I am upset to write this review because you did, after all, take excellent care of me and keep me very comfortable through my dental work. But, there was a huge issue with billing and your office was unwilling to work with me, when you were clearly in the wrong. If there was a way for me to file a lawsuit or otherwise obtain any satisfaction in the matter, I would. Yelpers, I think it's important for you to know that the quote you're given and agree to, may not be the same as the bill you receive later. Here's my story... 2007- go in for cleaning and inquire about having a thing made to snap into place to cosmetically address a missing back tooth. I am told insurance will cover it in another year bc I have to be on my insurance plan for a certain period of time before they'll cover it. Sounds fine. 2009- I return for a cleaning, some fillings and have the mold made for my new gadget, which I will pick up a week later. I pay my portion in full and had an excellent experience with the staff and comfort of service. later 2009- I get a bill for $566 for the device. I call immediately explaining that I waited over a year to have this thing be covered by insurance - PER THEIR INQUIRY WITH MY PROVIDER AND THEIR DIRECTION, and if I had to pay for it out of pocket I would NOT have even had the thing made. If it was an error on their part, meaning they inquired with my insurance provider and were given misinformation, they should be dealing with insurance for the payment. Or maybe they never really checked. They just said it would be covered so I'd move forward, knowing I'd be billed later. Such nonsense. a few weeks later- being totally blown-off by the gal I was working with, I had my husband call. Same run-around, but this time she mentions discussing it with the "office manager" and the possibility of splitting the fee. Then, abruptly, she tells him she can no longer speak with him without written permission from me, the patient. Dead End. Later- I call back, wtf? Same story, split fee possibility, talk with office manager, we'll "work it out" BS In the meantime - I keep getting bills from them, which I refuse to pay because I DID NOT AGREE TO PAY THOSE FEES WHEN THE TREATMENT PLAN AND FEES WERE SIGNED. My records show a bill that was paid in full. Period. Last week- We get a notice from a collection agency. Are you kidding me? Hubbs calls Dr. Watson and speaks to him personally. Dr. Watson says "we'll have the office manager look into it and get back to you" blah, blah, blah. She calls my husband to say we must pay the bill in full immediately. ** It's actually not about the money. I mean it is, but it's more about how you do business. If you tell your patients they will receive x treatment for x fee, it is unethical/ illegal to come back after and bill them more. Right? Or any of us could go for services, agree to a fee and them "oops, you actually owe us $500" That is so wrong! I am beyond disappointed by how this was handled. I was not surprised to see that other poor ratings were linked to billing issues. Looks like I got the worst of it. I am appalled by their lack of compromise when every part of my decision to pursue the treatment was guided by THEIR instructions. Watch out patients, you may find yourself with a gun to your head, too. ****************************IN RESPONSE TO THE COMMENT BY YIRA AT DR.WATSON"S OFFICE: Really? How very funny, I think you know exactly who I am. Maybe I'm about to blow your mind, but sometimes people use nicknames on the internet. "Cali C" is not in fact my real name. But my real name IS on the check that should have just arrived. Here is a perfect example of the frustrating, pretend "know-nothing" treatment I've experienced from Dr. Watston and his staff. Be advised. read more

I would like to only give 2 starts to Dr Markus. The initial testing of the teeth were awesome, Then a new guy came in for cleaning and Dr left saying that he wil come back explaining what all things need to be done. After cleaning the doc. just sent his assistant and said you can collect the evaluation report from the reception. I had cavaties and other problems in my tooth and doc never told me which one needs to be done first. I had to ask the receptiontist to ask the doc about that. I mean should you be courteous enough to explain me what all he examined after paying $228. read more

Crowns are not his crowning glory. I like Dr. Watson. He's a very nice guy. Very amiable. But when it comes to crowns I would NOT recommend him. OK maybe it was just me. Maybe I was the statistical outlier. After all he claims he averages 10 perfect crowns a week. But mine was not perfect at all. I had to see him a total of 7 times to have my crown finally fixed. In hindsight I should have just asked for a refund and should have gone some place else. Now if you are shopping for a dentist to make you a crown today would you like to be a statistical outlier like me? Definitely NOT. read more

This was my first visit there so I knew there had to be some paperwork and arrived 10 minutes before my appointment time of 3pm. Filled out the papers and was ready to go at 3. The doctor saw me only at 3:40. Minus one star for that. I made appointment with Dr. Watson but the doctor who saw me was not him. No explanation offered (granted none was asked for, but still). Minus one star for that. After having a very basic standard dental cleaning I got some kind of infection and now 3 days after my right cheek is swollen and face distorted. Difficulty eating and sleeping. Having cleaning every year this is the first time I experienced anything like that. Minus 2 stars for that. Don't think I'll be going there again and don't think you should. read more

Not into this place at all, whatsoever. I chose it based on the Yelp rating and proximity to my office on Townsend. I am one of those obsessive decision-makers, who like to thoroughly examine all of my options, weigh pros and cons, so that I can enter any situation feeling confident that I'm getting the best thing available to me given my own parameters. Yelp has helped me attain this sort of confidence as a consumer and for the most part has not let me down. I made an appointment with Dr. Watson to ensure an even more superior experience, but walked away disappointed in so many ways. I definitely felt like this office was high through-put in the negative sense. Markus gave me no sense of the highly regarded experience that I was expecting, instead focused on performing the bare minimum of dental work and patient interaction. The quality of his work was simply not up to the standards set by my previous dentist and in addition he lacked any personalized attention towards me. I don't consider myself a highly sensitive dental patient nor do I at all care to answer a bunch of bullshit questions about what I do for a living etc, but I at least expected him to make an effort toward an authentic welcome and it was a rare occurrence where I really felt like I was just ushered in and out ASAP. Maybe it was that I had high expectations based on the Yelp ratings, but this truly was an overall disappointing experience. Even though my former dentist at UCSF is in a location that is crazy inconvenient, the office is outdated and drab, parking is an expensive pain, and the front desk staff is not as pleasant per se, I'll be returning there for my future visits because what is most important is the quality of the dental work and feeling like I am getting the most bang for the buck. read more

I went to Dr. Watson in December for the first time after seeing the reviews for him. Before my appt, they checked with my insurance for elig. which was only for cleaning at that time. After my cleaning, the hygienist offered to take xrays and have Dr. Watson evaluate my teeth free of charge. I obviously agreed to that - not knowing that they were going to bill me for it later on. I got my bill and they denied the "free" services claiming that the hygienist had no authority to offer any free services. Clearly, I did agree that I wasn't eligible but I disagree that I had "ok'd" to getting the xrays and exam if I had to pay for it myself! At this point, the issue is unresolved so I am not too sure about returning to their office for future dental services considering the circumstances. Beware... read more

This is one of the best Dentist offices I have been to in SF. Markus (Dr. Watson) is very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. He obviously has set the same expectation for the other dentists, technicians and receptionists alike. I was in there this morning and did not see Dr. Watson but instead saw another Dentist. Everything went great and I did not even miss Dr. Watson.... (sorry!). I like the fact that the team takes there time to explain all the procedures as well as any billing issues and they have an outright friendly disposition. Hard to find in some places as soon as they get your $$$$. Keep up the good work! Oh..Let me not forget...The guys are hot! (Woof!) read more

I was shocked that when I ask for a manager. I called asking about teeth whitening saying is it 3 to 4 visit treatment and how much. When the person said we don't do Med-cal here.. I thought that was extremely rude because I didn't tell you what coverage I had.. So I assume you were ignorant so I ask to speak to your manager and you said you were the manager.. Oh My!!!. I don't want to have a back and forward debate about your service. Your response alone is also rude. This is not to communicate with you its for YELP user to get information on business that's how Yelp works. So if you want to whiten your teeth and you are on medi-cal or paying by credit card or cash. This office look down on you. Thanks read more

Insurance changed, had to leave the dentist I love and strike out anew. South Beach Dental is in my neighborhood and it's covered, so I gave it a shot. I needed a standard cleaning, turns out I have some cavities. Boo, life sucks, onward forward we go.. The cleaning itself was fine. Modern equipment, nice doctor (though he seemed very new and a little nervous .. buck up and develop a god complex bro!) The three stars are mainly because the staff there were just totally disjointed. They weren't that professional, I couldn't tell which one was talking to me (at one point, all three people at the expansive front desk were talking at me regarding my insurance and billing). They are all nice, but it was just confusing. All in all, I had a decent cleaning. I need some work done on the cavities and I'm debating going elsewhere. Their confusion and lack of professionalism did not inspire me to go back. I hope folks in the office read this (and many other postings). It's probably costing you a considerable number of patients.. read more

I admit it. I am a girl who has had 3 (yes 3!) root canals! That means I have officially been tortured, prodded and traumatized by dentists. And, here I am recommending one! Dr. Watson is a super nice dude! He has one of those soothing voices that kina tells you everything is going to be OK. I have to confess that I have a little bit of a prejudice against male docs, because they so often seem condescending and conceited, but not Dr. Watson. He's happy to explain everything that's going on, and he will not resort to a root canal recommendation unless everything and its dog has been tried beforehand. Yira, the woman at the front desk, is also a total sweetie, and she remembers who you are. Most importantly, she works well with insurance companies and makes sure they're paying their part of your services. After having awful experience at my last dentist, I am here to stay! Incidentally, I recently decided the secret to happiness in life is a dentist and a therapist. I am going to write a philosophy book entitled, "Dentists and Therapists for All: How to Save the World" or something like that. So, if you are one of those kids who hasn't gone to the dentist in like 3 years, because you moved or you graduated from college or you are just a lazy bum, call these peeps up! read more

Excellent Dental Care + Friendly & Efficient Front Desk = Great Dentist! I have a great, sexy, healthy smile! I take care of my teeth. That means a consistent home care routine and seeing a dentist regularly. I know dental issues. I have had braces, gum surgery, a few cavities, one root canal and several deep cleanings/scaling. I get my teeth cleaned every 3 months, it's a necessity. The docs say it's in my biology and because of my orthodontic treatment that my teeth are prone to 'issues'. I recently moved to the Bay Area and needed to find a dentist, preferably one that was in my insurance network, but I would go out-of-network and pay more if the dentist was exceptional. Thanks to Yelp, I found Dr. Watson and he is a preferred provider on my MetLife insurance plan, cool. I was able to schedule an appointment quickly. My first appointment was on December 1, 2008. I saw Carlos the hygienist first. Carlos is a very friendly, calming person. I had missed my last scheduled cleaning due to my cross country move and had some staining that was grossing me out. Carlos really spent the extra time and 'elbow grease' to leave me sparkling! Honestly, Carlos is the best hygienist I have ever been to. He is very helpful with telling you what you can or need to do to improve your own home care routine. Next I met Dr. Marcus who is very professional, friendly and thorough. Being a new patient, he took the time to learn my dental history. My exam went great, no surprises. 3 months later on March 3rd I came in for a cleaning only. Again, Carlos left me sparkling! My husband came in for an exam and cleaning too. He saw Carlos and Dr. Becky Chen. He thought Dr. Chen was excellent. Dr. Chen advised him to come back for 2 fillings. He had some 'watch spots' our previous dentist had noted and now it is time to fill them. This office has all the latest, modern devices and technology and you will receive a comprehensive exam. The front desk is extremely helpful in researching with your insurance company. She will tell you exactly how much will be covered and how much you will have to pay out of pocket. Before we left that day, we knew exactly how much we will be paying next month when my husband goes back for fillings. (Will report back in April on how the filings went.) TIP: If you are a new patient, complete the new patient form on their web site on line. This will save you time when you arrive for your appointment. My husband went back to see Dr. Becky Chen for his 2 fillings on April 16th. He reported that Dr. Chen did an excellent job. She is very meticulous and attentive to your comfort. read more

Dr. Watson is the best dentist on the planet, hands down. He is also one of the nicest people I ever met and will totally put you at ease even if you are scared of the dentist. Even my 7 year old daughter is in love with him. read more

This review is for my experience at South Beach Dental with Dr. Bryan Abrams. I know most people saw Dr. Watson, so I figured I'll add my two cents on a different doctor. I thought their office space, conveniently located at 4th and Townsend near the Walgreens, was very clean and well maintained. Pretty much everything ran as planned. The office called in advance to remind me about my appointment, I filled out the pre-appointment paperwork online, they didn't hassle me about getting a copy of my insurance card as soon as I walked in the door, etc. The waiting area is pretty serene...they have a goldfish tank, which is pretty neat, and a space where you can get tea or coffee. The only thing that was unexpected is that when I scheduled my appointment, they said I would see Dr. Lai, but, when they called me back, I was actually in with Dr. Abrams, with no explanation as to why. I didn't really mind, though, I just figured maybe he was out sick or something, I just was wondering the reason for the switch. The person who took my x-rays explained everything he was doing, which was good, and was patient. Dr. Abrams saw me pretty quickly after the x-rays were taken, and I liked how he showed me the x-rays and went over the results with me. He was very kind and answered my questions in a way that made the results easy to understand. I like that he did the cleaning himself--a lot of dentists use hygienists to do the cleaning, but Dr. Abrams did it himself, as well as the dental exam. It was quick but thorough and pretty painless. He even gave me the option of listening to an Ipod during the exam, but I declined. Checking out was a breeze. They had a goodie bag ready for me, and gave me the option of either scheduling my appointment 6 months ahead of time or filling out a reminder postcard. I went with the postcard option. Would definitely recommend this office to others. Kind, professional people, and an efficiently-run office with high-tech, clean equipment make this a great dental experience. read more

I've always avoided going to the dentist in the US, preferring to visit my old dentist in Hong Kong whenever I'm there. I finally decided to take the plunge, realizing that I would need to occasionally have my teeth cleaned here. My friend recommended South Beach Dental so I made an appointment and filled out their online form. Someone called later to verify the appointment details and take down my social security number for payment/insurance purposes. My appointment was scheduled for 10 am. I had to wait a while for my appointment to start but I assume it was just because it was a busy morning. At any rate, there were plenty of magazines to keep me occupied. The paperwork was simple. After a while, I was shown to a chair that also had a built-in massager. That was certainly a first for a dentist visit. Dr. Watson also offered me an iPod to distract me during the cleaning, though I declined. They also have this interesting "vacuum" thing they put in your mouth to suck out the water instead of the traditional water + cup + mini sink that I've been accustomed to. The cleaning + examination process was pretty standard and Dr. Watson did a good job of explaining each step so I knew what was happening. Carlos, the hygienist, took x-rays of my teeth. The process was pretty quick though the camera they had to stick inside my mouth was a little uncomfortable. It was already the smallest size though so no complaints there. Dr. Watson then explained the x-rays to me and taught me how to floss properly. Until now, I had only been flossing between my teeth but not between my teeth and my gums. The ladies at the front desk were friendly and checked to make sure my next appointment (in 3 months) would be covered by my insurance. Thankfully, Delta Dental covers two cleanings a year so it all worked out. I left a little after 11 am. My teeth were a little sensitive post-cleaning so I had to bite more carefully during lunch but that's to be expected. All in all, it was a good visit and I will return. read more

They take Aetna, which is great because my old dentist doesn't. But the bad news is that his staff seem to be mentally "all over the place." I called to make a new patient appt., explaining that my old dentist had recommended a nightguard to prevent my TMJ from getting worse. The staffer set me up w/an appt. for next week, and when I get there, they say I'm scheduled for a cleaning. No... I just had a cleaning. So then I get new xrays (which isn't cool since I just had some) and sit around. For an hour. Then Dr. Watson comes over for about 30 secs and says, "Yep! This nightguard should totally help!" He insists it'll be ready the next Tuesday, even though that Monday is a Federal holiday, and the receptionist gives me a card to come back that Tues. at 9:30am. 6 days or so later... I get there at 9:30am, and the receptionist is calling patients to cancel due their appts due to Dr. M's "sickness." I then wait for 15 minutes while they find my nightguard... but it was never delivered! I'm told to come back later in the day to see if it's arrived. I call that afternoon, but nope, no delivery. The next day? Nope. That Friday, I get a call that it's arrived (4 days late), and when I call to schedule an appt, I'm told that I don't need one, I should come in anytime between 9:30am and 6pm. The next Monday, I go by their office at 5:20pm, and I'm told they're closing. Um... the sign says 6pm! So they get my mouth guard, do a little trimming, and I'm done. Which is great, except I feel like I was put through the wringer. The extra $ may just convince me to go out of network and back to my old dentist. read more

- I thought everyone just wrote bad reviews about dentists, obviously not, it was particular to my last, bad dentist. Peter Lai was great. TOP of the line x rays, technology etc. I was offered an iPod to listen to! My filling on my front tooth looks FAR superior to the other 5 times I had it filled. I mean, it looks great. It has never looked great. Awesome. I made my appointment and got in right away, and didn't wait for more than 3 minutes. Everyone was friendly. Do they offer referral fees, because I can pretty much guarantee about 3-6 more patients over this next year! See you soon.... I still have some cavities to go! ***** One tooth is a smidge shorter than the other, visually and with the tongue test, which I had hoped would not happen. It isn't horrible though, but def. shorter. read more

I chose Dr. Watson because he's close to my office. I didn't have high hopes, but was pleasantly surprised! He was really nice, professional- and I was impressed that he did his own cleaning. I look forward to going back to see him regularly. He did a great job, and didn't come off as a salesman like so many medical professionals these days. read more

I think he's great! Very competent, answers my questions, makes sure I'm comfortable during any procedure, and has a friendly personality. I have high dental standards: my uncle was the head of the Maryland Dental Association and he was my dentist until I became an adult. So I appreciate and know a skilled dental professional when I meet one. And I have to say that Dr. Watson is the real deal. read more

Dr Watson was great but his senior receptionist/hygenist needs to turn off the speaker phone when checking a social security number. That is a serious HIPPA violation. It happened on my first visit and there were three other people in the reception are standing behind me. They also charged me incorrectly but I accepted that as an innocent mistake read more

Dr. Watson is great. My visits have ranged from simple cleanings to Veneers. I had been to at least 4 dentists prior to Dr. Watson, with several of them I never felt confident that they were giving me steady and constant advice. With Dr. Watson, not only have my visits been painless, the advice is solid, the work is pristine, and he's also so damn cool! Great dentist to have, I feel very fortunate to have him on "Team Mabrie", keeping my smile looking right! read more

this is the nicest experience i've ever had at the dentist. Carlos, my hygienist, was very considerate and kept checking to make sure there was no sensitivity during the cleaning. they provide sunglasses to protect you from the light and splatter from the water. the chair is a massage chair and they offer an IPOD during the cleaning. talk about luxury. Dr. Watson was also extremely friendly. read more

Giving South Beach Dental/Markis Watson 4 stars. I'm quite happy with the service I'm getting here. I've been with them for about 2 years now and everything seems to be going smooth and liking them more as I go. I went through many other dentist offices before with the usual problems, outrageous pricing, old equipment, messy staff.. South Beach Dental seems to strike a nice balance between all those. Prices are quite reasonable for San Francisco, facilities and equipment are nice and new (yes you get digital X-rays), the staff is courteous and competent and I've never felt from them they tried to upsell me anything. Unlike other reviews I've seen, I have only praise for the girls in the front when it comes to insurance issues. In my experience they've been very diligent dealing with the insurers, and pretty much aware of every single dime the procedures were going to cost. Definitely recommended read more

I've been going to Dr. Watson for a couple months now and I have to admit that he has completely redefined what I consider the dentist's office to be. Not only is he amazingly nice, he takes his time, and is completely honest. He's got a very good chair-side manner and will not make you feel like you're a terrible, terrible person for not taking great care of your teeth. (That thing you did with those kittens and honey, however, does make you a terrible, terrible person.) The staff is very nice. I cannot express this enough. I went in today to get my permanent crown put in, and even though I was excited to go home and have some extra time off because I bounced early from work, I stuck around to talk for more than a few minutes. Why? The answer is that Yira is THE NICEST PERSON ON EARTH. (*EDIT: ONE of the nicest - between her, Ashika and Lindsay, this place is batting a thousand!) Yira has gone out of her way on multiple occasions to get me information about my insurance. And since I'm retarded when it comes to things that involve text smaller than that 1.5" high lined stuff I used to write on in preschool, I need someone to patiently hold my hand. Everyone at Dr. Watson's office, including Dr. Watson himself, have helped me to figure out what was best for me (and my short stack of Benjamins) without ever pressuring me. I have this theory that smiling is part of the job description. Oh, and I love that the staff photos on the website all look like glam shots. BONUS! read more

I have never been to such a a professional and stress- free doctor. I have been here twice and while I didn't meet the famed Dr, Watson, I went to Dr. Lai. The first time round, he showed me where I had cavities and what kind of cleaning he would be doing. They then proceeded to put sunglasses on me (for the light) and gave me an ipod to listen to. The 2nd time was no different. However No one told me that when the dentist fills cavities, they give you a local anesthesia. I had a couple of meetings after this appointment where I was trying my best not to drool. Overall a great experience and I would give this place a HUGE thumbs up! read more

First off, who likes going to the dentist. South Beach Dental made the oo'danting task a pleasing experience. In all my dental experience, I've never had a dentist perform my cleaning, only exams or procedures. I especially appreciated the dentist cleaning my teeth vs. a hygienist, it really made me feel valued as a patient. I also appreciated Dr. Watson entertaining my zillion questions, he made me feel that he cared about me and my teeth. As for the office and staff, it certainly was welcoming and inviting. The staff at the front desk were very professional and aware of confidentiality. Instead of discussing next steps and cost at the front desk, we discussed that in privacy. Other things I like was that you could complete all requested history and medical information on-line so you can show up at your meeting time instead of 15-20 minutes ahead of time. They call and email you with your appointment reminders, and even offer text as option. read more

Dr. Watson is a friendly professional dentist. His staff is polite and courteous and he is conveniently located. I have and will continue to recommend this place to my friends. I will continue to go to Dr. Watson even if I move to another neighborhood in the city. read more

My but I'm a fickle dental gal. I mean, I like my old dentist and I like his office. But they don't take my insurance and they're just a mite bit far for a mid-day stroll. Enter South Beach dental. Way close to my house. Takes my insurance. And so nice! PLUS (now this is super cool) the exam chairs massage! or at least mine did. and they gave me an ipod to listen to and sunglasses for the bright light. Take that Pacific Dental SPA (NOT my old dentist but the last one I cheated on my old dentist with. Oh, I know, too much info). Just saying. read more

You should know two things before going into this review: 1) I'm a lazy*ss motheryelper, as evidenced by the fact that I think I've had my account for over a year and this is only the second review I've ever written. Also the first and only other review was for Harlot and I only wrote it so that I could give them one star for general douchebaggery, and I think my entire review was 3 words: "Omg, so douche." 2) Dentists scare me more than almost anything else. So, given the above, you should thus know that I really, really, feel strongly that Dr. Watson is an awesome dentist. He is so great I got off my lazy butt to give him 5 stars and a glowing review on Yelp. He does a great job and his staff are very attentive and do a thorough job laying out what your insurance will pay for, how much you will pay out of pocket for everything you need to get done, and giving you advice on how to time your treatments so that they make sense financially. I'm scared to death of the dentist but Dr. Watson just has such a comforting and cheerful manner, plus he's good at what he does so you're really very comfortable the whole time and I've never had problems with any fillings he's put in. The office is a little out of the way from the stuff in the financial district, but it's worth the trip. read more

I was able to get seen within two hours as a new patient with a broken sealant. Dr. Watson was very friendly, explained the process and got me in and out in less than 30 minutes. No hassles with insurance either - they honored my insurance's office visit rate for the cost of sealant saving me $60 over their normal rate. I'll be coming back for future dental work without question. read more

I love Dr. Watson and the crew at South Beach Dental. I've been with them for a year and he re-did my root canal and some fillings. The crown was giving me some issues, so he kept making appointments with me until he was sure everything would be ok (multiple appointments due to the fact that each crown had to be made) I don't think I've ever been to the dentist so much, but I'm glad that he made sure it fit perfectly. When I called to complain about my wisdom tooth, they referred me to Dr. Ehsan to get them removed. It was a great call. South Beach took care of all the detailsand paperwork for me and they even emailed my ex rays to Dr. Ehsan, saving me time and money. I just had to show up. I think I subconsciously loathe going to the dentist, so I was showing up late. If Dr. Watson was annoyed by this he didn't show it. Now that I've gotten to know him, I show up on time, early even! read more

I had a really great experience here today. After a bad time at another dental office, I chose this one because of the great Yelp reviews, and I wasn't disappointed! As other reviewers have mentioned, Carlos, the dental hygenist, was super friendly and considerate, did a really thorough job, and caused zero pain in my mouth. (I love the water-pik thinger as opposed to the metal instruments of pain!!) And he even took close-up, before-and-after pictures of my teeth to illustrate where I can be flossing better! Kind of gross, but also quite helpful. Dr. Watson was also really nice, took his time reviewing my x-rays and prodding at my teeth, and didn't suggest *any* expensive treatments or optional cosmetic procedures (this is a first for me). Although I did have to pay about $55 out of pocket (the portion of the exam and x-rays that was over my dental PPO's limit), I feel that it was well worth it for a professional, competent experience and peace of mind. I'll be back!! read more

After trying other dentists, I recognized here was really reasonably priced, the service was good and people are really friendly. I highly recommend this place! read more

Great Dentist! my son, myself and my Mother are all patients there. Top of the line technology and friendly people. Keep up the great work! read more

The denist has come a long way since my childhood, when the only entertainment you got was a cheap poster stapled to the ceiling. I have to confess: I have great teeth. I wish I had great abs instead, but no -- I only got the great teeth genes. But I've still had some crazy masochistic hygenists. Carlos is the best ever. They are really thoughtful (ie giving you the cheesy Kmart sunglasses so you don't get spitspray on your eyeballs) and give you iPods if you want. The best part is that they pretty much have foregone the evil scrapper thingy and instead use some sonic-cleaner-majiggy. No pain, no evil yanking of the scapper out of your teeth crevices. And Carlos said they're looking at getting eyeglasses with TVs in them so you can totally zone out during your cleaning. Stay tuned to see if they do! read more

I have since been back. Got some cavities filled and it was a great overall experience. The staff there is REALLY great. I got in and out in less than an hour with minimal damage. And the price seemed a bit high so I asked her to look into it again and she worked with my insurance company to get something covered 100%! read more

Well let's just start with the fact that everyone HATES dentists!! Not because they are bad people or they don't like us. The fact of the matter is it just SUCKS!!! No one enjoys it!! I have had my fair share of dental work. Braces, wisdom teeth, and all the other unfun crap that goes along with having work on your teeth. I hadn't been for 4 years until I saw Dr. Watson. His staff is extremely kind and most important gentle. Carlos my hygienist took the time to make sure I was comfortable and there were no painful spots. GREAT job!! Dr. Watson himself is a great guy. Easy to talk to about your teeth issues and he doesn't SCOLD you for your crappy home cleaning habits!! I have refereed all my friends and family. A++++++++++++++++++ P.S. And great location with easy free parking. read more

I just moved to the city a year ago and had to find a new dentist, which can be difficult, but I read the reviews on yelp for this place and decided to try it out. I've been going here for a year now and am pretty satisfied. I like my hygienist and Dr. Watson. They are both professional, personable and keep you informed with what they are doing. You get to listen to an iPod during your check up if you wish, and he has hip music playing throughout the office. It is easy to make an appointment that fits in your schedule. My only complaint is that they don't have a little sink/spit bowl next to your chair to rinse out your mouth while they are working on you. Instead they slap on a huge chunk of Vaseline over your lips to prevent them from drying out and keep one of those spit suckers in your mouth the whole time, which can be a little uncomfortable. read more