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Mesa Dental Center

4.5 (142 reviews)
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Updated 2 months ago

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Dental exams

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Holland S.

Top quality best care I have ever received. Professional experienced staff. Simple. The best dental care in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa completing all off my Major dental work. I have a beautiful clean smile that is priceless. Veneers and implants look natural and feel great.

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DO NOT RECOMMEND Serious Concerns Regarding Billing Practices and Unprofessional Conduct I am leaving this review because my experience with this office has gone far beyond a simple disagreement with a receptionist. I have had repeated issues with the front desk, specifically Shakila, involving dismissive communication, condescending behavior, hanging up on me, and an overall lack of professionalism. What happened today was the final straw. I had a 2:00 PM dental appointment today and took the day off from work specifically to attend it. Before my appointment, I called the office to confirm my financial responsibility. The treatment plan provided to me clearly showed $19.20 as my coinsurance/patient responsibility. When I called, Shakila told me that I owed $59. I asked a completely reasonable question: if my treatment plan states that my patient responsibility is $19.20, where is $59 coming from? Her first explanation was that insurance might bill a different amount later. When I questioned that explanation, she changed her explanation and told me that the $59 was because I had decided to do the "last tooth." That explanation was completely inconsistent with the treatment plan. I pointed out that changing the order in which a tooth is treated does not somehow make a stated $19.20 patient responsibility become $59. I told her that if the issue was supposedly the order of treatment, she could simply change the order and apply the patient responsibility reflected on the treatment plan. Suddenly, she agreed that it would be $19.20 and told me not to worry about it. Approximately two minutes later, she called me back and claimed that my insurance could not be verified and that my appointment therefore had to be canceled. She was argumentative and stated "what you can't pay a 20$ difference." First, it's a $39.8 difference. And second, yes I WILL NOT PAY what I DO NOT OWE. I knew my insurance was active. I pay for my dental insurance through my employer and had paid my premium for the month. I immediately contacted my insurance company myself. My insurance company confirmed that my coverage was active. My insurance company then contacted the dental office directly while I was on a three-way call. The behavior I witnessed during that call was extremely telling. Shakila's tone and demeanor were condescending and dismissive when speaking to me. Once she realized that my insurance representative was on the phone and could hear the conversation, her tone noticeably changed. That alone was incredibly unprofessional. She then stated that the office would not reschedule my appointment because of the way I had spoken to her. I find that explanation particularly disturbing given the way I have repeatedly been spoken to by this same employee. Patients are expected to remain respectful, but that standard applies to the people working in the office as well. A receptionist does not have the right to speak down to patients, dismiss legitimate billing questions, hang up on patients, or treat patients as though they are an inconvenience simply because they are asking questions about charges. What makes today's situation even more concerning is the sequence of events: I questioned why I was being told I owed $59 when my treatment plan showed $19.20. The explanation for the $59 changed when I challenged it. I was then told the amount would actually be $19.20. Shortly afterward, my appointment was canceled because the office allegedly could not verify my insurance. I contacted my insurance company. My insurance company confirmed that my coverage was active and contacted the office directly. After this occurred, I was told that the office would not reschedule my appointment because of my interaction with the receptionist. I believe this sequence raises serious concerns regarding the accuracy of the billing information provided to me and the manner in which my insurance was handled. If the office could not verify my insurance, it is difficult to understand how the office arrived at a specific $59 patient-responsibility amount in the first place, particularly when the treatment plan provided to me stated $19.20. I also intend to report my concerns to the appropriate California regulatory authorities so that the billing and insurance records can be independently reviewed. I believe these circumstances warrant an examination of whether other patients have experienced similar billing discrepancies, insurance-verification issues, or treatment by this employee. And this is not an isolated incident. I have previously had multiple unpleasant interactions with Shakila. She has been dismissive and argumentative over email and telephone, and I have experienced her hanging up on me. There is a consistent pattern of behavior that I find completely unacceptable for someone interacting with patients. The behavior I have experienced from this office has been disgusting, disrespectful, and deeply unprofessional.

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Reviews are largely positive. Patients highlight professional and friendly staff, thorough hygienists, and efficient scheduling. The office is also described as clean and comfortable.

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2 months ago

I had a temporary made and waiting for my permanent to come in. Everything went well. The staff are great. Had me in and out.

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6 months ago

Then, getting my teeth cleaned here for years. Great service grea smile on everybody's face, love it.

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2 months ago

Best Dentist, best service, and excellent attention to detail, little wait, highly recommended

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8 months ago

Excellent dentistry and hygienist. Quick and easy. Only recommend what you really need.

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4 months ago

always friendly and professional. I've been going to Mesa Dental for over 20 years and I was lucky to find Dr Al. and staff.

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5 months ago

The staff is kind and efficient. I have been a patient for over 25 years. I have always been happy with them.

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6 months ago

Dr. Al is the best! Honestly, to the point and caring. So glad I found this office! ​

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7 months ago

fast friendly service. Easy to make and change appointments , good referra. thank you. I've been going the same dentist 10 yrs.

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11 months ago

Dr Al saved my friend thousands of dollars, I personally use this dentist office, great job from the front of the office to Dr. Al

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1 year ago

Dr. Al Khateeb dental work is excellent, the staff is verry helpful and curtious. All work is detailed and high quality, Highly Recommend.

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1 year ago

I got fast an appointment. Treatment professional and quick. Customer oriented. I always come back to this dentist office.

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