Unfortunately, I share the same displeasure of working with Michael Wong that many other reviews have posted about. I was the last patient of the day and it was clear that Dr. Wong wanted to wrap up the day as soon as possible, resulting in the quickest dental cleaning I have ever had -- under 15 minutes in and out. Take your business elsewhere if you care about providers' attention to detail. What you'll notice when trying to book an appointment with him is that he is a one-man operation: he does the cleanings, exams, insurance validation, and appointments. For me, this meant incorrectly validating my insurance coverage and assuring me that my appointment would be covered in full. Once my insurance denied the claim (due to his oversight), he took zero accountability for his mistake, and immediately threatened to send the bill to collections. I strongly recommend seeking out another dental office that can actually verify your insurance coverage correctly, or you'll be on the hook for some surprise bills. read more

Professional, the quality of work is impeccable. Dr. Wong was my dentist since 1985. First rate. Always making sure to attend to his patients. Most important is that I trust Dr. Michael Wong, He is the best. Seasoned. Professional, always paying attention to the details. read more

He us a great dentist. Very communicative and will work with you any way he can. Also will give you great referrals if necessary

Visiting this office was the best dental experience I have ever had. Dr. Michael Wong is professional, communicative, and patient. Prior to this appointment, I have always left the dentist anxious and uncomfortable, but the efficiency and professionalism I experienced here was incredible. As a bonus - I typically have very difficult X-rays; but even this was quick and simple. Thank you! read more

I went to Dr. Wong for a second opinion after being referred to him after my dentist passed away. Well, my dear friend was 100% correct about Dr. Wong being a great dentist! He confirmed I needed a root canal, and a cavity filled. Dr. Wong was so kind, and he was also very reasonable priced! And most importantly I had zero pain from the shot and during the procedure. HIs office is also nice and is conveniently located in breezy Santa Monica. I will certainly be going back to him, and I think I found my new regular dentist! read more

Dr. Wong is fantastic. Comfortable environment and great care. I went in for a teeth cleaning and left looking like I got my teeth whitened. Highly recommend. read more

Best dentist ever! Always quick , easy, and great experience every time. He always makes me schedule my next 6mo cleaning which I appreciate or I would forget. Highly recommended Dr Wong! read more

Incredible dentist. He cleaned my teeth using a new method that was far less unpleasant than normal - less scraping. He also referred me to an oral surgeon, and I trust his judgement. I was surprised because he does almost everything around the office himself, his energy is boundless. He's not an old guy, but definitely on the older side and he more energy than anyone I've met. Super sharp too. read more

I initially saw Dr. Wong 20 years ago. My insurance changed and along with that I was required to change dentists. During that time, I saw dentists every six months and took immaculate care of my teeth. Fortunately, I didn't have any problems. Fast forward to a couple of years ago, when my insurance changed for the better. I had been seeing a HMO dentist who at my previous visit noted that I might have the start of a cavity...my first in more than two decades. Since I had new fancy insurance, I chose to go to a new fancy dentist with a fancy office. That was a HUGE mistake. That dentist diagnosed me with eight cavities, replacing my root canal and a few other things. The cost was in the THOUSANDS. I went from a potential cavity to THOUSANDS of dollars of work in six months??? I went home in tears and my husband suggested that I get a second opinion. Dr. Wong, my dentist of 20 years ago, came to mind. He was very congenial when I reached out and said to send over my xrays. He still had my xrays from 20 years prior and compared them. According to Dr. Wong, my root canal looked exactly the same as it did when it was new. Turned out that the only thing he saw was that one small cavity, which he filled very affordably. It's now been two years and Dr. Wong gave me a clean bill of health on my last visit. (As for the previous dentist, turns out that he is on probation with the CA Dental Board for the EXACT same thing that was done to me.) I am SO HAPPY that I am back with Dr. Wong. He has excellent chair-side manner and top of the line equipment. He uses digital xrays and his scaling device was much more pleasant than the old fashioned scraping. His office isn't fancy with flashing photos of models, but it's clean and relaxing. His hygienist is so nice and knows how to make the right amount of small talk to relax a patient, while checking in periodically as she does xrays and cleaning to make sure that one is alright. My husband did have significant work that needed to be done. Dr. Wong referred him out to a surgeon when appropriate. I TRUST Dr. Wong and HIGHLY recommend him. read more

Dr. Michael Wong has been my dentist since 2015 and I highly recommend him. I rarely write reviews but he is highly deserving of praise. My teeth and gums have been in great condition since he became my dentist. He never tries to make money by insisting I do unnecessary procedures. My previous dentist was notorious for this. His office is very clean and he runs it extremely efficiently. He expects his patients to be on time for appointments, and he is always punctual as well. He is friendly, cares about his patients and hires great people to support him. Parking is free and easy if you walk a few blocks over near 14th St on California Avenue. read more

Dr. Wong was our family dentist for 4-5 years, up until we left the area. Did great work and was a joy to work with. Happily answered my questions with grace and gave us lots of one-on-one face time. Sad to have to find a new dentist where we moved to. read more

Picture this: you're in a small town somewhere in the middle of the country. There is one dentist in town, and he knows everyone's name because he's been treating them since they were little. He sees one patient at a time - no hopping back and forth between triple-booked patients. Not only that - but HE STILL DOES HIS OWN CLEANINGS. He doesn't try and sell you fancy procedures and he takes his time in explaining each move he makes. Now picture this: you live in one of the biggest metropolises in the world. Technology is on the forefront, and your dentist hands you a tablet when you're in the chair as you watch him take photos of your teeth. His walls are lined with photos of successful cosmetic and restorative dentistry and he's located in an upscale urban location. Now imagine these both came true, and you're in Dr. Wong's chair. Where you're the only patient he is seeing that hour. Where he is cleaning your teeth himself, after he showed you the condition of each one on that handy tablet. I had no idea these dentists even existed anymore. No upsell, no deep cleaning, no chaos - just me, Dr. Wong, and my shiny clean teeth. My teeth I got cleaned for $79 without dental insurance because I used Brighter.com, and he accepts their discount plan. I paid $9 for the Brighter plan - take that delta dental. Dr. Wong + Brighter's discount = big smiles. read more

Dr. Wong's private practice encompasses several different aspects found in a good business. Dr. Wong himself is extremely attentive and honest. He doesn't try to sell you extraneous products unlike many commercial dentists. His office is quaint and humble which reflects his practice. He only has one assistant, and what's so unique about Dr. Wong is how he runs his office almost single-handedly. He answers his own phones when Anna (his assistant) isn't there, and you can tell that his sole purpose is to provide top-notch quality, affordable dentistry. He does his best to accommodate emergencies and last-minute appointments when possible and even works on Saturdays. Overall, Dr. Wong goes above and beyond to make your visit to the dentist a relaxed and worry-free one! The magazine selection in the waiting room is also great and always up-to-date, hehe. read more

I have been going to Dr. Wong for cleanings for 4+ years. He is great!

Granted, I've never had anything but routine work completed by Dr. Wong, but I'm surprised to see any negative reviews. Dr. Wong is very professional and always explains every step he is taking and does a very thorough job. He also does not rely on dental hygienist to complete your cleanings. I also consider Dr. Wong to be an extremely honest dentist, which seems to be hard to find in this town. He will not do any unnecessary work to pad the bill. read more

Dr Wong is a very friendly and professional doctor who cared about the patient and his needs, staff are friendly and welcoming. I have been going there for more than a year now for cleaning and he always gives me the best treatment. The office looks clean and well maintained, no noise or too many people, I feel great at this office. read more

Dr. Wong was helpful, knowledgeable and above all else thorough without being needlessly expensive (esp. since I was paying our of pocket). He explained every action he was taking, its purpose in diagnosing my problem and helped me to understand his reasons for doing so. His methods are more up to date than my previous dentist (digital X-ray machine that apparently uses less radiation than the traditional, and a digital mouth camera - you'll just have to go to see what I mean), which is a plus b/c I'm a techno buff but don't like being zapped with X rays cause I'm not a superhero. Finally...not crazy expensive!!! He even gave me the option of cutting costs where he felt professionally responsible to allow (e.g. leaner X-ray set = less dough). Also, he wasn't trying to pitch me a new set of teeth, which some dentists do as a matter of course these days. Was having some tooth pain and got the recommendation off if YELP, and it couldn't have been better! Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Wong is an excellent dentist with a wonderful assistant, Anna! My husband and I consider ourselves very lucky to have found him. I agree with the other very positive reviews he received. Top notch!! read more

In the middle of a cleaning, he suddenly stopped working saying that my time was up even though HE was the one that spent most of my time chitchatting, and there was no one else even waiting. Then he says he'll finish the cleaning the next time I come in. What?!? This is a strange place. Dr. Wong answers the phones, cleans your teeth, and gives you an exam. He's a one man show for the office. Great, he's frugal by not hiring other people. So does he pass on these savings to his customers...No! You would think that a small office would be more relax with rules...No! I showed up 10 minutes late for an appointment and he canceled my appointment. He refused to see me. He claimed I was 15 minutes late, but I was sitting in the waiting room while he was alone in his office. There's absolutely no parking at this office. Dr. Wong advises that you park at the Rite Aid that's several blocks away. Nice! read more

Friendly guy and can handle the basics, but didn't catch a lot of major work that was needed. Was sad I had to go elsewhere.

Outstanding dentist!, best of the ones I went in L.A. fairly priced (a for this area /U.S.A) doesn't sell you junk you don't need and don't wanna pay for Very skilled (very skilled, very much) Accepts most PPO (if you look for an HMO dentist, there is no such thing if you have HMO pay cash and switch to PPO on next occasion) read more

I have been going to Dr Wong for at least 10 years and can say he's the best dentist I've ever experienced. He is professional, kind, and doesn't try and up sell you to do anything that doesn't need to be done. His honesty and kindness is key to his practice. Compared to most dentists I've had I can say he's the best. I've recommended him to many friends and acquaintances and they have always given him high praise. read more

Fun at the dentist office. Made the appointment effortlessly on my iPhone app. Everything was so easy and quick. The dentist and assistant used latest technology that impressed a tech geek like me. read more

I'll keep this relatively short and to the point. Dr. Wong is a fantastic dentist. He's highly experienced, deeply knowledgeable, and truly cares about his patients' dental health and overall well being without any shady, unnecessary, or questionable practices designed to maximize profits at your expense. In keeping with this level of professionalism, integrity, and quality, his hygienists are polite, experienced, and highly competent professionals who care about keeping you and your teeth as healthy as possible. And as an added bonus, Dr. Wong's office is clean and comfortable with the soothing sounds of the 70s and 80s playing lightly in the background. I've been one of his patients for over 7 years and can't imagine going anywhere else. I strongly recommend Dr. Wong and his staff :) read more

Please do not go to this dentist if you have any cosmetic work that needs to be done! I cant vouch for any general work (cleaning, fillings, etc), but I needed to have a small, rather basic chip in a tooth fixed and this Dr completely butchered it. He literally hacked and sanded my poor natural tooth away, and left me with a two-color (he used bonding that was 2 shades darker than my other teeth), rough tooth that looked spackled and wasnt even polished - you could see the lines from the sanding drill on it - in areas that weren't even near the chip! Since then two other dentists have looked at it in awe and just shake their heads. It has cost a lot to have his work fixed and re-done. In addition, I felt uncomfortable at the office and found some of the Dr 's remarks to be condescending and belittling. I dont like to write bad reviews but do want to warn people - just dont go here if you need cosmetic work done - its not every dentist's specialty and it certainly is not his. read more

Dr. Wong is an amazing dentist. He's very nice and easy to talk to. He also uses a lot of great technology, but doesn't try to sell you things you don't need. I've been to him for a variety of services including cleanings, crowns and some cosmetic work. I highly recommend him. read more

I have been going to Dr Wong for the last four years, mostly for basic cleanings. Occasionally, I've needed a fill from the past re-done. I went to him terrified. I won't get into why I was so scared of dentist but I literally would cry upon open my mouth. He carefully took his time with me. I like that he does the cleanings himself rather than a dental assistant. I like that it a small office and that he personally calls me to make sure my mouth is ok when a filling is done. Dr Wong is awesome. I highly recommend him especially if you're afraid of dentist. read more

Dr. Michael Wong is by far thee greatest dentist in the history of dentists! I highly recommend Dr. Wong for ALL of your dental visits. Care level 10 professionalism 10 ease of setting appts 10 read more

After reading these reviews I felt compelled to write my own about my experience. My mum and I drive over an hour to see Dr Wong because he is something special.. and a breath of fresh air compared to the dentists I have been to in the past. For one, what dentist these days does his own cleaning?! He tells me he's old school and can get a better idea whats really going on inside your mouth if he does it himself. Wow, that's a different slant... but makes total sense. My 87 year old mum still wants to see him after 40 years even though we are not in the area, because he is honest, reasonably priced, and he is not going to upsell you work thats not needed. When I called to make the appointment, he answered the phone..hows that for service! He is outstanding and I highly recommend him. read more

The best Dentist in the country, I have been going to Dr Wong for the past 14 years, he is honest, caring, personalable, he listens to what you need and very professional. I moved from Santa Monica but dont mind driving 40 miles to see him. Dr wong doesnt sell junk and IS NOT materialistic. I dont agree with other review that he is a money grabber, If he told you that you have a cavity and need a root canal that is because you need them in order to keep your teeth. His staff are very professional and caring. My wife and I just had a new crown put in and it cost us nothing with our insurance. read more

Worst experience ever. Came in to get a teeth cleaning, and after X-rays, he said I had a cavity. A cavity turned into a root canal, which he insisted that he could do himself. He was wrong. Worst mistake ever, and I'm still paying for it 2 years later. Do NOT go to this dentist. Incompetent money grabber would be a better professional title for Dr. Wong read more

Dr. Wong is the best dentist I have ever been to. I was so afraid of the dentist, that I hadn't been to one in over 11 years. I would almost pass out thinking about it. But I have no more fears when I go to Dr. Wong. He is so intelligent and so caring. He is up on the latest in his field. The root canal he did with the crown was excellent. And I hardly felt a thing. Dr. Wong's office has nitrous if you want it -- which I always do. :) He will NEVER do unnecessary work and you can trust him 100%. If you have dental fears, go to Dr. Wong. You will feel in control and taken care of. read more

I've been going to Dr. Wong for about 4 years or so - I found him through a Zoom whitening special and have been going to him ever since. I honestly have never met a dentist that cares so deeply about his patients. I had to have a front tooth implant done that I was really upset about and he walked me through it, was so supportive the whole time and made the experience as easy as it could be to deal with. He consistently goes above and beyond with his practice - he has made special appointments for me in emergencies, worked with me on what procedures I need and when, and is incredibly personable every time I see him (and thanks to my bad genetics tooth-wise I see him quite often). I also love his office and front desk staff. Those girls are some of the sweetest, nicest, most caring girls I have ever met at an office. I feel like I am going to see friends when I go there, that's probably because that's what I now consider them. I wish I could give him 6 stars. read more

Dr. Wong is great! I moved to LA recently and needed a dentist in Santa Monica. Dr. Wong was patient in explaining things to me, didn't try to upsell me on anything (even when I didn't have my most recent xrays with me and he would have had cause to say that I needed to pay for an entirely new set immediately, he suggested having them sent along from my previous dentist since they were only taken 11 months prior), and I was in and out in under an hour. Two thumbs up :-) I'll be back for my 6 month check up for sure. read more

Dr Wong is my new dentist as of this summer. I've had 3 appointments and I am absolutely impressed with his professionalism, thoroughness and how fair he is in providing options to dental procedures. I am recommending everyone I know to Dr Wong. He is simply the best! read more

Dr. Wong is a wonderful dentist. I have developed anxiety about going to the dentist after a few terrible experiences in the past and this has not been an issue with Dr. Wong. I trust him with my teeth completely- both to make appropriate recommendations (not try to just charge me for things I don't need) and to be gentle and careful while doing fillings, teeth cleanings, etc. read more

Dr. Wong is an excellent dentist. He is equally kind and and has a fine way of explaining his process while doing it, so you're never left wondering what he's doing or how much longer it will take. I've never had an experience of having a crown make that was installed without adjustment. It fit perfectly right out of the box. read more

I've been going to a free dental clinic where I've had to wait 2 months for each next appointment. I needed a consultation. Not only did he give me great advice, he also found several areas of my mouth that needed attention (cavities) that the free clinic had overlooked. I can now go back to the free clinic with high-definition pictures in hand and say, "What about this area here?" BIG BONUS: I found out after returning home that it was Dr. Wong who found a small suspicious growth in my stepfather's mouth and told him to have it checked by a physician. It turned out to be cancer! This is the kind of caring, thorough dentist I want to have working on my mouth. Thank you, Dr. Wong! read more

I've been going to Dr. Wong for 8 years, and I love the guy. He's taken very good care of me, inspired me to take better care of my oral health, and seen me through some serious challenges which come with aging teeth. I recommend him with great enthusiasm. read more

When my regular dentist moved to the South Bay, I was troubled because I'd not had the best experience with LA dentists and it had taken me a few years of trial and error to find him. Dr. Wong is a godsend. He's careful, thorough, and keeps the patient informed about everything that's going on throughout his procedures, which really helps take some of the edge off nerve wracking things like drilling. He also never ever tries to upsell me on extra procedures that he doesn't think are necessary. His office looks dated but all the amenities and tools seem to be state of the art. For instance, I'd never before seen X-rays taken on an iPad! I also love the fact that he uses email. Cost of parking and the ditzy receptionist that I got one time when I called to make an appointment (she kept forgetting to tell me things or ask me for certain information and having to call me back or yell for me to "wait a minute" right when I was about to hang up because she'd already said bye) are the only things that I dislike, but they won't keep me from continuing to go to Dr. Wong. read more