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    Michael Skidmore, DMD

    4.6 (91 reviews)
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    Mark D.

    Very impressed, in today for a dental exam and cleaning. Discussed my teeth and future needs with Dr Skidmore. I've got a crown to go on an implant in the next few weeks and replacing an old filing lined up. Jenifer the hygienist cleaned and polished my teeth up. Nice job. Didnt poke me once. She must have sensed my nervousness and was very gentle. Good job! Office is located on the third floor of a medical building. Big parking lot on three sides around the building .

    Stay clear of this dental office! The staff is either uneducated or are purposefully withholding information. The people who work here were mean girls in highschool. They will give you expired products. If you choose this dental office you will also have a terrible experience. My terrible experience with Dr. Skimdores office is in regards to getting my teeth whitened. I made an appointment over the phone and the first person I talked to said that you can't just come in and get your teeth whitened. You have to take home trays with whitening serum for 2 weeks and then go in and get them whitened. (Other dental offices don't do this)  But I went along and made the appointment. I go in for my appointment to get the trays.  First, I was in the chair waiting to start for over 10 minutes because the assistants were gossiping in the back. I could very clearly hear them.  Then the assistant who did the scans didn't talk to me or explain what was happening. Conveniently,  the machine went into low power mode and wouldnt show the scans that were just taken. Mind you, the assistant didn't tell me what was happening, she just talked to her co-worker about it so I had to eavesdrop. A 15 minute appointment took almost an entire hour. When I was told I could leave, I asked where my trays were and was told I had to come back in a week for them. I was never told that it would take three appointments for the whitening. One for the scan, second for the trays, third for the in house service. My husband came and got the trays a week later. We opened up the instructions and saw that you have to wear the trays THE ENTIRE NIGHT for 2 weeks in a row. Not one of the 3 people that I spoke to throughout the process said that you needed to wear the whitening trays, at night or for even the entire night. Then I noticed the whitening serum was expired as of March of 2019. Not only had I received terrible customer service but now I needed to make an extra trip to Temecula to receive non-expired whitening serum. Not to mention the front desk girls and assistants are the girls that were bullies in highschool. Very cliquey mean girl vibes. As well, the office has absolute zero diversity. When you go on the website to "meet the team" the 8 girls shown with Dr. Skidmore are all blonde and white. As you scroll down, to see the other members of the team they are almost all white-passing women. Such a lack of diversity and a very toxic office culture. My entire experience was met with rude people, there was such a huge lack of information given and it was not a pleasant experience. I paid 500$ upfront to get my teeth whitened and this is what I was met with.. Stay clear of this dental office.

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    Vineyard Dental Group - Temecula

    4.9(319 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    30 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    Stellar Staff, Stunning Space, and Superb Care!…read more I have been a patient of Vineyard Dental Group for many years now, and I can confidently say I always receive the absolute best service and care. From the start, the experience is seamless and there is always plenty of parking available in the parking lot. The front desk staff are incredibly friendly, efficient at checking patients in, and always happy to answer any questions. A massive shoutout to Dr. Will, who helped plan and perform my Invisalign dental care plan. He is fantastic! Throughout the entire process, he was incredibly patient, sympathetic, and knowledgeable about both the procedure and the subsequent maintenance/upkeep. He never rushed me and took the time to answer every single one of my questions and concerns. If you are looking for a dentist, book an appointment ASAP! Their schedule gets full fast for a reason!

    I am no stranger to dental work, but my last visit here left me uneasy. The exam felt incredibly…read morerushed and very little time or patience for my series of questions... Instead, they pushed an aggressive treatment plan that included two crowns (I've never had one before, just a series of fillings) and at least 4 fillings. This was my third dental appointment in 8 months (due to insurance changes I was planning on coming here for extra cleanings this year). Within the last couple of months my dental work needs significantly jumped which blindsided me and caused major anxiety. Something felt off, so I sought second and third opinions from other dentists. No other dentist suggested crowns, nor did they find some of the fillings needed via X-ray nor the picking tool. At most it was 2 fillings needed instead of the vast work initially prescribed. To give credit where it's due, the front desk staff was wonderful and promptly shared my X-rays when I requested them for my second opinions. However, as someone with major dental anxiety, the rushed exam and sudden pressure from the dentist to urgently book expensive procedures was overwhelming. It is disappointing to experience this shift in care from a clinic I used to trust, not sure where I'll go from here but I needed to share my most recent experience.

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    4.4(127 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Dr. Lange recently completed five crowns for my mom, and we had a very positive experience. My mom…read morehas a permanent partial, so proper fit was especially important. Dr. Lange took the time to carefully ensure that the crowns fit well with her existing dental work and made adjustments so everything felt comfortable. He was very gentle and patient throughout the process, which really helped put my mom at ease. His assistant, Rene, was also wonderful. He was kind, attentive, and made sure my mom felt comfortable during the visits. What we appreciated most was that both Dr. Lange and Rene took the time to educate us. They explained what they were doing, answered our questions, and discussed alternative options in case my mom continues to have sensitivity. That level of communication meant a lot. Dr. Lange is a private practice owner who clearly cares about his patients and the quality of his work. It is refreshing to see a dentist who takes the time to make sure things are done right and that patients feel comfortable throughout the process. We are very grateful for the care my mom received. Mao

    They called and asked me to delete my review because it hurts their office- then said they are not…read morecontinuing with our treatment. Also, you're right I should have read it even tho your gal said it was acknowledging the estimate only. Your office lady is not professional maybe she should put her cell phone down and pay attention. Thank you for showing me the door. Save your stress and go somewhere else. Do not recommend Initially, I was so thrilled to come to this office, they were friendly and fast which I appreciated. Then things changed, the girl at the front leaves me confused every time. She schedules things and when I show up, it's for something else. She has me sign papers saying "it's an estimate for treatment" then says you signed this don't you remember? She's always on her phone so maybe she doesn't remember. She says things while I'm sitting right here that's pretty rude I can hear you. She told me my deep cleaning wasn't approved yet and scheduled for a repair and when I showed up, it was backwards. I have had the best experience with the dentist and assistants but the front has been horrendous. I'm stuck now waiting for a repair on a broken tooth. I plan to change offices as soon as I can. When they call to confirm, it's from another country and I ask what I'm scheduled for, it never matches.

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    4.6(128 reviews)
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    I do not usually write reviews, but I had to for this. Dr…read more Bell did composite bonding on my teeth and I am seriously obsessed with how they turned out! They look so natural but also completely elevated my smile, like exactly what I wanted but did not know how to explain.... She just knew! She is super detail oriented and really takes her time to get everything right, which I appreciated so much. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients and her work. Also, Christine, the RDA, is amazing. She made me feel so comfortable the whole time and was just so kind and easy to talk to. It honestly made the whole experience feel way less stressful! If you are thinking about getting bonding done, go to Dr. Bell. 10 out of 10 recommend!!! Thank you Dr. BELL!!!!

    Incredible experience. My last local Temecula dental experience kept me from returning to a dentist…read morefrom over a year. This place restored my faith in dentistry! While the long term, original owners are retiring, I was seen by one of the Dentists who will be stepping in. She was lovely, helpful, kind, communicative and went out of her way to help me with an ongoing issue I had with a chipped back molar filling. The Xray technician was lovely, conversing with me and taking care to accommodate my needs. All of the team members were very communicative as to what I would expect, once I was in the room. They have nitrous oxide (which is a plus for me because dental work always leaves me anxious). They offer blankets, water, chapstick, TV channel choices, etc... I was thoroughly impressed by this business and so happy that someone recommended them to me when I was in need. I have been to a lot of dentists over the years and this one receives my highest recommendation.

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    Helen H Im, DDS - Dr. Helen Im

    Helen H Im, DDS

    4.0(51 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Very expensive, and when the work failed, accountability was not there…read more I had a crown placed on tooth 19 on 12/23/2025. After placement, I continued having pain and cold sensitivity, and I raised concerns before any root canal was done that the crown was not contacting or functioning correctly. Multiple adjustments were made, but the problem was not resolved. I was then told to proceed with a root canal, and after that the crown still was not functioning properly. The end result was a crown with no proper occlusal contact that was not functional for normal chewing. Dr. Im also stated in writing, "You won't need a new crown" and "We do not remake crowns (my crowns) after root canal treatment." Despite all of that, Dr. Im refused to replace the crown or issue a refund. In my experience, the office felt more sales oriented than patient outcome oriented, and I was not comfortable with how far discussions went beyond the core dental issue I came in to address. I have filed complaints with the Dental Board of California and the California Attorney General.

    I called in because I suspected I had a severe tongue tie and they made me an appt to see the…read moredentist. The experience was bizarre. First of all it took wayyy too long (I was there over 2 hours) just for a consult - no cleaning or anything. It was totally disorganized - they were having me fill out a million forms on paper then the same forms on a digital screen which took so long and I had to stop to start the appt. Dr Im would have kept me even longer and acted annoyed I had to leave after 2 hours 15 minutes. Secondly, Dr Im has a strange bedside manner. She didn't really "diagnose me" - she just rambled about tongue ties and kept pulling up screenshots on her computer to show me. It was a disjointed "presentation" not a diagnosis and I was entirely unclear what did or didn't relate to me. I kept asking questions to clarify and she would answer nonsensically so I kept getting more confused. Her assistant took about a thousand high res images and a scan of my skull. With no physical examination or further follow up using an explorer tool to tap on my teeth and feel for irregularities, she then declared I had "leaky fillings" and dental decay. She didn't tell me which specific teeth were supposedly experiencing these issues. I explained I had just last month had a dental exam and x rays and was cleared with no issues. She stated that you wouldn't see the decay on X-rays, only on her amazing cameras but assured me it could be reallyyy bad underneath (wouldn't you see it on the X-rays then?). She scoffed at the idea that a dentist can diagnose teeth unless they have her expensive camera set up. I think it's suspect she didn't ask to review my recent X-rays and simply dismissed them outright. IMO it is highly unusual and not best practice for a dentist to rely only on images, even high-resolution ones, to diagnose the condition of a filling. She appeared to have a bias towards technology, and came across as overly reliant on her camera system. My spidey senses were going off like crazy. After wasting my time she ended by saying I'd need to make an appt with their myofunctional therapist for an evaluation - why wasn't I sent there first? I didn't need a dental evaluation - I was looking for a tongue tie evaluation. I called my dentist and reported what they said about my teeth and they had me come back free of charge and my dentist said "your teeth are fine. No cavities. The fillings aren't cracked. You want to keep them as long as possible and avoid messing with them when not necessary." I found another dental office that, when I called, directed me to their myofunctional therapist directly for a consult. I'm so glad I didn't end up using Dr Im for my tongue tie. As others say be very very careful if you go here... and if she says you need a gazillion new fillings get another opinion!

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    John Ruzzamenti, DDS - Vineyard Valley Dental

    5.0(37 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    There are so few places of business that truly strive for excellence anymore. This place is one of…read morethem. Drop whatever dentist you have now and go here instead - Here's why: Front desk staff- I cannot express how good the front office staff here actually is. It's mildly mind blowing - Then knew my nickname when I walked in without prompt from me. Every talk, from arranging an appointment, to billing it a pure joy (yeah, even when it's a bunch of money). I've never felt more like a person in a dental office. The doctors - I'm so mouth pain adverse - And every other dentist office I have been to has at least one that's going to cause you unnecessary pain. If they employ one here, I have not found them. I've had several crowns from here and next day, I can barely feel anything, and certainly not pain. They are the only crowns I have that I forget are crowns. Get this; they even replaced somebody else's crown work that had fallen out. That one had been rubbing my gums and annoying me for years until it just felt off- Now that they replaced it, like the new ones, I can't even tell you where it is. The deep cleaning was a pleasure to go through here and instead of just bleeding gums after, I actually felt clean- Amazing. In my opinion, most modern dentist office billing departments are untalented grifters at best. Here, I have never felt I was being weirdly charged or had them come back and say they miscalculated thousands of dollars, which has been the norm from other offices. Really, yelp should implement extra stars just for this office. I can't recommend it enough.

    Excellent dentist & team members! Best & most caring dentist I've been to in six decades of living…read more If I move I'd still come back to Temecula to see Dr Ruzzamenti. He's professional and very thorough.

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