I just had the best dentist experience of my life. I've moved around a lot, and after recently…read morerelocating to San Diego, I found this office through Groupon because my dental insurance hadn't transferred yet. Sometimes when you use a Groupon, you worry that you might be treated differently, but that couldn't have been further from my experience here. From the woman who took my X-rays, to the dental hygienist, to the dentist himself, and even the receptionist, every single person was incredibly kind, personable, and welcoming. They treated me like I'd been a patient for years. I felt comfortable from the moment I walked in. Everyone was knowledgeable, gentle, and took the time to explain everything they were doing. They also gave me helpful advice on ways I can improve my dental health, which I really appreciated. I left feeling incredibly clean, confident, and reassured that my oral health is in great hands. This was genuinely the best dental visit I've ever had, and that's something I never thought I'd say. I'll absolutely be coming back and making this my regular dentist. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and trustworthy dental team.

I came in needing some brackets adjusted. As they were working, some kid came out of nowhere and…read morekicked me with the loser friend filming it. Apparently, sea lion kicking is covered by dental insurance? Be forwarned, this dude raised a animal abuser.

Be AWARE, if you come here you need to run everything through insurance YOURSELF. Most dental…read morepractices can check your insurance, let you know what's covered or not, before you decide to get work done. They supposedly check, tell you it's covered, then later you get strapped with a big bill out of pocket. What happened? Well if you ask them, they'll say it's your insurance! Bad insurance! the website wasn't clear, the representatives didn't respond, etc. But turns out all the information is readily available and any competent dental office staff could find out for you within a min. As an example: they said the reason we got strapped with an almost $1,000 bill for basic services was because they had no way of knowing there was a waiting period on the plan and it was too early to get those services done. I called another dental office (literally the 1st call, 2 min.) to test it out. Within the first 30 sec of the call, without me bringing up anything, their office made me aware of every fact this place somehow just could not find out before doing expensive work that we ended up having to pay out of pocket for. I don't know if it's incompetence or greed or both, but who cares? The end result is a hefty bill for you!

The office staff is always so patient and accommodating. Our family has crazy schedules and they…read morehave gone out of their way for years to make sure we are all taken care of.

The best dentist I've ever been to. Actually he's the ONLY dentist I've ever been to - I've been a…read morepatient of his since August of 1963 when I was five years old. I have some fillings that have been solid since he did them when I was about 11 or 12 years old. I haven't had a cavity since then thanks to getting my teeth cleaned every six months and brushing regularly, but have had a few chips which Dr. Soldau has repaired. He's very skilled and experienced. If you have a condition that he can't handle, he will refer you to an appropriate specialist. He's never done me wrong in over 47 years. That says something about the man's skill and integrity. UPDATE 12/15/2016 Age (I am now 58) is finally taking its toll on my dentition. In 2012 I cracked a molar and ended up getting an implant from a nearby practice (La Jolla Oral and Facial Surgery.) Dr. Soldau prepared and installed the crown, which has been trouble-free. Last night two cusps broke off of a different molar, one that Dr. Soldau filled in about 1969! The original filling seems to still be intact. There was no bleeding and I have no pain at all, just an annoying rough surface. Of course I will go to Dr. Soldau as soon as possible. I'm hopeful that the tooth can be saved with a partial crown. In any case I know he will do the right thing.

OK, I'm going to echo the sentiment of the previous reviewer and say that Dr. Soldau is (almost)…read morethe only dentist that I've been to. I have been going since 1973 aside from a few breaks to try dentists on my HMO plan. Dr. Soldau has such a large and well-established practice that he he doesn't have to cheat to be successful. My parents and my children go as well so we are a three generation family of customers. The thing that I like best about Dr. Soldau is that he always does my cleanings himself; I really don't like being pawned off on some dental hygienist. The office isn't fancy, but I feel like I am getting first rate, honest medical care. My only concern is that Dr. Soldau will have to retire eventually...I'll be lost then!

Incredible! I was shocked at how great my mother's teeth looked after her visit. A big thank you to…read moreDr. Abramson and his staff for being so patient with us.

I'm a new patient of Dr. Abramson's. He replaced a broken crown and when a slight adjustment was…read moreneeded post-procedure, he was wonderful. I don't know that I've ever had a dentist spend the time to walk me through the anatomy of a tooth and the step-by-step process of repair. It's so refreshing to be treated by someone who genuinely cares about his patients. The staff is a reflection of Dr. Abramson's exemplary patient-focused dental practice. I'm grateful to have found him!

I have been coming here since I moved to CA in 1996. In all that time I've been coming regularly…read moreand always have had wonderful experience here. Aside from regular cleanings I've done invisalign. I've come to know the staff and they me in all these years. I've had many compliments on my smile and it's important to me. I've been so grateful for everyone here - Dr. T, Stephanie, Michelle at the front desk who knows everyone by name, and each staff member - thank you!!!!

When you first walk into Dr. Trudeau's office, you'd be forgiven for thinking you've stumbled into…read morea high-end spa. You're greeted with a personal tour, calming vibes, and a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Trudeau himself. It all feels very bespoke and premium--because it is. And you'll be paying for it. The hygienists and techs are genuinely wonderful--skilled, gentle, and clearly take pride in their work. But behind the warm welcome and polished experience is a persistent push for additional dental services, whether you need them or not. In my case, I was strongly encouraged to get a deep gum cleaning--a procedure I've since been told by multiple dentists was unnecessary. I get the impression this is a standard "recommendation" for most new patients. Pricing is higher than other practices I've visited, and the billing system feels stuck in the past. There's no online payment option, and if you move without updating your address, they won't hesitate to send you to collections. Miss an appointment they scheduled for you? That'll be a $100 no-show fee. Overall, if you're looking for a very polished, high-touch dental experience and don't mind paying extra--or getting more work than you likely need--this might be the place for you. Just make sure your calendar and address are perfectly up to date.

This dentist just blows my mind now...but not in a good way. Here is my terrible story:…read more I submitted my previous review of this man and of his dental practice far too prematurely. I submitted it before he had actually completed the work in my mouth. Before he had even completed the work he had been paid for up front. I came to see Dr. Lovell in the first place...to repair a broken molar. He examined my teeth...seemed pretty sweet and while he was prepping my mouth for the crown I needed he kindly offered to try bleaching one of my front teeth. This front tooth had had a root canal and needed a bond to conceal it's stain. Dr. Lovell charged me about $150 to bleach this front tooth...but he promised to refund that amount in full if it didn't improve the color of the tooth. he removed the structure behind the tooth to run his bleaching agents through it. Dr. Lovell's bleaching work never improved the color of my tooth whatsoever. He never refunded us for the bleaching as he had promised. But even worse...the plug he then replaced into the rear of my tooth has now entirely fallen off! This has left my front tooth entirely o p e n in it's rear, weakening the integrity of my front tooth and permitting food and bacteria to enter the tooth itself...to rot it out from with. Believe it or not, his front desk agent, Elsa...has informed me today that I must now "learn to live with it and like it". Unbelievable. Dr. Lovell charged me half upfront for the crown he was allegedly having made for my broken molar. Our arrangement was that the other half payment would be due on the date he actually put in my crown. Unfortunately...his office staff doesn't bother to abide by any of the arrangements and payment options Dr. Lovell makes. His office staff makes their own rules. They don't even bother to respect the Business & Professions Code when they contrive their rules. I was left a number of increasingly threatening messages by his front office staff....Elsa & Margie....both of whom actually hanged up on me when I tried to reason with their office over the phone. Dr. Lovell did send me a very kind letter apologizing on behalf of the unkind women who manage his front office. He even offered to come in on a Wednesday...so I wouldn't have to deal with them. Unfortunately...these two woman, Elsa & Margie, have kept me stringing along for a year now...trying to get my appointment for him to finish the crown he started and I paid for...not to mention to repair the work he so poorly "completed" on my front tooth. I'm reading through the other reviews that have been posted for this dentist. I would bet you money...at least two of them were submitted by his office staff...who are so gushingly praised in his counterfeit reviews.

Today was my first appointment with Dr. Lovell and I already know I love it way more than my…read moreprevious La Jolla Dentist. My last Dentist must have also been a used car salesman, because I think he got off on suggesting a lot of unnecessary work to pad his pockets. And judging by what others are saying on his reviews I'm not the only one with that opinion. I'm happy to say that Dr. Lovell doesn't do that at all!! In fact he says things like, well if they were my teeth I would do it this way....or here's how you can correct that with just some different brushing. Versus.....you need to spend $4000 on gum surgery and deep cleanings every 4 months and and and.... I recommend him highly! Thanks Yelp for pointing me his way!! It's funny, my last dentist had almost $6,000 in scheduled dental work for me and today my new Dr. said...what? Really? Your teeth are great! Your fillings are all good and your teeth are white and you've got no major problems, I'd tell you if you did. Hmm....I like his honesty.

Dr. Fitzpatrick is more than just a great dentist, he's also a great friend. (No seriously, he's a…read moregood friend of mine.) He cares very much about developing solid relationships with his clients and values quality dental care over volume, so you'll feel well taken care of sitting in his dental chair. He's also got the best equipment and uses the latest technology, such as digital imaging, and you get to watch some seriously entertaining DVDs during your teeth cleaning. Dr. Fitzpatrick is relatively young and a lot of fun, which helps soften the experience for those of us (who, me? nahhh) who may not enjoy going to the dentist all that often. His staff is also friendly. Every little bit helps, right? While you're getting your teeth all done up, ask him about his yearly trip to Nicaragua, where he leads a team of dental students to perform free dental care for the poor. He's got a great story about an interaction with a very high ranking Nicaraguan government official you may or may not have heard of...

I have known Dr Fitzpatrick outside of him being my dentist for a long time. Today, I finally…read moredecided it was time to return to the dentist after a long hiatus. Every experience I had with his office was wonderful and everyone on the staff was extremely friendly. In past experiences with dentists I never felt like I could trust them and constantly felt like I was being upsold. Thomas is the exact opposite. He is extremely genuine and will only recommend something to you that you actually need. If you are ever looking for a dentist I highly recommend Thomas! You will not be disappointed.

He's been my dentist for 5 years and my partner's for 14 years…read more He doesn't do unnecessary work! His kids are through college so his rates are reasonable. He is very experienced.

A coordinating orthopedic surgery nurse say she had never had so much trouble trying to get a…read moredentist return a call, prior to major surgery. As a result, surgery was delayed. Closed his office during COVID without notifying all patients. Replaced an implant cap that cracked after 40 years. His work didn't last two years. Then Entire tooth came out. I saved it. Dr. Griffing took my tooth from me (that I had preserved in water) and threw it AWAY. When I visited a competent dentist for repairs I mentioned this and the hygienist of 25 years looked first shocked, then horrified. Her jaw literally dropped. Then she came close, leaned down, and asked me to please forget her reaction. I asked, "How do I do that?" Whatever Dr. Griffing was in the past...that time has passed. When he sent me an email four years later, my answer was to remind him of his multiple prior instances of unprofessional conduct (which delayed orthopedic surgery), and to never contact me again.