Very professional, detailed and carrying. Had a root canal done and the dentist was awesome.

The whole experience from start to finish was simply amazing. I am the type of person that hates dentist offices & after having a bad experience the week before, i came into the office hoping it would be different. It was like night & day from the last place. From the fountain outside to the warm, welcoming environment inside the office, it was such a relief. I had to get a root canal & i was due to have the pill to make me sleepy & not remember the experience. I have a great deal of anxiety and the office constantly reassured me i was going to be ok. From the woman at the front desk to the assistant helping before Dr Howell came in, the experience was top notch. (I'm sorry i cant remember the other ladies names!) I appreciated being taken care of so well. They eased my anxiety even before i took the pill. I was also breastfeeding at the time & was worried about the medication going to my breast milk. The ladies looked into it for me by doing some extra research & making me feel more at ease about it. Thank you so much to Dr. Howell & office staff. If i need more root canals (hopefully not) i will be back to see you and will refer my friends & family. read more

Dr. Erick Sato was able to get me in right away for a root canal that was giving me a problem. He was able to diagnose the problem with my tooth right away. I let him know I have dental anxiety so during the re-do of the root canal he made me feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend Dr. Sato he is an excellent Endodontist. read more

I hate the dentist and this is the only place I've ever been where I calmed down enough to enjoy the experience. And by 'calm down' and 'enjoy' I mean they gave me some kind of sedative pill that made me literally fall asleep during a root canal (they don't has gas which is what I initially requested). I'm not kidding. I had to sign a waiver and agree to have someone pick me up after the procedure because they can't let me drive home, or leave on my own in an Uber. Which was fine with me, if it makes a root canal bearable. The only part I did not find enjoyable was the dental tech who visited with me prior to the root canal. I don't know if it was because I came in at 4pm and she was burnt out after a long day, but she was rude and short about everything, interrupting me several times to get a word in edgewise when I was discussing my dental history, fear of dentists, and what I was coming in for. But happily, I forgot about her once I took the sedative and was out in dreamland. read more

Almost never leave negative reviews but I feel like this one deserves 1 star. The place is completely disorganized. Went as a referral to get potential root canal done. Upon arrival the staff was having some social group chat gathering right by the front desk. Not a great sign but ok. Filled out my information, they started to look for x-rays and they didn't have them even though I scheduled the appointment a few days in advance. Another red flag, but ok I'll let it go. Front desk girl called the referring dentist to get the x-rays. The guy that took me to the room where the procedure was supposed to take place informed that they could do x-rays here instead. I refused, and agreed to wait for doctor's office to send x-rays instead, after waiting for about 20 minutes the front desk girl informed me that they sent x-rays over. Ok, waiting for another 5-10 minutes, nothing happens. During my wait I overheard staff having conversations about weight loss, vacation plans and stuff I couldn't understand because every single person that works there is Mexican. At that point, didn't feel comfortable getting my root canal done at that place there so I just left and told them I'll go somewhere else. Stakeholders, if you want your business to succeed hire the right people and ensure the professionalism of the staff. read more

I was so incredibly happy with the care I received here! I was referred here for a root canal, from Mission Hills dental group, as I had extreme tooth pain. Dr. Howell was able to see me, same day, to perform a root canal. From the front desk staff, to the dental assistant, to Dr. Howell, I was so impressed with their knowledge and willingness to help. I'm new to the area, but they really made me feel comfortable. Dr. Howell explained every part of the procedure and this helped with my anxiety. I felt as though I was in good hands the entire time and I am so truly grateful for her and the team. Highly recommend - simply amazing! read more

I am so thankful I came here. Initially, I was seeing a dentist who referred me to an out-of-network endodontist to have a root canal re-done due to an apical lesion. I wanted a second opinion from someone in-network with MetLife and chose Dr. Howell because of her background and schooling. I went in for a consultation and Vanessa greeted me and got me settled. She is THE BOMB and made me feel welcome and has been helpful since the procedure. When I went in a few days later, Dr. Howell explained every step to me again. She was so kind and gentle as was Jonathan too during the procedure. I'm pretty sure my blood pressure was through the roof because I don't love getting dental work done, but I really didn't feel any pain. Now that it's all done, my tooth is aesthetically better and not sensitive at all. I'm so appreciative. Thanks, all! read more

Dr. Soto is super kind & definitely trust worthy. I'm afraid of going to the dentist & Dr. Soto was super gentle & made me feel at ease. Definitely recommend Dr. Soto! read more

My first visit at Ocean Microendodontics So very happy with all , the staff are very nice , beautiful & clean practice , and more important and awesome job by Dr. Sheena Howell and her assistant . I would like to thank board -certified Endodontist Dr. Sheena Howell for an awesome job , and fallow up afterwards. Thank you again read more

When you leave a dental office, just having a root canal and you feel amazing, is the time it's warranted to give a very positive review. From the time my regular dentist called on my behalf to get me an appointment, to being so warmly welcomed at the front desk, to being treated by Dr. Howell was wonderful. With having a toothache and being so nervous, they immediately put my fears and concerns to rest. Dr. Howell was so kind and gentle and explained everything she was doing throughout the appointment, Dr. Howell along with her assistant were continually checking in with me to make sure I was comfortable. I highly recommend Ocean MicroEndodontics to anyone that needs a root canal. DJE read more

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Got my first root canal by Dr.Howell & had an amazing experience, very gentle, no pain during the procedure or after at all! They make you feel very comfortable. I highly recommend this office for your root canal :) read more

I had my first root canal ever today- with Dr. Howell. I walked in super nervous. Everyone at the office were so calm and caring in their communication, and good listeners! Dr. Howell has a great reassuring bedside manner and explained everything beforehand and during the procedure. I never felt any pain the entire time, and she was really respectful and efficient. It wasn't even bad- the anticipation was the worst part. But I credit the great root canal experience to how well they communicated with me and how comfortable they made me feel. Thanks Dr. Howell and assistant (I never got his name!). read more

Dr Sato stayed late to see me for an emergency root canal. He was very thorough, kind and concerned about my pain level every step of the way. While I don't want to have to do this again, I would definitely go back to this professional! read more

Dr. Howell was amazing she took really good care of my son's tooth. He is not very fond of the dentist like what kid is but she explained everything very well always had a smile and did the whole procedure under an hour! She was great I highly recommend her to the rest of my family and friends. Thank you Dr. Howell read more

Not hard to understand all the 5 star reviews... I dislike having dental work done, but if/when I have to have a root canal performed, Dr. Howell is THE ONE. Very relaxing experience, start to finish. Dr. Howell spent ample time explaining the procedure, asked if I had any concerns, then got down to business. Personally, I have never been asked "What music would you like to listen to?" while a dental procedure was being done. Not sure if Jethro Tull was their cup of tea, but they humored me, and went about the business of drilling and filling, even with a bit of toe tapping on Jonathan's part. Bottom line? Waste no more time looking, you've found the best. Tom read more

I broke a tooth and need to get in to see a Dr. quickly to help relieve my pain. After getting the run around from a dental group who wanted to send me to their specialist for thousands of dollars, a friend recommended I see Dr. Howell at Ocean. I spoke with Vanessa at the front desk and she was AWESOME! She got me in the next morning and was super helpful. As I made it in for my appt, everyone was super friendly and Dr.Howell gave me the the most amazing root canal I could have hoped for. No pain at all. It was my first time not experiencing pain during this procedure. I couldn't be happier with the staff, the skills and the location with free parking. Thank you For a great experience! If you need an amazing dentist, this is your place! read more

Dr. Howell is the BEST endodontist I have ever worked with and treated by. As a general dentist, I know that I can trust her to care for my patients. I recently had a retreatment of a root canal and it was the most painless dental procedure that I've ever had. She uses the latest technology including a microscope to find all the root canals in your tooth. I highly recommend Dr. Howell and the staff at Ocean Microendodontics for anyone who is in need of a root canal. read more

Not everyone can say that having a root canal is the most pleasant experience ever, but Dr. Sheena Howell is simply amazing that she made this root canal feel like nothing but a breeze. She is so knowledgable and goes over everything step by step. If you're looking to for an Endodontist to perform a root canal and have stumbled upon this review, look no further! This is the place to be! Her entire staff is so sweet and welcoming. From beginning to end, I have nothing but great things to say about this office. read more

I needed a root canal and I used Ocean MicroEndodontics because of the reviews here on Yelp. They were great, I was in so much pain (waited too long to seek help). The doctor did a great job she was gentle and patient. I am out of pain and healing nicely. Thank you. read more

Dr. Howell is great! I had a root canal done by her a few months back and my whole experience from start to finish was nice and smooth. All of the staff are great, I dealt with Vanessa and Jackie for the most part and they were so patient and nice. Dr. Howell had to refer me to a periodontist that happened to be across the way from her office. My cavity apparently extended below my gum line and I needed a crown lengthening surgery to expose more tooth structure for my crown. See Taly Dental Specialists for my experience with them! read more

Is a pleasant root canal a reality? I'm here to tell you it is! After a long delayed endodontic referral from my dentist, I finally called to make an appointment. From that first call, through the follow up, the experience at Ocean Micro was phenomenal. Scheduling: I spoke to Jackie who scheduled me efficiently, politely, picked up my records from my dentist, handled the insurance, and emailed me the forms needed ahead of time. Staff: My visit included interactions with two staffers in the front office, three assistants, and Dr. Howell. All could easily get concierge jobs at a Ritz Carlton. Procedure: Painless, efficient and something I really appreciate - fast! Everything was thoroughly explained in a very professional manner. The only down time was waiting for the local to take effect, and abundant care is consistently practiced. There are many annoyances to dental work. For me, the worst is waiting, be it in the waiting room, or worst, in the chair. There was little of either. I came in right at my appointment time and was back in my car less than 90 minutes later. As previously mentioned, the only down time was waiting for the anesthetic to fully numb the affected area. But there were some not so little touches that not only made the experience better, but also showed the care and respect Dr. Howell has for her patients. For example, each time there was a little break, they raise the chair back up. This makes the process seem to go much faster, especially for me who hates being on my back to start with. Another touch is that when it's not needed, the light is swung away from the patient's eyes. These little details may not seem like much but when you add them together, it really mitigates the normal displeasure associated with dental work. I could not recommend a better endodontist. Can't wait for my next root canal! read more

The doctors at Ocean MicroEndodontics are the best!!! I refer my patients there all the time. Both Dr. Howell and Dr. Sato are kind, caring, and excellent at what they do. I'm not just a referral, but I was also a patient. Dr. Howell took care of a tooth that had been hurting me for a few days. She explained the diagnosis and the treatment went without a hitch. Surprisingly only very mild discomfort the day of, but the discomfort was gone the next day. I would highly recommend Ocean MicroEndodotics!! read more

While it is very hard to say I enjoyed the experience of a root canal, the folks at this clinic made it as enjoyable as possible. Dr. Howell and her staff are top notch in all aspects of dentistry. Everything is first class and you will feel welcome the moment you walk in the door. Thanks Dr Howell! read more

I can't say enough about this place. The front staff is so welcoming, and everyone is extremely kind. Dr. Howell is absolutely amazing. She's so thorough and doesn't miss a thing. I had a horrific infection, it took so much longer to heal before she could do the root canal. All the while she showed nothing but exceptional patience. Another thing, she would always call me the next day to see how I was doing. I didn't even know doctors did that any more! If you need a root canal this is the place to go, you won't be disappointed. read more

I have to say, ever since I was a kid, was afraid of going to the dentist. Explains why I haven't done anything about my filling falling out 3 years ago. Friday, pain came. Monday I had to go in. The staff at Ocean are so friendly & welcome. Dr. Howe, totally awesome, was able to get me in an emergency. Come to find out, I need a root canal, this is going to hurt. After the numbing, that didn't hurt, Dr. Howe enlightened me as to what is going to happen during this procedure. I have to say, I felt so comfortable during the root canal. I didn't feel a thing. Dr. Howes assistant Jonathan, was on his game. They've must have worked together for quite some time, because they were totally on the same page through out. Quick & easy! Had I known how easy this was going to be, I would have been in there 3 years ago. Big Huge Thank You to Dr. Howe & the entire staff at Ocean MicroEndodontics. You're all AMAZING! read more

Dr. Sheena Howell, BRAVO on making a 911 situation into a very pleasant, professional and almost painless visit. From the moment you walk in, the desk staff was friendly and warm. Her assistant Johnathan was also very professional helpful and there were no surprises. Everything and step explained. Thank you Dr. Howell for the detailed explanation prior and during the procedure. In need of a root canal ??? This is the spot !!! read more

I can't thank Dr. Howell and her team enough for doing my first root canal! I was so nervous and almost in denial that I had to get one! I take really good care of my teeth and visit the dentist twice a year for cleaning. Dr. Howell was patient and reassuring, so professional and kind! Thanks to her and her assistant, my root canal went great! I highly recommend Ocean MicroEndodontics. read more

I was seen last minute and my experience was amazing! I walked in for the first time as if I had known the medical staff for years. I was greeted with a nice smile and a warm, friendly conversation by Mrs. Vanessa and Mrs. Jacqueline. I was extremely delighted because I felt at home, and as a result, at ease. Going to the dentist can be frightening, especially for me. Both Mrs. Vanessa and Mrs. Jaqueline rapidly assisted me with completing necessary paperwork for my visit and then getting seen quickly by the Dentist. Moreover, Dr. Sheena M. Howell was very warm and kind as well. She explained everything to my level of knowledge, was upfront and honest about the recommendations. I am so grateful my dentist Dr. Gregg Johnson, referred me to this facility. Ocean MicroEndodontics is an awesome place to receive affordable, honest, safe, evidence-based, highly-skilled dental work. I am honored to have been a patient at this facility. May God bless everything that you do 1000 times over. read more

Dr. Sheena Howell and her office staff are WONDERFUL! I found Dr. Howell online through my insurance company's website. My husband is active duty Navy and so I have MetLife for dental insurance. When I saw that she was a graduate from Nova Southeastern Dental School in South Florida, I knew I would get the best care in her office. I am from South Florida and everyone knows that Nova is the place to attend school for the medical field. Sure enough, I was right! Dr. Howell is personable, knowledgeable, and is willing to answer any questions you may have. My root canal was painless and quick! read more

Since going back to school I lost my dental insurance, but unfortunately needed a re-treatment root canal on an infected tooth that had not properly been worked on prior. I found Dr. Howell through my DentalChoice discount plan as she was one of the only board certified endodontists who accepted this discount plan and had raving reviews online, so I decided to make an appointment. The process from start to finish was quick and smooth. She is very friendly, personable and had extraordinary bedside manner. She makes good eye contact, explains everything in detail and spends quality time with you. The root canal was a success and as affordable as it could be with my dentalchoice discount. If I ever need more dental work in the future I will definitely go back to Dr. Howell. Her and her office staff were amazing, I could not have asked for a better experience! read more

I was referred to Dr Howell from a previous dentist and she was extremely patient and greatly informative. She tested my tooth and said at the time it appears I do not need a root canal but to monitor the pain for a couple weeks and call if it gets worse. I was pleased that she didn't rush to do a root canal. Which now a days is hard to find. I have experienced dentist that seem to find anyway to bill the insurance and patient. Very pleased and will let you know how the root canal goes because i am pretty sure i will need one unfortunately. But feel in good hands from our consult and reading previous reviews :) read more

I can't believe how wonderful this entire process was!! The staff was amazing, they got me scheduled one day after my general dentist referred me. Dr. Finn did an amazing job doing my root canal, nearly no pain at all. Vanessa, Jackie and Jonathan are such great passionate people. Not that I want another root canal, but if I did, I'd definitely go back to OCEAN!! read more