This practice is owned by the same people (Dr Watanabe) that run Meadows Dental on Ranco California Rd in Temecula. I don't know how they stay in business. They are con artists and NOT reputable healthcare providers. They are only concerned with trying to upsell patients as much as possible. Read the reviews for Meadows Dental - http://www.yelp.com/biz/meadows-dental-group-temecula - You'll see what I mean. As I was having x-rays, the tech tried to talk me into also having my teeth whitened. The next thing I knew Dr. Nguyen (a jerk and a con artist) showed me x-rays with alleged "pockets" etc. I was told I have advanced periodontal disease and needed thousands of dollars of scaling, deep cleaning, laser treatment, etc. I have NEVER had problems with my teeth. In fact, previous dentists have always complimented my good oral hygiene, have told me my teeth are "great." My last dentist is a recognized and respected dentist in Washington D.C. He didnt find ANY evidence of periodontal disease 6 mos prior to my visit to Pacific Dental. Oh, and I was also told that I needed a crown (which I did believe). But I was shocked when the tech told me that I "had a choice between an 'unhygienic' crown (the less- expensive, porcelain-coated, silver crown) or their top of the line, ceramic crown. "UNHYGIENIC"??? I work in healthcare and could not believe that a dental practice would allow their staff to describe a PRODUCT THAT THEY SELL this way. My first thought was, if it's "unhygienic" why would you offer it to patients? Very, very shady. Oddly enough, Dr. Nguyen also diagnosed my husband with the same periodontal disease issues. My husband does have dental problems so at least that was believable. But, again, they tried to force him to go with the most expensive treatment, which was not covered by our insurance. I had such a bad, creepy feeling about Pacific Dental that I decided to NEVER return. Six months later, I made an appointment at Meadows Dental. When I filled out the new patient forms, one question asked, "what did you not like about your last dentist?" I answered: "I felt like I was on a used-car lot. The dentist seemed more concerned with making a sale than helping me." So, imagine my shock when Dr. Nguyen walked into the exam room and demanded to know why I was not happy with my treatment at the other office. I told him that I dont like having "upgrades" forced on me when I'm there for a routine cleaning. Next, he told me he'd be right back. I sat in the chair, with the little paper bib on for nearly an hour. I finally realized he was not coming back so I took off the bib and walked out. As I was leaving, the receptionist looked at me with "fake sincerity" and said, "I'm so sorry!" If this is how a PATIENT is treated for expressing their opinion - an opinion that expressed dissatisfaction with poor service and level of care - then something is seriously wrong Dr. Lynda Watanabe, who apparently owns this chain of dental offices. Do yourself a favor: find another dentist. This is not a good place. They do not care about patients. They are money-grubbing and unprofessional. read more

I went to Pacific Dental with 2 weeks left on my insurance and a whole lot of work needing to be done. After my initial exam, Marina (who was awesome), came in and walked me through my treatment options, thoroughly explaining the financial aspect of my care. I opted to have two crowns done on my molars. Dr. Harprabh Singh came in to explain what we were going to do and I told him I was very nervous about the pain associated with the treatment. I asked, if I felt I needed it would he prescribe me pain killers? He said yes he would. So we went ahead. After they administered the novocain, which was way more painful than any of my previous dental experiences, I got shaky and my heart started beating rapidly. Dr. Singh suggested I eat a granola bar to ease this and I tried. But why on earth would a dentist suggest you eat a granola bar with your mouth completely numb?! It was terrible! I bit myself, gagged, and couldn't swallow. Shouldn't he have anticipated that eating would be difficult for me? So we forge ahead and as I am leaving the office, with my temp crowns, I ask the man at the front desk for the pain killer prescription. He says, "for a crown prep, no we don't do that". I tell him Dr. Singh told me he would. He looks at me doubtfully, but goes back to find Dr. Singh and returns and tells me "Dr. Singh says to take some motrin". What?! I was FLAT OUT LIED TO. Dr. Singh deliberately mislead me so I would get the work done in his office. So I return a week later for my permanent crowns and as they are removing the temps I get this EXCRUCIATING PAIN from the exposed tooth. It actually brings tears to my eyes. I tell Dr. Singh I'm scared because I don't think I can handle it if they touch that tooth again. He says they can numb me up if I want, but if I just do it without the novocain "it'll take a few seconds and be over soon". I recall the pain of last week's shot and I tell him very openly "I don't know what to do. I'm afraid of that level of pain." Instead of providing guidance as a good health-care provider should he says nothing and LOOKS AT ME AS IF I AM WASTING HIS TIME. I decide to go ahead without the novocain and it hurt so bad - I mean childbirth pales in comparison. I'm not proud to say I was practically writhing around in the chair, tears streaming down my face and Dr. Singh goes on as if nothing is amiss. He finishes up and walks out of the room, without a word, leaving me sitting in the chair crying. Wow, talk about ZERO bedside manner. read more

Services are okay, nothing like a good old family run dentist office. They are corporate owned and you definitely are paying extra money for overheads and bureaucracy. Also, the price we ended up paying for both dental work and orthodontics was much higher than initial estimated. They misquoted and misbilled the insurance. We could not dispute the charges since the quote we got was an "estimate" and there is a clause in their contract stating that patients are responsible for anything insurance doesn't cover. So basically, our ortho was supposed to be $1700 out of pocket. By the time we were done 20 mos later, we paid a total of $2600. So be real skeptical!!!! read more

They are completely unethical and Cons! Dr Judith Alvarez said I needed laser cleaning, changing two old fillings and a crown over another old filling. I did not have any issues before I went into there office. My appointment was for a regular cleaning and check up. They wanted me to reschedule another time for the cleaning. It doesn't make sense to have to take time off of work two times for one cleaning. Crooks! I have already called my insurance carrier to get a different dentist. read more

After neglecting my dental visits for way too long and having insecure feelings about my previous dentist, I decided to try Temecula Pacific Dental G&O. I have had 2 visits so far and both were positive experiences. Each person that attended to me was friendly and worked skillfully. Crystal and Gabriela stand out in my mind for their detailed explanations & reassurance. Dr. Delgado made me feel comfortable from the get go and showed sincere concern to save my problem tooth. He was so highly skilled and swift at shaving my tooth down to prepare for my crown. (Thankfully, I don't have to have it pulled.) Every other staff member that I met also explained fully each step I would be taking. I could tell you each person's attributes but I'd be repeating "great" many times over. Just want to say how thankful I am to: Crystal, Shannen, Kay Lynn, Gabriela, Kari, and 3 others whose names I forgot (sorry!)....of course Dr. Delgado gets double kudos for chuckling at my corny quips. read more

This place is the most expensive dental office in the United States I'm assuming. I went in for a cleaning they charged me 1700 dollars for x-rays and cleaning! Plus I had to wait 2 hours even though I had an appointment. Very disappointed I had to spend my whole savings account on a teeth cleaning, wouldn't go back there for any serious work$$$. They also quoted my friend $9000 dollars for a pair of dentures beware, sure you could find better prices elsewhere! THIS OFFICE HAS GONE DOWN HILL :( read more

Once again, I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Choi, periodontist at this office. Two days ago, I had an appointment with Dr. Choi to open the gum where an extracted molar had come out, and install the "abutment" into the implant that she installed a few months ago. Dr. Choi (with very capable help from her assistant Juan) anesthetized me, opened the gum, trimmed off some excess gum material, installed the abutment, and stitched the gum closed . . . .all without any pain whatsoever ! And you always know exactly what she is going to do and what's coming next. This doctor is wonderful ! And so is Juan. Great team. read more

Want to combine a dentist office and a used car lot, then this is the place for you! Worst dentist I have ever been to. The $39 new patient is just a scam. They first took my X-rays followed by the dentist giving me an exam. She used the air gun to blow some air in my mouth and then told me I had some pockets in my rear gums. Then the salesperson comes in to tell me it will be $1300! To clean my teeth today!!!! I said what?? What about the new patient special. That is suppose to include the cleaning. She said that covers only one quadrant ( which is not stated anywhere) and the $1300 is for the rest of my mouth. I quickly said no thanks and walked out. I then cancelled the appointments for the rest of my family. What a scam!!!! Stay away and find a real dentist. This place should be closed down. The scary thing is that they seemed pretty busy. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

I am the 50+ and the biggest baby when it comes to going to the dentist. Dr. Aldez and the staff at Pacific Dental are wonderful. They take the time to make me feel comfortable and ease my fears. They are always welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend them. read more

I was extremely pleased with the staff at Pacific Dental Group. They all work really well with each other. The front desk was very courteous, and the technicians were very efficient and friendly. My dentist was Dr. Mai Ly. She is wonderful with patients and an extremely good dentist. In fact, she is the current employee of the month! She is very attentive and caring, and she does great work! I didn't feel any pain or discomfort, and my teeth feel incredibly clean. I highly recommend the Pacific Dental Group, and my dentist Dr. Mai Ly! read more

The ladies up front could use some customer service training. While they're at it, learn to use their inside voices. I doubt anyone cared to learn so much of their personal lives... read more

I was a resident of LA for years and partial to the dentist that I had there, but who wants to drive out of town for a cleaning? I actually chose Pacific Dental group based on proximity to my residence, but I am very pleased with the service. The staff is all pleasant and explains everything clearly. The process of xrays, and cleanings is run pretty efficiently (code for you don't have to wait forever) and I really like my dentist. I would definitely recommend this dentist for cleaning (as I have had no other work done). read more

aside from the fact that the brand of purple latex gloves they use here all smell ever so faintly of human excrement, the support staff, hygienists, doctors all are sweet and personable and good at their jobs. they are SO pleasant and helpful, you almost don't even mind being fleeced by their financial person. a tad spendier than down-and-dirty dentistry in tijuana, even when they give you a good deal, but again, a good personality goes a long way. seriously! i want to hang out with most of them outside of the dentist office. take them out to lunch or to go dancing or have drinks with them. or have a few of them be godparents to my children. no one likes to go to the dentist, but if you gotta go, you could do worse than to go here. read more

Pacific Dental Group - these guys use their technology! speak-to-text exams save time, instant digital x-rays and photos, laser therapy for gums... - General Dentistry Near Me - Temecula, California

I have been coming here for about a year and a half now and everytime I go in the staff (from the front office girls to the staff and doctors in the back) are all super friendly and welcoming. When I had a bad toothache they were able to get me in right away and take care of my pain. The doctor and his assistants were very professional and thorough when doing my treatment and they have this amazing technology where I was able to get my crown that same day without having to have a temporary crown for a couple weeks before receiving my permanent crown. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you live in the area! Tell them I said what's up.. read more

This was my first checkup in years. Didn't have to wait long before being seen, was treated extremely pleasantly by everyone involved, the office is very nice and I never felt pressured to make any purchases that I did not need. Easy to find and plenty of parking. I'll be coming here for all my future dental needs. Thanks gang! read more

Been coming to this office for several months and have had a lot of work done and I have to say that they are the best. From the moment you walk in you greeted with smiles. They have the best front office, back office, and doctors. Dr. A and Dr. Kim have taken my dental anxiety level to a very minimum. I have to say Dr Kim is a great doc and made sure I was comfortable during my entire procedure. The hygienist Veronica is also great and funny. I definitely would recommend this office to my family and friends. As much as I dislike having to go to the dentist I would definitely be back. Your guys rock!! read more

Front office staff and doctors are overall very warm, welcoming but the rest of this review is a dire warning to cash paying customers, not insurance, although if you have insurance you should probably pay heed as well, because no doubt work is being done that is NOT needed! I was referred to the office and needed help for intense pain. Got booked in for the 59.00 special which included x-ray, exam, and cleaning. As soon as I got escorted to the stand up archaic x-ray room, I knew I was in trouble. Next walked to exam room which wasn't very clean (floors & equipment very duty, and very old) and the exam commenced and because of previous periodontal problems, measured "pockets" which were incredibly bad considering the previous 2 years of surgery...told I needed a 2300.00 cleaning & treatment but could buy it down to 1120.00 if I bought an "annual insurance" for 111.00. Wow! Even my periodontist doesn't charge that much! After some "scare" tactics I conceded to do the cleaning (not happy), and then booked to see the periodontist. Came home called my periodontist in another state and my dentist in another country and talked to a periodontist in a different Temecula location and each one said the same thing...I got put together. I will not be returning here as I have found an astounding periodontist elsewhere (who by the way did my pocket measurements and they weren't remotely as bad as what they told me here) and a fantastic dentist elsewhere. Too bad I can't get my 1200.00 back....that is a huge lesson learned. Moral of the story...always trust your gut and DO NOT go to a dental group (individuals are best) because they have quotas they have to fulfill and you are not treated as an individual but rather a cash machine/quota maker. read more

I've been taking my daughter here since our dental insurance changed 4 years ago. I was a little skeptical at first because it's a chain and not the private family dentist we were used to. The office staff are very friendly as well as the dental hygienists and dentists. We never have to wait long for our appointments, are very thorough and make my daughter very comfortable to where she enjoys going every 6 months for her check ups and cleanings. She's a part of the no cavities club and they celebrate with her every time. Great place-highly recommend. read more

The staff is nice! Everyone is welcoming and accommodating. Pricing is fair and all the services performed went well. Having the crowns made on location and not having to wait was great! I highly recommend!! read more

This 5 star review is for Dr. Choi and her kind and gentle personality. She took the time to tell me step by step as to what she was going to do and that made me feel very comfortable. Thank you Dr. Choi. : ) I would also like to give my hygienist, Nichole a huge thank you for patiently cleaning my teeth making sure nothing was missed. She is kind and makes you feel relaxed from head to TOE! (that's for you Nichole), ha ha. Even on her busiest days she make time for you and makes you feel special. Thank you Nichole. : ) P.S. I drive 45 minutes to see Dr. Aldez and her team and it's worth every mile! read more

I was very satisfied with the kindness and expert care. All employees treet you with care that is very comforting which always helps when undergoing dental treatments. read more

I was referred to this office by one of my friends who had a very good experience with this office. They were great about scheduling times that worked with my hectic schedule. Dr. Khazaian was professional, thoughtful and thorough during the entire process. She explained everything to me patiently and answered all my questions. I felt like I was getting individualized attention from her and she really cared about my dental issues. She recommended what was best for my broken tooth. Not to mention she was super kind and gentle because I'm nervous when it comes to dental procedures! Overall, I'm really happy with the services I received from this office and I'm pretty sure I found a permanent dentist for years to come! I'm not sure why the bad reviews but it seems like the staff has changed and from the interactions I had, the current doctors and staff were great! read more

Had great treatment by Dr Kim and his staff, even though this was not a happy visit for me, they were very patient and kind and always made sure I was comfortable read more

The staff here are so nice Here today for a check up on previous work ....feels like I'm visiting friends. Especially Dr Choi and her assistant. .my favorite Juan. It's a Juanderful day lol he's such a cool guy!!! read more

I am very pleased that I chose Pacific Dental Group. Everything from the receptionist to the Dentist went smoothly! I have not complaints. Very courteous staff. They all make you feel as though they know you and remember you. I cant imagine they really do remember us as there are so many patients coming and going on a daily basis, but I felt as though they remembered me, and that made my visit pleasing. read more

I have been coming to Pacific Dental for about a year now and love it! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. Dr. Aldez is amazing and has a genuine concern for her patients. Nichole is one of the best hygienist I've ever been to. I have seen so much improvement in my oral hygiene. This office is one of the best in Temecula! read more

Dr Aldaz, Nicole and Marina you guys are the best!!!! I had not been to the dentist in yrs due to anxiety over a bad experience I had many yrs ago... Nicole, who took my x-rays assured me I was in good hands and was very friendly. Dr Aldaz was very calming, empathetic and patient while explaining my options for treatment. Then came Marina who explained my insurance benefits. She was patient and sympathetic when I told her I had to be cost conscious with my decision. She gave me ALL my options and I appreciated her not being pushy like some other offices. I have another appointment next week and I can honestly say for the first time in yrs I am not afraid of the dentist anymore.. Thank you ladies for being knowledgeable, friendly and patient. fyi- I had a 1130 appointment and appreciate greatly being called back at 1129!!!! read more

I, like many others, are not usually a fan of dental offices but I started going to Pacific Dental Group in Temecula and I am very impressed! Every staff member was so nice, making me relaxed and comfortable. After 3 1/2 hours of dental work today, I still managed to leave with a smile on my face. So happy to have found my new dentist! read more

I was running a little late and they didnt give me a hard time about it. All staff were very friendly :)

Pacific Dental Group is a great place for all your dental needs! Their team is super professional, provides superb service, super friendly and are very welcoming! I've been coming here for a couple of years after being recommended by a family member. I love this place and I always leave very happy with the service I receive. The hardest thing for me to do is to be quiet while they are working on my teeth because I just wanna be friends with their entire team, they are super friendly and awesome people! Their pricing is excellent as well (very good prices for dental work) I have gotten extensive work done here including having all 4 of wisdom teeth extracted at once. They did a very good job I had zero pain at all during the procedure, after the procedure and the next day, the healing was great as well! Overall this place is amazing! I would give it 10 stars if I could! If you want great professional service, great prices, friendly people, outstanding quality and great results you need to come to this place you will never go anywhere else. Thanks for everything to the entire Pacific Dental Group Team! Your doing an awesome job! See you next time. read more

I love Dr. Aldas she is the #1 Dentist in Temecula she helped my son overcome his dental phobia and he is now happy he was seen by Dr. Aldas we love her and her team they treats us like family starting with Marina and Bre always willing to help our dental needs. My daughters had orthodontic treatment there and till this day get complimented for having a beautiful smile. Highly recommended. read more

we have been coming here for several years and today was the worst experience for my daughter we ever had. James Kim does not and should not be working with children. Told my daughter if she didnt stop crying that i would have to leave the room. Lied to me about my daughter grabbing his hand or arm when he was going to numb her tooth. I didnt see it but i believe my daughter when she says she didnt. Now the work didnt get done cause he has no patience with children she was scared to death....now i have to wait 3 more weeks or so before she can get her work done because we have to wait on a referral....also he tried to convince me of the higher priced fillings than what my pocket book can afford.... However..The front desk staff and insurance lady not sure of her name were very very friendly and a pleasure to work with. i would not reccomend anyone to see this particular dentist... read more

I saw Dr.Aria this week and he is great! He explain my treatment very well and asked me if I had any questions or concerns. He also went over different options with me. Marina was also great! She went over my co pays and was very sweet. Gina the dental assistant brought me a blanket because I was cold. She made me feel very comfortable. This office has a great team!!! I will def recommend them. Thanks again. Jose read more

This dental office is by far the best dental office I have experienced. The staff is very friendly, and very knowledgeable. They answered all my questions and made me feel at ease. I will definitely recommend this office to family and friends. read more

Dr.Aldaz is an awesome dentist,one of the best,that I have ever received dental treatment.She did a great job in making sure my dental work was perfect.She is very friendly and professional seem to care about her patients,and make sure that they are receiving the proper treatment. The office staff is very friendly and professional as well.Great Job you guys are doing at Pacific Dental,continue,be blessed. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would! I cannot express how AMAZING this office is! Our family of 5 has been coming here for just over 2 years and every single visit has exceeded our expectations! We have had everything from routine cleanings to emergency visits and each one has left us so impressed by the level of care this office invests in it's patients. Rest assured that when you come to this facility, every aspect of your visit- from front desk and billing to techs and Drs, you feel at ease knowing that as a team, everyone is there to offer you a personalized, caring experience! With 3 children (elementary/ middle school aged) I'm so impressed by how comfortable my kids feel during their visits and that they honestly look forward to seeing everyone at the office. We have specifically visited Dr. Nichal, Dr. Aldaz, and for the first time today Dr. Kondakindi- each one of these women demonstrate the highest level of professionalism with a perfect balance of genuine and sincere love for their patients and their overall health! They spend SO much time with you, listening to your concerns, thoroughly explaining issues at hand and what would be the best plan of action. I would highly recommend each of these INCREDIBLE women, along with the office as whole if you are searching for the BEST dental care in the area! read more

I was charged a $100 dollar cancellation fee after notifying them well in advance of 24 hours. I called them back and wrote a detailed complaint letter to which I heard absolutely no reply. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I ended up removing my entire family from their patient list and they acted as if they did not care. to me this is a huge red flag for bad business practices and management. El Gato read more

This place made me feel like I was part of a family walking in the door. Everybody is so polite and warming. They were very quick and thorough with my cleaning, filling and mold for my night guard. The dentist made sure that I was comfortable throughout the entirety of the filling process. The dental assistant, Nichole I believe it was, was very sweet and outgoing. She also made sure that I was taken care of and did my cleaning very carefully because I had mentioned to her before we began that I had not had a cleaning in some time. I could tell that she did her best to make sure it was done delicately. I really appreciate everything you guys and girls did, i'll definitely be back for more work at this office!! read more

They will try to sell you a bunch of stuff you do not need and then if you say no they get mad a treat you poorly.

Do NOT use this dental group. After 28 years of almost having no cavities, I moved to Temecula and chose them. Turns out first appointment they took MANY unneccessary x-rays, told me I had 8 cavities (grand total, well, over $1200). It took over 2 1/2 hours there just to fill in 2 cavities and x-rays - I didn't even get a cleaning! After finding it strange having all these cavities all of a sudden when my last checkup wasn't too long ago, I went to a very reputable dentist all the way back in Orange County (well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive). Turns out the cavities I had filled weren't even cavities - in fact, I had NO cavities after an exam and review of the x-rays. Checked out the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and they have a D rating. No surprise there. read more