First visit here today and I'm completely impressed! Extremely organized, professional and…read morefriendly. Every staff member is great. Clean environment. Dr. Patel is amazing. Hygienist Mary Ann is awesome! Great equipment and technology here. Highly recommend this office!

I had a pretty poor experience with this practice. It's a long story, but there was an issue with a…read morenumbing process for a filling in November that left me swollen for 3 weeks. Dr. Patel then prescribed me antibiotics for it over the phone (without being seen!) thinking it was an infected tooth, when it was actually a very poor numbing job...I even took them completely unnecessarily! She had also done fillings on several teeth that ended up falling out soon after and had to be refilled (see pic). I am in A lot of pain from the REDONE fillings by Dr. Lyles and went to look at my teeth and there is a bruised, swollen and bloody area along my gums... To sum my issues with this practice: -I had injury to my mouth from 5 failed numbing injections which was wrongly prescribed antibiotics for which I took unnecessarily! -I had a crown that was not done 100% properly and still have a lot of pain in, that they eventually ended up replacing with a lot of headache and fight - but not without a lot of poor attitude about it (even during the procedure) and a very stressful experience on me. -I have an injury to my gums (see pic) from a re-done filling - it is bruised, extremely painful and bloody. -I had a night guard that was wrongly sized and never fit me that they would not replace I do believe Dr. Lyles attempted to make it right, which I appreciate, but it was the really poor attitude, constant back and forth about getting things fixed, and then this painful filling that led me to write this review.

Been coming here since moving to San Diego in 2023. The staff is friendly and personable, and the…read moreequipment is always up-to-date and state of the art. I received nothing but excellent care from them and actually look forward to my visits twice a year. Has to be one of the best dentists in the greater San Diego area.

I had some cavities taken care of by Dr. Cohen yesterday and was very happy with my experience. The…read moreconsultation was very thorough and informative which made me confident to book an appointment right away. Erica did her best to fit my schedule and was so nice and helpful all the way. The treatment only took an hour and was pain free, Dr. Cohen and his assistant made sure I was comfortable every minute of it and done an amazing job! Thank you Smiles by Design

The Dentistry Collective is well above its peers by a long-shot!…read more Read my last review to get the full story. It was nice to see Miguel, Marion, Jennifer and Ana. Jessica, Doctor Garofalo's lead assistant had everything dialed in well for the procedure which went perfectly! Thanks again! VR "JJ"

I have been a patient here for years. I have seen and loved three different doctors, none of which…read morework there anymore. I was assigned to the founding doctor at my last appointment. In my previous procedures, I have had high levels of anxiety, and the doctors worked with me to make my appointments run smoother IE letting my loved one sit with me during the procedure and reducing the amount of items in my mouth. It's never been fun, but it's been manageable. Yesterday I went in for a possible crown and was given something like 4-6 shots of Novocain, none of which were working. I had a legitimate panic attack by myself in one of their separate rooms and was pushed to come back on drugs as they had other patients to see. I spent the next 8 hours of my day, not having had any work done, unable to go to my job due to not being able to function half of my face. The Novocain certainly was working about 30 minutes after I left. I know that I am not the easiest patient, but I genuinely feel traumatized after my last appointment. I am used to being listened to and accommodated in this office, and I hated feeling, capital P, Pushed to take strong medicines I am uncomfortable with, when the solution is as easy as letting someone's loved one sit with them. Yes, in their defense, they have one doctor now and they had other people to get to, but who can blame anyone for being dissatisfied leaving an healthcare office like that. I felt brutalized.

First time trying a new dentist and couldn't be more thrilled with the care at RGB! Each person…read moreworking there was so skilled, friendly, and caring. Everyone we interacted with from reception, dental assistants, and Dr B himself was very thorough and kind to my husband and I are new patients. They took our X-rays as baseline for new patients and Dr B came to introduce himself before anything began and explained his approach (minimal but very thorough) to dentistry. They're quite busy and looking slots decently far in advance so highly suggest calling and planning ahead!

First off Dr B and his team are awesome always friendly and welcoming…read more Piece of a tooth broke off about two weeks ago they got me in and put a temp crown on and they ensured the mold of my tooth got out that day to increase the likelihood of it being back before Christmas. Got the call this morning the permanent crown arrived and they got me in to have it put in place. The extra effort was very much appreciated! I like his dental philosophy and would recommend anyone to go there for dental needs.

I was very happy with coming back to this practice after being away for awhile. Everyone in the…read moreoffice was very professional and courteous. I had a full checkup and cleaning. I would recommend this practice to anyone.

I was looking for a new dental care which provides Japanese language assistance for my mother and…read moreluckily we found here through a friend's recommendation. I also took a look at their website which was very easy to navigate and find the information I needed. The entire process went very smoothly and overall, we had a great experience. Everyone was very warm and friendly and they made sure everything was taken care properly. We went here mainly for cleaning and the process was very organized - taking x-ray, check up exam with Doctor, and actual cleaning. Dr. Collado and Ryoko were very helpful in answering our questions and also gave us advice/tips when brushing our teeth to avoid dental issues. Thank you for the great service!

I highly recommend Dr. Joe N.T. Nguyen. I've been coming here for my annual cleanings for the past…read morecouple of years, and I've always had a great experience. What I appreciate most is that not only do they provide excellent care, but they never try to sell me anything unnecessary. People at this dental office feel honest and trustworthy, and I really value that.

Everything about this place is 5 stars. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. All of…read morethe doctors are the same. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an excellent Dentist.

i've been going to see dr. kamran and dr. vasefi since about 2018 when i moved back to san diego…read more dr vasefi always takes well care of my teeth and takes time to explain what might be happening with my oral health. she's also just a great person, super friendly and lovely. whenever i see dr. kamran, he's got great energy, works very quickly, and razor sharp instincts. they're the only dental office i've loved seeing for years, and to me that says a lot about their team and work culture. my previous experiences with other dentists has oddly often included surprise cavities and i would get headaches after the cleaning because of how rough they are. with this office, after getting regular (once a year) deep cleaning and checkups, i haven't had any issues with cavities since coming here.. my gum health goes up and down, but whenever i get deep cleaning here, it improves. i've had a couple of old cavities replaced by them, a fair amount of cleanings, and never have felt like i was being "upsold" just to make more money for the office (i'm a marketer by trade and i'm sensitive to this stuff as a buyer). they found problems with my health, explained what it was, prescribed the right solution (even though it's not covered by my insurance), and gave me a choice to not take it. that's the most "upsell" i've experienced. it's not bad practice...plus they take the time to really explain what's happening. they're transparent with your xrays, your gum health, and the conditions of your fillings. this is one office that i've seen keep up with the new tech coming out, and even have a customer portal for your dental checkins and summaries. i get calls and texts about my upcoming appointments, and the receptionists are always so nice to me even if i'm a bit annoyed about something completely unrelated! i don't have any issues with insurance since most of my work is paid out of pocket, plus knowing what i know about my gums, it's not covered by my plan. so of course it is expensive at times, but to me i happily pay it for the quality of work from dr kamran and dr. vasefi. this is just my personal experience here and i'm not paid (or given any special treatment) for doing this. give this office a shot before you judge it based on a few people's bad experiences... people only leave bad reviews when they're upset, but those who love it often don't even think about it so the only "complaint" i have is office has to do a better job asking their loyal patients to leave more reviews ;) big love to this office!

I remember walking out of this office when I first moved to San Diego and knowing I was trying to…read moreget upsold. I hadn't been to a dentist in years because I was a travel nurse and told the dentist that and they told me I had advancing periodontal disease, tried to tell me I could end up with heart issues if I didn't clean properly and all sorts of other nonsense. I paid several hundred out of pocket for "cleanings" and "exams" and thought it was really weird so I never went back. Well, here I am 5 years later and just found out from a different dental office that I had been charged $300 for "orthodontic" treatment in my insurance coverage, which I have never heard of. I called my insurance company and found out it was from this office in 2020!!! This place is really fishy and now I'm concerned about insurance fraud. I shouldn't have paid the hundreds of dollars out of pocket and to find out a chunk has been taken from my insurance benefits is ridiculous!!! I'm not talking about regular benefits but they charged it to orthodontic treatment which is limited to a lifetime coverage and has a cap

Great dentists. They care for the whole family. My kids weren't scared and overall was a great…read moreexperience. Definitely a good experience all around.

The good doctor doesn't need a positive review. The work speaks for itself. Had a crown…read morereplacement and filling same day. Attention to the details and I walked out just as I walked in. 2 days post op and my mouth is feeling perfect and the doc called me himself to check in!! Going to a dentist is scary and Dr Chan is a very good dentist. Staff is personable and friendly. Don't want to go back, but I have a lot of "work" to get done and I am glad Dr Chan is doing it. Thanks Doc!

Spacious and clean office in RB. 2nd floor but have elevator. Confusing direction but ok…read more Responsive front staff. Good communication and polite staff. Doctor is nice, care and professional. Came for routine cleaning so everything is ok. Good experience so far. Recommended

about two years ago I needed to find a new dentist. I decided to try Dr Hong based on reviews and…read moreher office was nearby. I have been going to Dr Hong for regular cleanings and other dental services ever since. I have been very happy with my experience with Dr Hong. Everyone in the office is professional and friendly Recently I decided to try Invisalign to help straighten my teeth. I just finished the Invisalign trays and am on my permanent retainers my teeth are straight for the first time in years and I couldn't be more pleased. Dr Hong made sure I was happy with the results and continues to monitor my progress I highly recommend Dr Hong to anyone looking for a new dentist

Since my last review over two years ago, one member of my family has had some very extensive (and…read morecontinuing) dental work, including crowns, done by Dr. Nguyen. We all continue to be very happy with the care we receive from her, and I could not recommend her more highly. The front- and back-office staff, Erica, Madz, and Kayla, are all outstanding and do a great job. Thank you Carmel Mountain Dental Office!

I have been trusting Dr. Nguyen and her team for my (extensive) dental care in the last five years…read more She is highly skilled and detail oriented. She always makes sure my bite is right before leaving her office. She is a seasoned cosmetic dentist and her work is polished. Her assistants are efficient and friendly. Highly recommended.