Came to Regents Dental for a routine cleaning and had a great experience. The front desk staff was friendly, welcoming, and made check in easy. During the cleaning, they found a couple things that needed additional work, including a filling, and took the time to explain everything clearly. I really appreciated how willing they were to work with my insurance and walk me through the options without any pressure. The office uses very modern technology, with TVs and built in x ray equipment at the chairs plus a dedicated x ray room. Overall, very professional, friendly, and easy to recommend. read more

Le artiste, Dr Eskeland. I really love Regents Dental Group. I had a few (Too many) issues to take care of including a front tooth crown, that was originally going to spread over a couple of visits but they managed to get it all done in one sitting after I told them I was up for it. In addition to expert numbing needle work, Dr Eskeland used their state of the art in house CNC machining capability to craft a crown on the spot that is so good that even under magnification I can't tell the new left side eye tooth from the original one on the right. The color is a perfect match as well and the inside tongue feel is fantastic. The 3D optical model generation was spot on and in addition to being super accurate, there were no plaster molds and such to choke on. The XRays said it was going to be close but he was able to skillfully avoid the need for a root canal (Yeah!) and the overall "Back to normal" recovery time was just a couple of days. I should also mention that his assistants working with the doctor made for a skilled and efficient team... a real pleasure to watch them work from behind my protective glasses. On top of all that, the front desk took care of the insurance so that I feel like I got very good value for my dentistry dollar, especially considering all the man-hours they put in. read more

I've been a Regents Dental Group patient for 15 years, but this place has changed for the worst over the last years. Most recent visit was a disaster. Came in for painful tooth. The dentist had very little time to see me, even though I had a scheduled appointment. I explained where the sweeping and bleeding were and how my tooth was exposed. I was told I needed a cleaning and some antibiotic, and he would be right back. After 20-30 minutes the assistant came back and said they didn't have time for me today after all, and I could schedule a cleaning some time in future, which ended up being 4 weeks out. My gums were swollen to double size, painful and bleeding, but I was sent home with no further explanation. This is the second time this happened. Finding a new dentist for the family. read more

Dr. Lockwood made a crown for me. He is very professional and patient. I had a lot of questions, and he listened to all of my concerns without rushing me. He explained the differences between crown materials and discussed the options based on my specific dental situation. He even showed me the advanced machine used to make the crown, which was very interesting. I really enjoyed our conversation. During the visit, I felt confident that he is a doctor who can solve difficult problems while trying to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible. I only wish I had come to him earlier. read more

Staff are always smiling even at 7AM in the morning. Hygienist taught me how to floss correctly and gave me many tips for my oral health. My fillers feel great now after a month! I would definitely keep going to them. read more

My family and I have been going to Regents Dental for over 20 years. Even after moving away from the area many years ago, we still go back regularly. They are consistently professional, courteous and helpful...from the friendly front desk employees to the dental hygienists and the dentists. I couldn't recommend them more! read more

Definitely zero star if there is an option. Be very careful when they suggest to do anything other than teeth cleaning. They will suggest the treatments not covered by the insurance company but claiming they would be covered and totally free. Then a month later your insurance would reject the claims and send some partial bills back to the dental. The dental will send the bill direclty to you. They are basically frauding both you and insurance company to get paid. The bill they send to insurance is way much higher then the price it should be. Insurance could reject and pay paritial bills. But you need to pay in full. Otherwise it will go to collections and ruin your credit. Totally fraudulent dental! Stay away from it if possible. read more

I've been going to Regents Dental for nearly 20 years and have only experienced great service from everyone who works there. Like all dentists, Regents is in the business of poking, scraping, and drilling in the mouth, which for most regular people is quite the unpleasant experience, but the manner of Regents' personnel, from reception, to hygienists, to dentists makes the experience a lot more tolerable, so much more tolerable. I find the knowledge and technical expertise of hygienists and dentists who work at Regents to be top notch. If you're looking for a 5-star visit to the dentist, I recommend considering Regents Dental. read more

I have been going to Dr. Lockwood at Regents Dental for almost 25 years and I cannot imagine going to a different practice. Throughout this entire time, I have received nothing but excellent treatment. Going to the dentist is hardly seen as an activity most of us look forward to but, Dr. Lockwood's and his staff's professionalism and deep personal care of us patients really make the experience one to remember pleasantly. I really consider Dr. Lockwood, Gennie, Roxanne and Sharon part of my extended family. If you are looking for exceptional dentist experience, give Dr. Lockwook at Regents Dental a try. read more

My husband has been going to Dr. Eskeland for years, and now I have been seeing Dr. Eskeland for about 5 years. First off the office staff, dental hygienist are wonderful and extremely helpful! Dr. Eskeland is one of a kind he genuinely cares about his patients, he has been encouraging and thorough on each visit. The quality of care is above and beyond any other Dentist I have experienced. I've had crowns replaced that were terribly done in the past and are now perfect. read more

The entire staff was extremely nice. I definitely recommend this dental office. I'll be back for all my dentist needs and appointment for my daughter as well. read more

I have had a decent experience here for all 3 of my visits. Parking can be difficult as the lot has limited spaces, but they do validate. I feel like I was overcharged for my night guard, but maybe just because my insurance didn't cover it. On my most recent visit, the hygienist did not seem to be enjoying her day or the job and was rushing during my cleaning, but the dentists are always super nice. Be aware, they do use a dental dam for cavities, something that was unpleasant for me and I've never experienced it before. read more

This is a highly skilled and caring dental office. Great care, high standards of care using latest technology

I always have a great, comfortable experience here. And i'm usually afraid and anxious going to a dentist. 10/10 Recommend! The front desk people are always kind, clear and quick. Kenny & Dr. Lockwood are great. read more

My husband and I started going here in 2013 because we were living at the UCSD grad housing across the street. We are fortunate enough to have insurance- AND they cover three visits so not only are we long time patients but we go 3 times a year. I have never had a bad experience with anyone at the office. From the front office staff, to the hygienists, to Dr. Eskeland, we have had 5 star experiences every time. I had a wisdom tooth pulled- and we had a fun time apparently while I was being wheeled out after being sedated. They joked about it at my follow up visit and it just is such a great office. You can tell everyone loves what they do and want their patients to be healthy and taken care of. I can not recommend them enough. They even call you by name, when you arrive before you check in normally... what place does that anymore?!?? read more

Dr. Eskeland was my dentist for a long time growing up. Unfortunately, there was a few years (due to insurance) that I had to use a different Dentist. Now I am seeing him again and couldn't be happier. Not only do they do incredible dental work but you don't feel a thing. The hygienists and staff are super friendly and knowledgeable as well. From routine cleanings to fillings and veneers, Regents Dental is the place to go! read more

Dr. Eskeland has been my dentist for 25 years and I could not be more pleased with his dental care and his very high level of professional knowledge and skill. Everyone who works with Dr. Eskeland is also outstanding in their professional care for patients. The office also employs the state of the art equipment and technology. Actually I believe Regents is the best dental practice in San Diego. read more

I did 2 crowns and fillings here and had to comeback again for refix in less than 2 years. The made some modifications to my upper tooth to make my lower crown fit! Unprofessional, even if you make an appointment weeks ahead, be ready to wait fo 20-30mins. read more

Dr. Ettefagh did a beautiful job on my veneers almost 20 years ago. They are still going strong and I receive many compliments on my teeth. If I ever need them replaced, hopefully not, I'd see him again. read more

Before Regents, I hadn't seen a dentist in an unspeakably long time. Everyone at this office was pleasant, from the front desk staff to the hygienist and the busy dentist himself. I never once felt shamed for not having a dental check up in years and was only given kind, supportive words and encouragement to come in more often. Dentists in the USA can unfortunately be very hit-or-miss, with some offices existing only to upsell and scam patients. This is not one of those offices - all prices were clearly stated and nothing was offered that was unreasonably priced or unnecessary. If you're looking for a dentist you can trust, I recommend Regents. read more

Love, love, love the office! Both doctors are great!!! And love all the hygienists here! They all probably been there from 5 plus years! Some been there 10 plus years! Just to tell you How great this office is!!! Great quality work, not rush! Very comfort! Vote#1 read more

Dr Eskeland's team is great! Everyone is very friendly and they run a tight ship there. I get in on time and don't have to wait forever for treatment. I've never had them do anything other than routine 6 month check ups, so I can't comment on any major dental work, but I do recommend them! Be sure to bring in your parking card so they can validate it. read more

I am the type of person who puts off getting their wisdom teeth taken out until the very last second. I am 22 years old, and it came time for me to put on my big girl pants and get them removed. I called multiple dentists around the La Jolla area and Regents Dental Group seemed to outshine all of the others! I made an appointment and was able to schedule to get them out in a few weeks. My insurance covered the entire procedure besides the $285 oral sedation pill I undoubtedly needed due to my anxiety. The procedure was very quick and painless. This place is definitely going to be my new regular dentistry! read more

I had been very satisfied with all of the work I had at Regents Dental until I had a bone graft and an implant put in. The implant tooth is the wrong color and the bone graft was not done well enough and now my upper gum line is ugly. When the doctor put in the final tooth he held it up so that I could only see the bottom part of the tooth, which looked like the correct color. Once the tooth was in, the doctor quickly ran out of the cube I was in, instead of holding up a mirror to show me the new tooth like every other dentist has done since I was 15 years old. I can only guess that there was some sort of coating on the tooth because at first the color only looked a little off, but as a few weeks passed I realized that the tooth did not match my other teeth at all. When I asked about fixing the tooth the office said I could get a new one for $2300 or $2800. The implant doctor said the bone graft could not have been done better. I must differ because I had another implant with a bone graft that looks normal. The implant was the worst experience I've ever had in a dentist's office and I am still very unhappy with the tooth and my messed up gum line. I used to have dentists that made sure the color was correct before they put it in and that my smile was as good as it was before the procedure. Regents Dental is good for most everything. Do not get implants and bone grafts at Regents Dental. read more

For the past several years and throughout the pandemic, Regents Dental Group has been a highly professional and amenable office. Their COVID protocols are very clear and make the environment feel safe. They are knowledgeable about insurance and worked hard to ensure outstanding charges on my account were taken care of in a timely fashion. The hygienists, front desk, and doctors are all very nice and helpful for any questions I've had and provide a positive experience for all patients. read more

Regents Dental Group has been my family's dental choice for over 20 years. Each visit, the staff is warm, and makes me feel appreciated as a patient. Engagement is always professional and pleasant. My dental care has been excellent! Looking forward to many more years with Regents Dental Group! read more

Great safe and friendly. Especially, during COVID-19 there were great no touch and safe distances set ups. All employees seemed to have N-95 masks along with gloves. I felt very safe. My teeth were cleaned and they did an amazing job as usual. read more

As a brand new patient with no history of previous gum disease I was told I need a deep cleaning procedure called scaling and root planing. I said that I needed more time to research this procedure before making a decision if I wanted a deep cleaning or not. I asked to still receive regular 6 month cleanings and was denied. It should be the patients right to choose what procedures they will have. When I declined the aggressive scaling and root planing procedure they refused to schedule me for any future 6 month checks ups and regular cleanings. So I was basically dropped as a patient for wanting to hold off on a deep cleaning. read more

Regents Dental Group is the best! Everyone is exceptional, professional and friendly. Dr. Lockwood, Roxanne, and Gennie are especially wonderful. This is the only place I trust for dental work. Highly recommend! read more

Dr Lockwood has been the beat Dentist I ever had. Friendly staff, free parking and reasonable rates that work SMARTLY with my insurance plan. read more

I love my dentist. Always a great experience.they are very efficient. It's also a relaxing environment. I appreciate the attention to detail Thank you Kenny! read more

Everyone is super nice and caring especially Kenny. He's the best dental hygienist I have had in my 72 years of life. Plus Dr Lockwood is first class! Lucky me! read more

Dr. Lockwood and his staff are terrific. Everyone is very friendly and competent. Dr. Lockwood is not only a good dentist but also will listen to you and understands If you need a little extra TLC. He is warm and really cares about you as a person. I have had both major and minor work done by him over the years and have always been happy with the results! My smile is much more beautiful thanks to Dr. Lockwood's great work :-). read more

I am regular patient at Regents dental group for more than 26 years. My every visit is very pleasant experience because I know that I am getting the best care possible and condition of my teeth can prove it. Doctor and staff are very nice, caring and very kind, feels like a family at every appointment. Dr. Eskeland gave me experience that visit to dentist does not need to be painful and I am very grateful for it. I would recommend them to everyone who want quality work, good experience and beautiful smile with friendly staff - what more one could wish for? They are second to none, way to go Regents dental :) Grateful, Ivanka K. read more

I'd been seeing Dr. Eskeland for years when, 10 days after a cleaning appointment and checkup, one of my teeth started hurting. An endodontist did nothing more than poke it with a needle to see how far it went in to decide that my tooth needed to be extracted (a test I wish someone had done years earlier). Dr. Eskeland's office says they'd been 'watching' this tooth for years. A lot of good that did. I had an extraction, had an implant that went well (done by somebody else), and then Dr. Eskeland had my crown made and put in. Dr. Eskeland had me choose the shade of white I wanted and even asked if I planned to have my teeth whitened to make sure I picked the right shade. After he put the crown in, he showed me the side of my new tooth in the mirror and had me sign a document that I was happy with the color. When I got home, I saw that the new tooth actually looked dark. I tried to brush it off, called the office and was told by the person who picked up that that shouldn't happen and that it was probably the paper that they use to check the bite. I was promised I would be called back and was not. I asked to schedule an appointment where Dr Eskeland convinced me that the tooth was fine the way it was even though the metal was exposed and it was trapping huge quantities of food. He said nobody could see it in the back of my mouth anyway and that trapping food was normal for implants. He made it sound like redoing the work would be difficult and require another long healing process. A while later, I went to a different dentist, and attached is what he showed me. There's space between the crown and my gum where large quantities of food are getting trapped; the tooth is so far out that the metal part could not be covered; and part of the crown has been ground away to fix my bite. The new dentist recommended I get a new crown on top of the implant and said that would be pretty easy to do. I called Dr Eskeland's office to ask for a refund for the crown since it was clearly not what I expected when I paid thousands of dollars for a realistic-looking, functional implant. The office nicely took my message twice, two weeks apart, gave me an email address to send pictures, promised to give me a call by Monday (10 days ago), and I never heard back. Check out the pictures. If you think this work is fine, then Dr. Eskeland is your guy! read more

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Dr. Lockwood and his staff are wonderful. I'm scared of Novocain shots to the gum but Rocksann was there to hold my hand. What was suppose to be crown work turned into a little filling job! Yeh! Saved a ton of $$. Thank you, it wasn't bad at all. read more

I have been under dental care for many years with Regents Dental Group. From my first visit to my visit just last week my care has been excellent!! Scheduling, plan of care, treatment, emergency (chipped tooth from fall) and kindness by the front office staff, to the hygienists, and Dr. Eskeland is the best. I no long fear going for dental care. 5 start all the way around. read more

Great service and excellent quality of care, as always, Dr. Steve Eskeland and entire staff are my only trusted Dental Practice. Thank you very much! read more

Even though I've moved away from San Diego, I still come back to Regents Dental - Dr Eskeland and Marla are simply wonderful and talented professionals. I started seeing them about ten years ago and have been a pleased patient ever since. Gary A read more

If I could give them 100 stars, I would! Had the most excruciating tooth pain and they were able to accommodate me, on a Saturday! I called at 9:30am asking if they provided emergency dental care, and was scheduled at noon. Dr. Lockwood and team were incredibly skilled, kind, and made me feel safe, as I did not know what was going on w my tooth. HIGHLY recommended! THANK YOU Dr. Lockwood and Regents Dental Group! read more