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    Richard A. Harmetz DDS

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Great office, great staff. Dr. Harmetz has been my dentist for more than 20 years. State of the art equipment.

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    San Diego Invisalign - 2026 Top Invisalign Provider & Top 0.5% Nationwide

    San Diego Invisalign

    4.7(23 reviews)
    0.0 miUniversity City
    43 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    I've been seeing the eshom doctors here for awhile now and they have taken really good care of me!…read more It's easy to make an appointment and the team is always so friendly. Love coming to this office and I want to recommend it to others :))) 10/10!!

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but after my experience, I feel it's important to share it with…read moreothers considering treatment here. My first issue was with the billing department. I simply asked the billing clerk if she could follow up with my insurance company to see when my second payment would be mailed. She immediately told me that San Diego Invisalign doesn't work with insurance companies and that she wasn't going to do that for me. That made absolutely no sense because when I first started treatment, their office was the one that contacted my insurance, verified my benefits, arranged for the first insurance payment to be mailed directly to them, and had me authorize them to cash the check. They had been working with my insurance the entire time, so asking them to follow up on the remaining payment was completely reasonable. Instead of receiving help, I was met with attitude and inaccurate information. The second issue was scheduling. I have a demanding career with meetings throughout the day, so taking time off for appointments isn't easy. My last five appointments were all rescheduled or significantly changed for one reason or another. On one occasion, I arrived expecting to have planned treatment completed, only to learn that the doctor had an emergency and the appointment had been reduced to a quick 10-minute check. While I completely understand that emergencies happen, no one contacted me beforehand to let me know my treatment plan for that visit had changed. Had I known, I could have rescheduled instead of taking valuable time away from work. What made the experience even more frustrating was that when I questioned why the planned treatment wasn't happening, I initially felt like staff were trying to convince me that nothing had changed before eventually acknowledging that it had. The biggest disappointment, however, is the actual outcome of my Invisalign treatment. I was originally told treatment would run from February through August, but it kept getting extended until June of the following year. Throughout treatment, I followed every instruction exactly as directed. I wore my aligners as instructed and did everything I was supposed to do. At one point, my aligners even became warped and stopped fitting correctly, requiring replacement trays. When it came time to remove my attachments, I repeatedly told the doctor that I wasn't happy with how my teeth looked. His recommendation was to go home, whiten my teeth, and see how I felt once the attachments were off because he thought the appearance might improve. He also told me that if I still wasn't happy, I could come back and they would continue treatment. I followed his advice, whitened my teeth, and unfortunately my opinion didn't change. My teeth are only slightly better than they were before treatment, and they are still not straight. My lateral incisors are still sitting behind my front teeth, which was one of the issues I wanted corrected in the first place. When I returned and explained that I was still unhappy, the doctor agreed that they could bring me back in and try to move those teeth further forward. I thought they were going to stand behind their work and finish my treatment. Instead, after scheduling the appointment, I was told I would need to pay an additional $500. After spending thousands of dollars, extending treatment for many additional months, following every instruction exactly as directed, and still not achieving straight teeth, I was shocked to be asked for even more money to correct a result that should have been achieved the first time. Overall, I left feeling frustrated, unheard, and extremely disappointed. Between the poor customer service from billing, constant scheduling issues, lack of communication, treatment delays, and a final result that didn't meet reasonable expectations, I cannot recommend this office based on my experience.

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    Center For Dental Health, La Jolla - We have been at the same location for over 20 years

    Center For Dental Health, La Jolla

    4.1(78 reviews)
    0.0 miUniversity City

    Dr. Hegde is a great dentist. She cares for the well being of her patients a lot. She loves her…read morework and consider her work like a piece of art- bringing beautiful smiles. The staff is really courteous and kind. I also enjoy my biannul cleaning here. Cristina used numbing paste before cleaning and 20minutes passed like a blink of an eye, no pain at all. I really love this place for its competent staff and very nice ambience in the office.

    Went to get my teeth cleaned and waited 45 minutes until I saw someone. After X-rays I waited an…read moreadditional 20 minutes when the dentist walked by and asked what was going on. I was finally moved to a different room and got my teeth cleaned. I had to had ask the hygienist if I had any cavities and told that I probably didn't if the dentist didn't say anything to me which she didn't. But did try to sell me on invisiline which I declined. When I got to the receptionist I found out that I had 3 cavities. And when I asked to have the dentist explain them to me the dentist was too busy and the receptionist had to walk me through the cavities. I later came in to have the cavities filled and found out that they weren't actual cavities but staining on my old fillings which could indicate potential decay (not definite signs of cavities). Additionally when getting my cavities filled the dentist was late every time and the dental assistant would be assisting multiple clients. I'm summary the practice is incredibly unprofessional, double books patients, not transparent will billing, and their work is subpar for the costs. I recommend finding a different practice.

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    Floss - This office is so clean and inviting! I love the beautiful images they have on the tv! They play whatever music you like!

    Floss

    4.5(341 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Highly recommend. After a complimentary consult that I originally meant to entertain for the…read morepossibility of veneers (perfectly good teeth I thought but smile is less than ideal) I am blown away at how THOROUGH and caring Jennifer and Dr. Kiyam have been. Because they use the best possible equipment in dentistry, they have optics on whats going on in my mouth that my traditional dentist apparently doesn't. Through this comprehensive consult, they discovered a pretty big abscess/infection in the back right of my bottom jaw through a CT scan in a tooth that apparently doesn't have any nerve pain currently. (I would never have known! Not even my dentist saw this with traditional x-rays. What the heck!!??) Jennifer and I discussed a treatment plan to address ALL concerns and I just realized, through her help, that the incredibly severe Trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve) pain that had me in tears a few years ago over the course of 3 months that NO DENTIST or root canal specialist could explain and that disappeared just as fast as it appeared. It was highly likely related to the abscess that they discovered last week because of the specialized equipment and overall focus they have on addressing issues from many angles. My body was crying out for help 3 yrs ago after God knows how many years of that infection being there and no one could explain except for this practice. I want to cry. So grateful to now make it all make sense. Highly recommend their expertise! They truly are "comprehensive."

    Update: Only months after my work with Dr. Kiyan I've had to…read morehave all of my teeth redone. The trauma that I've been through caused by this man is devastating. I'm so grateful to my new doctor and his team. He charged me half what Kiyan did to do the same work but so much better. It really speaks to how imperative it is to choose the right person for the job. Dr. Kiyan was a horrible mistake I hope nobody else makes.

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    Floss - OMG really...my dentist offers Nespresso coffee!! And the best is you don't feel bad because they give a brush to clean after!

    OMG really...my dentist offers Nespresso coffee!! And the best is you don't feel bad because they give a brush to clean after!

    Floss - Amazingly clean office! The design is so incredible and modern. So comfortable and inviting

    Amazingly clean office! The design is so incredible and modern. So comfortable and inviting

    Floss - Such a warm and welcoming waiting room!

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    Such a warm and welcoming waiting room!

    Carl H Smith, DDS

    Carl H Smith, DDS

    3.9(15 reviews)
    0.0 miUniversity City
    Established in 1970
    Free estimates

    When I was in my 20s, two dentists caused me problems. I found Dr. Smith perhaps in the early 80s,…read more and I have probably been his patient for over 40 years. He corrected the problems and every subsequent procedure has been right the first time. Most years, I needed nothing except cleanings and X-rays. So, he never pushed unnecessary, expensive dentistry. People I referred thought he did, because they hadn't been to a dentist for years. He told them what was needed and maybe overwhelmed them. As a longtime patient, I know he is not like this. He is a fantastic dentist, has much training and expertise, and multiple specialties. He never referred me to anyone else because he is an expert at just about every dental procedure. I love his entire staff who stayed with him over the long run. He doesn't allow any pain. I was always comfortable and trusting to go to him every six months. He is a quiet man who knows what he is doing. I am thankful for his care!

    Oh my goodness, this is the best service provider for dental care and most knowledgeable and kind I…read morehave had - and funny!!! He saved a tooth I was told would need a dental implant by 2 other dentists and a surgery of my palate to boot as not enough space for the post. Gads!!! But it is not just that - the whole office has a wonderful vibe - it feels good to be there - and they are so careful with us and themselves - they have the best air filter systems to take viruses out of the air. Due to his status with insurance companies and what he takes be sure to check with Kristen to see if you are covered. It is worth paying out of pocket if you can afford. I had to change insurance companies and my new one is not as good coverage - had to as no longer had Cobra and now retired and again - coverage not as good but want to stay with Dr. Smith. So being there is a treat comparatively - if you have to have something done - go here!!! Talk to Kristen - she is awesome.

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    Origin Dental

    Origin Dental

    4.9(271 reviews)
    2.1 miSorrento Valley
    Speaks Spanish
    Emergency services

    I've gone here for a couple of years now and I've really enjoyed the experience. Their office is…read moreclean, neat, and staff is professional while friendly. Some places in San Diego I've been to have been pretty harsh when cleaning my teeth or they try to sell a lot of services to me unnecessarily. I really appreciate how this office does none of that, but I've had a really pleasant experience where my teeth cleanings feel fine afterwards yet well cleaned. Very happy with Dr. Tran and Michael

    I was recommended by my coworker . Glad I was . Very thorough and thoughtful starting from the…read moremoment I walked in . The dentist is amazing as well as his supportive staff , but what I appreciated the most , and is different than my other experiences is that , he does not try to sell you on more than what you need . Upfront and honest and I appreciated it all ! I am so glad I found this dentist ! They have gained my trust . Which is hard to do , but at the same time , not really . Being honest with your patients is everything and the way of communicating everything made me feel very comfortable ! Thank you so much ! I'll see you very soon .

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    Origin Dental - Patient is a long time, heavy grinder w/ eroded enamel. We treated the patient with full porcelain crowns. He was extremely happy!

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    Patient is a long time, heavy grinder w/ eroded enamel. We treated the patient with full porcelain crowns. He was extremely happy!

    Richard A. Harmetz DDS - generaldentistry - Updated August 2026

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