best in modesto, been going here for over 15 years. would not go anywhete else. what can i say best…read moreservice best receptionist, best dentist

Caring, but professional and efficient. Moderate pricing and care plans for all patients clearly…read moreexplained by Office Mgr. Isabel (one L -no E) . Not an unpleasant experience for dental work.

Dr. Or Simel, the Oral Surgeon, turns tooth extraction into an art. I can honestly say the decayed…read moresplit tooth removal was completely painless. The numbing shots didn't even hurt. This dentist has some superior skills! If you ever need an extraction, you are fortunate to have Dr. Simel. The rest of the people at Modesto Modern Dentistry are also kind and efficient. Adam who assisted Dr. Simel was very helpful and had me laughing when I thought I'd be crying. I'm a Modesto Patient, Not Sunnyvale???? LOL. Good Job All of You at Modesto Modern Dentistry!

I want to give a special things to ask me and Myra, which is the front desk. Thank you for seeing…read morethis packable service and visit made my day go smooth and easy and pleasurable five star.

I can't say enough good about this office. I have terrible anxiety around dental work and I've…read morenever had a provider make me so much at ease and take such great pains to make me comfortable. From the front office all the way throughout, everyone here is so great. I've needed extensive work that I've been putting off because of my fears and Dr. Pandher and the rest of the staff listened to my concerns, addressed my immediate needs and then have worked with me to create a plan at a pace that doesn't feel rushed or scary. I would truly recommend this practice for those that are even the slightest bit nervous about seeing the dentist.

First time there pleasant experienced knowledgeable staff i did not have to wait too long.read more

Our experience started going downhill after the retainer consult on 2/18/2026, and it has been…read moreextremely frustrating and concerning ever since. According to our original contract, retainers were priced at $300 for a pair. However, at the 2/18 visit, we were told the cost had increased to $600 per pair, or $1,250 for a set of four. This significant price increase was never clearly explained or agreed to. At that appointment, I acknowledged the cost of the retainers and clearly stated that I could not proceed at that time. I specifically instructed Aylin that nothing should be ordered without my approval and that I would call back to confirm before moving forward. I was also told my child needed to be scanned before retainers could be ordered, and to my knowledge, no scan was done that day. We then scheduled a separate scan appointment for a later date. Based on the treatment process, my son should have had his teeth scanned a total of three times--initially, again for refinements, and a final scan for post-treatment retainers. The lack of clarity around whether this final scan was completed further adds to the confusion and concern about how his care was managed. Before that appointment, I called the office and spoke with Aylin to confirm that no retainers had been ordered. I again clearly stated not to proceed with anything. Despite this, I was later told the retainers had already been ordered anyway. I was then pressured to pay and even threatened with collections. This is completely unacceptable. There were also serious concerns with the quality and oversight of treatment. Before my child was even evaluated by Dr. Manassra, we were told by Anna (who is not a dentist or orthodontist) that his Invisalign treatment was complete after the first 15 sets of trays, despite our concerns with the results. When Dr. Manassra evaluated him, he confirmed that additional treatment was necessary, and my child required 12 more aligners. Although he was scanned for the new trays, we then waited nearly three months for them to arrive. During that delay, my son's teeth began to shift, which undermined the progress already made and raised concerns about continuity of care. Additionally, at routine appointments to receive trays, my child was not consistently evaluated by an orthodontist and was instead simply handed the next set of aligners without any clinical assessment or provider oversight. On his final tray, my son was seen by a different orthodontist on 2/18--since Dr. Manassra was no longer with the practice--who stated that his teeth "looked good" and that his treatment was complete, despite our ongoing concerns about his bite and overall alignment. The focus of that visit was then shifted toward obtaining retainers. On 4/15, we had an appointment with another board-certified orthodontist to obtain a second opinion. During that visit, it was determined that additional refinements were still needed due to my son's teeth and jaw not properly aligning. We agreed to transfer care, and their office called on our behalf to initiate the transfer. During that call, they spoke with Aylin, who stated that the Invisalign case was non-transferable, that my son's treatment was marked as "complete", and that four retainers had already been ordered for $1,250. She also stated that if we did not pick them up, the account would be sent to collections. She told the office staff at the new orthodontist this and this was the first time I became aware that the retainers had been ordered despite my prior instructions not to proceed. When I later contacted Aylin directly, I questioned how the retainers could have been ordered when we had canceled the scan appointment scheduled for 4/1. She stated that my son had already been scanned on 2/18 and that we had signed a form authorizing the order on that day. This directly contradicts what we were told at the time--that a separate scan appointment was required before any retainers could be ordered--and to my knowledge, no scan was performed that day. I requested proof of the scan and she basically said to get it from Invisalign. Based on these conflicting explanations, it raises serious concerns that a prior scan may have been used to initiate or justify ordering retainers without clear consent, potentially placing us in a position where we were later pressured for payment. This lack of transparency and consistency is deeply concerning. After over 10 years as patients with no prior issues, this experience--especially after Dr. Florendo left--has been a complete breakdown in communication, accountability, and trust. Changing prices from the original contract without clear consent, ordering treatment without authorization, providing inconsistent information, failing to ensure proper orthodontic oversight, and pressuring patients into payment is not acceptable. They say one thing and do another. I strongly advise others to get everything in writing and not rely on verbal assurances.

They made a crown for my son in JANUARY And they keep on asking him to come back for scans. But…read morewhen mu son comes in to fit it doesnt fit. It's almost MAY now and still they want him to come back for more scans. When i called the insurance if i can just transfer to a different dentist, they said that they were billed already even though my son still doesnt have a crown! It's been 4 months already! And they keep on blaming the lab when really they're not competent in doing the scans that's why it doesnt fit!

Excellent care and knowledgeable. Put me at ease…read moreimmediately. Painless to my surprise. Preformed the dental work exactly what I wanted. Beautiful office in a great location.

I agree with most of the negative reviews here. I wouldn't trust this dentist with even a simple…read morecleaning. Tons of unnecessary x-rays and then she tried to tell me I had cavities in places I know i don't . I had just had my braces taken off and just needed a simple teeth cleaning which my insurance pays for two a year, but oh my cleaning had to be a special deep cleaning which would cost me several hundreds of dollars more out of my own pocket. I guess they are banking on people being stupid. I declined, not because of the money. Mostly because I just didn't trust her, and I don't think she's honest. Or perhaps she just doesn't know what she's doing. The staff is super nice, But dont let it fool you .

Getting appointments is a breeze plus they're open on Saturdays which is great! My kids don't have…read moreto be pulled out for school anymore. You'll be attended right away at your scheduled time. Dr. works with ease and cares for his patients. His assistant and him was amazing. Highly recommended.

The dentist was rough. I raised my hand a few times for him to stop and he would not stop. He was…read morein a hurry to clean my teeth First and last time A dentist should be super sensitive. Therefore, I do not recommend this doctor.

If there could be a negative one this place deserves that. My family will for sure not be going…read moreback to this place and I hope no one else would either. If your looking to be treated like an animal this is the place. There is no care about you as a patient. All they see is dollar signs. They don't care about making sure they are doing there job right. They are willing to leave cement on other teeth and floss in your mouth. Truly sad. They constantly splash water on your face when "rinsing you out". They are not worth your time or money. The only positivity there is the office manager, very nice man.

I say this only to save anyone who thinks this is a good idea to try. I thought so too... Until…read morethey botched my white filling. I came back to have them fix it. They refused and demanded I pay for it. I was already in the chair, so I paid. They purposely come to you in the chair and get you to sign papers while you're in the middle of the work and request payment. Really? At least wait until I'm done with the service I came for before you make me pay for a second service! It's not even an emergency!...Strike one. They constantly complained about my insurance. CONSTANTLY. They are always telling me I made a bad choice with my dental insurance. I don't mind my insurance. It pays for just about everything and hasn't really given me too many issues. And besides, it's MY choice to have this insurance, and YOU as the provider said that you accept it. If you don't want to deal with it, don't accept it. If you lose patients, that's your problem. But don't knock me for their shortcomings. I still pay my fair share and work hard for my money and make informed choices when I look at what I want and need in my dental insurance. You insult me every time you tell me I've made a bad decision to choose my own dental insurance...Strike 2. Lastly is the dentist turn over. Never the same dentist. Ever. To add insult to injury, there's always an emergency that cancels your appointment without less than 24 hours notice...Strike 3. Recently, I spoke to my insurance to simply follow up on a referral. The last referral I requested the dentist's office swore on their mother's uncle's cousin's first child that they had done, but I never got confirmation from the insurance. It took 4 months to get the referral done correctly by the office. Recently, they said they did another one, and my insurance told me this office DID NOT submit the referral, and when the insurance confronted them and asked why, the dentist told them to tell me - FIND ANOTHER DENTIST!!! So I did. I barely come there 2-3 times in a year for cleaning or maintenance, and they don't even do a mediocre job with dental work and customer service. I'd skip this place and look elsewhere.

I had a life changing experience with Dr.Gil and his fantastic staff. I was losing my teeth from…read morenot taking care of them properly and I had difficult time coming to the realization that I would need to have dentures. My self esteem took a hit. I was so unsure what I was going to do but with all their support and encouragement I finally went through and got the dentures. The result is amazing, this is the very first time I can smile confidently. Thank you Dr.Gil and team. Sam Cormier

New potential patient here. They blew that possibility BIG TIME. No way I'd EVER go back to a jerk…read morelike this and let him touch my mouth EVER AGAIN. By the way, they changed their name to "TUSK IMPLANTS and DENTISTRY". Look up the difference between a "General Dentist" and an "Implant Specialist". Then look up "Prosthodontics". Those Prosthodontist dentists are specially trained for 3 additional years of dental school to do implants, dentures of all types, and major cosmetic procedures. Just a "heads up!" folks. This guy isn't one of them. I went in on May 7th for my first evaluation, and then back again on July 8th 2025 for an additional evaluation to give him another chance because the first evaluation was high pressure to do the treatment he strongly suggested. He bragged about his numerous implants and experience. I saw a "red flag" due to that attitude. And due to having severe Periodontal disease and losing many teeth already, and his office was referred by my insurance provider, I gave them another chance. I've lost 18 teeth in total, so far, from the disease. For the 14 remaining teeth extractions and possible snap in Implants (both upper and lower arches) it will be well over $30,000.00 (even with office discount) for me to be able to get nourishment (protein) again and regain my health. Wow!! OMG! Am I dreaming or is this a dental/dentist office nightmare? I'm in disbelief. Lots of "red flags" at this place so stay alert and question EVERYTHING. And the owner/dentist does NOT like being challenged about procedures and/or questioned AT ALL on either his treatment plans, or breaking up the work into several stages. At all. He's a "type A personality" - as I am - and we definitely clashed a bit. He literally told me that if I wanted the work done 'my way' to DO IT MYSELF. Believe that?? We instantly clashed because he was pushing so hard for everything to be done at once, his way, whereas I need to do it in stages due to my specific financial circumstances. His attitude was, that if I needed to go get financing, aka a loan, go do it. I like paying in cash for things and try to minimize my borrowing money for things. I don't like owing people money. That's just me. Moving on...... Just be cautious. They're money centered, not patient care centered. My experience was a nightmare. Good luck. UPDATE: 15July2025 I filed a grievance with my insurance company against this business over his upselling tactics and terrible customer care over me questioning his treatment plan. You should have exercised kindness instead of being a jerk. YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE, sir!