....simply masterful! Richard is the son of Thomas Rauth, a fantastic veteran Endodontist who recently retired a few years ago. Their facility is amazing with the latest in equipment and technology. The front office and staff couldn't have been nicer. If you're looking for the best....Richard's it! He's also empathetic, articulate and explains everything clearly. Thanks Ricardo.... you Rock! read more

Dr. Rauth is a great Endodontist. He took his time with me and I really felt like he listened to my concerns and cared. My case is very complex and I felt like he honored all of my concerns on the various moving parts that are involved. He has a good bedside manner and empathy and treated me with respect with the very vulnerable medical situation I am in. He also took the time to jump on the phone when I was in an appointment with another specialist a few days later, so that they could coordinate and be on the same page. The bill was higher than expected and he's out of network with my insurance, but it was overall worth it. read more

He was great, wish he could do all my dental procedures. 10/10 loved him and his office! Great staff

I was somewhat spooked by a dentist who said I have many issues with former root canals, and after researching referrals I chose Dr. Rauth, whom my husband had seen a couple of years ago. Dr. Rauth took a great deal of time to explain what was going on with my teeth, and I was both educated and relieved by his direct yet calming explanations. He is definitely an endodontist who isn't in need of or seeks extra work, so in the future when he suggests I do or don't need to have something done, I will confidently take his advice. He even checked my nightguard (created by another dentist) and took the time to further sculpt it to make it more comfortable and efficient. Dr. Rauth's assistant, Diana, is also extremely experienced, knowledgeable and kind, and his office staff is courteous and. helpful. It was a wonderful relief to find such a caring and honest endodontist in Dr. Rauth. I would recommend him to anyone. (His office is modern, immaculately clean and it's conveniently located on 7th in SM, with its own parking lot.) I want to add that Dr. Rauth also has a great sense of humor, a must for someone receiving dental work! read more

Dr. Rauth and his entire TEAM showed up for me today! I was seen today for severe toothpain. I am traveling from out of State for work and my Dental insurance was not in network. I felt extremely exhausted and defeated yet Dr. Rauth treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism he understood the level of PAIN I was in and looked me in the eye and said let's put money to the side and let me CARE for you. I have never witnessed such humanity at its finest. Dr Rauth went above and beyond to treat me and performed an exemplary procedure on me that took my tooth pain away! I am so honored and apprectiave to Dr. Rauth for the level of care he provided to me at an affordable cost! I left his office today feeling valued as a fellow human being! Thank you sincerely Dr Rauth for demonstrating patient care at the HIGHEST level. I highly recommend Dr. Rauth if you want effective dental work and enjoy good energy and a caring compassionate Dentist! read more

Dr. Rauth is highly competent and personable. He is UCLA educated and instills confidence in his patients. Additionally, Dr. Rauth is a good communicator. I highly recommend him for dental surgery. read more

The best there is! Dr. Rauth thoroughly explains everything and answered all my questions/concerns, he's extremely knowledgable about medicine, teeth and every aspect of his specialty + is happy to discuss if you're unclear on what's going on or why. I've been a patient for years. He performs every procedure quickly but with precision, it goes fast but he didn't rush, he's just an expert. I am grateful to have an endodontist I can trust, who actually makes getting a root canal a fun time - that's a special talent! read more

This was the best experience I've ever had visiting the dentist. The front desk ladies, Dr. Brandon and his assistant were all amazing. Everyone should have care like the kind they provided. Just grateful they were able to accommodate treating me. Shout out to Susie!!! Thank you!!! read more

The entire office is kind and thoughtful. The dental assistant was warm and reassuring( I have always had a great fear of dentists) my dentist was Dr Routh's partner, Dr Bradley Seto. I thought he was kind and helpful. Of the two dentists I've seen, they were both kind, gentle, and most importantly, had great knowledge. I recommend this office completely. read more

The best medical care I've had in my 67 years on this rock. Great guy, excellent chair-side manner and great results. Look no further when looking for a super-qualified endodontist. read more

Years of trying to resolve issues with a tooth and not being heard by prior dentists, until meeting Dr. Rauth. I was so impressed by him. Even his assistant Diana was phenomenal. I am so grateful to have found someone like Dr Rauth, who not only has the dental expertise but also the exceptional ability to trust and listen to his patients. Thank you! read more

Who goes and gets a Root Canal and falls asleep because it is relaxing!!! You got it! Me! I know how weird that sounds. A true pro! Dr. Rauth and his staff are the best. Called me later in the night to make sure everything was great! I wish life was always that easy. read more

Beyond blown away. His assistant and himself. Just next level.The best treatment, comfort, encouragement, and security ive ever felt with a dentist office let alone a specialist. Super rare and damn i feel lucky. They got me in day of and got someone there to get me sedated immediately after wkend- who was equally awesome. They stayed so late and sacrifice their own families to be there for patient...and I'm grateful. Beyond. Thank ur Dr. also- they are so real, honest, and witty. Oddly wish for another root canal. And he doesn't judge when u come off meds for what u say. Just saying. read more

Thanks to Dr Richard Rauth & his staff my fear of dentist & any kind of dental procedures especially root Canals Is gone forever. My experience has been unbelievable wonderful . I never thought I would say this with any kind of dental procedures but it's true. The moment we met Dr. Rauths calming demeanor put me at ease. He is a gentle & compassionate man with an obvious gift of knowledge he loves what he does and it definitely shows. He explained everything & knew exactly what I should expect to feel. He is both professional & compassionate what a perfect combo!! Dr. Rauth's assistant Diana put me at ease she was very helpful she is so accurate & on point with every last detail and an absolute pleasure to be around. The way they work together is like poetry in motion. They are a perfect team!! Office runs smoothly & all take great care in Following the rules in keeping everything sanitized & clean. I felt completely comfortable. Thank you for the best experience I've ever had in any dentist office!! read more

Dr. Rauth and his assistant Diane are absolutely fabulous. I had never had a root canal completed and it was my first. I had always hear horrible stories of the pain and scary-ness of having a root canal. Well he explains everything that's happening, even though I couldn't feel a thing since I was numbed up good. He was so gentle I almost fell asleep during the process. Diane was sweet and personable. If I ever need another root canal, I know where I am headed! read more

I wish I could give him 10 stars!!!! My daughter (25 years old) knocked out her front teeth and he saw us immediately. He put her at ease the minute he walked into the room and told her everything was going to be OK and fixable. He was kind, engaging, listened and made her feel so much better. He was incredibly gentle while doing the (2) emergency root canals with her mouth being very swollen, bruised and cut badly. We couldn't have gone to anyone better.... read more

A standing ovation round of applause for Dr. Rick Rauth who I consulted for a second opinion on tooth extraction. He was extremely knowledgeable, capable and kind. I felt I got excellent advice and education on the issues at hand and feel 100 percent clarity on how to proceed. Its such a gift to meet a professional at the top of their game. Beautiful office, efficient team members. All in all, given the reality of tooth extraction, a five star experience!! read more

Dr. Rauth is a brilliant endodontist. I am so lucky and appreciative that Dr. Rauch did my root canal, which turned out to be an absolutely painless process because of him. He was able to immediately help me with the extreme pain and suffering I was going through. It was such a weight off my shoulders to actually have someone listen and walk me through all my dental issues in a clear, easily understandable manner. Highly recommend Dr. Rauth!!! Also, his administrative staff and support staff are all extremely kind and helpful! read more

Thorough, professional, knowledgeable, caring, funny and personable. Truly cares about his patients and it shows. Makes going to the dentist not such a fearful experience. read more

Visiting Dr Rauth's office for a root canal revision was a 5-star experience all around. Dr Rauth is great at what he does, super personable, and professional. He presented all of the treatment options to me and after moving forward with revising the prior root canal, I'm now out of pain. The office and dental assistants are all excellent as well. If you need a root canal look no further. read more

Best two root canals of my life!!! Wish I could do this every week!!! This is not a tip!! This a review. I was sooooo scared of my two root canals!!! But Dr Richard RAUTH makes it more fun than going to Disneyland! I recommend everyone not brush their teeth so that they can get root canals here also! Warm regards, Spencer Pratt read more

Richard Rauth, DDS, MS - Best root canals in the game!!! DR. RICHARD RAUTH - Endodontists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

What can I say that everybody else hasn't already said? Dr. Rauth is awesome! He's smart and seems to love what he does, and he darn good. I was totally stressed going in and had a complication in a 10 year old root canal. Dr. Rauth found a broken piece of the tool that my dentist accidentally broke off and sealed in the canal. He had his work cut out for him when he reached it and persisted, all the while checking in with me to make sure I was okay. He and his assistant Diana work together like a they are one. He even called me later in the day to check and see how I was doing. A real mensch. I hope never to need another root canal, but if I do, he's the only doctor I would trust to take care of me. read more

The world's best. I had a botched root canal on one of my front teeth. Total and utter disaster for about 4 weeks straight trying to find the right endodontist to be able to fix it and complete the root canal as a re-try, as two Dr's had tried and failed on multiple attempts. Dr. Rauth got it on try #1 and he was gentle and extremely informative, letting me know along the way everything he was doing. I could've had a nap on the chair. He was a delight and really changed how I felt about going to get a root canal. He is worth TRAVELING for. He is the best. Did I mention free parking lot?? He makes a root canal the least painful thing you will ever go through :) read more

The entire office is super efficient, courteous, professional. I was under the care of the other Dr. Rauth. He explained everything to me in the way that is easy to understand, was extremely patient and courteous. I think it's really important that we receive great care as patients but I can also feel that this group of Endodontists creates an excellent culture for their staff as well. I hope you never need to have a procedure that requires a an endodontist, but if you do,highly recommend this office. read more

I never thought I'd say a root canal was a lovely experience! Dr. Rick is out of this world. All doctors in every practice should take lessons from him in bedside manner. He's kind, patient and even gives you the science/history behind what he's doing. Plus, it's beyond obvious he is the best in business at his craft. I went from being completely frightened and super nervous (who wants to get a root canal?!) to leaving with a smile! His assistants are equally awesome. He turned an uncomfortable experience into something positive. If I were able to leave more that 5 stars, I would. My only negative is that I wish every doctor were as cool as him- he set the bar too high. read more

Dr. Richard Rauth Rocks!! If you happen to be unfortunate enough to need a root canal then he is the BEST. His professionalism, bedside manner, expertise and experience is superb. After the anesthetizing shot I felt nothing. He explained everything step by step as he was working. He has a terrific calming effect, and he will put you at ease. The front and back office staff is friendly and competent. I highly recommend him for root canal work. read more

As a person who is scared to death of dental procedures, Dr. Rick is the best surprise I could have had. He is very kind and understanding and goes out of his way to put you at ease. It is a given that he clearly knows his stuff and does his best to impart his knowledge to you. From the time of the novocaine (painless) to the end of the procedure, THERE WAS NO PAIN. If it wasn't for the fact that it was a root canal, I would say it was a pleasant experience. The bottom line is that there is no longer a reason to fear a root canal, as long as Dr. Rick is here. The fear days are over. I am eternally grateful for being referred to him. read more

The most gentle, caring, kind Endodontist. Root canals are now a pleasant experience. And they even have parking.

I was referred to Dr. Rauth by my dentist for a root canal. When I arrived I was promptly greeted by the receptionist and filled out the required forms. Within minutes I was called in for my procedure. Diana, Dr. Rauth's wonderful assistant, took great care of me and instantly put me at ease. When Dr. Rauth entered the room and starting explaining the procedure to me I knew I was going to walk out feeling so much better and felt an instant sense of relief. He was very patient, kind, gentle, and explained each step as he worked on my tooth. I could not have asked for a better experience. Dr. Rauth also took the time to call me to make sure I was doing okay that evening. read more

Dr. Richard Rauth is not only a wonderful Endodontist he is honest, fair and I trust him completely. I have never written a review before of a Dentist or Endodontist , I'm compelled to do so because I feel he is exceptional and if you're looking for good, fair, and considerate care and who isn't, then you won't be disappointed not even for a moment. In today's climate it is rare to find somebody of great character and talent. The office is beautiful clean and contemporary, but I would go anywhere to see Dr. Richard Rauth. read more

As a doctor and surgeon myself I am deeply humbled by the experience with Dr. Richard Rauth. A gentleman, a perfectionist and an expert in his field. I've had 3 Root canals here and could say they are less painful than my yearly tooth cleaning. Seriously painless and once anesthesia has worn off I was eating with no recollection of having any work done. The office is as kind and gentle as the doc himself. Amazing experience! Look no further. read more

This doctor is excellent. Dr. Rick Rauth is currently treating me for a rather complicated case, which involves significant bone loss and several dead teeth from previous orthodontia. I was, naturally, horrified at discovering I essentially have a hole in my face. I had a million questions and Dr. Rauth was very kind, patient, and knowledgeable when answering all of them. He took the time to explain all the details about why this happened (including the physiology of why the body reacts this way), what he would do to fix it, and what I could expect as a result. He was very sympathetic, but he also didn't sugarcoat the message - he was very upfront about the realities and risks. His detailed knowledge and his confidence in being able to restore the bone and preserve all of my teeth have been very comforting. He has taken a cautious approach to my care, only doing a root canal where he absolutely had to. At my first appointment, he stayed until 7:30 PM on a Friday calling pharmacies to make sure they had the prescription I needed so I wouldn't be driving all over town. And when I had a concern about swelling from the infection that caused all of this, he had me come into the office to confirm that everything was OK and to alleviate the pressure, rather than having me wait for my follow-up appointment. Very soon he will be doing the surgery to remove the infected bone and place a barrier that will allow my body to regrow the bone where it belongs. I feel very fortunate to have found such an expert to deal with such a complicated issue. read more

My visit with Dr. Richard Rauth felt as if I walked into heaven and met one of the guardian angels. I can't thank Dr. Rauth enough; he ended my dreadful ten days of pain! Especially during this pandemic, their space is clean, they scheduled me on such short notice, and I am forever grateful. I was beyond myself to meet such a passionate professional practitioner that changes every negative experience you've had in dentistry into a positive one you never forget. Dr. Rauth is so genuine and down to earth. He made the needle fear and root canal feel like a walk in the park. I was beyond bedazzled by their High-quality scanners; everything is state of the art, more than I am accustomed to; it was all so efficient. Diane was terrific; she truly makes you feel welcomed and listens and answers any question you have; she is incredible. I usually can't wait to put my dental work behind me; however, I want to rave about how much fun I had and how much I enjoyed visiting Dr. Rauth. I have to go back within the next few weeks, and I will not lie; it might sound weird, but I am super thrilled to work on my next tooth. Dr. Rauth has that positive ripple effect on all of his clients; he truly makes it a memorable experience. I genuinely feel that Dr. Richard Rauth wholeheartedly is working to heal all individuals. He indeed possesses the seven virtues of Bushido "way of the warrior" Honor, Respect, Integrity, Heroic Courage, Honesty & Sincerity, Duty & Loyalty, and Compassion. I never post anything, but in this case, Dr. Richard Rauth is the endodontist to visit. Here's their information, in case you need it. :) Santa Monica Endodontics 1234 Seventh Street, Suite 3 Santa Monica, California 90401 (310)393-9733 office@rauthandseto.com read more

I love this dentist. i had a horrendous tooth ache this week and had an appt scheduled to see Dr Rauth for a consultation. Once I got there, they knew I needed some relief. He numbed my mouth to relieve the pain & asked me to return later so that he could proceed to diagnose/fix the problem. I returned home to have my husband drive me back afterwards. We returned after their office would normally have been closed to have Dr Rauth work on my tooth. He was explicit in what was abt to take place. He was calm and reassuring. (I've never had major dental work before). As he proceeded, he explained every sound and what the next step would be, reassuring me the entire time. Afterwards, he explained (as he'd warned me up front) that in fact my tooth was totally split down through the root, & recommended me to have an implant by another specialist. (going this a.m). He explained everything to my husband and even walked us to our car! (It was late at this point.) What a personal, great guy. He made an (almost) root canal delightful! PS. you might get even better treatment if you like the music of Jack Johnson! read more

The best root canal experience I've ever had. (And I'm not even done with the work yet) Not only did my best friend refer me, I had two clients who are both dentist and when I mentioned Dr. Rauth's name they both vouched for him. I knew I had to see him. He fixed a mistake my dentist made on my root canal. Dr. Rauth truly gives you a pleasant experience. He's very thorough in explaining what is happening the entire time you're being worked on and is really good about translating it to day to day patients like myself, which makes it easy to understand exactly what is happening. Especially given my situation was more complicated. Completely painless and to be honest I could have fallen asleep! Haha. Highly recommend seeing Dr. Richard Rauth for your root canals! read more

Dr. Richard Rauth is amazing! As I explained before my background the dentist has been awful. I always get anxiety and I'm nervous through the entire thing. I had had an abscess tooth which was completely new to me and I was referred to Dr. Rauth and I have to say it was absolutely the most incredible experience I've ever had. I actually fell asleep in his chair, and that just doesn't happen with me. He's funny, his team is great, and he let me sleep for a bit. He had his work cut out for him though. I would not suggest any other endodontist ever. The fact that I could fall asleep in his chair makes him the endodontist God to me. He rules and I have photos of that visit as well. I never thought I'd say I had a great experience, but I really did. So if you're ever in a ride or you need any endodontist treatments see a Richard Rauth. He is the best. I'm still tripping that I fell asleep I was the best experience I've ever had. read more

Richard Rauth, DDS, MS - I was completely numb, but well rested and the job was finished!! - Endodontists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This doctor is brilliant, skillful, wonderfully empathetic and so very kind. I will not forget the lengths he has gone to in order to make sure I'm taken care of during the course of a full-mouth restoration. I told my husband just now about how I was treated at this practice and he said, "Wow, that restores your faith in people." It does, indeed. read more

Very professional understanding patient can't say enough about Dr. Rauth, if you have to have a root canal, he's the specialist for you!!! You won't be disappointed, promise Explained procedure in simple language so that I knew what he recommended and why. His staff is just as professional and friendly. Is there a 6th STAR anywhere?! If so, it belongs here!!! read more

I can't recommend Dr. Rauth any more highly! I was referred to him through my general dentist after I messed my teeth up very badly while playing roller hockey. Dr. Rauth was extremely accommodating towards my schedule. I called his office at noon during the weekday and they were able to work his schedule to squeeze me in the same day. Dr. Rauth and his entire stuff are extremely professional. Dr. Rauth's work is thorough and my teeth have felt great after having two root canals performed by him. He's also an extremely nice guy, and I know he comes highly recommended by others as well. read more

If you're here right now, you understand the unrelenting and debilitating pain from a tooth needing a root canal. Or if you're in my shoes, you have TWO teeth... in one weekend... unexpectedly. I have spent the last few days raving to all my friends and family about Dr. Rick Rauth and his unbelievable staff, but I decided it was even more important to share my experience with all you yelpers ;) To begin, his staff is super incredible! Liz made me feel confident in a last minute procedure, and Diana impressed me by knowing all about my treatment plan before I ever met her - not to mention she was so empathetic and supportive. Now to Dr. Rick Rauth - simply the most confident I have ever felt about giving a review to anyone in the medical field. To say he went above and beyond would be an understatement. I met Dr. Rauth while on the verge of tears from the pain I was experiencing. It was on the weekend and without him, I would have ended up in the ER. He not only treated me once, but squeezed me in another time when I had an additional tooth that needed care. He called to check on me every night I had a procedure and really took the time to make sure my recovery was going smoothly. He treated me like a person, and with something so difficult - it made all the difference. Standing ovation, slow clap and clicking my heels for Dr. Rick Rauth and his amazing team! read more