Very bad experience. When he realized I didn't have great dental insurane he wouldn't treat me at…read moreall - not even for an antibiotic before a major holiday. He had staff call back and tell me even if he could squeeze me in and assess, he would refuse to prescribe an antibiotic for my tooth infection, even though I'm an established patient, he blamed concern about my other medications, which haven't changed since last time I saw him, when he prescribed an antibiotic. Sad, awful experience with staff. Complete medical neglect an an attitude that there's nothing I can do about it anyway. They really abuse their position of trust.

Do not come here. This office had much better quality of service and care in the past but within…read morethe past couple of years it's dwindled to non-existent. The level of incompetence throughout the staff is ridiculous. I had braces taken off a year ago and since have been consistent with my retainer. I needed a crown and explained to the dr my apprehension regarding getting a new one. I mentioned that I was worried it would not be exact and/or could change my bite. He said there was nothing to worry about. The day of, the dental assistant left me with a nub of a temporary crown because I asked her to fix it since I needed my retainer to fit. She didn't care to discuss it with me and gave me attitude when I asked her to fix it. When I got my crown I was numbed so I couldn't tell how well it fit. My bite felt off but the doctor said it was fine. I went to my orthodontist who said the crown was too low and needed to be replaced but they reached out to the dentist on my behalf. Annoyingly so, I had to follow up with the dentist because the office manager never reached out, admitted she received the email, requested I get it sent again due to her own negligence and still explain what was wrong. She made me wait an additional week because she needed to check with the dr. After getting the crown re-evaluated the dentist said there was nothing wrong with the crown, my teeth moved and therefore the front tooth needed to be shaved. Shaving my tooth would absolutely affect the dental work I had already paid 6k for, so there was no way. If you want detailed work done right, competent staff who is willing to provide a good experience and ensure that you leave happy, do not come here. I feel bad for anyone getting any major dental work done here because you'll probably end up having to get it fixed somewhere else.

I I'm very fortunate that I broke my denture last night I called South Park denture repair, Lori…read moreand she told me to come right over and in 30 minutes she repaired my denture. On top of being extraordinarily proficient she's a delight to be with. I can't recommend her high enough. Not only my dentures but my life is better because I met Lori.

Lori is amazing! She has rescued me several times when I lost a tooth, on two different…read moreoccasions and when my doodle chewed up both my upper and lower she was able to save them! Most recently she made me a whole new set, so now I have a spare set! She is a master! She's also extremely patient courteous and professional. Oh, and also very affordable! A million stars!

I've been on the search to get my teeth checked out, but not as many dental places had any…read moreappointments available for another 7 months nor accepted my insurance but here at the north park dental clinic they took me in to get some fillings and cleaning really quick. The front desk workers were extremely helpful and nice. I would definitely recommend coming here to get your dental work done.

Like other Yelpers, agreed, this place is a joke. The receptionists never share their name when you…read morecall. I called in Feb to make an appt, but was told they didn't have anything available for 6 months out but was told they take emergency walkins at 7am on Mon & Wed. I should've just made my appt then. Here it is about to be July so I decided to try them again. The receptionist answered the phone and asked how they can help me. I said I was referred to this clinic and was trying to make an appointment, they said, "One moment." A moment is 90 seconds, I was on hold for over 10 minutes before the call was pushed to another receptionist. Turns out, it was the same guy I spoke with back in February, letting me know the same spiel, they don't have appts available for another 6 months out, so I made the appt for an exam for January. I asked about the emergency walkins that he spoke about back in Feb and he confirmed that is no longer their process. He said, "If you have a dental emergency, you can come in and wait in our office from 8am-12:30pm Mon-Thu. If someone no-shows you'll be seen."

I took my two daughters, ages 10 and 8 in to see this dentist. After telling the receptionist a…read morecouple of times that I wanted to be in the exam room during the exams, finally I was escorted to the dentist's office where he sat down behind his desk and asked what the problem was. I told him that I had always been allowed to be in the room during exams at every other dentist we had been to, he said that I could either wait in the waiting room and he would consult with me after the exam, or we could leave. I chose to leave. I felt that it was pretty sketchy that the dentist wouldn't allow me to observe, especially as he hadn't come out to meet me or anything- so my kids are in a room with some stranger who refuses to allow me in. He was also late getting into the office for the appointment, which also seemed kind of sketchy.

When I made the apt I told them I just had x-rays done at my last teeth cleaning and I would not…read moreallow new x-rays to be taken. When I got there no one was in the office and they were running late. When I finally went into the back, the dentist look at my teeth and told they look really good but he would not clean them without taking x-ray. I explained that my father was the dean of the dental school (U of M) for many years and x-ray are only needed every two years. I have excellent teeth and all I want is a cleaning. He then told me he takes them every time someone comes in. He got very nasty and ask me if I was a dentist. My reply was no but I obviously know more than you and walked out. Total waste of time and the worst dentist office I have ever been to. He only wanted to take x-rays to make more money on me. They also would not give me back my paper work with all of my personal information on it. This place is a scam and a rip off; I will be calling my insurance provider and letting them know to drop him. Do not go to this place!!! Not very clean office either.

Probably a really good dentist, just not a very nice guy. Seems to enjoy launching unprovoked…read moreattacks on dad's and their kids on Twitter which seems unusual, but we all have our bad days I guess.

Best Dentist I have ever had. Listens patiently to your complaints, discusses treatment plans in…read moredetail, answers all of your questions. Office staff is friendly and easy to work with. Treatment rooms are modern and spotless. Dr. Olsen is soft spoken and friendly.. puts you at ease. The office is across the street from Sharp Medical Center, Chula Vista. Parking is plentiful and free. Highly recommend giving Dr. Olson a call if you are in need of a Dentist.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Rivero and his team. After a previous dentist was unable to…read morecomplete my tooth extraction, I came here for treatment and was seen right away. Dr. Rivero successfully completed the extraction, placed a bone graft, and stitched the area--all within about an hour. Throughout the entire procedure, Dr. Rivero was knowledgeable, professional, and reassuring. He clearly knows his craft and took the time to make sure I was comfortable every step of the way. The receptionist was also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which helped ease my nerves from the moment I walked in. I am very grateful for the excellent care I received and would not hesitate to return if I ever need dental work in the future. I highly recommend Dr. Rivero and his team to anyone looking for skilled, compassionate dental care.

I had an impacted wisdom tooth that I was very afraid to remove for many years because it was so…read moreclose to a facial nerve but it started causing me some issues, So I found The Dental Extraction Clinic/Dr. Rivero and had it removed here. The experience was excellent, The Staff is incredibly friendly, and Dr. Rivero is very nice and highly skilled/experienced. They made me feel completely comfortable, and the actual procedure was surprisingly fast. I highly recommend them to anyone needing oral surgery! Thank you Dr. Rivero and Staff!!

Super cool dentist and assistant Angie, affordable but professional. I dropped by on a…read moresemi-emergency without an appointment and was lucky to have the dentist see me. They do cosmetic dentistry as well. Very efficient service and friendly even though I don't speak Spanish they treated me with respect and were very gracious. Mom and pop family feel, equipment was clean and not old. Music was nice and atmosphere relaxed.

Disappointing is the word I would use to describe this Dentist Office. I made an appointment a week…read morein advanced to have a cleaning. Even though my appointment was at 11:30am they had me wait over an hour to bring me to the back. This is where I discovered the back area of the office where patients are seen is like an older house, the small homely examination room where I was led into looked more like a small bedroom room that was adorned with antiquated low tech equipment that seemed to come from the 70s. I honestly reevaluated my decision coming there at that moment. Once I was seen I was told that I needed a deep cleaning and to do that they needed to perform an X-ray but couldn't because their machined was being "serviced", I was instructed to make another appointment with the receptionist. You mean the Dentist "knew" I was coming in for a cleaning yet and knew he needed to X-Ray me. So I took a day off work in vain to come in sit for over an hour and then they have the audacity to tell me their equipment is broken! If the equipment was broken, then call your patients and reschedule before they spend time in their day to come in. This was the most unprofessional experience I've ever had in a Dentist Office. Safe to say I cancelled any future appointments.

Dr. Umekubo is a wonderful dentist. He was able to work with my dental anxieties with such kindness…read moreand respect that I have now been seeing Dr. Umekubo for +20 years. Shirley the office manager is great at maximizing your insurance benefits. Professional office staff. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Umekubo and his office.

Kind, professional, down to earth people who know their business!…read moreFirst appointments for our family were years ago. We keep coming back. Saw me with out an appointment... immediately after I bit down on a piece of a ceramic bowl in that was my french onion soup at Yard House San Diego. Worked with me to document the injury for insurance claim.

Good service, good treatment toward the patients., excellent communications with the parents.read more

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My wife and I have been going to Urban Dental since we moved to San Diego in 2020. Dr. Kim and her…read morestaff are the best I've ever known. Dr. Kim has resolved dental issues that no other dentist I've seen was capable of addressing. Her skills are top-notch, and she and her staff are always caring, friendly, and effective. We both had Invisalign treatment here, and Dr. Kim made important adjustments along the way that ensured excellent results for each of us. In my case, she patiently worked through a stubborn lower tooth and suggested a permanent retainer for several of my lower teeth -- it's comfortable and very effective. After decades of struggling with jaw clenching that caused severe pain, headaches, and excessive wear on my teeth, Dr. Kim asked if I'd like to try Botox treatment for it. She clearly described what to expect, and I decided to give it a try. For over a year now, the clenching has been in complete remission. The pain relief has been life-changing, and the stress on my teeth has dropped to normal. The office itself is spotless, comfortable, and thoroughly modern. They use digital X-rays, digital intraoral scanning in place of the old putty impression trays, and ceramic crowns that are designed and milled in-house, so a crown is done in a single visit. I highly recommend Urban Dental. Dr. Kim and her staff are outstanding.

Dr. Jessica and Lizzy I can't imagine a more pleasurable…read moreexperience than I had today. All my questions were expertly answered and alternative solutions discussed. If only all my professional meetings were this informative. The teamwork and trust between Dr Kim and Liz was immediately evident.. this was a well honed team that was cultivated through knowledge, experience, trust and dedication amongst the entire office personnel. You could sense the pride and loyalty necessary to produce such an amazingly successful practice! So I left the office with a referral, smile on my face and a warm feeling thinking to myself, the relationship between professional and client, just doesn't get any better than this. Time for another errand and a cold brew.