I was in need of a dental implant and some dental work so I checked all the local reviews and thankfully decided on SDDS Dental. I'm always a bit leery when it comes to making a choice so after just my first visit was so relieved to be welcomed by such a friendly receptionist. Leaving the office I was very satisfied with Dr. Safaei and his support team. Throughout the entire process they made the experience a very positive one. I highly recommend this office for all your dental needs. Dr. Safaei has a talent for what he does as well as up to date equipment that I was amazed at! He blends his artistic ability with his superior knowledge and the end result was better than I ever thought possible. read more

I have been going here since pre pandemic and every time I go they make me feel calm and at ease. Dr. Safaei is wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better dentist. read more

Amazing and very caring team! I had many fillings and a crown that needed to be fixed and they set up a payment plan, and spaced out my appointments as needed to work around my busy work schedule. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to be taken care of! read more

I am so happy with the results I received from Dr. Safaei in just 3 short months. I was feeling discouraged after visiting a couple of orthodontist around the Bakersfield area until I found SDDS. The first thing that made me commit was he asked me what I wanted. How I wanted my smile to look. What was my goal in getting ortho work. None of the others asked me that, they Just took x rays and told me what I needed. I explained that I had braces and broke my retainers a year ago and I just wanted my top teeth to be straight so I can feel confident with my smile. After a few months of Invisalign and some bonding on a couple teeth, I am completely satisfied with the way they look! I am planning on getting more work done and don't think I can trust anybody else now! read more

SDDS Dental - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Totally recommend this Dental office! Super friendly staff, and very professional jobs

I've been a patient at SDDS Dental for a little over a year now. I decided to visit after reading the countless positive reviews from both Yelp and Google, and I am SO glad that I did! Dr. Safaei and his staff are the best in town. From the moment you walk into their office, you are greeted by Cassandra, who is very friendly and easy to talk to. Joe and Dr. Safaei are funny and friendly during each visit, while still being professional. They play relevant music as well which helps make the experience more enjoyable. And on top of all that, they are all extremely accommodating! There have been many times where I have shown up early, and if they are available, they see me right away instead of making me wait for my appointment time which I greatly appreciate. Invisalign: If you are thinking of getting Invisalign, I highly recommend Dr. Safaei for your treatment. I came in with severe crowding, and a year later, I am very pleased with my smile. The process went smoothly, and you can even choose your own payment plan. Just look at my before and after picture! :) read more

SDDS Dental - Before and after Invisalign (1 year) - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This review is way long overdue! Let me start by saying they are absolutely amazing!! All of the staff members are extremely helpful they go above & beyond to make sure your comfortable & they actually care for you as a patient. I originally found them while searching yelp for a good dentist I saw some of the amazing transformations they had done to smiles. I remember my first appointment I was extremely nervous especially not having great dental experiences in the past & they totally put my mind at ease I felt so comfortable & like they were there to truly help me. Just my visit before last I left in tears not bad ones but extremely overwhelming happy tears as cliche as it may sound they are truly changing my life. I had gotten to the point where I was extremely depressed I didn't know where to start & I needed so much work I just felt like I would never be back to smiling & being happy the way I used to. At my first appointment I was extremely embarrassed because of all the work I needed and not ONE time have they made me feel bad about any of it they have made me feel so comfortable. Dr sat me down & asked what my plan was & I said I want to get all the work done & get my smile back he said let's make a plan & start making it happen & that's what we have been doing. Cassandra at the front desk is extremely helpful she will explain everything to you & answer any questions you may have openly she is very attentive to schedule needs & is super quick with scheduling appointments & taking care of the billing. The dr assistant i can't remember her first name but she is the best I have ever had! She is so on top of everything it's amazing she is always a step ahead making sure your experience in the chair is as comfortable as it can be. She never takes too long to suction or rinse. If she sees you aren't comfortable or something is going on she fixes whatever it is immediately. All around I love this dental office I'm so grateful to have found them & would definitely 110% recommend them!!! read more

Friendliest, kindest and most welcoming staff! Make sure to bring a notepad for their local food recommendations!

BEWARE! I have "tried" to have this dentist work on me 3 different times. Each time he has either referred me out or refused to do the treatment recommended by a specialist. The first visit was to see if I could get a filling done and then crown a tooth in the front of my smile. He said he was not confident enough in his work to place a crown in the smile line and said to go see a specialist. I thought "well I respect that he isn't 100% confident he can make it look good". I also had him look at a tooth that had been aching and wondered if it was the tooth or a swollen lymph node causing the pain. He determined the tooth was fine (an old root canal). Next visit was for an abscess on the above mentioned tooth. He determined it needed a "retreat" and referred me out again. I went to the specialist who said he would not be removing the crown as they are permanent that he would drill through it and place a temporary filling and to go back to my dentist for a permanent filling. Fast forward to my upcoming appt in a few days. I called to see if they had everything they needed, they didn't have the treatment report from the specialist. I asked for a call back when they did. I was just contacted and told the dentist said I need to replace my crown and would not replace the temporary filling as the specialist HE SENT ME TO, recommended. I should have cancelled when his office girl kept giving me the run around when I told her my daughter needed a tooth extracted due to a big cavity. She said "we'll see what doctor says". I kept asking well can you book enough time for him to pull it so I don't have to keep pulling her out of school? "Oh no we can't do that". She's a kid with a big cavity and the tooth needs to come out. We can all SEE from the xray there is a permanent tooth ready to come in anytime, yet you are giving me the run around. RUN, do not walk away from this place. Absolutely LIVID I have to find another dentist when my kiddo has an active toothache and I have a temporary filling. read more

This office is very nice. There are cute books to read in the front (Keep calm and carry on, Screw calm and get angry), and the new patient paperwork was conveniently highlighted for me. I was seen quickly, and the doctor explained everything very well. I haven't had any work done yet, but Dr Safaei was entertaining (I liked his robot impression). I did get my cleaning today and everything went smoothly. It might be a bit soon to say, but I think I've finally found a dentist I'm happy with. read more

I LOVE GOING TO THE DENTIST!!!! When was the last time you said that? Prior to meeting Dr. Safaei I had never uttered those words. I can honestly say he has made my dental journey a VERY pleasant and even, dare I say it, fun time. His staff is also very friendly and very welcoming. They facility is very clean and loaded with high tech gadgets. They were even able to work around my busy schedule and had evening appointments to meet my needs. I cant' thank him enough for all that he's done for my smile. If you are looking for a dentist...GO TO SDDS DENTAL!!! read more

So pleased with my crown! The entire process was about 5 months and it's been easy the entire time. The Doctor and his staff are professional and know what they're doing. They are accommodating and the work is fantastic. Highly recommend for any services you may need! read more

All good things, all good things! Never thought I'd see the day where I actually look forward to going to the dentist. Everyone is so nice and really makes an effort to make you feel comfortable during your visit. I just started my Invisalign treatment and look forward to future appointments and the process that will get me to where I want (my teeth) to be! :) read more

SDDS Dental - Invisalign / Mission get-rid-of-overbite Day 1! - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I've been going to Dr. Safaei for over two years while I was living in Bakersfield and he and his staff are nothing short of great. They were super helpful, kind, and responsive to anything I needed or had doubts on. I actually was recommended to him after another dentist messed up some dental work and my bite was severely altered. He was able to fix it and make my bite feel like before. Highly recommend him! read more

Dr Safaei is really kind and patient. I had an appt at 12PM today and they let me know I could go in at 11:30AM. I got my x-rays done but the only downfall was that Dr Safaei told me that I wasn't able to get 2 of my 4 wisdom teeth extracted because of he doesn't put patients under. The reason for my 5-Star reviews is because he was completely honest and didn't try to take the business away from someone who could just do all the work and take less time. I really appreciated that. He answered all my questions and was very thorough with my teeth cleaning. Everything in total came out to 45 minutes of my day and nice clean fresh teeth! Thank you so much! I will see him and the ladies in August for my cavity fills... read more

No more dreaded dental visits! I just came from my appointment and I can honestly say I couldn't have had a better experience. First, their website is fantastic. I was able to take a tour of the office and fill out my forms ahead of time. There was no wait when I got there...I was taken back at precisely my appt time. Dr. Safaei was super friendly (as was his staff) and professional. I'm new to the area and I'm so glad I found this office. read more

Everyone in the office was super friendly, patient and professional. They got me in quickly and was able to do the work in the same day! Best part is I didn't feel the poke of the needle at all! I'd highly recommend SDDS. read more

This guy is a narcissist. Wants everyone to love him and if you don't, be gone with you. He is very likable as narcissists are, but he's a wolf in sheep's clothing. Listen to the reviews about him wanting your money. When I first met him he constantly said things like "I'm cool right? I play cool music.....I'm different." I have never seen the same staff members in the 3 years I have known him. The hygienists suck - I could do a better job. ONE time he actually did the cleaning and that was great - it restored my faith in him. I had 2 prior dentists, one I could not go to anymore because my insurance didn't accept him. He said I had one small cavity we will watch. My next dentist, who also noticed the small cavity and lets watch it, is awesome but no personality and his hygienists are extremely rough. He's a definite pro but personality and gentleness was lacking, which is why Dr. Navid Safaei seemed so appealing. I always do my research and he seemed to have a good background at a respectable university known for good dentistry (so did my other one). So this dentist said also that I had one tiny cavity that we will continue to watch. Over the summer he told me we are still watching this small cavity. By winter out of nowhere suddenly there is cavity #2 and I gotta take care of this right away, both of them. I was confused and asked how did this one appear out of nowhere in just a few months? His face said it all. He was angry. He didn't even want to do the cleaning that is included with my insurance plan. In fact, his staff is SO YOUNG and INCOMPETENT they do a horrible job at checking your insurance plan and what is covered and what is best for the patient. I have never ever had issues with mature staff and maximizing my insurance allotment. In the past, I got 1 set of x-rays and 2 exams/cleanings per year. His staff was greedy enough to maximize my insurance so any chance of me getting any work done, there is no money left to pay for it. He made it sound like he did me a favor and didn't charge me for some x-ray my insurance didn't cover but they should've researched that prior to doing anything. It is the responsibility of the staff to follow the rules of my insurance. Don't make the patient feel responsible for something they should've looked into. Anyway, here's the kicker. Because I took charge of my own health and asked legit questions as to how one cavity suddenly shows up and about the insurance, all I got was defensiveness, hyper-sensitivity and blowing things out of proportion responses. It was a simple question. In fact, I had sensitivity on my right side and he said the cavity was on the left. I just said that was "strange." I didn't indicate anything else. I didn't assume he was untrustworthy at all - HE assumed that is where I was going. But he took offense (because that's what guilt does to people) and suddenly I get a letter in the mail saying all the BS about trust and I am no longer allowed to be a patient (HA!!! I was never ever going to come back! ) 'cause HE assumed I didn't trust him. All I did was ask questions I genuinely needed honest answers to. Needless to say I went back to my awesome dentist and he said I DO NOT have a second cavity. Oh and narcissists do a thing called "DISCARD" when you question their integrity, then they escape. Just sayin. read more

I visited this dental office while briefly living in Bakersfield, simply for a check up. I will say that everyone at the office was very kind. However, I am convinced they were trying to fool me and make thousands off of me. After being examined I was told that I needed multiple crowns, 3 or 4 if I recall correctly. That sounded absurd to me so not only did I get a 2nd opinion, but also a 3rd opinion, and neither of the other 2 dentists said I needed any crowns, but only a few fillings. If youre suggested extreme/expensive procedures I suggest you always get a second opinion. read more

I wish I could give a zero! I called to make an appt for just a cleaning. I am newly from San Diego and only need a cleaning at this time. The response to my request was that they have a special of $49 for an exam and xrays. I said I don't need that as I had been to my dentist in SD about 1 year ago and only want the cleaning. She said we won't do just a cleaning. Thus, I felt like they wanted to sucker me in to get xrays and exam to come up with b.s. items on my teeth. Plus I would have to pay for the $49 plus cleaning. Currently being unemployed I just wanted the cleaning. A true dentist who cares about a patient's dental health would have provided the services I needed and could afford at this time. The fact that I had to do xrays and exam seems "scammy". I would go elsewhere as this doesn't stand the test of the medical oath to me. read more

WHOO HOO!! to SDDS dental! :) I love to go to the dentist now!! And I can assure you I have never uttered those words anywhere close to an experience at a dentist/dental office. And yes both dentist and dental office are worth mentioning separate and as a whole. Both are sensational. New to the Bakersfield area, within a week here I broke a tooth out at dinner, so finding a dentist moved up in importance of new living needs. I read the reviews on Yelp that led me to call two places, another place which the gal who answered the phone seemed bothered to do so as well as give info for questions, and the second place I called was SDDS. They answered the phone happily in greeting and welcomed questions so they could give as much information to be helpful. I have had a bad run of dental practices, SDDS has wonderfully and surprisingly shattered my sediment stance of the idea. Dr. Safaei is a master of his craft, indeed. He welcomes questions so you fully understand the who's and what's that's involved, has patience to the process for where the client's at, and most importantly he's one heck of a pleasure to meet. Affable and executes the process well, it has seriously altered my view, happily toward going to the dentist. And just to note, besides addressing the crown needed, the first appointment came with an overview of what's going on, so this review is not simply to one encounter, in the past month and a half, because I felt so comfortable with his techniques I have gone ahead and (on multiple visits of course) had my cleaning, all my fillings taken care of, my bottom wisdom teeth out (which have been a neglected concern), including the post op for it. So it's a good learned experience reviewed. And before I forget because it's important to mention, all of the staff in the office makes the trip well rounded awesome. So, a dentist office that makes me wanna give high fives.?..Yeah, I've found a dentist that makes me wanna give high fives, Score!! read more

Had an urgent dental problem, filling from my front top two incisors fell off, leaving a huge gap, yelped dentists in bakersfield as i'm not originally from here, saw sdds dental, called them, they took me in within 10 minutes. Went there, did a full mouth xray with multiple shots which i wasn't a fan of, it wasnt the regular dental xrays. Upon examining the xrays, the dentist came out and told me i had a few cavities and that the filling that i was originally there for would cost me $171 since i recently had it done with my dentist so insurance wouldnt cover it. He told me that he wasn't sure why my dentist hadn't caught this (which was a negative in my opinion, never shoot down a colleague). However, all that said, the guy told me that if it was him, he would leave the filling alone and that if i really wanted it done, to just go to my dentist to do it, but that he was more than happy to do it if i wanted to pay....(not many people would tell you to go elsewhere to have a procedure done if they could make that cash). Moral of the story: Cons: Full mouth xray was unnecessary as a regular mouth xray would have been just fine (I think the reimbursement is more on a full mouth) Pros: Told me to not get the filling done which would have made him an easy $171 and told me to go back to my dentist to get things done, something that another dentist could have easily jipped me on Would definitely recommend this dentist, very honest and not out to get you. If I have another dental emergency when i'm still in Bakersfield, I'd go to this guy first thing read more

I'm usually really nervous about going to the dentist because I've had some really bad experiences before. As a result, I'm incredibly picky with my dentists. But, armed with new health insurance and the hope that the reviews on Yelp were correct, I went to SDDS Dental for a checkup today. The whole experience was fantastic. Everyone on the staff, from the receptionist to Dr. Safaei himself, was so friendly and incredibly professional. They were able to do x-rays, a cleaning, and two cavities in an hour and a half (which is great for my complicated work schedule) and the work was flawless. Dr. Safaei never seems rushed and always took time to answer questions or listen to concerns about my teeth. I had some strange issues with my teeth and he never seemed annoyed with my questions or dismissive of my concerns. I can't say enough about how much I liked Dr. Safaei's team as well. They were both very friendly and the receptionist even took the time to schedule an appointment with a specialist for me. It was just one of those little "extras" that made the experience really nice. Suffice it to say, I have definitely found my long term dentist! I will be sending anyone else I know there as well. read more

Great customer service. Excellent care! Coming from a family of dentists/dental assistants, I did not think I would find the same quality and comfort outside my network. I am so glad I found Dr. Safaei and his team while I was away from home!!! read more

Dr. Navid Safaei and staff are wonderful. Would highly recommend to anyone!! He made me feel comfortable about the dental work that had to be done and was fast & efficient! read more

By far the best dentist I've been to. The staff is very friendly and  Dr. Safaei is very gentle. I will definitely be back. Thank you SDDS Dental!!!!!! read more

First time going to SDDS Dental and I was amazed at how fast my x-rays and cleaning was. The doctor was extremely friendly and explained everything very clearly. Very nice staff as well. I would highly recommend read more

Wow, what a surprise... A dentist's office that will do your check-up AND work you need in the same visit! That's right: my husband hadn't been to the dentist in a year and needed a cavity filled. In an hour and a half the staff managed to take his X-rays, perform a thorough cleaning, and fill his cavity! They don't rush, either. The work is high-quality. These guys really know how to multitask! *short wait time *friendly service read more

Fantastic, clean, brand new and innovative office! Pair this with a friendly and professional staff and you have a dentist appointment that you can actually look forward to instead of dread! and the Dr. Safaei really takes an interest in you as a patient, which is very comforting! I will definitely be returning! read more

Best dentist I ever been too. I was always afraid of the dentist but he does a great job at easing the fears. We joke and laugh a lot. The assistants are so sweet. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Plus, when there is pain, he does well to stop and numb the area. Dr. Safaei is anti pain. And I love that! read more

I usually hate going to the dentist but I have not had a single negative experience since switching to SDDS. The staff is super friendly and always willing to help. They really care about their customers. read more

SDDS Dental rocks!! Dr Navid Safaei is an awesome doctor! His staff are professional and always kind! Shout out to Joe and Cassandra! Did my Invisalign treatment here and what an amazing journey! I was totally please with the results!!! Couldn't be any happier!! Anyone trying to look for a dentist office this is the place to go!! Yea!! read more

I've had my share of bad and good dentists, and I can confidently say I had a great experience with Dr. Safaei and his staff. I've been there twice now and each time I've had fillings. While ordinarily this is not a pleasant activity by any means, Dr. Safaei made this as painless as possible. I will happily go back again for filings and dental work. read more

I just returned from my first visit. All I can say is that they deserve 5 stars. The receptionist, dental hygienist, and Dr. Safaei were all excellent. They were kind, helpful, and very efficient. Dr. Safaei has excellent interpersonal skills (as do his staff). Our whole family has switched over from another Dentist and if my first visit is any indication, we will be satisfied, long-time patients. Thank you. read more

This place was awesome. It was my first time seeing a dentist in 3 years. They were very friendly and inviting. The dentist was good and informative. Staff had me fill out some background paperwork and then I went straight to my cleaning. Highly recommend this dentist. read more

I aboslutely loved Dr. Safaei! I've had the same dentist since I was little and ever since i've moved away from home i've been to 4 new dentists. Needless to say he's hands down the best denstist i've ever been to. His staff was so nice and friendly. He went above and beyond explaining what he was doing and why. I personally am not afraid to go to the denitst but for anyone that has any hesitation I would highly recommend him for you. I got a cleaning along with a couple cavities filled and he did it all in a fast, efficient, and professional manner. read more

I decided to give this dental office a try after reading all the reviews and I'm glad I did. Dr. Safaei made me feel comfortable as did the staff. I didn't feel any pain during the work I had done and I never had to wait long. They go over all the prices with you before hand so you're not surprised. I had some crowns done and he made sure I was happy with them before cementing them in. I had a very pleasant experience and would recommend him to anyone! read more

Dr Safaei took over this practice and was a perfect and refreshing transition for our family .. We have now added all our kids (too old for old for Smile Dental now) .. I recommend him for your family read more

Dr Safaei is one of the best dentists that I've ever had, and his staff are amazing. I have been absolutely terrified of going to the dentist since I had a horrible experience as a child. The first time I went to see him I had avoided the dentist for a few years but was having pain in one of my teeth and couldn't avoid it any longer. When I first arrived at his office I was shaking and crying out of fear, he immediately did what he could to put me at ease. He was patient and sat with me until I calmed down and even told me that he wouldn't start any work until I was calm and settled. That attitude of gentleness and calm has continued in every visit. He goes out of his way to make sure that I'm comfortable and not afraid. Now after seeing him for a few years I don't even get nervous when making an appointment, because I know I will always have a good experience. I absolutely recommend SDDS, especially if you're afraid of the dentist. read more

I'm writing because I had a 5 star experience today! I was recommended from a co-worker to go to SDDS dental. The Doctor and staff were flexible and easy to work with. They had wonderful, friendly customer service. I felt like everyone went above and beyond. I had two fillings and I am very happy with them. read more