This place is a gem. I've had my teeth examined and cleaned for decades. So many newer dental…read moreoffices act like plastic surgeons, insisting on services my insurance will not cover but are somehow necessary. This is upselling and it's an incredible annoying cheap ploy for a dentist to compensate what insurance does not cover. The office of Dean Nguyen isn't like that - they're old school. They make sure my teeth are healthy, thoroughly examined, and properly cleaned. No added b.s. that I never asked for. All the staff here are great to work with. Diana was my hygienist recently, and she clearly enjoys her job and working with patients. As so many others here have stated, I highly recommend and endorse this dental office.

Recommended to me by an old coworker and I have been here a few times now and have loved it. This…read morehas easily been the best dentist office I've been to since moving to CA 6 years ago. They have been very helpful, informative, and efficient at each appt I've had with them. Every employee I honestly am planning on continuing to come back here for all my dental needs. I really appreciate that they provide me with referrals, but don't push their people if you like someone else. It's refreshing to not have to say "no" over and over again.

I saw Dr. Fred Harandi's commitment to professional excellence after recommended by a patient for…read moreover a decade.  Arriving with a tooth fractured while chewing, I feared Invisalign was needed again. Despite being an Invisalign provider, after assessing my bite digitally and manually Dr. Fred found my repeating that expense was unnecessary which showed integrity. Dr. Fred is reachable when necessary and communication with his team is simple, effective and responsive. Each member of Smile Dentistry's team is caring, friendly and supportive of your dental health. Both the hygienist and Dr. Fred recommended personalized dental care tips. Dr. Fred's exam techniques and technology choices attest to his advanced education at UCSD and USC. He explains your film findings and treatment options in simple terms for sound and lasting results.  Having TMJ, Dr. Fred examined my bite with articulating paper using the same methods as my Oral, Head and Neck Pathologist several counties away. I could not find a local practitioner skilled in these techniques. Dr. Fred took time fixing my bite to prevent further fractures without my feeling like a nuisance or rushed. Dr. Fred's digitizer results in crowns with a superior fit compared to standard impressions. When outside referral was necessary to other specialities, Dr. Fred personally ensured I received treatment soon and his entrusted network is equally advanced in training, technology and conscientiousness. All were in-network with my insurance which is uncommon. His welcoming other specialties' opinions further increased my trust. Each provider called me after major treatment checking on my recovery and answering questions.  Dr. Fred and his team are kind, patient and considerate and the office is inviting. Pricing is reasonable without pushing unnecessary aesthetic treatments. Thank you Dr. Fred and San Diego Smile Dentistry for patiently and gracefully returning my dental health.

Clarissa the front desk manager is so sweet! We came in and my fiancé was in excruciating pain, she…read morewas so understanding and helped us out quickly. She even went out of her way to call different offices to accommodate his dental needs. Dr. Fred was very understanding and personable. Would definitely recommend. It feels good to know that there are still health care workers who care.

Loved everything about this place. Very professional and educational dentist and assistants. They…read moreoffered me water and explained the procedure. Will tell my family and friends about this place.

The team at true design dentistry is amazing. Super smart, kind, and gifted. When I needed an…read moreemergency root canal and called a dozen offices around SD, True Design was the only one who was able to rapidly help me and booked me an appointment for 20 minutes from when I called. The Dr spent hours working on my tooth and it was a very positive and chill experience. I'm so grateful for his skill and talent. Thank you guys for helping me!!

I've been a patient here for about five years, and I can honestly say I'm one of the most…read moreparticular (some might say picky) patients a dentist or orthodontist could have. Over that time, Dr. Brian Mananquil and the entire Bella Vita Dental team have consistently gone above and beyond to make sure every concern I've had was addressed with patience, transparency, and genuine care. My treatment has been pretty extensive, to say the least. Dr. Brian has handled everything from implants and sinus lifts to numerous rounds of Invisalign and refinements, along with all of my general fillings, crowns, and other dental work. You name it--I've probably had to get it done; my teeth needed the whole kitchen sink. Throughout the entire process, he has always taken the time to clearly explain my options, answer every question I had, and make adjustments whenever I wanted to explore different approaches. I never once felt rushed or dismissed, which is incredibly important when you're making decisions about major dental work. What stands out most is how accommodating and patient he has been. Even when I've been very detail-oriented about my results, he's always been willing to work with me to get things exactly right. That level of commitment and professionalism is rare. The office is also consistently well-run, the staff is friendly and organized, and appointments are handled smoothly. If you're looking for a dentist or orthodontist who is skilled, thoughtful, and truly invested in achieving the best outcome for their patients, I can't recommend Dr. Brian enough. After five years of complex treatment, I'm extremely grateful I chose this practice.

After reading some of the other reviews, I realized I wasn't alone in my experience. I recently…read moremoved out of state and started going to Bella Vita. As soon as I arrived, they told me I suddenly had multiple cavities and needed a crown. For context, I've always been strict with my dental hygiene--regular appointments, flossing daily, no pain, and my previous dentist rarely found anything wrong. Because I take my dental health seriously, I told them to proceed with whatever treatment they believed was necessary, but only if they confirmed everything with my insurance first. They assured me it was all covered, so I went ahead with the fillings and crown. After the work was done, I was suddenly told that my insurance didn't cover everything, and I was left with a $1,000 bill. They offered a $150 discount, which felt dismissive. It's clear they don't prioritize patients and will find ways to overcharge. UPDATE: I have recently been in contact with their practice manager, Bree. She is currently assisting me with my account and the amount owed that was sent to collections. She let me know that she could see the discrepancies and is A assisting me with the amount owed and removing it off of collections. Given my experience, she has been very helpful and extremely communicative which has allowed me to change my review.

This is the best dentist I've ever been to. I am so happy with my new veneers! It's the best…read moredecision I've ever made! It's definitely worth the investment! The entire staff is so professional, knowledgeable and friendly! I would recommend to anyone!

Love going here for my dental work, always met with friendly staff and excellent care. Everything…read moreis organized and the level of detail is great. Shout out to Selena for last working on me! She's very thorough and attentive yet gentle which I appreciate :) Dr. Lisa is amazing and definitely has a wonderful team with her!

I had both of my left-side wisdom teeth removed here, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. I was in extreme pain for the past week and luckily when I finally decided to get it checked out, I was able to easily schedule an urgent care appointment and two-day follow-up for the extraction. From the moment I walked in on the day of the procedure, the entire team made me feel calm, informed, and genuinely cared for. The dentist that performed the extraction, Dr. Sarraf, was incredibly skilled and professional, explaining each step clearly and repeatedly making sure I was comfortable the entire time. The procedure finished smoothly, aside from the normal discomforts that come with extractions. This time was similar to my previous experiences, but what really surprised me was what came after the procedure. I was expecting extreme pain, stress and discomfort, especially for the first few days after the extraction (which occurred when I had my right side removed). It was the complete opposite. My recovery was faster than before, with virtually zero pain. Far better than I anticipated; they explained this was due to a new tissue grafting technique to aid recovery. The aftercare instructions were clear and easy to follow, and I was even good to go to a birthday party and wedding over the next two days. If you're nervous about wisdom tooth extraction or dental procedures in general, this is absolutely the place to go. Professional, compassionate, and truly excellent care. I'm extremely grateful and would 100% recommend Dr. Sarraf and the Kensington Dental team without hesitation.

Our child was seen here regularly for years, and no mention was made of a developing overjet or…read moreneed for orthodontic evaluation. After changing dentists around age 10 to 11, we were immediately told she had a severe overjet (approximately 11 mm) and should begin treatment. It was disappointing to realize that something this significant was not brought to our attention earlier, as timing matters for growth based correction. Parents may want to ask specifically about bite and jaw alignment during visits rather than relying on it being addressed.

I wanted my 100th review to be for a place that I have frequented often and know very well. So,…read morewhat better establishment to highlight than the Dental office that I have been going to for nearly a decade? Mission Blvd Dental is terrific. Dr. Noris is attentive and professional. Dr. DeMeyer is also great! All of the hygienists are wonderful... special shout-out to Alexis who took care of me today. She's efficient, gentle, and very entertaining. I don't remember laughing this much in a dentist's office in a long time. She also does an excellent job, too, and I appreciate her skill! I'm fortunate because I've only had to go to this office for regular cleanings and I haven't needed anything serious done to my teeth, but in the future, if I do, I'll trust that they will take care of me fairly. I also have insurance that makes my visits reasonably priced. I'm thankful that they accept it.

We've been coming to Dr. Andrew J. DeMeyer for over 35 years, and I honestly can't imagine going…read moreanywhere else. Dr. DeMeyer has taken care of me and my entire family for decades, and the consistency, integrity, and quality of care have always been exceptional. He's skilled, thorough, honest, and never pushy -- you feel like he truly puts patients first. The staff is also wonderful: friendly, professional, and makes every visit easy and comfortable. If you're looking for a dentist you can trust long-term, I highly recommend this office.

Had my semi-annual cleaning yesterday and want to recognize how amazing Cynthia was. She took extra…read morecare with my sensitive teeth and helped me identify a new, inexpensive tool to help me make my flossing more effective. Thank you!

Let me start by saying this office is probably fine for routine cleanings and cavities. I don't…read morethink Dr. Qadeer overdiagnoses, and I genuinely wanted to like this place. About two months ago, I had a crown done that I definitely needed. Before the procedure, the only risk discussed was the possibility of needing a root canal because the decay was close to the nerve. I wish there had been a more thorough conversation about the crown process and potential complications beforehand. During the crown prep, I was surprised at how quickly Dr. Qadeer worked. I assumed maybe he was just very experienced, but in hindsight I think the procedure may have been rushed. Two weeks later, I still had pain and inflamed gums when I went in for the permanent crown. I was given a mouthwash that helped, the crown was placed, and I was told everything looked fine. About a month later, I returned for a cleaning and called ahead to say I was still having pain and wanted the tooth checked again. After another X-ray, Dr. Qadeer told me I needed surgery to lengthen the bone because the crown was not sealed correctly. I was shocked. He then claimed this had been discussed beforehand, which it had not, and said he hadn't mentioned it earlier because he wasn't sure until seeing the new X-ray. Quadeer blamed my anatomy not his work for the issue. He later offered to redo the crown at no cost. I reached out to two close friends from college who are dentists -- one an endodontist and one a general dentist who does crowns regularly. Both felt the tooth was likely a difficult case but that surgery sounded excessive. They also pointed out that the issue on the X-ray was already visible when the crown was originally cemented. We decided I should see an endodontist they recommended and trusted. He performed the root canal and prepared the tooth for a replacement crown, since doing additional work on the original crown would likely continue irritating the tooth. I then returned to Dr. Qadeer to redo the crown. During that visit, he still would not take accountability for what happened. He repeatedly said he didn't want to work on my tooth if I didn't trust him, which made the interaction uncomfortable. How could I fully trust him at this point? My permanent crown was delivered this week, and my dentist friends said it looks perfect. I do think Dr. Qadeer is capable of good work. My issue is more with how this situation was handled. If he had simply acknowledged it was a difficult case and said the crown needed to be redone, I would have understood. Instead, the responsibility was consistently shifted to my anatomy or to "not seeing it" earlier. Dentistry requires a great deal of trust, and once that trust is lost, it's hard to regain. I appreciate that he offered to redo the crown at no cost, but overall I left disappointed. My impression is that he prioritizes quantity over quality and that can become a problem when a case requires more time and attention.

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

Katrina and vera are great! Victor, danielle, ryan, and gabi are awesome too! Been going here…read moreoften! My teeth are doing better!

Had an old crown fall out on a Friday night. I made an appointment online and had my crown replaced…read moreby 11:00am on a Saturday. If that doesn't deserve 5 stars, I don't know what does.

I cannot recommend this office based on my recent experience…read more What started as a recommendation to replace a filling with an inlay turned into a month long ordeal of pain and, eventually, an emergency root canal. Throughout the process, I often felt dismissed and rushed. Despite returning multiple times with ongoing pain, my concerns were not fully addressed until a crown was suggested. While I appreciated a same day appointment, it took four hours, during which I was left alone in the chair for over an hour without anyone checking in on me with a drilled open tooth as my local anesthesia wore off. When the pain continued after the crown, I sought a second opinion from an endodontist. They discovered my root was dying, a possibility never mentioned at PB Smiles, and immediately put me on antibiotics. I truly wonder how long it would have taken PB smiles to catch this infection had I not taken it upon myself to find another opinion. The endodontist also told me that the crown was poorly seated and would likely need replacement within a few years and told me in no uncertain terms that I should that I should find a new general dentist. While I understand procedures have risks, the lack of empathy and the failure to investigate the source of my pain led to weeks of unnecessary suffering. And I honestly wonder if the inlay and subsequent crown were even necessary. If you value feeling heard and receiving thorough clinical care, I would suggest looking elsewhere