My husband and I have been coming to see Dr. Wu for over 20 years! He is always very thorough when explaining the procedure. All of his staff are very friendly and nice. Dr. Wu definitely makes coming to the dentist a less daunting experience. read more

I've been bringing my daughter here since she was 18 months old. They've taken great care in making it a fun environment for kids so that they feel the most at ease. We love Dr. Kang and her bedside manner! She always provides us with great feedback and information on my daughter's oral health. The staff is also super friendly. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Dr. Wu and his staff is great he took his time explaining to us what my daughter needs with ortho treatment his wonderful dental assistant Sarah is quick and efficient! read more

I've been coming here for 2 years, have had the same insurance for 2 years. I go here 4 times a year, twice covered by insurance, twice I pay out of pocket. Never had any cavities, dental surgeries or anything more than teeth cleaning. This last time the owner of the business says I owe an additional $30 from my previous insurance paid visit. I called my insurance company, he's been purposely over billing them for things I haven't done and they finally said no. He wouldn't waive the $30, eventhough it was his issue. Now I know why there are never patients there and the office is non stop calling patients to get them to come sooner, while you wait for the staff to arrive. 9am appointment time means the doctor and hygienists get there at 9, not that you have an appointment at 9. read more

Spectrum Dental has been my dental group for many years. Friendly atmosphere from the moment you walk through the office door. Dr. Wu's root canals are painless! I received a permanent crown, (NOT temporary), the same day! The crown is made onsite. Spectrum Dental is technically advanced but the fees are affordable. I love Spectrum Dental! read more

I've been a client of Spectrum Dental group for roughly 20 years and have always found the experience and work to be to be top notch. The environment has always been clean and welcoming, the staff has always been polite and helpful and the dental work has lasted the test of time. If you're in need of an experienced dentist with a good staff and location in Irvine, give Dr. Wu and his team a try. read more

I'm a complete fraidy cat when it comes to dentists. However, Dr. Wu has put me at ease. I've been coming here for a few years and have always enjoyed wonderful service. The staff is caring and Dr. Wu is kind. The equipment is state of the art. When I needed a crown (nearly needed a root canal), I got the x-rays right there, saw them displayed on a computer monitor, discussed them with Dr. Wu, and then got to watch my crown being made. Then Dr. Wu custom fit it to my mouth. I walked out with a permanent crown, no pain, and was ready to eat dinner late that night. I didn't have to wear a temporary crown. Over the years I've become picky about my dentist and I'm so glad that I found Dr. Wu. read more

The staff at Spectrum dental are very professional and nice. Schedules are well maintained and they send automated reminders. Dr Wu is very skillful and quick. Most notably Spectrum dental has some of the most advanced equipment I've ever seen. I had a crown put in and it was milled and baked onsite, the whole thing was completed in one appointment. I was very impressed. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

I just moved to Irvine, and know I need some dental work done, including my wisdom teeth removal. I chose this dentist because it's a couple of blocks from where I live. When I got there, everything seemed ok. Everyone was nice, and when I had called they told me the whole thing would take maybe an hour and a half. I was at the dentist office from 8:15 - 11:30 in the morning! The doctor seemed nice, and did a pretty good job with my cleaning, so I was SHOCKED when the estimate for my wisdom teeth removal was over 1300$!!!! A friend of mine had her's removed a few months back, and she has the same insurance and she paid $250.00! They told me the insurance company didn't cover the medicine to put me to sleep, and I had to pay for half of the removal costs! I called to order a copy of my X-Ray's for a second opinion, and the receptionist got very rude, and just said "Well - It's 20$ for a copy and it'll take a long time to get it" and I told her "I'm getting a second opinion, and my appointment is next week. Get it done. And I want a copy of my file" - She told me it would take a few days. If you want to be ripped off, or have the $$ to blow, then go for it. Otherwise, get a second opinion read more

I recommend spectrum dental group. Dr. Wu is a great dentist who took the time to explain my X-rays etc. He took extra care with my teeth and very pleased with the cleanliness of the office and its updated office equipment. Plus, I never met any receptionist like Jacqueline! She is such a blessing to see and chat with during my time at the dentist. She makes you smile and always makes my day! I had a choice a few months ago to decide to stay with my PPO insurance or not. Spectrum dental group only takes PPO but I decided stay with my PPO insurance because I really like Dr Wu and his staff. No need to look for another dentist if you already found one you like. read more

My previous dentist sucks. He has very poor skills and an annoying wife. Everytime I go visit he'll tell me I have a cavity, but I didn't... so he basically drilled in my teeth for no reason just to earn income. On the other hand, Dr.Wu has much better skills. He taught me how to effectively clean my teeth. He actually cares about the well being of his patients. The receptionist who works there is pretty nice as well. read more

People are nice, I did not have a problem with the way they treated me at all, but I got a series of treatments scheduled that seemed crazy because I go religiously to the dentist every six months and now that I had to move and change dentist, they find all this work that needs to be done??? So I decided to go get a second opinion, did not say anything to the other dentist and he found zero problems, so I started asking things that I was told from the list like deep cleaning and he said "no need at all you would actually hurt your gums if you did it and you were fine". So for all procedures he said I did not need them at all...like removing a filling and replacing it with a crown that this facility (Spectrum Dental Group) can make the same day, blah blah blah...anyway....this is the reason for the bad review...too many unnecessary treatments (for a total of almost $3,000....well bye bye read more

Let's be honest here. Most of us dread going to the dentist. It's safe to say we only go because it's generally nice to have teeth and to be able to keep them (understatement). Do you like to chew your food? (I, for one, find liquid diets to be boring and unsatisfying). Do you like to sleep through the night without nagging toothaches? Do you cringe at the idea of missing teeth? If you've answered "yes" to any of the above questions, it's time to see a dentist! I've had some traumatic and less than stellar experiences with various previous dentists, so it was important to find a skilled dentist and a support staff that I trusted. I found just that at Spectrum Dental Group! Besides being skilled and trustworthy, Dr. Wu is intellectually curious, passionate, detail-oriented, approachable, and friendly. (Yes, I realize that's an eyeful/mouthful.) He's very good at what he does, but most importantly, he deeply cares about his work and his patients. It's fascinating to hear him explain your x-rays, your procedures, your options in treatment, and the latest technology involved. Also, don't let his sometimes serious demeanor fool you. When you least expect it, he's going to crack a joke that makes you chuckle. Dentist and stand-up comedian! What more can you ask for, right? But wait, there's more! Clean, shiny office and modern equipment: check! Playroom for your screaming kids: check! Free toothbrushes to take home: check! You know you like freebies. Don't lie. Best of all, this dental group has the best support staff you can hope for! You got Jackie: super-friendly, very capable (super multi-tasker), and professional receptionist with a side of home-girl flair (think "besties" or people who you just light up your day). Her bubbly personality and laughter are downright infectious! You got Kim (Kimmy): super helpful and kind RDA (Registered Dental Assistant). Kimmy is also so accommodating/helpful that she once went to get her lipstick out of her purse just so I could know exactly what lip color she was wearing. Then, you got Adriana: best dental hygienist I've had so far. Extremely thorough, detailed, and patient. Yay for shiny, squeaky clean teeth! She's also a blast to chat with! Last, but not least, you got Lizzie: a super sweet, patient RDA. She is downright amazing with kids, sort of like a "kid-whisperer." She also calms "big kid" nerves too! Most importantly, every single member of the support staff mentioned above is rock-solid in terms of capability and skill! So what are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and make an appointment with Spectrum Dental Group. You can thank me later. ;) read more

I'm with Titus, and the few others that started off with positive impressions of this place only to be slapped with a huge bill - far above what was quoted - months after dental work was completed. My hubby needed a couple of fillings and a cleaning - we paid around $600 out of pocket. Then, they came back to us, six months later wanting $300 more. For a few fillings and a cleaning, $900?! Really?! Plus, Dr. Wu said I needed a filling swapped out this year - another cool $700, and when I got another opinion, the second dentist advised against it. I think Dr. Wu may be "crown happy," and overselling them, because he makes them onsite. Buyers BEWARE. They'll quote you one thing, say your insurance will pay, then come back to you for the balance. #HowConvenientForThem read more

I have been coming to Spectrum Dental Group for the past two years and I am very happy with Dr. Wu, Dr. Chen, Jacky, Lizzy, and the rest of the staff here. In the past two years, I've had regular teeth cleaning, check-ups, and two gum graft procedures here. Usually, I'm not a big fan of dental procedures but I must say that the friendliness of the staff here makes me feel at ease. Dr. Wu offers great advice on keeping that nice bright shining smile on your face and Dr. Chen's surgical skills are top notch. My two gum graft procedures all went very smoothly. Jacky is very prompt at calling my insurance and getting me an accurate quote as fast as possible. I've never had any surprises at checkout. I would definitely keep coming here and refer my friends and family. read more

Spectrum Dental Group is the whole package! Our family of 4 has had multiple successful services from Dr. Wu and his amazing staff over the last 2 years. From teeth cleaning, root canals, crowns, and braces. It has been a one stop shop for our entire family. A clean office, and a very comfortable environment was provided by everyone. Thank you Spectrum! read more

I am so thankful to have found Dr Wu and staff. They're professional, polite and care about my health. I have had so much work done or redone, due to a lack of past quality work. I have had crowns, veneers, sinus lift, implants. Pretty much a complete cosmetic overhaul. It was timely to get it all done but so worth it. I even drive just over an hour each way to visit, I live in Lake Elsinore. I highly recommend him and his staff. They never fail to show how they care. Oh and the kids room and waiting area are so fun for the kids, adorable! We can't wait until our grand baby is old enough for a visit Thank you all Spectrum Dental Group! read more

I must admit that at an early age I dreaded the dentist and even as an adult its not exactly my favorite place to be. My boyfriend has been a patient of Dr Wu for over 6 years. I've been hearing him talk about how nice Dr Wu and his staff his for a while now and when I finally did go in for my first appointment I quickly realize that Spectrum Dental differs from every other dental group I've been to. I actually look forward to my dental visits. The staff is genuine and Dr Wu is honest and truly cares about his patients but more importantly... he actually knows what he's doing! If I can give Dr Wu and his team more than 5 stars, I would. :) I truly think that they're THAT good. read more

Dr. Wu has been my dentist for 15 years. We were classmates in dental school and there is nobody else I would trust with my own teeth. I drive up from San Diego to have him do my dental work. He has pulled my wisdom teeth, done some fillings, and a crown. He truly is a perfectionist and has the latest technologies. I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist in Irvine. read more

Best office ever! Dr Woo makes sure all his patients needs are taken care of! Best place for kids and adults. Come here to be listened to and provide professional care! read more

I had been putting off getting my wisdom teeth removed for a couple years now. It finally got to the point were the pain was no longer ignorable. I went to see Dr. Wu's team and they got me an appointment that next day. They gave me an array of options to make the procedure comfortable and to my liking. My wisdom teeth extractions were a tricky case. The teeth were very close to my nerve and sinus cavity. Dr. Wu preformed the procedure flawlessly with no complications. The dental assistants made me feel like family and expressed an excellent bed side manner. If your looking for a great family environment I would highly recommend this dental office. read more

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So the owner (apparently his name is Wayne Wu from what I can see here) of this dental group sent $75 plus late fees and interest to collecting agency without my knowledge. Most horrible dental group!! What the f***!!!! All because a dentist filled out half page of a paperwork for enrolling my child to kindergarten! Fuck you, Wu!!! read more

First time at this location and I loved it. Spectrum Dental group is in a great location and really easy to get to. The staff is really professional and attentive. I had Lindsay, the dental hygienist, take care of my Regular teeth cleaning and she was fantastic. Professional and courteous. I can say with all honestly, I'm definitely coming back. read more

Spectrum is amazing!! They were able to help me with an emergency dental situation, with very short notice. The staff is very friendly and professional. I'll be going back! read more

The moment I walked into this place, I've never felt so at home. The office seems pretty modern, and the entire staff here was so friendly. Came in for a normal routine cleaning, and Jess did a really thorough job getting all of those nasty stains out. As a first time patient, my teeth were x-rayed and Dr. Wu explained everything to on the computer screen. And at the end, they gave me 2 FREE MOVIE TICKETS. Who does that?? read more

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Wu for almost 4 years now, and we love him and his staff. Everyone is so incredibly nice and professional. The office itself is beautiful and extremely clean, and state of the art. I always feel very welcome there. If I ever have any questions or comments Dr. Wu will call me back personally. I have even been able to reach him after hours. He has preformed 2 crowns & a root canal on me, and he has also made me my night guards, which I wear nightly for grinding. I never have an issue with making an appointment or canceling an appointment. I truly love this dental office, and I would recommend them without reservation. Thank you Dr. Wu & staff! read more

Desperately looking for a dentist that would take me in ASAP on a Saturday, I was in dire need of a root canal. I thought it would be impossible to get in, but they scheduled me right away. The staff there is really friendly, and Dr.Wu made the visit quite comfortable. Pricing was surprisingly way better than I expected. I don't have dental insurance but it was reasonable considering. I had another root canal done before coming here, (at UCLA School of Dentistry) and I ended up spending more there. Also getting scheduled there is a drag. But at Spectrum Dental, everything was reasonable, fast, and painless. I will definitely be coming back. read more

I went to see Dr. Wu based on the reviews on Yelp and I have to agree with the previous reviewers. The service and the quality of his work are outstanding. I was so impressed with his approach that I stayed with him though he is not part of my dental plan - I paid out of pocket for all my work and I would gladly do it again based on all the work he did. In a matter of 3 weeks, he corrected the mistakes made by my previous dentist over the last 3 years. read more

I wrote a review a few years ago but came from their office again today and felt another shout-out was necessary. Dr. Wu and staff have been seeing our family for 11 years. We have never needed to see anyone else. We have been seen for cleanings, check-ups, orthodontics, crowns, root canals, and some cosmetic. There is nothing they can't do. We have no problem with scheduling and even in times of emergencies we have been able to be seen rapidly by Dr. Wu. My out-of-town brother-in-law had a dental emergency while visiting us last year and we had him contact this office and he was able to get treatment. Spectrum Dental Group has always been able to take care of us. From the minute you walk through the door you will know you are at the right place. It's a warm friendly atmosphere for all ages. There's a great children's treatment room as well as play room for them to use while waiting. I'm so happy we decided to give them a call, back in 2008. Thanks Dr. Wu and Staff! read more

My daughter and I have been coming to Spectrum Dental Group for almost 2 years. Everyone here has always been so nice and professional. You always get greeted with a huge smile and they were really patient with my daughter. It's always easy to make an appointment and you never have to wait too long to be seen. The office is clean and organized. I would highly recommend this place if anyone is looking for a dental group for the whole family. read more

Spectrum Dental is by far the best dental practice I have ever gone to. I went 3plus years without seeing a dentist due to my extreme dental fear and past bad experiences. Dr. Wu and his staff always on very visit go above and beyond to make sure my comfort is their priority. I have never been mislead on pricing or insurance quotes. Some of those other reviews seem to me like the patient doesn't understand how their insurance works. It's not the offices/Drs fault if your insurance doesn't pay as expected. Anyway Dr. Wu has a very clean, professional, caring team and I would recommend anyone to their office. read more

I had the best root canal ever! Very little pain, I was able to go about my day. The doctor and staff are very friendly. They were ready for me the moment I walked in the door. Watching a movie during a long procedure is one the amenities. After the root canal, my natural-looking crown was ready within the hour! The office is bright and esthetically pleasing. read more

Doc Wu did an amazing job with my root canal and crown. I can in with pain and left with no pain. I didn't even have to take Tylenol after he preformed my root canal. I came in a week later to get my crown down and I'm amazed. It feels like my old tooth, same shape and all. In all, I took three appointments and about 2 weeks to get my tooth back to normal. I would recommend him to anyone looking to get dental work done. The establishment is really nice as well and the support staff is accommodating. Thank you! read more

Awesome experience every single time... I have been bringing my 3 year old here for over a year. I found this place in yelp and was very happy with their welcoming staff. Dr. Dorothy is very nice and friendly. The staff really goes above and beyond to make kids feel confortable, since going to the dentist can be a scary trip sometimes. They have all kinds of kids movies, reward toys, flavorful tooth paste. Place is always super clean. Out last visit was this past weekend where we had an appointment for front fillings my son had to get ... we received an early appointment since my son had to go in on an empty stomach, the procedure lasted around 30 to 45 min ... my husband and I were both in the room the whole time, my son did awesome and was not scared at all since doctor kept him distracted asking him questions abt his favorite movies and school etc .. they also had his favorite movie playing.. This visit was kind of a big deal because my son did receive anestesia, (( again he is 3 )) however they did great at hiding the ciringe. he definitely looks forward for follow up appointments. Highly recommend this place .! read more

Wow. I must say my best dental experience came from Spectrum dental. Like many people, I always had a fear of the dentist. When I came to Dr. Wu I needed a lot of work done and the staff made me feel like family. They are all so friendly and professional. Dr. Wu is a perfectionist which made me feel confident that my teeth were in good hands. I have been going to Dr. Wu for a few years now and I love that I can walk out of the office and each "project" is complete. I now live in Los Angeles and I have no problem at all driving to Irvine for my appointments. I can't imagine another dentist working on my teeth. YAY! I have no more tooth aches! Not to mention I smile a lot more. read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Wayne Wu at Spectrum Dental Group. He is very professional and knowledgeable in his line of work. One of the key point which I respect the most is that he really explains the details of the x-rays and concerns and never once felt he was every trying up-sale me additional dental work or products I really don't need (my past dentist(s) seem to always be pushing something on me). The front desk lady Jacqueline! and the staff is very friendly, the office is extremely clean, has high-end and up-to-date digital equipment and very well organized. It's nice to find a dentist who you can trust and is looking out for your best interest of all your dental needs. Thank you Dr. Wu! read more

After having my fillings, braces, whitening, and wisdom teeth extraction done here, I can say with confidence that this place is exceptional. The overall experience you get here is warm, caring and professional. First of all, the staff here are kind and helpful. They're easy to talk to and very polite. They also answer all my questions and reassure me with whatever concerns I may have. The actual procedures I've had (fillings, extractions, braces, etc.) all went fairly well. I've always been a bit afraid of dentists growing up, but that feeling quickly dissipated when I came here. I rarely felt much pain at all since they numb you up well. And the physical work done was fast, to the point and professional. It's as simple as that. Pricing and payment are also straight forward. Although my insurance only partially covers dental work and barely covers ortho work, I'm still able to afford all the services. They are very thorough with their breakdowns and are nice enough to work something out if you need it (poor college student here haha). Ambience and the office itself: The office is well kept and nice looking. They have your typical stack of magazines in the waiting room, toys and kid friendly rooms for children to play in, and movies to watch in select rooms (when getting dental work done). Feel free to ask for water or take home toothbrushes/floss. Final thoughts: This place is great. Don't let a bad review or comment deter you from trying this place out. People tend to be skeptical when they see/read anything remotely negative, but there's a reason why there have been so many consistent, good reviews posted here. read more

I love Dr. Wu and his staff. They are very friendly and make sure you always feel comfortable. I have been his patient for almost three years and have had regular cleanings to a crown procedure performed here. Every experience here has always been a pleasant one. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I'm finally finished with my braces! I'm both super happy with the results and excited to have them off but also just a little sad that I won't be seeing the super friendly and nice people at Spectrum Dental as often ;) even though I rushed Dr.Wu in terms of ending my treatment in under 18 months my teeth are perfectly curved and aligned! A little throw back, when I first stepped into Spectrum Dental Group I haven't been to a dentist in YEARS... I used to go ALOT when I was younger but just hated it so much I stopped going. But I've yet to dread an appointment with Dr.Wu. Well maybe a little before the appointment to put on my braces... Haha and for my extraction.. But that's normal right? And the nurses really really always tried their very best to make sure I'm emotionally prepared and know exactly what's going on with each procedure and possible feelings I'd have after. For my 3 wisdom teeth extraction Dr.Wu suggested that I take them all out in one "operation" because it is a surgery that requires full anesthesia and he doesn't want to dose my system multiple times with such strong anesthesia (a dentist that cares about more than just dental health!) But literally I ate the anesthetic pill and one moment I was talking with my boyfriend waiting for it to kick in and the next I was home and in bed about 6 hours later! My boyfriend said I woke up after the surgery to groggily say bye to everyone and was giving him driving directions... But I honestly don't remember anything till I woke up at home haha.. So I can only say that the surgery went amaaazingly smooth (how else can I not feel anything?) which is actually pretty amazing considering I have extremely extremely large teeth in a smallish jaw and none of my wisdom teeth were actually surfacing so I'm guessing (since I really have no recollection) they had to dig pretty deep to get to the teeth and only one was extracted intact, the other two kinda had to be made into smaller pieces or something. Anyways I didn't really feel much pain that night either and was able to actually eat a noodle dinner and some soft veggies! After I had my braces removed I had some pretty bad staining (I really couldn't stay away from curry for 2 years!!! Lol) but braces came with a complementary Zoom whitening. And let me just say that I was really scared going in because of so many accounts of how sore and painful the procedure is and how people still felt the ziiing pain days after. Well I really don't have a high tolerance for pain but the nurse was so nice and soothing and careful about protecting everything I made it through 4 treatments (3 is already considered ideal) and got close to 5 or more shades brighter! (Can't tell how much more because I went a little beyond the whitest on the natural white scale.. From really really yellow teeth) literally my teeth was so yellow before I've had people tell me it actually aged my appearance! :( well I have super bright teeth now and really I think the nurse was more worried about making me comfortable and than I was uncomfortable! They gave me this amazing cream for my teeth afterwards to help grow back enamel and I was eating with no problem at all within 30 minutes of leaving their office! While I did occasionally feel a sudden ziiing that night, I was totally fine the next morning... As if I never did the treatment at all... Except my teeth were so white! Ohh one more thing I don't know if they can always do this as I usually go in during less busy weekdays for longer appointments, but several time when I'd needed longer appointments and they let me choose a movie to watching during my procedure, they let my boyfriend inside to watch with me too and I just thought it's really nice and thoughtful of them. :) and it doesn't apply for me but they have a pretty inviting looking playroom for kids! Sooo anyways.. I'd highly recommend Dr.Wu and just the whole team at spectrum dental group because they're all so professional and knowledgable about what they're doing, but most importantly they really care about their patients, takes the time to get to know them and really adds a personalized touch to whatever procedure they're doing so that it is not just a generic "best" but the best for the patient. read more

My previous dentists always had a problem numbing my teeth before working on them. I will bring this to their attention and after trying deferent stuff they still couldn't figure it out. The last thing you want is to have your dentist work on your teeth while you're feeling everything. Unfortunately I had to experience that. After explaining this to Dr.Wu he was determined to find out why. Dr.Wu took his time and after a few minutes he was able to find the problem. This is the first time I had work done on my teeth pain free. Dr.Wu was able to find the solution that 3 of my previous dentists couldn't figured out. I would highly recommend going to Spectrum dental group and making Dr. Wu their family dentist. Thank You Dr.Wu read more