When you first walk into Dr. Chang's office, Yolanda and Norma are very welcoming. Dr. Chang makes all procedures seem so easy and painless. He is gentle and has a good sense of humor. read more

Thank You Dr. Steven Chang for my dental care today!! Getting the work done I needed with the best, and most gentle dentist in town! 3 fillings and 2 crown replacements were done so fast, and with no pain! Highly recommend Dr. Chang for your future dental care. Office staff Yolanda is always the best greater. Dental assistant Jonathan & Miriam don't stay behind. Thank you for making my dental experience the best! Blessings, Alex Sanchez read more

Dr, Change is the first dentist I have come across that cares about his patients and is as painless as possible. His staff is excellent and very professional. The office is always clean the only thing I would wish for is a few mags in the waiting area. read more

Dr. Chang is so wonderful. My daughter had an orthodontic emergency and we were in town from Los Angeles and he came in on a holiday to help us. He is so lovely and fixed the problem so quickly. We are so appreciative. read more

I cannot be happier to be in the wonderful care of Dr. Steven Chang, DDS. He cared for my late mother's dental needs, and has been caring for me for years. He is the best dentist I have ever had. It is a pleasure now to go to the dentist! Any procedure I have ever had, I have felt little or no pain! Besides Dr. Steven Chang being a wonder, he also has a wonderful staff. The head of the office staff is dear Yolanda. Yolanda is not only knowledgeable, but is very patient and kind. Both Dr. Steven Chang and Yolanda are the dynamic duo of this wonderful dental office. I think of them as family! Most people don't like or enjoy going to the dentist. This is definitely not the case for me. read more

Dr.Chang has the personality and the experience for a perfect dental experience highly recommended no need to look elsewhere if you are fortunate enough to have Dr. Chang as your dentist lucky you... read more

Dr. Steve is a phenomenal dentist and a good friend. I have known him for decades since we went to Monterey High School together. He and his staff are very professional and have great bedside manner in terms of making sure their patients feel comfortable and have a lot of communication from the beginning of the appointment to the very last minute. I am happy to say that Dr. Steve and his staff are highly recommended and after many years of going to dentists in Southern Cal because of relocation from the Peninsula, we made the right choice to go to Dr. Steve after coming back home to Monterey. read more

I've been coming here for ten years now and I couldn't be happier with my dentist. He actually listens to you and does what you ask for, which in my case is that he makes sure I don't feel anything. Quality of the work is impeccable and he also gets you in in a hurry if you have a problem. Great dentist for sure I would highly recommend for anybody read more

Dr. Tesic, is a nice lady but a underperfomed Dentist. Beware of any root canal procedures. She is not confident and referred my to a specialist. I was lucky that my dentist of twenty years accepted my dental plan and simply procedure was a success. Additionally, the staff took three months to get approval. Not very good experince read more

I had a wonderful experience with Doctor Chang and Marcus they are both very friendly welcoming individuals that make you feel right at home! The appointment was really quick easy and painless! Very clean and fun environment. I got a filling on my front left tooth today! I had chipped my tooth about 3 years ago and it really messed with my self esteem and I was nervous to laugh or smile in front of people but now Doctor Chang gave me my smile back and I'm so thrilled with the results! My life changed for the better when I walked in there, I finally have my confidence back! Thank you so much! read more

I had some major dental issues. After years of poor oral care, I went to Dr. Chang's office which was very convenient. The service by the staff and the professional service by Dr. Chang are the best you can get. The information was very clear and options provided. Flexibility is also a big part of it, and the office is flexible. Even after I had maxed out my insurance, I went back to take care of more and am so happy I did. Dr. Chang is very compassionate, as well as the staff, and they not only take care of you, but you feel supported and appreciated. You really get the sense of caring and Dr. Chang has great stories to share. I overheard him and the staff with other patients, and it is not just me. State of the art procedures, equipment and options. If you even afraid of dentists, I am sure you will feel comfortable here. Thank you to Dr. Chang and the staff for great service. read more

Dr. Chang's office is the Best! Their first priority is your comfort and health. Right from the first phone call answered by Yolanda.. I knew I was in good hands. Yolanda listened to my concerns and did her best to schedule me in ASAP to relieve my pain. I saw Dr. Tesic who was amazing and superior to any dentist I had ever experienced. She was clear, informative, gentle and caring. The office staff of Gabby/Susie and Zulima topped it off with kindness and professionalism. If you are looking for an awesome team for your dental health.. look no further! read more

This review is long overdue, I have been a patient of Dr. Chang's for over a decade!!! I'm a firm believer in finding out for yourself when it comes to reading or hearing about a business, whether it be 1 Star or 5 on the ratings you see. This dental office deserves the highest rate in my opinion because they have consistently shown professionalism, integrity, & ultimately a thorough job in caring for my teeth. Susan has been cleaning my teeth & they've never felt or looked better since! I encourage you to make an appointment and see for yourself just how amazing your dental experience could be with Dr Chang & staff! read more

I am visiting the Monterey area and needed a quick check up. They were able to make a next day appointment at a reasonable price. The office staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Dr Chang was knowledgeable and professional. I recommend this dentist. All prices were made clear and written. read more

When I first saw the staff at Dr. Chang's I thought all would be well. They performed a complete checkup with X-ray. Since I recently had an emergency root canal and needed the cap placed, this was fine. Then they wanted to schedule a cleaning next. Never mind the hollow, broken remains of a tooth. I explained I wanted the cap first. How dare I! Three phone calls later, over a two month period, and they still insist on a cleaning. For no good reason. They refuse to even discuss repairing the food trap of the broken tooth. I would only recommend this office to rich, submissive masochists with no sense of self worth. read more

Of all the times I've been to a dentist office Dr. Chang's has been the least painful. On time appointments, quick to getting the task over and ensuring throughout the process that no pain or major discomfort is inflicted. I highly recommend this dentist. Him and his team have great personality and an eagerness to do the job well. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Chang for 5 years now. He's wonderful. Great staff, diligent work, and explains everything. Highly recommended!!

Dr. Chang, Dr. Tesic, and the Smile Monterey team are the best. I've been coming to Dr. Chang for several years now and this guy is not only one of the best but also a class act. He is both a gentleman and a scholar. Dr. Chang is a family guy who is also a leader and a mentor to many others within the community. Dr. Tesic is also one of the best and the entire staff of Smile Monterey is extremely well versed, knowledgeable, and caring. I can't say enough good things about this team and I highly recommend. read more

Dr. Chang and his team are the best! I had extensive work done and am very happy to be able to smile again!

Enjoyed both my experiences at this office! New patient exam and cleaning was very thorough and my return visit for dental work was great. I recommend this office for sure. read more

Dr. Chang and his crew are simply outstanding. Period. His entire staff - from the friendly and professional front desk staff - to the fine clinical staff - they always make me feel welcomed and cared for. Dr. Chang is a compassionate and keen listener, This is a really important quality that I value. I have found, personally, that Dr. Chang is also a dental detective and a great clinician with state-of-the-art techniques and services. He always makes sure that I am comfortable and pain-free. Last week, I had my teeth cleaned by the brilliant dental hygienist, Susan. Wow, she cleaned my teeth expertly and she taught me some practical and simple tricks to clean hard-to-get places. I can't say enough about this exceptional dental practice. read more

Friendly guy, but work was very unsatisfactory. Teeth have been hurting since the work was done months ago. Advice given was to use tooth paste for sensitivity and it will go away...still hurts. And I don't know what the **** they're doing in the billing dept. numbers don't and up and there's no valid explanation for anything. read more

Upon my initial consultation with Dr. Chang and his staff, I fell head over heels. He is a very friendly, personable person and I thought he was great. We made a plan and Norma, the office manager gave me a quote. I specifically remember her saying it was for the entire plan. On the morning of my arrival to begin my work, as I was literally sitting in the chair, Norma came in and told me what she quoted me was only HALF of the work quoted. So, right before Dr. Chang began working I was told I would have to pay DOUBLE what I was quoted and the work could not begin until payment was made. I should of gotten up and walked out then. I wish I would of! Also, Dr. Chang gave me some spill about how the metal fillings in my mouth were so poisonous and should be replaced with composite. So we changed almost all of my metal fillings, and ever since then I've had moderate to severe pain and sensitivity. I had NO PAIN prior to walking into his office. HE TOOK MY MONEY AND SCREWED MY MOUTH UP! What's even worse? Since then I've moved and have found a more qualified dentist who said I have some periodontal disease and that should have been treated prior to replacing metal fillings. AND that metal fillings shouldn't be replaced unless they are warped or broken because taking them out releases more mercury than just leaving them in there. I am disgusted at Dr. Chang's obvious priority being HIS BOTTOM LINE, not his patient's dental health. Do yourself a favor and don't let him rip you off! read more

Just got through with my consultation. Wow! What a nice staff and environment. Im pregnant and they took very good care of me and worked with me and my schedual to get my teeth fixed. Thank you guys! read more

Excellent dentist, replaced a cap, quick appointment next day as I called late,easy painless, I highly recommend him, also very professional staff. And they had the new cap in under 10 days from Vintage ceramics, and it was perfect. read more

I was seen within a week of calling for my first appointment. The staff was very courteous and gave me a tour. I had Dr. Tesic since it was a Thursday. She did everything but the polishing and X-rays. She spent about 1 hr with me working on my teeth and seemed interested in educating me. I walked away with the impression that she was on the cutting edge with her knowledge, very smart and clearly keeps up to date on the science of it all. I have never had a dentist do anything but come in and check cavities for 30 seconds then leave the work for the hygienist the rest of the time let alone educate me. I just didn't realize that a dentist could be as good as Dr. Tesic was. This place was fantastic. read more

Best dentist I have ever been too ! Had severe pain Sunday morning . I was able to call the dental office and get the emergency number . I got in touch with Dr.Chang less than an hour after calling . He was able to see me Sunday in his office and prescribe antibiotics and pain medication. This is so rare to see dentist go out of there way on their day off for a patient . I was able to schedule an appointment on Monday to take care of my dental incident . At all times Dr.Chang was checking to see that I was comfortable which I'm really grateful for . He is easy to talk too ,down to earth and chill person . Really enjoyed coming to his office . Staff is very welcoming and professional. Thank you for this positive experience ! read more

After dropping 14k cash on my teeth with a previous dentist, we had it out and I was ready for a change. Dr. Chang is certainly a very qualified compassionate dentist who performs quality work. After a thorough exam, he marked off the remaining work needed to be done to make my teeth decay free. We went over everything, and he quoted me roughly $2k, and then invisalign braces at $4800. He told me there would be a 5% discount for cash paid in advance........when we know they only get 70-80% of what insurance covers. The office manager then came to discuss with me how we would go about getting the work done, and I asked for a written estimate to confirm Dr. Chang's pricing........She came back five minutes later with a quote at $5,095. And this is before the $4800 for the braces! On top of that, she told me there was no discount for cash paid. Dumbfounded I said I'd consult someone else and paid my consultation fee. Intrigued, I asked to speak with Dr. Chang again and the office manager got him. His simple response to me was he was bad at math, and his office manager concurred his math was terrible. Now, I don't care how bad at math you are, you don't throw out a number like 2k, and come back with a estimate 2 1/2 times what the actual dentist quotes. Especially when you tell the patient, "well the bulk of the work is done". 10k to go? That's an easy way for the patient to lose complete faith. Looks like quality and competence don't always go hand in hand. Guess I'm in the market for a new dentist......again. read more

I had a tooth built up and a crown put on last week in the office on fairground rd. The tooth is aching. I cannot eat on the left side of my mouth. It has caused flu like symptoms and I am certain there must be an infection in there! I plan to call first thing in the morning and demand my money back or I will take them to small claims court. I was told I needed a filling, in the middle of the drilling, he said I needed a crown! so we went from $300 to $1500...it seems as if this is a pattern with this office and it stops here. I am a35 year resident of this community and I know how to stop people like this. In three words my advice is, "Don't go there!". continued...I did go into the office to try to get this resolved, and I was told it is probably a need for a root canal, and that was the risk you took getting a crown? wth! I Went in for a filling and in the middle of the procedure was told, oops! you need a crown! Ive had many crowns put in, and if a root canal was needed, that was done first! I also explained to the dentist that I don't believe in root canals, so if that is needed, I wont do a crown, I will pull the tooth and do an implant. Bottom line is, decisions were made by the dentist, and I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM. You decide WHETHER YOU WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHATEVER DECISIONS THE DENTIST MAKES... read more

I have been going to Dr Chang for over 25 yrs, always had a great experience he is always up on all the newest dental procedures and is so very gentalI never have had any pain . love his staff all of them are very helpful, I would never consider going to another dentist. read more

Most dentists make you nervous to go to but Dr. Chang is so good at his work that he makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. As a teenager I hate the dentist but I have now realized I never liked the dentist because I haven't found the right one and if your looking for a great dentist who does amazing work and is friendly Dr. Chang is the one! He's the bomb.com go see him! read more

Phenomenal staff (including Dr Chang), very professional and accommodating.

Amazing office, staff and work! Love this office. Dr Chang and Dr Tesic are the most amazing dentist on the peninsula! They work on my daughter at 5 years old, her first time going to the dentist and needed filling on her front teeth, she didn't even budged as Dr Chang was so gentle with her. To this day, she will not let me take her to the pediatric dentist! She will only go to see Dr Chang and his amazing staff. That goes to say something if a child who is nervous at the dentist, will only go to his office. I recommend this office to everyone, and anyone looking for a new office to take their family to. They have also seen my two year old for his first initial appointment, and he loved it! Dr Tesic was also so caring and gentle with him for his check up! He loves going in their as their staff is so personable and comfortable, my whole family loves it! Staff is also amazing! Very sweet, gentle and knowledgable. I would never go anywhere else. Hope this review helps! Thank you Dr Chang, Dr Tesic and staff for all you have done for my family! read more

I visited Dr. Chang a year ago and he told me that I had cavities and would need to get them filled. The front desk quoted me a price of around $350 and I made my appointment. Then the day before my appointment they called to remind me of my appointment and that it would be $650. I called right away and they said they had made a mistake with their quote. Really a $300 mistake? We have MetLife military insurance and I know that I'm not the first person to use this type of insurance at his office and not quite sure how they made such a big mistake. I canceled the appointment out of concern. I put off going back to the dentist until the other day. I went in knowing that I still had the cavities that Dr. Chang said I had. Funny thing was that when this other dentist checked me he found absolutely no cavities. I had talked to other people who used this dentist only once because they had similar experiences with them saying they needed work when they really didn't. I feel that Dr. Chang and his office are taking advantage of military dependents who come in with the military insurance. Funny they are located right outside the main NPS gates. If you use him just be aware that they will take advantage of your insurance and be aware of any charges or work that he recommends you to have done. read more