Dr. Matt Wallace is over the top wonderful!! He helped change my husband's confidence!! I will be forever grateful. Hubby's teeth were wearing away on one side of his mouth. Imagine your teeth chipping away only on one side. My husband always felt self-conscious about his smile. Hubby asked Dr. Wallace what he could do about his smile. Dr. Wallace gave him all new teeth. I do not know the technical terms.. idk if they are veneers or caps or?? Hubby's teeth were shaved down to little bits. Then the new teeth were put on over the former teeth. I don't know what this process is called, I simply call it amazing!! When I learn the words, I will update this review. Johnny, my hubby, smiles all of the time. This was a few years ago and this review is long overdue. Johnny also loves Matt Wallace's personality. They both love surfing and have a love of UFOs or X-files. Anyways, Matt Wallace is top notch. No, that's not all!!! Here is my story. My story is about Stacy. Stacy is THE MOST AMAZING DENTAL HYGENIST that ever walked the face of the earth. She only works there on Fridays, I believe. Why is she so amazing, you ask?? I have issues. I gag a lot. I forget to breathe. Perhaps, it is being at the dentist anxiety, IDK. I always feel embarrassed during and after my visits. I still visit the dentist every 6 months even though I have/had this issue. First of all Stacey is calm. If I start to get gaggy, she has me do yoga nose. It is a breathing technique that calms me down. The way that she uses that scraping utensil and the water tool are truly minimally invasive. Prior to Stacey, when the scraping part is occurring it just sounds so loud. The sound is my equivalent to nails on a chalkboard for me. It was a purely god awful sound. Stacy's technique does not come with these awful sound effects. She is calm. She makes me feel calm. She has a TV in the room that is on. It doesn't have sound, it is a way to distract one's self. I don't even need to look at it anymore. When there are chances to chat, we chat about travel. We love hearing about each other's adventures. You are probably thinking, this place cannot get any better.. Well it does. I love the office staff. As I was leaving yesterday, I shared some really great personal news. They all listened intently and cared about me. They clapped, and said they were so happy for me. I had a happy cry. I also love Dr. Liang. He also loves travelling. He is a kind dentist who checks in on me on my Friday visits. SIf you are searching for your new dentists and dental hygienists, this is THE place to go. read more

Dr. Wallace is very kind, knowledgeable, and his office is lovely. I always have anxiety about going to the dentist, and he makes it easy!

5 stars! The best dentist I've ever experienced (and I'm 72!) Dr Matt Wallace, his assistant Lizbeth and the office staff are all so welcoming, professional & efficient. The atmosphere is fresh, bright and beautiful. SPOTLESSLY CLEAN - which is key for me - with the very latest hi-tech equipment. I had a crown fitted and a tooth rebuild was necessary. Dr. Matt was incredibly quick, relaxed & friendly. Whatever dental work you need, make sure you call Surfside Dental FIRST!!! read more

I have been going to Matt Wallace (and Desarie...she's the best!) for over 10 years...that's proof of how much I love their quality of care, expertise, and office staff. I feel like I'm going to a family reunion every 6 months! If I ever have a concern with my teeth, they know exactly how to handle any situation. I moved out of state for 2 years and was so relieved to come back to Ventura to be taken care of by Dr. Wallace and his team! Their new office is beautiful and it's such a wonderful feeling to know I'll never have to worry about my teeth because I'm in good hands. read more

Dr Wallace is a great dentist. He's very gentle and caring. The team he has around him are fabulous. You won't regret making him your number 1 choice for dental care. read more

I am a new patient. I was so impressed with their efficiency and kindness. They let me know what needed to be done and gave me pricing. I booked my appointment- today came back for work on my front teeth! Fabulous I am so happy, I cried happy tears seeing my teeth look good again. Definitely has my business and referral. read more

First visit today - 5 stars! - beautiful new dental office, ease to get too - friendly and relatable staff and dentist - very personable and you can tell they really do care! read more

The level of care and attention to detail at Surfside Dental is second to none. I've been a patient of Dr. Wallace for about six years and I bring my entire family to his practice. I know that my children and wife are in good hands. Dr. Wallace takes the time to discuss my treatments and never recommends work that can be avoided. His staff is a perfect compliment to his own skills. The hygienist give attentive cleans and keep my family's teeth and gums healthy. Thanks Dr. Wallace. read more

Just got back from my cleaning and exam. I had gone to this place called Avra Dental in Ventura where they tried to rip me off for $2,000!!! Unfortunately Dr.Wallace doesn't take my current dental insurance but I needed a second opinion because I trust him. So, turns out I didn't need any of the work the other dentist was recommending. It's so sad how the "new guys" try to rip off patients to pay for their fancy new practice. Dr. Wallace is honest, friendly, knowledgeable and all around a really down to earth person. Lifetime patient for sure! read more

Dr. Wallace and his team provide quality care with experience in a beautiful new office. I came to him looking for a new dentist a few years ago and they have not only met but exceeded my picky expectations. I am always impressed with the time they spend to talk about your dental health. Desiree is my hygienist she is amazing ! This office is as professional as they come... I would highly recommend ! Thank you Dr. Wallace and staff for caring so much ! read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to review Dr. Wallace, DDS! I moved to CA 10 yrs ago and picked Dr Wallace based on his reviews on Yelp. I made a great choice! His dental work and chairside manner is top notch. He never pushes unnecessary treatments and lets you decide on how you want to proceed with your treatment plan. His office staff and dental technicians are knowledgeable and helpful and the hygenists are all wonderful, especially Desarie! Thank you Dr Wallace and Desarie for taking such good care of my teeth!! read more

I always look forward to visiting my dentist. How many people can say that! Matt Wallace is amazing and makes you feel important. He is caring and very knowledgeable. His staff makes you feel welcome and are very helpful and friendly. read more

I lost a crown on vacation, I called Dr Wallace's office and they got me in right away for an appointment. The receptionist was caring and understanding. She wanted to ensure I was seen as quickly as possible when I returned so that I did not have any issues placing my crown back in place. I was worried I may need a new crown. Dr Wallace and his team got right to work, cleaned the crown as well as worked to remove any remaining cement. The Crown fit back in place like a key in a lock. I am so happy that I found Dr. Wallace. He is very patient, honest and caring. His new office near the Government Center in Ventura, is sleek and modern. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Wallace's office to my friends and family. read more

Dr. Wallace is excellent. He is very attentive, patient and caring. Been going to him since I was a kid. His staff are always kind and ready to accommodate. Never an issue at Surfside Dental. Beautiful new office! read more

Dr, Wallace has been taking care of my teeth for almost 20 years. I would give his entire staff more than a 5 star rating if I could. Highly recommended. read more

Like most people, I do not enjoy going to the dentist. I've been to many, and I never liked one enough to refer to my family or to consider "my dentist." That changed when I happened upon Dr. Wallace's office. I initially liked the fact that they were located in a no-frills strip mall in East Ventura. As I became familiar with the office, I simply appreciated the fact that the staff and doctor had a much more chill and laid back vibe than I what I was used to. In the years since I've been going there, I've had several procedures done: implants, fillings, and more. I've always been happy with the results and have not had any post-procedure issues or complications. The routine dental exams and cleanings are thorough, and the hygenist there, Desarie, is very friendly and professional. The practice has recently relocated to a bigger office near the Ventura courthouse. I was recently there, and I'm happy to report that the chill, laid-back vibe remains. I earnestly recommend Dr. Wallace and his staff for your dentistry needs! read more

Dr Wallace is very nice and kind. His receptionist on the other hand is rude and vulgar. Due to her unprofessionalism, I'm looking into a new dentist. read more

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Wallace for years. As a child I had bad experiences with dentist and finding Dr.Wallace had been a godsend. Dr. Wallace and his staff are the BEST. His staff is friendly and competent. Dr. Wallace is patient, thorough and is willing to discuss with you the pros and cons for all decisions you need to make. I know most people dread the bi-annual teeth cleaning because of bad experiences with rough doctors, you will not experience that in Dr. Wallace's office. Most recently I lost half of my front tooth in an accident on a Saturday evening. I called Dr. Wallace on his after-hours line and he answered. I told him the problem and he meet me in his office straight away, took care of my tooth and I could not be happier. I was so worried that I was going to have to walk around with a huge gap in the front of my mouth, but Dr. Wallace took care of it, no problem. I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

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I love Dr Wallace. He's wonderful, honest and his prices are very reasonable. Also, as a bonus, has a terrific, wry, sense of humor! Rock on Dr W! read more

Dr. Wallace has been my dentist for over 15 years. He is a great dentist, very down to earth. My whole family loves Dr. Wallace and his staff. Would never consider changing dentists, very highly recommend. read more

ive had a couple crowns before from other dentist, but with dr wallace, he didn't have to numb me up to cement it and it fit perfect without any adjustment and then felt great after. such a better experience! he also seems like he really cares about his craft. you will love this place. read more

I don't have dental insurance, and as a cash pay patient I feel that Dr. Wallace is very reasonable, and willing to work with his patients. Thanks Dr. Wallace! And the staff is fabulous. read more

Dr. Wallace and his staff are amazing. They do top-quality work and extremely fair price. I trust these people with my mouth. I'm not really into I'm going to the dentist but I trust them and they always make me feel comfortable which is basically the only thing that gets me through that kind of stuff. I drive all the way down to Santa Barbara just to come see him. Cool to have a Dentist that's also a good goofy foot surfer. read more

NO! NO! NO! I DO NOT WANT TO WRITE A REVIEW FOR DR. WALLACE'S DENTAL PRACTICE -because---- FOLKS WILL CROWD IT AND RUIN THIS GREAT PLACE!!! He is the best dentist ever. Hands down. Hands down in yer mouth. I love the small town feel of his office. Everyone is so nice and all smiles-nice teeth! The office manager is tough about paying up but that's her job-and she is very wonderful person who really wants to help. She gives me candy sometimes but she is sweet and just wants me to come back. My story takes a horrible twist because I left Dr. Wallace and went elsewhere. A NIGHTMARE! GUESS WHAT?! The "specialist" Dr. Wong had forgotten a root! OW! HOW DOES A SPECIALIST FORGET A ROOT? I ended up in the most pain I have ever felt WAY WORSE THAN CHILDBIRTH! This ruined my Xmas. Almost lost my job and my girlfriend. Water would SHOOT out of my nose! Awful! I almost died from the pain WORSE THAN CHILDBIRTH of Sofie. I HAD TO GO BACK TO WALLACE! SOMEHOW I HAD TO RETURN OR ALL MY TEETH WOULD FALL OUT!! But would he have me back at all.....? -So I got up my courage and marched back into Dr. Wallace's office and begged and pleaded for him to forgive me for seeing another dentist. I cried and cried until my water dried up and hacked up as I am very emotional. My makeup smeared and I nearly passed out. He calmly looked into my tearful eyes and said "Relax, I didn't even know you were gone". So I'm back with Dr. Wallace and no pain so far! METH MOUTH! He told me stories of how he fixed folks with "meth-mouth" Ewww! If he can fix teeth after that he is gifted as a dentist. EWWW GROSS! Also when I was next door a girl told me how he had saved her when her tooth came out before a job interview and she didn't have all the money yet. She told of how he took care of the problem in minutes and gave her a break, payment plans and a new look of confidence in her life. He has a lot of practical advice on teeth that will save you money. He knows all the ways to fix a tooth. He has state-of-the-art equipment and goes to classes all the time on the latest techniques. Seriously-he is your best choice. KEEP THIS SECRET!! He's a great guy, dad to like a dozen kids, and always cracking hilarious yet corny jokes so you hardly feel any pain. Just the occasional groan from a pun. DO NOT SHARE THIS REVIEW! KEEP THIS TOP SECRET - WE DO NOT WANT THIS REVIEW DISTRIBUTED : DR. WALLACE IS THE THE BEST KEPT DENTAL SECRET WEAPON OF VENTURA COUNTY TOOTH DECAY!! He is amazing so don't let the cat out of the bag! read more

Dr. Wallace saved me $1300. I can't say how relived I am. Took my daughter to 'another' dentist, and they said she needed 3 crowns and lots of fillings. Even with insurance, our cost was going to be $1700! I decided to get another opinion. I took her to see Matt Wallace. He was very kind and professional, and described in detail what my daughter needed. For these teeth the other dentist said she "needed crowns for", Dr. Wallace said they can be taken care of with fillings.. No crowns necessary. And he showed me what he meant on the video screen. The estimate he gave us totaled $292! Much less than the other guy. Honest dentists are harder to find these days, so often they want to bill patients for unnecessary procedures. If you're in the Ventura area, go see Matt Wallace. read more

I've been bringing my boys here for years and absolutely love this office. From the moment you call for your appointment to the time you step into the office you're greeted with top notch customer service. The gals are ALWAYS wearing smiles and seem to genuinely care about their patients. Dr. Wallace is always so kind, & very professional. This office came to my rescue when my son decided to face plant and break his front tooth. Of course it happened on a Sunday afternoon. So I called first thing Monday morning. Diana offered to get my son in immediately. Once we got there he was taken back right away and Dr Wallace meticulously worked on his tooth to make it good as new. When he came out of the exam room I couldn't believe just how great it looked. He saved my boys smile!!! We are so grateful to have found this amazing office in our own neighborhood. I've sent many families to Dr Wallace and will continue to spread the word near and far of this great place. read more

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Ok so, it has been a long time since I've actually had dental work done. I had a bad experience about 10 yrs ago with a military dentist and haven't went up until 2 weeks ago. My wife was begging me to go and at least give Dr. Wallace a shot. So I caved and I did, and boy am I happy now. First stop in was a long overdue cleaning and X-rays. Surprisingly after 10yrs I only had a few cavities and my cleaning, by Desiree, was very comfortable. Little bloody, but worth it. Dr Wallace is a very down to earth guy and went through my X-rays with me and explained what he recommended. 3 small fillings and a silver filling replacement. NO PRESSURE from him. Second stop, first 2 fillings went great. Dr kept me involved and showed me EVERYTHING. Third stop, same deal, very smooth. Nice and numb, perfect. Now, my teeth are awesome! Thank you Dr Wallace and Desiree! Oh and can't forget the wonderful staff and Dental Assistant. They went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and informed. Hope Dr Wallace stays 1 mile away from my home for a long time! ;) read more

Dr Wallace and his staff are thorough , honest and knowledgeable. I have had two two routine cleaning appointments at his office in Ventura and both have been excellent. On both occasions I waited less than couple of minutes before I was in the chair getting my teeth cleaned. Excellent service and friendly staff. read more

Dr Wallace is the best Dentist in the city! He is very professional and amazing person. Also he does the best mouthguard for fighters.

Everyone there in the office is personable and friendly, as is Dr. Wallace. He has such a high level of knowledge, so I've felt comfortable discussing dental needs I've had, which have ranged from cavities up to a couple of crowns and a root canal. Most important to me is high quality work, and I appreciate Dr. Wallace's expertise and the very modern equipment, and the conscientious care he takes in completing procedures. I had let my dental problems go on for too long without addressing them, and now my teeth are healthy, and I really recommend Dr. Wallace's professional and friendly practice. read more

I had been avoiding the dentist for years. So happy to have found Dr Wallace. Very friendly staff. Excellent new equipment. TVs to watch to distract you while sitting in the chair. Gentle and informative cleaning read more

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I have been going to Dr. Wallace for about 15 years and I have always been treated well by his staff and him. I've never had to wait to see him when I needed to see him quickly. I really like the office and the people that work there. read more

I give highest marks and applause for Matt Wallace! Always kind, always gentle and always also friendly. You will not feel rushed or irrelevant! ***I've seen many here in Ventura in our 13 years here and he is the best, most honest, most humane and the staff are friendly too. HIghly recommended! read more

This review is long overdue... I moved up to Ventura five years ago and as with any move, I had to find all new medical and dental providers. I found and decided on Dr. Wallace's office after going through many yelp and other reviews through my previous insurance carrier. I am so grateful I found his office. The front office is always courteous and polite but I think what I loved the most was having my appointment at my appointment time. Don't know about you, but nothing is more attractive than when doctor and dental offices run a tight ship when it comes to appointments. I'm definitely a stickler for that. Oh and you know what else is great about Dr. Wallace's office??? No up selling. I have a confession to make, in between regular cleanings i did stray and bought a Groupon (mostly because I just wanted the professional teeth whitening)... well surprise, surprise, this other office wanted me to get a filling on something I had already discussed with Dr. Wallace and he didn't recommend (just yet.). Anyhoo, if you're looking for a friendly, prompt and honest Dentist/Dental office, look no further. read more

Found Dr. Wallace thru Yelp and had a great experience. I'd been to another dentist who said I needed all sorts of complex treatments that would cost me thousands. Dr. Wallace pulled a tooth, gave me a deep cleaning, and that took care of it, for a small fraction of what the other dentist wanted to charge. No drama, no fear, no scolding (other dentists have been known to give me a hard time about flossing and issue dire warnings about the terrible things about to happen). He's a pro, did the job, I'm happy. read more

I had been a patient until today. I have never had the same hygienist clean my teeth in the three years I went there. I always had a different dentist look at my teeth, they always seemed to be changing out. Today I went in to have a crown replaced and I was told after 20 minutes, and filling out all the same paperwork again, that he no longer accepts Blue shield insurance. Why didn't they call and tell me this? I guess because they thought I would go through with the procedure at full price. Needless to say I'm down with this clown crew read more

Very good dentist, had a good experience. He does good work and he is an honest man who value integrity, and he cares personally about his customers! FIVE GOLD STARS for this man! read more

Dr Wallace and his staff are wonderful. They are very knowledgeable and caring. They take great care of all of us. I have been to a few dentists in the area and am happy to have found Dr Wallace and his staff! read more

Had a great experience as a new patient! Will definitely be going back! The team is wonderful and they make you feel welcome. I normally HATE going to the dentist but this experience has made me feel very comfortable. read more

Matt Wallace recently did an excellent job repairing a broken tooth of mine. I am very impressed how he examined my tooth, explained several options to repair it and then quickly worked to make my tooth whole and fully functional again.  And the method he recommended was the least invasive and least expensive.  The staff are all very friendly and helpful.  I recommend Matt Wallace, DDS! read more