Carla Thomas is the absolute BEST dentist in America. I found her over 22 years ago, driving in my car and praying to God to lead me to a great dentist. I was suffering from PTSD from many dental experiences. After 15 years on the East Coast and returning once again I'm driving and praying because I couldn't remember exactly where her office was. I found the building and was greeted by someone who didn't know Dr Thomas but had her number, she wrote it down on a sticky, and I was grateful. I called and of course Liana answered with a SMILE on her face she gave me the address and I wrote it down on the sticky and saved it on my phone. I took the sticky back and gave it to the angel who gave it to me so that the next time someone asks for Dr Carla Thomas she can also give them the address. You will always leave The Smile Studio with a SMILE on your face. Ronnie is the ONLY person I want to clean my teeth. It feels so good it's like teeth-gasms, you know how you take a Bobby pin and dig in your ear and it feels so good?! That's Ronnie going in between your teeth with her magical Dental floss. You just moan and enJOY it! Every time I get up out of Ronnie's chair I always feel like I need to tip her. If I worked there I would never brush my teeth at home. I'd drape myself and be reclining in the chair every morning Smiling. Dr Asa (I'm probably spelling it incorrectly) is patient, soft-spoken, and thorough. Call 2day to schedule your appointment and you can thank me later by not being in Ronnie's chair when I get there. Blessings to The SMILE Studio. read more

My friend referred me here. I'm so glad she did! I'm happy to drive across the ciry every few months, for service. They're located on Manchester and an alley. The GPS always takes me down that alley. The parking lot can be accessed from both the alley and Manchester. I rarely have to wait. If so, they have taken me back to my chair, where I have a personal TV. It always smells good and clean here. They even use warm lemon-scented cloths to clean your mouth/chin, etc. after service. It's staffed by sistahs and allies. I LOVE this! So far (1.5 years in), so good. read more

I am terrified of the dentist from past horrible experiences and have sought for a very long time to find a dental office with staff that I could trust and be comfortable with. I came across the Smile Studio and am very pleased. Everyone in this office is courteous, kind, patient, and comforting. I've since been three times and have been accommodated well and treated with all respect. I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for great staff, a clean and welcoming environment, and professional and compassionate service. I'm no longer terrified to go for my dental services. And I've referred quite a few friends who were looking for great staff and service and who are also very pleased. read more

I've been going to The Smile Studio in Inglewood for 2 years, and I love it! The front desk staff is always great, and the office is super clean and relaxing. Liana is especially friendly and sweet. Service is quick, with hardly any wait time, and they play awesome music. They really go out of their way to help and accommodate you. Highly recommend! read more

I had to get an emergency filling and I was able to get an emergency appointment the day after I called early in the morning. The staff were so helpful and sweet. Liana Kelsey at front desk was a sweetheart. read more

It has been a long journey. Years ago, when I had braces, I was in an accident that knocked my teeth nearly out of my mouth. I was told that eventually my front tooth would die and after a root canal it turned gray. I've always been insecure about my teeth but after finding The Smile Studio, I am proudly smiling everywhere I go. Dr. Thomas and her amazing staff create such a warm atmosphere and the work they have done brings me so much joy. I'm excited to show off my new smile everywhere from family portraits to red carpets. This is the smile I've wanted all my life! read more

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Dr Thomas is great. However she has a dentist who continues to work there who is the WORST. Rude, rough and you will be in severe pain. She is utilized frequently will Dr Thomas is out. Run fast! read more

My experience with Dr. Thomas' Smile Studio was absolutely terrible. During the 4 months of being under her care, beyond the basic exam and x-rays, she did nothing other than send me across town for a consultation with an oral surgeon and later suggest that I have a prosthodontics specialist take a look in my mouth. That's as far as I got after wasting 4 months at this dental office. I cannot comment on the level of quality of work or the type of dental care Dr. Thomas provides, because I personally never received any service or treatment at her dental office to repair my broken teeth. Perhaps my dental needs were beyond Dr. Thomas' area of experience. Who knows? The lesson I learned, now that I'm seeking a new dentist, is to look past the comfy office area with a sweet staff and, instead, make sure that the professionals who are needed for my specific dental work are all under one roof and that I won't be sent across town if I need a tooth pulled, or have to keep juggling my schedule to catch up with a prosthodontist (to discuss bridge and dentures options) who is not permanently staffed in the office and seems to float in & out at will. Ridiculous way to practice dentistry. read more

Where do I start......for me I knew what I wanted and needed was going to be large financial commitment. I took a little over a year meeting with offices though out LA and Pasadena. After meeting with 8 other offices I decided on the Smile Studio. They were not the cheapest but they were not the most expensive. WhT ultimately influenced my decision was by the apparent leadership. It started with the front desk and staff who made me fill comfortable and welcomed. Then After meeting with Dr Thomas I knew what direction I wanted to take. Dr. Thomas was confident in her recommendations and approach which gave me a sense of ease. They worked on 7 of my teeth with the highlight being my 4 front teeth. I am so happy with the outcome!!! They have a patient for life out of me I highly recommend. I drove from Pasadena to see Dr.Thomas and her team!! read more

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Dr.Thomas and staff are truly and example of black excellence they are truly gifted and the work they did for me was first class I'm a life time fan for life. read more

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I scheduled my first dental appt since the start of pandemic. Not only were the facilities clean and COVID safe, but the staff was nice, welcoming, and thorough. I absolutely loved how gentle and explanatory my dentist was. My first visit and she shared so many tips and tricks to help me maintain good dental hygiene. I'm now a lifelong patient read more

I have been a client of The Smile Studio for over 20 years - they continue to deliver the consistent professionalism you should expect from a full service dental office. The Smile Studio has also been the dentist and orthodontist for my children into their adulthood as well. They adhere to current COVID protocols. Your appointment is at the designated time. Your consultations are as detailed as you need. All staff are extremely gentle, polite, professional. The Office is modern and spacious but not cavernous. Each dental chair is fitted with a TV monitor to keep you entertained. There is ample free parking on site read more

I visited Dr. Thomas office after being involved in a accident that required me to need Immediate dental care . After three months of care I walked away with a brand new smile and confidence. I must say that the staff there was very professional and made me feel comfortable through my cowardly moments and me being a big baby at times ......... Lol I must say if you're looking for a great Dentist and Staff , The Smile Studio is a good choice . Thank you guys for helping me in my time of need . read more

I am usually uncomfortable when I go to the dentist but the dental assistant and dentist were more than professional. They put me at ease, I was glad I came in. read more

I've been going here for over a year and some strange occurrences have been happening. My last 3 appointments I made mysteriously were changed or not even in the system. The last appointment I made to get a teeth cleaning and they included a doctor exam that I didn't request and added that to my bill which was almost 60% more than usual. When leaving my appointment, the front desk asked me how long does it take to get my reimbursement check from my insurance company. I said "I don't know" just to give response, when it usually takes 30 days and I usually get a good amount back. Over 2 months have passed and I still have not received my reimbursement. When I called the front desk manager says that the insurance sent The Smile Studio the money by mistake and it was only $45...how??! I usually get more than double that amount back, and why would they all of a sudden send it to the office and not mail it like usual? I called the office and the person hung up in my face twice and nobody is answering the phone. I want to support black business that is why I even came here in the first place. I don't ever give them any problems and I am consistent. I will no longer be a getting my services here moving forward. read more

This is truly a F.U.B.U. establishment and that is so refreshing! Where should I start? How about Stellar customer service! No, Maybe the super clean and modern atmosphere! Ah! Maybe the R&B heaven filled lobby with every amazing R&B song ever made! Nope! What about the ENTIRE staff was nothing short of experts of their craft. Dr. Thomas and Dental Hygienist Roni are missing their capes because those are Super Heroes. If you need a dentist with class & etiquette and the best dental experience of your life call the number and book the appointment! Its not easy to blow me away but baby I'm BLOWN! Thank you isn't enough! read more

What a wonderful office of dentistry! The staff is so helpful and kind. I felt very much taken care of and like my concerns were heard and met with realistic solutions from the dentist. I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

It is always a pleasant experience when I visit The Smile Studio for my bi-annual cleaning. Everyone is always very pleasant and professional. This is how a visit to any doctor's office should be. The office is spotless and the team is efficient! My kids and I have been patients for more than 15 years and have never been disappointed. The only thing that could be improved is adding Saturday hours. I love building business relationships and I value the relationship with my dentist and her staff very highly. Go see Dr. Thomas. You won't be disappointed. read more

My husband had the worst experience with this dentist office. A job to remove teeth for dentures should not take from Nivember 2019 to present. I understand Covid-19, but no excuse when one or two teeth pulled at a time but payment requested every visit. Once opened we did not receive a call. I happen to be across the street at Parks Market and saw they were open. We called and more excuses, no dentist. This has always been an issue when you make an appointment for one thing they want to review and make another appointment for what you actually came for. Another Co pay. We have moved to another dentist but because they used all benefits we have to pay out of our pocket or wait until next year. Very unprofessional. Be more transparent to your customers. This job should have been completed months ago. No excuse!!!! read more

Had a couple visits and can safely say they make dental visits enjoyable. The whole ambience is pure and they take pride in their work.

Wow the most professional dentist I have ever experienced. She takes her time and let's you know every step. Her front desk and assistants are skilled and professional...THANKS YOU read more

I went to see Dr. Thomas and her team today for a check in just to see how my teeth are coming along. When I first arrived I was greeted by a friendly staff at the counter with no wait time. She had me fill out my patient paperwork and within 15 minutes I was called back for my 1:30 appointment. The office is very relaxing and clean! I was impressed with how clean Dr. Thomas keeps her office. Everyone in the office looked busy and like they cared about their patients. After doing X-Rays Dr. Thomas met with me and asked if I had any questions or problems going on. Other than a small concern I had Dr. Thomas quickly recognized what was going on and recommended a deep cleaning! I saw the hygienist about 10 minutes after meeting with Dr. Thomas. I ended up doing a full mouth deep cleaning! It was nice to be numbed with a topical rather than getting the shot. It actually worked and minimized some if not all the discomfort. I ended up paying around $56 for each side totaling around $115. They do accept Care Credit here, so if you are like me with no dental coverage than don't hesitate to make an appointment. There was never any up-sales, or additional services offered here which made me feel confident in what I was getting done was all that was needed at the time. This will now be my go to dentist office!! I was more than pleased with how I was treated at Dr. Thomas's office today. I highly recommend anyone to give them a visit! read more

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The staff is so helpful and extremely pleasant. They make a necessary self situation doable. Love them and will continue to refer them to others. read more

Dr. Thomas was so gentle and thoughtful while completing my broken filling. Everyone was so friendly from the reception to the assistants. It was my first time visiting, which came make me nervous at the dentist, but I was quickly put at ease. I will be back for a cleaning next month! read more

Dr. Thomas and her staff make it pleasant to visit her office for dental appointments. They're all friendly and make you feel at home. Her office has state of the art equipment that makes treatment much more pleasant than the average dental office. If you're afraid of the dentist, I would recommend The Smile Studio! read more

Loved it! I recently out of the military and dreaded the process of looking for a dentist. I came across The Smile Studio on Yelp and I'm so glad!! The facility is super neat! The staff was extremely prompt and professional. The staff fully explained every process along the way and Dr. Thomas was very thorough and patient. I loved the overall experience! I'll be back every 6 months faithfully! read more

I REALLY want to support this business! The front desk staff are friendly and professional. However, today I had a very unskilled technician working on my son for his routine orthodontist appointment. It began with our orthodontist taking close to an hour to see us after we arrived. 2-3 people continued to reassure me that we were next. He came and treated for about 5 minutes then handed us back over to the tech. The tech was not knowledgeable. She did not have clear information on equipment placed in his mouth from the week before. In fact, I'm accustomed to receiving additional pieces so we can replace them at home and it was never given to us at the previous appointment. She continued to start, then stop her work. Leave in and out of my son's mouth to go obtain routine materials that should have been on hand. Staff came to talk to her, causing her to take additional pauses in between work. The final straw for me, was watching her stare at brackets in the bag, then stare at the cabinets for prolonged periods of time and not say anything. It seemed like she was very unsure of what she should be doing and how to do it. Either that, or purposely prolonging her work-which is unprofessional. Finally, close to two hours of an appointment, I was completely frustrated with the prolonged pauses and incomplete work. We left with our appointment incomplete. I am disappointed at the way our appointment was handled and feel that customers should be treated with a level of intelligence and transparency. As soon as I said I had enough, she didn't even try to remedy the situation or take accountability for what had transpired. It seemed like other staff knew something was up and they continued to allow this poor level of workmanship continue. A more senior staff person should have noticed what was going on and helped to resolve the issue. Instead, they stared, and talked among themselves as if we, as customers weren't having this experience. As I left in frustration, the front desk said, "I will call you" . The reality is, as a patient, I wasted time and money and someone at this business should have corrected the issue before we felt we had no other choice but to leave! read more

The entire staff was extremely kind. Sanitation is their top-priority. Very informative. Comforting and considerate when having to perform services. So happy to have found them. read more

I've been to several dentist in the Inglewood area over the years and this is by far, hands down my favorite one. I'd like to start by saying that the customer service the Dr. Carla's staff provides is impeccable. You'd think because she's the only dentist there it'll take forever to be seen and it was the complete opposite; it was a lot faster than I thought. Dr. Carla herself is very pleasant and she doesn't hold you long; she walked in and got right down to business working on my teeth. For the first time I actually look forward to going back to the dentist. read more

I hate the dentist. Finding The Smile Studio and Dr Carla Thomas ten years ago was God Sent. The staff, doctors, hygienist are the absolute best. read more

As soon as I walked into the door I was greeted with smiles and professionalism. The wait was very brief. After I completed my questionnaire I was called in. The X-ray technician was awesome and attentive. Here comes the best part, Dr. Igwe was amaaaaazing; she was very detailed and proficient. During her thorough examination she provided valuable hygiene tips to help maintain my chompers . I definitely walked out with a nifty care package, informed and completely satisfied with my over all experience at the Smile Studio. I will refer all my friends and family. Keep up the Excellent work! read more

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Excellent service, care, consultation, and professionalism displayed by Dr. Igwe. She's highly coursed and knowledgable in her practice and provided me with a descriptive scope of recommended procedures. I took advantage of a last minute opening and can't wait to get back in her chair! @drigwedds @drigwedds @drigwedds @drigwedds read more

I am a fairly new patient at the Smile Studio, and Dr. Carla thomas. I love it! It is entirely staffed by women who are professional and compassionate. Rare to look forward to going to the dentist, but The Smile Studio is the exception! read more

I love this place. Classy, neat and professional. Friendly staff. They must have surveyed customers needs because they fulfill them. The only fall back is not receiving paper instructions on dental procedures after work is done. Besides that, I referred my whole family to them including my children and I am very picky. read more

I had my first visit to the smile studio and was extremely pleased with the service and cleanliness of the establishment. The front receptionist Liana was very welcoming and helpful. Everyone involved from the orthodontist who took X-rays to who the one who performed the cleaning were gentle and professional. I enjoyed getting my teeth cleaned and will visit again. read more

Recently, I have received a collection notice. First, I have never received a statement regarding money owed. Secondly, I had an appointment scheduled and it was cancelled due to Covid-19 and I could have rectified my account balance then. Nevertheless, it is extremely unprofessional on how this matter was handled and the assessing of a collection fee. Any new patients should be mindful on how this dentistry handles their billing and the lack of customer service. I will be paying this bill and finding a new dentist. In this electronic age, a follow-up with an email may be beneficial as I know I communicate with my medical provider in this manner; more specifically, they have an app. read more

The staff here is so warm and welcoming, they immediately put you at ease. The work that Dr. Thomas and the team did for me is stellar. I'm so happy to have discovered this gem. read more

It is my pleasure to write this 5 star review for Dr Thomas and the entire team at the smile studio after careful research from consulting with top dentist in Temecula, San Diego, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Carson, Culver City and New Image Dental in Inglewood. Half of my dental issues were caused by myself not practicing good dental hygiene for many years. The other half of my dental issues were caused by general dentist not specializing in certain aspects of dentistry but tried do the work anyway to not pass up making money to cover their business expenses. We all share the same story. Trying to find a good dentist is like trying to find a good use car mechanic. 2 other dentist told me that. The same dentist told me a good dentist will refer you to a specialist without hesitation. Dr Thomas and staff is a good dental practice. She will not only refer you, but they all work together in the same office space. The practice has a periodontist that specializes in the gums, bone, implants and deep scaling, endodontist that specializes in root canals, orthodontist specializes in braces-Invisalign. On top of that, the practice is state of the art with a first class touch. HONEST-CARING-PROFESSIONAL-SANITARY read more

Office -very nice & comfortable setting Staff -very professional Billing -never an issue: bill explained in detail if you have any questions This is a "keeper" business in you phone! read more

Dr. Thomas is the BEST dentist EVER!!!!! I came to her a few years ago extremely afraid of the dentist. I suffered a broken jaw at the hands of another dentist and vowed never to go to the dentist again. Unfortunately I was in way to much pain to keep my word and ended up seeing Dr. Thomas. Since that time, she has made me very comfortable and has helped me conquer my fear of visiting the dentist. She also has an amazing staff that looks out for me and checks up on me. I can honestly say I will never change dentists. I'm a forever patient of Dr. Thomas. Thank you Dr. Thomas for all you've done for me. read more