I've been going here for a couple years now and it's always been a great experience. Friendly staff up front, great hygienists, and Dr. Liz is great too. Special shoutout to the hygienist, Nina, who was so thorough and informative during my cleaning I felt like I was in great hands. As a curious person by nature, I really appreciated her telling me what she was about to do, what instruments she was using, and why. I really felt like I learned along the way. As long as they keep providing great service I'll keep coming back. Keep up the great work! read more

Great job on my teeth. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable. See you next time.

Dr. Mohammad Elfarra is amazing!!!! My daughter went to him to get a tooth extracted a few days ago and he and his staff are so amazing with her and she let them get it done. She usually goes to Bethel Kids Dental (which I probably won't take her to anymore or recommend) and the dentist at Bethel will not work with her. If she flinches or makes a noise the dentists and staff give up on her and classify her as being difficult when she is not. She is a normal kid that is nervous for the dentist and they don't know how to work with or comfort kids. Also, because of how they do things at Bethel, Dr. Mohammad has to fix my daughter's teeth that they messed up. Dr. Mohammad and his staff on the other hand are very good with kids. They know how to talk to them and work with them and make them feel comfortable with any procedure no matter how little or how big. I was recommended by my brother who brings our niece there who is Autistic and they are amazing with her that she lets them do anything with her teeth. I will definitely bring my kids back there. They are amazing and the way they handle kids is amazing! Thank you Dr. Mohammad Elfarra and your Staff for your patience and dedication and care for my daughter. You made her experience exceptional and comfortable instead of scared of going to the dentist! read more

Friendly staff, and helpful about my options available. was recommended to me by a family member and i will definitely be coming back!!

Super friendly staff, got me in as a new patient really quick, early/late hours for commuters or people who are stuck at their WFH desks from 8-5. Office is huge and deceiving from the front. Dr. khorsand and hygienists were great and honest and didn't feel pressured to do anything. Highly recommend! read more

Finally, a dental Office that just takes care of you without trying to upsell you. Staff if friendly and personable. read more

5 stars! Very friendly and personable staff. They made my kids feel comfortable. I love the turtles and the fish in the waiting area. The lady who cleaned my son's teeth has been there for 30 years! She was very sweet. Glad i have established a good dentist for my kids and myself. I see Dr Joesph, he is amazing!! read more

Very friendly and professional office. Maria at the front desk is very personable and welcoming. My overall experience was very pleasant and the Dentist and staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Looks like I've found the right place for all my dental needs. read more

So they're getting a 2 star for friendly staff...but unfortunately being nice can only go so far... My son's (5 yrs old) dental experience is now ruined. I've had several appointments to see if there are any improvements, but it's only becoming worse. From the beginning, I could see him being uncomfortable and terrified, despite prepping him beforehand and after with fun dentist videos and practicing what methods they may do (I am an experienced RN with hospital bedside, so I know how to help calm patients). One of his treatments he freaked out during the middle of it (for whatever reason) and they insisted to finish the treatment, which I understand. But my son was very difficult and not cooperative. At the end we had to physically hold him down to finish the last thing. This really broke me, and I regret doing this. He was numb during the procedure so I knew he wasn't in pain. The next appointment (because they only did one side) they suggested the "butterfly suit" or the papoose. Now I should have listened to my gut and refused this, but I trusted that they knew what was best. I have asked about nitrous or any forms of sedation to help him relax, but they pretty much explained to me that it wasn't an option. Well, forcing my son into the straight jacket was horrendous. I won't go into detail as it is very heartbreaking. The staff continued to say, "oh we do it for our own kids...blah blah" and I get that...and they weren't "hurting" him or anything. But it's mentally damaging. I'm telling you, if they offer this for your kid because he has a hard time with cooperating with the procedures, I highly RECOMMEND that you DO NOT do this!!! It wasn't until the next appointment, where I refused the papoose and tried my absolute best to convince my son to stay still that it will be so quick and bribe with all the toys and all...but he couldn't even lay down due to the major ptsd that he now has. I then snapped, and FINALLY they offered oral sedation!!! NOW THEY GAVE ME THE OPTION AFTER RUINING OUR EXPERIENCE. I probably should have been more stern in the beginning with advocating for sedation more...but I trusted that with their experience that they would do what was best. I wish they didn't dance around me asking for sedation for my son. If we had just gotten what I had requested from the beginning...his dental experience wouldn't have turned into a nightmare. Please be mindful, and stick with your gut when it comes to your children. Every visit I hear a child screaming bloody murder and it breaks my heart. I've been to other pediatric dentists and their main goal was to not make dentists visits traumatic for kids. I get that kids are scared, but I'm telling you, this is a different level. read more

I don't trust anyone else with my kids dental maintenance's other than Dr. El Farra (Dr. Liz for myself) Dr. El Farra is such a gentle giant. I love that every time we come to the office he is so good with my girls and explains/educates me on what's going on, also what he suggests we do for them. I can tell he generally cares and loves what he does. For a brief moment due to insurance issues, I did have to take my older daughter elsewhere for the meantime and she always said she loves Dr. El Farra and wished to go back to him etc. (thankfully we're back!) Jessica was my daughters' hygienist for her very first experience. My 3 y/o generally is afraid of new things but she was not ONE BIT! Jessica was great. She was able to get my daughter to follow directions and have the whole appointment run smooth. No crying or fussing at all. Overall great experiences each time we go. This review is 5 years overdue. I started taking my older daughter when we first moved to Manteca and now my 3 y/o is coming here ! read more

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Absolutely THE BEST dentist ever! Had another great experience with Dr Korsand and his assistant Mary.

The adult dentistry side is for sure amazing. Dr Liz Greco is my primary dentist and she's amazing! Great customer service! The Just for Kids Pediatrics Dentistry is AMAZING! I never knew how difficult it would be wrangling my kids up dealing with them as they get their teeth worked on. Dr Alfara is amazing with both of my little kids ages 3 and 5. They both get anxious with the work but he is great at communicating and gets them to laugh and have a good time! Dental Assistant Jessica is also amazing. She always engages with the kids to make it a fun experience so the kids aren't worried about the work! I highly recommend the pediatrics at this place, as well as the adult dentistry side! read more

Major issue with cleanliness. The staff need to change gloves and not touch dirty surfaces then put hands in patients mouth. Drawers, pens, things that fall to ground... change gloves please. I noticed this with multiple staff. This is cause for infection and just needs to be corrected immediately. It's a professional standard in any dental practice. This was me trying to give them one more chance, it's a final time. Good luck! read more

What I like about Valley Oak Dental is seeing my dentist, Dr. Joseph. He's professional and kind. The staff are nice. I've come and seen him for a chipped tooth and promptly took care of it twice, I think. A friendly dental clinic and a clean one, too. Check it out for yourself and ask for Dr. Joseph. read more

Dr El Farra and his staff are amazing at Valley Oak Dental Group Just for kids! Unfortunately, my daughter continues to have troubles with her teeth and have been needing to go more frequently. Dr. El Farra is so funny and patient with the children. In addition, I have to say his assistant Jessica is the best. My daughter is always scared, but she is always able to make her feel more at ease talking to her! Thank you, guys! read more

Hope and Maria at the front desk are very nice. The entire staff was very welcoming. Definitely recommended coming here for your dental work

Front desk - specifically Maria was beyond helpful on the phone as a first time patient!

It is such a relief to find a high-quality care provider who really treats their patients like family. I had a horrible experience with my children's previous pediatric dentist & didn't feel they were getting the best care. Dr. El Farra & staff have been amazing & have the best bedside manner & made my children feel extremely comfortable. The entire staff from check in to check out was very informative & you can tell they strive to work together as a team. This will definitely be our forever dentist read more

I honestly wish I found them earlier. I am pretty picky about who I pick and choose as a dentist because the type of care they provide will dictate the outcome of your dental treatment. From the very short wait, to the nice and welcoming front office staff, to the dental assistant to the dentist himself, I'd say they are outstanding. I had some concerns about expectations, possible treatment options, etc... and they were able to answer all my questions before I came in the day prior. My crown had fallen off and has a history of falling off 2 times from a previous dentist. I decided to come in and see a new dentist because I didn't want the same thing to happen again. After my crown falling off I couldn't get it back on and was afraid I had to get a whole new crown again. But, dentist Khorsand and his assistant Bernice were soooooo awesome and persistent in being able to fit the crown back on so I didn't have to get a new one, and they made sure it was recemented securely. Bernice did wonders on making that happen so I am truly grateful. They are kid friendly as well so I may be switching my children too. read more

I've been going to this dental office for years, and have had many dentist in that time. All are good, very kind, good at what they do, and interested in me. This particular last visit I had a dental hygienist who initially mispronounced my name made sure call me by my name correctly and informed the dentist of the pronunciation when I failed to correct him. As a person with a unique name I get tired of telling people how to pronounce it especially if I have already told them once before. I really appreciated her response and approach to the situation. Things like that matter. Otherwise the place is clean, they take X-rays, do routine cleanings, standard dental work, and always leave you with a parting goodie bag of toothbrush and paste, two types of floss, and lip balm! They take the insurance from my job and I never have a copay or any other payments. It's easy to schedule an appointment by phone or in person, but they fill up quickly so plan accordingly. read more

Valley Oak Dental Group - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Manteca, California

My girls come here and it's the best. My oldest is 4 & has been coming here since she was a baby. Every visit gets better and better for my 4 year old in terms of her cooperation & comfort. The faces are always familiar so that's a plus. The care my girls receive is top notch. Everyone in the office is so nice and helpful. We never wait very long for our appointments. The dentist is so good with kiddos!! It's a family feel. All the assistants are so good at what they do! Most recently we had Rose and Bri & they really just know exactly what to do and say to keep the kids comfortable. I can't imagine ever going to another dental office. read more

New to the area and was in need of a dentist. Recommended by a friend. I love Dr. Khorsand and Mary M. They were very thorough and explained everything they were doing and explained what needed to be done as well. I highly recommend Dr. Khrosand and his team. read more

Saw my son in an emergency appointment when his dentist in sac wouldn't see him. Immediately sent him to an Endodontics (Delta) and was very compassionate and caring of the pain my son was in read more

Valley dental is fantastic all around but Dr. El Farra is out of this world. He is my three kid's dentist (2,6,11yrs) and he constantly goes above and beyond to make them comfortable while always giving them thorough care. My 6 year old is especially difficult in a dental setting. She has many intense sensitivity issues around her mouth and taste which makes some unusual genetic dental issues a really difficult time for all involved. As a mom, it's really a nightmare situation. However, what could be a traumatic part of her childhood is merely a blip on the radar because of Dr. El Farra and his wonderful staff of sweet ladies. Dr. El Farra is currently helping us (fingers crossed) avoid early and expensive orthodontics with this same child by bringing us in for frequent check-ins and looking into ALL options for us. Tonight, he even took her impressions home so he could prepare them and get a second opinion on his own time. Support staff has never shamed us for melt downs, always treated her gently, and taken my lead on dealing with her fear. My little girl walks away with a smile after exploring the prize box. Valley and Dr. El Farra has truly been there for us and our family is forever grateful to him and his staff for that. We highly recommend this office for you and your children! read more

I had a treatment with Dr Brar. There was a spill of the chemical over different spots on my face when Mary was doing the fillings. The spill was a near miss from the eye which could have caused me permanent vision loss. I am completely disturbed by what has happened due to the burns caused by the chemical on my face The spill happened while fillings were done, I had asked for a break at that very moment and didn't get one. The spill was merely wiped out and my skin was burning without considering proper first aid. Proper care was not taken before this happened and even after this happened, pure negligence on the assistants' part.Un Would not recommend to anyone. read more

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After getting a procedure done I received a bill for $700 dollars, which I was originally quoted around $200-$250 over what my insurance covered. I've been making payments and now they sent me to a "pre-collection" for the remaining balance because they don't want to carry it anymore. This isn't my first run in with being over charged either. My daughter had a cleaning and had to pay a little over $100 for it, but anywhere else it's covered. They're just out to get your money. Go somewhere else!! read more

Disliking the dentist is an understatement, but this office has changed my views 100%. Every person I have met has been overly kind and gracious. I am especially thankful for Dr. Ciccarell. read more

Went here for an emergency visit. Called the morning of and got an appointment within 2hrs. It was my son's first ever dental visit and Dr. ElFarra was absolutely outstanding. He took his time with my little one to make sure he was okay and feeling comfortable, as well as making sure my husband and I was understanding everything. His level of compassion, knowledge and keeping us informed every step of the way is 5 stars. All of the staff from the front desk, financial dept and the dental assistant was outstanding. Made our first visit less stressful. read more

Patient care is great. Their billing department is a complete joke! Lake of communication, and follow up!!! Our family will NOT be going there anymore! read more

Great office, staff was so kind, and Dr. El Farra was as wonderful as we had been hearing about! My son loved his appointment and had an excellent experience! Thank you- we are excited to have many more wonderful years here! read more

Just went to Valley Oak Dental for a visit. Maria the receptionist was awesome and very friendly. I saw Dr. Khorsand and he was very nice and answered all the questions I had for him. I will be coming back to Valley Oak for all my dental needs. read more

Regrettably writing this review based a recent crown cementing. I will say in all my years of going to a dentist, this has been the most painful experience I have ever had. I've had crowns, root canals, extractions,etc. in the past but this has been the worse. This is the second time I've left with a swollen face and soft tissue sores/cuts. The last time I saw Maryanne my gums were left completely raw. While I do expect a certain amount of pain & healing after dental procedures this experience by far stands out. I was spitting out buccal tissue and still am even after a few week. The soft tissue area under my tongue is burned in addition to both sides of my gums. It's like a drying chemical/agent was used and pooled in that area. It has been a week, and I have been unable to move my tongue which has made speaking, eating, chewing or anything involving the mouth incredibly painful. I haven't been able to eat hardly much of anything but yogurt and this is just a crown. I was discharged without any instructions or communication about what to expect. I won't be returning and neither will my family. read more

Valley Oak Dental Group - Sore/Burn after crown placement. - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Manteca, California

Literally the best dentist and team I've ever had. Dr. Khorsand helped bring my teeth up to date.... I've been putting off many cavities--two of which became abscessed and needed either a root canal, and or a crown. They were able to get me in every time I had an urgent matter, and were so good about following up with my dental plan. Dr. Khorsand is so friendly and gentle, and he always takes time to get to know his patients. His whole team is amazing, especially his patient coordinator William. I used to hate going to the dentist and would put it off until small problems become bigger problems. This is the first time when I don't mind scheduling routine check ups and going to every appointment. Thank you Dr Khorsand and team, and Valley Oak for taking care of my whole family! For my kids, we go to Dr El Farra and he's done an amazing job every time. Definitely two dentists that I highly recommend and trust. read more

These guys took great care of me and my teeth! Mary and Will are awesome people and they do great work.

If there was 0 star I would of gave it to them ! This place is a joke we're supposed to get our teeth cleaned twice a month but they failed to schedule me and ended never calling me back to reschedule me, when I called they were supposed to call me back but never did! Dr.Ciccarelli was my dentist I didn't have any issues with him but the staff wasn't as nice, he wanted me to do 3 fill ins. My wife got her done by him. Her jaws was hurting for 2 weeks, we didn't knew what he did wrong. Because of that I wanted another doctor. So I went to Anita Williams she said she doesn't do silver fill ins only white, instead of 3 fill ins she said 4 what??? So I asked to be changed to another doctor because one of the doctor is telling me 3 the other is telling me 4 ??? What's going on here?? The Administrator sent me a letter saying they can no longer have me there that they are willing to transfer me to a different dentist so I called her and left her a voicemail for her to call me back once you did I wanted to tell her what had happened and how I was treated she didn't want to listen at all she kept cutting me off she said it doesn't matter anymore you are no longer our patient and hung up the phone with me read more

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HORRIBLE OFFICE!!!!! The want to run up your insurance coverages but don't want to clean your teeth!!! I've NEVER been to a dentist office and not had my teeth cleaned. According to Dr. Amandeep Bara, the scheduler checked I was made aware that they do NOT CLEAN TEETH on the 1st visit. That was NEVER mentioned to me. Had I been advised of this I would have never scheduled an appointment with this office. I scheduled an appoint for a cleaning and exam. This was the 1st dental appointment I've had in awhile because of COVID. When I advised Dr. Bara that no one ever told me of their policy, her dental assistant chimed in saying that "they don't know me." I didn't understand that comment as they had no problem taking every x-ray possible immediately before this conversation. Dr. Bara begrudgingly agreed to clean my teeth. She was VERY VERY rough and intentionally caused pain. I winced in pain and she'd occasionally ask if I was ok. I said "no, that hurts", yet she didn't change or attempt to be more gentle. They presented me with a "Treatment Plan" that I would not sign because it included treatment items I had not agreed to. I asked for a copy of the proposed treatments and was told I could not have a copy because I would not sign it. I was presented with a revised plan that only included the items I'd agreed to have done that day and I signed it. If you want a written estimate for work the dentist has proposed, forget getting it from this office. They refused to give me a print out with proposed treatments and associated cost because I would not sign saying I agreed to have treatment performed at their office. At that point, I hadn't decided I would have that work done at all. Why would I obligate myself by signing. Finally, I was directed to the check out area. While waiting my turn, I heard the man in front of me say he'd received a bill for something he'd already paid for. When it was my turn, I was checked out but not provided with an itemized receipt for the days services. When I asked for it I was advised that she hadn't received the billing information. I wanted an itemized receipt to use to verify treatment against the insurance company statement of benefits paid. The lady at the check out counter went to get the lady that refused to provide me the written estimate and together they managed to complete the billing for the days services and provide me with a receipt. Aesthetically, the dental office setting is antiquated. read more

Today was my sons first visit to the dentist. He is 2yrs old and I was definitely nervous! I had no idea what to expect except I knew for sure there would be lots of tears! The woman who cleaned our little guys teeth was so patient and kind, stopping a few times so he could catch his breath from crying. The pediatric doctor, Dr. Farra was wonderful! He took the time to point out things like lip ties in my sons mouth and what to look for if they cause problems. He too was patient and kind when checking out my sons mouth. Of course no 2 yr old is going to like what needs to be done, but the staff was super friendly and patient, exactly what you would be looking for in a pediatric dentist. read more

Valley Oak Dental Group - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Manteca, California

Our son ended up needing 2 molar extractions. While we were waiting the child patient next to us was getting a tooth extraction as well. All I have to say after being witness to this child's ordeal to her procedure is Dental Technician Rosemarie and Dr. El Farra are amazing. Rosemarie kept her cool and stayed focus while our kids freak out to needles and numbing paste and being poked with cleaning tools. Dr. El Farra was patient and kind and explain to my son so he knew what to expect. It's much appreciated when professionals have kind bedside manner. Especially when our kids world is falling apart...in their eyes. Lol!! Thank you again Valley Oak Pediatrics Dental Team. read more

Great Care with the best dentist., but the team that runs the front office are more concern about the time of insurance you have, or the ability you have to pay your bill. In fact the great care you get from the medical staff is overshadow by the poor attitude by the accounting team that really drives this medical office etc. This is a good dental office, but their front office staff and their money grabbing attitude is not worth the visit. read more

Soooo Happy with this Dentist Dr El Farra always does the best with my kids! He works from his heart and is a good Dentist and the staff is wonderful! Thank you!!!! read more