I'm sure no one enjoys having to have a root canal. I know I was not looking forward to it. I had my initial appointment with Dr. Yamamoto which was fine. He went over everything with me and then scheduled my actual procedure. I arrived at 11:15 for a 11:30 appointment and was taken right in. The doctor came in almost immediately and the procedure took about 45 minutes. Dr.Yamamoto explained everything to me as we progressed through the procedure and answered all my questions upon completion. He was able to complete everything in one visit, which I greatly appreciated. He is an excellent endodontist and even called me the evening of the procedure to see how I was doing. I highly recommend him and Ventura Endodontics. read more

Dr. Jennifer Castellano hands down is one of the best Endodontists around. In my many years of visits to the dentist/endo I've never encountered someone who puts you at ease, helps calm the nerves and walks you through your visits Thank you Dr Jennifer for making this old man comfortable today and I was able to actually catch a few zzzz's while you were drilling away ;) I will be back, wish I didn't have to but my love for sweets keep bringing me back! Haha! read more

Also, after receiving my incompetent dental review from the insecure dentist, Yamamato, who seemed more like a first year dental student, the billing department is now trying to double bill me for another "cash" payment, after extracting an initial exam payment from my insurance company. (I think money extractions may be the only kind of extractions they are good at). All I can say is "buyer beware!" I have found great success for my dental treatments, including great endodontics, at Vista Pacific Dental in Oxnard just up the street. They are a great and mature organization. I highly recommend!!! Also-please read all the 1 yellow star yelp reviews for this company before you go to them-there are many negative experiences that many people in the community are being subjected too by this amateur organization. I hope some sharp malpractice attorneys can help protect our community from these money hungry pariahs. Please spread the word. read more

The front office staff is kind and caring. Dr. Duarte is hands down one of the best dental professionals I've ever been to in my life. She's got a dental chair-side manner that is second to none. She explains everything before, during, and after the procedure. I had to drive all the way from San Luis Obispo to have her do my root canal and for follow up visits because I had a challenging situation. I've been happy to do it because of the amazing care I've received. read more

Venture Endodontics provided fast and professional service. The office staff is always helpful.

Be careful when you go see Dr.Jue He did a root canal and he did not do a good job, I ended up going to different Dentist, Dr Jue did not know what he was doing the new Dentist had to pull out the tooth and it now cost me money lots of it. He failure to diagnose as a Dentist should be able to do. read more

Never go to this Establishment Terrible staff Need to fix billing No change for cash payment read more

Great reliable place for root canals. Dr. Duarte is the best endodontics doctor I had the unfortunate of meeting. The office really cares about fixing the underlying issue to ensure patients do not have to come back. Overall best place in Ventura County. Pros: Attentive doctor and good support staff Quality work Upfront pricing and office policies Cons: Only primer insurance plans accepted Scheduling can be backed up. Can be pricey (but worth every cent) read more

You won't find a more competent, caring and professional staff for your dental needs than Ventura Endodontics. Whether Christy up front or Dr Duarte herself, these people are knowledgeable, kind and superb in what they do. Not only that but the equipment and technology they use is state of the art. I was referred to this office under an emergency basis. They opened a time for me and Dr Duarte was the kindest person. She was thorough in her explanations, like she really truly cares for each patient. Their CT equipment found what x-rays don't show, and my problem was immediately identified and on the road to a remedy. As much as nobody likes to deal with dental issues, you will be glad you went here. read more

Wow- I have SO many good things to say about this place! As a chronic dental-work-avoider, I was not stoked to be going to see an Endodontist for a second opinion on a possible root canal.. but as soon as I walked into the office, every single person was so kind and easy going, I couldn't help but feel relaxed. Erica & Angie at the front desk were wildly patient with me, and overall a joy to speak to. Denise assisted me seamlessly & had a great sense of humor. And I truly cannot say enough nice things about Dr. Duarte- I literally went from on the verge of tears to laughing in minutes, simply because she is so well versed and professional. You can tell she genuinely just wants to help people, even if it means we don't require her services. Thank you to everyone at Ventura Endo for their kindness & knowledgeability! read more

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This office was so caring. I came for an emergency root canal and they were able to fit me in. I am NOT a good dental patient and I was, frankly, terrified. It didn't get off to a great start when I had an X-ray. The lead apron must have been very old because the frayed Velcro immediately snagged my sweater. ( Please examine your equipment Doctors!) The brand new sweater I had never worn before. They were apologetic and said they would take care of my sweater. Well- long story- I had nitrous and the doctor tried to numb me for a long time. He ended up not being able to get me numb. No fault of his. That one was all on me. ‍. Since they did not succeed in the root canal, I wasn't charged. And there were some concessions made - which I appreciated. Also - a shout out to Erica at front desk. She went above and beyond to share the insurance process within the doctors in the office. I would definitely reach for this Dr.'s information if I have an oral emergency again. Beware most of these doctors do not work with the more popular insurances so you will most likely be paying out of pocket at time of service- even consultation fees. I am ok with a consult fee. Just mentioning it so you all won't be blind-sided. read more

Angels, all of you!! Dr.Duarte, Dr.Forney, all the staff, Thank You from the bottom of my heart!! You squeezed me in and stayed late when I had a dental emergency--1 week prior to my wedding and honeymoon-- You all did so much I can truly see you care about your patients and enjoy what you do. Best dental experience in my life. I am forever grateful read more

Ventura Endodontics is amazing! The staff and doctors are the absolute best. I had the best customer service and treatment when I had my emergency root canal done. I could not have asked for a better experience and I highly recommend this office! 10 out of 10 read more

Dr Duarte has mad endodontic skillz!! The rest of the staff is friendly and efficient as well. If you have a root that needs canaling, I can whole heartedly recommend this group. Ventura Endodontics is 2 Legit 2 Quit!!! read more

Ventura Endodontics - My jaw muscles are a bit sore but trust me, my teeth look great :) - Endodontists Near Me - Ventura, California

I've always had such bad dental anxiety, but Dr. Jue is amazing. He's very comforting and calming and always gets me feeling better. The office staff has such great customer service and it's such a wonderful place even when you're in the worst pain. definitely recommend this office to anyone who has any type of dental fears. read more

Thank you for getting me in so quickly! Dr. Jue and the staff were amazing. Truly grateful for your understanding and compassion.

So here i am eating, happy cause well im eating, and then i feel a pain in the side of my jaw feel like i have just been stabbed. Yikes. I go to my dentist and he tells me i need a root canal! well i knew i had to see Dr. Yamamoto, he has treated another tooth of mine and i knew i would be in good hands. I scheduled an appointment during a freaking pandemic, i needed it forsure, i also drove over an hour away BECAUSE THIS PLACE IS WORTH IT! The staff was professional and informed on all procedures and protocols. If you have any questions, which i know you will, ask! you cant expect an answer or your mind to be read if you dont speak up! call me question master, im sure they were annoyed, but all of my questions were answered politely and with care! As for the actual visit, i have gone to other facilities that try to numb you and start way too soon before the numbing process has even really begun. Dr. Yamamoto made sure i was aware of about how long i would be waiting for the numbing to set it and then started, always checking to see if i was in any discomfort. Talk about the best shot to the gum giver, i barely felt it, you still do, how can you not but it was tolerable. Dr. Yamamoto was efficient and knowledgeable in all instructions and gave concise after care procedures. This is important because of me being negligent and clearly i just like this place so much cause i keep having to come back lmfao.... but if i had to go anywhere i would choose to drive out of my way for the best possible care! i read some of the other not so fantastic reviews and i was shocked cause i have never experienced anything of that sort here and couldnt even imagine it when i was reading them. read more

Updating to say that I had my follow up with my dentist. The X-Rays show that the root canal retreatment was successful and the dark halo around the tip of the root is now gone. This confirms my 5 star review. read more

*Update - went today 8/26/19 and def needed a root canal. Had Dr Duarte again and just like my last experience, she was AMAZING. She explains everything and takes her time - she even let me rest my jaw many times AND massaged my jaw bones when I rested. I literally have the best Endodontist in probably the entire state/country/universe! It's one thing to be spot-on in what you do, it's another thing altogether when a provider is authentic and legitimately cares about your comfort (and fears). Dr Duarte has it all. I'm so fortunate!* Was sent here for an exam and am happy to report - no root canal needed!! Turns out the tooth in question will be fine with just a crown. I have no regrets going and paying for an exam at Ventura Endodontics because it's better to be safe than sorry. The copay for the exam is far less than my portion for an unnecessary service. ANYWAY, here is what you need to know, DR DUARTE is amazing!! She was kind, gentle and explained everything she was doing and what the result of her exam was. She was thorough and genuinely cared for me and my teeth. If I do need a root canal in the future, I will only see her. The ladies up front were also very nice and answered all my questions in a friendly, helpful manner. Attitude goes a long way with me and everyone here had a wonderful attitude. Totally recommend!! read more

The staff is very friendly. Dr. Duarte makes you fill very comfortable. For being at the dentist it was very nice . Made sure there was no pain. Thank you read more

I waited all weekend, in pain, for someone to look at my tooth. I was in complete agony. I was referred to Ventura Endodontic by a long time friend and dentist. The front office staff acted as if i were an imposition on their time. In fact, I was told they had done me a favor by making an "emergency" appointment... Dont they get emergency appointments ALL THE TIME?? Who plans or expects a root canal over the weekend? Isn't that how they get a majority of business? Referrals? I wonder if the partners (doctors ) know how poorly the front office treats the patients, most whom are suffering the same as I was today. I was bullied and berated by the front office staff. Pushed into discussing cost for treatment, when I was only there for a consultation. I left after an hour. I watched these "professionals" treat other patients in my same position with the same indifference and hostility. I wish I could tell the actual doctors how bad an experience i have had. read more

Well well, my premonition finally came true. For the past 20 years, I have been telling all of my own patients that if I ever need a root canal, there are only two people I would trust to do mine; me or Dr. Tim Jue. Low and behold I needed a root canal on my tooth #30, and since I wasn't about to do it on myself, I made the trip today down to Ventura County from the Bay Area to see my good buddy and former Endo co-resident Dr. Tim Jue. I went to Endo Residency with this guy back in the mid-90's and I can tell you from personal insider knowledge and experience, he is a great Endodontist. Dr. Jue kindly squeezed me in during his lunch hour on a busy Friday right before he was about to embark on a week long family ski trip. The procedure went smoothly and efficiently, and was pain free. Being in the industry myself, I saw the xray of the final result and I can say without equivocation that it was textbook endodontics. I could not have asked for a better experience or result if I had done it myself. Do yourself a big favor, if you ever are in the need of a root canal, call Dr. Jue and get in to see him, you won't regret it. When you find out who an Endodontist goes to get his own root canal, you can be certain that is the person you want to do yours. read more

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They may be great but this is their intake questionnaire. Note that I'm told to "answer 'no' to all questions. (in the green top left) Given the life-threatening possibilities of obeying those "doctor's orders"... Would I go to Ventura Endodontics? Answer: NO (doctor's orders) read more

Ventura Endodontics - A screen shot of Ventura Endodontics' intake form. - Endodontists Near Me - Ventura, California

I can't say enough great things about this place. I was in severe tooth pain. I went to 2 different dentist in a 24hour span. They both did X-rays but we're not able to help me. I called Ventura Endodontics and they were able to squeeze me in. They did X-rays and another test to see that my whole jaw was infected. The pain pills were not working and I went in exhausted and had moments of crying. All the staff were very kind! From the front desk, the dental assistant to the dentist. They were all very compassionate. The Dentist was amazing!! He was thorough and helped me feel comfortable. The office is clean, the room faces a nice garden and the vibes are calm. I highly recommend them!!! read more

I really enjoyed the professionalism of ALL employees. I used to go to a facility that was all about the money up front prior to any services rendered and they did terrible work for the cost. I like that everything is due after the Dr has seen you, its nice to know that they aren't trying to scam me. Dr. Yamamoto was kind and courteous and seemed to genuinely care. My dentist referred them to me and I really enjoyed my experience and 100% would definitely recommend them for anyone needing that kind of service!! read more

I was a nervous MESS when I walked in for my root canal. For starters, I was late for my appointment because I could not find my car keys. This was a direct result of my nerves. Dr.Duarte briefly explain to me what was going to be going on. We had small chitchat, and seriously it seemed like in five minutes I was ready to leave! She made the procedure seem totally effortless. I have had pedicures that we're not as pleasurable as this! I am not kidding.She is like one of those professionals who does And impeccable job, but is also someone you'd want to hang out with... you know? Five stars, for sure! read more

I had a consultation today with Dr. Erin Duarte and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. I was under the impression that I needed an emergency root canal and after a CT scan and a detailed physical evaluation she determined that my tooth was in good shape and a root canal was unnecessary at this time. She's my favorite Endodontist ever!!! (In BOLD if I could!) I highly recommend this office for the friendly staff, comfortable environment and trustworthy competent Drs. read more

99.9% of the time I'm a reasonable person. I say please and thank you, always have a smile, sensitive to the point that I've been known to shed a tear over a Hallmark commercial. Ya know...people just like me, dammit! Unfortunately all that home training goes right out the window if I'm experiencing some tooth discomfort and I WILL rip your face off if given the opportunity. That insistent pain brought me here for an appointment with the incomparable Dr. Erin Duarte. I have to say she quickly became one of my favorite people in the world with just the Novocaine injections as I could feel sanity returning with each passing second. She kept me apprised of what she was doing and why she was doing it every step of the way and in all seriousness any medical professional reading this should really shadow her for a day and learn her comforting and efficient chair side manner. All told, the root canal on an errant #18 molar took a little over an hour from injection to completion and I was able to go about my day with only minor stroke-like symptoms. I like her a little less today as my jaw aches but it's to be expected with all the Novacaine shots ;) Thank you, thank you, thank you to Dr. Duarte and all the smiling staff at Ventura Endodontics! read more

I don't write Yelp reviews often, and only do so when I've had an exceptional experience. Everything from the time I made the appointment to the completion of the root canal was pleasant. Dr. Yamamoto and staff were very friendly and helpful, and the office seemed to have all the proper COVID safety precautions in place. I am very cautious and worried about the whole COVID situation, but the office and wonderful staff put me at ease. Not once did I feel uneasy or worried about possible exposure. Dr. Yamamoto was very helpful and answered all my questions (I had plenty). We also had a good chat about family and NBA basketball. I would definitely return to Ventura Endodontics if need be. Keep up the excellent work! read more

I went to see Dr Yamamoto in Ventura recently. If you or someone you know has become ill or died after seen Dr Andrew Yamamoto please report the event to the appropriate authorities immediately. If you have been verbally abused or mistreated by Yamamoto, please also file a report here on Yelp to protect your community. My personal experience at Ventura Endodontics was frightening. If I had followed doctor Yamamoto pseudo-medical advice I would be in a hospital or dead according to my former dentist. I was lucky to get a second opinion from a real doctor or I would not be alive to tell the story. I don't know if his two other partners are any good but I know they are allowing Dr. Yamamoto to ruin the reputation of their business. read more

Was given a same day appointment on very short notice. The office was clean and professional, even calming. The staff was awesome, efficient and friendly. Dr. Yamamoto did a great job, was professional, kind, and caring. The entire appointment took much less time than l had expected it to. Would definitely recommend the office, staff, and especially Dr. Yamamoto, to anyone in need of dental care. read more

I had an appointment today and was fortunate to have Dr. Duarte as my dentist for a root canal. From the initial phone call with a friendly, caring & efficient receptionist to every step of my appointment today, I highly recommend this office. Dr. Duarte was very thorough and explained the procedure steps as we progressed. Thank you Dr. D read more

Dr. Duarte has impeccable bedside manner. I was pretty nervous about having a root canal, but that was short lived because she made me feel so comfortable. The front and back office staff were also great. read more

I was referred to Dr. Yamamoto from another dentist recently for a root canal. The staff was very friendly and I didn't have to wait more than maybe 4min to go back after paperwork. They had safety precautions all around for COVID since my last visit which I appreciated, and Dr. Yamamoto numbed me up painlessly. He explained exactly what happened and answered all my questions. Procedure was over in less time than I thought and cost less than other quotes I received. read more

Great staff! Fantastic Endodontist! Dr. Jue saved my teeth and was able to do so in a gentle, patient and skillful manner. Thank you Dr. Jue! read more

Had an appointment set for over a month for Part II of my Root Canal. They confirmed my appointment the day prior. I sat in the waiting room for over an hour, during a pandemic, while many patients came and went. They're either negligent or running a racket. After 90 minutes I cancelled and booked an appointment elsewhere. read more

Review # 24 out of 365 Dr. Duarte is amazing. I had a super painful tooth and Dr. Keating couldn't find the reason why. Dr. Duarte knew and provided the best root canal I have ever had in my life. She's sweet and caring. The anesthesia provided is quick and the entire procedure is painless. I recently had a tooth and cheek absess. When I called the office I received an appointment immediately. She couldn't help me, my tooth needed to be extracted. Her office called an oral surgeon and I was in immediately. She told me she felt like the oral surgeon I wasn't going to was great. Her recommendation was spot on and I always trust her. read more

Dr. Duarte is awesome! I was relieved that she was extremely gentle and calming during my procedures. She explained everything clearly and was very knowledgeable. She is the first dentist that I wanted to go back to. I highly recommend her! read more

When my husband called to make an appointment, they quoted him how much it was going to cost. They called the day before the appointment to verify and quoted him the same amount they did the first time. When he was finished his appointment, the amount they charged him was $50 more! The girl at the front couldn't tell him why. Plus the girl he spoke to on the phone was rude. Needless to say, he won't be going back. read more

Dr. Jue didn't impress me the first time and I couldn't remember why. And when I was sent back by my dentist because I was having pain in the tooth that he had previously done a root canal on it all came back. After a CT on the tooth, Dr Jue said that the procedure had failed and needed a redo. Long story short, for personal reasons I had to reschedule three appointments and cancel one. I then get a threatening letter saying either I make and keep an appointment or they will remove me from the practice.. my response.. BYE FELICIA And, by the way.. the appointments were rescheduled way ahead of time.. not the day of. read more