My stepfather who was like a father to me had been my dentist since I was 14 years old, and he had been my children's only dentist. So it was hard finding a new dentist when my father retired, but I'm so happy we found Dr. Fox!!! This morning I called his office because a molar was bothering me and appeared to be cracked. His receptionist had me come in at 1pm so he could take a look, and sure enough it was cracked and needed a crown. When I arrived Tanya, who I had spoken to on the phone had already contacted my insurance company and confirmed that I was eligible for a crown, if needed. By 4:30pm this afternoon (same day) I had a new permanent crown that looks and feels GREAT! Dr. Fox and his staff are very professional, friendly and informative... I would highly recommend that you visit Vista Smiles. Thank you Dr. Fox and staff! read more

Friendly, knowledgeable and booked appointments right away. Dentist was willing to get started right away.

Super nice staff. The front office manager is excellent and very helpful with the insurance piece. And of course Dr. Jeff Anderson is a wonderful, friendly and competent dentist. He listens to his patients. I asked for 1/2 the anesthetic so that I wouldn't be numb for many hours afterward from a filling. He did just that and 90 minutes later I was having dinner no problem and no pain during the procedure or after. I'm a Happy patient. read more

I have been going to Vista Smiles for a number of years now. Dr Anderson is easy going and friendly, and has done a few crowns and fillings for me. His office staff is nice and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Anderson and Vista Smiles. read more

I have never been to a more honest and trustworthy dentist. Every time I go into the office I'm greeted with big smiles and treated like family. I 100% trust Dr. Anderson and will continue to refer everyone I know to him and his team. read more

They come across as a program from the government that offers you a grant but in all actuality they take your insurance and say that (oh your cost is this amount out of pocket) frauds! There is no grant they are using your insurance and lying just to get customers to go to there offices please dont Fall for these desperate and thirsty individuals. read more

I moved from Hawaii and I needed a good dentist. My teeth needed a cleaning very badly, and due to Covid I had not had my teeth cleaned in Hawaii in 2 years. I also needed a new retainer. Dr. Anderson is very kind and very thoughtful. His staff is informative, and they explained the potential need for a deep cleaning etc. The Dental Hygienist provided me with excellent dental care. I don't think I have ever had such a thorough assessment and/or teeth cleaning. I am so thankful I found Dr. Anderson's office. Mahalo read more

I have been a patient of Vista Smiles for over a decade. Have had procedures including cleanings, fillings, crowns, and even a root canal. Dr. Fox started the pracice, and about two years ago Dr. Anderson took over. Both dentists have provided me with excellent care and no problems. The staff and support professionals are likewise very good. I definitely recommend Vista Smiles. read more

A coworker suggested Vista Smiles and my husband and I are so pleased with this office. Dr. Fox and his staff are professional, don't leave you waiting forever and listen to your concerns. After having negative dental experiences growing up I'm always nervous visiting a new dentist. Dr. Fox and staff are gentle and caring. They're definitely restoring my faith in dentists! read more

Wow! What an interesting front office Manager. I don't believe I have ever heard the leader of a team speak so rudely to fellow team members. I am shocked that She has been able to retain any employees. And it's a shame that Dr Fox will be losing patients as a result. The face of your business should not be someone who is rude to fellow employees and curt to patients. I had an opportunity to overhear Marlene speaking to the assistants in the most demeaning manner, it actually made my stomach hurt. Dignity should exist everywhere, and humility is something she could stand a lesson in. My husband continues to see Dr Fox, because he doesn't know any better, I left long ago because I did not want to have anything to do with her. First rule of life is to treat others how you wish to be treated. How unfortunate to lose patients because of a rude front office, and even worse to be working there and treated like that! read more

Dr. Anderson and his whole staff are amazing! Everyone in that office is great to converse with and laugh with. I've never felt uncomfortable there. Dr. Anderson is honest and conservative in his treatment and never makes you feel pressured to do an insane amount of work. Cannot recommend them all enough! read more

This is another review that was a long time coming. We (my better half and I, and one of our kids) have been going to Dr. Fox now for a couple years. It was only because our former dentist closed shop that we started going to Dr. Fox. Their office is located on West Vista Way (running parallel to highway 78) in the Vista Medical and Dental Arts building. Parking can be pretty interesting you're first time going there, but you'll get used to it...LOL. When you first pull in, the driveway turns to the right and up a hill. Parking is in the back. Dr. Fox is quite an accomplished dentist. He provides services in his office that other dentists would normally consult out. In fact, it was because of a survey that his receptionist asked me to fill out that I got in for a sleep study to evaluate me for possible sleep apnea (the jury is still out on that one, should be getting the results soon). His staff is very friendly and go the extra mile to make you feel at ease. The office staff thinks that I don't like coming in, but I couldn't think of another dentist that I would rather have take care of me. Thank you Dr. Fox and staff...love you guys!!! read more

UPDATE: Dr. Fox contacted me and rectified the quote issue with a partial refund. The rest of the previous review below still stands. ___________ +1 star for Dr. Fox's looks and demeanor and for putting my crown back on--we'll see how long *that* lasts. And that's it. They quoted me 129 for crown re-placement on the phone. I get in. They gouge it up to 252 and pretend to give me a 25 dollar discount (with prices like that, clearly a sham) and bring it down to 227. My other (fantastic, btw) dentist put my other terrible crown back on for 75 dollars total. That should give you an idea of how outrageous his pricing is. But it isn't just the price gouging--it's the fact that they quoted me one thing and then charged me nearly double after the fact. *One X-ray* was 50 dollars. One. Insane. Then he casually mentioned how my three-weeks-fresh amalgam filling was potentially structurally insufficient and even went as far as mentioning toxicity, which is completely debunked: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3388771/ He suggested I replace the filling with a composite or even crown it! Zeus knows that I'm in this freaking mess in the first place because of yet another *cosmetic* dentist in Florida who uses Cerec crowns who suggested I crown my two pitted molars. Do not come here unless you want to leave with an empty wallet. Do not come here unless you want to be deceived about scientific consensus regarding dental toxicity. Do not come here unless you want to coaxed into entirely unnecessary procedures that will no doubt be exorbitant in price. You have been warned. P.S. - Wonder why there are so many 5 star reviews? There's a big poster in his office asking people to leave reviews on Yelp. Well, here ya go Dr. Fox! read more

Being an extremely nervous dental patient, I find it difficult to find a Dr. I'm comfortable with. I'm a new patient to Dr. Fox, transferring from Coast Dental whom I didn't have a good experience with. Dr. Fox is amazingly relaxing. His voice and demeanor give a calm that is much appreciated when dealing with dental work. The staff and office are outstanding, it's quiet, with friendly always ready to help staff. I wish I had come across Sr. Fox last year before I had extensive dental done with another dentist, I suspect my experience would have been better with Sr. Fox. If you are Dentist "hunting" I would put Dr. Fox right at the top. read more

Dr. Fox is AWESOME. I had not been to the dentist in seriously like 10 + years due to a bad experience and the lack of dental insurance. I recently got a job that had dental insurance worth getting and decided I should probably pay the dentist a visit. Not knowing where to go I took my boyfriends advice and went to Vista Smiles top see Dr. Fox and his staff. My boyfriend found him and had work done and told me I wouldn't regret going. I made my appointment and was a little disappointed that I couldn't get in sooner, but trust me the wait was worth while. After my visit I could totally understand why it took a little longer to get an appointment. The office really cares about their patients and takes the TIME to provide the best care. I didn't wait more then 5 min in the waiting room and once my X-rays were done Dr. Fox was in the room ready to check things out. A lot of offices seem to double book their patients and then put them on a conveyer belt to try and get as many patients in for appointments in a short amount of time. I am very thankful that in this office, that was not the case. I really appreciate that the staff even took the time to cater to my horrible gaging reflex. Instead of making me uncomfortable with the X-ray film in my mouth for longer periods of time the assistant grabbed another staff member to help, cutting the amount of time in half that the film piece was in my mouth which resulted in me not gagging on the damn thing :). I believe that small things like that are what make this office so successful. I really felt like everyone there was on my side and wanted to help me. I didn't feel like Dr. Fox wanted to do work that wasn't needed. He truly listened to everything I had to say. I never once felt criticized. I will be recommending this office to all my friends and family. Thank you to everyone who helped make my experience pleasant, and thank you Dr. Fox for taking the time to see me. If I could give you guys more then 5 stars I would!!!! -Shanda M. read more

Dr. Fox and his staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable... I have had several check ups and cleanings done and have always felt extremely comfortable in his office. Recently, I had a front tooth that needed a new crown. Not only did Dr. Fox and his staff replace it, but found a way to make it look better and feel better. He was perfectionistic in the way he handled every detail. The office is clean modern and beautiful. Dr. Fox and his staff are top notch, I highly recommend this office if you have any dental anxieties or simply want a dentist that is truly a patient advocate and will make sure that you get only the best quality care. PS: His office also offers free delicious snacks and water when you depart... read more

This is the best dentist ever. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Anderson and the team. Shawna helped me with my insurance and she made sure they took care of the cleaning I needed. I found my forever dentist!!!! Thank you Dr. Anderson. read more

Am I the only one that hates going to the dentist, but then I go and think WHY THE HECK DID I WAIT SO LONG?! Dr. Fox gives you that feeling. You can't figure out where the dislike for dentists comes from! His staff is amazing. Getting a call after a visit to the dentist doesn't seem like a good thing, but they are just checking up on you too see how things are going. Marlene is very helpful and understanding. I don't have insurance and instead of just taking as much money as they could, she pointed me towards some ways of helping coping with the, surprisingly, little costs to my visits. I couldn't be happier with my visits to Dr. Fox's office. Definitely going to be making regular visits to the dentist again. read more

I'm writing this review today because it has been almost one year since my dental bridge was completed and I honestly couldn't be happier with the results. I have been going to Dr. Fox for a few years now, and have been extremely pleased. He is a wonderful dentist and his office staff have always been friendly. Every time I have come, in the office is clean and and they always make sure I am comfortable. I am not a fan of dentistry work but Dr. Fox and Marlene have always made sure to explain my procedures in detail so I know what's going on. However, what I like the best about this practice is that Dr. Fox has always only done work that he been necessary (there have been some issues that he felt could take time to take care of, rather than convincing me to get the work done right away) and explained to me the differences in work I would like to have done. Also, I really appreciate that when I come in for an appointment I am not sitting on the waiting room for 30 mins before I am called back. read more

Vista Smiles - I had a bridge done almost a year ago and I am extremely happy with the results. I finally feel confident with my smile! - General Dentistry Near Me - Vista, California

Dr. Fox is AWESOME!!! Dr. Fox has been my dentist for over 6 years and I could not recommend him more! It is pretty evident just from the first meeting that he truly cares about his patients and the work that he does. He has done multiple fillings on my teeth but at the same time he has recommended holding off on small stuff and keeping an eye on it, which I appreciate greatly as I think it shows that he is not about doing unnecessary work. I also like that he is very down to earth and easy to get along with. I live in CO now but try to arrange appointments with him while I am visiting. I have never liked getting dental work (shocking) but my experience has been that Dr. Fox makes it as easy, painless, and comfortable as it could be. I wish I could give 6 stars. read more

For starters, I'm not one for reviewing places. However, this place has been a saving grace for my family and I. I was a new patient to Dr. Anderson and his very well trained and managed team/staff. They really have a solid vibe all around, guys. They got myself AND my son in on emergencies on two separate occasions, absolutely last minute. Working with my dental situation, for me, is quite embarrassing and can be intimidating to face the nature of my case. This team from front to back, start to finish, are the absolute package. Professionalism is present and The experience is not only "comfortable and welcoming" as any office advertises; but exciting for me to grasp the "light at the end of the tunnel." No judgment. No fear. All answers and solutions with a family feel. I will follow them any and all advice as well as help they provide, to not only me, but my son and daughter as well. I must state, kids dental experiences can be traumatic. My kids even get EXCITED to go see Dr. Anderson, Dina, and Jolie. They take the best care of us always. Tania is an amazing receptionist! She is very accommodating and welcoming, and the team as a whole is just incredible. Thank you guys for everything!! If you are looking, shop no more. This is the dental spot to stop, and stay! You're welcome San Diego, really... #vistasmiles #smilesalldaythisway read more

Vista Smiles keeps me smiling! Dr Fox has the best ran office I have ever been to in 39 years of life! Marlene who sets appointments understands the importance of time. As a business owner I rarely have time for myself. I don't do follow up apts. I expressed to Marlene that I don't do needles and I needed a deep cleaning. I could not believe walking into Dr. Fox office I was seen within minutes. X-rays and all kinds of gadgets. Soon after Candice began my exam. She quickly realized I had, I HAD! Gum Disease! so gross! Candice was aware I did not want a needle and surprise again! Candice went to work! She did an entire deep cleaning and removed my embarrassment in a short time. After jack hammering my teeth I could not believe how great my mouth felt. Candice is like a surgeon in your mouth. Gentle yet firm! Thank you Candice! This morning I woke up and received a call from the office to see how I was doing! What? Who does that these days? Dr. Fox office does. I highly recommend Dr Fox! not only is he a good looking dude as my wife commented but hes got his office together running like clock work! you will not be disappointed! And you will not have your time wasted! I LOVE VISTA SMILES! Thanks DR FOX! read more

My husband and I had been going to our dentist for many years. Recently he decided to retire... good for him right! Accept that it left us with out a dentist and that was scary. We were referred to Dr Ethan Fox, wow I couldn't be happier. He's great!!! Professional, friendly and most important he's really good at what he does. I had a crown that needed replacing and cleaning. I was there this morning had my cleaning ( great hygienist, Cynthia ) And I had my crown done all in one day, not the usual fitting and coming back another day. I was so relaxed and felt really comfortable. I'm telling you, if you don't have a dentist or are not happy with one you have I highly recommend Dr Fox and his entire staff !! They are top notch. My husband is next and I'm already scheduled for the rest of my work!!! Thank you Dr Fox and staff for an exceptional experience!! read more

My family and I have been going to Vista Smiles for a couple of years now and Dr. Fox and his staff are amazing! Everyone in the office is very friendly and makes us feel very comfortable and relaxed. Quality care from a very knowledgeable Dr. & staff! I would highly recommend coming here! :) read more

Dr. Fox and his staff are so great!! I hadn't been to the dentist in years and was really dreading my initial exam and cleaning. The whole process from x rays to the cleaning was painless and really not that uncomfortable. Marlene at the front desk is an angel in disguise and really takes great care of everyone who comes through the door. read more

Great staff, doctor & friendly, clean up to date dentist office. They truly want to help you get your teeth in optimal condition!

I have been a patient at Vista Smiles for the last couple of years. Dr. Fox and his team are very knowledgeable and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional dentistry. read more

Everyone was very welcoming. Candice gave me a great cleaning and Dr. Fox did an excellent job on my chipped teeth! He even followed up a few days after to make sure everything was feeling okay. read more

Full disclosure; Dr. Fox is my brother from another mother. With that said it's truly a blessing to see family doing so well for themselves and their community. I see these other comments (reviews) and hear them from other family members and it is inspiring to see Ethan master his profession. His staff are very kind and well skilled. Marlene is engaged and helps keep our family in line with our dental care. As many other folks here state, if you are settling for your dentist or have had negative experiences which keep you away why wait any longer to get things straightened out. Go to Vista Smiles and experience compassionate dentistry with a smile! read more

Glad we finally found our family dentist! Located in Vista. Dr. Fox is a wonderful dentist, he has done great dental work on both my husband and I and our 3 teens. He is very up to date on all the latest medical dental knowledge out there and is very professional, yet easy to talk to, I just always feel very comfortable in his care & while having dental work done. He has great assistants that work along beside him, I really enjoy talking to them, sweet girls. His staff is great, friendly, attentive and just very helpful, we seem to get our appointments in even with our very busy schedules that all 5 of us have. Even my kids like him and the staff, that is a huge plus for me. Dental visits just are really not on my wish list, I have always kinda dreaded going in the past, I mean who really enjoys going to dental appointments right? right! Well, I feel a lot better about my dental appointments now that we have found Dr. Fox.. We've been with him for about 5-6 years. We are well taken care of and I do very much recommend him to any of my friends and anyone looking for a great dentist. read more

I love this dentist Dr Fox and his staffed made me feel welcomed and general wanted to help me improve the health of my mouth. I didn't feel judged for the things that I'd let go even though it had been about 6 years since I'd seen a dentist. I am also an asthmatic and some of the chemical smells effected me my first visit, but the second time Dr Fox had come up with an idea and it helped I didn't have any more issues with the smells. The staff is very warm and inviting I would recommend them to everyone. Not only have they worked around my asthma but they have done a great job of working with me and scheduling visits around my work schedule and maximizing the work we do if I take time off to see them. read more

My wife and I have been clients here since we moved to the area a few years ago. Dr. Fox runs the clinic like a well-oiled machine, but still takes time to interact with patients. The staff is top-notch and obviously cares about their clients. My recent procedure was scheduled for 3 hours, and it was finished right on time with gentle, painless care. read more

I've been going to Dr. Fox for years and I've had a lot of dental work from him as well as other dentists so I'm well qualified to recommend a good dentist. You're in good hands with Dr. Fox and his staff including and especially Marlene (I strongly disagree with the negative comments about her. She runs a tight ship - the office is well managed and organized and that's one of the reasons that Dr. Fox is able to concentrate on quality dentistry). Dr. Fox is extremely thorough and fair and does not gauge his patients. I insisted on having a removable appliance instead of implants where 2 teeth were missing and Dr. Fox strongly discouraged me - I did it anyway, which was a mistake, and ended up doing the implants and crowns. Dr. Fox felt very bad that he hadn't been insistent enough (impossible because I was determined) so clearly he isn't out for money. He's very concerned about his patients well being and he's conservative when it comes to suggesting treatment. I rarely YELP, but Dr. Fox is an exceptional dentist and I felt I needed to add my opinion to the mix. read more

Be very careful when dealing with this practice. One cavity? That's what you think but then you get there for the second appointment to get it filled and it suddenly becomes two. I witnessed this twice with my own family and then with another patient while I was in the waiting room. Marlene is especially rude and deceptive. Dr. Fox seemed like a nice guy. It's too bad that his office staff and business practices have caused this patient and 4 family members to go elsewhere. read more

Time and time again, dentists seem to disappoint me- either their prices are too high, their customer service is horrible, or you wait an hour to be seen when you show up EARLY to your appointment. I experienced this with many dentists in the area, until a good friend of mine recommended Dr. Fox with Vista Smiles. Over the phone, the lady was very friendly as she was scheduling me for my first appointment. When I got there, everyone treated me like they had know me my entire life! Everyone at this place has a smile on their face at all times! The lady that manages the office is an absolute sweetheart! She always offers snacks to my little girl and asks her how school has been :) My favorite part- they saw me within 2 minutes of my scheduled appointment time!!! Dr. Fox is friendly, very knowledgeable about dentistry, and his results are unmatched. I've had some work done here and I've never had a problem. For the first time in my life, I actually look forward to going to the dentist! I highly recommend Dr. Fox and his staff- aside from dentistry, these are genuine, honest good people that care. Unlike others, they treat you like a person- not a client. read more

The search is over, Dr. Fox is the dentist for me. You feel well taken care of and easy to relate to. I would recommend all my family and friends to him. read more

I needed a root canal, and had to find a dentist who would take my insurance, so I 'interviewed' several. I am so happy with Dr. Fox, he does great work, is kind, and has a great office. I even fell asleep during the procedure. Rarely am I happy with a dentist - but I am more than happy! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Fox's for the last few years. I have had nothing but great experiences. Dr. Fox and his staff are amazing and have always treated me like a member of their family. I am especially greateful for how gentle and patient they are with me as I have always been nervous about dental procedures. Five Star Treatment All The Way! read more

Great office and staff. Not big on the dentist but this office has always made me feel at ease when im there. Everyone is very caring and great at what they do. The office is small there is only Dr. Fox, his assistant Maryana, one hygienist Cynthia (who is great and very gentle by the way) and Marlene Front Office who always has a smile on her face when you walk thru the door. Highly reccomend this office!!! read more

Dr. Fox just installed two teeth over my two new implants. He spent a lot of time to make really sure that he had everything just right. It was tricky because my mouth is small, and the teeth needed to be different sizes. They look and feel great. Dr. Fox and all of his staff are professional but also very nice. If you are looking for a dentist, I would absolutely recommend that you try Vista Smiles. read more