My daughters have been going to Dr. Walden Yu for their dental care, and I honestly can't say enough great things about him and his team. From the moment we walk in, we're always greeted with smiles and kindness. The entire staff makes my girls feel so comfortable and at ease, which means so much to me as a parent. Dr. Yu is truly amazing -- he's patient, gentle, and takes the time to explain everything in a way that both my daughters and I can understand. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and loves what he does. He never rushes through appointments and always makes sure the girls feel confident and comfortable before leaving. Finding a dentist who is great with kids isn't always easy, but Dr. Yu goes above and beyond every single time. I'm so grateful we found him. I recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, knowledgeable, and caring dentist who truly puts his patients first. read more

This is a great practice for kids. My toddler absolutely loves coming here because of the movies, games, and cute claw machines. The doctor and nurses are really great with kids as well and very gentle. read more

We absolutely love Dr. Yu's pediatric dental office! From the moment we walk in, the front office team is warm, welcoming, and so helpful -- they always make check-in and scheduling a breeze. My 2-year-old daughter actually gets excited to come here, which says everything about how gentle, patient, and fun Dr. Yu and his staff are with kids. The new office is absolutely stunning -- bright, clean, and beautifully designed to make little ones feel comfortable and parents feel at ease. Every visit has been such a positive experience. We're so grateful to have found such an amazing pediatric dental home for our family. Highly recommend Dr. Yu and his incredible team! read more

We love Dr. Melissa and Cynthia. They're so good with young patients. I also appreciate that they answer all my questions and give practical tips on getting a toddler to brush regularly. read more

10/22/2025 11:09am Our family has been with Dr. Walden Yu's office for over 14 years. My kids have grown up seeing this dentist, and we've always appreciated the care provided over the years. Unfortunately, my recent experience left me feeling incredibly disappointed and unvalued as a long-time patient. I called to schedule an appointment for my son, only to be told I had a $100 cancellation fee on my account from 2024. While I understand having policies in place, I expected that after more than a decade of loyalty, there would be some flexibility or at least a reasonable discussion. I offered to pay the fee at the time of the appointment (as my debit card had been lost and a new one was on the way), but they still refused to schedule my son. I asked to speak with Dr. Walden Yu directly but was told he does not speak with patients. I then spoke to Dulce in management, who informed me she is the person in charge and there was no one else I could speak to. That response made it clear that our long-standing relationship with the office held no weight. Ironically, I've had to show up in the past for scheduled appointments only to find out the doctor wasn't in for unforeseen reasons. I was never compensated for my time or gas--and I didn't ask to be--because I understood that things happen. But when it's the other way around, the same understanding wasn't extended. It's clear the office is doing well enough that losing two long-time patients doesn't seem to matter. Sadly, after all these years, we'll be taking our dental care elsewhere. Just a heads-up to others: the $100 cancellation fee is strictly enforced, regardless of your history with the office. read more

Watch out for their draconian cancellation/change in appointment policy--they charge $50 if not done over 48 hours in advance. I called over 30 hours in advance but they were going to charge me $100 for changing my two kids' appointments. So I tried to make it in time for the originally scheduled appointment, but we didn't make it within their 10-minute grace period, which is why I wanted to reschedule in the first place. They were kind enough (sarcasm) to waive one of the $50 fees for one of my kids. Other than the convenience of the location of this office, there is no reason to go here. We will be taking our insurance funds elsewhere! read more

We love this dentist and have been seeing dr. Mae for years for both my girls. The care and time they take is amazing... making my girls feels safe and calm. Also their dental knowledge is so great! read more

I rarely write negative reviews but I felt compelled to warn people. I'm sure he's a great dentist, but he seems to be a great businessman as well. On our first visit for my daughter we left with a $6,700 Treatment Plan. He recommended filling a cavity, sealant, and addressing grinding with a customized fitted contraption for thousands of dollars. However, when I showed it to our old dentist she couldn't believe it. My daughter has ZERO cavities (nothing that even looks like one), does NOT need sealant, and has a RETAINER which prevents grinding (plus very little sign that this is happening consistently). Get a 2nd opinion for expensive treatment plans. read more

Super friendly and caring! Great at what they do. From the front desk to the doctors and everyone in between, thank you!

First and foremost I would like to thank Dr. Yu and his team for always being kind and professional . My daughters have been patients at this dental office since they were toddlers, and now 13 and 10 years old . I have recently become a patient my self, and their work here is nothing but great once again thank you for your excellent work and always treating us like Family. read more

I had to find a different dentist for my kids since our insurance company changed the coverage and found this dentist nearby. We were there for regular cleaning, and the doctor confirmed me that there would be no charge. I received a call saying that I had an unpaid balance for sealant and x rays. Also, they gave me a treatment plan for both of my kids for over $5,000. My kids had never had a cavity, and they go to a dentist regularly. I don't trust this dentist and will never go back. Stay away. read more

Dr Kat is very professional, knowledgeable, informative, and excellent with her work. We have absolute confidence with her amazing work and steady hands! Highly recommended and great with kids ! If you haven't been here before, Dr. Walden Yu's dental office is incredible and is the perfect environment for a relaxing dental experience (which can be very stressful elsewhere!). Although the offices and hallways are decorated to entertain and comfort the young ones, Professionalism, State of the art technology, and a very clean, sanitary environment are prioritized! In my humble opinion, all other dental and doctor's offices can learn by example of this office: How to provide excellent health care, promoting and encouraging the benefits and brighter side of good oral hygiene, while balanced with an overall sense of high professional quality throughout, with a friendly staff. Kudos to Dr Yu, Dr Kat, and all the staff here!!! (Oh yeah - Don't forget to ask for a token...!) read more

Super caring and thoughtful about the kids' experience. Wonderful partners for dentistry and orthodontics. Strongly recommended!

The best dentist that I've been to. I love Dr.Lat she's my daughters dentist. She is excellent with children and friendly .Parking can be a pain sometimes it's full. Dr Yu an Dr. Chang are amazing as well. read more

I would like to take my time write a review for any new patient going to receive treatment or thinking about receiving treatment at this dentistry. Overall I have nothing bad to say about all the staff members from the front desk, x-ray techs, hygienist and the dental providers. They are all very friendly and helpful about answering any question and concerns. With that being said I would like to speak on behalf of anyone thinking about using Anesthesia as the mode of care for you or your child. Please please before moving forward with this mode of care call and ask about it to your insurance company to see if your covered. Be as detailed as possible, provide the type of dental procedure not just the codes that will be done because some companies only cover specific dental treatments such as oral surgery, gum treatments (very invasive care) for it to be justifiable otherwise be prepared to pay out of pocket $$$$. So remember get a second opinion, call your insurance company and provide detailed information of the kind of treatment being advised and if it will be covered (not just CODES). In my experienced I called my insurance company and provided the codes to the treatment which was covered but the method of treatment (sedation) was not. The dentistry affiliates with a 3rd party Anesthesia crew. I called my issuance company and they asked me what kind of treatment was your family member receiving? I told them and provide the codes which they confirmed what is covered (fillings, crowns..) However, the mode of treatment (IV sedation, nitrous gas, local numbing) are specific to the type of treatment such as (oral surgery, or any gum procedure). I hope this can and will be of assistance. Best, read more

The entire staff is helpful and kind to the kids. A special shout out to Jose who always takes special care of my kids!

I wouldn't drive 30 minutes for 2 kids for both ortho and dentist if this office wasnt awesome. My son has been in braces for a year. He started with no room for new teeth to come in and me thinking he would have to have extractions to absolutely having no extractions and perfectly straight teeth. My daughter is right behind. Its also really nice to have an ortho and dentist in one place where everyone is on the same page. read more

This is honestly the best dentist I have taken my son to. From the very first conversation with the dentist, he was courteous and extremely knowledgeable, even without x-rays being sent from my regular dentists office. I am looking forward to allowing him to help my son get over his fears at the dentist. read more

Walden Yu, DDS, APC - Vending machine - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Culver City, California

This dentist scarred me for life. WORST experience of my entire life. Never ever go here. I have severe dental trauma and anxiety now.

Dr Chang has been our primary orthodontist for both of our kids and she is great Staff is friendly, location is easy accessible and close by. Friendly for kids of all ages read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. I had the unfortunate displeasure of going to this dentist office last month, due to exp excruciating tooth pain. The only enjoyable exp was the representatives, dental tech(s), Renee. A few other staffers presented smiles but Walden, I don't know if he is lacking bedside manners which is apart of any service someone in every part of the medical field NEEDS to be effective at their job OR he doesnt give a care OR he is BIAS! By the look of the interior office U could tell they mainly treat children. I discovered this when I went to my appt. I didn't care. As long as the treatment was more than well and they offered good to great customer service I would have continued visiting this office for my dental needs. Walden examined my tooth. He told me he had to refer me to a root canal specialist as he did not perform the kind of root canal I seemed to require. He prescribed antibiotics and sent me on my way. Mind you, he said he would refer me to another facility, UCLA dentist program, so they could exam my tooth and we go from there. The man didn't give me a referral which was one of the requirements needed to register with UCLA school of dentistry. Plus, when I asked for a ibprohen prescription. Walden acted as though I was asking for opium! We literally went back forth about the Ibprophen script for a good 8-10 minutes! He kept suggesting that I buy the medication over the counter as I kept saying the otc version is not as effective, for me. I asked him what was his issue??!! Why is he refusing to help a patient who is exp sever pain?? I also, wondered if he was that way with ALL his patients or just the ones who looked like me, Black American??? Why was he giving me such a hard time with a simple script for ibprophen???! It's been a whole month. Walden nor has anyone one on his staff reached out to me to see if I was able to get an appt with the facility THEY referred me to. And, no. UCAL NEVER responded to emails, phone calls. I don't know why Walden refers people to UCLA and there is NO WAY to communicate with them or there was no way for ME to communicate with them. I also, called Walden's office to ask for assistance in contacting UCLA dentistry. They claim that they didn't have any way of contacting the facility they referred me to. How is that even possible??? Wouldn't they communicate with UCLA in regards to the patients they referred to them? As I said, idk what's up with this office. But if you require great bedside manners from your doctor/dentist, Walden is not the one. Idk how he is with children but he should be trained to accommodate ALL people and all ages. I suggest you look for another office. Trust, they are out there. I found another office that assisted me in a time of great need! Walden treated me like I was an intrusion not a potential new patient. When I mentioned that I was LOOKING for a dentist office when he gave me a hard time with the ibprophen script, his response was insulting! I wouldn't recommend this office to anyone. read more

Great dental office close to us and very convenient. Never have to wait very long and easy appointment and my son loves coming!

Best dentist ever Have been his client ever since I've been a kid, and have no complaints. Fair prices (if you don't have insurance, quick, and PAINLESS!!! read more

Again, just amazing customer service...we are over the moon with the level of service. My children love going to the dentist - what a relief...but I know it has a lot to do with the staff and the Dentist himself! read more

I have to say the people work there are nice. But the doctor would exaggerate the condition. For example, he checked my 2 years sold daughter and identified she would be over bite. Recommend to see orthodontist but turn out my daughter has no issue when visit other dentist. He gave us periodontal maintenance even after 6 months deep clean instead of the preventative procedure, which is fully covered by insurance. We have to pay as the periodontal maintenance only allowed to perform within 6 months after deep clean. He also recommended us several times to make expensive mouth guard to avoid grinding that on other dentists mentioned to us. Will never ever visit him again read more

I remember taking my daughter to her first appointment at another location in Culver City right down the street and I only knew it wasn't the best office till her next appointment. They had no follow up appointment. They didn't text you or call you to remember an appointment you made 6 months ago. When they called me they were so rude and just hang up. I was like I'm never going there again. But this place was so so nice from the beginning and helpful. My daughter had a great time she told me today and she's only 4 years old. They sent home with her a folder with detailed information about what they did that day and further information for the further which I really appreciated. I'm excited to take my daughter back ! Thanks for taking such care of her :) read more

Great service, and they create a very nuturing enviroment so kids feels safe at the dentist

Dr. Walden Yu is amazing with kids.. He has been seeing my son for 10yrs now n we just love coming here. The staff is great, Dulce is so patient with all the kids always trying to make them feel comfortable.. The environment here is so welcoming n warm. Ohh 1 last thing while the Dr's is working on you the kids get to watch what ever movie they chose before they sit down for there exam.. that's always a plus in my book, keeps the kids very entertained n relaxed. Thank you everybody at Pediatric Dentistry you guys are the BEST!!! Dr. Chang AMAZING orthodontist Dr, LOVE HER read more

Dr. Yu and his team are the best!! I highly recommend this pediatric dental office to anyone who seeks a professional, clean, and well scheduled office. I have attended this office for years now and I never had an issue. My daughter loves her check up visits to the dentist, and the best part is that she never leaves disappointed thanks to the wonderful staff who always makes sure to reward her with little gifts such as toys, toothbrush, floss etc. Thank you guys for the hard work!! read more

Dr. Mar and her staff are so wonderful!! Miraculously my 3 yr old gets so excited to go to her "Unicorn Dentist" and proclaims "that was so fun!" I couldn't be more grateful to Dr. Mae and her staff. Dr. Mae truly loves children and it really shows. read more

We had a great visit with Dr Yu. Very patient and informative and felt like all my questions were answered.

Amazing staff, amazing dentist. They will take care of you in comfort and in under the sea style. We have been going here for years. No matter the issue, they listen, take the time necessary to get the job done. All three of my kids have been going here and we wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

I recommend this place to all kids. My son was scared of the dentist until he came here. He's seen Dr. Yu, which is a great dentist very friendly and super helpful explaining the process. He is now seeing Dr. May. She's so charismatic with kids and great at what she does. My son loves coming to the dentist now. Bring your kids here you won't regret it! read more

My son gets a little too excited when I tell him he has a dentist appointment. Their facility is like going to an amusement park. Dr. Mae is incredibly kind and interactive and even made the 3 cavity procedure full of calm. The rest of the staff is also very attentive and gentle.. I am super jealous that my son gets to have this experience at the dentist. read more

Wonderful location, great staff very clean and friendly with my son. The doctor was very explicit with explains everything.

Love coming to my dentist office. I have been a patient of Dr. Yu since I was a teenager and now with a little one of my own I knew this was the dentist office I wanted my daughter to come to. I was bummed out when they weren't able to see adults anymore but now thankfully they do. Only dentist I would drive almost a hour in LA traffic for. read more

While the office is nice and my kids liked it, especially the toys in the lobby and overhead TV screens, I cannot recommend this dentist. My experience with Dr Yu is the same as the other reviewer's here who wrote about unnecessary and overly aggressive treatments. I took my son there when he was 3, and everything was ok. 1 year later, 11 cavities discovered. At least some of them were certainly present and partly our fault as we let him brush his own teeth. I could see one cavity myself. However, Dr Yu recommended filling all of them and using the gas to make our son relax. Not only the bill would have been in thousands, that is a lot of stress and future discomfort for the child. When asked if we could manage the issue with better brushing, flossing and vitamin/mineral supplementation, he said that no and it would definitely get worse. When asked if we could manage until the time the permanent teeth replace baby teeth, he said something that made no sense to me - that the cavities would "jump" to permanent teeth. We declined the treatments and diligently brushed our son's teeth. On follow-up appointments, same 11 cavities were noted and there were continuous offers to fill them. After 2 years of this, we went to see another dentist (the one we, both parents, go to and trust), she told us our son's teeth were fine and nothing needed to be done. We then took him to yet another, highly-rated, pediatric dentist in Santa Monica, who told us the same. His cavities are no bigger than before and seem to cause no discomfort. And now his permanent teeth are coming out. In addition, our daughter was diagnosed with cavities at the age of 2 by Dr Yu. A dozen cavities, and again I could see few of them, so the diagnosis was at least partly true. He recommended filling a dozen cavities using general anesthesia for over $2K. Fearful of the aggressive treatment and the anesthesia more than the bill, as well as remembering what happened to our son, we went to another dentist for a second opinion. The recommendation there was to brush and floss and, optionally, apply a special liquid to some, more pronounced cavities, that turns them jet-black, but stops the cavity progression (you can find information about this treatment online; it is in use in Japan for 10 years and only recently became available in the USA). We did that with a couple of teeth. Problem seemingly solved, No anesthesia, drilling and 2-thousand dollar bills. So Walden Yu might be ok if your kid's teeth are perfect. Otherwise, at least get a second opinion. read more

You MUST switch to this Doctor! The girls: Graciela, Dulce, and Grace are the ones at front to help u and their love and attention makes u forget about that Pre-discomfort to deal with dental work. They are Amazing w special tact for kids. Dr. Yu is just the best! He doesn't rush to see his patients because he cares. His intervention saved my son to hv his 3 front teeth removed and one of mine from having a root canal after being examined by UCLA Professor at the School of Dentistry. After 5 years we are still with the best: Dr. Yu, Dr. Mae, and Dr.LeeAnn. They are all like a family to us. They are clean, honest, efficient, and just who you need on your side for dental procedures. read more

Niece went and I never thought I'd see kids smile and love their dentist after a visit... now several friends take their children there as well... Dr. Mae is amazing, as is Dr. Yu and the entire staff! read more

Dr. Yu is a great dentist. He is always kind, patient and thorough with both my children. My family has been coming to his offices for over 7 years and my children couldn't be more comfortable with a dentist. My children's oral hygiene is great, and I owe much thanks to Dr. Yu. The staff in the office are always bubbly and friendly with the children, making it super easy to get treatments done. The facility has tv monitors overhead for children to watch during their treatments, and there are ongoing contest with incentives to keep kids brushing! I would highly recommend anyone with children to visit Dr. Yu's office. You won't regret it! read more