A long over due review. I think Ive been coming here since 2008~2009ish and despite relocations to those nearby practices, I always come back to Dr Kim and Dr Carpenter The staff is friendly, supportive, the regular cleanings are incredibly thorough (and gentle), and Dr Kim has been keeping tabs on my records with exceptional follow up. Ive had crown work, Invisalign, cavities, cleanings, root canals, you name Ive had it done here Highly recommended read more

I've kind of been going here for a few years now. I say "kind of" because I seriously neglected my teeth for a few years (due to my own stupidity), but when I returned, they were just as good as I recalled. Great, friendly staff, and Dr. Carpenter is very personable and professional. I'm in the process of getting deep cleanings (one side done), again due to my own failure to keep up on my visits, but the process has been great so far. read more

I walked in asking for a water irrigator and they were kind enough to give it to me. no judgment or anything. staff is very friendly. I will be booking my next dental appointment here. read more

Dr. Kim told me I had five cavities. I'd never had a cavity before, so this was a pretty big surprise for me. After seeing other dentists, I'm excited to share that I've still never had a cavity... read more

This office is the best. All of the staff go out of their way to create a comfortable experience.

I was so appreciative of the ability to get me in immediately for an emergency crown. Everybody was very friendly and I felt in very good hands! read more

I had the same experience as Lori K. I called to make sure they took my insurance. I had to leave a message with all my information. I requested a return call if they did not accept my insurance. No one called. I took time off from work, paid for parking and when I got to the front desk, no one had verified my insurance, but assured me they would get the information before proceeding. I had a lengthy wait. In the chair, thinking I was covered, the office manager came in and stated the receptionist "forgot to ask" her if she could check my insurance and she is the one who has access. No, I wasn't covered and she wanted to know what I wanted to do! I paid for a crown out of pocket. Dentist and office were pleasant. Business and reception were irresponsible, disorganized and rude. read more

Dr. Carpenter and the office were great! Really convenient for students at UCSD like myself and the hours are really accommodating to your schedule. They went over and above for taking COVID precautions and every single procedure was quick and painless. Dr. Carpenter made sure I was comfortable the whole time and used state-of-the-art laser technology that numbing wasn't even needed. On the downside, costs at this office built up so quickly and it ended up being hundreds of dollars for a cleaning and fillings. I asked very explicitly for an explanation of costs, which was provided to me as an itemized list before treatments along with the expected insurance payments. But, to my surprise, I was blindsided by an additional bill a few weeks later brings the total costs for a routine cleaning + some fillings to around $800! They are out-of-network for my insurance (UHC), so I suppose it was partly on me for not understanding how dental insurance works. Overall, I am saddened to say that I won't be back unless if I had some catastrophic dental emergency in the area. read more

The whole appointment was a great experience! Everything from beginning to end went fluidly. Dr. Kim and all of the staff are very kind, compassionate, and thoughtful. The quality of work is also superb! read more

Wonderful team of dentists and a great staff. Dr Peters is super skilled and attentive and Dr Sepe can take the most complicated dental challenges, like mine! read more

Absolutely love them! Two thumbs up! If I had more, thumbs, I would put those up as well. They are always on time, the staff are always happy to see you, and they have extended hours. Dr. Carpenter is a very kind and sweet person and a great dentist. The office is clean and there's always more than enough parking. There's a cute little outdoor patio area if you choose to wait outside. The suite itself was a little confusing to find, so if you're like me and can get lost inside a studio apartment, just go early to your first appointment! read more

I have gone here 8 years, great dentists and I love the tvs on ceiling, very clean and professional. The issue I have is the billing and front office staff. I will be told I owe an amount h then get a statement what is hundred dollars more, when I asked why it's not right they can't give a clear answer. Then they send an email today saying I owe $130 for exams from 2022. I said if my insurance didn't cover them I wouldn't have gotten them. They said back the service was not done there. Mic drop. I'm out. Also you have to pay for parking, it is very inconvenient. read more

I went in for my biannual cleaning and am very satisfied with the entire office. The receptionist remembered me and asked about my travel. I am always impressed by the focus on patient safety and protection. The hygienist was efficient and professional. COVID taught us all about how virus's are easily spread and many safety procedures were put into place to protect patients. Wellness Group learned this and incorporated many of the recommended safety and equipment policies are still used in the office to protect patients beyond COVID type illnesses. Very comforting to know my dentist is truly interested in my safety. Thank you. read more

Our entire family goes to see Dr. Robert Kim for all of our dental needs. I'm very nervous with dentists and Dr.Kim has been great at putting me at ease. We have been going to Dr.Kim for years and have recommended him to everyone we know. His staff are also awesome too. Everyone is so nice and clearly loves their job. read more

Wonderful care with people who are nice and know what they are doing. High quality office that uses technology to show the patient where the decay is located and how it will be fixed read more

Always friendly and informative. Dr. Kim and his staff provide great dental care and are always thoughtful regarding comfort and procedural success. read more

Very pleasant staff - knowledgeable and thorough Dentists and Hygienists - hi-tech too!

Excellent and thorough with a very friendly staff. They handles my needs with care and love.

Cleaning every 3 months. The hygienist Cami was it great and Doctor Tim Carpenter is excellent. They have a high tech dental office with the latest 3-D printing for crowns. I would highly recommend them. read more

This review is long overdue. I went to go see Dr. Kim/Dr. Carpenter in the past for a root canal treatment/fillings/check up and I just wanted to stress that the staff members and the doctors (shoutout to the front desk and Lainey) are extremely kind, angelic and professional. I live in Long Beach (1.5 hours away) now and I still return to this location solely because the doctors here are extremely trustworthy and they always explain their thought process/opinion in regards to any treatment, so you can leave the office without any worries. I extremely love how they go above and beyond to work with you. I felt treated with so much kindness that I would recommend this dentistry to anyone. read more

All the doctors are personable and competent I've been a patient of Dr. Carpenter and Dr. Kim- you truly get the best care here. Highly recommend. read more

Beau is the best hygienist!!! But be sure the location is in your network before booking!!!

Dr. Carpenter has been really great so far. Seen him a few times for several fillings. He is very responsive to my desire to know all the details of what he is doing and he offers laser fillings, which are a total must and game-changer for me. Takes his time to do the fillings right. Lainey, the hygienist, is also hands-down the most intelligent hygienist (think dentist-level knowledge) I have had. Had a great experience here and think I found my "forever dentist." Final thought: this is the business that has had the most complete COVID practices I have seen, and I am including actual hospitals in that calculation. read more

I've been going to this office for over 10 years! Staff is always nice and the office is very efficient.

Wellness' entire staff and dentists are top notch. I enjoy every visit!

I will say that I haven't been to such a great "doctor" style establishment ever. They know how to do business and they know how to do it well. After my original dentist left town for an inexplicable reason, I was recommended here by one coworker and I'm almost positive that I have pulled everyone from the office to go here. The staff welcomes you with open arms, the office is clean and sanitary, the rooms are top notch with the most up-to-date equipment, including televisions in the ceiling so you can watch movies while you get dental work done (if you don't finish it, you can take it home and bring it back later). Dr. Kim himself is very up front and honest with you as well, which is wonderful if you are like me and know your teeth are too precious to mess with - especially after 2 sets of braces. Not only am I all about Arlene (my hygenist) and Caroline (receptionist) as well, but they have always done plenty of research for me in order to give me the most help I can get in regard to what parts insurance covers as well as what portions I will have to cover. They usually send my thank you cards for all my referred business and I will continue to keep referring them time and time again. Thank you to them for being so wonderful. read more

Wellness Dental Group - General Dentistry Near Me - La Jolla, California

My wife had a lot of difficulties with Dr. Kim's office. (They billed the insurance under my name.) 1) They misbilled the insurance and after multiple attempts asking them to correct it still failed after the promised date and they ask the patient to PAY for their mistake! 2) Treating a tooth scratching the nearby teeth, as a result, an additional fund needs to be spent on treating it. 3) Told patient a filling is needed BUT after drilling, suggesting the patient for a crown (which is about $1000+ more) and only given an hour or so of notice. As such, the costs of treating from their office can go up quickly. Yelp or the office or anyone is welcomed to contact me for relevant notes. read more

I've been going to this dental office since 2016. Woah! excellent service, updated and upgraded technology. My mind is blown. The dentists, hygenists and front desk people are fantastic. Get to know Meriah at the front desk. She is absolutely warm and friendly. She has gone out of her way a few times to help me. This dental office cares about their people. I used to be homeless, and Meriah suggested a cost effective insurance plan so I could maintain my teeth. Yes you heard correctly, I did reveal that about myself to this office because they actually care about you. I've had both doctor carpenter and dr Kim work on my teeth. Both were beyond exceptional. I plan to have this dental office for life. Thank you again Wellness dental! read more

I've referred a lot of friends and family to La Jolla Center for Advanced Dentistry and I describe the office and staff as the "Lexus experience" of dentistry. Comfort is key. Great customer service. State of the art approach to dentistry. Total professionals. It's not the cheapest dentist in town, but when it comes to my teeth and ultimately health, would I want that?! I want value and quality and that is what Dr. Kim and Dr. Giles provide. I once had a tooth emergency and they got me in quickly at their Poway location, totally accommodating my schedule. Great location and plenty of parking (in La Jolla!) which is a total plus. When friends move to town, I always point them to this dentist because I trust their team. read more

The team at Wellness Dental La Jolla is amazing. I couldn't be happier with my experiences with them. I was scared to try a new dentist after a bad experience elsewhere a couple years prior, but needed to get in before I got married. I was referred to this office by a friend, and am so happy I took the chance. I've been going here a few years now, and rave to everyone about my amazing dental office. Every single team member is friendly, professional, courteous and knowledgeable. The team knows my name, they remember personal details (e.g. Lisa asking for photos post wedding, Caroline remembering the details of my bad experience elsewhere a couple years prior), and are overall so pleasant and a joy to be around. They have also always gone above and beyond to help me when I need it. A few highlights: Laurie sending me an invoice during the shutdown when my FSA card "locked" me out, so I could resolve a transaction. Lisa for being so personable and welcoming. Lisa and Caroline always helping me to understand any quoted costs for procedures. Dr. Kim for helping me to feel comfortable when I transitioned to their office and was nervous, being so nice, working with me over the shutdown when my Invisalign liner cracked, providing great instruction on what photos I should send, and mailing my last few trays to me directly at home. Caroline for all the things lol - getting me in quickly when I had a tooth chip out of nowhere, refitting me for a new retainer, generally being hilarious and a joy to be around, and coaching me through X-rays when I am the worst at them. She is everywhere all at once, and always smiling - not sure how she does it but she's amazing. Shout out to Adrienne for X-rays coaching too, and not judging me when we used kids sizes lol. Dr. Carpenter for always helping me to feel relaxed, being so willing to explain things to me or answer questions, making great product referrals, and making sure I am never in pain during a procedure. Also, for generally being hilarious and so pleasant to be around. The team overall for implementing excellent health and safety protocols for COVID-19 once permitted to reopen by the county. I cannot recommend this team enough. Do yourself a favor and go see them asap. read more

Dr Kim, Dr Carpenter and team run the most professional and caring office I've ever used. Whether it's a dental emergency(which they handle immediately) or a regular office visit, their wonderful personalities and pain free dental work makes me want to yell from the rooftops that they are the #1! Their office is immaculate and they are taking all Covid precautions to the max. Kudos! read more

If a dentist breaks his tooth, where does he go? (Yes, dentists have to go to the dentist too). Dr. Kim has been my dentist since I started to get old and stressed and started breaking teeth. I usually tell him I was just eating a salad and a rock was left in there, but I think he knows better. This office is very clean and organized. Dr. Kim has a positive attitude and also gives very good anesthetic injections. I've also been impressed with the quality of care provided by the hygienists that have cleaned my teeth. The front office communicates very well and makes you feel welcome. Dr. Kim has embraced the latest in proven dental technologies to make procedures easier on us. Same-visit crown fabrication, digital impressions, digital imaging, and laser treatment are available. This is a nice office with nice people. Highly recommended. read more

Very poor communication. They said my familiy's insurance can cover most of cost, but after we finish our treatments they call back us and the insurance cannot cover. We have to spend more than 700 bucks just for simple cleaning and filling. Actually we have asked several times about insurance coverage but whenever we asked they said it will be covered. Be aware that they DO NOT KNOW WHAT INSURANCE COVERAGE IS. read more

I've been going here for years because the dentistry and care of patients is top notch. But I am writing this review because of the front of house staff. I had scheduled an appointment and confirmed it for a given day (they are very good about changes being made via text message even and they track all of that which turned out great). Somehow, instead of confirming for the given day, they accidentally cancelled the appointment. When I showed up, the person at the front desk said that the appointment appeared to have been cancelled (her phraseology intentionally did not place any blame on me). Then she read through the text messages and profusely apologized explaining that the appointment should have been booked but it wasn't. Instead of trying to rebook me for another day, she and Dr. Kim made it a priority to get me seen at that time. They owned up to the scheduling error. I was impressed that they did not blame me for the cancellation, that they took ownership of their mistake, and then they did everything possible to make it right. Customer service in general has suffered in the past few years, but Wellness Dental Group - La Jolla did it right. Kudos to them and they earned the five stars!!! read more

The best experience I have ever had with a dentist in San Diego. The excellence of service starts from greeting, the friendly environment and the amazing staff. Thank You for the entire team for taking a good care of me, specially Lainey and Dr. Carpenter! read more

Outstanding customer service and patient care! My first visit to this office was simply one of the best experiences I've had visiting a general dentist. The hygienist took the time to examine my dental habits and tendencies closely and gave me tools so I could continue to take care of them at home. Also, I've never had a doctor be so thorough with me in reviewing each tooth (including with digital x-rays and infrared video) so that I really could see and understand the issues and why I needed treatment. Overall it was a real pleasure to be seen by Dr. Kim and his very helpful and friendly staff. They have flat-screen TV's in each room, including one in the ceiling above each patient chair. When I moved rooms, the staff member even came over and switched the channel, saying "Oh, we don't want you to miss the end of that (Cupcake Wars) episode." Prices seem reasonable and on par with my previous dentist who did not have all this cutting edge technology, and Dr. Kim is in my insurance plan, so most of the costs will be covered. I will be returning to Dr. Kim mid-January for fillings and will update my review then! read more

Setting up an appointment was a pleasure. They did a great job with my fillings with attention to detail. I will definitely be coming back for my dental cleanings. read more

I've been going here for years and it's an incredible place. Dr. Kim is very good and always makes you feel comfortable. The staff are also amazing. Friendly and helpful. read more

Truly amazing staff! We received a random VM from Caroline today that she saw a picture of my husband and I and our dog on The Riveria magazine and she saved us a copy of it in case we didn't see. How thoughtful is that? I am pretty impressed by this team and how honest they are here and how they are there to help all their patients. I've been sharing my experience with everyone I know and have referred a few of my friends that are looking to switch to a different dentist! Now- it's time to schedule my cleaning because I don't mind spending $ with honest and good people that personalize and remember me and my family! read more

This review is specifically for my visit today with Dr. Kim, his assistant Natalie and Lainey. I already mentioned in my previous review about how all the staff members and doctors are extremely professional and kind. (And it is still true to this day). During the entire cavity filling, the only time that I felt the smallest amount of pain was during the injection of the numbing agent and the first few seconds of when my tooth was being gently drilled. However, the rest of the procedure was SO PAINLESS that I caught myself almost falling asleep and caught myself slowly closing my eyes. Pain level was less than 1.5/10 (with the injection) to 0/10 (once the numbing agent took effect). Also, really would like to give a shoutout to Lainey because her advice and cleaning really helped me improve my oral health and health of my gums. TLDR: Better than your average dentists/hygienist and goodbye dental anxiety! read more