Another visit, a much better experience. Dr. Skeens explained the necessity for the trip/fee.read more

This guy and his team are top notch. I had 2 cavities filled today and the before and after…read morepictures are great - very happy with the degree of care that his team took and am confident that few dentists in my nearly 50 years have been as detail-oriented as Dr. Skeens and his team. They do great work and have excellent attention to detail, thank you!

I have been going to Dr. Santone's office since I was 15 years old (now 32). I have seen the dental…read morehygienist Monica for years and have had a pleasant experience until now. She told me it has been too long since getting x-rays done and I politely declined, as I don't need to be exposed to radiation just for the heck of it. Monica continued to question to my choice (in a very rude manor). I once again said no thank you and I simply wanted a cleaning. She said 'this is unaccepatable' and I said 'maybe I should find a new dentists as I really don't want an x-ray'. She said 'I think that's a good idea' and I walked out... Not a word from anyone. It was so rude, unprofessional and inappropriate. I will never go back, along with the rest of our family who has been going for over 20 years.

Dr Santone is not just warm and caring , but very skilled at what she does. Always careful to…read moreprovide highest quality care and technique in maintaining the best dental health, without doing more than needed. Her office staff are always friendly and accommodating. Been here for years and can highly recommend!

Type of Care -- AMAZING! Care Quality -- The very BEST!…read moreDr. Kay is very kind and gentle with his patients. His supporting staff, same demeanor, fantastic. They are family. I recently had my teeth cleaned and their new dental hygienist, Sarah, was wonderful. Fits in this family for sure (don't let her go !)

I came to Encinitas Ranch Dentistry by referral. Dr Kay and his staff are outstanding!…read more Dr Kay is very professional and patient, he took the time to discuss my dental issues and concerns thoroughly before doing anything. He did some crowns and fillings for me, I am very pleased with his work. Vanessa also did some cleanings, she was gentle and a very sweet hygienist! All the staff are top notch from the front office to all the assistants in the back. All very friendly and professional. Overall, my experience at Encinitas Ranch Dentistry has been exceptional! Highly Recommended!

Awesome experience. I hadn't been to the dentist in well over a year so I was nervous to go back…read more They explained everything to me thoroughly and were very civil. Dr. Smith was kind and explained options for me in detail. Nobody ever pushed me to buy anything and I never felt like I was being sold something. Office was clean. Excited to come back!

Just returned from my third visit to Dr. Smith at Cliffside and am thrilled at the results! I…read moreneeded a lot of work done and had to do three different visits. The work that they did was done flawlessly efficiently. I experienced virtually zero pain throughout the entire process. Dr. Smith is extremely skilled, professional, kind, and his staff went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable. The work that they completed today was nothing short of perfect and now my teeth are finally fixed! I can't say enough good things about Dr. Smith and their staff. They truly care about their patients, our empathetic, kind and good people. This is very rare to find so I hope people read this review and choose Cliffside family dentistry. I got lucky and just went in there without doing research, but was blown away by their compassion, skill, and efficiency.

Excellent service from front desk to dental assistants and dentist. Knowledgeable and no BS just…read morequick and great service.

This is a great dental office! The office staff took the time to answer all my questions on the…read morephone When I arrived I turned in my new patient paperwork and insurance information and in less than a few minutes I was already being brought back to an exam room and the dentist was on time for my appointment. The dentist was very personable and explained everything during her review of the x-rays and the exam. She also has an amazing imaging software program I haven't seen at other dental practices. For the first time ever, I saw an accurate visual representation of my teeth which greatly helped me feel confident in the diagnosis and suggestions of which teeth to prioritize. I previously went to a dentist who I liked, but due to insurance changes I needed to find a new dentist. I was very happy to hear that they both agreed upon which teeth have cracked filings due to age and my teeth grinding at night. I am feeling confident about my future appointments to have some needed dental work completed because they took such great care of me as a first time patient.

Love Encinitas Ortho Team and Dr.Liatti!! I came to…read moreDr.Liatti after getting many other opinions suggesting surgery because of my complicated ortho case as an adult. Dr.Liatti was honest and attentive since day one, allowing me to try Invisalign with my complex case. It's been a long journey but it worked and I couldn't be any happier. I'm more confident about my smile and my quality of life has increased drastically! Ortho can be challenging and time consuming but if you have realistic expectations (and wear your retainers) you will see life changing results. Thank you Encinitas Ortho and your amazing staff for always making me feel welcomed and making this journey so smooth. Special shoutout to Kathleen for being awesome!

No informed consent prior to hundreds of X-rays taken of my brain, eyes, face and thyroid…read more This guy had a young assistant take higher powered CT X-rays radiating my radiosensitive eyes, brain, CNs & thyroid with hundreds of ionizing X-rays before I was even a patient of record, before any exam at all, before any in person history, discussion, dialogue etc. I did NOT want my brain eyes & thyroid radiated w/ hundreds of ionizing radiation images that day at my first orthodontic consult of at least 3. I ended up in scripps ER after that CBCT w/ horrible debilitating symptoms & pain. I just finished my second eye surgery because of all the inflammation & damage that CBCT without any informed consent caused. This guys ego is huge he had the nerve to say I was cutting into his lunch break at ~12:05 and I'd have to pay extra yet he can't provide any basic informed consent at all, history/exam etc before sending someone possibly unlicensed to radiate my eyes & brain like its some kind of benign BP check as you walk into the office? He destroyed my quality of life. The girl acted like she was going to just take a quick camera picture not hundreds of X-ray images of my eyes and brain. No other orthodontic office could use these as they said they only take 2 after doing an exam if the pt is ok w it. This guy doesn't care about protecting patients he cares about profit margins and isn't looking out for what's in the patients best interest in my experience. Hundreds of X-ray images with NO lead protection are very damaging causing DNA double- stranded breaks in exposed tissues incl the brain, eyes and thyroid also oxidative stress that damages cells plus inflaming tissues, a conversation about risks benefits alternatives and all questions answered by the dentist plus an exam legally NEEDS to happen BEFORE a consult person is radiated w/ this higher powered radiation. I did NOT want these radiosensitive structures radiated, it was NOT worth the risk for me. No other dental or orthodontic office in the past has ever taken any type of CT of me and not X-rays without explaining WHY they would like them, which gave me time to ask questions and opt out after asking questions and having a dialogue with the dentist. Most people don't know that dental offices even have CT X-rays that radiate the brain w/ hundreds of ionizing images at once. The last time I had orthodontics they did NOT take X-rays and my teeth came out perfect for many years. Skylar Liatti left my bite in worse shape then when I went in, he also told me to have another dentist add composite material where there was no room in the seated functional position which caused my front 3 teeth to burn and sting for 10-11 months straight after the chemicals went into the pulp chamber and then the material was ground off again due to there not being any room to add before orthodontics. I was stuck going to him bec otherwise I'd have to have 2 more X-rays somewhere else he left my front damaged teeth hitting first and my back teeth not touching at all which caused damage to my premolar roots and flared up front teeth pulpitis of which can't be rectified bec my bite is now screwed up. This place obviously doesn't follow basic CA dental safety protocols like an EXAM must be done BEFORE an RDA (if she's even licensed), I asked for the license and dose metrics of exactly how much radiation my eyes brain thyroid were exposed to but Skylar did not provide it as per CA law requires (within 15 days). Skylar obviously cares about dollar signs over patient safety. The other ortho consults I finally did months later did not rush me into any radiating X-rays even though they only take 2 X-rays not HUNDREDS of X-ray images at once. I did not sign for X-rays at that consult visit either as I had planned on doing a few consults to see whom I felt most comfortable with IF that was the next step for me.

One word: The Best in dental work…read more Both: Dr. Karli and her husband Dr. Chan. And extremely kind.

Dr Chan is an excellent dentist. He is patient and takes time to explain options. His technique is…read moregentle but thorough. The practice has a laid back vibe, and everyone is friendly. Highly recommend.

their quality of care and friendliness are not surpassed by any Dentist I've ever been to. It's…read morealmost a pleasure to go to the dentist.

I came here for a few years. We were fine and everything was great. Last year, we had a routine…read moreannual check up and was charged $200! If we went elsewhere it would have been covered. Also had 3 cavities fixed and paid $350 in office and got another bill for $300!!! We are so upset and talked to them about it. They did not seem to care. We won't be back since there appears to be hidden fees or bad miscalculations on their billing department. If you go here, be careful you may get another bill sent home. They'll text you owe money first and ask you to pay through the link. This is not the type of dental practice I like to go to. I suggest you don't either. I'm looking for a dentist that will give me great dental advice and care, while being transparent about their prices.

Best Doctor (Dr Lao) and best staff (nice polite and fun!), period…read more This is a very efficient practice that has been taking care of my teeth for the past 6 years now. I relocated from Solana Beach to Vista and still drive there for dental care. They are always on time, provide detailed status and advice before treatment. I have never had any issue with billing or coverage, their estimates are always on point. They also helped my foreign mom for a dental emergency during her trip to the US with a custom pricing (no insurance). She was very happy with the service and treatment. Highly recommended!

I like Dr Lau just fine, but the rest are shady as hell. I went in last year for a routine…read morecleaning. I'm good with my teeth - I regularly floss, mouth rinse, etc. The new woman dentist (I've blocked her name from my memory) told me I needed an expensive mouth guard since my teeth looked worn down from night grinding. I have NEVER ground my teeth and in fact, wear an invisalign retainer every night. She also told me I needed a deep cleaning, in spite of the great report I got from the last visit 6 months prior. Not only a deep clean, but antibiotics and special "bone growing" shots? HUH??? I left as fast as I could and got a new dentist office. One that takes Saturday appointments. Smiles has a big sign in their window that says "convenient Saturday appointments" but they actually are CLOSED on Sat. UGH. I can't say even one nice thing about this business.

The BEST pediatric dentist ever!!!! We've been going to Dr Keller for years, and he and his team…read morehave always been kind, patient and so skilled. Last night my daughter cracked a molar in half and he took my call at 8p! Literally the next morning he got us in. I can't say enough wonderful things about them. I feel completely safe to have my kids come here. Highest of recommendations!

I had the privilege of working for Dr. Keller early in my career as a young dental assistant, and…read morehe was hands-down the best employer I could have asked for. I learned so much under his guidance and feel incredibly lucky to have been mentored by such a talented and compassionate pediatric dentist. His wife, Kristen, is equally wonderful--genuine, down-to-earth, and just an all-around good person. Together, they create such a warm and welcoming environment. Dr. Keller truly has a gift when it comes to working with kids. He's the perfect mix of goofy and engaging while also being exceptionally knowledgeable and professional. It's rare to find a provider who can make kids laugh one minute and calmly handle complex procedures the next. His approach is both comforting and effective, and I still carry many of the lessons I learned from him into my own work today as a seasoned dental hygienist. Fast forward nearly 20 years--now as a mom, I wouldn't trust anyone else with my own children's care. My son, who is on the autism spectrum and has a "spicy" personality, recently needed dental work. Dr. Keller and his amazing assistant were patient, kind, and so in tune with his needs. My son went in with zero hesitation and felt completely at ease in their care. I always recommend Dr. Keller to my patients with little ones, and I'm happy to share my experience here to help other parents looking for a dentist they can truly trust with their kids. He's the best of the best.