Hands down the best dentist I have ever been to! Not only is their office extremely clean and up to…read moredate, but everyone is just so freakin nice! From the front desk staff to the doctor himself, they are all great. We just moved to Monterey a year ago and I have been to this office twice. The first time I was pregnant so they couldn't do X-rays. The cleaning I got was thorough and I left feeling great. I just went in for my cleaning today and everyone was great! They all asked how my new baby was which was nice. The dentist. Seriously, the most gentle I've ever been to. He is so delicate but you can tell he's still doing the work that needs to be done. Some dentists just don't care and are so rough. I've left other offices with my gums so sore and bleeding because the dentist wasn't gentile. Not the case here. So, if this office is in your network I suggest you come!

Been here for 10 years. Love the dentists here. Great service by providers…read more Scheduling is easy with lots of reminders

I was in search for a new dentist and came across Central Coast Dental Care. Decided on this…read moreoffice, in part due to my insurance coverage but also because of the good Yelp rating. Scheduling was pretty easy. I was able to schedule a new patient exam appointment online within a week timeframe. Once booked you receive a confirmation via email, and will most likely receive a confirmation call the day before as well. The dental office is located in a small plaza with plenty of lot parking spaces. I was welcomed with a friendly greeting and given a few new patient forms to be filled out. The entire office is friendly and knowledgeable. Appreciated the communication from everyone - front desk receptionists, the X-ray tech, Dr. Sharma, and the dental hygienist. Yup - I lucked out! They happened to have an opening for a cleaning so I was able to get both my exam and cleaning performed on the same day. Glad to have found a great, new dental office!

I've been going to the Seaside office since 2017 and have had numerous crowns, onlays, fillings,…read moreplus a root canal. The technicians cleaning the teeth are good, but for dental work stay away. I've had problems with onlays and crowns falling off, the most recent crown right before Thanksgiving 2025. When I went back to re-cement the lower crown, the dentist noted that it was "the wrong kind of cement. See how it's flaking off," he said to the assistant. Then they left me in the dentist chair for about 40 minutes, and the office manager came in with a card reader, and presented a bill for $250 to reattach the crown. "Didn't I just have this crown put on?" I asked. She told me it was an old crown, done in 2017, so it wasn't covered. Since we were going into a four-day weekend I relented, but when I got home I went through my dental records - that crown was only 22 months old, so I felt I was misinformed. But the worst part is that I was sitting in the dental chair for almost 2 hours, listening to the grinding and filing in the next room. Yet I did have an appointment. And after that tortuous visit, the newly attached crown still felt too high, painfully pressing on the molar above it, because the harried dentist didn't have time to ensure a proper fit. Meanwhile, 5 weeks after being reattached, the crown has already fallen off, but I won't be going back to Central Coast Dental. end

Finding a good dentist, hygienist and front desk staff can be a challenge. I have an excellent,…read moretalented dentist; Dr. Bianco! I always am anxious and very nervous going to the dentist appt but she performs her work so effortless, calm and she is extremely skilled. Jennifer and Dee are exceptional as well. If you are in need for the best...Dr. Bianco will exceed your expectations! Her team is 5 Star and so caring. I look forward to my return appointments as I know I am in very good hands! Thank you Dr Bianco for your care and always making me feel like a VIP! Sincerely, Tim

Always prompt, always kind and respectful, always pleasant, always efficient and professional. 20 +…read moreyears of excellent care and management

Bottom line: After more than a decade with this practice, I'm now considering finding a new…read moredentist's office. I've been a patient here for over 10 years, starting back when Dr. Oh owned the practice. Even after it transitioned to Dr. Drais, I stayed because the prior office manager, Patty, and her team were fantastic. They were organized, followed up on billing and estimates promptly, and always called ahead if appointments changed. Unfortunately, since Patty left, the service has gone downhill. For my most recent procedure, I had to repeatedly follow up just to get an estimate -- which I didn't receive until days before the appointment. That was frustrating but not a deal breaker. The deal breaker was showing up for a crown appointment only to be told it had been canceled. The staff insisted I should have received a text, but no such message ever arrived. They told me they would add a "notation" to my account so that I would get a phone call in the future. In other words, phone calls for cancellations are no longer the norm -- only texts, unless you request otherwise. Call me old-fashioned, but when a dental procedure costs thousands of dollars and requires me to take time off work, I expect a phone call ahead of time if it's canceled. That's basic professionalism.

Dr. Drais is not a dental professional, he is a mere mechanician. I went to his office for the…read morefirst time just for cleaning, which was done by a very professional dental hygienist , I was satisfied by the quality of work she has done. At the same time, I felt like Dr. Drais would do anything to charge you money. After the cleaning, the hygienists notice that an infection in a tooth that had a root canal, at the exam Dr. Drais said it is an infection but didn't prescribe an anti-biotic as he should have. Instead, he sent me back to Dr. Meckler who charged me 270 $ just to prescribe a 2.70 $ Amoxicillin, and he said I will need to do apicoectomy, which usually does not fix the problem. When I called Dr. Drais to tell them that I wanted the tooth extracted and prepped for an implant. they joyfully jumped on the opportunity, which let me doubt the professionalism of this Dr. One thing is sure, at his office, you won't have a medical opinion. Seek it elsewhere.

My father has had several Appointments at this office for…read morefixing teeth and implants. Dr Wang has been professional, reasonable in price and does good work. Not your typical office however we are happy and finally a dentist that t doesn't rip you off.

Told my insurance he placed a crown on my tooth that he NEVER PLACED 4 years ago. I tried calling…read morehim to have him cancel that with insurance and let them know he never placed it. He screamed at me that my crown WAS STILL IN OFFICE 4 YEARS LATER. and I needed to go in to let him place the 4 YEAR OLD CROWN. when I said no i refuse to let him touch my mouth ever again he screamed hung up and blocked my phone number and now I'm going back and forth with insurance to get a new crown placed I will be filing a complaint against his license with the state of California, Medi-cal AND the dental board. He is the worst most unprofessional Dr I have ever been to. His quality of care is GARBAGE.

When we moved to the area, I hit up NextDoor for recommendations for dentists, optometrists, and…read moredoctors. Being a little geeky, I tallied all the responses into a spreadsheet with posts, reports, and likes. Eric Brown in Mid Valley came out head and shoulders over any other dental practice, so we took a look and then took the plunge some 4 years ago. After many visits (too many, but I have British teeth... yes, it's a thing), I can't point to a single visit that either my wife or I had that was anything but positive. Surprisingly modern, superbly proficient, and friendly team, and I can't tell you how satisfying it is to get the chance to recommend them wholeheartedly.

I had a great experience! Jen was amazing! I am not a huge fan of these appointments but she was so…read morefriendly and thorough when cleaning my teeth! Thank you Jen!

Since moving here I've been trying to find dentists who have excellent bedside manner and show true…read moreconcern for patients. I'm happy to report that Dr. Shin has these qualities, and more. While at other dental offices in the area the head dental practitioner saw me for only about 2-3 minutes and was adamant that I need to replace my crown soon (s/he not to be named), Dr. Shin took the whole first hour going over my paperwork, gathering data about my teeth, and asking me to explain my current dental concerns. He even threw in some well timed jokes, and with every detail about how to promote good dental health, he made me feel like family. The good news is that I had no cavities, the bad news was that I needed a deep cleaning (the next hour) but would only be charged for one quadrant ($90 and a step beyond preventative care. $60 with insurance coverage). He even talked with me about the options of night guards for teeth grinding and showed genuine concern for improving the jaw / pain discomfort. The dental hygienist had great technique but average bedside manner. Also, something may have been wrong with the water pick because I was getting water all over my face! However my teeth were good as new after her stellar work. I highly recommend Dr. Shin and his staff. They are also transparent about pricing and honest about what goes on in the treatment and in the office back end (billing, insurance etc)

dr shin is an exceptional dentist. i had a cavity and he explained to me what the procedure…read more would intale he gave me follow up instructions for the next few hours the office staff is excellent they make your appointment their number#1priority

For anyone looking for a dentist in network with the new insurance…read more.. Dr Kim James on 880 Cass has been AMAZING! We're only here another month and they got me in IMMEDIATELY for new patient X-rays and eval. I knew I needed some work done and have been able to make all 3 appointments before leaving. The staff are all incredible. They address you by first name when you walk in the door when I had been there only once before. Everyone I have come into contact with at the office has gone above and beyond to help out. I always have a million questions about what they are doing or using and they gladly explain everything to me. If you need work done, the front desk will give you the exact price of what to expect instead of the run around. They also do her best to get you the best price possible and is very knowledgeable about insurance and what tricare will cover. I even got a personal phone call from Dr. James himself a few hours after my last appointment to make sure my pain was under control. I honestly can't say enough good things about this office and I wish I had found them at the beginning of our Monterey move!

This is probably one of the most awful experiences I've ever had in my entire life with regards to…read morevisiting a dentist. Not only is the dentist grossly over performing things that are completely unnecessary, but he ruined my wife's teeth because we believed the medical care he suggested was necessary. His bills are extra extraordinary costing in the thousands for minor Dental work whereas other local dentists barely reach hundreds for the same exact work the quotes they give you for the cost of service before and after are two wildly different things. AVOID AT ALL COST!!

Soperb quite affable care quality was absolutely outstanding . Fantastic front was knowledgeable…read moreand clear about insurance

Dr George was very patient and kind. She was thorough and professional. With and X-ray and cleaning…read moreDr George helped me create a treatment plan to keep my teeth healthy and sparkling. From someone who hasn't been to the dentist in too long I am glad we gave Dr George a try for our family.

Great office, team works well together, Dr. Lehr is a great caregiver......I was visiting from out…read moreof town, chipped Molar, they worked me in and took great care of me. Thanks!

Dr Lehr said his staff are friendly and helpful and seem to run an efficient office. I had a great…read moreexperience with my consultation and do wish I had come in earlier. Getting through to the front desk was a bit difficult, but not impossible. Parking is easy. The office is clean and has a Keurig machine and magazines in the waiting area. Wait time was not too long. After the initial visit and exam, I scheduled my cleaning and a chat with the doctor about plans to move forward. It will be an additional visit to complete work, though Dr. Lehr did ask if this would work for my schedule. Overall it seems like a great office, though I am still a bit leery after my husband's insurance issue.