Very friendly staff and beautiful inside decor The staff…read morethat cleaned the girls teeth were all very knowledgeable and friendly The dentist was kind and efficient

There are not enough good things I can say about this office. My son is never scared and always…read moreleaves happy. They are unbelievably patient and empathetic and go at our pace. Although this last time my 2 year old surprised us all and did amazing. This was only his 3rd time and he felt so comfortable! Highly recommended

Thorough, personable, professional care…read more From the x-ray tech to the dental hygienist, to the dentist, Dr. Sanchez, I was listened to carefully and given excellent instruction and care. They are nice people, too!

I highly recommend Seal Rock Dental. My dental hygienist, Kristy Clark, is extremely attentive and…read morealways takes the time to make sure I'm comfortable. Before my cleaning even began, she noticed I was cold and kindly brought me a blanket, which made me feel so comfortable and cared for. She pays close attention to detail, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her patients. I never feel like she's rushing through my appointment. She does a very thorough job cleaning my teeth, which gives me confidence that I'm receiving excellent dental care every visit. If you're looking for a caring, professional hygienist and a great dental office, I highly recommend Seal Rock Dental.

My two year old had some dental trauma that needed to be fixed. Dr Joe (dentist) and Dr Phillip…read more(anesthesiologist) did such an amazing job. You can tell they truly care about providing the absolute best outcome for their patients. Incredibly talented doctors with great bedside manner that are great with kids. The facility is very nice and clean, the front office ladies were kind to us as well. Ive never left a dentists office feeling so impressed with the quality of care. If your kid needs dental work, I would highly recommend Dr Joe and Dr Phillip.

From the moment you walk in, this office makes you feel right at home. The entire staff is warm,…read morefriendly, and truly committed to making every visit a positive one. Doctor Lola has a gift for connecting with kids--she's attentive, gentle, and makes my boys feel completely at ease. My 9-year-old son, who has Down syndrome, has had tough experiences at other dental offices, but here he's calm, comfortable, and even cooperative. Doctor Lola's board certification and specialized training in caring for children with special needs is evident in everything she does. She takes her time, explains each step, and adapts to his pace without ever making him feel rushed. That level of patience and compassion means the world to me. Finding a dental team this skilled and caring is rare, and I couldn't be more grateful for the way they care for my family.

I love Dr. Sanchez and the Seal Rock team! They are friendly, kind, efficient, and have a genuine…read moreinterest in their patients as people. They don't try to upsell you on teeth brightening/whitening or cosmetic stuff. They are honestly the best dental team I've visited in Santa Cruz (I've been a patient at 2 other dental offices before.)

I cannot say enough, good things about this office! They are…read morealways bending over backwards to fit me in, or help with an issue going on! The front office is very well organized and is always happy to spend time explaining things or finding me the perfect appointment time. I can call and talk to them right away and they're always so professional and kind! They are so knowledgeable and Have to help me so much with navigating insurance issues! The dental staff are always so sweet and are so lovely to talk to! I always appreciate how peace they help make me feel! Seriously, the most kind of staff! Dr Do is incredible! She ALWAYS goes above and beyond! I get very stressed about Work being done and she's never pushed unnecessary work on me. She tells me the pros and cons to different options and lets me process what's best for me. I appreciate how she thinks of long-term solutions instead of quick Band-Aids on things. She's also just a fun person to talk to and feels like a friend! The office is so clean and cute! There's a little fury tank that the kids love and comfortable couch and chairs to wait in. Maybe the best part is there is the sweetest office doggie! He has that hypoallergenic fur and is so love able. He sits on my lap sometimes when they Are working on my teeth and I just get to pet him and feel at ease. I truly would never go to another dentist office after going to Dr. Do's!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Amy and her entire team. From the moment I walked…read morein, I felt genuinely cared for. Her bedside manner is exceptional--calm, patient, and incredibly reassuring. She took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions without ever making me feel rushed, which made such a difference. The office staff was equally amazing--friendly, helpful, and very clear and transparent about pricing, which I truly appreciated. The whole experience felt thoughtful, honest, and supportive from start to finish. If you're looking for a dentist who is not only highly skilled but also deeply caring, I wholeheartedly recommend this practice.

I had a very bad toothache and I did not have a regular dentist. Dr. Gomez. Gave me an appointment…read morethe same day I called. My tooth needed to be pulled and Dr. Gomez was patient and kind. I'm so glad that I found Dr. Gomez and I recommend her to anyone looking for a new Dentist.

Nothing wrong with Dr Gomez herself, but their system of "pay up front, get reimbursed later,"…read moretotally sucks! I was told my insurance would cover the visit. I paid over $300 up front and only got $30 reimbursed from my insurance. I am 50 years old and have NEVER paid a dime for an exam. ya, you heard it, just an exam! she didnt even do anything! when I called the office, the receptionist said that actually my insurance WASNT in network!!! i trusted they checked prior to me going there. I asked for doctor to call me back and it's been a week now.....crickets!

I was a patient at Seabright Dental for about five years and had many positive experiences there…read more The staff were generally kind, I felt well cared for clinically, and I especially appreciated how personable and gentle my hygienist was. Unfortunately, I decided to leave the practice after receiving an unexpected $164 bill for a March 2026 preventive visit. My routine dental care had historically been covered through Delta Dental. After receiving the bill, I contacted Delta Dental and learned the claim had processed as out-of-network due to the office's change in Delta Dental network participation/billing status. The office explained that they had mailed notice months earlier and later sent a postcard saying Delta Dental was still accepted/covered, but I did not understand before my appointment that the office was now out-of-network with my plan or that I could owe a significant balance for preventive care. I asked for the balance to be waived or further adjusted due to the unexpected nature of the bill and current financial hardship. The office declined, though they did offer a three-month payment arrangement. I appreciate the care I received over the years and the payment arrangement, but I was disappointed by the lack of clear point-of-service communication before receiving care. For patients with Delta Dental or any insurance plan, I would strongly recommend confirming in writing before your appointment whether the office is in-network with your specific plan and what your estimated out-of-pocket cost will be.

apparently they have reached their limit on taking DELTA DENTAL patients and there is a wait list,…read moresuch a bummer, as i was hoping to get in to get a second opinion and establish a client relationship, but if they are limited in accommodating whats a person to do...as the receptionist suggested go thru delta dental and search . I have a suggestion, maybe put on the website instead of accepting new patients, put that you cannot accommodate any more delta dental insured patients. hoping to be able to still get in , if not this year, next?

My children were patients at Brent Porter's pediatric dentistry practice since February 2024. We…read morehave since left the practice because our experience with communication, treatment planning, and follow-up regarding our children's dental care was not what we expected. In March, my 4-year-old daughter had a follow-up after a cleaning due to tooth decay. Dr. Porter's office sent us home with a consent form for Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and scheduled a treatment appointment, requiring us to take her out of school. When my wife brought our daughter to that appointment, she learned that no procedure was actually planned. Instead, the appointment became a consultation where Dr. Porter recommended future treatment involving anesthesia and tooth extraction. This was confusing because we had previously been given the SDF consent form, yet Dr. Porter stated he never intended to pursue that option. When asked why we were given the paperwork if it was not being considered, we did not receive a clear explanation. The recommendation was to extract both teeth, even though one had significantly less decay than the other. During that discussion, Dr. Porter also mentioned placing a spacer afterward to prevent space loss, which was concerning because this was the first time we had heard about the need for one. This was especially concerning because our son had previously had a tooth extracted by Dr. Porter about a year earlier. That procedure required anesthesia, resulting in a significant out-of-pocket cost through a third-party provider. The experience was difficult, as our son woke extremely upset and appeared to be in pain. While we were trying to comfort him, Dr. Porter commented on how rewarding the experience was because he was able to help our son. Given that we were holding our clearly distressed 5-year-old autistic child in that moment, we found the comment inappropriate and felt it showed a lack of awareness of what our family was experiencing. During our daughter's consultation, we learned that our son's previous extraction should have involved consideration of a spacer to prevent space loss. Despite this being discussed during our daughter's consultation, this was the first time we had ever heard one was needed for our son. It had never been discussed before his extraction, during treatment planning, after the procedure, or during any later cleaning appointments. When my wife asked Dr. Porter why we were only learning this now, he repeatedly focused on patient compliance rather than answering why we were never informed a spacer was needed. When I later called, I received the same response. Only after repeated attempts did he acknowledge he may have made a mistake by not bringing it up. Our concern was not whether our children needed treatment -- it was whether we were being given complete information and all reasonable options. We expect clear communication about procedures, alternatives, and follow-up care regardless of why treatment is needed. I requested Dr. Porter's office send our children's full dental records to us and Capitola Kids Dentistry, where we had begun becoming new patients. The records were not sent then or after a follow-up a month later. They were provided two months later, one day before our appointment with the new dentist, and only after the new dentist requested them directly. Our experience at Capitola Kids Dentistry was a clear contrast. They confirmed that one of our daughter's teeth did require extraction, which we expected, but recommended trying to save the other tooth with a steel crown rather than removing it immediately. They also recommended a different sedation approach for the needed extraction and immediately addressed our son's spacer situation after noting space loss had already occurred. Most importantly, Capitola Kids Dentistry involved us in the decision-making process, explained the options clearly, and made sure we understood the reasoning behind their recommendations. Given the contrast between our experience at Brent Porter's practice and Capitola Kids Dentistry, we would not recommend Dr. Porter to families looking for a pediatric dentist who clearly communicates treatment options and takes ownership when follow-up concerns arise. Our concern was not simply that extraction was recommended -- it was that extraction appeared to be presented as the only option for both children without discussion of alternatives, while a missed part of our son's prior treatment was never communicated to us and was only addressed after we raised the issue. When we did raise that concern, we found it difficult to get a direct answer rather than a clear acknowledgment of what happened. Parents should feel informed and confident that they understand all reasonable options before making decisions about their children's dental care.

I love that this office offers the laser. I actually told all my friends & doctors I work with…read moreabout him. However, after today I will be letting all of them know he's not someone you want to work with. I came to find out that they are not transparent at all about the materials they use in their office. I told Dr. Porter I don't use fluoride on my son & he said that was no problem. He failed to mention that they use fluoride-releasing dental composites for their fillings. I had a bad feeling this morning when I was taking my son in for his fillings so I asked them to give me the brand & name of the composite they use. I was shocked that he hadn't mentioned to me that they had fluoride in them because we specifically had a conversation about fluoride. When I asked to talk to him today about all of this hoping that he would be willing to order a different material to use to fill my son's cavities, he wasn't open to the idea at all. However, he did mention how happy he was that SC doesn't have fluoride in the water. I asked "so you are happy about that but then you put fluoride in people's mouths? How is that any different?" He was unable to answer the question. He just said sorry I'm not going to work with your son. Also another important thing to note is that his hands were shaking a lot when examining my son's mouth. I am definitely wondering if it's okay for a dentist to have those issues when needing to be so precise, especially with something like a laser. He also doesn't allow parents chair side when their child is having the laser/cavity filling which is a big red flag to me as well. When a doctor isn't willing to honor a parents request or even consider doing so, and then also failing to be transparent about their materials, this is not a good doctor & I will not be recommending him to anyone.

Top tier dentist! I had broken my tooth and the doctor fit me in his busy schedule and fixed the…read moretooth. Doctor and office staff are very attentive. Jim called me personally the next day to check up on me, above and beyond. Doctor Alderete is nice and more importantly good at his job. Good work and thank you Jim, Paul

Original Review: I had a crown I needed re-cemented and this man didn't check the fit or my bite…read morebefore sticking it in. He didn't check the margins or even remove the old cement from the tooth. I told him multiple times that it felt horrible and he shrugged and sent me on my way (after paying him). The crown fell out 2 hours later. Borderline malpractice. He obviously doesn't care about the quality of his work. Not only would I not recommend, but I will actively warn people to avoid him. Multiple dentists I've told have referred to him as a quack. Save your time and money. *Update 1: was reimbursed for this "service" after the crown fell out, which I felt was decent. But after reading this yelp review, in which i stated fairly my experience with this dentist, *he called me* and then re-billed me, claiming that the crown did not properly fit (in which case, he should've said something at the appointment, no?). I have since gone to a dentist in Fremont who had no problem fitting the crown and cementing it properly. At this point, I'm considering contacting a consumer affairs attorney and whichever licensing bureau is relevant. **update 2: I didn't have time to listen to the full voicemail when it was initially received (it was almost 3 minutes long), and I have just discovered that at the end of it Dr. Alderete expressly stated that he would rescind the second billing if I remove my negative yelp review. Obviously, I will be filing a complaint with the DCA imminently as this is explicitly vindictive billing and extortion.

What a breath of fresh air the Kuratomi dental office is!…read moreDr.Jamie Kuratomi is an awesome practitioner with an excellent bedside manner. I really appreciate her gentle touch and concern for my well being. That's not all! Dental Technician Juana is fantastic as well: polite, engaging, and down to earth, providing an environment conducive to maximum comfort. The front office is kind considerate and happy. Thank you so much for the excellent experience. I look forward to a great Doctor Patient relationship going forward. Greg

I miss you and your work. I rarely give my two cents but I have to recognize great work and the…read moreattention to detail. My hat is off to you and your team.