This was the worst dental experience I have ever had. Rude and unprofessional. I went to Dr…read more Avera for an evaluation and he started out by insulting my regular dentist for giving me the particular night guard that Avera didn't seem to like. Then he proceeded to point the finger at "most dentists" saying they don't know anything about night guards and he's the expert. He was laughing and had to check himself and say "hey, I'm not laughing at you, I just see this all the time." Maybe he's right, I don't know. But, how arrogant and condescending! He spent a lot of time telling me how smart he is, and how much he knows and other dentists don't know. Well it gets worse. He was explaining a simple concept and repeated himself several times like I was too stupid to get it the first time. Then he said "give me your hand and I'll show you." He grabbed my hand and jabbed his thumb into my palm and I let out an "ow" and I pulled my hand back. (I guess he thought this was some sort of a brilliant analogy) He laughed and said "come on that didn't hurt... come on." Well it hurt... And how would he know? And who does he think he is to tell me it didn't hurt? I have to wonder... Did it ever cross his mind to say..."Oh shoot, I'm sorry, did that hurt?" He's arrogant and condescending. Competent? I doubt it. Based on my experience, and many of the other reviews, I would steer clear of this guy. There are plenty of better options. One more thing... It seems most of the negative reviews are fairly recent. Maybe he just needs to retire.

He is such an arrogant, inadequate failure of a "dentist" Talked so much about how great & smart he…read morewas. I had 2 implants placed & he drilled them too deep & it wound up fracturing my jaw. I would never recommend him to any one. He's dangerous.

Dr. Lee and his assistant Young do not know how to bill correctly. I should have taken the hint…read morewhen Young told me that "no insurances pay" when we first went. They completed dental work that they knew would not be covered by my insurance and when I asked them to submit a new claim the said that "Dr. Young needed to send a letter to the insurance pleading on your behalf". The insurance company never received any such letter and now I am stuck with an outlandish bill for someone with dental insurance. Do not go to this company unless you want to get scammed. I will also be reporting them to the CA Dental Association and submitting a grievance to my insurance company to ensure this doesn't happen to anyone else. Very disappointing.

THE best dentist I've found in this area. Perfectionist. Fabulous office. Back t the basics,…read morewith exceptional results.

Dr. Kihara and his staff have been my go-to dental care team for twenty years now. I've had what I…read moresuppose might be an average number of cleanings, x-rays and treatments, with good outcomes, at reasonable expense. I feel that they have done especially well in terms of keeping my smile tuned up. Their office rooms are pleasant and their location is very accessible for me. Staff is friendly, parking is no problem, and there's even a talking camera right above where I usually park my bike.

Most bizarre dentist appointment I have ever had. Went round & round with the dentist & round again…read more& still didn't end up with treatment options & cost

Office is located above umpqua bank. There is no signage to indicate this. Large parking lot. Clean…read moreoffice. Friendly staff.

Appalling dental office. I departed without agreeing to any service, now or in the future, and…read moreupon returning home I immediately logged into my insurer and changed facilities. The good: The dentist Mohammad Anwar was kind, personable, and inspired my confidence with his diagnoses. Nothing he recommended was entirely unexpected or outlandish (financially or otherwise), and very reasonable. Dr. Anwar and his dental assistant were both a pleasure to meet. The bad: Everything else, especially the facility, and front of house staff. Starting with the facility, I am (was) a NEW patient, and new to the area. There is no exterior signage that I can see, and it was some time before I could find the actual office. Nothing guides to look for an unmarked hallway upstairs over a bank. This does not inspire confidence. The facility is dated and looks almost antiquated, from the 70s or 80s. This was unsettling. My xrays were performed in a chair in the HALLWAY in full view of the waiting area. No booth, cubicle or room. This was unsettling. In the treatment room, I laid back on a treatment bed and stared at brown water stained broken ceiling tiles and numerous dead insects and bugs inside of the dirty fluorescent light fixtures. This was unsettling. The treatment room (painted and decorated strictly for children) had three (3) treatment beds and computer stations, as if this was a public clinic treatment area in a public health ward. No curtains or devices closed off the other beds. Fortunately they were unoccupied, but this would have been unsettling. The exam was without a problem and Dr. Anwar and his assistant were friendly and helpful. And then they sent me out to the waiting room, and that's where things really went down hill. The receptionist was nearly maddening in her lack of care, concern and helpfulness to a NEW patient. I was led to her to go over my appointments for the treatment plan. Fair enough, but she asked me to "wait a few minutes" for her to "set it up" -- without explaining what "it" was. I sat and waited. And waited. And waited. Twenty minutes later she called me up to the counter to stand in front of her, and she did two (2) things. Handed me a set of headphones, and pointed me to a monitor on the counter. She said "This is for your privacy" with no explanation as to what was about to happen. Apparently, I had been waiting (unknown to me) to be connected to some kind of Digital Dental Zoom Consultation, with a woman who was also not introduced or explained. I don't even know her name. I adjusted my headset for what I had to presume was going to be some kind of digital conversation, and then when the digital woman was talking numbers / prices, the receptionist handed me a 2 page treatment plan with price modules going down both pages. The woman on the monitor started reeling off these various price options by codes, but noted at the same time various mistakes she saw because as she said she could see I was being assessed a "$98 co pay for future cleaning when it should be covered, etc., it should be $12" and she was prattling off corrections, as well as warranties for crown work and such, work I had not even had 1 minute to SEE or READ, let alone contemplate or decide. Pity I wasn't given that 2 page plan to read during my 20 minute wait for the zoom meeting, hm? I said "I really don't know what you're even talking about yet" to the woman on the monitor. The receptionist printed another page of the dental plan work and handed it to me while the woman was talking to me, so now I'm distracted by two people talking to me at once, one in front of me and one on the screen, while I'm standing in a waiting room with patients behind me. Am I expected to discuss my medical care, treatment options, prices and coverage and copays with an audience behind me listening to me out of boredom? Apparently yes, I am. The only person who's voice was muted and protected was the woman on the monitor. Anything I happened to ask or say would be with an audience. How is that appropriate? I refused to stand there at a counter and be hammered with prices for things I had not even READ yet, so the monitor woman turned me back over to the receptionist to schedule an in-person consult, instead. The receptionist told me my various location options were Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, or Folsom. All a considerable distance from where I work and live. Even traveling to AUBURN for THIS appointment was 45 minutes! Elk Grove is 1.5 hours away from my home. When I expressed confusion she explained none of the work planned would be done in the Auburn office, I was being referred out to a "sister facility" but she didn't explain any of this until I asked for clarification, as if this was just a "minor detail." I folded up the treatment plan, put it my purse, and said I wasn't comfortable with any of this (gesturing at the set-up). I went home and immediately changed providers.

Dr Beaty and her team are outstanding. They are very skilled and thoughtful in a warm comfortable…read moreenvironment.

I love Dr Beatty and her staff. I hate going to the dentist. I told the staff I am afraid of pain,…read moreboy did they treat my cleaning gently. They asked my comfort level all during the cleaning. You can't go wrong if you choose Alta Vista Dental.

Dr Salmassy removed a decaying tooth and installed an implant for me in 2025. The entire process…read moretook quite a while--several months, which I understand is typical. But his work during each session was quick and efficient, and while I can't say it was painless, he got in and got the job done. He explained the technical details clearly and showed me how my implant works. He has a cheerfully gruff bedside manner the worked perfectly for me. I enjoyed our mutually teasing each other. And his staff delighted me with their happy attitudes. I actually looked forward to my appointments.

Dr Salmassy and his whole staff are amazing. I was suffering from a horrible cracked tooth and the…read morepain was nearly unbearable. My husband Quinten called their office and they got me right in and took care of my tooth. The procedure was completely painless and the way the whole staff makes you feel, you almost don't want to leave. I highly recommend Dr Salmassy and his amazing staff for all your needs when it comes to your teeth and oral surgery. Much Love KnowPeace

I can't say enough about this Dentist. He's thorough, dedicated, And very gentle. He listens and…read morehe remembers. The work he has done has stood up for over a decade. He does things right. His staff is amazingly cordial, Professional and personable. They care about you as a person not just your mouth. The office is pleasant, the music is great and not too loud. The beautiful photography in each room is calming and peaceful. It's no wonder he received best dentist in Auburn. He gives generously to cancer research, and other causes. I travel 30 minutes just to see him.

Always a week out for everything or no availability at all even for emergencies, that in itself…read morereflects how care quality is and that's sad. I won't be coming here for care and I will not bring family members nor encourage peers and friends to go here.