I really appreciate the empathy of this practice! My hygienist shadj or shadi was great the other hygienist on the first half of my cleaning was great too but didn't t get her name but deserves equal praise! Also special gratitude to kindness of Evelyn And Ana at the front desk. Alec the office manager deserves a big hug for helping to do everything to make things happen even when insurance is not covering as much as it should. I hope we can keep finding ways to complete my work as quick as possible as I appreciate this team! read more

I cannot emphasize strongly enough how fantastic Cal Dental Group is! Every single person working there is kind, compassionate, and effective at their job. Alec, the Manager, is just a wonderful human being. Ana at the front desk is so sweet. And Dr Karnakova is so lovely and a great dentist to boot. I have extremely sensitive gums and teeth and the dental staff is so gentle and understanding with me--it makes what would otherwise be a traumatic experience for me a good experience. If you need a good dentist, if you have anxiety or fear, this is absolutely the place for you. Thank you to Cal Dental Group--you have a patient for life! read more

Poor bedside manner from dentist and billing/sales people. Would not return or recommend.

I was very anxious about returning to the dentist after a long time, but every single staff member made me feel welcome and at ease. From the moment I called and spoke with Maria to schedule my appointment, to the moment I left after my consultation, I felt genuinely cared for. When I arrived, Chris took my x-rays and was incredibly kind. After the x-rays, I sat into a dental chair to wait for the dentist. Chris offered and brought me a water bottle while I waited. Dr. Olga was very friendly and eased my nerves about being back in a dental office. Alec was truly outstanding in explaining my treatment plan, carefully going over every single detail clearly and patiently, while making sure I understood everything. Even while I waited for my treatment plan to be prepared, several staff members checked in to make sure I was comfortable and if I needed anything. Everyone was attentive, kind, and genuinely welcoming. I would highly recommend this dental office to anyone looking for a dental team that makes you feel appreciated and cared for as a patient read more

Cal Dental Group - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent care, multiple providers across all specialties all under one roof, making things so streamline. The rates are reasonable, they take insurance. They are open on Saturdays. Everyone is pleasant and competent. Would definitely recommend read more

Love them, This dental office truly feels like family. Everyone is welcoming, caring, and professional. Appointments are always efficient clean, fast, and well organized--without ever feeling rushed. I always leave feeling well taken care of. Highly recommend. Charles read more

I went in today for a routine dental cleaning, which I have done consistently twice a year for many years. While reclining in the dental chair, my blood pressure was checked for the first time. I was informed by Sammy, the dental technician?, that this is a new procedure as the practice continues to update its protocols. My blood pressure was taken twice using a CVS store-brand cuff placed over a thick sweater. During the first reading, my arm was positioned hanging down at my side with my arm bent on the dental bed. I was not asked to rest it at heart level, nor was I seated with my feet flat on the floor, as is standard practice in most medical settings. The second reading was taken in the same manner, again over my sweater and arm hanging down. I slightly adjusted my arm position myself during the second attempt. Both readings were elevated, and I was told that my dental cleaning could not proceed. And...that's ok. What I found concerning is that upon returning home, I checked my blood pressure using two different machines BEFORE taking my medication. I took my sweater off, sat upright, feet on floor, and arm by chest/heart level. While my readings were elevated, they were SIGNIFICANTLY lower than the measurements taken at the dental office. If blood pressure readings are being used to determine whether routine dental care can proceed, it is important that staff are properly trained in correct blood pressure measurement techniques. To clarify, I do have high blood pressure, and my physician and I manage it carefully. In addition, I had not yet taken my medication prior to the dental appointment. However, my at-home readings were nothing comparable to those taken at the dentist. Had my blood pressure truly been as high as indicated at the dentist, I would have sought immediate emergency care, especially given that I am pregnant and aware of the seriousness such readings would pose. I am grateful that I rechecked my blood pressure at home for peace of mind. I even called my doctor, went in to the doctor's office, showed my doctor the sweater, explained how it was done...and my doctor said it was done incorrectly! *For transparency, a prior positive post about this practice was made after being offered a discount for doing so. At this point, I believe it may be time to seek care elsewhere. read more

I'm so glad that I came to this place they literally saved my life! they are so professional and they help with all your needs and any questions you have ! Anna at the front desk is literally AMAZING! I wanna give a big thank you to Alec he took his time with me and actualky sat down and explained everything to me... I also wanna thank you Chris and doctor Olga Karnakova who was amazing as well !! Thank you cal dental group read more

I have been a patient with Cal Dental Group for a few years now. Customer service is great, and they make sure that you get the services that you need. I have even brought my mom here and they know how to give her the best care. I like that they address me as soon as I walk in. They offer bottled water, and they always have a smile waiting for me. The only caveat I had with Cal Dental Group were a couple things: 1.) A one-time uneasy experience with a dental assistant's comment about my pain. But that was addressed by Alec, whom I appreciate. 2.) Another caveat was that I was told that I would be partially reimbursed for a distal wedge procedure I paid up front for in advance, since I was told that my insurance would cover a portion. However, it turns out that after speaking to the insurance company, they said that they will not pay for the procedure. I wish Cal Dental Group would have let me know so I didn't keep bugging them about it. Vernon, if you're reading this, let me know if you have any updates on your end. No hard feelings. Ana, Vernon, Dr. Karnakova, Alec, Elsa, Daisy (Dental Hygienist), Dr. Ibrahim, and Gaby (Sorry if I got your name wrong), are lovely and always appreciated. read more

I love how they make you feel welcome all the time , they are very caring and so professional , they make sure you understand every step they need to do in order to accomplish what we need as patients!! From office the dental stuff amazing !! read more

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Been coming to this Dental office for a few years and everyone I come in I'm very impressed from front office being very professional and caring to the back office , I give them 5*****. Thank you see you in 6 months. I will definitely refer my friends. read more

I would like to start by saying that this has been the first time I've felt welcomed and acknowledged at a dental clinic as soon as I went inside. Stephanie was super helpful as it was my first time there, and the rest of the staff was great. read more

Don't come here, waste of time, waited for almost 2 hours to get seen. Go somewhere else but here

Came to this dental office for a general check up/cleaning after not going to the dentist for a few years, and I was pleasantly surprised! I needed to get a couple fillings and the doctors were quick, efficient, and gave tons of detailed information on treatment. The office is clean and all the workers were friendly and professional. Will recommend! read more

This office provides a very disappointing experience. There appears to be a pattern of encouraging seniors to pay out of pocket for treatments, even when they have dental coverage. I would not recommend this office. Additionally, Alex is difficult to communicate with, when asked questions, he becomes defensive and does not provide clear or direct answers. read more

I was looking for a surgeon for a complex procedure who accepts Medi-Cal and found Cal Dental Group, and I'm so glad I did. From my first phone call with Anna at the front desk to the surgery and recovery, every interaction was excellent. Dr. Issakharian did an outstanding job with the surgery, and Dr. Karnakova gave me great post-op instructions. The dental assistants and office manager were incredibly kind and supportive. I highly recommend this office and am very grateful for the care and professionalism of the entire team. read more

I honestly can't say enough good things about my experience at Cal Dental Group today. I went in pretty nervous for a tooth extraction, and from the moment I walked through the door, the entire staff made me feel calm, cared for, and completely at ease. The front desk was friendly and efficient, and the dental team was incredibly gentle, patient, and reassuring throughout the whole process. The dentist explained everything clearly, checked in on me constantly, and the extraction itself was way faster and more painless than I ever imagined. I walked out shocked at how smooth and stress-free the whole experience was. If you're anxious about dental work like I am, this is absolutely the place to go. Truly an amazing team and an exceptional experience from start to finish. read more

I came in since I started experiencing pain in the tooth that required a root canal. I called the office. I was told to come in, only to be told again that I needed a root canal, which I already knew. I felt frustrated that I was asked to come in just to hear something I was already aware of, especially when I was in pain and expecting a solution. Alec, who was pleasant at the first appointment, seemed annoyed this time. He questioned why I hadn't yet done the root canal despite being in pain. I explained that I was told the root canal couldn't be scheduled until the cleanings were completed. I was told from the start that cleanings needed to be done before any other dental work could proceed. I followed this guidance and had completed visits 1 and 2, with visit 3 already scheduled and the root canal listed as visit 4 on the treatment plan. It felt like I was being blamed for simply following the instructions I was given. After I explained, he did apologize but by then, the damage was done. When discussing crown options, he only offered options not covered by my insurance, and dismissed the ones that were, saying, "We don't offer Chinese crowns that will fail in 5 years." That comment felt unprofessional and culturally insensitive, and it confirmed for me that I would not be returning. This experience left me feeling confused, dismissed, and pressured. I had tried to follow the process responsibly, and I expected compassion and clarity not judgment or condescension. This really sucks because I really wanted to finish my cleaning here they have an amazing dental hygienist shoutout to her. Well thank you for my half deep cleaning Cal Dental. read more

Cal Dental Group - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They know how to assess, and how to address. Came in for some implant and tooth removal, and they have been very professional the entire time. Thank you Cal Dental! read more

I took my girlfriend this weekend and they were able to help her with her tooth ache same day hands down best service

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Was here this past weekend and was thankful that they were able to help me with my root canal on the same day because I was in soo much pain thankful for all the staff and Dr. read more

me and my wife visited this office for the first time this week and was so happy that they were able to fix my broken filling on the same day as my first time appointment read more

This is the best dentist I've ever been to! Everyone here is incredibly helpful and friendly, from the receptionist to the dental assistants to the dentists. Everyone is exceptional! I've come here over the last year for my two cleanings and to have some fillings done. They're always so thorough and explain everything so well. I never leave questioning if I really need something done as I have with other dentists I've been to. I moved a little further away and tried getting a new dentist, but the new one was terrible, so I decided to drive a bit further to stay a patient here. Dr. Karnakova is wonderful. Whenever I've called or emailed about anything, they respond very quickly. I highly recommend coming here if you need a new dentist! read more

Have always been terrified of the dentist but have never felt so well taken care of after I had a root canal the smoothest procedure thus far , will definitely be recommending to family and friends . Way to go cal dental you have earned a loyal patient read more

Terrible care and service. Not only did they perform a bait and switch for cost of procedures but they also didn't provide any gauze post op. They will numb you first before presenting you with the bill and forcing you to pay upfront in the middle of your operation. Will be looking to see if this is considered malpractice but regardless this is extremely unprofessional and misleading. Sales like pressure from both the doctors and office workers. Doctor was adamant on doing bone grafting which is optional and not necessary I found out later, but the doctor would not proceed without it. Bone grafting is not covered by dental insurance. Do not go here for any serious dental work. Very scammy. read more

Luis here. I came in December for an emergency visit. I had recently switched from western dental to Cal Dental Group. & it was the best decision i made. I was in need of a root canal & with passionate care they were able to take care of the problem. Truly a wake up call on my end too as i was neglecting my teeth. (Never again, i learned my lesson) It was a costly procedure but with their customized payment plan it made it even easier. Thank you to Vernon and his team of professionals. They're always on time with scheduling. And they make you feel welcomed & they always ask if you have any other questions for them. Please check this office out, its been nothing but a great experience. read more

Great first experience! The staff was welcoming and professional. The dentist explained everything in detail and made sure I understood the recommended treatment and the reasons behind it. I felt comfortable and well taken care of. Thank you! Thanks alec for your help. read more

First time at this dentistry. Very thorough for my first exam, Dr Olga had excellent bedside manners and explained what was going on in my mouth and the treatment plan that we were going to follow. Alec was very helpful as well to me and my wife and explained every treatment and the steps to follow for our upcoming appointments. Will be continuing to come here for any of my dental needs. read more

Been coming to Cal dental since 2024, and I find Dr. Karnokova and the entire staff to be exceptional. I highly recommend the team!

I was a bit anxious going into my wisdom teeth removal, but Dr. Michael Issakharian exceeded all expectations. From the initial consultation to the actual procedure, he was calm, thorough, and incredibly skilled. The recovery has been smooth, and I felt well cared for the entire time. Alec walked me through the insurance and payment details clearly. There were a couple of things I didn't quite understand at first, but he took the time to explain everything. It's clear this office runs with both professionalism and efficiency. Highly recommend this team -- they made what could've been a stressful experience feel completely manageable. read more

Amazing experience!!!! Front office is super nice and very helpful. Assistants, their hygienist and the doctor are very detail oriented and go above and beyond to make you comfortable. I've never had such positive experience when I actually enjoyed the process of getting dental work. Also, love their playlist. read more

Cal Dental Group - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just experienced wisdom teeth removal by Dr. Michael Issakharian and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. He was professional, reassuring, and made the whole process surprisingly smooth. His expertise was clear and very clear throughout the whole process. Seemed very down to earth and genuine. Alec the billing manager was amazing. Very enthusiastic and made sure everything was taken care of which I appreciated. Made sure I was very clear with the billing and helped clear up any confusion. The office definitely runs a tight ship. read more

This place pushes you to do tons of work, write up a plan of care and make you sign it. Had a crown done and it doesn't fit correctly. also made me pay 700.00 copay for a temp partial and I have no copays with my ins. They refuse to refund it.!!! They are robbing people blind to get paid more than what your ins plan pays. Greedy corrupt and dishonest!!!!!! read more

Thank you Dr. Olga you are the best! Last three night I was so headache because of huge pain with my toothache. I am not sure it's just abscess or inflammation, I am so scared about it. After observation by Dr. Olga analysis it was just Gum Disease, and not a big deal. She start treatment very quickly and give me relief, thanks for everything read more

This is not the place for you if you only have MediCal. I called to see if they take that kind of insurance and they said yes. Then when I went to my first visit they said medi-cal wouldn't even cover my cavity fillings because they add a liner under the filler, a practice apparently other dentists don't do. I only had X-rays done so I can't say anything as to the quality of the actual treatments. It waited 2 hours and a half just for them to tell me my insurance covered nothing and it would cost $4,700 out of pocket to get any work done. I obviously will not be returning to this place because they wouldn't even do my cavity fillings with my insurance (which are normally covered at other dentists). read more

Alec, Andy & Dr. Armand!!!!!!! I got a new crown and all three of them are the best and so reliable from start to finish My new dentist spot and all around everyone is so sweet and helpful Thank you guys!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Came here for a deep cleaning and some fillings let me tell you dr Karnakova took her time explaining me the treatment also there cool 3D scanner is insane gives u clear details of things you need done also the staff and alec take their time explaining the treatment and process and the hygienist did an amazing cleaning everything was pain less i recommend this place to anyone looking for a dentist!!! read more

Cal Dental Group - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

On Monday November 17, 2025 I wrote this Review (for which I am EDITING): On Friday November 14, 2025 I had a tooth extracted at Cal Dental. While I was waiting for Anna at the front desk to Clarify some details to me about my visit, Alec the office Associate came AT me Disrespectfully, Impatient, Rudely, Badgering me to "leave" that area and go into the lobby!!!! I was informed by Anna that the dentist was prescribing a Antibiotic due to the condition of my gum. I informed Ana that I would NOT be able to get the Antibiotic until Monday as my Pharmacy is only open Mon. thru Friday until 5:30 pm. I have NO way of picking up the prescription and that I would Not be getting it until Monday. Alec then telling me I could take a bus or Uber or ACCESS to get the prescription!!!! He was doing this Badgering in front of another patient!! First of all I was still dealing with the INCREDIBLE PAIN I WAS IN. SECOND I WAS IN SHOCK at the ABUSIVE, DISRESPECTABLE, IMPATIENT manner he was speaking to me!!! I AM ABSOLTELY LIVID THAT ALEC FELT THAT HE HAD THE RIGHT TO SPEAK TO ME THAT WAY!!!! After I had a couple of days to calm down I decided to look at any Posts about Cal Dental and saw some reviews that Specifically Addressed His Behavior along with their tendency to try and get you to have a LOT OF UNNECESSARY TREATMENTS AND MANIPULATE YOU INTO GETTING A DENTAL CREDIT LINE/CARD. While I am going to get the rest of my dental treatment completed by them. I WOULD NOT ONLY NOT RECOMMEND THEM, I WOULD WARN ANYONE WHO HAS CONSIDERED GOING TO THEM!!! If they decide Not to finish the treatment that I Have agreed to, they Will be held accountable for my Distress!!! Amendment: Since then I have been back to their office to get the SUPPOSEDLY ABSORBABLE Surgical Sutures that were Dangling from the tooth they extracted and Graphed cut. Once again on Thursday November 20, 2025 more of the Supposedly "Absorbable" sutures were hanging out of that tooth extraction area, which I decided NOT to go back and have them cut it out. Due to the Trauma I experienced on November 14, 2025 and the letter I received when I got the dangling pieces out of my cut. Where they wrote ...Cal Dental Group will not be continuing treatment going forward."... SINCE IT IS APPARENT TO ME THAT THEY KNEW THAT I WOULD BE GIVEN/NEEDED A PRESCRIPTION FOR THE EXTRACTION, HAD THEY LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE I WOULD HAVE HAD THEM CONTACT MY PHARMACY SO THAT I WOULD HAVE HAD THE PRESCRIPTION AND WOULD HAVE NEVER HAD THE INTRUSIVE CONVERSATION WITH Alec in the FIRST PLACE!! I had NO ill experiences from the Actual Dental treatments, including deep cleaning. My ISSUE is with their perception of how they communicated to me. Specifically Gas lighting MY EXPERIENCE (even though when I spoke to Ana about my displeasure on how Alec Spoke to me, she responded by telling me he "was stressed") and that they tried to get me to A. Get treatments I felt were Not necessary And to B. get me to get a Credit card/Line of credit to pay for the treatment that was Not covered by my insurance. That said I will NOT let anyone treat me in the Abrasive manner that Alec treated me on that day and I have made a Full Report to my Insurance company! While this Post/Review is Long, sometimes it is necessary for Clarification. read more

Updated to 3.5 stars for after meeting them due to customer service being exceptional - will add more Previous review before seeing them: First impression not the best:( the front desk staff is friendly, upon walking in, they asked me to fill out the forms and they texted the forms to me (for new patient); it's been ~20 mins since I have been here and no word on when they will see me. There are multiple people waiting; the person next to me asked "when can you tend to me"; and they responded with "shortly". It's 5 people waiting; and I wonder if we are all in line to be seen vs our appointment time. What are the appointments for?! It's ridiculous making your patients wait especially when they have other life priorities! Parking: there is plenty up front, i think it's safe. Wait time; seems like forever Customer service: seems friendly read more

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