Place is dirty and doc is rude. He kept hounding me about using drugs and then leaves me with absolutely no information to further help me just says "you have a phone yes look up dental school" then leaves out of the room. read more

We had an appointment at 5 o'clock and we showed up 20 minutes early. It is now 6:40 and we have not been called in or informed at all that they are behind schedule EDIT:it's now 7, finally called in, still waiting in the chair read more

Wow. I have orders for an urgent, complex oral surgery, and finding a surgeon for the procedure and all else involved, such as replacements, has been excruciating. I called this office to ask some questions about the surgeon, anesthesia, replacements, etc. My call was answered by a voicemail message, at 4:15 PM, which had two options: For Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Cal-Optima, the caller is to select, "1," and all other callers are to select, "2," or wait on the line. Odd, but I played: Due to crime and unfortunate circumstance that many people experience, I am, unfortunately, Denti-Cal, so I did select the directed option, which required that I leave a message and wait for call-back. Curious, I called back, and I waited on the line: The phone was answered by staff. Again, wow: So, if a patient is a poor, public-benefits user, this office places the call of this patient on a secondary, call-back-later, wait-list, while first immediately accepting the calls of pay-by-superior-means patients, and then, one must suppose, calling poor patients back (I hope) after servicing the preferred clients. Discriminate, much? I did proceed to ask my questions, regardless, not telling the representative who answered that I was a Denti-Cal client; I found this a bit frustrating, but in a way that is common to any patient who is intelligent and involved in his/her health care; medical personnel are, generally, not prepared for this and often treat the intelligent patient badly (perhaps because feeling threatened), but this was not my concern: She stopped me, and asked, "Where are you calling from?" It was a question of suspicion, not one to gather information. Ultimately, the office did not perform the services I needed, and I didn't bother to ask about what would have been necessary from the surgeon. However, it is the point-blank discrimination of this office that prompted my post here; I'm now sorry that I left a voice message on the Medi-Cal-Denti-Cal-Cal-Optima secondary line: It is NOT, remotely, acceptable to separate calls/patients in this way; I cannot imagine what might be happening in the office, given this phone policy, but I do see another review here that prompted my suspicion. To this business: Do read, and check CA and Federal laws RE discrimination, would you?...all ethics aside, and perhaps reconsider your choice to be a healer, should you not wish to treat all patients who need your help. read more

I found this office listed in my insurance network, so the choice was random. The professional service, however, was phenomenal! Dr. Deborah Bighton (Byton? I didn't get the spelling -- USC dentistry school grad, by the way -- I asked) is professional, highly competent, thorough, personable, and totally patient oriented. There turned out to be a number of issues in my mouth, and she patiently explained and answered all my questions about each one. I also noticed how well she interacted with children to help them feel comfortable and safe. Amazing. Given the other review I see here, I'd certainly ask specifically for Dr. Bighton (Byton, whatever). She will be great for you. I was just lucky enough to set an appointment on the right day. read more

Such a great dentist and great staff as well! I've been a patient since 2011 and barely returned back. I called to make an appointment and they fit me in right away for the soonest opening they had and their surgeon takes my insurance how great! Juanita verified it was accepted and she was correct and the waiting was so quick!! I was in right away I would recommend to anyone love this place! So glad I choose this place for my wisdom teeth removal! read more

These people are quacks, I just had a tooth removed and need 2 others extracted and only got one out and the other one is still partially out. I'm in so much pain . Please find some other place to go read more

I have the best keep cleaning here I've ever had in my life last year would highly recommend this office. People were very professional and Dentist was wonderful. Thank you Diane read more

Been coming here for 15 years, dentist is a hidden gem. Very experienced and skilled. I always leave with a smile not just because of the great work but the warmth! read more

Do not go to this dentist! He is a crook, he's trying to push unneeded surgery and dental procedures on people, so that he can make money illegally. Professionalism in his office is seriously lacking. After his office rescheduled, we showed up early for the appointment and waited an hour and a half to be seen. This is seriously unacceptable, and I do not recommend anybody go to him. I witnessed this dentist try and start unauthorized procedures on a patient before paperwork was signed. The office staff was pushy and rushing the paperwork. Again, do not use his services. read more

It was my first time at this dentist. I gave it five stars for the welcoming/attentive people that work there. The place was very clean and organized! I was very happy with my first visit! It was super quick too! They told me my teeth were beautiful:) thank you guys! What a great team you have at this place! read more

Both my teenage sons had their wisdom teeth extracted and several cleaning done here so far. We are very happy with the dentist, the hygienist, and the front desk staffing is very kind and knowledgeable. They have after school appointment times and great communications. Highly recommend! read more

I called on Friday to make an appointment with the surgeon because I need an extraction and she told me to email the X-ray so the doctor could directly approve the surgery on July 11th. I was finally able to get the X-ray and called back today. The lady I spoke with was rude and told me everything the other receptionist had said was wrong and that I needed to see the doctor first and there was no guarantee I would be able to see the surgeon (comes once a month) on the 11th. She also told me I could go somewhere else if I wanted to...terrible customer service. I told her they should educate the employees better and she said "it's ok." Rude and unprofessional. Will be reporting them to the insurance for this unacceptable behavior. read more

New patient, and child has been going to Dr. Mehtar since 7, now 9. My child has not had any work, only teeth cleanings, sealants, etc. They have been great with her. I recently had a crown. Came in on Saturday, and Dr. Mehtar was very polite and gentle. I have had very little pain. Maybe a little rough with shots, but needles hurt anyway. Was waiting almost 45 min before in chair, but procedure itself went quickly. Billing seems to be an issue; have corrected charges three times. I don't think it's intentional, because Candy is awesome (front manager), I think the weekend staff do not know medical billing, or math. I would ask for print-out of what your benefits are, and compare with their statements (although you should do this anyway). read more

The women Denist that works at Capistrano Denistry is Amazing!!!! We love her!!!! Can't say the same thing about Dr. Ghassan Mehtar. He was so rude, and lacks buisness skills. I took my daughter there for several visits and never did he even fix her cavity problem. He kept rescheduling me to come back in at later dates. The time that we finallly came back to get her cavities fixed he said that her insurance didin't go through. I called the insurance company and they assured me that everything was fine with her insurance and the Dr. could call if he needed. Did he try and call??? NOOO!!! instead he gave me an attitude and was so rude. Even when I was asking him what I should do about it, all he said was that he couldn't take her!!! I have never had someone treat a customer the way he treated me and my daughter. I would not recommed any one go there and be but through that embarrasment. read more

This place is a disappointment from the time you walk in. We have denti cal but that is not excuse to treat someone the way this office treats people. When we first started the office was backed up with people and the wait was at least an hour on two occasions. Our most recent experience with Juanita the office Mgr. was insulting and unprofessional. When we first arrived the wait was 45 minutes. Then she said 5 minutes. I ran out to go run a quick errand while I left my daughter there to go in. I then get a call saying the dentist is not there she is out on maternity leave. I ask when will she be returning? She would not give any answer. not a day, a week, 9 mo. nothing. Bottom line is they are no longer taking denti cal patients. They should have called us and said the doctor was not in. The ironic part is that the dentist who saw her was in working on someone else. I called her out on the dentist working on the person in the back and she RESPONDED SAYING THIS IS WHY WE DONT WORK WITH THESE TYPE OF PEOPLE ANYMORE. That is fine but don't waste my time driving over and my daughters and by lying. They lie, are unprofessional and unorganized. I don't care if you are using them for regular dentistry or dental. The most recent ads speak for themselves. Make a complaint to the Dental Board for anything on the Mehtar Dental Corp. They should be disbarred! No one should run a business like this and Juanita should be fired! read more

I have been a patient of the doctor since I was 11 years old. He has treated me with respect and has always left my teeth amazing . I'm now 20. The doctor is amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. read more