I've been coming to this office for about 10 yrs now. I moved 40 min away 8 years ago, and it was worth it to me to make the drive rather than find a dentist closer to me. I never feel like I'm getting pressured into a treatment that i don't want or need. Karen and Karina who work up front are always so kind and friendly. Originally i was coming to CDA for regular teeth cleaning. But a few years ago i decided to make the investment in myself and get Invisalign. The in-house orthodontist, Dr. Saper told me that traditional braces would get me the best results. But because i was insistent on Invisalign he promised to get me the best possible results if i was patient enough to go through the process. I was and he did. 2.5 yrs later (some delays due to pandemic) and I am SO pleased with my results. Justin was the ortho assistant who worked with me through out my entire treatment. He knew pretty much knew my entire dental history and was a great advocate for me when i had to see some specialists. I have since referred my entire family to this office. read more

My husband came to this office for a consult for tooth pain in an upper right molar. An endodontist (Dr. In-Ho Kwon) took a CT scan, saw him and did some testing on the tooth. Finding nothing amiss, told us that he could see nothing wrong there, but "could do a root canal if you want it." We were really disturbed by that, but the real problem was less than two months later when my husband went back to our regular dentist with tooth pain in the lower left molar that opposed the one that was examined by Dr. Kown. My husband had by then developed a very nasty infection in the root and needed an emergency root canal. Our dentist said that the earlier pain on the opposing tooth was probably referred pain from the infection that had been brewing when we saw Dr. Kwon, and that it isn't uncommon for this to happen. Why didn't Dr. Kwon's office think to do a scan and examination of the opposing infected tooth if referred pain is common and he couldn't find anything wrong with the above tooth??? And why would he say that he could do a root canal on the non-infected tooth "if you want it"??? Sounds awfully suspicious...And the biggest insult was that we were charged $412 (which would have been $824 if not for dental insurance) - for a consult and a CT scan of the wrong tooth. When we finally had to have the emergency root canal done two months later our insurance benefits had run out and we had to pay a full $2300 at a different (MUCH BETTER) endodntist (Dr. Malin at Carlsbad Village Endodontics). I would absolutely never return to Carlsbad Dental Associates. read more

I have been coming to CDA for at least 10 years and it's always a great experience. Karen and the entire front office make me feel welcome, they are helpful and knowledgeable. I do my cleaning with Jamie, she's amazing and takes very good care of my teeth and always lets me know if and which areas need more attention. I just had a crown done by Dr Arina, she made me feel comfortable, painless and explained everything she was doing, Justin assisted and I am very happy with the results. There is no pressure for treatment, just advice I don't give many reviews but this one was well deserved and overdue. Thanks CDA! read more

I just had a crown replaced and both both Vanessa/ Dr. Brown did a wonderful job! Great attention to detail, and they walked me through the entire process. I've been coming here for over 20 years and have always enjoyed my experiences. read more

I am so grateful for the care and kindness of Dr. Brown and Kayleigh throughout my journey at Carlsbad Dental. I went in needing a lot of care and Kayleigh talked to me without judgement and reassured me that I'd be okay. Since that day, I've been in for crowns, extractions, periodontal cleaning, temporaries, fillings, etc. and have received fantastic care every time. All of the Hygienists I've worked with are amazing, the Periodontal Care specialist is phenomenal, and everyone in the front office are kind and respectful. Dr. Brown is hands down the most caring and gentle Dentist I've ever had. He is my Miracle Worker and I am forever grateful. read more

Dr. Brown is a great dentist and I love how he uses both old school care and detail with new materials and tech. Everyone at this office is really nice and I always have a great experience here! read more

Amazing people! I had an excellent cleaning and the people are awesome. I'm getting my Invisalign treatment done by Dr. Arina and it's going amazing overall. Would definitely recommend this dental office. 5 stars! read more

I have a major fear of dental work and came to them for a second opinion. They were able to complete all of my dental work in 2 visits, $20,000 under my first opinion. They saved all of my teeth and I would highly recommend the care provided to me by the entire practice. read more

Dr. Brown is a professional, caring, friendly dentist. He tells you what you need and does not pressure you to get it done asap. He is gentle and informs you of each step he takes. My insurance is only an HMO and will not cover enough of what the charges are for a zirconiacrown with build up. After September, his office will no longer accept it at all. Not sure of my next move but will not take it out on him or his hygienist who also was gentle but the end result was coffee stains gone! read more

This has been our dental office for years. They are always very thorough and professional. A special shout-out to Dr. Arina, who successfully makes the exam go by quickly with pleasant conversation. read more

Dr Adourian and staff are excellent! I have had the best experience of any dentist ive gone to and ive been to many! They took care of an implant, crown, and root canal re treatment flawlessly! read more

Please do yourself a favor and choose a different dentist. At best, Dr. Edward Adourian is an incompetent dentist -- at worst, he's a grifter. On my first visit to establish care, this dentist told me I had a cavity on the edge of a crowned tooth and would need the crown replaced ($1325). A second opinion, however, confirmed that the black dot was simply a broken capillary on the tooth due to prior trauma -- no decay. At my next appointment for a routine cleaning, I was told that Dr. Adourian had scheduled me a deep cleaning for gingivitis ($910) -- but not to worry because insurance would cover it. Well, with no pre-authorization and no deep pockets or history of gum disease, that was simply untrue, so I declined the service. That's when things got weird. Three different people in the office made a point of explaining why I'd been booked for this unnecessary procedure in the first place, and each told a different story that made no sense; it became obvious that they were trying to cover their tracks. Bottom line: We all deserve a more reputable dentist than Dr, Adourian. read more

Had a great visit with Dr. Arina and Kayleigh. Dr. Arina was very thorough and patient with all of my questions. She did a filling in my front tooth and it looks fabulous! Had a great experience at this office and would highly recommend! read more

My first time visit. Dr. Arina was highly recommended by their hygienist, Julie Rhodes. The Doctor was very thorough during examination & took her time explaining everything she was doing step by step. She seemed very knowledgeable and confident on what she was doing. All around she deserves 5 stars, the reason I gave it 4 stars was because the environment felt very neutral during our wait in the reception area, although towards the end of my appointment, the treatment coordinator was very helpful during our payment process. read more

I have been coming here before and since Dr. Edward took over the business. During his time he has created a full service dental business staffed by excellent people. During the height of the pandemic he managed to keep the office running safely for people who had to have ongoing dental care. I recently had two root canals done in Dr. Edward's office. Many people are afraid of root canals but there was nothing, except time, to it. The specialist was Dr. Wei who actually made it fun and he possesses great skill and knowledge. He was ably assisted by Te who also simply top notch. During my years of going there I've also and an implant and other needed special services. I can always count on getting the best, most professional service every time I've gone there. read more

Hands down, the best dentist I have ever been to! And I've been to some good ones. They take the time to answer your questions and you can tell they really have your best interests at heart. I was having a weird problem with stains on my teeth, at the time I wasn't drinking tea or coffee and also trying to avoid foods that could potentially stain them. After I started going to the Carlsbad Dental Associates, Crystal helped me and determined it was actually my mouthwash that was causing the stains! I have since switched to a different mouthwash and the problem is gone. Also, I feel like my dental health has never been better. If you're thinking about trying this office, I definitely recommend them. Even if you don't have a dental plan, they offer a very reasonable in-house plan. read more

I've been a patient of Carlsbad Dental Associates for nearly 15 years and trust these Dentist with my smile. I just got my implant today and it is beautiful matching perfectly and I was missing 2 teeth at birth so my teeth are not the normal setup. That being said I have had my share of other dental issues and I wouldn't go anywhere else to have it done. Everyone is personable friendly. I give them 5 stars!!! read more

Zero Stars!!! Office staff/billing is a sh*t show! Told me insurance approved by Karen and that I can schedule the appointment for surgery. Then day of (a week later) at appointment Tanya said it wasn't approved and insurance may not cover it!!! No communication in between and never emailed the paperwork. Why was I told it was approved and I could schedule the appointment then?!?!?! Unprofessional, unorganized and a complete waste of time! Oh and don't wait for a call back from them, they wont call you! You have to keep calling them. BEWARE!!!! read more

Very dis appointed took my X-rays was told we call tomorrow never had a follow up so I found myself a new dentist

Updated Review: I just finished doing my orthodontic work with Dr. Saper and I am truly thrilled with how my teeth have turned out. This was my second time getting braces. My teeth had shifted due to wisdom teeth coming in and losing my retainers. Dr. Saper and his team do an excellent job of making you feel welcomed and reassured that you will be in good hands. Not just on the first visit, but every visit afterwards. My timeline was for a year and half and I am loving my "new teeth" now. Highly recommend! read more

Carlsbad Dental Associates - Final orthodontic visit with Dr. Saper. - General Dentistry Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great place. Sadly, I have HMO so it is hard to find a dds that will take it. This place was great. First off, I didn't have to wait forever for my appointment. I was on time and they were on time. Secondly, their technology is up to date so all the X-rays etc were quick and pleasant. I wound up with two cavities but I knew that was coming. Not sure about what people say on here about the "upsell" as that wasn't my experience at all. I guess if you haven't maintained your teeth well you'd be told of various things you need done. The dentist actually taught me a trick on brushing which I appreciated! I recommend this place. read more

This office is nothing but professional and resourceful. The staff is very caring and takes all matters seriously, prioritizing each patient's needs. I've been on Invisalign for a while now and each time they handle my teeth with care, making sure I receive the best treatment. Highly recommended. read more

Beware of this practice over charging and adding on optional services without letting you know. My mom needed to have a tooth pulled and they attempted to oversell her on the procedures. When she declined they still added on extra procedures she did not need. They made her pay more than her copay at the office even though she has insurance, this is a huge red flag they need to bill through your insurance! She followed up with her insurance agent who told her they added on services that were totally optional and charged her an additional $120. Luckily her insurance is getting them to refund her those charges. Check your bills and do not pay unless they have the proper billing code. If they do overcharge you, call your insurance to go over your billing codes they can help you figure out if you were overcharged or not. It is highly unprofessional to take advantage of people in need to emergency dental services, do NOT go here unless you have the time to go over your bill in detail. read more

After doing my research, I choose Carlsbad Dental Associates to provide all my dentistry needs. I couldn't be more happy with the personal service and dedication to my oral health. All the technicians are caring, personable and meticulous about giving you the best service. With highly skilled dental providers who can perform dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgeons ... you have one stop shop - I have seen Drs. Brown, Park-Nah, & Saper and they are all superb !!! The front office staff are kind and courteous !!! I highly recommend them for all your dental needs !! Special shout out to Justin- my personal dental hygienist for always taking such great care of me !!! read more

I have been coming to Carlsbad dental for over 20 years I was a patient before the current dentist took it over I went to it different dentist that my insurance provider was in network with and boy did they mess me up I have never been in so much pain went back to Carlsbad dental and they fixed all of my issues they are out of network for me but I don't care I will pay the difference they are very caring and compassionate I will never leave them again if you're looking for a dentist trust me go to Carlsbad some of these reviews about the office staff whether they're true or not at the end of the day all that really matters is the dentist and what he can do for you they have all new girls up in the front office who are fantastic read more

Be warned: unprofessional staff who don't honor their word with a subpar level of care. Unprofessional, uncaring and utterly unqualified to give dental care to the public. Go elsewhere. Anywhere. If you see Justin taking you back.. run. You've been warned. read more

Dr Adourian and his team are a class act. Always felt welcome and well taken care off. Finished Invisalign today with absolutely no complaints. Dr. Park as well did a root canal for me and insured that I would not get any more infections in a tooth that gave me trouble on and off. Highly recommended. read more

ZERO stars. Worst ran office I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with. A particular lady in the front office is a douche, bitchy, and RUDE. Dentist old me I had a cavity (come to find from another office I didn't). Another office had to call and pry reassignment from them which didn't happen because they want us to retune to them for a checkup aka more money. F you! And they gave that office an attitude. There's more but I'm not going to get in to writing a complete detailed review. All I'm going to say is I wholeheartedly do not recommend this dentist whatsoever. read more

I have been to multiple dentists throughout my life. Most recently I had to change my dentist due to a new insurance plan. After doing much research online and reading reviews, I chose Carlsbad Dental Associates. I'm glad I did. From the moment I stepped in the door I was greeted by smiling faces. My two children saw Dr. Brown who was great with them. He was very thorough telling me the minor work they needed to get their teeth in good shape. I saw Dr. Adourian. He was very nice. Unfortunately he gave me the news I needed a full deep cleaning. I felt comfortable with his decision because he went into detail and showed me pictures of my teeth as to why it was necessary. Varonica did my deep cleaning and she made me feel so comfortable because I was very, very nervous. She did an awesome job and my teeth feel amazing. Bonus - After talking with a good friend of mine, she told me that her family goes there too. Hearing that made me truly believe I made the right choice. read more

This place is upcharge city. I went a few years before I realized. They kept charging me for deep cleaning, went to a better new guy, says it was a total waste. Also tried to sell me no mouth guard for 400 bucks, you can get on amazon for 20 bucks, save your money. read more

I returned to Carlsbad Dental Associates for an urgent dental need and I couldn't be happier with the results. All the staff I interacted with were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I highly recommend you give them a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

The staff at CDA are amazing. They are always friendly and I love it when Varonica Williams is there to work on my teeth. You should totally ask for her. Complete professional. I also get my Orthodontic work done here as well Dr. Saiper has great bedside manner and for him good is not good enough. He wants your teeth to be perfect. read more

Dr Brown seemed like a nice guy. However, the entire practice wants to upsell you with cancer treatment, specialty rinses , whitening etc. I was last told I had a cavity in a back tooth. Frustrated , I went to a different dentist. Upon examination, no cavities. Was Carlsbad Dental Associates going to drill on a good tooth. Avoid these shisters! read more

Unnecessary Dental Work Recommended. We held some insurance accepted by this office so we went here for a couple years. No bad experiences with Dr. Brown and the hygiene staff were fine (hygiene work was adequate, not great). However, this office hired some additional dentists that recommended unnecessary filling replacements (to drum up billings one would suppose), so they lost our trust. We moved on to another dentist that we do trust. read more

Extremely good experience with Dr Edward and all staff. Very respectful and honest. Highly recommended.

Place is a scam, they try and tell you that you need to drop thousands for teeth repair. I went to a much better dentist in Carlsbad and all I had was one filling needed. Beware! read more

I needed a root canal and their office accepted my dental insurance and was near my home so I decided to call for an appointment. The receptionist was quite rude and would not even schedule an appointment until I gave her all my personal info. She wanted my SS#, birth date, insurance card, employer, annual income, underwear size, etc. I don't really feel comfortable giving this type of information to a total stranger over the phone so I assured her that I would be happy to provide any additional information at the time of my appointment. After I hung up the phone I decided to see if there was any reviews on yelp. The reviews I read left me very skeptical and wondering If they had merit. I decided I would keep my initial appointment and see for myself. After visiting their office I can assure you all the negative reviews are true. They are worse than western dental. They are duplicitous and just want to sucker you into spending thousands on unnecessary treatments. They want you to pay them just to find out how much more your going to have to pay them. They will use the excuse that they have changed business practices when they changed their name. But its obvious that they still practice the "Milk" the insurance until its all gone program. I can only surmise that the few good reviews posted were done so by staff in order to boost their ratings. Do yourself a favor and call another dentist unless you have money just burning a whole through your wallet. read more

would not usually write about a dentist visit (always traumatic enough to go through the experience "live" without memorializing it in print) but after spending the morning at CARLSBAD DENTAL ASSOCIATES i was strolling through their YELP page and was so surprised by the reviews i actually opened by wallet and took out their business card to make sure you guys were talking about the same place. very, very positive experience. a couple weeks ago when my wife was in, she had a very, very positive experience. well run, courteous, knowledgeable and professional. if i had to pick a single word to describe the staff i would say engaging. highly recommended. i don't pass out that many five star reviews but these folks certainly earned theirs. read more

First they priced me for a lot of dental work - fine. After about 1 week I hadn't heard back to set up my appointment, so I followed up. When I called back they were flustered, and asked to call back. When they did they ended up having to quote me a higher price for all the work! Okay - I still need the work done. But guess what? Then they didn't follow up about setting up an appointment AGAIN. Left a bad taste in my mouth. Everyone here was nice enough, but do you want my business or not? read more

So far i haven't had any bad experience here. The X-rays were horrible. but i have to say i have a small mouth and they are always horrible for me. The girls were very patient and as gental as they could be. I had an amazing dentist before i came here. My insurance changed and i could no longer go to him. He did an amazing job on my teeth. The first time i went to this place they told me i need to get a filling replaced (which i had already had replaced with white porcelin from my good dentist just a couple years before). I haven't been having any problems with the tooth so i opted not to. The hygenist i went to said i needed special toothpaste for my sensitivity. It was $35. I won't be buying that again. My second visit was very plesant. The staff was super nice. I had Douglas and Rene and they were both very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The Doctor was very nice but he thought i should have a filling removed and a crown to replace it. I wasn't too keen on that. I haven't had any issues with it so, i'm not doing that. They also recommended to have a few fillings but because they are not caused by decay they are caused by me brushing too hard, they are not covered by insurance soooo..... I wont' be getting that done either. I really think the dentist should say hey, these are some area's of concern but let's keep an eye on them if you don't want to take care of it right now. It bothers me like they are only trying to get money out of me. Over all, everyone was very nice I must say. The doctor was very nice too but they all need to know. we are all skeptics when it comes to dentist. It's best to have the patient involved in the decision process of if it should be done or not. read more