I've had the most POSITIVE experiences with Perio & Implant Center of Monterey…read more I had a successful Lanap laser surgery 13 years ago, but the pockets had returned and my hygienist recommended I see a Periodontist before my dental insurance ends in a few months. I put it off, and found myself looking for an in-network Periodontist in December. I couldn't find one in the town where I live, so used ChatGPT to find the best one within an hour drive. Dr. Pechak came up in the top two. I was stressed about scheduling before the end of the year, but when I called Dr. Pechak's office, the office manager Melissa was SO INCREDIBLY WELCOMING that I immediately felt cared for. She got me in for an appointment within a week. As I called to cancel the local out-of-network appts I'd made previously, one of them told me their doctor WAS in-network, but when I asked the office manager to confirm with the insurance company, her response was so negative I couldn't imaging working with that practice and decided to stick with Dr. Pechak, even though it meant an hour drive in each direction for each of four appointments. ChatGPT confirmed for me that Dr. Pechak was by FAR the more experienced Periodontist anyway, being board certified and having extensive references to his cutting edge techniques. When I went to my consultation the next week, the office staff was very welcoming (and the office is beautiful too!). Dr. Pechak took a CT of my jaw and quickly informed me that Lanap surgery wouldn't help--the tooth needed to be extracted and bone graft applied to prevent a perforation through to my sinus. Melissa worked with me to schedule the procedure in January so I could wrap my benefits over two calendar years. Being over cautious, I asked the office to submit a pre-authorization estimate to my insurance. I have 100% periodontal coverage, but unfortunately they denied the charge for the bone graft and biological materials. I communicated with Melissa and the insurance specialist and learned that my plan excludes bone grafts. Grrr!! The center's insurance specialist explained it was a contractual exclusion, but that she'd still dispute the denial. (Already, this was SO much more supportive than the local practice who wouldn't even help me verify their in-network status!!!). I again consulted ChatGPT which explained the insurance exclusion more, gave me a script for the appeal to share with the office, and most importantly, reassured me that even paying out of pocket, I'd save a lot of money working with an in-network Periodontist; moreover, working with a board certified Periodontist like Dr. Pechak would save me from future bone and tooth loss. All of this support happened BEFORE I even had my procedure, but my experience on the day of the procedure was also extremely positive. I'd made a dozen calls to the practice before my appointment and they could easily have stamped my file as "difficult patient", but when I arrived the entire office staff greeted me warmly without a hint of impatience. The procedure took only an hour and both Dr. Pechak and the dental assistant coached me through each step, but really, it was painless. I'd read on his website that Dr. Pechak uses a laser to help loosen the tooth rather than yank-and-twist and indeed, the tooth was out before I knew it. I returned home prepared for lots of pain and swelling, but had no swelling whatsoever (!!!!!!!), and only minimal discomfort that was easily resolved with an ice pack and ibuprofen that afternoon. I'm pretty sure my comfort was due to the laser removal technique because other friends have reported pain, swelling and bruising after extractions. I'm two days out now and aside from eating soft foods and refraining from working out, I feel fine. I am SO grateful that I found Dr. Pechak's practice! The warmth and professionalism of the entire office staff, as well as the calm, competent expertise of Dr. Pechak, has been amazing, especially considering how anxious I've been around all the logistics.

Dr. Pechak and his team are excellent! I had my wisdom teeth removed here and it was absolutely…read morepainless. Dr. Pechak was gentle, efficient, and kind. The dental assistant was also really sweet and really helped calm my dental anxiety. I recommend this place to everyone!

Bottom line: After more than a decade with this practice, I'm now considering finding a new…read moredentist's office. I've been a patient here for over 10 years, starting back when Dr. Oh owned the practice. Even after it transitioned to Dr. Drais, I stayed because the prior office manager, Patty, and her team were fantastic. They were organized, followed up on billing and estimates promptly, and always called ahead if appointments changed. Unfortunately, since Patty left, the service has gone downhill. For my most recent procedure, I had to repeatedly follow up just to get an estimate -- which I didn't receive until days before the appointment. That was frustrating but not a deal breaker. The deal breaker was showing up for a crown appointment only to be told it had been canceled. The staff insisted I should have received a text, but no such message ever arrived. They told me they would add a "notation" to my account so that I would get a phone call in the future. In other words, phone calls for cancellations are no longer the norm -- only texts, unless you request otherwise. Call me old-fashioned, but when a dental procedure costs thousands of dollars and requires me to take time off work, I expect a phone call ahead of time if it's canceled. That's basic professionalism.

Dr. Drais is not a dental professional, he is a mere mechanician. I went to his office for the…read morefirst time just for cleaning, which was done by a very professional dental hygienist , I was satisfied by the quality of work she has done. At the same time, I felt like Dr. Drais would do anything to charge you money. After the cleaning, the hygienists notice that an infection in a tooth that had a root canal, at the exam Dr. Drais said it is an infection but didn't prescribe an anti-biotic as he should have. Instead, he sent me back to Dr. Meckler who charged me 270 $ just to prescribe a 2.70 $ Amoxicillin, and he said I will need to do apicoectomy, which usually does not fix the problem. When I called Dr. Drais to tell them that I wanted the tooth extracted and prepped for an implant. they joyfully jumped on the opportunity, which let me doubt the professionalism of this Dr. One thing is sure, at his office, you won't have a medical opinion. Seek it elsewhere.

This is a Father/Son business. Older experienced father with son getting the degree plus his…read morefather's teaching. Resulting in an unusually good oral surgeon who did an excellent job of extracting all four wisdom teeth, one still being under the gum. No complications. Healing went well. We recommend the Bhaskar's oral surgery for wisdom teeth removal.

Very clean facility, thorough care, great bedside manner, on time with all appointments, wisdom…read moretooth procedure and recovery went exactly as described, really liked Dr. Bhaskar (elder) and the whole staff, my teen was quite comfortable there, and I was comfortable with it all. Highly recommend.

Remarkable Dentist and Staff - Compassionate, Skilled and Accommodating…read more We can't say enough about the extraordinary experience we had with Dr. Dodson and his staff. When our 101 year old Mother's denture's broke on a Sunday, we were not only worried about how we would get them repaired but also about how we were going to navigate her ability to eat without them. Also we weren't sure how we were going to manage it without putting her through the stress of a trip to the dentist. Amazingly Dr. Dodson was able to repair them without having to see her. We were lucky to find him, especially since he has a lab on site. Understanding the urgency, we were able to drop off the broken pieces first thing on Monday morning. He worked on them in between patients throughout the day. By 4:30 pm, he had them looking and functioning like brand new. The repair was perfect and no adjustments were needed! Dr. Dodson and his phenomenal staff were very compassionate about our situation and went above and beyond to help us. For that, my Mom and our family are deeply grateful!

I went to see Dr WM. F. Dodson DDS today and he was really awesome. He took the time to explain…read moreeverything in detail. He has a very state-of-the-art office with a lot of cool technology. His staff is very nice and there's easy parking. I've been to many dentists before and can tell that this doctor is up on his game. They cleaned my teeth and did an exam and they have a phenomenal new patient price. They have a brand new office and are located in a new building. Check out the web site: http://www.williamdodsondds.com. Latest addition. His prices might be a bit higher than normal. I compared his price for taking care of an abrasion on a tooth with another dentist that's very good, and his prices were about $30 higher. Go figure. Thx, Calvin

Hands down the best dentist I have ever been to! Not only is their office extremely clean and up to…read moredate, but everyone is just so freakin nice! From the front desk staff to the doctor himself, they are all great. We just moved to Monterey a year ago and I have been to this office twice. The first time I was pregnant so they couldn't do X-rays. The cleaning I got was thorough and I left feeling great. I just went in for my cleaning today and everyone was great! They all asked how my new baby was which was nice. The dentist. Seriously, the most gentle I've ever been to. He is so delicate but you can tell he's still doing the work that needs to be done. Some dentists just don't care and are so rough. I've left other offices with my gums so sore and bleeding because the dentist wasn't gentile. Not the case here. So, if this office is in your network I suggest you come!

Been here for 10 years. Love the dentists here. Great service by providers…read more Scheduling is easy with lots of reminders

My experience with Dr Lloyd and his team was amazing he put a post in for a tooth implant. It was…read morequick and painless. My previous experience with another dental surgeon was horrible and was ready to jump out the window. Thank you Dr Lloyd

I was so nervous because I'd heard horror stories about the general procedure (tooth extraction and…read moreimplant) and going to MOSA based on some of the reviews. I am still in the healing phase of the procedure, but my experience proved nothing to be concerned about. The ladies in both the office and those who assisted Dr. Lloyd were approachable, knowledgeable, and helpful. They took the time to review anything I had questions about in person and via the phone. I was forewarned that getting the insurance estimate would take some time. I watched the process online and know it was my insurance company that took so long. The text communications about appointments and the videos on what to expect were very useful. They prepped me well for the day of the procedure. I showed up relaxed (special thanks to the Valium) and before I knew it, I was in recovery. So far, everything is going smoothly, and I am healing well. No one wants a tooth removed, but this team seems to have the process dialed in. Thanks for doing everything you did to help take my anxiety away!

Great office, team works well together, Dr. Lehr is a great caregiver......I was visiting from out…read moreof town, chipped Molar, they worked me in and took great care of me. Thanks!

Dr Lehr said his staff are friendly and helpful and seem to run an efficient office. I had a great…read moreexperience with my consultation and do wish I had come in earlier. Getting through to the front desk was a bit difficult, but not impossible. Parking is easy. The office is clean and has a Keurig machine and magazines in the waiting area. Wait time was not too long. After the initial visit and exam, I scheduled my cleaning and a chat with the doctor about plans to move forward. It will be an additional visit to complete work, though Dr. Lehr did ask if this would work for my schedule. Overall it seems like a great office, though I am still a bit leery after my husband's insurance issue.

What can I say! This dentist is amazing and has an amazing staff. Had my wisdom tooth pulled and it…read morewas just a pleasure to have such professional dentist and staff work with you put you at ease and do a great job. Had a surgery and literally one day later in no Major pain like at all. I had a really bad experience in the past and this experience really made me have hope that there are good dentist and people still around! 10 out 10 would recommend!!

I had two gum grafts done in this office. From the time you enter the office you feel welcome and…read morewell taken care of. Dr. Wards is great and very thorough, the staff is very sweet. Highly recommended!

This office has done a lot to alleviate my longstanding dental phobia. First of all, the lobby is…read moresuper soothing and spa-like, with a coastal vibe, and they have a bunch of choices of tea or Nespresso. When you get to the chair, they'll have sunglasses for you so the lights aren't in your face, and if you are having a long procedure, you can watch a video of your choosing. But more importantly, the dentists (I've seen Dr. Simonsen and Dr. Melhem both) are kind, gentle, and thorough. I had two crowns, my first ever, a few years ago, and I was VERY nervous, since I have had previous fillings and extractions with inadequate anesthesia. The office has a long and detailed questionnaire where you can identify your triggers and they offer you ways to ameliorate them. I started feeling the work partway through and Dr. Simonsen stopped to re-numb me, instead of carrying on like dentists I've had in the past. They also offered breaks, and got me a ball from the prize chest to squeeze so I wouldn't maul my palms. The hygienists, Alison and Lisa, are also both great. Friendly, gentle, and detail oriented. They'll get you sparkling clean without making your mouth sore. I actually don't dread going for a cleaning!

Such a wonderful and warm experience from start to finish. I felt so comfortable, in an often…read morenervous and awkward experience, to explain my previous dental work and to also being open to the work needing to be done. I'm so grateful I researched which dental office I wanted to go to instead of choosing the nearest one towards me. Sweet and beautiful ladies all around and I'm genuinely looking forward to future visits :)

Since moving here I've been trying to find dentists who have excellent bedside manner and show true…read moreconcern for patients. I'm happy to report that Dr. Shin has these qualities, and more. While at other dental offices in the area the head dental practitioner saw me for only about 2-3 minutes and was adamant that I need to replace my crown soon (s/he not to be named), Dr. Shin took the whole first hour going over my paperwork, gathering data about my teeth, and asking me to explain my current dental concerns. He even threw in some well timed jokes, and with every detail about how to promote good dental health, he made me feel like family. The good news is that I had no cavities, the bad news was that I needed a deep cleaning (the next hour) but would only be charged for one quadrant ($90 and a step beyond preventative care. $60 with insurance coverage). He even talked with me about the options of night guards for teeth grinding and showed genuine concern for improving the jaw / pain discomfort. The dental hygienist had great technique but average bedside manner. Also, something may have been wrong with the water pick because I was getting water all over my face! However my teeth were good as new after her stellar work. I highly recommend Dr. Shin and his staff. They are also transparent about pricing and honest about what goes on in the treatment and in the office back end (billing, insurance etc)

dr shin is an exceptional dentist. i had a cavity and he explained to me what the procedure…read more would intale he gave me follow up instructions for the next few hours the office staff is excellent they make your appointment their number#1priority