Amazing dentist. I'm so grateful for his work. He'll keep it real. He won't BS you on what ur doing wrong. But he also won't judge u. Which I very much appreciate. Funny laid back guy. Never felt like I've been in such good hands. And I ain't gonna lie. I'm a scream queen when it comes to getting dental work done. Goes real gentle when he's drilling away. read more

I am so very sad to report that Dr. Scott Chau has retired and sold Chau Dental, and has moved out of the San Diego area. Eric, the wonderful receptionist and scheduler has also left. The staff are waiting for the new dentist to begin. Until then, all ratings should be considered void, since Dr. Chau is no longer there. read more

I discovered this office through a dental hygienist who recommended Dr. Chau. I needed a new set of veneers because I unfortunately needed to replaced my old veneers with my previous set from down in Tijuana that ended up being a nightmare. It's located in the heart of Bankers Hill and is very easy to get to from anywhere in San Diego. Upon entering Dr. Chau's office you feel at home as it is located in an old Craftsman style property, which feels very inviting when you enter. Parking is easy as they have their own off street parking. I ended up having six veneers made, and although the temporaries are never fun, the final outcome was fantastic. His prices are very fair and I think a bargain compared to most other dentists in the area. Dr. Chau took exceptional care when replacing the new ones so they sit perfectly in my mouth. I really enjoy the entire staff from the office manager, Eric, to the fantastic assistances and of course Dr. Chau himself. I'm so glad I found this wonderful office and feel very fortunate to have such a beautiful smile now. Thank you Dr Chau! read more

Incredible practice. Dr. Chau is a star and has taken fantastic care of me and my teeth. Cleanings are superb and he knows my teeth well enough to advise with specificity on best practices for me re: grinding, brushing, rinsing, all the important stuff. He's come in clutch a few times for non-standard issues too - blocked salivary gland, antepartum and postpartum hormonal changes affecting my teeth, sore jaw joint and muscles. He's charming, honest, and serious about his profession. Everyone within 15 miles should be letting Dr. Chau and his office take care of their dental needs. The office is gorgeous and I trust every single person in his practice. read more

This was my second dental cleaning at Dr Chau's office. The staff is so friendly, they do an excellent job, and go above and beyond! I would definitely recommend going here for all of your dental needs!! read more

Chau Dental - Dental cleaning - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

Never thought I'd write a review for a dentist or doctor but Dr. Chau is the best dentist I have ever gone to! He is thorough and really explains everything. I've gone to so many other dentists who will try to swindle you into unnecessary procedures or treatments but not Dr. Chau. He is honest and I absolutely trust him and his recommendations. His receptionist Eric is so kind and helpful, I have never had a problem getting in touch with the office. I recommend him to anyone who asks me and everyone that has taken my advice is super grateful! read more

I want to send a specific shoutout to the dental hygienist, Kaylee, who is always happy, very detailed in her work, and gentle when cleaning my teeth! read more

Just the best dentist ever and best team. Dr. Chau is the best dentist I have had! He thoroughly explains things and is simply the best. Eric is so kind and great at scheduling. The entire team is why I trust my teeth here. So glad I switched from my Del Mar dentist to here. read more

Dr. Chau and his team do a fantastic job every time I get my cleaning. Dr. Chau gives an honest assessment of my teeth every time. Staff is very friendly and courteous. read more

Great dentist. Quick, funny and thorough. Beautiful office. Kind and efficient staff.

amazing. sweet team. Beautiful facility. Strong teeth! Chau has been fixing my rotten chompers for years. Strong confident touch.

The best dentist I've EVER been to!! I cannot describe to you how awesome my experience here was. Dr. Chau walked though all of my x-rays with me, and gave me the most honest feedback and steps forward for taking care of my teeth. I appreciated that it was Dr Chau doing my exam and he really communicated well to me about my situation. I really never want to go to any other dentist ever. read more

As a newbie to San Diego and in need of a dental cleaning, I used yelp to help me choose a dentist. I was able to make an appointment with no problem by emailing the office. Dr. Chau and his staff are very friendly people, and everything went smoothly and efficiently. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Chau is one of the best dentists I've ever been to. He's unbelievably thorough and very calming and gentle for anyone who has anxiety going the dentist. He's also very sweet and has a wonderful office staff. I highly recommend Dr. Chau! read more

Time sure goes by fast... it wasn't long ago almost five years ago I was scouring Yelp reviews to find a "decent" dentist.... FIVE YEARS AGO I met Dr. Chau, Eric and Shannon with a big ole mess going on with my teeth..... I am so happy to say... after much work over the years...(all outta the way now) and bi-annual cleanings... my continued experience with Dr. Chau and staff has been nothing short of consistent, high quality and perfection . Dr. Chau is a top notch.... upper tier, highest echelon dentist. First class all the way. Hope and pray this Dentist is in your dental insurance provider spectrum, if not... I would change to the insurance plans he is in ;) I love the staff, Eric and Shannon, they are like "family" now and the office is very homey, nestled in an old Victorian style house. We mostly see the dental hygienist Holly now, whom in herself is as great as this office holds itself. As I have always said, "Dr. Chau for life" Peace.... read more

Sometimes I consider moving out of San Diego but then I think, I can't leave Dr. Chau! There is no better dentist than Dr. Chau. He is excellent at what he does, puts patients first, and is a perfectionist when it comes to his work. He will go above and beyond to do what he thinks is right. For example, Dr. Chau referred my husband to an orthodontist for Invisalign. After the ortho completed the treatment, Dr. Chau noticed some spacing that wasn't right. He took it on himself to call on the ortho and had the ortho call my husband to schedule another appointment to fix the spacing. It is unfortunately so rare to find anyone in any profession that takes their obligation to their clients so seriously. I couldn't recommend this office more. read more

The whole experience at this dental office was just horrific except for the front desk!!!!!! The 5 stars reviews were very deceiving! Like many people said, I would not leave any star if I could! read more

I am very happy with Dr. Chau! He is fair, meticulous, a great flosser and everyone I have sent to him has been very happy with him! The facility is cozy and inviting since it is in an older victorian house. The staff is 5 star. read more

I have been going to Dr. Chau for years. He is an honest and trustworthy dentist! I had issues from a bad experience with a past dentist (FYI don't ever go to a SmileCare dentist) and Dr. Chau helped get my teeth back in top shape. So thankful for him. He was very honest with what needed to be fixed, what was done wrong by my previous dentist and actually showed me the problem areas. All done very professionally. Also there are TVS in each exam room with HGTV on! Ya can't go wrong :) read more

Today was my first time visiting this office, and I had a very pleasant visit. The gentleman working the front desk I think his name was Eric, was welcoming as soon I entered the office and acknowledged me right away. Shortly after filling out the required forms as a new patient I was taken to the back to begin my xrays. I was seen so quickly! Dr. Scott Chau did a phenomenal job with my routine cleaning and answered all my questions. Moving from a different city made it difficult for me to find an office where I felt comfortable, but that changed today. Will be returning for my next check up in six months. Thank you everyone for being so attentive! read more

By far, the best dentist I have ever been to. If anyone is qualified to write a review on dentists, that would definitely be me. I have had 2 sets of braces, about a dozen root canals and too many cavities to count. With that said, on with the review...... I found Dr. Chau as a result of needing some emergency dental work due to a horrible tooth ache. I called his office on a late SATURDAY afternoon. Within 20 minutes Dr. Chau had called me back. I explained my situation and he had me come to his office. Let me clarify this - he left what he was doing on a Saturday to help me out. Dr Chau's first impression was amazing. What dentist leaves what they are doing on a weekend to meet a new patient at his office? The most AMAZING part about this is he charged a normal rate. He didn't charge some high "Emergency " rate. After the emergency dental work was done, I became a patient. The next appointment was for a cleaning. Dr. Chau did that himself. What dentist does cleanings???? None that I have been to. I have also had 3 root canals since then and had 3 crowns replaced. Dr Chau's work is amazing. The crowns were perfectly matched to the rest of my teeth. I have to mention that my teeth are very sensitive. Dr. Chau takes time to make sure you are very comfortable and PAINLESS during the procedures. His bedside manner is that of someone you know for a long time. He is a normal guy that is an amazing dentist. On a side note, I have to mention that over the past 6 months I got to know Dr. Chau a little bit. Something that really impressed me about him as a person is that he grew up in the projects and put himself through dental school and opened his own practice 100% on his own. Maybe this has something to do with why he is such an amazing dentist that truly hones his craft and genuinely cares for people. It goes without saying that I highly reccomend Dr. Chau. read more

I wrote a separate review under the old Uptown Dental practice review but it's been awhile so I get to update this one. =) Practically my whole workplace goes to Dr. Chau. And every time we talk about an upcoming appointment, we are excited for each other. He is that great. My husband refers his friends to Dr. Chau. I'm a total fan as well! His cleanings are intense. His work is perfect. And he is gentle, friendly, and cool! He definitely does not pressure to get work done. He does offer suggestions and help -I grind my teeth and he said he could fashion me a nightguard. (omg, how embarrassing that I'm writing about this). Well, I got a cheap drugstore one while I was going through a stressful time in life and told him - he did not get annoyed or offended and was just glad I was taking care of myself! His focus is on making sure you have knowledge and definitely about making sure you are healthy. So great~ Eric at the front desk is also completely warm and friendly. He ALWAYS calls the day or two before my appointment to make sure I don't forget or to reschedule if needed. This is an amazing plus for me. I had been to some bad, bad dentists in my life (serious horror stories) so karma was finally on my side when I got Dr. Chau and Eric! read more

Dr. Chau is the kind of dentist that I'd want to hang out with. First of all, he only sees one patient at a time, which is highly conscientious! This also eliminates the assembly line feeling of being an open mouth on a conveyor belt. He is meticulous with his dentistry and considers it an art form. My appointment was an interactive session, me with hand held mirror in hand and he with drill. No, I'm not that vain. We-e-elll, maybe I am. That said, Dr. Chau supplied me with said mirror so that I could check him out while he drilled away and explained what he was doing. That not only screams of confidence, but also competence. I felt very empowered with my healthcare, which I think was what healthcare.gov was aiming for but miserably flopped. I digress. It was between looking at my own teeth and a football game on TV, and quite frankly, I find myself infinitely more riveting. I was transfixed! Thanks Dr. Chau! Not only is he skilled at functionality, but he is also very cognizant of aesthetics. He buffed a small chip in my front tooth for free, and once I caught a glimpse of that in my trusted favorite accessory, le mirror, I begged him to take a stab at my bottom teeth. Initially, he said I would need orthodontia, but not only did he give it a whirl, but he exceeded my expectations! It looks amazing and beats Invisalign as far as I'm concerned! As a bonus, he offers design and fashion tips! I was wearing these hideous earrings (that I've always known are hideous, but they were a gift) at my second appointment. I'm not even sure why I wear them, considering even I think they're wretched. They are Kate Spade bow studs. Dr. Chau told me the truth - "Guys like big dangly earrings and hoops". Confirming what I've always known, my next stop was the consignment shop with a big, even, white ish eating grin. I knew it! ! Thanks again Dr. Chau !!!!! read more

Dr. Chau is by far the best dentist me and my husband have ever seen. He is extremely intelligent, honest, and does the best routine cleanings. Would highly recommend to everyone! read more

I had my first visit with Dr Chau this morning and I am so glad I chose to go there. The staff was incredibly prompt and courteous. Dr Chau was very thorough and straight yet forward with me yet kind, which was greatly appreciated. I am so happy to find someone I trust to go to. Will absolutely recommend without hesitation! read more

I moved to San Diego a few months ago, and hadn't been to a dentist in about 2 years. I picked Dr. Chau based on other good reviews. The building kind of looks like a lab or something, but since I work in a lab, I think it's pretty cool. It's a very nice place. The staff is very friendly and helpful. After my first visit for a routine cleaning, I went back to have a cavity filled. Dr. Chau was thorough, and I never felt any pain even when he was injecting the numbing agent into my gums. My teeth look and feel great. Dr. Chau even remembered personal details from our conversation at my last visit weeks ago. I'll definitely keep coming back as long as I live in the area. I highly recommend this place! read more

I see that all of the Yelpers are giving Dr. Scott Chau excellent reviews, and I totally agree with their views. I've been going to Dr. Chau for several years, and I've always been impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. As a teacher, I'm very appreciative of his outstanding academic background. I also like the fact that he's very modern and up-to-date with the latest dental techniques. As a P.S., I just found out that Dr. Chau has been trained to provide Botox treatments. Knowing that he has a great eye for the aesthetic and is so meticulous, I asked Dr. Chau to treat the crow's feet around my eyes. It was an easy, quick procedure, and I'm very happy with the results. I definitely recommend the versatile Dr. Chau to any new patient! read more

Dr. Chau has been my dentist since I moved to SD. He does an excellent job, and the whole staff is pleasant and professional. This office has free parking, which is a little right to get in and out of -- Dr. Chau actually offered to help me back out my car for me! Definitely above and beyond. read more

I was seen by a number of dentists around SD, and needless to say, a dentist visit is not something I look forward to. I started going to Dr. Chau just recently based on my wife's (who by the way is a medical professional) recommendation, and I have to say, so far, he's one of the best. He is very detail oriented and immediately pointed out things that have been overlooked by my previous dentists, like the bonding residue left from the orthodontic braces I had over 10 years ago. Another thing that I was appreciative of is that he doesn't try to upsell like some of the shady dentists I had seen (like a tube of specialized toothpaste "only available from the dentist office" for mere $100, or a bottle of fluoridated solution for another $100). My wife and I don't live near downtown anymore and have moved to the 'burbs. Even with a 30 mile drive to Dr. Chau's office, we still insist on being seen by him. He's that good. By the way, he's the only dentist who called personally to check on my teeth after a visit. The only downside (besides being far from our place) is that his schedule is typically pretty full, so you have to plan ahead for an appointment. read more

!:-) Great experience, friendly and professional. He has state of the art equipment.... and he's a bit of a perfectionist! All that equals: Great SMILE! My mouth loves this guy. I highly recommend. 5 woofs! read more

5 stars all the way! Dr. Scott Chau and his team are amazing (Eric and Holly). I was traumatized by the denstist throughout my childhood, but I never fear a visit to Dr. Chau's office! You'll notice by his professional/jovial demeanor that he genuinely cares for his patients. My last visit in 2015 was for a third molar extraction. It took more time for my gums to numb up than it took Dr. Chau to coax that bad boy out. Make the appointment and see for yourself how great Dr. Chau truly is! read more

I went to Dr. Chau after reading all of the fantastic Yelp reviews, and I have to say that the experience exceeded my high expectations. The office was clean and professional, the staff was kind and warm, and the cleaning was thorough and efficient. I'm a new mom, so I had my 3-month old baby in tow. Dr. Chau and the dental hygienist were so kind--- rocking the baby and returning her pacifier while I was getting x-rays and my teeth cleaned. They all went above and beyond and I was truly blown away by the experience. Thanks Dr. Chau and staff! read more

I have moved away from San Diego and Dr. Chau, and I really miss him. Dr. Chau was my dentist (as well as my husband's) for about 2 years, and I have not ever had another like him; he's the best dentist I've ever been to. He does his own cleanings, during which he chats pleasantly with you, telling stories about everything, including his first hand experience with the correct and incorrect practice of dentistry. He has sure hands and is meticulous about his own performance as one of the best. And he takes the time to explain things and asks questions about the history of your mouth - because he is actually interested. I've never had to wait more than a couple of minutes to get in to see him; he always seems to be waiting just for the patient he is about to see. My treatment with him included a deep cleaning, several regular cleanings, the usual xrays (he doesn't take them needlessly) a placement of a (perfect) crown following a root canal by an endodontist, several follow up appointments following that botched root canal by that incompetent endodontist, and a tooth extraction after a second endodontist tried to fix the botched root canal. All along, Dr. Chau walked me though it all - even after the first endodontist I saw botched the root canal. When the second endodontist did a second root canal on the same tooth to try to fix it, and it didn't work, Dr. Chau arranged to have the cost of that second root canal refunded to me IN FULL. He had been on the phone with BOTH endodontists all along. What dentist does this? Need I say more? He's top notch. read more

This place just wasn't for me. The office is VERY state of the art. It was cool at first, but overall was just too sterile feeling. I did like the waiting room though. The staff was nice; they were all pretty young. When the doctor was doing the exam he was very scientific and it made me anxious. His asst. was standing behind me (where I couldn't see her) taking notes. Overall, I just didn't like the feel of the place. That being said, my last dentist was in an old converted house in Laguna Beach. It had a very warm and welcoming feel to it. There really wasn't anything wrong with Dr. Chau or the office. I just think with so many dentist options, I would like to find one a little more relaxed and welcoming. read more

Love my dentist Dr Scott Chau! Just in time for Thanksgiving highly recommend. I have been coming to him for years and he never disappoints. Always is patient and awesome beside manner. read more

Chau Dental - My view. - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

Dr. Chau is the best dentist I've ever visited. Eric at the front desk and Shannon (did my x-rays) were both super helpful and nice. The office was very efficient - unlike most medical offices. I just moved to San Diego and was looking for a go-to dentist for my semi-annual cleanings. After looking at reviews from 10+ dentists, I decided to visit his office. Dr. Chau was very honest during my cleaning, and cleaned my teeth more deeply than any other dentist ever has. He made sure I was comfortable the whole time. I had some tartar build-up that's been there for years and he was able to get it out today. Thank you for the amazing service I experienced! read more

I first met Dr. Chau when he took over my previous dentist's practice, and he fixed a horrible notch job on a crown she had done. Dr. Chau is friendly, compassionate, and most of all an excellent dentist. Sadly I moved out of area and have been searching for a dentist since. I'll just have to make the 2 hour drive to see him, he is THAT good. read more

I have always been scared of the dentist. I went to Dr. Chau & he has made my dentist fear go away after one visit ! I was told by a prior dentist I need almost 8k worth of work! Dr. chau was so professorial explained to me I didn't need that work & was honest. He explains everything he is doing and does what's best for you! Eric is amazing as well he gets you in and out and explains your benefits. Highly recommend this office! If I could give 10 stars I would. Great office!!! read more

Dr Chao took great care of my teeth. I had my teeth whitened and cleaned. Feels more of a personalized dental experience, Eric is very courteous at the front desk. Minimal wait time I didn't even have time to dive into my book since I was seen immediately every time. read more

I heard of Dr. Chau through a friend and came in for a cleaning. Originally from Seattle and seeing a dentist I liked there, I was worried about finding a great dentist in San Diego. I have to say, this was by far the best cleaning I have ever had. I still had bonding on my teeth from over 10 years ago from my bottom retainer and even though I have had my teeth cleaned over 20 times, Dr. Chau was the first person to remove it from my teeth. Never felt better! Incredibly detail oriented and a total perfectionist with a gentle touch. read more