This place is a gem. I've had my teeth examined and cleaned for decades. So many newer dental…read moreoffices act like plastic surgeons, insisting on services my insurance will not cover but are somehow necessary. This is upselling and it's an incredible annoying cheap ploy for a dentist to compensate what insurance does not cover. The office of Dean Nguyen isn't like that - they're old school. They make sure my teeth are healthy, thoroughly examined, and properly cleaned. No added b.s. that I never asked for. All the staff here are great to work with. Diana was my hygienist recently, and she clearly enjoys her job and working with patients. As so many others here have stated, I highly recommend and endorse this dental office.

Recommended to me by an old coworker and I have been here a few times now and have loved it. This…read morehas easily been the best dentist office I've been to since moving to CA 6 years ago. They have been very helpful, informative, and efficient at each appt I've had with them. Every employee I honestly am planning on continuing to come back here for all my dental needs. I really appreciate that they provide me with referrals, but don't push their people if you like someone else. It's refreshing to not have to say "no" over and over again.

I saw Dr. Fred Harandi's commitment to professional excellence after recommended by a patient for…read moreover a decade.  Arriving with a tooth fractured while chewing, I feared Invisalign was needed again. Despite being an Invisalign provider, after assessing my bite digitally and manually Dr. Fred found my repeating that expense was unnecessary which showed integrity. Dr. Fred is reachable when necessary and communication with his team is simple, effective and responsive. Each member of Smile Dentistry's team is caring, friendly and supportive of your dental health. Both the hygienist and Dr. Fred recommended personalized dental care tips. Dr. Fred's exam techniques and technology choices attest to his advanced education at UCSD and USC. He explains your film findings and treatment options in simple terms for sound and lasting results.  Having TMJ, Dr. Fred examined my bite with articulating paper using the same methods as my Oral, Head and Neck Pathologist several counties away. I could not find a local practitioner skilled in these techniques. Dr. Fred took time fixing my bite to prevent further fractures without my feeling like a nuisance or rushed. Dr. Fred's digitizer results in crowns with a superior fit compared to standard impressions. When outside referral was necessary to other specialities, Dr. Fred personally ensured I received treatment soon and his entrusted network is equally advanced in training, technology and conscientiousness. All were in-network with my insurance which is uncommon. His welcoming other specialties' opinions further increased my trust. Each provider called me after major treatment checking on my recovery and answering questions.  Dr. Fred and his team are kind, patient and considerate and the office is inviting. Pricing is reasonable without pushing unnecessary aesthetic treatments. Thank you Dr. Fred and San Diego Smile Dentistry for patiently and gracefully returning my dental health.

Clarissa the front desk manager is so sweet! We came in and my fiancé was in excruciating pain, she…read morewas so understanding and helped us out quickly. She even went out of her way to call different offices to accommodate his dental needs. Dr. Fred was very understanding and personable. Would definitely recommend. It feels good to know that there are still health care workers who care.

Love going here for my dental work, always met with friendly staff and excellent care. Everything…read moreis organized and the level of detail is great. Shout out to Selena for last working on me! She's very thorough and attentive yet gentle which I appreciate :) Dr. Lisa is amazing and definitely has a wonderful team with her!

After some recent visits to Linda Vista Dentistry, I can highly recommend this dental office!…read moreI had another dentist for the last two years, but they stopped taking my insurance. So I had to search for a new dentist, which is never easy. But luckily for me I found LVD on Yelp and was impressed with their 4.9/5 rating and they're only a 10 minute drive from home. Lots of free parking too which is nice. Their office has a soothing, calm and welcoming vibe and the entire staff is very personable and friendly. And while getting my procedures done, the dentist, dental assistant and hygienist were all very skilled and professional. Each took their time explaining the procedures and answering my questions. They genuinely seemed to care about doing the best job they could for me. And the ladies at the front desk were great at explaining my insurance coverage and co-pays, etc. If you're looking for a new dental office, I think you'll be pleased with Dr Lisa and her entire staff at Linda Vista Dentistry.

Have to say this is my go to dentist from now on. Albeit I've paid a good amount out of pocket…read morehere, the dentist here Dr. Refahi is honest and is the dentist you'd want doing your dental work. I've never felt he's upsold me on work and the procedures he has recommended actually saved me from long term issues. Staff has always been friendly and accommodating.

Loved everything about this place. Very professional and educational dentist and assistants. They…read moreoffered me water and explained the procedure. Will tell my family and friends about this place.

I've been a patient here for about five years, and I can honestly say I'm one of the most…read moreparticular (some might say picky) patients a dentist or orthodontist could have. Over that time, Dr. Brian Mananquil and the entire Bella Vita Dental team have consistently gone above and beyond to make sure every concern I've had was addressed with patience, transparency, and genuine care. My treatment has been pretty extensive, to say the least. Dr. Brian has handled everything from implants and sinus lifts to numerous rounds of Invisalign and refinements, along with all of my general fillings, crowns, and other dental work. You name it--I've probably had to get it done; my teeth needed the whole kitchen sink. Throughout the entire process, he has always taken the time to clearly explain my options, answer every question I had, and make adjustments whenever I wanted to explore different approaches. I never once felt rushed or dismissed, which is incredibly important when you're making decisions about major dental work. What stands out most is how accommodating and patient he has been. Even when I've been very detail-oriented about my results, he's always been willing to work with me to get things exactly right. That level of commitment and professionalism is rare. The office is also consistently well-run, the staff is friendly and organized, and appointments are handled smoothly. If you're looking for a dentist or orthodontist who is skilled, thoughtful, and truly invested in achieving the best outcome for their patients, I can't recommend Dr. Brian enough. After five years of complex treatment, I'm extremely grateful I chose this practice.

After reading some of the other reviews, I realized I wasn't alone in my experience. I recently…read moremoved out of state and started going to Bella Vita. As soon as I arrived, they told me I suddenly had multiple cavities and needed a crown. For context, I've always been strict with my dental hygiene--regular appointments, flossing daily, no pain, and my previous dentist rarely found anything wrong. Because I take my dental health seriously, I told them to proceed with whatever treatment they believed was necessary, but only if they confirmed everything with my insurance first. They assured me it was all covered, so I went ahead with the fillings and crown. After the work was done, I was suddenly told that my insurance didn't cover everything, and I was left with a $1,000 bill. They offered a $150 discount, which felt dismissive. It's clear they don't prioritize patients and will find ways to overcharge. UPDATE: I have recently been in contact with their practice manager, Bree. She is currently assisting me with my account and the amount owed that was sent to collections. She let me know that she could see the discrepancies and is A assisting me with the amount owed and removing it off of collections. Given my experience, she has been very helpful and extremely communicative which has allowed me to change my review.

Had my semi-annual cleaning yesterday and want to recognize how amazing Cynthia was. She took extra…read morecare with my sensitive teeth and helped me identify a new, inexpensive tool to help me make my flossing more effective. Thank you!

Let me start by saying this office is probably fine for routine cleanings and cavities. I don't…read morethink Dr. Qadeer overdiagnoses, and I genuinely wanted to like this place. About two months ago, I had a crown done that I definitely needed. Before the procedure, the only risk discussed was the possibility of needing a root canal because the decay was close to the nerve. I wish there had been a more thorough conversation about the crown process and potential complications beforehand. During the crown prep, I was surprised at how quickly Dr. Qadeer worked. I assumed maybe he was just very experienced, but in hindsight I think the procedure may have been rushed. Two weeks later, I still had pain and inflamed gums when I went in for the permanent crown. I was given a mouthwash that helped, the crown was placed, and I was told everything looked fine. About a month later, I returned for a cleaning and called ahead to say I was still having pain and wanted the tooth checked again. After another X-ray, Dr. Qadeer told me I needed surgery to lengthen the bone because the crown was not sealed correctly. I was shocked. He then claimed this had been discussed beforehand, which it had not, and said he hadn't mentioned it earlier because he wasn't sure until seeing the new X-ray. Quadeer blamed my anatomy not his work for the issue. He later offered to redo the crown at no cost. I reached out to two close friends from college who are dentists -- one an endodontist and one a general dentist who does crowns regularly. Both felt the tooth was likely a difficult case but that surgery sounded excessive. They also pointed out that the issue on the X-ray was already visible when the crown was originally cemented. We decided I should see an endodontist they recommended and trusted. He performed the root canal and prepared the tooth for a replacement crown, since doing additional work on the original crown would likely continue irritating the tooth. I then returned to Dr. Qadeer to redo the crown. During that visit, he still would not take accountability for what happened. He repeatedly said he didn't want to work on my tooth if I didn't trust him, which made the interaction uncomfortable. How could I fully trust him at this point? My permanent crown was delivered this week, and my dentist friends said it looks perfect. I do think Dr. Qadeer is capable of good work. My issue is more with how this situation was handled. If he had simply acknowledged it was a difficult case and said the crown needed to be redone, I would have understood. Instead, the responsibility was consistently shifted to my anatomy or to "not seeing it" earlier. Dentistry requires a great deal of trust, and once that trust is lost, it's hard to regain. I appreciate that he offered to redo the crown at no cost, but overall I left disappointed. My impression is that he prioritizes quantity over quality and that can become a problem when a case requires more time and attention.

Another day, another dental visit! I went in for my regular cleaning. I also received x-rays today…read more Everybody was very helpful (Connie, Debra & Dr. Noris) and my teeth are squeaky clean. I know everyone doesn't love going to the dentist, but I never fear coming here. I recommend this Dental group without reservation. Peace.

We've been coming to Dr. Andrew J. DeMeyer for over 35 years, and I honestly can't imagine going…read moreanywhere else. Dr. DeMeyer has taken care of me and my entire family for decades, and the consistency, integrity, and quality of care have always been exceptional. He's skilled, thorough, honest, and never pushy -- you feel like he truly puts patients first. The staff is also wonderful: friendly, professional, and makes every visit easy and comfortable. If you're looking for a dentist you can trust long-term, I highly recommend this office.

10/10 experience! Dr. Nina Mojaver is the absolute best. I got composite veneers done about 15…read moreyears ago and it was time for them to be replaced. During my consultation, Dr. Mojaver gave me options and let me know what would bring me the best results. We did zoom whitening, replaced my 2 old veneers with new composite veneers and filled in the black triangle & gap between my centers. I am overly joyed and satisfied with the results. She is going to make sure your smile is basically perfect before you get out of the chair as she is very detail oriented. Dr. Mojaver is extremely skilled, professional and personable. All of the hygienist are skilled and knowledgeable as well. The front desk staff was also very helpful. One thing I noticed is how encouraging the staff is to one another. There were several times where I would hear "great job" or "nice work." That is a positive work environment. I would recommend this dental office a thousand times over. Thank you to everyone who helped bring my dream smile to life, so perfect and natural. The 1-star reviews posted here are NOT AT ALL reflective of the experience that I had at Fifth Ave Dental Arts. I almost let those reviews deter me, but I'm glad I didn't. Go and experience for yourself.

Not sure if they're paying off good reviews but I had a pretty bad experience…read more The staff doesn't care about you. They're just going through the motions. The walls, the floor, the equipment- everything seemed dirty and not taken care of. The person working on me would just leave in between things. No communication. Nothing. Just left there with the equipment in my mouth for minutes on end. One of the things I got done was a mouth guard for sleeping and when they were fitting the metal casing to fill it with the plastic for the mould, they chipped a molar. There was a loud crack. I asked them to check and they said it was already like that. I brought all of this up to the staff and they just said "sorry that's just how things are here". I let it be. I walked away with a lesson learned. I wasn't going to write a review but they've been non stop messaging me with their promotions, despite me already requesting to be removed off their list. Which just goes to show you again, how they don't give an F about you.

I've gone here for a couple of years now and I've really enjoyed the experience. Their office is…read moreclean, neat, and staff is professional while friendly. Some places in San Diego I've been to have been pretty harsh when cleaning my teeth or they try to sell a lot of services to me unnecessarily. I really appreciate how this office does none of that, but I've had a really pleasant experience where my teeth cleanings feel fine afterwards yet well cleaned. Very happy with Dr. Tran and Michael

I was thinking trying new dentist out as my last dentist sold their business. And this has a bunch…read moreof good yelp reviews. Boy was that a huge mistake. First consultation and I'm met with a lady after who parks me in a side room with a consultation. Prior to this the dental hygienist repeatedly told me "we won't sell you on anything you don't need." After the preliminary x-rays the hygienist went in to look at my gums. You know when they throw a number for root planing this guy was throwing up 4s, 5s, and 6s in milliseconds. All of a sudden I have horrible gum disease I never thought I had. The lady giving me a "dental plan" of $2000+ after insurance was telling me of how many state of the art laser interrogations I needed that insurance wouldn't cover at all. Fast forward to my dental cleaning. Btw I have to pay out of pocket a significant amount bc "I have gum disease now". They numbed me up so bad I couldn't go back into work. I had 2 sessions of periodontal scaling and root planing. The first lasted 30 minutes. The second lasted 15 minutes. These should have gone for an hour and a half. I went to a new dentist who told me none of what this dentist stated was accurate. This Origin Dentist after my first visit asked me to write a 5 star review. I can't believe how many chumps are going to write 5 star reviews because of the hip music and reed diffusers make them feel like this is a good honest dentist when clearly there's very little integrity here. Worst dentist I've ever gone to.

Staff and dentist were very professional and friendly. My diagnosis was presented with care and as…read morea matter-of-fact. Dr. Manolescu is a very skilled and knowledgeable dentist. Anyone in her care is in the hands of a very skilled, friendly and professional dentIst.

After being diagnosed with sleep apnea and not being able to use a CPAP, I knew who I'd ask for…read moreadvice on alternatives. I knew she'd be worth the 2 hour trek from Pasadena. Not surprisingly, her office is still super clean and organized. It had been a few years since I last visited. She also uses the latest and greatest equipment which even my dentist in Pasadena doesn't have or use. Dr Adina presented me several choices to help me with my sleep apnea (Somnomed, TAP and Panthera). Ended up deciding on the Panthera classic. The device is super light and is the smallest amongst the other companies. Fitting was straight forward as Dr. Adina took digital impressions which was awesome as I didn't have to have my mouth full of plastic trays and impression material. My dental appliance arrived in less than 2 weeks. Will hopefully be able to create a more peaceful environment so that my wife won't have to sleep next to a "raging bear" at night anymore.