Once again I had another fantastic Dentist appointment today with Dr. Joe. He is a very honest and…read morepassionate Dentist and does fantastic work. Today I went in for a broken crown that was covering an implant I had done 10 years ago. Unfortunately the crown broke and he was able to offer me a great consultation and referral to the best Implant Dentist in the county to have the post removed so he can make a new crown with his great in house technology. By doing this it saves extra cost and time having an outside service do the crown that can often take many weeks. I would recommend Dr Joe Nguyen to anyone looking for professional honest Dentist!! Oh and he is also a great musician!! : )

Based on all the other reviews, I found Dr. Joe. His office is clean, with ample parking in front…read moreand behind. Masha and Jennifer were both really friendly and patient. All the dental hygienists I've had were great. Dr. Joe is able to make many kinds of night guards through his office, and he was really excited to show me one that is so durable that a car can drive over it haha. Hoping he does not retire for awhile :D The only thing that is confusing is that there is another dentist with almost the exact same name in Poway. Make sure to read the address very carefully when plugging into GPS!

I had a great experience with Dr. Cho, DDS, and Sarah, the dental hygienist. They are both very…read morefriendly, professional, and genuinely care about their patients. The office offers affordable pricing without compromising the quality of care. Sarah was especially outstanding. She took the time to walk me through proper dental and gum care in great detail and explained everything clearly and patiently. Dr. Cho was also professional, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit. The entire team was welcoming and attentive. I highly recommend Dr. Cho and Sarah to anyone looking for excellent dental care at a reasonable price.

I appreciate the thoroughness of Dr. Cho's hygienists. His office always takes the time to…read moreunderstand your needs and address them correctly. In addition, I have never been upsold at this practice

I had some cavities taken care of by Dr. Cohen yesterday and was very happy with my experience. The…read moreconsultation was very thorough and informative which made me confident to book an appointment right away. Erica did her best to fit my schedule and was so nice and helpful all the way. The treatment only took an hour and was pain free, Dr. Cohen and his assistant made sure I was comfortable every minute of it and done an amazing job! Thank you Smiles by Design

Just had my first visit. Everyone was very friendly. Office clean and equipment is new(er)…read more Cleaning, X-rays/check-up went very well. No complaints! Definitely found my new place. I'm extremely happy!!

I had a great experience with this dental office and the entire team. I came in with a broken tooth…read moreand needed urgent treatment, and Dr. Rafik Riad truly did his best to help me. I was very stressed and nervous, but he was calm, responsible, patient, and very professional throughout the whole process, which made me feel much more comfortable and relaxed. Dr. Rafik Riad was extremely supportive and handled everything very professionally. The entire team was kind, caring, supportive, and professional as well. The office is very clean, organized, and honestly has such a positive and welcoming energy. I'm truly happy that I chose this dental office, and I'm genuinely very happy and grateful that I had the chance to meet Dr. Rafik Riad and his amazing team.

The staff was very kind, helpful Dr Riad was patient and…read moreexplained everything that needed to be done and spent the time to get to know me as well as help me free safe. Thank you After many years of high anxiety and stress with dentists from the past it was a much better experience.

My wisdom teeth removal was a seamless and smooth experience thanks to Dr. Miner and his team. I…read morewas very nervous about the surgery due to other impacted teeth, but Dr. Miner assured me with the best options for my long-term health and gave me a very detailed explanation of the procedure and aftercare. Highly recommend, he is very experienced and helped me feel comfortable throughout the whole process!

I just had two infected wisdom teeth removed yesterday morning. I was in pain and desperate for…read morehelp. I called Dr. Miner's office on Monday afternoon and the doctor agreed to see me Tuesday morning for consultation and possible surgery. He was able to do the surgery and remove both teeth with the speed I comfort I never experience before. It was just "top, top and pull" and the tooth was gone. Wow, it was amazing and Dr. Miner is amazing and absolutely the best! Today, I'm still doing great, no pain and no bleeding! I think Dr. Miner is the best oral surgeon in the San Diego area. He is also supper nice and made me feel comfortable and safe before and during the procedure. I was very, very scared but he was able to calm me down and still performed the surgery without sedation. In fact, the whole team in doctor Miner's office is super nice and welcoming.

My second review for Dr. McGrady and her wonderful staff. My 23yo cognitively impaired and autistic…read moreson can no longer be seen in a hospital setting for his dental procedures. His whole life, we have had to have him under general anesthesia I'm rider to get any and all dental done: day, cleanings, fillings, etc.. because of his sensory issues and flight/fight fears. In the past year, McGrady has been the first and only dentist who has managed to do cleanings in her office, winning my son's trust with her patient, calm and non-condescending manner. Today, she managed to have two cavities filled, without general anesthesia, in her office --- and my son did wonderfully. They are true miracle workers and I'm forever grateful!!

Dr McGrady was so calm, patient, and kind to my son & I. My son is 1.5 years old, and the visit…read morewas his 1st dental visit. I was having trouble getting my son to let me brush his teeth, or getting him to try himself. Dr McGrady was able to keep my son calm in the chair and remove the buildup on his molar. She gave me a lot of great advice that quickly led my son to becoming a willing & sometimes even happy participant in the brushing of his teeth 2 times a day! She also spent extra time sending me info on different toothpastes & ingredients that I was worried about due to him having bad reactions to a popular ingredient. We will definitely be returning here for my son's next appointment in 6 months!

Still a delight to go see MoD Squad dental. Still a calming and fun visit Everyone is so…read morewelcoming, the office is still nicely decorated and there is music throughout the office, and super clean. They do not over book here, they are prompt and your seen at your scheduled time. The hygienists are super gentle and Dr.Friedman is funny and efficient. You will not be disappointed.

I had a very disappointing experience with Mod Squad Dental regarding charges that were never…read moredisclosed in advance. As a new patient, I relied on the office to verify my insurance benefits and provide an estimate of my financial responsibility before treatment. I went for a routine regular teeth cleaning, which is 100% covered under preventive care (in and out of network). Afterward, I received an unexpected bill for a service I did not request or approve. The office manager, Beth, repeatedly insisted that the charge was a "copay." Preventive care has no copay, and even if it did, it would be a clearly defined amount like $50 or $100 --not a made-up charge or random dollar figure. When I asked for documentation that they had confirmed coverage with my insurance PRIOR to my visit, Beth said they were too busy and cited HIPAA as the reason they could not provide a recording. I did not request a recording; I simply asked for proof that the call had been made in advance, which they were unable to provide. All I received was a screenshot of call that was made to my insurance company on Feb 17, 2026, which is 3 months AFTER my visit and it was their attempt to get my insurance cover the unapproved charge that's not related to my regular cleaning. My insurance also confirmed they had no record of any call from the office prior to my visit. The office's explanations were inconsistent, initially claiming they had contacted my insurance, then later stating they don't have time to call every patient's insurance to confirm coverage. They also claimed they don't have access to the fee schedule because they are out of network, but my insurance confirmed that this information is available on their website and would have been provided if the office had actually called. The conversation grew increasingly agitated, with Beth repeatedly insisting she was too busy, and ultimately ended with her hanging up on me without any effort to find a constructive solution. I'm not sure why I should be penalized for their staffing or time constraints. As a patient, I have no way of knowing procedure codes or coverage details. That's the dentist office's responsibility to avoid issues like this one. In my 20+ years of seeing dentists or doctors across the U.S., I have never received an unauthorized or undisclosed healthcare bill. Transparency and informed consent are basic expectations in any business, and unfortunately, Mod Squad Dental failed to meet that simple standard. Based on this experience, I cannot trust this office and would not recommend them. It's clear from prior reviews that I am not the only patient facing this issue.

Dr Coleman and staff are the best..Ive been coming here for 5 years...I wouldnt trust anyone else...read more

I went to Dr.Coleman with a dental emergency. He is extremely skilled and knowledgeable! He did an…read moreincredible job. He is now the only dentist I will visit and the only dentist for my family. My teeth are ideal now. Dr. Coleman is safe and trustworthy! His experience and skills are invaluable! BEST dentist in the county! The staff in the Poway office are kind, professional, I cannot say enough good!

Dr. Verma is the true dentist that every dentist is supposed to be, but is almost impossible to…read morefind nowadays. My dentist, whom I had trusted for years, retired, and my whole family became nomads. I finally gave up and went to a dentist recommended by one of my friends, only to be told that a tooth in the back was severely decayed and needed to be extracted. I panicked. "What about a root canal? I don't even have any pain!" He told me I didn't need that far-back tooth, with no explanation for why there was no pain. I left and looked for another dentist for a second opinion. I found Dr. Verma on Yelp. Her rating was great, and the reviews themselves felt genuine. Through my search, I learned how to read Yelp reviews about dentists: ignore reviews about how nice the office is or how friendly the staff is. I don't want a rude dentist, but a nice office? I'm not staying at a hotel. I also don't care about top-of-the-line machines -- dentists take out huge loans for those, and they tend to upsell unnecessary treatments. I'm also cautious about young dentists: they have loans to pay back, which often means higher quotes, and they don't yet have the long-term experience to see how their treatments hold up over time. I tried to find Dr. Verma's website, but she doesn't have one -- which suggested to me that she doesn't need one to attract patients. I was convinced she must be the one. She examined the tooth and told me it didn't need to be extracted yet. She even said she might be able to save it without a root canal. She was upfront that she couldn't guarantee anything until she opened the tooth, but she gave me hope. In the end, she saved my tooth! She also cleans teeth herself . I have never met another dentist who does that. Now my entire family sees her. She is a doctor who genuinely wants you to have good health and keep your teeth for a long time. There are far too many dentists who act like car salespeople. If you're looking for a real dentist, she is the one. Her dental office is called Stowe Plaza Dental, and she shares the space with another dentist. I think he is great too.

We have used Dr. Anita Verma for many years now and have recommended her to several friends that…read morealso switched to her and are very happy there. Big difference to all the other Dentists we have been before that want to charge you for something else every time you go and tell you, you need this or that done. etc.... Dr. Verma is all about patient care and educating you about dental care etc.. so your teeth and gums stay healthy or become healthy again. She also does the teeth cleaning herself so it is done properly. We can highly recommend Dr. Anita Verma and her staff. Thank you, Dr. Verma for providing such excellent care.

Friendly staff and friendly dentist! We bring our family here. Would recommend Dr. Lazaga and team!read more

The best service in the area. I've been to other private practices and large franchise type like…read moregentle dental. Nothing compares to the service I've received here. Everyone is friendly, professional and skilled at their job. I recommend them to everyone I know. I believe this will be my 8th year now and I plan to continue coming here with my family of 6 without any expectation to stop.