Five stars easily. Been going here since the great Dr.Fremont and now Dr. Dovey has been just as awesome. The location is a great place nestled off of Garnet. The office staff is the most welcoming staff and the dental assistants are top notch in the care they provide. Thanks Ena! Everything is and has been thoroughly explained to me during each appointment. Make sure to get a appointment in advance because this place is the best! read more

Dovey Dental - Soothing! - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

Five stars because there are not six! Dr. Dovey is personable, his office is bright, cheerful and in constant upgrade from furnishings to most modern equipment. His staff from receptionist to staff are professional, cheerful and talented. My entire experience has been exceptional. I highly recommend them for all your dental needs. Ken T. read more

Have been a regular patient at Dovey Dental since he took over the practice from Dr. Fremont. The care and office environment is superb...I always know what to expect, what needs to be done and have complete trust in Dr. Dovey's care in the work that is done. What I most love about this practice is the care and the camaraderie of the team! Who knew you could enjoy visiting the dentist? read more

Dr Dovey has taken over from Dr Fremont and he is as good if not better than Dr Fremont Dr Dovey did a crown for me and the tooth was only sensitive for one day after cementation He is conservative in his approach unlike some hustling dentists out there read more

If you are looking for a trustworthy and reliable dentist, Dr. Dovey's office is the place to go! Dr. Dovey and his staff are not only friendly, but they actually get to know you as a person. Especially my good friend Ena, she is the most kind and caring individual! Ena is the receptionist at the office and I have known her for about twenty years, since going there. Every time I call to make my appointment, her cheerful voice is always there to greet me. She always makes sure I get an appointment time and date that I need. Can't forget Kelsey and Kari, they are great too! Overall I care for all the staff and will continue to be a patient, even though I don't live in town anymore. read more

Just had my dental cleaning with Kelsey and per usual it was amazing! I look forward to my dental visits and I am so thankful I found this team! Never judgmental- I always leave feeling better than when I came in! My daughter had her first dental visit today with Kelsey and it was great! She has a daughter so she's very patient and understanding. We love the whole dental team here and we appreciate the care they provide our family! read more

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New client. First time visit. Receptionist, who was very nice, told me my daughter's appt was "unscheduled". Had no idea what that meant. After a minute Of awkward silence she told me they'd see her. Great! Weird. Hygienist was nice. Cleaning and polish took about 20 minutes. Hmm. A record perhaps. Called me in when my daughter was finished. No mention of about the status of my daughter' mouth. Tried to sell me an electric toothbrush. No thx. I had to ask about how the cleaning went. "Oh, good." Thx! Sent back out to waiting room for 10 minutes to wait for doctor. Led to exam room. Man w white coat entered. I assumed he was the doctor Fremont. Began looking in my daughter's mouth, his new 10-year-old customer whom he's never met before. Nor her father. No eye contact. No intros. Made some comments about orthodontics. Thx. I'll get that from the Ortho. Again, I had to ask about my daughter's mouth; "so does everything look ok?" "Oh, yes". "Great, thx" -if you're looking for bedside manner, keep searching. Whole experience was just bizarre. I thanked the receptionist on the way out. She asked if I'd like to schedule a future appt for my daughter. "No thank you."' read more

Dr Fremont is the best Pacific Beach dentist. The office staff is friendly and warm - it feels like family inside. Dr Fremont helped me with a problem tooth which was causing a lot of pain. We figured out what was going on (resorption) and now I am pain free. He also helped me with Invisalign for my bottom teeth to get them straight. The most important thing is that he's honest. He does great work, location is convenient with some parking spots, but it's his integrity as a great dentist that makes this 5 star review. If you are looking for a dentist in Pacific Beach, I highly recommend Dr Fremont. read more

Dr. Fremont has again restored my faith in mankind! He took time off of his holiday schedule to treat me. His service is impeccable, and his kindness is beyond words. read more

Best run dental office experience ever! I consider myself a semi-qualified almost expert since my father and grand father were both very well respected dentists. Cindy the insurance specialist seems to be able to solve any problem, my hygienists have been really next to perfect with the most modern equipment available to them, and the office staff keep everything on track and on time. I'm a local and have referred many friends over the years and they have referred their friends. Now that Dr. Dovey has taken over this practice I know I will continue to be in "GOOD HANDS"! read more

I'm very disappointed in this dentist. I called three a month ago to try to get an appointment for a new dentist and asked whether they took my insurance.. they said yes. Then they called me the day before my appointment and told me that they don't take my insurance. So I've been waiting 3 months to get into this place and then they tell me the day before my appointment. That's not very responsible or very good business practices. I was looking forward to going to them read more

Excellent high-quality care over many many years. This superb care initiated years ago by Dr. Fremont is now a tradition that is continuing in the same superb manner with Dr. Dovey. Also kudos over the years to the wonderful employee Ena. Eli M. Md read more

Dr. Dovey and his staff are top notch. I've been a patient of Dr. Fremont for years and was understandably apprehensive when he retired and Dr. Dovey took over. But thankfully my fears were completely unfounded. In fact, Dr. Dovey surpassed my expectations in every way. He updated equipment in the office and kept the incredible staff. He and his staff are wonderfully patient and take the time to explain everything before diving in. I have very sensitive teeth and Kamara, the hygienist, is so understanding and careful with me. If you are looking for a great dentist with terrific hygienists and a fabulous receptionist, take my word for it and go see them. read more

The receptionist asked for my Social Security Number over the phone after having all my complete insurance info and refused the appointment if I did not give my SSN to her. Thanks for the first impression. I should go to other dentist. read more

I have always been one of those strange individuals who actually enjoys visiting the dentist; nothing like opening up your mouth and having a stranger dig around in there. I have been in a fair number of dental chairs and never before have I had a dentist who has impressed me as much as Dr. Fremont and his staff have. From the moment you walk into this small office building off Fanuel in Pacific Beach, you are greeted by friendly smiles. Dr. Fremont is very personable and professional while providing excellent quality of work. Plus you get to watch a movie while getting work done, which is a nice distraction since I do all my dental work without the injections. I am very happy I accidentally stumbled upon this office when in search for a new dentist... I know I will remain a patient as long as I live in San Diego. read more

This is my second review of this business The first time I have ever done a second review. After having been a patient here for many years I am just as happy as my first visit. I was Impressed at my first visit by how friendly everyone was and how quickly the appointment went. The continued care from the dentist and the amazing staff has made this a place that I have recommended many times and will continue to recommend. It's not just basic bedside manner, or true compassion but what's really important , the work. Not all dentists are created equally seriously!!!! Many dentists will tell you it's a cavity that needs to be filled without explaining why another dentist may choose not to fill it. Some dentists will tell you that you need a crown when a skilled dentist can treat the situation as a filling. Unfortunately most people don't have the background to know if their dentist is shady or just bad at his job. In that case I hope those people come here. I am the kind of person to ask a lot of questions and shop around. I am a sucker for a coupon and there's always a lot of those for tooth cleanings with x-rays etc. but I still choose to come here. You don't want someone who isn't skilled working on your teeth. It's not something that's easily fixed if they do a bad job. There are plenty of horror stories. These guys will take care of you And have the best equipment. If you haven't seen a dentist in a long time this is definitely the place that you want to go. read more

So pleased after my visit with Dr Fremont. I was referred to him by my orthodontist after I had visited another dentist and been told I needed quite a bit of dental work to repair the damage done by grinding my teeth, 1600$ above what my insurance would cover to be exact. Dr Fremont thoroughly examined my teeth and even did the cleaning himself. He educated me around all of my concerns and although I do have wear on my teeth I don't need any fillings. So refreshing to feel like someone cares about my health and isn't trying to sell me on work I really don't need. I would highly recommend him!! He is honest and caring with a high level of expertise in his field. His office is centrally located and his staff was wonderful. This is everything I was looking for in a dental practice. read more

Dr. Fremont is the best dentist I have every had. I had a sore tooth. He got me in right away. He has a numbing process that only numbs the tooth he is working on vs. having half you mouth without feeling. He filled the cavity and fifteen minutes later I would have never known I had a filling done. He corrected by bite, which apparently was off a bit due to a crown. My prior dentist missed this. His office staff is welcoming. I highly recommend Dr. Bob. read more

Dovey Dental - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been coming here for years and I would never go anywhere else. Kelsey is amazing and always does a fantastic job. I'm always welcomed with a friendly smile from Ena and she has a great memory, chatting with me about something we talked about six months ago. Every member of the team seems to really like what they do and treat every patient like old friends. I highly recommend coming here if you value customer service and quality work. read more

On the other hand... I have a HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE from Dr.Robert Fremont. I've been to this office a few times but on Oct 2013 I paid cash (no insurance) for an EMAX crown and this week I notice that my crown broke, so I went to a different dentist because Dr.Fremont was too busy to see me and I was told that I didn't get what I paid for... Dr.Fgive me a porcelain-metal crown that is a much lesser value. I will have to pay again for what I pay for in the first place, but I prefer to do this instead of going back to him and getting treated bad. I tried to ignore his moody behavior like I was "wasting his time" because he sees 4-5 patients at the same time! Yeah, I was there a LONG time.... and his assistant a chubby girl was just as muddy as Dr.Fremont. He's unethical and It really makes me want to tell everyone not to trust him. Heads up everyone read more

I've been going to Dr. Fremont forever. From cleanings, to crowns, and even the removal of a wisdom tooth - he's done it all, and it's always been the best experience. I wouldn't go anywhere else and risk less than the best. Ena at the front desk is a sweetheart - she's so warm and welcoming, and makes sure you get a quick appointment - especially if there's an emergency. As a bonus, Dr. Fremont is a foodie - so we're always talking food which makes for such a personal & enjoyable experience. Can't recommend him and his staff enough. read more

I just recently found Dr. Fremont by chance and am SO glad to be able to write a review for him. In fact, I am extremely surprised that there is only one review here so far. I'll tell you all that I found appealing about his office. The waiting area is small but clean. He has water for you if you are thirsty and books on San Diego. The front desk girls are extremely friendly and have beautiful teeth (good sign). The interesting part about the office is that he has before and after pictures of a few of his clients who's teeth he has corrected. This got me interested since I have never worn braces but have always been interested. Once inside, the rooms all have a tv (where you can watch a movie (cartoons and kid movies) and on the ceiling is a light with a picture on it. Each room has a different picture. The pictures are of tree branches (as if you are laying under a treet) and birds or butterflies). It amazes me how many dentists don't realize that putting something up there might be beneficial to the patient. Dr. Fremont is an extremely friendly guy who remembers who you are and keeps you entertained during your visits. He is one of the more likeable dentists I have ever had. I guarentee you will like him. Cleaning and Checkup: Dr. Fremont always does the first cleaning and check up but future visits will be by one of his technicians. While he is looking at your teeth, he puts a little camera in your mouth so that you can see what he is seeing (very cool). As you leave, you get a little goodie back of floss, toothbrush, toothpaste and really yummy lipgloss. Cavities: Before Dr. Fremont starts, he gives you some ibuprofin (and a few extra for later) and then shakes your cheek while inserting the needle to numb the area (great technique). He offers some head sets with music during the procedure if you don't like to hear him drilling your teeth. Invisalign: Dr. Fremont does not do braces but he does do invisalign. He, himself, is currently wearing invisalign. He never pushes it on you and I had to ask him about it first before he told me about it. You have a consultation, and if you agree to it, you get started that very day. He takes molds and pictures and sends the information out. This happened last week for me and in 2 weeks, I will get my invisalign in!!! I am extremely excited and will update you when I get a chance. read more

Dr Fremont is the very best dentist that I have ever had. He makes you feel like your family dentist made you feel when you were little. He is the absolute best and has an amazing staff as well. I was very frustrated with all of the prior dentists that I had tried in San Diego. I ran into an emergency situation where my front 2 teeth had chipped and a friend recommended that I call Dr. Fremont to see if he could fit me in. The very next day Dr. Fremont's staff got me in for an emergency appointment and my teeth look beautiful! I am happy to say that I now have a new dentist and I will never have to wander again. Not only was Dr. Fremont and his staff extremely accommodating, they also made me feel very comfortable. All of my questions were answered and I left feeling reassured that I would be taken care of on future visits. I would recommend Dr. Fremont to everyone. Go in and see him....I guarantee you will have a very pleasant experience too :) Thank YOU Dr. Fremont! You are WONDERFUL! read more

The best of the best. I've been to many dentists and had many bad experiences. Dr. Fremont helped me in a dental emergency. He was accommodating, kind, and did great work. The root canal I got was less painful than most simple cavity-filling procedures I've had at other offices in the past. Also, I got to watch some big bang theory on a TV during my procedure. (he had a 2 page list of DVDs he offered to put on). He seemed very knowledgeable and for the first time in my life, I felt like I was legitimately educated about how to really take better care of my teeth, rather than the typical "brush your teeth more" lecture. I can safely say, I've found my new dentist. read more

I have been a patient of Fremont Dental Arts for 3 years now. I heart Dr Fremont. He is the nicest and most gentle dentist. I have to be very honest in order to explain what a great person AND dentist he is. I am a horrible patient. I am always in a bad mood when I am there and sometimes I am not nice. I am usually there with tooth pain which makes my overall daily general annoyance at the world even greater. My mood also darkens because as well all know dental work isn't fun and it isn't cheap. Even when I am cranky and not nice, everyone there is always nice. ALWAYS. It honestly blows me away and has sometimes made me feel like a heel for having not been so nice. Karma man...... Dr Fremont makes the whole horrible dental experience a million times less painful and less annoying. His office girls are great with explaining your insurance and are helpful with explaining how it all gets processed and costs allocated. Dr Fremont's prices are great. For the quality of service and his gentle dental skills, the prices are remarkably not outraegeous. I hate paying for two things more than anything in the world - anything car related or anything dental, but I do not get nearly as annoyed or depressed bebcause Dr Fremont's prices do not kill me, they are fair and you definitely get great service and top notch dental care. Dr Fremont is funny and he is kind. He cares about his patients and goes above in making everyone feel comfortable - his chairs are nice, the offices are perfect and sparkly clean and you get to listen to great music OR watch a movie/show on a little flat screen. He really wants all of his patients to feel good even though what they have to go thru isn't the most pleansant of experiences. Dr Fremont is also very skilled with numbing, even hours later when it wears off, mine always wears off well, I have never once had any issues after my many dental appointments - Dr Fremont is a very thorough dentist in that he thinks it all thru, even after you go home. He also calls you to check up after major work. He is a good person you can tell by his nice smile and kind words. The office is very cozy and warm, it's welcoming and soft. I hate the dentist. HATE THE DENTIST. I'm still a 5 year old in my head who associates the dentist with taking my precious candy away. Dr Fremont makes it a lot easier to be a grown up and has taught me how to not resent taking care of my teeth, one of my most important assets! I get that now and will always thank him. read more

I have been going to Dr. Fremont for over three years. He is an excellent Dentist - and his support staff are wonderful as well! I have mostly just been going in for regular cleanings - but last winter I had my big buck teeth shaved down to a more manageable level and now they look good. They keep careful tabs on your dental health and will always make suggestions on how you can improve. Nice! Dr. Fremont is very friendly and easy to talk to - and loves to talk about water polo and what you have going on in your life. I have sent him several referrals and in turn they send me Uncle Biff's Killer homemade cookies. They are tastetastic but def not good for your teeth! Good thing I have an awesome dentist! read more

If you're looking for a comfortable dentist visit for any dental service, Dr. Fremont's office is your dental office. From the minute you walk in, every team member is kind, welcoming and goes the extra mile to make sure your visit it effortless and smooth. I've been a patient now for over 6 years and currently live in LA. I still make the drive to see Dr. Fremont because I can't see myself going anywhere else. They have been consistent with amazing Customer Service and professional work. I've had it all done, teeth cleaning, fillings and currently a root canal...all have been a pleasant experience. How many times can you say you had a pleasant root canal experience? Thanks Dr. Fremont and staff! read more

They have a flyer coupon mailed to the neighborhood for cleaning, exam and x-rays for $70 special. But the $70 cleaning is only if you don't need more than basic cleaning. They don't mention that up front and I would be a regular return customer of their if they had. Dr. Fremond and his staff are all super friendly and personable. His rates for tooth extraction are the lowest I've ever seen and I have no doubt in my mind that he is an excellent dentist. The only thing that was off putting about the whole experience was the bait & switch feeling of the ad that brought me in there. I got charged $87 for a cleaning service that I never recieved. The ad fine print or the booking receptionist should have mentioned that the flyer is only if basic cleaning is all that you need. If you need more than just basic cleaning, you will have to make follow up appointments for the cleaning after the initial exam. ***After expressing my frustration, the office did contact me and offered me a refund for my visit because the I never recieved the service that I made the appointment, came in and paid for. I have yet to recieve my money back but I will take their word on it because they don't seem to be a dishonest practice. The problem was just a lack of information disclosed and I'm sure they will work on it in the future. I am sad about the bad experience because I would have liked to come back. read more

Hands down the best dental office I have ever gone to. Dr. Fremont and his staff are all very knowledgeable and make you feel right at home. I have never been one who enjoys going to see the dentist, but Dr. Fremont and his team have completely changed that. I would give them more stars if possible. If you're in need of a great dental office, this is the place to go. Update: I started Invisalign treatment with Dr. Fremont's office, and I couldn't be happier. My appointments are quick and easy and everyone is super helpful with any questions or concerns I have regarding the treatment. My teeth have never looked this good. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this dentist and the staff. I oddly wish I had more than two issues so that I could give them more business. The dentist discusses all options and sounds knowledgeable about all of them. I appreciated the information so that I felt involved in the care. Dentistry is an art just as much as a science. I'm very picky and judgmental because of the artistic factor (a dentist might be conservative and not tell you or aggressive in their treatment/perspective/understanding of what's needed and they might lack the skills to save you money) and not tell you. I felt like I knew exactly what my options were) that many dentists lack. The personal touch is nice and the staff and dentist stand above and beyond but that is just a bonus. I am rating them on their quality in all aspects and I would love to give them 6 stars. I hope I'm making sense. I don't think many people understand how much doctors /dentist very in their ability to do good work. read more

I, like many people, have a nice healthy fear of going to the dentist. This man is a wizard. All of his staff love what they do. They are kind courteous and go above and beyond to make sure everything is as comfortable as it can possibly be. They are also movie buffs so they have a very long list of awesome movies that are available read more

By far the worst dentist and experience I've ever had. And had to go back twice to fix his bad job on one filling. He tried to charge me on top of it. And he is over priced. Even more I've heard even worse horror stories. Some how he only did a half filling for my bosses wife. Now she's having it get fixed. Likewise I am now at a new dentist fixing his filling. If you want a very sore jaw and mouth, he's your man read more

I've been going to Dr. Fremont for several years now, and I've always appreciated his quality of work and the positive attitude of everyone in the office. Recently, a series of unfortunate events landed me back in his office twice in early 2016. On two separate occasions Dr. Fremont opened his doors for me after hours (once on a Sunday and again at 8:30 pm) to deal with a tooth emergency. In both instances he made himself available after hours and took great care of my teeth. I don't know many dentists that would go that extra mile, but that level of service goes a long way in my book. I highly recommend Dr. Fremont. He's the real deal. read more

My family and I are so grateful to Dr. Fremont and his wonderful staff! My husband, myself , our two children and my sister have have been patients for many years so when my mom needed extensive work, the only dentist I would trust is Dr. Fremont! He does beautiful work and now my mom has regained not only her gorgeous smile but also her confidence. Now, my brother is looking forward to driving from LA to have his teeth corrected by Dr. Fremont. Dr. Fremont is a true professional! You need to look no further. Dr. Fremont and his staff are the best! read more

This place is awesome. I found their office on zoomwhitening.com I came for teeth whitening alone but I will make this my new dental place. The staff was so friendly. The doctor honored a coupon I had even though he had not seen it before. Their costs are reasonable. They offered me train sale rates for things I needed. About the procedure, it was painless. I did have two zap feelings during the procedure. After the first one, the dental assistant tried to make it more comfortable. She was extremely attentive and friendly. She was also very knowledgeable and explained everything I needed in detail. I only went up two shades; but I think my teeth were pretty high on white chart already. I could tell they go the extra mile to make their patients comfortable and happy. I was given headphones and a list of about 50 movies to choose from. I chose RUSH HOUR 3 and watched a movie during my entire procedure. I highly recommend this place!!! I will definitely go back:) read more

5.0 star rating 5/31/2019 My journey here from day one has been positive! :) I first met Dr. Fremont due to a tooth emergency, the pain was so bad I couldn't wait for 3 more days for an appt. I had made elsewhere. Dr. Fremont very kindly saw me on a Sunday. Thank you Dr. Fremont!! Due to my fears and high anxiety with going to Dr.s (all), he made my experience very pleasant. Movies, music, chatting, laughs included with services :). On my return visit I meant his staff who were also very professional, friendly, kind, and helpful to all my needs and helped me with my fears. They got me through it...I even got much needed hugs, which I love. This is a happy place with wonderful people who treat you like family. I'm so grateful to all of them for making this my best ever dental experience. I 100% recommend Dr. Fremont's Dental Arts!! Sincerely, Lori S. San Diego, Ca (Pacific Beach) 5/31/2019 read more

Dr. Fremont is amazing! I'm always stressed and clinch my teeth and cause lots of Jaw pain- well Dr. Fremont wanded away the pain! He is so amazing and makes the whole dentist experience wonderful and Quick! I just cracked my crown - too much stress- so I'll be seeing him soon! read more

I have been going to Dr Fremont for 10 years! He has always done a wonderful job. Him and his staff are friendly and always great to visit with! I would highly recommend him! read more

First timer and HIGHLY recommend. Everyone from the front desk, to the hygienist and Dr. Fremont, were all so welcoming and kind. Kelsey took care of me and she was excellent! She made sure I was comfortable and in no pain throughout my cleaning. read more

I happened to come across some of the reviews on here and wanted to take the time to promote the work of Dr. Freemont and his staff. For as long as I can remember, I have been deathly afraid of the dentist office (being that I had several traumatizing experiences). Several years ago, I was referred to Dr. Freemont and was told that he is the best - I can safely say that they were right and I will never go to another dentist again! An integral part of any dentists office is the hygienist staff as they are the people who maintain your teeth and ensure that preventative measures are taken accordingly. Many of you may be like me in that your teeth may be very sensitive and require an amount of care as to not feel like you are going through torture. I have never had an uncomfortable appointment and the hygienist staff has always been very accommodating and friendly with me. I have recommended Dr. Freemont and his hygienist staff (Shannon is my normal hygenist) to several coworkers and friends and have even brought my Mother, from Orange County, to be evaluated for some corrective work. I no longer fear the dentists office but rather, actually look forward to seeing the staff members there as they have created a very welcoming and comfortable environment for me. I would highly recommend this office to anyone who is looking for one of the best dentist's in the county. read more