tl;dr Ezsmile charged me $150 for something covered by my insurance. They were very rude and refused to give me back my money. I had to file a claim through Delta Dental and ultimately a grievance to get my money back. Basically what happened was that they charged me $150 for a periodontal cleaning that was covered by my insurance. They also forced me to pay before the actual cleaning which made it more uncomfortable. After I went home, I confirmed with my wife that the cleaning was indeed covered. So I emailed them our insurance coverage and asked for a refund. The receptionist replied that they would file a claim through Delta Dental. It takes a couple of weeks for the claim to go through and if I am right, Delta Dental would refund me. So I waited a month and followed up with them about the claim. Their rude email response from the receptionist was that my quarrel was with Delta Dental and not them and that she could remove me as a patient asap if that's what I want. Wow. I called Delta Dental and asked if there was an existing claim. There was not. I then filed the claim myself, provided the receipts of what cleanings I had, and Delta agreed, I should not have been charged and Ezsmile should refund me. They said they would contact Ezsmile to instruct them to refund my money. They said if I don't receive the money in 35 days, I had to file a grievance. After 35 days, I called Ezsmile asking about the refund. Stephanie angrily yelled at me through the phone saying to stop calling them (I called 5 min before but no one picked up). She said she would never pay me and only Delta can (which was incorrect). So I filed an official grievance against them through Delta. Delta investigated it and wrote me a check. I don't understand how or why they (mostly Stephanie) could be SO nasty, rude, and unprofessional. Plus, they were essentially committing insurance fraud. If they want to reply explaining their perspective, I welcome that. STAY AWAY! The dentist and dental assistants were decent, but the front office is a terrible nightmare that no one deserves. read more

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

There is a saying "When someone shows you who they are believe them". Well, this dental office showed me how rude and unprofessional they are and I am not even a patient and I believe them. I saw their website and was impressed and then sent a message. Almost immediately someone sent me a text message requesting the private health information (PHI) of me and my family members. I have never had a dental office or medical provider send text messages to me as a prospective patient requesting PHI and was concerned as this is unprofessional and violates HIPPA. Moreover, not only is it clear that this office employs someone who lacks professional conduct and clearly doesn't understand HIPPA, this person responded to me with an OK emoji. This is the first point of contact for this dental office. Amazing! read more

To make a long story short: EZSmile Dental is a fantastic dentistry! Long story in case you want details: I've been with EZ Smile Dental for as long as I can remember and after every dental visit, I left extremely happy. The service that they provide here is top notch and very professional. They do a great job at making you feel welcomed and you know you are in great hands. They were the ones who put on my braces and stuck with me all the way through when I finally got them off. Dr. Shih is amazing and his staff of hygienists, assistants, and everyone else just makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. I personally looked forward to seeing Dr. Shih because I feel that he genuinely cares about you as a person and doesn't just see you as a patient. Conclusion: My forever-dentist is Dr. Shih and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Great dentist in San Diego. read more

Visited this office for a VA claim due to having implants inserted back in 2008. Staff was rude and condescending. The intake lady consistently talked over me trying to answer her first question. Appears to be a husband and wife team and it was tense between the two of them the day I visited. read more

I went to see Dr. Shih three times- except I only saw Dr.Shih one time out of these three visits.. Honestly, I had a hard time understanding him and even asking him any questions. The third and the last time I was there, I asked my hygienist questions i wanted to ask the dentist and that's when the dentist talked to me. I didn't get this process.. I didn't particularly enjoy my experience here. Never had issues with the front desk or payments though. read more

Super disappointed with the integrity on this practice. After reading similar reviews, I've come to terms that this place just consumes people's money. I recently called to get my panoramic x-rays from them for my oral surgeon and they said it'll be $45. When I called my oral surgeons office they assured me that because my X-rays had gone through my insurance that I shouldn't have to pay $45 because they're MINE by LAW. I'm sad that some practices would take advantage of patients that aren't familiar with their rights. I'm beyond thankful that I double checked and had an HONEST response from another moral conscience practice. Also- I had incorrect diagnoses here. Apparently I needed a root canal, had 4 cavities, etc ; tell me why when I went to another dentist, they said none of that was true. In fact, all I needed was a deep clean. Do your research friends! There are SO many other practices out there. read more

Do to switching insurances, I had to find a new dentist and was very nervous doing so. I found Ezsmile and so far have had a positive experience. Everyone from the reception to the doctors have been very friendly and welcoming. I got my teeth cleaned a while ago and it was the best experience yet. I'm glad I found this place because it's close to my job and home. The wait is never long to see my dentist. read more

My visit with Dr. Shih was absolutely amazing. First off, his front office staff was very welcoming and made the whole check in process very easy and seamless. I came in for a typical cleaning, but after speaking with my hygienist she recommended a teeth whitening. I got the in office whitening procedure and I was so impressed with the immediate results. I've gotten so many compliments on how white my teeth are now. To be honest, before going into his office I never knew anything about veneers or what they were. After a couple office visits, going back and forth, i finally decided to ask about them. One of my friend just got them done by him recently and I was speechless when I saw the difference. Dr. Shih explained and broke down the intricate and meticulous process to me in a way that I could understand. He showed me super cool imaging of the process, with before and after photos, so that I could really get a clear picture on how different methods are used for different facial structures/features. In all honesty, I can't wait to see the final results! I definitely recommend EZ Smiles and Dr. Shih for all of your dentistry needs ! read more

Dr. Shih was the most unsettling individual that I've met in my life. The dental assistant's personality seemed barely acceptable, she wasn't nice nor was she mean. The chin rest for the 360° xray reeked of perfume. I felt strange side effects after the xray was done. On top of that, bitewing xrays had to be done-- did the 360° xray not suffice? I was seated in the chair which faced the wall, and was notified the Dr. will be in shortly. So I waited for the Dr. to show up. About 5 minutes later, the Dr. quietly and slowly crept up behind me. He took a seat and sat on the rear right side of me, and stayed there the whole time he talked to me. So I had to turn my head in an uncomfortable position to make eye contact as he was talking to me. Y'know, because that's just basic human decency upand bedside manners. He asked the usual dental-related questions, and then proceeded to ask me if I was married. I was incredulous. How can one that works within the medical professional even exist? I asked to stop the appointment at that moment, which at that point he started stuttering and mumbling. I don't know if he might have been a nice man, but my interaction with him was very strange and uncomfortable. The plaque that he has is a scam. It's granted from Todaysbestdentist.com. Seriously? Read more about it here: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/top-doctor-awards-deserved-abc-news-investigation/story?id=16771628 read more

Dr. Shih Is By Far The Best Dentist That I Have Ever Been To, He Along With This Wife Stephanie Provide Amazing Service And Make You Feel Like Family. The Office Is Always Really Clean And Immaculate, I Wish There Was More Stars That I Could Give Because 5 Is Not Enough, I "HIGHLY RECOMMEND" Giving EZ Smile Dental A Visit For All Of Your Dental Needs!!! read more

I got this after 3 years of the original post. EZsmile Dental never thinks about what's going on with their process and charges. Fixing them from the root. They just try to decline the negative review. read more

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

I've gone many times to EZ Smile for fillings and cleanings and my last experience was very nice. She cleaned my teeth without pain or awkward conversation and I left feeling generally satisfied. Today however, I left my teeth cleaning feeling like I had more stuff between my teeth than when I came. The appointment started with the two dental hygienists talking bad about one of their co-workers in front of me and another patient. When the cleaning started everything was going okay until she began looking for another tool while the tool shooting water was still on, spraying water up my nose, on my glasses, and down my face. The hygienist did not apologize when she realized what she was doing, instead scolding me for moving around. She did this two more times. My last cleaning, the woman was very gentle with the stick which cleaned between my teeth and avoided stabbing my gums. Of course there is a degree to which the hygienists have to because of the proximity of teeth to gum. However, I think this hygienist had a problem with her depth perception. She began stabbing deep into my gum and then dragging up to clean my teeth. Repeatedly. It hurt, to say the least. Throughout the cleaning, she asked me to open my mouth wider, when I obviously couldn't open wider than I already had it. She proceeded to hook her thumb on my lower jaw and clamp it open with the rest of her fingers under my chin. My jaw is still sore from being pulled open for so long. My hygienist managed to trigger a gag reflex I didn't have before by sticking the suction down my throat to clean up the pool of water that was collecting at the back of my throat, instead of just having me close my mouth like they usually did. I also don't know how she expected me to answer her questions while she is knuckle deep in my mouth. I left my cleaning overall upset and sore. From waking up on a Saturday before 9 to being sticked and drowned, I would say your care at EZ Smile is very hit or miss. read more

Dr Shih and his staff are wonderful. I had braces as a teenager and needed a gap closed and crowding fixed on my lower teeth recently. I spoke with Dr. Shih and we decided to go with Invisilign. I am at the last week of the finalization and am beyond happy with everything and how it all has turned out. I think he is the one of the most knowledgable and the best orthodontist in San Diego. I highly recommend him and the staff at EZ Smile. read more

The staff here are extremely impatient and rude. I was greeted with attitude from the very beginning. The dentist seems ok, but I wouldn't come back based on the impoliteness. read more

Dr Shih is an amazing dentist and very thorough. Be VERY careful to watch the Office Manager on her billing issues. She screwed me royal on billing. I had a crown put in which Dr. Shih did a spectacular job, and my insurance copay was to be $265, but the Office Manager charged me $800 and refused to give me my credit back, which initially she said she would if insurance paid, and they did pay. read more

I was recommended ez smile by the va and the appointment it's self went fine but they proceeded to disclose a patients va appointment before me. Essentially talking bad about him and saying how veterans just want money after their 5 years of service read more

Very Rude. From the Receptionist, to the dental assistant, and the Dentist. The patient before me, a veteran, had the same experience of rudeness. read more

I have come in Ezsmile for my braces and other dental work for about a year through the referral from my family and friends. I am so glad that my Mom brought me here for my dental care. Dr is so knowledgable and friendly. Now I am happy with my new smile and my new new goal in college. Thank you for all team members in Ezsmile dental. This is a dentist I will refer to my friends, too. read more

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

My experience with Dr Shih and his staff has always been a Five Star Experience! The lobby is very calming. They have beverages, comfortable chairs, and a nice water feature. The staff is very professional and skilled. Stephanie the Office Manager is very helpful in answering questions from insurance matters to explaining the services and treatment. She always is friendly and helpful. The Dental Assistant Kat is nice, efficient, and always answers my questions and sets me at ease. The Dental Hygienists Julia and Lisa are great. They are thorough in their work, but still very gentle. The office is immaculate, and the equipment is really top notch. Dr Shih is one of the best Dentists I have ever been to. He has always answered all my questions, explained the dental procedure, and listens to your questions.He is a conservative dentist but is honest in telling you if you really need something. He has a lot of experience and it really shows in his quality of work too. I wish there were more Dentists like Dr Shih! This guy rocks! read more

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

Dr. Shih is the man! I needed a new abutment and crown for my implant. I went to 5 other dentists in the area, none of whom could identify my implant since it was done about 15 years ago. Dr. Shih figured out what type of implant I had when others couldn't and did an awesome job with my abutment and crown. I've been there several times and have had nothing but positive experiences with the entire staff. Thanks Dr. Shih! read more

EZSmile is very current and super advanced with their technology compared to other offices that I have been to in San Diego. This is the first time at a dentist office where I felt calm and really trusted their analysis, results, and approach. Thank you to Dr. Shih and everyone who made the process so seamless and supportive! They are very knowledgable and just a pleasure to see. read more

I was looking for a Dentistry, & what luck came upon me, in finding Dr. Shih, & staff what "CUSTOMER SERVICE" & professionalism, they made me feel welcome & comfortable there, on my first visit, if your looking for a Dentistry, don't hesitate & go to see Dr. Shih, at EZ Smile. Thanks Again! read more

This review is for the lady assistant who work here. I am new patient and I called to make an appointment. I called at 12:30pm on Oct 10,2018. The way this lady talked to me was so rude and not respectful. She asked" YOUR NAME? INSURANCE?" I said my name and Dental Care USA. After she checked and said not my name on the list and told me to call Dental care and ask. I said my husband already changed, then she said " I DONT KNOW, YOU NEED TO CALL INSURANCE. Then I told her I will call back because I have to my husband to confirm. I called my husband and he said he already called and transfer my name to this office. Then I called the office again and told her my husband already transferred my name to this office. She checked and said my name is available on November. I said really? But my husband said the effective date is Oct 1. Then I called my husband again to confirm and he said yes the effective date 10/1 not 11/1. Then I called the office again, I just said my name and this lady yelled at me " HEY, YOU CALLED 3TIMES ALREADY AND I SAID YOUR NAME NOT HERE, YOU SHOULD GO ANOTHER DENTAL OFFICE." Her sound like very angry, I called because I need to verify my insurance already transfer or not. The way I talked to her was so nice but Oh my god, I was shocked and angry when she said to the customer like that because I work at Customer Service for 6 years and I never rude to the customer like that. I yelled at her back and said " HEY, who teach you talk to customer like that? So RUDE, you need to get fire. I didnt even ask her name and finish talking then she hang up the phone...... and of course I will go to other dental office not HERE! NEVER AGAIN! If the dentist or owner of this dental office have read this review and please check back the date and time I provided above and warning that lady please. She was so rude and not respect to the customers. I think you have lost a lot of customers because of that lady. Or I can tell because she was discrimination me because of the way I talked. Hey! Even English is not my first language but I think Im better than you. You are just an assistant at a small dental office! DO NOT COME TO THIS DENTAL IF YOU WANT TO GET CRAZY AND ANGRY BECAUSE OF THIS ASSISTANT!!! THERE ARE A LOT OF DENTAL OFFICES OUT THERE! read more

Dr shih and his wife shouldn't be allowed to work on people anymore. I went in needing a root canal and they insisted I do a deep cleaning to strengthen the foundation. They refused to fix my bite that was irregular from a tooth being removed. They blamed my irregular bite pattern on being, and I quote, of the Asian decent. That has nothing to do with the fact that I had a tooth removed. They also refused to address what I asked to be addressed. Instead While doing the deep cleaning they cut my nerve and my whole body went numb. Felt like I had been electrocuted by 100000 tazers. I was screaming, crying, trying to catch my breath, and they just stood there telling me to calm down or I would be removed. If you cut someone's nerve, they can't calm down. That feels like your soul has been attacked. Like every cell in your body is under attack. It feels like what I imagine torture to feel like. They said that's impossible, there is no way they could have done that. They refused all responsibility for what they did. I clearly was a different person before I went in for the procedure, to being a completely helpless old man it seemed the second they sliced the nerve. To this day 8 months later I still can't feel parts of my face. I had to immediately go to the hospital after this procedure due to having stroke like symptoms, blacking out for over 30 minutes, having weakening pains in my body and had to crawl to the bus stop to avoid paying an ambulance but had to have someone call me an Uber because it was getting worse and worse. I kept calling dr shih and his wife telling them it's not the anesthesia I'm losing my vision it's hard to breath my body is numb on one side I'm losing my motor skills and I am feeling weak and delirious. They kept refusing responsibility telling me there is no way they could have done that to me. When I got to the hospital they treated me as if I was a drug addict trying to get medicine but all I wanted was to not die or lose my nerve functions. I blacked out and collapsed at the hospital and they ran tests and diagnosed me and sent me on my way. For the rest of the week I had to stay home because periodically I would lose vision. As if everything gets dim around me until it's like a tunnel vision. I was in full sunlight and couldn't see a thing in front of me, my vision just keeps going out when this happens and my heart hurts tremendous my breathing gets heavy and I feel weak like I'm going to collapse. All I wanted was my teeth fixed man why did y'all do this to me. read more

Dr. Shih is highly knowledgeable and is just wonderful to see. You can tell that he truly cares about the health and wellbeing of his patients. He has a very friendly personality that will put you at ease and is able to answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend him for yourself or your kids, you will be glad you saw him. read more

It is quite difficult to find a good dental place with good doctors and a pleasing staff. But when I walked into EZ Smile, I was really impressed and shocked that such a good dental office was near me. I was recommended to EZ smiles and now after getting my Invisalign with them, I am so excited and can't wait to start treatment. Good staff and good doctors! read more

Getting your wisdom teeth pulled out was not something that I was looking forward to but luckily I had a great dentist who really took care of me. Although I would've rather much be put to sleep than to be numbed (I really hate needles), Dr. Shih worked his magic and I didn't feel a thing. The extraction procedure didn't take too long and there were no complications at all, everything turned out great. read more

This is by far one of the best dentist I've ever been to. Every member of the staff was super polite, informative, and was very enthusiastic to help. I felt very comfortable and that I would be well taken care of. I'm happy to say that this will be my new permanent dentist office, they are really awesome. read more

EZ Smile is a wonderful family dentist office, with beautiful décor, top quality equipment, and a staff that cares about their patients. Dr. Shih is skilled and gentle, and his wife helped me to navigate what was needed. As pleasant a dentist experience as one could hope to find. read more

Dr. Shih and his staff at Ezsmile are the best in the business. Not only are they flexible with appointments, but their office has a very clean and calming atmosphere about it. My situation was that I came in for veneers because my teeth weren't in the best conditions and Dr. Shih did such an amazing job! You really cannot even tell that I have veneers. I highly recommend them! read more

EZ Smile Dental is exactly the dentist I have been searching for! After taking a long hiatus from the dentist (very bad I know..) after a traumatic experience, coming here and being able to overcome the bad experience was like a breath of fresh air. The entire EZ Dental staff is simply amazing, they are all very accommodating and super knowledgeable. I felt very relaxed and comfortable here and felt I was in good hands. Dr. Shih really takes the time to get to know his patients and really shows that he genuinely cares. He is seriously the best. read more

EZ Smile Dental is the best place to go in San Diego! Everyone here is very friendly and energetic, a perfect environment for family and kids. I am currently undergoing my braces treatment, and they have been doing a great job with them so far. I am really loving my straighter teeth. With Dr.Shih, you are definitely in good hands. read more

EZ Smile has been great to work with! Braces were easily dealt with when I had to get my teeth straightened. I recently got retainers and it has been a great experience so far. Dr. Shih and his staff are so welcoming and made the whole experience very simple and easy. read more

I came to Dr. Shih a few years ago because I needed to switch from treatment with a previous orthodontist. I just finished my new treatment with Dr. Shih, had braces taken off, and the result has been truly amazing! I am very much satisfied with how my teeth turned out. Dr. Shih and all of his staff deserves a big thank you! They have been wonderful to work with, always keeping me updated with my progress of the treatment and always informing me of what to expect next. Dr. Shih is a world class orthodontist and I really could not be more happy with the smile he has given me. read more

Excellent customer service. I got new dental insurance with Delta so I switched to this place. They have advanced equipment so X-rays were quick. Dr. Shih was kind & gave a thorough exam. The exam was informative & he gave me recommendations on invisalign, which I've been interested in for quite awhile. Any questions I had were answered by the Dr. & staff with any paperwork or brochures that would help me decide including alternatives. Teeth cleaning from the dental assistant was painless. Overall, I'm very happy with my 1st office visit & I'll know dentist appointments will not be dreadful in the future. read more

Dr. Shih and his staff are not only super friendly, but very helpful when it comes to assisting you in your dental needs. I've been looking for a dentist since I moved down to San Diego and Dr. Shih makes visiting a breeze. I've had a root canal done here, as well as some cavities and every time my experience have been quick and as painless as possible. I have a very low pain tolerance and legitimately dislike going to the dentist, but Dr. Shih and his assistants do their best to make sure your comfortable. The office is very clean and cozy, and always very neat. read more

Doctor and staff are very nice and thoughtful; they even helped us with insurance and referrals. Office is clean and equipment is advanced. It was a great experience. read more

Got 2 of my severe cavities filled on the left side. Procedure took around 30 minutes (quick & easy!) It was so painless I had to remind myself not to fall asleep on the chair. Everyone was very nice and professional. I was greeted nicely at the start of my appointment and with a xylitol lollipop (yum) at the end. Coming back for my right side cavities next time :) read more

I got my lower braces put in a couple weeks ago and wanted to write an early review based on my wonderful experiences so far with Dr. Shih and EZ Smile dental. My consultation with Dr. Shih was extremely thorough, and I felt very confident with my choice of doctor immediately. The front desk Stephanie was so friendly and sweet! She walked me through all the paperwork and my many questions prior to my starting and I was very happy with the fee offered. Each visit so far has been such a pleasant experience, and I'm grateful to have found this office! read more

My husband and I found EZsmile through medi-cal. Since I prefer a Chinese speaking doctor to explain things to me more clearly, Medi-cal recommended EZsmile to me. The clinics environment is always clean and tidy with relaxed classical music, the waiting room always has tea and coffee. I have a variety of problems with my teeth; so the dentist, Doctor Shi, and his group made a treatment schedule for me. It takes a long time and I have already had several appointments once a week up till now. I can truly say they are the best! Every appointment goes by email and text message, so I can never miss it even if I'm already busy working. The front desk girl always has the sweetest smile and voice. The nurses are very skillful and gental, they make me feel very comfortable while working on my teeth. The dentist, Doctor Shi, is great! I can totally trust him, coz I feel my bad teeth are getting better and better with each treatment. Mrs Stephanie, Doctor Shi's wife, who's in charge of the insurance and all the paperwork, helped us a lot! I wouldn't have known my medi-cal began to cover so many different treatments without her calling me to let me know. It was really thoughtful! They recommended we buy a Philips Sonicare electronic toothbrush, this was a surprise to us, as we never paid attention or thought to pay hundreds of dollars on a toothbrush, but just after using it for 2 weeks, I don't have bleeding problems anymore! ( I had bleeding problems while brushing my teeth for many years). So step by step, after time went by, the results proved how well the treatments worked! I feel so lucky and so grateful to all the people who are working at EZsmile! Thank you so much for bringing back my healthy teeth! read more