When I came to this office, I was in pain because my dentist put a crown on me and I really needed…read morea root canal first. I had been in pain for two weeks when I showed up to his office. He was kind, gentle and quickly got me out of pain! I highly recommend him! In fact, I'm going back for a review of another tooth.

This Dr. is God sent! I was in SO much pain and within a week I had my consultation and root canal…read moredone. Him and his staff were so comforting and personable about my pain and making sure I was seen right away. During my root canal he talked me through it because I was so nervous, assured me it was going great, and took an X-ray afterwards to show me exactly what he did. After my procedure once the anesthetic wore off I felt slightly sore, which is to be expected, but my pain was GONE. The next day he even called to follow up which I thought was so sweet! If you're looking for a specialist- this is him. I had no need for OTC meds or anything because he was so gentle and really got rid of the problem. After 24 hrs I feel back to normal! I am so grateful!

Dr. Yuri was highly recommended by a former employee of our family's restaurant, Samantha A - we…read morecall her Sam aka Moana. Glad she did because Dr. Yuri and her assistants are amazing!! You can feel their care and compassion for their patients. I made an urgent appointment for my elderly mom, who's over 80 years old. My mom had toothaches and when I spoke to the receptionist, Jessica - she took note of the urgent visit request and was able to schedule a consultation the following day. Hallelujah! Dr. Yuri was able to get us in a few days later after the consultation to remove a few of mom's infected teeth. My mom was the most CALM she's ever been at the dentist. She even gave 2 THUMBS UP after the infected tooth was removed. The whole procedure was painless and Dr. YURI performed a spectacular job from numbing to pulling the tooth out and making sure my mom was comfortable the entire time. Thank YOU Dr. YURI AND Team! You really live up to your superior ratings and reviews!

A lovely dentist office. I would highly recommend…read more Before this I was going to another dentist. I was suspicious the other dentist was coming up with imaginary cavities and dental work. I just felt like they weren't being honest. So I went to Dr Yuri for a second opinion. Sure enough, the 3 cavities and crown I supposedly needed vanished, and I really had a healthy set of teeth all along. I didn't need anything done except a cleaning. Thank God for honest dentists like Dr Yuri! She is the best!

Smiles of Eastlake is the best! The staff are so kind & professional, they are gentle with patients…read moreand are always committed to providing a comfortable and pleasant experience. I have been their patient for years and I will say they are worthy of trust - they will explain different treatment plan options in as much detail as you want, and they never push unnecessary treatment as some others practices tend to do. I highly recommend Smiles of Eastlake.

I went to Smiles of Eastlake for a comprehensive exam and cleaning. After reviewing my X-rays, I…read morewas told I had a couple of cavities and that some of my old fillings should be replaced. I trusted their professional judgment and agreed to the recommended treatment. During the procedure, the numbing injection was incredibly painful. I've had fillings before, so I knew this didn't feel normal. I remember thinking maybe they just used a different technique, so I trusted the process and didn't question it. Looking back, I wish I had advocated for myself. Ever since that filling was completed, that tooth has been in pain. I lived with that pain for the next 2-3 months, hoping it would eventually go away. Instead, I pushed it to the back of my mind and convinced myself it would get better. When I finally flew back to the D.C. area, I went to the dentist I've trusted for the past 10 years. He took new X-rays of the painful tooth and diagnosed me with pulpitis, an inflammation of the dental pulp. He also showed me that the new filling extended beyond the previous filling. He expressed concern about whether that additional drilling was necessary. He couldn't say for certain that it wasn't, but the look on his face and our conversation were concerning to me. I'm not accusing anyone of wrongdoing. I'm simply sharing the facts. During my comprehensive exam and X-rays at Smiles of Eastlake, there was no indication of inflammation in that tooth. After the filling was done, I developed constant pain in that same tooth and was later diagnosed with pulpitis by another dentist. My biggest issue with Smiles of Eastlake was that the office felt rushed and impersonal. It felt more like a high-volume practice than one focused on individualized patient care. Once my trust was broken, I wasn't comfortable returning. This review is really about two things. First, if you choose Smiles of Eastlake, proceed with caution. Ask questions, advocate for yourself, and don't be afraid to get a second opinion if something doesn't feel right. Second, listen to your body. I ignored persistent pain for 2-3 months because I assumed it would get better. It didn't. Whether this outcome could have been prevented, I don't know, but I do know that ignoring my symptoms wasn't the right decision. I hope my experience encourages someone else to trust their instincts and seek care sooner.

Dr Nguyen was honest, straightforward, and listened to every concern. He was quick and thorough…read more While explaining every step, he made me feel at ease going into every detail of the process. It was quick, steady, and not scary for someone with medical anxiety. The whole place is clean and in the lobby, there's free water bottles in the mini fridge and a keurig machine for coffee/tea if you wish. My family uses Dr. Nguyen and they are picky women, so I trust their judgment. The office contacted me to check in the next day after my procedure to ensure there wasn't any painful side effects lingering. I am glad that this office is so accessible, accepting, and supportive. The dentist was polite and helpful. They showed me the costs, so that there were no surprises.

If I could give this guy a -0 I would. Ended up with a infection that had to be treated…read moreamoxicillin. He must not clean his tools and needles. Go to his ex partners office in La Jolla instead of him you won't regret it!!!!

Very disappointed with my experience... I received a price for the fillings and then they told me…read moremy insurance coverage was actually less than they had actually calculated so now I have to pay over $500 out of pocket when I had agreed to an initial price of $128. The worst part is they informed me this after the treatment was already done so I couldn't refuse. Very shady and awful mistakes from their office staff! Be careful!

Aimee did an outstanding job as my dental hygienist for Dr. Barahas dental clinic very informative…read moreand knowledgeable about her job. Highly recommended.

ME: Replying to Dentist response from my previous review…read more DENTIST RESPONSE: A dental pre-authorization is a process that allows a dentist to determine if a patient's dental insurance will pay for a proposed treatment. Me: My Issue since the begging was why you had to process a pre-authorization for 2 jobs that were done incorrectly? don't you think that if you get paid for a job you should to it right the first time , instead of trying to recharge my insurance for something you didn't do right the 1st time? That's my argument and concern! I imagine other customers that get bad jobs done by this dentist that ties to multi task from one patient to another rushing because you don't want to pay another dentist to get your stress off your shoulder. That's why your jobs are no done appropriately due to the fact that you are rushing your malfunction Dental Practices. Hope you realize that you said you were going to repair the damage work many times and now you don't want to be accountable for. You prefer to loose a customer over something that cost you $100 from your pocket and charge couple hundreds. Poor business skills. People avoid a rushing Dentist just to maximize his profits . Thank you

Appointment at 11:00 am and so far, been waiting 35 minutes. I'll give it to them that I'm a new…read morepatient but that took 10 minutes max. I like appointments to be respected- especially since they texted/email/called me to confirm result 5-6 times. Got seen but by the assistant who X rays (that took WAY longer than they should). Hour in and no sign on the dentist. Now, they asked me to step out while someone else gets X-rays- I see no end in sight. ALL I WANT IS A FILLING! (And I told them that). Ugh I'll update as it goes... hopefully can get this rating up from a GENEROUS 2 star.

Went in last week (02/23/2026) to get my tooth prepped for a crown, the process was easy and not…read moreintimidating at all. Went in today (03/04/2026), to get my crown I was in and out within 10 minutes. Dr. Risos has the skills and patience of a monk. She will talk you through the whole process from start to finish. You literally can not be more at ease while getting it done. I know the dentist can be a scary place for some, but if you are one of those ppl. Give this office a try, you will notice the difference immediately.

The Lady in the front desk & the dental hygienist are awesome, very professional and nice but I'm…read morenot sure we can call Deanna Risos a dentist. She is condescending and not professional. But the worst is she literally drilled a hole in my filling and told me that I needed a root canal. I have both x-rays that were done just a few days prior and the day she made the hole. And I did not have the "crack" she said! A few days later, I went to another dentist and he confirmed exactly what I'm saying. I have receipts and xrays to prove it. This other professional Dentist fixed the crack by filling it properly, which I am very thankful.. so obviously Deanna was lying. I do not recommend her at all!

Dr. Diana was very honest and thorough. The office is a bit out of the way for me but worth the…read moredrive to have a trustworthy and caring provider.

I have been meaning to leave this review for awhile. This place is a money grab, go to family first…read moredentist instead. Overall, my cleaning experience here was great until they tried to charge me and my husband almost $1000 per tooth for ceramic onlays since they said fillings were no longer standard practice. Conveniently the onlays aren't covered by insurance but fillings largely are this sounded odd to me but I told them I'd think about it since it was a lot of money. Luckily my masters roommate at UCSF had just finished dental school (best in the country) so I asked her and the dentist at family first dentistry and they couldn't believe that they had told me fillings weren't standard of practice anymore. It just makes me sad and angry that they are taking advantage of people like this

Premier Dental Care of Eastlake also known as "Family Dentistry by Dr. Maroon" is under the same…read moreoffice as Palomar Dental Care. Also, Steven works at both location (Palomar Dental Care and Premier Dental Care of Eastlake). I am writing this review to warn others about the predatory and unethical practices at Palomar Dental Care. My senior citizen mother, whose first language is not English, went in by herself for a simple filling on May 6, 2025, and was subjected to exaggerated dental cost experience. Instead of addressing just the filling she requested, they pressured her into an extensive and expensive treatment plan that she explicitly stated she couldn't afford. She felt rushed through out the process, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, without giving her a day to consider or seek a second opinion. Thus, she end up signing the contract without even knowing full details of the contract specially about the cancellation clause. They completed "Visit 1" and "Visit 2" in one visit without proper explanation or consent known to her. Their clause stating "If treatment commences and is cancelled after commencement, a nonrefundable minimum of 50% charge will be applied" is outrageous and, frankly, doesn't seem legal under California law. My mom stressed out that she could NOT pay the full patient cost. She also told me that she didn't know about this 50% clause when she signed it. She also said Steven even told her that the contract will be finalized on her next visit, supposedly yesterday, May 8. California Civil Code § 1689.3 provides a clear three-business-day right to rescind dental services contracts. Their attempt to enforce this "non-refundable minimum of 50% charge" clause and their refusal to immediately cancel after receiving our formal letter Wednesday, May 7 is a blatant disregard for patient rights under California Civil Code § 1689.3. Despite our legal right to cancel within three business days (which my mom exercised), they are still harassing my mother by calling and trying to schedule a meeting to "talk it over." She received a call yesterday (May 8) and today (May 9). This is unacceptable and shows their intent to bully vulnerable patients! This dental office preys on vulnerable individuals, uses high-pressure sales tactics, and attempts to enforce outrageous contract clauses to trap patients. We are within our legal cancellation period, and their refusal to honor it is appalling. AVOID THIS DENTAL OFFICE AT ALL COSTS! Provider name also known as R I MAROON DENTAL GROUP

They put on a good front but these Dentists take advantage of people and then do inferior work. I…read morewas talked down to, charged for unnecessary work, and worst of all the implant surgery became infected and has not healed properly. I spent alot of money I could not afford only to be left off worse than when I started. Please do not let these people work on you.

Dr. Sam and the entire team here truly care about what they do--and it shows in every interaction…read more From the moment we walk in, there's a sense of warmth, professionalism, and genuine attention to detail that makes the experience feel easy and welcoming. My kids actually enjoy coming here, which says a lot! The staff is incredibly patient and accommodating, especially with little ones like my youngest who aren't the biggest fans of cleanings. They take their time, communicate clearly, and create an environment that feels safe and supportive. Everything runs so smoothly--it's truly a well-oiled machine. Even the team members behind the scenes who handle texts, scheduling, and rescheduling are responsive and kind, which I really appreciate as a busy mom. I honestly wish I could come here as an adult! More than anything, I love that they're not just providing a service--they're helping teach my kids lifelong habits around dental hygiene in such a positive way. Grateful for this team and the care they provide!

This place is really clean, and the dentist communicates. He showed me my child's cavities and was…read moretransparent. They even give decent toys in the end for each visit. However the three stars knocked off because the front desk is extremely rude. Right when you walk in, they ignore you and point to a kiosk to check in and don't make eye contact like they are avoiding you on purpose. Mind you I've only been here twice. And each visit was the same. They also NEVER answer their phone calls even if you leave a voice mail. Their main form of communication is text message. They reschedule through text and answer any questions through text. Also last time I checked out, one of the ladies at the front desk (couldn't catch her name) was talking to her coworker in front of me for like a good 3 minutes and it was completely unrelated to my visit. I felt like I was a burden burdening their conversation, and she asked me with the most annoyed tone if I was free a month out after they were done. Not "hi, I can help you right here" or "did you get everything you needed today?" Like I'm burdening you with your 3 minutes of conversation? The picture even says please DO NOT CALL. please tell me this a joke? What's the point of having a receptionist if I'm burdening them and they don't want to speak to customers? Text is NOT a professional form of communication.