I am very scared of going to the dentist. I'm always worried that I will feel something when…read morethey're working on my teeth. But today I had a wonderful experience going to Dr. Todd Nicol at Zak dental in Agoura Hills. He made the process so smooth and easy with his calm, energy and expertise. The staff was also very friendly and I really felt taken care of.

I've been coming here for my regular dental work for years and I've never had anything major done…read more 2 years ago one of the dentist here told me I needed a deep cleaning, sure no problem. With my deep cleaning they told me that my insurance will cover cleanings for 2 years following the procedure. For 2 years I arrived for my scheduled, insurance covered, maintence. Every time i checked in and out they told me there was no charge. Last month I arrived for my scheduled cleaning. When i arrived the receptionist told me there was a charge for my appointment, I told her to look into it and that if my insurance didnt cover it I would skip the appointment, as it was just a cleaning. Before being called into the room I approached the receptionist to check to make sure the cleaning was covered by my insurance, she assured me it was. After my cleaning I came out and she told me there was indeed a charge. She assured me that it was her mistake and that the office manager would reach out to me. After not hearing anything I reached out to the office to leave a message with the office manager, again i was assured they would call back. After a week of no communication I called back and was told she would absolutely call me back. A week after that I recieved a bill in the mail for not only the cleaning charge, but 2 years of charges for the cleanings they told me were covered by my insurance. I called the office back to speak to the office manager and was assured again that they would call me back. That was 4 weeks ago. -Amanda P. Agoura office patient. *****As i said, no call back after 4 weeks and numerous attempts. No response to email either. what now dr. Zak?

Highly recommended!!!! I have been going to Garfinkle Family…read moreDental for a few years now and they are simply the best around. Actually my whole family now goes there... Everything about this dental group is always fantastic. The staff here are always inviting, the dr communication & work with Adam & Mindy is always proficient, clear and very professional. The teeth cleanings are always well done. Pricing is always competitive. The location and office resources match up with the "best" around. The technology here always seems to be up-to-date with the best. Simply A+ Now nobody ever likes going to a dentist for major work, but the Garfinkle Dental Team just seems to make it all go much easier. Trust me I know, before going to this dentist I went through several over the years that were actually not good. I could write for days about this unfortunately. So much work I have/had done in the past has now failed or needed to be redone. I KNOW when I go to Garfinkle Family Dental that the work will get done right. Never once have I ever experienced a problem here. Thank you so much for being a fantastic dental team. Thank you so much for all you do for my families dental heath. Highly Recommended! 5 Stars

New patient with Dr. Mindy. The best dental experience I have ever had. The office is well…read moreorganized, the staff is friendly and the Dr is personable and keeps it quick and pain-free. The location is easy to get to and there is no lack of parking. No reason to go elsewhere. Highly highly recommended!!!!!!!!

Dr Apelian and his staff take such good care of me every visit…read more. Beautiful office with plenty of parking, convenient office hours including Saturday.. Trust your dental hygiene to Dr Apelian and his staff, you will be happy you did.. Highly recommend!!!

BEST DENTIST EVER! I recommend Dr Apelian 100%…read moreOther dentists ruined my teeth but he was able to make my teeth perfect!!!

I have had all my prior teeth pulled & having implants posts, up till I recently moved to Newport…read moreBeach & had one done by a different & it is a Very Noticeable difference, during the procedure which took way much longer & my recovery is definitely more painful ! I absolutely miss Doc. Nick & I have nothing but wonderful things to say about him & his extremely Happy quick manner he preforms his magic using his robotic equipment (a must for all future implants !!)

He is by far the BEST Oral Surgeon & implant specialist ever! Due to my challenges from so many…read moreside effects from Cancer he has been amazing with all he has done for me to achieve the best out come possible ! The entire staff is just as top notch as he is in every way! I highly recommend to everyone! He truly is the best !

My wife and I were traveling and stayed for a short time in Agoura Hills. One day my wife chipped a…read moretooth while eating a tortilla chip and it left a sharp ridge. Down the street from where we were staying was Agoura Dental so I called and they were kind enough to squeeze us in later in the day! We arrived at the scheduled time, were greeted by a super friendly woman behind the desk named Frances, filled out some paper work, and waited briefly. My wife was then greeted by an equally kind and helpful woman named Amanda and brought her into the room to see the Dr. All she wanted was to have the sharp edge smoothed out before our journey and Dr. Choroomi accommodated her beautifully. My wife was in and out in no time. And ... AND... when we went to pay we were told, "no problem, there's no charge for this!" Whaaaat?!?? "Yes, Dr Choroomi said no charge." That doesnt happen these days, no matter how fast and easy it is! THANK YOU Agoura Dental for being so kind and accommodating, we so appreciate all of you!

Office staff was nice enough, and they made an effort to get me in as soon as possible to see my…read morechipped molar. Dr. Chooromi, after a very brief examination, quickly suggested a bit more work than was really necessary, imo. He was pleasant enough as well, but I was instantly turned off by his strong halitosis... Something I think a dentist would be well aware of. That alone was enough for me to look elsewhere for a second opinion.

I did my research before choosing where to get dental implants because it's a big investment. My…read moreregular dentist even encouraged me to shop around. After comparing two other offices, Calabasas Smiles was significantly more reasonable in pricing -- and that stood out immediately. Dr. Michael placed two implants at once, and the experience was far less painful than I expected. I've had local anesthesia before where the shots were the worst part, but this time it was noticeably easier. Everything felt efficient, calm, and confident. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. Kristen (the blonde office manager) was warm and welcoming, and Leslie assisted during the procedure and made everything feel seamless. They were helpful as a whole team, and that really matters to me. Today I just feel a little sore and bruised, which feels completely manageable. I'm very glad I chose them and would absolutely recommend coming here for a consultation.

In all of my life, I have never been to a worst dental office…read more If I had not paid for my implants up front, I would not ever come here again. In my first visit I was scheduled to see the dentist on a Monday for surgery. The Sunday night before the surgery he canceled. And since I had already requested a day off from work for this, I lost a sick day. At my work, once the day off has been approved it cannot be reversed. But this happened again when I was scheduled for a deep cleaning. It was supposed to be on a Monday. They sent me an email the Sunday night before my visit to cancel it. Another sick day lost. We only get four sick days a year. Fortunately, a week later I was able to schedule a deep cleaning with my old dentist and did manage to get my deep cleaning done. Another sick day lost because these deep cleanings are painful and it takes time for me to recover. Then two weeks ago I was supposed to get a teeth whitening. When I was there, I told them that I was concerned because my teeth are very sensitive and normally this sort of thing causes me a lot of pain. I asked if I could be numbed prior to the treatment. The dental hygienist said that it would be possible but only the doctor could apply the numbing. And the doctor was not there. She said that she would ask if there was something else they could do. Then this other dental hygienist walks in - a real Mr. know it all. He starts by calling me 'Buddy". I don't like to be patronized so that discussion started the wrong way. Then he went on to pontificate about teeth sensitivity and why I my teeth should not be so sensitive. Finally, I interrupted him and said, "But everyone is different. And my teeth are especially sensitive." He dismissed that by saying that in my case, "Applying numbing to my teeth would be 'too much'". What does that mean, "Too much?" Are my teeth going to all fall out? Am I going to have a heart attack? I don't think so. I have had my teeth numbed for this sort of thing before. Obviously, he did not know what he was talking about. He just wanted me to get the whitening done even if I had to suffer through it. I left demanding my money back but lost another three hours of sick time. Then today, I went back to have some more work towards having my implants put in. My appointment was at 4 PM and I arrived ten minutes early. But I waited until FIVE PM and the doctor had not shown up yet. I had to reschedule. Another three hours sick time lost for me. These people do not care about their patients. At all. They smile and they are pleasant but all they care about is making money. If you are smart you will go where the dentists provide quality care and service. I wish that I had never heard of Calabasas Smiles. I am going back to my old dentist. He might be more expensive but at least he is very professional.

I can't recommend Dr. Nikchevich enough! I had a bone graft followed by a dental implant, so I saw…read morehim quite a few times. Every experience was excellent. Dr. Nikchevich is incredibly kind, professional, and reassuring. He always took time to answer my questions and make my comfort a priority. During each procedure he checked in often to make sure I was doing okay which made it less stressful. His staff is just as wonderful-- everyone is friendly and professional. The entire process was seamless and I'm thrilled with my results.

Luckily I haven't required much oral surgery, aside from my wisdom tooth extractions and the…read moreexcision of an annoyance from under my tongue many years ago. I have only been to one surgeon, but when another annoyance popped up under my tongue, I wanted to go somewhere closer to home. I was referred here yesterday, and they were able to get me in today. My issue is time-sensitive as the recurring lesion (aka annoyance) needs to be at least somewhat present in order to be examined and then excised. Dr. Lytle was super kind, and carefully listened to what I had to say (kind of a lot, as I have chronic health conditions), and then thoroughly examined my tongue. To my surprise, I was able to have the procedure done right then and there. My treatment plan was explained to me and I was taken back into their mini operating room. I will say, their mini operating room was very impressive! It's definitely not what I was used to from my other oral surgeon. I don't react well to epinephrine which is necessary to control bleeding, especially in a highly vascular area like the tongue. Dr. Lytle went out of his way to accommodate me and use as little epinephrine as possible which really helped me to not feel bad. The procedure was over before I knew it. The worst part were the lidocaine injections under the tongue, as it's very sensitive. I was numb before I knew it and couldn't feel anything after, which is what matters! The women assisting him were all very nice and pleasant, you could tell they enjoy their job and work well together. I was sent home with some gauze and aftercare instructions that were also explained to me in the office. Dr. Lytle and the front and back office staff all took excellent care of me. There is a reason this practice is highly-rated! I'm looking forward to my follow-up and I am happy to have found a great oral surgery practice nice and close to home.

My 13 year old son had a minor procedure done here today. Dr. Shuken and his staff are fabulous!…read moreThe office is clean and the doctor and staff are professional. We couldn't be more pleased with our care here today....and as a nurse I'm picky!