Dr Arnold Cutler is by far the best dentist i have ever known,he and his staff do everything to…read morehelp,it is truly rare to see such high standards,Truly the Best,Go there and see forself,You Will Not Regret it, THE BEST DENTIST EVER

I completely recommend Dr. and his entire office! Years ago, I started coming here because I had a…read morevery bad experience with billing and staff at another doctor's office, and the staff here were very professional, kind, and caring! Getting my teeth cleaned is actually enjoyable.

Great office You are treated like family…read more Office staff care about you. I enjoyed the treatment. I highly recommend this Dentist Very good with their people skills and they do their job. They do care and aren't in a hurry.

I want to start this by saying I came as a TRICARE referral as I am active duty Navy. I got in a…read morecar accident a while back and chipped my two front teeth, and got it filled by Navy Dentists. And most recently chipped my left front tooth. My referral was to get both my front teeth filled bc when I went to my Navy Dentist, I expressed concerns that my two front teeth were too short compared to what I had before I got in a car accident years ago. And I wanted to be able to rip a bag of chips open again with my front teeth. I know that may seem silly, but it's something that was important for me to have again. I told Ms Cluff the same thing about extending my teeth so they can touch my bottom teeth. This is all of maybe a couple millimeters. She told me my teeth are like that bc of my bite, and that bc of teeth grinding, it made it shorter. She also mentioned that I'm not in my 20s anymore and my teeth are different and she doesn't know why there is a referral to fill both teeth when I only chipped one. I tried to tell her multiple times that my top and bottom front teeth touched before and that's why my referral is for both teeth, and I'd like to fill my teeth so they touch like before. She continued to persuade me otherwise. I can understand on some level why she would, because she doesn't know my medical history, but as a patient I felt like I was not being heard. To the point where I considered just leaving. And right when that thought came, she said she would do it. I asked her to just do her best for my ask. She started to fill my teeth and it actually looked goofy at first but I was happy that my teeth were touching. She said it was before polishing it. So I trusted the process. Then she started polishing and started speaking Spanish to her assistant. Which made me uncomfortable bc it seemed like she was talking trash, given our previous interaction. Then she was done, and it seemed almost too quick? This is obviously compared to how long other dentists in the past would take to fill it. Then she said things like she's glad I'm happy with it and she hopes I don't crack it. Which I thought was weird but whatever I trusted that it is ok. I left and when I got home, I looked in the mirror and my right front tooth was noticeably larger than my left, also you could completely tell it was filled. Of the almost decade since my accident, the fillings I had were almost undetectable. I drove back to the office and saw Ms Ana to even out my teeth. She came in and said, "I told you" which I'm assuming is in reference to me wanting my teeth to touch. I told her I was there bc the right tooth was a lot bigger than the left and that I could feel the edges of the filling on the back of my teeth. She filed it down. She would show me the mirror, I'd tell her where I thought needed filing and then she would file and ask if it was good. When I would tell her where to file, she would audibly sigh, as if I am inconveniencing her. At this point I'm frustrated bc I'm telling a dentist how to even out my two front teeth. I told her I just want it natural looking and asked if it was even. She said "to me it is". I just had to get out of there bc it was evident that she did not care and just wanted to be done. Her staff was very nice and tried their best to make the experience good. However I think if you come here, and you sense that she is not in agreeance with what you would like your treatment plan to be, then leave. Because she WILL perform malicious compliance to your ask. Meaning you will get what you ask for but in the worse way possible bc it's not what she believes is right. I got my teeth to touch, but it looks plastered on and uneven. My right tooth is still bigger than my left. This is the first time in over a decade of having fillings done that it has been immediately noticeable, I can see what I can best describe as grooves in the filling. Thank God I have a referral to a different dentist to fix what was done. I do not recommend this dentist.

I had such a great experience at Smile Dental Lakeside. From the moment I walked in, the customer…read moreservice was excellent and everyone made me feel welcomed and comfortable. I went in needing a root canal and I was in the worst pain ever, but Dr. Ayala was amazing throughout the entire procedure. He constantly checked on me to make sure I was okay and not in pain, which really helped me feel comfortable during the treatment. He was patient, caring, and made me feel at ease every step of the way. The staff in the front office were also very kind, professional, and helpful. After dealing with so much tooth pain, I finally feel relief and I'm truly grateful for the care I received. I definitely recommend this office to anyone looking for a dentist who genuinely cares about their patients!

Absolutely hate this place, worst experience of my life, I called and called and left messages no…read moreone got back to me, never got the medication I asked for, when I went in for my appt the dr ignored my request and I ended up with a massive infection that I ended up needed 2 surgeries for and was in the hospital for 2 weeks, they broke the root of the tooth they did the root canal on and I ended up having to have it removed because of the damage. Will NEVER go here again and I tell everyone I know to STAY AWAY!

I went to see Dr. Fossett recently for some minor cosmetic work to fix some chipped teeth. I was…read moregreeted by very friendly staff, in a welcoming and clean office. Dr.Fossett saw me immediately and was very personable. He eloquently explained how the procedure was going to be done , and presented me with different options , with absolutely no unnecessary upsell with I really appreciated. He did an amazing job of color matching and contouring. My teeth looked good as new! He is very pleasant ,and cuts no corners, with attention to detail and making sure you are completely satisfied with the experience. Highly recommend!!

I would like to start by saying how wonderful Dr. Fossett is and how friendly and welcoming his…read morestaff are. I have struggled for many years with dental problems and a fear of the dentist, and I honestly thought nothing could be done. I finally decided I couldn't let embarrassment stop me from getting the smile I wanted. My experience with Dr. Fossett has been absolutely great! He made me feel comfortable right away, took the time to listen to my concerns, and explained how we could make a plan to complete everything in stages--starting with the most important issues first. Now, I look and feel so much better, and all my worries have disappeared. If you're looking for a caring, understanding, and skilled dentist, you will not be disappointed with Dr. Fossett!

I've been going to Dr. Brown's office for about 11 years now. The staff is always friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and welcoming. Communication is excellent, and I always feel well taken care of when I'm there. They are also very helpful when it comes to scheduling appointments. I highly recommend this office.

Tried loving this place but after multiple events it's a Neh. Got called by front office about a…read moremissing payment except it wasn't missing. Sent them proof, they apologized, no prob. Life happens. In a bit of time I was in between insurances while wrapping up my degree. Once insured again, I called them to schedule a visit with my new coverage, provided all the info, got the "we will confirm and call you to schedule" and literally never heard back. Got the hint and went somewhere else. Too many options out there these days to chase a dentist.

Great staff and great office! Felt very welcomed and well taken care of! Will definitely be coming…read moreback here every time

They did an excellent job fixing my teeth. The work was done with great attention to detail, and I…read morefelt confident and well taken care of throughout the entire process. You can tell they really care about their patients and the quality of their work. Outstanding service, great results, and a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for dental care they can trust. I will definitely be coming back!

Both of my kids have had random mouth injuries in the last few months so we have had to go twice…read morerecently. The new dentist Dr. Rouel is very informative/knowledgeable and kind. I like him so far. We haven't come for our regular cleanings yet, but I don't anticipate any issues. The office staff is always pleasant as well.

Visited this morning for a dental cleaning exam and x-ray, I was delighted to see how beautiful the…read moreoffice was in all the girls were smiling. The staff was so nice. Dr. Rouel was very welcoming & very knowledgeable. So happy to have him in East County. Best dentist office in El Cajon city!!

Went in for an emergency appointment for an aching tooth. They got me in same day and also gave me…read morereferral to an endodontist (sp?). Made sure I got an appointment same week. I was in tremendous pain over the previous weekend. Super happy with service.

Dr. White cared for my teeth for 25 years. He and his staff are the reason I hold dentists in such…read morehigh regard. They taught me how to properly care for my teeth, how to prioritize preventative care, and exemplified positive dental relations. I've been the world over, and this office is my gold standard of dental care. I highly recommend them.

Dr Samar Atto on Broadway in El Cajon has been my & my family's dentist for over 20 yrs. Dr. Atto,…read moreher assistant & her receptionist have been consistently amazing over the years. She's on top of the profession & is a kind & fair professional. She NEVER upsells & can always take us in ASAP if an emergency arises. I hold her in my highest regards & recommend her 1000%.

Dr. Atto is amazing. She listens to all of your concerns and is so caring. She will take her time…read moreto get to know you. She is genuinely kind, honest and up front about your dental care. Thank you Dr. Atto, Sheila and Veronica! Veronica is a pro at managing everything! Professional amazing office.

My review is specifically concerning the front office manager/receptionist Connie. The dentist and…read morehygienists are nice, I'd only been seen once and had future visits planned...but Connie is coarse, forgetful and unorganized. Lots of paperwork lost, misplaced charts, repeat calls for insurance information because her notes went missing etc. It is either age or disorganization, I don't know but it's no excuse for her rudeness. I had an appointment for a cleaning and contracted COVID. I left a message late one night to cancel my cleaning (9 days early) knowing I'd still be positive on cleaning day. I also spoke to Connie the next day personally and let her know I was sick with COVID and to cancel until I was clear. I gave as much warning as possible. On the day of my (canceled) appointment, Connie called and left a message on my phone chastising me for being a no show saying "the least you could've done was call us, not just be a no show. The doctor has a sensitive schedule and it would be nice if you were mindful of that." I immediately called and reminded her I'd canceled already by message and speaking to her because I had COVID and she abruptly turned nice and thanked me. She said she'd misplaced her notes! She forgets you've called or have left messages and then calls and yells at you. This review follows my second encounter with this issue. Suddenly I got a voicemail saying I was rather rude to not be returning calls and voicemails and it would be nice if I could return the message! She said "I've been calling you for weeks and need to know if you want this appointment tomorrow you asked for, but I guess I'm going to have to just keep leaving messages because you won't answer or call back!" Problem is...she had the wrong patient, she had not been calling me and I had not been requesting appointments early. She is confused or something and gets mad and becomes belittling and condescending toward people when the issue is actually her! I called after that message to cancel future appointments...I will not be going back. Another new client scared off by disrespect and disorganization. The office is old and sort of feels like going to your elderly grandparents house. It could use a make over and modernization. No effect on quality of care but a new look and a new receptionist would do wonders.

The care was fine but the woman running the office couldn't get the billing correct. She told me…read morea panoramic xray would be covered, then billed me for it. She gave me a price for a crown and I paid it on the day of, then sent me another bill because the insurance didn't pay what she thought they would. I've never had a dentist or any business get an estimate of prices so wrong and then trickle in the bills, expecting me to make up the difference. There are plenty of dentists out there. Pick another one.