Nice dentist and nice facility. The place is convenient to me as it's down the street from my house. The dentists and specialty surgeon was nice. But I don't think I would come back. The prices for their work is extremely expensive even with insurance. I was also told one thing prior to signing their payment agreement and then something g completely different after. I ended up with a $3K bill for two root canals with insurance. The only take private insurance so anyone expecting to use government insurance like Medi-cal will not be approved. But yes with my private insurance that is how much I am paying. I also did not like how when they put a temporary crown and I told the staff the next day that they didn't seal it and it just popped right off after the numbing wore off, they kind of dismissed my concerns and was just making it seem like it didn't matter since I was getting my permanent ones. Anyways my permanent crowns are in, I am still paying for them monthly almost $300/month. Are the permanent crowns good? Yes. Would I go back? No. Just too pricy for something I could've gotten done somewhere else for a quarter of the price. read more

I've been going to this dentist for years, and I'm beyond frustrated at this point. My teeth were already in bad shape when I started, and over the course of treatment, I've actually lost more teeth. I was even left with nerve damage that resulted in mild numbness on one side of my lip. I've learned to live with that, but I shouldn't have had to. What I originally wanted was simple...to fix the gaps between my teeth. Instead, I was told I had to address gum disease first. Fine, I followed their recommendations. I went through multiple deep cleanings, some involving stitches, and several bone graft procedures. Even with insurance, I've spent a significant amount of money out of pocket. After all of that time, pain, and expense, my teeth look no better than they did when I first walked in years ago. Now, to make matters worse, the orthodontist they referred me to is telling me nothing can be done about the spaces because I have too much bone loss. So, after everything I've been put through, I'm being told I'm not even a candidate for the solution I was working toward. At this point, I have to ask, what exactly was the plan here? How much more money do they want before someone finally admits that this should have been handled differently from the start? If the end result is pulling all my teeth and getting dentures, why wasn't that discussed as a realistic option years ago instead of putting me through years of costly, invasive procedures that led nowhere? We all know it was for moola. So.....do yourself a favor......find another dental practice. read more

We are very frustrated with our recent visit. Our kids have HMO dental insurance, so we chose Harbor City Modern Dental from the approved list. During the appointment, Dr. Ji told us they couldn't take X-rays because my child's mouth was too small, which we understood. Only my younger son received fluoride treatment. My older daughter did not receive fluoride, and neither child received a cleaning. Dr. Ji said he would refer us to a pediatric dental office for further treatment. Later, we found out that the office submitted a claim to our insurance saying that X-rays, cleaning, and fluoride treatments were completed. Because of this, when we tried to make an appointment at a pediatric dental office, we were told the insurance already paid for those services and they cannot bill again within 30 days. We have contacted the office to fix this issue and are waiting for a response. We just want the claim corrected so our children can receive the treatment they actually need. read more

This dentist office is a rip off. I went there yesterday for a crown to be cemented back on an implant. They first quoted me over $ 2000. I told her that didn't sound right because I didn't need to replace everything. Then she came back with a price of 900 plus dollars and that didn't sound right either. So I waited and waited about 45 minutes after the last quote and finally she come back and told me it couldn't be done. So I found the dentist who put it in originally and he did everything for $116. I would not recommend Harbor City Modern Dentistry's to anybody. read more

Dental nightmare If I could give zero stars, I would. I was traveling for business in Long Beach when I suddenly had severe tooth pain, so I searched for an emergency dentist and ended up at Harbor City Modern Dentistry with Dr. Mary Inman DDS. I went in trusting the decent reviews, but that decision turned out to be a huge mistake. After X-rays, a CT scan, and about a 30-minute appointment, they cleaned underneath my bridge, gave me mouthwash, and told me there was no cavity and everything was fine. All I got was temporary relief. Three days later I had to go to my regular dentist at home, where I found out I did, in fact, have a cavity and needed an extraction because decay had gotten under the bridge. So not only did they fail to solve the problem, they charged my insurance for X-rays and accomplished absolutely nothing. That is disgraceful, careless, and beyond frustrating. Taking advantage of someone in pain and away from their own dentist is unacceptable. I would not recommend this office to anyone looking for real emergency dental care. I'm furious, and rightfully so. read more

Staff is awesome! Dr. Ji explains everything very thoroughly. Very clean and super neat.

I have an extremely high phobia of the dentist due to childhood trauma and here they made sure I was safe completely comfortable. The office is very nicely managed and clean. the front office staff was very friendly answering all my questions and concerns. Very easy and flexible scheduling. I was very impressed and happy that my cleaning from Dr Ahmed Attia was so gentle I've never had a good experience now I can say I'm not over my phobia but I can definitely trust this office to help me every single time. Thank you read more

I had a really bad experience. They took over 2000.00 and basically did nothing. I have been through 2 office managers with no luck. Be very careful when using their services read more

I was seen at this dentist got permanent teeth. They missed a tooth and then said I can no longer be seen at this dentist. They are a scam. Please be aware. I am going to go to the top of complaints on this place. I paid a significant amount to even get started. The Doctor Who pulled my teeth was great !!!!!!! Dr. Ji was kind as well , but apparently he no longer can help you when he makes a mistake and furthermore, all the receptionist are pathetic. They cause problems and then act like they're not the problem. Because I complained about the tooth now I'm a problem and can't be seen .You would think we had a loud screaming match or physical fight. None of that took place and you gonna not service me. I wish I wouldn't have never given them my money . I promise you I am gonna make complaints until I can't complain anymore. Until I get some help read more

Just came for a routine check-up and cleaning. Extremely happy with the quality of service and efficiency here! Felt that the whole experience was quick and smooth with barely any wait times in between services. While their whole staff was welcoming and friendly, special shout out to George who did the X-Rays and went above and beyond! read more

Very professional all around. Receptionists we very pleasant over the phone and in person. The dental assistant was the same. Very sweet. He and the doctor were both very thorough and efficient. I had and extraction and they were as gentle and you could be with such work being done. They were really good because after the feeling returned, I barely felt/ feel any soreness which has not been the case with other dentists. Thank you for your professionl and expert care read more

Very clean and nice dentist but unprofessional going through a grievance right now through my insurance they'll try to force payments before you leave I reached out through email and also sent a follow up email and was told they received my email but didn't respond and said there working on it which is a complete lie stating it was because of the holiday season but the email was sent on 11/10/25 & 11/12/25 I don't recommend read more

I would give this place 1 star but I feel for Dr. Ji. I've been coming to this place for years and used to love Dr. Gilbert and when she left I still worked with their other dentist Dr. Jefferson was his name I believe and he was okay but then he left as well and alot of their cleaning stuff turned over as well when he did because I think it was his practice. I went twice with the new staff and while Dr. Ji does actually seem like a great dentist, the rest of this place is real sketchy with how they try adding on procedures. Twice they tried adding laser procedure to my cleanings without telling me (not covered by most insurance at all) and my last cleaning they tried adding the laser cleaning and a deep cleaning without telling me and I once again removed the laser cleaning but didn't realize the deep cleaning wasn't a standard thing so confusingly paid around 220 for the deep cleaning (not furious about it as I'm assuming it is good to get one every few years or so) but the fact they simply added it all at once and didn't explain or tell me they were doing it at all and hoped i simply wouldn't notice it when they show me the itemized list before starting the work says something. I really wish Dr. Ji the best and hope he does well and can get out of that place but everything besides the dentist (and the visiting periodontist and endodontist who do work there and are both great) everything else is questionable. I see now when I walk by the place they even have free pamphlets and dental supplies mon a table outside the building hoping yo attract new customers lol. read more

5 STAR My wife and I have been going to HCMD for a few years and we are very pleased with the quality of work. And the personnel from the office staff to the Dental practitioners are all very professional, friendly & courteous. Strongly recommend them. - D&M OK read more

The staff at Harbor City was not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also incredibly helpful--they went above and beyond to ensure I fully understood the procedure and the cost. I highly recommend this place! read more

Staff was nice, but I recently went in for a cleaning and was recommended to get work done on a tooth that would soon turn out to need a root canal. Without really thinking about it, I agreed because, like most people, I trusted the dentist and believed they had my best interest in mind. Insurance didn't cover much, so I ended up paying about $3,000 out of pocket. It's now been five months, and prior to the work I had no pain or issues in that area. Now I have major sensitivity in that area and can no longer drink hot or cold. I went back three times, no X-rays were done, and nothing was really done. I was just told it's normal to be sensitive and to give it time. I don't want to blame the dentist, but I definitely recommend looking into things and not getting work done if there are no issues. I now have to look for a new place and probably will still pay out of pocket to see why I am now having issues. read more

This office is with Delta Dental HMO, yet it is not adhering to this dental plan's co-payment options. I honestly told the dentist that the last dental office I went to wanted to charge me $1100 for a crown, then when I finished my appointment here in this office, I was told a crown was $1000 since they do not use porcelain or ceramic. However, the billing code for Delta Dental had a co-payment of $30. What a scam!!!!!! The office personal - Shannon Montalvan - has an attitude of take it or leave it. She did not demonstrate any skill in talking to a client in a respectful manner nor trying to diffuse a situation in a compassionate manner. Dr. Ji knew my concern and scurried out of the room to let his clerk handle the outrageousness of my predicament. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!! Don't trust their staff and look out for your dental plan options!! read more

Very nice and clean place, the staff are all nicer and they are very patient. I love how they keep everything very clean.

Scheduled my partner for an emergency appointment at 11am I they told her she needed all 4 teeth pulled out but failed to give her a price through insurance. Had her sitting back there for almost 3 hours . They could've handled the insurance since the moment her appointment started. I had to call of work because how long this appointment took read more

Six months ago I had my last appointment there. In the past they were good but they had a complete change of staff. They told me they either had to redo the crown they put in the prior year or have my tooth extracted. When i asked for the costs of both alternatives, they never gave it to me - not in the office, not on a call, not after I called 3 times and sent two emails. I finally gave up and changed dentists. I asked them to forward my files, twice. They have not done so. My dentist from my old town from several years ago sent theirs immediately, so I know it is still common courtesy to do so, but this staff has no understanding of that word. read more

An absolute scam!! I went here months ago, they said I had no cavities, WHICH I DID I HAD 4!! And game a gum treatment that they ended up sending to collections. I don't care how nice the building is, how professional they seem, there's some sketchy stuff behind the scenes. I have personally decided to take legal action and see if there's some kind of investigation. My cavities have given me health issues, hence me asking another dentist. Shame on you guys. read more

I went to this dentist yesterday for an emergency. They were so kind and accommodating they took care of me. I will definitely use them as my dentist going forward! read more

Let me start by saying that I don't like going to the dentist. I go, but I hate it. My feelings about going to the dentist stem from childhood. Just being next to someone else and hearing the drill being used on them makes me want to drink heavily and I don't even drink. So you can imagine how I feel when they come in to treat me... Fast forward to my experience with Dr. Amber Gilbert...where do I even start?! She's very calming, very thorough in her explanations, and her number one priority is patient comfort. She immediately went over my pain and anxiety relief options and quickly moved on some acute issues that I was having. The orthodontist, Dr. Michelle Stepanek is equally as fantastic! She's just as thorough in her explanations and shows models of braces or invisalign for patients to choose. She discusses in great detail the types of available options, the length of treatment, how everything works, and how often you will visit. Great patient care on both their parts. What ultimately brought me to them was the fact that they are local in the area, located where Payless used to be in the LA Fitness/Ross shopping center. The fact that they are a very modern dentist office is another plus. I'm over walking into the dental offices that have that strong 1950's vibe and smell, and you have to wait for referrals for everything. This place has all that you need, even a visiting endodontist, a regular orthodontist, and of course the dentists. They offer same day crowns, which I love, especially in an emergency and speaking of an emergency, they offer emergency services. Their X-ray machine is 360 degree 3D and it also makes color scans of your mouth. The office is very big and let me just say that I have never seen any dental office prepared with life saving devices, such as an oxygen tank with masks and other equipment, a defibrillator, and a fire extinguisher. Talk about prepared! You can also pre-register for your appointment online and fill out paperwork there, only having to sign electronically when you come into the office. Payments are super easy and they immediately email you a receipt. If you have a treatment plan, the office manager will thoroughly go through it and explain all of your insurance or payment options. I went from going to the dentist with my head down and knuckles dragging to happily and willingly walking in! Anyone looking to jump ship from where you are, especially if you're unhappy might want to try them out. read more

Honestly, they completely overcharge. I thought it was just me at first and then I heard a man arguing at the desk about what his insurance covers. They finally said they would fix it because he knew his facts. But for those of us that don't quite understand the coverage, they seem to charge quite a bit on top of the insurance coverage. I'm changing to someone I can trust. And I have top of the line insurance, so it really threw me off when I heard the amount they wanted to charge for a root canal. read more

Harbor City Modern Dentistry provides thorough cleanings in a clean environment. The staff is professional, but during my last visit I had the pleasure of receiving exceptional care from Desiree who ensured my comfort throughout. Highly recommend for oral health care! read more

I really loved my dentist but met Dr. Gilbert and I instantly switched. She has the best bed side manner you'll EVER come across. VERY VERY and can I repeat, VERY knowledgeable about teeth in general and she is very humble about it. I have very extensive work done from over a decade of dental work so I know my way around a dental office unfortunately. This office ran so smoothly I was taken about. The office manager Kapresha is arguably the best front desk staff I've come across as far as checking insurance, giving accurate quotes, not having an attitude and again, just an overall pleasant demeanor. The other young lady who took my x rays was very competent in getting accurate angles so I wasn't there all day. All their machines are HI TECH!! From x rays to the really cool blood pressure cuff that you put on your wrist. Never have I ever seen any of the machines in a dental office that I seen in Dr. Gilbert's office today. I have officially switched my dentist to Dr. Gilbert and so has my husband and hopefully my grandmother. She was able to fix an issue I had from my previous dentist in about 5 mins flat! And offered explanations that Made sense to someone who didn't go to dental school. Very soft spoken yet knowledgeable without being aggressive. No up sale here, she truly cares for your mouth and you'll be able to instantly see that . Their located literally right off the free way with ample parking. You have ZERO excuse NOT to be here. Very Good pricing even if you have no insurance Get in while she has space. She's going to be very busy pretty soon judging by how great my experience went! :) read more

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I was so disappointed today, I had been going to this dentist since it opened, but I felt it going down hills every visit since Dr Jefferson took over. It sadly to see that the office only care about money and they made all the last minute rule to get the money collected. And today I had the most ridiculous experience and saw the dentist talked me to the face about the none sense excuse . The office saw my son two years ago and they were not able to check him because 1. The office is not a kid-friendly dentist office. 2. The dentist had no experience to work with kids, they can not made my son even open his mouth for that visit. So we got referred by a email 6 months later after I found a children dentist . My son was 4 and had a great experience with the children dentist. Now we were due for check up, so I call the general dentist office and ask for a referral like last time. But the front desk said I need to bring my son in and the general dentist have to see him then give me referral. I explained to the the front desk my son has the same behavior issue, he is autistic and could you please just send the referral and save us 2 hours just on the road to see him for a second just for the general dentist to collect his visit payment from insurance? And also why 6 months ago, we didn't need to come in, but this time just change the rules without telling us. Of course they insist, because that $100 dollar is more important than anything, I still think that maybe some communication misunderstood since no other general dentist normally ask the kid go in for a trip to just get the referral. But I was wrong. I talk to Dr Jefferson and his response was shock me not only behalf of the dentist but also the owner of the office. He said : he was the only dentist in the office this afternoon, so he made his rule. He didn't care what happen six months ago, If I don't think my son needs visit dentist why he need a referral...( I recorded our conversation on my phone, so it won't be one side of story). So at this point, I don't want to say anything else about their service, their front desk, their staff anymore. It's time for our family to move on . But I will make sure to share my experience to everyone who is looking for a dentist read more

Dr. Jefferson and The Staff at Harbor City Modern Dentistry. Took Me in when I felt the worst pain in my life. I had a bad tooth infection and broken tooth. Dr. Jefferson Took the pain away in a matter of minutes, root canal was painless. The nightmare was over in less than one hr by the way I didn't have no appointment. I was a walk In some places turn you away Dr. Jefferson won't. Thanks guys. read more

They charged my insurance $817 for a first time visit, evaluation plus X-rays. I don't know much about billing but even my gum graft from a previous dentist didn't cost that much. This seems ridiculous. In addition when I called to schedule the appointment, they said the first time patients exam would be free. Also they didn't allow me to transfer X-ray records from my previous dentist. Therefore this was supposedly free. I'm disappointed because I thought I finally found a good dentist. I won't be going back. read more

I usually dread going to the dentist but my experience at at this location was actually enjoyable. This dentist office really lives up to their name and they implement modern procedures to their practice. I was assigned to this dentist by my insurance and decided to pop in for an annual exam/cleaning. Upon entering, I was welcomed to a spacious and clean waiting area. The front desk staff was very kind and informative. The dental assistance who took my x-rays was really sweet. My experience with Dr. Gilbert was awesome. She makes sure you're comfortable and not in pain. Some dentists just sticks the needle in your gums and call it a day. Dr. Gilbert actually makes an effort to ensure the whole procedure is painless. I really liked how the front desk staff reviews your insurance and tells you how much you have to pay upfront before any dental procedures are done. I also like how they have great taste in music! I look forward to coming back in the future! read more

I've been going here for about 2 years and always have a great experience. I have developed debilitating dental anxiety following a previous experience a few years ago, but the staff is more than patient and comforting. Karisha at the front desk is always helpful and answers any questions I have Dr. Gilbert is phenomenal. She's very honest and goes through the x-rays with me each time, she is transparent, and very patient. You can tell she really loves what she does and cares for her patients. The office is very clean and comfortable. Appointments are pretty accessible compared to other dentistries I've been to. I highly recommend this office! read more

My Son & I LOVE this Dentist. It was easy to set up our appointments. All the Staff are Kind & Helpful. The Facility is very CLEAN & has a Welcoming vibe & aura. Sometimes I drink coffee & red wine. Both have stained my teeth A Lot through the years. Harbor City Modern Dentistry cleaned & removed all of it. I cried Happy tears after my cleaning because I didn't know my teeth could be that clean again. And I experienced No Pain at All from my fillings. This is the only Dentist my family & I will be going to from here on out. read more

Charged over $1k for routine cleaning. I called my insurance and they recommended filing a fraud claim, which I now have to deal with. Should have taken the advice of the other 1-2 star reviews here. I was also not treated by any of the doctors stated in the other reviews nor on their website. Very strange and now wondering who I let put their hands in my mouth. Avoid. read more

Great folks, great staff, great dentists and hygienists here. I'm really happy that I found this office. Coming here you can feel the true and honest concern they have for your oral health. The very clean and covid conscious office is setup with the most modern equipment and seems able to take on any of your dentistry needs. I'm not usually one looking forward to going to dentist but these fine professionals make it so much easier. I highly recommend using their services. read more

Dr Gilbert and the staff here literally saved my teeth. My previous dentist told me I had over a dozen cavities and needed serious surgery on my mouth. Quoting me at over $3000 of work. I knew something was wrong so I got reassigned to this clinic and they confirmed everything I had thought. No cavities, no major issues. I am so relieved I came in for a second opinion, otherwise my teeth would have been ruined. read more

I would give them 10 stars on here if I could!! Anyone who knows me, knows that I' have always been afraid of the dentist... But Not anymore!! Harbor City Modern dentistry has taken that fear away. Dr. Gilbert and her team make you feel safe and comfortable. They genuinely care about your concerns, they listen and ensure that all your dental needs are met and are constantly checking on your comfort level as they work. Kaprisha, the office mgr, is amazing. She explains all the admin paperwork up front, along with costs, etc and she's super friendly and cheerful all the time!!! The dental office is clean and organized with all the modern tools of dentistry. If you're afraid of the dentist, like I was.. Have no fear...there's a place for us! Highly recommend Harbor City Modern Dentistry. They are a Professional dental team that truly cares about their patients. read more

Just an FYI - Dr. Jefferson NO LONGER OWNS this dental practice. I was a patient there with him for a very long time and thought very highly of them all - office staff & Dr. Jefferson, but am quite disappointed that they never mentioned to anyone that he was selling the practice. So when I went there recently, I felt completely blindsided. I didn't even realize that he sold it until the very end when I was checking out and asked a bunch of questions due to a bunch of red flags during the appointment. The office manager, Shannon, was nice and helpful. The new dentist (Dr. Ji) was also nice and not pushy about items that could use attention in the future, so that was appreciated. However, the person doing the X-rays seemed somewhat new & unsure of how the equipment worked and the hygienist (???) - guy who cleaned my teeth - did an interesting job of it. Meaning caused a little pain at times, made a mess with the water and equipment, my mouth didn't feel as clean as usual and I could hardly understand him. Really, one of the worst cleanings I've had in a long time. It's nice that the office now offers in- house crowns done in one day, but the quote for it was almost double what I was quoted by Dr. Jefferson not so long ago. Disappointing on a few levels for sure. Guess I'll be looking for a new office if I can't track down where Dr. Jefferson is working now. Bummer! read more

I finally found my dentist! When I moved to a new area, I was in the hunt to find a new dentist for my family and I. Harbor City Modern Dentistry is the one! The front office staff is inviting and welcoming. Dr. Gilbert is amazing, kind and gentle. She really knows what she's doing. The out of pocket cost is affordable if you don't have dental insurance. I recommend stopping by and checking it out. read more

My recent visit here was amazing Crystal helped me sign up for financing so I can get all my dental work done!

The dentist are great. The office staff are extremely terrible. I was overcharged!!! The black lady that usually works the front desk is unprofessional. She has no clue what she's talking about. read more