Healthy Living Dentistry

We had a very disappointing and concerning experience with Dr. Suzie Um following my wife Shahida…read moreShahid's full-mouth extraction on January 12, 2026. Before the procedure, we fully disclosed her serious medical conditions, including severe IBS, malabsorption, and immune-related complications that make repeat surgeries and anesthesia especially difficult and risky for her. After the extractions, we discovered that alveolar ridge preservation (bone grafting) was not performed. When we later asked why this critical step had been omitted, we were not given a clear explanation. We have since consulted other dental professionals who advised us that, because too much time has passed, attempting the procedure now may no longer be effective. What is most troubling is that we were never informed beforehand that bone grafting would not be done, nor were we advised about the potential consequences such as accelerated bone loss and limitations for future dental restoration options. Had we known, we would have made different decisions regarding treatment. As a result, my wife may now require additional surgical procedures that she may not be medically able to tolerate. This situation has caused significant physical pain, emotional distress, treatment delays, and financial burden. We are sharing this experience so that other patients -- especially those with complex medical conditions -- understand the importance of asking detailed questions about treatment planning, bone preservation, and post-extraction care before proceeding with major dental procedures. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Dr. Suzie Um to others seeking complex dental care. -- Shahid Karim

For anyone scared of dental work...fear no more. Dr. Um is a fantastic specialist who makes sure…read moreyou are comfortable and without pain. Plenty of parking and great lake forest location. Office is clean and inviting. The equipment is up to date, they even have a TV option to view while you are being treated. Higly recomended!

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Treatment Room (Oral Surgery/Dentistry/Dental Implants/ Wisdom Teeth/ IV Sedation)

Stephen Vaughan, DDS MD

4.5(87 reviews)

0.0 mi

Dr. Vaughan saw my husband as a new patient on the same day I called, due one of his molars…read moreentirely breaking off at the gum line. My husband has suffered with a lifelong fear of dental work from several past traumas, and Dr. Vaughan was very kind and compassionate, thoroughly explained what needed to be done, and did a fantastic job resolving his issues, pain-free (following necessary numbing injections). In 21 years, I've never seen my husband so calm and pleased after having an invasive dental procedure. We now have Dr. Vaughan saved in our phones as the go-to for any future dental emergencies, and surgeries that may need to be done. His staff was great, prices were reasonable, and the office was clean and comfortable. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and positive outcome for a stressful event. We highly value and recommend Dr. Vaughan's services and expertise!

Dr. Vaughan and his entire team (front and back office) provide personalized, timely, exceptional…read morecare and service. I have had two vertical root fractures within 6 months of each other - both requiring surgical tooth removal and implant placement. I was terrified the first time but Dr. Vaughan reassured me and his entire team supported my care throughout the process! Dr. Vaughan is highly regarded by his colleagues and has an esteemed reputation for his extraordinary skill, knowledge and experience - especially with complicated cases. When my second root fracture was diagnosed I told my dentist who does implants that I had to return to Dr. Vaughan and his team. He remarked, "I completely understand - he is the best in the field at what he does!" My second experience went just as smoothly as my first. I had no complications and did not need a sinus lift as he navigated precisely the placement of the abutment. Beyond his extraordinary care, and the exceptional service of his support team, Dr. Vaughan is simply one of the best physicians I have ever seen - he listens, supports, and genuinely cares about each of his patients. He is a remarkable provider who regardless of his schedule makes each and very patient feel as though he has all the time in the world to make them feel comfortable and receive the very best treatment possible.

Board Certified Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgeon: L. Stephen Vaughan, DDS, MD, Inc.

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Eric Kim MD, DDS, - Honest Oral Surgeon

4.8(342 reviews)

5.7 mi

I needed to have both of my lower wisdom teeth removed, and since I had never had any kind of tooth…read moreextraction or surgery before, I was extremely nervous. From the moment I walked into Honest Oral Surgeon, the staff made me feel at ease. They were professional, friendly, and very patient. After taking my X-rays, they carefully explained everything to me and answered all my questions. I also watched a pre-procedure instruction video, which helped me understand what to expect. When I met Dr. Kim, he was professional, clear, and straightforward. He explained my treatment options concisely and also pointed out potential risks related to my other teeth. After discussing everything together, we decided to take a conservative approach -- remove the wisdom teeth first and monitor the other teeth to see if they could recover over time. I really appreciated being involved in the decision-making process. The surgery itself was excellent. It was my first time receiving anesthesia and having teeth extracted, and I can honestly say I felt absolutely no discomfort. Dr. Kim removed both wisdom teeth efficiently and skillfully. (Yes, I could hear the drill and some hammering sounds -- which was a little funny -- but I felt zero pain.) After the procedure, I followed the instructions carefully, took the prescribed medication, and applied ice as recommended. It's now the second day, and I have no pain at all -- not even noticeable swelling. This is actually the longest Yelp review I've ever written, but I truly felt it was deserved. I highly recommend Honest Oral Surgeon and Dr. Kim to anyone who needs oral surgery.

Dr Kim is fantastic. We came here to see him for my kids supernumerary tooth after a horrible…read moreexperience at another office. He was professional, honest, respectful, and took the time to listen to our concerns. The surgical procedure went great and he even reached out personally to make sure there were no post surgical issues. I really, really appreciated that. In a world where most doctors don't care and leave this on their nurses and staff, his following up personally meant he really cared. I highly recommend this practice.

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Shabnam Nejati, DDS - All Smiles Dentistry

4.9(92 reviews)

dr nejati is the goat. her god given talent to restore teeth makes her hands down best dentist in…read moreoc. i would trust her with my life no cap. she does crowns so good you will walk around feeling like royalty fr. office staff treats you like family. if i could give a krillion stars i would

This makes me extremely sad , I had to go in today for my Invisalign's were not fitting like they…read moreuse to, I was treated like a child talked to stern like a I was 10 years old, if she's blind I'm 66 and not stupid , thinking I'm gonna have to find someone else for the rest of my care , I don't need this , life is tough enough

Shabnam Nejati, DDS - All Smiles Dentistry

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Dr. Nejati

Foothill Family Dental

4.9(108 reviews)

Been a patient of Dr. Riad for over 5 years and highly recommend him. He has done great work with…read moremy whole family even with my little 4 yrs old! His entire staff is incredibly warm and professional. I recently had a couple of implants following a very hard extraction of my old that was not hard for him! The final result of my implants is unbelievable! I have plans of more implants and will never go anywhere else. He is simply amazing, very knowledgeable and very detailed oriented where he wouldn't accept mid level results! I wouldn't trust anyone with our dental health other than Him. I can't say enough and wouldn't recommend any other dentist!

Fantastic experience! I know dentist trips are not popular, but we all have to go at some point. I…read morehighly recommend Dr. Riad and his team. Check in to checkout, 5 stars experience. Very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. You will never feel pressured to do anything you don't need and always kept in the loop. The best part is that see little ones too : )

Got my invisalign today!!

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Foothill Smiles

I've been coming here for years and every visit they make sure that you are always taken good care…read moreof. All the staff and doctor are so friendly, they make you feel comfortable. They take time to listen to your concerns and address them in a positive way. They also make it fun for my kids, too. Dentist appointments are usually scary for kids but not here.

Great experience! The staff was very friendly and professional, and the office was clean and…read morewelcoming. The dentist took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel comfortable throughout my visit. Highly recommend!

Great to see one of my favorite patients- RYAN SHECKLER- thanks for taking time from your very busy schedule to visit our office!

Foothill Smiles - 6 Conservative custom made porcelain veneers by our master technician to transform the smike of our wonderful patient . Before pic below

6 Conservative custom made porcelain veneers by our master technician to transform the smike of our wonderful patient . Before pic below

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Towne Centre Dental Group

3.9(208 reviews)

Patients be warned...this is a major warning regarding dental fraud. This dental office told me…read morethat I needed invasive gum surgery due to gum disease. The surgery quote exceeded $3500 with insurance. I went to seek a second opinion with another periodontist and was told by him that my GUMS WERE FINE. He said that there were no issues regarding my gum health and that the intense surgery, involving bone grafts, recommended by Towne Centre Dental was TOTALLY UNNECESSARY. I was shocked, as I was fully prepared to proceed with this costly and highly invasive surgery because I was told by Towne Centre Dental that it was absolutely necessary and that not following through with the surgery could result in tooth loss. The second opinion periodontist reassured me that my gums were fine and that the diagnosis and suggested surgery by the periodontist from Towne Centre Dental was completely unnecessary. Now, this would be shocking enough. But, there's more. I was sharing my story with colleagues at work. After hearing my story, a teaching colleague said, "Wait, what dental office was this?" I told her that it was Towne Centre Dental. She then proceeded to tell me that the SAME THING HAPPENED TO HER, SEVERAL YEARS PRIOR!!! She was given the same diagnosis that I was and was told she needed the same gum surgery with bone grafts. She also happened to seek a second opinion and was told by that dentist that her gums were fine! So, it would appear that my case isn't an isolated incident. I couldn't be more disappointed in a dental practice. Giving a false diagnosis and telling the patient that they need painful, invasive, and very expensive surgery is evil and morally wrong. Sadly, I love my dental hygienist (Edgar) and the kind people who work in the office. But, I will never ever give this office my business again. I will continue to warn others of their fraudulent practices.

This is my regular dentist HOWEVER they went above and beyond with a resolve to a quick problem I…read morehad. Long story short, got a 3 tooth bridge made and inserted off an embarrassing tooth "failure" right in the front of my mouth. Price comparisons were explained on several solutions and I picked the one best suited for my (71 years old) goals. The time it took to X-ray, prep, make, etc was extremely fast with minimal down time! The fit is perfect and have waited till now to post my delight. It's been about 10 weeks now! Most definitely recommend Towne Dental for all your dentistry needs!

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Towne Centre Dental Group opened its doors to the Foothill Ranch community in August 2006.

Orange County Surgical Specialists

4.7(59 reviews)

3.9 mi

I chose Dr. Bolourian after consulting with a few other well known doctors in OC. I highly…read morerecommend this office, both for their professionalism and care for the patients, and for the AMAZING results I got. I (50 F) got the signature Contour lift package (deep plan face and neck lift, temporal brow lift, and skin laser resurfacing. Within a week I could already see the results, within two weeks I was thrilled. Coming in on over three months now and couldn't be happier with the results!

This is my personal experience I did so much research to get the upper eye Blepharoplasty my upper…read moreeyelids were so heavy, so much extra skins it was pretty bad I was so unhappy so I call so many places and decided to visit Dr.Reza Wonderful experience! Reza Bolourian, is a brilliant surgeon with an eye for dramatic, natural-looking results. I went for the eyelid surgery- upper blepharoplasty , I was really nervous and finding a good doctor is important Dr. Reza listens carefully and answers any/all questions. I couldn't be happier with the results The office staff is just so amazing and everyone is so friendly most important they treat you with care and respect. The day of the surgery Dr. Reza was so nice and took the time to explained the procedure , after going home I got calls and texts from the office checking up on me , they really care about you as a person they did a lot of follow up with me . Now the day I had to go to get my stitches out I was so afraid thinking of the pain and OMG !! The lady removing the stitches has MAGIC HANDS !! Didn't feel a thing !! the recovery time exactly what I had been advised. Overall wonderful, kind and uniformly professional. I would choose Reza Bolourian, MD, FACS | Facial Plastic Surgery 100% again. I'm beyond happy with the results I'm still in the process of recovery however my eyes look so nice , young and alive I will tell anyone thinking of doing it GO FOR IT!!! you are going to love it !! Attached photos and a video after my surgery I feel so confident and feeling amazing

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Harmony Dentistry

4.8(526 reviews)

1.6 mi

Consultations available

Available by appointment

I had gnarly anxiety around the dentist, and it prevented me from regular dentist visits. The folks…read moreat Harmony have totally turned that around for me, and now I look forward to my visits. They are personable, transparent, and explain everything clearly. I don't feel like I'm being talked at, or made to feel shameful about my teeth. They also gave me a best coarse of action to move forward and made everything feel much more manageable. I left the office with confidence! I don't care where I live in OC, I will make the drive every time.

All the staff and doctors are really friendly and catering to you and your specific needs. I felt…read moreso comfortable and knowledgeable about my dental procedure since they take the time to have a conversation with you and walk you through every step as they're doing it. No surprises and no anxiety! Shout out to Kathy who remembered my Netflix movie I was watching ready to go at the exact spot I left off from last time and I also got a hand paraffin wax treatment during the entire procedure with her that left my hands feeling soft and moisturized during this cold weather. I highly recommend this place. Is it weird that I love going to the dentist now? 10/10!

Our porcelain veneers done by Dr. Ash :)

Natural side profile with our porcelain veneers. Done by Dr. Ash:)

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Before and after crown makeover done by Dr. Ash

Baker Ranch Dental Spa & Implant Center

4.5(63 reviews)

0.4 mi

I genuinely had a warm hearted experience at the Baker Ranch Dental Spa & Implant Center in Lake…read moreForest. Going in i was admittedly a little nervous however I was greeted by a very sweet associate named Rojina who answered all my questions and just made me feel really safe and appreciated. Quality customer service like that really makes a difference in my opinion and i would honestly recommend this branch to anyone.

I'm very happy with my experience at Dr. Ramin Khoshsar's office on Rancho Pkwy…read more The receptionists are friendly, helpful, and always follow up with phone calls when needed. The office is clean, organized, and easy to find. Overall, a smooth and pleasant visit.

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Lucelly S.

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9 years ago

No puedo estar mas feliz y agradecida con el tratamiento dental recibido en Healthy Living Dentistry, soy paciente desde el 2008 me han tratado con respeto y cordialidad, Me cambie de casa y eso me implico manejar 20 millas mas, lo hago y seguiré haciendo, El doctor Cardenas es el mejor dentista que he conocido, es muy profesional, muy serio y sobre todo tiene la respuesta perfecta y honesta para cada paciente. Me gusta que trata a cada persona de manera especial, y con la seguridad que todos sus tratamientos son sin dolor y sin riesgo de infección. su oficina esta siempre limpia, y el personal que atiende es super cordial, me llaman por mi nombre, conocen a cada paciente, Yo he recomendado a varias personas y todos estamos felices con nuestros tratamientos. Yo recomiendo altamente Healthy Living Dentistry read more

Geoff S.

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9 years ago

When I was in need of a dentist and was referred here and they took care of me and that was 10yrs ago. I have moved almost 20miles away and i still go to here they still follow up with me, they call me for reminding me of my appointment. The office is always clean, the stations are organized and the staff are so awesome. Before going here i didn't like going to the dentist and Dr Cardenas took that fear away, hes got precise hands, knows how to keep the patient relaxed not to mention he has awesome skills, he is one of the best. I highly recommend him read more

Ranie K.

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8 years ago

Dr. Kim at healthy living dentistry and staff is great. The staff is very helpful and sweet. Dr. Kim is gentle. I am very afraid of going to the dentist but he was so nice and caring. You can tell he wants what is best for his patients. If you're looking for a dentist, look up Dr. Roy Kim at healthy living dentistry. They are in foothill ranch, so they're right by lake forest, irvine, Tustin, aliso viejo, Rancho Santa margarita, mission viejo and all of orange county. read more

Joy R.

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8 years ago

Best dentist ever. If you are looking for a great dentist in foothill ranch , lake forest, Irvine call Dr. Roy Kim at healthy living dentistry. He's gentle caring, kind. You know he cares about you. The staff is the best. They are so helpful and nice. I was afraid of going to the dentist but the team at healthy living dentistry and Dr. Roy Kim made the appointment wonderful. He's the best dentist. Don't wait, hurry and call. read more

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9 years ago

Dr. Kim and his staff are excellent. They genuinely care about you and your well being. I was very nervous about my procedure and had a lot of questions about veneers and implants. Dr. Kim took his time and explained the process and everything went smoothly. Dr. Kim even called me after the procedure to make sure I was doing ok. I trust him and his team 100%. I highly recommend this office. read more

Lisa V.

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8 years ago

Excellent dentist very friendly very attentive very professional and he is very good with my boys he explains everything in a manner where they can understand what is going to be done and puts them at ease prior to starting treatment read more

Scott N.

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7 years ago

I went to see Dr. Kim for the first time today. I know most of us do not like going to the dentist but my experience today was so much better the anticipated. Dr. Kim is professional and personal. I would recommend him to everyone. read more

Valeria A.

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8 years ago

Healthy Living Dentistry formerly MC Cosmetic Dentistry has a heart warming staff. Dr. Mauricio Cardenas is a wonderful Dentist and so is Dr. Kim. Both dentists are so knowledgeable and gentle. Always a good experience here. read more

Kevin Y.

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8 years ago

Easy to make appointments and very friendly staff. I have been going here for years and have had no issues!

Noe F.

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8 years ago

I have been coming here for several years now, and I Love the staff. They treat me like family. Noe read more

Olimpia R.

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9 years ago

El dr Cardenas 100% recomendado es el mejor!!!! Muy amable profesional y excelente persona!!

Justin P.

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8 years ago

It is very fast service and has great employees

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