Dr. Javaheri is incredibly smart and well experienced dentist. I have had very bad experiences with…read moredental appointments/procedures at several places and finally I found a place that i can trust, rely and feel comfortable about. Dr. Cohen is amazing too! I had procedures with both Dr. Javaheri and Dr. Cohen. The entire office staff is extremely welcoming, caring, and helpful. I have referred about 5 friends here and the list will keep growing. Thank you very much Smiles by Design for truly caring for patients! Your clean and neat work is well appreciated and acknowledged. Thank you for being by far the best in your profession.

I had some cavities taken care of by Dr. Cohen yesterday and was very happy with my experience. The…read moreconsultation was very thorough and informative which made me confident to book an appointment right away. Erica did her best to fit my schedule and was so nice and helpful all the way. The treatment only took an hour and was pain free, Dr. Cohen and his assistant made sure I was comfortable every minute of it and done an amazing job! Thank you Smiles by Design

Once again I had another fantastic Dentist appointment today with Dr. Joe. He is a very honest and…read morepassionate Dentist and does fantastic work. Today I went in for a broken crown that was covering an implant I had done 10 years ago. Unfortunately the crown broke and he was able to offer me a great consultation and referral to the best Implant Dentist in the county to have the post removed so he can make a new crown with his great in house technology. By doing this it saves extra cost and time having an outside service do the crown that can often take many weeks. I would recommend Dr Joe Nguyen to anyone looking for professional honest Dentist!! Oh and he is also a great musician!! : )

Based on all the other reviews, I found Dr. Joe. His office is clean, with ample parking in front…read moreand behind. Masha and Jennifer were both really friendly and patient. All the dental hygienists I've had were great. Dr. Joe is able to make many kinds of night guards through his office, and he was really excited to show me one that is so durable that a car can drive over it haha. Hoping he does not retire for awhile :D The only thing that is confusing is that there is another dentist with almost the exact same name in Poway. Make sure to read the address very carefully when plugging into GPS!

I have been coming to Mint Tans consistently for the past 5-6 months now and I love it so much! I…read morehave one of the VersaSpa tan memberships and go a minimum of 2x a week, I get my moneys worth. One of the best parts is the Owner, Cherie. She is so kind and fun, very flexible and I love that the sticky feet are included. Vibes are super good, the store is well manicured and has a calming vibe. It's super easy to scheduled apts and stuff online which I love haha. I also recently updated to include Red Light Therapy with my subscription which I am really loving as well. Will determine soon if I keep the dual subscription or switch back to just the tanning but either way, best place to get a nice and natural looking spray (or airbrush) tan in San Diego :)

There is no place better than Mint Bronze & Beauty in our experience! - My daughter is a…read morecompetitive dancer and we have gone to a lot of different tanning places through the years. This has been, BY FAR, the best place that we've ever experienced! - The product is amazing, healthier, lasts really well and smells so good!.... Their super flexible hours make it so easy to find times within our really packed schedule!.... Cherie is so sweet, professional & goes above and beyond with her customer service! - I don't do reviews very often, but this one is definitely worth doing!! I highly recommend trying them!

Fabulous work done here! The spa-like atmosphere is relaxing, the personnel friendly, professional…read moreand knowledgeable. My series of treatments brightened my teeth by 27 shades! I am extremely saddened to learn that Smile Spa is moving; I would have made it my permanent whitening service. I wish Spa Smile the best of luck in their new location!

From the owner: We are a personalized teeth whitening service using blue Light Technology & High End Products by…read morenationally recognized, SmileLABS, Inc. It is a pain-free, affordable & enamel safe service, that gets results in your first visit. We use the same high end whitening gel pens and technology used in many dental offices, however our cost is less than half the price! Our home spa office environment is friendly, convenient, safe and personable. We are an appointment only service, so please contact us directly or visit and book online.

I had a very disappointing experience with Mod Squad Dental regarding charges that were never…read moredisclosed in advance. As a new patient, I relied on the office to verify my insurance benefits and provide an estimate of my financial responsibility before treatment. I went for a routine regular teeth cleaning, which is 100% covered under preventive care (in and out of network). Afterward, I received an unexpected bill for a service I did not request or approve. The office manager, Beth, repeatedly insisted that the charge was a "copay." Preventive care has no copay, and even if it did, it would be a clearly defined amount like $50 or $100 --not a made-up charge or random dollar figure. When I asked for documentation that they had confirmed coverage with my insurance PRIOR to my visit, Beth said they were too busy and cited HIPAA as the reason they could not provide a recording. I did not request a recording; I simply asked for proof that the call had been made in advance, which they were unable to provide. All I received was a screenshot of call that was made to my insurance company on Feb 17, 2026, which is 3 months AFTER my visit and it was their attempt to get my insurance cover the unapproved charge that's not related to my regular cleaning. My insurance also confirmed they had no record of any call from the office prior to my visit. The office's explanations were inconsistent, initially claiming they had contacted my insurance, then later stating they don't have time to call every patient's insurance to confirm coverage. They also claimed they don't have access to the fee schedule because they are out of network, but my insurance confirmed that this information is available on their website and would have been provided if the office had actually called. The conversation grew increasingly agitated, with Beth repeatedly insisting she was too busy, and ultimately ended with her hanging up on me without any effort to find a constructive solution. I'm not sure why I should be penalized for their staffing or time constraints. As a patient, I have no way of knowing procedure codes or coverage details. That's the dentist office's responsibility to avoid issues like this one. In my 20+ years of seeing dentists or doctors across the U.S., I have never received an unauthorized or undisclosed healthcare bill. Transparency and informed consent are basic expectations in any business, and unfortunately, Mod Squad Dental failed to meet that simple standard. Based on this experience, I cannot trust this office and would not recommend them. It's clear from prior reviews that I am not the only patient facing this issue.

If you want the TLDR version, avoid this business because the billing department is horrible. They…read moremisrepresent the out-of-pocket price of services and are unapologetic about it. I was billed an additional $1800 (out of pocket) two months after services were rendered. I would recommend going to a business that is more upfront about what you're actually going to pay. I made my initial appointment for a check up on July 30th. I provided my insurance information during that appointment. Nobody made any issue of my having humana insurance. They just said "yes we accept that". On July 30th I was quoted roughly $1100 out of pocket expense which needed to be paid directly to mod squad dental to fill 4 cavities and do a deep cleaning. I agreed to this pricing and scheduled the services. The appointments were made for 09/22 and 10/06. At the end of my second visit on 10/06 they told me the out of pocket was actually $831.00 great. I paid it happily. Early December, I received a bill stating I owe mod squad dental $1858.00. I had already made an appointment to repair a filling which was too thick so while I was there, I asked them what the $1800 was regarding and the receptionist told me it "well, it's because you have Humana insurance". Ok, what does that mean? She then clarified it's because they're not in network. To be clear, my insurance pays the exact same for in network coverage as it does for out of network coverage. I'm thinking to myself, you knew you were out of network when you gave my good faith estimate. So, what would that have to do with anything? I told her that's a substantial difference and she said she'd speak to Beth the billing person. After my visit I spoke with Beth, the billing person at Mod squad and she basically reiterated that my insurance didn't cover as much as they thought. She didn't offer any other explanations and didn't really seem interested in doing so. I asked for itemized versions of my bill and explanations of what the codes referred to which she provided. I asked where my payment of $831 was reflected and never got an answer. I asked for a copy of my initial estimate and never got an answer. (I threw mine out after the $831 was paid). I disputed the bill with Humana insurance and filed a claim with the California Department of insurance. My dispute was dismissed and I was told by both parties that the billing was much higher than standard rates. I received my estimate from mod squad dental in July and had made my decision to go forward with treatment based on the estimate that was given. Mod squad dental had MONTHS to figure out their estimate was short. They did not turn in a bill to Humana insurance until all services were rendered (after my last visit on 10/6). It's not my fault that they didn't check in with the insurance carrier for 3 months. If I make an appointment with an imaging center they tentatively schedule it pending my insurances approval. Same with my allergist and ENT. Nobody does anything without approval. However, I see a dentist and I get stuck with a bill that's 300% higher than my initial estimate? Absurd I don't have any problem with mod squad dental charging whatever they want for services. That's fine. But if you do this for a living, you know roughly what insurance pays and you know if you've had issues with a specific carrier that you need to tell a client that ahead of time. If you don't want to deal with insurance, cool! Just SAY that. Don't act like it's all good and then just send a bill for 300% more after all is said and done. And to be clear, the issue isn't that they're out of network. As I stated, my insurance pays the exact same amount for in network as out of network. The issue is that they bill above standard rates. This was reiterated by a representative from the California Department of Insurance. This isn't a case of Humana just being hard to deal with or denying coverage. And considering the receptionist's response of "oh it's because you have Humana" when I asked about the extra fees, they are WELL AWARE of the pricing being out of line and they should have told me that before showing me an estimate that reflected a third of what the actual price was. There's a million ways this could have been handled and just sending a bill for 300% of the initial agreed upon price is not one of them. it deserved a phone call or at least an email saying "hey, sorry I was wrong, can we work something out?". I would have absolutely paid the difference to meet the original estimated price. But I am not paying 300% more. I have no intention of paying this bill. I will file a complaint with the department of consumer affairs and the dental board of California and If they can't help me I guess I will have to pay a collections agency because I am not paying this business. Being totally honest, if the estimate had gone up 20%? 30%? I wouldn't have had any issue with it. 300% is completely ABSURD.

1/9/2026 visit:…read more Bliss Dental Arts is the cleanest and most advanced dental office I have ever been to. From the moment you walk in, it feels like a spa. Jaime, the dental assistant, is super nice and very responsive. Joanna is the best hygienist I've ever had--gentle, detailed, and thorough. Dr. Shervin is kind, gentle, and takes the time to answer all questions. I'm usually scared of going to the dentist, but this place makes me feel very comfortable. 5/7/2026 visit: Another great visit at Bliss Dental Arts today! My cleaning with Priscilla, their new hygienist, was awesome! She was super thorough, gentle, and even took extra care with my coffee and tea stains. Dr. Shervin and Jaime were so kind and welcoming, like always. I also love that they use a handheld X-ray--way more comfortable than the traditional kind, and a lot less radiation. This office is clean, advanced, and you can tell they really care about their patients. Highly recommend!

It's ridiculous how much I love coming to the dentist. I schedule cleaning appointments for each…read moremember of my family every six months to visit Dr. Shervin and his team at their beautiful, state-of-the-art office. Dr. Shervin does an excellent job of mentally preparing you for your treatment. He communicates every step of the process as it happens and makes sure you're comfortable the entire time. Even during more involved visits, everything feels smooth, efficient, and stress-free. He truly takes pride in his work, and it shows in the care, precision, and results. What really sets Dr. Shervin apart is the trust he builds. There's never any rushing, and you genuinely feel cared for. You can just tell he loves what he does.

Today I got a second opinion on my teeth measurements because something hadn't been sitting right…read morewith me after visiting two offices in La Jolla over the past year. Over the phone, Jennifer was extremely kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. She took the time to address recommendations that felt counterintuitive to my oral care and happily educated me on my concerns. When I arrived, the receptionists immediately knew who I was and greeted me warmly--clear evidence of strong communication among the staff. Julie was quick and efficient with the X-rays, and Dr. Rauterkus was refreshingly honest and gave me so much clarity on the issues I've been facing. Overall, the office is extremely clean, the staff is wonderful, and the environment feels genuinely happy. I would definitely recommend this place.

Great doctors, hygienists, and staff. My wife and I and our kids have gone here for years and…read morethey are all professional and great at what they do. I do not feel like another "number" and I feel like myself and family are truly cared for here. Highly recommended.

I was experiencing serious tooth pain, called the office and was scheduled to be seen the same…read moreafternoon. Amazing ! Dr. Patel diagnosed the problem and I received excellent care from her and the whole team. They handled my emergency with total professionalism and kindness! Dan M.

First visit here today and I'm completely impressed! Extremely organized, professional and…read morefriendly. Every staff member is great. Clean environment. Dr. Patel is amazing. Hygienist Mary Ann is awesome! Great equipment and technology here. Highly recommend this office!

I had a great experience with this dental office and the entire team. I came in with a broken tooth…read moreand needed urgent treatment, and Dr. Rafik Riad truly did his best to help me. I was very stressed and nervous, but he was calm, responsible, patient, and very professional throughout the whole process, which made me feel much more comfortable and relaxed. Dr. Rafik Riad was extremely supportive and handled everything very professionally. The entire team was kind, caring, supportive, and professional as well. The office is very clean, organized, and honestly has such a positive and welcoming energy. I'm truly happy that I chose this dental office, and I'm genuinely very happy and grateful that I had the chance to meet Dr. Rafik Riad and his amazing team.

The staff was very kind, helpful Dr Riad was patient and…read moreexplained everything that needed to be done and spent the time to get to know me as well as help me free safe. Thank you After many years of high anxiety and stress with dentists from the past it was a much better experience.

I really wanted to love this place. I was excited to finally find a local dentist through my…read moreinsurance, but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth--literally and figuratively. From the moment I sat down, it felt like the goal wasn't to help me, it was to upsell me. A dental hygienist came in and strongly pushed an extremely expensive deep cleaning treatment, claiming I had gum disease and bone loss--despite no other dentist ever telling me this before. The plan involved lasers and multiple stages of treatment totaling around $2,200--and that was with my two insurance policies on file. I came in to address an painful bump on my palate and potentially a failing crown, but it seemed like unless I paid heavily out of pocket, they couldn't or wouldn't move forward. I only allowed them to do imaging and the exam. The rest felt like a sales pitch. And that's not why I go to a dentist. The doctor I saw (Dr. Ekta) told me that a root canal I had done at another office was "botched" and needed to be redone--which is fine, that's her professional opinion. But when I asked if she could write a brief statement or letter so I could appeal the insurance claim, she refused. To me, that's a red flag. If you're confident enough in your diagnosis to tell me I need to redo a major dental procedure, you should be confident enough to put that in writing to support your patient. I had to use her chart notes, which were vague at best. The only positive part of my visit was the x-ray technician--she had a great personality and made me feel comfortable during that part of the process. Props to her. But overall, the practice feels profit-driven, not patient-focused. Between the aggressive upselling, the lack of support with my insurance, and the general vibe of "pay big or get nothing," I won't be returning. And if you're thinking of coming here--read the reviews first.

We started our service here over 10 years ago with our oldest son. His teeth turned out perfect. 2…read morephases and even got a discount on phase 2 since insurance maxed out on phase one. Fast forward to our youngest, competed phase 1 no real issues. We did have 2 different doctors but hey it happens. Same thing. Insurance maxed out on phase one but this time no discount on phase 2 but the person handling the claims told me the insurance would pay. Even though I told her it's already been maxed out. I was reassured that want the case and even if it was denied they would never charge me the $1500. We proceeded with the treatment under the impression we had the fee sorted out. In the meantime we weee back in office at least once a week in between appointments for broken bracket only to find out I had an outstanding balance and a fee change yup you guessed it. The $1500 the insurance didn't pay. Oh and we are now on our 3rd doctor a dozen fixed brackets $1500 increase in the cost of the braces I am pretty furious at this point and we decided to just stop using them. So I emailed since ortho is only once a week. This sucks because when brackets break you have to wait for the following week to get them fixed so I'm in my sones mouth the wire cutters to keep is cheeks from bleeding. And no they won't see you outside of office hours for ortho. Fast forward 2 weeks after I expressed my desire to close out for services rendered called and was told now I have to pay a other process fee for services on top of any balance due for work not covered under what I have already paid. On top of all this the were only willing to forgive 50% for the $1500 non payment. Be very weary of this place. Shady billing and people who just don't seem to really know what they are doing properly. Still 2 weeks again and I still haven't hear anything and they scheduled me for an appointment even after I expressed very adamantly we do not want their services any longer. Come to find out the spacers put on our son's lower jaw has skewed his teeth enough to need reverse correction. This makes me wonder if I should seek legal advice. Dr Dalton is such a nice person it's a shame his practice is being run into the ground. I am not one for bad reviews but protect your Children's teeth research your services and practice due diligence. It's worth the extra time and money to find a doctor committed to your children's oral health.