I was so thankful that I finally found a great dentist Dr. Micheal Ho DDS he was so nice kind and Mother Alicia Rangel liked him also and his staff was amazing starting with Jonathan the receptionist at front desk greeting patients and scheduling appointments Sincerely Thank You Maribel Garcia read more

Dr Ho is amazing!! My experience was 10/10 I had a molar extraction and it was completely painless. He has hands of an angel! Jonathan at the front desk was so helpful, kind and very professional ! I highly recommend this place ! read more

The team and crew are amazing they accept denti-cal and other insurances Dr Ho was great explained the procedure prior to extraction and ensured mom was in good health prior to extraction read more

They are the best, thank you for taking good care of me, quality care from quality people, highly recommend.

Dr. Ho is the excellent! He and his staff are so accommodating and professional! He is so gentle when he gives the numbing shot! He does everything in the office and doesn't refer out! It's so convenient! His prices are so reasonable! I won't go to any other Dentist He is my Dentist for life. read more

They are very kind and caring. They do a great job to make you feel at ease. Office is nice and quiet.

So far, so good! I was looking for an in-town dentist as I had just transitioned from the military back to civilian life and did not want to utilize the military dentists on base (dependent). Thankfully iSmile Dental has exceeded my expectations so far! The business definitely gives off a small business vibe, and the dentist is incredibly kind and thorough! I appreciated his honesty and detailed explanation of care. I will definitely be returning for my next checkup in six months! :) read more

After being terrified of the dentist for years, I decided to call this place and Jezebel answered. She was very polite, understanding and personable so I decided to give it a shot. I've been going here for over 3 years now and can't picture going elsewhere. I absolutely adore Jezebel, Dr. Ho and the staff for being so caring, patient and so damn wonderful at their jobs. Keep up the great work team (: read more

I went here for 2 teeth fillings. Dr. Le encouraged me to let them know if I felt any discomfort or pain before starting. I didn't understand some of the instruction but they were very patient. The whole process took less than 30 minutes and there weren't any discomfort or pain. Overall very good experience with their service. read more

I hate going to the dentist let's be real but he made my experience so nice he was so real and honest and he wasn't pushy at all I felt comfortable and he came off super genuine. He fixed my smile and I'm so happy with how it looks! I definitely recommend this place!!! Thank you! read more

Dr Ho is an amazing dentist, patient, matícelo us, painless and compassionate - I highly recommend him and his high skills to make my smile perfect addict alt the staff and Jezabel the main receptionist makes visit a breeze of joy and family feeling every time I visit . Thank guys and keep up your wonderful work in helping people like me that I am terrified by dentist you guys are the only ones I will go to . Thanks again read more

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I have debating whether doing an update review since my friend use to work here. I also wish that staff would stop calling me every few months trying to schedule since I never want to come back. When I first started coming here, the dentist was so kind to us. But as soon as my friend stopped working here the service completely changed. The last time I went in I expressed my concerns about TMJ problems that had surfaced since being treated at his office. Honestly it felt like he didn't give a sh!t. He was more concerned about his lack of patients and without even taking another look into my mouth before I left he carelessly said "you just grind your teeth at night". Yeah I don't. My orthodontist even told me there's no signs of teeth grinding. I had a lot of cavities (I think around 9-11) when I started treatment at his office. He fixed them all within 2 or 3 visits. Which in my opinion should have been only done 2 at a time. I spent over an hour with my mouth opened each time. Which I have now been told is not recommended. Another thing worth mentioning is that I have never had problems getting numb. Like ever. For some reason Dr. Ho could not manage to get me numb and at times injected me over 2 times with little to poor success. One visit I didn't get numb at all and had to reschedule. Family members who work in dental have told me it could be due to poor injection technique or old anesthesia. Neither sounds good being honest. I'm disappointed how many dentist don't seem to care about their patients and my search for a good one continues. I don't wish his business any bad. I wish him the best and I hope he can learn from his past mistakes in order to become a better business owner and dentist. read more

I have been going to Dr. Ho for a few years for dental cleaning and definitely recommend him and his hygienists! My sister sees him as well and my mom had partial dentures made here. He's very friendly, thorough, and does a great job at what he does. The office staff are also very friendly. They send you a lot of reminders via text of your upcoming appointments otherwise they charge a $35 fee for no-show. The waiting room office is very small though so it can get very cramped. This location is closed Saturdays, but he also has an office in Escondido that's open on Saturdays until I believe 4pm. Highly recommended! read more

These guys are amazing. I thought I was losing teeth they came up with a solution and gave me back not only my smile but all of my confidence no more covering for Insecurities they gave me a second smile read more

DR HOs office is like a small town dentist office, with all of the state of the art equipment and procedures. Always friendly and helpful, DR HO remembers you and inquires about you and your family. Does great work with minimum pain...it is a dentist office. Ha....Jezabel at the front desk is a sweetheart, ready to help and answer any question or calm any concern. Jamie is more than happy to talk about procedures and helping with the ugly side of dentistry...paying for it. And she does it with grace. Highly recommend the amazing team at ISmile read more

I've been going here for almost 6 years and I love my dentist Dr. Ho he's very gentle and patient. He doesn't force treatment on you and his prices are the best I've seen in San Diego. read more

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE MEDI CAL DENTAL INSURANCE. I found this place off of smile California it was recommended to me but wow do I wish I chose another place. They seem so quick to get clients in and out of there and speed through everything which lead to this horrible experience. Doctor didn't even introduce himself for the first procedure which I thought was really weird. I had an appointment for an exam and the doctor realized I need 3-4 fillings one of them being IN THE FRONT OF MY TEETH. Had to return 3 times because he did not do a good job at all. 1st time he fixed the chip in front of my teeth along with 2 other filings. 2nd time I had to return because he forgot to fill in parts of my front tooth so it still looked like it was chipped and left one of my tooth rigid and un even. 3rd time I went is to fix my teeth yet again because the part that he "fixed" fell off and that one tooth was still rigid and uneven. He proceeded to tell me my teeth are "naturally like that"?? And told me it's the best he could do and told me to get veneers?! When my teeth did not feel this way before stepping foot in this office. I don't understand why a simple thing as filling someone's teeth got done so bad?? Besides all of that Emma the hygienist was awesome and felt very happy with the way she cleaned my teeth. read more

Okay I know it's the dentist. Nobody wants to go to the dentist. After driving to clantee for the last 10 years, it was time to find a new dentist closer to my house. I have now been here twice and it is as good as it gets. Once again I know it's the dentist. Everyone is very professional and Dr. Ho even said my old dental work wasn't bad. I was not expecting that at all. Had a deep cleaning the first time and replaced a filing yesterday. Very happy with my new dental family so far.... and I don't have to drive to clantee anymore. What a relief.. read more

Jezabel was great but Angelina is killing me. Dr. Ho is great. He really wants the best for his patients. Highly recommended. read more

I am very upset as I had high expectation from this place due to a referral. I called at 930am on 12/10. The lady I spoke to over the phone was very impatient getting me in to be scheduled. She was very short answered and didn't bother to collect any other information to give me a "call back". I guess she didn't like being on the phone and that to me is already a bad impression of this business.. read more

If you are looking for a dentist you trust, look no further! Dr. Ho is extremely knowledgeable and skilled in dentistry. He exudes professionalism and genuinely cares for his patients. As an RN, I am very conscientious of who I pick as my health care provider. I wholeheartedly trust him when it comes to the health of my teeth and gums. He puts me at ease when I come in for my check-ups. That being said, who enjoys going to the dentist? This gal. Emma, the dental hygienist, is amazing as well. I have learned so much in preventive care pertaining to my teeth/gums. Furthermore, the ancillary staff, especially Angela, is very friendly and courteous. I am always greeted with a warm smile and they always address all my questions and concerns. Office is super clean as well! Dr. Ho is hands down the best dentist in San Diego! read more

I don't know how to begin my praises for Dr Ho and his crew. I went in with a severe pain that my previous dentist was not able to fix because I changed insurances. I have a high tolerance to pain and with my extensive dental work in the past, I'm quite familiar with treatment plans and techniques. ( I even resorted going to TJ once). But this pain was unbearable which made it difficult for me to eat ( and I love to eat) Well..let me say, three hours later I was able to walk out with a less pained smile.. . I usually don't write reviews but I was impressed with the way Dr Ho made me feel human again ( when you don't have the right insurances your dentist of more than ten years can make you feel less than a stranger) and the way he made sure I was comfortable during the extensive procedure. I'm just glad I found him before resorting to going across the border. Kudos to you and your staff Dr. Ho !! read more

LOVED THE HYGIENIST! She was super informative, and sweet! You can tell she really cares about keeping your gums healthy and will teach you what you need to know to achieve that! She was also very sensitive to my needs. For someone with extremely sensitive teeth, this is an A+++! Unfortunately, Dr. Ho was not there but by the other reviews, hope to meet him as well. I previously worked for a dentist and know what it takes to run an office, this staff is organized and friendly! Two thumbs up for your hard work, ladies! :-D read more

My fillings fell out within the first month of having them. I had to go back to get them refilled and they looked very gray instead of white and it hurt while getting them done. When i went to a different dentist they had to fix my fillings. The staff were very kind and considerate though. read more

I'm fairly new patient to this office and honestly it's hands down the best dentist place I have been to so far. Jezabel the receptionist is so awesome always greets you with a smile and very welcoming. She answers all your questions nicely. All the staff here is extremely nice. Have had no issues at all. read more

BEWARE!! The dental work by Michael Ho is acceptable but his fees and billing practices are extremely suspect. He charged my son $350 for an "upgrade" in a crown which wasn't needed or wanted. It appears that he is one of the local dentists who do not like what Delta Dental PPO pays so they create bogus ways to make more profit. In another instance, I complained to the Insurance about Michael after he took what I thought were excessive x-rays, in my opinion, once again to boost his profit. He didn't like me complaining so the next time I was in his office for my appointment he refused to see me; mind you, his office staff were the ones who scheduled the appointment. I should send him a bill for $35.00 for not cancelling the appointment ahead of time, that is what he charges patients who forget to cancel an appointment and do not show. There are plenty of good dentists in town, avoid Michael Ho's ISmile dental practice. If he is your only option, review your bill carefully and challenge any unnecessary charges. read more

Dr.Ho and his staff was gracious enough to take me in on a emergency root canal that other places were denying me because I was never seen in their offices. It was my first time at their offices, everyone was professional & everything was very clean, and as far as that painful molar I had, gone as soon as he took care of it! :) thnx Dr.Ho! read more

I have HMO through my job and my hmo covers , deep cleaning and irrigation. I was delighted seeing the reviews on yelp so decided to give it a try. 1st appointment schedule and arrived timely since they charge for missed appointment. I get there and they dont see me until 1 hour later. Past my lunch time which was not cool. Anyhow, i got the deep cleaning on my upper teeth done and on the receipt i get an unspecified charge for 50 dllrs which they explained was a "needed" irrigation and laser. So I thought to myself ok, Ill pay for it since i needed it. The receptionist said next time it would be the same amount. I wasnt sure it was right about the unspecified procedure on receipt. I come in for my next appointment, and the receptionist ask me that I pay 1st, but I told her not until the end. I go on do the bottom teeth cleaning and i asked the hygienist if she would do laser, she said no. When i was dome, the receptionist wanted to still charge the "50" dllrs extra. I said , no! Since the laser was not completed, she then said oh its 50 for irrigation, but then i tell her my irrigation is covered by my insurance. Anyhow, my point is, they charge if you miss appointments but they dont guarantee you will be seen timely, and the other thing they wanted to charge me for a procedure I didnt even get. This is not very transparent. Look at your receipts when you go here! UPDATE: out of the blue they called me to day they would drop me because supposedly i was not happy with them. They removed me from their patient list just because. read more

Dr. Ho is my Favorite dentist. He is always so helpful and patient with my strong sense of hating the dentist since I have had so many terrible experiences in the past. My sister, my daughter and our families all trust Dr. Ho and love going to the dentist now. read more

I am currently sitting inside ISmile Dental and as a new patient to Dr. Ho, I must say that he and his staff are excellent. I was greeted promptly by Lydia, the front receptionist, who was super friendly and helpful. Afterward, I was helped by Yolanda and Angelina, who were also friendly and informative. Dr. Ho and his staff truly cares about their patients and makes sure they feel comfortable and receives quality work. I would definitely recommend ISmile Dental to anyone looking for a new dentist! Note: make sure to ask about their in-house discount plan - that is if they haven't told you about it already. read more

I came in for a routine cleaning, staff was very nice and welcoming. Dr Ho dental assistant was very nice and made the X-ray process fast and easy. I was able to meet the manager to work out some things with insurance and she was very helpful as well. Overall experience was great and I would definitely recommend Dr Ho. read more

Ive had fillings and cleanings done at iSmile. Dr. Ho and and his staff are great. Everyone you that you meet there is nice and their pricing is very reasonable. Definitely recommend this office to everybody. read more

The worse. Please don't take your kids Here. Open 3 days a week. Front office also does cleanings. They clearly get a kick back for "referring" my 6 year old son to a specialist. Kids are squirmy and apparently it's best to put him under so they can perform a root canal on a baby tooth that's rEady to fall out. How do we know? The X-ray showed his tooth directly at the bottom. I guess he mistakes all clients for idiots. Not this one right here. Do yourself a favor and FIND Someone else read more

Dr. Ho took good care of my brother who has ADDH. He is competent and patient. The receptionist is friendly. Although I encountered some problems with the office manager Angeline. She has poor communication skills and does not follow through. She claims she left messages that did not happen. Now treatments are delayed. read more

Dr. Ho's office is great! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile by the receptionist. I had my cleaning done by the hygienist and she did a great job! This office has friendly staff who will take care of you and an amazing dentist who truly cares about his patients. read more

Dr Ho is excellent!! He's straight forward, nice and has a gentle hand. His staff is super nice and welcoming. I would not go anywhere else!! read more

I'm glad I chose iSmile. Brig is great and is very gentle on your mouth. I would definitely recommend iSmile to everyone.

Once again I am amazed by the work and care I receive from Dr. Ho and his employees. I scheduled an appointment to get a crown replaced due to my gum line receding which left my tooth exposed. I went in expecting to have to come back because normally you have to get fitted then come back in 2 weeks when the crown comes in BUT I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this office has a machine that creates the crown on the same day!! Within 2 hours my crown was ready and was placed in and looks a Absolutely perfect. The best part of waiting was I got treated to manicure from the salon that was 2 doors down, that cut the waiting time down for me. So not only did I leave with my smile looking even better but I had a fresh new manicure to show off. So thank you again Dr. Ho and staff for making me feel welcomed and boosting my self esteem with perfecting my smile, I will definitely be going back to replace all my old discolored crowns. read more

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I had gum infection so I made an appointment laser treatment. Check in was easy. Wait time was minimal. Dr. Ho was very gentle and efficient. read more

I would not go back to I Smile Dental, the frotn staff always changes and dont always know what's going on, he will charge too much for different procedures not always covered by insurance and is like a shady auto mechanic, always saying you need this work done and that work done to make money, gimme a break, in fact he is being sued in civil superior court for medical malpractices. read more