100's!!!!!! THE BEST!!!!!!!!! Dr Kodama is extraordinary. His team is amazing! I absolutely will never forget anywhere else for all my dental needs. I've been coming here for YEARS. When I say I'm terrified of the dentist, I mean it!..but nothing to fear!... Dr Kodama is very gentle and makes sure you're comfortable and in no pain before he starts working. I've had terrible experiences at other dentists but here, 1000/10 definitely recommend! I can't stress enough how efficient Dr Kodama and his team is. He's honest and makes you feel like family. I've never been more at ease or comfortable at any dentist appointment in my 35 years of existence. Book your appointment now!!!!! Ps: I dozed off when I had my teeth cleaning/ filling replaced. He's amazing. When can you say you fell asleep (naturally) at the dentist ?! read more

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I'm glad I found you Dr. Kodama! I can tell this will be a love hate relationship. You cleaned my teeth so well it still hurt the next day. I can't wait (yes I can) for my next cleaning. read more

The care and professionalism of the staff is top notch. I always feel some sort of anxiety when going to the dentist, but Dr Kodama and the staff were tremendously friendly, efficient at what they do, and still got the work done. I would highly recommend. read more

If your like me and you despise dental visits. Your worries are over. I wish I found this place years ago. For all your dental needs this is the place. I had a regular cleaning last week with no issues and then I had filling done on my 2nd visit today a week later with no issues read more

I came in with anxiety about going to the dentist and all I can say is Dr Kodama is a caring professional, speaking clearly about expectations and outcomes, asking for feedback about comfort while you are in the chair, and goals for the treatment plan. He even stopped in the middle of a deep clean to ensure there was enough numbing agent. read more

Such a professional guys - 5***** , for sure. Doctor J.Kodama are brilliant, and a nurse - Ms.Lucy are the politest nurse that I meet before . Highly recommend. P.S. This is the 5th time I'm here since 2018 and everything on high level of services! They are The Best read more

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My family have been using Dr Kodama for over 20 years. He is extremely down to earth will never do unnecessary treatment to get more money . Every treatment plan he suggest he is mindful of the patients budget. Not many dentist does that ! The whole office staff especially Lucy who has been working there for over 25 years ? Isdriendly ans work very efficiently. We are so grateful to have him as a dentist read more

Best dental experiences to date. The Dr & all staff are always a pleasure to speak to and see even when the procedures aren't fun.

The doctor was great at his job. I get overstimulated at the dentists and the environment was pretty calming there for the dental office. The dental assistant Midori is very sweet and caring. read more

Just had my teeth cleaned today at this dentist office and I am very pleased with their services. The receptionist was wonderful too! She helped me get qualified for a regular teeth cleaning through medi-cal so I did not have to pay for x-rays, my regular cleaning or for a check-up. She was so friendly and not to mention the actual dentist that was very gentle on my teeth! I have always been scared and hesitant to go to the dentist because my teeth and gums are so sensitive to touch with all those sharp probes but he was so gentle I was hardly tense throughout the whole process! I am thankful for their service and I will be going back there soon! Thank you Dr. K! (and the receptionist!) read more

Dr Kodama is great and his front office staff (Lucy) is the kindest and most caring person. She always calls to check on us even when it's not time for our cleanings. Dr K. Is great when it comes to calming a patient (me) when they have an irrational fear of the dentist. He does great work. read more

Been visiting Dr James Kodama's office for care for a long time, probably since the beginning when he was recommended to me from a friend. We have watched each other getting older. I'm a senior now. Everyone is nice in his office and I have had very good care from him over the years. No complaints and he has such a nice personality. His All around Secretary, and receptionist Lucy is a gem and has been in the office from when I first started. I have met Dr Kodama's cute wife who helps out at times. Really no complaints. A clean office. Dr Kodama is picky about how the dental pieces look when they come back from the lab. He works hard to make everything fit together just perfect in your mouth. Two of us visit his office now. Robert joined a little while back and changed his Dental Insurance so he could use Dr. Kodama over other Dentists. Anita L. & Robert S Somehow the location comes up as San Franciso, but we live in the San Fernando Valley. read more

Dr. Kodama had been my dentist more than 10 years. He is not only a great, skilled dentist but also kind and warm person. He took care of my dental problem all the time. And you can't miss the receptionist, Lucy. She is such a kind and sweet person! The reason why I can't be treated by Dr. Kodama because I moved to Chicago now...... I recommend Dr. Kodama to anybody. By the way, he also speaks Japanese. So if you are Japanese like me, you can be comfortable for sure! read more

I was always scared to go to dentists. I was scared with the injection of anesthetic on my gum that was painful in my previous experience. Today , I just visited Dr. Kodama's office and he has just changed my whole experience with dentists. First, I did not even feel the anesthetic needle getting injected into my gum. It was totally painless for me. Then, he fixed my teeth with exposed root seamlessly and beautifully. None of my previous dentists was able to fix those teeth of mine. It was my wish that someone would fix those teeth and my wish just comes true. I am impressed! He is one of a kind. Thank you Dr. Kodama for your amazing work ! read more

I love Dr. Kodama, I have been his patient for over 12 years. He is very nice and personable, and is very fairly priced. I will never switch dentists!! read more

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I found Dr kodama after going to two other Dentists out here who were just not into taking care of the patients needs, nor properly. Dr. Kodama has been great fixing my dental problems and explaining and giving me advice on what i am not doing properly and should be doing. I just sent my Dad to him after having his front teeth pulled by a 4th prior Dentist ruining his perfect smile for what? Will be sending rest of family . A good Dentist is hard to find. read more

Glad I found this dentist. They took their time with me as I hadn't been to a dentist in about 4 years. They didn't rush. Very kind and patient. read more

Review a dentist ??? Geeeez.... who woulda thunk? Kr. Kodama is pure gold. He is the only dentist in the past 25 years that I let work on me without nitrous. He is a perfectionist and that comes in handy when you are a dentist. Lucy, his admin, is super sweet and great to deal with. This was my mom's dentist and when she passed and I needed a dentist, all I could remember were the wonderful things she said about him. They were all true, read more

I love going to this place to get my teeth clean and checked. The receptionist Lucy is so sweet and kind this is the reason I love coming to this place. The dentist is really professional, nice and funny you will like him. It's so peaceful here and they get straight to businesses, that what I like. We were recommended here by a friend and let me tell you the best recommendation ever, my entire family has came here and loved it. read more

This review, so far, is for Lucy, in Dr. Kodama's office. And a thank you to previous reviewers from my heart. I have just spoken with Lucy for the first time, by phone, and am stunned by how swiftly she was able to help put a plan together for me that feels right, that I can feel confident in. After speaking with her for a little while, I asked "Are you Lucy?" - having read many reviews that commented favorably about her. She was surprised, did not know about the reviews - And, is everything and more that the previous reviewers remarked upon: kind, warm, thorough and genuine. She is truly there to be of service, cheerfully and effectively. I have not even seen Dr. Kodama yet and I am certain this will be the answer I have been looking for. My insurance is a little bit complicated right now - and new to me, and I need a lot of dental work done as soon as I can get it. The challenge is that I have Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal and need to change my assigned dentist just as a treatment plan was beginning. Lucy brainstormed with me - a first-time caller! - about how to streamline the transition so there is the least delay in my services. She knows more than I about the problems with such provider transfers and hold-ups in the Denti-Cal approval processes. She was amazing! No uncertainties, no reluctance, no attempt to avoid the complication. She went straight into brainstorm mode with me, calmly and methodically. After a single phone call with a woman I have never met who has nothing definitive to gain, I have a coherent step by step plan to follow! I am so relieved! For me this is gold. My reason for being on Medi-Cal now is due to a long difficult recovery from brain injury and everything tends to get very complicated in my head, hard to follow and hard to remember even from moment to moment. It is easy to get stressed over what used to be simple straightforward tasks and communications. I wrote it all down - the wisest plan for moving forward that she could think of - as she patiently walked me through a review of it - and feel sooooo relieved! I do not exaggerate - I am deeply grateful. So - your step number one, if you are new to Dr. Kodama, is likely to go very very well. I look forward to meeting Lucy in person - and working with Dr. Kodama in future, as soon as the transfer is complete. Meanwhile, at her suggestion - if I am relatively comfortable with my current assigned dentist - I will go ahead and get a deep cleaning with them, the Medi-Cal approval for which has already been give -- as the transfer would, she informed me, severely delay another approval - then call Lucy back and proceed with the transfer. God bless you Lucy! Thank you. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Kodama for over 20 years. There isn't a better, more professional, knowledgeable, or more ethical dentist to be found. I recommend Dr. Kodama with absolute complete confidence. I've seen friends go to higher priced fancier dental offices and have multiple procedures, teeth filled and refilled until they begin to question whether there was actually ever a problem requiring all the work they had done. I am 100% confident that has never happened to a patient of Dr. Kodama. My husband went to Dr. Kodama in pain when his regular dentist wasn't available. He was in enough pain that he would have gone along with just about any treatment suggestion. Dr. Kodama prescribed medication for infection rather than drilling and the tooth recovered without further treatment. Later my husband told me his dentist had already scheduled a root canal treatment for that tooth. Had he been available that day, my husband's tooth would have been drilled and crowned at a cost of well over $1000! Instead, there was just the cost of the office visit and prescription, but best of all, the tooth was saved! This was a few years ago and the tooth is still fine to this day! In my own experience, over the past 20 plus years, Dr. Kodama has always offered the most conservative course of treatment. He always explains all the options, but I know he never suggested treatment where it wasn't necessary or could be avoided. Dr. Kodama will spend all the time you need to explain your condition and options so that you understand and can make an informed decision you are comfortable with. Your satisfaction and excellent treatment are his number one priority. If you want excellent dental care you can trust, choose Dr Kodama. It will be the best dental care decision you've ever made and you'll never switch dentists again! read more

I have been going to Dr. Kodama for almost 7 years. I feel he cares about me as a patient and is willing to do what is necessary to give my teeth the attention and treatment that is needed. When my teeth had some issues a few years ago, he was very quick to recommend the best options and treat me as soon as possible to make sure the problem did not get worse. I appreciate that he is always up to date with the latest treatment methods, and makes the dental visit a pleasant one. He also has an office in Arcadia as well as Reseda which makes it convenient for me. read more

This is by far the best dental experience I have encounter. I always get nervous about going to the dentist because of the pains but from the beginning of my appointment to the end, I felt extremely cared for. Let me begin with the phenomenal service that Lucy provides, she was perfectly attentive and ready to help. The office seems well ran and I am assuming that big part is because of her. Paloma, the other dental assistant, was very patient with her work, which made me feel like this office really goes out their way to get the best dental results. Dr. Kodama was presentable and really went out of his way to provide the best dental service possible. Honestly, if you are in the area and looking for a dentist I can assure anyone that this is the best place to experience. All staff members presented themselves helpfully and I felt extremely comfortable asking them questions about my dental health. I look forward to recommending this place to all my friends and closets family. read more

Very nice and patient dentist. Always willing to answer questions and isn't annoyed nor trying to hurry me out of his office. he is quick and thorough when cleaning my teeth. he is sensitive to his patient's budget; meaning, he doesn't prescribe high-priced treatment when totally unnecessary just to make money. I also appreciate that he doesn't make you feel guilty as if you're the worst teeth brusher in the world and that's why you have cavities. Rather, he is realistic in encouraging proper brushing, but understands that sometimes, genetics and age play a role beyond our control, no matter how well we brush, floss, and use the water pik. So I appreciate that balance. He is also a funny guy and enjoys talking. so, he is not as frightening as other dentists. read more

Best dental doctor I've ever met in my life. Very professional, knowledgeable, energetic, caring, has a lot of international experience and the hands of goldsmith. Very nice person too. read more

Dr. Kodama is GREAT DENTIST. I've been his patient for over 5 years. I would describe his style as "organic" - he has done crowns and bridge for me, and all of them not only look great but also totally feel like my own. I did have experience with other dentists when everything looks great (crowns, fillings), however, feels like foreign object in my mouth. It's never like that with Dr. Kodama, I can't even tell which tooth is my own and which one was "altered" after his amazing work. He is a perfectionist and when needed works only with top-notch professionals like himself. Lucy, office manager, is very friendly and helpful. She always makes sure you'll get the most of your insurance benefits (if you have one) and very nice to deal with. Overall, all office staff feels like family. Also, there are windows in his office which I just love. Many dental offices feel like a underground dwellings or something, this one is bright and sunny. I like the interior a lot, it's clean and simple, however, well stuffed with latest equipment. Highly recommend. read more