Dr Bunker and his office is wonderful. I've been going to him for 10 years and have had excellent care! Great staff so friendly!

A wise person once said "If you find a good dentist or mechanic - hold on, and never let them go." Dr. Bunker is one such dentist, and my only regret is that I didnt start going to him years ago. First off, this is just HIS office - not some rotating cast of characters. Turns out, that can make a big difference. It is a professional, clean environment. Dr Bunker has a good bedside manner, he's great with the novocaine shot, he's quick with his procedures, and the man can do water/suction/drill all at the same time without missing a beat. The assistant walked away for a minute, and it was like she never left, he just kept going. Freakin' awesome Best of all - no pressure. "Here's the work we are suggesting, give us a call and let us know what you want." That's it. No wrangling, no haggling, no upsell. I was between insurance/dentists, and had the misfortune of going to Western Dental (see my review) before Dr Bunker, and that place was exactly the opposite. Speaking of professionalism: I mentioned Western Dental and what a joke they were, and while I sensed a slight smile, he did not pile-on or say anything derogatory about them (and trust me, they deserve it). He moved on to the next subject. To me, that spoke volumes about his professionalism - not talking crap about another practice. That showed some integrity on his part, not something that I often sense when dealing w/ dentists. Trustworthy practice, warm, clean, friendly environment. Zero pressure. 5/5 read more

I never write yelp reviews so this says something. This dentist is a complete sham artist. I had to switch providers and my two kids and I left our prior dentist with zero issues with our teeth. After me and my kids' first visits , this dentist tells each of us that we have multiple cavities, missing fillings, and that I could use veneers (!?) I immediately switched to a different provider. After our next visits at our new dentist .... Lo and behold! All of us have no cavities, no filling issues, our teeth are just fine. Just validated what I believed in the first place; this dentist is out to make money. On top of that, the front office staff is completely unprofessional. I ignored a friend who also had a bad experience with this dentist. Trust me. Don't ignore - Don't go to this dentist. read more

I'm not supposed to like going to the dentist. But, I really do. My kids and I have been going to Dr. Bunker's office for over 2 years. I previously hadn't taken very good care of my teeth out of a fear of pain at the dentist. But, when I experienced the worst pain ever, I finally reached out. He and his staff did an amazing job of helping me overcome my fear through their friendly, gentle welcome, their professionalism, and sincere sensitivity to my concerns. Two of my three kids are Autistic and all three have no fear of the dentist at all, even when they have minor cavities. They just feel comfortable going to dentist appointments. That is truly an amazing thing. The staff makes sure to follow up and set up our regular appointments at our convenience and they handle all our billing without any issues. We are all just honestly always happy to see them and go to our dentist appointments. read more

Love Dr. Bunker and his whole staff. I have been going to this practice for over a year and couldn't be happier. Covid precautions are great, the staff is super helpful. I would recommend him! read more

Dr. Bunker is wonderful. Like most people, I'm not a big fan of going to the dentist but I look forward to seeing Dr Bunker. He and his staff make me feel very relaxed. So far I have had a root canal and two crowns - the work was great. I didn't feel any pain. Andi, the office manger, lets me know the cost of the work before they start. She breaks up the work into manageable payments. That is very important to me. I don't want a huge balance. And they work with my insurance company. Dental assistants Lylan and Bianca are great also. Overall it is a very friendly place. If you have been putting off going to the dentist - go see Dr Bunker you will be glad you did. read more

Jared Bunker, DMD - Carmel Mountain Dentistry - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - San Diego, California

I came the Dr. Bunker's practice being told by his office he accepted my Dental Insurance which ended as of no benefit to me. Recently when I came for my cleaning appointment, I was disappointed with the level of professional care. I stepped to the counter to pay. I was told, because you have not been in to see the dentist in the number of months, you owe $300.00 because you got a deep clean by the hygienist. I was astounded that job by the hygenist was called a deep clean. I have had deep cleanings in the past. Dr. Bunker said I have a slight space between two crowns and he could fix that. I said I can live with the timy space. My next appointment was to reseat a crown. Dr. Bunker shows up with a tool to remove a crown for a cosemetic change. I asked what he was doing with his tool. He shared and I told him I did not want a crown replaced for cosmetic purpose. The crown placement I did have the appointment, Dr. Bunker removed and looked at the tooth. A hygenist did the remaining work which was removing the adhesive, placing the new crown and removing the excess glue. There was No checking for occlusion with the carbon. Today ten months later, I am choosing to have another dentist working on what I was given as professional care to eliminate the problems I am experiencing with a poorly started crown. read more

I have been seeing Jared Bunker for a few years now. Let's just say that I am there probably more than the average person. He is always very honest with me and does extremely good work. The ladies there are always sweet and friendly. I live in Los Angeles right now. This last week my mouth was throbbing and I drove 2 1/2 hour south to Bunkers office. I chose to do that instead of finding a local dentist, That's how much I trust them. I can go on and on about how much I appreciate this place, so if you're looking for a reliable and trustworthy dentist, this is your spot. read more

I have been using Carmel Mountain Dentistry for all of my dental care for about three years. I love the staff, they could not be nicer and I have never had to wait more than five minutes before being seen. Dr. Bunker is always friendly but very professional. I'm so glad my insurance offered his office with my coverage, I am extremely satisfied being in their care. read more

Such an amazing team . Dr. Bunker is extremely kind and gentle especially if you are anxious about getting dental work. This team is absolutely wonderful, they make you feel like you are a Family. They always making sure that you are comfortable, informed and taken care of. My Boys are also very happy coming here. I highly recommend this wonderful practice. I'm very greatful for their excellent care and wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Dr. Bunker is absolutely wonderful. A great family man and proud of his family. I have been seeing him for years. He is always so friendly and a superb dentist. All of his office staff are absolutely wonderful. Always smiling faces as soon as I walk in the door and makes me feel like family. You will not be disappointed. He is easy on the eyes also. read more

This establishment is 5 stars anywhere. They feel more like friends but they also do amazing work.

This dentist office is just AMAZING! From the second I reached out for an appointment to the second I was leaving their office I was just so thankful for their amazing customer service!!! I was referred by a friend and I called for an appointment. Had a previous horror experience with a past dentist and also I am sooo SCARED of going to the dentist. However Andy who I made my appointment over the phone was just lovely. When I arrived I was greeted checked in and my X-rays were done. The person giving me the deep cleaning (I forget her name) but was very attentive to my needs. She made me feel like I'm not the only person to avoid the dentist lol. Lylan was so awesome! She supported the dentist while he worked on my teeth. Dentist was very down to earth and honest. I drove from Los Angeles to San Diego for this appointment and if you think I'm crazy for doin that I would say no And i will continue to drive to them because their honesty, customer service, cleanness of the office and atmosphere is just superb! Overall experience was amazing and helped me overcome the fear of the dentist! read more

I've been going to Dr. Bunker for over a year now and am really happy with him as a dentist and with their office in general. Dr. Bunker is the guy that is talking with you and time stands still. He's engaged, he cares, he listens, and he seems to love being a dentist. Nice to see a guy whose been at this for over a couple of years and is still in the honeymoon phase. They just finished renovations and the office looks great. TV's on the wall like you'd expect, decorations, seasonal themes etc. etc. Professionally, I'm a really minimalistic patient. I have impeccable oral hygiene and the only thing beyond cleanings and x-ray checks I've gotten from Dr. Bunker was a small filling due to some softening/early decay. It's been a year now and the filling is smooth and insensitive. A job well done. The office staff is very warm and friendly (even though I spaced my previous appointment and had to reschedule...oops). Linda the hygienist was fantastic. I'm used to getting my teeth cleaned like I get my hair cut...with few embellishments or explanations. She took the time to explain things that I didn't already know (like how the gum attachment check works) and even included those small steps that make you feel comfortable like letting you freshen up with diluted mouthwash before settling in and calling me by my first name. She passed my final test when, after complimenting me on my clean teeth, I told her that long ago I had decided not to floss all of my teeth...only the ones I wanted to keep." She laughed and said, "It makes a bigger difference than you'd think." I'm braced and ready for the horror story that reveals a hygienist's true feelings about patients, but Linda continued, "We had a young adult lady come in that hadn't been cleaned in two years and I was worried we'd have to schedule two separate appointments to finish the cleaning. It worked out okay though, because she brushed and flossed regularly and was in pretty good shape." Wow. No "holier than though", no scare tactics, just good straight up concern for the patient. Refreshing. read more

Dr. Bunker was referred by my officemate after having horrific experiences with our previous dentists. He has a very gentle hand even when he gives shots to numb you. It's what you call a "surgeon's hand". He is patient, warm, and friendly. He did a root canal on me and it was very thorough and less painful. Bianca, his dental assistant was so caring and supportive of me. Andi, Lylan, Lupe, and Ven were so nice and friendly. Andi explains the bill to you and gives you a reasonable chance to pay the bill in installment that you can afford. I highly recommend this dental practice of Dr. Bunker. read more

Dr. Bunker is the best Dentist I have ever had. My whole family goes to him. He is gentle with all of his patients. My children get excited about going to see the Dentist, he talks to them not at them. He lets them play with the tools so they aren't so afraid of them. I recently had my first cavity and was worried about a filling because my children would be there. He talked to them about what he was doing and reassured them that all would be ok. He treats all of his patients with friendliness and kindness. We aren't strangers to him, he knows us and takes the time to continue to know us. It's rare to find that in the busy lives of professionals these days. We recommend Dr. Bunker to all of our Family and friends! read more

I am going to make it very clear. I was going to give ONE star but is not about the doctor who is amazing and a good dentist. Is about the office lady that does all the account receivables. Try not to owe anything because this lady will call you 6+ TIMES IN A DAY. and if she does not get an answer (I was out of the country) she would try to TRICK YOU to answer the phone by calling from another number. Very annoying....!!! As for Dr. Bunker, we are very happy with him (3 family members) and we will use him again and again. His assistants are also very good and very friendly. I just hope that he can give some directions to the front desk and the receivables lady not to be so annoying and ........! read more

I thought I had asked every cost-related question I could have back when I made today's appointment 3 months ago, but apparently I didn't. Back in July, I had called Dr. Bunker's office and asked how much their cleaning and exam costs. The rep said $90 for the cleaning and $40 for the exam, but then also made a point of qualifying her answer repeatedly, saying "but you could need more work, such as an antibiotic flush." I kept repeating "but if I don't need any more work, the appointment will cost around $130, you're saying, right?" She agreed. Today I showed up for my cleaning and exam appointment, at which time the rep said "And you're here for . . . ?" to which I replied "my cleaning and exam." She overlapped my words, saying "consultation." We finally came to a meeting of the minds, with my finally realizing she was saying that their office requires a "consultation" as a **separate appointment** *before* any cleaning-plus-exam appointment. She said that the consultation is a separate $49 cost. The rep back in July, when I was making the cleaning-exam appointment, had never referred to any separate appointment for a consultation or an associated separate $49 cost, or of course the need to schedule that "pre-appointment-appointment" in advance of the date I needed my quarterly cleaning. The $49 cost is reasonable, but I don't like the surprise of the required separate appointment date, plus that I'd end up having to delay the cleaning-exam I was expecting to have *today.* I ended up walking out. I've learned all too well that surprises/miscommunications are typically a sign of future similar experiences with that person/office. read more

Just got done with my appointment, everything went great. The staff and Dr. Are amazing. Highly recommended, they were very friendly and knowledgeable. One of the best dental experiences I have had, will be going back for any and all my dental needs. read more

Just came home from teeth cleaning as well as a major prep for a new crown. Once again I have to say, Dr Bunker and his staff did a fantastic job! Ivy did a fabulous job of teeth cleaning! And of course Dr (never feel the shot) Bunker is beyond superb in every aspect! I cannot say enough about this caring, compassionate and joyful dental office! Once you have experienced the professional service here, you will never settle for second best! read more

Had a dental emergency and found this doctor's website after searching for emergency dental care. Instead of the "immediate response" his website boasted, he never responded to our emergency call. I cannot comment on his skill as a dentist, but as someone who takes 24h emergency call myself, there is nothing more repugnant that pretending to serve a need you really don't. read more

Finding a great dentist, for me, is even more important than finding THE right hairstylist that you can trust! I have had extensive work done here. Dr. Bunker & his staff are very gentle. My recovery has always gone smoothly, too. My 14-year-old son and I have been cleaned and worked on by all the wonderful staff; Bianca, Ven, Sara, Lylan and Monica. We have been very satisfied with their work. Ms. Andi always lets me know what my costs are so I am not surprised about my bill. Hygiene and healthy teeth are a part of our overall wellness. We always feel healthier when we leave after a good cleaning :) read more

I visited the office of Dr. Jared Bunker at Carmel Mountain Dentistry for the first time last week and I can't say enough positive things about this office. I was responding to a special they were running on Zoom Whitening and from my very first call the staff was professional and accommodating. They were able to get me on the schedule within a few days and worked with my limited availability. The parking is easy and I was promptly taken back to the exam room for my treatment. I have had teeth whitening services elsewhere in the past, but never have I had results like this. My teeth look great, I had no sensitivity afterward and my overall experience with Carmel Mountain Dentistry was excellent. The team there is efficient, friendly and they really know their stuff. I have already referred my wife, daughters and friends. I plan to come back to Carmel Mountain Dentistry for my future dental needs and and I highly recommend them. read more