Friendly and professional staff - so glad I found this dentist! Like most I'm not a fan of going to the dentist, and the staff always makes sure I'm comfortable. They are great at communicating what to expect next. read more

This review is long over due. I will start with the positives. Dr Keeny and all the back office staff are nice and courteous. The office is clean. The equipment is up to date. Now for the rest- I was referred to Dr Keeny with high recommendations from a friend who runs a dental lab and works with him. I have a dental background as well. I have limited teeth to chew with and wanted to keep the teeth I had left. One of the teeth I had needed a crown. I went in for my appointment. The prep work was very rushed and sloppy. I was charged for a build up which I did not receive. Upon letting them know- that fee was removed. In addition Dr Keeny knicked my lip with a running handpiece while removing it. No apology was given and I was told " that will heal quick". The assistant, who was very nice placed an excellent temporary on it (the temporary was far superior to the permanent crown and I wish I at least still had that on). I left being told I will get my new crown in 5 weeks. (standard procedure is 2 weeks, 3 weeks max) Upon going home and the anesthetic wearing off the tooth hurt a lot to biting as well as a little to cold. I was very upset. I mentioned this fact multiple times to them and was given another appointment. When I came in I was told "guess what your crown just came in this morning" even though the 5 weeks were 3 to 4 weeks short, and Dr. Keeny told me "you can eat with bicuspids". Not a good reply in my opinion. I told them it hurt to bite on which often means the tooth is cracked. I also mentioned how displeased I was. Dr. Keeny told me "lets get this crown on " so I agreed after stating very clearly Id like it placed with a "temporary cement" so it could be removed if I didnt like it! Another nice assistant came in to place the crown. (This is against the law as assistants are not allowed to run high speed handpieces in a persons mouth) The placement of the crown was wrong. It did not go on all the way as the assistant did not adjust the sides at all! I told him "it isnt on all the way". (Which causes bacteria to come in from the bottom margin.) He ground down more of the occlusal surface and placed it on with a PERMANENT cement. He also did not adjust my partial which they had made for me making it worthless. after a few weeks I felt it shift on a little more but it is still not on all the way. The contacts are open causing food to be trapped which is creating a gum issue. I suspect the tooth is cracked which was why they did not want me to be able to get it back off. In addition it was high and chipped the opposing lower tooth which will now also need a crown. I mentioned multiple times my dissatisfaction and was given 300$ of the 800 something he was paid for this botched crown by Dr Keeny who enclosed it with a letter stating "I take the high road" and "find a new dentist". I mentioned he was paid more then 300. I also mentioned Id like the rest credited to my insurance. When In actuality this has caused me much more then that as I may now need an implant to fix this inadequate shoddy crown. And also now need a crown on the lower tooth which was damaged by this crown. I also requested multiple times for a copy of my complete records sent to my house. I have as of yet heard and seen nothing back. This was almost a year ago. The tooth still hurts to bite on as well as cold temperatures. In addition other Doctors are hesitant to touch it or fix it and refer me back to him as he was the Doctor who botched it. Lastly- on a side note I also agree with other reviews that the front office staff does not act in a "professional" way- to put it nicely. After this ordeal one can see why I would not want to return. This is my true and complete review of what happened to me personally. You have been informed. read more

Hi, This review is based on the way staff, one wretched woman in particular, Dana (mentioned previously as rude by another reviewer) handled my inquiry, about the $400 dollar bill for one three surface resin filling in the front. My partner was taken aback by the price but he was already in the chair and so was captive (plus he likes to be a nice guy). He gave me the bill (already paid) when he got home. I looked up and saw they are about $100 over max for San Diego so I called to inquire. I was very polite and gave her the facts including that he is on social security (she already knew he had no insurance) and had to give one quarter of his monthly income for one filling. She immediately got aggressive. Like she had had this conversation before and was practiced. I argued back and asked to speak to the dentist but she kept speaking over me, finally saying she couldn't discuss it because I was not his guardian or legal wife. Wow. Truly a not nice person. Everyone else was kind and the process was painless. But the fees are high and can't be easily explained. There was fine art all over the walls. And they are defensive about their prices so you figure it out. I would rather have staff kid's drawings and better, non-gouging prices. read more

The most professional confident office I've ever dealt with. I wouldn't trust my teeth anywhere else been a patient for the last 19 years plus read more

I've been a patient now for 15 years. I now live in Fallbrook and drive to Hillcrest just to see Dr. Keeny, his staff and Brenna my hygienist. They are the best. Friendly, professional and they have become an extended part of our family. A while back my niece had about 12 cavities. Dr. Keeny worked with us on a bundled package price. He is a compassionate, kind man that gives back to the community and his patients. The best dental office eva! read more

Awesome service, great cleaning, and very knowledgeable dentists. I grew up hating the dentist due to pain as a child but Dr. Martin & Dr. Keeny are so diligent and cause no pain. I have had multiple cavities fixed and used Invisalign to become proud of my smile. Thank You Dr. Martin & Dr. Keeny. Also shout out to Brenna! read more

I have a long history of complicated dental issues which began as a kid. When I moved to San Diego a year and a half ago I was a bit anxious when it came time to find a new dentist. My wife told me I had to go see Dr. Martin and claimed he was wonderful. After a few visits I was able to see why she recommended him. Dr. Martin and his staff are knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly. They do things the right way and are equally fair when it comes to cost. I have since moved to La Mesa and will continue to be a patient despite a longer drive. Thanks Dr. Martin! read more

Dr. Keeny was my dentist in 2012. I moved away for a few years while I was overseas. Upon my return, I tried to schedule a cleaning with his office and I told them that I will be bringing my own x-rays. I try to limit my radiation exposure because he is out-of-network and I have thyroid problems. They refused my appointment request to clean my teeth without having any x-rays done. Update 7/25/2017 Dr. Keeny might want to talk to his receptionist Danna again. I did not hang up on her, I've only ended the phone call after the conversation ended. I did not refuse a dental exam, only to be x-ray-ed. There are other complaints about their front desk staff on Yelp. Yes, I agree with Dr. Keeny that they are not the right office for me. read more

Unfortunately, I tried to get in for a VERY basic teeth cleaning (my mother is a dental hygenist so I have my teeth cleaned every four months but she lives out of state and I couldn't get away this time around), so I called Dr. Keeny's office in an attempt to schedule an appointment, based on the good reviews I read here. The receptionist told me the hygenist was completely booked up for the next three weeks. I asked her if I could get on a cancellation list in the hopes of getting in the next Friday, or at least sooner than three weeks out. She told me sure, as they get cancellations constantly and that she would call me as soon as she got one and get me scheduled. That was over a month ago...never heard a word from them. So much for gaining a new patient (with perfect "virgin" teeth I might add)!! Come to think of it, maybe that's the problem....you don't get a lot of money out of someone with perfect, never had a cavity teeth! Hmmmm... read more

Had to take a star away because I may need a root canal. I had a cavity, Dr. Keeny drilled it. Couple months later, that tooth was still bothering me, Dr. Keeny said he didn't get all of the cavity so he drilled it again. Fast forward 2.5 years. I have a cavity in a different tooth and went to a different dentist (discounted through school) and he said there was a bunch of decay under a filling -- guess which filling? There was so much decay and it was so close to the root that I may need a root canal soon. The new dentist said to see how my tooth reacts and we'll go from there. Two drillings and you couldn't get it all? I don't have insurance - I can't afford a root canal. Not so trusting of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" motto anymore. read more

I started going to Dr. Keeny shortly after arriving in San Diego in the late 90s. I stopped after about five years. He has a clean, professional, well-staffed and well-stocked practice. He has a good presence, is friendly, and his staff is friendly and welcoming. However. He books WAY too many patients all at once, so you wait FOREVER while he patient-hops incessantly. One of his hygienists helped push me out of his practice by performing a teeth cleaning that would please the torturers at Gitmo and in the CIA. I've never had a cleaning hurt so much. And she didn't relent in the least when she could see I was in obvious anguish. Little miss sadist was apparently getting even with me for presenting her with a tough job. Geez, sorry! The final blow came after they installed a bridge and didn't tell me details on how to care for it (it involved flossing underneath, which is tough to do, and I'm a pretty poor flosser to begin with) until A YEAR LATER! Thanks a helluva lot. I'm outta there. read more

I just changed dentists and decided to use trusty ol' Yelp for finding a new one. I found Dr. Keeny on here and the reviews were good. I made my appointment. They got me in within a few days. I went in early this morning and they greeted me in a friendly manner, told me what I needed to fill out and got me in to have a cleaning. I was met by Josh and he was very friendly and informative. Dr. Yamaguchi met with me about my history, what I needed done and told me about the practice. She was very fun and sweet. The "bedside manner" here is excellent! After a little exam, I was greeted by Karen, who was very knowledgeable, thorough and friendly. She let me know everything she was doing along the way and was very good about checking on me. She had a great personality and took good care of me. I went back to my original room for a filling and met with Josh and Dr. Yamaguchi again. The receptionist came back to give me the run down on cost before we started. They prepared my tooth for the filling and they were very good about telling me what they were doing along the way. They were gentle and made sure I was comfortable. Once they were done, both of them shook my hand and said they were pleased to meet me. I had a great experience and will be returning. I suggest Dr. Keeny's office if you are looking for a dentist. read more

Can't think of how a dentist visit could be better. Been here about 4 times now. Dr. Keeny and Yamaguchi are exceptionally friendly and professional. Unlike some other dentists I've been to, they don't try to upsell you on cosmetic dentistry. The staff greets me by first name every time I walk in (even though I'm relatively new there), and actually seemed eager to take care of all the dirty insurance work. The hygienists are pros and don't try to talk your ear off. Modern equipment, easy parking, short wait times... it's all good. A+ would allow to fill cavity again. read more

Your whole team is awesome. My fav dental office ever. Very friendly and helpful. Thank you.

I moved to SD a while back and never found a dentist here because the one I usually went to was back in LA. I was debating between Bella Vita dental or Dr Keeny and decided to come here because 1) it was right down the street from my apartment and 2) because the reviews seemed better here than at Bella Vita. I needed to see the dentist for a cavity filling and also a possible new cavity that was bugging me. I made an appointment and it was scheduled for a checkup first because it had been about 7 years since I had seen a dentist. Everything was fine - the dental hygienist and staff were very nice and kind to me - they described everything that was going on and encouraged breaks if I needed it. Then they scheduled me for a cavity filling for my old cavity and new one... the only thing was that it was going to be about 3 weeks after because of how busy they were during this time. Fast forward 3 weeks and I told the dentist and staff I was super anxious because I hate the dentist (hence the 7 years) and my lack of tolerance for pain. They gave me the option for nitrous which I took (a $45 fee taken out of pocket) and they waited until I confirmed I was loopy. The entire process was 99% pain free - my second suspected cavity was deeper than I had thought and I guess the anesthetic wasn't given as deep but they quickly gave me some anesthetic to help. The procedure went very quickly and I had the nitrous on throughout the entire procedure. TLDR: very great choice for going to see the dentist - advice for people who are scared to go to the dentist: come here, opt for the nitrous for the entire procedure and the anesthesia as well! read more

Gosh, I was scared to death. This office is very friendly and inviting. They learn your name very quickly. Dr. Yamaguchi is very sweet and didn't make me feel nervous or embarrassed at all. Anna (I believe) was very nice and reassuring. I mean, the whole experience can never be labeled pleasant to me, but it was pleasant as can be given the circumstances! Thanks for being great. read more

I have been going to Dr. Keeny for the last 2 years. I was referred by my friend Dawn, who was sent there by her friend Bill...and now I'm sending my friends there. It's a small office with just the one dentist, but that keeps it from being crowded. Good location on Robinson just off Park with easy parking in the lot or on the street. The girls at the front desk are super nice, always greeting people by name and offering them a beverage while they wait. Everyone I know likes a different hygenist but they are all really nice and don't try to attack your gums. I've never had to wait long, which I took for granted until yesterday when I took a friend to a different dental office for some work. This place wants to make it easy and comfortable so you'll keep coming back. I had a wisdom tooth removed last year and it was a totally easy experience here. I told them I was a big baby and they gave me a valium when I arrived for the procedure and nitreous before they broke out the needles to numb me up. By the time they were ready to yank that wisdom tooth out, I was totally cool with the idea, haha. They are also great about working with your insurance and letting you know what's covered so you don't get any surprise bills later. Only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was that I had a crown put on after a tooth broke and during the process a nerve or something was exposed and I still have a little pain if I touch that one particular spot. Not sure if that's their fault or just a weird thing with that tooth. Bonus points for having good reading material though...spent time waiting for my daughter by reading up on history of Hillcrest and a variety of mags on architecture and design in San Diego. read more

Have loved it since the very first time I went. Brenna is my hygenist and we just chit chat as much as one can with metal tools in their mouth. She is the greatest. I also love the high presure salt spray they use to finish you up. And when you have to deal with Jeffrey he is a peach. :-) read more

There aren't enough accolades I can offer for Dr. Keeny, Dr. Martin, Brenna, Dana, Anna, and the entire staff. Not only are they professional, but equally as caring. They offer viable options to consider when one is experiencing tooth and gum issues. My wife and I have been going to Dr. Keeny and Dr. Martin since 2008. And upon each visit, one feels part of their "family", and lucky to be included as such. read more

Easily the best and nicest staff from reception to assistants to dentists. Everyone was extremely calming and helpful for everything I've needed to have done there. There always is room to park in their front parking lot but bring a sweater because the air conditioning is intense! read more

Once again I was taken great care of. Last night I took a bite into my delicious Trader Joe's ice cream sandwich (filled with frozen chop plate chips) and broke my crown. I called the office and left a message and got a call this morning to come in so they can look at it. Let me just put it out there that I've only been in the office a handful of times and they recognized me right away. It wasn't because they said my name ( I'm sure they see many many people), but it was the way I was welcomed. It felt as if they've always known me. I found it hilarious that I walked in, we looked at each other, and just started laughing. I mean...words didn't even have to be said at first and I literally looked at them and we laughed. Who breaks their "tooth" on an ice cream sandwich? They took me back and patched me up. I'll be back later this month to replace the crown. Thanks team K for knocking the experience out of the park!! read more

It's always such a pleasure here! Over the last 8 years every interaction and service here has been incredible. Their staff is friendly and polite. They do quality work. They are very honest that's one of the things I appreciate the most. Before I went to Dr Keeny I've been to another dentist who had tried to perform $1, 800 worth of work fillling five different cavities that I had well I left because I couldn't afford that and as it turned out when I came here the truth was that I did not have any cavities, the other place was lying. Anyhow I just can't say enough good things about the folks here. read more

I've been going to Dr. Keeny for several years now and have seen Brad as my dental hygienist for a year. I enjoy these people and their approach to dentistry. I am never made to feel guilty (why I left my last dentist) and feel like I get good sound advice that is based on conservative dentistry. I will keep going! read more

I've been seeing dr Keeny for 15 years. And the thought of trusting my mouth with any other dentist is terrifying. Seriously... I've had everything from cleanings, to cavities, a root canal, teeth whitening, and for cosmetic purposes a crown and extraction (per my orthodontist request). Each procedure, big or small, went perfectly with no complications. My teeth look perfect. He's amazing. I had to have a root canal, and I was beyond terrified. It was a 2 day procedure on a rear molar. But after putting off a tiny cavity because I was pregnant it just left the tooth causing pain for about a year no matter what he tried. The root canal was quick and absolutely painless. It may have been the best thing that ever happened to me... I'm not joking... If you've ever had a serious toothache you know exactly what in talking about. Maybe referring to him as a miracle worker would be a better title. I'm suprised by the negative review below. He's always super professional and very witty. Maybe the patient below was having a bad day or just has no sense I humor. Never in A MILLION years could I see him say anything to be hurtful or inappropriate. Dr. Keeny has never made me feel uncomfortable, and considering the amount of work I've had he's had PLENTY of opportunities. read more

Granted, this review is for dental work I had done by Dr. Keeny approximately 20 years ago, but it's worth noting that all this time later, it's still holding up! Way back then, probably 1998-ish or so, I got 4 crowns from Dr. Keeny because of damage caused by braces as a kid. I'd never had problems with any of the crowns until summer of 2018 when one suddenly popped off for no apparent reason. After commenting on the quality of the original work, my current dentist was able to easily able to reset the crown and I was on my way within 20 minutes. Talk about getting your money's worth! The reason I'm mentioning this now is that I just came across an old business card of Dr. Keeny's and had to see what he's up to these days. I'm surprised to learn he's still at the same address all these years later but I always loved that part of San Diego so I don't blame him for staying put. And FWIW, the only reason I stopped going to Dr. Keeny is that moved away from San Diego - in 2000. :) read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Keeney's for, well, longer than I care to admit. I have and continue to receive fantastic care, from the doctor himself, to his amazing support staff at the chairs, to his administrative team. Exceptional all the way! Most recently Edgar gave me a "like magic" teeth whitening procedure. He did an amazing job and has a big heart, too! Next time I'm in for a little more tweaking, and my teeth will look like they did 20 years ago. Wish I could say the same about the hair on the top of my head (what's left of it). Amazing care by all, highly professional, and just a nice group of people! :) read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Keeny since I first moved to San Diego in 1995, (25 years!) and highly recommend him and his business to everyone, every chance I get. I've always been complimented on my nice teeth and I have to give all the credit to Dr. Keeny for keeping them that way because I'm an absolutely horrible client when it comes to brushing and flossing as much as I'm supposed to. (I always get lectured. lol) Whether I'm going in for my regular cleanings, a checkup, or even an occasional cavity or crown, Dr. Keeny and his staff are the absolute best. Even, and especially the office staff, all the way up to Diane, the office manager, are great. Brenna and Brad have been my favorite hygenists to go for my teeth cleanings for years and years, so I always request them if their schedules matches with mine, but every one of them I've had is good. Their entire staff is just super friendly and highly professional, and both Dr. Keeny and Diane have gone above and beyond for me at some point over they years, when they surely didn't have to. That's a rarity nowadays it seems. They truly care about their patients and it shows. I'm not the kind of person to stick with someone unless they are truly phenomenol, and they truly are! Located right in the heart of Hillcrest, this is also a very gay friendly business, which was really important to me. I highly recommend Dr. Keeny! read more

SImply the best. Being nervous of dentists I went here on the recommendation of a friend. Dr. Keeny and the entire staff are so amazing. I felt cared for and calmed when I needed it. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Keeny for close to 17 years. Even after I moved away for 6 years I traveled in from out-of-state to see him - he's that good! He's a conservative dentist - he won't try to sell you and will honestly let you know if a procedure is something you need to have done now or can put off until down the road. He's the only dentist that I've ever trusted 100%. On top of it, all of his staff are super nice and professional. If he isn't your dentist, he should be. read more

Everyone at Dr. Keeny's office is extremely friendly and helpful. I left for five years because of new insurance, then returned to Dr. Keeny. My previous dentist said I needed gum surgery and since then,I learned I do not. Like many others have said, Dr. Keeny will only recommend procedures when you really need them and not push unnecessary work on you. However, he will also be honest and straightforward when something needs to be done. I also have experienced hardly any pain in all the years I've gone to him. I am convinced - he and his staff are the best! (PS - I have no idea why my review says Im in Miami. I am in San Diego) read more

I have read reviews from a couple of people who can attest to the behavior I experienced from the Front Office staff. A few years ago, I wanted to change dentists due to location, as I was introduced to one of Dr. Keeny's associates. So, I called Dr. Keeny's office to set up a new patient appointment. Danna was one I had encountered. I was given the distinct impression from her and the rest of the front office staff that they were doing me a favor by answering the phone, much less scheduling an appointment. Their behavior was, and I guess apparently still is, unprofessional. read more

I went to another dentist and they were planning to bill me for a lot of (seemingly) unnecessary work/procedures. So I was in town for the weekend and Dr Martin assessed me to get a second opinion and was able to reassume next and support me with my dental decisions. He was helpful, thorough, considerate and thoughtful. And helped me save a lot of money! I'm very thankful to Dr Martin for his honesty. read more

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but I hope my ability to overcome my fear of the dentist helps someone else. I actually stayed away from the dentist for years because the simple thought of going in gave me anxiety. A friend of mine recommended Dr. Paul Martin, and I am so grateful I finally decided to go in an take care of my teeth. The entire staff was fabulous and made me feel like I was a part of their family. When I shared my anxiety about the dentist they offered many options to help me through it, but at the end of it all didn't need them because Dr. Martin and his staff are so great. They were never pushy with treatments, appointments were east to schedule, and they worked with me on payment. read more

Love the staff and the service. Affordable, honest, they don't try to push services on me that I don't need like it seems every other dentist does, cannot recommend them enough. read more

I am so lucky to live closeby to such a fabulous dentist. Dr. Keeny and his staff are the consummate professionals and very knowledgeable about dentistry, although my teeth are very good anyway so I cannot vouch for anything beyond prophylactic cleaning. I have been going there since I moved here two years ago and I have always had my teeth cleaned in record time. Parking out front and comfortable lobby. Excellent hygienists...very careful and thorough. Courteous team of individuals given that this is a busy busy practice. read more

I had been seeing Dr. Keeny for many years, I lived a block away. My ex was a Navy Dentist, so I knew he had a good reputation. I was very happy with Dr. Keeny, but I got a dental plan and he wasn't in the list. So , unfortunately I had to get a new tooth doc. I didn't like the new doc very much, just OK. Then I lost coverage. I thought I'd try a new dentist, something more "reasonable" but his $$$ on tooth fillings were nearly 2X as much as Keeny.......so much for Keeny being pricey! I've been recommending Keeny for years, most of my friends use him. ......I make an appt. back with my favorite dentist today! read more

Best dentist practice in SoCal! I've been driving down from LA, twice a year for the past 7 years to have my teeth cleaned and looked after by Dr Keeny and his team. Friendly staff all round, professional and honest. read more

Today I saw Dr. Keeny for the first time and I found him and his staff to be extremely friendly, professional and easy to talk to. The office is very clean and organized and Dr. Keeny talks to you like a person, not a patient. I would recommend him to anyone. A+ read more

I can highly recommend this dentist. The facilities are clean and the whole staff (from front desk to Dr. Keeny and dental assistant) is super friendly and highly professional. They did a great job in advising me concerning my procedure and gave me several options to choose from. This was simply the best doctors visit I've ever had! Thank you. read more

I've been going to Dr. Martin for the past 4 years. He makes you feel comfortable and is a speedy but efficient perfectionist. Brenna, my hygienist, is so friendly and great at what she does. She will remember the smallest details of your life and make you feel like family. I recommend this team to everyone I know. They are magic workers and make the dread of the doctor/dentists office non-existent! read more