We've trusted Super Dentists with three of my children for years, and experiences like this are…read moreexactly why we continue coming back. Last week, my daughter saw Dr. Alvarado for the first time alongside Soli, who has been caring for my kids for years. Together, they were an absolute blessing. They didn't just provide excellent dental care--they created a space where my daughter felt safe, heard, and genuinely cared for. Their kindness, patience, professionalism, and knowledge were evident from start to finish. They took the time to do a thorough exam, explained everything clearly, and made sure we felt informed and comfortable every step of the way. As a parent, there's nothing more valuable than knowing your children are in compassionate, capable hands. Dr. Alvarado and Soli truly embody that rare combination of excellence and heart. Thank you both for making such a positive impact on our family. Super Dentists is fortunate to have you!

I am extremely upset and honestly shocked by the level of care we received at this office…read more I brought my almost 6-year-old son, who has a disability, in because his face was swollen, his mouth smelled bad, and he had a fever. It was very obvious he had a serious dental issue, likely an infection. Instead, we were seen by someone named Soha Hemmat, who introduced herself as a doctor, but based on this experience, I seriously question her competence. She spent less than two minutes examining my son. No thorough check, no concern, no effort. She dismissed everything as "just a virus," told us to brush his teeth and give him Tylenol, and walked out like the situation didn't matter. That was completely wrong -- and dangerously negligent. My son's fever continued, and his condition did not improve. We had to contact his actual doctor and take him back to be seen again just six hours later. He was properly examined and diagnosed with a clear infection, and immediately given antibiotics. This could have gotten much worse because of her careless and dismissive attitude. I have been coming to this office for four years and have always had professional experiences, which makes this even more disappointing. But this encounter was unacceptable. No parent -- especially one with a child who has special needs -- should be brushed off like this. This office seriously needs to address this situation. Either provide proper training or reevaluate who they allow to treat patients, because this level of incompetence and lack of care is not just unprofessional -- it's dangerous. Be very careful if you are seen by this person.

We've been coming here for almost 15 years, since my son was 3, and now he's 17! We've always…read moredriven from Clairemont to Carmel Valley because they've been worth it. The staff has always been so kind, patient, and welcoming. We saw Dr. Chris Pham when our kids were younger, and for the last several years we've been seeing Dr. Kim, who is absolutely wonderful. Even though we only come in twice a year, the front desk often remembers our names, which is such a nice personal touch. I love how kid-friendly the office is -- TVs in the ceiling, headphones, sunglasses, shows the kids can choose, and stuffed animals available for kids who need extra comfort. They also have separate rooms for procedures for privacy and to help keep other kids from getting nervous. They offer sealants, different fluoride flavors, and of course the prize box at the end. After nearly 15 years, we're still happy to make the drive from Clairemont. That says a lot!

Never disappointed, my daughter is always all smiles at this office. Whether it's the dentist,…read moreorthodontist or wonderful assistants & staff, they all provide excellent service. If the phones are busy, they'll take emails and communicate via SMS! If you're looking for the very best experience for your kids, make an appointment to see Dr Kim (dentist) or Dr Cyrus (ortho)! You will be glad you did.

after researching a ton for our toddlers dentist check ups we landed on Sunny smiles!! and we have…read moreloved it! ... of course dentist check ups with young toddlers is never dull, but the staff made our girls feel super welcomed and showed them plenty of distractions prior to walking into the exam rooms. getting set up was also super easy with their web portal and follow up phone calls! the place is super kid friendly decorated!!.. photo booth in the waiting area, some sensory toys as well, overall the kid friendly colors and theme really spoke to us. looking forward to coming for future visits with our girls!!!

TL;DR Toxic Workplace, Engage at your Peril…read more You've gotten this far so you are looking past the heavily curated ratings. Good for you. If you have ever worked in a toxic workplace you will sense it here. No one smiles unless it's time to interact with you. Everyone is on pins and needles because they know the purpose: move as many kids through as possible, as quickly as possible, with as little attention to the individual as possible. They are fundamentally unhappy people, you can tell, when they greet you when they go through their scripted lines to get you moving as quickly as possible. A fake smile here to reassure the unwary. Toxic. It comes out in other ways too. If you ask too many questions, ask for alternatives, discuss what is happening, these are things that slow down the conveyor belt. These are absolutely not greeted with happiness, and can land you in hot water. This horrid, well polished treadmill will not give you the service your child deserves. Go elsewhere.

My daughter loves Dr. Angela Lee and her entire dental care team! She used to be afraid of getting…read moreher teeth cleaned, but now she actually enjoys her dental visits thanks to everyone in the office. Becky is the best dental hygienist ever. She always puts my daughter at ease with her warm, cheerful conversations and lets her watch Frozen during the cleaning. Both Dr. Angela and Becky are incredibly patient, friendly, and truly know how to communicate with toddlers. I especially appreciate their kindness and dedication. At one visit, we arrived about 30 minutes late because of unexpected traffic, and it was almost closing time. They still welcomed us, took their time, and provided the same thorough and gentle cleaning they always do. We never felt rushed. The entire team is professional, caring, and wonderful with kids.

The dentists here are great with our 4 year old. I originally went to Super Dentist down the road…read moreand had a traumatic experience where my daughter became terrified of going to the dentist. I'm extremely thankful we found this place, both Dr Peggy & Dr Angela have been super patient, warm & kind and has made my daughter comfortable again to go to the dentist!

Friendly, welcoming office and wonderful dentists! We've been coming here for my years and my kids…read moreactually love going to the dentist!

My son is 14 months old and he took a spill. My pediatrician recommended we see a dentist. My son…read morehadn't been to a dentist yet and I thought it would be a good idea to see a pediatric dentist rather than my own. Dr. Chris Pham was one of three preferred providers on my health insurance within 10 miles of my home. I chose Dr. Chris and I'm glad I did. I called on a Monday and got a same day appointment. The office staff and nurses are all very friendly and interacted with my son, in an age appropriate way. Dr. Chris was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and gentle. He seemed to genuinely care. He made sure I didn't leave with any unanswered questions. The office was very clean, modern and while not overly themed, the office had plenty going on for kids. The waiting room had toys and 2 flat screen TVs with animated movies playing. The exam room had stuffed animals and even a TV built into the ceiling above the chair. My son received a balloon and got to choose a small prize toy on the way out. Of course, in the scheme of things it is the Dr. and his staff that counts and there was no disappointment here. I would definitely recommend Dr. Chris. PS - See other Yelp reviews for Dr. Pham under Carmel Valley Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Soudabeh Sharafi is unprofessional, and unethical. The first time I experienced this with her…read morewas several years ago when I was forced to pay for unneeded sedation which insurance didn't cover. Recently, I attempted to give her the benefit of the doubt and came in again because sedation was needed. During the last appointment, I overlooked her dog running around the office, almost escaping out the front door of the building, because I love dogs, though was thinking pet hair floating around a space clients have their mouths open isn't ideal. The final level of completely unprofessional and unethical behavior, however, came today when she texted to schedule a followup appointment to complete treatment. While texting back and forth to find a good time to come in, I asked if I could make a business suggestion. She asked what I meant, so with every intent on being helpful I mentioned her website address as it relates to how clients see it, "delmarpedo.com", in that "pedo" these days is mostly used as shorthand for pedophile. As she said I am the only one who ever pointed this out, I replied that it's likely because it is an awkward conversation and maybe she should check with a trusted friend. This was all it took to have her refuse to communicate with my children and me about follow up treatment. She made a point of telling me as of May, she would no longer serve Medi-Cal patients, I assume to shame me for having Medi-Cal at present and to assuage her own tender ego. When she recently gave up her own office to share space with another practice, I assumed it was that the rent was high and she didn't have enough clients to stay there which is why I mentioned the web address. Being the "pedo" dentist of Del Mar, might be an extra bad look these days with the Epstein Files in the media, so my bringing it up was done in the spirit of helping a business owner who might not have taken the connotation into account. As she clearly looks down on her Medi-Cal clients, she was unable to see me as someone who could help her. Unfortunately, with this continuous pattern of poor behavior, I don't think anyone can.

I wish I saw the reviews here before I took my son to Dr. Soudabeh. She was not clear about being…read moreout of network with our insurance. I called her because her name was on our insurance directory, but apparently it was her another office. I didn't find out that she was out of network until our insurance claim for 4 cavities and 1 extraction got rejected due to incomplete information. She kept blaming it on our insurance not trusting her, but after reading reviews here, I'm guessing our insurance has her record of unnecessary procedures. And it seems at least one of his teeth didn't needed to be filled since our insurance denied the claim even after submitting before-after x-ray. We ended up paying $734.03 out of pocket in addition to $289 co-pay. Insurance paid her $255.11 for 3 cavities (claim for 1 cavity and 1 extraction was denied again) but she refunded us $239.00 (I guess she really needed that $16.11 she didn't forward to us...). We will take this as an expensive lesson to do our research before going to any dentists, but I wanted to leave my review to warn others.

Came for a consultation on palet expansion- incredibly gentle with my son, answered all our…read morequestions and totally trust their recommendations

I don't usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to share this so others can be informed before…read morechoosing Little Star Dentistry. We first came for my daughter's tongue tie revision shortly after birth. The procedure went fine, but follow ups were only with an OT, not the treating dentist, Dr. Hananvash, until our lactation consultant raised concerns about possible reattachment. The office also recommended post release stretches for only one month, but several lactation consultants told me separately that was too short and could increase reattachment risk. By comparison, my older son had the same procedure at Tongue Tie Team, where we had easy access to the doctor and even her direct number for questions. We later went back for a tongue tie evaluation for my husband and me, and this is where things went badly. Meredith, who handles these consults, told us the office wasn't set up for adult consults, then promised a callback that never came. After I called multiple times over several months, I only learned adult consults were actually offered when the OT mentioned it during my daughter's appointment. Meredith claimed she had call logs showing she'd tried reaching us, but we never received any calls, voicemails, emails, or confirmations, even when I had her test my number live. The intake forms she gave us were also clearly designed for children and mostly didn't apply to us. We were then told we needed to pay $1,000 for a CBCT scan and to book the doctor consults, for both of us. No one mentioned a credit card surcharge. When I saw a charge of $1,030, I asked Meredith about it. Frustrated, I asked to speak with the office supervisor. Instead of connecting me with a manager, Meredith said she'd try to cancel the transaction. When she did, only $1,000 was refunded to my card. A few days later she called to say they'd recently switched credit card processors and couldn't figure out how to refund the $30 fee, so they asked me to pay $970 by debit card instead, which I did. On the day of our 10am appointment, after waiting about 20 minutes, Meredith came out to the lobby and told me, in front of other patients, with no privacy, that the card company said the $30 should have been reversed, and that I needed to pay it before we'd be allowed to see the doctor. I don't understand why payment was being demanded before we'd even seen the doctor in the first place. I pulled up my card's app right there to show her no refund had ever come through. She went back to check with the office manager and eventually let us in. At that point I asked to speak with the office manager directly, given everything that had happened. She came in, said she needed to review the call logs, and offered no apology or acknowledgment of any kind. When Dr. Hananvash finally came in and asked how we were doing, I explained what had happened. She told me I couldn't speak to her staff in a disrespectful or frustrated way. I hadn't yelled or been disrespectful. I was simply expressing frustration with how things had been handled. She insisted her staff had told us about the 3% surcharge before the card was charged, which is simply not true. My husband was present that day too and never heard any mention of a surcharge. She also said they could prove they'd tried calling me multiple times, but I never received a call, voicemail, email, or even an appointment confirmation. Even when I repeatedly told her I never received the $30 credit back from the credit card company, she didn't believe me. She wasn't willing to consider that we were telling the truth, and said if we didn't want treatment, we didn't have to proceed. At no point did she apologize for the staff's handling of things or for starting the appointment 20+ minutes late. We proceeded that day since we'd already waited months and wanted to start therapy, but I've since decided to find another provider. Because of this experience, I now have to find someone else, pay more money, and delay treatment further. I understand adult tongue tie providers are limited in San Diego, but that doesn't mean patients should accept unprofessional treatment because of it. A knowledgeable doctor doesn't make up for a practice that dismisses patient concerns instead of learning from them. Avoid this practice.

We have been patients here for several years, and both of our boys have received orthodontic care…read morehere. We are now starting the second phase of treatment for our youngest, which involves a more involved treatment plan and some important decisions. Dr. Parmis Sionit has been so patient with all of our questions and has thoroughly explained the pros and cons of our different options. We never feel rushed or pressured, and it's clear that she truly has our kids' best interests in mind. We have been very happy with the care our boys have received and would definitely recommend this office to other families!

We love this office! Our family has been coming to Dr. Sionit since my daughter turned 7. I…read morewholeheartedly trust this office because I have never felt rushed or misled on treatment. My daughter is now 10 and has been coming every 8-9 months for check ups but still does not have braces. They closely monitor how her adult teeth are coming in and will let us know the optimal time to get braces. My son just got an expander at 7.5 years old and I'm very happy with the process so far. I could tell he would need one as he snores and breathes with his mouth open at night. I'm very excited to see the results of the treatment as it will make more space for his teeth but can also improve is breathing. Overall I can confidently recommend this office! Dr Sionit is amazingly kind and professional!

I've been both an employee and a patient here for almost 10 years, and I can honestly say that…read moretransparency and patient care have always been at the heart of what we do. From the very beginning, we review your insurance coverage and do our best to explain whether we are in or out of network, along with any other information we have regarding your specific plan. For our out-of-network patients, we go above and beyond. We submit pre-authorizations for recommended appointments and treatments whenever possible. We also do this for many of our contracted patients because our goal is to minimize surprises and help everyone feel as informed and prepared as possible. And just because I'm an employee doesn't mean I love being in the dental chair!! I still don't like going to the dentist--no offense! But that's exactly why I truly understand how our patients may feel. We know that dental visits can be stressful, and we genuinely do our best to make every patient feel comfortable, heard, and accommodated. To us, our patients are more than just patients--they are family. The care we provide isn't just part of our practice; it reflects who we are and the character we bring into everything we do. Highly recommend and trust my smile with Dr. Bouzida and Dr. Joyce

I've been in the dental field for about 8 years now, I've worked in countless dental offices and…read morecan honestly say, I can only stand behind Doctor Bouzida's expertise. Whether it's for myself, my husband, my son, or any of my family/friends, I wouldn't trust anyone else. She only diagnoses what is needed and absolutely necessary, nothing more, nothing less. She cares about you like family. Her referrals are also top notch, she won't accept anything less, believe me, I've seen it. And if you're looking for someone to ACTUALLY clean/protect your child's teeth, this is where you need to go. Don't hesitate, I live in Oceanside, it's worth the drive! We love Torrey Hills Family Dentistry

Genesis needs a raise ASAP ! She reflects leadership and represents the companys vision 100%. she…read morewas able to connect to her clients. Her combination of being down to earth, professional and haivng steady hands are beyond rare. Every 5 minutes she would make sure that there was no pain. Just wow, you can literally fall asleep and not he afraid of what the "tooth fairy" might come up with next. The main Dentist is straightforward with you. You can tell this place doesnt need your money, that's why they are straight with their clients about the care you need. I've been to some elite dentist office and let me tell you, this place will TOP any competition in the area. Others Doesn't stand a chance when compared to Del Mar Dental Arts

This office cost me $700 out of pocket for a procedure that should have been covered -- simply…read morebecause they never told me my insurance hadn't paid. They submitted the claim twice, but I wasn't informed until after the one-year deadline to act had passed. When I called, the billing rep, Wendy, said, "There's nothing you can do now." That was the first time I heard anything was wrong. And that's not the only issue. During one appointment, the dentist's assistant walked out mid-procedure, and he had to do everything alone. I ended up in the chair from 2 PM to 7 PM, needing seven numbing injections just to get through it. Over just 1.5 years, I saw a different hygienist at every visit -- zero consistency, no continuity of care, and no accountability. This office lacks professionalism, quality, and basic patient communication. I expected better -- and so should you.