They are very professional in all they do! Very knowledgeable and believe in the care for their…read morepatients.

I was excited to return to this office after being told I could be seen sooner. Before accepting…read morethe earlier appointment, I had been told my insurance covered my visit and that I wouldn't have a copay. After I accepted the new appointment, I was then informed that I would need to pay $50 because of a missed appointment from 2020. The $50 was repeatedly referred to as a "copay," but I had to point out that it wasn't actually a copay through my insurance--it was a missed appointment fee based on the office's policy. That distinction matters because a copay and an office policy fee are not the same thing. I explained that the missed appointment occurred during the COVID period and asked if they would consider waiving the fee as a one-time courtesy since I was returning as a patient after several years. They declined. My concern isn't the $50 itself--it's the way the information was communicated. I believe patients should be clearly informed of any outstanding office policy fees before they commit to an appointment, and those fees should be described accurately rather than being referred to as insurance copays.

Dr. Kris is great. A friend referred her and I have been her patient for about 5 years. Mary, the…read morereceptionist, is friendly and efficient.

I have been going to Murakawa Dental for at least 5 years now, and have been really happy with my…read moredental care each time :D ! Dr Kris, her awesome mom Ida, and her amazing receptionist Mary always go above and beyond to make me feel right at ease :) ! They really treat me like family and always ask how my family and I are doing :D ! I went to my 6-month dental cleaning this morning. Dr Kris and Ida thoroughly cleaned my teeth, and Dr Kris noticed that I have a new cavity that had to be filled. Just like before when I had a cavity on a previous dental visit, she numbed me and filled my cavity so effortlessly that I hardly felt a thing. I never feel scared going to her because I know I am in good hands, and she and her staff always go above and beyond for me and all of their clients :D !! It can be hard to get appointments with her because she is so highly sought-after :) !! But if you can get an appointment with her, you'll be so grateful you did :D !! My former pharmacy school roommate and her husband, and one of my previous co-workers also go to her and they are so happy that they do :) !! I know in my previous review from 5 years ago that I had mentioned that parking can be hard to find. As long as you are ambulatory and able-bodied, you can always find parking right around the corner in the neighborhood behind her office ;) ! I usually always park there and walk over. Just be mindful of any street cleaning signs on certain days, and you should be fine :) ! However, if you need an accessible parking for yourself or for your family member, there is one right in front of her office :) !

Great dental clinic and team. Clean and very modern indeed. It's in a shopping plaza so it's very…read moreconvenient and has parking availability. Dr. Kaythi was amazing and so was the rest of her team. I was the last patient of the day yet Dr. Kay attended to me like i was the first patient of the day, with her big smile and energetic vibe. Love the passion and professionalism. She answered my questions and explained the procedure clearly. I moved my whole family to this clinic and it was a great choice.

I went into Alhambra Modern Dentistry with severe pain and anxiety ( due to the fact that it's been…read moreseveral years since my last dental appointment as well as fear of needles ) And I was pleasantly surprised with how well they handled me and I'm happy to report my dental phobia is now gone ! Taylor took my X-rays and was so incredibly patient and kind with me , she made me feel welcomed and safe in her care , she also informed me and how to process was going to work and made sure I was comfortable the entire time , she is a keeper ! Dr.self took over and did my cleaning and filling and was so gentle the entire time that i genuinely could have fallen asleep ! They're both so easy to talk to and so good at their job :)

I've been a patient at this office for around 2 years now - Dr. Michael and Dr. Daniel are both…read moreamazing doctors!! They are very kind, answer all of my questions, and ensure that I am always comfortable. I've had a bad experience with my previous doctors, but everyone here is understanding and never make me feel like I ask dumb questions lol. I feel like they genuinely care about my dental health and help me learn how to take care of myself as well. Their support staff are also very professional. I am very thankful for their care and appreciate their hard work. Thank you to the team at Huntington Smiles for taking care of me!! :)

What a wonderful dentistry, it's in an older building but this particular office is quite nice…read more They have a great staff, friendly and helpful. They are also very accommodating which is almost never in a the dentists I've been to in the past 20yrs. I've called all around the 626 for prices on teeth cleaning, checkup x-rays for pre orthotics for my 15yo, and Huntington Smiles had the best price by far. It was only $79 as a package, others were asking $150-350. They also do implants, so I'll be making my appointment for a consultation very soon. I hope their prices are similarly, relatively good.

When rescheduling my appointment due to my puppy not responding well to his neutering surgery (mind…read moreyou, I didn't receive a reminder notification for this appointment either, so I had to call in and inquire to confirm anyway), the VERY RUDE receptionist gave me attitude and hung up before finishing the conversation. What makes it even worse is that my family has been going to this dental office since I was around ten years old, and I'm 27 now. I've stayed with this dentist due to familiarity, but this past year has come with a lot of various challenges which has caused me to 1) be behind on my visits, and 2) had to reschedule my appointments (insurance/FSA card issues, puppy being neutered or sick, etc). So while I do understand the frustration from me rescheduling again, it was HIGHLY unprofessional and I was disgusted by the behavior. I see from other reviews that a lot of others have experienced the same attitude from the receptionists. Upon being hung up on, I let them know I would not be returning and would be looking for a new dental office, despite having been loyal to them for so long. The doctor, however, is very competent! It saddens me that I will be departing from his services. They just need to hire new receptionists who are familiar with how to properly treat clients, despite their frustrations.

Very nice & kind. I loved their service, also how they have actually conversations with you which…read morei like alot

Long overdue review! I really like Dr. Ho and Dr. Kim and hygienist Jaime. I've been going to PVD…read moresince moving to Alhambra in 2022, and trust them fully with my oral health and smile. Including getting Invisalign after years of not wearing my retainers. Choosing a dentist has always been hard for me because my dad is a semi-retired dentist in FL and nosy about my dental appointments, bless him. It's annoying, but he usually wants to hear from my dentists or learn what's happened - and he usually has opinions about their care plans and dental work when I see him for a cleaning around the holidays. Dad has approved of the care I have received every year at Palm View.

That's the only place charged you out of pocket for regular check up and cleaning even I have PPO…read moredental insurance. And they charged you when you arrive and start the treatment, not before you come. I don't come here anymore after that.

HUGE MONEY + INTEGRITY ISSUES!!…read more I sought help from Dr. Chao because my dentist referred me to get a gum graft to solve tooth inflammation and pus. Dr. Chao said he could help me and that I was a candidate for the Pinhole treatment. I felt relieved and hopeful for my healing. Dr. Chao presented me an $16K treatment plan to get the Pinhole surgery which included a mandatory deep clean, Perio Protect trays, and occlusion device. He gave me a 50% discount and required that I pay everything upfront. It seemed like an odd way to do business, but he was confident in his ability to help me. He ordered the Perio Protect trays and occlusion device for the day of my deep clean. But unfortunately nothing went any further. His office did one deep clean and then Dr. Chao refused to move forward with the surgery. Nothing changed from our first session, so I have literally no idea why he suddenly couldn't treat me when he said that he could. I called multiple times to try and get clarity. When I did, he spent about 5 mins on the phone with me and kept referring me to see other specialists. I tried seeing these specialists (some who cleared me for the surgery), and Chao just kept sending me out to more. I had to hound down his office for over a month to try and get the right referral. He even sent me out to get a biopsy for cancer (I definitely don't have mouth cancer). He clearly no longer knew what was going on. Finally, I got fed up waiting and saw two periodontists. They both told me I my tooth needs to be surgically cleaned by a periodontist (a gum specialist who is licensed to perform surgery). Dr. Chao is not a periodontist. He's a general dentist. Which means he has severe limitations in treating anything beyond the basics. When I went back to Dr. Chao with the information from the periodontists, he offered me $2,700 for the surgery he never performed (a small fraction of my original $8K+ investment). I had to harass them for over a month to even get that back, and then they only sent $2,400! I came to find out later that some of his fees (even with the 50% "discount") were more than DOUBLE the industry standard. * $2,400 for a deep clean (industry standard = $1,200) * $1,750 for Perio Protect trays (with the 50% "discount") Industry standard = $650. * $350 for a bacteria test. The same test is $130 online. Or you can get the same exact results for $90 online with SimplyPerio Saliva Test (i.e. https://www.osseodent.com/product/simplyperio-saliva-test/). * $900 per tooth for the Pinhole. I was quoted $625 per tooth by a microsurgery periodontist. * $1,800 for occlusion device (I was quoted $1,200 by another dentist) Paying too much sucks, but the worst part was that Dr. Chao wasn't even able to help me and I'm fighting to get my money back. No medical practitioner should ever treat people who are seeking healing this way. The way he runs his business is everything that is wrong with the business or private medicine in this country. I HIGHLY SUGGEST THINKING TWICE BEFORE MIXING YOUR MONEY UP WITH DR. CHAO. After many months of searching, I ended up getting Regenerative Periodontal Endoscopy treatment with Judy Carroll at Periopeak.com in WA - a deep non-surgical treatment to microscopically remove tooth debris. She also used Emdogain to help regrow bone naturally. After 7 months of struggling for help (which Dr. Chao couldn't do), this woman cleared my infection in one treatment.For those of us who don't want traditional gum grafting, I recommend finding a periodontist who does microsurgery (if you're in LA, Dr. Ricardo Raschkovsky offers this. Or ask Google/ChatGPT for someone in your area). It's less invasive than traditional gum grafting and then you're working with a real periodontist on deeper issues. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't work with anyone who isn't using a microscope. There is a lot going on that can't be seen with basic magnification that most dentists use (including Dr. Chao's office). Gum recession is often a result of bone loss, which is often a result of occlusion. All of that needs to be worked on, not just lifting the gums up. As an added bonus - Dr. Chao makes patients sign a document stating they will not leave any online reviews - which is ILLEGAL in the state of California. Another red flag. I will say that the ladies in his office are very kind and warm. Joy, Meredith, Gia, Cynthia, and others were very caring to me. I give them my thanks. It's not their fault that Dr. Chao struggles with greed and runs a bad, unethical business. Dr. Chao - I am working to find it in my heart to forgive you for whatever happened in this life to create this greed in your spirit. I can only imagine what thta has really cost you in this life. And I say this - it's never too late to turn it around and let the real beauty of your heart be what guides you.

I have been a patient of Dr. Chao for over 10 years. I had the pinhole surgery over 6 yrs ago and…read moream very pleased with the results. The staff is awesome! very professional, friendly, and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Chao for his professionalism and a outstanding dental work! Marisela L.

An absolute fantastic person and an even better dentist. Her soft touch toward procedure and…read moresuggested financial planning is of the utmost quality. She was trained at a top level school and it feels like it. Kudos to her and her practice.

BEST DENTIST EVER !!!! Let me start by telling you I was traumatized at a young age while going to…read morethe dentist. I've struggled going my whole life because I always felt dentist didn't care, just wanted money and to get the job done as fast as possible. That's not the case here. Dr. Lieberg is so kind, genuine and motherly. She will explain everything and make sure you are okay. Her staff is amazing just like her. She is a GEM! If you are scared to go to the dentist like me please listen and just see this doctor, you will LOVE her.

My dental health has never been better ever since I started coming to Brushwell Dental. Dr. Emerald…read moreKhoo and her team have been very professional, and I appreciate that she thoroughly explains the reasoning and process behind every procedure she does. Lianne is also a great assistant to Dr. Khoo, and it is a pleasure to be chatting with her whenever I come in. The front-end staff are also amazing. Thank you Hali and Janie for answering any questions I have and always greeting me with a smile and positivity.

I've been a patient at Brushwell for about a year now, and highly recommend this office. Dr…read more Emerald, Lianne, and Haile are all very friendly, knowledgeable, thorough, and helpful. They always take the time to make sure you feel comfortable during appointments and provide feedback on what to work on after cleanings. I look forward to my appointments here. It's a great office for those who are looking to improve their dental health and who may have dental anxiety.

I naturally hate the dental chair and whole dental clinic environment, because with the wrong…read moredentist, they can cause serious damage. For this reason, I did not see a dentist for two years prior to finally deciding to give this clinic a try, even with dental insurance all these years. I did read about the clinic before walking in - one of the not many clinics that practice holistic dentistry. The entire clinic felt down to earth, calm, friendly and welcoming and that helped calm my nerves when I first walked in, and this hasn't changed in subsequent visits. Their workflow seems to be quite efficient with text messaging, online booking. I probably spent the most time with Stacy the hygienist. She's a pro, friendly, tries to build rapport (without losing her focus on delivering good oral cleaning work) as any good healthcare professional would as that helps in alleviating anxieties. She's also really skillful - detailed oriented and gentle. You could really feel when someone cares about their profession. It's a pretty ethical practice led by a caring dentist. Their vibes, and of course their work, communicate an honest sincerity in servicing the community. I think they put honest efforts into preventative oral health, which is not necessarily the most money making aspect of dentistry, but they're willing to invest in their time and patience.

Dr. Ma and her staff truly care about their patients. Melanie at the front desk is super nice and…read moreextremely helpful in navigating insurance. We came to Evergreen for a second opinion regarding some extreme dental work our previous dentist said two of us in the family needed. Turns out neither of us needed the recommended work at all. That was a couple of years ago and we are very happy staying with Evergreen.