I started seeing Dr. Makuta after hearing great things about her from people in my walking group, and I'm so glad I did. She's a wonderful dentist--very knowledgeable and thorough, while still being warm and personable. I also really like the hygienist, Joe. He's incredibly gentle during cleanings, which I appreciate! I always leave with my teeth feeling super clean and overall feeling great about my visit. read more

Love this office! The staff is all about professionalism as well as being personable. My past experience with dentists have been difficult and I've finally found Dr. Makuta and her group where I feel comfortable, heard and taken care of. She's done some extensive work in my mouth for the past couple years and I've consistently walked away pleased with each visit. Highly recommend! read more

I have since moved so I am no longer a patient. But after a very negative experience with a different dentist I figured I should leave a kudos here. Thank you for always being honest, and accommodating. read more

AVOID AT ALL COST, EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED. I would not have even given 1 star but I did only because I was forced to, or else I could not post. DR. Linda Makuta was very rude to myself my brother and my sister. She talked down at us and with an angry condescending tone when we asked questions about the type of care we would be receiving. She told us that we did not know what we were talking about she called us ignorant, and raised her voice at us for having our own opinion. We went to her hoping we could get proper counseling and care but had no choice but to leave, due to her insulting words and arrogance. read more

She is amazing. Her staff makes you feel comfortable. She does wonderful work. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Linda Makuta is one of the only dentists I've been happy with. She is so thorough, takes time to answer questions, is personable, extremely authentic, and most importantly doesn't try to oversell a bunch of dental work, you'll just love her. Her staff is so friendly and kind. I have referred all my friends and family to her. I drive all the way from Santa Monica to see her. read more

Linda is an amazing dentist. She got rid of all my mercury fillings. I thought it would take at least 3 appointments to get them all done, but she was able to do them all in under 2 hours! Highly recommend her. read more

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I highly recommend Dr. Makuta. On my first visit she took the time to really explain what to look for on my x-rays which no other dentist has done before. She really wants to make sure you understand what you are looking at in case you ever relocate to ensure you don't get taken advantage of. Who does that? She does because she truly cares for her patients! My first visit I thought I was going to have a bunch of work done. I expressed my concerns and Dr. Makuta ensured what I thought I needed to have done was not necessary. Where I think most other dentists would have just cashed in and did the work. That's honest integrity! Not to mention Sue the receptionist is very friendly and really is accommodating. My schedule is hard to predict and I have had to change appointments. She goes above and beyond! If you are looking for a dentist stop now and schedule an appointment with Dr. Makuta. You will be glad you did! read more

Excellent dental experience! After looking for a new dentist for over 3 years, I booked with Dr. Makuta and was impressed with her staff, knowledge, and care. She asked a variety of questions about my health history, taking into account all kinds of factors relevant to oral health that most dentists have no idea about. Her assistant took very thorough X-rays, where you could see the root and bone for every tooth. Unlike most dentists, who pull up the X-rays on a computer behind your head (so you can't see them) Dr. Makuta sat right next to me and walked me through every single image on the X-ray scan, making sure that I understood exactly what I was looking at. I appreciated her educational and empowering approach, which was a refreshing change from most dental visits I've had. Best of all, Dr. Makuta provided an excellent and gentle cleaning that was more effective than any other cleaning I've had. I truly saw a huge difference in my smile afterward and others noticed it as well! A few other things to note: - Dr. Makuta was kind, respectful and genuine throughout the whole visit. She respected my request for no flouride, without questioning me or trying to convince me otherwise, and in fact, the paste she had out was already flouride free! - Instead of recommending an expensive procedure, she recommended a conservative approach to a dental issue, whereas most dentists would have likely tried to make the extra money by recommending a procedure. - I have never experienced the same level of care, consideration, and detail that this office provided from check in to check out. For instance, I have a small mouth and a bone growth that makes taking X-rays painful for me, and her assistant who did the X-rays noticed this right away, making a great deal of adjustments so I was comfortable and pain-free throughout the entire process. - While Dr. Makuta has a holistic approach to dental treatment, she still takes insurance plans, making the cost of high-quality alternative care affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. I'm so pleased I found Dr. Makuta, and I highly recommend her if you want someone who genuinely cares about your health and wellbeing. read more

Dr. Makuta is the very best dentist and her staff is also awesome. I went to the same family dentist for about 20 years into my adulthood and have since struggled to find someone who I feel I can trust. Dr. Makuta I find very trustworthy--she will only do what is right for you and is not out to just make a buck, and she is excellent at her craft. She went way above and beyond to do a special procedure for me that required strenuous labor. I left feeling confident and grateful. Also, she has ozone and an Eng 3 machine which I have never heard of a dentist having. I highly recommend Dr. Makuta, you'll be glad you chose her! read more

Dr. Makuta is the best family dentst. She is located in Encino, CA She also loves Holistic dentistry!! Her practice welcomes children and adults of all ages!!! Her practice uses various methods of treatment individualized to each patient. read more

If you want a dentist that you can develop a real rapport with, who remembers the small details from your previous interactions and is HONEST and not out to take your money-then look no further. Dr. Makuta is the best! I was referred from a friend and have told all of my family about her office. Her staff is also sweet and fun to interact with. Thank you Dr. Makuta! read more

I wanted to say how grateful I am for having you take care of my scary, complicated filling replacement. You made it so easy and It was painless! Amazing job. Thank you Dr. Makuta. read more

Absolutely fantastic care. My family and I just moved to Encino and found an advertisement for Dr Makuta's dental practice outside of our new elementary school. Dr Makuta and her staff have been amazing with our two young girls and have helped me through a dental implant and bone graft over an expedited time frame. Look forward to going to Dr Makuta for a long, long time. And I hate going to the dentist. read more

Great friendly and professional office. Sue the front desk, is very kind and helpful. Dr Makuta who I have known for a couple years, is very knowledgeable and friendly. She uses great quality products and instruments in her practice. The office is very clean, and I highly recommend this dental office. Parking is available in the lot or residential parking on the street. read more

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This is by far the best dentist office that I have ever been to! The dentists, Makuta and Moriguchi are thorough and professional.These dentists, their ofgice manager, and dental technician are friendly and take great care to provide the best service. They made my teen and preteen daughters smile, laugh, and look forward to returning. These ladies are tooth fairies! read more

What can a person say about Dr. Makuta after reading the reviews? Dr. Makuta is a very caring person and it shows when it comes to your dental health. I like the fact that Dr. Makuta doesn't over book patients. When you're in her care the spot light is on you and not two other patients at the same time. I've never had to wait and on occasions got started earlier than my appointment time. Through Dr. Makuta's gentle care and encouragement I've developed better dental hygiene habits. I'm very impressed that she does the cleanings herself. This in turn gives her the opportunity to really identify any areas that might be a problem in the future or certain situations that need more attention. Dr. Makuta is the best Dentist I've ever had over the past 50 years. I would highly recommended calling her if you are looking for an excellent dentist. Also the office staff gets five stars for their wonderful friendly assistance. read more

Dr. Makuta is the best dentist in Encino. She takes the time to speak with you and let you know what's going on. I don't particularly enjoy visiting the dentists office but Dr. Makuta makes it a comfortable experience. Her staff is top notch and very professional, I highly recommend visiting them for your next dental check up. read more

Had a fantastic cleaning today with Dr. Makuta in Encino. She took great care of me and got my teeth looking and feeling great! Staff was kind and she took XRays and took her time with me. She even let me play my own music on my phone to relax me while I had a cleaning. She was amazing. It was painless and the staff is very friendly and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Makuta and her staff. 5 stars all the way. Thank you so much for keeping my mouth healthy. read more

Dr Makuta is the best dentist I've ever had. Normally, I come out crying from a routine cleaning but not with her. She is so gentle, I can almost fall asleep. Now she is really honest about her opinions. She will tell you that you don't need it and isn't one to add treatments to line her pockets. She even did some cool treatment to my head when I told her I had a headache to help make it go away. Linda's office is equipped with all the good stuff. Together with her great personality at making you feel at home, I can't recommend her enough times to anyone. Go to her for some solid quality care. read more

The first time I met Dr. Makuta I knew she was the perfect dentist for me, and I highly recommend her. Dr. Makuta takes great care of me and explains everything in a way that I can truly understand what's going on. A couple of years ago, I needed a filling and she showed me my tooth on the computer screen with this tiny little camera, explaining what she was going to do. I couldn't believe how fast Dr. Makuta was done with the procedure - plus there was NO pain... at all! I truly look forward to seeing my dentist! read more

I love Dr. Makuta. She really took the time to make me feel welcome and cared for. She went over my X-rays and health in detail. She gave me great advice and recommend a filling I know I need by her showing me on the X-ray. The best part, I'm confident she's honest. I had seen a dentist a few years before that had recommended two fillings and a crown that she said I absolutely do not need. To know I am not paying for those unnecessary procedures is a relief! Her staff was helpful and friendly, too. read more

Doctor Makuda is the best dentist in LA. I drive all the way from NELA to see her cause I trust her. She does good work and has been my dentist for a few years now! Great work! read more

I tried out five different dental offices where they were always trying to up-sell me until I found Dr. Makuta's office. Dr. Makuta and the entire staff is honest, patient, kind, and thoughtful. They make sure you understand how to read your x-rays so you know what they're talking about and how to best care for your teeth. I highly recommend this dental office. read more

What an amazing dentist Dr. Makuta is, and her office assistants are the best!! I was fit in the same day with an urgency and taken care of by caring and knowledgeable professionals! I recommend them highly! read more

I saw Dr Makuta yesterday for a crown replacement. She is very competent, kind, patient and thorough. I am always in pain after the dentist (even if all I have had done was a cleaning), but I am happy to report zero discomfort after the procedure. I am thrilled I found her!! read more

I changed to Dr. Makuta in the middle of a procedure due to poor work by the dentist that was working on me. I am thrilled that I am here with Dr. Makuta now as I realize what a rIeally superb dentist is! I have already referred people to her. She is a gem!!!!! read more

Best Dentist I have ever had work on my mouth. Fast , friendly very Professional. Well come back

Dr. Makuta is one of the most trustworthy and caring dentists I have ever been to. I have autoimmune issues that have left my mouth very dry causing lots of damage and decay. She has managed to help me maintain the health of my gums and teeth, and has never taken advantage of my need for intense dental care by over charging or making me spend money on things I don't need. I've been going to her for 4 years now, and recommend her to ANYONE looking for an honest dentist who genuinely cares about them and their overall health! read more

Dr. Makuta is fantastic and everything you could hope for in a dentist. She was originally recommended to me by my orthodontist after I started my Invisalign treatment. I was so happy with Dr. Makuta that I switched to her as my permanent dentist and moved my family to her practice as well. Dr. Makuta's friendly personality made me feel welcome, and her equally friendly office staff were extremely patient as I worked out some problems with my insurance -- they never once pressured me for payment as I resolved the issue. Dr. Makuta has always shown concern for my overall comfort each time I visit and always takes the time to explain the various procedures as well as the overall all care plan for my Invisalign treatment. She really puts effort into her patients' care. Just a great all-around experience and I highly recommend Dr. Makuta as a dentist! read more

For the first time in my life, I actually enjoy going to the dentist. Dr. Makuta's warm and caring manner is a delight, as is her very informative approach to treatment. Her entire office has a friendly and welcoming feel. My wife and daughter have followed me as patients and we are all very happy to be under her care. Unlike other dentists we have had, she doesn't try to oversell us on elective treatment and, when Dr. Makuta recommends a course of action, you know that she is spot on. I highly recommend her as a family dentist to anyone in need of such professional service. read more

Amazing dentist and staff - so knowledgeable as well as friendly! Fit me in when I had an urgent situation - I so appreciate Dr. Makuta and her assistants!! Thank you! read more

I just had my first appt with Dr. Makuta. First and foremost, she was a professional. She was also extremely friendly, patient and kind with me. You can tell she cares about her patients' teeth and overall well being. I would and will, recommend her to my family and friends. read more

I'd like to preface this review by stating how afraid I am of going to the dentist. I was sure I'd continue to have this anxiety for the rest of my life until I met Dr. Makuta. She is amazing! Literally, she walked me through everything she was doing; X-rays, (I got to see them on the screen as she took them) checking my gums, everything. I found out my teeth are in much better health than I thought! Seriously, if you're worried like I was and didn't go to a dentist for YEARS, try out Linda Makuta, because she made it so much easier for me. She and her staff were kind, attentive and overall gentle and efficient in their work. Thank you, I WILL be back! read more

Dr Makuta takes the time to ask you more than just basic questions about your dental hygiene. She asked about my over all health and took the time to ask about what was important to me. She is a great dentist and very trustworthy. I'm happy to be a patient under her care. read more

All I can say is WOW! If I could give more stars I would. I needed a new dentist and Dr. Makuta's office is what I was looking for and more! Sue and Chelsea were absolutely delightful and completely competent. Dr. Makuta took the time to go in depth with my history, concerns, and questions. She is focused on your overall well-being and is extremely knowledgable, really listening and giving input based on her experience and research. She was considerate of my comfort level and had great suggestions. I could tell from how she was speaking that she has very high ethical standards. I left the office feeling so grateful to have found this practice. It doesn't get better than this! Thank you Dr. Makuta and staff! read more

Dr. Makuta sees our whole family. She is professional and extremely caring. My son has extreme phobia of the dentist and Dr. Makuta Has gained his trust with her calm yet confident approach. She is honets, trust worthy and provides excellent care. She is great with all ages, even checking our 1 yr old's four little teeth. She is the only dentist I want to care for my family. We love Dr. Makuta! read more

I have been going to Dr. Makuta for at least 7 years and I can honestly say she and her staff are the VERY BEST. She has the best dental hygienists who are so sweet, patient, knowledgeable and give the best cleaning. My teeth are always glowing after a cleaning and I can't stop smiling. In addition I never feel rushed. The best and most thorough cleanings I have ever had. Also the receptionist is absolutely wonderful and makes scheduling appointments and paying a breeze. As for Dr. Makuta, she is a perfectionist and cares about what she does and cares about her patients. She is AMAZING at explaining everything and makes you feel so comfortable. She is INCREDIBLY honest and I trust her wholeheartedly if she says I need something done. You just know you are in good hands with Dr. Makuta. She is also so down to earth and approachable. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else and feel lucky to have found her! read more

Dr. Makuta is the most gentle dentist I have ever been to. My husband, kids and I have been going to her for years. Although there is general disdain for dentist we love her and look forward to our visits every six months. Her office staff is friendly and helpful which makes making or changing appointments simple. In addition to routine visits I've had to come in for an emergency crown. I was fit in right away and when my crown was ready it wasn't 100% perfect to Dr. Makuta so she sent it back to be redone. The level of care and customer service she and her staff provide is second to none. They accept most dental insurance though it's not required and the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend Dr. Makuta as your family dentist. read more

She's terrific. Both my son and I like her very much. She's very professional, is great at what she does and is a very nice person. I'd recommend her to anyone. read more