The receptionist is extremely rude with a horrendously bad attitude. She is the sole reason I am not coming back.

Can't say enough about Dr. Brisley and his entire staff. I think the whole town goes to him since he is so good at what he does. He is an expert at everything you could need and his hygienist's are outstanding. Love the office manager too! Highly recommend him. read more

Dr, Brisley is The Best! He is funny, caring, and doesn't recommend anything extraneous. We are always grateful for his honesty and high quality care. His office is homey and comforting, not flashy. He is a genuine person and has a caring staff. read more

Experience with friendly, competent staff, providing quality care with upselling services not needed.

I had a crown come off on Friday evening. I'm new in town and didn't have a dentist. The tooth was very sensitive over the weekend. Yesterday, Monday I called Mark Brisley's dental office and they said they could see me today Tuesday. My entire experience was great. Leslie and Molly with my call and checking me in and Dr Brisley was wonderful restoring my crown! Many people fear dental visits, the ambiance of the office and the personable staff & dentist were excellent. read more

As an insurance agent, receive a lot of feedback from my clients on their healthcare providers and dentists. One of my clients recommended Dr Brisley to me. My experience with this office has been outstanding. Not only are the dentists highly educated, kind and honest, but the entire staff treats their customers like family. My only regret is not coming to this office sooner. I highly recommend Dr Brisley and his staff to anyone interested in quality treatment and service. read more

I can't say enough good things about this office, all of the other reviews are absolutely correct. Not only is this office adorable in a beautiful garden setting in Laguna Beach, but the staff are super sweet, friendly and most importantly HONEST!! After two prior bad experiences with other dentists in the area I can't tell you what a (minty) breath of fresh air this place has been! read more

Got an honest auto mechanic? You're damn lucky. Found yourself an honest dentist? You're beyond blessed. Without knowing much about dentistry, it's difficult to know when someone's taking you to the cleaners. I know, I've been there several times. I was fortunate, however, when some family friends recommended Dr. Mark Brisley. Before Dr. Brisley, however, I went to one dentist office who told me I needed a crown when I had slightly chipped a tooth. After insurance, my bill was $1,500. A few years later at another dentist office for a routine check up and cleaning, I was told that crown would need to be replaced as it was cracked. My options, I was told, were either to replace the crown now or have a root canal later. In addition, I was told I would need 2 - 3 other crowns in different areas. This seemed not only very expensive, but also very suspicious being that I take pretty god care of my teeth. I sought a second opinion by calling up Dr. Brisley. As it turned out, I did not need any crowns - new or replaced. In fact, that "crown" wasn't even a crown, but rather a porcelain inlay. And because the chip was so shallow, I would not have been in any need of a root canal at any time - even if the inlay fell off. Dr. Brisley not only saved me from the possibility of being taken for a very expensive (and completely unnecessary) ride, but also explained the entire process to me and restored my faith in dentistry. The office is a charming little cottage in Laguna Beach, just off of PCH. It's cozy and unpretentious. The entire staff is warm and genuine. Every single member of the team is committed to doing whatever they can for the patient, and the pricing is very fair - even after insurance. A short while ago, just before a regular cleaning, that porcelain inlay of mine finally broke off. Dr. Brisley was able to see me immediately to replace it with a better bonding (and more durable) material that completely blended in with the color of my tooth. And in preparation, he did a thorough check to make sure I was properly numbed in all the proper areas so I didn't experience a bit of pain. And the bill? After insurance, it was under $100. Want an honest dentist who really knows what he's doing and is committed to doing right by his patients? Book yourself an appointment with Dr. Brisley ASAP. read more

So as a child finding myself in a dentist chair way more than any child should, I found myself neglecting my oral hygiene once it became my decision. Gross - I know. Trauma is a powerful thing. My faith in the dental practice has been restored thanks to Dr. Brisley and his AMAZING team. I had a hole - yes an actual hole as in a chunk of tooth missing from my molar and had no choice but to go get it filled. I picked Dr. Brisley from my insurance network and read some reviews and decided to take my chances. Before that, my last oral visit involved extracting my wisdom teeth, not being numb enough, vomiting from the painkillers, and having a fat face for a week right around Christmas time 6 years ago. Not pretty and the thought still makes me cringe. I shared my anxiety with Dr. Brisley and could not believe how easy he made the whole process. I had no idea I had even been shot with Novocain and before I knew it I was numb. Got filled, a week later got cleaned and here I am a year and a half later. Got my 3rd checkup and cleaning with them yesterday and couldn't be happier with them. I moved from Laguna Beach back to Anaheim to be closer to my new job and still make the trek to Laguna every 6 months just to be taken care of. The staff is warm, friendly and genuinely care. Highly, highly recommended read more

Dr. Brisley is an honest, and great Dentist! He will never lead you astray, and will only provide you with good, quality work at a reasonable rate. Besides his high work ethic and regard for his patients -- who absolutely adore him, he is VERY Funny and kind. His practice restored my teeth to perfection and keep them clean and happy with every visit. He is gentle, funny, kind, USC Grad, and very ethical. You'll be glad you went to see him! read more

Dr. Darcy Kawamoto is amazing! This was hands down the best dental appointment I have had in my 30+ years of life. She was super friendly, non-judgemental, a great listener and also didnt push any services on me. She was straight and to the point and the visit was over before I knew it. If you need a cleaning, crown or just need someone to talk to Dr. Kawamoto is your gal. read more

The best dentist and staff I have found anywhere. I still drive from Palm Desert for my dental care. Have tried other dentists and none compare to such honest, thoughtful and caring treatment received at DR. Brisley's office in Laguna Beach. I would never hesitate to recommend this dental office. read more

Coming out of the dentist in a worse condition than when you went in..not good - easily the worst dental experience I have ever had.

I absolutely love Dr. Brisley and his staff! As a former dental lab employee, I have worked extensively in over 150 dental practices. Dr. Brisley is my choice for my personal dentist, and has been for several years now. I always feel like family when I come here, and I am certain I am receiving the best hygiene and dental care from this office. read more

Dog walk led to a freakish face plant to the driveway. Dr. Brisley came in to his office after hours to attend. Quick painless treatment to repair chipped tooth. Thank you Brisley, and yes, I flossed today. read more

This guy is awesome, and honest! I take great care of my teeth, and was shocked when I was told I had 4 cavities at a previous dentist, who after letting them fill two of my teeth, I left out of a gut feeling that something was wrong. I came to Dr. Brisley convinced that I needed these two fillings and a cleaning. He told me that in fact I didn't need any fillings, nor a cleaning. I was shocked, and reassured that there are some honest dentists out there. I scheduled a cleaning in 6 months, and was very pleased. I am happy that I now have a great dentist. Thanks Bris! read more

Finally a Dentist that is honest and ethical! Great office, and Dr. Brisley does excellent work. The staff is very helpful and the hygienist is really good as well. My kids even LIKE going to the dentist now, if you can believe that! Thank you Dr. Brisley :) read more

Very compassionate, competent and gentle. Mark is well known in this area

I've been going to Dr. Brisley every 6 months for the past 10 years. Previously, I was new in town and went to a dentist who told me all my old silver amalgam fillings would need to be removed and replaced with gold! It was going to cost me a fortune! A fellow RN friend told me about Dr. Brisley back then and I've been seeing him ever since! His philosophy when I told him about the dentist who wanted to take out all my old fillings was, "don't fix it if it ain't broke!" Dr. Brisley is funny and playful but, at the same time, a true professional. Absolutely tops in his field and brilliant. I've never had a dentist that I actually enjoyed going to see before Dr. Brisley! (And, an added bonus, his office is 3 blocks from the beach!) read more

Yes, the best dentist ever. I actually look forward to going. Dr. Brisley is totally wonderful and his staff are fantastic, too. He is fair and honest and that is such a treat in today's world. Plus he drives a cool car. :) :) read more

Wonderful Staff and Doctor, no over treatment or gimmicks, just good dentistry with a great a happy atmosphere of all that work there. My cleaning was the best I have had, she got in and did a very professional and expert cleaning the right way, that was pain free. I cant say enough good things. I'm a patient for life. read more

Both my husband and I really liked this office. We went here for 3 years and sadly moved out of the area and had to choose a new dentist. The staff here is great. They always run on time, have great upbeat personalities and do a great job at cleaning!! Dr. Brisley also helped my husband in an emergency situation late one night on a weekend. Billing was always easy, parking is easy and it's in a great location. read more

This dentist office is always so kind! The work they do is painless and makes you feel totally comfortable! We will be coming here for years to come! My husband was uncomfortable with every dentist we tried until finding this office. He no longer in anxious coming for a visit. Also I had to bring my baby with me and I was allowed to lie him on my chest while my teeth were cleaned, it was so kind and patient to accommodate me and my little one when I couldn't get a sitter. Highly recommend! read more

When reading Yelp reviews, it's important to toss out the high scores and the low scores. As you see, this is sort of difficult in this case since they are ALL 5 stars, except for one lonely review. Read into it what you will. I've never even had a chance to properly start a magazine article before being seen, which is something I actually look forward to. I should ding Dr. Brisley a star just for that! HOWEVER, if someone else was having a dental emergency that had to bump me back a few lousy minutes I'd gladly sit patiently, and not whine about it on the internet. Who knows, someday that person having the emergency might be me. read more

Having had a bad experience with my previous dentist, I had been looking for a new one. It was the like their whole office was just out to get you with the usual up selling and not to mention, it wasn't exactly the cleanest. I was so pleasantly surprised when I found Dr. Brisley. He and his staff are WONDERFUL! The receptionist was super nice and so friendly. I had to change my appointment and they called back right away to accomodate me. I really felt comfortable and at ease with Dr. Brisley. He explained why I was having the symptoms in my jaw. His experience and knowledge really put me at ease knowing I was in good hands with an honest dentist. Finally! I will not go anywhere else! read more

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Brisley and his staff. I had to come in for frequent appointments for a two front crown replacements. He was extremely patient, a bit of a perfectionist (which I loved because my previous dentist was not and I ended up spending even more $$ to replace his shoddy work), and made appointments lighthearted and comfortable. He explained to me exactly what he was doing at every step and why. Getting appointment times was easy and convenient and the pricing was extremely affordable. Dr. Brisley is a corky guy with lots of experience and is skilled at his craft. Will definitely go back and recommend to others. read more

Dr Brisley is the best!!! I have never been to a dental office that has made more feel more welcome and comfortable. Not only does every single member of his staff have a kind and wonderful personality including Doc, they do absolutely wonderful work as well. My teeth have never been healthier. It took me a long time to find the perfect dentist, one that doesn't up sell and give you a bunch of fillings you don't need. Thank you Yelp for helping me find Dr Brisley!! I actually don't mind going to the dentist at all now!! read more

Dr. Brisley is the best dentist in town, very honest! We know that the health of our teeth could affect the whole body health. We can only trust a few dentists. Even we moved miles away but we only trust Dr. Brisley to take care of our teeth. Leslie and staffs are very helpful and pleasant to deal with. read more

FINALLY ! A dentist who is normal and honest. After 5 years of searching I finally got the right guy. Not flashy just what a dentist is suppose to be, GOOD ! read more

I love this place!! Always a great experience and very friendly staff. Honest. Honest. And very reliable. Also, you can see a small bird sanctuary through the large window in the rooms while getting your teeth cleaned. Very Zen. Love you Dr. Brisley and team!! read more

Mark Brisley is the BEST DENTIST EVER! I was sure I needed a crown put on, and I went to him and he told me I didn't need one!! I totally respect a dentist who doesn't do more work than absolutely necessary! He is very gentle and honest!! read more

Warm, friendly environment and staff, located near downtown Laguna Beach. Expert care in a calm environment is a nice contrast to strip mall dental offices. I highly recommend! read more

Some come to Laguna to go to the beach; we (now former Lagunatics) come to go to the dentist! (and perhaps a walk on the nearby beach afterwards). Dr. Brisley is a great dentist and what we especially appreciate is that he only does what is necessary, rather than others that push all kinds of procedures on you to pay for their new fangled equipment. I have had some major work done (crowns) over the years by Dr. Brisley and all went very well, but typically all that is required is a cleaning. The staff is great too, especially Leslie at the front desk. read more