***READ THIS*** I heard about Dr. Gorman from a friend who was raving about her amazing dentist and his staff. I thought unusual for a conversation not prompted about dentistry......I asked her his name because of this. A short time later, I had an emergency with an infection and could not get into my dentist for THREE WEEKS....The pain was intense and my dentist didn't seem to care.....I called Dr. Gorman and he took me straight away. It was unfortunately too late for me and he had to extract 2 molars and do 2 bone grafts, even though he tried to save one of my molars...... I can honestly say I've never had a more caring, kind dentist. He also discovered in X-raying & examining my mouth that my previous dentist had done a huge amount of bad work,(costing over $13,000!) making expensive Bridge's and crowing (5 front bottom teeth), all of it done recently (a few months) which DID NOT FIT & covered decay under the front crowns and Bridge anchor tooth, instead of fixing the decay first!.....Dr. Gorman took the time to take photograph's of the bad expensive work and wrote a report of his findings to help me go to my insurance company to ask for some kind of refund or help as ALL this extensive work with have to be redone or fixed so that I can have a healthy beautiful mouth and smile......Dr. Gorman took the time to hand write me a note apologizing for my bad experience with my dentist and hoped he could regain my confidence in dentistry. He called me to check on me after the work he has done and has treated me with kindness and care. I have worked out a plan with Dr. Gorman to restore my mouth to healthy. He works with the 'Big Picture", instead of just fixing as things hurt. He continues his training by attending seminars, in and out of state for new techniques and ways to better his knowledge. His staff are all very friendly, kind and professional, just like Dr. Gorman...... No one I have ever know enjoyed going to their Dentist, except my dear friend. And now I understand why. I now feel the same...... Dr. Gorman is such an exception. I am a professional Actress by trade for the last 47 years and my smile is extra important as I am photographed for a living. I will say that my 'intuition' about my previous dentist was saying 'be careful, he's pushing for much work and was a 'bully' with his staff.....and even with me a few times, quite rude'. BUT, he took ALL INSURANCE and that is how I ended up there. It has COST ME DEARLY, More than any insurance could save me.....I've lost teeth and endured much pain, not to mention the cost. He has not heard the last from me as I am submitting the photograph's and report Dr, Gorman so kindly did, to our Insurance company, at least so they can KNOW how my previous dentist treats his patients. I will only tell you that his practice is in Thousand Oaks, Ca. Save yourself this awful experience. If your having doubts about your dentist or are looking for a dentist, a GREAT dentist.....Call Martin. N. Gorman.......You will be grateful you did! H.W.P April 2012 read more

I originally came to Dr. Gorman about 6 years ago for recurring TMJ problems. He took measurements of things in my mouth and did a thorough exam of my bite. He recommended fitting me with a retainer-like device that would allow my jaw to gradually readjust itself to where it should naturally be. I had to come in many times, as was explained to me, for adjustments to the device and to my bite to allow my jaw to keep moving and healing itself. It took about 3 or 4 months before my jaw seemed to become more stable, and small adjustments are still needed every now and then as my jaw continues to heal. Throughout this process Dr. Gorman was always friendly and patient and explained what I should expect to experience. I was really impressed by his extensive knowledge of TMJ issues and all of the research and study he had done to go way, way beyond the surprisingly limited amount of TMJ instruction that dental schools teach their students even now. Dr. Gorman is frequently attending seminars and/or giving presentations himself. He explained to me something that I found mind blowing: most dentists are satisfied with working with a dental lab (for their crowns, etc.) and use them regardless of the lab's proficiency. Dr. Gorman works with a lab that actually worked with him to perfect the products they produce, i.e., doing the crowns and other things exactly the way Dr. Gorman wants them to be done so the patient gets the best possible fit and best tooth shading for their mouth. I still have in my mouth some crowns done by previous dentists and the contrast to the ones done by Dr. Gorman's lab is immediately noticeable. Some of the old crowns are obviously too big, and another one was rougher on the outside than the other teeth around it, so that my tongue always feels that roughness compared to the neighboring teeth. There's no question that the best looking and fitting crowns I have were all done by Dr. Gorman. So, six years or so later, I am very happy that my bite is very stable. I have maintained it by following Dr. Gorman's advice and wearing a nightguard every night. It is absolutely worth it, and I realize that all of the time it has taken to restore my bite might have been greatly reduced if I had found Dr. Gorman 30 years ago. Of course, it goes without saying that he has a top notch, very professional and friendly staff of dental assistants and front office, who are dedicated to making patients feel welcome and important. So I decided six years ago to go to Dr. Gorman for all of my dental needs; the periodontal cleanings by their excellent hygienist, and regular checkups, fillings, crowns, root canals, etc. I wish that Dr. Gorman's expertise could be shared with dental schools to make it available, or better yet REQUIRED instruction for all dentists. read more

I wore braces as a teenager. By the time I was 20 my jaw was clicking and popping. Although I had TMJ treatment in my 30s which resolved the problem, I've had extensive dental work including crowns and several root canals, plus cavities filled by two dentists over the last 30 years. Sad to say that the clicking returned about 2 years ago, and even more painful was the frequent, unpredictable biting of my cheeks while eating. I couldn't feel my jaw shifting, only the pain of suddenly biting my cheek while chewing. I searched for a TMJ specialist and went to consult Dr. Gorman. He recognized my problems immediately and explained in detail how we could bring my jaw back to its natural alignment and then adjust the bite to keep it in the right place. He took an impression and made an appliance that I had to wear for about 2 months, 24 hours a day. (He had said that depending on the person, it might take up to 6 months of wearing the appliance to acheive the desired result). He had me come in to the office as many as 3 times a week at first, so he could check the progress and adjust the appliance. He was meticulous in checking my bite week after week and making constant adjustments. In all, it has taken 4 months, and replacing several crowns to restore my teeth that were damaged from many years of incorrect biting and grinding. I am happy to say that Dr. Gorman is a perfectionist and totally dedicated to seeing that the patient is pain-free. He is tireless in making as many adjustments as necessary to restore the bite. And as an added benefit: when I told him about the problem of constantly biting my cheeks, he checked my rear molars, which were crowns done years earlier by another dentist, he remarked that they should have been shaped, (or rounded? I don't remember his exact words). He then did a little shaping of the rear molars and I am not experiencing the cheek biting anymore. That is such a relief. I highly recomment Dr. Gorman. He is totally dedicated to the patient's goals. Everyone in his office, from the receptionists to the dental assistants are very friendly and professional. read more

I have suffered for several years with facial pain, my teeth hurting, ears popping, and muscle pain in my neck. I had consulted several doctors and dentists who tried everything from medications to dental work and appliances so I couldn't grind my teeth. I was beginning to think I would have to live on a soft diet and be in pain forever. Then my ENT referred me to Dr. Gorman after ruling out sinus problems. At my first consultation with Dr Gorman I was extremely impressed! He explained what was going on with me as if he felt the pain too! He used models and pictures to be sure I understood it all and then he explained how we could work together to fix it. Who could have known that all this pain was caused by a TMJ problem. Now I am half way through the treatment phase I and most of my pain is gone! Every month when I come in for my adjustment he and his staff are sure to answer all my questions and are so encouraging! If you are having pain like I was, this is the place to fix it! Thank you Dr. Gorman and staff! read more

Dr. Gorman has been my family's dentist for the past 20 years. First, Dr. Gorman knows his stuff. I have never known a professional who spent more time studying his craft and staying on the cutting edge of technology. Second, I don't like going to the dentist at all. In this I know that I am not alone. However, Dr. Gorman always makes my visits as pain-free as I could hope. Even my youngest daughter who hates needles trusts Dr. Gorman with her novacaine. Third, Dr. Gorman's staff have all been with him for many years and I enjoy going to see them when I do. What a great group of people. The bottom line is that Dr. Gorman's practice is on the cutting edge of technology and Dr. Gorman himself strikes an excellent balance between integrating new technology with his years of experience in practice. I highly recommend Dr. Gorman to anyone who needs dental work but has been delaying it, is not thrilled with your current dentist or looking for a single dentist for your whole family. read more

Dr. Gorman and his team are THE best dental experts I have ever come across. I sincerely do not recommend going anywhere else. Besides everyone being super friendly, they are tentative to my needs at every visit and truly do care about my dental health. I came to Dr. Gorman for TMJ issues and now my symptoms are completely gone! Since my experience with Dr. Gorman was so great, I decided to see their dental hygienist, Sanda, for a teeth cleaning. Sanda is absolutely amazing! It had been about two years since I had a cleaning done, so it was no surprise she found I had early stage gingivitis. She carefully explained the cause of gingivitis and the long term effects it would have if I did not clear it up right away. Since she treated my gingivitis, I have not had any gum bleeding or sensitivity! Long story short, see Dr. Gorman and his team...seriously. read more

1. He charged me a whopping $500 for a diagnostic cast (going price from $30 to $120). He also was trying to sell me a ton of dental work, saying that i have TMJ ( i dont' have it) and i need a bunch of crowns and veneers to treat it. He was pushing over $1000 worth of extra teeth cleaning on me. 2. He is very obnoxious , pushy , full of himself , and a borderline rude person. 3. I looked up his dental license here http://www.dbc.ca.gov/verification/license_verification.shtml and found out that his license was revoked and he was given 5 years of probation for insurance fraud and lousy failed work he performed on some of his patients. You can read the descriptions of his case on that site. 4. I don't know why he was given his license back because he is nothing but a liar and a money- grubbing scammer. read more

There are a million Dentists but there is only 1 Dr. Gorman! I hadn't been to the Dentist in a very long time and my mouth needed a ton of work. I was ready to spend a fortune on veneers just to get a great smile. Dr. Gorman during our consultation suggested another route that he said would save me the fortune and it would be what he would suggest to a family member! I took his advice followed his plan saved a fortune and now I have a Movie Star smile!!! If you have a fear of the Dentist or have put off going then don't wait another minute! Stop reading this and call Dr. Gorman for an appointment right now. It will be the best call you have made today! Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. read more

During the last eight years Dr Gorman has been my dentist and has provided me with what I consider excellent dental care. I am impressed with his ability to treat me and apply the necessary treatments painlessly and in a very efficient way. I am impressed with not only his modern and updated technology but also with his care and proficiency in performing treatments. He takes the time to explain why he needs to proceed in a way to accomplish his goal so that I know what to expect and what decision to make in my treatment options. His technique and professional care are without question. I trust him and know he is capable to take care of my dental future needs. M.P. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Gorman for over 23 years. He is not just a dentist, he is an artist. I have had to have extensive dental work in the past that had failed. Then I moved to LA and found Dr. Gorman. What a blessing that was. He and his entire staff are wonderful, informative and have become almost like family. His work is so amazingly gorgeous, that total strangers have come to me to tell me I have the most beautiful smile and teeth they have ever seen. That is completely the work of Dr. Gorman. I never thought I would ever say this but, I actually enjoy going to the dentist! His work is truly stunning and his staff is the best. read more

Thanks to Dr. Gorman and his amazing staff, finally making the decision to re-do my smile was one of the best I've ever made. Right from the initial consultation to the day I walked out with my new smile, his attention to detail, and his consideration for my concerns was far above any level I had expected. I cannot say enough about his office, as everything that was important to me, became important to them as well. I'm thrilled with the results, and cannot tell you the number of compliments I've received as I now smile all the time! If you're thinking about making such a decision, look no further for than Dr. Gorman! read more

Dr. Gorman is a great dentist. He takes his time to explain any issues or treatments you may be facing. His ability to make you feel comfortable is amazing. He is not one to rush you to a decision, the patient is his first concern. If you aren't ready for a certain treatment he would suggest you take your time to make a decision. Going to the dentist used to be a terrifying experience, that went away years ago once I switched to Dr. Gorman. Not to mention the staff... They are all so knowledgeable and welcoming. I would, and do recommend the office to everyone! read more

I came to Dr. Gorman because of a friend who highly recommended him. My TMJ had been unbearable and had begun to spread into migrane headaches. after the first visit, I began treatments in which he also had alterior treatments. I noticed improvements from the pain and other symptoms of my TMJ. I feel he is on the forefront of dental medicine and can provide his patients with the best alternatives out there. This has been the best experience I have gone through with a dental office and dentist. I highly recommend Dr Gorman and his friendly office staff to everyone. read more

I had a cracked molar tooth at 2:00pm on a Friday afternoon... yikes! I called their office and Nancy was able to fit me in. Dr. Gorman, Maria & the entire staff were amazing. Dr. Gorman did a fantastic job for me for a reasonable price & they were able to accept Care Credit (many Dentists don't).  5 star service - I highly recommend Dr. Gorman! Update... 10:30am Saturday morning. Dr. Gorman himself calls me at home to ask how my tooth is doing and if everything is OK? OMG... what other dentist does that? He and his staff really care about their patients! :) read more

I was recently referred to Dr. Gorman for a complex procedure. I had seen several dentists in the last few years and none were able to achieve what Dr. Gorman achieved in less than a month! His work is truly flawless! Not only he provided quality work , his staff and also everyone on his team provided outstanding service throughout the procedure and were extremely kind and caring. I'm very satisfied with the outcome! Glad I trusted Dr. Gorman and did not go forward with another dentist . He is highly recommended. read more

Dr. Gorman and his staff are the best and the most professional team I have ever seen for my family and my dental care and maintenance. I have seen several dentist in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach during my life time and nothing compares to the care and attention to detail that Dr. Gorman and his staff provides. I would challenge anyone else to find a better dentist and staff then Dr. Gorman. Sincerely, Mr. F. McClafferty read more

This is the first review I have ever left for a business and I am doing so because I truly appreciate everyone at Dr. Gorman's office! I have had dental implants and crowns done by Dr. Gorman and I go to his office on a regular basis for my hygiene appointments! I have always had a fear of going to dentists but this office is truly different! No pain, no waiting! I recommend dr. Gorman highly. read more

Dr. Gorman is as good as it gets. I went there for TMJ pain and he not only helped me by explaining the treatment in detail but he addressed every single concern I had. I just started my treatment and so far Its really helping me. I cant thank him and his staff enough! The dental Hygienist in there office is also AMAZING and her work and has became a good friend. read more

I can't say enough great things about this Dental office! The Dentist and his amazing staff are remarkable! Not only do hey make you feel at home but they are trustworthy and just fun! I actually don't mind going to the dentist anymore. Their dental hygienist is amazing as well! Hands down the best Dental office I've ever experienced read more