The best! I had a groupon and went to a dentist in Tarzana who told me I needed 2 crowns and 6 fillings. He said with the discount it would be $2400. I had one tooth I knew was bad but everything else seemed fine and this just didn't seem right. I went to Dr. Schechter and he told me I only needed one filling for the tooth that was hurting me. He is honest and takes time to explain what needs to be done. I was impressed with his staff as well. I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Quite honestly one of the best dentist visits I've ever had. I was a new patient and this office exceeded my expectations. The initial paperwork was quick and painless and they made it easy to have my old records sent in. The dental hygienist was very invested in me and actually taught me a lot about taking better care of my mouth as a whole. In addition, the doctor was extremely nice and did not seem rushed. read more

Dr. Schechter did a bridge of three teeth that came off twice. He fixed it the first time. Now it happened again ( in less than two years) and he is retired due to a hand injury but he is teaching other dentists. I sent him a message reporting this issue to him and asking him to solve it... ( he gave me 5 years warranty!). Of course I did not hear back from him and now I have to re-do the work in a different dental office and pay for it again. I don't think this dentist should be teaching. read more

This is by far the best dentist I've ever been to. He's very personable and he takes the time to explain what needs to be done and why. His work is top notch and his practice is small ,so every patient gets the personal attention they deserve. Maybe the only dentist I've been to that's in the profession to treat patients ,and not just enrich himself. read more

Dr gershfeld and his staff are grade a been going to his practice for years and never been disappointed his staff is very polite and professional I recommend him to anyone looking for an awesome dentist and his new assistant CARLA IS AWESOME read more

what a great experience I had with DR Gershfeld. He is literally the best Dentist I have ever been to. He makes you so calm, great attitude, he did a fantastic job!!!!! I am so happy that I decided to go to him. The staff are so friendly and professional, they make you feel so comfortable. I will definitly go back . read more

Roger is the best dentist I have ever worked with. He is very patient and has a very sensitive touch. Prices are very reasonable too. My regular dentist was out so I tried Roger and I'm glad I found this local gem. read more

He is a superior dentist! My former dentist and a specialist he referred me to were both agreeing that it must be my upper right rear tooth that needed to come out...even though the x-rays showed nothing! They were sending me to a 3rd specialist farther away, and I really was losing confidence. An employee of my wife's raved about Dr. Gershfeld and he was far more local, so I decided to go see him instead. After x-rays of the same area showed nothing, he VISUALLY said he thinks the problem was LOWER right rear cracked tooth. Took another x-ray, and could barely see it...but that was it! Imagine, my former dental group almost took out the wrong teeth. Dr. G proceeded and there was so little pain during the several visits that resulted in removing a wisdom tooth and root canal for the cracked tooth with a permanent cap. Very happy...and did not need to go to a bunch of other specialists for each procedure. read more

Dr. Gershfeld is one of the best dentist I have ever encountered. He's been my dentist for years . I have a new crown on my tooth and for some reason the cement never stayed bonded and I think it was the materials because the crown came off a couple times. Besides re-cementing each time and putting it back on, when he changed labs (and because he is a man of honor and integrity) he replaced my crown from scratch, using his new lab, at a fair price. Its great now. I prefer not to use novocaine for any crown (yes I know most people think I'm absolutely crazy but I HATE those shots) but Dr. Gershfeld is very careful when working on me without Novocaine and I hardly feel ANYTHING!! When I do need Novocaine the shots are almost painless - best I've ever had anyway - and he will do it so that you're not numb all day. Dr. G is a really nice guy too with a great chair side manner. And he always checks to see if anything is hurting. His office is super clean and nice, uses modern technology and digital imaging and his staff is wonderful and friendly. He also has the best hygienist I've ever encountered. I highly recommend him! read more

Just came from an "appointment" with Dr. Gershfeld at which I was supposed to receive several injections of Arrestyn (sp?) in my gums. This is after I spent $700 getting my gums "deep cleaned" in December. At that appointment, I was told I needed the Arrestyn, and that it would be $900, but I should see if my insurance would cover it. As it happens, they did approve it, and there was no co-pay because I already had hit my annual out-of-pocket max for 2013. I called Dr. Gershfeld's office to let them know of the approval, and they said they were arranging shipment with the insurance company, the drugs would be delivered the following week, and they would be administered this morning. But this morning, I was told that the drugs were never shipped and that it was my fault because I supposedly never called the insurance company to arrange payment of a co-pay that didn't exist, and would have been automatically charged to my HSA card even if it did. This kind of buck-passing and refusal to take responsibility doesn't wash with me. Now we're in a new year, and I have new insurance, and would have to pay the full freight for a procedure that another dentist has told me I don't even need! If I ever do get it done, it will be in a different dentist's office, that's for sure. read more

I honestly wasn't even going to write this review but because there office keeps calling me and texting me to come back in for a cleaning it's time to let the world know the truth. Stay away** I went in for a broken tooth to see Roger G Gershfeld. He did x-rays on my tooth and said my teeth were totally fine. I was in shock all he suggested was coming back on Monday for a cleaning so I waited all weekend in pain while my friends and family made fun of me for "swollen gums". I went back for my cleaning and this was when things got really interesting. The dental assistant who was cleaning my teeth as she went back for the last right molar gave me a face of shock she gasped and said "oh my god, your tooth is cracked all the way down in half!" This was when Roger G Gershfeld came in and finally re-looked at the X-rays to see clearly that my tooth was broken. He put his nasty cigarette smelling hands in my mouth and told me I needed a root canal. He said if I pay cash I could get a discount, I went along with it made the appointment then went to another dentist for a second opinion. The other dentist said I did not need a root canal like Roger G Gershfeld had suggested and repaired my broken tooth for $100 and gabe me a free cleaning. Stay away all this man and office wants is your money, they want the quick fix and do not care about their patients. read more

I did not have a good experience with Dr. Gershfeld. I felt like he was trying to sell me things I didn't need. When he saw me and made his treatment plans, he wanted to replace almost all of my old fillings. I felt like he was trying to sell me a new car. His treatment recommendations seemed excessive to me. read more

Okay bad business. When I made my appointment with this place the girl on the phone asked me who was I insured with and she made an appt. for me. I guess they are hurting for business because she texted me five times and called me to make sure that I was going to keep my appt. So I take time off of work to go there and just before the dentist was starting to work on me a girl bust into the room telling me that they do not take my insurance and quoted me a price for the service that I came there for. I was livid. After all of the follow-up calls she did not ever confirm my insurance. I gave her the information during me first call. When I confronted her she gave me the sorry I don't know who you talked to. SAD, because it was her..Read the other yelps and make a decision for yourself, I say stay away! Far AWAY..This is the only dentist office with no one in the waiting room...should have caught on then read more

Dr. Schechter is the best dentist I have ever had. About a year and a half ago he replaced to crowns for me that I had done in Florida before I moved to California. He did a great job then and they have been great. Unfortunately, this past Friday, one of my crowns came off and I called my friend Laura who is one of his dental hygienist and asked her what should I do. She told me to call the dentist office and see if he could help me, but when I called they were already closed, but I left a message for Dr. Schechter anyway. I thought I would have to wait since the office was closed, but he returned my call within 30 minutes. Dr. Schechter told me to come in and he came back to the office and saw me to repair my crown. I am very grateful for Dr. Schechter doing this for me and for also recommending a specialist to help correct the problem that caused the crown to come off. Dr. Schechter is a class act, very professional, and knows his profession very well. If your looking for a dentist who has these qualities, and a genuine concern for what's best for you and your teeth then he is your guy. I highly recommend Dr. Schechter and his staff, read more

Dr. Gershfeld just did a preventive (composite) filling on one tooth, and repaired a very old one that had fallen off. Skillful and painless! Thanks again Dr. Gershfeld, Anna, and Parisa. read more

The short story: an unprofesional dentist office that cancels your appointments without telling you and a doctor who smokes and drinks coffee and talks on his cell phone on the job, and rushes through your work. Pros: 1.) My hygienist was nice and gentle, did a thorough cleaning, and spotted a cavity on a front tooth that I hadn't noticed. 2.) It's true that you can hardly even feel Dr. Gershfeld's shots. Cons: 1.) Dr. Gershfeld steps outside between patients with a coffee in one hand and a cigarette in the other...and while talking on his cell phone. Such a good example! Then you have to endure the smell of smoke while he works on you. 2.) The X-rays take a long time and are a bit painful. I'm used to the ones that the machine goes all around your head and voila your done, but here, the X-rays are taken one by one. 3.) They don't use the technology that I'm used to dentists using in spotting cavities and it feels like a guessing game. I tell Dr. Gershfeld I have a toothache and expect a cavity. He says I have 1 cavity, but not on the tooth I mentioned. Then he overlooks the quite obvious one that the hygienist has to point out. So now it's up to two. I say, "but not on the one that's hurting me, huh?" He looks again and decides there must be one that he can't see. Now we're up to 3. 4.) My husband and I show up for our 2nd appts to get fillings and the receptionist gives us a puzzled look. Apparently a couple called to cancel their appt and someone thought it was us. Oh hell no, we took off a day of work just for this! It's a Friday afternoon and the receptionist tells me the doctor is "trying to get out of here." She tells me they can do 2 of the 3 fillings they were supposed to do today. She assures me THREE times that, yes, my husband will get his 1 filling done. Dr. Gershfeld rushes through my fillings and when they give me the mirror to inspect the work, I see that he completely missed the obvious cavity on my front tooth (so what exactly was he doing on that tooth?) and I call him back in, where he rushes through it. After 2+ hours in the waiting room my husband never gets in for his scheduled appt. He lost a whole day of pay for nothing, and I have to come back in also. Then, some girl (we thought it was his girlfriend but later found out it was a patient who is "like a sister") and Dr. Gershfeld get into a loud argument for the whole office to hear. 5.) I go back in for my 3rd filling and I'm not pleased with the work. My tooth now feels like a bowl, not a tooth...and it still hurts days later, which makes me wonder if a cavity was even the problem or if he just drilled out half my tooth, that I'll never get back, for nothing. 6.) The fillings are rough and uncomfortable and I have to ask again and again for them to be polished. 7.) Only 4 days later, I'm flossing and my first filling that he rushed through comes out. Now I have to go back AGAIN. read more

I have an email that I wrote to the receptionist this morning which I plan to post, but overall: DO NOT GO HERE! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NONSTOP HARASSMENT. First off, the dentist was nice, though I didn't meet with him long, the hygienist was very sweet. However, I give this establishment one star because, after I missed an appointment for my son, the receptionist scolded me like a child for forgetting and verbally attacked me for being confused by my insurance coverage. This just may be the rudest, and most shocking I have ever been treated in a professional establishment -- BY RECOMMENDATION. Never again will myself or this person and their family, ever go here again. Not only did she say shocking words over the phone and reprimanded me via email, she also CALLED my work place, my boss, AND emailed me, while "cc-ing" my workplace in order for her complaints to be heard. It was psychotic and disgraceful. I recommend going elsewhere if you do not wish to be stalked, talked down to, tricked into payment, and have your personal and professional privacy invaded! read more

Dr. Gershfeld is great at what he does. I had a tooth that cracked while I was in the Air Force in Boston... about 2 years before meeting Dr. G. It had been a constant problem and the cap kept falling off. I don't know if Dr. G's Eastern European long-ago background gave him a different perspective but somehow this fine fellow fixed what two other dentists were unable to (after multiple attempts per each). Thank you again Dr. G. I do believe the other reviews that he is a smoker. I believe it. People sometimes have these small vices. But he is a good fellow with a heart of goodness and he even helped me when I was right there on La Brea and was getting static from the cops one time. What a fellow really. I rarely praise people this much in a review. He's aces. Remember me (if you read this Dr. G)... I moved to Manhattan Beach / South Bay but I still remembered to appreciate your help with that tooth that time. Adios. read more

I went here for the first time the other day and it was a good experience. The office is clean and modern which is always a relief at a dentist's office. The hygienist was really sweet and did a thorough job, and the dentist was very pleasant and and friendly. He didn't try to rip me off buy trying to get me to do unnecessary procedures, and he answered all of my questions thoroughly. He is definitely personable and knows how to deal with patients in an efficient and caring manner. I will definitely be going back. read more

this was my first visit. the dentist came recommended and i understand why. he is professional, kind, patient and gentle. we had to do a procedure the same day and he made it work with his schedule. easy parking, convenient location, kind staff. read more

I had been Dr. Gershfeld's patient for 10 years and relocated to Las Vegas 5 years ago. I have been to several dentists out here and have not loved ANY of them, infact the first few years here I actually DROVE back to LA just to see Dr. Gersh. I have not had a cleaning in a few years ( i'm so bad) and now at 7 mos pregnant found myself with a raging pain in my cheek that moved into my eyeball and bones of the right side of my face. I went to urgent care here in Vegas and they said it was an abscessed tooth, gave me amoxicillin and sent me on my way. I called Dr. Gersh later on that day and he said, " Amy! You are in your 3rd trimester it's SO important you need an emergency oral surgery. " He went on to tell me the baby could get sepsis, which can kill an unborn child. They didn't tell me any of that at urgent care, i knew i needed to get in to see a dentist, but I had no idea how urgent the situation was and wouldnt have had it not been for Dr. Gersh. Even though he was out of town at a dental conference he followed up with me checking on me the next day to make sure I had everything taken care of. THATS SERVICE MY FRIENDS! He is more than just your average dentist he REALLY cares!!! I have referred SO many friends who have and continue to call him their dentist and friend. Thanks DR. GERSHFELD!!!!! read more

Dr. Gershfeld is great; Very patient and gentle. I was very nervous to have my tooth pulled and he was reassuring and kind. Since, he has also began the process of implanting a permanent tooth in my mouth, and it didn't hurt at all! I have also had my teeth cleaned, and cavities filled, his office is very detailed and accurate. I highly recommend his services. read more

Pretty freaking happy with this office teeth feel amazing and the dr. Took his time and treats his employees amazing. I was very happy with this office. read more

Earlier this year I had a filling fall out and had been neglecting a slowly developing tooth ache. I hadn't been to the dentist in over ten years and was a little nervous when trying to find a good doctor. Finally when the pain became unbearable my wife did the research and found Dr. Gershfeld. His office is a clean with friendly staff that quickly made me feel relaxed. I was a little intimidated when the Doctor informed me that I need a root canal. I have to say that the procedure was a breeze I felt absolutely no pain. Dr.Gershfeld was very good at communicating and explaining what to expect during each step of the procedure. I would not hesitate to recommend his office to anyone in need of a dentist. read more

Dr. Schecther is the perfect denstist for anyone who feels the least bit nervous about visiting the dentist. He is so calm, relaxed, and soft-spoken that he will make you feel right at ease. I highly recommend that you make an appointment right away! read more

Dr. Gershfelf is the best dentist I have ever been to, and I have been to many. The way he administers the shots is amazing and hs attention to details is very impressive. read more

The concept of a dentist in a strip mall gave me trepidation. Yet a delightful surprise when I discovered that this dentist was the best I've had over my 53 years. Roger Gershfeld LISTENS, is careful and sensitive to the needs and concerns of patients. The practice works with you on billing issues, provides extensive details on what your insurance will and will not cover, and has warming and friendly staff that helps make something as dreaded as going to the dentist, as smooth and comfortable as possible. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Gershfeld for many years and cannot be more pleased with his services and care. He is attentive, knowledgeable, professional, accomodating and an overall excellent dentist. So when my 6 year-old needed immediate dental work, I called Dr. Gershfeld. My son was nervous and scared. Dr. Gershfeld treated him with the same patient and friendly manner that he treated me and was all was said and done, my son said: "Mom, if I ever have to go to the dentist again, I want to go back to Dr. Roger." Dr. Gershfeld left such a positive impression with him that he now wants to be a dentist...AND- he is the one that told me I should "yelp about what a great dentist Dr. Gershfeld is." I highlly recommend Dr. Gershfeld for all of your dental needs- he is the best! read more

Where should I begin? Well Istarted coming here since he first opened his doors back in 2003. I love coming here, the Dr and staff are comforting and pleasant. Every time I come for a check up, Dr. Gershfeld recommends things that I actually need. The times that I have needed work, his calm and gentle way of injections have really helped calm my nervousness. It is easy for me to book an appointment, the prices are affordable, the office is clean, and therefore he will continue to be my dentist. I always recommend him to friends, family, and coworkers because he treats everyone like family. read more

Just finished getting a root canal from Dr. Gershfeld. I have to say, hands down, best dentist ever!! Zero pain as promised and his staff is the best! I highly recommend getting work done here. read more

Dr is the best along with his team! Been going to him since I moved to la 20 years ago! Amazing painless dentist! Love him!

The best dentist ever. My friend recommended him ten years ago. I have been going to him twice a year ever since! Highly knowledgable and compassionate. read more

Dr. Schechter is by far and above the best dentist that I have ever been too. He is extremely thorough and actually spends time with his patients. Not only that, but he actually tries to save his patients money. He will tell you the truth about what you need, take care of you, and not try sell you on treatments that you may not need. If your looking for a skilled, knowledgable and honest dentist, look no further. He has the very latest in dentistry equipment, and he is very current on the latest dental techniques. Dr. Schechter is one of the very few that I've come accoss in the medical/dental profession, that deep down really tries to do what's right for each patient. His staff are wonderful too. His dental hygenist (two sisters that work on different days--I always mix them up!), are both great at what they do. They also take their time to ensure that you are comfortable, pain free, and do an amazing job at teeth and gum cleaning. Cathy at the front desk is very efficient, and alway makes a friendly reminder call or sends an e-mail to you before your appointment. My whole family has been seeing Dr. Schechter for years, now. My wife and two kids also think he's the best. I truly am lucky to have found Dr. Schechter as our family dentist. read more

Dr. Gershfeld is a godsend. After not visiting a dentist for over five years, I was sure my mouth was riddled with cavities and problems. I actually only went in because i had a wisdom tooth that was infected and needed immediate attention. Dr. Gershfeld made an appointment for me that day - squeezing me in. He fixed the problem without a hitch, and as painless as possible. He also filled a cavity for me a few months later and it was the easiest filling i've ever experienced. No pain whatsoever. I don't have dental insurance, so I paid out of pocket for all of my services and I didn't feel they were outrageously priced. I've read many reviews on here about people being charged ridiculous amounts for services - but I always ask in advance what the costs are associated with what i'm having done, and get a full price beforehand. If something needs to be added during the procedure, I still always ask before it's done. Therefore there are no surprises when I get to the 'checkout' counter. read more

Dr. Schechcter is by far the best dentist that I have ever found. I had been through a lot of terrible and mediocre dentists before I found Dr. Schechcter. I had severe trauma from the dentist I went to as a child who drilled me repeatedly without Novocaine. The trauma was triggered every time I went to the dentist and it was always a terrible experience. I explained it to every dentist I went to, but it was not until I went to Dr. Schechcter that I was able to have my teeth worked on without being traumatized. He is so kind and sincere as is his entire staff, and they were very sensitive to my issues and I was able to let them go in less than a year. Now I look forward to going to Dr. Schechcter. Not only do I love seeing him and the staff, but I get the best quality dental work I've ever had, with no pain or anxiety. He is very good at what he does and very much a perfectionist. He is proud of his work and will not send you out of there with less than perfection. I'm giving him an extra honorary star beyond the five, he's that good. read more

Ten years ago I arrived from Russia and met with several dentists to discuss my general dental care. I was told I needed work ranging from extraction to a bridge. My mother works in the dental industry back in Russia and I assumed that the care in the US would be similar. After thousands of dollars, I did not like the quality of the teeth in the bridge or the alignment. After wanting so much to smile and spending a lot of money, I was back to keeping my mouth shut. Then a friend recommended I go see Dr. Gershfeld. He consulted on my situation and understood completely what I had hoped for but was unable to achieve. After giving it a lot of thought and the importance of a smile, I decided to go ahead and have him work on my teeth including extractions, implants, crowns. It was a significant commitment on my part and the commitment on Dr. Gershfeld's part was equally strong. The consideration, care, professionalism and the quality of work was exceptional. Not only did Dr. Gershfeld attend to my dental care, he gave me something so much more important, a natural smile once again. A sense of pride to show my teeth. I know there are many dentists out there and probably a lot of good ones. However, I know through experience that Dr. Gershfeld is a dentist who really knows how to help you achieve a friendly, comfortable smile. And although the process involved the normal extraction, drilling, grinding, and hours we all hate. For me, it was always handled in a very professional manner keeping me extremely comfortable and considerate of my needs. I would recommend Dr. Gershfeld very highly. Having had to go through the tough decision of redoing my teeth, I must say that I am so glad that I did it and my thanks to Dr. Gershfeld for making it happen. (and my mom thinks he did a great job as well!) read more

dr. roger gershfeld, dmd, by far is one of the best dentist in the los angeles, area. i have been a patient since 2009. his professionalism and excellence in dentistry is truely a gift. i have been to many dentist in my life and by far dr. gershfeld, has surpassed all of them with his excellent dental chair education and comfort level he provides his patients. his dental assistant cedric is a valuable asset to his office and assists dr, gershfeld with many routine as well as complex procedures. over the past 3 years i have had extensive dental work performed, such as, route canals, replaced filings, a few new crowns and repair of a bridge, his professional education and experience have shown that while undergoing the procedure of a route canal, i did not experience any pain or discomfort during or after each procedure. during each procedure dr. gershfeld, checks routinely if you are experiencing any pain or discomfort, his code is for the patient to raise their hand and let him know if that is happening. dr, gershfeld exhibits the highest degree of patient safety and concern in all dental related matters. his front office staff are very efficient in handling insurance issues and inform the patient in advance of their personal financial obligations in regards to deductibles or co-insurance related matters. i believe he is contacted with most of the ppo's plans that are available to his office. the office recently went through an upgrade with new furniture and new colors in the waiting room and dental rooms that are pleasant in nature and help the patient feel they are in a professional environment. his office is located in a central area of hollywood and parking is usually very accessible for patients. on a scale of 1 to 10, dr. gershfeld is an absolute 20. i cannot express my sincere appreciation enough for being one of many satisfied patients and feel absolutely fully secure with his dental services, to the point if i would move to the east coast, i would make arrangements to come twice a year for dental services from dr, roger gershfeld. i believe it is not an easy task in locating a dentist of his premiere performance and excellence in his field, and i do not plan to interview or searh for a new dentist in any future time. if there an award available from yelp, for professionals in the dental field, i recommend dr. gershfeld without any reservation to be highly considered. respectfully submitted, thomas "tucker" goho, mha, dha read more

I have been to many dentists but Dr. Gershfeld is the best. I had one root canal and a crown done here. I like the services here. The assistants are so kind. They treat me so nice that I feel bad for the way I treat other people. They inspire me to be kind, seriously you have to come here to see how kind they are. I rarely see any nice people like this in Los Angeles. The doctor remember my name after the first meeting, given that I a difficult asian name to remember. The work done here is much nicer compare to other places that I had been to. My root canal here was not hurt at all. Other doctor used black cement for my teeth, but Dr. Gershfeld uses white cement; it makes my teeth look natural and nice. They also have TV with cable in every room for you to watch while the doctor is fixing your teeth. I love everyone in this office. The doctor is talkative and friendly. I would recommend Dr. Gershfeld to everyone. You the best Doc. read more