I have visited Dr. Larry Yien's office for dental procedures several times. My dental needs…read moreincluded cavity fillings, broken molar repair, and an abscess (ouch). I could not have been in better hands. Dr. Yien's staff made me feel very welcome and comfortable from the moment I arrived for my appointments. His office is clean, warm, and comfortable. Dr. Yien explained my dental problems and quickly put me at ease. He thoroughly described each issue and described the procedures he would utilize to repair the defects. Dr. Yien ensured that I was comfortable and that I experienced no discomfort. And his work was exemplary. It is a wonderful thing to enter a doctor's office with apprehension, and to leave a short time later feeling such great relief! Dr. Yien not only does his job very well, he does it while expressing empathy and compassion. I am grateful, and I heartily recommend Dr. Yien's practice to anyone who seeks the highest level of medical competency. Thank You!

I have gone to my fair share of dentists and have been often disillusioned with their services…read more They were either overpriced, deceptive and in the long run... really did'nt care. I even went to a dentist who offered botox as a sideline...really! I found Dr. Yein's office over six years ago by chance. I knew right away that I made the right choice. Dr. Yein is not only extremely knowledge, but is honest and will actually give you options with your dental care. He cares about his patients! I am grateful that if I have a dental emergeny....he will take care of it right away. I know...that's unheard of these days. Lea, the office manager is so friendly, caring and always takes the time to work the "kinks" out of making the billing a breeze. Thea, along with his other staff members are so nice, professional, and take the time to accomodat the "regulars" and new patients. I have to say that I could not be happier with the service that I receive at this office. They are truly the best!!!

The very best dentist you could possibly imagine! He…read morelistens to you, which not many doctors will do, and he does the greatest job.

Dr. McClure possesses adequate technical skill and expertise. However practice is outdated and…read morequality of care is compromised. Office is poorly run.

There is a reason why I will only go to Dr. Tran and her office of experts for my dental care. She…read moreand her team are consistently thoughtful, clear and communicative. During a recent appointment to have a cap replaced and two fillings fixed I was well cared for in a professional manner and knew what to expect during my recovery. Processes are explained, pain is controlled and her work holds up! I've been coming to this same office since the 90's and see no reason to change.

I am deeply impressed with the quality of work that Dr. Tran provides. She provides meaningful…read moreinsights and thoughtful options defining potential outcome. I find her demeanor sincere, kind and caring. And she is smart. Dr. Tran's staff is exemplary, talented and knowledgeable. In fact I went to her after my dentist retired so I could remain in their care. Dr. Linda Tran gets a gold star for her utterly gentle touch and for never causing me the slightest bit of pain. Her work is artistry. My smile is proof.

I have been using this group for 50+ years. They are efficient, effective and very professional.read more

Hygienist, dentist, office pro, everyone had to work together to make this one happen. My teeth…read morefeel loved and cared for. I'm feeling pretty good, too.

I take pretty good care of my teeth, but my previous dentist's behavior was so execrable, and so…read moremoney-grubbing, and his hygiene team frankly traumatic, that I skipped off going for a few years. I never saw the same person twice- it was like he took fresh Cabrillo graduates sight-unseen into his practice, and left them unsupervised to torture people. I was able to leave all of that unpleasantness behind, when a dental-phobic coworker turned me on to Dr. Christie. What can I say? The hygienists aren't representatives of the Spanish Inquisition. They've been in his practice multiple years, and know the art and science of their profession masterfully. After a multiple-year break from scaling, I was so well taken care of by my hygienist that I was still able to eat after my cleaning. It's also great to see a dentist who's pleasant, congenial, and has enough empathy and good sense to keep me coming back every six months. They're great at working with my insurance policy, and when things have gone above and beyond what insurance has paid for my other half, they've been really reasonable about payment terms and arrangements. Sometimes a medical practitioner can be broken by their office crew, but I never get anything but a smile and a good word from Dr. Christie's team. If I ever left Santa Cruz, but was still within a hundred miles, I honestly think it'd be worth the trip to come back to see Dr. Christie every time. Get into his practice now! Keep him rich, so he doesn't retire! My teeth need your help!

I've been a dental patient here for years. The care is always friendly and professional. I highly…read morerecommend!

I have been seeing Dr. Peabody for several years now and I've had my fair share of dental work…read moredone. Dr. Peabody and his staff are very welcoming and help ease the nerves of going to the dentist - especially for those who haven't been in awhile. He is gentle, explains the treatment, and always calls to check in after having treatment done. I always feel very well taken care of. He is meticulous in his work, and honest in his recommendations. The office staff is also great and has improved over the years. They provide cost estimates and out of pocket costs have always been clear prior to services. The cost is in line with what other dentists charge (and I have been to several over the years). I would highly recommend Dr. Peabody to anyone looking for a new dentist!

So grateful to have a Dr. and staff of this caliber (very high caliber), who are open during hard…read moretimes, who are clean, conscientious and grateful to be working. I continue to be impressed at this office and that's no surprise to me. Thank you for knowing how to do it right Dr. Peabody,...and for knowing how to keep a staff that know what it takes/how to do it right. I've been blessed to have really good dentists living in the SF bay area to include Dr. Terecita Dean (dentist to the stars and celebrity) and Dr. Peabody and staff are thus far my highest mark, Santacruz appreciates you sir!,... pm's are welcome if you want to know more.

Anna the hygienist was the best I've ever had. She offered me gum numbing and chapstick. She was…read morekind and did a wonderful job cleaning my teeth! The office staff was friendly, the office was immaculately clean. Great visit!

Be extremely careful with this business:…read more Firstly, false advertising as when you google and look on his website it clearly states he is an oral surgeon, does root canals, etc. See snippets of his services below. This is very deceiving, deceitful, untrustworthy establishment: "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Robert Matiasevich Jr. DDS" "Medicare Part B For oral surgery or severe dental treatment that impacts your overall health, Medicare can help. You must be seen in our office to evaluate the necessity. Call today." Secondly, front office the face of this business is completely inadequate, I was very detailed about what I needed and explained my oral surgery needs... Guess what? Yep you guessed it ....he doesn't do oral surgeries.... Thirdly, wasn't able to compare new regular X-ray with old 3D X-ray which was extremely important to know. I did get the dental codes I needed for insurance purposes but at a very high cost. Their costs are extremely high and I would definitely look around for good doctor with decent pricing and quality personnel. Dental assistant WAS NOT very good , was polite and business friendly. Note I use the word "business" a lot because it's doesn't feel like a "health service provider " office....And it should!! She dodged some of my questions and that was my first inkling that something was up and the doctor couldn't even answer my questions either. Had a list of questions. When leaving, the doctor should have waived the fee for false advertising and hiring inadequate front desk personnel. Or even lower the cost and pay minimal fee for codes. He knew what was happening....shame on him!! They make you feel like it's all about the sales and don't care about your welfare. Once my surgery is complete will need new veneer and DEFINITELY not going here!!!

My children were patients at Brent Porter's pediatric dentistry practice since February 2024. We…read morehave since left the practice because our experience with communication, treatment planning, and follow-up regarding our children's dental care was not what we expected. In March, my 4-year-old daughter had a follow-up after a cleaning due to tooth decay. Dr. Porter's office sent us home with a consent form for Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and scheduled a treatment appointment, requiring us to take her out of school. When my wife brought our daughter to that appointment, she learned that no procedure was actually planned. Instead, the appointment became a consultation where Dr. Porter recommended future treatment involving anesthesia and tooth extraction. This was confusing because we had previously been given the SDF consent form, yet Dr. Porter stated he never intended to pursue that option. When asked why we were given the paperwork if it was not being considered, we did not receive a clear explanation. The recommendation was to extract both teeth, even though one had significantly less decay than the other. During that discussion, Dr. Porter also mentioned placing a spacer afterward to prevent space loss, which was concerning because this was the first time we had heard about the need for one. This was especially concerning because our son had previously had a tooth extracted by Dr. Porter about a year earlier. That procedure required anesthesia, resulting in a significant out-of-pocket cost through a third-party provider. The experience was difficult, as our son woke extremely upset and appeared to be in pain. While we were trying to comfort him, Dr. Porter commented on how rewarding the experience was because he was able to help our son. Given that we were holding our clearly distressed 5-year-old autistic child in that moment, we found the comment inappropriate and felt it showed a lack of awareness of what our family was experiencing. During our daughter's consultation, we learned that our son's previous extraction should have involved consideration of a spacer to prevent space loss. Despite this being discussed during our daughter's consultation, this was the first time we had ever heard one was needed for our son. It had never been discussed before his extraction, during treatment planning, after the procedure, or during any later cleaning appointments. When my wife asked Dr. Porter why we were only learning this now, he repeatedly focused on patient compliance rather than answering why we were never informed a spacer was needed. When I later called, I received the same response. Only after repeated attempts did he acknowledge he may have made a mistake by not bringing it up. Our concern was not whether our children needed treatment -- it was whether we were being given complete information and all reasonable options. We expect clear communication about procedures, alternatives, and follow-up care regardless of why treatment is needed. I requested Dr. Porter's office send our children's full dental records to us and Capitola Kids Dentistry, where we had begun becoming new patients. The records were not sent then or after a follow-up a month later. They were provided two months later, one day before our appointment with the new dentist, and only after the new dentist requested them directly. Our experience at Capitola Kids Dentistry was a clear contrast. They confirmed that one of our daughter's teeth did require extraction, which we expected, but recommended trying to save the other tooth with a steel crown rather than removing it immediately. They also recommended a different sedation approach for the needed extraction and immediately addressed our son's spacer situation after noting space loss had already occurred. Most importantly, Capitola Kids Dentistry involved us in the decision-making process, explained the options clearly, and made sure we understood the reasoning behind their recommendations. Given the contrast between our experience at Brent Porter's practice and Capitola Kids Dentistry, we would not recommend Dr. Porter to families looking for a pediatric dentist who clearly communicates treatment options and takes ownership when follow-up concerns arise. Our concern was not simply that extraction was recommended -- it was that extraction appeared to be presented as the only option for both children without discussion of alternatives, while a missed part of our son's prior treatment was never communicated to us and was only addressed after we raised the issue. When we did raise that concern, we found it difficult to get a direct answer rather than a clear acknowledgment of what happened. Parents should feel informed and confident that they understand all reasonable options before making decisions about their children's dental care.

I love that this office offers the laser. I actually told all my friends & doctors I work with…read moreabout him. However, after today I will be letting all of them know he's not someone you want to work with. I came to find out that they are not transparent at all about the materials they use in their office. I told Dr. Porter I don't use fluoride on my son & he said that was no problem. He failed to mention that they use fluoride-releasing dental composites for their fillings. I had a bad feeling this morning when I was taking my son in for his fillings so I asked them to give me the brand & name of the composite they use. I was shocked that he hadn't mentioned to me that they had fluoride in them because we specifically had a conversation about fluoride. When I asked to talk to him today about all of this hoping that he would be willing to order a different material to use to fill my son's cavities, he wasn't open to the idea at all. However, he did mention how happy he was that SC doesn't have fluoride in the water. I asked "so you are happy about that but then you put fluoride in people's mouths? How is that any different?" He was unable to answer the question. He just said sorry I'm not going to work with your son. Also another important thing to note is that his hands were shaking a lot when examining my son's mouth. I am definitely wondering if it's okay for a dentist to have those issues when needing to be so precise, especially with something like a laser. He also doesn't allow parents chair side when their child is having the laser/cavity filling which is a big red flag to me as well. When a doctor isn't willing to honor a parents request or even consider doing so, and then also failing to be transparent about their materials, this is not a good doctor & I will not be recommending him to anyone.

Thank you to the WD staff, you guys work so hard! I appreciate you guys and your work. Front desk…read moreso welcoming and helpful. Amazing doctor too!

I grew up exposed to the (relatively) primitive dentistry of the 40's and 50's, which left me with…read morean abiding terror of dentists, which continued until l discovered Dr. Peabody about 20 years ago. When he retired I was scared, but started going to Dr.Catalina, and was relieved to discover that my whole experience was exactly the same as with him.! I have felt NO PAIN, due to her effective local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, sedation, and careful attention to my comfort and relaxation! Experienced and skillful, Dr. Catalina diagnoses problems like abscesses and bite problems and treats them, including doing a realignment that resolved a persistent broken tooth problem. When I developed a problem that required an endodontist who had nitrous oxide but was not certified to use sedation, she met me at his office, bringing the cushions I use in her office, and administered the entire sedation herself so I was completely comfortable throughout the procedure. Dr. Catalina has also added some new technology that has made many operations easier and more comfortable for her patients. If you aren't completely comfortble in dental offices, I heartily recommend Dr. Catalina! Terry Tetter

Behind an unassuming storefront works the kindest, most thoughtful, most caring dental team I have…read moreever encountered. So far, I've only had the pleasure of being seen by Dr. Jade Chang. She doesn't judge. She takes the time to accommodate. And to make sure that you know before, during, and after what will / is / has happened -- and not just know, but also understand and heartily approve of. Because this isn't just another procedure for her: it's a team effort to keep you healthy. I love how she thinks holistically. I've never had a dentist palpate my neck or jaw to check for proximal causes of dental pain. Or check my blood pressure (and actually discuss what normal BP is for me). Or give me fun, boldly colored, polarized sunglasses to protect my eyes from her bright light. Or discuss my health history, especially with any modicum of interest beyond how it might influence the procedure at hand. She does. :) And you might think a small, independent dental office tucked into the mountains would have heart but not tech. But no, you'd be wrong. I really appreciated the easy-to-put-on blood pressure wrist cuff, tiny dental camera that takes super clear photos, and lovely device that suctions while also holding my mouth open (but not too wide!). The front office folks even text! And not with those "press 1 if" instructions - just genuine conversation to confirm details & get reminders. The assistants and front office folks are just as kind, warm, welcoming, and up-to-date. Like Dr. Chang, they communicate clearly and handle every last detail. I never thought I'd love a dentist's office. This one has happily proved me wrong. :):)

First time patient and wow, these folks are not only thorough but efficient. I feel like this was…read morethe best dental exam I've ever had. Their 3d imaging really helps you to see what they see inside your mouth. Super confidence inspiring and excellent communication from literally every staff member I spoke with. I couldn't recommend them enough and I'm very happy to have found this office.