Smiles of Eastlake is the best! The staff are so kind & professional, they are gentle with patients…read moreand are always committed to providing a comfortable and pleasant experience. I have been their patient for years and I will say they are worthy of trust - they will explain different treatment plan options in as much detail as you want, and they never push unnecessary treatment as some others practices tend to do. I highly recommend Smiles of Eastlake.

I went to Smiles of Eastlake for a comprehensive exam and cleaning. After reviewing my X-rays, I…read morewas told I had a couple of cavities and that some of my old fillings should be replaced. I trusted their professional judgment and agreed to the recommended treatment. During the procedure, the numbing injection was incredibly painful. I've had fillings before, so I knew this didn't feel normal. I remember thinking maybe they just used a different technique, so I trusted the process and didn't question it. Looking back, I wish I had advocated for myself. Ever since that filling was completed, that tooth has been in pain. I lived with that pain for the next 2-3 months, hoping it would eventually go away. Instead, I pushed it to the back of my mind and convinced myself it would get better. When I finally flew back to the D.C. area, I went to the dentist I've trusted for the past 10 years. He took new X-rays of the painful tooth and diagnosed me with pulpitis, an inflammation of the dental pulp. He also showed me that the new filling extended beyond the previous filling. He expressed concern about whether that additional drilling was necessary. He couldn't say for certain that it wasn't, but the look on his face and our conversation were concerning to me. I'm not accusing anyone of wrongdoing. I'm simply sharing the facts. During my comprehensive exam and X-rays at Smiles of Eastlake, there was no indication of inflammation in that tooth. After the filling was done, I developed constant pain in that same tooth and was later diagnosed with pulpitis by another dentist. My biggest issue with Smiles of Eastlake was that the office felt rushed and impersonal. It felt more like a high-volume practice than one focused on individualized patient care. Once my trust was broken, I wasn't comfortable returning. This review is really about two things. First, if you choose Smiles of Eastlake, proceed with caution. Ask questions, advocate for yourself, and don't be afraid to get a second opinion if something doesn't feel right. Second, listen to your body. I ignored persistent pain for 2-3 months because I assumed it would get better. It didn't. Whether this outcome could have been prevented, I don't know, but I do know that ignoring my symptoms wasn't the right decision. I hope my experience encourages someone else to trust their instincts and seek care sooner.

This was my first dental visit in a few years, and I have had enough bad experiences to write a…read morebook with other providers. The initial exam was efficient and clear, the cleaning was also great. I have a fear of the dentist and of needles in general, but the team there was patient, efficient, explained enough to put me at ease, and checked in with me regularly. I really appreciate the approach to care they took. The only reason for 4 vs. 5 stars is that it does seem like they are training a new front desk personnel (which will help in the long run!) but does seem to create a short backup in the front and require some reconfirmation of care with the team and me a few times before finalizing the next appointments. The team (including all the front desk team members) are really patient and helpful though!

I have been meaning to leave this review for awhile. This place is a money grab, go to family first…read moredentist instead. Overall, my cleaning experience here was great until they tried to charge me and my husband almost $1000 per tooth for ceramic onlays since they said fillings were no longer standard practice. Conveniently the onlays aren't covered by insurance but fillings largely are this sounded odd to me but I told them I'd think about it since it was a lot of money. Luckily my masters roommate at UCSF had just finished dental school (best in the country) so I asked her and the dentist at family first dentistry and they couldn't believe that they had told me fillings weren't standard of practice anymore. It just makes me sad and angry that they are taking advantage of people like this

Very disappointed with my experience... I received a price for the fillings and then they told me…read moremy insurance coverage was actually less than they had actually calculated so now I have to pay over $500 out of pocket when I had agreed to an initial price of $128. The worst part is they informed me this after the treatment was already done so I couldn't refuse. Very shady and awful mistakes from their office staff! Be careful!

Aimee did an outstanding job as my dental hygienist for Dr. Barahas dental clinic very informative…read moreand knowledgeable about her job. Highly recommended.

It had been a long minute since I came in for my dental exam and cleaning, but today's visit was a…read morereally good experience. Monica, the dental hygienist, was awesome. She's very knowledgeable, kind and not judgmental at all. Dr. Buenaventura was great too. The visit didn't feel rushed or pushy, which I really appreciated. Overall, I felt comfortable and well taken care of. I'll definitely be back soon to finish the rest of my dental care. They were able to accommodate me on such short notice which I appreciated very much.

I will start off by saying that the staff here are great. Very friendly and professional. The…read morecleanliness of the office is great, and well maintained. The low score is for the inconsistencies in who you get to care for you, and the poor quality of work. When I first went here I was advised thay I should replace two older metal fillings that I had done many years ago. I was reluctant because they were not bothering me and felt great, but decided to go through and get the newer fillings done. Schedule with the doc and come in on appointment day. Was told they would only do one filling that day and not two. Not sure why, but okay. Filling done and scheduled for second filling. Show up and told that another doctor will be doing the filling. Not over thrilled with having multiple doctors as they each have their own way of doing things. Second filling done and its poor quality work. Sharp edge left, and not properly grinded down for bite. Cant feel that though since my mouth is numb. Had to reschedule to have that fixed. Went back in months later for a cleaning and again have a different doctor who does my care. I prefer to have the same doctor all the time, but having a different doctor each visit left me disappointed. To make matters worse, I write this a couple years after getting the fillings. The filling from the second doctor cracked and pieces broke off while eating. Went to a different dentists office who fixed the cracked filling and made mention that the other filling which wad done here was done poorly and re-filled that knew. No problems with that procedure at all.

I'm really grateful to Dr. Quan Liu, DDS, DMD for taking care of my tooth. I was quite nervous…read morebefore the treatment, but Dr. Liu was very patient and took the time to explain everything clearly. He walked me through the procedure step by step and often checked in to make sure I was doing okay, which made me feel much more relaxed. What impressed me most was how calm, careful, and responsible he was during the whole process. You can tell he truly cares about his patients and wants to do the best possible job. The staff in the office were also very friendly and helpful, and they explained the aftercare instructions clearly. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I would definitely recommend Dr. Liu to anyone looking for a skilled and caring dentist.

I am writing this review to share my worst experience ever with others that have had similar or…read moredifferent bad experiences with this Dental office. To all new patients that are looking to choose Otay Lakes Dental Group for Dental Care. This bad review is regarding Dr. Quan Alex Lui. I have been a patient at this office for more than 10+ years. During that time, I had no ongoing conflicts, no unresolved issues, and i was never informed that I was considered a problematic patient. On June 17, 2026 I went to the office for a scheduled dental cleaning appointment. I checked in at the front desk and was treated respectfully and professionally. I was then taken in to take x-rays and moved to another area where a dental assistant polished my teeth. After that , I was asked to wait for Dr. Lui to complete my teeth cleaning. I waited for approximately one hour without complaining. After that wait, Dr. Lui approached me abruptly, rudely, and disrespectfully and told me that he refused to provide treatment , that I was a bad patient, and that he did not want to see me ever again. He said this was because of my past complaints about the quality of teeth cleaning not meeting my expectations. I calmly explained that this involved a single incident approximately 3 years ago, when I believed a prior cleaning had not been performed properly. At that time, I had requested that my teeth be cleaned again because they still felt dirty afterward, The office honored my request, the matter was resolved, and I was really satisfied. In fact, Dr. Lui personally re-cleaned my teeth at that time. After that incident , I returned for additional visits and specifically requested that Dr. Lui perform future teeth cleanings. I was never informed that there were concerns about my behavior, character, or patient status. This incident was especially upsetting because my 8 year old granddaughter witnessed the interaction. She became frightened, distressed and concerned by the way I was spoken to and asked why I was being treated so rudely and aggressively. My granddaughter texted her father to informed him that Grandma was just kicked out of a dental office, my son Jorge Martinez my granddaughters father became very concern by text sent to him. Mr. Martinez called me on my cell phone in the middle of my conversation with Dr. I expressed to Dr. Lui how I didn't appreciate in the way he was handling unresolved issue based on a past incident, and the way I was being spoken to in a very disrespectful and humiliating way. I felt like I waisted my time and I couldn't believe he was refusing services to finish my teeth cleaning in the middle of treatment. Dr. Lui didn't care or display any remorse or compassion to listen or understand me to look for better way to resolve the problem or misunderstanding. Dr.Lui walked away, another staff employee had heard the conversation. I explained the truth of what had happened, but instead of trying to resolve the situation. I was told that Dr. Lui was the boss and that what he said was final. Mrs. Gretchen then asked me to please leave, escorted me out, and told me that the office no longer accepted my PPO insurance. Afterwards I checked the office website and it clearly stated that my PPO was accepted. This left a concerned that I was being treated unfairly and possibly given inaccurate information while being removed from this office.

As someone with severe dental anxiety & a gag relfex, it's extremely difficult to find a dentist…read morethat can cater to your needs. Dr. Lee and his staff were extremely attentive & sensitive to my needs and made me feel so comfortable and not like I was a burden. During my initial cleaning, Lerma was so sweet and nice and made me completely relaxed during my cleaning which is an arduous task. I'll be recommending this place to so many people. My husband has already switched his dentist just based upon my cleaning experience.

First and foremost, I would like to thank Millenia Dental for giving me the opportunity to get my…read moreconfidence back. The entire process was, from beginning to end, was above outstanding. I want to thank the following personnel for their professionalism and great customer service:

We are so fortunate to have found Dr. Kint 30 years ago. He is so skilled, kind, professional, and…read moreamazingly good at what he does. And his office staff is caring, long-term, and attentive. It has been a blessing having a lifelong, trustworthy dentist to care for us every six months (with the occasional in-between emergency). A+++ person, doctor, staff, facilities, technology, and so much more. We lucked out!!!

Dr. Kint is awesome. Dr. Kint is very thorough and explains everything he's about to do and why…read morehe's doing it. He's also very good about making you feel comfortable. I've not gone to a dentist in forever because it's either they're over priced or just awful as dentists. Every dentist that I've been to will always hand me an estimate on how much work I need to get done and how much it's going to cost. Like, why? One dentist told me I needed deep cleaning and refused to do anything to my teeth until I agreed to pay for a deep cleaning. Dr. Kint said I did not need deep cleaning and proceeded to give me a normal cleaning. Sure, some work will be expensive and it's to be expected but why do other dentists hand you a bill before work is even done? 10 out of 10 with Dr. Kint. His assistants and front desk are also wonderful people. Look no further if you need a good dentist.

We have been seeing Dr. Tanaka for many years now. He's a perfectionist and very professional. He…read morehas always been on time for all appointments. His "waiting room" is not for waiting long, just time for the office staff to check you in and notify the back office staff of your arrival. Don't get too comfortable in the waiting room as you won't be there long. You'll be told in advance what to expect and he and the staff have always delivered on what they say. At 81, my teeth are still my own and Dr. Tanaka will not recommend anything that is the "easy way out." He recommends what is best for your dental health and appearance.

Excellent in every way!! So professional and gentle which is what you need in Dental…read moreprofessionals. I'll be referring family and friends in the future!

Premier Dental Care of Eastlake also known as "Family Dentistry by Dr. Maroon" is under the same…read moreoffice as Palomar Dental Care. Also, Steven works at both location (Palomar Dental Care and Premier Dental Care of Eastlake). I am writing this review to warn others about the predatory and unethical practices at Palomar Dental Care. My senior citizen mother, whose first language is not English, went in by herself for a simple filling on May 6, 2025, and was subjected to exaggerated dental cost experience. Instead of addressing just the filling she requested, they pressured her into an extensive and expensive treatment plan that she explicitly stated she couldn't afford. She felt rushed through out the process, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, without giving her a day to consider or seek a second opinion. Thus, she end up signing the contract without even knowing full details of the contract specially about the cancellation clause. They completed "Visit 1" and "Visit 2" in one visit without proper explanation or consent known to her. Their clause stating "If treatment commences and is cancelled after commencement, a nonrefundable minimum of 50% charge will be applied" is outrageous and, frankly, doesn't seem legal under California law. My mom stressed out that she could NOT pay the full patient cost. She also told me that she didn't know about this 50% clause when she signed it. She also said Steven even told her that the contract will be finalized on her next visit, supposedly yesterday, May 8. California Civil Code § 1689.3 provides a clear three-business-day right to rescind dental services contracts. Their attempt to enforce this "non-refundable minimum of 50% charge" clause and their refusal to immediately cancel after receiving our formal letter Wednesday, May 7 is a blatant disregard for patient rights under California Civil Code § 1689.3. Despite our legal right to cancel within three business days (which my mom exercised), they are still harassing my mother by calling and trying to schedule a meeting to "talk it over." She received a call yesterday (May 8) and today (May 9). This is unacceptable and shows their intent to bully vulnerable patients! This dental office preys on vulnerable individuals, uses high-pressure sales tactics, and attempts to enforce outrageous contract clauses to trap patients. We are within our legal cancellation period, and their refusal to honor it is appalling. AVOID THIS DENTAL OFFICE AT ALL COSTS! Provider name also known as R I MAROON DENTAL GROUP

They put on a good front but these Dentists take advantage of people and then do inferior work. I…read morewas talked down to, charged for unnecessary work, and worst of all the implant surgery became infected and has not healed properly. I spent alot of money I could not afford only to be left off worse than when I started. Please do not let these people work on you.

I called as a new patient for my daughter who was experiencing a bad tooth ache. The reception was…read moreable to give me a same day emergency appt. When we arrived to the office the Dr Vasquez came out and was VERY VERY RUDE. Stating we are short staff you don't have an appt and I told him yes I do they called and confirmed time. He asked the girl if someone booked my daughter and they confirmed yes. He then proceeded to tell me he's very busy has patients and doesn't know why they would schedule her. Instead of apologizing he just clearly didn't care and was VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. I'm glad I saw this side of this doctor. Wouldn't want someone like this working on my daughters or myself! Do not recommend.

If you're in the market for a dentist, this place is amazing. Everyone from front desk to the…read moredentist are friendly and professional. Office runs their appointments timely and are very respectful of your time and money. You won't feel like you at most offices where they buckle and dime you for any and everything they can.