As most of us can relate, going to the dentist is NOT a favorite activity. But, there's always exceptions to the rule. I had lived in the Orcutt area and could not find decent dental care. We knew we were moving to Pismo Beach so I started "interviewing" dentists in the area. I tried Oaks Dental and luckily I got an appointment with Dr. Berry. I can honestly say in my almost 60 years of going to the dentist that he is by far the best I've been to. I had a complicated situation with an old dental implant that needed to be removed. Initially he referred this type of work to an orthodontist-since this is their specialty. After seeing 2 orthos, they were unsuccessful in removing my 30+ year implant. Dr Berry wouldn't accept defeat so he took it upon himself to get creative and he was successful in getting the implant out. The removal of this implant was imperative as I needed a bridge. I just want to add that not only is he at the top of his professional game, but he's acutely aware of my time (which other doctors lack). To top it off, he's always in a great mood, even if his work load is full, and he's fun to chat with. I HIGHLY recommend Dr Berry and his staff of Julie, Office Manager and Missy, front desk. This is a fantastic office and you will be happy to have your dental care looked after by them. Thank you again Dr Berry for all the work and patience you've had with my case! read more

This is a new office for us. I was surprised how big it was and how many chairs they have. They are an efficient office and we established care pretty quickly. Dental cleaning went smoothly. The hygienist was experienced and kind. I think we landed in the right spot! read more

Cleaning went as expected. The issue I have with Oaks Dental is their very long lead times to get service. Even though I've been an established patient for over a decade, I've had to wait months and months for procedures. This is because they seem to give priority to when a patient makes their next appointment in the office; NOT when the patient was first associated with Oaks Dental! As a long-time patient who should be recognized for their loyalty, I feel I should be served first - First Come First Served. Instead, I'm forced to wait a long time because someone who just moved here from LA happened to be in the office first! So don't just keep bringing on new patients, take care of the ones who have been loyal to you over the years! I'm not holding my breath. read more

I had a cracked tooth and Dr Vaca saw me right away. He made my experience easy and made me feel very comfortable.

My teeth cleaning appointment started on time. The office staff members were very friendly. Audrey is a fabulous hygienist. She is very professional and pays attention to detail. Thank you for making it easy to be at the dentist office. read more

I love this office! Everyone is so nice and Dr. Vaca is wonderful! Audrey the hygienist does such a great job cleaning my teeth and the office runs very smoothly. Always a great experience going there. Highly recommend them! read more

The entire staff made me feel welcome. They are all warm and friendly. I have hated the novacane situation, but Dr. Vaca was gentle. They are all knowledgeable about the product and offered alternative solutions. You are ky dental office for life!​ read more

Excellent & professional care by Xray tech, Dental Hygienist & the Dentist.. The facility is immaculate, the staff is warm and friendly from beginning to end. Highly recommend giving them a chance.. This is my 3rd year of getting care from Dr. Vaca & his team. read more

The teeth cleaning process went well. The Hygienist was careful not to put too much pressure on my lower jaw when taking x-ray pictures. She complemented me on how well I was doing with keeping my teeth clean. read more

I have been going to Oaks Dental for some years now and can't say enough good about this practice ! Staff and Doctors are kind compassionate people that take great care with you ! It is with a heavy heart we have to leave as our insurance is no longer in network so I just want to say thank you for everything! read more

Oaks Dental is great! From the admin team to my hygienist, every team member is both friendly and professional.

Quality care by the hygienists, and the dentist is knowledgeable and skilled. The receptionists however are focused on insurance rather than customer experience. No friendly welcome, just business. Having to wait nearly a full year for what should be a 6-month cleaning tells me there's an imbalance and they may have taken on too many clients. I don't know that lack of hygienists is the only problem. read more

Routine cleaning with Audrey, who did a wonderful, painless, job. Very caring, taking health update notes and getting me additional future appointments. read more

Dr. Vaca is a very competent and caring dentist. He has performed a number of dental-related procedures on me and is always very accommodating, kind, and thorough at every visit. read more

Dr Vaca and staff are excellent, very supportive and knowledgeable , so glad I picked them for my new dentist experience

Great dentists and hygienists, I'd give them 5 stars if I was basing everything off of that! Unfortunately it's nearly impossible to get in every six months for a cleaning, so I ended up finding a new dentist. My last cleaning there was November 2024 and they didn't have any openings until September 2025. My coworker has this same issue with them and ended up finding a new dentist as well. Not the place to go if you like getting your teeth cleaned twice a year. read more

Dr. Caravans his staff do a very thorough job of taking care of their patients. I received the most comprehensive dental exam I have ever had in my life, and everything was explained to me in great detail. Everyone in the office was friendly and helpful. I feel fortunate to have found such a great dentist after moving to the area recently. read more

Wonderful, kind, and helpful staff. I have had good quality care for several years now. They know me. I never feel like just a number.

The front desk staff are always helpful, polite, and courteous. The hygienist are pleasant and knowledgeable. They inform you of everything they do, alert you to potential dental problems, and present treatment options. My biggest concern is our inability to get appointments in a reasonable timeframes. Our appointments have been as long as 8 months in the future for cleanings. This is my only concern. read more

Shelly, the hygienist, did an excellent job in cleaning my teeth and checking for any type of cancer or abnormal growths. She was very gentle, thorough, professional, and had a friendly personality. The office is very clean! The dentist was professional and personable. Julie, the office manager, was very helpful in explaining my benefits. Such a great office of professionals! Thank you! read more

These guys are great! Organized and caring. I went to another dentist for a while but these guys are so much better! I recommend them!

The dental office has downsized, yet runs smoothly with existing staff and Dr. Vaca. Front office staff are friendly , knowledgeable, and helpful. Although cleaning appointments are often more than six months out at times, hygienists are friendly, caring and efficient. Overall experience is very positive. read more

Dr. VACA and the staff are wonderful. Audrey is the best hygienist ever. They are very nice and always treated me respectfully .

I mainly have been going to Oaks dental for teeth cleaning and minor check up. I have no real complaints although I go to another dental office for teeth cleaning as I alternate and I think they do a better job. I have to pay more but as they say you get what you pay for. I see Audrey for the teeth cleaning and she's very nice and informative. They are extremely busy right now and unfortunately my next cleaning is going to be out in October 2022. So I better keep using a water pick etc. Oh they are always on time I never have to wait very long. read more

This was the best hygienists teeth cleaning experience I have experienced in my entire life. Not only was Kelly thorough, she was persistent at getting the junk off my teeth. But what was the best is that she made sure that her hand never pinched my lips. I will be going to her over and over again, forever. Thanks Oaks Dental Group!!! read more

I've been going to Oaks dental for several years now. Cleanliness, good customer service, and quality of care have consistently been exceptional. Dr. Vaca is dedicated and so caring. read more

This dentist group is one of the best that I've gone to. They provide excellent timely care with enough availability to suit my needs. The dentist was thorough and provided a lot of education about my oral health and ways to improve it. I'm a nurse, so some of my input may be more technical. I required a deep cleaning because of periodontitis. I was impressed by the thoroughness of the cleaning. It involved numbing, an ultrasonic deep cleaning, manual removal of tartar, then, most impressive, the use of a laser to heal diseased gum tissue followed by an antibiotic mouth wash. While the level of cleaning was intimidating, I was not overwhelmed by the process. The hygienist saw improvement at my next cleaning when she measured the depth of my pockets. Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised and thankful for the level of care I have at this office. read more

Timely check and thorough assessment. Relief provided so I can go on vacation without worry.

Friendly staff. Clean facility. Very helpful and accommodating . Booked into next century need to expand staff to accmodate

Dr. Noel Berry is the Best! I was a patient of his when he was in San Luis Obispo and was pleased to find him again now in Pismo Beach. He is up to date with the newest technology. You are in great hands when you book an appointment with him! Thank you Dr. Berry, DDS. read more

Type of care from all staff was efficient, expedient, organized, and professional. Dr. Vaca was a top notch dentist with trustworthy expertise. I had a great experience from start to finish at Oaks Dental Group. read more

They've been friendly, professional, and we've never waited long (if at all) in the waiting room. Highly recommend!

Thank you so much Oaks Dental Group, and Dr. Vaca especially. They treated me like family.

Excellent care from my dental hygienist Audrey. I have been coming to this office many years, and have always been provided with excellent care from both my dentist and the dental hygienist. and the office staff is very kind and helpful. read more

Great Dentist The office is immaculate. The staff is super professional and fun to work with. Dr. Vaca is exceptional. He knows his craft and has an amazing personality. He really made it a good experience. The equipment is state-of-the-art! And NO PAIN! Great dental experience. Highly recommended Oaks Dental Group. read more

My first cleaning was enjoyable and geyond what I had expected. I was acknowledged and attended to right when I entered. The appointment was right on time. My insurance Was contacted in order to confirm that my x-rays would be covered. And the hygienist who cleaned my teeth was fastidious in her work, kind, yet candid regarding what i can do to improve the care of my teeth and gums. Finally, Dr. Vaca was cordial, even funny. In short, I rate this office highly. read more

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Found this dentist last year and I love them. Dr Vaca is a great, knowledgeable dentist and very personable.

Dr. Vaca is pain free, efficient and down to earth. Hygienist Kelly is super. Very well maintained office, friendly staff.

Front office staff are nice and friendly. Dr Vaca is the best! I feel less anxious coming in knowing he'll be working on my. Often he is able to do the required repairs w/o anesthetic, which I appreciate. Dr Vaca is the best. I will continue to refer him to others. read more

After waiting 45 minutes after my appointment time, the dentist came in to tell me to make another appointment, he was too backlogged to get to me. His office should have called to reschedule if he was that far behind schedule. My time is valuable too read more