This 5-Star review is long overdue for Dr. Rees Olson -- After moving to San Diego a few years back, I almost forgot what real dentistry felt like :-) My wife had a ton of failed fillings and crowns done by another dentist from just 7 years back before we got married...I told her about a couple fillings Dr Rees did for me about 10 years ago with no problems whatsoever....After numerous dental visits with grandma and our girls, Dr Rees has fully restored my wife's teeth -- He even met with my wife once on his day off for a dental emergency! Regarding Cleaning -- They set the bar REALLY high. I actually quit going to other dentists where we live for cleaning because they rush me out after 20 short minutes...Once you experience a proper dental cleaning from one of his staff (Jackie is who I see), you'll know what I mean : - ) Do your mouths (and family) a favor and go check them out! read more

Disappointed in the fact that Rees told me I had 2 cavities on either side of my crown. When I went to another Dentist and ex-rays were taken, no cavities to be found. What's that all about? Also, when searching the reviews for this dentist none show on the their website. Not recommending this business. The only reason for any star was because the elder Olsen was my family's first dentist in the area and we were very happy with him. read more

Someone recommended I try this dentist. Today was my third visit, and am I glad I found this dentist. The entire staff works exceptional together. I really liked how before any procedure they really tell you what to expect. They even make you feel comfortable by asking if you'd like a blanket. It makes a difference when you go to the dentist and trust their abilities rather than worrying if they are going to glue your teeth together(yes this happened growing up-to my brother) Worth every penny! read more

Dr. Olson and his team are the best. They are very thorough and excellent at what they do. Very caring and doesn't matter what the circumstances are they are always trying to find ways to help in whatever your dental needs are, as long as I live near here I will not go to another dentist! Thank you Dr. Olson and team! read more

I was referred to Dr. Olson by a good friend and colleague who told me "Dr. Olson is the best". He is absolutely correct in his assessment. I called Dr. Olson's office on a Friday several months ago after a poorly done filling by another dentist, and I was having a lot of pain right before leaving for a work trip. They were able to see me the next morning, Saturday, when he came in on his day off. He thoroughly examined my tooth, made his diagnosis and corrected the bite which he said will hopefully calm the inflammation down before it became irreversible. Luckily, it worked and saved me from a root canal. Fast forward a few months later (yesterday), on Friday evening, an old crown (which had been done by another dentist years ago) popped off while flossing. I had been home for over a month, and this has to happen just before leaving for an international trip! On a Friday night, no less! I called Dr Olson's office hoping to be able to leave a Voicemail, but it had a number for dental emergencies, which I texted. Dr. Olson got back to me immediately and met me at his office THAT evening to rescue the crown and re-attatch it. Impressively, he was not rushing the work. He wanted to make sure that the bite was perfect before letting me leave, making fine adjustments until it was just right. It's very difficult to find medical professionals who take this much pride in their work and practice. In my line of work, I have become very adept at assessing character and personality very quickly. It is very apparent that Dr. Olson takes immense pride in his craft and his practice. He loves what he does, and cares for his patients. Based on my experience with him, I am transferring the Dental care of my entire family to his practice. I feel better with them in his care. read more

Dr. Olson has been our family dentist for many years. He and his highly trained team have treated every single family member with individualized attention and care, including excellent local outside referrals when needed. I just returned for my first post-pandemic cleaning and found out that he has gone up hospital-level care to prevent COVID infection, installing a multi-level ventilation and antibacterial system that is second to none. I'm a public health professor and I'm incredibly impressed, but not surprised - Dr. Olson should be teaching classes himself to other health practitioners on how to create a safe environment for his staff and patients. Highly recommend! read more

Had my crown put on today and it was so easy of a process and fits perfect. Such a good job it's like nothing was done. I no longer have the fear and anxiety I used to going to other dentist's. Thanks Doctor Olsen read more

You want a dentist you can trust.?! One who is professional?! Who cares about your teeth, great with children and excellent temperament for elderly.?! It's Dr Reese. I've been going to this office for 20 years. When his father ran the practice. Dr Olsen is exactly like his father but has his own style as well. His training makes others seem below standards. Feel free to ask me anything! This practice will be around when I'm gone. Yet I think my teeth will still be in great shape! Lol read more

This office made it very difficult to schedule appointment. I did not receive a call back and when I stated my concern and disappointment the receptionist ignored it. read more

Another 5 star review. If you need a competent excellent professional Dentist .. this place is for you !! Had a challenging extensive root canal and it was done as promised ..Pain-Free. Day after and smooth sailing with zero discomfort. Dr. Olson is the real deal. read more

Dr. Rees Olson is the most gentle, caring, and proficient Dentist. He is one of the few. It seems to result from excellent schooling (UCLA), his father training him and in fact being one of his Professors at UCLA School of Dentistry, and a mindset of empathy. On top of it all, Dr. Rees Olson does not cut corners, only the best materials (fillings/crowns) are used. If there were 10 stars, I would gladly rate him with "10". I cannot end this review without talking about the staff of Dental Assistants and Dental Hygenists. Here too, Dr. Rees Olson only selects the most caring and proficient personnel. Other dentists should (and could) take a lesson from Dr. Rees Olson!!!!! read more

When you need a great dentist and/or Orthodontist There was a time when the family dentist knew your name, and cared about you as an individual. At the turn of the century my childhood dentist, Dr. Scallon decided to retire. He was truly amazing and took great care of his patients. For a while I struggled to find the 'old fashioned', yet modern standard of care that made a real positive contribution when something as personal as your 'teeth' are concerned. Dr. Rees Olson in Placentia is a 2nd generation dentist who learned the caring values that were credited to his father. Living in what at one time were small towns, Placentia, Yorba Linda and Brea and all other OC cities used to be 'almost country' in social values and traditions. We knew our neighbors and took care of one another. Dr. Rees and team do just that. Dr. Rees last year referred me and my family to Dr. Curtis in Brea when at age 59 it was determined I would need braces. Since then our 15 year old has also received dental braces from Dr. Curtis and his team. Seriously, the best experiences you can ever have in knowledge, strategy, caring, and overall value.......Dr. Curtis and Dr. Olson are just what you would expect from a friend. They are simply the best in their chosen fields and surround themselves with the most talented teams in their profession in my opinion. There is no need to look for anyone else! Just pick up the phone and act today, they know how to make your smile the best it can possibly be. read more

Found Dr. Olson on Yelp and I'm SO glad I did! The first time I went was for a much needed, overdue teeth cleaning. I was there for a long time because the dental hygienist who cleaned my teeth actually took the time to clean them thoroughly. She even recommended an electric toothbrush to me, which has been a game changer. The second time I went was to get 2 cavity fillings replaced because the ones my last dentist put in 8 years ago had gone bad. Dr. Olson used a dental dam - it prevents saliva from getting in while the filling is placed and drying. It makes your filling last longer! My last dentist did not do this. Dr. Olson also gave me a mirror and let me watch! He did my fillings on a Friday and said if anything feels uneven with my bite once the numbing medication wears off, to call the office and he would gladly come in to fix them on the weekend as the sooner he fixes them, the better the outcome. Of course nothing ended up being wrong, but I appreciated the dedication! I also needed a front tooth filling fixed that had eroded and now it looks perfect. He matched the color and texture exactly. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Olson! read more

I came across this yelp and figured I should do a 'late' review like many others. We Love Dr. Rees and his staff and have been going for many years. We trust his recommendations and work 100%. Our care is optimal and we appreciate the superior quality of his work. He also takes the time to answer questions and educate his patients at their level of understanding, not his. The entire staff are fabulous and efficient. With the office remodel almost done there is a wonderful fresh feel and I liked the light massage chair during my root canal yesterday. Almost fell asleep. :} I have never had to wait longer than a paragraph in a book, in a pretty much empty waiting area. Never paperwork or billing issues. Concerning children, Dr. Reese is very capable with children. A few years ago my 4 or 5 year old grand-daughter was having increasing mouth pain. After a Dr. and Dentist visit without results, I told my daughter to call her old dentist, Dr Reese. A diagnosis then a quick baby root canal was performed (along with some education) and the pain went away. Everybody was happy and relieved the problem was caught when it was. I grew up going to dentist regularly but rarely seeing the same one more than a few times due to being military. I know dentists. We tried two others here in the YL area when we first moved here. The first one I never went back to. The second one the family went to for several years. I got tired of always having to wait an hour or more in a crowded wait room for the kids to get in for cleanings and check ups. We had overcharges and guilt sales, bad advice, 'new' tests with added fees, and other things insurance didn't cover that made me dread going. We decided to up our insurance coverage to pay more money just to go to who we choose to go to and haven't looked back. Your teeth are important and the only ones you get, so it is worth taking care of them with the best care you can. read more

Dr.Olson and his staff are very professional and friendly. I enjoyed being here and feel just at home. Hayde and Claudia are by far some of the best dental assistants. The font desk assistants are approachable and honest. The hygiene staff are not rough at cleaning which I think is a plus. Overall I would recommend any family or individual looking for a new or change in dentist to check into this location. Trust me Dr. Olson's work is top notch. read more

Today Dr. Rees Olson performed precision root canal surgery. Earlier this month I was asked to contact him by my wife following a botched 'root canal surgery' by a local endodontist/dentist group who will go unnamed. Dr. Rees took my initial call and consulted with me following that painful previous experience, without any advance notice. I was in his chair within 20 minutes after the call. He invested time to listen and understand. He planned out a cure/solution to the incredible pain I was experiencing. He provided immediate relief from the pain. He contacted me after the initial visit and before the surgery to see how I was doing. He and his office are exceptional at what they do. Special thanks also to his dental assistant Claudia for her work during the 3 hour procedure. Everyone there is so nice. I've had good dentists, and unfortunately a few bad (or not so good) along the way. If you want the experience of a master at his craft, and a true professional along the lines of the way dentistry should be practiced, you want and/or need Dr. Olson. read more

My boyfriend woke up the day after Christmas with unbearable tooth pain. After calling my own dentist and finding out that they were unavailable, they referred me to Dr. Olson. I called Dr. Olson and he answered the phone himself! He said he was available all day for emergency dental procedures. I explained a little bit of what was going on with my boyfriend's tooth, and Dr. Olson said to come down right away so he could help. Brenda and Dr. Olson greeted us right away when we entered the office. After a quick consult, Dr. Olson gave us a few options on how to handle the tooth problem. He is clearly very knowledgeable about his craft! My boyfriend decided on an immediate extraction. Dr. Olson successfully performed the extraction with minimal pain. The prices were very fair, considering my boyfriend did not have insurance. I appreciate how Dr. Olson very clearly outlined the charges for us before the extraction took place. All in all, the entire experience was very positive, considering what we were there for. Thank you, Dr. Olson, for taking my boyfriend in on the day after Christmas on such short notice. You saved the day, truly! If I didn't already have another dentist, or if I ever have a dental emergency, I would not hesitate to come to Dr. Olson again. I know my boyfriend is going to continue to come see you for all of his dental needs. Thank you! read more

Literally by far the best dentist I've ever been to. Doctor Olsen is the most honest person. I've been to A LOT of dentist. I had work done 10 years ago by Doctor Olsen and it's still in the same condition. Never had a problem with it. I wish I kept going to him. A friend told me to go to him and I remembered that he's the same dentist from 10 years ago. He sat and talked to me for a half hour today and even walked me out. The first time I came in he sat and talked with me for a hour! Have you ever been to a dentist that's done that? He is so kind. You will leave feeling so much better, I promise! All of the staff is extremely friendly. I love them all. I have already told people to go here. I have family and friends who are going to him now. I have had so many bad experiences with dentist.. I've been lied to, ripped off, barely talked to, or bullied by the person who does financial... Doctor Olsen office was nothing like that. You will not regret going here I promise. One of a kind. 6 stars! read more

I am always very aware of energy and such around me, and the moment I walked in, in spite of apprehension over future work I knew in my gut I needed done, and after the sifting of insurance was complete, I knew instantly I was in the right hands. I have been with them for almost a year or more now, not super long, no..., but in spite of the difficulty of work done, always leave feeling loved, like I go home and feel fulfilled somehow that I can't put words to it. I was referred to Olson Family Dentistry by word of mouth (no pun intended...), from a former manager at work, and I feel like I got the way better end of the deal. My former dentist was not as proactive about work that I knew somehow should be done, but not sure exactly what (I'm not a dentist, right? I just felt my mouth was more sensitive than it needed to be, and there was something left to do). Dr. Olson makes sure everything is in place when he works, and fluidly connects with staff. He corrected former work that should not have been falling apart, and I'm currently on maintenance cleanings (yay) with Christine, who makes me feel like I've had a good time, and I have. She is super gentle on my teeth, and informative at the same time. Thanks so much for the whole team, front desk, assistants, hygienists, backstage staff, others I've never even met, and Dr. Olson himself. Blessings to all. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Rees Olson for 6 years now and I am truly grateful for the care I receive every visit from Dr. Rees and staff. Everyone here makes you feel welcome and like part of the family. I highly recommend anyone looking for a new dentist or interested in quality dental work, this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed. read more

Going to the dentist can be so scary for kids. They really have patience and understand and help the kids not be so nervous. That's a big win at our house. read more

Dr. Olsen is awesome. We have been going here since we moved to Placentia in 2005. I highly recommended him and his staff for everyone in your family. read more

I have been coming here since I was a child. When I moved south I looked for another dentist only to be disappointed w dentist claiming unneeded work done that I did not in order to make more money. I went back to dr olson and its Worth the drive! Dr Olson saved my tooth from needing a crown and saved me a lot of money. He is a honest dentist who spends a lot of time w his patients. Best family dentist in Orange County!!! Anna read more

Saying that Dr. Olson is a very good dentist would be unfair, as he is much more than that. He is exceptionally good, exceptionally caring, and exceptionally honest. My husband and I have been his patients for more than 15 years (in fact, we started as patients of his equally wonderful father), and we shall continue to be under his care for as long as....we live! This is a practice where everyone, from the front desk personnel to the hygienists to the affiliates, everyone is extremely professional, and extremely caring. This is an office where what matters IS the patient. They all are simply outstanding. Dr. Olson pays attention to his patients well beyond the typical standard care. During the past 15 years, in more than one occasion, I needed his professional help for emergency interventions, and he opened his office on a Saturday or Sunday to help me out. We owe him our healthy smiles! Thank you, Dr. Olson. You are the very best!! read more

I've had some pretty horrific experiences with the dentist all my life. I've had root canals when I was younger and even simple fillings that were just done terribly. In my old age I'm pretty sure I'll have to have all dentures because of the mistakes I've made with my teeth. My family and I moved right next to the Olson office last year and went because of convenience.. and my husband is a huge UCLA fan which Dr. Olson is an alumni. Be warned.. they are expensive. But if I could do my whole life of dental work all over again.. I'd pay to have Dr. Olson work on them because I know they do an excellent job. I don't know much about dentistry but I do know when someone does a hack job and Dr. Olson does everything but that. I go in for a routine cleaning and he makes sure to check my teeth to make sure there isn't anything else new that popped up during the time I was away. I truly appreciate the care and excellence that the team all strive for. read more

Dr. Olson is exactly who you want working on your teeth...a perfectionist. Excellent job on the fillings.

I have gone to Olson Family Dentistry for over 20 years and they have always done great work for me! My fiance has dentist-hopped for years and he has been coming here for over two years now and he loves the staff and care he gets. Great service, and they are willing to work with you (allow interest free payments). read more

I have been seeing dr Reese know for yrs and let me tell you if you want a job well done and done right he is the guy to come to ! His staff is really truly amazing and make you feel welcome and part of a family you never feel like your just another pt to them ! They explain everything so well that you know what to expect before it happens ! Plus my whole family comes to this office for our dental care ! I would really recommend this place in a heart beat if your looking for a good quality care and someone who really truly takes his time with you then this is the place for you ! read more

Great dentist. Have been going here for years. The father runs the place but the son took over. Some of the nicest people you will meet. I recommend this place to my family and friends. read more

Dr. Rees and his staff are outstanding professionals. They are competent, thorough and keep you apprised of everything that's happening as it is happening. I can't say enough about all of the help Dr. Rees has given me over the last ten plus years. Recently, when I flew over the handlebars of my bike, Dr. Rees actually came in on Sunday to fix my broken tooth! Excellent dentist. read more