I came to Palm Dental Group in Riverside for a second opinion after a recent visit to another dentist left me uncertain. I spent quite a bit of time sorting through Blue Shield HMO providers and was impressed by the great reviews -- and now I can see why. My visit was excellent from start to finish. The doctor handles everything himself, from cleanings to more complex procedures. He took new X-rays, gave me a detailed explanation of what he saw, and even identified an issue my previous dentist had missed. He also offered a more affordable and less invasive solution for two of my teeth, which I really appreciated. Even though I ultimately returned to my original dentist for the actual work, the information I received here helped me make the best, most informed decision for my dental care. I highly recommend Palm Dental Group to anyone who wants honest, thorough care from someone who truly takes the time to help -- especially if you're worried about being overcharged or overlooked elsewhere. read more

I've been coming to be treated by Dr. Y for four plus years. So far everything has been very comfortable and great quality work. The staff like Jonie! I like her a lot cause she is so easy to talk to. I would recommend this office cause they tell you the truth with no sugar coating. If you need to change your dental hygiene routine they will tell you straight up and that's what people need. read more

The team Dr Yoo assembled is lovely, caring, sharp; and Dr Yoo is pretty amazing too. I'm thankful they accept my insurance! I feel confident in his treatment plans for my 60- year old teeth. read more

This was the best dental experience I've had in a long time! Everyone was very friendly and Dr. Sang Yoo really took his time to answer all of my questions. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. I've never had a dentist do my cleaning before. I'm super thankful I found Palm Dental. read more

I at first thought this dentist was going to be a good fit. I got a cleaning the first time with x-rays. The cleaning didn't take long. He doesn't have a hygienist, just an assistant. After the appointment, he said I needed a crown, and this is where it went downhill. I went in for my crown, and the next morning my temporary cap fell off in two pieces. I didn't even bite on anything. I called the dentist to tell him about the temporary cap coming off and he told me not to worry, that if I had pain they would put a new temporary cap on, but I could just keep it clean and I wouldn't need one. I kept it very clean and didn't chew on it or anything, but the day before I got the permanent crown I started to have sensitivity. I got the permanent crown and his assistant told me the sensitivity would go away. She told me it might take a couple weeks for my gum to get used to the crown. It didn't, so the dentist sent me to get a root canal. The sensitivity went away, but I told the dentist my crown didn't feel right. He told me this was because root canals weaken the teeth. So I wrote it off. A couple months later I went in to have my teeth cleaned which took less than 15 minutes and his new assistant said she couldn't floss between my permanent retainers. (I have never had this problem before because there is special floss for that) I told the dentist my crown was still feeling different, and again he said it's the root canal because they weaken the tooth. My insurance was also charged for bitewing x-rays I didn't have that day. I called to have this removed but it wasn't done. I then decided to go to another dentist and changed my insurance also. I went in for pain in my crown. They sent me in for another root canal and his x-rays showed the crown wasn't seated correctly and had recesses. I had to get a new crown and had to pay out of pocket because of insurance purposes they only will cover it if it was 5 years old. The new dentist said the tooth was high and the crown didn't seat and adhere correctly. I have a new crown now that I paid for from the new dentist and It is correct now. Dr. Yoo also wanted to put a crown on one of my husband's teeth due to a crack. I asked my husband to wait until we went to another dentist, so we could also get a second opinion. The new dentist said it was superficial crack on the surface only and he didn't need a crown. The only thing I could say good about this dentist is he always answers his calls and seems nice as does his receptionist. read more

First let me mention that Dr. Sang Yoo speaks perfect English without a heavy accent. I believe this is important to many people who would be afraid there would be a language barrier. I have been a patient of his for over 10 years. I find his work ethic is excellent. His self-presentation is excellent. All work needed is explained clearly. In my opinion, his focus is to give you the best dental health you can achieve. The staff are excellent to work with and will take time to talk to you. I never see patients stacked up in the reception area. Each room is filled with a patient, and he works each patient in a timely and simultaneous manner. While one patient needs to wait for a process to finish, he works on another patient. This is the only dental office I have ever been to where the dentist cleans your teeth! He does have dental assistants who do that too. This is a one dentist office. You experience the focus on YOUR dental needs. read more

Great care and professional treatment. Always quick in and out. Great care and professional treatment. Always quick in and out.

Having 2 crowns replaced, a filing and annual cleaning and check-up my appointment yesterday on 3/26 was the 2 crowns Dr. Yoo call to check-up on me 3/27th that never happened before and I've been to a few Dental Clinic Dr. Yoo and his staff were kind, respectful and patient towards me highly recommended this office and he is punctual/on time also read more

Dr is great loved the experience. No nonsense no upwelling just one dentist so you don't have to deal with a different person every time you go. It's great. Had a root canal done and it was quick Holly the dental assistant was great. Will keep going back read more

Dr.Yo is extremely efficient and thorough. Went back to have a tooth removal, a crown put in amd fillers in several teeth. In and out in about 1.5 hrs. He made sure my crown fit perfectly, took time to grind and adjust crown until I was satisfied. He'll definitely be my dentist for as long he's in practice. read more

I have not been to a dentist in a long time and need to have a lot of work done. Everyone is very pleasant and professional. I was given options and reasons for each options which I appreciated. All the work they are doing is affordable. Susan Gediman read more

I needed to have my implant tooth checked. I had become unhappy with the quality of my former dentist so on my friend's recommendation I decided to see Dr. Yo. I am so glad I did. Doctor Yo was thorough and gentle and knowledgeable. Very pleased with him and his staff. I have finally found the kind of dentist I've wanted to have for a long time. read more

I cannot recommend Dr.Yoo and his staff more! The staff is so friendly and helpful, always have a great experience with them from the time you walk in the door to the time you leave. Dr.Yoo is refreshingly personable and will not rip you off! He is the most ethical and helpful dentist I have ever been to. They're also always on time with your appointments and QUICK! They make the entire process so easy! For years my experience with dentists was awful, I dreaded going because every time I did I would leave with a treatment plan that wound up costing me thousands of dollars and left me feeling hopeless. Often times I couldn't finish these plans as I could not afford them. When my insurance changed and I found Dr. Yoo, I was scared for my first visit and the treatment discussion to follow, but there was no need! Dr. Yoo was very honest about what I did and did not need to do and shocker, it wasn't going to break the bank! I asked the receptionist if I magically now had amazing insurance or how was it so affordable compared to other dentist I had seen in the past and she very sincerely looked at me and said " Dr.Yoo will never up-sell you on something you don't need in order to make a couple extra bucks". That was over a year and a half ago, he fixed exactly what he said needed to be done, I go every 6 months for my cleanings, and have never been upsold once! And finally, at the age of 32, I have made it from playing catch up on oral health to now general maintenance and I am so relieved! I feel like I am in good hands here and I will recommend Dr.Yoo's office to anyone I can. read more

Went in to see Dr. Yoo for the second time today-first appointment was for my daughter and today was my own initial exam. Extremely happy with both experiences, which included treatment/fillings for my daughter and follow up treatment plan for myself. These days It's hard to find dentists (or medical providers in general) who take the time to do thorough, holistic assessments. Many just focus on the acute problem, a quick fix and get you out the door. Not the case here. Im so happy we found Dr. Yoo (thanks Yelp!). It's clear Dr. Yoo is very professional, knowledgeable and takes the time to educate, which I feel is so important. I appreciate the time spent explaining, educating and the pro-active & preventative approach, as opposed to waiting until problems get bigger and more difficult to treat. I never felt rushed like I had before with other providers. I plan to establish dental care for my whole family here and hope to remain with this dental office for many years. Thank you! read more

I really love Palm Dental Group; Dr. Yoo & His Staff. They are always so very kind and welcoming. Dr. Yoo is very knowledgeable and always advises you on your condition and options for treatment if you need treatment. He is very straightforward, and lets you as a patient make your own decision about what is best for you. I find this is very nice because I have been to many places that try to scare you into buying upgrades, and take home products. I've been going to this office for about 2.5 years, and every visit is just as wonderful as the last. They are always very prompt with appointments, and accommodating when you call to set up your appointments as well. When you walk in they greet you by name, its really nice to feel valued as a patient. Jodi the office manager really goes above and beyond. I really cannot say enough great stuff about this place. They actually make going to the dentist a nice experience, (even when there's been bad news). :) read more

Dr. Yoo did a great job with my mother. He replaced her cap and tightened/sealed her crown. Awesome work and they did a good cleaning too. This will be her dentist from now on. I highly recommend. Staff and service is excellent. read more

We needed a new dentist thanks to neighborhood app I found "Palm Dental" Jody and Dr Yoo was very honest with what my son and I needed done. We are very happy to have found Palm dental. Thank you read more

I am thoroughly pleased with Dr Yoo! I have been to many dentists over the years and I find that first and foremost he is honest and that is huge for me (I find more dentists lie)( I actually had changed dentists this year for lying... telling me things I needed to do about my teeth that wasnt true) I went to Dr Yoo because of his reviews and I was not disappointed. The staff is very professional and courteous as well! Thank you Dr Yoo and staff! Doris Darlene Crow read more

He fired me as a customer for being too afraid of the dentist. He instead was able to work on my braver wife. She never really had cavities before then, only to consistently find new cases where there were apparently excessive cavities, and apparently one deep and two required a crown, 23 with almost perfect teeth, to many cavities and two annoying crowns. After moving her to my new dentist and they discovered she had a visible gap in crown that apparently went without notice over the course of his several visits and developed a cavity. We are currently waiting for the temp in our process of replacing the crown. Sadly have to write a review because it hurts to see how much pain she is currently in. I am thankful we may have a chance to catch this mistake before it became a root canal. read more

Who likes going to the dentist? I certainly don't but it's one of the things we have to do. Been seeing Dr. Yoo for a couple of years and have always been happy with his services. As far as I can see, he's a fine dentist. I always felt that my previous dentist nickel-and-dimed me on an ongoing basis and perhaps sold treatments to me that weren't necessary. Have never had that feeling with Dr. Yoo. I'm currently having a crown replaced and instead of the $1,200 I expected, it was $755. What a pleasant surprise! So I plan on continuing to see Dr. Yoo for a very long time. I recommend him. UPDATE: 3/2/18. I decided to have some additional dental work done that wasn't really necessary but would enhance my appearance. Dr. Yoo was very considerate and offered me attractive pricing for the optional work. His technicians and office staff are friendly and very helpful. A fine dentist, great staff, and excellent service; it just doesn't get any better! read more

I want to thank Dr Yoo and staff. I have some serious dental issues and Dr Yoo is taking very good care of me. I appreciate all the options he gave me and always tells me step by step what he is doing. The staff are professional kind and always helpful. read more

I was really happy to see that the office lives up to the good reviews they have gotten! The staff was so helpful and friendly. Dr. Yoo was wonderful and gave me great information, i like that he was straight forward and scared me straight about my teeth and flossing !! I like that he explained stuff to me, and he never came across as a know it all. And his staffs recommendation of which oral surgeon to choose was a great pick !! I am beyond happy with the service I received at this office If you are looking for a new dentist in the riverside area Dr. Yoo is your guy ! read more

This was my second visit to this dentist. He is a looking only to fatten his wallet. The girls are wonderful here and I can't believe they work for such a Mr. Know it all dentist. He was very rude and lectured me about how I needed things to which were of course not covered under my insurance plan. I know I did not need what he was telling me because I just saw another dentist a month back and I came here because I was assigned to him from my Insurance company and to take care a small filling. My old dentist retired. Boy.. rethink coming to this young, talks insestitantly, drain your wallet dentist. read more

Dr. Yoo is a gentle and caring dentist. He explains and discusses the various options avaiable for treatment. He makes you part of the decision process. He communicates with you during your treatment what he is doing and what to expect. The staff is friendly and accommodating to your needs. read more

The best friendly dental service. Really enjoyed my experience here at Palm dental group. Staff was very upbeat and kind. Great location and convenient parking. Dr. Yoo is a gentle and very knowledgable dentist. He makes sure to explain all the procedures and makes you feel comfortable. He is experienced and a guru in the field. He goes out of his way to make the whole process painless and easy. The best dentist I been to, even with my dental phobia. I definitely recommend Dr. Yoo and Palm dental group to all my friend and family. They provide great service and quality care. Why can't more dentist be this good!!! read more

I had work done by Dr Yoo today for the second time and all I can say is that he is the best hands down Dentist that I have been to, and I am 53yrs young. No pain great bed side manners and very carring of his patient. I highly reccomend Dr Yoo and his staff to any body. read more

Dr. Yoo & his staff are great. We never have to worry about getting unnecessary work. He is very prompt and conscientious of your time. He assesses our entire oral area, not just our teeth which many Dentists neglect to do. Many times before my appointment I dread it but every time I leave thinking I was glad I went. read more

I have been going to Palm Dental Group for years. The service is great. They are always on schedule. They are thorough and efficient. Jodi the Office Manager carries on the family atmosphere. She knows all the patients, their families, and has genuine concern and compassion for all. I always feel Dr. Yoo is looking out for me without the pressure of up selling services I don't need. All too many of my friends complain about cost of services and always feeling like they have to have something done. I highly recommend Palm Dental Group and Dr. Yoo. He and his team are truly a group you can trust. Hard to find in the dental industry today. Take a look at my Yelp reviews. You will see I am very honest and don't hesitate to compliment good service, but also am very honest when service needs to improve. Contact your insurance today and sign up for Palm Dental Group! read more

I was very pleased with my visit at Palm Dental. The facilities were clean and well organized. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and Dr. Yoo was very professional but with a friendly chairside manner. He was especially skillful at giving a painless Novocain injection. He personally called me the next day to see how I was doing. My husband and I are very happy to call Dr. Yoo our new dentist. read more

I had an awful experience at a different dentist office before finding this office on Yelp. I never thought to look for a dentist on Yelp, but after my previous experience I'm glad I did. I like this office, and receive great service here. Everyone is friendly, professional and straight forward. I appreciate this dentist office and how they take care of their patients. read more

I've been coming to this location for over 15 years. They always provide great care and the staff is friendly. The location is clean and welcoming. I would recommend anyone get their work here. They are fair in their prices and lower in some cases. Yadira is the best RDA ever! read more

I can not say enough GREAT things about Dr Yoo and his office staff! Dr is so honest and really cares! Dr Yoo worked on me prepped for crowns & deep cleaning he is so meticulous the crowns are beautiful. Dr also saw my daughter and sat with her to explain the importance of dental health. After my visit Dr Yoo followed up with a call to see how I was doing I have never had a dentist do that. He cares!!! The staff is family friendly and thank you Jodie (office manager) for being that smiley caring face as soon as we walk in! read more

For the past two years my husband and I have come to Palm dental for all our dental care. The staff is friendly and professional. The office is clean. Dr. Yoo takes the time to get to know each patient. He is thorough and caring. He genuinely cares about the overall wellbeing of his patients. He explains everything in detail, he makes simple recommendations, and never insist on unnecessary treatments. He is very honest which can be very rare in any field of service. read more

I've been coming here since my teeth started coming in! I've grown up with the office. I've changed all my doctors 3yrs ago when I moved counties but can't get a new dental office. The service is ALWAYS great and the staff treats you like family. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a new dental office to check them out! read more

We were assigned to this office through our insurance and I was not looking forward to doing the "new patient process" but was pleasantly surprised when I had to make an emergency appointment for my husband. They were very friendly, made him an appointment within 30 minutes, and fixed his tooth right away! The dentist even called the next day to check on him! Such great customer service! I'm excited to keep going here! (Btw, the deep cleaning worked and the hubs is back to normal! ) I highly recommend! read more

I'm not one to normally leave reviews, but this dental office is amazing. The staff is so friendly and the young lady who polished my teeth did such a great job they look so much whiter! They are always on time and get me in and out. They never try and up sell me things I don't need like at other places I have been to. The Dr. takes his time to listen to your needs and concerns. He has worked on my family for over 2 years now and we have never had one bad experience. Thank you! read more

Great Dentistry! Professional and friendly! Jody is excellent! Dr. Yoo is the best! Really terrific in the whole process of meeting and serving your dentistry needs. Personable, kind , professional! Location is nice older comfortable location in long established, somewhat near , to downtown Riverside! So Glad to have chosen this dentist office. read more