Dr Tran and her staff are always professional and explain things before they happen which helps to relieve any anxiety when you get a cleaning or X-ray. I've experienced zero pain at her dental office. I'm used to leaving sore at other dental offices but not once have a left in any pain or soreness. I can't say enough good things about Dr Tran and her ethics. She doesn't find unnecessary things to do to get money nor are her fees high when you have to pay 20 percent or whatever isn't covered by your insurance plan. Very honest business! I highly recommend Dr Tran! read more

If I could give New Leaf Dentistry 5,000,000 stars... I would. I don't even live in San Diego, yet I schedule all my flights to come here and have my teeth cleaned. IT'S THAT GOOD. Here are the TOP REASONS why I really, really love Dr. Tran: 1. She's super sweet, which is great, but she's incredibly professional as well. Combine these two thing together, and you have a fantastic dentist. These words coming from someone that generally hates dentists. 2. Having my teeth done here is EASY. My appointments are always on time. They always end within the timeframe they gave me (if not earlier). When I feel like someone respects my time, I am in love. 3. Communication is great. Whether it's talking about what's happening at your appointment, or it's over email. Expect to be in the know. 4. It's PAINLESS. I recently had a crown done and it was .. the easiest thing. Dr. Tran was incredibly sensitive to any pain I might be feeling but often times I was asking "Should this hurt? It doesn't". I had the easiest experience getting a crown and everything I expected to have happen (see #3) .. happened. Wow, right? 5. Follow up. After my crown Dr Tran checked in several times to make sure I was doing well. HOW NICE RIGHT? If this woman ain't touching your teeth, you're doing something wrong. I love this place. And I'll continue to try to schedule my SD flights every six months so I can get my teeth cleaned etc. THANKS DR TRAN for being awesome! PS you get to wear cool protective eyewear when you're having your teeth done. Best time to take a selfie. read more

I've had a great experience with Dr. Tran for both a regular cleaning and a crown. I was nervous about getting a crown on my lateral incisor as it's at the front of my mouth and challenging to just do 1 crown instead of both incisors at the same time. I think it turned out really well and was completely painless. She and her office staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and have always made me fee comfortable. Would highly recommend! read more

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Phuong and Isabella are truly "amazing". I have grown up and lived in the Encinitas / Solana Beach area for nearly 40 years and have been to MANY dentists. I have had many different experiences that led me to come in to Phuongs Dental Office. She runs a FAIR and HONEST business and truly cares for her clients. The dental work I have received has been very professional and they know what they are doing. Wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

I am a very difficult and anxious patient. I have severe trauma and PTSD from childhood dentistry. However, Phuong and her team treated me with patience, care, and understanding and made the whole experience a lot better than I anticipated. I greatly appreciate the staff for their kindness. Will be going back for all future dental work, would recommend. read more

The office staff is very friendly and the work that was done was done in a timely manner. I'm thankful that the staff did such a good job getting a night guard made for me. Barb read more

If you're looking for a new dentist I highly recommend Dr. Tran! I've been going to Dr. Tran for a couple of years now and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon. She is very professional and conscientious of your time. I've never had to wait longer than a couple of minutes for my appointments. You can tell she cares a lot about her patients because she makes sure to reach out after any procedure to check in and see how you're doing. She always takes time to explain what she's doing and takes time to answer any questions. Regarding Covid precautions all of the staff wears gloves and masks. They are taking temperatures before appointments and have a plexiglass barrier to protect the receptionist. read more

I went to Dr. Tran after having a crazy experience with a different dentist. I am so blessed I discovered her! I had to have my old fillings replaced from amalgam to composite and She literally did the most amazing job. I highly recommend her for all your dental needs. She makes going to the dentist a pleasant experience. read more

Found my new dentist, and she is amazing! Been a while since I was seen and I finally put on my big kid pants and went. Her office is in the strip with 7-Eleven towards the back. I have found parking to be tricky just because the area gets busy. Love this office, love the staff, love Dr Tran. Very patient, made sure I was completely comfortable every step of the way, and got my crown in quickly. Great communication as well as follow up. Highly recommend!! read more

Very responsive! I had a tooth emergency, and I texted Dr. Tran's office early in the morning asking if they had any openings for a new patient. They quickly replied and were very helpful even though they weren't even open yet. I didn't get a chance to see Dr. Tran since their office was closed, but I really appreciated their quick response time. read more

She was wonderful with my elderly mother and did some great work for what the insurance company was paying. Her charge was half of what neighboring dentists wanted and she was easy to work with. read more

Excellent service. You will not find a more caring dentist. I've been going to Dr Tran's office for about a year, 3 visits total. I've visited many dentists all over California but never really found one I liked. Dr. Tran is incredibly caring and listens to patients needs. Her receptionist is friendly and provides great service. I can call or email any time and know I'll get a quick response. read more

Dr. Phuong Tran at New Leaf Dentistry is INCREDIBLE. Before seeing her, I hadn't been to a dentist in years and years. I don't floss, I oftentimes fall asleep without brushing my teeth, and I drink a lot of things like coffee and soda that stain teeth. I know I'm making myself sound disgusting, but hey, this is Yelp, not Tinder, so it's important to be honest. Anyway, needless to say, my mouth wasn't the healthiest and my teeth were looking yellowed. I completely expected to be in excruciating pain while Dr. Tran worked on me, but that wasn't the case at all. I've been to quite a few dentists in my life, but never have I met one that made my comfort such a priority. Constantly checking if I was ok (not that she needed to, since she is very precise and skilled with her hands), even little things like putting balm on my lips to keep them comfortable while I was worked on. Long story short, my teeth are now looking better than they ever have in my whole life. Immediately after my cleaning, they were already whiter, since she removed surface stains, and I hadn't even started bleaching yet! Dr. Tran is friendly, knowledgeable, honest, and a master at her craft. Thank you for my new smile! read more

Me happy to go to this dentist.... I initially saw Dr. Tran at the end of December for a routine exam and cleaning. I made an appointment with her based on her reviews here on Yelp. If you want exceptional dental care from really personable staff, come here. Dr. Tran and her staff are professional, caring, informative, and safe. Maritza was just awesome about answering my endless dental estimate questions & concerns. This past monday I went back to get a filling & have two current metal fillings changed to white composites. They were so efficient in doing their great work. They are awesome and I had a lot of fun laughing with them. That's right....laughing at the dentist's office....what?!?! I will definitely come back here....especially since I still eat sugar like it's going out of style.... read more

I've tried 5 dentists over 17 years before finding a dentist that cares about me and my teeth AND doesn't try to sell my on extra services. Dr. Tran recently put in my first crown and it didn't hurt at all. Actually, nothing Dr. Tran has ever done has caused any pain at all, even working on my sensitive teeth. Highly highly recommend Dr. Tran and her amazing staff! read more

The closest you'll get to actually looking forward to a dentist visit!! I booked a routine cleaning with Dr. Tran based on her Yelp reviews, but was dreaaading it out of fear. I'd avoided the dentist for years and had low-grade anxiety about ever going in, so it was fully out of my comfort zone to put my trust into a new practice. Dr. Tran is the absolute best. The cleaning was a breeze and there was no judgement whatsoever for my poor attendance at the dentist in the past. She made me feel like the few cavities I did have weren't my fault at all (angel!) and checked in repeatedly to make sure I wasn't experiencing any pain or discomfort. My appointments for the fillings were the same. She coaches you through what to expect and works quickly to minimize the time you spend in the chair. Dr. Tran really is a doll. She has a distinctive, kindhearted laugh that instantly puts you at ease and she's just great at what she does, period. She's the kind of dentist that has you scheduling your appointments six months out without thinking twice, because taking care of your teeth is a no-brainer when your visits go so smoothly. read more

If you are here looking for a new dentist, your search is over! I had just moved here from out of state and turned to yelp to help me find a great dentist. I booked an appointment easily with Dr. Tran's front office. Communication was great and I was able to book on short notice which was an added benefit! My visit made my day! Her staff is very friendly and my teeth cleaning went very smoothly. I felt as if I was making new friends while I was there- that's how inviting her office was! I'm not kidding! It was a great experience and I can't wait to go back for my next cleaning! Next time I'm going to make a point to get there early for my appointment because the waiting room chairs are the most comfortable waiting room chairs ever created. Loved her office! read more

Dr. Tran is wonderful! I was nervous when the previous dentist in this space, Dr. Lee, sold his practice. Dr. Lee was the first dentist I actually liked, and I was sad when he moved. But Dr. Tran took over the practice, and she's great! She's very warm and smiley. What I like most about her is that she doesn't scold or shame you for not having perfect teeth. I could honestly take better care of my teeth, and her gentle encouragement and advice has helped me a lot more than shaming would have. I'm getting a cavity filled on Saturday (cleaning was today). Not all dentists have Saturday hours so this is great. I'm keeping her as my dentist even though I live in Northern California because she's great and I just make an appointment when I visit my family here. Also her office staff is wonderful. read more

WOW. I'm just going to say it now... I LOVE MY DENTIST. I've never truly been able to shout that. Exam and cleaning was thorough. Just had two fillings taken care of and she was lightning fast, but SO caring. I have a small mouth and am never comfortable, but her and her staff really seemed concerned to make sure I was OK. SO patient. I've had dentists literally yell at me in the past because I couldn't get my tongue under control. She even actually answers emails!!! Shocking!! If you are like me and hate the "car mechanic" vibe that some dentists give off when then see you have good insurance... have no fear... she is honest, up front, and zero sales pitch. Thanks to my husband who found her first and convinced me to make the switch. read more

I can honestly admit I was a person who avoided the dentist at all costs because of poor experiences in the past. I found Dr. Tran after coming to terms with the fact it had been too long and I needed a dental visit. Through the regular check up cleanings and cavity fills Dr. Tran and staff have been AMAZING. I actually commit to getting the six month check ups because she makes it so easy. You can tell she wants to make the visits as comfortable and painless as possible. I have recommended her highly to my friends and would tell anyone looking for a new dentist that she is the go to lady. read more

Dr Tran is a blessing. She is so sweet and welcoming. My daughter and I both see her and she has done a wonderful job. I had to have 3 crowns and she walked me through the process and made me feel perfectly comfortable. She does wonderful work and I highly recommend her. read more

Dr. Tran is so great! Clean, quick, and very pleasant experience. I will definitely be back!

Dr. Tran is the BEST in town! She does the teeth cleaning really well and she is gentle. Going to the dentist is not a nightmare anymore! :) read more

Dr. Tran and her staff are great!!! If you are looking for a great dentist that is very thorough, kind, fast and caring, look no further!!

Saw the new patient special every time I went to drop off the kids or pick them up from preschool just around the corner from here. Finally stopped in. They got me in a couple days later and had a bunch of times to choose from. My old dentists I had to book months ahead. Like I can accurately schedule that far out. The receptionists actually called me to remind me of the appointment. Not a computer. Very friendly. The hygienists did a skip/run from placing the xray to taking the picture. She said I know it is uncomfortable so I want it done as quick as possible. Super sweet service! Phuong did a thorough examination and cleaning. Tought me what to look out for and how to care for certain things to avoid more work later. Not at all an up salesman like my last dentists. What was I thinking sticking with the last guy for so long. So happy to of found Dr Tran. read more

Dr . Tran and her staff could not be more friendly or professional. I enjoy getting check ups and dental work at her office.

Dr. Tran is beyond amazing! Not only is she extremely talented and professional at her job in terms of the services and advice provided, she has the ability to put one at complete ease will all procedures. She's warm, sincere and such a nice person! I have never loved a dentist and felt so good at my appointments till now. It doesn't get much better than this and I count my lucky stars I found a gem of a dentist. Thank you Dr. Tran! Don't ever stop being a dentist or else I wouldn't know what to do... read more

I never really loved my dentist until I met Dr. Tran. Not only is she friendly, but Dr. Tran really knows what she is doing. I figured that I had a few cavities when I saw little dark spots on some of my teeth. After the X Rays, I was pleased to hear that i was cavity free. Dr.Tran informed me that my fillings from 10 years ago were beginning to decay and that is why I had those spots. She advised me to replace the fillings within the next year. I appreciated her honesty and have the utmost confidence in Dr. Tran. Thank you for a wonderful dental experience! read more

I had not been to the dentist for about 3 years and was pretty nervous. Dr. Tran was thorough and fast. I am always afraid of getting pressured to fix issues prematurely and this experience was just the opposite! She told me what i should be watching out for and gave me great tips for slowing down tooth decay and preventing future damage. I now live in LA but will be visiting San Diego to go to Dr. Tran for my future dental visits. It was such a weight lifted to finally get to the dentist and she was so professional and honest, and my teeth look much whiter! Will not be waiting 3 years again. read more

It's rare to say that you LOVE your dentist. I LOVE our new dentist. Dr. Tran and her staff are all so friendly. The service is very personable and comfortable. I had no pain during my cleaning which is rare. I'm excited we found a good one! read more

I never thought I'd write a review for a dentist, but Dr. Tran and her staff are amazing! Dr. Tran is personable and warm, not to mention very quick and extremely knowledgable. She's always happy to answer any questions with a smile and explanation. I've had a cleaning and fillings, and both were the most painless dentist experiences I've ever had. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Tran is amazing! I originally went to her for a 2nd opinion. She was so warm, sweet & welcoming that I ended up switching to her practice and having all my work done by her. She was also able to suggest a dental plan that saved me $$ (woo hoo)! Her assistant is very sweet and does a great job. They are always pleasant and have been on time for every one of my appointments. Highly recommend! read more

She is very helpful in diagnosing and treatment plan, professional. Have fear of dentist from past experiences... she made me feel very comfortable, was patient and I didnt feel a thing! Will for sure switch to seeing her from now on... read more

Dr. Tran is so sweet and caring. She is also very conservative, unlike a lot of dentists who want you to get more treatment than you need so they can charge you more. read more

What a great dentist and wonderful human being. Dr. Tran is very professional and has done a wonderful job in fixing all my dental problems. She was spectacularly successful in applying crowns and fillings to my poorly cared-for teeth. Now I have the nice smile and beautiful teeth I had when I was young. Her staff also gets 5 stars for their excellent treatment from teeth cleaning to arranging appointments. Her wonderful personality and sense of humor match her technical expertise and patient care. In all my years I've never had a better dentist or a nicer one. She's definitely an all-star. Let her help you and you won't regret it. read more

Dr Tran is all about helping patients not getting rich. Very refreshing in today's environment. Her staff is great as well, especially Maritza. I would highly recommend her. read more

I just moved to San Diego county and needed a new dentist. I feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Tran at New Leaf Dentistry. My first exam and cleaning were the most pleasant that I've ever had. They have earned my highest recommendation! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Tran for years and I couldn't be happier. She is the most caring, gentle and genuinely nicest person/dentist I have ever been to. She is professional yet personable and very accommodating. I've never waited more than 5 minutes to see her. She gives you an honest answer and is very helpful. My husband and daughter see her too and they love her like I do. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Tran. If you are looking for a dentist she's the best!!!!! read more

i am just shocked! Dr.Tran is nothing short of a miracle worker. Painless and fast she saved another tooth. If you're like me and you put off going to the dentist for what ever reason, you need to see Dr.Tran she is just awesome. Dr. Tran also has a kind and knowledgeable staff, very personable. Thank You. read more

I had a tooth ache and was looking for a new dentist in the area as I recently moved here. I contacted Dr. Phuong's office and from the minute I spoke with the front office manager, Maritsa, I was hooked. Maritsa was caring, knowledgeable and friendly. I was able to get in that day and was pleasantly surprised at the convenient location. I was greeted with a smile. The dental assistant, Jose, took me in and was friendly and put me at ease. He took x-rays quickly and efficiently. Dr. Tran, a female, came in with a warm and caring and empathetic personality. She gave me the options that I had available to me. Maritsa came in and advised me what the charges were and what my insurance would cover. I knew exactly what I was going to be charged. Dr. Tran explained everything and showed me my x-rays. During my two day procedure, Dr. Tran did not hurt me at all. She was also very attentive in asking me if she was hurting me which made me feel at ease. I feel that I have found a great dentist that I can trust especially with such a delicate and often frightful situation. Thank you so much. read more