My family and I receive our dental services through this facility. It has been easy to get an appointment and the facility is clean, but I don't suggest bring your children here. My daughter got a little scared and didn't want to open her mouth so the dentist refused to work on her. Even after I assured my child it would be ok. I want to mention There is a less experience X-ray technician that had some difficulties capturing the images needed, so they needed to call in another technician to finish up the procedure, but everyone needs to starts at some point in there life. read more

I won't be returning to Pier View Dental. My first experience was a mess up with my appointment which was fixed as I was driving there for my very first appointment. Then, at my first appointment I was supposed to fill out paperwork which I was not advised of until days later. My third appointment was for a cleaning. I haven't had my teeth cleaned in 2 years, which at that time I was getting them cleaned every 3 months and it usually took 45 minutes to an hour. This time, at Pier View Dental, my teeth cleaning literally took about 10 minutes. 5 of which was the cleaning and the other 3-5 minutes was the flossing. I do not feel they were very thorough at all. read more

Leaving 2 stars is being generous. I went in for a cleaning and exam. I had X-rays done n sat and waited for an hour to be seen by the dentist. Don't short staff yourself and keep patients waiting even longer than needed (I was livid). While getting X-rays the girl tripped over the cord that was attached to the X-ray piece in my mouth, that was fun. Then a while later the doctor came in n stabbed every single gum and didn't really even touch my teeth but came up with 7 cavities a crown needing to be replaced and also a root canal & a deep cleaning. Mind you she didn't poke a single tooth. Every question I had the dentist told me to ask the receptionist. She said she could answer all my questions, really? So I didn't end up even getting a cleaning and I was there for well over an hour just waiting. Then once leaving I was told costs and I said I'd have to call to make that app later. Really I will be getting a second opinion. I get my teeth cleaned every 6 months and I take care of my teeth and no one has ever said any of the above. I left heated and got almost home to remember ohh yeah they never gave my ID or insurance card back. So yay for driving back to grab them. Super irritating the whole visit, I will not be going back. read more

I went to Pier View Dental in Oceanside, CA back in Mar. 2018 and received a deep cleaning in May. I just want to express my gratitude on how Dr. Lorenia Vaughn and the staff are real friendly and caring for their customers. I am very happy with the service I received. read more

It is a pleasure to share information on-line about this wonderful dentist and her terrific staff. I am new to the area and needed a dentist. Everyone in the office was as wonderful as my friend who had recommended them said they would be. I had some overdue work done and it was done pain/free and with with great care. My ocerall dental health has improved in the time they have been treating my teeth.l read more

TOTALLY BOGUS. I came to this office because she was in my Insurances network, the location was ideal and seemed like a legit place to take my sons for their school dental exams . The office looked really nice .But, First she decided to tell me that both of my sons(ages 6 and 7) had 6 cavities, conveniently located in-between the teeth where floss goes . I had just had their teeth cleaned one month before at another office, no cavities . She said they also needed sealants and it was urgent. My gut told me there was no possible way my sons had that many cavities... I let her fill one of my sons cavities that day (even though she wanted to do 3 ) because she made it sound so urgent. I decided to get a second opinion for the rest of the treatments . and I am sure glad I did. I paid cash and went to a dentist I have trusted for years about 60 miles away His hygienists and he himself examined my sons and BOTH boys had ZERO cavities , and he said sealants were not necessary at this time, but a good tooth strengthening treatment would be just fine. I think it is so disgusting and sad that when someone has government insurance some Drs abuse the system and do unnecessary work so they get $$$$$paid. I regret letting her work on my son and putting him through what was more than likely unnecessary work ... Im defiantly reporting this office to the board and my insurance. I WOULD NEVER GO HERE , UNLESS YOU LIKE GETTING BOGUS WORK DONE FOR NO REASON. read more

My only concern is I think this dentist is overly conservative and found 3 things wrong just 6 months after my conservative dentist in another state saw me, my husband had same experience. Also she cleans teeth herself and my cousin husband who is a periodontist said dentist shouldn't clean teeth because they are not trained like a hygentist is. But she's very nice and I just wish she'd hire a hygentist. she also does very good work read more

Love the office and love the friendly and helpful staff. Always a comfortable feeling when I have to get work done. Appointments are always easy and I never wait more than a couple minutes to be seen. I've had cleanings, fillings and a crown done here and it was never painful and numbing went away exactly when she told me it would. The TV playing during procedures is a great distraction and calms me down. Adriana at the front desk is always so sweet in person and on the phone and makes the experience personable. Places like dentists and doctors offices can't possibly please everyone, but I really can't understand some of the extremely low reviews. Its important to understand this is a business and these are people just like you organizing everything; at times schedules can get mixed up and insurance problems will occur and theres always going to be a few customers unfortunately who get that side of any business. In my experience, this dentist does a great job on my teeth and thats the most important! I've had a dentist literally yell at me when I was little to never eat chocolate again (and I never even ate that much chocolate??), so theres someone who made my experience horrible and actually made me self conscious about going to the dentist. Insurance issues will clear up and appointments will always eventually work out, but at least this dentist isn't a drill sergeant. I always feel comfortable here and the atmosphere alone deserves 5 stars aside from the great work that has been done on my teeth. read more

I went for xrays and a check-up to find that I needed 6 crowns and 4 filings and 1 root canal and cleaning. I called to make an appointment later and they told me that the Dentist would not do any fillings on my teeth until I had a deep cleaning of $1,800.00. I said I only wanted the fillings right now because of the expense and they told me to find another Dentist. Don't trust this Dentist. read more

I absolutely love Pier View Dental! I had a lot of work done here recently and Dr. Vaughn made my teeth healthy and made a perfect crown for one of my molars. Dr.Vaughn really took the time to make sure I was comfortable while doing thorough work on my teeth. Their office has a quite and relaxing atmosphere and the staff is always super friendly, especially Adriana. I would recommend Pier View Dental for anyone! read more

This dentist (Dr. Vaughn) should check what her front office staff is saying when they answer the phone, they are causing her to loose business. I was calling to make an appointment for a cleaning and the person that answered the phone said that I had to make two appointments because they do not clean the teeth on the first appointment, they just do X-rays and check the gums. I would have to come back for a second appointment to get the cleaning. This is different than any other dentist handles cleanings. When I was trying to ask her and get clarification as this is an unusual way to handle a new patient, she said, "well you are welcomed to go find another dentist that will do a cleaning at the first visit if you do not like what we do here." Who talks to a new patient that way, she does not know who I am, just disgraceful! I think this staff member is hurting business for her boss! Also, while I was on the phone with her she kept putting me on hold, at least 5 times, for about 4 minutes at a time, to answer someone else, either in the office or on another line. I asked if I should call back if she was too busy, she seemed to want to get me off the phone by saying, "well you can call back when you decide if you want to make an appointment", and I kept trying to tell her I wanted to make an appointment, but I was trying to get some help from her to understand her office's policies, and I could call back later when she has more time to explain to me. She would not do this! Bad service, stay away. read more

The staff is friendly but whenever I come here with an appointment it is always a guaranteed wait of at least an hour. What is the point of making an appointment if your gonna make me wait!? read more

This was the best experience I've ever had at a dental office with my 4 kids. They were very welcoming and friendly. They were able to accommodate my family of 6 in the same week. The prices are VERY affordable and I loved how they took there time to do things right. The kids enjoyed getting there teeth worked on without complaints! The office is very nice and clean and parking is right in front and my kids loved that it was right next to the beach so after teeth cleaning is beach time. I would strongly recommend Dr. Vaughn to anyone! read more

This doctor is an outstanding dentist that doesn't try to up sell you the world. My old dentist diagnosed me with thousands of dollars of treatment. I went to Pier View Dental for a second opinion. After a consultation with the Dr., I only needed a couple fillings done. Not a bunch of veneers like the other dentist tried to sell me. Her staff, Cheryl and Adriana, are very friendly and professional. The office is a very nice, great looking, new office. They treat you like family. I will definitely be going back! I highly recommend Pier View Dental and staff! read more

love, love, love this dentist!!! the office, the staff & even the work was not painful!!!! thanks so much dr. vaughn!!!