Once again I had another fantastic Dentist appointment today with Dr. Joe. He is a very honest and…read morepassionate Dentist and does fantastic work. Today I went in for a broken crown that was covering an implant I had done 10 years ago. Unfortunately the crown broke and he was able to offer me a great consultation and referral to the best Implant Dentist in the county to have the post removed so he can make a new crown with his great in house technology. By doing this it saves extra cost and time having an outside service do the crown that can often take many weeks. I would recommend Dr Joe Nguyen to anyone looking for professional honest Dentist!! Oh and he is also a great musician!! : )

Based on all the other reviews, I found Dr. Joe. His office is clean, with ample parking in front…read moreand behind. Masha and Jennifer were both really friendly and patient. All the dental hygienists I've had were great. Dr. Joe is able to make many kinds of night guards through his office, and he was really excited to show me one that is so durable that a car can drive over it haha. Hoping he does not retire for awhile :D The only thing that is confusing is that there is another dentist with almost the exact same name in Poway. Make sure to read the address very carefully when plugging into GPS!

I had a great experience with this dental office and the entire team. I came in with a broken tooth…read moreand needed urgent treatment, and Dr. Rafik Riad truly did his best to help me. I was very stressed and nervous, but he was calm, responsible, patient, and very professional throughout the whole process, which made me feel much more comfortable and relaxed. Dr. Rafik Riad was extremely supportive and handled everything very professionally. The entire team was kind, caring, supportive, and professional as well. The office is very clean, organized, and honestly has such a positive and welcoming energy. I'm truly happy that I chose this dental office, and I'm genuinely very happy and grateful that I had the chance to meet Dr. Rafik Riad and his amazing team.

The staff was very kind, helpful Dr Riad was patient and…read moreexplained everything that needed to be done and spent the time to get to know me as well as help me free safe. Thank you After many years of high anxiety and stress with dentists from the past it was a much better experience.

I had a great experience with Dr. Cho, DDS, and Sarah, the dental hygienist. They are both very…read morefriendly, professional, and genuinely care about their patients. The office offers affordable pricing without compromising the quality of care. Sarah was especially outstanding. She took the time to walk me through proper dental and gum care in great detail and explained everything clearly and patiently. Dr. Cho was also professional, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit. The entire team was welcoming and attentive. I highly recommend Dr. Cho and Sarah to anyone looking for excellent dental care at a reasonable price.

I appreciate the thoroughness of Dr. Cho's hygienists. His office always takes the time to…read moreunderstand your needs and address them correctly. In addition, I have never been upsold at this practice

Friendly staff and friendly dentist! We bring our family here. Would recommend Dr. Lazaga and team!read more

The best service in the area. I've been to other private practices and large franchise type like…read moregentle dental. Nothing compares to the service I've received here. Everyone is friendly, professional and skilled at their job. I recommend them to everyone I know. I believe this will be my 8th year now and I plan to continue coming here with my family of 6 without any expectation to stop.

I was referred to this place by a couple co workers and I am so glad i listened to them! Prior to…read moreStowe, I was using Mira Mesa Smilecare (WORST SERVICE EVER - DO NOT GO THERE). Stowe's staff are extremely personable and so genuine! I'm always greeted and acknowledged whenever I have an appointment with them. Dr. Nguyen is extremely professional, friendly and very emphatic towards patient's with negative prior dental experiences. I changed jobs about a year ago and with new jobs, I had new insurance coverage and was really worried I would have to go somewhere else but thankfully they accept my current insurance. One of their staff, Kim (i think that's her name), helped me with everything! She went above and beyond and called both my previous insurance as well as previous dentist and took care of all paperwork and transition for me. Highly recommend this place!

Love, love, love! The receptionist is so kind, welcoming, and efficient. From start to finish, I…read moretruly felt like I was their only patient. They took their time, checked in with me multiple times during the cleaning, and talked through my dental health in detail. I really appreciated how attentive and thorough they were. They also didn't pressure me with pricing -- it felt more like suggestions rather than requirements, which was refreshing compared to other places where I've felt rushed or pressured. The office is extremely clean and the overall atmosphere is so relaxing. Such a great experience!

This place is absolutely amazing! From the front office personnel to the dental assistants,…read morehygienists, and dentists-all easily earn 5 stars! Professional, friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable. Usually see Dr. Rygg-he's great. Today I saw Dr. Ortega-she was phenomenal! Ashley is up front and is always friendly and lets other members is the team know right away when I'm there. Merush (spelling) the hygienist is so kind, thorough, and gentle. The dental assistants have always been extremely kind and helpful. Today Monica helped me out-she was the bomb. She got my inlay designed really quickly and was patient and kind enough to let me watch the process when I asked. She kindly said, "it's your tooth-of course you can watch!" Seriously don't get how this place gets less than 5 stars. The dental team even stayed late today so I could get an inlay the same day as my exam so I didn't have to come back; top-notch and customer-oriented to say the least!!

I really wanted to love this place. I was excited to finally find a local dentist through my…read moreinsurance, but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth--literally and figuratively. From the moment I sat down, it felt like the goal wasn't to help me, it was to upsell me. A dental hygienist came in and strongly pushed an extremely expensive deep cleaning treatment, claiming I had gum disease and bone loss--despite no other dentist ever telling me this before. The plan involved lasers and multiple stages of treatment totaling around $2,200--and that was with my two insurance policies on file. I came in to address an painful bump on my palate and potentially a failing crown, but it seemed like unless I paid heavily out of pocket, they couldn't or wouldn't move forward. I only allowed them to do imaging and the exam. The rest felt like a sales pitch. And that's not why I go to a dentist. The doctor I saw (Dr. Ekta) told me that a root canal I had done at another office was "botched" and needed to be redone--which is fine, that's her professional opinion. But when I asked if she could write a brief statement or letter so I could appeal the insurance claim, she refused. To me, that's a red flag. If you're confident enough in your diagnosis to tell me I need to redo a major dental procedure, you should be confident enough to put that in writing to support your patient. I had to use her chart notes, which were vague at best. The only positive part of my visit was the x-ray technician--she had a great personality and made me feel comfortable during that part of the process. Props to her. But overall, the practice feels profit-driven, not patient-focused. Between the aggressive upselling, the lack of support with my insurance, and the general vibe of "pay big or get nothing," I won't be returning. And if you're thinking of coming here--read the reviews first.

Dr Coleman and staff are the best..Ive been coming here for 5 years...I wouldnt trust anyone else...read more

I went to Dr.Coleman with a dental emergency. He is extremely skilled and knowledgeable! He did an…read moreincredible job. He is now the only dentist I will visit and the only dentist for my family. My teeth are ideal now. Dr. Coleman is safe and trustworthy! His experience and skills are invaluable! BEST dentist in the county! The staff in the Poway office are kind, professional, I cannot say enough good!

Today I got a second opinion on my teeth measurements because something hadn't been sitting right…read morewith me after visiting two offices in La Jolla over the past year. Over the phone, Jennifer was extremely kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. She took the time to address recommendations that felt counterintuitive to my oral care and happily educated me on my concerns. When I arrived, the receptionists immediately knew who I was and greeted me warmly--clear evidence of strong communication among the staff. Julie was quick and efficient with the X-rays, and Dr. Rauterkus was refreshingly honest and gave me so much clarity on the issues I've been facing. Overall, the office is extremely clean, the staff is wonderful, and the environment feels genuinely happy. I would definitely recommend this place.

My family has been long time patients of Dr. David - and we are very satisfied with the excellent…read moreservices provided by him and his staff. Their advice and recommendations have always been thoughtful and helpful. The entire staff is always friendly and personable, and a pleasure to deal with. I also appreciate that when some problem does come up, his office makes a real effort to get you seen and taken care of as soon as possible. I have a couple of friends who see dentists who still send out crowns to a lab to be made, which makes for a weeks long process. I only mention this because Dr. David makes your crown while you wait and has been doing this for so long I would have thought that all dentists were also doing this but I guess some don't. But I do know that his work is excellent and crowns always fit perfectly.

My second review for Dr. McGrady and her wonderful staff. My 23yo cognitively impaired and autistic…read moreson can no longer be seen in a hospital setting for his dental procedures. His whole life, we have had to have him under general anesthesia I'm rider to get any and all dental done: day, cleanings, fillings, etc.. because of his sensory issues and flight/fight fears. In the past year, McGrady has been the first and only dentist who has managed to do cleanings in her office, winning my son's trust with her patient, calm and non-condescending manner. Today, she managed to have two cavities filled, without general anesthesia, in her office --- and my son did wonderfully. They are true miracle workers and I'm forever grateful!!

Dr McGrady was so calm, patient, and kind to my son & I. My son is 1.5 years old, and the visit…read morewas his 1st dental visit. I was having trouble getting my son to let me brush his teeth, or getting him to try himself. Dr McGrady was able to keep my son calm in the chair and remove the buildup on his molar. She gave me a lot of great advice that quickly led my son to becoming a willing & sometimes even happy participant in the brushing of his teeth 2 times a day! She also spent extra time sending me info on different toothpastes & ingredients that I was worried about due to him having bad reactions to a popular ingredient. We will definitely be returning here for my son's next appointment in 6 months!

I had some cavities taken care of by Dr. Cohen yesterday and was very happy with my experience. The…read moreconsultation was very thorough and informative which made me confident to book an appointment right away. Erica did her best to fit my schedule and was so nice and helpful all the way. The treatment only took an hour and was pain free, Dr. Cohen and his assistant made sure I was comfortable every minute of it and done an amazing job! Thank you Smiles by Design

Just had my first visit. Everyone was very friendly. Office clean and equipment is new(er)…read more Cleaning, X-rays/check-up went very well. No complaints! Definitely found my new place. I'm extremely happy!!