I have been a patient of Dr. Kambiz Ardjmand for almost 20 years, and I can say with complete…read moreconfidence that he is one of the finest dentists I have ever known. His level of skill, precision, professionalism, and genuine care for his patients is truly exceptional. Over the years, Dr. Ardjmand has provided outstanding dental care for me and my family, including crowns, bridges, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants. His work is consistently beautiful, precise, natural-looking, and long-lasting. He has an extraordinary eye for detail and aesthetics, especially in cosmetic dentistry, and the results are always elegant and of the highest quality. What makes Dr. Ardjmand truly special is not only his technical excellence, but also his honesty, kindness, patience, and dedication. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, never rushes, and always makes you feel comfortable and confident that you are in the best hands. I have been fortunate to know many excellent professionals, but I have never seen a dentist with his combination of talent, integrity, experience, and compassion. Dr. Ardjmand is simply outstanding, and I recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for exceptional dental care.

Went for an initial visit quite some time ago, was told I needed a deep cleaning and X-rays so we…read morewent ahead with it. No cavities, hooray! This was a shock as I had not been to the dentist in some time. I go back in 6 months for a regular cleaning, now they tell me I have 3 cavities. How did 3 cavities pop up within 6 months after I hadn't been to the dentist in 5+ years? Another 6 months go by and I choose to get a second opinion from another dentist in this area who not only told me I have ZERO cavities but this scam has been pulled by this office before. My new dentist also told me those 3 cavities were conveniently not listed in my medical records from this office, though I still have the itemized estimate they sent to my insurance. Fast forward another 2 regular cleanings at my new dentist and still no cavities. I'm appalled you want to drill into people's only set of teeth just to line your pockets.

So, today is a visit that is way past due. I have a fear of dentists. I have had several…read moreexperiences and tooth sensitivity that has caused this fear. Well, today, the staff greeted me upon arrival. I was checked in and then asked to wait in the patient waiting room. The waiting room is clean, quiet, and calming before a visit. There is event a purified water dispenser with little cups for filling up. The dental technician/asst named Abby called my name for my appointment to begin. She greeted me and then she roomed me. Once in the room, she took internal photos of my teeth and mouth, gave me a blood pressure wristband , and also administered the saliva bacteria test/lab. I got the results within 10-15 mins on my online Dental MyChart record, they are quick here! Abby then received permission from the dentist to take me to get my x-rays. They have a standup machine that's like taking an oral CT Scan 360° photo of your mouth. Then we had the regular dental x-rays where you have to bite down on the trays with the xray manual camera. I really thought it was cool because they also offered to clean my orthodontic retainer while I was here. It literally took only 15 or 20 minutes and it has been cleaner than I've ever seen it since I got it 7-8 years ago. Thanks! Once done with all of my intake tasks, I was able to meet my new dentist, Dr Wu. I explained to her my concerns, and she was very good about examining my mouth and being gentle as well as giving me all of the information that I needed during her exam. I have to say this is probably the best dentist I've ever encountered so far. Her demeanor is wonderful and she does a really good job at articulating and explaining everything that she's thinking about or diagnosing in your mouth. I did also appreciate that she reviewed my saliva bacterial test results and that she gave really good insight on some of the things that the results mean. Doctor Who has a way of making you not feel bad about your situation in your mouth and I really appreciate her for that. Some people are really natural about positive bedside manner, and Dr. Woo was definitely one of those people. Thanks! Since I felt so comfortable, I have agreed to continue and get my work done here. Once Dr. Woo was done with me, she was able to introduce me to Tom who was able to give me all the information that I needed for my treatment plan and everything that Dr. Wu described and explained to me about her course of treatment. Tom is very pleasant and welcoming, and he is also the same person who checked me in and made me feel comfortable for my visit. I like his positive vibe, it matches Dr. Wu's positivity. I will update my review after I get my dental work done, but I'm very happy that I chose to come here. Today as a new patient, I got a brand new toothbrushing kit, which includes some really cool stuff. My daughter has been a patient at Kensington Dental for many years. I will recommend this place also to my mother because she was asking how it went.

Our child was seen here regularly for years, and no mention was made of a developing overjet or…read moreneed for orthodontic evaluation. After changing dentists around age 10 to 11, we were immediately told she had a severe overjet (approximately 11 mm) and should begin treatment. It was disappointing to realize that something this significant was not brought to our attention earlier, as timing matters for growth based correction. Parents may want to ask specifically about bite and jaw alignment during visits rather than relying on it being addressed.

I strongly advise against visiting this office or any other "Smile Generation" affiliate. My…read moreexperience felt entirely profit-driven rather than patient-focused. I came in for a routine new patient exam, and the entire process felt like a rushed sales pitch: The Exam: The dentist spent less than a minute reviewing my X-rays and less than a minute on the oral exam itself. Aggressive Tactics: During the periodontal probing (measuring gum pockets), the dentist scraped my back molars so aggressively that my gums bled--seemingly to justify their immediate claim that I needed an expensive "deep cleaning." Lack of Care: After making my mouth bleed, the dentist handed me off to an assistant after a mere 30 seconds of dialogue and abruptly left. I wasn't even offered water or mouthwash to rinse out the blood. The Cost: The assistant immediately pulled up a billing screen quoting me over $2,000 for the deep cleaning. The entire environment felt predatory, right down to the aggressive, propaganda-like informational posters and brochures plastered everywhere. Not an isolated incident: To make matters worse, a coworker of mine had an identical experience at their Mission Valley location. They were told they needed an emergency root canal despite never having a cavity in their life. They got a second opinion from an independent dentist, who confirmed their teeth were perfectly healthy--no cavity, and absolutely no root canal needed. Save your time, money, and oral health. Get a second opinion if you've already been to one of these offices, and avoid Smile Generation affiliates altogether.

Had to have a tooth extracted. They wanted $1200 for the bone graft material after the tooth was…read morepulled. I reluctantly agreed as I had bone graft material for another tooth at a different dentist approx 2 years prior for $500. (Maybe the situation was different and I didn't want to look for a new dentist.) They wanted payment up front so I paid. They did the work. 2 months later I received an add-on bill for $600 for the same service. I would never have agreed if they had told me up front the cost was $1800. Beware or stay away.

I've been a patient here for about five years, and I can honestly say I'm one of the most…read moreparticular (some might say picky) patients a dentist or orthodontist could have. Over that time, Dr. Brian Mananquil and the entire Bella Vita Dental team have consistently gone above and beyond to make sure every concern I've had was addressed with patience, transparency, and genuine care. My treatment has been pretty extensive, to say the least. Dr. Brian has handled everything from implants and sinus lifts to numerous rounds of Invisalign and refinements, along with all of my general fillings, crowns, and other dental work. You name it--I've probably had to get it done; my teeth needed the whole kitchen sink. Throughout the entire process, he has always taken the time to clearly explain my options, answer every question I had, and make adjustments whenever I wanted to explore different approaches. I never once felt rushed or dismissed, which is incredibly important when you're making decisions about major dental work. What stands out most is how accommodating and patient he has been. Even when I've been very detail-oriented about my results, he's always been willing to work with me to get things exactly right. That level of commitment and professionalism is rare. The office is also consistently well-run, the staff is friendly and organized, and appointments are handled smoothly. If you're looking for a dentist or orthodontist who is skilled, thoughtful, and truly invested in achieving the best outcome for their patients, I can't recommend Dr. Brian enough. After five years of complex treatment, I'm extremely grateful I chose this practice.

TL;DR: The billing service that Bella Vita employs filed 2 insurance claims with incorrect billing…read moreinformation, which were denied by my insurance, and are refusing to update that info and resubmit the claim (as recommended by my insurance) and are leaving me with an outstanding $1167 bill. I was a patient with Bella Vita for about 5 years until I moved away last October. I decided to start Invisalign with them in May 2025 and paid my quoted amount ($2411) in full the day treatment started. To my surprise, in April 2026 I received a call that my claim had been denied by my insurance but they would help me out and file another claim that would hopefully be approved by Delta Dental but if that claim was denied, they would file an appeal for me. I got a text on May 11, 2026 that I had an outstanding balance that amounted to ~50% ($1167) of what I originally paid at the start of my treatment so I called to ask what happened and Emily at the front desk told that they filed an appeal for my denied claim but couldn't answer any insurance or billing questions due to the fact that their billing department is not done "in house" so they would have to relay all my questions to a separate service. The office also refused to give me any contact information for their billing department so I'm forced to play telephone with the office and their billing department but also said they could not tell me why my claims had been denied. I was, however, told that my benefits for ortho had been maxed out. I called my insurance immediately after that initial call and they told me that, no, my claim was not denied due to my coverage being maxxed out (it has not been at that point) but because there were errors with the billing information on the claims that were submitted. The insurance rep also notified me that they had no appeal on file, so either there is some technical issue on the insurance side or the office lied about filing an appeal for that 2nd denied claim. The insurance rep told me it was an easy fix and that the office's billing department just need to update that billing info, resubmit, and it should be approved. From May until August of this year, I've called 6 times asking for updates and relaying the message that all they have to do is update their incorrect billing info and resubmit the claim and it should be approved. Everytime I call, I'm met with "The claim was already filed and denied twice so there's not much we can do, but we'll ask the billing department again." I've tried asking for the practice manager and have been told "she's not at her desk but she will call you later" and I never receive that call. All in all, be wary of this place. Since their billing is not done in house, no one at the office can answer specific billing questions and refuse to give contact info for that billing office so you're forced to play telephone with them and their billing department if you ever have an insurance issue.

I had an appointment scheduled for 10:00 AM, but unfortunately several patients who arrived after…read moreme were called back and seen before I was. That part of the experience was frustrating, especially when arriving on time for a scheduled appointment. That said, I want to recognize Alicia at the front desk for her excellent customer service. She was kind, professional, and immediately addressed my concern by processing a refund of my co-pay without any hassle. Alicia was wonderful and handled the situation with empathy and efficiency. While the scheduling and wait-time experience could definitely be improved, Alicia's professionalism helped make a disappointing situation much easier to navigate.

Inaccurate and misleading pricing. I was charged around $88 just for oral hygiene instructions,…read morewhich feels excessive. They also billed me for six additional X-rays that my insurance explicitly said would not be covered. I understand my insurance isn't great, but this felt like the practice was taking full advantage of that rather than being transparent or patient-focused.

I made an appointment as a new patient for teeth cleaning. I went through a 45 minute exam and was…read morethen presented with a 10 thousand dollar list of goods and services that I could purchase and was told that my teeth wouldn't be cleaned if I chose not to buy the package. It was a morning wasted

DO NOT COME HERE. I was told by them that I was in network so I scheduled an appointment for a…read morebasic cleaning. Come to show that I am in not. I felt pressured into unnecessary treatments, as if they were looking for issues to recommend additional unnecessary treatments. I shared my X-rays with other dentists in the area and they shared that what Dentists of Mission Valley recommended was completely incorrect! Recommending a root canal when my tooth was not at all hurting! Please avoid unnecessary bills and being subject to fraud. Do not come here.

Dr. Noyes at Bankers Hill Dental is the dentist I've been looking for all my life! She is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, highly skilled, very kind, and continually delivers some of the best patient care I've ever experienced. I came to this practice after a very bad experience with another dentist in the area. My longtime dentist in OC had retired so I was on the hunt for a new provider in San Diego. I wish I had found Bankers Hill Dental before seeing that other dentist who lied to me, actually made me feel bad about my teeth, and tried to upsell me on unnecessary treatments. To be honest, I was a bit scared about being able to trust another dentist, but the staff and providers at Bankers Hill Dental quickly allayed any concerns I had. This all-women practice prioritizes an excellent patient experience, from check-in to cleanings to treatments. They also sell high quality dental products such as Dr. Jen's toothpaste/floss and Coco Floss. At my first appointment, my cleaning with Nika was thorough and efficient, and she checked in with me throughout the procedure to make sure I was doing okay. Dr. Noyes then came in to evaluate my oral health and explained to me exactly what procedures she recommended and why. On a recent follow up visit, Dr. Noyes skillfully treated a cavity I had with almost no discomfort (other than the anesthetic injection which always hurts) and zero pain once the numbness wore off. She was incredibly thoughtful, waiting until I was completely numb before starting the procedure, and she checked in frequently to ask how I was doing. I've never been treated with such kindness in a dental chair before. I truly felt that my comfort was of utmost importance. I cannot recommend Dr. Noyes enough. She is honest, conservative in her treatment recommendations, very skilled, super caring, and on top of that such a kind and lovely person that I actually might start enjoying going to the dentist!

Been going to Dr. G for about about dozen years. My dad was an oral surgeon so I know a quality…read moredentist and Dr G is certainly one of the best. She and her staff meet and exceed my expectations every time i go in. I have recommended this place to at least a half dozen friends who have been extremely satisfied as well. This is a locally owned, customer service oriented, friendly and top notch team who will treat you with the utmost care. P.S. Tell Linda at the front desk that I recommended you. You'll be in very good hands here.

Dr. Reyes and the team are wonderful. They got my whole family in for appointments within a couple…read moreweeks and then cleanings within a week of each preventive new patient check up. The staff was super sweet with my toddler while my husband has his dental work and cleaning done. Dr. Reyes was so kind and welcoming to my son for his first visit and knew just what to do to make the experience good (and not traumatic) for my toddler. My check up was really basic since I'm pregnant but we made a plan for once the pregnancy is over in a few months that I felt comfortable with. I like having options and knowing what is urgent and what can wait and felt no pressure from Dr. Reyes to do things I wasn't comfortable with.

This is the Best dentist I have ever been honest and nice and helpful!…read more Megen was so sweet getting me in and Gem is the BEST hygienist I have ever been to. The sweetest girls! I would higlhy reccomend this office.