I was so sad that my regular dentist, Dr. Ikemura, had closed his practice during Covid. He was the best. He called me "kiddo" even though I was in my early 50s. He ran the office all by himself! He scheduled people so that there never was a wait time! I didn't think I would ever find another dentist that I liked as much. I searched for years and only found offices with lots of people bustling about the office and large waiting rooms packed with people. I was so happy to find Dr. Ahn. When I called, I talked to the most pleasant hygienist who happened to answer the phone as the receptionist was out. He was so receptive and answered all of my questions. They even took MediCal! I was able to get an appointment rather quickly as I had some pain from a sharp protrusion in my gum. I thought I might have lodged a popcorn kernel, but it wasn't that. Apparently, 43 years ago when I had my wisdom teeth removed, they didn't take out all the fragments and my gums were pushing them out. How bizarre! Anyway, he said that I could opt for oral surgery or let them work themselves out and I did just that. I am so happy with my new dentist. I highly recommend Dr. Ray Ahn's practice. read more

I've been coming to this office since 1977. First Dr R. Phillip Smith(he opened the practice). Dr Choi bought the practice, both professional and gentle dentists. The Dr Ray Ahn took over the practice. He brought the office into the 21st century. I've had teeth cleaning, an extraction and plans for an implant. Dr . Ahn explains everything to you and tells you the cost. I would recommend Dr Ahn to anyone looking for a competent dentist in the San Gabriel Valley area. I think you will be very happy. read more

This was my first time here. I saw Dr. Ha and he was straight to the point and only provided the services that I needed. It is so hard to find an honest dentist these days, but I'm so glad I found Dr. Anh's office, where I wasn't rushed, informed about the procedures and can trust the service that they provide me is what is necessary and they're not trying to make more money off of me. I've been to many different dentists before and they always try to upsell you on things you don't need or will try to cheat you. But this office is very ethical and honest. The location is a bit tricky to find because it is a house and it's on the main street but hidden because the door is facing off to the side. The indoor is really charming, cozy and it doesn't give off dentist vibes. Office staff is also super helpful and nice. I'm so glad I finally found a dental office to call "home." read more

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I have been going here for over a decade back when it was Dr. Christine Choi's office. Now that she has retired, I see Dr. Ahn. I usually enjoy my trips here. The staff is friendly and generally it is convenient. Parking can be difficult. The office feels pretty old school, but it is clean. They do have modern cleaning equipment like ultrasonic descalers or whatever (not a dentist). They usually deliver a solid, pain free experience. Everyone there is great. read more

Dr. Ha is the best! I went for a cleaning and couldn't be more happy with my experience. I experienced zero pain and my teeth felt cleaner than any other dentist I've been to. My previous dentist said I had four cavities and when I mentioned that to Dr. Ha, he thoroughly examined my teeth and gave me honest advice that I had no cavities. He is clearly honest and doesn't upcharge. His honesty, professionalism and skill is hard to come by in our healthcare system today and I couldn't be more grateful that I can call him my dentist. 11/10. Recommend Dr. Ha to everyone! read more

Absolutely the best dentist I've ever been to. I've had multiple oral surgeries, root canals, extractions, implants and all the fillings before finding Dr Ahn. I have a lot of anxiety with dental work as I'm very sensitive and most often feel pain during procedures. I ended up having a root canal done today, along with an additional filling. I felt absolutely zero pain. I didn't even feel the numbing shot- and I always feel that. Dr Ahn was so kind and understanding and compassionate regarding my anxieties. He let me know what was happening during the process. I felt safe and as comfortable as I could possibly be. The staff is so friendly and just wonderful. The office is very inviting and calm. I am so grateful to have found this place! I have more dental work coming up, but I'm feeling so much better about returning. Thank you Dr Ahn for being such a phenomenal dentist. I highly recommend Dr Ahn to anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and highly skilled dentist. read more

I had such a great experience here! Willy, who helped with my X rays, was very efficient, patient, and gentle. Dr. Ha was incredibly kind, informative, and listened to all my concerns. They made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire visit. Highly recommend! read more

Nobody likes going to the dentist but Dr. Ha made the experience incredibly pleasant. He and his staff provided quality care with utmost honesty. No discomfort or pain while getting treatment (whereas I experienced discomfort and/or pain at my previous dentists). It's also clear they are using the latest dental equipment. I recommend Dr. Ha to my friends and family and would recommend him to anyone! My go-to dentist. read more

Dr. Ahn has been my dentist for the past 5 years and every visit has been a consistently great experience. From routine cleanings and X-rays to Invisalign, the care has always been top-notch. The entire team is warm and professional. The waiting area has mid-century furniture, which is a nice touch. I have never had issues finding off street parking. Highly recommend Dr. Ahn and the staff for anyone looking for a trusted dentist! read more

If you're going to need an all in 4 dental implant procedure don't even think about seeing this quack. Because of his negligence I had to spend an additional $21thou. A minimum of a extra year of wait time. I spent 6 1/2 hours in his chair, have any idea what that's like? Afterwards I went to the bathroom and had blood all over my face, literally all over. He had to take a special kind of Xray and because it wasn't clear he had to stabilize the chair using water jugs! Really? Don't consider this quack for major dental work. A filling might work but don't go past that. read more

Dr. Ahn and his staff are THE BEST! I had several traumatic dental issues as a child (3 oral surgeries + over 20 teeth pulled out and braces before the age of 17), so once I was an adult and my teeth were fixed, I neglected going to the dentist for ten years. Finally in my late twenties, I decided that I should finally be a responsible adult and look for a dentist. Dr. Ahn came highly recommended by a coworker of mine, so I decided to check him out since I had heard great things and he was also conveniently located very close to my office. The dental office is located off of a very wide street and there is PLENTY of street parking. I never have issues finding a place to park. Checking in is super easy, and I am always seated in the dentist chair right away. Also, I recently went during COVID-19 and had my temperature checked + was offered hand sanitizer upon entry, and Dr. Ahn wore the most intense masks/facial coverings I have ever seen -- like Bane from Batman status. I felt incredibly safe having my teeth cleaned during the pandemic! In general, both Dr. Ahn and his assistants are super friendly and very easy to work with. I love that whenever I get a teeth cleaning they are SO FAST. I literally am in and out in less than 30 minutes which is AMAZING, and super helpful because I have a busy work schedule. I also appreciate that they are super flexible with booking my appointments. I always ask for the last slot of the day so I miss as little work as possible and they are always happy to accommodate. They also have helpful reminder cards where they write the date/time of my next appointment so I don't forget, and they always call me the week before my appointment to remind me that it is coming up. I love that although Dr. Ahn is speedy, he is extremely thorough and careful with the cleanings, x-rays, fillings, etc. I really appreciate that after he takes x-rays, he shows them to me on the screen and points out what he is looking for and areas I can improve to maintain healthy teeth. He also recommends products for me to use and even gave me a special toothpaste to use for my sensitive gums. Since Dr. Ahn was the first dentist I saw as an adult, I was a little nervous about going thru my health insurance since I wasn't really familiar with the process. The last time I had gone to a dentist, I was going to a pediatric dentist and my parents had taken care of everything. During my first visit at Dr. Ahn's office, all I had to do was fill out initial information about my insurance + health history, and then it was automatically taken care of every time moving forward! I am always pleasantly surprised that I literally don't have to do anything after each of my appointments other than schedule the next visit out :) Overall, I have had nothing but 5 star experience with Dr. Ahn and have been a patient for over 2 years now. I even referred my fiancé to him so now we are both loyal patients and would 100% recommend to anybody else looking for a dentist in the area! read more

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I can't believe I have never posted a review for Dr. Ahn! I've been going to him since 2017, after moving down in 2016. He is so attentive and explains throughly the best options for you and how to go about them. I've always told him that he is so gentle while cleaning my teeth, swift and meticulous! Other dentists feel hard and abrasive cleaning my teeth. At one point by bottom wisdom teeth (only had 2 on the bottom) had fully gown in. He suggested he could take them out with topical anesthesia or if I wanted to fall asleep then it would be an oral surgeon. I waited as I was unsure, but at one point they hurt so bad. I went to have him take them out and it was painless and so quick!!! These past 2 times I've recently gone, one for a cleaning and, one for my very first filling I had the pleasure to have it done by Dr. Katrina who is just as superb! Very gentle, accommodating, and also explains everything all the way through! I forgot to take a before and after picture of my filling but it looks impeccable; I cannot notice a difference! Thank you again, definitely a loyal patient, even have my boyfriend go. Thank you guys! read more

I have been going to Dr Ray Ahn for 3 years, he is so awesome and polite. He makes the experience great! I no longer feel nervous going to the dentist, he is the best! read more

Ray Ahn is an incredible dentist! I'm new to LA, and 3 of my friends recommended him. I had an issue with a dental implant that another dentist said I should return to Oregon to have fixed. Ray was extremely thorough and knowledgeable, patient and kind, and was able to fix my implant with incredible precision and ease. He took me through everything step-by-step and was extremely gentle, generous, and considerate throughout. I'm so happy to have found him! Thank you, Ray! read more

Dr. Ahn is hands down the best dentist I've gone to since I can remember. I had multiple fillings and a cracked tooth that I needed to take care of and I needed to find a dentist that accepts medical. Dr. Ahn was so transparent with everything and talked me through all the options while being very clear on what is and isn't covered by insurance. We just finished fillings and the extraction and will be looking into an implant. The dental work itself has been great. Him and his staff are honest and honoring of their clients. Im going to recommend him to everyone I know! His staff are super nice too. read more

Let me preface this by saying how challenging it is to find great providers who accept Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal, let alone one with availability. I'm so relieved to have found Dr. Ahn! The facility is very obviously kept clean and sanitized. My temperature was taken upon entering, too. Everything was very neat and organized. Dr. Ahn was super patient in explaining everything to me & was very gentle and kind. I was worried about going to the dentist, as I have panic attacks and dont generally enjoy dental exams. His calm demeanor in addition to the jazz music playing and openness of the exam rooms added by the big windows made me very relaxed. I have to see an endodontist now, but I look forward to coming back to Dr. Ahn annually! read more

A cleaning with Dr. Ahn is as painless as it gets. Every time I am shocked because I am so used to people being so rough. After cleanings with other dentists I feel like I just got into a fight and lost big time. With Dr. Ahn my teeth feel clean and I don't feel like someone took a weed Wacker to my gums. He is gentle, precise, and intentional. I %100 recommend Dr. Ahn. I'm not going anywhere else! read more

Wonderful office! Dr. Ahn is very kind, gentle and honest. If you're tired of corporate dental offices trying to rip you off after waiting hours in the packed lobby, this is the place for you. He informs you straight forward which is super educational about any treatments or concerns. Also they never jam pack the schedule trying to treat patients like money cows, so it's nice to get full attention from your dentist with barely any wait time. He is very fast, accurate and gentle. Love coming to his small but quiet, clean office. Highly recommended! read more

Very happy with my first appointment with Dr Ahn, after leaving my other dentist of 15+ years. Nice office with no wait.

I have been seeing Dr. Ahn for 2 years, and I love coming here! Every visit has been nothing short of excellent! He is a professional and always takes the time to give quality dental care! My husband also started coming to see him, and soon my mother will! His staff, Mireya (dental assistant), and Melody (front desk) are also very friendly and helpful! The whole place is a positive vibe! I highly recommend this dental office to all of my family and friends! read more

As a dentist myself, I am very discriminate about the dentist I choose for my own dental needs. Dr Ahn fits the bill perfectly: honest, gentle, and proficient clinician. I have been his patient since he opened his office and have been travelling over an hour for all my dental needs. I was surprised by tooth came out today within 5-10 minutes with almost no exertion. My implant was placed ideally too. If you haven't discovered Dr Ahn yet, I would make sure to become his patient before the secret gets out! read more

Few more sessions of teeth cleaning with Dr. Ray Ahn, this dentist is very talented at his profession.

I have been going to this dental office for over 4 years and even though I moved out of the area I still make the trip for my semi-annual check ups because I completely trust Dr. Ahn and his staff! They are ALWAYS so friendly, accommodating and thorough with great prices! I would never go anywhere else and i highly recommend them to everyone! I actually have FUN going to the Dentist! :) read more

I enjoyed going to Dr Ahn's office. He is efficient, honest and very accommodating. He wants to make sure you take care of your teeth. He answered all my questions, will continue to come back here. The service with appointment goes by fast. Street parking is easy to find. Come here if you are tired of other dental offices where they offer a million services without asking, I've gone to many of those kinds of dental offices. In this office, you will be given the service you ask for, that's it. read more

I'm writing this after the quickest, most painless cleaning of my life. I'm a complete wuss when it comes to dental care but Ahn's team is as welcoming as they are gentle and accommodating- an incredibly valuable trait for someone with a knife in your mouth. I'm so fortunate to have found them and the level of care has made me take better care of my teeth (flossing, specifically) so thank you for everything! Also the waiting room is lovely, not that you'll spend long in there since they move so efficiently. read more

Dr. Ahn is amazing!! I had a cleaning, a filling and a crown and it was all easy and painless. If you haven't been to the dentist in a few years and you're dreading going, Dr. Ahn is the dentist to see. I can't say enough good things. I strongly recommend him. read more

Dr. Ahn is the new owner of this place and he's fantastic. I just came in for a cleaning today. I didn't have to wait at all and the Melody the front desk girl and Mireya the dental assistant were super nice. Dr. Ahn did a great job and was very polite. Very open and bright lobby as well. 2 thumbs up! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Ahn for over a year now and I'm so pleased with the service his office provides. Everything goes smooth- in and out in no time at all. read more

Dr Ray has been so amazing with my 10 year old son. He's so gentle and calm and explained everything step by step so my son felt comfortable. I was in tears at the end of our visit because how well my son did. We've been going to different dentist for 6 years and I'm so happy we finally found dr ray read more

Kind and friendly staff. Dr. Ahn has great hand skills and professional. Great experience.

My new dentist! Had an emergency and they so sweetly accommodated me last minute. Lovely staff, nice office and made me feel comfortable and confident. Highly recommended read more

I'm usually afraid to go to the dentist because of a bad experience I had years ago. However, I was referred to Dr. Ahn by a friend and he was super gentle for my cleaning and took his time to explain what was happening and what treatment plan he recommended. He put me at ease for the entire time and I was surprised when he was finished. My teeth felt super clean and I even signed up to get clear braces to align my teeth. His staff was super friendly and nice too! If you are used to going to corporate dentist offices like I used to, and want to have a more pleasant experience with an attentive and caring family dentist~ I highly recommend Dr. Ahn! read more