If it were an option, I would give him 0 stars. I never felt so degraded before. I've never been talked to so disrespectfully by someone who is supposed to be a professional. I made an appointment as a new patient since I got new insurance. After filling out the paperwork, I waited about 25 minutes to be called in. A patient had arrived after me and left before me. When I got called into the patient room, the dentist came in and had a seat. He asked me why I was there and I said for a cleaning and x-rays. He responded with "You're just here for a cleaning and x-rays?? Why couldn't you do that with your previous dentist?" in an unfriendly tone. I said because I got a new insurance. He kind of just looked at me and then got up and left. I felt so unwelcomed by this and even asked the dental hygienist if he was a general dentist because he made it sound absurd that I was there for a cleaning. He was the dentist my new insurance had assigned to me by default, I didn't specifically pick him so like don't flatter yourself. He came back in the room for the cleaning and let me tell you, it was so painful, literally the most painful cleaning of my entire life. He did the metal scraping part and it felt very rushed too. I kept on flinching due to how painful it was. He was even trying to talk politics with me. He asked where I was born and if I was born there or here in the US. After that, he started mentioning BRICS. I thought that was super unprofessional and I felt very uncomfortable. After he was done with the scraping part, he told the dental hygienist to finish the rest and left. I have to say, the dental hygienist was really nice to me, she was trying to comfort me but I was so done at that point. If you're a new patient coming in for something simple, don't. This guy clearly only cares about money. What a terrible first impression for a new patient. I'm never going back there again. God forbid you go to a dentist's office for a cleaning and x-rays. Edit: I'm posting this review over a year later because after visiting a new dentist, I was reminded of why I had to switch offices again in the first place. In response to the owner's reply, this review was intended for the office located at 2 James Way, Suite 207, Pismo Beach, CA. I did not confuse this office with another practice. The experience described in my review is my recollection of my visit there and the reason I chose to seek dental care elsewhere. read more

Dr Negom has been taking care of me since I moved to the central coast for 10 years. He is honest, professional and does a great job taking care of me and my teeth. He has done bridges and crowns for me as well as my semi annual cleanings. He really cares about his patients and making sure they are happy with his work. He will not let you leave until you are happy and completely satisfied. I also like his sense of humor. Once you get to know him he is very funny and I always look forward to seeing him and his staff. Keep up the great work Doc!! read more

Our old dental office in Arroyo Grande wasn't accepting our insurance, Dental Cares USA, so we switched to the next closest, Ricuccio Negoum, DDS in Pismo Beach and the experience was disappointing to say the least. His staff (2 women) were pleasant however the dentist didn't even say hello or introduce himself to my husband. He seemed to be only interested in getting him in & out. He only stated that my husband had a broken molar that would either need a crown or an extraction for $750 (more than what the insurance states). He then proceeded to spray his mouth with water, making him gag and supposedly gave him a dental cleaning which lasted no more than 5 minutes. I saw my husband shaking his head when I asked him "Is that it?". We've been to many dentists over the years and all were good dentists. This was the WORST experience we've had. Dr Negom apparently doesn't have a Dental Hygienist on staff. I thought it was strange that his receptionist told me that you are scheduled for the Exam, X-rays & cleaning on the same day. He might have been a good dentist at one time but from this experience, it seems like he's just billing for poor quality dental services. I will have to switch dentists & cancel any future appointments with Dr Negom. read more

I was very pleased with the staff as well as the dentist. He was so friendly and helpful with getting my dental treatment started. I look forward to keeping all my care with this office. This office contained modern equipment and had a very welcoming feel both in front and back offices. Thank you for the great welcoming experience. read more

Ricuccio A Negom, DDS - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Came in for a cleaning and had a great experience. I was weary due to some other reviews so I went in with the awareness of those reviews but I didn't feel uncomfortable or pressured in the slightest. Dr. Negom and his staff were very friendly and he had me laughing after cracking a few jokes. I very recently started having some pain and I didn't mention it because I wanted to see what he said in regard to my X-rays that were taken. Everything he said made sense. It seems I've gotten some fillings in the past that were unnecessary and he's not a fan of the material that was used because it just withers away and causes future problems, which is exactly what's happening. He had me get up and look at the X-rays to show and explain his findings, which I appreciate. He told me what he recommends and proceeded to clean my teeth. He said I was good to go and to call back with any questions and schedule if I would like to do so. He said I take exceptional care of my teeth, which I do. He said due to a previous filling, I will need a root canal at some point in my life because the filling is very close to my nerve. He told me there's inflammation, which I can feel, and gave me advice on how to take care of it in the meantime. He said he would recommend a dentist in Ventura to do the root canal, if I want that info, because any place up here is extremely pricey. I appreciate the level of care I received here and I will be back. Thank you :) read more

Dr Negom is, by far, the best dentist I've ever had and I'm thrilled with the results of my recent procedures. I was previously going to another dentist in San Luis Obispo and needed to get a crown replaced. After 3 attempts, I could see that that their best effort wasn't going to satisfy me. A friend recommended Dr. Negom so I visited him in his office in Pismo. He seemed to appreciate that I have high expectations and didn't want me to compromise my standards. He knew just what to do and now I have the best smile of my life! Dr Negom is friendly and entertaining while he works which makes the appointments alot less stressful. I am so happy to have found Dr. Negom and believe he is the best dentist in our county. read more

Dr. Negom is very professional, has great results of the treatments he provides. He has a great and very efficient office. ​

My wife and I have been going to this dentist for years. My wife had 30,000.00 work done on her teeth and the las visit I had $5,000.00 worth of work. My share after insurance payment was $2400.00 . I paid half, $1200.00 at the time of original visit, then business evaporated and my income fell very much. I owed a balance of $1200.00 . The last two months I made a $200.00 pymt each month. My new balance is $800.00 of the $5000.00 procedure. I get a call that I "have to pay the balance of $800.00 IN FULL!" . I HAVE NO INTENTION OF STIFFING THE DENTEST FOR THE $800.00 , I pay my bills, and have been making payments, it would be better to let me continue making the regular payments than trying to 'strong arm' me to pay the full amount which I do not have. read more

I've had messed up teeth for a long time, and a motorcycle accident a few years ago only made things worse. I do insurance for a living, so I did a lot of research on the best way to go about finally getting them all fixed with regards to all the different plan options in SLO County, and even considered traveling to Mexico to get work done. Ultimately I found an insurance plan that would cover the procedure for a little bit less as it would have been in Mexico (very shocking) and set about to search for a local dentist that would take it. After looking at a lot of local reviews, I decided on a consultation with Dr. Negom's office. The reviews were very up and down, but I noticed that several of the negative ones were with people who had misconceptions about dental insurance. With all of the talk of health insurance modernization, the reality is that in America, dental isn't a part of that discussion, so a lot of people aren't ready to get the news that this procedure they need is outside the bounds of an already very expensive system they participate in. So I took the mindset early on that while I was definitely dealing with a medical professional, within the economy we live in I was also dealing with an artisan small business owner. There's no two ways about it, unless you have extremely comprehensive group based coverage like through an employer, or you qualify for Medi-Cal and are willing to wait for one of the few dentists in the area that take it (and with pediatric dental being what it is under the ACA, they've got more than enough pediatric clients to keep practices busy), dental work will be costly. So once you accept that you will spend money no matter where you go, you can go into a dentist's office with a clear mind for the work you're going to have done. Within that business structure, I don't think I could have had a better experience. I got a level of service that doctors operating under health insurance frankly aren't bureaucratically capable of giving. The staff couldn't have been friendlier while still being professional and direct. Dr. Negom saw my seriously jacked up teeth as not only a professional but a personal challenge, and the results were beyond anything I could have hoped for. Like...game show host teeth. Nothing about the office or experience made me suddenly love needles in my gums, or the sound or smell of teeth being drilled, or having teeth extracted, but everyone there did their best to make sure it wasn't something I would hate, or resent, or feel any unnecessary discomfort during. I was genuinely miserable every time I came in knowing that my mouth was about to become a hardware store for an hour-plus, and they certainly helped me feel better about getting on the roller coaster and letting the lap bar come down. These are good people who want to do good work to make peoples' lives better, period. Lastly, Dr. Negom certainly has strong sociopolitical opinions. Unquestionably. That said, he has no problem hiring and working in close quarters with people who don't align with that. And when I expressed my own opinions that weren't directly in line with either, it didn't make my visit awkward or make me fear that my services would be in question. It was like any adult conversation where we got to know each other better and had some friendly laughs. read more

Ricuccio A Negom, DDS - What I've crudely referred to as the "fake boobs" of teeth. No problems showing them off. - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

First off.... If you are looking for fancy decorations and a dentist to make you feel warm and fuzzy , this is NOT the place for you . I had a recent dental emergency and was helped immediately by the lovely front desk receptionist to get a next day appointment. The service that was provided was professional, quick and well executed, Dr.Negom is a real "no bullshit ,no frills" person who is there to do his job, he responds in kind to people who understand that. The girls who assist him are warm, helpful Kind and genuinely caring .. no offense to the bad Yelp people concerning this office but, they all look like they were pretty disturbed well before visiting this dentist . Sincerely grateful to have found a new dentist ! read more

Dr Negom is the best around in are area . Thank you for my amazing Hollywood smile . All his work is so amazing and appreciated he is the hardest working dentist around id he wasn't here I would have to drive far away just to have Hollywood work . Thank you dr.negom for everything you do . The office is very clean with beautiful views and the assistants do the most to make sure I was happy with all my results . read more

I'd give zero if I could. They said I needed to have two crowns and that it was going to be $9,000 but with my insurance it would be $3,500 which they needed up front (which I stupidly paid). I went home and looked up what a crown should cost according to my dental plan. Their amount was way out of line. I called and asked for a refund because I wanted to get a second opinion. They did not give me a refund. Today, I got the second opinion from two separate dentists at a different practice. I don't even need a crown. I don't even have a cavity. This is an unscrupulous dentist. Now I have to go to my dental insurance company and file a claim and my credit card company to file a claim and hopefully get my $$ back. Buyer Beware!! Now, a week later I find out that this office applied, on my behalf, for a loan without my permission or knowledge in the amount of $18,500 for my "upcoming procedure" which I don't even need. I'm quite sure, after the 2 crowns that I don't need were done, they were going to find more work that didn't need to be done, hence them applying for a loan for me. If I already paid for the crowns upfront, why would I need a loan for another procedure? IMO, this is premeditated fraud in finding dental work that doesn't need to be done. Read other reviews - this seems like he's been doing this for years! read more

Went to Dr. Negom for the 4th time now. 1st we met by accident when I was in a lot of pain and he squeezed me in as an emergency patient. 2nd time I loved his work and his care and I personally had many issues with my teeth, and we decided to take care of all of them. Drove from Los Angeles to his office every 3 weeks, and now I have perfect teeth. He is a type of doctor that is very serious, sometimes not the best personality but certainly knows his job. He is very honest and he does a great job. Thank you doctor read more

Dr. Negom is a competent dentist as far as doing procedures like bridges and crowns . His business practices are another matter. He tried to charge me over.$21,000 to do a crown, a bridge and two simple extractions! I reported this to Delta Dental and they refunded me over $3,500 for dentist overcharges. Negom also jacked up his prices by talking me into paying for a zirconia crown and bridge which was not covered by my dental plan. It took 2 days to get a treatment plan out of his office. The icing on the cake was when I went to another dentist about 6 months later I was surprised by the news that he somehow neglected to see a huge cavity in a wisdom tooth and a root infection in another tooth. Go find another dentist besides Negom. read more

Well I wrote my review a good time later because I was a new mom and don't go on yelp often, but my experience was so horrible I felt the need to warn people when I did finally open the yelp app. Sooooo your telling me.... as a dentist... you can't visually look in my mouth and notice it was my WISDOM tooth!?!? That you need an X-ray to notice that my wisdom tooth was the one cracked!?!? Again... your a joke read more

Dr. Negom and staff are great! Very understanding, patient, and caring. Suggested different ways to be able to afford the care I needed while being honest. Was able to get in quickly, the only thing I wish they did better was returning phone calls. read more

I recently visited the office to get x-rays and a cleaning (to my surprise) I didn't think or expect to have one! The dental assistants that worked with taking my x-rays and cleaning were extremely pleasant to me, I felt very comfortable while they did their work because they talked me through everything (I was a little nervous this is a new dental office for me) and so because I honestly had a very easy, smooth process I wanted to take the time to write a review! The paperwork was pretty standard, I got a little turned around because my GPS was being weird and they patiently listened to where I was and tried to help me to the best of their knowledge which I REALLY appreciate, I'm always getting lost lol! Moving forward from finding the place I also had to re-park my car and they let me know where I was better suited to park! Honestly I would recommend this facility because all the staff was a pleasure to talk to and work with nobody was rude, they all had patience with my struggle and I really just don't find that often nowadays so thank you guys! Definitely give them a shot if you're looking for a great dental experience! read more

Couldn't be HAPPIER! My husband & I've been seeing Dr Negom for over a year now....up until recently, just routine cleanings and Xrays. About a month ago, my front tooth started chipping and it became apparent that I would need crowns for the front four as the others were showing signs of vertical cracks that would ultimately lead to chipping. The first set of crowns were the right color but a bit too opaque - not as luminous as my natural teeth. Dr. Negom agreed that the lab could do a better match and he was totally invested in my satisfaction. He put in the new set of crowns this morning and I'm so very happy! He does an excellent job, is fun, funny and charming making the experience all the more pleasant. He also has a wonderful staff - all the ladies are very upbeat and sweet. I highly recommend Dr. Negom!! read more

They are a joke of an office, I wasn't fraudulent with anything, I've called Medi-Cal and The Dental Board!! Rude Britt front office is ridiculous!! All they want is $, I found a true dentist that has already done great work!! read more

I would not recommend this office to anyone! I went in with a broken tooth. After 10 xrays?!fir the one broken tooth I was informed I needed more work. I knew that. I was also told the tooth bothering me was not the broken one. Wrong. I was offered a $3600 fee to start the work he would not let me get the broken tooth that was cutting my tongue pulled out without committing to the entire project. I know I need work. But he let me leave without taking care of the pain. Now I call to get my xrays and I'm told I have to sign in Irwin for the release and wait 15-20 days for them. And pay a $50 fee for their trouble. I've never in my life been to such a scam artist. Again, I left in pain because I wouldn't let him do all the work he deemed necessary. Hypocritical oath. Ever heard of it? I will never step foot anywhere near his office again. He wouldn't even look at sending me to a referred oral surgeon nearer my home town! Amatuer. Terrible service. I felt like I was being shaken down and was given the bums rush when I refused to agree. If there was no stars that is what I would have given this guy. What a hack read more

waiting for my appointment. Was here yesterday. all was good explained everything very nice people. they show and help you find credit too to pay for the work to be done. thanks for all. read more

I was on my vacation with my husband and I had a horrible toothache. Found doctor Negom on yelp and decided to call him to see if he can hep since I was so far from my home and I was in so much pain. To start with his staff was very pleasant and made a huge effort to fit me in as an emergency Dr. Negom was very professional and after a couple of x ray he found my problem. A huge cavity that was infected and needed a lot of work Thank u doctor u saved the day read more

My boyfriend came in with really messed up teeth. Dr. Negom, who was wonderful, did an amazing job and gave him his smile back. His confidence is back and he is thrilled. All these people complaining about cost are absurd. He was affordable and his staff is lovely as well. We are very pleased and after going to three different dentists, we will be staying with him!! read more

Well a quick update on my 2 new front teeth from back in 2013. Absolutely no issues and my 2 front teeth Dr. Negon put in are still solid and beautiful. It was an absolute lifesaver and my smile is still crystal clear. :-) The only minor ( and I mean VERY minor) issue was the wait period to get my new teeth back from the lab. (which I anticipate wasnt Dr. Negom's fault) No many bad reviews I dont understand why. People are just dumb. (or expect too much) Highly recommended. He will get the job done. And the payment plan was just a bonus read more

My experience with this dentist was horrible-- the worse I've ever hard. He made me feel discriminated based on my disability, and he was rude when I expressed my concerns. I've NEVER before had a similar experience with a medical professional. Reason for visit: 1. Acute tooth pain that I couldn't identify which was the problematic tooth. 2. A broken front tooth (Compound had broken). 3. A much needed cleaning. When the dentist first saw me, he checked my paperwork briefly and asked what my reason for visit was. He didn't seemed too comfortable with my disability. He asked why I was wheelchair-bound, and said I should be seeing by another dentist and started giving me different excuses of why he couldn't provide me service. Excuses given: 1. That he was under-staffed & was only doing emergencies for patients that have Medical. 2. That he doesn't have a big enough x-ray machine to take a full x-ray, because apparently, if you've limited mobility, you've a bigger mouth? 3. He also stated "you can't get on the examination chair and you can't lean back," instead of ASKING me if I could do that, which I found his assumptions offending. I explained to him that I had brought an assistant and that it wasn't a problem for me. He got rude and angry insisting that I go see someone else, which I would love to by then but his staff gave me green light, he was the most available & one of the 3 only dentist that work with my insurance. I felt discriminated on noting that he refused to even do an evaluation before concluding anything, while I actually saw that he was doing cleanings and service to a couple other people, who probably had a better insurance I imagine. Ive been suffering from depression and was only trying to get help for my painful teeth. I started crying, and he reluctantly acceded to do a quick eval and x-ray to just tell me that he didnt know why my tooth hurts, & reiterated his initial suggestion for me to go somewhere else. I give him zero starts for discriminating patients with special needs, he's not a gentle dentist, and appeared grumpy. His staff were polite, but they shouldn't have had scheduled for service. He is one of those Middle East doctors concerned more with liability and not so much the comfort or well-being of his patients. If you want a cheap place and you're not disabled, you can give it a try. But I don't think he's good professional if the person can afford something of more quality. I'm considering filing a formal complaint with the board for discrimination. read more

I have never in my life been spoken to so disrespectfully than I was by the office manager/receptionist that works for this office. She put me down due to the type of insurance I have, degraded me, and told me multiple times that I "must not know how things work" because I called to reschedule an appointment. During the call, despite her erratic behavior I asked multiple times if I could just reschedule my appointment and she would not answer me, but instead continued to attempt to lecture me on how busy they are while telling me it would take her several days to let me know when my new appointment would be... she also told me that the dentist would "not talk to a person like me" when I requested to speak to her superior. It was overall a very strange and stressful experience, I am not generally a sensitive person but this phone call actually ruined my day due to how rude and intentionally mean this lady was. I would not recommend this office if getting appointments in a timely manner or being treated with respect is a priority to you. read more

I've been here 4 times. The only reason I keep going back is because its literally a 2 minute walk from my office. I keep a super busy schedule at work - lots of meetings- so its hard to leave for more than an hour to go to an appointment. Today was the straw that broke the camels back... Each time I've been to this place, I have gotten a dental hygienist who acted like it was literally their first day on the job. They made ground beef out of my gums, poured water all over me, gotten toothpaste in my hair. At the end of the appointment, the dentist drops in for about 30 seconds, declares that I have gingivitis, writes me a prescription for some janky expensive mouthwash, and then leaves. Today's appointment went a little differently. Since I complained to the receptionist who confirmed my appointment, everyone was ready for me. And it still went terribly... Here are my complaints: * the dentist cleaned my teeth. Every 3 minutes, he asked "oh was that so horrible?", "better than last time". What was I supposed to say? "No, this still sucks just as bad". Because yes, it did. *After taking a first look into my mouth, he asked if I had ever had braces. I muttered "yes" through a mouthful of metal cleaning devices and 2 sets of hands. He gestured toward my teeth and asked the hygienist if she still wanted braces. She looked into my mouth of straight, white, never-had-a-cavity-before teeth, and grimaced while shaking her head. I guess there's a tiny stain on my tooth from the braces that I have never noticed. Thanks for that. * While all this was going on, the dentist's wife called. The receptionist came into the room and told the dentist that his wife was on the phone. He yelled back at her something like "cant you see I'm in the middle of this!" as I lay there awkwardly and in pain. *At the end of the appointment, he declared that I had gingivitis again and wrote me the same mouthwash prescription that "stains your teeth and is really strong so only use it for 2 weeks". And then I embarked on the 2 minute walk back to my office, I realized that I could deal with having to drive to my next dentists appointment. I think I'd even drive to a different zip code to have a better experience. P.S. My co-workers had to listen to my horrific experience when I got back to the office. They tell me that Dr.Nelson is pretty great. I think I'll give him a try. read more

Excellent dentist and staff! Dr Negom recently redid a huge bridge on my top front teeth. He was very gentle, professional and did a fantastic job! I'm so happy with it and so is my family. His assistant Christina, explained everything to me, made me comfortable and was very professional as well! Thank you both so much! You're awesome and I appreciate the fantastic job you did! I will continue to come back :)) read more

Dr. Negom is great! I'm originally from the Bay Area, so I have not had a "family" dentist here or anything. As such, I have switched dentists a number of times in this area as I have been almost instantly disappointed with each one. Well, with Dr. Negom, I think I'm done searching. I don't take the best care of my teeth and have needed to have a number of things done, but he has been so good I don't mind going in at all. The staff there are awesome too, which is something I was beginning to think would be impossible to find in this area. Every other dentist in this area I have been to before had me losing faith that good staff could ever be matched with a good dentist. These are good people. Anyway, bad reviews are easy to find anywhere so I thought I would take a minute and share a positive experience! More people should do the same when they can ;) read more

This place is not good. They kicked me out because I asked to change the channel. They said I had an attitude and was cursing. I only do all of that when you do something bad to me. They did nothing at that point so why they thought I had an attitude was beyond me. Of course I got one and started cursing when they asked me to leave. There is a sign saying patients dont touch the tv. Something was on that was gonna make me puke so I asked. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. Definitely going to go thru the better business bureau read more

I needed a new dentist and read/heard good remarks on DDS Negom. I went to his office in San Luis Obispo on Tank Farm Road. The office was extremely clean and well maintained. The hygienist was very good and had great customer care. DDS was pleasantly nice and caring toward me. I would highly recommend him. read more

I've been very happy with Dr. Negom's office. They really go above and beyond to take care of their clients, and that is a rarity.

Best dental office! Great Dr. and friendly, attentive staff. They make my trip to the dentist enjoyable and I feel like I receive the best care always. Recommended! read more

I've been to at least five dental offices in my life and this is the only office I've left with a positive experience! Dr. Negom is a nice man who gets straight to the point. But the real reason I come here is for the dental hygienist! She is so fast and I don't leave the chair crying from extreme pain lol. Highly recommend this office! read more

Dr Ricuccio Negom is a life saver. I was visiting my family in San Luis Opispo this past weekend and I was in major need of a teeth cleaning. One of my family members suggested that I go early the next day to Dr. Negom because they had a great experience with him. So the next morning I decided to give it a try and wow was I pleased. I got a deep teeth cleaning which made my mouth feel brand new. I highly recommend this place. If anyone is in the area check it out you won't be disappointed with the great work. Staff also very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. read more

Had a very good experience at this dental office. Friendly staff and the Doctor is very good at explaining the procedure I was going to get done. My husband also liked the work he had done with Dr. Negom read more

Very rough with teeth cleaning. The dentist always tried to make you believe you need deep cleaning to charge more money.

I'm sorry, but this dentist is SO SKETCHY and HE LIED TO ME! I just went to another dentist (who is the bomb! Dr. Yu at Grand Avenue Smiles in Grover Beach) THIS dentist (Dr. Negom) told me that I had cavities under my veneers on my two front teeth - Guess What? LIAR!!!!!! I don't have any cavities...and my veneers don't need replacing.... LIAR, LIAR, LIAR - Basically, without even touching me (only took xrays) he determined that if I handed over $4800 CASH - he could work on my teeth - AND in order to accomplish that - I pay him the cash - he bills my insurance - and they can get it done before the end of the year (2017) for insurance reasons... So, I'm going to get about $8K worth of work done in less than 3 weeks? (Sure the girl tells me, It's Not a Problem - meanwhile I'm thinking, 'sure it's not a problem for You - I still have to work 40 hours a week AND I'm going to squeeze in 4 molar extractions (that are broken off in my jaw) partials left/right & top/bottom - oh, plus remove and replace my two front veneers) I asked for a detailed invoice - and I got a scrap of paper (oh, i'm sorry, it's one of those receipt books you buy at office max, like your landlord gives you for paying your rent...) - I also asked for a detailed "estimate" so that I could make a competent decision... needless to say, they're office is lacking total professionalism, they have the oldest and jankiest equipment (I mean, come on, I can't even remember the last time I went to a dentist that used the old school x ray machine) AND they don't even have screens that you can see your x rays on.... Even that aside - leaving the office feeling like I'm being taken advantage of - Actually Being Extorted From!!!!.... BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I should probably report him to the Dental Association (of course, with no records - I'm sure he'd just lie and say I was never there, oh wait! But there's a record thru my insurance company)! WHEW! PS - Don't you find it interesting that he's got 2 yelp pages? read more

I do not usually write these online reviews, but in this case, I think I need to. You see, two and half months ago, I made an appointment with this Dental office because I NEED to have a tooth extracted. I talked to them over and over to confirm that I was scheduled to have the tooth extracted. The pain has been too much and I have had to go to the E.R. because it became infected. I called again to confirm that I was being seen to have the tooth extracted and was told yes, and that if they had an opening sooner that they would call me. Well, this morning I arrived right on time to begin filling out the paperwork, and one of the girls told me that I would not be getting an extraction, that I was only there to meet the Dentist and that they would have to schedule me for the extraction after this appointment, and that could be another month. When I told them that I was upset that I was told something different and that I called over and over to confirm it, and asked why I was lied to, they became rude and argumentative. I am a Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal Patient, so what that means is that I am one on many people in San Luis Obispo, that does not have gobs and gobs of cash, and they were the only office in the county taking new patients, so needless to say, I now have no recourse but to go outside of the county to do something about my tooth. So be warned, no matter what they tell you, they do not actually care if you are in pain, they only want to collect patients and make as much money as they can. If you do not have the expensive insurance, you are just another number. I have now read more and more reviews and have noticed a simple pattern. Everyone that goes into this office, that doesn't have a lot of money, gets treated very badly. read more

I was on a trip with my wife, son, dog, and mother in law. While driving, I got toothache (guess who caused it...). In any case, seriously. I chose this office because it was on the way. The work done by them was great. The time spent on filling out paperwork was 5 minutes. Doctor Negom saw me immediately. I always believe that dentists are like artists: what makes them great is their hands and their head. This guy had very good head and wonderful hands. He spent over an hour doing root canal and treating abscess. I don't feel a thing now. Good job, good office. read more