I highly recommend Dr. Huang! He is super sweet! My wait time was less than five minutes. The office staff was friendly and attentive. Going to the dentist is not always a fun experience, but I look forward to my next visit! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Charles since March of this year and since moment I made my appointment was so easy they worked around my schedule when I came in to my appointment the staff was very helpful very professional and the place looks amazing but the most important thing they make you and treat you as a human being! I've been there about four times and every time I leave I leave happy with a great smile knowing that I mention? That their rates are very affordable. Also they have Valet parking and it's totally free for the patients which is very convenient. I've had several dentists in my life and by far this is the best so far thank you again Dr. Charles and your staff you guys truly are amazing! read more

Dr Charlie and his staff were friendly and took good care of me during my visit. I recommend if you are looking for a dentist to give River Dentistry a try. I HATE going to the dentist, but all my fears aside, they took great care to make sure I was comfortable through the procedures. Definitely recommended! read more

I was recommend by my brother & I'm so glad I was. Dr. Charlie & his staff are friendly, professional & provide quality work; all important characteristics when locating a great dentist. Nothing feels better than walking out of the dentist's office with your teeth feeling squeaky clean! Will definitely continue to see Dr. Charlie & his wonderful staff! read more

Dr. Charlie does it again! I wish I could have had Dr. Charlie as my dentist for my entire life. It would have saved me so much trouble and money. Today I had an appointment with him to get my lower left wisdom tooth removed. I was so scared... literally shaking in my boots. I read a bunch of horror stories online before my appointment (terrible idea) and was thissss close to rescheduling but decided to go in anyway and speak with Dr. Charlie. After a set of X-rays, Dr Charlie was gentle, yet firm in explaining that the tooth needed to be extracted. He numbed me up pretty well and got started. I was thinking this would probably be about an hour to hour and a half procedure, but Dr. Charlie extracted my tooth so quickly! It was literally like 15 min!!! Wow! Dr. Charlie is beyond professional, quick, and thoroughly explains the process step by step. He is the best dentist ever. His office is clean and his staff is amazing and so helpful. On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate Dr. Charlie a 12!!! Thank you River Dentistry and Dr Charlie. You all are the best. read more

Finding a new dentist is always a weirdly stressful part of moving to a new city, so I'm really glad I found River Dentistry and Dr. Huang. This is definitely the best dentist's office I've been to. The entire staff is friendly, and the assistants were genuinely concerned for my comfort when I had some trouble with the X-rays. Dr. Huang really takes the time to chat and get to know you while he works, and he's good at his job. I hadn't seen a dentist in a while before going here, and the staff was very non-judgmental. All told, my experiences at River Dentistry have been nothing but positive. Honestly, just look at how consistently good the reviews here are. They're entirely warranted. Plus they're open on weekends; what more could you want? read more

All I can say is, this office is amazing. Called on a Tuesday with an emergency and they had me in a chair the next morning. Dr. Charlie is an awesome dentist. Actually on of the first ones to pull a tooth without me feeling anything. The entire staff is professional and caring. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Great dental care. Everyone in the office is kind and professional. The hygienist is great and knowledgeable, as is the dentist. Everything is very clean and sanitary, also. read more

Lovely and very professional staff and Dr. Charlie is excellent, I would really recommend this dentistry to anyone. Easy parking!

Best dentist in downtown if you need one. Super professional and really cares about their clients. Nice office and staff too. They will make your teeth look great! read more

Hands down the best dentistry office in LA. When I called the woman on the phone Tonya was very helpful, patient and sweeter than ever. She made me feel very important as a patient. She fit me in as soon as possible and gave me all the information I needed. When I went to my appointment the doctor was amazing, and made me feel very comfortable. I recommend this dentistry office, from the cuteness of the office to the amazing employees and Dr, it is all around phenomenal. It makes going to the dentist a not so dreading experience. read more

Great dentist. I lost a filling and had River dentistry fix it.... it was sensitive for the next 2 months. Eventually the filling popped out again. I called River back and they refixed it no charge. 2nd time around he used a type of filling for people with sensitive teeth... Its been 2 days and my mouth feels perfect!! Oh happy days!!! Thanks River!!!!! read more

I needed a teeth cleaning badly but didn't want to take time off work to go to the dentist, so I found this location that is open until 7, and on top of that it has a 5 star rating. The service was great!, The doctor was very nice and informative, and he made sure to get my teeth completely clean!. I am very happy with my experience here. read more

I haven't been to the dentist in over a year since I've been moving around for my job. I recently moved to LA and was looking for a dentist that was in-network and accepted my insurance (United Healthcare). This was one of the locations super close to my apartment, had good reviews, and open late (until 7pm on weekdays and they are even open on weekends!) so I decided to give it a try. It's a tiny little office in the Westin Bonaventure Hotel downtown (on the left side of the escalators if you enter on Figueroa) but staff is amazing from Receptionist (Vanessa) to Dr. Huang! Everyone was super friendly and nice. Came in for my annual exam/cleaning and it was quick and painless. Dr. Huang and his dental assistant were both very gentle and professional and informative on top of that! They kept me updated with the status of my teeth while they were examining it which I really appreciated. I have a follow-up appointment next month and I can't wait to be back! It's such a relief to find my go-to Dentist in LA! read more

Dr. Charles and the staff are all very professional and caring. The anesthesia process was as painless as it could get. Couldn't be more happy to have my filling done here. read more

Great 1st time experience at River Dentistry with Dr Charles Huang. Definitely going back

Great service... as soon as I came in for my dental cleaning I was seated,to start my cleaning .The service was superb, from the front office receptionist to the dental assistant and what a great job on my X-rays, and cleaning. Dr.Lee is very patience,all the employees take time to explain what is going on with my gums and teeth. They cleaned my teeth and showed me how to floss properly. In and out. I am recommending them to my friends and family. Btw no cavities The facilities are nice and clean. Thank you for your awesome service. Ern read more

This place was amazing, Finally got pearly whites ! Tonya was an amazing person to meet!

I have been going to doctor Charlie for several years now. He has always been super-helpful and kind. I love his bedside manner, and the quality of his dentistry work is unparalleled. I have had crowns from a number of places over the years and by far Dr. Charlie's crows have been the best they are shaped like a real tooth. You can hardly tell the difference, most crows I have seen are hand shaped and as a result have a artificial look to them. Dr. Charlie is good about using the latest in dental technology and it makes a real difference. Can't thank him enough and I recommend him to all my friends. read more

Just got my last 2 wisdom teeth pulled. This is my second visit to River Dentistry, the first was for X-rays and cleaning . Everything has been on point each visit, and having my wisdom teeth extracted was no exception. Painless! I was so nervous due to my last experience getting my other 2 wisdom teeth extracted at another dentist, but Dr. Charles was understanding and reassuring. My appointment was at 12 and I walked out before 1.. and he and the dental assistant were patient and took their time. Antibiotics and Ibuprofen prescriptions were given after. I really hoped for something stronger because ibuprofen does nothing for me, but I literally have no pain hours after so I'm satisfied. Thank you! gross pic.. read more

Dr. Huang and River Dentistry are the best! They are modern, up to date, solid in their expertise, good music, enjoyable art on the walls, and most importantly, they are kind. They make you feel comfortable, and really, what more do you want from a dentist?! A dedicated professional crew is what you will find at River Dentistry. read more

I loved the nurses they were great the actual dentist though is just alright. Since I was a little kid I've never had the most perfect teeth so it's kind of a insecurity of mine. I had no issues with my teeth other than build up which is cleared up with one cleaning and as he was cleaning he just kept gasping like I had a tiny family just chilling living in my mouth and hiding behind my teeth. It made me feel pretty horrible about myself. other than that though everything else was great! The nurse made me feel a lot better and that I wasn't the most disgusting human being on the planet so that was nice. Overall it was good experience and I am going to recommend people there and I will be going back. read more

I used to cringe everytime I went to the dentist but coming here is a pleasure. Besides the beautiful and convenient location the staff makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. Huang is patient, answers questions, and is careful to explain anything he does so you dont feel confused or nervous about any procedure. I even got my boyfriend to finally leave his dentist of 15+ years over the Westside to come here. Now he wishes he would have left them a long time ago! If you live or work in the area make the switch, you'll be glad you did. :) read more

I have never posted a review but my experience has promoted me to do it. I was neglecting my dental health for a few years but decided as a New Years resolution to see a dentist. I actually followed through! I was so nervous but Dr. Huang was calming and explained everything step by step. When I say it was a painless teeth cleaning, it really was painless! And I had a lot of cleaning needed. We came up with a plan to fix my 2 cavities and included fixing my old seals. It was extremely kind of them to do so since I don't have dental insurance. It's very affordable! $125 for exam, X-ray, cleaning. I cannot recommend it enough. I am very happy with the work I've had done and will continue to go there for all dental concerns. Thanks guys! read more

Great dentist office and great customer service. Everyone was very pleasant, the dentist was very informative and gentle.

Dr. Huang is a very considerate and capable dentist. The entire staff are personable and work to make every visit a great experience. They work with you and for you! read more

Great dentist! Dr Huang and his team are patient, efficient and explain everything they're doing before they do it to put you at ease. I would recommend this office to anyone looking for a clean office with a pain-free experience. read more

River dentistry is a great place to get dental work done in DTLA - The price is reasonable, the staff is friendly, and Dr. Huang is very professional. I generally don't like going to the dentist - I've had many bad experiences in the past (more due to my own dental problems than the dentists themselves), so going to any dentist still induces my residual fear. However, when Dr. Huang first examined my teeth, he was really gentle with them! The procedure he performed on me was relatively painless and he would warn me every time I would feel a little pain. I would highly recommend this dentist! read more

Dr.Charles great job today...my teeth are beautiful!! Yes! Yes! I love them.. I've read the unhappy one star post and was really disappointed. But please believe me the new staff new attitude. Dream Team of people.. read more

I spent many years not taking care of my teeth and have been more or less shamed by multiple dentists during consultations. Upon going to see Dr Huang and his awesome tech Laura, I was made to feel comfortable and helped along the way to fixing my smile. They work fast and are a joy to be around. I however won't be going back. The front desk women either just don't like me or are plain rude. (Didn't take it personally til my gf commented how rude they were to us) On top of that my quotes for work somehow keep doubling when it comes time to actually have said work done. This really bums me out. The dentist here is top notch and just a nice guy in general, but I'll be spending my money elsewhere. read more

I've been attending this dentist for over 3 years now and have never had a bad experience! The staff is always friendly, compassionate and very professional. Dr. Charlie puts my mind at ease because he really knows what he is doing! I will not go anywhere else :) read more

This is my first review-- I signed up for Yelp this afternoon right after my appointment at River Dentistry, because my experience was so unpleasant I felt compelled to help others avoid it. To be fair, I went in for Zoom whitening, so only saw the dentist for three minutes right at the beginning and can't speak to his quality as a doctor. After he left, my appointment became a comedy of errors. I was prepped by a trainee who had absolutely no idea what she was doing. No idea where things were, how to apply the materials to gums and teeth, or how to run the machine. A more senior assistant was there too, overseeing her, but mostly correcting things she had already done wrong. In my mouth. Verbatim: "No, not that gel, we don't know how old it is"; "No, you have to dry the gums before you put on the gel. They're not dry" (this after the gel was on). Annoyed, harried tone. All the while instructing the trainee on what should be told to the patient, while never actually addressing me. It's hopefully the closest I'll ever come to feeling like a lab rat. Honestly I felt bad for the trainee. She seemed stressed out, and she should never have been asked to perform tasks she hadn't been adequately trained for. That said, she did a terrible job of covering my gums, which meant that bleach went everywhere, which burns. When I told her about this, she poked around with a swab, spreading it and making it much worse. Then she ran and got the other technician, who looked at my gums for about a second, threw a tiny bit more paste on, said "you're fine" and walked out. My gums were in serious pain during the whitening and were bleached and puffy after. I've had Zoom before-- a little tingling is normal. This wasn't that. After a while my gums sort of went numb and I just decided to wait it out, hoping that at least the bleaching would work. At the end of the second session the technician wiped off the bleach, dramatically exclaimed "wow, your teeth got really white!" and ushered me out. I was confused because every time I've had Zoom in the past it's been three sessions. I asked about this at the front desk, and was told that the doctor thinks two sessions produce optimal results. And "we use really fresh bleach, so we don't need as much." Um, what? Minimal googling reveals that that is not a thing. Zoom is a manufacturer; they produce the gel and include enough for four 15 minute sessions per patient. Their protocol is three sessions, with a fourth at the doctor's discretion. Every other dentist follows this, as far as I can see. I'm guessing this is a time and money saving measure on the office's part. It sucks. If my teeth were super white, I guess I'd be ok with it, but they're not. They're about the same as they were, with some whitening toward the bottom. They're kind of ombre. I wondered why this office required payment for the full treatment when you book an appointment. Now I know. Avoid. read more

Dr.Charles Huang and his entire staff are "GREAT" On my last visit, I had my teeth cleaned with absolutely no discomfort and/or pain. It was truly a pleasure having my teeth cleaned. He also explained why "tarter build-up" happens so quickly and what I should do to prevent it - this is the first time it has been explained. He's also conveniently located in the Bonaventure Hotel downtown and has Saturday appointments. read more

Dr Charlie is one of the nicest dentist out there. I moved from London and was in need of a dentist. I found Dr. Charlie online which I was in need of an emergency dentist. I didn't have insurance, but Dr. Charlie is so nice he did the service (extracted that amn wisdom tooth), I'm paying in payments in house meaning my credit isn't getting ruined, and he even was nice enough to open off hours and come see me for my emergency . And now I'm out of pain and will be back for my checkup exam. Highly recommend him, and it's so awesome that he's located inside the Westin Bonaventure, it's such a nice hotel inside, that I forget that I'm coming to visit the Dentist! Thank You Dr. Huang! read more

My husband and I have been regular clients at River Dentistry since 2013 and our experience has been consistently great! I've gone through a full Invisalign course with them (best price in town and I really mean it, believe me, I am very thorough and have compared a ton of offers from dental offices all over LA), had fillings done, had bonds done, multiple cleanings... and Dr. Charlie did a flawless job each time! Painless too! I used to truly dread a visit to the dentist in the past and I know what it feels like to end up with a filling in the wrong tooth... don't ask, sad story... So I do appreciate Dr. Charlie's kindness and patience explaining the procedure in such detail that it becomes impossible not to understand, and making sure we both are on the same page about what's happening and the expected results. Plus his skills are superb, it goes without saying. My husband is currently nearing the final stage of his Invisalign and has his teeth Zoom-whitened (another best price in town). My husband's schedule is very difficult to work with, but reception (Vanessa in particular, she will become your friend!) has always been able to comfortably accommodate us. Everyone at River Dentistry is very-very sweet, helpful and professional. The space is cozy, recently renovated and clean (to me cleanliness is the ultimate luxury), I also love pleasant background music and a transparent chair in the waiting area, however I never get to sit there for more than a few minutes))) I hope you enjoy your experience at River Dentistry as much as my husband and I do! Smile! + they take insurance + they take credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) + they validate parking (when you valet your car at the Westin) read more

Hello to everyone that's read it, My name is Niv and I'm a patient of Dr Huang's for 10 years, so in this point I call him DR Charlie. This clinic for me is an example of excellency and quality of service. I know doctor Charlie since his days as a dental student in NYC, while I was fresh to New York with big dreams and very little money. In one of my research for an affordable dental clinic, I found myself at the NYU dental care clinic. Dr Charlie was a young dental student over there, he looked like a teenager, but he was very friendly, pleasant and really professional . He's persona was shining at that clinic and let's be honest, most of the patients there, were very difficult cases of homeless, drugs users and people that haven't seen a dentist for a long time including myself. As a foreign with a big accent and probably not so good english at the time, that was very helpful to communicate with him about my dental needs and he made it very clear to me. Everything I know about maintaining a healthy mouth and dental hygiene, I learned from him. He sealed my teethes and did a great deep cleaning that I still remember and ever since I have no cavities, which is really incredible. Doctor Charlie, is a really kind person, he care about you first and about your oral health above everything and not about your money like a lot of other dentists, that practice probably not from the right reasons. A lot of my friends have gone to see him since and we all are big fans of river dentistry. This place is clean, professional, the team is friendly, the place is well design and there is a great scheduling, so your time is really appreciated. I'm so happy to so him growing as a doctor and as a business and still providing an amazing treatment time after time, to me and to many of my dear friends. I hope you find this review helpful, sincerely, Niv :) read more

First, started with my documents that I spent time with pre-filling out not being found, when they were half of the information was not pre filled then when the dentist try to do the annual cleaning he could not because the equipment was not working properly in any of the exam rooms, therefore, I could not get my annual teeth cleaning even though I will need a deep cleaning and other services which I had to schedule for two additional visits this was an inconvenience regardless if my insurance paid for this visit or not which I feel my insurance should not. I do have to say the staff was friendly and the dentist was friendly and made you feel comfortable and best of all did not try to sale you on Services you don't need. Will see how my next visit will be hope it is better then this one and everything is in working order! read more

Dr. Charles is the best dentist I've ever seen. He is kind, patient, and skilled. Those qualities are very important to me since I needed a lot of work done and really had been put off by the bad dentist in North Carolina. He always makes sure I'm not in pain even when my appointment is going over the four hour mark(which is super important since I have a high tolerance to local anesthesia). He worked with me to create a treatment plan that was manageable and reasonable. I'm also happy to say I did not feel judged or shamed for my the condition of my teeth. I really can't express how grateful I am to have found him since he has vastly improved the quality of my life. read more

This review is long overdue, but concerns a whitening procedure that I had done at this office. After scheduling an appointment long in advance, I was made to believe that Dr. Huang would actually be performing the whitening treatment. As it turns out, that was not the case, and I never got to meet or see the doctor, nor was he the one performing the treatment. This is disconcerting and misleading, as one pays to obtain the skills and experience of a certain professional, and that professional is the one they are there to see - it's like paying to a see a high-profile musician at a concert and instead seeing a no-name artist. To add insult to injury, on the day of the treatment I was 'forced' to come in at a different appointment time since the doctor would be unavailable at my scheduled slot. I was told over the phone that the doctor needed me to come in earlier, otherwise I wouldn't be able to see him. There was no reason for the last-minute change nor was an apology made for any possible inconvenience. I found this to be completely disrespectful of my own time and busy schedule. It seemed the doctor's time and schedule was far more important than a paying customer's. This office makes a big deal about you cancelling an appointment with enough advance notice, yet they do not extend the same courtesy when the ball is in their court. Their blatant apathy may be due to the fact that you're required to pay upfront to secure any dental appointment and as a result they probably wouldn't care less whether you make it to your session since they already have your money. Of course, the doctor was nowhere to be seen at my appointment, nor any apology given for his absence. Assuming I wouldn't notice, a dental assistant was assigned to perform the entire whitening procedure - I was never told her title, nor did she ever mention her name or take the time to formally introduce herself or ask how I was doing - an extremely off-putting first impression. Throughout the treatment, she was very unfriendly and uncaring, wholly enthusiastic and seemingly in a race to get everything done and over with as quickly as possible, with little regard for quality or results. Prior to scheduling the treatment, I was told over the phone that a dental pre-inspection would be a critical component of the whitening process and would help determine the condition of my teeth and assess whether I'd be a good candidate for whitening and thus benefit from the treatment. In fact, this pre-inspection was stressed above all else. However, come the day of the treatment, nothing of the sort was ever done. My unnamed assistant never cared to inspect my teeth before the treatment, nor addressed my whitening expectations or likely results. I found this to be worrying and unprofessional. In fact, she was extremely uninformative throughout, never letting me know what to expect or how long the individual sessions would last. Never once did she check up on me between sessions to determine how I was doing or inspect my progress - I was figuratively and literally (they turn off the lights and close the door) left in the dark for the entire procedure. I felt much like a wait-and-see lab experiment sitting there in a creepily sterile, darkened room. Of course, as much as you'd like to, it's very hard for you to say much of anything with all of the dental inserts stuck in your mouth. Additionally, the treatment felt extremely rushed. Assistants and other technicians would only come in at the very last moment, ready to take off the equipment as fast as possible, much like mechanics changing a tire at a pit-stop during a car race. They seemed more concerned about beating the clock, than actually taking the time to address any qualms or talking to you like a human being. I felt almost like a numbered part on a robotic assembly line, being 'disconnected' like I was some kind of machine that was undergoing maintenance. Above all else, the treatment itself was extremely underwhelming. I noticed no visible differences in the whiteness of my teeth. I've had many whitening sessions in the past at other offices, and all have produced visible results directly after treatment. River Dentistry was quite possibly the worst whitening treatment I've ever had and my teeth didn't even seem a shade lighter. Like a previous reviewer had mentioned, this office takes no responsibility for their mistakes, nor they do have the courtesy or professionalism to offer an apology (for example, when trying to reschedule you at the last minute). Many of the staff I encountered were extremely unenthusiastic, stoic and disinterested in offering satisfactory service to their patients. I would genuinely recommend avoiding this office at all costs. The photos on their Yelp account make them appear like a full-fledged, high-tech dental operation, yet they're essentially a hole-in-the-wall, small, cramped suite in a large hotel complex. read more

I came back for another visit and found out that they do have a parking structure. They validate for $4 for the entire visit.