Dr. Shiftman & staff are incredible as a patient of over 10 years there is no other Dentist I would trust. The front office staff is friendly & welcoming. My hygienist is typically Christine, she's amazing takes her time & doesn't rush me out of the chair. I've referred family & friends to Dr. Shiftman & they have all told how pleased they are with her service & how professional she is. read more

I wish I could give Dr. Shifman and staff more than 5 stars because they are the best. Every appointment has been great. They go above and beyond all expectations.. I recently had my 20+ year old fillings replaced by Dr. Shifman and I'm very happy with my new fillings. There is not one bad thing I can say about this wonderful doctor and her awesome staff. I recommend them to all my friends and family. read more

Dr Shifman is the best dentist. She really cares for her patients by giving them the best care. I have never felt more comfortable & at ease when going to my dental appointments. As a patient with previous dental trauma, Dr Shifman & staff have really changed my perspective. They have been healing all my dental phobia. From front office to back office, ALL these ladies are amazing & soooo accommodating/reassuring to my dental needs. I'm beyond lucky to have found such a great office. Thank you Dr Shifman & staff! read more

The best Dentist experience of my life ! I have been to multiple Dental offices (over 20 ) due to my traveling requirements for work. The front staff is always so friendly, welcoming and definitely know what they're doing.. The staff in the back does a great job explaining treatment and I feel so at ease. Dr. Shifman is thorough, caring, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I can say that this office has my best interest in mind. Thank you so much!! read more

The worst. Until I switched I had no idea the issues I had. It was suggested that my silver filling be replaced which resulted in the need for a root canal and crown at a cost of $4k! I'm afraid the other tooth she repaired may end up the same. It was also recommended that I have a deep cleaning and scaling due to gum issues. I have now been referred to a periodontist who said the deep cleaning was subpar and that I should have been referred to a specialist. My dentist said the filling/bonding was bad and the filling almost flew out. Both the dentist and the periodontist were concerned with my prior care. read more

Dr Shifman and all of her staff are very professional. Dr Shifman is the best dentist I've ever had. I always feel like I'm in good hands and I never worry about the care I get at Northbank Dental read more

Dr. Shifman does excellent work. She listens and is very interested in patient satisfaction. Her staff is very competent and supportive. They make difficult procedures much easier. Most importantly, the quality of the work is top notch and very fairly priced given the high skill level and attention to detail. I got other estimates for the work I had done since insurance did not cover most of it. I am so glad I chose to have Dr. Shifman do this instead of the other alternatives I considered. This was an excellent value - worth every penny. read more

Dr Shifman is a skilled, efficient and supportive dentist. She provides excellent pain management. Her staff is skilled and caring. The office is very clean and pleasant They offer great care and make me feel comfortable. Judith Smith patient read more

Literally the best. Her staff is top notch and care is unparalleled. I am so thankful to have found a DDS that explains things thoroughly and is so patient and kind. Not only does she give all and any possible options and is truthful in her recommendations. I was referred to Dr. Shifman after seeking out a multitude of different dentists. She absolutely knows her stuff and her staff is a true reflection of her professionalism. Thank you so much to Dr. Shifman - I'll be a lifetime patient! read more

I've been going here for years now. I trust them implicitly. Got my husband and his brother switched over. If you want to go to a dentist where everyone is super friendly, helpful and professional, this is your place. Every element is great, from the pleasant physical space, to the people - front desk, hygienists and Dr. Schiffman. Everyone is exceptional. Best cleaning and thorough exams. Thanks to everyone for making a trip to the dentist a pleasant experience! read more

I called the office and found out that she is not an Endodontic. The person I spoke with didn't seem to care about the misleading advertising on yelp. read more

Truly amazing dentist and team. I have been seeing Dr Shifman for at least 16 years and we have had different specific issues and dental emergencies from playing sports. They are caring and extremely qualified at what they do. Dr Shifman did amazing cosmetic dentistry for my husband when he broke several teeth playing soccer twelve years ago. His veneers still look amazing and natural. This office has been able to care for my disabled mother in her various stages of dental needs and they are AMAZING with children. Hands down, I would recommend Northbank Dental to anyone! read more

I have been going to Dr. Shiffman for at least 17 years and she is fantastic. Dr. Shiffman and her colleagues are extremely knowledgeable and also very warm and gentle when procedures are being done. Their first priority is patient care and comfort. I recently moved to Sacramento, and I STILL am driving down to Ventura just to get expert dental care. North bank dental cares about your health and well-being. There is no other dentist I would rather see!! read more

Emax. I am in total fear of trying a dentist after she lied to me about both teeth she used emax on that began to crumble. She blamed it on stomach acid yet every tooth she didn't fix never had a problem (25 year old work!) except those emax. The guy she sent me to to color the only tooth she would replace said that is absolutely not true no matter how bad the acid is. I lost the back tooth. Fear! Panic. The tooth next to it lost the crown. So both my back teeth are gone. My $3,000 straight teeth have shifted and overlap and I am freaked out now knowing how bad a dentist can fuck up your teeth and not be responsible. I cannot afford to have the mess she left repaired. SHE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOUR SMILE ONLY MONEY or she would have replaced both no shape emax lump of material crumbling back teeth where emax is not recommended for. I never was afraid of the dentist until she refused to fix my original emax tooth and lied. If there had been a problem with the tooth in front of the one I lost I WOULD HAVE PAID NOT TO LOSE THAT TOOTH TOO. And By The Way - My cousin and brother had the exact same problem with their emax teeth and they don't have acid. She should fix both teeth for free. She's a liar and that comes from multiple professionals! A dentist can ruin your teeth and you pay them for it. THANKS RUTH. ~Merry Christmas~ read more

First time visit for my husband and self. Did not disappoint. Great friendly staff. Clean well appointed exam rooms. Dr. Shifman was thorough, explained and addressed all our concerns. Chose this office because of the other positive reviews and they were right. Our dentist for life. read more

We love Dr. Shifman's office! EVERYBODY is nice and professional there. Great vibe, excellent quality and delightful competency. It's a great place to get your teeth taken care of. I've been in dental offices that try to sell you products and/or are pushy. These guys are none of that at all and that's why my wife and I look forward to our dental visits! Great place!! read more

So many only do reviews when they have a bad experience. But when I think a business is so amazing, it needs to be stated as well. Dr. Shifman is truly a great dentist, and a wonderful, caring person. And that goes for the ENTIRE staff at her office. They all are incredible. My entire family is thankful we were able to find them. If you are looking for someone to take care of the dental needs for you and your entire family, you WILL NOT find a better group of hard working and caring people. I was not asked to write this review. I did it on my own because I think it is important. read more

New patient. Due to previous traumatic experiences with dentists, I have to coaxed down from the ceiling. Dr. S came out to the waiting area to introduce herself. Once in the chair she narrated every move made. She offered to provide me with way more info about my teeth than I wanted. She has been kind, soothing and, seems to be current on techniques & uses updated technology. I'm a fan. read more

I visited Northbank Dental this morning and could not be happier with the entire experience. When I made my appointment yesterday, I knew it was going to be a pleasant experience after speaking with Debbie. Dr. Shifman and her staff are by far the best dental professionals I have ever dealt with and truly look forward to getting my teeth back in check with these great people.......... thank you thank you thank you.... read more

The staff are incredibly nice here. There is essentially no discomfort experienced at this place. At other dentists I wouldn't get jaw rests for 2+ hour procedures. I wouldn't get the level of compassion in my diagnosis and treatment. At other dentists were so aggressive and did not address my requests and help prevent any pain. I have NEVER felt that here. This place will be the only dentist I go to for now on. read more

Been going here for years. She's kind, considerate and her staff is great. I've moved out of state but still travel home back to her.

By far the best dentist experience ever and I'm not fond of going to the dentist. Everyone in the office is friendly which is great but I loved that they explained what they were doing throughout the procedures. Dr. Shifman's anesthetic skills amazed me, I felt zero pain. They followed up to see how I was doing which says a lot to me. I don't know if I'll ever be exited to go to the dentist office but going to Northbank Dental Center definitely makes me feel more at ease. read more

Was a beautiful office with very friendly staff. Dr was very nice and took time to explain everything to me. State of the Art equipment. Highly recomand!! read more

Dr Shifman is a wonderful dentist that does great work. She takes care of me and my daughter and I recommend her to anyone needing dental work read more

Dr Shifman is a great dentist. She takes care of my crowns & uses the most up to date materials. Her staff is great also, both those working the admin. duties & those working with the doctor. A shout out to Kerry for having all the answers to my insurance questions. read more

Great experience at North Bank Dental for my recent dental work. Needed two new fillings, plus an old one repaired. Office staff was very courteous and professional, and I found Dr. Shifman to be very skillful (gentle) all the while being very attentive / watchful of any patient needs or pains. Extremely smooth, pain-free operation from the moment I walked into the office, to the moment I left. In particular, I found Dr. S's explanations / ability to show me precisely where the problem areas were before, during, and after the work very enlightening. I.e., a cavity that at first look in the mirror appeared to be a minor smudge on the tooth was clearly / obviously a prominent cavity by the next look in the mirror after her surface preparation work, and then totally 100% imperceptible at the final look in the mirror with the resin filling in place. ** Thought the flat-panel TV's mounted on the ceiling of each room (for patients undergoing longer procedures) was an pretty novel/creative idea. Great job North Bank Dental! read more

I recently became a patient of Dr. Shifman and I could not be happier. The staff is very caring and helpful and Dr. Shifman took time to explain different options for my tooth issues. She referred me to Ventura Endodontics for further treatment fast and efficiently so when I had to go on an emergency basis it was handled quickly with my latest X-rays being at office for them to treat the issue. I will recommend Dr.Shifman to my friends and family. read more

I genuinely cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Shifman and her staff. After my first cleaning I KNEW I'd never go anywhere else ever again for my dental needs. EVER. I've never written a Yelp review before and it's surprising that my first is for a dentist but I honestly want people to know what an incredible experience I've had with Dr. Shifman! It had been nearly 5 years since my last cleaning so I was expecting the worst and asked about options. I got the nitrous oxide gas mostly to help me through the anxiety of someone clawing at my teeth with sharp metal objects. It worked wonderfully!! So wonderfully that I wondered if I really needed it. Afterwards I met with Dr. Shifman to discuss the option of porcelain veneers on some front teeth and to get her professional opinion. I walked out of the office knowing the cost, the process and the timeline. I couldn't have asked for a more up front and detailed consultation. I talked it over with my husband and made an appointment for my veneers. The process is nothing to sneeze at but I didn't feel a thing. Not one thing. And never once did I see the syringe which is a big deal for me. After having multiple teeth pulled as a teenager and the dentist placing all of his tools out in plain view I've been quite anxious about going to the dentist. Dr. Shifman constantly checked with me, made sure I was comfortable, pain free and as if by magic the syringe was never in my sight. This was more than a dental procedure for her, I could tell. It is VERY apparent that she is incredibly detail-oriented and dedicated to doing the job right and taking GREAT care of her patient - exactly what you want in a dentist!! After having the temporary veneers placed on she personally called me to check in, see if I liked the size, was in any discomfort, etc. She did the same after the permanent veneers were on, too. The results? My smile is gorgeous! Incredible! I can't tell you the compliments I've received on my new veneers. I smile with confidence now. Immediately after leaving her office for my permanent veneers I went out and bought gorgeous red lipstick to show off my smile. I owe it all to Dr. Shifman, her gentle hands, incredible professionalism and her hardworking, kind staff. I've recently gone back for a cleaning since having my veneers put on and I didn't need nitrous. No pain at all. Not even a little. Seriously. Oh, and by the way, I've never waited more than about 3 minutes in her waiting room. All around awesomeness at this dental office! read more