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    Sam S Markzar, DDS

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    “Markzar's office, Gil the Hygienist is the absolute best Hygienist that I have ever had clean my teeth!!”

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    4.9(109 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Brentwood

    Words can't express how grateful I am to Dr. Shahi and her incredible team. Two years ago, I walked…read moreinto her office after losing a tooth (thanks to an unfortunate bagel!) and dealing with the aftermath of previous dental work that had left me not only missing a tooth, but also much of the surrounding gum tissue and wall. I felt overwhelmed and wasn't sure if my smile could ever be restored. From the very first appointment, Dr. Shahi and her team treated me like family. Every step of the process was handled with so much kindness, patience, and attention to detail that I always knew I was in the best hands. The entire journey took nearly two years and included several surgeries, but somehow it never felt that long. I actually looked forward to every appointment because everyone in the office made me feel so welcome--they've truly become friends. Dr. Shahi performed each surgery with exceptional skill and compassion, making every procedure as comfortable and painless as possible. She always took the time to check in on me, answer my questions, and make sure I was doing well. The care I received went far beyond the dental work itself. I'm honestly a little sad that this journey has come to an end, but I'm incredibly thankful for everything Dr. Shahi and her team have done for me. They didn't just restore my smile--they gave me my confidence back. I couldn't recommend them more highly.

    I have been a patient at this dental office for almost 10 years and I continue to be very happy…read morewith the care I receive. The entire team is always kind and welcoming, and acommodating. They are knowledgeable, professional, and communicate everything clearly. They always make me feel comfortable and well cared for during every visit. I truly appreciate their excellent service and kindness over the years. I highly recommend this dental office and their expertise specially in Implant service.

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    4.9(52 reviews)
    18.7 mi

    Dr. Henriod gives new meaning to the expression "just like pulling teeth." Instead of a scary,…read morepainful and unpleasant ordeal, extractions were quick and the chairside manner was gentle. Dr. Henriod is a master at his craft. The office is pristine, the staff is friendly and the appointments are honored in a timely manner. The Star Trek style high tech gadgets are cool too. In all honesty, after three extractions, bone grafts and implants, I hope I don't have to go back, but if I do, I know the experience will be much more pleasant than I could anticipate.

    I scheduled a new patient consult after confirming multiple times with the office that the visit…read morewould be fully covered by my insurance. I specifically asked before booking, at check-in, and again after the appointment. The visit itself lasted about 1-2 minutes. The dentist performed a brief visual exam and told me everything looked fine. No periodontal probing, charting, or treatment planning was done. The office initially billed my insurance under a comprehensive periodontal evaluation code, which did not reflect the services performed. After I questioned it, they resubmitted the claim under a limited exam code, which was then denied due to frequency limitations. I was ultimately required to pay $50 to avoid collections. What disappointed me most was not just the billing issue, but the lack of empathy when I raised concerns to "Rafi". There was no acknowledgment of the miscommunication or incorrect initial coding .. just a firm statement that it was "my responsibility." Clear communication about coverage and better billing transparency would have prevented this situation. I hope the office improves this process for future patients. very disappointed.

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    4.9(175 reviews)
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    Needed an emergency extraction of a fractured & infected molar, and they fit me in immediately, and…read morewere able to do the extraction and place the post for an implant in the same visit. I was very nervous, but they did it all with local anesthetic, there was no pain, and Dr Nakashyan hummed along with the background music the whole time, which was distracting in the best way & genuinely calming--not a word I expected to associate with a tooth being pulled out of my face. So grateful to have found them.

    I was referred to this office by my primary dentist, and I am now in the process of reporting them…read moreto CareCredit for refusing to accept CareCredit in a manner that appears to violate their merchant agreement. When I made my appointment, I was explicitly told over the phone that they accepted CareCredit. When I arrived, however, I was told they could not accept it for my consultation because the charge was under $250. There seems to be confusion between the minimum transaction amount required for promotional financing and the minimum amount required to use a CareCredit account. Those are not the same thing. During my consultation, I was told that I was not a candidate for the procedure I had been referred for and that I would instead need an extraction. I was understandably devastated, but proceeded with the necessary imaging so I could understand my options. That imaging was over $200 but, conveniently, still below their alleged $250 minimum for CareCredit. I was then given a treatment estimate of over $5,000. I was told that the periodontist had spoken with my primary dentist and that my dentist would be calling me to discuss the situation and possible options. I specifically said I wanted to speak with him before agreeing to any further treatment. Despite following up, I never received that call, so I have no idea what was actually discussed. The billing experience was equally frustrating. Before I left, I was repeatedly asked to pay for the imaging, but was told I could not use CareCredit. No one offered to combine the consultation and imaging charges so that the total could be processed through CareCredit. Instead, I was directed toward other payment options. I declined and left the balance unpaid. I have since seen other reviews mentioning concerns about billing transparency, and unfortunately, my experience reinforced those concerns. I am happy to pay any legitimate remaining balance using CareCredit, as I was told when I scheduled that this office accepted it. I am certain that CareCredit's merchant department will address whether this office's payment practices comply with their agreement. One final note: the office is located in a dilapidated building that is currently under construction. Given the cost of these services, I was surprised that there was no dedicated patient restroom, only a single women's restroom in the hallway shared by other businesses. I waited for nearly 10 minutes for the person occupying the restroom to come out, and then gave up and stopped elsewhere on my way home.

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    4.9(374 reviews)
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    Do yourself a favor and just call and schedule your appointment now. Don't scroll back and forth…read morewasting your time like I did trying to sort through all the dentists in your area and look through each review. I spent months doing that because my original childhood dentist had retired and I didn't know where to go. I was so overwhelmed trying to find a new dentist because I'm so picky when it comes to my health and well being. I found Brushwell and decided to take a chance and I'm so grateful and thankful that I did. I've had cleanings, fillings, crowns and a wisdom tooth removal and it was PAIN FREE !! I remember I asked Dr Gary about the pain level because I was so nervous and his response was "we don't use the P word in this office" lol. And he was right. All my appointments have been great. Dr. Gary and his team are awesome. They exceeded my expectations and they are so professional, kind, knowledgeable, and honest. Another thing I love is that they're very flexible with appointment times and it's easy to communicate with them because you can text them. I'm just so happy that I took a chance and it turned out better than I imagined.

    I've been going to this dental office for several years, and I've always been very impressed with…read moretheir professionalism and excellent customer service. I previously had swollen and inflamed gums, and they improved significantly after a deep cleaning. The staff is always friendly, professional, and attentive. I highly recommend this dental office!

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    4.8(516 reviews)
    9.6 mi•Downtown
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    Amazing team and most wonderful experience…read more Very professional team very experience and very kind enjoy coming to do my dental treatments here

    It's a shame I'm making this review, but I was very distraught leaving this office June 9th. I have…read morebeen coming to this dental office for 4 years. I moved to Orange County last year, so I haven't gone back in a while because of the distance. They called me out of the blue to see if I would like to book an appointment. I ultimately agreed since I loved this dentist. They booked my appointment without asking me about my insurance. It's not until I came in they noticed my insurance was inactive. I told them I recently switched jobs so that's probably why. The reception asked for an updated insurance card which I did not have on me. I was not told to bring in insurance when booking my appointment so I did not bring it with. They told me it would be $500 without insurance so I am running around trying to find my insurance info because I obviously don't want to pay $500 out of pocket. I asked if they could search me by name or social which they ended up doing. (They should have done this in the first place). They forced me to sign a document that said they would charge me $500 if I couldn't find my insurance info in order for me to sit in the chair. Once I sat down, the receptionist notified me that they did find my insurance but I was no longer in network so it's going to be $350... at this point I'm frustrated that I drove all the way downtown from Irvine, CA. I also was not going to pay $350 when I can go to a dentist that is in my network. This was just for a teeth cleaning. When I tried to leave they threaten to charge me $150 for last minute cancellation! If they had done their due diligence in checking my insurance when booking my appt, this situation wouldn't had happened. When booking a patient's appointment, any medical office double checks your insurance to make sure you're still in network especially if you haven't been there in a year. Every year people get new insurance cards. They tried to blame me and said I should've notified them when booking my appt that my insurance changed. I clearly didn't know it changed otherwise I wouldn't had drove an hour and a half. Either way it's the receptionists job to take all of that information for patients coming into their office. I had to argue back and forth with the manager for 5 mins before they let me leave without charging me $150. I'm NEVER coming back here again. The unprofessionalism is out of this world. I swear the office wasn't like this when I used to come in regularly. Also want to say half of these 5 star reviews are fake!!! They incentivize their patients to write good reviews and give them feee stuff.

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    4.6(274 reviews)
    6.6 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

    I can't recommend One Dental in Koreatown enough! I switched here after a traumatic experience with…read moremy previous dentist, and it's been such a relief. I come regularly for cleanings and recently had a molar implant surgery done here too. I was really nervous going into the implant procedure, but the team took the time to walk me through everything beforehand, which put me at ease. Dr. Koo performed the surgery and made the whole process as smooth and comfortable as possible. I only had slight discomfort the night of the surgery, after that, it was pretty manageable. What really stood out was how much effort they put into maximizing my insurance coverage. They even phased my implant treatment over two years so I could get the most out of my benefits and keep my out-of-pocket costs down. If you're looking for a dental office that's thoughtful, patient, and genuinely looks out for you, I highly recommend One Dental!

    I can't say enough great things about my experience at One Dental! The entire team (ESPECIALLY the…read morefront staff) went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, and at ease every step of the way. One of my biggest fears is the going to the dentist but Dr. Koo and his staff really took the time to listen, explain procedures clearly, and make sure all questions are answered without ever making me feel rushed. Appointments start on time, and they work with pretty quickly and efficiently which I really appreciated. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a dentist who truly cares and makes you feel comfortable! 10/10 experience!!

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