Our family has been seeing Drs. Khanideh and Pouyan since our adult children were in braces. They…read moreprovide the best, most gentle dental care I could hope for -- and I've had lots of it! From checkups to fillings to implants to wisdom teeth removed. Whitney makes regular cleanings a breeze. Everyone in the office is friendly and considerate. We highly recommend them!

Clean environment and good staff. I Quality work done here…read more Good experience over all.

Great experience. Super friendly and helpful staff, from front desk to dental hygienist and…read moredentist. Lots of smiles. Shoutout to the awesome Ermy (front desk manager), Taps (x-ray tech extraordinaire), Venus (hygienist to the celebrities), and Dr J (efficient and competent). If you pay out of pocket, they do not try to gouge you. I appreciated the cash discounts. It was easy to get an appointment, same week. Minimal wait and paperwork as a new patient. Dental team is thorough - from a full set of 16 x-rays, to diligent examination by dentist. Dental hygienist did a great job of identifying issues and recommending solutions. I really appreciated her looking out for me by only recommending procedures that were necessary, helping me postpone nice to have options. I know there are some concerns about 'upsells' with dental offices, but the way to frame that is until they examine the x-rays and evaluate your gum health, they are not going to know what you need for optimum dental health. This is where I appreciated being given options and helped to minimize my out of pocket expense by prioritizing what needed to be done first. They could've cleaned me out, especially. since I had not seen a dentist in over a year. SMFD is solid and I had a great experience. Especially. the staff is such a joy to interact with. Tip: Parking can be a challenge. I used Waymo and it worked just fine. Tip: Ask about new patient specials, especially. if you are a cash patient.

Dr Rubenstein and his staff are absolutely top notch! Love this team! Dawn is a fabulous hygienist…read morethat I will see forever! I'm totally hooked. I'm also a doctor on the second floor! Should have come here years ago!

I was so nervous about my visit today. Little did I know, Ms. Kendra would come to my rescue! Her…read morekind words and relaxed energy really saved me.. Dr. Jasmine was so wonderful. Once she seen that I was nervous she reassured me that she would be gentle. I came in scared,but because of Ms. Kendra and Dr. Jasmine...I can't wait for my next appointment

Dr. Golyad is still my dentist after 12 years. In reading the negative reviews here, it's obvious…read morethat they're reviewing the wrong dental office. For example, one review mentions a blaring television in the waiting area. Well, there is NO television in Dr. Golyad's office, and there never has been as long as he's been my dentist! In any case, I continue to recommend him.

I absolutely love this practice. They're kind, knowledgeable, and I've always been satisfied with…read morethe quality of the care I receive. I also believe they have priced things fairly.

Great staff. Quality care…read more I love my straighter, whiter teeth. I would recommend this DDS Team 100%!

These people are thieves, extortionists, and commit insurance fraud…read more I've been a patient here for 2 years. They were recommended to me by a coworker. Everything had been fine until my latest and last visit. Last year Dr Patel recommended I get some fillers for a few teeth. The vibe of this place is very sales-y. They definitely try to upsell you on things. Which I get, everyone needs to make some money. So I decided to get the fillings done. I had 3 fillings done last June (2025). They submitted the claim through my insurance and I paid the copay. Fast forward to today - 1 year later, June '26 - as i'm leaving my routine cleaning the front desk woman said I had a balance due on my account. I asked if she could just email me an invoice since I'd already spent nearly an hour there and had other commitments. I said I'd take a look at it as I wasn't sure why I would have a balance due. She pushed and said it's just $50.40 - As though it being a nominal amount meant that I should just pay it without knowing what I was paying for. I said that's fine, but I'd like to make sure I know what I'm paying for and will need to talk with my insurance. At this point of the conversation the man with the long hair and nose ring interjects into the conversation and starts demanding payment. He was practically yelling at me. It was highly unprofessional and made me uncomfortable. Given that he was demanding payment on the spot I tried to ask clarifying questions but he would not answer clearly. He said that it's for services rendered and it's due today. He became increasingly hostile and combative so I left the office seeing as the conversation wasn't going anywhere. I figured they'd send me the invoice anyway and I'd get it sorted. They did indeed send a follow-up email demanding payment within 15 days or they'd send it to collections. Given that this was the first I'd heard of a balance owed on my account, I found it highly suspicious that they'd be so threatening. Note that I had a cleaning with them between my appt when I got the filling and the latest cleaning. Additionally they have all of my contact info and never once sent me an invoice. In any case I started combing through my emails from them, my receipts, and the insurance claims they sent to my insurer. Turns out they had fraudulently billed my Insurance for 4 fillings instead of 3, and the outstanding balance they claimed I owed was the exact copay amount for the 4th tooth. I reviewed the invoice again and noticed another discrepancy. The teeth they claimed to have filled were incorrect. What I find comical is that one of the teeth that the invoice reflects as filled is actually one that Dr Morim mentioned I should get filled at the appointment that literally just took place. With all that being said, I've obviously reached out to the Dental Board of California and i filed a formal complaint, I've notified my insurance of their fraud, and have contacted an attorney to explore other avenues of legal action that may be available. The thing that is most upsetting about this scenario is how they treated me. I've been a loyal client to them for 2 years, but it felt like they were treating me like some common thief trying to evade payment. Given that they destroyed all goodwill i had for them, I've obviously decided to find another provider. I highly recommend avoiding this practice. Though I'd be surprised if they still have a license to operate after I'm done with them.

Excellent Doctor, Very Frustrating Front Desk Experience…read more Dr. Mogharei & Dr. Morim are very professional, thorough, and attentive -- the care and check-ups are excellent. However, the front desk has been a major issue. I've been trying to get a pre-authorization for wisdom teeth surgery for 6 months now......and it hurts!! Every time I ask about the status, I'm told to contact my insurance myself, often with interruptions and a dismissive attitude. They've given multiple excuses for delays, but my insurance confirms they've never received a request. While the doctor is outstanding, the front desk's repeated mishandling and poor communication make the process unnecessarily stressful. The office needs to improve their insurance coordination and patient communication. --------------------- After posting this review, I received a call from the front desk saying I am no longer welcome at the office due to my review. And suggested me ti cancel my wisdom teeth removal appointment. First if all, I feel extremely uncomfortable to be contacted via phone for my review; Secondly,it is unprofessional to suggest a patient to cancel a surgery ( which is well needed) because patient's online review. And again during that call, I was interrupted multiple times and the tone felt dismissive. This unfortunately reinforces my original concerns. Finally, I'm shocked that my preauthorization remains unresolved after over six months, yet it takes less than a day to act on a negative review. Great image management!

I've been coming here for 15+ year's and have referred everyone that I know to Dr. Sabet. He has…read moreworked on my sister, nephew/Godson, cousins, friends, their relatives. They ALL have had the best experience aswell. We LOVE Dr. Sabet and Jennifer. Living near or far because I just drove over 2 hours to come here. I know they're honest, loyal and care about their patients. If I could give them infinity stars I would. Jennifer is also the best in the office hands down. I only deal with her. If she's busy I call back or she gets back to me in a timely manner. I also just had the BEST ROOT CANAL EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE. With Dr. Johnson. I've had 4 and he is by far THE BEST SPECIALIST. Fast, clean, and I would recommend him and anyone looking for the Best Dentist in the world. Dr. Joseph Sabet, Jennifer and the specialist Dr. Johnson Root Canal Specialist I LOVE LOVE LOVE SANTA MONICA DENTAL. I will never go anywhere else. Neither will my family and friends.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to warn others to get a second opinion before…read moreagreeing to major dental work here. I came in because of a small cavity on my front tooth and was told I needed a root canal, a crown, and extensive treatment because the cavity had supposedly reached the nerve. In other words, they wanted to remove much of my healthy front tooth and place a crown on it. I was also told I had around seven cavities. I did have a few fillings done here and also had a root canal and crown on one of my molars, but I wasn't comfortable with the recommendation for my front tooth, so I got a second opinion. The second dentist took new X-rays, performed a full exam, and told me the cavity was nowhere near the nerve. It only needed a simple filling, which they completed that same day. My front tooth was preserved, and I never needed a root canal or crown. I was incredibly relieved that I got a second opinion before agreeing to an irreversible procedure on a tooth that could be treated conservatively. I've also had ongoing issues with the crown they placed on my molar. It has fallen off multiple times in less than six months, and each time it was simply glued back on without investigating why it kept happening. For a crown that cost over $2,000, I expected much better. Another thing that made me uncomfortable was being encouraged to buy a $150 mouthwash, along with comments about how we had "really good insurance." After my experience, I completely lost confidence in this office. I strongly recommend getting a second opinion before agreeing to expensive or irreversible dental work here.

First time at the office super nice friendly staff and very clean. The doctor is super positive,…read morefriendly and hands-on.

My first visit is the reason why I'll be back for more dental care, after a bad experience else…read morewhere I was hesitant to step foot in a dental office again. Meeting Dr Mashkouri's staff front and back office, they were very pleasant and helpful. Dr Mashkouri was very thorough on explaining his plan of care. He made me feel really comfortable and answered all my questions. Thus far the best dental office I been too!

Best dentist ever! I have the most screwed up teeth and the entire staff makes you feel so good! I…read morehad such a great experience with this office and especially with Nancy. I've been dealing with a lot of tooth pain and she has gone above and beyond to help me through the process. She was incredibly responsive, even texting with me to help coordinate my referral, confirm insurance details, and make sure my X-rays got sent over. You can really tell this office cares about their patients and takes the time to help when you're stressed or in pain. Nancy was kind, patient, and extremely helpful every step of the way. It made a difficult situation so much easier. Truly grateful for the support and professionalism from this team.

I have been going here for years! I trust the dentists and staff with their excellent and…read moreprofessional care!