Update: May, 8th 2026 Still 5 stars. Not only does my family…read moreuse Smile Studios for their dental care, but my colleagues and employees even have chosen Smile Studios and trust them with their dental care too!

I never thought I would be writing a Yelp review about my Dentist. This is probably only the 2nd or…read more3rd yelp review I have written ever. in 20 years. I needed to find a new Dr. in Bakersfield after moving here, reluctantly moving on from my beloved Dentist of 20 years in Beverly Hills. My neighbor recommended Smile Studios to me, and I trust her advice completely. I was not disappointed. I have a below average level of anxiety about visiting the dentist, mostly due to my experience with my previous dentist. Still, it's always scary, starting over with a new doctor. In short, Smile studios met and way exceeded my expectations. From my initial phone call inquiring if they are accepting new patients, through my tooth extraction/bone graft procedure yesterday, I am beyond impressed. The kindness of the staff is the first thing I noticed. The office has a very friendly, happy vibe. The opposite of what you would expect of a medical practice, unfortunately. Upbeat music playing. I was offered several financing options, as well as assistance from the front desk dealing with my insurance. The assistants to the doctor were unfailingly kind and friendly, asking me a lot of questions, both about me, and my medical history. Dr. Arbi is such a kind, gentle, caring soul, with a great chair side manner. within a minute or two after meeting him, I felt completely comfortable and confident with him. we bonded over our mutual opinion of living in LA vs. Bakersfield. he reminds me of my childhood dentist. kind, quiet, calm, caring. I am a patient for life.

The fact that they have a comfort menu for patients who are nervous says it all!! This dental…read moreoffice is doing things right!

First let me start off with how AMAZING Dr.Kiuftis office and staff were! Veronica at the front…read moredesk was very helpful and made me feel right at home. She helped me fill out the paperwork and get all of that stuff situated. She's so kind and patient. The service was absolutely fantastic. I came in because i needed some old ortho cement taken off and Katrina was the woman to do it. Her skills and ability to get it done quick yet efficient blew my mind. I can't even tell I ever had it on my teeth after seeing her! She interacted with me the whole time and let me know everything she was doing and what to expect. 10/10 experience. I will most definitely be recommending this office to all of my friends and family! Thank you guys so much for taking care of me ! (:

I've been to maybe five different dentists, not including my kids' dentist, and I can honestly say…read morethat out of all the dental offices I've experienced, including the ones I've gone to with my parents, this is by far the best dentist office ever! I was already feeling nervous and anxious because, honestly, who likes going to the dentist? I hate pain, I hate needles, and I hate everything about dental procedures. But as soon as I walked in, I was greeted so warmly. Everyone had such a great attitude, and I never once felt like I was bothering anyone or like I was just another patient. From the front office staff to the dental team, everyone was so kind, patient, and reassuring. They took the time to explain everything to me and made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire experience. I truly felt cared for, and that meant so much to me, especially because I was already so nervous. I'm honestly so happy I found this office. If you're someone who gets anxious about going to the dentist, I highly recommend giving them a try. They made an experience I was dreading so much easier and more comfortable. I definitely won't be looking for another dentist anytime soon!

Soon as I walked in I was greeted. First time there. I was shown where things were. Then the Dr…read more Introduced himself and explained the procedure. I didn't feel a thing. Thank you all.

This office always over books. I went in for a x-rays only at 730am. I had to bring my kids because…read moreI'm a single mom, the front desk asked.. "did you need them for moral support"? WTH, who says that? I waited well OVER an hour and had to leave. My kids were less than 10 min late for their clenaing due to traffic and they refused to see them. Their ridiculous

Don't come here unless you have AMPLE TIME. It took an hour in the waiting room before being seen.read more

Incompetence or fraud?…read more My wife visited Dr. Pham and had a pleasant experience addressing an emergency. She was asked to pay an amount at the time of service before it was processed by the insurance company. Which, while unusual, isn't unheard of. We generally like to see the see the Explanation of Benefits from the insurance company before paying but we paid anyway and it has led to nothing but problems. In fact, they overcharged us at the time by $28.00, which is we like to see the EOB first. They continue to bill us for incorrect amounts, one time it's forty something, the next time it's fifty something we owe them. So we got on a call with our insurance company and called the hostile billing manager. Who took the call but quite literally had to be schooled by the insurance staffer because she clearly did not know or understand the billing process. And all for that, the confrontational and rude billing manager ended the phone by hanging up on both may wife and the insurance company. Do you want to be trapped in endless calls simply because an office manager doesn't know what they are doing? Or do they know and just want to squeeze money out of you? No matter what you need. No matter how nice Dr. Pham, it's not worth this grief or damage to your credit score. Avoid Grand Island Dental and all the doctors there. It's not worth what you'll have to go through afterwards.

I was initially really happy with this office but after leaving my 5 star review, they immediately…read morewent downhill. Let's start with my most recent appointment. I was getting the lower left quadrant of my teeth worked on when I felt a huge rip in the corner of my mouth. My face was wet, so I brushed my hand on my cheek and realized I was bleeding, BAD. The gal working on my mouth blamed it on the metal ring they put around your tooth when they do a filling but I couldn't tell her that she cut me with something because I had a large block in my mouth preventing me from talking. She handed me a mirror and goes "look, its just your gums," meanwhile the corner of my mouth is gushing dark purple blood everywhere. She finally notices and tells me to hold on while she goes to get the dentist. He comes back and crams Vaseline and gauze into the hole and tells her to finish working on mouth. I'm having a full blown panic attack the whole time they finish working on my mouth. As soon as they finish up, I leave the place and drive straight to urgent care because I can't open my mouth without it ripping open and pouring blood all over again. The staff at the dentist gave me a needle and syringe full of some type of liquid, unmarked, in a Ziplock bag. I have no idea what it was and the urgent care couldn't figure it out either. The urgent care told me that they believe that I needed stitches, but because of the location, it is was a high risk of infection so just to try to eat soft foods until it healed up. Now, let's flash forward to today - my daughter was seen here on August 27, 2024. I had scheduled her a 6 month follow up on March 6, 2025, but they dropped my insurance before that, so I had to cancel the appointment. I am currently trying to enroll my child for the next school year and they need the dental form filled out showing that she has seen the dentist within the last 12 months. The form indicates 12 months right on it. When my husband tried to get the form filled out, the front desk gal refused saying that because my daughter had missed her 6 month check up, she would not be filling out the information. After reviewing the form again to make sure it said 12 months, not 6 months, my husband went back to ask them again to just confirm that she had been there in the last 12 months. Rather than just filling out the form, the gal wrote all over it and made a big deal about my daughter not having been seen in the last 6 months and 13 days. Luckily, we presented the document to the school and they still accepted it because the gals notes clearly showed that she had been seen within the last 12 months. Annoying and petty. Rediculous.

Dental assistant. First try very professional what they do . Both dentist highly qualified know…read morewhat they are doing . If you have issue just ask questions go down set appointment .

Love this Dental office. Dr Nguyen is the very best Dentisti would trust him with mine and my…read morefamilies teeth he is really one of the best I've known

I can't say enough about the incredible care I receive at Auburn Dental Center. Dr. Herr and all…read morethe wonderful ladies in the office treat me--and everyone who walks through their doors--with such kindness and compassion. Today, I came in with concerns about some pain I've been experiencing. Dr. Herr took the time to truly listen, and his sensitivity and honesty helped put my mind at ease. As someone who's never even had a cavity, I was honestly anxious about the possibility of needing a crown. But Dr. Herr was open about his own experiences and reassured me that sometimes, despite our best efforts, things just happen. I left feeling completely comfortable and confident in the care I'm receiving. What truly sets this place apart is the personal touch. The ladies at the front desk remember everything--my pets, my career as a teacher, my daughter. It's more than just a dental appointment; it feels like visiting family. If you're looking for a team that truly cares, Auburn Dental Center is the place to go.

During my recent visit, I was reminded of how much a friendly face and a little extra care can turn…read morea dental check-up into a positive experience. A big shout-out to the fantastic staff for their warmth and kindness! Both Dr. Phams provide unmatched expertise and have a gentle demeanor; the time they take to explain everything makes all the difference.

I've been an Apollonia Dental patient since 2016. They have been great from the ortho to the…read morehygienist to all the staff that work there. I've gotten Invisalign treatment twice and house whitening. Also my cleanings every six months and I love my smile. I wouldn't trade them for anything. My sister also gets her dental work there with them and she loves them.

Yes, my visit to Apolonia Dental was amazing. All the staff was real nice real caring my Dentist…read morewas real nice, caring and very professional. I would recommend this Office to all my friends and relatives. I am very satisfied with my services and all staff I give them five stars., they care for the customers and their high experience and their profession. Thank you for your services. Paul Marin.