I went to see Dr. Fossett recently for some minor cosmetic work to fix some chipped teeth. I was…read moregreeted by very friendly staff, in a welcoming and clean office. Dr.Fossett saw me immediately and was very personable. He eloquently explained how the procedure was going to be done , and presented me with different options , with absolutely no unnecessary upsell with I really appreciated. He did an amazing job of color matching and contouring. My teeth looked good as new! He is very pleasant ,and cuts no corners, with attention to detail and making sure you are completely satisfied with the experience. Highly recommend!!

I would like to start by saying how wonderful Dr. Fossett is and how friendly and welcoming his…read morestaff are. I have struggled for many years with dental problems and a fear of the dentist, and I honestly thought nothing could be done. I finally decided I couldn't let embarrassment stop me from getting the smile I wanted. My experience with Dr. Fossett has been absolutely great! He made me feel comfortable right away, took the time to listen to my concerns, and explained how we could make a plan to complete everything in stages--starting with the most important issues first. Now, I look and feel so much better, and all my worries have disappeared. If you're looking for a caring, understanding, and skilled dentist, you will not be disappointed with Dr. Fossett!

I have childhood dental trauma and I hate the dentist. Have tried many in SD over the years, but…read morehave been going to Dr Thacker now for a few years and now my whole family goes to him too. He's great with kids. You can trust him, he is patient, explains everything, and is honest about what needs to be done and what doesn't. Highly recommend

Outstanding dentist. Highly recommend Dr. Thanker and his staff. He is patient, thorough and…read morepassionate about his craft.

I have lost an additional 3 FRONT teeth from root resorption due to 5 years of orthodontia from…read morethis office. Although I am an adult complicated case due to a narrow palate and previous loss of multiple teeth with dental implants, there was zero empathy displayed by this office for my root resorption and continued tooth loss because I signed consent for possible risks. Most recently I had the new digital scanning technology to image a tooth that needed a touchup. The tech was visibly frustrated with the difficulty of scanning my teeth because of my gum recession and exclaimed loudly in front of a room of juvenile patients, their parents, and staff as the seats are lined up with no privacy "Ugh It's your teeth!" I was completely humiliated about a health condition that has caused me severe depression and significant anxiety. Staff are insensitive to adult dental conditions.

In 2024 I went to Dr Gechoff to help me treat sudden bruxism (teeth/jaw clenching) and a misaligned…read morebite. And a few crooked front teeth. I had braces in high school. At 66 I decided to go instead with Invisalign at Dr Gechoff's suggestion. It only took 16 months to correct everything! He also took care of my son's braces back in 2015. Don't go anywhere else. He is the best.

This was my first visit, and it was a great experience. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, from…read morethe receptionist to the dental staff. The hygienist did an excellent job, and Dr. Brown was knowledgeable and made me feel right at home. The entire team made me feel comfortable throughout my visit. Highly recommend!

Tried loving this place but after multiple events it's a Neh. Got called by front office about a…read moremissing payment except it wasn't missing. Sent them proof, they apologized, no prob. Life happens. In a bit of time I was in between insurances while wrapping up my degree. Once insured again, I called them to schedule a visit with my new coverage, provided all the info, got the "we will confirm and call you to schedule" and literally never heard back. Got the hint and went somewhere else. Too many options out there these days to chase a dentist.

I don't like writing bad reviews. That said, when I do, it's only after I've made attempts to…read moreresolve an issue with the business manager and/or owner. Before making my appointment, I asked if they participate in Anthem HMO. The response was yes. Initially, my impression of the staff and service was good. Despite paying $450 (discount included) for a deep cleaning since I was told it wasn't covered. Unfortunately, things have gone downhill since then. My husband also made his appointment and was told a deep cleaning was needed and had to pay $500 for it. He called Anthem and was told this office wasn't participating in HMO. Since I have a background in health insurance, I called myself and got the same response. I've tried to reach the office manager at least eight times to resolve this problem. Once, without even being asked for a name, I was told that a correction was faxed and would be called back when it was done. Since starting this whole process, my husband received an explanation of benefits showing NOTHING was paid, including preventative services like x-rays. I actually never even received an explanation of benefits. Were my services even billed? I'm beyond frustrated because now it appears we have to find another dentist and start this whole process again. And, I'd like to have some of my money back!

I am so glad that I have done my treatment with the best doctor Mikha and with an amazing assistant…read moreRasha, Lujan and Dana they are so wonderful and I was so lucky to get done with them. I recommend them all

I chipped my front tooth over the weekend. It was so conspicuous that it was embarrassing just…read moreopening my mouth. I've been a regular patient at Santee Smiles for 3+ years now, but have never had any cosmetic bonding done there. I called the office Monday morning and was given an appointment with Dr. Bach for that same morning. I was nervous about getting a front tooth bonded, and had never met Dr. Bach before. As usual, the office got me in right on time so that I had no need to wait to go back. As soon as I met Dr. Bach, she put me at ease. She was very confident that she could take care of my tooth, and that she would get it done in a short amount of time. She went beyond my expectations. She did such a beautiful job matching my tooth color and shaping my tooth. It truly looks as though nothing ever happened to it. She was so kind and concerned that I was pleased with the result. I highly recommend her for any kind of cosmetic procedure. She's an artist! I recommend Santee Smiles for anyone looking for a good dental experience. The doctors are so professional and personable. All of the staff are friendly and efficient at their jobs. I'm happy to have a dental office with doctors and staff who put patients first.

I had an appointment scheduled and waited over 45 minutes, and it felt very clear that someone was…read moretaken ahead of me. By the time they brought me back, it was close to closing, and everything felt extremely rushed. The X-rays were done very quickly, and the process was actually painful -- something I've never experienced before. The cleaning was also done very fast. After the appointment, I was told I had two cavities, which shocked me- i have never had cavities and I take really good care of my teeth. I decided to get a second opinion from two other dentists, and both confirmed that I have zero cavities. Because of this experience, I felt uncomfortable with the level of care and professionalism. It honestly felt more focused on treatment costs than on my dental health. I will not be returning. 2 stars because it was clean and the chair I was sitting in for almost an hour was comfortable.

Okay I'm going to be brutally honest. This will be long. Since I was 12 I've had a phobia of the…read moredentist due to a horrible experience that left me traumatized to the point where I refused to go back to the dentist & now need extractions, fillings, root canals and eventually dentures. I was referred here by another Dental office and was like oh no my luck has run out. The referring Dental office initially broke the ice from my trauma. I took a deep breath and expected the worse and now with the right plan. I can't wait to go back. All you need is a decent insurance and everything will be taken care of. If you don't even have that they are willing to work with you. EVERYONE IS SUPER NICE & PATIENT. And that says a lot coming from me. Pablo is cool AF man! Please if you can come here to get your dental needs taken care of you won't regret it!

I made an appointment as a first time client. They were nice and accommodating during check in,…read moreX-rays, and a cleaning. The TV was on when I was brought in the room and I asked the technician watching it if he could change the channel away from Fear Factor, since I already have dental anxiety. He was real nice and changed it to a sports channel, which was fine. Then the dentist came in and did an exam and discussed treatments options with me. This is where things turned sour. I was comfortably laying in the dentist chair while the dentist Dr. Al Tekreeti was talking. The TV was still on and the dental chair forces you to look towards the TV. I'm not one who makes firm eye contact, I tend to look away periodically to break it up, and breaking up the eye contact meant moving my eye view to the TV. I did this several times while the dentist was speaking. He was annoyed by this and asked me in a chastising tone, the way a professor would speak to a student, if the TV was more interesting. I was shocked by this behavior and it took me a few seconds to respond. I informed him I have anxiety and eye contact is uncomfortable for long periods. He never seemed to recover from my perceived rudeness and I felt uncomfortable after that. I WILL NOT RETURN! I'm giving a 2 because the XRay tech was so kind. He earned 5 Stars but the Dentist earned zero and even deducted 3. Plus, there was no toilet paper in the bathroom. I forgot to add that the dentist says I have a "new" cavity. I had them show me a picture of the cavity. It's actually a stain on an upper tooth that has been there for at least a decade. ITS NOT A CAVITY. I did second guess myself and got a 2nd opinion with my Veterans Affairs dentist. It's not a cavity.

I came here for a molar extraction, and it was one of the worst dental experiences I've ever had…read more After the procedure, I ended up in the ER from the intense pain. I had reached out to the office multiple times for help, no response. Not a call, not an email. Nothing. They charged me upfront for a temporary partial that was never adjusted or fitted properly to my mouth. I tried to make it work for days, but it was so bad I eventually just threw it in the trash. That's money wasted. They also charged me for a CT scan that, over two months later, I still haven't received. This isn't about whether the dentist is skilled. I don't doubt Dr. Faris or Dr. Alhamdi's education. The real issue is the complete lack of care, communication, and follow-up from the front office. I even emailed them letting them know I'd be contacting the State Dental Board, and guess what? Still no reply. I high doubt Bianca forward my concerns to either Dr. They told me I needed root canals, crowns, and fillings, but I'm still sitting here two months later, in pain and completely in the dark. I'm genuinely concerned for my health and my teeth. Do better please. No one deserves these.

Hate the dentist but had to go. Santee dentistry came up on my search, quick call and I had an…read moreappointment. Great staff, professional and friendly. Doctor was knowledgeable and explained everything. 2 visits and the completed all my work. Thank you Santee dentistry!

Dr. Drexl is outstanding. Very thorough and gentle. His hygienist Olga is also very nice and…read moregentle. For professional care, make an appointment with them. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

An old filling popped out of a molar leaving a gaping hole in my mouth that hurt. My own dentist…read morecouldn't see me for three weeks because of the holiday rush. This office got me in within 2 hours ON A SATURDAY!! I have serious adverse reactions to lidocaine & novocaine. The dentist knew exactly what to use instead. I was so scared to go to an unfamiliar dentist, but the people at this office put all my worries to rest. They were friendly and it was a peaceful environment. I went in, scared for my life because of a previous adverse reaction at a different dentist office that landed me in the hospital overnight. Today, everything was seamless. I left with a filling and a relieved smile. THANK YOU!!

I love this office. No upsells, no pressure and caring staff. I always dread getting my teeth…read morecleaned and this time it was very tolerable. Thank you!

Great staff and great office! Felt very welcomed and well taken care of! Will definitely be coming…read moreback here every time