I had a phenomenal experience at Gold Coast Dentistry. They offer an extensive selection of oral…read morecare from top of the line professionals. When I entered the office I was kindly greeted by the 2 receptionists who were extremely friendly and helpful throughout my visit. They provided me with options of water, coffee, and even a granola bar (after I had told them I hadn't eaten breakfast yet) Doctor Sam Lofquist was truly amazing. He was very friendly, honest with the different options of care to treat my issue. I highly recommend going to Gold Coast Dental in Rancho Santa Margarita. Thank you!

I contacted Gold Coast Dental in Rancho Santa Margarita because I was considering switching to…read moretheir office and wanted some information about an existing tooth before making an appointment. Unfortunately, my conversation with Gabby was frustrating. It took quite a while just to get her to understand what I was asking, and her only response was that I would need to make an appointment. I specifically suggested that she simply check with the dentist about my question and get back to me, but she still wasn't willing to do that. What surprised me most was the lack of initiative to help a prospective new patient. I wasn't asking for a diagnosis over the phone--I was trying to determine whether this was the right dental office for me before scheduling an appointment. I even waited until the following day and called the number I had been given, but ultimately the office seemed perfectly willing to let a prospective patient walk away rather than make the small effort of asking the dentist a question and getting back to me. Unfortunately, that experience made my decision about switching dental offices for me.

Penrod came recommended by an acquaintance, and as a new resident to the area, I was hoping to find…read morea dental office that matched the quality of my hometown dentist and they absolutely delivered. My initial cleaning was excellent, and the dentist's exam was thorough and reassuring. When I got braces, their office coordinated seamlessly with my orthodontist, making the process smooth and stress-free. I had my second cleaning yesterday and was excited to see if the effort I put into following my hygienist's advice paid off. She is incredibly kind, professional, and clearly passionate about her work. I was so happy to receive great feedback from both her and the dentist, it really showed that they pay attention and care about their patients' progress. I genuinely look forward to my visits here. Thank you to everyone at Penrod for helping me feel so comfortable and settled with both a new home and a new dentist!

Deceptive pricing. I paid $2,100 for a crown and a root…read morecanal through a payment plan. I ended up having to go to another dentist office for the root canal, so I received a credit from Penrod, which I used to pay the other office. Then after having the permanent crown installed almost 2 months later. (The company that makes the crown never received my imaging until after I called and requested it.) I was told that I owe another $588. So I was forced to set up another payment plan before I could leave the office. The staff is friendly and you can get an appointment quick, but watch out for price changes.

Do not trust Santa Margarita Dental. They are dishonest…read more They told me I needed so much work done on my teeth and after getting a second opinion from a very reputable dentist in our community I was told that most of what Santa Margarita Dental told me I needed was not necessary. Can't help but wonder if all the positive reviews are from family and friends of people who work for this dentist.

I've been coming here for a couple of years now and honestly have zero complaints. The staff is…read morealways so friendly and welcoming, and the service is consistently great. They genuinely care about their patients and always take the time to answer questions, give thoughtful recommendations, and make sure you're taken care of. Everyone here is so pleasant to interact with, which makes every visit a positive experience. Definitely a place I trust and enjoy coming back to!

On September 1st, 2026 I had the opportunity to visit a new dentist;…read moreDr. Jordan of Jordan and Pham Dentistry. I had a broken crown that needed to be fixed. The office is nice and modern. I was greeted with a friendly smile by the folks at the front desk. I was taken to a station within a few minutes and the technician taking x-rays and scans was nice and friendly, but very focused on the tasks at hand. Did I say x-rays and scans? Yes, they have modern x-ray machines (unlike the thick metal plates my childhood dentist used). Then the doctor walked in. Dr. Jordan is very nice and friendly with a professional demeanor. The initial exam included the regular stuff; going over x-rays, measuring gum pockets (there's a 4 syllable word for that but I didn't want to come off like a know it all). The doctor prepped me for the broken crown replacement. Oh, no! He has a hypodermic! WOW!!! I hardly felt anything. Now it's time to drill down the remainder of my broken tooth, still no pain or discomfort. Ok, now, I'm getting ready for the temporary crown so I can come back in a couple weeks for the permanent crown. The technician used that scanner thingy to scan my mouth, teeth and gums. The doctor tells me to relax for a little while and my permanent crown will be ready in a while. This is where I would have come up with an inappropriate exclamatory comment (use your image-ination). So, after a while, the doctor comes back with a permanent crown! What! How'd they make that so quick; well apparently the scanner provided the images to create a crown that fits my existing teeth perfectly. Was it a 3D printer? No, that would be plastic. Do they have some kind of pottery sculptor? No, they use some CAD/CAM magic stuff and some kind of a magic porcelin milling machine thingy. Amazing! The 21st century rocks!!! All in all, my first visit to Dr. Jordan of Jordan and Pham Dentistry was an unexpected pleasure! Oh, another unexpected thing happened as I was paying for services and discussing future visits for additional work. Since I was going to see the dentist, I only had a slice of toast and some coffee for breakfast. I noticed my blood sugar was low (really cold and shaky hands. Normally I carry candy with me just for that reason (besides, who doesn't love Jolly Ranchers) but since I was going to the dentist, I didn't bring any candy. The staff jumped into action looking for sugar or candy, then they broke into their first aid kit and gave me a tube of glucose gel. After a couple minutes I could feel the improvement and I was able to make it home without any problems. THANK YOU Dr. Jordan and staff!!! I will be back for more work and next time I will have my Jolly Ranchers with me...

I was referred to Jordan and Pham Dentistry by a local oral surgeon whom I highly respect and…read moretrust. After being disappointed with the quality of care from my previous dentist, I was hopeful after receiving such a strong recommendation. My first visit consisted of an exam, cleaning, and X-rays. During the appointment, Dr. Jordan identified what was described as a small cavity beginning to form on one of my teeth. I returned the following day for what I was told would be a simple filling procedure. Unfortunately, after the filling, I began experiencing significant pain that has persisted continuously for over a week. The pain occurs 24/7 and has affected me around the clock. Obviously this was not normal, so I scheduled a follow-up appointment. During that visit, I saw another dentist in the practice, but I left feeling frustrated because I was given no real explanation as to why the tooth was causing such severe pain or what may have gone wrong. As a result, I am now having to seek help from an endodontist and incur additional out-of-pocket expenses to determine the cause of the problem. I was disappointed by the lack of answers provided when I returned with a legitimate concern. Another thing I found very questionable was that Jordan and Pham charges each patient a $35 out-of-pocket fee for fluoride treatment that isn't covered by insurance. I've never encountered this at any other dental office, so I declined the service. When I declined, the hygienists became defensive and repeatedly questioned my decision, which I felt was inappropriate and unprofessional. Patients should be able to decline optional services without feeling pressured or judged. In my opinion, this practice felt more like an upsell than a genuine recommendation. Based on my experience, I will not be returning as a patient and would not personally recommend this office to those seeking a high level of care and follow-up support.

This vendor requires that you consent to your image being used in…read more "publications, presentations, patient testimonials, smile gallery and marketing materials to be used online, social media and/or website" as part of their intake process. I was not comfortable with this. This default requirement and mandatory field in the online intake process was extremely off-putting. When I called the office to express non-consent, they instructed me to still tick "I confirm and agree" in the form, but to write N/A in the signature, and on the back-end the staff would honor the "N/A" in the signature field. I said multiple times I do not feel comfortable writing contradictory statements in writing, regardless of what the "back-end" office process or procedure was. If I had known this was a requirement of this practice, I would not have wasted time scheduling a first appointment or the 30 minutes required for at-home patient intake paperwork. Also, prospective patients should be aware that when I called to express my disagreement with my image being used for advertising, the receptionist tried to dissuage my concern saying "the photos will be used for your dental treatment." Only when I expressly quoted the language of the consent form that "photographs/video of my teeth or face for publications, presentations, patient testimonials, smile gallery and marketing materials to be used online, social media and/or website" did she offer the above alternative. This scripted half-truth objection handling and default mandatory photography consent requirement demonstrates low regard for patient confidentiality, privacy, and trust. I am very disappointed by this business practice, the interaction, and waste of my time.

This was absolutely the best experience I've had with a dental care provider, and this was a big…read moreoperation for me. I removed all 4 wisdom teeth, and the experience was 10x better than my 6-month cleanings. I'm typically a nervous patient, so I pay a lot of attention the comfort of the office and ease of the appointment. The dental assistants were very kind and offered me a heated neck wrap, aroma therapy diffuser (relaxing scent), noise-cancelling headphones to listen to music or watch Netflix, and made lovely conversation with me to calm my nerves. The office is very modern, clean, and luxurious. Dr. Agahi is a talented professional and wonderful, friendly person. He always remembers to ask about my family members and plans I had mentioned the last time I saw him. And of course, answered my thousands of questions thoroughly. The IV sedation put me right to sleep, he took out all 4 wisdom teeth, and I woke up with zero pain at all and didn't remember a thing, exactly how he had explained it to me. They provided me with a warm, scented face towel once I woke up. This was undoubtedly the best experience I could have asked for with my severe medical anxiety.

They worked great with us on everything that our son needed to have done!!…read moreHighly recommend as they have the latest equipment and the staff are all friendly!!

Came to see Dr. T and his staff for both my daughter's fillings. When coming in you are greeted by…read moreRita the office manager who is very kind. Dr. T is very calm and great with kids he is the best. He is different compared to most dentists he puts himself in their perspective and gets to their level and explains to them the procedure that he will be doing and calms them before starting the procedure. During the procedure he still explains to the kids what he is doing and why. If you are looking for a great experience for your kids or just family dentistry Dr. Kerafin, Dr. T, and staff are all great.

Dr. Andrew Lee is the best! After seeing three other dentists who couldn't identify an issue I…read morehad, Dr. Lee was the only one who took the time to really evaluate everything and pinpoint the issue accurately. His attention to detail and diagnostic skill immediately stood out. He explained everything clearly, made me feel comfortable, and never rushed the appointment. The level of care and professionalism he provides is absolutely next level. If you're looking for a dentist who genuinely knows what they're doing and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Dr. Lee. ~ Sam

I usually dread going to the dentist but the staff here were incredibly kind and patient the moment…read moreI walked in. They answered any questions I had and even shared light conversation with me that helped calm my nerves! Dr. Lee was also very professional and patient as he explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend Dr. Lee!!

When your dentist says you need a filling or root canal, you have no real way to know if that's…read moreactually true. Dentists have little incentive to give you the full picture when being direct might hurt their bottom line. Dr. Day is different -- he's playing the long game, prioritizing trust and transparency even when it means saying 'you don't need that procedure' or 'I won't bill you for that.' If you're tired of wondering whether your dentist has your best interests at heart, look no further. I've spent years searching for a truly exceptional dentist, and I don't know of a better way to find one than by reading reviews. Read Dr. Day's reviews carefully and note how long his patients stick with him. I'm writing this to help someone like me to stop searching, pick up the phone, and go see for yourself.

Dr. Day and is staff are beyond amazing! You will never want to go anywhere else. Aside from the…read moretop quality dental care, everyone truly cares about who you and wants to help you. I can't say enough good things about the staff. The office is also clean and organized. I have extreme anxiety about going to the dentist and Dr. Day is so patient, kind and caring. With every visit I feel more and more comfortable with the process. Look no further this is the dental office of your dreams!

When an ancient gold-capped molar finally went south on a recent weekend, I was able to call Rancho…read moreDental's office first-thing on Monday morning and was able to get a same-day exam. I was scheduled for extraction at 8am the next day, and by 9:30am I was already home, tooth pulled and jaw numb. The staff were all very friendly, attentive and efficient, and the Periodontist who yanked the molar was excellent. Convenient, professional, painless!

I strongly recommend not trusting Rancho Dental Group…read more I had an HMO dental plan, my choices were limited. Before coming here, I had seen another HMO dentist who recommended thousands of dollars of dental work. I did not trust that assessment, so when I went to Rancho Dental Group for a second opinion since that we're in my HMO network, I specifically asked them NOT to look at the previous dentist's recommendations because they had access to them because they were in the same network. I wanted them to examine my teeth themselves and give me their own independent assessment. They agreed. Their assessment had completely different concerns and treatment recommendations that were different from what the previous dentist had recommended. I did have a cavity on the back of a front tooth that has a veneer from a previous repair. Rancho Dental Group treated that tooth. Unfortunately, I am extremely unhappy with the result. The tooth is now noticeably a different color from my surrounding teeth, and aesthetically I feel the work was very poorly done. What concerned me even more was what happened afterward. On my return visit to check my front tooth I was told that I urgently needed to return because I had significant dental issues that could become serious if I didn't address them and these were told to me without an exam. The dentist proceeded to share all the concerns that the other dentist had that I asked her not to look at and said that she had told me these before which she never did because they were not her assessments. She also told me gums were in poor condition and that I needed specialized periodontal/deep-cleaning and laser treatments that would cost thousands of dollars. I left feeling as though there was something seriously wrong with my dental health. I then changed to a PPO, allowing me to return to my longtime dentist. I deliberately did NOT tell him what Rancho Dental Group or what the other Dentist had diagnosed or recommended because I wanted another completely independent assessment. He took a full set of X-rays and performed a thorough complete examination. His exact words were, "Good news." He told me my teeth looked great. He said I had beautiful oral hygiene, found no cavities, did not recommend the extensive dental or gum treatments I had previously been told I urgently needed, and told me to come back in six months for my regular cleaning. The difference between those two other assessments was astonishing. I understand that dentists can sometimes have different professional opinions and treatment philosophies. However, being told I urgently needed thousands of dollars of treatment and that I risked serious problems if I didn't proceed, only to have my longtime dentist perform a complete examination with X-rays and tell me my teeth and hygiene looked great, left me deeply uncomfortable with my experience at Rancho Dental Group. I also now have a front tooth that does not match the color of my other teeth after the work performed there. I strongly encourage you to seek another dentist.

I don't typically write reviews, but it's hard not to when you receive care from a dental office…read morelike Harmony Dentistry! The care is absolutely exceptional from start to finish, and most importantly, you can truly trust the team. I highly recommend Harmony Dentistry to my family, friends, and anyone looking for a dental office they can feel comfortable and confident in!

My family has been going to Harmony Dentistry for over seven years, and I can honestly say it's the…read morefirst dental office we've ever truly loved. From the moment we walk in, the entire team makes us feel comfortable and cared for like we're family. The office is clean, modern, and welcoming, and the staff is always friendly and professional. The hygienists are incredibly gentle, thorough, and take the time to explain everything clearly whether it's a routine cleaning or a more involved procedure. Linda was my daughter's hygienist until my daughter moved away, now Linda is my hygienist. My former hygienist was Toni until Toni moved away. I can't even say who I like better because they were friends and so much a like! Linda remembers everything we've ever talked about so it's like going in to visit with a friend. Dr Ash and Dr Truong are both so great and also care for us like we are family when we visit. One of my sons got braces this year and Harmony Dentistry works very closely with his orthodontist. This week, my son had a filling fixed, and Harmony was able to call the orthodontist to pop in very quickly to remove one of his bands so the filling could be replaced. How convenient for all of us! Some fun amenities include cold water bottles in the waiting room, Netflix to watch on the ceiling televisions with headphones, and a paraffin wax treatment for your hands if you like! We've recommended Harmony Dentistry to many friends over the years and will continue to do so. It's rare to find a dental practice that combines skill, kindness, and consistency the way they do. We're so grateful to have found them!