Shout out to Soquel Dental!!! Just want to acknowledge Dr. Shyba and the wonderful staff (Amanda & Eva this visit) for their outstanding, professional service. As a long time 'dental-phobe', I am always apprehensive before an appointment. The crew at Soquel Dental go above & beyond to help me manage my anxiety, and never make me feel embarrassed or ashamed for my fears. I never feel rushed during my visit, as they are patient, calm and take the time to explain what is happening. I am offered headphones, videos, fidgets, nitrous - whatever I need! The staff members are always kind and supportive, and I am grateful to have found a dental office that I will continue to visit. It is a 'pay-up-front' office, however, they will submit paperwork for Delta reimbursements read more

They were professional, kind and went out of their way to help me with an issue I was having.

I had a tooth pulled and a couple of cavities filled by Dr. Shyba. The process was unnecessarily painful. The dentist I have now (Five Gables on Mission) is incredibly gentle and numbs my mouth with gel before inserting the needle that numbers the gums, making the experience completely painless. In contrast, the work done by Shyba felt so harsh and rough, and when he pulled my tooth, it felt like a pair of construction pliers trying to rip a tooth out. It took about 45mins to pull one tooth. I also developed a pretty nasty infection. My new dentist tells me it is a protocol to prescribe antibiotics even before a tooth removal to ensure one does not have a chance to fester. I was never prescribed antibiotics by Dr.Shyba. I noticed an extreme amount of pain and a foul smell, sent photos, and went into the office to have Shyba look at it. I also have a very high pain tolerance, so when I think something hurts, it's incredibly alarming. He brushed me off and said it was normal. It wasn't until the infection smelled like a rotting carcass that I was finally taken seriously in a checkup on my tooth removal. He didn't apologize for how long it took to take me seriously. One positive note- The front office staff were always very kind. read more

Well, I'm not ripping the dentists (much at all), but staff and office experience was "horrendous", and their business practices disappointing. OK, not that bad, but I was quoted for an implant but later we found they made a mistake (really two) and it was a LOT more than was quoted, and then as the procedure progressed, another mistaken agreement was made, the a final 3'rd procedure which was in 2 parts where they made me pay for everything up front which is weird for me with delays. Then the crown machine went down and another delay (after I already paid) Again, the dentists are up to stuff, but the staff or whatever it is was real disappointing at first although I'm over it. To their credit they offered a do over which is very generous, but I'll live with being slightly dissatisfied. This implant was probably a rare multiple missteps "stuff happens", but it was not what I expected. read more

I am always scared with any dental work, but when I found this dental office somehow my fears are gone!!! They have great staff and customer care excellence. Dr. Q is amazing and welcoming her friendliness portrays in her staff and the office dental Hygienist Priscilla... everyone is Amazing ... keep up the good work Soquel Canyon Dental Office... read more

Wow, I could not be happier with my experience at Soquel Dental Office. Not only did they do amazing work on my broken tooth, but the office vibe is very welcoming. People actually seem to enjoy their work here! My tooth was tricky to match because the top row is a little crooked and I didn't want to do Invisalign. Eva assured me they would still make it look great and took the time to help me pick out a whitening system that would realistically work with my lifestyle. Then Dr. Shyba made me 3 separate crowns until we found a perfect match that blended in. During that time I had a temporary crown and it fell off on the weekend. But Dr. Shyba called me directly from the emergency line and Bonnie met me at the office to help reattach it. Everyone helping us knew that my tooth was broken since I was kid and they seemed genuinely happy for me. I felt very well taken care of - and just look at my beautiful new smile! Thank you guys so much. read more

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Nobody likes going to the dentist. But if we have to, this is the place to go. Everyone in the office is dedicated to making patients as comfortable as possible. They continue to have the most up-to-date equipment. And Dr Shyba and the other employees are professional and caring at the same time. I have been to several dentists in my 52 years in this area. I will never switch again! read more

My prior dentist retired so I made the switch to Dr. Shyba. Him and his staff were fantastic! Bonnie got me checked in and then my hygienist Valerie took me back right away. Valerie was so gentle and thorough. She explained everything she was doing which helped with my dental anxiety. Overall a great experience! read more

Great place with great dentists, hygienists and front desk staff. Everyone is so kind and wiling to help in any way they can. Dr Shyba is so passionate about what he does and takes his time to make sure everything is don perfectly. The front desk staff has always been so patient with me. They even made room for me for an emergency appt. Highly recommend and so happy we found them! read more

The staff here are all so friendly, polite and very welcoming. They make you feel at ease. This has been the best overall experience I've had in all my years going to the dentist. I was nervous about the work that needed to be done on my tooth/cavity. The Dentist assured me that I wouldn't feel any pain and also one of the staff that's had work done here. They where right I only felt the little pinch to numb the area and nothing else. The dentist has gentle hands. I couldn't have asked for a better place to go for my oral health. BTW they have all of the specialist here, you don't have to go anywhere else to get the work done. read more

Dr. Shyba and his team are miracle workers! I had braces for 4 years from 4th-8th grade. Of course I was still a kid so I definitely didn't have the discipline to wear those retainers. I started to notice my teeth shift in high school, then through my 20s and finally in my 30s my teeth were so far off from my pre-teen years. Granted, even after all of the years with braces, the ortho was never really able to get my top row of teeth fully straight. Fast forward to 33 year old me and I now have teeth that are better than when I had braces! Dr. Shyba and his team go above and beyond to research complex Invisalign cases (which mine was) in order to provide all possible options. I'm so glad I decided to trust Dr. Shyba with my teeth and highly recommend him for your dental needs! read more

Always a great experience with your staff and Dentists ! Everyone is so nice and make you feel so comfortable! Thanks!! Best Dental practice! I recommend this wonderful Dental practice! read more

I just love this dental office. I've been a patient for years; back when Dr. Mann was there and now with the new docs.... I have always felt that I was literally in the best possible hands. Everyone is respectful, efficient, kind, available for weekend emergencies. The hygienists are wonderful, the office staff is so accommodating for appointments and rescheduling whenever needed. And they never push extra unneeded X rays or procedures, which I have experienced in other practices. No down side here whatsoever! read more

As I always do, I received knowledgeable & compassionate care from the dentists, hygienists, & staff at Soquel Dental Office. Dr Mann was my dentist for many years. Since he retired, he has left his practice to Drs Shyba & Gouldsberry. I might add that all of the hygienists are lovely AND that Leticia is the best evah! They offer the same exquisite service that Dr Mann offered for years. I have some health issues which cause me to have some special needs when it comes to dental care. There is never any question that my needs will be met when I visit Soquel Dental. My son is on the autism spectrum and his needs are also met always. I give Soquel Dental Office my highest possible recommendation. read more

I called this morning hoping to get an emergency appointment within the next few days and was in the office an hour later getting the treatment I needed to relieve the intense pain that I was having. Everything and everyone there was great! This will be my new dentist and I would not hesitate to recommend this dentist office. read more

I have been a patient at Soquel Dental for over 15 years. It is the best office. All of the staff are very kind and helpful. The quality of the work that is done there is exceptional. I have full trust in the care I get there. Front office staff are warm and helpful. The assistants are awesome and the hygienists are excellent. They all care about your comfort. I was happy when Dr. Mann was my dentist. Since Dr. Shyba has taken over the practice I feel equally happy and feel fortunate to have access to such a great dentist and team. Thanks everyone! read more

Dealing with a Dentist is not on my high priority list. I went to Soquel Dental Office and realized I had a complicated root canal procedure that needed immediate attention. The first step was to deal with Soquel Dental Office then I needed to deal with a root canal specialist. After that portion was expertly dealt with, I again went back to Soquel Dental Office to have the crown replaced. I was impressed with how these two separate businesses coordinated my care. I feel blessed to have had two professional experts accomplish my root canal. I am grateful that I was covered with this level of professionalism. Sincerely, Dr. Marion Somers read more

A friend recommended Dr Mann, but I ended up seeing Dr Shyba. I received wonderful care and I couldn't be happier with the treatment. Dr Shyba put in a front implant and spent a lot of time and gave attention to every detail- This guy is meticulous !! I cant say enough wonderful things about this whole office- Everyone is friendly, helpful and compassionate. I love Soquel Dental Office- THANK YOU One additional note- I even have cuspit guidance with my new tooth- That should be today's trivia question !! read more

I have been a patient at Soquel Dental for many years. The staff is friendly, welcoming and kind. The dental work is done to perfection, including cleanings, and assistance with miscellaneous dental related matters. The prices are reasonable and the location is convenient! Penny Mello read more

I needed an adjustment to my partials, and I set an appointment that was compatible with my schedule. The adjustment was made quickly, efficiently, and I was on my way with a smile on my face. Thank You, Soquel Dental Office! read more

Dr. Shyba takes good care of his people. He gave me excellent advise about braces. Beautiful office with state of the art equipment and friendly helpful staff. It's a pleasure working with everyone there, and I'm very glad I found them. read more

I have been going to Soquel Dental Office for the last 10 years. I will not go to any other Dental offices. I love the staff. Right down from Boonie at the front desk to Dr. Shyba. They are the best. The staff carried on the tradition of excellence and treating every patient as if they are family. read more

My husband and myself have been going to Soquel Dental for almost 9 years! The best in every aspect. Every one has worked there for years and so friendly and professional. The dentists are wonderful, as well as the hygienists and the ladies who run the front! We will be keeping Soquel Dental forever! read more

I'm so happy my friend Scott told me about Soquel Dental,.. Everyone is Soo NICE! I just love my hygienist Jenny, My teeth look and feel amazing. She's so caring and nice, I can go on for days about how wonderful she is....Dr. Justin Shyba the best Dentist ever! Bonnie, give's me peace of mind about my Insurance, I never have to worry if it's getting done correctly. I'm very Lucky to have a Wonderful Dental Office that feels like Home! read more

I found out that Dr Shyba is quite the artist! In place of filing off my 2 front teeth du to chipping, he gave me fillings which looked better that they ever did. I also ended up getting a tiny night guard for that area only in order to protect my investment. It's wonderful to have a dentist that can see what's really important to you. I have to admit that I was concerned about my priorities, which he picked up on immediately & made that transition for me so smoothly. read more

The best doctors and staff you will find in Santa Cruz County!!!! I normally hate the dentist and they have turned my frown to upside down! The cleanings are quick, no bleeding gums or pain afterwards either! The entire staff from start to finish are all extremely professional and personable. I will be a forever fan of Soquel Dental...your gonna be missed Dr. Mann but the additional staff has been a blessing to me. read more

I had a very good experience with Dr. Meyer who works with Dr. Mann. He was very nice and professional as well as funny. Dr. Meyer talked as he was repairing my teeth and before I knew it, he was done. He informed me at every step as to what he was doing and it really made me feel comfortable. That was a first, because usually when I'm having my teeth worked on I am in constant fear that somehow I was going to feel pain! I would recommend Dr. Mann's office to anyone looking for a caring staff and a friendly environment. "LOW STRESS" is what I am really saying. read more

I have been a patient of Dr, Mann's of Soquel Dental Office for nearly 20 years. I've always been treated with such warmth and kindness from all of the staff. Dr. Mann is very compassionate and empathetic concerning his patients. He is committed to ensuring that his patients experience as little discomfort as possible. I have recommended Soquel Dental Office to friends over the years and inevitably they call me to say what a positive experience they had. There's one word that is consistently used to describe the S.D.O. staff and that is, "caring". I think that says it all! read more

Dr Shyba is the best dentist I've had in 20 years. His dental skills are exemplary and they use up to date current technology. And, he's a super nice person! as is all the staff. A win win for Santa Cruz!! We are lucky to have him , and staff, locally in Santa Cruz. read more

I have been a patient since 1985 when we moved to the area. Soquel Dental has consistently provided great service over the years for me and all members of my family. The staff is wonderful, their training and equipment is always current best practice/state of the art. On top of that, they have bicycle parking for those of us that ride and even a spare bike lock is you forget yours! read more

Mark Meier who works with Steve Mann is also a good dentist and a personable fellow.

Excellent. Friendly staff, knowledgeable, and a happy experience. And yes, this is a dental office. I would recommend Soquel Dental to all friends and family. read more

I always love going to soquel dentistry. Always professional, and great to talk to. I highly recommend this place.

I had a cracked tooth and went to the office in May, costing $500. (Dr Mann was not available.) Evidently the job didn't work, as the tooth cracked again, involving a root canal and a new crown. This cost $2160. I feel okay with the professionalism of the second visit, but I'm not sure it shouldn't have been taken care of properly the first. I'm retired on a small fixed income where Medicare doesn't cover dental work; and an unplanned outlay costing over $2600 really hurts my ability to get by. read more

I have always dreaded going to the dentist because of prior painful dental work up until I started going to Soquel Dental. Dr Shyba is a talented dentist delivering pain free treatment every time I've gone. Dr Shyba has treated my cavities and recently performed a root canal both of which were pain free without any complications. The front office staff are kind and easy to work with. Dr Shyba's dental assistants always ensure I am comfortable and efficiently support Dr Shyba during my procedures. By far the best dental office I've been to! Thank you again! Amber read more

I have been a patient at Soquel Dental for more than 10 years. Recently, I had to have a molar removed and then a bridge installed which felt pretty daunting. I spent over 5 hours total with them for the two procedures. Dr. Shyba, his assistants, Evi, Eva and Jill treated me so kindly, respectfully, and professionally, I could not have asked for a better experience. The whole front office staff is outstanding as well - especially Bonnie who spent loads of time helping me with my insurance. (By the way, Dr. Shyba gives the most painless anesthetic injections I've ever had!) I highly recommend Soquel Dental to all my friends and neighbors! read more

Love Soquel dental office they make you feel like family. Super super covid safe. All the staff is amazing.

I phoned this office to inquire if they were taking new patients. The woman Michelle who answered the phone was quite rude and hostile. It was clear to me that they did not want any new business. read more

Great reception, warm staff..well organized process & covid safe. Dentist provided dental options to me which were a surprise!

I got there late due to an appointment reminder glitch, but I was able to be seen timely. The Covid protocols are easy, and things are sanitized constantly. Everyone in the office is very pleasant and helpful. read more