First, the overall rating of this office is not representative of their new location. The map doesn't reflect their new Miramar address and the people are different. (I submitted a correction to yelp for the incorrect map position). The staff were nice when I called to set up the appointment. The front desk and those helping the dentist prepare me before she came in were all nice. The location is at a medical park so it was within offices that included non dental services. Parking was plenty and available. The dentist I met with was professional but as a new patient I won't come back. I went in for tooth pain and a regular annual cleaning. After a couple hours I was told I didnt have any problems on that tooth because she couldn't find it but i am somehow placed on a treatment plan that would total to around $800 and it's for her own discovered issues in my mouth. That treatment plan included consultations with two specialists and deep cleanings. Keep in mind, this is just consultations and doesnt include pricing on the future work they would do after the consults. Another thing to note is I feel like she was too aggressive when measuring my gums. I went to multiple offices so I was able to compare my new patient experience and this was my most uncomfortable. They would push down on the gum so that it gave severe gum disease measurements and that's what led to the above mentioned plans. Based on their conclusions, they were also unwilling to do my regular cleaning and insisted i come back in for a deep cleaning. Overall, not the best concluding experience here. i wasnt visiting to find new problems. I came with a problem and it was not addressed until I asked again. I left with no confidence that this dentist could help me or even cares that I have pain. I went to another dentist btw who said my teeth and gums were very healthy. I was also able to leave with my tooth pain resolved and teeth cleaned. read more

I had gone to this dental clinic for over 15 years. Everyone is Always nice and accommodating. The staff has changed over the years but they never fail to hire amazing staff. Shout out to Hager one of the assistants at the desk. She wasn't bothered to print out all items I needed. She has a great personality!! read more

Hagar provided exceptional customer service that enable me to secure the dental care I needed. Dr. Tran- Provided excellent ethical dental care that enabled me to be proactive replacing damaged crown. Dr. Elsherif- Conscientious, empathetic professionalism help me to stay on track with dental care. Khalida(sp) and her colleague facilitated an exemplary treatment experience. Thank you all! read more

I have been going to Spectrum Dental for a couple years now (previously Melinda Marino) and have nothing but positive things to say. Cynthia was new but she was very careful with my teeth and did a phenomenal job cleaning them. Cynthia has decades of dentistry wisdom and shared some great information with me I plan to use going forward. Additionally the front desk has always been helpful and kind. Over the years I have been leery of dentists because I have had unnecessary work done by shady practices, but this is not one of them. They are up front with costs you will pay out of pocket and they do not force/pressure you into procedures which is a HUGE red flag for some of the other practices I have been to. read more

no one loves going to the dentist but these folks are kind, respectfu, and professional. Hager reviewed all the consent forms with me and put me at ease. read more

Dr. Karia is the best dentist I've ever been to. My kids grew up with her, and she cared for our family with such thoughtfulness and skill over the years. She is careful, meticulous, and always up to date with the latest technology. I even had a scare where I almost lost a tooth -- because I had missed a couple of appointments, the infection had become quite advanced by the time she discovered it. Thanks to her expertise and the dedication of her team, they were able to save my tooth, and I will always be grateful for that. I'm no expert in dentistry, but I believe her technical skills are truly outstanding. In a time when so many dental practices are being taken over by private equity, it feels especially meaningful to support an independent, woman-owned practice. Unfortunately, our insurance changed and we had to switch dentists, but she will be dearly missed. We are so thankful for the many years of excellent care. read more

This review is specifically for Hager at Spectrum Dental. Excellent customer service and communication. I was having some trouble scheduling some needed dental work due to my travel schedule. Hager took every one of my calls. There were quite a few. She worked hard on getting me the care I needed by moving things around. She also had compassion for my situation which was much appreciated. Oh, and the dental work was good too! Thank Hager! read more

Everything was great until I paid hundreds for a specialty consult; which I was told the office would work on a refund because it was covered by my insurance. Never got my deposit back, called and emailed numerous times but never heard back. Did the yelp check in for a free whitening kit as well but didn't get it as I was told I don't need it & they'd put the cost of the whitening kit toward a treatment ... also never happened. read more

I previously was with Dr. Marino and I absolutely loved her. She made me feel very comfortable and was never pushy about things I needed to get done. I decided to give the new providers a try, and I was very disappointed with my experience. Dr. Karia has a very cold bedside manner. I have several things I need to get done, but due to the high cost I told her I could only do one thing at a time. She said that "wouldn't make sense" and had no compassion, she spoke to me almost as if she was scolding me. When I came back for a crown, I specifically told them I just wanted the crown. I went to pay the receptionist and Dr. Karia walked up, did not even look at me or greet me and handed her an invoice and told her I was getting additional work done which I specifically said I was not. So I told her, the endodontist said I'm okay to wait on the other tooth. She looked at me and walked away. The dental hygienist did something similar, she said today we are doing the crown and the additional work done, I told her no just the crown and she said "is there a reason why?". Once again I had to explain that it's due to finances and I was told by the endodontist I can wait. I do completely understand that I need to get that work done. But I feel that a little compassion and communication would go a long way. I will not be returning because that experience really rubbed me the wrong way. read more

I love going to Dr. Karia for all my dental needs! She is the best. I've been going to her for the last couple of years and I've had the best experience from the quality of care and the front desk receptionist is always helpful and welcoming. Thanks for keeping my teeth sparkly clean and healthy! read more

I'm a new patient to Dr. Karia's office but she has already gone above and beyond for me. She listens to my concerns, gives great advice, and truly cares. Dr. Karia and her wonderful staff make sure to explain every process. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend Spectrum Dental. read more

Awful,awful and awful. Took over my previous dental practice and turned it into a money making business. So sorry for the terrible experience and lack of support. Rudeness of the front desk staff and over priced services. Do not hesitate to go to another dentist and shop around for costs for your dental care read more

Wow, this place was great. I had a dental emergency and took advantage of their $99 special diagnosis with optional care. Great attention if you or family members have had bad experiences before,(they played relaxing meditation music and images, explained what was happening and the environment was warm and friendly. If you have kids this is really very trauma informed). The whole office cares about their patients, make them your go to dentist team! read more

SEEK ALTERNATIVE CARE! There are plenty of professionals who prioritize your needs and comfort over upselling unnecessary procedures.

GET A SECOND OPINION FOR ANY WORK THEY RECOMMEND! Carefully consider anything this dental office tells you is necessary. Glad I got another dentist's opinion! Spectrum did refund the money I paid for exam and cleaning. They did not do my cleaning. read more

After a full year of multiple procedures by Dr Karia and her staff, I am simply blown away. Every member of staff is friendly, gentle, and competent. Dr Karia has done phenomenal work on my teeth and ensures safety and comfort are vital in every part of the process. I can be quite a nervous patient at times. She and her staff walk me through each part of each procedure and make sure I'm comfortable before proceeding. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for any dental needs! read more

I found Dr. Karia and Spectrum Dental months ago, but kept making excuses not to go - its a pandemic, I have other medical things to worry about first, I can always do it later. I really do not like going to the dentist. Eventually I came across an article about a woman my age losing all of her teeth and it scared me into making an appointment. Growing up, we didn't go to the dentist until things hurt. After spending time here, I've learned about preventative care and how to maintain the health of my gums and teeth. I am truly glad I found Spectrum Dental and Dr.Karia. They've made getting cleaning and checkups and breeze and it feels like I'm just visiting friends each time. read more

I've been looking for a new dentist, my last one was a scam artist. I found this place through unfortunate circumstances of chipping the crown on my front tooth. They were the only place with good reviews that could get me in immediately. I get pretty bad anxiety when it comes to my crown, but these ladies took awesome care of me. I'm skeptical of new dentists due to bad experiences in the past, but I can tell that they actually care about my well being. They treat me like a person and not dollar signs. Thanks you Sandra at the front desk for being patient and answering my hundreds of questions. Thank you Tammy for making me laugh and always making sure I'm comfortable. Thank you Dr. Karia for being gentle and delivering an awesome crown! read more

Visited dentist Karia while needing care for extreme pain. The staff seemed welcoming but the dentist was extremely difficult to understand and condescending towards me. Dentist Karia reduced me to tears during the examination by prodding my teeth with a very sharp instrument. Then, she seemed concerned that I was too emotional! She hurt me. The next dentist I visited did not treat me with a sharp object and did not hurt me. He took away my pain immediately as soon as I sat in the chair Karia could not perform services and I had to seek dental services with a more professional outfit. They charged me for the visit although I told them I was very disappointed with them. I have never had an experience with a medical professional before in my life. Staffmember Tammy agreed with me that she could not understand her own partner. I would avoid this office. read more

Because I had a different experience at another Dental office, I was very Leary. The Dr talked me down, convinced me to give it a try, was willing to put me under so that I wouldn't feel the shot. Deep cleaning went well, so did the second, and the root canal. That Dr that goes to the office was time a month, was amazing. I strongly recommend Dr. Kari's and her assistant Daphne. Such good people, caring, informative, and very much aware of you as a person. I love it. read more

I went to Dr. Salauni Karia 5 years ago, only because my Niece was a dental assistant there. I recently went back, and did a full set of x-rays and received my treatment plan that was recommended. A patient should never have to feel obligated to what is recommended as it is not a requirement, and the doctor should try to work with the patient. Especially if there is financial restraints. I work in insurance part-time and understand most doctors try to get the most of patients insurance. Also, patient co-payments should not be asked for until they are seen by the provider. I'm sad that the doctor and I were not able to come to some type of other alternate treatment. Instead I was referred to another dentist. read more

Entire team is commendably gentle and great with mouth care. I look forward to my 6 month visits!

I've never had a better dental experience than my recent experience here. My insurance was about to end but I started to experience pain in my tooth so I called and they were able to fit me in for a last minute appointment so I could be covered by my insurance. I informed them of my severe anxiety about the dentist and they were incredibly accommodating. They stayed with me, helped me with breathing exercises, explained the procedure to me, and made sure to give me breaks. I am very thankful I found them! And if you use my name for a referral that'd be awesome! read more

Love coming here, they make going to the dentist a pleasant experience. Everyone is so nice and the dentist has a soft touch, which is needed at the dentist read more

Office experience was deplorable. Signed up with their office with our MetLife dental insurance and they over quoted 4 X contracted rates.. don't go here. They are thieves!! read more

Finally found a dentist that is honest, reasonable, and genuinely caring! Dr. Karia and her team make you feel like family and are so nice. I didn't realize what great dental care was until meeting her and finding out what I was missing all these years. She takes the time to thoroughly examine your teeth. Plus, her office has the latest technology which is very cool. Keep up the great work Spectrum Dental! I'm definitely recommending my friends and family to her. read more

The doctor and her team are amazing; they are very welcoming and professional. The place was very clean, and Dr. Karia seemed very knowledgeable and accommodating. Her and her staff's customer skills are superb. Highly recommend and will definitely return. read more

Honest, friendly, and fair. Hard to find these days. Highly recommended. I've been going here for years.

I love coming here, the best experiences, I've ever had going to a dentist! The entire office staff is very welcoming, nice, and the services are outstanding! Dr. Karia is a sweetheart ! read more

Wonderful dentist office. The front desk staff, hygienists, and Dr. Karia are all outstanding - friendly service, caring, and competent. I've been coming here for about 2 years and my experience has always been positive. No scams or nonsense like some of the other dentists out there. Highly recommend! read more

I became a patient of Dr. Karia's somewhat reluctantly after the business transferred ownership. Much to my delight, my experience with Dr. Karia and her staff at Spectrum Dental has been nothing but spectacular. Dr. Karia's kindness, professional knowledge, and skill are felt every time I visit, which has fully relieved me of the anxiety I had previously felt around dentist appointments. Dr. Karia makes the extra effort and takes the extra time to ensure her patient's questions and concerns are fully addressed and that they feel comfortable throughout the entire experience. Thank you Dr. Karia and everyone at Spectrum Dental for creating such a pleasant dentist experience for me. read more

Best Dental office with top of the line technology. The team makes you feel like Family. Sandra is adorable, welcoming and very knowledgeable. I will recommend this office to everyone. No judging and they made you feel so comfortable. I'm so excited to start my treatment with Dr. Karia and her amazing team!! read more

Hi, this is a review of the experience I had of a dental exam of my teeth. I searched Google and came across Spectrum Dental. I called the office on Monday and was given a appointment Tuesday the next day for the exam. All the employees from the receptionist to the hygienist to the dentist were very friendly, professional and personable. The receptionist A-1 in check in to the hygienist A-1 doing full teeth x-rays and the dentist A-1 providing physical inspection of my teeth and explaining problems found from the x-rays and physical inspection. At no time was I pressured on a upsell like some people experience at other offices I say that's pretty good since I was just looking for a 1st opinion. read more

All the staff were amazing. I used to be dr Sadat's pt and was transferred to dr Karia when she took over the practice. Dr Karia has been nothing short of amazing. Friendly staff that makes you feel at home. Even with someone like myself that HATES going to the dentist they made it comfortable. I still hate anything that has to do with my mouth but I feel way more comfortable and less hesitant to have anything done in the office. Thank you Dr Karia, Kristina and the tech which I can't remember your name, sorry for your patience with me. I highly recommend read more

Dr. Karia took over this practice and so I became a patient of hers over that past few years. She is amazing and has made the practice even better. She provides such personalized care. She is on top of all of the newest care and technology. She provides recommendations and works with me to prioritize what I need. My husband also goes to her and he feels the same. I recently got some work done on my teeth (not just cleanings and xrays). The whole appointment went very quickly and I really had no pain. During this time of COVID, Dr. Karia and staff are consistently keeping with best practices for health. Between scheduling appointments to ensure no contact with other patients, making sure all office staff are completely covered, and constantly cleaning, I have absolutely no apprehension getting work done. read more

Great dentist and staff. You won't find a nicer, caring, conscientious dentist where you get a lot of individual attention for your dental needs. Would highly recommend to go here. read more

Dr. Karia is wonderful! I get nervous going to the dentist but Dr Karia made my visit as easy as can be. Everything was explained ahead of time, treatment was quick and gentle, and the staff is super friendly! Sandra at the front desk worked with me to make sure I get the most out of my insurance coverage and was very patient with all my questions. It all makes visits much less stressful for me! read more

Best experience with Dr. Karia and staff. Scheduling was fast and easy, didn't have to wait months to get in. Dr. Reviewed my dental needs and options at length with me and Sandra was excellent at my insurance benefits and my costs. Couldn't be happier. Highly tecommend. read more

Wow! Just an amazing experience I had during my visit at Spectrum Dental. As a new patient I was very scared to come to a new office from moving states and might I just say I was surprised and not disappointed. From the start of the visit Sandra was so patient and kind when I asked her my questions. Once I met with Dr. Karia and Tammy, I was told I needed some fillings done, which prompted me to ask more questions. The whole team was able to walk me through what needed to be done and I felt at ease. I knew I was in good hands. Thank you Dr. Karia and the team at Spectrum Dental! read more

Just want to make sure everyone knows that In 2 weeks my dental health has been improved a lot I can smile and be happy how I look . . Definitely my new and favorite primary dental care . Three words to describe: Professional, caring , efficient. Recommend all the way. read more