I have been a patient of Dr. Curiel and his staff for 18 years and cannot say enough good things about them. I love and appreciate their kind and thoughtful way of dealing with patients to make sure they understand necessary procedures and to make them very comfortable. If I could give 10 stars, I would certainly do so! Carol F. read more

After relocating I chose Dr. Curiel simply on the basis of he was the highest [customer] rated dentist on my Medi-Care plan. Couldn't be more pleased. Dr. Curiel is not only an excellent dentist, gentle and pain free-literally did not even feel the needle, he is a genuinely warm and kind person. My first visit he immediately made me feel like a friend going above and beyond to be engaging before, during and after the procedure. The staff has been friendly and gracious as well. Although my previous dentist was pretty much the same I've never felt as comfortable in the chair as I have with Dr. Curiel. Sorry that some people had a bad experience but I have found bad Yelp reviews for people, places and services that turned out to be great in my experience which proves to be the case for me with Dr. Curiel. read more

I had to laugh when I read people think this guy is a good dentist I haven't had any teeth for 3 months I'm going to a surgeon on Friday I report them to the Dental Board they've taken on my complaint and scan and medical and Medicare are involved in my case. Three specialists have now told me that I could have never been fit for dentures I don't have enough phone structure he should have known that instead of having me come to endless adjustments on the top one that will only made it worse and never receiving the bottom one although he builds Medicare for a top and bottom denture and I never received the bottom one as I stated and I returned the top one so you're warned anyone foolish enough to go to these people deserve what they get I'm paying the price for it and after all the sudden done and all my punitive damages for the work he did or fail to realize he couldn't do I'm hiring an attorney but feel free to use them read more

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Needed to replace a crown, and was given a thorough exam by Dr. Curiel who fixed my last crown. Recommended root canal, new post and new crown and they got me in the very next morning. Dr.Godinez did an exceptional job on the root canal, etc. and Jesus stepped up to the plate with difficult x-rays. A very tight-knit group of people, and all are very friendly. And the price was pleasantly fair! read more

Very impressive. I have never dealt with such a concentration of good people in one dental office before. From the person (Angelo) who I spoke with on the phone to set up an appointment for my 95 year old mother to the receptionist (Brendon), to the hygienist (I can't remember her name) to the appointment maker (Jesus), and ending with Doctor Michael, they were all so patient & accommodating with my sweet mother. What a huge difference such a personable staff can make. I highly recommended this practice! read more

Just had my cleaning today by Christina, who is the absolute best!! She is so thorough and my teeth feel so great after a cleaning with her! Dr. Curiel and Christina are so nice and comforting since I have anxiety. It's a smaller office but that is what makes it great. The staff is friendly. It's always hard finding a good dentist and hygienist, and they are top-notch. I highly recommend this office. read more

do not go here!!! this dentist office is a scam and rip off! they scam me for over $1,800 for my kids! place is a joke! stay away! and yes i have reported them! they also had my review removed from 2 years ago.... this place is a joke! stay away this place has horrible practices! complete rip off, old equipment and horrible doctors!!! trust me do not go here big mistake!!!! this facility needs to be closed asap!!! they have been reported to the board!!! read more

I had never been to this dental firm before & stated when I called that I wanted an appt. for x-rays, a cleaning and an exam. I was only given a date for the x-rays & exam and said that I preferred to come there once and have the cleaning done too. The guy I spoke with stated "that made sense" & gave me a different date in order to get everything done. After I filled out the new patient paperwork, I was brought back for x-rays which took an absolute eternity. I was told that the dentist needed to look at the x-rays to make sure they were ok. The dentist wanted more x-rays which were done & then another long wait for the dentist to make sure they were now ok. I was brought to another area and assumed the cleaning was next - WRONG. A female came into the cubicle, never bothered to introduce herself, and pulled a tablet on an arm super close to my eyes which showed all of my x-rays. She then claimed I had bacteria at the base of a back molar root under a crown where a root canal was done 35-40 years ago. She asked if I saw the gray area on the x-ray (I did NOT) and kept insisting I had major pain it that area (NO PAIN AT ALL), that my floss must be shredding or breaking in that area (NOPE) and that I must never eat salads (I eat salads at least 5 of 7 days a week!!) - I have no clue what the salad comment was about. She then told me there was also bacteria at the base of the root at the only other tooth that had a root canal & crown done also 35-40 years ago. I was then told about other problems as well with other teeth. All of this was very puzzling as my last 2 dentists over the past 10++ years had never mentioned any of these issues!! I did not believe anything I was being told and have never been to any type of doctor who did not think they should introduce themselves to a new patient. The 2 teeth with crowns allegedly need major work - crown removed, then sent to a different doctor for another root canal, back to Sunlife for a temporary crown & eventually, a new permanent crown. Once I was finished listening to a ton of strong arming and arguing with this person that I had no pain in my teeth at all and hadn't had any since I was in my 20's and had 2 impacted wisdom teeth, I was ushered out of the cubicle I had been and sent to talk to Jesus at the front about the cost for all of this work & my insurance. I was given a list of treatments & their costs for 5 different teeth. It came to over $5000, my insurance would cover $1500 leaving me owing over $3500!!! At that point, I realized that I never received the cleaning that was supposed to be done!! I asked Jesus why and told him about my initial phone call stating I wanted all 3 procedures done in one appt. He apologized and claimed that I was never scheduled for a cleaning but that he could give me one for sometime in late July (2+ months later)!! I was in shock when I left this office as I did not believe anything I was just told. It had not been that long since my last appt. with a dentist and there's no way all of this alleged desperately necessary work was missed OR had just manifested. I will now be reaching out to another dentist who will hopefully not be looking to score a ton of fast money!! A day or 2 later, Jesus called claiming he just received a cancellation for a cleaning for a couple of days out & did I want it. I politely declined as no way will I go back there for anything!!! The dentist that told me all of the above was Dr. Guillemin according to a business card I took from the front desk. read more

Gail is the best hygienist ever! She has been doing this for awhile and is up to date on newest practices. She is thorough and helpful and really empowers you to be in control of your oral hygiene. Worth coming for her alone! read more

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I've experienced many dentists over the years. When I found this place, I never looked back. Best dental care experience of my lifetime. I've been treated by 2 dentists at Sunlife Dental, and both are quite gifted and very dedicated to the patient. Hygienist Cristina is exceptional also. Everyone here is so polite and friendly. All treatment was recommended with an educated explanation. I really like that I was given treatment options without any pressure. The entire team is very respectful and friendly. I will definitely be coming back, and referring anyone I know to this place! read more

Care quality is not good, constant new people. I was told I needed a crown, 4 teeth's to be restored. Went to get a second opinion, none of these was necessary. read more

Expert care. Great Office Experience. I moved to the desert recently and in need of a new dental practice. I found Dr Curiel's information and educational background from UCLA Dental School. His partner, Dr. Guillemin graduated from the USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Both top dental schools in the United States. Thus, I had high expectations when I got to the office. The office staff took my insurance information and gathered my billing information. I had a full set of x rays taken with a state of the art machine (newest technology). They measured my gums, cleaned my teeth, advised me on future treatment and ongoing dental care. Dr Curiel was personable, professional and left me with the feeling I had made an excellent choice in choosing this dental practice. read more

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I've been coming here for 8 years for cleanings, X-rays,crowns recementing. I love Dr Curiel even though he makes me gag. I'm not kidding I'm a gagger and they do their best to accommodate me. They will refer you out if you require a periodontist. The staff is great. I recommend that you do not hesitate to visit them for your dental needs. read more

i went there for 2 crowns and did not want a bridge as a tooth had been gone for 10 years. they know i grind my teeth badly on the side i was getting the crowns. I told them NO ON THE BRIDGE 2-3 times but they argued. then they sent in the financial guy for a HARD SELL. reluctantly i gave in. I had to pay CASH because i was past my insurance limit. The bridge broke in July, 2023 and i have been fighting with them since. Because the bridge broke so deeply under the gum on one tooth, it had to be pulled. I want compensation for the 2 crowns that CANNOT BE REPLACED NOW. They are not part of the BBB so there is no one to whom i can report them read more

I have never written a Yelp review, so that tells you how much I feel the need to share my experience. To start off, the X-rays were extremely painful and uncomfortable, which I had never experienced in my life getting dental x rays. As it says in many reviews, they give you a laundry list of issues that they claim need to get done, one of which is this so called deep cleaning that costs $900. I agreed to have a crown done, and this was the worst. First she (the dentist) numbed the wrong side of my mouth first, with no apology. She was extremely rough and insentive during the procedure. Horrible bed side manor and physically rough. At my follow up appointment I gave her feedback and received no apology. **Both the hygienist and the dental assistant told me confidentially that they totally agree with me and that this dentist is "rough" not a good adjective for a dentist. ** I feel bad for them working in that office. Save yourself pain and money and go elsewhere. read more

Tragedy struck once again when the little piece of composite filling I had fell out, and the little chip I had on my front tooth was exposed! I randomly found this place on Yelp and gave it a shot. The waiting area has an awesome fish tank, local news, and up-to-date magazines. The actual dentist chairs were clean, cozy, and they were playing soft techno music, which was fun. The two front desk people were super nice, and a pleasure to talk to! The woman doctor who tended me was a bit pushy in getting me to buy services I made clear I wasn't interested in. Made me a bit uncomfortable. Besides that the filling looks amazing, just what I wanted:) read more

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I give this this dental group a 5 star being that I knew our daughter was going to need braces there was no absolute pressure about getting them "especially " being a "cash" paying patient, I'm greatful to the wonderful woman who referred us:) I highly recommend great customer service, clean facility, love the fish tank, highly recommend:) read more

I went to Sunlife Dental Group for a cleaning. After the cleaning I saw Dr. Curiel for the exam. He gave me a laundry list of items he said I needed to have done (8 crowns, 6 extractions, and 2 partials for a total of $9,500). My next visit was March 12, 2021, when I saw Dr. Sanchez (prepped and did impressions for crowns). I never saw Dr. Curiel again - the dentist I made my appointment with! I went back March 22 and had the crowns put on and extractions done. An upper molar's roots had broken through the sinus cavity on one of the extractions I had done. Dr. Sanchez wrote a prescription for antibiotics and sent me on my way. I returned six weeks later to have impressions made for the partials and was told I couldn't have them done because I still had a hole in my sinus cavity. I was told I needed to go to a specialist to have it taken care of - and was sent on my way once again! The specialist Dr. Sanchez suggested didn't take my insurance and wanted $495 just for the consultation - who knows how much more it would be for the CT scan and bone graft! Oh, yes, Sunlife also wanted another $1,500 for the partials because Jesus said they weren't on my original treatment plan! I decided to file a grievance with my insurance company for several reasons: (1) leaving me "hanging out to dry" with a hole in my sinus and (2) charging me for items that weren't done ($500 per tooth for 3 teeth for bone replace graft - which was not done, nor mentioned to me, nor written on the treatment plan!). In fact, the original treatment plan and the detailed treatment plan presentation weren't even close to the same. They also charged my insurance company $1,295 per crown! My insurance paid $365 per crown and my responsibility was $225 per crown. Sunlife charged me $950 per crown with an additional $30 per crown for buildup! Apparently, Sunlife decided they didn't want to fight with my insurance company, and they paid an oral surgeon to correct the problem they created with my sinus. I had surgery September 1 and had the hole closed. Sunlife called and told me my insurance company wanted to talk to me to let them know if Sunlife was taking care of me. When I called, they told me Sunlife told them they were also going to send me a refund - which they have not done! It is now November 4 and I'm not holding my breath that Sunlife will step up and do what's right! After all, they've not done it so far, so why would they start now!! This is an accurate, objective account. Be careful with this organization! read more

Wow totally disappointed with this dental team. I called the office and she acted like any time was available. I show up and it's been one hour wait without even being seen by the the doctor. Who the heck schedules someone without an unrealistic time. So disrespectful, it's not like the person has a life beyond this office. It seems like they schedule a bunch of people and let them wait like sardines. Please be respectful of everyone's time. read more

Having had 2 horrific experience's with Dentist's since moving to the Coachella Valley 7 years ago, and extreme fear of dental procedure's due to past pain and suffering, I was reluctant to take care of a crown replacement and 2 fillings needed. Well, I have to say I am ecstatic with the treatment Dr G provides! I explained my fear due to my past pain during procedures, and she reassured me there is "no pain in my chair". Right she was, no pain whatsoever. Thank you Dr. G for your compassion and understanding my insecurities! No fear going forward with her care. Thank you Dr. G! Rick Johnson Palm Desert read more

Bad experience, here. Suggest going elsewhere, folks. The dentist did not know how to give a proper injection to numb my mouth! I have NEVER had trouble with lidocaine, EVER. So, this dentist-I believe she was French-kept having to inject my mouth in order to replace 2 crowns. I knew that she was injecting my gums in the wrong place! So, of course when she would attempt to work on my teeth I would get the agonizing, sharp pain coursing throughout my body. It was a living hell. If you choose to go here, be aware that they will attempt to "sell" you on other "needed" procedures. Deep cleaning, for example. I just came from another dentist, yesterday. They said my gums were in "amazingly" great shape. In contrast, Sunlife refused to clean my teeth because they said that I needed a deep cleaning, therefore they would NOT clean my teeth. Consider yourself warned. read more

I will start by saying how much I dislike going to the dentist, I mean who likes going? I have A LOT of anxiety related to dentistry A LOT! Some people are afraid to fly I'm afraid of going to the dentist. That being said.. Dr. Guillemin and staff are absolute angels. So sweet and calming. I had a few old fillings removed and replaced with composite and it was painful my bite was off etc.. Dr. Guillemin fixed everything and reassured me that what I was feeling was going to fade, she was right! 100% now!! I wish I had remembered everyone's name so I could thank the individually, but my anxiety got the best of me. They are all great! Never a problem getting an appointment calls are always returned the same day just an overall great experience. read more

The best customer service! I Had a very pleasant experience. I have always been a bit uneasy about dentist but Jesus was very knowledgeable and kind. He made sure to answer my questions and was very professional. Extremely happy that I found a good dental office . Thank you Jesus. read more

From the staff to Dr. Curiel everyone has been amazing! Very accommodating! Went in for a second opinion and 4 Appointments later Dr. Curiel gave me my smile back. read more

This Dental Group is amazing! Letty is my favorite she is always positive and full of energy making each visit a great experience! I would recommend this dental group to you :) read more

I have been a patient of Sunlife Dental Group for 2 years and I am very pleased with their service. The entire staff is very professional and friendly. I just had a crown installed and the work was excellent. I recommend them to anyone for general dentistry. read more

I have been going to Sunlife Dental in Palm Desert for over two years and although I experienced a rocky start over my coverage for a crown which their office manager, Angelo, handled nicely, I feel I have found a wonderful dental group. Dr. Curiel is a fine dentist and his staff including Jesus, Brooke, and my dear Hygienist, Denise, all make what is often considered a dreaded experience almost fun! I highly recommend this office to anyone interested in receiving the highest quality of care. read more

Fabulous! Dr. Giliman was amazing! Incredibly patient and skilled. She matched my partial color perfectly and did 3 extractions 3 bone grafts, a crown, a filling and fitting of a partial all in one sitting with almost no pain at all. She also gave me an excellant referral to have periodontal work done. The entire office staff is friendly and helpful. Best dentist I have ever had. read more

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I selected one star because there is not a negative number of stars. This organization is very disappointing. I moved from the Midwest and needed a semiannual cleaning. My insurance is with an out-of-state HMO. When i made my appointment over a month before my appointment, I sent pictures of my insurance cards and was told it was good. At my appointment they claimed not to have it. X-rays were taken and a dentist reviewed some different treatments. It seemed like she was trying to sell me an extensive list of expensive procedures I did not want. I politely declined each one. I just want to get my teeth cleaned and not spend over $10,000. I was told they would call my insurer and then I could return for a cleaning. The next day a woman calls and tells me I only have out-of-network 50% coverage. Previous day they indicated that was $65. She tells me dentist recommended a 'deep' cleaning, which is $375, so I am not allowed a 'regular' cleaning. I say there is a misunderstanding. Can I or she talk to the dentist. She responds that is not how they do things. Only thing I can get is the $375 cleaning. This is an accurate, objective account. Be careful with this organization. In addition, the patient forms ask for your social security number several times and for your Driver's license number. Have they ever heard of identity theft? Why would a dental office want a social security number? Or a DL? Name and DOB is all they need. I neglected to mention that I am very fastidious with dental hygiene. I use a sonicare electric toothbrush, brush and floss 2-3 times a day, and use an anti cavity mouthwash every night. I have had continuous dental care from a highly respected dentist for over 30 years. All my tweets needed was a cleaning. The manager's comparison to being a car dealer was right on. It is like the time I had my vehicle serviced by a very competent independent auto service. Oil, brakes, coolant, transmission fluid, etc. When I needed tire service a week later they tried to sell me an oil change and a brake replacement. This dental practice is the same. They try to sell you a bunch of expensive treatments you don't need. When that fails, they try to force you to get he $375 cleaning. Plus, did you notice the manager did not explain requesting the DL # and the SSN because he knows he would lose on that one, too? read more

Made an appointment for teeth cleaning. When I get there they said they need to take X-rays too. Once done the Dentist said I need more X-rays that it didn't look like their was any problems with my teeth but I would have to make another appointment just to get my teeth cleaned which I made an appointment only to get my teeth cleaned. I didn't know it was going to be such a big ordeal to get my teeth cleaned. Never again. What a waste of my time. Found a dentist in La Quinta that doesn't have a problem just cleaning a patients teeth. read more

I think Angie's list would of been a good idea, b/f going to this HORRIBLE, MONEY HUNGRY NON-PROFESSIONAL DENTIST OFFICE! It was the WORST DENTAL SERVICE, I EVER HAD! In all fairness, I didn't see the Dentist who is usually there. "The Dentist" I saw was Complaining about his Student loans, when I had mentioned, how much this crown was going to be. I ended up not getting the crown, just a filling. Horrifying experience, as he also left the mercury in the tooth, he filled. To top it off, The problem I did have in my mouth, he didn't address at all. The bottom line, if you're contracted with an insurance company, and you say they don't pay much, it doesn't give you the right to do underhanded things to the patients that come in. Btw.. I don't believe these reviews are true. I DID FIND an amazing dental office, and will write a review about them. All I can say is, if you want to waste time, and money.. You found the right place for that! read more

I have had only great experiences coming to Sunlife Dental Group. Everyone in this office has been extremely professional and most importantly caring. Letty has always taken care of me and she goes above and beyond for her patients and shows she truly cares and knows what she is doing. I highly recommend this office due to my great experiences coming here. read more

I am so impressed with the professionalism and attention to details that the staff and doctors treat me with. Dr. Curiel took time to explain to me in length my treatment choices so I was able to understand and make an educated and correct decision for my dental needs. I don't feel "hurried through" like I did at the last office I had gone to. I highly recommend Dr. Curiel's office for those of you , who like me, are dental chickens. read more

I had been going to Sunlife for 4 or more years. At first, the service was fantastic and they did a great job of cleaning my teeth. That all turned sour, around a year ago. New hygenists, not professional and high pressure "upselling". Last time I went, a new hygenist, who turned out to also be a dentist, cleaned my teeth. She continuously harped on me about a lifestyle change. I am 73YO; I don't need some foreigner telling me how to live my life. I just wanted my teeth cleaned; NO LECTURE!! I will not return!!! read more

If I could give a minus star, I would. This is the worst Dental Practice I have ever been to. I wouldn't doubt that the reviews on here are planted. They told me that dentists no longer made gold crowns and I would have to purchase the more expensive porcelain ones. Not true. They told me one price then changed it. I told them since it was a back tooth and the side I chewed on I wanted gold again. They then made me a porcelain instead, not once but twice. I went to another dentist who said they do make gold crowns and they are the strongest you can get. He also said the reason my temporary crown hurt all day every day was because the one Sunlife made me was too small and didn't cover my tooth. Do not use this group. read more

Today I had the privilege to visit Sunlife Dental Group. I was under the care of Dr.Atchison and his staff. I was treated nicely and everyone present made sure I felt comfortable. Dentist visits can be very scary,however Dr. Atchison does have a way with his pep talk like " you're doing great!" "you're a trooper" -nothing like positive comments during tooth fillings to calm you down. The work done was great and done with ease and precision. I'm happy with my results and definitely would refer patients to this office. Happy staff, happy patients. Thank you Sunlife Dental Staff ! read more

I highly recommend Sunlife Dental. I have my two sons who see the Orthodontist. I gotta say the staff is very professional especially Jesus, always willing to help and work with my schedule, I really appreciate the employees. This is a very clean office. read more

Very bad experience with this dentist. I had a tooth that was extracted and I was planning to have an implant placed. The extraction was in November of 2018. I paid for a CT scan of my mouth and sinuses and Dr. Curiel was going to place a bone graft and the implant. He only placed the bone stating that it needed to heal and then we could do the implant. I then had to go back several times for the next few months for him to check the extraction/graft site. He finally said I was ready for the implant. I made 2 appts to have the implants placed, arranging for time off of work which is not easy. The office called and canceled both times, the day before the appt. I got upset and asked why they kept doing this to me and was told that there was another dental provider that Dr. Curiel needed to have help him because I needed a sinus lift, which I hadn't been told about. We worked it out and arranged an appt time that would work for all, and I took the next day off of work because I wasn't sure how I would feel. I took the valium that I was told to take and my husband took me to the appt. Dr. Curiel informed me upon my arrival that they couldn't do the work that day because the other dentist wanted another CT scan, which Sunlife did pay for and they were assuming the additional cost of the sinus lift as I paid upfront for everything in November. I had the CT scan and met with Dr. Curiel. He told me that he couldn't do the implant because of the way my sinuses sagged and he would have to do a bridge instead. My other option was to go to an oral surgeon. I was really upset due to the length of time this process took, the time I took off of work that ended up being unnecessary. Plus going without a tooth for that length of time. It is noticeable when I smile. I asked for a refund of my money and Angelo was supposed to take care of it. I checked a week later and still no refund until I called and complained about it. They finally refunded me my money. I am mostly upset that this process took 7 months with several visits to the office, only to find out that they couldn't do the work anyway. One good thing I will say about Dr. Curiel is that I never felt any pain when he did other work on my mouth. He is very gentle and makes sure you are comfortable. Jesus is the best employee they have. He is always pleasant, helpful and good at his job! read more

They have the most wonderful customer service and treatments. They are great with our children and us. The front staff is awesome, and Sonia is the best dental hygienist!! Thank you all for the help with our teeth. read more

I was just in this past week for a cleaning and quick check up. Pleasantly surprised. The offices were pretty clean and pleasant, staff was friendly with me. My doc was a younger man, who mentioned he recently graduated from Harvard. He seemed honest about everything and was nice and gentle. Overall visit was awesome, I'll definitely stop back in at some point. read more