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    Dr. Joseph Mina Atalla
    Mira R.

    After trying so many dentists, I am so grateful and blessed to have Dr. Joseph work on my teeth and my all family's teeth. He has the best loving, caring and mainly super professional personality. He makes you feel like home. His clinic has it all... an in house lab that includes full porcelain lab, milling machines and highest end ovens and staining kits to match natural teeth color. He has a surgery room and root canal room with surgical microscope. I can say he has the highest end equipment in town. I highly recommend him. I just had my crown done with zero pain. Sara and Nardine are the wonderful office team that makes you feel like home. Oops I forgot to mention that his office has the best view of Orange County equipped with newest tvs and movies. I highly recommend Dr. Joseph Mina Atalla.

    Just some of my attempts (& attempts from specialists) to ease the horrific round-the-clock pain caused by this dentist's failed dental work
    Randa Z.

    JM Dental caused me EXCRUCIATING, NON-STOP PAIN for WEEKS & left me feeling robbed. - Had a straightforward crown put in preventatively at their insistence (I'd never had any discomfort with that tooth) - Crown fell out within a few months, to my surprise. Had it recemented - Just 1.5 months later it FELL OUT YET AGAIN (didn't eat anything chewy/crunchy) - Dr. Joseph originally said he'd replace the crown, but then insisted on just recementing it again (said he'd now wait until the FOURTH time it needed to be put in). * Please note it isn't normal for a crown to be falling out so many times & a dentist to be so nonchalant about it.* - This third time he put it in, it was done so poorly that I immediately told him it didn't feel right & was way too high - He tried to slightly fix it (I made sure never to rush him). I told him it was still very uncomfortable, he said he would fix it more "next time" - I called a few days later on a Friday, soon after pain started. Didn't receive a call back as promised, but when my bf reached the Dr, he told us the pain was normal. - I said the pain was even waking me up at night, but Dr. Joseph stressed it was probably normal & to wait for my next appt - I asked what to do if pain got worse, instead of better (I thought he'd tell me to come in), but he repeated, "you just have to wait until your follow up appointment in 3 weeks" Come Monday I was waking up in the middle of the night SOBBING from the pain. I called JM Dental in tears to explain the situation & that I wanted to speak to the dentist. The receptionist said she'd have the dentist call me back. I never ONCE heard back from them again. - It took a number of other dentists & specialists (an orthodontist & two endodontists) to all just confirm there were significant problems with crown - Some problems mentioned were obvious high points, improper prep (this is what kept causing it to fall out over & over again), & crown being so thin it was expected to break soon anyway! - Specialists tried to help by reshaping crown, but the damage to ligaments was already done - Was recommended to try to wait to see if injuries from JM Dental would heal (I had a sprained tooth, which I didn't know was a thing!). I tried everything to manage the debilitating pain for weeks & nothing really helped (see photo). - Had to set alarms every 1-2 hours while sleeping so I could take more painkillers before pain got too out of control - Could only eat puréed food/soups/baby food for weeks & lost weight - Was the WORST PAIN I've ever experienced (& I've been run over by a truck, so that's saying something) - Was exhausted & literally couldn't focus on anything but pain management. My work/personal responsibilities had to be put on hold for weeks I understand healthcare workers make mistakes, they're only human, but his response (or lack thereof) spoke volumes. I was encouraged by other dentists to get a full refund since I had to redo the work within just 6-8 months (even Dr. Joseph had told me a crown is only successful if it lasts for 5 years). When I reached out to him, he gave me nothing but nonsensical excuses. He insisted he do the work himself, but that's all he would offer. I explained that after so many failed attempts & so much pain, I didn't feel comfortable getting additional work done from him. He would not even CONSIDER refunding me my money for the failed crown so I could get it fixed elsewhere. He made me feel like I owed him unlimited tries to get it right, but I couldn't put my body through that anymore. When I couldn't take it another day I had to borrow money so I could finally have ANOTHER dentist remove the crown that JM Dental put in & replace it with a new one. The relief was almost instantaneous & I haven't felt that awful pain since! (I'm still dealing with other issues caused by Dr. Joseph's work though). I really wanted to like JM Dental & even recommended them to others at first because they seemed nice. But a lot of their "pros" were actually red flags. Their conservative approach/minimal prep can cause their work to fail REPEATEDLY. I thought their unusually high number of follow-ups (for procedures that traditionally take 1-2 visits) was good customer service, but are more opportunities for something to go wrong. They're big on preventive work, but dentists later told me that the vast amount of expensive dental work JM Dental urged was simply unnecessary. There are many other skilled local dentists. There's NO reason to risk your health, well-being & bank account by coming here. I waited a couple of months to post this in hopes they'd have a change of heart & right their wrongs- but they never once reached out even though they were FULLY aware of what they put me through. This was disheartening. I practically NEVER write negative reviews, but if I can prevent even one person from undergoing the misery this dentist caused me then it's worth it. PLEASE DON'T COME HERE. It could be a NIGHTMARE.

    The reception area of Dr. Atalla is beautiful and neat

    JM dental and Dr. Atalla are excellent and very professional. The dental office is clean, organized and is equipped with top dental equipment. Great Tv's with entertainment that makes you forget any discomfort and the time flies by. Highly recommended.

    Vicky V.

    Dr joseph is amazing!! Make you feel at home.and does awesome job ..love love my new smile

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    Amazing staff and very passionate about his work Dr. Joseph. Thank you for your care.

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    Joseph Mina Attala is a great dentist. Implantologist. Doctor. Detail oriented. Great results.

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    It was a pleasure to do business with this JM Dental. They have a great staff and we look forward to working together again.

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    Dream Smile Dental - Mi dentista de confianza

    Dream Smile Dental

    4.5(24 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Dr. Mark Girgis is one of the most honest, kind, and skilled dentists I've ever met. From the…read moremoment you walk in, you're greeted with exceptional customer service and a welcoming atmosphere. The office is spotless, well-maintained, and surprisingly quiet and relaxing for a dental practice. What impressed me most was Dr. Girgis's gentle touch. I barely felt the anesthesia injection, and the cavity filling procedure was completely comfortable. He also saved me from getting an unnecessary crown that had been recommended by another dental office just two weeks earlier. If you don't live nearby, he is absolutely worth the drive. I've always been someone who avoided going to the dentist unless it was absolutely necessary, but I can honestly say I've finally found a dentist I trust and plan to keep seeing for years to come.

    I had a great experience at Dream Smile Dental, especially with Dr. Mark Girgis. He was incredibly…read moreunderstanding, patient, and took the time to make sure I felt comfortable throughout my visit. The office is very clean, modern, and welcoming, and the entire staff was friendly and professional. I also had their teeth whitening service and was very happy with the results. The process was easy and comfortable, and my teeth looked noticeably brighter while still looking natural. I highly recommend Dream Smile Dental and Dr. Girgis to anyone looking for a caring and professional dental team!

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    Fresh Dental

    Fresh Dental

    4.9(123 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    Emergency services
    Offers payment plans

    Type of care is was brought me back after not being back for a yr and trying out other dentist…read more They are really Patient with you and offer the best experience during your visit. I called same day to get an appointment and I was able to do so within less than half an hour. Thank you Fresh Dental & staff.

    I have been going to Fresh Smiles dental office for years, and I can confidently say I would not…read moreuse any other dental office. My favorite dental hygienist , Amy, is amazing. She patiently explains in detail how to properly care for my teeth and always takes the time to answer all of my questions. She works diligently and is incredibly gentle during my teeth cleaning, which makes every visit comfortable and stress-free. Because of her professionalism, care, and consistency, I can trust her totally for my teeth cleaning. The dental office itself is always well lit and very clean. I am greeted with warm smiles from the front desk staff every time I visit. Also, their customer service is exceptional. Recently, when I needed to retrieve couple years of HSA out-of-pocket receipts, the front desk handled everything excellently. They organized, highlighted, and classified all the payments in detail, making the process incredibly easy for me. Tihis dental office consistently goes above in dental care and customer service. Highly recommended!

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    Orange Family Dental Group - Dr. Shahbandi and the Easter bunny patient.

    Orange Family Dental Group

    4.9(165 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I went to several dentists before finding Orange Family Dental Group…read more Dr. Shahbandi and her office staff (Cynthia, Nereida) are absolutely lovely. The doc is an expert at her craft. She is meticulous and strives for perfection. Beyond her skills, she is very honest and humble. I had Invisalign done and she knocked it out the park. I get compliments all the time. I now go here for my regular dental needs and wholeheartedly would recommend this group to anyone. Whether you are needing routine dental work, whitening, or cosmetics, pay this group a visit and you'll be happy you did!

    We've had a great experience at Orange Family Dental Group. Everyone on the staff is knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, easy to talk to, and always provides excellent customer service. Cynthia at the front desk is very accommodating and always on top of everything. Dr. Shahbandi takes the time to explain every procedure and walks you through the entire process, which makes you feel comfortable and well informed. The clinic is always clean and welcoming. We love this office so much that our entire family goes here now including our kids and even our in-laws! One thing we really appreciate is that they're open on Saturdays, which makes scheduling appointments much easier with busy work schedules. I also completed my Invisalign treatment here and couldn't be happier with the results. We highly recommend Orange Family Dental Group to our family and friends and are so glad we found them!

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    Orange County Dental Care

    Orange County Dental Care

    4.9(157 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Lets start first with the staff up front Rosa & Vanessa they are attentive, friendly and very…read morehelpful, they do a great job making you feel at ease before. Dr. Ali has the lightest hands while working on my teeth, very very knowledgeable and most of all he is super honest so you won't feel cheated or in doubt. Seriously I never thought I would say this but my experience has been top notch and I will for sure from now on only go and visit them regularly. Thank you for making it so easy and pain free

    I've been a patient here for about a year now, and I can honestly say this is the best dental…read moreoffice I've ever been to! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by Dana at the front desk who makes scheduling and payment a breeze. She's so friendly and efficient, always ensuring the process runs smoothly. Ari, the dental hygienist, is absolutely incredible. I've had my fair share of dental cleanings, but none as thorough and gentle as hers. She takes her time and is so careful around sensitive areas, ensuring I'm comfortable throughout. Plus, her sweet demeanor makes every appointment feel less like a chore. As for the dentist, I don't interact with him a ton, but when I do, he's always professional and makes me feel confident in the treatment I'm receiving. I recently got nightguards, and the process was very simple... the only minor hiccup was one of the assistants being a bit rough with the scanning device for the mold. We actually drive out of our way to visit this dentist in Orange, and it's totally worth it!

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