Dr Christine Al-Khouri is an excellent dentist! I felt so comfortable and well cared for from my…read more1st visit. Dr Al-Khouri's skill and compassionate care are 5 star! The cleanliness, top technology/equipment and Dr Al-Khouri's knowledge and kindness make her dental practice the very best. Her staff's friendly and experienced work make the entire visit a positive professional one.

I called in to schedule an appt. The receptionist tells me that they had a fire at their office but…read morestill scheduled me for an appt. I received an appt. confirmation during the Fourth of July weekend before the appt which I confirmed. I arrived for my dentist appt. on 7/7/2026, and the place is all locked up. I called the phone number that they texted me and I was told that they are closed because of fire damage to the office. The incompetemt receptionist or scheduler should never have scheduled me for an appt. in the first place. The office staff should have known immediately from the amount of damage and disruption to the business before scheduling my appointment. Don't bother with this place because they don't have their act together!

Dr. Um assisted by Taren, did a fine root canal procedure. Dr. Brar, assisted by Alex, short for…read moreAlexandra, dis two crowns the following week. Excellent and skillful dentistry and a very friendly staff!

Waste of time. Don't go here if you're pregnant! I filled…read moreout all of my insurance information and medical history in advance for their online check-in. This history included the fact that I'm pregnant. I arrived 10 minutes early for my appointment to make sure check-in was complete, and they still had not verified my insurance. They informed me that the dentist wanted to perform x-rays before my routine cleaning, and I let them know I was not comfortable with that considering I am in first trimester of pregnancy and I would like to proceed with a standard cleaning and save the x-rays for after delivery. Waited another 30 minutes for them to say that the dentist would not do even a basic cleaning, despite the fact that I am healthy, and X-rays are not medically necessary. The only reason they gave was that it has been a while since my last X-rays so the dentist was insisting that x-rays be done before a routine cleaning. What a silly reason. Not a medical or clinical justification, just, "it's been a while." They also did not think to let me know in advance that this would be required even though I included it on my E check-in information. I wasted over an hour and took time off work to be here only to find out that they will not help me. I understand the Dentist wanting to have as much information as possible to do a thorough exam as X-rays provide information about oral health that you can't see otherwise. I even understand they may fear liability if something is missed without the X-rays. However, if a Dentist truly cares about the oral health of a patient, don't you think providing at least a routine cleaning is better than doing nothing at all? It appears at this office the ability to bill insurance for x-rays is more important than actually helping the patient. Although the risks of harm by an xray to a growing fetus is relatively low, why would I take on any risk at all? For moms who want to skip X-rays due to pregnancy, keep in mind that this office is only able to accommodate the needs of non-pregnant people.

I had a great experience today with a dental cleaning, xrays, and exam. I was treated gently and as…read morea result I will be back! Clean office environment, friendly staff, and non rushed approach to dental visit.

I'm sharing this as my personal experience so others can make an informed decision…read more I had been a patient of this dental office for years and was explicitly told that this was the same practice I had been seeing all along. At no point was I informed--verbally or in writing--that my insurance was now considered out-of-network. Based on those assurances, I reasonably believed my coverage, billing expectations, and standard of care would remain the same. My first concern arose when I was scheduled for what would have been my third cleaning in the same calendar year. When I arrived, I was told the cost would be over $200 due to insurance coverage. This was surprising, especially since the appointment had been booked by the office with full knowledge of my insurance history. Again, there had been no communication that my insurance was no longer in network. I ultimately rescheduled for 2 weeks later, after the new year, once benefits reset. When I returned, the cleaning itself was fine, but the experience felt noticeably different from what I had consistently received at this office in prior years. The technician took an unusually high number of X-rays because the images weren't capturing properly. The office claims a full set of X-rays was taken, which is fine and what I expected - but the tech repeatedly x-rayed the same areas telling me he was having trouble capturing the images. Despite being told this was the same practice, the overall experience felt different from what I had come to expect. Based on those X-rays, I was told I had a cavity that needed filling. This was concerning because my prior dentist at this same office had been monitoring the tooth and believed it was coffee staining rather than decay. I understand that dentists can have differing clinical opinions, but given the recent changes, it gave me pause. When I brought this up to the front desk I was told Dr. Farahani noted a cavity in my chart - which may be the case (I haven't seen the notes) but what was verbally communicated was that the area was not of concern and to wait and see. I previously saw Dr. Norling who believed the area was stained from coffee and also opted to monitor the teeth rather than perform work. This was the case for years and never do I ever experience any discomfort to the teeth in question. Despite my hesitation, I returned for the procedure because I wanted to trust the practice I had been loyal to for years. What was not clearly communicated until the day of the appointment was that I was now considered out-of-network, nor was I given a clear estimate ahead of time. This was especially frustrating given that I had been assured nothing had changed with the practice itself. While I was already in the chair and desensitized, it was decided that an adjacent tooth should also be filled. These fillings were performed on my two front teeth, which made the situation feel particularly high‑stakes. When I asked for an updated estimate, I was told "I'm bad at math. Just double it," by the front desk. At that point, I felt pressured to proceed since the procedure had already begun. I'm not confident that both fillings were necessary, and given that they were done on such prominent teeth, I now have ongoing concerns about future dental work on them. I worry that I may need continued treatment on these teeth over time, potentially even crowns someday, which is especially stressful considering their visibility. During the procedure, there appeared to be miscommunication between the dentist and the assisting tech, who seemed new and required frequent coaching. While I understand training is part of any practice, it was uncomfortable as a patient to hear uncertainty while work was being done. Afterward, my bite felt significantly off, and one of my front teeth was left uneven. The issue wasn't resolved during that visit. Rather than return to this office I opted to see another dentist two days later and pay additional money to have the tooth adjusted so my teeth would stop hitting each other when I bit down. In total, I paid about $550 for two fillings, including the follow‑up adjustment elsewhere. I left feeling disappointed and frustrated, particularly because I had trusted this practice based on years of exceptional prior care and was never clearly informed of changes to insurance status, costs, or treatment expectations--especially for work performed on my front teeth. Others may have had different experiences, but this one missed the mark for me, and I won't be returning.

I've been coming to this office for about 10 yrs now. I moved 40 min away 8 years ago, and it was…read moreworth it to me to make the drive rather than find a dentist closer to me. I never feel like I'm getting pressured into a treatment that i don't want or need. Karen and Karina who work up front are always so kind and friendly. Originally i was coming to CDA for regular teeth cleaning. But a few years ago i decided to make the investment in myself and get Invisalign. The in-house orthodontist, Dr. Saper told me that traditional braces would get me the best results. But because i was insistent on Invisalign he promised to get me the best possible results if i was patient enough to go through the process. I was and he did. 2.5 yrs later (some delays due to pandemic) and I am SO pleased with my results. Justin was the ortho assistant who worked with me through out my entire treatment. He knew pretty much knew my entire dental history and was a great advocate for me when i had to see some specialists. I have since referred my entire family to this office.

My husband came to this office for a consult for tooth pain in an upper right molar. An…read moreendodontist (Dr. In-Ho Kwon) took a CT scan, saw him and did some testing on the tooth. Finding nothing amiss, told us that he could see nothing wrong there, but "could do a root canal if you want it." We were really disturbed by that, but the real problem was less than two months later when my husband went back to our regular dentist with tooth pain in the lower left molar that opposed the one that was examined by Dr. Kown. My husband had by then developed a very nasty infection in the root and needed an emergency root canal. Our dentist said that the earlier pain on the opposing tooth was probably referred pain from the infection that had been brewing when we saw Dr. Kwon, and that it isn't uncommon for this to happen. Why didn't Dr. Kwon's office think to do a scan and examination of the opposing infected tooth if referred pain is common and he couldn't find anything wrong with the above tooth??? And why would he say that he could do a root canal on the non-infected tooth "if you want it"??? Sounds awfully suspicious...And the biggest insult was that we were charged $412 (which would have been $824 if not for dental insurance) - for a consult and a CT scan of the wrong tooth. When we finally had to have the emergency root canal done two months later our insurance benefits had run out and we had to pay a full $2300 at a different (MUCH BETTER) endodntist (Dr. Malin at Carlsbad Village Endodontics). I would absolutely never return to Carlsbad Dental Associates.

I've been going to this dental office since I was little, back when they were still located in…read moreVista, and I've always had great experiences here. Their newer San Marcos location is really nice. It's clean, modern, and welcoming. There's parking lot parking available, although it can get a little tight during busy hours since the building is shared with several other offices. My dental hygienist Kim is the absolute best. She's gentle, efficient, and always so nice to talk to, at least when my mouth isn't full of dental tools lol. The front desk staff is also always friendly and organized, which makes appointments easy and stress free. And somehow after all these years, I've still never had a cavity. I'll definitely continue coming here and only trust them with my dental care.

My regular dentist was going to charge me 2500 for an extraction. I was in so much pain but at that…read moreprice I had to shop around. Found a good review for Shadowridge and was able to get a same day appointment at less than $500. They were all so kind and reassuring and the dentist was so competent. I must have a small mouth so they are always wrenching around in there, cranking it open, mushing my tongue with the tools without regard for when the shot wears off but Dr.Huffmire was so gentle and quick. I didn't even have to use that awful bite block despite it being a third molar. I felt treated like a human here. Also I take a lot of novacaine to get numb and other dentists have been disbelieving about this but not this one. He took time to make sure I was fully numb instead of rushing along without a care for my pain. My absolute highest recommendation.

Just had a fantastic dental cleaning with Michelle. She made the whole procedure feel easy and…read morequick. The office staff's very nice and attended to me quickly. Thank you, Michelle!

I was seen for a possible root canal. Not till after taking a full. Series of X-rays was I told…read moreI would need an additional 3D X-ray at a cost of $1100 for them to person the procedure. This is not covered by insurance. Be ware of their deceptive and unethical tactics. I already have another appointment with another dentist for a root canal and they told me upfront. The 3-D x-ray would only be 250.

My family and I have been going to Coleman dentistry for the last 20 years…read more I schedule regular cleanings throughout the year. Up until recently, everything has been a 5 out of 5. I feel I've had good dental health for the last few years. I take a lot of pride in dental care. I am retired so I don't have dental insurance. But that doesn't stop Stacey the office manager to try to force-feed x-rays on me when I can't afford it. Dealing with her is like buying a used car and having to deal with "the closer". Or attending a timeshare presentation. She is abrasive and pushy, and I don't care to deal with her ever again. Therefore, I'm sad to say I am leaving the practice and looking for a new dentist. If you are a patient watch out for Stacey "the shark!"

Dr John went above and beyond the call of duty to fix broken tooth I needed to be fixed outside…read morenormal office hours. It's that kind of care and professionalism that has kept me and wife loyal for many years.

I don't go to dental or medical appointments as much. I had bad experiences in the past. However,…read moreGentle Dental has given me a different perspective about treatment. The staff were amazing in reducing my anxiety. I had a cavity fill and deep cleaning and I can say this was the best experience I've ever had. There name really represent how they treat their patients. Thank you Dr. Ofelia Rivera and Doctors Assistant Liz for my treatment and providing for US Navy Veteran. If you are spectacle about gentle dental , don't be and then a shot, I promise you'll have the same experience as I did.

If you have any anxiety about getting dental work whatsoever, please go somewhere else. I don't…read moreeven write bad reviews but I have never felt so dismissed and uncomfortable. I did my initial visit here and had a great experience with x-rays, assessment, and was reassured. I have voiced having some anxious feelings about going to the dentist and was constantly reassured in my initial visit. I came today for a deep cleaning. The lady who was going to do my cleaning came in and introduced herself. She went from one patient, took her gloves off, and came straight to me. I politely asked if she could wash her hands before starting on me and asked if the equipment laid out was new. After replacing the equipment because I pointed out what looked like dried blood on something, she became very short with me. I apologized and explained how I had a previous infection at a previous facility that was dismissed -- trying to articulate why I get so nervous regarding cleanliness. She said she would also be dismissive of me and proceeded to tell me she is so "frustrated" with me. She started throwing her hands around me and telling me she's been doing this for 20 years and claimed I was telling her how to do her job. I tried to tell her I just wanted reassurance but she was far too angry so I made the decision to leave. I made the decision to leave because I did not feel safe in that confrontation, let alone in a situation where she would be using sharp tools in my mouth. She followed me out repeatedly telling me to go. I am not a confrontational person and I also work in healthcare. I would never treat any other human being that way, let alone a patient. Her demeanor was very aggressive despite me speaking to her in a calm and quiet manner. I never raised my voice nor did anything to provoke the kind of sudden rage that came from her. Aside from that individual, the people at the front desk and the dentist I saw initially were very kind. Not sure if it was an off day for that person but I would really recommend skipping this location if your concerns are cleanliness and decent care.