SCAM ALERT !! Other Yelp Reviews:
"As a UCLA alum this program is truly appalling."
"I am unimpressed, not amused, and ashamed of my own school's poor effort towards customer care."
"Seriously, If this facility is "one of the finest in the world" why they treat patients in such a poor, disrespectful way?"
"I'm a UCLA student and I expect not to be treated in this manner when seeking dental services through the school."
"What followed was one of the more torturous experiences I've had in my life."
"At that point, I really got annoyed as I had spent $200 and no-one had even offered me a solution."
"The missing stars are for the ridiculous and inefficient way this business is run."
"Going to UCLA dental school for any dental work is a big mistake.This dental school is suffering from the lack of a meaningful management."
The UCLA ortho student I saw is Mehdi Roein-Peikar, D.D.S. He refers to himself as "Dr. Mehdi" and that is how I refer to him. On December 8, 2016 I paid $35.00 for the Initial Consultation regarding braces, metal or Invisalign. In fact, he never in any way addressed any of my general nor specific questions, insisting on x-rays as he didn't want to give me "wrong information." Dr. Mehdi would laugh it off, insisting that I get $225.00 x-rays before he could tell me a single thing. Then he was leading, walking me away. Back to the receptionist, James who then handed me an estimate for metal braces, $3760.00, X-rays $300.00. I was in shock because Dr. Mehdi did not even explain anything, nor did I know where he was walking me to. I really wanted answers, so at some point I made an appointment for the x-rays.
On December 19, 2016, I got the $225.00 dental x-rays. I had another appointment with Dr. Mehdi, at which I had the same questions, and asked the same questions over and over. He still didn't know anything, nor did he address my questions. I kept asking him the same questions, and waiting for the dental advice that never came. Again, he was completely unprepared. I didn't not want a partial solution, and I wanted to know at the start what I was in for. I had to explain this again and again. Smiling, dental clown finally said, "Most people do not have as many questions as you do." Getting upset, I finally demanded, "How many wisdom teeth do I have!?" Perplexed, and dazed, he went completely silent, dumbfounded. He didn't even look at the x-rays. Academic POS, too embarrassed to list FUCLA on his CV: http://publish.illinois.edu/roein-peikar/
Wasting my time, misleading me to travel there a total of 5 or 6 times, 1 more time if you count the time I didn't have my bank card in my purse. Each time, after passing me off to the receptionist, the dental clown would rush off. This time I was presented with an undated estimate for $4210.00, $450.00 dental x-rays. On January 27, 2017, I was again swiftly passed off and presented with an estimate of $5,000.00. I am curious as to how all this magic happens, with a ready printed document, and increasing dollar amounts; never saw MEH talking to the receptionist for any specific moments in time.
At home, still with the same, unanswered questions, I looked online and saw that the average price in Los Angeles for Invisalign is $4700. Many for much less, with competing Groupon deals and many, many professionals offering complimentary exams. I made two appointments, one with a dentist, and another with an Orthodontist that was an Invisalign Certified Professional. With visual exams, both confirmed that I was a candidate for Invisalign. This was done without x-rays. From UCLA Dental School, I received nothing.
I contact Jin Hee Kwak, Clinic Director (BIG FAIL) for a Claim Damage form, and an Ethics Review. However, she replied: "I have looked at the records, and this is a 'non-refundable' deposit. This is clearly stated on the contract you signed. We are sorry that we cannot refund you this deposit."
My bank wanted to help but said because the x-rays were done they could not apply a refund, suggesting I take this court as it is an issue with the service. I have absolutely no confidence in Dr. MEH, and UCLA Dental School; very SHADY. In summary, UCLA Dental School and Dr. Mehdi Roein-Peikar is doing an awful job serving the community, and misrepresenting as a learning center to unsuspecting DENTAL GUINEA PIGS with a GREEDY, SIMPLISTIC BAIT AND SWITCH tactic. Specifically, I am requesting from UCLA, a full refund, a damage claim form, and an ethics review. Total con over $500, I sent an email to Paul Krebsbach, Dean Professor whom has yet to respond.
"Even the instructors they come for less than minutes and they don't correct anything they are business men who want to make sure the school gets paid."
"Their prices are market rate and their practice is decidedly third rate."
"This place is a scam on people who are willing to pay to be a guinea pig."
"This is a great place - to recommend to people you truly hate." read more