I have dentist hopped for years and years because I've had bad experience after bad experience, so…read morewhen I finally decided to go again after a couple of years, my hopes weren't very high, but man oh man am I glad I gave Riverside Plaza Dentistry a chance because they actually made this experience great. From the front desk service to the X-rays technician to the dentist Jia all of them were amazing and gave great service but if there's anyone who deserves their flowers it's Cody, the hygienist. I almost fell asleep during my deep cleaning that's how great he is at his job. He knows how to explain everything to where you know exactly what is going to happen next and you can tell he really cares about your dental health. If you too have bad experiences at the dentist I urge you to give them a chance.

I recommend this dental office 100%. I've Been coming here for the past 4 years. The office is very…read moreclean and staff is very friendly. One of the best dental clinic I've ever been to.

I came here for some cosmetic dentistry (I had badly chipped teeth and was told by other dentist…read morethat it couldn't be fixed.) and she did such a great job, I left that office feeling like a million bucks, it really made my whole day (week)! I highly recommend Dr. Larrondo because she's' super friendly, gentle (not once did i feel any pain or rough treatment) and she's got a great receptionist, assistants and staff. I would also like to mention that while waiting in the lobby a customer expressed that this dentist was especially gifted working on children and could get anything done even with the hardist child. Get your teeth worked on here with confidence!

I started out with her years ago never had a complaint. Then recently about 3 years ago my fillings…read morewould just fall out. My crowns are not all the way up to my gum lines so their decaying in that space. It is costing me at near $10,000 fix her mistakes. Besides the money,I was a cash paying patient. I have lost a few of my teeth. Which when confronted with a phone call she won't respond. She had annette (who is well never have a bad work about) respond. When I wrote a letter asking for my money back seeing as how I was paying over $10,000 to fix her work she barely responded and wanted me to sign papers saying I would never speak of this again for $300 I refused. I think she only cares about money now not her patients and doesn't use quality materials to fix her patients teeth. Some of my fillings feel out a week later while I was out of state. Not a good feeling. And then for her to not even speak to me was worse. After about 10 years of her being my doctor was just devastating.

Riverview location: I started coming here 3 years ago…read more Didn't have insurance, just paid cash. Norma is an awesome dentist. She was very empathic and listened to my concerns and formulated a treatment plan that worked for me. She is never pushy on upselling and I really appreciate that she does things not to make the most money, but what is the best for her patients. She has my loyalty for life. I had composite filling that needed repair after 3 years, and at first it was composite for bottom right teeth. But it was sensitive, so the sensitive spot we did a small spot of composite. And the other two molars, bottom and top left side, very rear had issues too. But I talked it over with Norma, and we decided that for my heavy bite that amalgam would be better, which I happen to agree with. Years before I had amalgam for the rear tooths..and sometimes it lastes as long as 10 years, but sometimes it fails as soon as 3. So rear molars are going back to be amalgam next time it needs replacing. I would have preferred gold filling, but that is not an option anymore..too bad. P.S. Although prices have crept up over the years, as have everything else, she gave me a discount for being later than usual due to end of the year holiday scheduling. I am very grateful for that! P.S.2 Although scheduling isn't easy for me now that I have to take my son to school far away so mainly I just have after 3:30 pm available..and since she only there at the location Tuesday and Fridays..but the location is super close to my house, so I like it. Iru

I went to the Riverview location in rubidoux…read more Amazing customer service! Norma is awesome -- super friendly, easygoing, and made the whole experience feel way more relaxed. Honestly, I kind of forgot I was even at the dentist . If you're hesitant about going to the dentist or usually don't like it, give this place a try -- Norma will definitely change your mind. Highly recommend!.

I've been coming to Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest for over five years. The staff there are so…read morevery nice and polite. Carol is always so delightful to speak to from making your appointment, calling you to remind you of your appointment. Wendy one of the hygienist is always so kind and thorough she's absolutely amazing her. Personally as with most people I hate coming to the dentist but the staff here make it an easy visit. On another note Dr. Rouge has now retired but he is the reason I kept coming I loved his bedside manner and how he was so patient and kind.

Love the friendliness of the staff, always eager to meet our needs and expectations. It is so…read morewonderful to have Amanda as our hygienist. She not only painlessly provides dental hygiene, but offers suggestions for improving dental health, and educating on proper techniques for daily care. She keeps myself and my husband on track for improving dental health and appearance. Her ready smile is an added bonus.

LONNNNG REVIEW, LONNNNG OVERDUE…read more First of all, I have to say that I should have written this review probably more than a year ago. I blame ADHD. The truth is, I absolutely LOVE Dr. Yar. He and his staff are all so very kind, gentle, have delightful senses of humor, and they were very quick to make me feel so comfortable in their care. Every appointment, even the painful ones, have had me leaving quite contentedly and in a great mood. Most importantly, Dr. Yar has transformed my smile in a way that I had only dreamed of, for years, and never ever thought possible. I was an extreme case to begin with. My family has a genetic condition that had plagued me and left me a depressed, and extremely self conscious about my smile for my entire life. I would hide my teeth in social settings, and photos, trying hard to ONLY give that closed-mouth Mona Lisa smile while everyone else smiled widely and openly. I worried what people thought when I had accidentally smiled too big, and my teeth were shown. When I laughed, I used to cover my mouth, just in case. It was so bad, that I was often bullied about my teeth. People can be so cruel, sometimes, ya know? There were also plenty of times that I had cried from the pain that my breaking teeth had caused throughout the years. It got so bad at times, I would often tell my loved ones that I would choose to go through childbirth again, rather than experiencing this pain. Before I met with Dr. Yar, I had been to another dentist that pulled all of my upper teeth and gave me a top denture. I was desperate for the pain to be relieved, and I had hoped that in the end, I would be able to smile again. Alas, the appliance I ended up receiving was horribly designed! The teeth were tiny, misshapen, and didn't even let me eat properly. I was told this was the best they could do for me, and I tried so hard to be thankful, to be happy just to not have my natural upper teeth causing me the pain issues anymore... but the confidence I had hoped to gain, never came. I didn't think I would have the chance to fix what had been done. I solemnly accepted my fate for years. Until the time came that I needed my (still natural) lower teeth to also be pulled, and get a bottom denture. Of course I was not going to go back to the previous dentist that had not been able to deliver the standard I needed, which lead me to search for someone to help me achieve what I really wanted all along. Dr. Yar designed a plan for me that changed everything. Yes, he took away the pain, but what I didn't expect was how happy I would be in the end. He gave me an "all on four" implant supported lower denture, and a completely new upper denture. Admittedly, It cost a lot of money, but I knew that this was highly important to me. Guess what? No more pain. No more fear of showing my smile. I say this without any bit of exaggeration: My life has been changed. I get compliments now, for the first time ever, about how beautiful my smile is. I don't shy away from laughing without covering my mouth. I eat without worrying that I am going to suddenly be in excruciating pain, and I can look in the mirror without hating to see my smile now. Thank you, Dr. Yar. Thank you for everything you've done for me. Thank you to all of your staff as well. I am so grateful to have been able to trust you. If I could have seen you before I went to that first dentist, I would have! TLDR: If you feel down about your dental health, the appearance of your smile, or you have been experiencing trouble with pain, THIS is your guy. I highly recommend that you see Dr. Yar. He transformed me. Give him a chance!

Had to get a filling redone by another dentist who informed me there was still decay. He did an…read morealright job on my wisdom teeth, but Yar came across as rude and generally unprofessional while I was treated. I'd personally avoid this place.

25 years of fear of the dentists taken away in 5 visits. 3 different Dentist saw me. First one…read moregave me assurance and no pressure to do more than necessary. 1st: Examined X-rays. Calmly told what was needed. Cleared up any uncertainties on current state of my teeth. Was able to take the time to explain my last dental visit (25) years ago and how my teeth health declined over the years - to the current condition it was in. I was not badgered, judged, ridiculed, or dismissed for my bad dental habits. I admit I eat sweets and don't rinse or brush in between meals, just in the morning and before sleep time. Explained what each visit would entail. Gave options on how to proceed. Ended with "No pressure. We will try our best to make it as easy as possible and hopefully you'll consider us". 2nd: It was communicated to the next doctor that I have a deathly fear of needles. I don't care what the rest of the world thinks. When seeing or even thinking of a needle, I imagine an unsteady hand stabbing it in the wrong place only to pull it out with blood gushing all over the place. Fortunately, this was understood by the doctor and I was able to get my deep cleaning without needles. The process was steady and not rushed. I was asked every step of the way if I wanted to proceed and how I was feeling. In the end I was sat down for a summary. I had time to ask as many questions as I needed. It was asked of me to check on my gum health for swelling or bleeding. They will follow up on next visit. 3rd: Gum health improved noticibly. Finished up last session with some light cleaning, no deep cleaning this time. Encourage me to keep using WaterPik floss machine and rinse my mouth with water in-between meals. Mentally helped me prepare for the next visit which would involve the infamous "needle"!! Oh boy. I dreaded this for the last 25 years. However, it had to be done since I needed 7 fillings, 1 new cap, 1 old cap replaced and possibly a root canal. I was also suffering nerve pain in my upper left side. Because a tooth was left thin and exposing too much gum. 4th: Right side fillings and preparation for a new cap. The Dentist this time asked politely if I would put my trust in them. I was asked to close my eyes and count slowly backward from 100. First they put on the numbing cream, no problem. My mouth was gently massaged as a small stream of cool water/air hit the spot of the injection. I believe this was to distract from the actual injection. Either way, I was extremely aware of all this as it was happening. By the time 95 was up I was asked "how did it go?". Honestly, it was still very scary for me. As for the pain, there was no pain! Unbelievable. 5th: Finished up filling on left side. I had a huge gap on the tooth that was giving me nerve pains. It was methodically filled in and cured layer by layer. That makes me feel like care was put into it. All other filling were also done on that side. Not sure how many fillings I had on which side. At this point I was just thrilled I got great treatment. Since I mentally prepared myself and already had a needle from the last treatment, it was such a relief to know I can now safely visit dentist again. I told the doctor, "It just feels like somebody poking you.". I thought there would be a really sharp pinch. The reality was it felt like a friend poking you with their fingernail. * If done properly, the needle should not hurt or even scare you. I'm sure I sounded like a broken record to them when I expressed my concerns. I can tell they communicated well with the previous doctors and already knew what kind of patient they were dealing with. I believe the entire staff is trained well and acts with professionalism. They treat their patients with respect and care for them. There are doctors who have worked there for over 20 years and still have pride in what they do. This place is not sloppy. It is the opposite. Some essential criteria all dental practices should have answers to: 1. Describe pain level during procedures. 2. Describe pain level after procedure and how to deal with it. 3. Explain how long it may take to recover from pain. 4. Recommend course of action to prevent repeat procedures. Eg. redo deep cleaning 5. Recommend absolute necessary procedures to maintain long health teeth vs optional procedures. Eg. Are fillings good enough or do you need " crown or cap" 6. With good dental hygiene vs bad hygiene, how long will your work last before I have to go back in to redo it. All these concerns and questions were met optimally. After checking with some Internet research, I praise this practice for giving no nonsense accurate answers. I hope you can sense from the tone and possible grammar inconsistency that it was not written with AI or using Grammarly. If you don't believe this to be authentic, feel free to message me and I will gladly share more.

The dental office impresses me with its excellent service, starting with Alyssa's warm demeanor and…read morethe front desk staff's exceptional professionalism. It's clear why my mother drives from Adelanto for care. Dr. Desar's proficiency and speed ensure that appointments are completed efficiently without compromising quality. Finally found a dental office "I LOVE!"

Truly the best dental experience I've had! Dr. Akkari and his entire team took great care of me…read more I came in for an exam in expecting a procedure, but they made time to handle something time-sensitive and walked me through every step so I knew what to expect. I was blown away by the amount of communication and education, but also the compassion and care of the team. I was a little nervous and afraid to be honest, but they encouraged me, allowed me to take breaks when I needed, and really looked out for my wellbeing. Dr. Akkari prioritized my tooth and preserving it longterm over a quick or pricier fix. Thankful for this place.

Update: 6 years later and I still have had nothing but amazing experiences for my deep cleanings,…read more6-month routine check ups and filings. I just had 2 small cavities taken care of yesterday and I went in there with such ease knowing I was in good hands based on my previous experience with Dr. Akkari. Once again, the whole process was completely pain free and I was out of there in less than an hour (the procedure itself was at most 15 minutes). Also, I cant understand why there are a few negative reviews about their receptionists. Rita has always been super sweet & I can't remember the other ladies name but they have always been super polite and helpful with scheduling, rescheduling, checking in & helping me get a referral to an oral surgeon. And as always, his dental assistants are kind & gentle as well.

love this dental place! I was having an emergency bcoz my wisdom tooth was coming in and the pain…read morewas unbearable. they got back to me super quick and were able to check me the same day, then luckily scheduled my extraction for the next day I had already been dealing with the pain for almost 2 weeks, so I was really grateful they were able to help that fast. It was definitely a little pricey esp for me as a college student but I do feel like it was worth it. they also worked with us and our insurance which helped bring the cost down, and we were able to figure out a payment plan that worked for us !! the procedure was quick and everyone was really nice, careful, and attentive, especially with my other health concerns. also, the front desk, Isabella, was really helpful throughout everything. super thankful for how everything went

I have a lot of anxiety about dental appointments, and this place genuinely helped me recover from…read morethe terrible experiences I had at other dental offices. I did a lot of research before choosing a dentist, and when I saw how many great reviews this place had, I honestly thought it might be too good to be true... Still, I decided to give it a try, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I could have made. The team truly cares about their patients. They even remember everyone's name. (Seriously, how does everyone know my name?) More importantly, they recommend treatments based on what is best for the patient, not just what will make the most profit. I highly recommend this place. When a business has a Yelp rating above 4 stars and the number of 5-star reviews is dramatically higher than the number of 1-star reviews, that usually says a lot. In this case, the reviews are absolutely deserved.