Fabulous dentist. Professional, polished, and most likely a perfectionist!…read moreHe is about to save me from a year of hell and 2 full months without teeth! I was planning on going to UCSF thinking that they would be more reasonable than any dentist in Monterey county. However, I made a last-ditch effort to consult with Herrera and was completely surprised when he came back with a very reasonable offer to fix my mouth! I think he felt sorry for me because my mouth has been through hell. I've had previous implants and they have failed. I thought I was going to have to resort to dentures which I did not want to do. I thought UCSF dental could help and they did - but again with 2 months of no teeth. Herrera and his finance team Heidi and Rosa saved the day by actually coming in under the cost at UCSF. I can't say enough about this office. I should have gone there in 2018 when I pulled all my upper teeth for implants. But lesson learned- go cheap go twice Also shout out to Myra and Alejandro who took all the images etc without any discomfort at all!

My experience with Dr Herrera is outstanding. He is patient, professional and takes the time to…read moreanswer questions. I recommend him highly and his staff as well.

excellent care very gentle procedure staff is very friendly. It's so good to smile again thank you…read moreDr

There is no better dentist on the planet. Entire staff is the best and I have been to many over my…read more68 years. It does not get better than this.

Dr. Cureton and his staff are great! They were able to fit me in just before my vacation and take…read morecare of a filling that was giving me issues (a filling that was performed by another dentist). The office is well taken care of, clean and the staff was "on point". I definitely would recommend and will be coming back for my dentistry needs moving forward.

We've been going to Russell Cureton for many years now and are happy with his work. Dr. Cureton is…read morevery friendly and personable and he helps make the whole dentist experience stress free and relaxing. He recently performed a gum graft to address a receding gum. I can say a few weeks later that the gum looks great and am very happy with his work. Dr. Cureton is recommended!

I called the office I had a bad wisdom tooth infection. Staff was very friendly and very helpful. I…read moregot scheduled quickly. Upon arrival I was greeted and asked how I was feeling. Filled out paper work and saw the dentist within 15 min. He explained everything to me. Very gentle He numbed me and removed the tooth. No pain clear instructions and prescription was called in. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Great office !!!!!!

This review isn't about the practice itself but the answering system they use for patients. For…read moresome reason you don't get directly connected to the office personnel but to this sort of answering system. I've been in a lot of pain since my extraction and currently going through an infection that's thankfully healing with the help of Dr. Tarsitano. When I went in for my post-op appointment regarding my discomfort and infection I was given a prescription for penicillin. I went in on Saturday 11/13/25 at 1pm. I was happy to be treated and prescribed. Unfortunately my pharmacy has limited hours on Saturday which I was not aware of. I proceeded to contact Dr.Tarsitanos office and of course got connected to the "answering system" the woman who answered the phone was extremely passive aggressive and very condescending. I was calling to see if my prescription could get sent to a CVS pharmacy since they are 24-hours. The woman who answered said "Can you hold on? I can't type that fast. Ok well didn't they give you a paper copy?!" I answered "yes they did give me a paper copy, would I be able to use that at a different pharmacy since they didn't originally send it there" She confirmed by saying "yes that's what it's for, do you have any other questions?!" Well turns out the paper copy I was given was just that. Only a copy. Not used for picking up actual prescriptions. So you can imagine how upset I was waiting in line at a CVS pharmacy after being told that paper copy would work and it doesn't. I'm very disappointed that Dr. Tarsitano would employ people like this who are so easy to brush off patients. I work in healthcare myself and would never work a job I am not happy at. So I'm wondering why this person does. I think Dr. Tarsitano should get rid of his "answering system" and just stick to voicemails. At least voicemails don't give you incorrect information, delay your healing process, and give you a bitter attitude everytime you call. These kind of ignorant passive aggressive employees shouldn't be the face of his practice. I was just trying to get my prescription filled.

Dr. Lewis and staff were very professional, conscientious, and kind. Follow up was essential they…read morethey injured all was well.

Great experience with Dr Lloyd and his staff. It was quick and painless. I took my amoxicillin but…read moreI did not need pain medication yet. Dr Lloyd prescribed norco and Motrin but I haven't needed anything and it's been 5 hours. Thank you Dr Lloyd!!

I'm submitting a 5-star review at the conclusion of a 15-month journey with Dr. Lewis…read more The milestones of this journey included: extraction of two adjacent lower teeth... emplacement and integration of the necessary bone grafts... insertion of two titanium implants... osseointegration of the titanium implants... and finally, emplacement of porcelain crowns by my general dentist. Now that the porcelain crowns are in place, Dr. Lewis is scheduled to conduct one final examination tomorrow (26 March 2024). I appreciate Dr. Lewis for his expertise, his technical skills and his decades of experience. In-office examinations over a 15-month period were scheduled to verify success at each of the crucial milestones outlined above.

My tooth implant surgery went very smooth. I closed my eyes talking with ladies who were preparing…read moreme for the surgery, and woke up hearing " your ride is here" . I felt nothing. I believe dr. Lewis and his staff did a great job. After the anesthesia wore off i needed it a stronger pain killer , but that was only for the first day I hope. I am going back in one week to check with Dr. Lewis the healing process of the implant. Overall it was better than I thought.

I was on the hunt for a new dental home after my longtime dentist retired, and I'm SO glad I found…read moreSalinas Valley Dental Care! From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was in good hands. I'll be honest--walking into a new dental office made me a little nervous, but Darci (the assistant) was so warm and welcoming. She gave me a quick little tour and totally helped ease my nerves. It honestly felt like visiting a friend's office! Dr. Goldman was amazing--super knowledgeable and took the time to go over everything with me. She even complimented the onlays and veneers I had done previously, which made me feel like she really noticed the details. AJ, my hygienist, was also fantastic. He was so professional and made me feel completely at ease while taking my oral records. He asked thoughtful questions about my dental habits and even gave me a few helpful flossing tips I hadn't heard before. Plus, the office is beautiful and fully equipped with modern technology and little touches that remind me of my old dentist's place (which I loved). It's also super convenient with my work schedule--huge bonus! If you're looking for a dental office that's professional and personal, I highly recommend Salinas Valley Dental Care. They're officially my new favorite place for that fresh, clean teeth feeling.

I am so sad I have to change my review. I had some work done recently that continues to cause me…read moreproblems. I had zero discomfort or pain before I had to work done. I've had to go back in twice since having the work done to be checked out. The first time they corrected my bite and the dentist re- drilled to correct it. The whole time he was drilling the shavings were going to the back of my throat, and I was choking he said oh it's just teeth dust lol Also, most of the reception women are very friendly, but every time I speak to Natalie she is so rude and seems like she hates her job. Once I get this problem corrected, I will not be returning to Salinas valley Dental care, sadly. I feel like the staff is overwhelmed because they're taking them more patients than they can handle. Also, the office seems to be following apart their exam rooms have paint peeling off the walls and stained ceiling tiles.

I have been to both Carmel and Salinas offices. Dr Wetzel did surgery related to my previous…read moreimplant, extracted a tooth and other treatments I cant remember. All went so smoothy, so easily! Absolutely wonderful both he and his staff are amazing! Thank you!!

I have a life long terror of dentists. Of course, that means that at 75, I need dental care more…read morethan most because of decades of avoiding it. I have made a couple of runs at seeking care in Carmel and Monterey, but each time it was made clear that I was not "their kind of patient." The fancy dentists seem to be looking for patients who will have their teeth cleaned twice a year, and maybe get a filling or a crown once in a while. That's not me. Today I finally gathered my courage and went in to see Dr. Abbas at Dr. Wetzel's practice in Salinas. I was terrified. Needlessly, as it turns out. Dr. Abbas and the staff were super kind, calming and non judgemental. They were also very organized and competent. Within a half hour Dr. Abbas laid out a number of treatment plans for me, explained each in detail, and left me to make my own decision. I cannot recommend Dr. Wetzel's practice enough. If they were able to calm all my fears, I can imagine they would also be great with kids, and anyone like me with a general dread of dentistry. Thank you so much!

I have been seen at this dentist office for many years now. Never had a bad experience. I noticed…read morethey change their front staff recently and they are still learning their way around the office but we all start that way. As for Dr. Patel she's always been friendly and has always provided good dental care for me and provided affordable prices.

Worst dentist ever. Staff always looks so clueless I will be looking for a new dentist. I had a…read morereally bad experience last week when I was here. Very unorganized office.

Dr Perry Silva has no bedside manner whatsoever, my daughter had an emotional distressing reaction…read moreto the anesthesia and he did not treat her with compassion or respect at all. He was completely unprofessional and doesnt care. I filed a complaint and instead of apologizing for his unprofessionalism he argued with me.

RUN...Do not make the same mistake that I did. I had the absolute worst experience I've ever had…read morewith a dentist (and I've been to western dental). This Doctor does not have any patience. His bedside manner couldn't be worse. I went this morning to have a tooth pulled. This tooth has been in pain lately. Because I was expressing the fact that I was in pain, he continued to get upset with me. He threatened to stop working on me 3 times during the 30 minute procedure. He raised his voice asking if I thought he was a magician and finally he threw his gloves on the table and walked out. I literately felt like I was in a nightmare. I couldn't believe how unprofessional he was. Take my advice, this dentist is awful.