I called in to schedule an appt. The receptionist tells me that they had a fire at their office but still 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! read more

Dr Christine Al-Khouri is an excellent dentist! I felt so comfortable and well cared for from my 1st 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. read more

Worth the wait to get on their schedule! Dr. Al-Khouri is wonderful. The staff and dental assistants are friendly. The practice is clean. I had X-rays, a CT scan(!), a full cleaning, polishing, flossing - the works really. My teeth look great and the CT scan images were fascinating! read more

Gina and Dr Nyugen were great! I was there to ask about the office and procedures. I was taken care of efficiently! They answered all questions and genuinely seemed concerned. They had option for same day crown which worked out well! Overall satisfied and I will be back! read more

I Would NOT Recommend Based On My Personal Experience. They Tried To Overcharge Me For A Procedure That Was Covered By My Dental Insurance. They Were Caught In The Act And Then Apologized After I Called My Insurance And Then They Called Vista Modern Dentistry To Verify Coverage & Pricing. They Make Appointments With You They Do NOT Keep But They Still Want You To Come In So They Can Bill The Insurance Company For Multiple Visits. read more

This review is a week late but better late than never. Dr. Christine Al-Khouri and her team were phenomenal during my appointment. I had a family incident happen and asked if we could get most of dental work done day- of instead doing half one day and half at another appointment. Not only were they flexible and willing to do it, they were so kind during the whole process. I did not feel anything during the entire procedure and got two fillings and two crowns done in three hours. My mouth felt great the next day with hardly any sensitivity or issues. My mom works for a periodontist in Escondido and was incredibly impressed with how my teeth looked after. Thank you to the team and I am so glad I found you guys! read more

If you are into good dental care, detailed information about what you will be serviced on before paying and a clean atmosphere this is a great place to start! My absolute favorite person is Stephanie Afan Hygienist RDH. She is extremely friendly and knowledgeable in her field. She is the best when it comes to numbing your mouth (no feeling of needles whatsoever*)! I love how my teeth look and feel when she is done. *I have severe anxiety about needles, so keep this comment in mind, please. read more

Really impressed with Dr. Nguyen, Cassandra and all the staff at this location. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. I left my previous dental office in Carlsbad for Vista Modern Dentistry and all had worked out for the better; willing to work with my dental insurance. Had gone to my previous dentist office, name I will not mention, for a broken crown. Told I would get a permanent crown in about a month. And omitting the details, there was no real explanation of the costs. Went to Vista Modern Dentistry, after making an appointment on the day. A temporary was put in place on a Monday and got a permanent in place by Friday due to my situation and circumstance. Can't guarantee this will happened for all future patients of Vista Modern Dentistry. All check-in and new patient information done on-line in advance in the comfort of my home. All X-Rays done digitally. All expenses shown on-line with full explanation of the costs. Dr. Nguyen and staff talked me through the procedures and efficient in the processes. Glad this my new and modern dentistry office. Recommend this dentist office to family and friends. read more

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During my twenty years of residence in the city of Vista, I have visited several dental clinics for treatment, but I had never found one as clean, well-organized, and staffed with such courteous and professional employees as this one. Most importantly, Dr. Christine El-Khoury treated me with great kindness and care, and she addressed my dental issue effectively and promptly. Honestly, I will not consider going anywhere else, and I have already started encouraging my family members to receive their dental care here as well. read more

I am so happy I found this dentist office! My experience with this dentist office from start to finish was so plesent. When you enter this office the ladies checking you in have smiles and are helpful, kind and professional. Serenity did my X-rays she was professional, kind and always asked if I was ok. I met with Dentist Christine Al-Khouri. She went over my X-rays in a very kind, caring, understandable and professional way. I had Hygienist Stephanie Afan which was thorough, professional, kind and also made sure I was comfortable. After she cleaned my teeth I said to Stephanie my teeth feel so clean I don't want to eat anything else today. The lady that went over my treatment plan, showed me what my insurance pays was also very professional and made sure I understood everything. NO ONE tried to up sell or convince me to pay extra for any procedure I didn't feel comfortable with. Another thing that is important to me, this dentist office from the waiting area, patient room and bathrooms were very clean. I hope anyone looking for a dentist reads my review. read more

They acted promptly for a dental emergency and everyone was just as concerned as the patient. They had state of the art equipment and MRI machines. They had an oral surgeon and 3 DDS available. Very clean and efficient reliable. First time in 30 years that I have been so impressed with dentistry. read more

This is your place for high pressure sales and way overcharging for everything. Every time you FM go in there they want to give you a 2000 dollar procedure. Went to another dentist came up with a n affordable care plan that takes care of all my needs for a fraction of the cost. And the dentists are a lot nicer too. read more

Do yourself a favor and heed the warnings of all of these negative reviews. I recently got on HMO dental insurance. I was told that such insurances don't attract good, reputable dentists because they compensate so low, and my experience with this practice confirms it. I have seen the same wonderful dentist in Vista for some 15 years, have had routine prophies every three months and have routinely monitored the depths of my pockets. When he retired last year, his replacement dentist wanted to crown a cracked tooth and identified a small cavity. Because their prices were high, and I did not believe that I suddenly needed a new crown, I went to a different dentist, who filled the small cavity, but said although I had a cracked tooth, it did not need crowning at that time. When I got on the new HMO dental insurance, I searched for a new dentist that would accept my insurance and that I thought I might be happy with, but they were few and far between. Most had poor reviews. Even though many of the reviews reported that Vista Modern Dentistry (VMD) is a bait and switch practice (get you in for $59 and free X-rays then insist you have unnecessary services at a high price) and especially that they often recommend deep cleanings when it seemed unnecessary, I decided I would try them because they were convenient and accepted my insurance. Before Dr. Renato Bravo even looked in my mouth, he started talking to me about having a "deep cleaning." Then when he examined my teeth, he said I had pockets in the 5 and 6 mm depths. None of the three offices I went to in the past year identified pockets that were 6 mm deep. As we know, the depth of gum pockets can be subjective, and a dental professional can say whatever he wants since we have no way of verifying without getting a second opinion. The quote for "deep cleaning" and root planning was about $275 per quadrant of my mouth, which insurance covered, and then Bravo wanted me to pay for some other associated service at $75 per quadrant, which insurance would not cover. I declined the additional service, and sincerely doubted I needed the deep cleaning/root planing service, but since I wasn't paying for it, I thought, what could it hurt, and it would probably be good for my gums, so I agreed. In addition, I couldn't then go to another dentist without paying full price out of pocket for another round of X-rays, exam, and prophy, so I was pretty much stuck with VMD for a while. Stephanie, the hygienist, numbed my mouth with topical anesthetic then proceeded with the "deep cleaning." She was nice, and I felt no pain. In fact, VMD's idea of a deep cleaning was actually less thorough and less deep than the routine cleanings I'd been getting quarterly with no anesthetic necessary, but by coding it as a "deep cleaning" VMD could charge the insurance company much more than a routine cleaning. Before leaving I tried to schedule my next routine prophy (which my insurance covers twice a year and would cost me $20 for each additional routine prophy), but I was informed that I must have a more extensive prophy than routine going forward, which my insurance would not cover. When I said I only wanted a routine prophy, Renato Bravo told me that he would not see me if I did not get the more extensive prophy. (Undoubtedly, because he could not charge max fees for a routine prophy.) I have NEVER had a dentist tell me that he would not keep me as a patient if I did not get the services recommended. In fact, I often delayed X-rays at my long-time dental office, and they simply asked me to sign something confirming that I had declined the X-rays even though they had recommended them just to cover their azz. Finally, when I questioned Renato Bravo's recommendations, he kept telling me that their recommendations and practices are not dictated by insurance companies. However, the recommendations and practices of Bravo and VMD are exactly predicated on manipulating insurance payments and patient out of pocket payments to maximize compensation. Again, do yourself a favor and avoid this money-grubbing strip mall dental office. read more

The staff is very friendly and professional. I go for regular cleanings and Stephanie, the dental hygienist is the best hygienist to work on my teeth. She is very thorough, patient, and friendly, making going to the dentist's office a positive experience. Don't be surprised if they suggest a deep cleaning treatment after your initial cleaning. This is something that usually isn't covered by your insurance but is optional, whether you want it done or not. In some other reviews, people may have felt pressured or surprised about this, but this was not my experience. read more

My husband and I love Vista Modern Dentistry and we've always been impressed with the staff and doctors. As long as we live in the area, we'll continue to give our business to them read more

Great establishment, staff very professional and made me feel comfortable. Exam by Dr. Al-Khouri and cleaning by Stephanie Afan went smoothly! read more

My first experience was disrespectful and unacceptable. This office should be ashamed of themselves. I was left in a room waiting, for over 45 minutes. as I left the office, it seemed as though nobody cared. If you want to do business with an office with no customer service this is your place. read more

DDS was not friendly to my needs, they wanted to remove teeth with no regards to how I would being chewing in the meantime, very sad!!!

I've been a patient here since they opened. I'll say that they run a bit of a "mill" in that they have a system that tries to upsell their services. Their dentists are quite good, though, and I have no beef with them. But I ran into a situation about a year ago when they tried to force me to have a more expensive crown even though I insisted on the less expensive one. Lots of pressure. Today, I went in for a routine cleaning and x-rays. I was told by the dentist that I needed a more extensive cleaning, which would be more expensive and would take an hour to an hour an a half. But I had a time constraint that the office knew about, and couldn't have that procedure that day. I just wanted a cleaning. They refused to give the cleaning, stating that "the dentist said she was afraid that bacteria would spread." But I said....I don't have the time today. Please do the cleaning...and they refused. I did get upset, certainly more than was warranted, and I had words with the staff. No swearing, but I left unhappy...and they don't want me back. I'm a professional 75 year old with a pretty good instinct for looking out for businesses that operate near the cusp of integrity. I'm giving this business....not any of the individuals....a low mark for that. I'd like nothing more than to give this business a gold star....but they simply don't rise above the bottom. read more

If you want to go to a dentistry that is unethical and will ripe you off then this is the place. I'd like to share my experiences so this doesn't happen to anyone else. I found vista modern dental on my health insurance website so I gave them a call, I went in for a Basic n I mean Basic evaluation X-rays and NO cleaning. They ended up charging my insurance $800 on a job that cost $150 max is the standard for X-rays. If they are willing to up charge that much on a basic evaluation can you imagine when actually work is performed. My dental insurance caps me off at a certain amount and $800 too a lot from my insurance budget. Receptionist are not well organized and the dentist isn't great. Please go elsewhere, these people are unethical and crooks. read more

You feel like they are always trying to sell you something. Their prices are higher than other places. They will call you non stop to schedule treatment. Two stars for the good dentists. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Christine Al-Khouri for 8 years across three practices, and I can't recommend her enough. She's an exceptionally skilled and experienced dentist, and despite living downtown, I still drive 45 minutes to Vista to see her. She recently took over Vista Modern Dentistry, and it's clear the entire practice is held to the same high standards. I come in for periodic cleanings every three months, and the hygienists are just as amazing, making every visit smooth and comfortable. I have no doubt this practice is going to elevate the standard of dental care in the area. If you're looking for a top-tier dentist and a fantastic team, look no further! read more

Just had my first visit with Dr. Al-Khouri and she was really nice and gentle! I was pretty nervous to get a check up and deep clean, but she made it bearable and non-painful. Happy that I found my new dentist! read more

Ok let me just say i have had some traumatic dentist experiences. From rough work on my teeth, from poor fillings just sad experiences so I came two years ago pretty nervous. The previous owner took such amazing care I felt so safe, heard, taken care of, they strived to work with me and my financial difficulty and just truly created an intentional space. The new owner Dr Al-Khouri is holding up the standard and continuing to serve Vista so well! Today I needed an over view, root canal, and crown put it. They took care of me, listened to my needs (I need extra numbing with my tolerance) and just walked me through each step with intention and I am very grateful! I trust them completely and I am proud to support them as a patient! Shout out to their whole staff, root canal assistants, x-rays, front desk everyone I appreciate your service It's always clean and tidy in case you wondered ;) read more

Garbage. I've lived in SD my whole life, had many jobs with different insurance (HMO and PPO), and been treated at lots of dental offices. Hands down, this place is the worst. Following new insurance, I scheduled a cleaning here because the office is close to my house. Mind you, I've never even had issues with my teeth. Following Xrays, the Dentist came in and immediately started talking about a deep cleaning and consult with their Perodontist. I was shocked. It contradicted everything I'd been told about my teeth leading up to this point. I refused the deep cleaning and told them I just wanted a regular cleaning. After waiting almost 2 hours, I finally got one. It was very rushed and did not feel thorough at all. I met with the Perodontist a few weeks later. She measured my gums and told me I had pockets of 5-6 depths. Again, I had never been told my gum pockets were problematic. She then proceed to tell me I needed all these procedures, including root planting and osteo surgery, and it would all start with deep cleanings. In total, these procedures would cost me thousands out of pocket. I thought, "this can't be right!" I didn't schedule anything, went home, called insurance, and told them I wanted a second opinion. There was another HMO Denist I'd seen in the past, and never had any issues or surprises with. I had my X-rays transferred to him for review. At our appointment, he told me my teeth looked good, and that he saw no reason for any of the costly procedures that VMD was pushing on me. I immediately switched back to my old office. I had my first cleaning last week, since coming back. The hygienist measured my gums during evaluation, and said my pockets were 3-4, not 5s and 6s. After cleaning my teeth, she made no mention of anything further, just my next cleaning in 6 months. I'm so glad a got a second oppinion. I would heed the warning of all the 1 star reviews of this place. I've never had such a bad experience at a Dentist, or felt like I was being completely taken advantage of. Get a second oppinion. read more

Best Dentist I have had! The staff is all friendly and knowledgeable, they have really assembled a wonderful staff! The name is also very accurate, the technology they have is very impressive and I feel I am getting the very best treatment. I highly recommend this outstanding business. read more

My new dentist office. Everyone is nice! I did a deep cleaning today and it went very well. I am looking forward to my next visit!

At my first visit they recommended a "Deep cleaning", which no prior dentist ever recommended. It was $300 out of pocket. I declined and received a basic cleaning. Six months later I scheduled my regular bi-annual follow up. They went through the same exam and told me I HAD to have the deep cleaning, otherwise they wouldn't perform any cleaning. The procedure would cost $210 out of pocket. I declined and they declined the basic cleaning. I have NEVER had any dentist behave in such a "car salesman " "bait and switch " fashion. It was their responsibility to tell me IN ADVANCE that they would either do the "deep cleaning " with $210 out of pocket cost or I shouldn't have been offered to schedule the appointment at all. What an absolute RIP OFF. From a DENTIST? Who would have thought. Check your wallet before you leave. PATHETIC!!! read more

Called and spoke with Jasmine on a Wed afternoon, explained my situation and she was able to get me scheduled with Dr Le first thing the next morning. When I got to the office there was a little bit of a wait to check in however that's understandable because it was first thing in the morning. They brought me back to a room right away, the doctor examined me and came back with options for moving forward with treatment. They did suggest the latest and greatest in the type of bridge however they were extremely understanding that I preferred to stick with the options covered by my insurance. There was no issue with not going with the upcharged items that were not covered by my insurance. They also presented me with a treatment plan going forward for other items that I need to have done and as soon as my daughter is eligible for cleaning with our insurance she will be transitioning to this office as well. All in all the experience was amazing & the staff was understanding and very helpful. read more

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Good visit, always friendly and efficient. Always respectful of my time and attentive to me comfort level during my visits.

Zero stars if I could. Thieves. You go in for a tire rotation and they try and tell you that you need a new transmission. They take advantage of the normal person not knowing enough of dental procedures to really up charge everything. If you like your teeth and your money go somewhere else. read more

Expensive can't go here without them trying to charge you thousands of dollars for some procedure or another

Quality care customized to your dental needs. A cohesive team that works well with each other and with patients. The office prides themselves on having high standards for patients. read more

I have been going to Vista Modern Dentistry for years. I always feel like I am important here! The doctors are great, the periodontist keeps my teeth healthy and keeps me informed on how I can best maintain my oral health. The desk staff are awesome, working hard to make costs at a minimum for me. Today I went in and received not one, but two Happy Monday comments! That's pretty rare, everyone is so upbeat! I would definitely recommend here for your dental needs!! 5 stars for sure! ***** read more

First Impression - This office is beautiful. At the time of my visit this office had been only open for a month. It's clean, and the front receptionist ladies Zoey ,Maryann, were so friendly and comforting. I had a same day appointment, and when I checked in I was seen right away by my dentist (Owner of VMD) Dr. Le. He is the best!! He is kind, and friendly but most importantly he is professional and passionate about providing quality care. The X Ray Tech Alma was also very friendly and personable. My overall experience at Vista Modern Dental was phenomenal! I will highly recommend this office to family, friends and anyone who asks! Thank you Dr.Le and staff at Vista Modern Dental! read more

Vista Modern Dentistry - General Dentistry Near Me - Vista, California

I obtained simple dental insurance for annual cleanings. I made an appointment with Vista Modern Dentistry, stating very clearly that I am coming in for a cleaning. Once I arrived, x-rays were taken, the doctor Victoria Nguyen came in to tell me what needed to be addressed and she recommended a deep cleaning, which my insurance does not cover. I was given a price of approx. $360. I stated that I would prefer just a basic cleaning. I was told that this is not possible, as it would be considered neglect. I requested to see the pricing again. The office manager, Cassondra Rykowski, clicked around for 5 minutes in front of me, while I sat in the chair. She offered to take off the fluoride treatment, the laser and one other treatment and then gave me a price of $440. When questioned why the cost was now higher, I was told that each tooth has a price, as not everyone has the same amount of teeth, and the first price was a general estimate. My repeated requests for a basic cleaning were refused and it was suggested that I could leave. This dental office notoriously pressures patients for high cost work, which I discovered when sharing my experience with others. read more

Had my deep cleaning today and Stephanie Afan made it such a breeze. She knew I dread the "drilling/cleaning" sound and my pain threshold is low so she applied the right amount of anesthesia matched with careful and light hands and before I knew it, the procedure was over. She's super good! The clinic staff is friendly too which makes the dental visit all worthwhile. read more

My wife got an exam back in 9/20. 995.00 for a crown after they said they were giving her a 'new patient' discount from the normal charge of 1200.00. This is actually WITH our insurance called UHC (United Health Care which is garbage and we are cancelling it by the way). On the insurance website it says our copay for a crown should be 130.00. We called VMD and asked why it is 995.00 and not 130.00? They said that is only for a basic covered benefit and not the porcelain crown. Problem is, that was not correct; the code WAS for the porcelain, not the basic (metal) crown. UHC confirmed this. Since then it has been 6 months of obfuscation, misinformation, unanswered phone calls and emails. No clear answer was EVER given. Finally, I tired of it, went on Yelp, found a dentist with all 5 star reviews. Went to them and first, they said she doesn't need a crown but if she did it would be 1000.00. Seriously? Out of pocket cost to a 5 star dentist is the same? I partly fault the garbage insurance of UHC (United Health Care) for this, and the VMD office/staff/dentists were never rude or anything which is why I am giving them 2 stars instead of 1. But in the end this is just unacceptable and unprofessional. Asked for a copy of the contract they have with UHC to see exactly where it says they can upcharge so drastically. Of course I never got it from UHC or VMD. read more

I love my new dentist. They are very thorough with every aspect of their practice. I especially liked that they provided an itemized and detailed review of procedures and cost of items for the session and suggested treatments. If you also don't like dentist, they are really kind and check in to see how you are doing throughout the procedure. read more

The best dentist I've been to. I hadn't been to the dentist in a long time and finally decided to come here. It was a great choice. From the ladies at the front desk, to getting my X-rays and even my dentist, everyone here is so nice and helpful. I'm terrified of needles and I explained it my dentist here and they were so communicative and patient with me. They explained to me everything they were going to do and gave me options of extra cleaning procedures if I wanted to do them. I accepted the main procedure and declined the others and they didn't treat me any differently. They were not pushy and I really appreciated that. I did a Scaling and Root Planning with Stephanie and she is the best dentist I've ever had in my life. She knew my fear of needles and helped me along the way. She was precise and thorough with my cleaning. She did not slip up and and stab my gums and made my teeth look great. I had a very good experience here and would definitely come back to get more cleanings in the future. Also, they took my temperature upon arriving, asked questions about covid, cleaned the sign in pad after every use and supplied hand sanitizer. Very clean establishment! read more