Once again I had another fantastic Dentist appointment today with Dr. Joe. He is a very honest and…read morepassionate Dentist and does fantastic work. Today I went in for a broken crown that was covering an implant I had done 10 years ago. Unfortunately the crown broke and he was able to offer me a great consultation and referral to the best Implant Dentist in the county to have the post removed so he can make a new crown with his great in house technology. By doing this it saves extra cost and time having an outside service do the crown that can often take many weeks. I would recommend Dr Joe Nguyen to anyone looking for professional honest Dentist!! Oh and he is also a great musician!! : )

Based on all the other reviews, I found Dr. Joe. His office is clean, with ample parking in front…read moreand behind. Masha and Jennifer were both really friendly and patient. All the dental hygienists I've had were great. Dr. Joe is able to make many kinds of night guards through his office, and he was really excited to show me one that is so durable that a car can drive over it haha. Hoping he does not retire for awhile :D The only thing that is confusing is that there is another dentist with almost the exact same name in Poway. Make sure to read the address very carefully when plugging into GPS!

I really wanted to love this place. I was excited to finally find a local dentist through my…read moreinsurance, but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth--literally and figuratively. From the moment I sat down, it felt like the goal wasn't to help me, it was to upsell me. A dental hygienist came in and strongly pushed an extremely expensive deep cleaning treatment, claiming I had gum disease and bone loss--despite no other dentist ever telling me this before. The plan involved lasers and multiple stages of treatment totaling around $2,200--and that was with my two insurance policies on file. I came in to address an painful bump on my palate and potentially a failing crown, but it seemed like unless I paid heavily out of pocket, they couldn't or wouldn't move forward. I only allowed them to do imaging and the exam. The rest felt like a sales pitch. And that's not why I go to a dentist. The doctor I saw (Dr. Ekta) told me that a root canal I had done at another office was "botched" and needed to be redone--which is fine, that's her professional opinion. But when I asked if she could write a brief statement or letter so I could appeal the insurance claim, she refused. To me, that's a red flag. If you're confident enough in your diagnosis to tell me I need to redo a major dental procedure, you should be confident enough to put that in writing to support your patient. I had to use her chart notes, which were vague at best. The only positive part of my visit was the x-ray technician--she had a great personality and made me feel comfortable during that part of the process. Props to her. But overall, the practice feels profit-driven, not patient-focused. Between the aggressive upselling, the lack of support with my insurance, and the general vibe of "pay big or get nothing," I won't be returning. And if you're thinking of coming here--read the reviews first.

We started our service here over 10 years ago with our oldest son. His teeth turned out perfect. 2…read morephases and even got a discount on phase 2 since insurance maxed out on phase one. Fast forward to our youngest, competed phase 1 no real issues. We did have 2 different doctors but hey it happens. Same thing. Insurance maxed out on phase one but this time no discount on phase 2 but the person handling the claims told me the insurance would pay. Even though I told her it's already been maxed out. I was reassured that want the case and even if it was denied they would never charge me the $1500. We proceeded with the treatment under the impression we had the fee sorted out. In the meantime we weee back in office at least once a week in between appointments for broken bracket only to find out I had an outstanding balance and a fee change yup you guessed it. The $1500 the insurance didn't pay. Oh and we are now on our 3rd doctor a dozen fixed brackets $1500 increase in the cost of the braces I am pretty furious at this point and we decided to just stop using them. So I emailed since ortho is only once a week. This sucks because when brackets break you have to wait for the following week to get them fixed so I'm in my sones mouth the wire cutters to keep is cheeks from bleeding. And no they won't see you outside of office hours for ortho. Fast forward 2 weeks after I expressed my desire to close out for services rendered called and was told now I have to pay a other process fee for services on top of any balance due for work not covered under what I have already paid. On top of all this the were only willing to forgive 50% for the $1500 non payment. Be very weary of this place. Shady billing and people who just don't seem to really know what they are doing properly. Still 2 weeks again and I still haven't hear anything and they scheduled me for an appointment even after I expressed very adamantly we do not want their services any longer. Come to find out the spacers put on our son's lower jaw has skewed his teeth enough to need reverse correction. This makes me wonder if I should seek legal advice. Dr Dalton is such a nice person it's a shame his practice is being run into the ground. I am not one for bad reviews but protect your Children's teeth research your services and practice due diligence. It's worth the extra time and money to find a doctor committed to your children's oral health.

First of all, Kim greeted me with a warm, friendly greeting when I walked in the office. Sarai was…read moregentle when taking X-rays, and polishing my teeth at the end. Dr. Nguyen took great care in cleaning my teeth. He took time to listen to me and completely answered all my questions. This is the BEST dentist visit I have ever had!!!! I highly recommend this dentist and office staff to everyone!!

Love, love, love! The receptionist is so kind, welcoming, and efficient. From start to finish, I…read moretruly felt like I was their only patient. They took their time, checked in with me multiple times during the cleaning, and talked through my dental health in detail. I really appreciated how attentive and thorough they were. They also didn't pressure me with pricing -- it felt more like suggestions rather than requirements, which was refreshing compared to other places where I've felt rushed or pressured. The office is extremely clean and the overall atmosphere is so relaxing. Such a great experience!

I had a great experience with Dr. Cho, DDS, and Sarah, the dental hygienist. They are both very…read morefriendly, professional, and genuinely care about their patients. The office offers affordable pricing without compromising the quality of care. Sarah was especially outstanding. She took the time to walk me through proper dental and gum care in great detail and explained everything clearly and patiently. Dr. Cho was also professional, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit. The entire team was welcoming and attentive. I highly recommend Dr. Cho and Sarah to anyone looking for excellent dental care at a reasonable price.

I've been going to Dr. Cho for many years, and I can't say enough about how professional and…read moreknowledgeable he is in the field of dentistry. He has done amazing work on my teeth, especially when it comes to any surgical procedures I've needed. Dr. Cho is by far one of the best dentists in Scripps Poway. Sara, Dr. Cho's dental hygienist, is incredibly sweet and very knowledgeable at what she does. From the front desk receptionist to the doctor himself, the entire team makes it a great place to go if you need a good dentist. I highly recommend Dr. Cho.

I had a great experience with this dental office and the entire team. I came in with a broken tooth…read moreand needed urgent treatment, and Dr. Rafik Riad truly did his best to help me. I was very stressed and nervous, but he was calm, responsible, patient, and very professional throughout the whole process, which made me feel much more comfortable and relaxed. Dr. Rafik Riad was extremely supportive and handled everything very professionally. The entire team was kind, caring, supportive, and professional as well. The office is very clean, organized, and honestly has such a positive and welcoming energy. I'm truly happy that I chose this dental office, and I'm genuinely very happy and grateful that I had the chance to meet Dr. Rafik Riad and his amazing team.

The staff was very kind, helpful Dr Riad was patient and…read moreexplained everything that needed to be done and spent the time to get to know me as well as help me free safe. Thank you After many years of high anxiety and stress with dentists from the past it was a much better experience.

First Appointment with the Dr. Tais Trevelin. She took her time to explain everything to me, from…read morethe X-rays to the importance of Oral hygiene after doing my cleaning, not every Dr takes their time to do this. I really liked that she made me feel connected, comfortable and confident. Thank you so much Dr. and see you at my next appointment.

Will recommend to anyone! Recent visit for crowns was another great experience. Felt compelled to…read moreshare about my new found dentist! I am so happy with the dental service of Dr. Tais Trevelin, and the Poway Dental Center & staff! Been going here a few months and never a bad experience, always on time, and fair and honest dentist. As well, most impressed with the state of the art dental equipment they use and their pregressive procedures. You must go here! Take it from me.

Dr Kohler and his staff are awesome. They treat you like family as soon as you walk in the door…read more Highly recommend!

I has a crown that needed replacing even though it was fairly new. It replaced a 40 year gold crown…read morethat never gave me trouble. since the replacement I didn't eat on that side of my mouth. Dr Kohler said it needed to be replaced. It was ugly, black at the gum. Monday Dr Kohler replaced my crown, made it in office!! Wow it's great!! I can eat on that side now!!!! Amazing!!! I would recommend him for any needed work. To top it off he called me the next day!! Great experience all around!!!

Dr. Pham is the most efficient dentist l have ever been to. Many problem are taken care of right…read moreaway, not scheduled into the future.

Dr Pham is amazing for adults and kids alike. Incredibly personable, honest and professional …read more Staff is kind and responsive. Our family loves Dr. Pham!

My family has been long time patients of Dr. David - and we are very satisfied with the excellent…read moreservices provided by him and his staff. Their advice and recommendations have always been thoughtful and helpful. The entire staff is always friendly and personable, and a pleasure to deal with. I also appreciate that when some problem does come up, his office makes a real effort to get you seen and taken care of as soon as possible. I have a couple of friends who see dentists who still send out crowns to a lab to be made, which makes for a weeks long process. I only mention this because Dr. David makes your crown while you wait and has been doing this for so long I would have thought that all dentists were also doing this but I guess some don't. But I do know that his work is excellent and crowns always fit perfectly.

Today I got a second opinion on my teeth measurements because something hadn't been sitting right…read morewith me after visiting two offices in La Jolla over the past year. Over the phone, Jennifer was extremely kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. She took the time to address recommendations that felt counterintuitive to my oral care and happily educated me on my concerns. When I arrived, the receptionists immediately knew who I was and greeted me warmly--clear evidence of strong communication among the staff. Julie was quick and efficient with the X-rays, and Dr. Rauterkus was refreshingly honest and gave me so much clarity on the issues I've been facing. Overall, the office is extremely clean, the staff is wonderful, and the environment feels genuinely happy. I would definitely recommend this place.

I've suffered from TMJ/TMD for most of my adult life to the point where neck, shoulder and back…read moretension, tension headaches, jaw pain and tooth sensitivity were an everyday occurrence. Over the years I sought care from acupuncturist, chiropractors, massage therapists, dentists and TMJ/TMD specialists. A variety of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions (IM injections of muscle relaxants, oral muscle relaxers, antidepressants, ECT treatments, exercise, meditation, mindfulness) only provided temporary relief. Additionally, I wore through THREE different "night guards." One of which was an "at-home DIY" guard and the last two were professionally cast by dentists. A year ago I visited a dentist who sent me off with a night guard and a prescription for antidepressants. I was so confused about the relevance of the medication and was not sure how they were related to the TMJ/TMD. In about two months, the night guard was warped and all of the associated symptoms of muscle tension and headaches returned. After searching for a TMJ/TMD specialist in San Diego I came across Dr Cook. The treatment plan was extensive, detailed and meticulous. Dr Cook didn't just cast a piece of plastic and send me on my way a week later. There was an initial consultation, fees discussed, a sleep study (because for the first time Dr Cook explained that the anatomy of my airway and my sleep quality contributed to the grinding/clenching), imaging, in-office electromyogram (to measure muscle contractions at rest and while clenched) and dental work to correct the bite so that an orthodic could be made. Dr Cook was the first dentist to tie together sleep quality, anatomy and pathology and actually EXPLAIN how they contribute to TMJ/TMD. The road to recovery was long and Dr Cook and her staff were professional, courteous and accommodating the entire time. She was so meticulous that she made adjustments down to the very millimeter- and for someone who'd tried everything to no avail for years, I was relieved by her level of dedication. Thank you Dr Cook, Dawn, Maria and all of the staff. Since having the orthodic my sleep has improved, my energy level during the day is better, I'm not wearing my teeth down and I feel so much better!

Unfortunately, after 12 years with Dr Cook I have switched dentists. The new office staff is…read moredifficult to work with, emailing incorrect appointment dates/times, inflexible with fees for family emergencies (first missed appointment in 12 years!), and staff is generally unfriendly. Office manager did not seem bothered to be losing patients. The new location isn't great, building is old and parking lot is very small with no turnaround. No issues with Dr Cook but lots of choices for great dentists in San Diego with professional office staff!