1 star for general incompetence at every turn. I was quoted 300 for a dental appliance, and then charged 1,000. After much to do, they eventually honored the original quote. I showed up to receive the appliance, and the assistant appeared with a needle to anesthetize me to fill multiple cavities. I have no cavities, and I had to refuse the shot multiple times before they realized their error. I left the practice and recently emailed to obtain records. After supplying my full name and date of birth, they replied with, "What is your Last name and Date of birth?". It took 11 emails to discover that the dentist who saw me was no longer at the practice, they do not retain records, and to contact him. They sent a long winded excuse, part of which reads: "His office has a new contact number and email address that we do not have on file. We recommend that you search for Dr. Ortega's current practice and contact his office directly to obtain the most up-to-date email address." I googled it, and his new office is...in the same building as White Oaks Dental. It's hilarious that they go out of their way to be unhelpful. If you are looking for a way to test your patience and add stress to your life, dealing with White Oaks Dental may be for you! read more

The Unquestionable Tooth I'd been searching for a new dentist for a few years before being referred here by my gf, Carissa, last year. I normally prefer a smaller mom-&-pop type office instead of a dental mill, but this place kinda falls smack dab in the middle of both. The Good: *Dr Cho (the only dentist I've dealt with) is terrific; personable, affable, and tells you exactly what's going on and why. *The entire staff from receptionists to the nurses are all very friendly and can all take a joke. *They accept most insurances, as Carissa and I both have different types of insurance (Delta & Tricare). *They seem to be a one-stop shop for all dental procedures, according to their website. *They figure out your co-pay, and you pay at the end of your visit; no stupid bills in the mail to deal with. *They're very prompt, respect your time, and get you in and out very quickly. *Text reminders, and they will also text you if they have questions or issues that arise, which I prefer. Phone calls are giant PiTa, especially if you end up paying phone tag. The Meh: *They are *not* a Delta Premiere Dentist, so if you have Delta Dental PPO insurance, then expect to have a co-pay. *Not open on weekends *Maybe I misunderstood, but when I was trying to make an apt recently, I could've sworn the receptionist said they're not open on Fridays? However, their website, Yelp and Google, all show them to be open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., so not I'm not exactly sure what that's about. *If you need a 2nd or 3rd visit, then they'll have to be a few weeks apart as apts are hard to come by. The Ugly: *Parking can be a bit of a nightmare at times, as their shared lot is almost always packed and lacks any shade. Street parking, however, does have some shade but can also be hard to come by. So, make sure you give yourself a few minutes before your appointment to find parking. TLDR: Great dental office that makes one of life's annoyances tolerable. read more

Pretty bad care quality I went here last year for a tooth removal It hurted a lot They did nothing about it And gave 2 shots in pointless areas Clearly they didn't know what they were doing And they left my right side hurting a lot for a few weeks Never go here Go elsewhere These idoits don't know what they are doing read more

Dr.Cho is the best. Thank God I have awesome insurance because I wouldn't afford his prestigious services on my own. He is great at what he does. There are only soo many people I can trust when it comes to self care. Dr.Cho and staff are amazing. Soo many Drs leave people with bad post visit pains but Dr.Cho makes my visits very comfortable, and the minimal pain is always good. Good job Dr.Cho and staff. read more

After moving to California 3 years ago and thanks to Covid, I was due to find a new dentist and clean my teeth. I am so happy with White Oaks Dental. The staff is very professional and friendly. I received reminders via texts about my upcoming appointment. The hygienist was amazing. And Dr Cho was awesome. He made me feel very at ease. Highly recommended! read more

I went for a crown replacement (done by a previous dentist) and it was a very pleasant experience at White Oaks Dental & Dr. Ortega. The staff was awesome and very professional. Dr. Ortega made sure I was comfortable and explain every step of the process. This is a very nice and relaxing office. Very happy customer. read more

DR.CHO IS ONE IN A MILLION. I am so lucky to have Dr.Cho as my dentist! He's an expert at his practice and he cares deeply about every patient he has. I work until the evening so I'm usually Dr.Cho's last patient and even after a full day of work, he takes the time to check every detail of his job to make sure it's perfect. You can tell that it is genuinely important to him to give patients the best care possible and to make patients as comfortable as he can. His team follows suit with professional, organized, and super resourceful scheduling and billing. read more

I don't like visits to the dentist office but Thursday morning I was eating corn nuts as a quick snack at work when I bit into a corn nut with my molar tooth that I had not taken care of immediately when instructed to do so. As the day progressed so did the throbbing pain. I knew from a previous visit I had a cavity in this tooth that needed a filling for but decided " I'll take care of that later"since it was not bothering me at all. Later, became earlier than expected... Thursday evening was a painful stressful Rush job as I drove through traffic after work like a maniac trying to get to Dr. ORTEGA's office like a kid trying to get home before streets lights come on. I was in trouble and the pain was unbearable. I needed help. Walking in the office before closing at 6pm I knew my chances of getting an emergency appointment was slim to none and that I most likely would need to wait until Monday to be seen by this office or find a different location to see me. This was my second visit to this location It's close to home, the staff is welcoming, friendly and courteous and office kept clean as it should be and so this is my primary dental home office. The calendar was filled for Friday , but Dr. Ortega was able to squeeze me in his calendar Friday morning at 8am even though they open doors at 830am! I received great care by Dr. Ortega, I needed a root canal. He was patient friendly and kept me in the loop every step of the procedure. I'm forever thankful for him and his team being able to assist my needs in such a short notice. It was an emergency and having a tooth ache is no joke. Thank you, White Oaks Dental, I really appreciate it! read more

Looking for a great local dentist? Look no further! Dr. Ortega and White Oaks Dental are great! Located conveniently on Bascom close to 17 (Camden) and 85 (Los Gatos Blvd). Nice facilities that are well equipped and clean. Plus, I always love his staff members. They are friendly and skilled at their practice. I have always received thoughtful customer service throughout my visits. I schedule ahead and then typically get care within a few weeks when we identify additional needs beyond a clean and exam. When it comes to those specialized services, Dr. Ortega himself is always the one to do it. He is skilled and efficient in his work, with a very rare friendly bedside manner. It's always a pleasant experience getting your teeth worked on here! It's not the funnest activity in life, so turn to the experts of White Oaks Dental to make the experience great! Highly recommend! read more

These guys are scam artists. They claimed I had 16 cavities! Turns out I didn't and they lied to scam me into doing unnecessary dental work. Avoid this dental office like the plague. read more

Dr Ortega and his staff are excellent. Always very thorough and detailed on what procedure he will be performing and always ensures the patient is comfortable and pain free. The front desk staff Veronica and Soquel are super friendly and make checking in for appointments a breeze! Liz, Dr Ortega's assistant is very delightful and does a wonderful job at getting you prepped for your procedure. She also does a great job at teeth whitening to get you that bright white smile! Recommended this place to two of my friends and they both expressed to me how satisfied they were with Dr. Ortega and his staff! read more

We started getting our dental work done here. The staff has always been pleasant, the dentist Dr. Ortega is nice. They all seem to know what they're doing which is a plus in my books! read more

This is the Dental office for all of your needs. Their highly professional/knowledgeable staff will guide you step by step in full detail of the procedures that are needed. They will not try to sell you short, nor over sell. They are extremely caring, and it is not about the quick buck for this office. Veronica is the Office Manager and is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and very kind. read more

The 2 stars goes to the fact that the office is modern, well equipped, visually appealing, scheduling is easy, and they take insurance. The staff are nice and while Dr. Ortega was professional I could not form a trusting relationship with the office. Before I moved into the area I had seen the same dentist for years. I was never told I needed a crown or all these cavities filled. I decided to let him fill a cavity but declined to move ahead with the crown as when I consulted my previous dentist he said I didn't need it. However after several years of being told I needed it and feeling pressured by him always stating for his scribe to document my refusal for the procedure, then having his staff call me to tell me I was over due for not only my cleaning but a crown and cavities to be filled, I decided it was time to move on. I'm so glad I went somewhere else. My new dentist told me I did not need a crown and that there would be greater risk in doing the procedure such as then needing a root canal and advised to leave my tooth alone. He also commented that there was early demineralization of a tooth but he wouldn't call it a cavity. Hmmm, 2 out of 3 dentists telling me I did not need a procedure... I'm suspicious that I didn't even needed that cavity filled. read more

First appt to this dentist and to say I was impressed would be a massive understatement. The dental assistant made my almost 5 year old feel very comfortable through the entire process of his 1st checkup in years. Is it inconvenient that they see his age group only before 10am, yes. However, it's worth it. They teach you how to care for your child's teeth and really show patience if the chid gets unruly or fussy. read more

My 5 year old son used to say he wants to grow up to be like Daddy...But after seeing Dr Cho, he now says he wants to grow up to be a dentist so he can help Dr Cho. Thanks Dr Cho. read more

I cant say enough good things about my first visit at White Oaks. I had not been to the dentist in almost 3 years after moving from a different city and then being hit with the pandemic. I finally gave in and was recommended this place and I am so glad I did. Staff is so warm and friendly - my cleaning went great and I didn't feel judged for any imperfections on my teeth. The panoramic x-ray was a first for me and it was super easy to do. When Dr. Cho came in he was super friendly, trying to get to know more about me and my dental history. He told me I had two small cavities and we could get them filled in my next visit. I am looking forward to my next visit with the staff and will be sure to schedule my yearly cleanings now that I know I have a great place to go. read more

Thank You Dr. Ortega and the whole mindset wonderful team at "White Oaks Dental"! Always a cheerful team and so considerate of us, their clients anytime of the day. I myself and my husband could not of found a better dentist... and at our age we've been around quite a few dentists and Dr. Ortega beats all of them hands down... with his devotion and ethics! Respectfully, Mrs. B. K. read more

Dr. Cho and his staff are awesome. I had a crown and two cavities filled and am really impressed with Dr. Cho's work. My new crown looks beautiful because it matches my other teeth really well . Dr. Cho was careful to make sure my bite on the side of the new crown was as good as possible and it feels fantastic. I was referred by three registered dental assistants who work at Kaiser Permanente in the maxillofacial surgery Dept. and who are patients of Dr. Cho. I'm so glad they referred me! Maxillofacial refers to the jawbone and face. read more

Okay, who likes going to the dentist? It's scary! I hadn't gone to the dentist in too long because I did not like my dentist. I searched around Yelp for dentists in my area and came across White Oaks. Ever since I've met Dr. Ortega and the White Oaks team, I never feel terrified to go to the dentist. Everyone there is so personable and kind, and Dr. Ortega makes sure he explains everything that's going on with my teeth, so that I can understand it. I also think it's awesome that they have a texting reminder for appointments, which you can reply to, and they will text back! Sometimes I get cold during my procedure, and they have a nice blanket they'll let you use. Another little thing they do that goes a long way is that they apply vaseline on your lips throughout the procedure! You don't really think about it but it's nice that your lips won't get dry and rip open and bleed when you have to keep your mouth open for a while. I had my wisdom teeth pulled out and Dr. Ortega also made a followup phone call later that day to check up on how I was doing. If you couldn't tell already, I definitely recommend White Oaks. Dental hygiene is important!! read more

I love this clinique. Dr Ortega and his team is all very professional. Everybody is smiling, helpful and informative. Fully recommend them.

Staff and Doctor, all great. Did initial exam AND filled a cavity on first visit. Didn't want to sell me 2 new crowns and 3 fillings like another local dentist. Diagnosis similar to previous dentist. Careful, with dentists the work you need is apparently very subjective . Dr Ortega was referred by another dentist who uses him personally so there's a professional referral in addition to mine. read more

Just started seeing Dr Ortega about a year ago he is awesome and personable. I have dental insurance with another HMO and I would prefer to come to Dr. Ortega and pay out of my pocket he's that good OFFICE is always very nice pleasant professional you won't be disappointed read more

love this office!! Both Dr.Cho and Dr. Ortega are amazing I bring my whole family here to see them. I have been a patient of theirs from a previous location for six years. They both are very caring and listen to all your concerns and needs and will explain everything thoroughly to you. I myself and my boyfriend have both had teeth extracted very easy process and healing went great. My six year old does very well with getting dental work and treatment done. Beautiful new office with ceric machine so if you need to get a crown done you can get at the same time also if you need a special radiograph x-ray they have a digital one which is little radiation. Check out pics read more

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This place is the real deal...the reviews are accurate. Very professional, extremely positive experience and quick fix of a very badly chipped front tooth. 100% will recommend. read more

Finally! After years of issues with a problem tooth causing all kinds'a PAIN, Dr. Cho made a miracle happen and I've been pain-free going on a year now. Trust me when I share that Dr. Cho really is a miracle Dentist in the flesh... having gone to at least 3 highly regarded specialists before he somehow addressed my issue. My tooth is happy... and I'm happier. Thank YOU Dr. Cho! read more

Dr. Jennie Koo is the reason I go here. She is very careful and thorough and gentle. She does a perfect cleaning and exam.

Love this place! And I love both Dr Ortega and Dr Cho. We have been coming to white oaks dental for about 4 years now! My whole family comes here :) they are quick. In certain emergencies, they always find the time to squeeze me in for a quick visit. read more

I can't say enough about the experience I had with White Oaks Dental Office.  I endured excruciating tooth pain for about a week trying to self-treat and realized I needed the help of an expert.  I reached out to White Oaks Dental Office and Dr. Ortega was able to rearrange his schedule in order to fix my tooth and alleviate my pain right away.   I received my new crown about a month ago and I am able to enjoy food again without ANY discomfort!  I am so grateful for his kindness and understanding of my situation and willingness to help me out.  I highly recommend Dr. Ortega at White Oaks Dental office.  The compassion he shows to his patients is unprecedented!    Joey read more

It has been a long and rocky road in an attempt to find a "forever" dentist who is caring, ethical, and excellent in all facets of dental care. I am very happy to report that after years of searching, I have finally come across not only a dentist, but an entire staff who meets these criteria. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Ortega and his team. They see patients of all ages, are super friendly, and don't try to push unnecessary procedures on patients. I had given up hope, been broken down by horrible dentists and shady so-called necessary procedures. I can't even count how many dentists in the San Jose/Los Gatos area I went through the past few years in search of someone who I could feel comfortable with and trust to take care of my husband and myself. From the very first phone call, I was impressed. I had called to book appointments for a basic cleaning/consult. I ended up calling the next day because I was concerned over tooth pain coming from a root canal that needed a crown. They said I could come in that day. They were so patient with me as I tried to coordinate my work schedule to carve out some time. -First plus, customer service. Entire staff gets 5 stars. -Second plus was the electronic, easy to use system when establishing care. No silly paperwork---super user-friendly. -Third plus, no long waits. I came in during my 45 minute lunch break and was registered, had a consult, made a follow-up appointment, treatment plan, and financial estimate and was back to work on time. Seriously?!? -Fourth plus, Dr. Ortega. His demeanor is cheerful, straight forward, optimistic, and genuine. He has this overall presence that immediately calms you. He did my crown all in one visit and I had zero pain. Yes, zero pain throughout the procedure. It's rare to get this level of service, it doesn't even feel real. Best. Dentist. Ever. -Fifth plus, Veronica. Behind every provider there is someone at the front lines keeping it all together. Veronica is amazing. Friendly, efficient, quick, accommodating, and overall has excellent patient skills. Between making appointments, coordinating treatments, giving financial estimates, she is the best. White Oaks Dental has completely renewed my faith in dentistry and I highly recommend them to everyone! 10 gold stars. read more

I am glad to find Dr. Ortega as my dentist. I had to find a dentist quick because my old dentist felt like not showing up to my appointment and when I rescheduled with him he told me that everything was fine even though I had excruciating pain on one side mouth. Dr. Ortega is very dedicated and took 15-20 minutes and actually did a physical exam and found out that I had cavity and I needed a revision of my root canal. After all that headache I am pain free and happy to have found a great doctor who cares about his patients first and not his pockets. Thank you again. read more

Dr. Cho and Dr. Ortega are the best in the business. They are very accommodating with scheduling and most of all they make you feel comfortable throughout the dental procedure. I went in for a crown replacement and I was told that we would finish the entire process in one session. I thought I misunderstood, but they have this cool machine that uses 3D imaging and mills your porcelain crown while you wait. This was awesome because in the past with other doctors I've had to make 2-3 appointments in order to finish the crown process. We're all busy people and sometimes it hard to get away from work or other obligations. Overall, it was a great experience and they offer everything from General Dentistry to Cosmetic Dentistry. Planning on getting teeth whitening done as well. I definitely recommend White Oaks Dental for anyone that is looking for a new dentist. read more

Great doctor! I haven't been to a dentist in years but i always felt they were just out for the money but here i feel they take their time and really try to build a relationship and getting to know you. Always get text as a reminder and billing is always easy! Been coming here for about 2 years now don't think ill be going to another doctor. read more

Ok so we're do I start... I never review businesses (as u can clearly see) BUT Dr cho deserved my review. I despise going to the dentist ... I literally take Xanax in past dental office visits. I did not need to do that coming into dr chos office. He is so warm and welcoming and so gentle. I literally did not feel anything ..not even the shot!!he fixed a cracked filling and noticed a cavity behind that filling that my other dentist could not find. I'm Never leaving this office and now am not fearful of dentists. ;) thank u dr cho and your staff for making me feel so comfortable!! Your the best!! read more

Dr. Ortega and team are the very best. Courteous and punctual are virtues not taken for granted here. I went in with some of the most vicious tooth pain ever endured in human history. In the span of a few days, Dr. Ortega and his team of dental angels performed a virtually painless root canal topped off with the prettiest crown no one will ever see. If your looking for a good place to fix your chompers, stop your search right now and call White Oaks. Your smile will thank you for it. read more

I have never in my life had a dental experience like this. Thank you Dr. Ortega!! I went a year ago for xrays & cleaning but it had been so many years (I'm totally afraid of 'the dentist') that I had heavy heavy plaque build-up (I could even feel it) and they were going to have to do a lot of scraping under the gum line. It took me a whole year to screw up my courage to come back, but it turned out SO differently than I expected! I've never laughed that much in my life, and certainly not at a dentist! They gave me headphones to listen to any music I wanted, stress balls to squeeze if I needed, a lovely gas to breathe to calm down, and yet, I didn't feel pain! I'd go back for any procedure needed with no qualms at all. read more

Summary: Very high levels of delivery around all elements of dental care: - Competency - Caring - Patience - Professional Demeanor - Ease of use - Cleanliness - Expediency - Clarity around diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care Details: The entire office displayed the highest levels of competency and professionalism throughout the entire experience: from our first call, through the on-boarding process as a patient, to the steps of care around cleaning, exams, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. I really appreciated how each diagnosis was approached with all possible courses of treatment to allow us options that considered all the particulars around time, money, cost, lifestyle, age and durability. Beyond the intrinsic factors of service around competency and professionalism, the entire office understands the even more important extrinsic elements such as courtesy, warmth, humor, caring and genuinely making and investment in you as an individual.. So glad to have found a entire office full of practitioners that I can trust to provide such solid and caring service to all members of my family. read more

Best dental office ever! Kind, caring staff, dr. Ortega and Dr. Nguyen so good, professional and caring. My forever dentist for sure. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.. read more

Yesterday Dr. Ortega filled 4 cavities for my five year old. He and his assistant were great with my son. Dr. Ortega told stories and kept my son happy and engaged. Who can do that when getting a filling?! Dr. Ortega is excellent! read more

Dr.Cho and the staff at white oaks dental is amazing. Very thorough education and take the time to explain things.