Great office, team works well together, Dr. Lehr is a great caregiver......I was visiting from out…read moreof town, chipped Molar, they worked me in and took great care of me. Thanks!

Dr Lehr said his staff are friendly and helpful and seem to run an efficient office. I had a great…read moreexperience with my consultation and do wish I had come in earlier. Getting through to the front desk was a bit difficult, but not impossible. Parking is easy. The office is clean and has a Keurig machine and magazines in the waiting area. Wait time was not too long. After the initial visit and exam, I scheduled my cleaning and a chat with the doctor about plans to move forward. It will be an additional visit to complete work, though Dr. Lehr did ask if this would work for my schedule. Overall it seems like a great office, though I am still a bit leery after my husband's insurance issue.

Great dentist and staff with the latest equipment and reasonable prices. Highly recommendread more

New to the area. Chose Sottosanti in late 2020. Insurance department failed to check my double…read morecoverage before doing x-rays and I ended up paying for them out of pocket. Had they checked coverage they could have waited a couple of months and my insurance would have covered the x-rays. Poor service on their part, only looking out for their financial gains. Sorry, won't go back as they blew it.

I've had the most POSITIVE experiences with Perio & Implant Center of Monterey…read more I had a successful Lanap laser surgery 13 years ago, but the pockets had returned and my hygienist recommended I see a Periodontist before my dental insurance ends in a few months. I put it off, and found myself looking for an in-network Periodontist in December. I couldn't find one in the town where I live, so used ChatGPT to find the best one within an hour drive. Dr. Pechak came up in the top two. I was stressed about scheduling before the end of the year, but when I called Dr. Pechak's office, the office manager Melissa was SO INCREDIBLY WELCOMING that I immediately felt cared for. She got me in for an appointment within a week. As I called to cancel the local out-of-network appts I'd made previously, one of them told me their doctor WAS in-network, but when I asked the office manager to confirm with the insurance company, her response was so negative I couldn't imaging working with that practice and decided to stick with Dr. Pechak, even though it meant an hour drive in each direction for each of four appointments. ChatGPT confirmed for me that Dr. Pechak was by FAR the more experienced Periodontist anyway, being board certified and having extensive references to his cutting edge techniques. When I went to my consultation the next week, the office staff was very welcoming (and the office is beautiful too!). Dr. Pechak took a CT of my jaw and quickly informed me that Lanap surgery wouldn't help--the tooth needed to be extracted and bone graft applied to prevent a perforation through to my sinus. Melissa worked with me to schedule the procedure in January so I could wrap my benefits over two calendar years. Being over cautious, I asked the office to submit a pre-authorization estimate to my insurance. I have 100% periodontal coverage, but unfortunately they denied the charge for the bone graft and biological materials. I communicated with Melissa and the insurance specialist and learned that my plan excludes bone grafts. Grrr!! The center's insurance specialist explained it was a contractual exclusion, but that she'd still dispute the denial. (Already, this was SO much more supportive than the local practice who wouldn't even help me verify their in-network status!!!). I again consulted ChatGPT which explained the insurance exclusion more, gave me a script for the appeal to share with the office, and most importantly, reassured me that even paying out of pocket, I'd save a lot of money working with an in-network Periodontist; moreover, working with a board certified Periodontist like Dr. Pechak would save me from future bone and tooth loss. All of this support happened BEFORE I even had my procedure, but my experience on the day of the procedure was also extremely positive. I'd made a dozen calls to the practice before my appointment and they could easily have stamped my file as "difficult patient", but when I arrived the entire office staff greeted me warmly without a hint of impatience. The procedure took only an hour and both Dr. Pechak and the dental assistant coached me through each step, but really, it was painless. I'd read on his website that Dr. Pechak uses a laser to help loosen the tooth rather than yank-and-twist and indeed, the tooth was out before I knew it. I returned home prepared for lots of pain and swelling, but had no swelling whatsoever (!!!!!!!), and only minimal discomfort that was easily resolved with an ice pack and ibuprofen that afternoon. I'm pretty sure my comfort was due to the laser removal technique because other friends have reported pain, swelling and bruising after extractions. I'm two days out now and aside from eating soft foods and refraining from working out, I feel fine. I am SO grateful that I found Dr. Pechak's practice! The warmth and professionalism of the entire office staff, as well as the calm, competent expertise of Dr. Pechak, has been amazing, especially considering how anxious I've been around all the logistics.

Dr. Pechak and his team are excellent! I had my wisdom teeth removed here and it was absolutely…read morepainless. Dr. Pechak was gentle, efficient, and kind. The dental assistant was also really sweet and really helped calm my dental anxiety. I recommend this place to everyone!

This office has done a lot to alleviate my longstanding dental phobia. First of all, the lobby is…read moresuper soothing and spa-like, with a coastal vibe, and they have a bunch of choices of tea or Nespresso. When you get to the chair, they'll have sunglasses for you so the lights aren't in your face, and if you are having a long procedure, you can watch a video of your choosing. But more importantly, the dentists (I've seen Dr. Simonsen and Dr. Melhem both) are kind, gentle, and thorough. I had two crowns, my first ever, a few years ago, and I was VERY nervous, since I have had previous fillings and extractions with inadequate anesthesia. The office has a long and detailed questionnaire where you can identify your triggers and they offer you ways to ameliorate them. I started feeling the work partway through and Dr. Simonsen stopped to re-numb me, instead of carrying on like dentists I've had in the past. They also offered breaks, and got me a ball from the prize chest to squeeze so I wouldn't maul my palms. The hygienists, Alison and Lisa, are also both great. Friendly, gentle, and detail oriented. They'll get you sparkling clean without making your mouth sore. I actually don't dread going for a cleaning!

Such a wonderful and warm experience from start to finish. I felt so comfortable, in an often…read morenervous and awkward experience, to explain my previous dental work and to also being open to the work needing to be done. I'm so grateful I researched which dental office I wanted to go to instead of choosing the nearest one towards me. Sweet and beautiful ladies all around and I'm genuinely looking forward to future visits :)

Hands down the best dentist I have ever been to! Not only is their office extremely clean and up to…read moredate, but everyone is just so freakin nice! From the front desk staff to the doctor himself, they are all great. We just moved to Monterey a year ago and I have been to this office twice. The first time I was pregnant so they couldn't do X-rays. The cleaning I got was thorough and I left feeling great. I just went in for my cleaning today and everyone was great! They all asked how my new baby was which was nice. The dentist. Seriously, the most gentle I've ever been to. He is so delicate but you can tell he's still doing the work that needs to be done. Some dentists just don't care and are so rough. I've left other offices with my gums so sore and bleeding because the dentist wasn't gentile. Not the case here. So, if this office is in your network I suggest you come!

Been here for 10 years. Love the dentists here. Great service by providers…read more Scheduling is easy with lots of reminders

We have been patients of Dr. Carl since we moved to Marina in 2018. I'm so glad we found his…read morepractice because not only do love Dr. Carl, we LOVE his staff. Everyone is so friendly and professional. We actually look forward to going to the dentist! A few years ago, our son was attending UC Santa Barbara. He was riding his bike to school to clean out his lab before the Thanksgiving break when he was struck by a car (hit and run!). In addition to some scrapes and bruises, three of his front teeth were broken. Our son did not want to walk around with broken front teeth so he called Dr. Carl's office right away to see if he could get in ASAP. It was 2 days before Thanksgiving and Dr. Carl was leaving early for the holiday. Dr. Carl's office said if he could get to the office before 2pm, he could work on him. Our son did his best to get there on time, but he ended up arriving at 3PM. Dr. Carl waited until he got there and fixed his teeth that day! We were so grateful.

He always changes appointments at the last minute. Do yourself a favor find someone else.read more

I was in search for a new dentist and came across Central Coast Dental Care. Decided on this…read moreoffice, in part due to my insurance coverage but also because of the good Yelp rating. Scheduling was pretty easy. I was able to schedule a new patient exam appointment online within a week timeframe. Once booked you receive a confirmation via email, and will most likely receive a confirmation call the day before as well. The dental office is located in a small plaza with plenty of lot parking spaces. I was welcomed with a friendly greeting and given a few new patient forms to be filled out. The entire office is friendly and knowledgeable. Appreciated the communication from everyone - front desk receptionists, the X-ray tech, Dr. Sharma, and the dental hygienist. Yup - I lucked out! They happened to have an opening for a cleaning so I was able to get both my exam and cleaning performed on the same day. Glad to have found a great, new dental office!

I've been going to the Seaside office since 2017 and have had numerous crowns, onlays, fillings,…read moreplus a root canal. The technicians cleaning the teeth are good, but for dental work stay away. I've had problems with onlays and crowns falling off, the most recent crown right before Thanksgiving 2025. When I went back to re-cement the lower crown, the dentist noted that it was "the wrong kind of cement. See how it's flaking off," he said to the assistant. Then they left me in the dentist chair for about 40 minutes, and the office manager came in with a card reader, and presented a bill for $250 to reattach the crown. "Didn't I just have this crown put on?" I asked. She told me it was an old crown, done in 2017, so it wasn't covered. Since we were going into a four-day weekend I relented, but when I got home I went through my dental records - that crown was only 22 months old, so I felt I was misinformed. But the worst part is that I was sitting in the dental chair for almost 2 hours, listening to the grinding and filing in the next room. Yet I did have an appointment. And after that tortuous visit, the newly attached crown still felt too high, painfully pressing on the molar above it, because the harried dentist didn't have time to ensure a proper fit. Meanwhile, 5 weeks after being reattached, the crown has already fallen off, but I won't be going back to Central Coast Dental. end

Dr. May is probably the most personable dentist I've ever met! He explained what should be done in…read morethe future so well. I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment today. Wow...did I just say I enjoyed going to the dentist? I look forward to my next appointment and highly recommend this dental group to anyone seeking excellent care!

Finding a good dentist, hygienist and front desk staff can be a challenge. I have an excellent,…read moretalented dentist; Dr. Bianco! I always am anxious and very nervous going to the dentist appt but she performs her work so effortless, calm and she is extremely skilled. Jennifer and Dee are exceptional as well. If you are in need for the best...Dr. Bianco will exceed your expectations! Her team is 5 Star and so caring. I look forward to my return appointments as I know I am in very good hands! Thank you Dr Bianco for your care and always making me feel like a VIP! Sincerely, Tim

I had excellent service throughout my Invisalign journey. They were very accommodating for…read moreappointments which was helpful since I'm only in the area to see my family at certain times. The Invisalign worked great and I was able to submit photos of my teeth through the app where they can review my progress and approve me to the next tray. This was a huge benefit for me since I didn't have to come in each time. A super friendly office all around and made for a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend them...

I've been here for cleanings, fillings, and in the process of Invisalign…read more Front waiting room is nice, desk staff is always friendly and fast, the medical staff is great, and the docs are top notch. When I arrive, I don't wait have to longer than 2 minutes before being seen. I love a place with lots of windows. Also, good covid awareness and procedures.

Bottom line: After more than a decade with this practice, I'm now considering finding a new…read moredentist's office. I've been a patient here for over 10 years, starting back when Dr. Oh owned the practice. Even after it transitioned to Dr. Drais, I stayed because the prior office manager, Patty, and her team were fantastic. They were organized, followed up on billing and estimates promptly, and always called ahead if appointments changed. Unfortunately, since Patty left, the service has gone downhill. For my most recent procedure, I had to repeatedly follow up just to get an estimate -- which I didn't receive until days before the appointment. That was frustrating but not a deal breaker. The deal breaker was showing up for a crown appointment only to be told it had been canceled. The staff insisted I should have received a text, but no such message ever arrived. They told me they would add a "notation" to my account so that I would get a phone call in the future. In other words, phone calls for cancellations are no longer the norm -- only texts, unless you request otherwise. Call me old-fashioned, but when a dental procedure costs thousands of dollars and requires me to take time off work, I expect a phone call ahead of time if it's canceled. That's basic professionalism.

Dr. Drais is not a dental professional, he is a mere mechanician. I went to his office for the…read morefirst time just for cleaning, which was done by a very professional dental hygienist , I was satisfied by the quality of work she has done. At the same time, I felt like Dr. Drais would do anything to charge you money. After the cleaning, the hygienists notice that an infection in a tooth that had a root canal, at the exam Dr. Drais said it is an infection but didn't prescribe an anti-biotic as he should have. Instead, he sent me back to Dr. Meckler who charged me 270 $ just to prescribe a 2.70 $ Amoxicillin, and he said I will need to do apicoectomy, which usually does not fix the problem. When I called Dr. Drais to tell them that I wanted the tooth extracted and prepped for an implant. they joyfully jumped on the opportunity, which let me doubt the professionalism of this Dr. One thing is sure, at his office, you won't have a medical opinion. Seek it elsewhere.