California Dental Care - West LA

"I'm convinced this place is a chop shop for teeth. I went here for a checkup, cleaning, and x-rays after a couple years without a dentist. I'd been having no problems or pain, but they claimed to find 4 cavities and offered me a discount if I booked both drilling and a whitening treatment. I thought that sounded extreme, so I went to another dentist who came recommended, and they examined me plus looked at California Dental's x-rays and found nothing. Checked back with that new dentist 6 months later for new x-rays and still found no cavities. I'm never coming back to this office."

"I have had several treatments and cleanings performed at California Dental Care over the past 3 - 4 years. Every encounter has been very satisfying. The entire staff is very polite, professional, and accommodating, from the front office staff, to the doctor’s support staff, dental hygienist, and assistants, including the doctor himself. I highly recommend California Dental Care for all dental needs."

"I hope I had read these comments before my wife selected our dentist! I believe everything you read here is valid. Reception is very impatient and rude. My wife's appointment was scheduled on President Day, which they were not open at all! After 3-4 phone calls later that week I finally got connected and they said there was no appoint for my wife. As for me, I received a letter from them JUST TWO DAYS before my appointment, saying that they refuse to see me and asking me to change dentist. Don't waste your time on this!"

"The dental care was terrific. Unfortunately, I was very unsatisfied with the myriad of hidden charges and their unpleasant office manager. For example, my insurance allows two cleanings a year with a $20 co-pay. But this office requires a 'visit' charge of $10 and will not clean your teeth without current x-rays. On top of that, they charge a check-up fee. All told, teeth cleaning costs over $60. They would not allow me to have my teeth cleaned without the additional services. I found another dentist who stuck with the fee structure of my insurance company and transferred my account to them. When I requested my x-rays from California Dental, they demanded a $45 fee for copies. I have never been charged for x-rays before and I've moved many times, requiring me to take my medical records with me. If money is not important to you, this is a good place."