La Jolla Pediatric Dentistry: Anthony J. Scoma, DDS 875 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037

"They did absolutely wonderful with my daughter. She needed two teeth removed & they got her in the same day as the check up. Everyone there was so caring & helpful throughout the whole process. 100% reccomend."

"Dr. Scoma has been treating my 5 year old and nearly 2 year old since they both were infants. My 2 year old has had significant dental issues and Dr. Scoma addressed these with care and concern. He was very clear on the options and the pros/cons of each option. He cares about my kids and obviously loves what he does. My 2 year old had several procedures done b/c of a dental infection. Dr. Scoma's office was so easy to communicate with and his staff called to check on my son several times while we were dealing with this infection. Thank you."

"My son went to see Dr. Scoma for regular check-ups with his grandmother while he was on vacation in La Jolla. I went with him on his third visit and was put off by the Doctor's very unfriendly. I got the distinct feeling that he just doesn't like his patients. i have written the office 3 times asking for my son's records and.... CRICKETS! Not a friendly or kind place for kids I'm afraid. :("

"My two kids are followed by Dr. Scoma for several years for regular cleaning. My insurance reimburse fully regular cleanings. However, the last few times I always end up with expensive bills to pay because of extra treatments he is doing without clear explanation. My kids had never had any cavity so I wonder why we have to pay so much. In the office, they give you a price for the treatments, and then we receive bills at home for much more."

"We feel compelled to seek justice and alert the Dental Board concerning Dr. Scoma's practice. Dr. Scoma needlessly drilled out the root nerve and then crown two of our four year old daughters front teeth, which had no decay in order to make extra money from California Medi-Cal. We also feel that he preformed fast, but not careful, or considerate pediatric dentistry; which has lead to continued inflammation and infection. We feel Dr. Scoma used his professional position to pressure us into trusting him, taking advantage of us and our four year old daughter, as well as California Medi-Cal system, for his own extra profit. We feel no dentist should be allowed to needlessly preform abusive root canals on children, or on any one for that matter and then fraudulently charge for what was an unnecessary and a painful procedure. We demand that Dr. Scoma's actions be addressed by the California Dental Board, and appropriate legal and licensing measures are taken to prevent this abuse of his professional position."