Dodge Bruce S DMD

Went here for the first time a couple weeks ago. The staff were friendly and the operation they run is smooth and efficient. I was in and out so quickly. Definitely coming back!

I miss Dr. Dodge. I have been a client for 15 years and the new office would not let me make payments on my bridge without interest. Isn’ $ 500 a month good enough for you? I had to break a CD to avoiid interest. They lost me as a ciient over this. You have to add the human element to business. I thought it was the best dental office ever and raved to friends but not anymore. I probably didn’t even need a new bridge is the way I’m feeling now

After 30 years of visiting the dentist and never having had a cavity I most recently discovered I had acquired a cavity! BUMMER! While at my appointment with Dr. Silberberg not only did she make me feel extremely comfortable in an anxious situation for me, not knowing exactly what to expect but she talked me through what she was doing. After a while of working on my tooth she discovered it was unfortunate but my poor tooth would most likely need a root canal… Double bummer! I can not express how much I absolutely love Dr. Silberberg as this was not a pleasant experience, and not because of her but simply because, who wants to find out after 30 years of perfect dental health they’ll be needing a root canal… But she made me feel incredibly comfortable, safe and eased my nerves. Again… I can not express how much I recommend this office. And my opinion of the office staff remains the same as well… They are amazing too!

I’ve hated dentists since I was a child. This is the only dentist office that puts me at ease and the dentists and staff are lovely. They remember your birthday and remind you of appointments. They also can usually get you an appointment in a timely manner.

overall i love this dentist office. i have berta, as a hygeniest and she is super nice and sweet. however, the bed-​side manner of Dina Shimoyama is something to be desired which is why i knocked off one star. last time, before i left she was kind of rude and «dismissed and shooed me out of the office» and while i was talking about an upcoming root canal which is traumatic to me and ive never even had a crown. i was a bit shocked she was that rude and uncaring. i may switch doctors after this because her fillings tend to not last that long and i dont get the feeling that she really cares and she gives off a really cold vibe. overall nice office but i dont particularly care for her style. it can be a good office but you need the right technicians. i had a hygeniest that was terrible there and so i think now that i have a good hygeniest — i should get a different main dentist there. Dina is in my opinion not the best dentist in that office–

I’ve been to a lot of different dentists in my life, and this place is by far the BEST! The reception staff is always friendly and inviting, and the lady who calls to confirm my appointment reminds me of my grandma calling to wish me a «Happy Birthday».
Most dental hygienists that I’ve been to act like you’re inconveniencing them while they’re doing their job, but Jeri is my favorite because she’s easy to talk to and she never makes me feel nervous or uncomfortable while I’m in the chair.
I recently moved from only 2 blocks away to about a 35 minute drive, but I still don’t have any intentions of going somewhere new. I never thought I’d be giving a positive Unilocal review to a dentist office, but this place totally deserves it!

Great staff, been going here since I was a kid. They always go the extra mile to follow up and remind me of appointments. Seen some staff over the years move on but they have always been great.
Plus it’s my excuse to eat at Bob’s Big Boy or the Sandwich shop up the street known for its pastrami.

Been going here since 2005 and the whole staff is amazing! They truly care about the well-​being of your teeth & offer high-​tech X-​rays and photos of your teeth throughout the years. Comfortable feeling in the lobby as well as in the chair. Ask for Geri if you’re getting your cleaning. She’s super!!!

I can’t say enough about this office… they are fantastic!
First I’d like to say, all of the office staff in the front is very nice. When I came in for the first time, they were so inviting. I got a cute travel mug for becoming a new patient. And I got a follow up call a few days later to make sure my first visit was a pleasing one!
I had several appointment scheduled because it was too much to do at once. However, I was having other medical issues. They office was so nice and understanding about my need to cancel my appointments. Dr Dodge even had his office call to see how I was feeling.
II went in today for 3 of 7 fillings. I know, YIKES!!!
I was soooooo nervous!!! I was mostly afraid of the shots. However, Dr Dodge was wonderful. Calm, gentle and compassionate. The shots didn’t hurt at all :)
He walked me through what he was going to be doing. He would explain the condition of each tooth while he was working on it.
I have more appointments coming up. However, next time I won’t have any anxiety because I know I am in good hands!

Great dentist office! Very professional and clean. I love the staff, especially the nice ladies at the counter and the hygienists. The hygienists do a very thorough job and they are good at what they do.

I have been coming here for several years now, and my husband since he was a kid. I Love the ladies at the counter! They are so sweet and always greet you with a smile!

I love Dr. Shimoyama, she’s great! She’s been my dentist for over 10 years and I wouldnt change that!

I refer anyone who needs a dentist to this office. The office staff is awesome. I see Dr. Dina and she great.

Love this dental office. Gentle, efficient, helpful. And no billing surprises — they preapprove benefits up front. Even my dental phobic husband loves this office. I started out going here when I worked in Burbank and even though I’ve moved all over the city they remain my dentists of choice. I even travelled here for my checkup when I lived out of state one year!

I actually like going to the dentist now! I use to hate it! I go to Dina Shimoyama and she is awesome. I have had her do three cavities and she was willing to go with my request of no novicane. This makes my fillings be done in 15 min and is actually better. You only have about 3 minutes of discomfort (not pain) and it is all over. When she does it this way it feels like you just drank cold water with the tooth she was drilling when it was right over the cavity. They were small ones. But worth no drugs and drooling. She also is very friendly and does my cleanings herself. I like deep cleanings every 6 mo and she digs just as I ask. They are quick. I think out of the 2 years I have been going there and the 8 or so appointments I never wait longer than 10 minutes. Even when I am super early. I always look forward to going in and never dread and push back appointments.

A bit about me… I had been going to the same dentist almost my whole life, but had to switch recently and tried this place because of decent reviews. I have healthy teeth, no cavities, fillings, whatever.
So my biggest problem is that MY TEETH STILL HURT. All I’ll say is that it’s been many hours since getting the cleaning and I still have to eat food somewhat gingerly. I’ve never had this happen in the many years of getting my teeth cleaned. It probably has something to do with the fact that blood was practically gushing out of my mouth during the cleaning. When I spit out the rinse in between the scrapings, it was completely red. Again, I have never experienced anything like this.
My second problem was the lady who came in to check me after the cleaning was done. It was your typical after-​cleaning checkup where she started rooting around in my mouth, but then after checking, with her fingers covered in my saliva, she proceeded to rub her hands all over my jaw and throat checking for who knows what. Seriously, who does that?! I know it’s my own saliva, but that doesn’t mean I want to use it as a facial moisturizer. With your future patients, please have the courtesy to change your gloves.
One more minor complaint is that they actually have two dental chairs with big windows facing out into the waiting room (I got one of these). The windows are tinted, but you can clearly see the patients getting work done while waiting. I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m not a big fan of being put on display with my mouth gaping open. Please cover the windows! Or if you want to get really fancy, install one-​way mirrors.
They get a couple stars just because my teeth are actually clean. I’m a bit scared to write a negative review because I do have an appointment to come back here at a later date. I gotta give them another chance if only because they’re so close to me. I’ll update after the next visit.
Other things of note:
–Desk staff is very nice
–X-​rays are done digitally. I saw an earlier review saying they didn’t have this, so they must have upgraded.
–Street parking is very easy (I parked right in front of the entrance), although it looks like they have a small parking lot
–You get a toothbrush, floss and a couple small tubes of toothpaste after the cleaning
–First time patients get a free travel mug
–They have free wi-​fi, which is nice, since my phone had a hard time getting reception in the waiting room.

Dr Shimoyama is extremely professional and thorough. I appreciate her follow up if/​when I have any issues.
I also enjoy sitting in the chair looking up at the «House» poster as well — she has a great sense of humor!

I never had Dr. Dodge as my dentist, I had his associate, Dr. Shimoyama. She was fine, very professional. The staff is friendly.
My review is about the actual office. Nothing has changed for probably the past 20 years. The décor, the furniture and most importantly — the equipment. Nothing state of the art here. No digital x-​rays, Intra-​oral photography, nothing computerized in treatment rooms, and no welcome distractions for the patient, like televisions in each room. I prefer to go to a dental office that is up to date and implements the latest technology.

Doctor Dodge is fantastic. He seems to have a real passion for dentistry! I have been spending too much time here, but am very pleased with the results, they take my insurance, and they are very nice. On top of that, the posters remind me of my childhood dentist office, which is soothing.

I got my teeth cleaned here last time by Dina Shimoyama and she was very good and professional. I didn’t once feel uncomfortable of what she was doing and requested her for my next appointment. I do miss Lynn, who used to work here, because she’s just so friendly and would share random funny stories/​news. Everyone else is friendly too especially the lady at the front desk. The facility is very clean. I never have to wait long when I go in for my appointment. There’s always some type of music playing in the background to keep my mind somewhere. After each appointment, they have given me floss, toothbrush, and toothpaste.
It’s all very easy street parking here.