Regents Dental Group

Ricca Tran is the best hygienist. I have been going to her for over 12 years at Regent Dental. I highly recommend her and Regents.

After no less than 7 disappointing appointments with dentists throughout San Diego I found Dr. Eskeland and Regents — and stayed for the past 17 years. I would even drive from Fallbrook because they are that good. They use the latest technologies, are clean, reasonable and emphasize continuous training and improvement in their business practices. And to top it off I have never had problem with their work (loose filling, etc.). I’d recommend them over any dentist in The San Diego area.

I found Regents Dental Group through a coworker and I believe this is the kind of quality standard I’ve been missing my entire dentist-​going life!
Scheduling was really easy to work with as they open from 7am to 6pm all week days. The ladies on the phone are always really easy to talk to. When I arrived, the office was festive with Halloween decorations and it smelled like caramel waffles (candle). Hygienist (?) was very sweet and really seemed to like her coworkers and her job. She gave me a brief tour of their facility and I felt pretty great to know that as an employer Regents Dental Group is a good one.
What really sealed the deal about this place is the gentleness of Dr. Ettefagh and his assistant. I was the last patient of the day for them and they were still very courteous, informative, and detailed with everything. Having someone floss for your teeth so carefully is definitely something I will remember :)

I’ve been going to Regents Dental for about three years and they have helped me in some pretty tight spots. Had an extraction, couple of crowns, fillings, cleanings, etc. and all were very carefully done with great attention to detail and a very helpful office staff. Dr. Ettafagh gives great injections and is VERY talented. The hygienist is very sweet and meticulous and the front office staff knows me by name and is beyond helpful. What a great practice!

I went for a small filling and they broke my tooth! I lost ¹⁄₃^rd of my tooth. Now they want me to pay them again to fix by broken tooth. There are many options in San Diego so avoid Regents Dental.

I’ve been going to Regents Dental for years and have always been very pleased with Dr Eskeland and his entire staff. They always accommodate me when I need to reschedule appointments. Everyone is always so incredibly friendly and nice. The only reason I gave them 4 stars rather than 5 is because I was unhappy with how my Invisalign was handled the first appointment. They did not give me hardly any information such as the pain I was going to experience, how to clean the trays, how often I needed to brush and floss, the sensitivity I was going to have after shaving enamel off my teeth etc. A hygienist showed me how to take them out (which wasn’t helpful) and then they showed me out.

Every single person I have come into contact with at this practice, from the dentists to the receptionist has been amazing. The least painful cavity filling j have ever had, everyone hear truly cares about their patients and goes out of their way to make a sometimes scary and stressful situation has pain free and comfortable as possible. I can’t recommend then enough

I don’t normally write reviews but I have NEVER had a dentist so kind and careful. Dr. Ettefagh injects novocaine so slowly that it can’t even be felt. He also insists on perfection when replacing dental implants. I have had two porcelain onlays replaced recently and he did an AMAZING JOB!
The office runs on time, they validate for parking, and the staff is top notch.
Honestly, I cannot think of one complaint and that’s saying a lot! I highly recommend Dr. Ettefagh!!!

I took my sister here for an appt. the staff was very friendly and thorough. My sister is very please with the results. The hygienist Ricci was great, the explanation and passion she showed her patient makes you feel at home. I think this place would be my next choice to get my teeth clean.

Love, love, love the office! Both doctors are great!!!
And love all the hygienists here! They all probably been there from 5 plus years! Some been there 10 plus years! Just to tell you How great this office is!!!
Great quality work, not rush! Very comfort!
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I don’t typically write Unilocal reviews but I have been going to this dentist the last few years and Anna is the absolute best! She’s so friendly, good at her job and probably one of my favorite hygienists ever.
I definitely used to hate going to the dentist as it felt like you were just setting yourself up for being lectured by the hygienist, dentist, etc etc but that isn’t how they operate here. They give you a great cleaning, give you tips when necessary and let you go on and enjoy the rest of your day. Highly recommend to anyone! Especially Anna!!!

I chose this dentist office due to its proximal location to my apartment. My experiences getting my teeth cleaned here over the past 2+ years have been very positive. However, following each visit I seem to recieve a bill that is incorrect. I have been erroneously charged for services that should be covered by my insurance on multiple occasions and also charged for services I did not receive. This results in lost time on the phone with my insurance company and the dental office getting these issues fixed. So far everything has been resolved, but I’m starting to question if the benefit of location outweighs the precious minutes of my life that have been lost fixing billing issues.

Yay! I no longer dread going to the dentist!
I put off getting my dental work done for the longest time because it was such a scary and intimidating process. Fortunately, last year I found Regents Dental through a referral and my mouth and smile are healthy again!
This place is seriously fabulous. They always do a good job of working around my crazy schedule and the ladies in the front are always so sweet.
Jennifer took the time to really explain my dental insurance coverage and went over my long-​term treatment plan… I SOOO appreciate her taking the time to explain all that my UCSD insurance covers because the school doesn’t really guide us through our policies that well. It makes all the difference when the staff is helpful and patient because dental work can be scary…
I was worried about a «La Jolla» dentist ripping me off but I’ve done my fair share of comparisons and the cost of their services is actually better than I’ve found at other places so that was a pleasant surprise.
I had Dr. Ettefagh –he is nice, gentle and does a thorough job. Super clean office, very professional and friendly.
They just moved upstairs to a new office, super nice. It feels so good to finally find a dentist that I feel comfortable with… I always avoided my cleanings and pretty much any dental work, but I’m glad I have this place now!
I would 100% recommend this place!

I hardly write Unilocal reviews but I was thoroughly impressed with this place.
I went here a few years back to get a basic checkup for the military and they were great.
I went back last year after going way too long without a visit and needless to say, I needed a good amount of work done to get everything in tip top shape.
The staff was friendly and helped me understand the whole process. I’ve had some horrible experiences at other dental offices so it was refreshing to find a place that takes pride in what they do, especially when it comes to making sure their patients are comfortable. I like the way they run their office, I’m always called back right on time and never waiting around which is crucial for me.
All and all this is a good place to go if you haven’t been to the dentist in a while because they make you feel very comfortable. Highly recommend if you’re researching a new dental office.

Best dentist ever! Dr. Eskeland is the most professional, compassionate and kind dentist our family has ever visited. Treatment is of excellent quality, prices are fair, and the front office staff are responsive and helpful. I can’t imagine going anywhere else. If you want a reassuring team to help you through your dental needs, small or large, insured or self-​pay, this is the place. Happy flossing!

My great experience at Regents Dental started as soon as I saw the happy helpful smiling faces of the front staff. Anna was so helpful in making sure I understood the whole treatment plan before any needles came out… lol. I’m not a huge fan of dentists but she made me really comfortable. Just a few X-​rays and I was due for a cleaning… Marla, dental hygienist, was the most knowledgable hygienist I have ever experienced. Turned out I had a cavity under an old metal filling, and require an ‘on lay’ to save my tooth. Dr. Ettefagh was great… he expertly numbed the tooth, drilled, cleaned and gave me a temp on-​lay. I came back two days later and was given my permanent on-​lay. Thanks to the great work done at RD my smile is healthy and happy. Thank you: Dr. Ettefagh, Marla, Anna, and the awesome staff at Regents Dental.
–Paul

I am forever grateful to Regents Dental Group. Thank you for always being so informative and making me feel comfortable. I trust this team with my dental health and it really helps that they work Saturdays and late hours. I had an emergency over the weekend and was taken in right away. I came in with a broken tooth and walked out with a beautiful onlay that looked exactly like my tooth before I broke it. The front office girls are so sweet and they are also very knowledgeable about insurance. They take the time to make sure you understand your own insurance before asking you to sign anything. I appreciate that. Thanks guys!

This place will do everything to max your dental insurance. I was recommended for doing multiple fillings that are not necessary. They not only max out my insurance, they specifically mess up the percentage paid by my insurance so they can schedule more fillings. That’s said I actually paid 100% for 4 fillings that could have been delayed until the next year.
WHAT’S WORSE, I got bacteria infection right after the stupid filling operation and need to do teeth extraction. RIGHT AFTER the filling! There is no way the doctor could be not responsible. I got a LOT OF UNEXPECTED PAIN and has to ask for prescription pain killer at midnight. On the next day I have to go to Surgeon Dr. Chang’s Office (he is very good) and extract 2 teeth and since the insurance is already maxed out I have to pay 100% for the surgery! Overall I lost over $ 4000 thanks to the Regents Dental doctor.
The regents dental group do not give a S* on how I am doing. They never ask how is the surgery and any followup afterwards. DO NOT GO THERE
I WANT TO GIVE 0 STAR BUT THERE IS NO SUCH OPTION. SAD.
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Follow up in response to the RDG response
’We do not recommend delaying fillings that can lead to tooth extractions’ Non of my fillings will lead to tooth extractions. They are all very small and There is no pain at all. BUT the filling operation is the source of pain and spread out of infection!!!
I had a wisdom tooth problem and it is known before I do the fillings because I did X-​ray in RDG. With that RDG still got me do a lot of fillings, one of the fillings is done right next to the problematic wisdom tooth!!! This triggered the spread out of infection and huge swelling to my whole month and it is so painful!!! This fact shows us how careless your dental work is. Because if you know there is a problematic wisdom tooth and you will think twice for your patient before bothering it with a filling operation.
I did all my fillings in 2days and later I got 2 bills. The first bill used up all my insurance and the second bill is 100% paid by myself. This is NOT what I was told when RDG layout the treatment plan. If I knew that second bill will be paid all my self I will delay the treatment until my insurance got renewed. Either RDG did this on purpose or they are incapable of handling insurance and do the right math to look out for their patients. Do not fool me because I know how to read bills.
Overall RDG’s incapability caused me huge pain and loss of grants $. I strongly not recommend this place.

Like many people, going to the dentist is about as much fun as having a hole in your head. And like many people, I haven’t always been the best about keeping up with my routine cleanings. Some of this stems from my tendency to choke or nearly vomit during dental exams.
Thankfully, despite my reservations about visiting the dentist, my friends recommended Regents to me. Sure, it’s a bit of a drive from San Marcos, but it’s worth it when staff take care of your every need (and accommodate your busy social schedule!). First off, the dental hygienists are top-​notch, highly professional and attentive to your every quirk or dental fear (three cheers to Kenny Tran, a personal friend). Also, Dr. Eskeland puts me at ease every time I have an appointment with him. Who knew that root canals could be so much fun and educational at once (Ok, the drugs helped, but the drilling and filling did not induce crying or fits of terror)! The doctor was calm, collected, and walked me through each and every step of my procedures.
Regents would get a solid 5 stars from me if they could find a way to get teeth X-​rays from me without me having adverse reactions to each and every attempt — a problem I have had at every dental office I’ve been to! This is a great place to go for dental work.

*I had a great first experience at this office and I think they’re doing everything they can to respond to these Unilocal reviews, because I had zero problems or concerns there.
This is a stunning dental office. I have only been to one dental office in my 23-​year life, and it is in my hometown in Northern California. I made an appt with this office because I needed to get a cleaning before I leave for Peace Corps. The staff at the front of the office are incredibly nice. They walked me around the place and showed me where they do everything (cool!). The dental hygienist was very gentle during the cleaning compared to what I’m used to. The dentist was also very, very nice and knowledgeable.
If I come back to San Diego after Peace Corps, I will definitely come to this office.
The reason I don’t give 5 stars is because the dental assistant immediately took me to get x-​rays, even though I brought my previous record from three months prior. The office staff needs to be sure to communicate. If I hadn’t said something, there goes another finance.
I would also like to note that whoever wrote the 1 – 2 star reviews should probably take better care of their teeth and not get upset when they have to pay for them to be filled. Don’t jump to the conclusion that you’re being scammed. Do you honestly think it’s worth losing their dental license just to scam you? Nope.