Richard O Cavallaro, DDS

I’m surprised there aren’t very many reviews up on here. Great dentist with friendly staff. Always talks me through the procedure and lets me know exactly what is going on with everything. Wendy is super friendly and excellent at what she does. They always remember me even if I haven’t been in for a cleaning in a year! I always talk to one of the girls about my dog and she’s super friendly.

Dr. Cavallaro has been my dentist for over 8 years now and I’ve only had great experiences here. He is all about attention to detail and always makes me feel very well taken care of. I never ever feel when he numbs me before procedures, I can’t believe he actually uses a needle. Never see it and never feel it! His staff is amazing as well! I have referred many people to his office and I will continue to do so!

I’ve been coming to Dr. C for 6 years. I honestly can say that I’ve never had a better dentist. He takes his time and really seems to care about me. His staff is extremely friendly and I always feel welcome at his office.
It is difficult at times to get an appointment with the hygienist, but if they are busy, then it means they’re doing something right! My teeth have never felt as clean since I’ve been coming here. I’ve seen Cathy and Wendy and they do a great job! I have gotten talked to a couple of times about my gums and the importance of using my electric toothbrush and flossing.
Dr. Cavallaro and I have talked at length about the vacations he takes with his wife and the stories about their grandkids. He definitely makes me feel like a part of his family.
Anyway, I was visiting another part of the country when I had an emergency. The other dentist looked in my mouth and told me that all my fillings and caps were impeccable! They said that I must go to a good dentist. It really solidified to me that I really go to a quality dentist. I really hope he doesn’t retire anytime soon. Its very hard to find a quality dentist when there are dentists on every corner that are just trying to make a quick buck.
This office is really a gem. I hope Dr. Cavallaro never retires!

Richard Cavallaro runs his office like a used car salesmen. He is good dont get me wrong but he sweats you and nickle and dimes you. I went to get my teeth clean and the hygenist was out ill. Allison had to reschedule but if it was the other way around they would have charged you $ 25.00 if you were too ill to show up to your appt. The staff is there to brow beat you into work that is not necessary and they bill you without letting you know your Dental Insurance billing. LESSON Learned first, find out what your eligible to because his office is not obligated to tell you. Your ignorance is thier Bliss. If your a new patient ask them to request your exrays from your former DDS because they will just charge you $$$ without advising you. This DDS and his hygenist are good not bad work but you will be brow beaten to accept extra work that is not necessary. Always if you can get a second opinion get it. They told me that my back gums had «huge» pockets (6) that needed intense work at a cost of $ 4,000.00 Laser surgery. I am 45 years old. Needless to say I did not pay but I did purchase for $ 200.00 an ultra sonic toothbrush and those (huge pockets) are minimal to none now due to my due dilegence on my teeth within 2 years. Of Course Cavallaro office and staff would NEVER tell you that because he runs a used car dealership antics at the DDS. I would say his patients have money to throw away and it is ok with them. Ethics is an issue with me. To Many DDS to go to him.

Updating over 2 years later, I have been exclusively seeing Lemon Grove Dental for all my dental needs. My gums are still in great shape and Kathy, the hygienist, is amazing. She is the only hygienist I trust my mouth to because she is gental and very thorough in her work making sure that everything is squeaky clean.
In addition to great service and great staff, the technology they use there is cutting edge, and they even send you an email and a text message to remind you of your upcoming appointment.
They aren’t the cheapest dentist in town but they definitely are the best!

This is the WORST dentist EVER! Not only is he crazy expensive, his staff is full of snotty girls with passive aggressive, poor attitudes. I went to him to get an estimate on a repair and he quoted me over $ 1,000.00 for work I ended up having done by someone else, even better, nicer office, better dentist in La Jolla for only $ 300.00!!!
Business must be sparse because after hitting me with an unexpected consultation fee of $ 140.00, he then SENT this ridiculous bill to collections after a few months! I even emailed him trying to work it out and his snotty staff replied tough luck. They are scammers and have now ruined my credit over a 5 minute consultation in which I was never told I would be charged for, nor did I expect my dentist to ever charge me with one after going to him for several years! ZERO loyalty to his clients. Go elsewhere!