Alex Buznikov, DDS

Very personable and professional. Highly recommended.

SCAM ARTIST AT WORK-​BEWARE-​SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE OF HIS VICTIMS
My son answered an add looking for models for before and after pictures in exchange for dental work. Luckily we did our research and found the others who took the time to post warnings about this scam artist. I wanted to add another one to be sure people see this. The current ad lists him as «Catalina Dental Studio.» I couldn’t find any information about it but with some light digging figured out this is the same group. RUN DON“T WALK away from this scam artist.
Also if you scroll down to the review from «Olly H» the dental practice replies to a patient complaining about their false adds. Here is the add they placed on Craigslist
MODEL FOR US AND GET HOLLYWOOD SMILE WITH BEST VENEERS (Los Angeles)
© craigslist — Map data © OpenStreetMap
(google map)
compensation: TBD, $ 400 for video, email to discuss
employment type: contract
NEW Dental Group HOLLYWOOD STAR SMILE is looking for actors, models or any person with less than perfect smile. You will get an amazing Hollywood Smile with eMAX veneers. In return we will ask for before and after photos and videos. Email us back for details and to schedule your casting. Please, include your portfolio photos and the best phone number to reach you.
When Olly H complained they responded
:Alex B.
Comment from Alex B. of Alex Buznikov, DDS
Business Owner
9÷6÷2012 «We are not in communist country. What makes you feel entitled to FREE dentistry. Not very smart. Like a child not getting a toy. Are you getting much of free anything, realistically?»
Wow. These people are awful. Please don’t support them. You deserve better, and they deserve nothing.

I recently did a cleaning, whitening and X-​rays with Dr. Buznikov. The job was done well and he has great staff in his Brentwood office. Also didn’t pressure me to do any work I wasn’t ready for but gave me great practical advice for preventative care.

Alex at Rodeo Dental is awesome and I found him to be very considerate and helpful, he knew exactly what I wanted and I’m really big on detail and pretty critical, needless to say I walked out with a perfect smile with a fraction of the prize it would have cost me anywhere else. Another thing Is that their veneers are top quality and made in house, not imported from some other country. Alot of my friends are now going there as well. Super happy.

I really wish I could give this place NO stars. This place is awful. Dr Alex is very shady. Went In for a cleaning and all I got was a little bit of scraping of my teeth and a horrible polish. He didn’t even use the suction machine while «cleaning» my teeth and didn’t ask me if I had to spit. Looks like he was more interested in looking at him self in the mirror than anything else. I went to check out and no one even said «I’ll be right with you» so I just walked out, never got a follow up call. Seems like they don’t need the business or good reviews. I agree with everyone who gave bad reviews. DO NOT WASTE your time. Worst dentist I’ve ever been too.

SCAMMED BY THIS DENTIST!
I, too, was also sucked in by the Craigslist ad for «Models Needed for Dental Veneers» a la
When I got there I got a spiel about needing $ 3000 worth of dental work done. It was not my finest moment when I forked over that lump sum, dreams of a bigger brighter veneer ahead. I had walked in looking for cash, not to spend it, yet I was sold by the glossy cardboard cutout of Marilyn Monroe (whomDr Alex did not work on by the way.) I reassured myself by checking in with my insurance plan, although they did seem slightly overeager to get me into the chair.
They never did get back to me about my insurance. As a matter of fact, my insurance contacted me first with a notification that my policy had been maxed out. WHAT? I have not gone to the dentist all year, how does one do that all of about in one appointment? I called Dental office, but the girl, Tawni told me to call back. And call back. and call back.
After some TWENTYcalls, I decided to try a different route and contacted my insurance for some answers and found out they issued a check to Rodeo Dental for $ 1239 for services I *NEVER had done!
So Dr. Alex, where are these four crown-​molars floating about in fairyland?

Get this everyone,
This doctor literally had the audacity to tell me because of my honest review about him he will not finish the work he started on me, he left me literally with cuts and even made my teeth look uneven! I seriously never had such a terrible experience in my life!
The mediator from his office gave me a call on Mother’s day and said the doctor would finish his work if I take my review about him down. I told her i would not do anything until I feel like he does the job he was suppose to do. There shouldn’t even be any negotiation. Plus, Ive been tricked by him once why would I trust that he would fix me right this time !!! I paid for something and I expect a good job, and unfortunately for me I was too honest too soon!
Imagine my stress when Dr. Alex wrote me a letter stating he doesn’t «feel» like finishing his work. Perhaps if you weren’t such a narcissistic fool and maybe, just maybe not talk about how this and that women was trying to set you up with her mother or daughter you would of finished your work A lot sooner! NOOO. instead this person had me come back 6 different times and had me sit in his torture chair for over 6 hours EACH!!!
Please remember, just because the location like brentwood sounds fancy doesn’t mean the Service or the Doctor would be good to you!

I am new to LA and was looking for a new dentist in the Brentwood/​Santa Monica. I thought having a practice located in this prestigious area would come with a top rated dentist. This couldn’t be the farthest from the truth. I made an appointment for a routine cleaning. X-​rays were taken for around 15 – 20 minutes by Dr. Buznikov and finally the cleaning took place. He did not inform me that a deep cleaning procedure was being performed. This was an intensive cleaning that should take around 45 – 60 mins. He took less than 10 minutes and I felt he had taken advantage of my self and my insurance. The cost was over $ 1000 and I had a co pay of 100 and this type of procedure can only be performed once every two years. After deciding I would try a new dentist I ask to have my x-​rays transferred they charged me $ 100 dollars. I explained since they are digital could they be email or is there an option of picking them up to avoid the cost. They would not give any options and hung up. Please rethink your appointment if you have decided to use this dentist.

Rodeo Dental Studios did a great job on my veneers and I’m so pleased with my smile.
I see that a lot of people have written about the Craigslist post that they advertised «free» dental work. I had seen a post of theirs on Craigslist and that is how I found Dr. Buznikov. I had wanted veneers for quite some time and I finally saved up enough money for them; depending on how many teeth you have done and type of veneers you get, the price can get hefty (dental work is expensive). When I saw Rodeo Dental Studios’ post on Craigslist, no where did I see anything about «free» dental work. They said that they were looking for actors and models and that they would receive a discounted price.
To make a long story short, I paid a little less than half of what I would have paid at any other dentists office because of this special they were doing for actors and models and I couldn’t have been happier. Great, friendly staff and great nurses and doctor!
To the people who are upset about being misled, I’m totally not trying to be a douche, but why would anyone offer dental work for free?

My previous dentists (yes, I’ve had a few) did a good job cleaning but would hurt my gums so badly that I had to stop going because it was such a painful experience. I ended up going to Dr. Buznikov’s office and the experience was different than what I was previously used to. The cleaning was fantastic and I barely felt a thing compared to my last dentist. I have gone back several times since and every time has been awesome. Dr. Buznikov is a genuine guy and makes going to the dentist a whole lot better.

What a wonderful place, people over there is so kind and professional. they make me feel really comfy, always trying to help me with all the necessary information.

The Office pretty nice and calming and has an awesome view while they work on you… Im not really a big fan of dentists but it was a good experience. I had my teeth cleaned and whitened and they looked pretty great. I read a couple of the reviews on here and they seemed like people wanted free work for items that cost $ 1,000’s of dollars. I figured a quick phone call to ask about what lab fees were for the procedures you wanted would have saved them a trip. The prices here were way cheaper than other places especially if you dont have insurance…
Im planning on getting either invisalign or some veneers just have to save up some money… they even have a youtube channel that you can actually see the testimonials so id say go check that out. Dr Alex is a really chill and funny guy…

I had visited Dr. Buznikov’s clinic twice (at two different locations) and have received cleaning, x-​ray and consultation about further procedures needed.
As many of previous reviewers mentioned he advertises «free» services for actors/​models on craigslist (that’s how I found him) but it’s not really free. So called «free offer» includes labs/​materials fees and what not, that comes to an average fee you would pay for the same service anywhere else.
Just proves the point that nothing is «REALLY FREE» one more time.
As to the Dr. Buznikov comments that I wasn’t his patient — I can provide the copy of the receipt and the quote he gave me for the more procedures needed.

VERY SHADY AND LACKS INTEGRITY!
REALLY CREEPY AND WRONG MARKETING PLOYS.
I am an actress who works in restaurants to make ends meet. I came across this ad in craigslist, the post said «Modeling opportunity for cosmetic dentist (Brentwood/​Los Angeles)»
I’m sure the post will disappear, so I cut/​copied it:
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We are looking for actors and models who would like to improve smile with cosmetic veneers. We also looking for very limited amount of candidates for New Invisalign G4 invisible braces. Photos and videos will be taken. All details upon further communication. Please e-​mail us at
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I am enclosing an explanation of our current projects below.
Rodeo Dental Studios is a new expanding cosmetic dental group and
hi-​tech cosmetic dental laboratory. Our doctors and ceramists have a
lot of experience in hi-​end cosmetic dentistry. We are currently
working on our web site and various types of marketing and need models
for before and after photos and videos.
Thank you for contacting Rodeo Dental Studios™. Please, call us at (310)415−1649 to schedule your audition.
Please, mention which project you are interested in:
Project 1 — Veneers
Project «Confidence» — Life Changing Million Dollar Smile.
Project 2 — New Invisalign G4.
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I went in for what they called AN AUDITION, but got a pitch about how I needed $ 3,000 worth of work and Invisalign is usually $ 3000, and they would discount me $ 200 for my «modeling.» When I told them I absolutely cannot afford it, they told me I could make payments. Awesome.
Why didn’t they just advertise a special deal on Invisalign or veneers?
This was a complete lie and a waste of time, I was looking for jobs that pay me, times are tough and work is scarce. I was not looking for services that cost a couple thousand dollars. This post was under the JOBS OFFERED category. Everyone there knew exactly what they were doing and they were completely dishonest. It really makes me sick because life is hard enough, why are they specifically targeting actors and models? Obviously because they are the easiest people to trick. Guess what? You can’t trick people into giving you money they don’t have, and now I’m going to mention to every person I have ever met: BEWARE of this office. Every friend, coworker, and professional contact I have will hear about this.

As a new patient, I will definitely be coming back! Dr. Buznikov is a highly skilled and experienced dentist. I could not trust him and his expertise more for all of my dental needs. On top of that, he is kind, sincere, and really makes his patients feel comfortable and relaxed. The staff is also so wonderful, warm, and welcoming, and the office is beautiful. I am looking forward to coming back for my next check up. Thanks for making going to the dentist a great experience!

Ever since Dr Alex Buznikov finished working on my teeth, I never stopped smiling… the last thing I said to his staff when I left was I’d miss them… who says that to a dentist! Not only Dr Alex did a great job but his entire staff made my visits enjoyable. The ambiance there is really fun and it’s the only place where I can sit and watch a DVD! For 19 years, after a terrible accident, I had crowns with a metal base. I wanted to get rid of all the metal in my mouth, including the mercury I had in my fillings. Dr Alex removed and replaced the crowns, added some veneers on my front teeth for a very natural look. I couldn’t believe how fast it was, and painless! Really amazing…

When I moved out to L.A. and had to find a dentist I went with Dr. Buznikov because he spoke Russian, which I do as well.
Besides the language similarity he also proved to be a great dentist. Teeth got cleaned and he didn’t try to scam me as I had previously experienced with several other dentists. His prices are very reasonable and covered by most dental insurances (I’ve had both Blue Cross and Guardian).
When he moved his office to the new Brentwood location I was thrilled. The offices are clean, modern and the staff is very friendly! Best part was that as I got my teeth cleaned I got to look out at the beautiful OCEAN VIEW!
Love coming to Rodeo Dental Studios!

I responded to an ad for ‘free braces’, provided the cost of lab and office fees, in exchange for marketing assistance. The price ended up being what I would consider an average price for orthodontic treatment with or without marketing help (maybe even higher). I was disappointed with the (in my opinion) passive aggressive marketing techniques, or what I would consider ‘bait and switch’ – although some may not see it that way. I would have rather gone to an office which was closer to me for the same price. Unfortunately, it was an afternoon I won’t get back.
The staff was extremely friendly, as was the doctor himself, and the office was nice. I just plain didn’t get a honest vibe.

As a new patient of Dr. Buznikov, I will definitely be coming back! The Dr. is so nice, the staff is wonderful, and the procedures are painless. Thanks for making going to the dentist a great experience!

Dr. Alex and his staff were amazing. They took care of me like no other. I must be the most nervous patient they’ve ever had. I was so nervous about my treatment that I was emailing Dr. Alex up to 2 a.m. multiple times each day. I was a wreck and they were so accommodating.
I got whitening and veneers done for my front 4 teeth. Dr. Alex was so honest and personable. It’s definitely not an easy thing to get veneers but Dr. Alex made the whole process easy and painless. My teeth look so natural and great. The technician they had was great. I’m happy with my results. Thanks so much.