Marina Dental Center

One star is only for the receptionist that greeted me-​thats it. Its a scam once you see the dentist. DO NOT go here! Made an appt for exam & cleaning then after the dentist looked in my mouth for a few seconds-​told me I had great teeth –then the coordinator came in and told me I had to come back another time for a cleaning. Complete waste of my time– wish I read the reviews here first because the service and issues were exactly what I experienced-​the most obvious scam ever! Shame on them

There isn’t a rating except O and that is not offered. I saw him 2006. $ 16.568.00 for implants that were never attached to teeth. four that fell out. Need I say more
Found I was only 1 of 43 that had the same thing. Sued him and since he could not afford to pay us back he went backrupt. This was in 2006.
I have a name for him however it’s not for this reading. Don’t go there. I don’t think he even likes being a dentist. I wish I would of known when they were protesting. I would of had a big sign.

I write reviews when I think it’s important information to share for both good and bad reasons. THIS IS A BAD REVIEW FOR VERY IMPORTANT REASONS! «Upsell» is something that happens at a retail store. False diagnosis, unnecessary procedures recommended and backed by fear tactics is bad business. They’ve been BUSTED and I’m here to tell the facts.
I came here because they took my insurance for a crown I needed and they were blocks from my place. Little did they know I had been to another, much more honest and reputable dentist, on the regular. Once the false recommendations of filling replacements and «much needed» expensive deep cleanings (when I had JUST had it less then 8 months before) started being jammed on me. I decided to go back to my previous dentist for a second opinion. Surprise, surprise none of it is necessary nor recommended!
SHAME ON YOU MDC! CLEAN UP YOUR ACT!

I’ve been going here for a few years and only because it’s walking distance from my house.
I’m done! Every time I’m there I’m left waiting wayyyy past the appt. time. I think the best I’ve done is 45 minutes late one time. It’s usually more than 1 hour!
Terribly run office and the dentists just don’t care. They are always slamming the bill with charges beyond the regular check-​up and over the insured cost where I always have to fight with them on the bill. I’m done. PLEASE PLEASE everyone, look carefully at the other postings too — I’m not the only one here saying these things. DO NOT go to this office (or the one on Sepulveda — operated by the same group.

I only write reviews that I feel consumers need to be warned about. I would not recommend this dental office. I wanted to give them a try since they are so close to where I live, but was hesitant since I’ve had a great dentist for years that’s now unfortunately too far away.
When I came to Marina Dental Center, it felt like they were just billing as many office visits as possible, not showing a care about me. I’ve been going to dentists religiously every 6 months since I was a kid, and I have never went to a new dentist and left without a cleaning. Is that normal?
My first new patient visit was just x-​rays and upselling. I have had really good dentists who would recommend me additional work but none would leave me without a basic cleaning. Why did I bother coming in? They didn’t even try to book my next appointment to get a cleaning. They just told me things that would not be covered on my insurance and said good bye.
The only upsides were that my insurance covered my office visit and x-​rays, the wait was short and the dentist that met me was very nice, although he visited me for a short period of time. The feeling I felt leaving the lame appointment without shiny cleaned teeth leads me to believe I should run away and never return here so they never touch my mouth!

I wish Unilocal had negative stars this is the WORST dentist on the planet they are all about the scam — the best is I never made a follow up appointment and they called me every week for months telling me I had an appointment and needed to come in. NEVER GO HERE — DO NOT FALL FOR A COUPON OR A GROUPON!

BRING A BOOK.
The staff is really super friendly and the dentist is really nice. You will have to wait to see the dentist — at least 40 minutes from you appointment time. Pack your patience, bring a book and be prepared to wait.

I took my 4 year old here for an X-​ray and cleaning, and was very pleased with the outcome. The staff was super friendly and helpful our dental technician was Brandon, he was super awesome to be able to keep my 4 year old occupied for the whole time, and explained everything to her before he did it in a funny way appropriate to her age. Thank you so much my daughters teeth look great !

Stay away from this office!
I scheduled an appointment for a teeth cleaning and a check-​up. After taking my x-​rays, the doctor pointed out I had a cavity and recommended an onlay procedure, along with some recessed gums that he recommended filling. The total bill came to somewhere around 7k (before my insurance portion) and they tried to get me to do the procedures right then. I told them I would think about it, at which point they offered me a «I’m not supposed to do this, but…» price, and again I declined, saying I would like to think about it and complete the teeth cleaning that I came in for.
They then told me they didn’t have time for the teeth cleaning and I would have to come back. That should tell you all you need to know right there — they have time to do 7k worth of procedures, but not a simple teeth cleaning.
Since then I asked a co-​worker for a recommended dentist, one that he had been going to for quite sometime, and highly recommended him. I saw that dentist a couple weeks later, and he took care of everything that i needed, and turned my $ 7,000 quote into $ 300.
Just read the rest of the reviews on this office, and never come here!

Total con artists. Stay away!
I love going to the dentist but this was the worst experience ever.

By far the worst experience in my 68 years on this planet. Talked me in to over $ 5,000 worth of repairs when all I wanted was an exam, x-​rays and cleaning. Pulled one tooth in prep for a bridge and wanted to pull 4 more. After almost 4 hours of sales grind I put a stop to any more, and waited for the buyers remorse to set in. What an example of sales pressure on a senior citizen. THIS IS WHAT GIVES DENTISTRY A BAD NAME. DO YOURSELVES A FAVOR AND AVOID THIS BUSINESS LIKE THE PLAGUE.

Great Staff. Great people. Dr. Ginzburg was awesome he did some diagnosis and that dentist stuff that they do and I didn’t feel a thing. I recommend him to friends and family as well as my son and son’s father. Don’t believe these reviews here they just don’t sound real to me.

If I could give less than 1 star, I would. The dentists are mean, inconsiderate, and made me feel embarrassed for the gum and enamel problems I was suffering from.
They took «Case Photos» without asking me permission, and then I felt pressured, into the expensive treatment they were pushing.
I signed the consent and billing forms AFTER receiving the anesthesia (which I later learned is now illegal).
I’ve never written a negative review like this, and take responsibility for not doing my homework before going there.
For those considering this office though, I highly suggest against it. There are many other wonderful, ethical dentists who better deserve your service!

got two fillings done here. I was nervous going to the dentist for fillings, but each filling was painless and quick; no joke. GREAT WORK!

This place has gone way downhill from many years ago when Dr. Stolnitz owned the practice.
They try to up sell you on many services and procedures that you flat out don’t need. If they quote you some crazy price for a procedure check with your insurance company and or get a 2^nd opinion before agreeing to pay them. I did that and realized that I didn’t need half of what they were «recommending». Also I got it done for far less than what they quoted me.
Also, I have requested a copy of my medical records and my new dentist has requested a copy of my medical records from them on multiple occasions; yet they are never sent out. SO incredibly unprofessional!
The worst part is that I recommended my wife to go there and the dentist at Marina Dentistry completely screwed up her filling causing her long term pain, bleeding and having to have it completely redone by a different dentist.
The front desk is not very friendly either.
There are other dentists out there who are much better in every way; I’d stay away!

I haven’t been here in years, but I felt the need to comment on my experiences as well. Because yeah, I would NEVER go back.
Everyone here has posted about the excessive wait times, and it’s true. I went in once for something that literally took 3 minutes to do, and I sat around waiting for 30 minutes until I went to ask what was up. It turns out they hadn’t even taken out my chart!
I got a root canal done here, and I sincerely regret it. I’ve had recurring pain in the same tooth, and now have to go see an Endodontic specialist, who will probably have to re-​treat a tooth I have already spent thousands of dollars on. Just what I always wanted!
I was also upsold the irrigation treatment for a cleaning that was not only unnecessary, but painful.
Seriously, go somewhere else.

They don’t deserve stars. I have never written a review before but am so angry & disappointed by Marina Dentistry. This is a the worst place I’ve been to in my 50 yrs of seeing dentists. I hope to save others the time & money that would be wasted here.
They saw me once for x-​rays & quoted $ 3500– after insurance– for a cleaning, filling replacement and bridge fix. Had insurance do a check & they said it was high but I went because I didn’t want to start all over again At first appointment to fix my filling, they said «sorry mixed up on days-​can we reschedule?’ Finally talked them into having another dentist see me & magically they found something else wrong (despite last X-​rays a couple weeks before). They had a specialist see me (extra $ without telling me it would cost $ or even ASKING if I wanted to see him) And worse-​aftet 2 dentists seeing me– I STILL didn’t get ANY work done– still got broken filling.

STAY AWAY! STAY AWAY! STAY AWAY!!!
The facts are these…
My partner and I came in for a routine checkup. We both ended up having work done. $ 10K and three years later we’re back at a new dentist that has told us we were ripped off. Turns out $ 10K is $ 7K too much for the work done by any average dentists’ asking price.
That’s right. We were up charged by $ 7K. I only wish I had done my due diligence better and seen others’ dissatisfaction on Unilocal.
BUT WAIT! There’s more…
The reason for the visit to the new dentist is the work started to fall apart (in the month we finally pay off the debt). Turns out my boyfriend’s bridge was improperly fitted and the root canals weren’t properly performed which caused additional decay. The bridge is now useless and he has to get a new one because re-​cementing the existing one would end up popping off because it was molded wrong.
And when the new dentist attempted to call Marina Dental Center they hung up on him and refuse to take the call.
To top it off, Marina Dental Center is filthy and all of the equipment is out of the stone age. Their bedside manner is atrocious. When the dentist nicked one of my good teeth with the drill he got mad and blamed it on my moving. I can still feel the chip on my tooth that he never offered to fix.
Unilocal should create a «People HATE us on Unilocal» window sticker just for these con artists.

Boy, people DIS-​like this place. There were even picketers out front… But I’m here to take the contrarian pov. Ok, so I had a $ 30 new patient coupon which helps… but regardless my experience was so favorable that I’m here to write about it. Thirty bucks gets you (in two separate visits) xrays, exam and cleaning. Staff was a bit lackadaisical but for thirty bucks you put up with more than usual. Office was clean and pleasant even while undergoing construction. Still not what got the 4 stars though…
My teeth after today’s cleaning have not felt this good in years. Simply put, they are fang-​tastic. I got a dope grill y’all. The technician spent too much time… so thorough, so caring. He «cares about your gums» so much he repeatedly told me so. He picked and he shined for 45 minutes. They are white and bright! I enjoyed his work so much I made another appointment. $ 75 cleaning with no insurance… cannot wait til April. This guy is the tooth fairy.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS «DENTIST» !!
If I could give this dentist negative stars, trust me, I would.
They charged me $ 3000 (two years ago, I was stupid) for what could have been done for $ 1100 (I called up several dentists today for a quote because when I went back to Dr William Ginzburg, he wanted me to pay an additional $ 1800). And my dental work is still yet to be complete. I am thinking of bringing a lawyer there to get my money back, since they refuse to refund it to me.
They are very unprofessional and all they think of is PROFIT PROFIT PROFIT. If I could write up a complaint to some authority to get this dental center removed, I definitely would.
They have another office on S Sepulveda Boulevard. And the people in that office is MUCH worse. You can only imagine. It is definitely my biggest regret for choosing this dentist, but thank God for Unilocal.Now less people would be conned.