Lance Alder, DDS

Dr. Alder is amazing.
I have been coming to this office for decades and have always had a positive experience. It’s always a painless and pleasant experience whenever I visit. All of the staff; receptionists, hygienists (Gail is my favorite), and assistants are super friendly and comforting.
When one of my two front tooth crowns broke, Dr. Alder spent countless hours working to ensure that the color was an exact match. His dedication to perfection was a welcomed practice. There is no rushing and moving patients out the door, the office waits until you are completely satisfied.
I would recommend this dental office to anyone! Thanks Dr. Alder and staff!!!

This review is long over due but Dr. Alder and his staff are amazing. They are professional, courteous, and great about getting you in. You couldn’t ask for a better dental practice. It’s obvious that they really care and do all they can to help you feel comfortable, especially with my little ones. I appreciate how they go the extra mile to help make the dentist a breeze with my young children even though it is not a pediatric dental office. Finding the right dental office is important and even though we no longer live around the corner we will continue to commute in as needed. Thank you!

I had been going to this office since very young, Dr. Flores was my dentist. Dr. Flores and staff had always made me feel like family, since Dr. Adler has taken over that feeling hasn’t changed! I do not go that often, but when I do the experience is always great! So friendly and so caring. Thank you all for your help and what great work you do!

Okay, Another case of posting a review because something was truly amazing. Dr. Alder and the team in this office are simply the best. Gail is the best hygienist I have ever come across. Dr. Alder had to do some minor work for me this week. Honestly, I have never had such a positive experience. It sounds a little funny but the way he and his team work during a procedure is almost like art. If I didn’t know better, when he said they were finished I wanted to say «yeah right, you haven’t even started yet!» But he was finished, and I literally did not feel one thing or have even one uncomfortable second in the chair. Dr. Alder is a younger Dr. and I even heard a older patient questioning him once, as if he is isn’t old to know what he is doing. He is one of the best. He is up to date and has learned all the new and best equipment, procedures, etc. He will sit with you and actually listen and explain everything. If you are looking for a new dentist in OC the drive to Newport would be worth it.

I have been to this dentist office several times for cleanings and a crown and each time I am treated with the upmost respect by all of the employees. From the moment you walk in to the time that you leave, you will feel comfortable and genuinely cared for. I don’t think that you will find any other dental office as wonderful as this one. Thank you guys for everything and keep up the great work!

This office is so clean and the staff is always so nice! Good to know there’s an honest dentist out there that you can trust to take care of you!

Great little Dental Office. They are prompt with their appointments so you’re not left waiting. In and out, excellent services. Open early so I can get in and out before work too.
Love it!

After two years of not going to the dentist, I became a patient of Dr. Alder’s in 2011. Needless to say, I needed extensive work and was not looking forward to it.
Dr. Alder made me feel at ease and continually checked on me during the procedures to assure I was comfortable. Every crown and filing was done conservatively and gently and everything explained to me prior to beginning with time for any questions.
Dr. Alder and his staff have always greeted me with a smile and are genuinely happy to see me in the practice.
On a Sunday I was out for brunch and popped a front tooth veneer off. I had a moment of panic and then decided to call Dr. Alder. He met me at the office 30 minutes later and bonded my veneer back on my tooth. I was without a veneer for a mere hour versus a whole day at minimum.
Dr. Alder and his team go above and beyond for each of their patients, assuring you feel comfortable and valued.
I will never see another dentist and have referred everyone I know to Dr. Alder and will continue to do so.

At age 62, I have changed my dentist to Lance Alder, Newport Beach Dental after two helpful visits. Excellent dental care, wonderful personalities of dental technicians and Dr. Alder. I highly recommend this dental office!

Awesome! Dentist Dr. Alder is a pro super kind explains everything took me in on a day off to fix my crown. Super high tech office awesome helpful kind staff no hassles clean environment. Ive been to several Dentist i’m
Done looking.

Dr Alder is the best dentist in Orange County. The service provided by he and his staff is superb, as is the quality of dental care. Don’t waste your time looking anywhere else.

I hadn’t been to a dentist in over 3 years. (Mind you I have 5 dentists in my family… yes, 5)! A portion of an old filling broke off my tooth… it didn’t hurt so I thought, «Oh well». (Crazy, right? I know). Gradually more of it broke off. It was annoying, but still didn’t hurt much. Eventually, I had to start chewing on the other side only because it became bothersome. Once I started doing that for a while, I starting having a lot of pain on the side I began to chew my food on. I STILL didn’t go to a dentist. For 2 weeks I self medicated myself on Ibuprofen to ease the pain. It got to the point where I was in SO much pain I started getting sinus headaches. I neglected my teeth for so long I was now paying the price. I knew I had to go to a dentist and quick!
Dr. Lance Alder was referred to me by my children’s pediatric dentist. His office is in the same plaza I work at so I thought, «Okay let’s do this.»
Pleasant surprise #1 Deborah :)
Deborah was the first person I spoke with when I called. She is so sweet and professional. She’s the one that first gives you a feel of what you’re about to get yourself into… and she’s wonderful! She made me feel like I was going to be well taken care of before I even walked through the door! And once I met her the day of my first visit, she gave me the exact same feeling!
Pleasant surprise #2 Maria :)
I love Maria! She’s the next person I met at the office. She led me to my room and made sure I was comfortable. She attentively asked me questions about my oral health and care. She is so kind and caring that she too made me feel like I was in the best hands. (They even have a snuggle blanket if you need it because you’re nervous… and did I mention… flat screen TVs in every room)! I didn’t even feel like I was at a dental office. It’s brightly lit with large windows that bring in natural lighting and a view of the beautiful plants outside. The office is pristine with state of the art technology. The ambiance truly put me at ease.
Last, but not least… pleasant surprise #3 Dr. Lance Alder :)
Where do I begin? Dr. Alder is the BEST dentist I have ever been to… EVER. I have not stopped telling everyone I know about him. I have never met a doctor with such superb communication skills. He is tactful, polite and friendly. He also has a great sense of humor which definitely helps when your nervous! He explains every detail as well as thoroughly reviews possible treatment options as well as a treatment plan that he allows me to approach at my own pace. He answers all my questions and addresses any of my concerns. Dr. Alder makes me feel important and valued as a patient.
That being said, Dr. Alder is extremely skilled at being a dentist. Afraid of the dreaded needle? Don’t be… I didn’t even feel it!!! He is so gentle and precise he made the whole process virtually painless for me! In fact once we were finished… I WAS IN NO MORE PAIN! Whyyyyy didn’t I go to him sooner??? Not only that, the very next morning he followed-​up with me to make sure I was okay. Who does that? AND I got a cute little «welcome to the office» card that he handwrites himself! That demonstrates a level of service from a health care professional that surpasses all else I’ve ever seen! :)
Dr. Alder and his staff go out of their way to ensure that their patients not only receive the highest quality oral health care and treatment, but that they are happy as well.
Needless to say, I keep going back to complete my treatment plan. It’s funny to say, but I’m happy to go there and be there. No more waiting to go see a dentist. I will be seeing my new dentist, Dr. Lance Alder, every 6 months!!!
So should you :)

Dr. Alder can be called the Miracle Dentist. He makes going to the dentist seem like a day at the spa. Dr. Alder and his staff are professional, courteous, warm, and sincerely happy to see their patients. Because of Dr. Alder I’m no longer gripping the dentist’s chair. I actually did not feel any pain when Dr. Alder worked on my teeth. I grind my teeth at night, and I had been wearing a night guard made by another dentist for many years but was still feeling so much pain in my jaw every morning. But Dr. Alder advised me to wear a different night guard; one that does not bite on my molars. WOW! When I wake up in the morning now, my jaw doesn’t hurt nor do I have a headache’t! What a Miracle! Dr Alder should win the award for the most OUTSTANDING Dentist in California!!!

Can I give them 10 stars. It is important to note that I’m a monster dentalphobic. Dr., Alder and his staff are simply AMAZING. Because of my fears I simply avoided ever going to a dentist. Finally, I looked at myself and said that something had to happen. I found Dr., Alder as a referral from another Dr., Am I glad I did. He and his staff have been so kind, and patient with me. I’m no kid but I’m a baby when it comes to dentistry.
They took their time with me. Advised me of the treatment plan and when I was freaking out (dentalphobia) they calmed me down and assured me I would be fine.
I’m writing this review because I truly believe that they are the best in the business. I wish somehow I could stand on top of their building with a bullhorn telling everyone how good they are. I can’t do that but this is the next best thing. Maybe even better.
I am so proud to write this for them.
Thank you Dr., Alder, and all your staff. I will be back to finish I promise.

Dr. Alder is a sweetheart. He has been my dentist for about two years now, but this past Saturday he hit a home run, when he met me on Saturday to fix a crown that fell off before an event. I was in a panic!!! I don’t know any dentist who would come in at 7pm on a Saturday evening, but Dr. Alder did! Talk about going above and beyond… 5 stars all the way.

i had fractured one of my incisors (front tooth) a little while back and the pain suddenly became unbearable. I was hanging out in newport on vacation and I had to see a dentist asap. I called Dr. Alder’s office for an emergency treatment and surprisingly, they allowed me to come in past office hours. Spoke to Dr. Alder myself about the situation and he was kind enough to help me with my problem.
I came in and he gave me a thorough and comprehensive examination, asked me what my concerns were, and he gave me the best available options for treatment. Being a current 3^rd year dental student and working on patients myself, I have lots of exposure to dentistry and have a idea of what the standard of care should be like. I had not even told him I was a student and In a way I was trying to see what other dentists were like besides the one I had been going to throughout my whole life. Additionally, I take on projects modeling on the side, so my pearly whites are very important to me. I came in with very high expectations and very high hopes for my treatment.
Dr. Alder exceeded my expectations in every way possible as a clinician. He is very professional, skilled, thorough, approachable, and a great person overall. Based on what I observed during my treatment, I think that he is really attentive to his patients needs and is well served in addressing them. He instantly took me out of pain and addressed my aesthetic concerns. I am especially amazed overall with his hand skills-​not only is he fast, but his work is beautiful (made my filling look completely natural and the fracture non-​existent). In dentistry, this takes a lot of talent and expertise.
I think that a lot of people have qualms about going to dentists because many people feel like they get ripped off, but this practice would provide them with the opposite mindset – their only goal is to offer the best available treatment for each patient that comes through their door.
The office itself is very welcoming, clean, and quite up-​to-​date with the technology dental practices should have. Even the rooms have a beautiful view of plants and the outdoors – definitely puts patients at ease.
I’m currently living in downtownLA and have been driving to San Diego for the past 8 years to get my dental work done. Since my visit however, I am now considering becoming a devout patient here to get my routine/​emergency dental care.

My girlfriend is extremely afraid of going to the dentist and hadn’t been in 7 years! I took her to see Dr Alder for just a consultation. He was so professional and friendly that she felt comfortable getting her teeth fixed right away. It only took a couple visits and was way more affordable than we thought it was gonna be. She told me that she never felt any pain during either of our visits and that she wished she had taken care of it sooner. In the future we will definitely be going back to him even though its pretty far for us.

Great service! Dr. Adler is very kind and personable. He is very informative and puts all dental terms into «normal» language to help you understand what is going on. His staff was very friendly and helpful — Micheal the receptionist was very patient with directions and personable.

I am unlike most people– I LOVE going to the dentist! I recently moved to Newport and was recommended Dr. Alder by a co worker who swore by him. Not only does she swear by him but so do all of her friends as well. Recommendations say a lot about a place/​person/​service so by reading this hopefully you are picking up your phone to schedule an appointment right now.
During my first visit the staff was very friendly and personable and answered my questions right away. I had questions regarding my wisdom teeth as well as another more complicated question. Dr. Alder took the time to explain to me both answers and even came up with a simple illustration without using the dentist/​teeth number terms. Both Dr. Alder and his staff took the time to make sure I was comfortable and understood the answers to my questions.
I highly recommend and urge you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alder and his staff, you will be glad you did!

I had gone to see Dr. Alder last year due to tooth pain. At that time, I was new to the area and didn’t have a local dentist. Dr. Alder came highly recommended to me and I can see why he is so highly rated.
Normally, I don’t look forward to a visit to the dentist but Dr. Alder instantly put me at ease. He was honest about the work that I needed to have done and I never felt he was trying to upsell me on additional services or products (which I have experienced from other dentists in the past). He is thorough in his work, gentle and checked in with me to make sure I was comfortable at all times.
As if the above service wasn’t enough to impress me and make me Dr. Alder’s patient for life. He took his professionalism and patient care to the next level by calling me at home to check on me following my procedure. I have never had a dentist do this for me.
Dr. Alder is top-​notch! I will never trust my pearly whites to another dentist! Thank you Dr. Alder for making an unpleasant visit to the dentist much more enjoyable. I am actually looking forward to my next visit (did I just say that?). Yes, he is THAT good!