Shine Dental Studios

I can’t begin to say enough wonderful things about Dr. Catral and Shine Dental. I had a small cavity turn into a much larger one in a short amount of time, becoming so painful I was having trouble sleeping at night. I haven’t been to the dentist in years so I looked for one close to home and I can’t tell you how lucky I was that Shine Dental was the office I called.
The entire staff is professional, friendly and laid back enough that you feel right at home and it honestly made an emergency root canal a breeze. I actually dozed off during the procedure, how’s that for gentle care? Dr. Catral goes out of his way to explain the pros/​cons of each situation and also the things that might occur. It’s this outright honesty that lets me know I’m in good hands and with an office I can trust.
Did I mention the exceptional work? I’ve had an emergency root canal, crown, cleaning and a few fillings down already and I can’t believe I waited this long. I have quite a few things that need to be done and I can’t wait to go back in a few weeks. I never would’ve guessed going to the dentist would be something I wouldn’t mind doing! If you’re on the fence about getting dental work done, stop waiting and take my recommendation… you won’t regret it!

I just changed over to Dr. Rolando Catral at Shine Dental and I am beyond impressed with him and with the overall experience I’ve had here. He is young and energetic, and his chairside manner is so professional and calming. It’s such a relief to have found a trustworthy and wonderful dentist in Orlando.
The office is clean and full of windows, which makes for a more comfortable and significantly less claustrophobic experience once you’re in the chair! For my initial consultation and cleaning, the check-​in process was modern and fast… x-​rays were taken and consulted accordingly… and the hygenist performed perhaps the most throrough cleaning I have ever had. On a follow-​up visit, I had to get some fillings, and Dr. Catral’s work was both efficient and of superb quality. He also took the time to ensure that my new bite would still work with my retainers, and didn’t make me feel like I was cutting into his schedule by staying a little longer for this, which I really appreciated.
I have already recommended Dr. Catral to a few other friends and family members in the area who are searching for a new dentist. This dental studio is truly outstanding and I only wish that I had switched dentists sooner. This change is one of the healthiest and best things I have done for myself in a long time. A big thank you to Shine Dental Studios for being so great in every way!

I was on vacation recently and needed an emergency extraction. I found Dr. Catral & Shine Dental Studios and I am very glad I did. From the beginning to the end they were very professional and were very comforting. I am a BIG chicken and was shaking from start to finish (I could have made chocolate milk, I was shaking so bad) Dr. Catral was VERY patient with me and made sure we went at my pace. That is unheard of nowadays! If you are needed a good Dentist (One that takes his time with you) he is the one! I would advocate him anytime. What a good Dr.

So I think we have all come to realize that going to the dentist isn’t exactly high up on anyone’s fun list. I had been referred to Shine by my good friend who said Dr Duy was so awesome and really gentle and cared about his patients so I thought I had a cavity so I made an appointment after about 3 months of thinking about it haha. It wasn’t Dr Duy who worked on me, it was his new dentist and his name escapes me, but he is young and so wonderful and graduated a few years back from NYU dental school, so he is very qualified for the job haha. He was awesome, he explained everything and Come to find out, it was just a weak spot on my tooth but no cavity. I went ahead and scheduled my cleaning and surface filling. I had my cleaning today and I am so impressed! Wayne the hygienists did the best job and was so gentle! I kind of can’t wait to go back for my next cleaning! This dental studio is the perfect place for us teeth babies. Such a change from the past experiences I had. I highly highly recommend!

I recently switched over to Shine Dental and have had an initial check up, 7 fillings done and a night guard made with them.
The office is small, housed in an old bungalow which in this case means more personal attention, no loud customers and a family feel. All the staff are really sweet and Dr. Nguyen is young, energetic and so passionate about what he does and encourages you to ask questions about everything and get out instruments and models to demonstrate things for you. Each time I called to schedule they answer right away or call back, have tons of flexible openings and I have never waited more then 3 minutes before being seen!!! While you’re getting procedures done they have blue tooth headphones you can wear and TONS of movies or stand-​up comedy you can watch. Just be warned, laughing while they’re doing a filling is NOT FUN. The office seems willing to work with you on payment plans for more expensive procedures and would rather you make a no-​interest payment plan with them then invest in a care credit card (obviously I can’t make promises for their office, this has just been my experience).
Most importantly, the work he has done on my teeth has been superb and he personally called to check on me the day after getting 5 fillings done.

Dr. Nguyen is fantastic. I haven’t kept up with dental work in the last few years and it was really time for me to get my teeth cleaned and checked. I picked this office solely based on Unilocal reviews. My insurance offers a provider search but the only offices coming up with big, multi-​location, franchise practices. Their websites lacked the personal feel I was looking for in a dentist.
I wanted to find someone who would get to know me and my teeth. I also wanted someone with great training who would tell me what I really needed to get done vs. a lot of unnecessary procedures.
My husband visited one of those multi-​location franchise offices and had a Dentist tell him he needed thousands of dollars worth of work. Totally insane because he goes to the dentist 2x per year for maintenance. The best part? The hygienist told him that he didn’t actually need the work done and to stick to his routine.
Back to Dr. Nguyen — he was exactly what I hoped for in a dentist. First, the office is so cute! It’s well decorated and clean. The receptionist is super friendly and they offered me water/​coffee as soon as I sat down. The wait wasn’t long at all. I arrived early and they actually took me back early. Every other dentist I’ve ever seen has made me wait past my appointment time. I think most of us can agree that the doctor’s office wait is not ideal, so this was a pleasant surprise.
They lead me back to a room with lots of funny dental art. Another win! Who wants to look at pictures of fake smiles or gum disease while sitting in the dentist’s chair? My guess is no one and Dr. Nguyen agrees. His awesome assistant took x-​rays of my teeth and then he came in and thoroughly reviewed them with me. He even took pictures of my fillings that need to be replaced so he could show me exactly what he was seeing.
The part I appreciated most was that Dr. Nguyen gave me his honest opinion on my teeth; he was even clear on what other dentists might recommend and what he felt would be right for me. His hygienist performed my cleaning and she was so pleasant. She talked to me throughout and was super gentle. My teeth feel wonderful today! I have Phase 2 of my treatment plan next week and I couldn’t be happier with my new dentist.
i will be sticking with this office for a long time and I’ll be recommending Dr. Nguyen to everyone I know.
Even if you haven’t seen a dentist in a while there’s no reason to be scared. Dr. Nguyen and his staff will make you feel comfortable and take awesome care of you.

Growing up with a mother that is a dental hygienist, I know good dental care when I experience it. Shine Dental Studios is the definition of an excellent dental practice. Dr. Nguyen delivers top quality work, And I wouldn’t trust my smile with anyone else.

It’s so weird to say this but I love going to the dentist! For the first time in my life I don’t dread the visit. The entire staff is friendly and Dr. Nguyen makes you feel comfortable. Dr. Nguyen goes the extra mile to make sure you understand what work needs to be done and what he is going to do to fix your smile. (He even took photos of my teeth so I could see exactly what he was talking about! So cool!) Thank you Shine Dental for making the dentist a not so scary place anymore!

Truly the best dental experience I have ever had. Customer for life!

Until today, I hadn’t been to the dentist in three years! After having awful experiences with my previous dentists, I’ve been terrified to return. Nevertheless, when I found a HUGE hole in one of my molars this morning I realized I couldn’t put it off any longer. I was able to schedule an appointment with Shine Dental just a few hours later!
The building is very easy to find, located on a quieter road near Downtown Orlando. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but within seconds of walking through the door I was met with friendliness and smiling faces.
I was mortified at the thought of anyone looking at my teeth, but Nelly at the front desk kindly reassured me that everything would be fine — and it really was! The wait time was almost nonexistent as another friendly staff member named Tim quickly took me to get x-​rays. When Dr. Duy Nguyen came to see me a few minutes later, he somehow managed to lighten the situation further. He was informative, funny, friendly and honest, much like the rest of his staff!
I can’t tell you how many dental offices I’ve been to where not a single person had personality. Luckily, this is NOT one of those places. Everything about Shine Dental is welcoming (and everyone has a sense of humor)! No one made me feel bad about my habits and everyone was intent on making me feel comfortable. There were no unnecessary products or procedures pushed on me and they took the time to explain all my options for fixing my dental issues.
I can’t stress enough how awesome this office is. If you’re afraid to go back to the dentist — DON’T BE. Just go to Shine Dental. I am so relieved this place exists!

The staff at Shine were top notch, Dr. Nguyen was thorough and great. I didn’t feel the needles and work that he was doing during my root canal. He was playing movies and talking and kept me distracted the entire time. I have never had such a pleasant experience in an office setting before. Thank you Shine. Everyone go here for all your dental needs.

Everyone in this office is so friendly and knowledgeable. Had such a great experience! I went in for a filling and was a little nervous but Dr. Nguyen made me feel so comfortable! Instead of hearing the drill during the filling process I was listening and watching a movie with headphones and everything! I did not feel rushed and Everything was explained very well to me. I highly recommend this practice and will definitely refer many friends and family! Excellent Dental practice.

I was told to make an appointment at Shine as it was apparently a Dr that was opening his own practice. So I did on my friends recommendation.
After my first visit I don’t foresee me every using another Dentist again. From the moment I walked in the staff was great, Dr Nguyen made the process easy by explaining and showing me all my options.
I just went back today for two fillings. No issues.
The practice itself feels like you are at your best friends house. A++

I went to Shine Dental a couple of weeks ago for a check up and a couple of fillings. Dr Nguyen and staff were super friendly, knowledgable, and took the time to answer my questions and explain my options. I was surprised that I wasn’t in any pain after my fillings! Highly recommend this place!