Debby Tran, DDS

Dr. Debby Tran has been extremely helpful in addressing my needs in dental care. She seems to be genuinely concerned about my dental health and provides excellent care, she’s not pushy as other dentists I have met with in the past who would always push for an extra cosmetic add-​on or a surprise and expensive cleaning at the end of the session. She’s an extremely honest, patient, and gregarious dentist — she really help soothe my dental anxiety!
Going to the dentist is no longer a painful chore, but rather a relaxing experience with amazing results. My teeth always feel 100% after ever visit.

The best dentist in the world! I had a dental phobia caused by previous dentists. I also realize I am not uncommon most people hate going to the dentist as a rule. My dentist Doctor Debby Tran has washed all that phobia away, with her kindness and patience. From the minute you walk in the door Maria welcomes you warmly at the front desk. Then the staff in the back are always friendly and upbeat, you can tell they love their jobs! Dr. Deb always sits with you and talks to you so you understand, then, very important. listens to you and any fears you may have, puts you completely at ease. The best part is its all pain free! no un-​numb spots. Finally I am not afraid to go to the dentist I actually look forward to seeing everyone! I know that if a fear does arise Dr. Debby will walk me through painlessly, and patiently. Other plusses are they are up to date with technology, and the office is very clean. Oh did I mention the T. V’s in all the rooms! LOL!

I love Debby Tran, I loved everything about her. Unfortunately my company removed the insurance that allowed me to previously see her but now contemplating on just 100% covering it myself now.
She was comforting, took care of making everything flawless, helped me get back on track after 10 years of not really going to a dentist. She made me look forward to actually seeing a dentist again.

I started coming here because my husband always came home from his appointments talking about what a great office this was. I finally made the switch to Dr. Paul about three years ago (yes, this review is way overdue) and am so happy that I did. My appointment always starts on time, Dr. Paul does the actual cleaning, makes you feel very comfortable, is gentle and will ask you throughout the cleaning if you’re doing okay, remembers little things about you (like my kids and husband) and it’s just an overall great experience.
The office is very clean with very modern equipment and TVs in all the exam rooms. The office staff is always super friendly too. I like that they call you a few days in advance of your appointment to remind you as well. Always plenty of street parking and it’s a block from the beach.
Don’t forget to check the street sweeping signage so you don’t get a citation.

I have been going to Paul for 1 year now. He is great and always treats me well. I am impressed that he does my cleaning. It’s the little things.

If I could give this husband/​wife dentist team more than 5stars I would!!! Myself and 2 sons have been patients since they took over for my former dentist many years ago. I have always had a wonderful experience (if you can actually use that adj. for a dental appt.) Please don’t move or retire anytime soon, there’s no better dentist in the south bay.

Dr. Debbie has been treating myself, my wife and daughter for about four years. She and her staff have an excellent practice model and approach to patients, especially those with anxiety (both young and old). They are very organized, on time, friendly, professional and work in a very clean modern environment. Maria at the front desk is friendly and helpful, and Dr. Debbie’s assistants (I can’t remember their names, sorry!) are great for our family’s dental needs.

Great dentists. Very accommodating, appointments always start on time and you don’t have to book months in advance to get an appointment.

Debbie is a great Dentist! Theres a flat screen in every room, comfortable chairs and nice dental assistants. Appts always start on time.

Dr. Paul Tran was great. He is so personable. It is really nice when your dentist remembers you. He remembered everything we talked about at my last appointment 6 months ago. Additionally, he was so careful and gentle when working with me. I highly recommend him to all.

I saw Dr. Paul Tran and it was an excellent experience. I was dreading the appointment because I wasn’t sure if he was going to understand my tooth sensitivity. Dr. Tran turned out to be more than understanding and in fact, explained everything he was doing in detail. I didn’t feel any pain at all and didn’t rush through the appointment. His staff is also very helpful and pleasant!

This husband/​wife dentist team is the best! They always let you know what you’re going to be billed BEFOREHAND, which is rare and extremely appreciated. The whole staff is very very nice. Makes going to the dentist pleasant!

Dr. Debby Tran and her staff are WONDERFUL!!!
I had not seen a dentist for a very, very, VERY long time — tsk, tsk, tsk, smh. So, after neglecting proper care for my teeth and gums, I really shouldn’t have been surprised when one day a throbbing, head-​splitting pain hit one side of my mouth. After 3 – 4 days of this, I Unilocaled for a nearby dentist with decent reviews. Hello, Dr. Debby!
She runs a busy office so I was grateful when they were able to squeeze me in at such short notice.
The office is cute and very bright. There are lots of current magazines on the table to keep you entertained while you wait for your name to be called. I stress «current» because lots of doctor offices carry magazines that are outdated. Just an observation :)
I have since gone three times with each of them super pleasant. I actually looked forward to each visit!
PROS:
— Dr. Debby is professional, knowledgeable and most importantly to me, she takes the time to answer all of my questions and explains them well.
— She has a great team! From the receptionist to the hygienist, they are all friendly and professional.
— Location, location, location! :) It’s one block east of the beach.
CONS:
— None!
TIP: Go check out some of the restaurants at the Riviera Village after your teeth cleaning!

She is great! If you are in the area and need good dental work, go see Debby and her team.
I broke my large bridge, and was worried that no one could be as good as my old dentist. Debby saved my smile. Great location for living in the beach cities. Easy to work with and very, very nice.
I will be back for all my dental needs.
Thanks Debby!

I’ll be the first to admit. I hate dentists. Not just hate dentists but HATE DENTISTS!!!
But Dr. Debbie Tran is fantastic. She is very understanding of my fear and respectful of what I want and do not want to have done with my own mouth. She doesn’t lecture, doesn’t scold, just gets me back on track with my dental health.
I find I have to get referred out for the more extensive treatment, like a root canal and an implant (now you know why I hate dentists!). But for cleanings, cavities, and regular visits Dr. Debbie is the best.
Okay, so the lobby is kind of plain, like another reviewer noted. But the office is 1 block from the beach and you can drive or walk along the Esplanade before your visit to get in that zen mood, ready for the drill, or to calm down afterwards. So who needs a designer lobby? Not me. I’d rather not spend much time there anyway. The office is comfortable, very clean and has up to date equipment. That’s what I’m looking for in a dentist.
The office staff are really nice, if a little shy. Maybe the other reviewer misinterpreted that for rudeness. I’ve always been treated very nice by the staff. They are patient with my billing and insurance, and flexible about appointment times.
Overall I recommend Dr. Debbie Tran to anyone, young or old.

I’m afraid of dentist visits — not because of the pain or noises, but for incurring ridiculous charges and being chastised for neglecting my oral care. But after my first visit to Dr. Tran’s office, I have no problem going back to her for the routine cleaning.
The staff is friendly and efficient. Most of my spent was spent with Dr. Tran. The parking around the office is pretty easy to find.

I have a checkered past with dentists. While in the chair I’ve been put into choke holds, cursed at, asked to take a dentist’s daughter out on a date and had a bloody, extracted tooth end up under my shirt. As a result, I have consciously evaded dentists for the past decade.
After biting down on a granola bar on my way to work last week, I experienced some major sensitivity in one of my molars. I might be deathly afraid of dentists, but I’m not stupid enough to ignore pain.
I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Tran’s office and waited nervously for my meeting with (metaphorical) death. To my surprise, I had an amazingly positive experience with Dr. Paul Tran and can’t wait to go back to continue my new-​found dedication to dental health.
That’s right; one visit and I’m hooked. All it took was a teeny-​tiny office with a beach-​like laid back, relaxed environment, plenty of state-​of-​the-​art equipment, a personal TV with which to watch the MLB Postseason and a dentist with a concise and precise communication style that doesn’t see you as as his next mortgage payment.
The fact that he didn’t take my lapse in dental visits as the perfect chance to sell me on every dental procedure known to man was admirable (to say the least!). He suggested that we take care of my 2 cavities in the near future and that he was on the fence about my wisdom teeth. He mentioned that there were advantages to removing them, but he didn’t yet feel that it was completely worth the cost, time and effort. He recommended that we keep the issue in mind for future visits, but it definitely wasn’t something urgent. How awesome is that?
To top it off, Dr. Paul was on top of his game during my cleaning. He alerted me when he got to areas that he thought I might feel discomfort or sensitivity and he checked in with me whenever I made even the slightest flinch. The before and after shots of my cleaning were impressive (that’s right, he took photos with his fancy-​schmancy dental camera — I told you they were high-​tech!).
A smile is never cheap, but Dr. Tran’s office will give you plenty of reasons to keep smiling even after you pay the bill.

Just came from Dr. Debby Tran’s office for a quick cleaning, a few x-​rays and found myself smiling all the way home. A strange and unusual behavior after coming from the dentist and finding out you have one more wisdom tooth to remove, but i guess I’m just a sucker for good/​informed service. I’ve been going there for about a year now thanks to some good Unilocal advice =)
The whole team there is friendly and efficient. From the time I book my appointments with the receptionist to the time I get my pearly whites polished I feel well taken care of. Since I am the sole owner of my teeth, I really appreciate how Dr. Tran takes the time to answer all my questions. Today we talked about mouthwash to tooth connection points to the benefits of conservative dentistry practices for the longevity of a healthy tooth. She pointed out things on my digital x-​rays and even took the time to draw me examples of teeth from different views to illustrate types of connectivity.
I’m pretty picky with my dentists and doctors, and will look elsewhere when I get bad service from any member of their team. And really, shouldn’t that be the case? If you get bad service from a restaurant, you find another place to get your Chinese food. Guess I’m pretty lucky I found Dr. Tran.

Another rave review for Dr. Paul Tran!
My appointment yesterday was quick and painless. I went in for my routine 6-​month cleaning at 9:00 AM and was out by 9:45 — and that includes the time it took to fill out the new patient paperwork! The receptionist was helpful and friendly, reminding me that street sweeping took place that morning on the side of the street where I had parked. Woo-​hoo, saved from a ticket! Dr. Tran cleaned my teeth himself utilizing an ultrasonic cleaner and did an excellent job — absolutely no discomfort! He was very professional and explained things to me about my teeth in detail — AND NOT ONE sales pitch!
I had previously been seeing a Manhattan Beach dentist for 10+ years but became jaded with their practice after being billed for the replacement of a dislodged filling that they had originally done. And they were quite the up-​sellers — it seemed like every time I visited, something was «wrong» that would require me shelling out $$, and not because I neglect my teeth — I keep my routine appts. Examples of this behavior: trying to sneak in x-​rays although I’d had them done a few months previous, poking my teeth and noticing «sticky spots» that «need to be filled», pitching whitening products… It started to feel like getting dental care at a car lot.
I highly recommend Dr. Tran to anyone new to the area looking for a dentist, or anyone fed up with shady dentistry.

My wife and I have lived in the South Bay for about three years now, and have had the worst luck with dentists, until now.
Paul Tran was incedibly professional and friendly. The office was very clean with all modern equipment. And the assistants were great!
Sitting in the lobby we could see how involved Dr. Tran is with his patients, as they walked in and he greeted them all by name.
This wife and husband team come highly recommended from us. Definitely the best in the South Bay!