Shira Shasho, DMD

Let’s start off by noting the fact that I have a severe anxiety about the dentist. Not only did it take a lot for me to address my dental health, after avoiding it for 10 years, but when I did go back last year I had a terrible experience!!. The dentist (in la Jolla) I worked with was very rough, discredited my anxiety saying it was all in my head and not a real thing, and was careless to the point I ended up with an infection that resulted in an emergency root canal. Needless to say it didn’t help my anxiety and was irritated when i began experiencing panic attacks in her office. Due to the incredible pain from the infection I had to turn to someone quickly. A friend recommended Dr. Shira. She worked with me patiently and compassionately to quickly address the infection. She allowed me to take breaks when my anxiety and shaking would increase, not rushing through the work. She repaired the work completed by the prior dentist and took the time to educate me and walk me through each step she needed to take to bring my teeth back to peak condition. The most exciting part is that I have been able to return for a cleaning with excellent report card and for the first time at a dentist office, PANIC FREE!!! I’m still nervous and slightly shaky but nothing compared to my first visit with Dr. Shira. I am so grateful to have found her and be in her care. If you or a loved one struggles to go to the dentist, find someone like Dr. Shira. Someone that will take their time, be patient and kind to your needs, someone that genuinely cares about your health.

Not only is she amazing at what she does, she truly cares about you. She has bent over backwards trying to work with me and my insurance. She lays out a plan for you and tells you step by step on how it will all work. I have tried a few dentist in SD and time after time was overcharged, was misinformed and also misguided. I’m so so grateful to have walked into her office. I’m finally on the path of a perfect smile.

I felt for many years a lot of pain in my chest and stress, went to visit many hospitals but they all haven’t found the reason. A few days ago I went to see shira at her clinic in pacific beach and in a few minutes with some X-​ray pics she saw exactly what was wrong. Because of her advice and knowledge I took 2 teeth out and now I’m feeling so much better. She’s absolutely a professional !
For sure I will use her services again !

Shira is a great dentist that made me feel very comfortable and at ease. I went in for a routine cleaning and she suggested some better toothpaste and products, but I didn’t feel like she was selling me on anything or pressuring me to get more procedures done (as some dentists do). It was easy to make an appointment with her (you don’t need to schedule 6 months out). I’d recommend this office to anyone looking for a new dentist.

I have been a patient here for 2 years now. I can’t say enough good thimgs about them. I had a tooth that cracked straight down the center. I called them up and the told me to come on. They made me the last appointment, and even kept working after business hours. I thought for sure that I was going to have to spend the weekend in pain. They told me anytime something like that happened to call, and the dentist would meet me.

I have never had to wait more than 10 minutes in the waiting room before being called back. I had to have my wisdom teeth cut out. Luckily they practice sedation dentistry, so I was able to sleep through the whole procedure. My follow up appointments went smoothly. I went through the procedure for dental implants. Which was great, because I have never wanted to wear a partial. The whole ordeal even cost less than originally estimated.

I used to hate going to the dentist but now I look forward to it. Albeit I do take pride in my teeth so I have never had to go for any serious operation, but the teeth cleanings are a breeze. Everyone is super friendly and they always greet me by my first name. When I walk into the office I feel very comfortable, like I am walking into my own home. When you are going to a dentist you want it to be as pleasant as possible.

I came this week to have some dental work done. She was very professional and informative. A great experience. Office was neat and clean.

Dr. Shasho is one of the best dentists in San Diego. I’ve tried quite a few in San Diego since I’ve lived here (5 years, 4 dentists) but she is my new permanent dentist. She is so detailed oriented, double checks with insurance and confirm prices before moving forward with any treatment, and explains everything she is doing. I appreciate the open communication she has and her personable approach. Great dentist!

I initially came here for a tooth whitening and cleaning after not having visited a dentist for a looong time.
Needless to say I had a ton of cavities to take care of and Dr. Sahso laid out a plan to take care of them all over the course of a few months to make it as painless as possible.
I like that she’s very accommodating and caring for your comfort. She’s super friendly and personable. If you were looking for a dentist I would give her a shot for sure!

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Shasho. She makes sure that you get a dental education and feel comfortable. I’ve had x-​rays done a few times, and because I have a tori, they have always been somewhat painful/​difficult. With her digital x-​rays, they were the most pleasant x-​ray experience I’ve ever had.
She is very communicative about insurance, payments, and her procedures so you know what to expect. She is also very personable and even though another patient came in, she took the time to ask if I had any other questions and completed with me so I did not feel rushed getting out of her chair. She has nice big TVs to stare at during treatment which is a plus.
Parking may be difficult because it’s on Grand, but there is parking in the back alley if you can’t get parking in the front. I’m looking forward to my next dental appointment with her — which I can’t say I’ve ever felt with another dentist.

I have been going to Dr. Shasho for over two years now, and every visit has been pleasant. Dr. Shasho is extremely friendly and makes things very easy for you. If you have insurance, Dr. Shasho makes sure you know about all the benefits covered, but also makes sure you understand what isn’t. Unlike other dentists, there are no surprises. She is very straight forward, and definitely does not try to sell you things you don’t need.
I have had several cleanings and also a couple fillings with her, and I always left with a good experience. Dr. Shasho does a very thorough job, but I don’t think I ever spent more than 45 minutes in her seat.
If you are looking for an affordable, friendly and straightforward dentist, Dr. Shasho is right for you!

Every time I go to Dr. Shasho’s office it’s a great experience! I’ve gotten my teeth cleaned twice and whitened once by her. The teeth cleaning experience is very thorough. Dr. Shasho explains every step as she is going along. Her work is immaculate. I love how smooth my teeth feel after my cleanings. The whitening also went very well. Dr. Shasho was able to get my teeth many shades whiter than before. Six months later and my teeth are still as white as they were the same day she whitened them! I recommend all of my friends and family to Dr. Shasho. If you’re looking for a real quality dentist and great work for a great price, go with Dr. Shasho.

Dr. Shasho is an old school, back to real family dentistry, breath of fresh air. When was the last time you had your dentist actually do your cleaning? We’d become so used to dentist visits being a quick cleaning by a hygienist, then the doctor stops by for 2 minutes to look inside your mouth and tell you how many problems you have that require expensive procedures.
Dr. Shasho treats our family personally, doesn’t overcharge, doesn’t recommend procedures we don’t need, and you leave feeling like you’ve seen a doctor, not a used car salesman. She’s young, well-​trained, caring and a real professional. The best dentist I’ve ever had.

Professional, affordable and close to me. Clean office and good vibe. Didn’t feel like I was being sold something I did not need.

I came here with a groupon back in May last year while traveling for work and decided to come back for another cleaning since I’m still working in the area. I left a message (over the holidays) about scheduling a cleaning again. She called and left 2 messages over the holidays to get me scheduled an apt and once we finally connected she got me in the following week :-) i received emails and texts reminding me about my
Apt which I appreciated too. I am VERY particular about my teeth and she did an excellent job. I would say it has been my best experience yet. Very educational too… She really takes the time to get in every nook and cranny which I really appreciate being so particular about my teeth.

I have first discovered Edent 4 years ago and have been a loyal customer ever since. Dr. Shasho will always welcome you with a smile and make your unpleasant visit at your dentist as comfortable as possible. Each step is very detailed and explained to make sure we all understand what is done to our teeth (we’re not doctors after all).
Dental treatment is always a big expense but not at Edent, Edent offer affordable prices to any pocket.
If you’re looking for a professional and not pocket ripping dental care this is definitely the place!
Dr. Shasho, thank you for your ongoing support and my beautiful healthy teeth!

BUYER BEWARE! Do NOT buy a deal from Dr. Shasho! Please, please, please let these reviews be a warning to you. BAIT AND SWITCH AT ITS FINEST. I bought a Groupon for an exam, x-​rays, and cleaning. I have had a lovely (but not cheap) dentist up north for many years, but I thought I’d try a closer, cheaper alternative. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Or in this case, YOU DON’T EVEN GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
I had called many times to make an appointment but the phone was often not answered. When I did get through, I talked to a woman with a thick accent over the phone several times, always the same woman. She said «Dr. Shasho» was booked out months in advance, so I dutifully (and excitedly! I love clean teeth!) waited for my appointment. After a loving brush and floss, I headed over to Dr. Shasho’s office. The environment left a lot to be desired, but that was the least of my concerns. The woman at the front desk, the «secretary», WAS Dr. Shasho! She said she was short-​staffed that day but I began to have my doubts.
She sat me down. There was a violent movie being played at the TV above my head. Not very relaxing. She took a couple x-​rays, and then had me open up, She aggressively poked around, and then started making concerned noises. She brought out a mirror to show me bleeding gums and my pocket depth. No doubt I was bleeding, as the treatment felt much rougher than any hygienist I’d ever had.
«I’ve got some bad news for you, Chelsea.» she started balefully. «You have severe gum disease. Your pockets are deep and bone loss has set in.»
I paled. Granted, I was a little overdue for a dental visit, but I’d always been praised by dentist and hygienists for my excellent oral hygiene and overall teeth condition.
«What you really need is a deep cleaning. This will help with the gum disease that you have. It must be done so the infection does not spread.» She brought out diagrams to explain the dire situation that was my mouth.
«Unfortunately,» she continued, «your Groupon only covers the regular cleaning.»
My stomach was churning. How could this be? I already felt I was being swindled, but decided to play along. «How much is the deep cleaning?» I asked.
Then came the kicker.
«$ 1200.» she said. «But for you, I can give a discount of $ 600.» I felt like I was at an open-​air market bargaining for a Persian rug. Appalled, but surging with a desire to get my money’s worth and GET OUT, I said that I couldn’t afford that at this time (true) but would like to go ahead with the regular cleaning.
«Oh,» she said. «We can’t do a regular cleaning. The gum disease is so severe that it may spread and I cannot be held responsible for anything that may happen during a regular cleaning. We must schedule the deep cleaning.»
I feel so, so bad for anyone who falls for this.
And if I had ANY doubts whatsoever about the fraudulent and underhanded nature of this experience, as she was presenting her final sell on the $ 1200 deep cleaning, her next patients came in. Now, HOW, pray tell, did Dr. Shasho have the prescient ability to know her morning client would have SEVERE GUM DISEASE and not be receiving the scheduled cleaning? Fishy, fishy, fishy.
Other high points: Asking me multiple times how many fillings I have, and then while in my mouth, stating the wrong number of fillings.
When asked about some tooth sensitivity, she said, «I don’t know, but I can take it out and see what’s going on in there.» I think I’ll pass.
Pointing at at unidentified spot on my gums on my x-​ray and saying «I don’t know what that is, but I can try to dig it out.» No, thank you, that will be quite alright.
I called my dentist when I got into my car and told them what happened. I was scared some of the things Dr. Shasho said might be true. I’m writing this review now because I just got home from my appointment at my usual dental office. The hygienist reported I had «excellent» gums with minor tartar and no signs of gingivitis. The dentist did his exam thoroughly and noted «these are the type of teeth we’re trying to achieve». I nearly kissed them on the mouth.
In fact, I think I’d better go write them a positive review now that I appreciate the value of honest, quality dental work. Please spread the word that EDENT is nothing but an ESCAM.
PS. Look at the 5 star reviews. They’re obviously written by personal friends or «hired help». Shame on you.

Shira is amazing. I’ve been going to her for a couple of years now and always refer my friends and family to her, whenever they are looking for a dentist. her office and equipment is still sparkling new and she cares for patients with a motherly instinct.
Shira and her assistant Christian are friendly, funny, genuine, and I would recommend them to anyone!

Purchased a Groupon for teeth whitening. She explained everything and for the most part both the dentist and assistant were pretty friendly. It’s a small office and I liked that, it felt more personal. Overall great experience.
The ONLY reason for not giving a better rating was the amount of time it took to start the appointment. When i came in I had to fill out a ton of paperwork and didn’t actually get seated for about 30 – 40 minutes. I feel like with the technology we have these days these forms could have been emailed to me and filled our prior to the appointment.