Kaiser Arthur G DDS

I don’t have any problems with the quality of work here… the doctor I saw is very nice and the office is accommodating. They are good at getting you in when you need an appointment (I was able to get something same-​day). I had to get some fillings re-​done, and even though they are efficient with their time, they make sure to take those extra five minutes to ensure you are completely numb. I’ve never felt like I’ve been able to communicate with a dentist before, but they give you that line of communication and respect it (I was told to raise my left hand if I felt pain, and the moment my left hand went up, they stopped working on my teeth and waited 5 minutes or so before attempting again). The dentist was extremely thorough and found out the reason for my chronic teeth pain was because my fillings were old and cracking and had explained, in detail, what kind of crack, how deep they were, etc. etc. It’s always nice to be treated as a person and not as just some patient mill. Great dentist!
I have only one complaint… I was quoted an amount for my work but didn’t get it in writing or anything. When it came time to pay, they asked for me to pay a different amount. It was $ 10 more than what I was originally quoted. Now, I’m not sure what happened, but I’m not going to get upset over $ 10…as long as this isn’t a consistent thing.
I’ll definitely keep coming back here. I don’t understand the 1 star reviews because that wasn’t my experience (I’ve been here twice now), but because of that one little thing, I can’t quite give 5 stars either.

Wow! I had called in advance to see if they took my insurance, only to find that they did not – when they finally got to me! That was not too surprising. Thirty minutes late to an appointment, and I was there 15 minutes early. Not something I would mention If I hadn’t had to wait outside! The office was not even open! Had to wait outside in a very sketchy area. At one point the receptionist asked me to lock the door so a screaming homeless woman would not enter.
I am not shocked, as since I moved from Santa Monica to San Pedro, I am used to rather unprofessional behavior, but I would have expected more, since I had done my research. Take-​away message – always think twice before booking anything in San Pedro.
Mildred deserves to work in a better place. She is more professional than any of her colleagues, and I hope to see her in better circumstances in the future!
Results, I agreed to pay cash – very reasonable for a quick exam – bruised mouth, have to re schedule an appt. with another dentist.
Don’t go here if you can avoid it! In fact, don’t go anywhere in San Pedro! Those people are NOT COMPTETENT!