Julian Chen, DDS

Well deserve the 5 star, easily the best dentist I ever had.
He actually took photos of my teeth and showed me before/​after.
Professional doctor, friendly staff, clean office, validated parking and netflix while they’re working on your teeth :-)

This is a truly awesome place. The receptionist, the assistants and Dr. Chen are all super nice. I’ve been to three different dental offices before, wasn’t always happy with the service. This is the place for my family! They don’t push us to do any kind of treatments, and Dr. Chen always explained to us what’s needed, and what’s optional. I love his honesty, and highly recommend this place!

Have been with Dr. Chen for over two years now, and all I have to say is that I am so glad to find him and his team. The office is clean and pleasant. Dr. Chen and his team are super friendly and sweet. They are not money suckers like most do, or maybe they just hide it very well. LOL. Even though I moved away from the area, I still come back for all my dental care. Believe me, it’s so hard to find a dentist who cares about his patients instead of only their wallets. And for me, being my Trojan fellow is a big plus. Keep up with all the good work!

Best dentist I’ve had, his entire staff is so nice and gentle, they are very communicative and really work hard to ensure your visit is a pleasant dental experience vs. the many other experiences I’ve had with other doctors. To convey just how much I enjoy going here, I moved away from LA two years ago but still travel back to get my cleanings. It’s just not worth trying a new doctor here in Portland when I know exactly what I’m getting with Dr. Chen.

Dr. Chen and his staff are amazing. I recently experienced a rather difficult crown and Dr. Chen was there for me the entire time. Email, calls, a visit on a Sunday, I have never met such a caring, accomodating dentist. I also have a good deal fo anxiety about going ot the denist adn there is just something about this office that puts you at ease. They validate underground parking (unheard of in LA) and provide waters and netflix, definitely added bonuses. Also, they are very accomodating with scheduling, even offering saturday appointments.

Lovely office, wonderful staff… and most importantly, a great dentist who knows his stuff, doesn’t push any unnecessary treatment, and does beautiful work. So glad to have found him.

I’ve been coming to him for years, and always refer him to others. The office and staff are amazing. Dr. Chen is honest and takes a minimalist approach operating wise. It turns out my older brother had been going to him for years as well! We were both recommending our dentist to a friend and then I mentioned how my dentist switched offices. My brother said the same thing and we figured out we had both been recommending the same guy lol.

Excellent dentist. I came here after another dentist in the city quoted me $ 1,300 in mostly unnecessary treatments (which I didn’t do, thankfully). Luckily I found Dr. Chen. He was thorough, reasonable, and has a great office and staff. And it turns out I saved $ 1,000 by coming to him. Luckily for him, he gets all my repeat business now.

Great dentist. I have had terrible experiences with previous dentists including unnecessary crown replacement with poor technique resulting in dental abscess, root canal, tooth loss. In the past few years, I found Dr. Chen takes the time to explain his professional honest opinion. He has been conservative, letting me know when he feels that a procedure is not necessary. I have had a crown placement with Dr. Chen with no complications. The procedure went so smoothly with Dr. Chen that I am upset that I ever went to my previous dentists.

Dr. Chen and his entire staff are truly the best of the best. I despise going to the dentist, like dreadful anxiety, so a dentist/​dental office is the last place I thought I would find myself leaving a 5 star review, but Dr. Chen and his staff are just that worthy! I can’t say enough positive things about everyone who works here. They are warm, welcoming and help create a relaxed atmosphere.
Every visit, I’ve had a pleasant experience but today’s visit was the golden ticket for my review. Maya had never done my cleaning before today and she is the best! She made me feel so comfortable and at ease throughout my cleaning. So sweet, professional and personable.
Dr. Chen is fantastic! He’s knowledgeable, honest, gentle, and his calm demeanor is just what I need to knock my anxiety down a few notches. I’m so glad I found him and should I leave the area, I’ll drive any distance to keep him as my dentist.

Just Called Dr. Chen’s office based on the stellar reviews here. Unfortunately I won’t be a new patient of Dr. Chen. Charging a potential new patient $ 114. to «get set up as a new patient» is a huge RED FLAG in this relationship. This communicates a feeling of being gouged before we even start. I’m leaving a dentist (11 years patron) Dr. Chen lost this opportunity for a longterm patient relationship.

I have been a patient of Dr. Chen’s for 7+ years now, and thought it was time for an update. I continue to love this office. I have never met a dentist who truly cares about his patients as much as Dr. Chen and the same is true for his staff. He monitors my teeth and is very non-​aggressive in his approach. He takes the time to compare x-​rays and as a result is aware if something is a shadow vs. a cavity. I had another dentist at the old office tell me I needed 4 fillings, but when Dr. Chen saw me the next day (to do the fillings) he just smiled and said no work was necessary — it’s just the way my teeth look. That was 4 years ago, and my teeth are still going strong! Should I ever leave Santa Monica I know I will still keep Dr. Chen as my dentist, and travel back to see him.

Dr. Chen is AMAZING! The nicest, most-​skilled, and honest dentist I ever been too. His work is absolutely top-​notch and his staff is all fantastic. His offices are exactly the place you want to go: comfortable, modern and with nice perks — netflix while you have your teeth cleaned and free sugar-​free drinks in the lobby!
The cleanings at his office are significantly superior than other dental offices I’ve visited — good for oral health and your teeth feel great. And his work (I’ve had my share of crowns and cavities) is of the highest quality. Best of all he is completely honest and wise about suggesting when you need to get work done and when it isn’t necessary. It’s so nice to have 100% trust in your Doctors — and that’s what I have with Dr. Chen.
I’ve been seeing him for over 5+ years and even though I moved across town I still am happy to make the trip to Santa Monica to visit the best dentist in the city.

So I keep hearing that probably a third of all online reviews are fake, and then I wonder if amazing reviews are real. When it comes to Dr. Chen, stop wondering. He and his marvelous staff really are worthy of all this praise. Coming from NYC, I turned to Unilocal to find a dentist out here, and I’m so grateful that I did. I only THOUGHT I had the best dentist when I was in NYC. I simply cannot say enough about the kind and stunningly good care I received from Dr. Chen. No less attentive or proficient are those who work with him. And they’re FUNNY too! Very friendly. Maya, Amy, and Grace are just wonderful. I can’t remember ever having any wish for a rating past 5 stars (5+?) on Unilocal.I finally found a group and service that sparked the thought. And while dentist trips are never cheap, Dr. Chen’s prices are quite reasonable.
I should probably note that I have Lupus, and my teeth need care beyond just cleanings. Dr Chen and crew were up to the task… in spades. It’s like finding a great mechanic who is talented, honest, and clear about the best course of action for what you need without advising a single thing that you don’t so that you’re not wasting money… except FAR more important than a mechanic. Now I actually look forward to going to the dentist. What a great crew!

The best Dentist EVER!!!

Best dentist, best staff, best all around. I love dr. Julien chen!
I get to catch up on my netflix shows while I’m there and they also give me a blankie to cozy up during my cleaning. The best !

I’ve never had such a great dentist in my life! Dr. Chen is sincerely looking out for you and so attentive to each visitor. Everyone in the office from the front desk to the assistants are so friendly and welcoming. They all work hard to explain exactly what they are doing.
When I broke my front tooth, Dr. Chen could tell I was extremely concerned and he did everything possible to make sure that is it was the smoothest experience possible. Thank you Dr. Chen!

I have had such brutal experiences with dentists in the past.
Not at Dr. Julien’s! Every single one of his staff members are courteous, friendly, extremely knowledgable, and most importantly professional.
I literally can’t wait to come back to get my teeth cleaned. They made me feel right at home, didn’t berate me for having a little less than great dental upkeep, and let me watch tv as I got my teeth cleaned.
I love these guys so much. I can’t recommend them enough!!!

I’ve been going to Dr. Chen since 2006 and he is a very capable dentist to say the least! His calm and soft-​spoken bedside manner makes me feel at ease and I love that he takes the time to explain what they’re going to do to my teeth if I ask questions. It’s like I’m getting free mini lessons in dentistry!
I’ve mainly gone in for routine teeth cleanings, but did have a crown put in a couple of years ago due to an old filling (not done by Dr. Chen) that had crumbled. I think Dr. Chen did an excellent job because I’ve had no problems with it and forget that it’s even there. I feel no discomfort and it blends in with my real teeth perfectly. Very happy with the results.
He opened up his own practice in Santa Monica a couple of years ago and his office is just lovely. It’s clean, modern, and comfortable. There’s plenty of parking in the underground garage AND they validate!
The only downside to all of this is that because he moved offices, my insurance no longer recognizes him as an «in network» dentist. Sigh. His out of pocket prices are a bit high for me and it’s just more cost effective for me to find a new dentist who is «in network.»
I still have yet to find someone as great as Dr. Chen and his staff so I will definitely keep them in mind as back up if I have a dental emergency…

Dr. Chen and his staff are the BEST! Dr. Chen’s bedside manner is impeccable. He is very thorough and takes the time to explain all your options. I was incredibly impressed with every aspect of the experience.
I had an awful experience at my previous dentist, whose receptionist was rude, disrespectful & unprofessional. When I decided I’d had enough of that treatment, I asked my friends who they recommended. I received 5 responses, all raving about Dr. Chen.
Every single staff member at Dr. Chen’s office is kind, friendly, polite & professional. Rachel, Amy, and Grace are GREAT at what they do! It was such an awesome experience, I’m actually looking forward to going back to the dentist!
The office is beautiful with relaxing mountain views. The location is convenient with validated parking. If you don’t love your current dentist (and their staff) go see Dr. Chen!