Dr. Minger is a great dentist. I had 3 bad cavities in difficult to reach areas. She was very gentle and I felt very little pai...  Read More

Dr. Minger is a great dentist. I had 3 bad cavities in difficult to reach areas. She was very gentle and I felt very little pain during the procedure. During my first checkup, I was impressed by her careful exam and how much time she took to explain the issues with my teeth. Working at UC San Diego, it's also really convenient to just walk to her office. Her staff are also very friendly and efficient.  Read Less

I see Thomas Lange changed his business name from Smile La Jolla to Seaside Dental so he could wipe out all his poor yelp revie...  Read More

I see Thomas Lange changed his business name from Smile La Jolla to Seaside Dental so he could wipe out all his poor yelp reviews, including mine which I have reposted here. I will contact other yelpers to do the same. The public has a right to know the disturbing truth.This is my third attempt at posting my Yelp review!  The last time I posted one,  Thomas Lange objected to the fact that I made reference to my daughter's horrific experience.  Dr. Lange told her she had 10 cavities!!!!  We got a second opinion from another dentist and was told she had NO cavities !!!! Perhaps Dr. Lange should spend more time giving professional and ethical treatment to patients so he would get invaluable referrals rather than spending time cleaning up his poor Yelp reviews!!!!I went to the office of Thomas Lange for a cleaning.  After the cleaning he wanted to take x rays.  I told him "no" as I had taken them recently.  It is my right to refuse treatment. Despite this, I felt very pressured and uncomfortable by Thomas Lange  and couldn't wait to get out of there.  Because I refused to get x rays he would not discuss or give me a printed treatment plan.  He then had the audacity to not only charge me for a cleaning, but for a consultation too.  I was also told that he would not clean my teeth again if I did not have x rays!!!! I will not be bullied and found a very honest and professional dentist with a thriving practice. If anyone needs a referral, do not hesitate to contact me. If you have been treated unethically by this dentist, speak out on Yelp and file a report with the Dental Board of California.  I did!!!  Read Less

I have been going to Seaside Dental for 5 years and have been very pleased. Linda at the front desk is always very friendly and...  Read More

I have been going to Seaside Dental for 5 years and have been very pleased. Linda at the front desk is always very friendly and helpful. Valerie Hike, the hygienist, is very sweet and gentle. The office always makes sure you're comfortable for your visit, offering a heated neck pillow, blanket, and headphones to watch TV. Dr. Minger is wonderful and I recommend her to everyone looking for a dentist. Two of my friends have started going to Seaside Dental per my referral and both have been very pleased with their experience.  Read Less