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DENTIST IN Encinitas,CA

Encinitas Smiles Dentistry

Accepting new patients
 
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OFFICE INFORMATION
OUR TEAM
DENTAL SERVICES
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ADDRESS

760-388-2161

fax : 760-904-4035

415 Santa Fe Dr

Encinitas, CA

92024

We are located just east of the 5 Fwy on Sante Fe Dr, in the Vons Shopping Center
BUSINESS HOURS
  • Mon : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tue : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wed : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thu : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fri : 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Sat : Closed
  • Sun : Not operating on sunday
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
  • English
INSURANCE

We accept and honor most dental insurance plans (PPO & HMO). The following are just a few of the dental insurance carriers we’re providers for:

  • Aetna
  • Ameritas
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Delta
  • Guardian
  • MetLife
  • United Health Care
  • UCCI
 
 

Dentist In Encinitas, CA

Located in Encinitas, Encinitas Smiles Dentistry is here to help you achieve excellent oral health. As a Smile Generation-trusted office, they only use advanced, proven technology to provide the high-quality dental care you deserve. The office prioritizes dental emergencies to ensure that you get relief quickly and also accepts new patients.

At Encinitas Smiles Dentistry, you have access to specialists including an oral surgeon for dental surgery needs, a periodontist who specializes in gum disease and gingivitis treatments, as well as an endodontics specialist who performs root canals. To ensure access to dental care to all patients, the dental office accepts most dental insurance plans and provides flexible payment plans for patients without insurance. Encinitas Smiles Dentistry also welcomes new patients and makes dental emergencies a priority. If you would like to consult with a dentist but cannot visit the office, you can schedule a teledentistry appointment to speak with a dentist virtually.

Encinitas Smiles Dentistry also offers a wide array of essential and cosmetic dentistry services. For more information, call the office today or book your appointment online!

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Meet the Team

 
Headshot image of Kent Lau, Dentist

Dentist

DDS

Headshot image of Violet Feldman, Dentist

Dentist

DDS

Headshot image of Jerisha Myers, Hygienist

Hygienist

RDH, BS

Headshot image of Ellie Arvand, Hygienist

Hygienist

RDH

Headshot image of Viet Ton That, Periodontist

Periodontist

DMD

Headshot image of Craig Deagle, Endodontist

Endodontist

DMD, MMSc

Headshot image of Nader Nasseri Nosar, Oral Surgeon

Oral Surgeon

DDS

Headshot image of Annie Chau, Office Manager

Office Manager

 
 
 

50 Reviews

3.9 Overall Rating
Angela Manatt
Angela Manatt
February 24, 2024

Outstanding service and expertise. Best dental office I've ever been too. Painless root canal procedure! Highly recommend Endondist procedures done in the same office. Exceptionally convenient!

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Judy Szamos
Judy Szamos
February 13, 2024

I just had my first appointment and it was amazing. The technician was efficient, the dentist listen to what I had to say, and very thoroughly examine me. I was then given recommendations, which were very reasonable. I am so glad I switched to…

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Mace Simon
Mace Simon
January 05, 2024

All Xlnt.

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Gabe Gonzalez
Gabe Gonzalez
October 27, 2023

Love this place! I went here for the first time this morning and was welcomed by an extremely friendly and professional staff! I am looking forward to my next visit!

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Morgan Tobin
Morgan Tobin
August 25, 2023

I've never had a bad experience here. The hygienists are amazing and the dentist are kind and understanding. I never feel like they are trying to do extra stuff to make money, they just clean my teeth and tell me what I need to do. Good stuff

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Kristine Miller
Kristine Miller
August 03, 2023

LOVE THIS PLACE! Great dentist! Everyone here is so pleasant. So glad I switched!

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Taya Dervetski
Taya Dervetski
August 03, 2023

10/10 would recommend!!! I have so much anxiety surrounding the dentist. I was practically shaking walking into the appointment. Dr. Lau walked me through my treatment plan after not seeing the dentist for 3+ years and helped me feel so much…

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Daniel Madrigal
Daniel Madrigal
July 28, 2023

Going to the dentist is usually an uncomfortable experience, but the service, care and attention of all personnel here is outstanding. Thanks for all your help! I totally recommend it!

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irene Arias
irene Arias
July 28, 2023

I had a great experience, I took my mom and the staff was very kind and profesional. Very good technology. The place was clean and fair price. Will definitely come back!

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D CE
D CE
July 28, 2023

The clinic is amazing! Best customer service ever. I had a terrific experience with Dr. Canessa. I strongly recommend this clinic for any dental treatment you might need.

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Isabel Escalante
Isabel Escalante
July 28, 2023

Excelent doctors. I feel very comfortable been in this place. Extremely professional in all senses. I will surely recommend this clinic to friends and family.

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Brianna Stanton
Brianna Stanton
April 23, 2023

To be honest, I haven’t been to the dentist in over 5 years and this year I decided to get dental insurance. Reluctant to go, I knew I had to. Encinitas smiles dentistry was amazing, from the front desk to the X-ray tech to the dentist himself,…

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Josh Henry
Josh Henry
February 13, 2023

I've only been going to Encinitas Smiles for about 7 months, but I've only had great experiences so far. The kind of professionalism you expect, but with warm and down-to-earth staff. Not only am I a loyal patient, but I'm urging my mother to…

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John Bruun
John Bruun
January 07, 2023

This was my first visit to this dentist. The staff is just a wonderful bunch of people, and the dentist was fantastic.

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A.C. Logan
A.C. Logan
December 07, 2022

I'm a fairly new patient at this office, and my first visit was on an emergency basis. While I agree that the costs are on the high side, they were high at my previous dental office, too -- so for me, the most important criterion is the CARE…

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George Hunter
George Hunter
December 07, 2022

WOW ! August 2022 / George S here, and I can't say how much I was so impressed ! I'm 71, and can honestly say, I have never been to the dentist and been so satisfied in my life. I could go on and on ... on how great this entire team at the Santa…

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Chris Kelford
Chris Kelford
September 03, 2022

Efficient, friendly and knowledgeable staff all around!

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Tom Vaccaro
Tom Vaccaro
August 19, 2022

Nice friendly office that made me feel very comfortable. Would recommend.

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Chris Brown
Chris Brown
June 23, 2021

Best teeth cleaning EVER! Super friendly and very thorough. Love this place!!!!

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Bree Del Sordo
Bree Del Sordo
August 11, 2020

Great experience at this dentist. Dr. Lau and his team are simply the BEST! I have been a patient at Encinitas Smiles Dentistry for two years now and the service has always been top notch. I recently had a 21-year old filling come loose. Because…

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Alessandra Ramer
Alessandra Ramer
June 16, 2020

AMAZING! Everyone was so kind and helpful from start to finish. Dr. Yung made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire visit. I knew exactly what I was paying for prior to starting any procedures. After seeing all of the mixed reviews, I…

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Myrica Taylor
Myrica Taylor
December 22, 2019

I had to find a new dentist when I moved here 18 months ago. Everything that I have had done at Encinitas Smiles has been great. They made a new crown for me in a matter of hours, which made the whole process as easy and painless as possible.

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Michael Gaffney
Michael Gaffney
March 02, 2019

Great place and they have an excellent machinery, calm presence, and top staff! They make sure you are improving each time and feels like they are your dentist motivator! They clean your teeth like no other place and excellent overall!

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Sean Shams
Sean Shams
April 13, 2018

Became a new patient this weekend and my first visit went really well. The team has a great workflow and everyone was an A+ in customer service. Finding the right place with nice and trustworthy people can be hard but today I was blessed Dr.Lau…

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Alexa Marks
Alexa Marks
November 02, 2017

Love this place! My husband and I go here and there all really helpful and sweet! They are not trying to make you pay 1000 of dollars! All new equipment. The hygienist and dentists are the best and are super sweet! Very good at explaining…

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Keaton Marks
Keaton Marks
November 02, 2017

The best dentists in town! Everyone who works here is so nice! New and clean equipment! They even get you in on time and get you out on time! There amazing!

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Helen Song
Helen Song
May 16, 2017

Dr. Clinton Park is wonderful! He has been taking care of our family for some years now. He is one of those doctors who genuinely care for his patients. He is also quite humorous! He is a thorough, highly skilled clinician. Thank you, Dr. Park!

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Hana Abdirahman
Hana Abdirahman
November 23, 2016

This place has an awesome atmosphere! The equipment is brand new and clean, and the staff is really competent.

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Hayley M
Hayley M
November 22, 2016

Talk about amazing office! This office impressed me from the moment I walked in the door! Immaculately clean, up-to-date technology, convenient location, and awesome staff! I was hoping to find a somewhat decent dentist office after my previous…

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Sarah Lock
Sarah Lock
November 15, 2016

I have really struggled with finding a great dentist but I am so happy a friend of mine recommended Encinitas Smiles. What I appreciate most was my experience from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, each member of the staff…

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Nikkie D.
Nikkie D.
October 27, 2016

I went to this office due to a change of insurance. I was really nervous to switch dentists because I loved my previous office. The moment you walk in they make you feel at ease and at home. The entire office is so modern and high tech! From the…

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