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At Sahara Dental we take pride in our ability to provide you with the highest treatment in a warm and caring environment. Our staff work as a team, each individual has specific responsibilities, which require considerable training and experience. We want you to have confidence in them and let them serve you fully.

We are committed to your improved dental health. Our main emphasis is on prevention, preventing disease is less costly and more rewarding than correcting problems once they occur. Good dental health is no accident, it is the result of good habits, proper nutrition, good oral hygiene, and regular professional care.
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Dr Manar Jamal graduated from Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California (USC) in 1995. He has been practicing dentistry in Southern California ever since. Dr Jamal offers expertise on all aspects of general dentistry with focused training in placing and restoring dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, surgical extraction, complex root canals, and full mouth rehabilitation.
Reviews (24)
Gary Reynolds
Gary Reynolds
Jan 26, 2022
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The Dr. I had was so caring and wonderful! He saw me late on a Sunday night and was really smart and personable. His staff is great too! I highly recommend him as best in Vegas for emergency dental services of all kinds. If you have an urgent matter, give their office a call before anyone else. Trust me, I had dialed around a lot before I found him and I'm new to the area! He also referred me to Dr. Moxley, an oral surgeon on Sunset, who got me in immediately!!! No four week wait thanks to him. I appreciate it Doc!!!
Kera Neff
Kera Neff
Jan 10, 2022
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I went in to this office to have work done on my son. He needed the extraction of a baby tooth, a filling and a space maintainer placed. The initial visit was fine, the office was clean and the staff was nice.
Jordan Berglund
Jordan Berglund
Jan 07, 2022
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Ana Bravo is the ONE REASON why I will return to your establishment. Feel so welcome and like I’m apart of a family. Plus she gives me good advice about caring for the health of my teeth. Thank you again.
Elijah Fowler
Elijah Fowler
Jan 03, 2022
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One of the best dentist I’ve been to. I really like Ana Bravo. She makes sure I’m very comfortable when I go in for my routine check up and to get my braces tightened
Monique U.
Monique U.
Jan 01, 2022
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I absolutely love the customer service at this dental office. Everyone is so helpful, patient and kind. Especially mariam she helped me apply for my payment plan so i wouldn’t have to spend so much money upfront.
Brandy Matthews
Brandy Matthews
Dec 30, 2021
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Anna Bravo is the absolute best, just by her conversation with helping me stop being so nervous and calmed me down. She is marvelous in the field she has choosing. I will recommend anyone to Sahara dental center just because of her and her Representation
Yadira
Yadira
Dec 18, 2021
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I never enjoyed the dentist i always dreaded going but i’ve had the best dental experience here and i was amazed at how the dentist can be a nice experience. the staff is so nice and they make you feel comfortable. I highly recommend if you’ve had bad dentist in the past.
Edward Rico
Edward Rico
Nov 03, 2021
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This is the place you want to go hassle free, no extra fees that aren't spoken of. The staff is always welcoming! I was nervous at first but once I sat down in the back ready to just get it over with. Ana came in with a great vibe and just made me feel more at ease. The nervous went away and made me more relaxed! Thanks Ana for that!. Soon after she left Dr. Legaspi came in and made me feel relaxed and calm as well. Went to work and when it was done I was so glad and excited I went in. I came out with a whole new smile!! Thank you all for making me feel comfortable and for being so professional
Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones
Oct 13, 2021
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I have been with dentist office for over 7 years!! They are amazing so friendly and I just LOVE the receptionist Jennifer! Sahara dental makes you feel like you’re apart of their dental family! They actually care about their patients, my doctor always ask about my class and how my school year is going! The fact that they actually remember me touches my heart!
Justin H.
Justin H.
Sep 24, 2021
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Went in after years and years of not going to a dentist. Setting up an appointment was as easy as calling and just asking their next available spot. Got right in, filled out some paperwork, and got my exam and X-ray same day. Also talked about my dental plan and what we wanted to do. My teeth were in rough shape and dentures were the only option, and which is why I went to begin with. The process started the following week. Extractions took place a little at a time, that way so I could still eat. Only thing that took a little was getting my final dentures, waited about a month. But the results
Ferdinand D.
Ferdinand D.
Jan 19, 2021
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I had an appointment today at 1/19/2021. I waited 30 minutes and nobody showed up. I received a text message confirming if I was coming in, which I did. When I showed up it's closed. Nobody left me a voice message saying that they're close. I drove all the way from Ontario just to be in my appointment. This is so unprofessionally. I took a day off just so I can come to this appointment. I'm not coming back. One thing I dislike is the lack of courtesy to let me know that they won't be here.
Brenda T.
Brenda T.
Aug 07, 2020
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I'd like to post this review because, for it being the first time here and getting a root canal done, I'm very impressed! I'm satisfied with the Dentist and his work, also with the staffs professionalism and service. Also, in this time of COVID they are on top of cleanliness. I highly recommend Sahara Dental.
Juvainne T.
Juvainne T.
Jul 30, 2020
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Great service at the front, I love Cynthia! She's super helpful and gets work done. Dentist was honest and straight to the point, got the work done that I needed.
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
Jan 24, 2020
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The Pomona office dentist and staff were very unprofessional and insulting. I had a 9:00 a.m. appointment and sat in the dental chair almost to 10:00 a.m. no one spoke to me. The dentist came in did not introduce himself and acted as if he was on time. He was not prepared to provide the service as had not reviewed my file. I immediately told him about my appointment. He began to make excuses rather than apologize. I informed him I could not trust the service. I asked for contact information on the owner. He and the front office staff attempted to hand me a piece of paper and pen, to write down
Raven S.
Raven S.
Dec 09, 2019
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Walked in late on a Monday night in very bad pain and they took me right away. Quick x-rays and straight to the point. Very nice and helpful staff.
Kiara F.
Kiara F.
Nov 08, 2019
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I come to this location due to it being so close to my house. I came in yesterday for treatment as well as today and per usual I wasn't greeted or welcomed, the receptionists never pick their heads up to greet me their service and patient care is terrible. I was handed a consent form in Spanish my primary language is Enligsh so I should've been handed something in the language im familiar with, I asked for a consent in English and was given attitude by the receptionist she told me "it's the same form you signed yesterday" (I never signed one in Spanish)she then snatched
Destiny N.
Destiny N.
Nov 20, 2018
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I've been here before and loved how gentle the hygienist was. She was extremely kind !
I called earlier to reschedule an appointment and was put on hold for 10 mins, so I decided to call again and the young lady who answered just said "yes hold on" rudely. So I waited again because I wanted to see how long she'd put me on hold. Then another female took me off hold and asked for my name, birthday, etc. then put me on hold once again. I work front desk for me job, and I know that sometimes it's needed to put someone on hold but never for that long or amount of time and
Victoria C.
Victoria C.
Oct 16, 2018
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Dear Dr. Jamal,

Per your request, I deleted my honest opinion of my last office visit with you. I'm leaving my 3 stars though. I contacted the other individuals that posted less than stellar reviews of your office, and they too received a notice from USPS to pick up your certified letter. Yelp is supposed to be forum to give honest experiences.
Khaled A.
Khaled A.
Jun 09, 2018
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Dr. Jamal was awesome when I went for a crown, it was an easy painless job and I felt very comfortable with my visit. I highly recommend this doctor, you won't be disappointed.
Carol W.
Carol W.
Jun 01, 2018
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Sahara Dental is awesome! Dr. Jamal is very nice,
professional and gentle! The hygienists are all very polite and really put you at ease! The office is very clean and welcoming. I highly recommend Sahara Dental!
Marlisa P.
Marlisa P.
Nov 04, 2017
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They have a program that covers partials, deep cleaning, root canals, and crowns if you have MediCal. This is unprecedented!
Husam A.
Husam A.
Apr 17, 2017
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I was extremely nervous when I found out that I needed a crown on one of my front teeth because I knew that it was not going to match the others, and I am a very picky person. However, I must say that Dr. Manar did an absolutely AMAZING job. You literally cannot tell that I have a crown... it matches the rest of my teeth perfectly.

Dr. Manar is an expert cosmetic dentist who is very friendly and wants to make his patients happy. The office is beautiful and the staff is friendly. Thank you!!! :)
Jim H.
Jim H.
Aug 05, 2016
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This is a gem of a dental office located in a nondescript building in a not-great area of Pomona.

This was my first visit. Despite good daily care of my teeth (floss 2x a day, Waterpik 3 times a week, use of Sonicare), I have some gum issues and bone loss in my teeth. So, I generally dread going to the dentist, because it's always bad news, and because it takes a while to get to the actual cleaning (since we always have to go over my x-rays, review the pocket measures in my gums, etc.).

Anyway, front office staff are polite (if a bit reserved), hygienists are friendly, and the dentist is
Selas D.
Selas D.
Jun 24, 2016
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Great staff, very friendly! They make you feel very comfortable and welcome. My family and I have been coming here close to 10 years.
Dr. Jamal has a great sense of humor that puts you at ease.