In our Dental offices, we strive to treat our patients just like our own families! What better care can you ask for? Through our own apprehensive personal experiences with dentists, we realize our mission, to be caring and gentle. We also keep up with the latest techniques in the dental field. You'll be surprised that dental visits aren't what they used to be!
Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality of dental care, in a timely manner, with your considerations in mind. If you do not pursue routine preventive (cleanings, exams) treatment, or did not proceed with needed treatment when advised, any necessary treatment for correction may now be more involved and comprehensive.
Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality of dental care, in a timely manner, with your considerations in mind. If you do not pursue routine preventive (cleanings, exams) treatment, or did not proceed with needed treatment when advised, any necessary treatment for correction may now be more involved and comprehensive.
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Dr. Vijaya Prabhu earned her Dental Degree from Loma Linda School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California in the year 1990. She has been practicing General and Cosmetic Dentistry for over 17 years. She serves the communities of North San Diego county, extending from Rancho Pensquitos to Escondido which also includes Carmel Valley, Sabre Springs, Torrey Highlands, 4S Ranch, San Marcos, and Valley Center.
While at our office, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality needs to extend into your personal oral hygiene routine. We can help you establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white.
Reviews (14)
Aleeza James
Jul 24, 2021
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T. R.
Jul 04, 2021
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Worst dentist office we have went to. Gave me a handwritten letter of costs, took a crown off and didn't offer to put it back or offer a cleaning or anything. When calling for X-rays to be transferred over the person on the phone said she will do that. 30 minutes pass so I call and ask if they sent the email and time frame, the lady then said ma'am in a stern voice and said I'll have to you by the end of the business day and said she was busy and disconnected. Completely rude, there are plenty of dentists to choose from and word of mouth is everything.
Christian Bouchard
Jan 07, 2021
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M. K.
Feb 02, 2019
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I'm surprised at the all the negative reviews! After reading some I was skeptical to take my mother there because of her insurance. To my surprise, we were greeted with friendly and professional staff!!
Miyuki at the front desk was very helpful and welcoming, Silvia the technician was warm and very gentle with my mom and the dentist was super friendly and knowledgeable. My mom is a complicated case with multiple comorbidities which makes her high risk for bleeding and infection. Dr Prabhu, after examining my mom, requested a release from her doctor which Miyuki helped me complete and fax.
Miyuki at the front desk was very helpful and welcoming, Silvia the technician was warm and very gentle with my mom and the dentist was super friendly and knowledgeable. My mom is a complicated case with multiple comorbidities which makes her high risk for bleeding and infection. Dr Prabhu, after examining my mom, requested a release from her doctor which Miyuki helped me complete and fax.
Seacrest Learning
Oct 28, 2018
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Careful with this dental group
They gave my mother a loose fitting denture payed by Medicare. We initially told them it’s loose fitting, they then told us to come back as it may fit gradually. We made a follow up appt and complained that it was loose, they did nothing after the third follow up still complaining of loose fitting they then turned around saying we should pay $350 for re fitting. My problem is that, why would you put a loose fitting denture and charged Medicare then turn around and charge your clients extra money for a re fitting, sounds like a sham! Wonder how often This happens
They gave my mother a loose fitting denture payed by Medicare. We initially told them it’s loose fitting, they then told us to come back as it may fit gradually. We made a follow up appt and complained that it was loose, they did nothing after the third follow up still complaining of loose fitting they then turned around saying we should pay $350 for re fitting. My problem is that, why would you put a loose fitting denture and charged Medicare then turn around and charge your clients extra money for a re fitting, sounds like a sham! Wonder how often This happens
Michelle S.
Aug 03, 2018
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My family has been going to Dr Prabhu for many years now. Why, you may ask. Because we trust her! She tells you only what you need done and does an excellent job with whatever needs to be done. My son got his first job out of college in Arizona and saw a dentist there who told him that he needed two crowns and a possible root canal!! My son has had cavities every once in a while growing up,but nothing like crowns and root canals! Needless to say, he will be making a trip home to see Dr. Prabhu.
Rose T.
Jan 30, 2016
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My family chose this dentist due to its convenience next to the high school. Dr. Prabhu was quite possibly the worst dentist we had ever encountered.
On one occasion, I needed a cavity filling. She injected the novocaine and told me it takes 5-10 minutes to work. She proceeded to see another patient, which took 20 minutes. She returned, attempted to start the filling but the novocaine had stopped working and I could feel every drill. She then gave me another injection of novocaine. As if that wasn't enough to keep me away, I had to come back again because I had a small chip on my tooth due
On one occasion, I needed a cavity filling. She injected the novocaine and told me it takes 5-10 minutes to work. She proceeded to see another patient, which took 20 minutes. She returned, attempted to start the filling but the novocaine had stopped working and I could feel every drill. She then gave me another injection of novocaine. As if that wasn't enough to keep me away, I had to come back again because I had a small chip on my tooth due
Danny M.
Dec 18, 2015
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Had an appointment scheduled on Saturday, but received a phone call the day before the appointment questioning why I was scheduled on Saturday as they are closed that day. Obviously it was a secretary in your office who scheduled it, so why would you ask the customer that question? If you are willing to advertise Saturday availability, then you should honor that, as one of the reasons I chose this practice was convenience of the weekend appointments. Also, the secretary should not make the customer feel like they inconvenienced the office and question how it was even possible that the appointment
Kristina M.
Nov 25, 2014
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As a dental hygienist myself, I can really appreciate Dr. Prabhu's work, cleanliness of the office, and overall honesty. I took my dad to visit this practice to repair a restoration on a overdenture. She took her time, did very meticulous work, and at a reasonable price. We definitely will be staying with Dr. Prabhu and will be referring family and friends.
Jason J.
Nov 18, 2013
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Lpm M.
Mar 20, 2013
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Visit #1. They wanted to take more x-rays even after I had my new xrays tranferred from my old dentist.
Visit #2. When they were cleaning my teeth it was very painful, and finally I asked them to not use the power tool to clean them and to do it by hand. They indicated that I must have senstive teeth and i said "no this is the first time this has ever happened". They had a new person there and in my opinon very inexperienced. Note. one week after the cleaning I discovered a massive cavity. Hmm I would think they would have found this during the cleaning right?
Visit #3. They tried to
Visit #2. When they were cleaning my teeth it was very painful, and finally I asked them to not use the power tool to clean them and to do it by hand. They indicated that I must have senstive teeth and i said "no this is the first time this has ever happened". They had a new person there and in my opinon very inexperienced. Note. one week after the cleaning I discovered a massive cavity. Hmm I would think they would have found this during the cleaning right?
Visit #3. They tried to
Rand O.
Jun 30, 2011
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I had the same experience. After being told that my insurance would pay for my filling, I was told that the insurance didn't cover the type of polymer that they used and that I owed another $350. They coerced me into "their deal" and charged me another $199.00
It seems to me that I should have been informed prior to the work being done. And, my filling was not done correctly and hurts. I intend to see my dentist in San Jose to have it fixed.
It seems to me that I should have been informed prior to the work being done. And, my filling was not done correctly and hurts. I intend to see my dentist in San Jose to have it fixed.
Sani S.
Jun 26, 2011
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Worst clinic and Dr.
She owns the clinic and total rip-off. She always find to make you pay for un-necessary and not covered treatment. Regardless of that she is not professional and her dental hygiene staff is very cheap and unprofessional. We literally suffered for weeks after getting hygiene treatment at her clinic.
She owns the clinic and total rip-off. She always find to make you pay for un-necessary and not covered treatment. Regardless of that she is not professional and her dental hygiene staff is very cheap and unprofessional. We literally suffered for weeks after getting hygiene treatment at her clinic.
Dr. Phoenix W.
Apr 13, 2011
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I saw Dr. Prabhu in her crummy Escondido office. I'm not sure what the obsession is with deep cleaning these days and re-filling "broken" cavities, I managed to escape with just the cleaning my insurance was supposed to cover (though for some reason I ended up paying $65 anyway.) I should have known my husband's numerous deep cleanings were unnecessary and steered clear, but my dentist retired and I just didn't want the hassle of finding a new one. We're both looking for a new dentist who isn't into insurance billing sham work!
