Leigh Sekimoto, DDS

I have been going to the same dentist for all 29 years of my life and would wait until I visited back home in Pennsylvania to get my teeth cleaned. Unfortunately, my dental hygienist back in PA left the last time I was home and set such a high standard. I was now forced to find a dentist out in the Los Angeles area.
Since good teeth are very important to me, I asked a friend with the best smile I have ever seen who he went to and he recommended Dr. Leigh Sekimoto. From the moment I booked the appointment to the second I stepped foot in the office, they were extremely friendly and kind. One of the assistants led me back into the room (everything there is extremely clean, by the way!) and then Dr Sekimoto proceeded to come in. He introduced himself and patiently listened as I told him about my concerns of being nervous to have my extremely sensitive teeth cleaned by someone new. He instantly put my worries at ease and explained he would be very gentle in areas of sensitivities. At my old dentist office, they literally had to numb my mouth and inject into my gums to make sure I didn’t feel pain (I wasn’t lying when I said extremely sensitive!) I’m happy to say this was the first time I was able to make it through an appointment without anything to take away the pain!
I am moving up to Northern California within the next month, but I know when my 6 month check-​up is here, I will drive the 6 hours back to this office to have my teeth cleaned. I never thought I’d say this, but they put my dentist back home to shame and will have my business as long as I live in California. Thank you, Dr Sekimoto and team! Your friendly and professional disposition, as well as your advice and expertise were truly appreciated!

I have been a patient of, Dr. Bedrossian, for about two years now and I just had to write a review about her. I always have a great experience when i go there. I used to dread the dentist a bit, but she is very knowledgeable and always willing to explain what she’s doing. She’s also just a wonderful person. You can’t ask for better when it comes to a dentist. As an added benefit, the office always looks pristine. The ladies that work the front desk are always polite and accommodating. I highly recommend visiting her for your next cleaning and checkup.

This office is great. The girls at the desk are great, the assistants are great, and Dr. Sekimoto has taken such care to get my mouth in good shape. The rooms are clean and equipped with all the latest equipment, and they are almost always on time. This Dental office is a fantastic find and his referrals are fantastic as well. Don’t miss out on this place.

I’ve struggled to find a dentist I like since moving to LA, and I think I’ve finally figured it out. I couldn’t believe just how NICE every single person I encountered at this practice was. It’s incredibly clean and they are constantly checking to make sure you’re comfortable. They even had all of my insurance info ready to go when I arrived– I didn’t need to do anything. I had a very positive experience and will definitely be back!

I’ve been going to Dr. Sekimoto for many years and he’s the best dentist I’ve ever had. He’s very caring and explains everything very clearly. And he never hurts! The office is spotless and very comfortable. I recommend Dr. Sekimoto highly!

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Sekimoto for more than a decade and are always pleased with the results. He and his staff are friendly, comforting and the environment is clean and state of the art. I’d highly recommend him to anyone who hesitates going to the Dentist. Dr. Sekimoto makes it a pleasant and rewarding experience.

If any of you are in need of a new dentist, let me recommend Dr. Leigh Sekimoto. He does not mess around. The work he did was exceptional and he was thorough. He gets down to the job at and and does not waste time. He is very gentle and concerned about how you are doing while he is working, and his staff is great. Also, I think his prices were better than most.

Was trying to schedule as a new patient. After calling to reschedule my appointment the receptionist told me if I had to reschedule again I would be charged $ 50.00.
I have never been to this office, heard the dentists are good, however to be threatened to charge me for calling to reschedule I assume they are more interested in money rather than customer service. Also Andrea the receptionist could not keep the doctors names straight and seemed very rude on the phone.
I can understand charging someone if they did not show up, but when you are trying to be honest and reschedule they need to understand people sometimes have more important things going on then getting their teeth cleaned and if they want more business I would re think this policy. So looking for another honest good dentist in the neighborhood.

Extremely overpriced for the service he provides. It could be a good option if you don’t have an insurance, but if you do definitely recommend going somewhere else. I even had to go back and get additional work done, because he couldn’t finish something as simple as a filling without mistakes.

Nice people, very good dentists!!!

I think I’ve found my dentist! I’ve gone to a few dentist in the last 5 years. One that was bare-​boned, one that was close to home, another that was top of the line (and over the top, not to mention took NO insurance policies)… and after likening each dentist’s chair to the beds that Goldilocks chose over — I found Dr. Sekimoto’s practice through Unilocal!
They’re in my insurance network, and everyone is the right balance of helpful and kind.
Dr. Sekimoto provided fast dental work that was not at all painful and advised me on some concerns I have with my teeth.
So far I’ve had no problems making an appointment when I need one, and everyone communicates well and courteously. It is a breath of fresh, crisp, amazing air.
I couldn’t be happier to have found Dr. Sekimoto and his team!
A+, totally recommend this dentist.

I had such a positive experience here I HAD to write about it!
Not having dental insurance for 6+ years, when my new job offered benefits I nearly did a cartwheel. Finding a dentist was tricky, because I haven’t had to do something like this in awhile. Sure I did some research before, but sometimes you still can’t get a good idea of what a place is like with reviews (good or bad).
Magnolia dental is clean, small (but not squished) and everyone that works there super nice and helpful– even at 7am. I was paranoid as to what the damage would be after not getting regular cleanings or check ups, but nerves went away quick with everyone so nice and chatty. I felt at ease and didn’t even dread the thought of having to come back to get some lil’ cavities filled. Dr. Sekimoto pointed out and explained everything that was going on and looked into what everything would cost via my insurance so I could plan accordingly.
Everyone was super helpful, works to fit your schedule and definitely has my recommendation if you have Delta Dental or not.

What can I say about Dr. Sekimoto… he’s really good and that is why I keep coming back. I have been coming to Dr. Sekimoto for years since I decided to switch dentist who was shady. I wanted to find a dentist that was close to where I lived, so I searched the web and found that Dr. Sekimoto’s old office was literally up the street from me. Perfect!
Since then, he has now moved to the heart of Burbank which is a little out of the way for me. Part of me wanted to find a new dentist since it seemed inconvenient for me to drive to Burbank, but what can I say? Dr. Sekimoto and his staff are really good.
I have not had any bad experiences since I’ve been coming here. Dr. Sekimoto takes his time providing a thorough examination and he knows what he is doing. Many people fear going to the dentist since it is strongly associated with pain, however, fear not if you have Dr. Sekimoto at your service. Also, he doesn’t give you crap about trying to up-​sale services that you may need when you really don’t. Trust me. I have seen a few shady dentist in the past that have done that. Shady. So SHADY! His honesty and integrity is another reason why I keep coming back.
His hours are flexible and there is parking in the back or on the street.
I highly recommend Dr. Sekimoto if you are looking for a dentist.

Started with Dr. Sekimoto a number of years ago at his old location and now he is in a newer, nicer office. But he is still a great dentist. He has fixed fillings, cleaned teeth, worked on my gum health, and prepped me for a tooth extraction and then formed and implanted a new implant tooth. And recommended me to a great surgeon for the extraction. I strongly recommend Dr. Sekimoto. And he has a nice staff.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Bedrossian and Dr. Sekimoto for over a decade. They always treat me well with great chair side manners. Their newest facility in Burbank is clean and with the latest tech. For someone like me who hates going to the dentist and has a mouth full of cavities, these Dr’s make the experience a much more pleasant experience.

Caring doctor. UCLA grad. Had lots of work done painlessly. Highly recommend!

Dr. Sekimoto & his staff are the BEST. He’s a former Bruin like me, so extra points there, & he’s kind, knowledgeable, helpful & informative. I need to go back soon for a routine cleaning/​x-​rays, & I actually look forward to it knowing I’m in such fantastic, capable hands!

Third time’s the charm! After bad experiences with 2 other dentists in the West Valley, I decided to give Dr. Sekimoto a shot after looking at the few reviews that were available. The gamble paid off.
I came in for a routine cleaning/​check up. After coming in a little early to get my paperwork done, I was ushered in exactly at my appointment time.
Office: Clean and organized, with a cool little fish tank in the waiting room. The room I was in had a huge mural of a forest — very calming. No TV, but the mags they had in the corner kept me occupied.
Equipment: I’m certainly no expert, but everything looked new … but more importantly, it was all clean.
Staff: Super friendly! The gal at the front was fast and efficient — she had all of insurance information compiled and on file long before I got there. The hygienist that worked on me (Gisella?) was skilled and experienced. (Hygienists can make all the difference in the world!)
Dr. Sekimoto: What a great guy! He introduced himself to me, shook my hand, and asked me a few general questions before getting started. After a thorough inspection and cleaning of the teeth and gums, he asked if I had any issues and addressed them all. What I loved most is that he wasn’t a salesman at any point. Just the facts. Once the cleaning was done, he let the hygienist finish up with polishing and flossing. One of the best dentists I’ve had in 6 years.
The swag: Quality Colgate stuff!
I’ve found a great dentist and I’ll be coming here for a while now.

Warning: I had a routine filling done by Dr. Sekimoto. It caused me constant pain until it was repaired by another dentist who called the work «bizarre and upsetting». The 2^nd dentist took xrays that revealed an air pocket. Worse, after drilling out the filling he showed me remnant decay that had been left behind with in-​mouth photos.
This could have resulted in a root canal. Fortunately it didn’t come to that. But it did come down to a second unnecessary dental bill to fix the work, plus several return visits to Dr. Sekimoto which did not relieve the pain. (I couldn’t chew on one of side of my mouth for months).
That said, Dr. Sekimoto was one of the nicest, most accommodating professionals and he did try in earnest to fix the problem. He even took me on short notice.
I hate to give bad reviews. But I wish someone would have referred me elsewhere.

I can’t do anything about having been born with cavity-​prone teeth. I can do something about who I trust these weak-​ass chompers to, though.
And after three days of an unending dull-​but-​throbbing tooth pain during Thanksgiving week, during which time my previous dentist made no effort to squeeze me in prior to the holiday shutdown even though I was heading north for a bay-​area vacation immediately after (which would surely be ruined by constant discomfort), I made the emergency call to Dr. Sekimoto the day after Turkey Day that ensures from now on, he is who I will be trusting to rack up a fortune on fixing my teeth. See, I also made that emergency call to my previous dentist, but she didn’t call back until I was already at the pharmacy picking up the antibiotics and Vicodin Dr. Sekimoto prescribed me following a partial root canal. Bye bye.
Dr. Sekimoto came highly recommended and after postponing his own trip to San Diego for a few hours in order to ease the woes of someone who is not even his patient, I would recommend him without fail. He was personable, his office is sleek and modern, and he took the time to explain the causes and side effects of root canals while we waited for the x-​rays. He could have gone the shortcut route of giving me the antibiotics and having me come back for the root canal after the holiday weekend but instead did the first part of the root canal right then.
Right now I am floating on a cloud of oblivious happy thanks to that Vicodin, and having Googled scary information about what happens to untreated root canal infections, I can say that having just received a postcard informing me I’m due for a check up, my introduction to Dr. Sekimoto could not have come at a better time, holiday or not.