Mark Laska, DDS

This from my sons who are 10 and 12 years old:
They have been very kind to us. We don’t really like getting x– rays but they help make it ok. This a good place. Kimberly and Flor are great.

I’ve been going to Mark Laska for the past 5 years. His staff have take great care of my teeth even though sometimes I’m not the most stringent of flossers. They replaced after my Chinese crown cracked and re-​did all my fillings in white composite which look terrific. Couldn’t recommend his office more!

Greeted with smiles as bright as the one with which I left. Friendly staff and thorough cleanings. I only go in twice each year and I have been pleasantly satisfied with each visit.
Keep up the good work!

I came to this office because of a tooth emergency, they were very prompt and professional. The Dentist here were fast to identify the problem and also they took care of the initial problem right then and there. I left home with less pain and over the next few weeks the pain has dramatically decreased. I am so thankful they have such nice and knowledgeable staff.

My experience is great. Everyone is friendly, and the service is very good. I was afraid of dentists before in China, but here Dr. Laska makes me feel very comfortable.

Went to my first appointment yesterday. Apparently the way it works here is that your first appointment is just filling out paper work and getting your x-​rays done. Then, you have to make a second appointment for a cleaning. In my past experience, those were done on the same day, but that’s fine.
The staff here is all really friendly and they make you feel right at home. I like how the hygienists let you know exactly what they will be doing so you know what’s going on at each step.
My only complaint is that things are a little unorganized/​slow moving around here. I waited for a while to see Dr. Laska, but I guess he had an emergency other patient to see, because when I finally did see a dentist, it was Dr. Dang, not Dr. Laska. No problem, Dr. Dang was really nice and everything went well (no cavities for me, yay!). But then, Dr. Dang left, and so did the hygienists and I was left in my seat… unsure if they were done with me yet? No one had said «you’re all set!, good to go!» or anything like that to let me know I could leave. Awkward.
Eventually some staff came and helped me out (thank you!), and I schedules my next appointment and went on my way, but gosh, I wasted a good amount of time just sitting in that chair. Haha.
Anyways I have an appointment in 2 more weeks, so maybe I’ll be updating this review.

After much searching I have finally found the best Dental office in Los Angeles! I was in need of a veneer replacement, several fillings and periodontal cleaning. I knew this wasn’t going to be cheap but was shocked when I went to a dental office in Hollywood and the dentist there told me I needed 10 000 dollars worth of work. I knew this seemed a bit fishy so I visited Doctor Laska for a second opinion, Doctor Laska and his staff where very professional and honest about what I actually needed and did not need. After creating a treatment plan the staff worked with my insurance to make sure I paid a fair price and was able to get the work that I needed done. This really is the best dental office in Los Angeles, everyone from the dentist to the front desk staff is always friendly and professional. I highly recommend.

Very friendly staff. I would always come back. Dr. Laska is very nice. My children feel s comfortable with everyone.

Dr. Laska’s clinic is an amazing place for those who are looking for a truly reasonable dental care. Me and my wife are very pleased with the treatment. First of all the administrative officials are very capable to explain the insurance coverage. I had a very bad experience with my previous (the first one in US) dentist as that clinic over charged me and didn’t refund me even they were asked by CA claim or grievance department. Secondly, Dr. Laska and his team doesn’t keep you waiting unnecessarily, even they started my treatment earlier than my scheduled time. Dr. Laska himself monitors the x-​rays and explain to the patients what is needed to be done, which one should start immediately based on teeth conditions. We saw Dr. Deng. This guy is amazing! My wife was very scared about the tooth pain during treatment. But Dr. Deng skillfully finished her treatment without giving her any pain. He talks and asks his patients continuously if there is any pain or any discomfort. He also very kind regarding treatment plan. He fixed one of my wife’s tooth in a way (good way) so that we didn’t need to start an expensive treatment at this moment and she’s feeling better. One of the Doctor (root canal specialist) is Dr. Smolkin. He is the most skilled endodontist ever seen. He can do the critical root canal even in a curved root. I will recommend all of my friends and families to visit Dr. Laska’s clinic to get your teeth healthy and brighter.

I have to WARN people about this dentist. They did two three tooth bridges along with root canals and I am so pissed off at myself for going to this dentist even though I had a PPO, IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER OPTION, TAKE IT!!. Both bridges came off, one of them both posts broke off (WTF?) so the bridge is no good & I am having to redo the whole bridge & post again, and the other just fell out because of a poor fit, it never fit properly, and had to be adjusted several times (I even was told not to smile so wide WTF?) I am posting pictures on
for all to see. If you want to replace your dental work every 8 – 10 years these are your guys!
DR. laska is ALL ABOUT THE MONEY, BEWARE OF THE UP-​SALE, AND DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE SMILE OF DR. laska, I AM SURE THAT HIS TEETH ARE NOT MADE OF THE SAME AS THE MATERIAL HE’S GOING TO SELL YOU!
Toothless in Los Angeles

This rating is more about the business practice than about the dental procedures.
I made this my dental office about a year ago since it was close and convenient for me.
Everyone at the front desk is nice and the first time I came here went well, lots of scraping because I hadn’t visited a dentist in years. I paid nearly $ 200 for that clean, didn’t think about it that much since I wasn’t sure what my deductible was.
In my next visit I was told I need a deep clean (again I didn’t come back for 9 months) and the dentist recommended a couple of «extra» procedures to get me on track, which made sense. I agreed to one because I knew my teeth weren’t in the best shape.
But the way they come at you about these things is somewhat uncomfortable to say the least. Obviously, they have to make money, but they act almost intimidating when they ask. The dentist brings the person in charge of payments and and tells you the recommended procedures as the other person waits, almost impatiently, for your answer.
I also made an appointment for a tooth extraction, and I was told that they were going to talk to me about the «cost» then after the oral surgeon makes «recommendations». I come to the appointment and I’m told it will cost me $ 700! I’ve had a really bad wisdom tooth and I got it extracted for about $ 300 without insurance! I was told the surgeon is not part of the network. I could have been told about this before I canceled other things in order to finally get my other wisdom teeth extracted.
It’s clear they will try to squeeze your money as much as they can. I’m switching to another office as soon as I’m allowed by the insurance.

Recently moved to LA and searched around for a new dentist, and decided to give this practice a try. I went in for a check up, was told I needed a few crowns, a replacement filling and a cleaning, which all sounded fair. So I made an appointment to get the cleaning and one crown done to start.
I arrived for my appointment and the hygienist was friendly and polite and a did an acceptable job cleaning my teeth. Not great, but acceptable. But what happened next wasn’t.
The hygienist finished her work and took me to a different room for the crown. A tech came in and made an impression of my teeth and a few minutes later a woman came and said «So what are we doing today?» I told her a crown, she hadn’t even bothered to check my file. So then she gave me an injection of novocaine and left the room. And there I proceeded to wait for the next hour. I know this because I texted my husband a photo of me with the mold making stuff in my mouth, and just a few minutes short of an hour later, I text my husband and said I was going to get up and leave if they didn’t come within the hour. A few minutes later the woman came back in to start. I sat there feeling kind of frustrated and weird. Most of the numbness from the shot was gone, and it was close to 4pm. I asked her how long it would take and she said an hour to 90 minutes. She told me they were waiting for an assistant to get started. I told her I was frustrated, that I had been waiting for too long and that I was not waiting any longer. I was not comfortable and no longer wanted them to do my crown. The woman who came in to give me the shot turned out to be a dentist but I would not have known it as she never introduced herself. She was not the dentist that performed the first exam. I think the office should have been clear about who I was seeing.
I realized when I left that I had overlooked a few things when I went for my first appointment, like the cleanliness of the office, the general shabbiness of the equipment and décor. In the room where my cleaning was performed, there were boxes piled up in the corner with products spilling out of them. They also tried to upsell me on teeth whitening, a more expensive crown made of different materials, and a mouth rinse package. Maybe just do the work that I am paying you for and do it well in a timely fashion and then I’ll consider your add ons. I won’t be returning.

Great service. I really liked my deep cleaning. Wonderful results. I would recommend to everyone. Receptionist was also very friendly and helpful.

I wanted to update my previous review on Dr Laska’s office. Yesterday, was the beginning of some major dental work, I had 3 extractions done. At all times everyone involved were caring and concerned for my well being during the procedure. I would not hesitate in refering friends and family to Dr Laska all of the staff are very professional and makes your visit very calming. I have no trepidation in the continuing work to be done on my teeth.

I was a first timer at a dentist in United States. I got referred to dr Mark Laska by my insurance company. Happy to say it was a surprisingly pleasant experience. All of the employees was very helpful and cheerful. Karla was my hygienist, she was very calm, nurturing, and meticulous. She did a wonderful job with my cleaning. Lexi did a great job with the insurance coverage details. Can’t forget to mention Lory and the doctors. This place is highly recommended!

Amazing service! When anything goes off they are there for you and work with you financially. I have suggested this office several times to my colleagues. I appreciate their gentle Drs and assistants as I am very nervous always. They have assuaged my fears and when Im nervous they take their time. Due to a past eating disorder, I have been working on my teeth for years and here they have made me feel welcome and calm. Thank you.

I’m normally afraid of any and all Dental Office, But Thanks to Lexi Baker, for making my visit a memorable one. She made me feel comfortable, by talking me through every step in my procedure as well as explaining my Dental Benefits. Because of Lexi I will be referring all Of my Family, Friends and Co Workers
Thank You
Lexi Baker

My overall experience was a good one. I always look forward to a teeth cleaning because I love that feeling of a clean mouth, also I generally bleach my teeth the same week after each cleaning. I admit that I was slacking a bit and neglecting my teeth, so this appointment definitely got me back on track.
After my x-​rays and exam, the hygenist performed a thorough cleaning. She did a bit more scraping than I would have liked, but that’s my fault for being lazy with my flossing and brushing. The polishing she did was the icing on the cake. I left the their office with a clean mouth and it’s such a great feeling.
Definitely give this office a try.

Great dental office, staff members are nice bilingual speakers, my son has braces and so far so good, my mother has cosmetic dental work done and came out great!
I do recommend this dental office :)

Dr. Laska is so friendly and so are the staff. I been here since I was little thanks to my mom. I like it feels great to have a beautiful smile. Don’t forget to brush and floss your teeth every day and night.