Rosita Tan, DMD

So happy I found Dr. tan. She’s incredible and took me last minute on a Saturday as a new patient when my filling popped out. I’ve had a lot of work done with her and I couldn’t be more grateful for all of her work and advice.

Love it here!!! So happy!!!
I have never had such a fabulous dentist !!! Many others have been such a rip off! She look her time identifying my needs. Even pointed out inconsistent work done by my previous dentist.
Never will go anywhere else!
Special thanks to all the staff for being so informative, very pleasant and welcoming as well :)
Thank you again to Dr. Tan :)

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Tan for over 5 years now. She has the gentle touch. No stress. Pain free dentistry. You can tell she has over 30 years experience. Takes insurance. Dr. Tan is about prevention. She really cares for her patients. Great personality. She is positive and entertaining. All up to date new equipment. Clean. Clean. Clean. Great views of the marina from office. Easy parking. Great location. Open til late for after work appointments. Thank you Dr. Tan.

I normally rarely give five-​star views (tend to save those for the TRULY spectacular), but I can’t help but give one this time. I had an appointment with Dr. Tan yesterday, and it truly was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had at the dentist. Her scheduling hours are AMAZING (seriously, who takes appointments at 7:00 at night AND on Saturdays?) and they were able to fit me in for a 7:00 appointment for the same day I called. I got there a little early, and she saw me right away. During the appointment she did a great job of explaining things. Essentially she explained everything in a way that a five year old could understand, without being insulting. She was blunt and to the point, but still incredibly nice and friendly the whole time (she was making jokes the entire time, which was awesome and helped me felt at ease).
We were looking at what all needed to be done, and she wanted to hold off on giving me an exact quote because she was hoping to determine I didn’t need something done (which would have added a lot more to the total cost). Obviously I’ve only visited her once so it’s still pretty early, but so far I’m impressed.

My experience with Dr. Tan, after years of going to her, has been pretty amazing. She is kind, caring and very direct and honest about what needs to be done, what might be needed and the different choices you have. My previous dentist told me I needed a root canal… ummmm, and to this day Dr. Tan still does not know why I got that diagnosis. Apparently I’m fine — and have been for the past 4 years :) I recently went in for a Bite Adjustment — BIG, BIG difference it made. I had issues with my bite that caused a lot of pain with some harder foods being chewed. I honestly did not think that the adjustment would do much and thought that it might be just my teeth being weak. After the bite adjustment (just 1 session), that same night the pain disappeared and I started to chew with much more confidence. Feels great to be in one piece again!
She is also the ONLY dentist I’ve gone to that I did not need any local anesthetic for regular cleaning/​deep cleaning. She is that gentle and precise with her hands. Her equipment is up to date and she has some of the best imaging systems you can possibly use. Pretty impressive actually — it was very cool to see a 3D image of my teeth (and skull) :)
I highly recommend going to see Dr. Tan :-)

I have been blessed with finding Dr. Rosita Tan recently and wish I had found her years ago. She’s not only extremely knowledgeable, she’s also extremely passionate and doesn’t hesitate to equip her patients with her years of knowledge.
Thank you Dr. Tan and Rocio for taking such great care of my mouth.

Short and sweet: Dr. Tan is amazing!
I chose Dr. Tan because she is conveniently walking distance from my home. She also has great Unilocal reviews, now I see for myself why.
Her and Rocio have such warm and genuine personalities. It makes going to the dentist an enjoyable experience. I’ve seen Dr. Tan three times now, and every single time, I’ve only experienced first class care. She is brilliant, knowledgable and informative. If she finds something wrong, she verbally and visually shows you where her areas of concern are. I feel that is a great thing! I’ve seen a total of 3 other dentists prior to Dr. Tan and none of them have ever directly pointed out issues, they merely would drill. I really appreciate her bedside manner and openness to tell you why things are bad. She would never just say statements like «you should floss more,» and not give any explanation as to why. She’s slowly saving my smile & I’m so grateful!
Her facility is beautiful and very clean. Plus she has an awesome view overlooking the Marina. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Tan to anyone.

Dr. Tan and her staff are beyond wonderful! I chose Dr. Tan because I decided to finally get braces as an adult and she has the FastBraces at her office. Not only did my crowded teeth get straightened in only 5 months but it was an enjoyable experience at every visit. She gave a deep cleaning the first time and really showed me how I can brush and floss better. She has newer technology so when I got my fillings done it was painless. Her staff keeps in touch with you and genuinely care about your teeth. I finally found a doctor in LA that I will continue to go to for many years. Highly recommended!

I’m excited to find a great dentist my family can trust! My wife was a patient of Dr. Tan’s years ago, and now that we’ve got better insurance we both can return
Dr. Tan is personable and straight forward. Having gone nearly 2 years without dental care, I’m excited for a healthy mouth, and after one visit Dr. Tan has me on my way!

I have been going to Dr. Tan now for over 10 years. She has state of the art dentistry equipment and a great staff. She is extremely knowledgeable, up to date on all of the latest dental techniques and is a complete perfectionist when it comes to working on my teeth. I have never been around such a passionate dentist that takes so much pride in her work.
She removed all the mercury in my mouth several years ago and followed the exact protocol of using dental dams etc. to make me feel completely safe with the procedure. I have had crowns, a bridge and one extraction done by her also. All procedures were painless and done with great care. She utilizes a pain free sedation method, 3D digital xray’s and most recently a technician at her office did a 360 degree cone xray of my entire jaw at no cost to me.
Dr. Tan is by far the most proficient dentist I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with
and I highly recommend her.

Dr. Tan, Thank You so much for fixing my bonding and so much more! I can’t tell you how much it meant to me, that you first of all fit me in your busy schedule at the last minute, but that you took so much TLC explaining my options and realigning my bite… OMGosh, it worked. I was really lacking my confidence, returning to the workforce after losing my Mom, with the Scare on my Chin and a Cracked bonded Tooth that happened as a result of an Accident. It may sound silly, but call it a little Vanity or plain self conscious. I have always been a little sensitive about the condition of my teeth, since going to poor Dentist in the past whose solution was always to Extract the Tooth rather than look for options to save it… Dr. Tan, you’ve always been a Dentist who cares deeply about your Patients above all… I will always have you as my Dentist.
Thank You Again

Dr. Rosita Tan and her team done a really good job on cleaning and fillings, and generously gave me advises how to take care of my teeth. They are very professional and friendly as well. I highly recommend her service.
Thank you
Giovanni

I’ve had bad teeth ever since I was a kid. And now, 40 years later, it’s starting to catch up. Every dentist tells me how bad its going to get as I get older, but no one ever had the right solutions. I finally tried Dr Tan, and BAM! New solutions! She really gave me a proper cleaning and for the right price. I feel so comfortable now going to the dentist. Not a chore anymore, and looking forward to a healthy new mouth!

By far Dr. Tan is the Best Dentist in California. I would recommend Dr. Tan to a million people, and would still feel I haven’t told enough. SHE’S SIMPLY THE BEST!!!

Bright and airy office, friendly dental staff! Will most definitely refer friends and family! Thank you for the great service

Thank you Dr tan for taking the time to correct all the decay in my mouth. She showed me all the previous fillings that had fallen out because of the underlying decay. I went in for veneers and she instated on fixing my holes and cavities before going on with cosmetic work. She needed the whole aquarium of teeth to be healthy before adding new fish… lol. Dr tan is a true artist. i saw one of her clients and she had veneers done by dr tan i cannot wait to have her apply my veneers I am truly grateful she fixed the gaps and wholes in my teeth before starting cosmetic work. Did i tell you, there was no pain after 3 fillings… I will post pictures after my veneers
thank you for a great day at the dentist that didnt hurt a bit. I feel like i am getting a healthier mouth
sincerely the best experience at a dentist

Writing in response to a private message sent by Doctor Tan regarding my earlier review from 11/​12/​2011. Here’s her message:
«My sincerest apologies for not commenting years ago. I did not go through reviews years ago and am just now appreciating communication on line. 20 some years ago when digital xrays and intraoral cameras were not the norm, I was accused of overdiagnosing more than 10 teeth decay on a patient. She went to UCLA faculty member dentist & was given the complete opposite findings… just like yours. This was brought to the West LA peer review committee… and I was proven right by clinical exam and x-​ray results as well as pictures (polaroid) at that time. I beleive that the digital xrays and intrao-​oral cameras I am using today are even more accurate than before. it is good to find things early… I am sure if you will let me know who you are that I can again prove my self correct by asking the my peers for their opinion w/​c will finalize the findings.»
My response:
Dr. Tan,
I find it disheartening that your only response to having diagnosed cavities that DO NOT EXIST is to say that my current dentist is wrong and that I should seek a 3^rd opinion. In fact, in the several years since you made your (mis)diagnoses I’ve been to the dentist every 6 months. Had multiple digital X-​rays. My teeth have been examined and scrutinized in detail. And my dentist has properly diagnosed and treated other conditions. But the cavities that you wanted to fill still DO NOT EXIST. And it’s obvious from other reviews on this site that my experience with you is hardly unique.

My earlier dental history prior to meeting Dr Rosita Dan was one big nightmare. I grew up living both in Europe and the US. As a kid I had many painful sessions in the dentist seat and I developed a strong fear of the dentist. Fear of the drill led me to neglect my teeth. Usually when I had a cavity I wouldn’t do anything until my tooth started hurting. Big mistake of course. About 10 years ago a friend recommended Dr Tan. It was the best thing that could have happened for my teeth. Dr Tan is the first dentist in my life that I trust and am not terrified of. Every time my teeth need work Dr Tan numbs me and makes sure I am completely comfortable. I have never experienced a painful procedure while under her care, including tooth extractions and root canals. Dr Tan works with a microscope and makes sure any decay is completely removed before placing any fillings. This was a problem in my past, dentist would not remove the decay properly and years later I would develop further decaying under my fillings. I am also very grateful for Dr. Tans honesty. She knows I am not in the best financial situation and I know she never suggests work that is not an absolute necessity. She always helps me find the most affordable option. Her office also accepts Care Credit. If you qualify then you can gradually pay off your spendings. Dr Tan takes care of both me and my mother. I am also convincing my boyfriend to come in for a checkup. Dr Rosita Tan is truly a state of the art dentist and with all honestly I would recommend her to anyone any day.
Cheers
Paulina

This office is wonderful. I don’t know what these past reviews are talking about, she didn’t try to upsell anything at all, especially not botox. I went in hoping she could take my wisdom teeth out but after taking xrays she saw that they were too far in. She recommended an oral surgeon and even had her staff see if they could squeeze me in that day since I had already taken the next few days off work in order to heal… and they DID. Not only that, in order to save me money on xrays that would have to be retaken at the surgeon’s office she took ANOTHER FREE SET and sent them over to him… again… AT NO CHARGE.
I value Unilocal a lot when visiting a new place and will admit that i was a little skeptical of her but was hoping to get a cheaper deal for my surgery. A couple days after I got my teeth taken out she sent me a personal card starting with «you poor thing i know how you must be feeling». Come on people, put your own problems and misery aside and stop taking it out on people trying to run a business. We’re all human, I don’t know about these supposed «mistakes» she’s made in the past but she’s a truly lovely woman with a caring, quick, and efficient staff. Some people just like to complain.

Five years ago, I knew I had to have extensive dental work done, didn’t have a dentist at the time, and began the process of interviewing 5 dentists in the Marina de Rey area. When I appeared for my appointment, I was greeted by a wonderful office person, who told me Dr. Tan would be out in a minute. Dr. Tan came out into the area, sat down across from me and asked what I needed. I asked her some prepared questions regarding specifics about work and her general fees. She answered my question, adding a little more knowledge for me. She then asked me incredibly insightful questions which in turn made me choose Dr. Tan as my dentist. I could not be happier with a medical professional.
Dr. Tan is always profesional, thorough, efficient, and has my back. She has done work above and beyond the call of the schedued appointment, always with a smile on her face. She helped me get financial assistance to pay for the work, made a temporary insert instead of a permanent insert for me to wear to help me with the cost. She cares. Her staff cares. She has a fabulous office, and personally grooms the orchids. I think of Dr. Tan not only as the family dentist, but also as a friend.
Thanks Dr. Tan…