Tahquitz Dental Group

I can’t say enough good things about Dr Mahmoudi & his staff here at Tahquitz Dental.
As I stated in prior reviews, I used to drive 1 ½ hrs (each way) back to Orange County for dental work because I couldn’t find an acceptable office here in the CV. That was, until I found Tahquitz Dental.
The Dr & staff are consistently professional, friendly and perform excellent dental work at a fair price. I’ve been a patient for 2+ years.
This morning while flossing, I inadvertently popped a permanent crown off one of my back teeth. Tahquitz Dental worked me into their busy schedule and by 11:30 I walked out with my crown re-attached…no pain, no problem… That’s what a good dentist is, they’re there when you most need them…
Highly, Highly Recommend!

I recently moved to Palm Springs and needed a new dentist. After reviewing the backgrounds and reviews of several options available, I selected Dr. Mahmoudi’s practice. He graduated from one of the top-​rated dental schools, USC, and established the Tahquitz Dental Group in Palm Springs. I’ve been extremely impressed with the high quality of his staff. They all display a friendly, competent and friendly demeanor who obviously like their jobs and working as a team. Dr. Mahmoudi is equally calm, warm and professional in his patient interactions. The technology used by the practice is impressive. X-​Ray results are immediately displayed on a flat screen monitor in the examining room so that the patient and Dr. Mahmoudi can easily discuss the findings and the treatment plan.
In my case, I needed several crowns to be replaced which had become compromised. Although not needed now, there were additional crowns that had been in place over 25 years which would need to eventually be replaced as well. Given that prospect, I decided to have a smile makeover. It was an opportunity to finally have a smile with white well-​proportioned teeth instead of the yellowish ones I spent my life with and which individual replacement crowns had been matched to in the past. I couldn’t be happier with the result! I’m no longer self-​conscious of my smile. Finally, I have white attractive teeth show when I smile. It’s amazing! The process for the makeover was incredibly simple and efficient (at least from the patient perspective). I know that this was due not only to the high quality of the lab used to create the new teeth but also to Dr. Mahmoudi’s expertise. He’s a perfectionist and it shows in his planning and treatment.
I strongly recommend Dr. Mahmoudi and the Tahquitz Dental Group. My husband and I are both very happy we have found such an excellent provider for our dental needs!

I have to write a review! Bought a groupon for 39 $ cleaning. Did not expect much. Expected an up sale like I had at Bright Now. Well, this place has my vote!!! Clean, modern office. Great hygienist. NO UP SALE!!! Nada. She was very professional, and cleaned my teeth so well!!. Then I met the Doc. I was impressed by him as well. Again, no up sale! I read the other reviews after I visited the office and am shocked! I have been to 2 other dentists in the valley and I know up sale when I see it. There was NONE here!!. Glad he was an USC grad, that gave me confidence and he said my teeth were in great shape. So for 39 $ I received X-​rays, good cleaning and a pro exam. I walked out of there a very happy camper. I will return and send my friends and family.

Doctor Armound Mahmoudi (a graduate of USC School of Dentistry) is the consummate professional. He along with his staff will work together to produce the best dental plan. The front office will also assist in using your insurance to help offset any out of pocket expenses. These are good people working together to ensure the highest caliber dentistry. It’s nice that we have such talent here in the desert. I trust Doctor Mahmoudi and his staff.

The reviewer who commented about bait and switch was right on the money. If you are naïve enough to swallow the «PLAN,» you will be out a heck of a lot of money. Frankly unnecessarily in my opinion. $ 1400 to replace a capped tooth, $ 5400 to have an implant placed. Given one can find equally trained dentists in Mexico at a quarter of the cost, it makes the drive and a few nights hotel expenses definitely worth the time and effort to get south.

I just got Delta detal insurance and came here for my initial visit. I left $ 195 the cost-huh?They said while you are here you can have your teeth cleaned, which is part of insurance, I said fine.
The $ 195 charge was $ 100 for irrigation per quadrant,$ 35 for tooth laquer etc. Was I informed of these other services? NO!!! I asked hygienist why cleaning so expensive and she replied that is what front desk put down. Another bait and switch practice. BE CAREFUL!!!
I called to hopefully be refunded and still have not heard back. After this I switched dentists as I need bridge work done. This is to make you aware to check FIRST before services are started.

I went in with a mess of a mouth. Missing teeth, broken teeth. on and on. Feeling that I was too young to have dentures. Doctor A and his great friendly staff came up with a plan for permanent crowns and bridges. The initial appoint for the temps was kinda long, but I was never without teeth And there was no discomfort. And when the final ones came in I walked out truly feeling like a movie star ! I really can not say enough about how well I was treated. Thank You

Outstanding, professionally run dental practice. They don’t keep you waiting and the staff all have great attitudes. Monique gave me one of the most thorough yet gentle cleanings I can recall ever having. My dentist for life!

The staff is friendly, welcoming, and helpful. More importantly they drastically improved my smile. My teeth were a mess and now they look incredible.

Nothing but good so far. I have bluesheild for insurance and am delighted that Tahquitz Dental Group are on the network. Martha is sweet and a wiz with insurance nonsense, Johnathan was delightful and checked in on me frequently. The dentist himself was thorough and took the time to explain things clearly.
I came in today for a cleaning and had a very pleasant experience. Danielle took her time and was extremely considerate. I do not have overly sensitive teeth, nevertheless, she was deft and communicated constantly with me to be sure me and my teeth were comfortable. Debbie, at the front desk, has great communication skills and is committed to making your visit run smoothly. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Have you ever heard of a bait and switch? Car dealers were famous for advertising one very expense cars for cheap. Sadly when you would arrived that one particular car had just sold but «fortunately» the salesman had many other cars to sell you.
Yesterday I found Tahquitz dental group through groupon. $ 39 dollars is a very respectable price for a cleaning. Sadly that cleaning did not happen.
The front desk staff and hygienist were very pleasant. I’m new to the area, taking double time classes at COD, and wanted to find a dentist that I could trust. The hygienist pointed out a couple silver that should be replaced. I agreed completely and was doing the math in my head of using savings or a credit card to get the work done. The office was very clean, modern, and I was impressed.
That was until the dentist walked into my room. He smiled, shook my hand, and was very fast to educate me about how and why plague accumulates on teeth, and like a good cars salesman went right into the up-​sell. I was never alone with the doctor. He brought in who I assume was the lady who was in charge of scheduling and billing. Throughout my consult she sat quietly, like a fly on the wall, learning the technique of how you turn a $ 39 dollar groupon purchase into a $ 700 cleaning.
I made the mistake of bringing my orthodontic retainer to the appointment. I could see the $$$ signs in his eyes the minute he saw that little plastic and metal ball of money. He pointed out plaque «caused from orthodontics», while assuring me that I came to the right place to get my teeth cleaned. This claim was very believable except for the teeth he pointed out never had a bracket on them. (I had a gap in my front teeth I wanted closed. I had 6 brackets on my teeth and a large arm that spanned). The doctor gave me two options: $ 105 for a scaling or $ 700 for a deep cleaning (but that was to be determined by the hygienist). All credibility I had for this dental group was blown. The doctor walked out of the room and I was left with the fly on the wall to schedule/​pay for my additional work.
Now I’m alone with the person in charge of billing. I was already exposed to radiation for X-​rays, in the office, the doctor is gone, so it’s time to time to squeeze the money out of me. I flat out refused the idea of $ 700 for a deep cleaning. I could see the hostility in her eyes building. (I get it, it’s expensive to run a business). Obviously I’m going to go for the lesser of $ 105, right? I’m getting off cheap in comparison to the quote of $ 700. Wrong! Appeal to the fallacy of either or. I firmly stated, «I paid for a cleaning and that is the service I want.» Since putting on the pressure did not work she offered to put me on the schedule for the following week. My response was, «I’m not giving you $ 105 next week, I want my regular cleaning.» The response that I received was that is not an option and that they could not help me unless I gave them more money. I walked out of the door minus $ 39 and still needing a cleaning.
I was bummed. In the past I’ve always had nothing but positive experiences associated with visiting the dentist. Luckily I didn’t let that one experience get me down. I went out to my car, hoped on groupon and found another semi local (40 miles) dentist who was able to squeeze me in same day for $ 59 bucks. I was so happy and appreciate of my subsequent care I scheduled my silver fillings to be replaced next week. I’m happy and excited to get the silver out of my mouth.
To wrap things up. Though this office is modern and the front desk/​hygienist are amazing, I do not condone the bait and switch tactics those two staff members used with me. I was so put off that I made copies of this letter with the name, address, and phone number to this office and am reporting this at the grocery store, college of the desert bulletin board, gay/​lesbian bulletin board, and wherever else will allow me to put it up. All advertising is good advertising. You’re welcome.

My Partner Allen N. is very unsure about dentists. He first went to the Tahquitz Dental Group a little over a month ago. From the first visit he was very impressed with the dentist and his staff. He needed to go back for 2 caps and a bridge. He is very pleased with the results and the fact the dentist didn’t send him off to a friend to do the work. His bedside manner is excellent. He has actually recommended him to a friend, wow! My partner doesn’t do Unilocal but wanted me to make sure everyone knew what a great experience it was.

Great staff, convenient location. I’m not a great dental patient, and they cater to me very well here. There’s even a mini-​fridge with water and juices in the lobby. Caring, gentle folks here. Highly recommended.

Dr. Mahmoudi and the gang are great. I had a tooth pulled and had no swelling soreness, exess bleeding or post surgery pain. I was realy surprised with all of the digging and drilling that had to be done, there was little recovery. I would highly recomend this office. I was an emergancy new patient as well… thank you guys!