Brian J Rice, DDS

Lovvveeee this dental office! Been going here for a year and a half Dr. Rice has made my entire family enjoy going to the dentist. I must say I was nervous after hearing he was retiring and a new dentist was taking over. But after having Dr. Basati and her husband both work on my teeth as well as my children. I will never go to another dentist. This office and these dentists treat u like family from the amazing Veronica at the front desk to the personal calls the dentist makes herself to check up in her patients after she works on ur teeth. I will continue to stay here even if I move and have to commute. Not one bad thing to say about this place. I wish I could give 10 stars!!!

Dr Rice is friendly and a talker. The staff is friendly too. The only reason I give it 4 stars is bc I had to go back to fix a gap between my teeth that he filled in too tight (that made it hard to floss). I got a free whitening kit bc of a friend referral… love that you are not there waiting all day like most medical offices.

Worst dental experience ever. That’s the first thought that comes to my head when I think of this dental office. I’m still dealing with the terrible work done by this dentist.
I had a cleaning and a filling done, the entire time I was in the hot seat, Dr Rice never once wore a face mask so I had to deal with his breath on me and the occasional spitlle landing on my face when he talked. Please say it don’t spray it… and wear your mask.
I had to return 3 times for the filling to be filed down correctly to save me from the bite sensitivity of it being done poorly. I’m not a mean Unilocaler, I just want to save people from going through the same headache.
I think the worst thing about the whole experience is that a «friend» of mine who had just started there referred me to his office. I believe she got some incentive for bringing in new clients.
Not Cool!
Try Dr Eckl instead!
BTW I think the 5 star reviews of this office are fake!

Doctor Rice is honest and real. He has been working on me for several years. I switched to him because he was highly recommended by a co-​worker.
I also went to him because I had a diagnosis of 2 cavities from my previous dentist who keep rescheduling the work. When I went to Doctor Rice, he examined my teeth and said my teeth were fine. I said I you sure? ” He replied. «Kid, I can drill them if it will make you feel better. But your teeth are fine!» We both laughed.
I drive from Pasadena to San Clemente 3 times a year for my teeth cleaning. For me the drive is definitely worth the peace of mind.

Love this place! Everyone is so friendly, and they know who I am as soon as I walk in. I’ve been going here for 2 years now and have never had an issue. They are also willing to work with my busy schedule, and seem like they really care. Great job and keep it up!

I didn’t particularly enjoy this dentist. I went along after being given a coupon for free whitening by a friend. Fair dues: I did indeed get a whitening kit with instructions to use at home.
In the mandatory check-​up, though, the dentist immediately announced that I’d need my teeth straightened. In fact, I had just finished a long and expensive course of orthodontia with my regular provider and was perfectly satisfied with the results. After finding out my nationality, the dentist went on to make a number of politically-​tinged comments about the British healthcare system (while I was lying there with my mouth open, unable to correct his assertions) that made me feel awkward.
There was also an uncomfortable emphasis upon getting me to sign up as a regular client. This may have been linked to the insistence on a large number of unnecessary X-​rays, which the staff blithely assured me we might as well do because my insurance would pay for them. I’ll keep driving a few more miles to see the dentist I trust.

Our family is new to the area and I was looking for a small private office where a relationship is established between staff and clients. I don’t like big chains where they get you in and out and you’re just another number. Dr Rice has a great personality. He’s friendly, great sense of humor, and he understands income restraints. He understood that we’re a military family and I didn’t feel like he pushed unecessary work on us. The office was clean, and all of his staff were helpful and friendly. If you’re looking for a great experience Dr Rice and his staff really does a great job. They are great with kids too. I scheduled myself and two kids for exams and cleanings and everyone left happy. I usually have anxiety going to the dentist but, Dr Rice and his staff put me at ease. I couldn’t be happier.

I’ve moved many times and as a result I’ve had a range of experiences at the dentist. After I moved to SoCal, a friend of mine recommended that I go to her dentist, Dr. Rice, in San Clemente. Within a couple minutes of meeting Dr. Rice I was more than confident in his ability, and his sense of humor and personal care made the whole visit a breeze.
I’ve now seen Dr. Rice three times and I can’t say enough about him and the kind people in his office. It’s kind of a trek from where I live, but I fit my appointments in while I am out traveling on the road. So worth it.

I received a referral to Dr. Rice from my sister in law after losing what I thought was a filling. I hadn’t been to a dentist in years, and had extremely high anxiety about going. After my initial visit with Dr. Rice, I realized my teeth need some much needed TLC. Dr. Rice and his staff eased my anxiety and got to work…
His staff thoroughly explained costs and my insurance coverages, and assisted me with finding a financial plan to be able to afford my needed dental work. They were honest with me as to what to expect during my treatment plan, which made me much more comfortable.
You can tell that the office staff has been working together for quite some time and work amazingly as a team. Though I still have anxiety in the dentist chair, this team has made me more comfortable than ever before.
Dr. Rice has some first time visit specials and referral specials, just call and speak with his staff. :) And tell them you saw this on Unilocal