Thousand Oaks Dental Group and Orthodontics

Dr. Taline is THE BEST of the best. While there needs to be improvements with the way things are administered in the office, you cannot go wrong with Dr. T’s care.

It’s a scam! If you heard my story you’d never sit in one of their dental chairs. Be careful what they tell u u need, best to get second opinion form a reliable source. I’m nice & they took advantage of me I trusted them & got screwed in the end. It definitely felt like a scam plz do your research. I never write reviews but this is one I felt I should share…

Dr Ghaffar is my new favorite dentist! I have now gone to this office several times, and they have always exceeded my expectations. They have a very professional staff, friendly and knowledgeable hygienists, and a welcoming environment. Their equipment is state of the art. They work with me to find a balance of good treatment options that agree with my budget. I’m not a fan of going to the dentist (who is?). In fact, I have switched offices three times in the past five years. I have found a good fit with Thousand Oaks Dental Group!

Came in for a cleaning and I need a root canal. It’s Been two years and switching Dentists still fine root holding in their. Sure can say I am soo soo happy I ran from this place.

I have been here a few time and even though I am terrified of the dentist I always prefer this place.
The staff is so incredibly kind and professional! The first time I ever got major work done I came here and they made me feel alot less nervous. The entire staff was so kind, patient and attentive. They gave me a blanket, let me listen to music while they did their thing and even offered to hold my hand :)
If you are planning to get anything done carve out a bit of time but that is the case with any dentist. Dr Jacobson was very knowledgeable and explained everything that needed to be done and answered all my neurotic questions.
I cant say how greatful I am for the staff here. They all get 5 stars in my book!!! Thanks again guys. Much appreciated :)

Please do NOT go here for even a cleaning. Went to a new dentist after two years of being a patient here and was told it looked like my teeth hadnt been cleaned in years.

This place is just mill. The dentists keep changing. They’re not really interested in establishing a practice, they just want to make money and get out. Thats why they try to up sell everything, and make you think you need unnecessary treatment.

My husband had an exam and xrays and was told he needed $ 10,000 worth of work, but they offered a big discount and a payment plan. I urged him to get a second opinion, which he did today with a very highly rated dentist in T.O. The Dentist he saw today looked over the paperwork and said he needs a fraction of the work that T.O. Dental Group claimed he needed. Many dentists give free second opinions. Be smart and get a second opinion!

Been here many years ago. Nothing positive to say. Overpriced, underwhelming and does not stand behind their work…
No, no, no

Long story short. About 6 months ago …
1. I went in for a routine cleaning and met with Dr. Kotchounian.
2. After examining my X-​rays and prior to any cleaning I was strongly, repeat, strongly advised to get a crown on one of my teeth which currently has bonding on it. I broke it in half when I was a kid. Every dentist I’ve ever been to has told me that the tooth is fine health-​wise and that work on it is not necessary unless I elect to do something cosmetic. Dr K said there was a cavity there. I said, wow. (more on that in a minute). I was also told to have all my wisdom teeth pulled. Again, no other dentist I’ve ever been to has recommended that either. These were not provided as recommendations, rather they were pitched as requirements and I was encouraged to sign for them immediately. Before even meeting Dr. K I had a potential bill of sale in my hand for all this work. Remember, I just came for a cleaning.
3. I took the piece of paper, said thanks, then waited 15 – 20 minutes until Dr. K came to clean my teeth.
4. There must have been an intern working with Dr. K, but the whole procedure was rushed. There were too many things in use (a drill, a suction thing, three hands, etc.) and I asked Dr. K’s assistant to stop providing assistance at one point. That was the first time in my life I’ve ever asked a professional hygienist to stop doing their job as nothing felt «right.» Dr. K talked the whole time about how I needed to have this that and the other thing done. She flew through the cleaning with some specialized tool and really seemed like she was too busy that day to see anyone. She was also talking to people in the hall way as she cleaned my teeth.
Overall this was a bad dental experience and I recommend that you go elsewhere if you think you’re going to be genuinely cared for. You = revenue to these folks. The whole process with Dr. K just felt disorganized and rushed. Their salesmanship was obvious from the get-​go.
Follow up: 6 months later. I went to a different dentist today. I mentioned that I was told by Dr. K’s group that I should have a crown put on my bonded tooth and that my wisdom teeth needed to go. The dentist and hygienist both agreed that was not necessary, not even for medical reasons right now. They found no cavities and I told them I wanted to be absolutely sure so I could square what I heard 6 months prior. I got a totally different story and one that was more consistent with prior dental experiences. Be warned.

SCAM! They told me i needed a root canal and were going to charge me $ 1500 ON TOP of the $ 1500 my insurance was covering. a $ 3000 root canal??? i went to another local dentist to get the procedure done for less money and because i had a feeling this was a shady deal. The new dentist was appalled… i didn’t need a root canal at all, it was just a simple cavity he fixed in 10 minutes for $ 85. I WOULD HAVE HAD A ROOT CANAL FOR NO REASON.

I am so surprised to see any negative reviews!
My father has been going to this dentist for a while and gave me the recommendation. As someone else said, it really is the best dentist experience I’ve had. Everyone is super friendly, and they are really good at making the visit as painless as possible.
I’ve been here twice for cleanings, and plan on coming back every 6 months — well maaayybe a year, but that’s my fault not theirs :)
Definitely would recommend this place to friends, family, and Unilocalers!

I had an initial visit here and it seemed like it was right out of a movie. The Doctor had an assistant who had an assistant. I think one assistant was there just to provide a drink of water. Everyone was happy and very eager to please and I figured out why. The root canal I was quoted the LOWEST price for was CRAZY expensive, even AFTER my insurance. You see, they give you 3 different pay plans and you get to pick which one you want, kind of like a car wash. I told them I would consider it and get back to them. A week later at work I was in SO much pain that I couldn’t keep my head up and so I called them. I told them that I could not afford a root canal at this time and asked if they could pull it instead. After ten minutes on hold she came back to tell me that she could make an appointment next WEEK to have it pulled and gave me the time and day. I told her I would call back because I wanted to see if I could find a quicker solution. I found an amazing dentist directly across from them in the same parking lot who took me in right away. When I asked him to pull the tooth he let me know that he could save it with a root canal. I let him know that I couldn’t afford it and he quoted me a price THREE times less than the lowest quote TODG gave me. This new office was kind, gentle and caring. There were no fake smiles other than the ones that were professionally created. This dentisit cared!
A couple of weeks later I received a phone call from TODG saying I missed my appointment and would need to pay $ 100. I told them I never confirmed my appointment and how I needed EMERGENCY service and it was not offered and I would not pay it. So now I am in collections for that $ 100.

We brought my step-​daughter here for braces. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire process. They went through the entire process with all of us together — what to eat/​not to eat — care for the braces and teeth. They were very thorough. The Orthodontist told her she could get colored bands only if she proved she could take care of the braces and brushed properly. I thought that was a great incentive for her. I would definitely recommend this office.

I just went yesterday to the Thousand Oaks Dental Group and I can honestly say that I’m very satisfied. I was a new patient needing new X-​rays, a check-​up and teeth cleaning. I was immediately greeted and was promptly checked in. The hygienist and the dentist were also very professional and friendly. The dentist didn’t try to sell me anything or waste my time. She made me aware of cosmetic issues I was already aware of but don’t care and she was quick and to the point. I really appreciated that the team got me in and out of my appointment as quickly and as efficiently as possible. I felt the process from start to finish was smooth, thereby making my experience a pleasant one and I would certainly recommend them. Additionally, their equipment is pretty high tech which helps contribute to the efficiency of their office.

BEWARE!!! THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE!!! I have had over $ 5,000 of work done (not including my expensive wisdom teeth removal) and had to have it ALL REDONE!!! Everything this place did to my mouth, SOME OF WHICH WASN’T EVEN NECESSARY, has had to be redone. I’ve spent another 3,000 fixing my teeth with another dentist. They were always rude, never informative, and I actually sustained an injury with them that THEY DID NOT EVEN APOLOGIZE FOR AND IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH MY MOUTH! I’ve never met a decent dentist here and I’ve seen at least three different ones.
They charge A LOT and my new dentist confirmed there is work done in my mouth THAT DID NOT NEED TO BE MESSED WITH AT ALL! They lie and take your money.
GOOD LUCK!!!

BEST DENTIST EXPERIENCE IN A LONG TIME!!!
My dentist assistant, Sol, was out of this world amazing. I’ve never learned so much from an assistant, they usually just make the X-​ray experience horrible and that’s about it. Well, sol made it quick and painless! And taught me little tips and tricks too about flossing. My dentist, talian, was fantastic too. She addressed all of my dental needs, and made my cleaning painless with some new fancy tool that they use. She was extremely compassionate to my concerns and super gentle.
Thank you, Thousand Oaks Dental … I’ll be a customer for life as long as you have a staff that includes Sol and Dr. Talian. I wasn’t kidding when I told Sol no one was ever allowed to do my X-​rays again besides her :) I’ll be referring anyone i know to this office! Everything from start to finish was flawless.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!

First let me start by saying I have had a lot of work done on my teeth at different times in my life, from different dentists in different areas, so I’m not new to dentist offices. I was forced to come here when my insurance changed suddenly. They ended up being a second opinion (to a dentist that I LOVED), but instead of discussing alternatives, they just told me a diagnosis as if I didn’t have any other options. I ended up getting a third opinion. To make a long story short, all three dentists had different opinions with generally the same advice, so I ended up getting only part of the work done that Thousand Oaks Dental Group advised.
BUT THEN, when I went back to actually have the work done, my original dentist wasn’t there. The new one gave me yet a fourth opinion, but I think he was just going off the notes, plus threw in that I was grinding my teeth (subsequent to which he then recommend a more expensive option for the work I needed.)
The biggest turnoff is the fact they’re such salespeople. This is the first dentist I’ve been to that offer sales and specials for dental work. They have monthly specials for different services ($ 100 off Cerec crowns! 10% off work done this month! Free xrays for new customers! etc etc), try to use the specials and your insurance to rush into getting work done, recommend services based on your financial situation, and use financing as a way to get you to do as much work as possible.
I am generally happy with the way the work came out (thankfully!), but will probably not go back due to the fact that I feel like they don’t have my best interests in mind, seem to be driven by money, and try to manipulate people with specials, sales and financing.

I was 20 years old the first time I ever went to the dentist, as I used to be terrified of needles as the thought of a dentist in my mouth with needles and drills petrified me.
However after going here now for almost four years I have switched dentists a few times, but for the past year or so i ahev been with Dr. Taline Kotchounian. She takes all the fear out of comming to the dentist for me. It may be because every time i see her she tells me I have no cavities lol, but she is by far the most personable dentist i have ever met. She talks to you about exactly what she is going to do, step by step before she does it. And then asks if you have any questions or concerns before she starts also. If you do she calms you down, if you dont she gets to work and has the problem fixed perfectly in no time.
Great dentist!

Dr. Taline Kotchounian. Dentist or God? She’s like Christ with tools… but for your mouth! I walked in with dirty teeth and they were diligently scrubbed and polished to perfection.