Michael L Goldstein, DDS

OK. It’s been 4 years since I wrote this review. And I had no idea I wrote such a nasty review. He was never this bad. Yeah, he wasn’t always pleasant. But still.
The thing I want to get across is a far as dentists go — talent wise, knowledge wise — you can’t get better. Period. The guy knows his stuff. And he’s incredibly fair. I had him do 6 veneers for me. He wasn’t pleased with the end result so is re-​doing it all on his cost. (or, more accurately, at the Veneer companies dime). But 6 veneers is labor intensive so it’s still costing him time wise. (and btw; I liked the veneers. I really did! But HE didn’t like them. He said the veneers weren’t as good as they should have been. He’s THAT picky! And a perfectionist. Isn’t that what you want when you go for cosmetic stuff?!)
Bottom line, the guys is the best around. And he has a fantastic staff. If you need/​want the best, go to this guy.

Dr. Goldstein and his office are top notch. I’ve been searching for a dentist that does great work but that I didn’t have to mortgage my house to pay for it, and I can final say that I’ve found the right one! His staff is very pleasant and accommodating to my schedule, and Dr. Goldstein makes me feel like he actually cares about me (and my teeth) instead of trying to sell me on some unnecessary product/​procedure. Most importantly, he does EXCELLENT work, and whether it’s his shots or procedures, I leave with no pain (in my mouth or my wallet). I highly recommend him, and I’m glad my search for the right dentist is over!

I highly recommend Dr. Goldstein. His office is extremely clean. His office staff greets everyone by name and they are genuinely happy to see you. I have never waited more than 5 – 10 minutes for my appointment. I have had cleanings done by both hygienists and have been very pleased. Dr. Goldstein took his time to look over my x-​rays and my teeth to evaluate their health. I can always count on being in and out in a timely manner, while also receiving the proper dental care. Furthermore, Dr. Goldstein is not only an amazing dentist, but he is honest and his prices are very reasonable.

I did not mean to post a review on this one! I chose the wrong Michael Goldstein and can’t figure out how to erase my review!

I started seeing Dr. Goldstein in 2012, and it has been wonderful!
The office staff are very sweet and willing to go the extra mile to make an appointment work for your schedule. They were very helpful in running my insurance plan to see what my benefits and deductibles would be for different services. Their timeliness and attention to detail was crucial to help me get payment approved for a service! They never fail to call to remind me of an appointment, which I really appreciate.
His dental assistants have all been excellent as well. They are knowledgeable and technically very good. When it was possible that I would need a lidocaine injection for a procedure, his assistant let me know that I should be able to tolerate it without the anesthetic. With her and Dr. Goldstein’s reassurance, I was able to avoid the lidocaine injection! I appreciate that they were willing to let me know about the different options and left the choice up to me.
Dr. Goldstein has exceeded my expectations of a dentist. My previous dentist told me that I would need to have braces again to fix the alignment of my teeth, but Dr. Goldstein reassured me that it could be done with Clear Correct instead — now I have straight teeth without having to have undergone orthodontic braces treatment. I am SO happy to have gotten that second opinion! I trust Dr. Goldstein’s judgment and know that he has my best interest at heart. Highly recommend!!!

I have never seen a dentist before who took the time to really explain what was going on in my mouth. Appreciated the fact that Dr. Goldstein wanted me to understand my dental needs. Unfortunately my «fear of the dentist» kept me from making an appointment with the dentist for many years. While I dreaded the injection, Dr. Goldstein’s comment, «There would be a little pinch» was just not true. I felt no pinch! My dental visits have been painless and now I actually look forward to going to the dentist. Dr. Goldstein and his staff are amazing!

I was a patient for about a year. My very first appt. I was charged a $ 100 deductible although I have a PPO insurance. I knew it was incorrect but paid. I called my insurance and was told my insurance covered the appt. I should not have been charged a deductible. I requested a refund. Well, the dr. only signs checks once every 2 weeks so I had to wait for a refund. I discovered a short time later, I had been overcharged again. Again I had to request a refund. The last straw was they initially gave my husband a deep cleaning when he started going to them. Then he had the regular 6 month cleaning and then after some work they cleaned his teeth again and sent me a bill for $ 69.00. I told them he had 2 covered per year, they said they did 3, they included the deep cleaning which we paid out of pocket for already. What made me mad was they told my husband there would be an out of pocket for the 3^rd one. I know they did not because my husband would have said no need and waited until he was covered by the insurance. Also the cleaning was unnecessary. I did not have money to pay this unexpected bill and Tammy told me I needed to pay it or they would send me to collections! I sent a letter with the payment citing the billing errors and suggested that if they are telling a patient there will be out of pocket costs, perhaps they should have the patients sign or initial something so there is no surprises later. End of story, my husband was going to continue going, he likes it there, guys hate change, whatever. He recently had an appt that they never called to confirm. I told him he better call to confirm before he leaves work early. Tammy told him she cancelled his appointment because I sent a letter saying we were no longer going to be patients! They did it to be spiteful and I am so glad we are done with them. Guess they don’t like people that actually look at their bills and know what their coverage is!

This is the best Dentist office I’ve ever been to! The professionalism, how friendly everyone is, and how good everyone is at their job really sets it apart from other experiences I’ve had at dental offices.
The Hygienist Kassia is amazing! She really cares about your comfort and checks in with you often while she’s cleaning your teeth. She’s so sweet that she offered me a blanket in case if I was feeling cold while laying there. She’s gentle yet thorough and does a great job.
Dr. Goldstein is also great. He filled two cavities for me. The energy through out that office is upbeat and positive and I wish I would have found them years ago.

I’ve been going to Dr. Goldstein since 1984.(Every 6 months). He is spectacular! And I’m very picky about the doctors I see. He is a really knowledgeable dentist, trust worthy, and a very nice man. We even joke around with each other now and again.
I moved away from Woodland Hills in 1990 but still make the trek to the office every 6 months. I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else.
The office is beautiful.
The staff, Deanna and Tammie, are so nice and know all there is to know about medical billing. They will submit for prior authorization of claims before a procedure so you will know if it will be covered before you have your appt. (Some offices let you request the prior authorization)
Cassia is my dental hygienist and she’s so good that I could almost fall asleep while she’s cleaning my teeth… she’s so meticulous to clean every little bit and she does it gently.
Everyone in the office is great! I feel confident every time I go that whatever they do is in my best interest and I never feel like I’m being ripped off.
I think he has a new partner in the office… Dr Patterson? I don’t remember his name. (sorry!) Well, I broke a tooth and he was available and, in the usual fashion for this office… everything was great!
I recommend friends to go here all the time.

I have been to his office since 2007.
Dr. Goldstein is honest and experienced, the best.

My first dental work in US. The BEST.

Wow, that review from Maya below seems a bit overboard. I’ve been going to Dr. Goldstein’s office ever since I was a teenager, and I’ve never thought about going to anybody else. Every time I hear horror stories from my friends about their dentists, I send them to Dr. Goldstein and they always thank me for it. Dr. Goldstein is a quality dentist who you can trust. Isn’t that all you can really ask for in a dentist!!! His staff is extremely friendly, and you never get the feeling that you’re just another patient. Bottom line, he is a great dentist and has a wonderful practice.

I have been going to see Dr. Goldstein and his staff since I was a baby. I live out of state and I still find time to get my teeth cleaned by his staff when I am here. The fact that his staff hasn’t turned over in the last 20 years tells you a lot about the establishment. Everyone from Tammy and Dianna at the front desk, to Kasia working on your teeth: They all are so sweet and know every patient on a personal basis. Besides good genes, my teeth are in tip top shape because of Dr. Goldstein.

I’ve been to Dr. Goldstein’s office a few times because people from my work recommended him. I actually only saw Dr. Goldstein once out of the few times I was there, which kinda sucks when you’re paying top dollar to go to a dental office.
Dr. Goldstein extracted my last wisdom tooth. I had the other 3 removed by abysmal dentists and I was crapping my pants of fear when I got to Goldstein’s office but I knew I had to get it over with. I will give the guy this much: He is an EXCELLENT dentist. I didn’t feel one bit of pain. It didn’t even hurt when he injected me with anesthesia, and I didn’t know my tooth was out till he showed it to me. Amazing, he must really know his stuff. Also, his office is really nice and it seems all his equipment is new. Plus, they validate parking.
So why am I only giving him three stars, you ask? Because there’s more cons than pros. Firstly, it takes FOREVER to get an appointment. A simple cleaning needs to be scheduled a month in advance and even then you don’t even see the dentist as the hygienist is the one doing the work. I actually got some attitude when I asked to see Dr. Goldstein for a question I had during my cleaning. I guess you need an appointment to ask questions. The staff has always been nice to me, but a good friend of mine said they were HORRIBLE to her and were talking smack about her while she was in earshot, so I can’t really comment on the staff. Another thing I disliked about Goldstein is that he seemed to try to push a lot of unneeded procedures just so he could milk the insurance. He said I required something like 3 crowns and proceeded to submit a claim authorization to my insurance without explaining to me WHY I even needed them. I do not have any crowns and my teeth are in good health so I got some second and third opinions before committing to something as permanent and they all told me it was unnecessary and recommended I wait until I was older and get them if I needed them. And lastly, he kind of insulted me when I was in his chair the first and only time I met him. My orthodontist had done some permanent damage on my teeth (she’s a quack and a crook), and many dentists before him have noted this. However, his tone was something like, «wow, who the hell was your dentist! Look what she did to your gums!» And he proceeded with, «this tooth here is terrible, it’s a poorly done crown and we need to redo it.» Um, hello? That’s not a crown that’s my real tooth! Shouldn’t you be able to tell the difference? Also, that tooth looks fine I don’t know why he commented on that.
Anyways, I probably wouldn’t go back there. When I can finally afford veneers I am going to go to a dentist in Beverly Hills. This guy just wants to do a bunch of unnecessary procedures and frankly, he’s quite rude. Ugh, never again.

The best experience I’ve had at a dentist!
I’ve been to many dentists that try to scam you with unnecessary work, however Dr Goldstein makes it an extremely easy process and always takes the time explain any necessary procedures. I’ve gone for the past two years and from the office staff to the dentist himself I have had nothing but positive experiences. If you are looking for a dentist in the area give Dr Goldstein a try. It is sometimes tough to get an appointment with him but that is only because he is so popular with his patients. He is worth the wait!

I am happy that I did not read the earlier review before booking my appointment with Dr. Goldstein’s office. I walked in the door and was greeted with a kind smile by Tamme. I was given my paperwork and before I was even done filling it out they were ready to take me back. Susan started on my cleaning immediately. She was very kind and personable. She also complimented me several times on my teeth.
Dr. Goldstein came in and looked at my xrays and teeth and joked about teeth like mine putting him out of buisness. I got the all clear from Dr. Goldstein and Susan walked me up to the reception area. Tamme stopped me and reminded me to get my parking validated.
The best things about my visit were that I was in and out in an hour and that I was not approached to purchase work I didn’t need. As long as I continue living in the area, I have found my dentist.

I went to Dr. Goldstien’s office as a referral from a coworker and I will never set foot into the office again!!! The receptionist Tammy was so rude I had to leave. She mumbles under her breath and has smart remarks to say about everything. Worst of all she was talking about me while I was in the exam room and I could hear everything. They were having trouble finding my insurance through my employer and both her and Dr. Goldstein told me I was wasting thier time. They told me this after they said all I needed was my social security number to be seen there. Needless to say after an hour of being bashed by extremely rude receptionists and dentist I just left. If you wanted to be treated like a human being and not get spoken to as if you are an idiot, I assure you Dr. Goldsteins office is not the place to. New clients BEWARE!!!