Sam J Halabo, DMD

*UPDATED REVIEW* If I could give 10 out of 5 stars I definitely would!!!
They are very awesome at scheduling patients and getting them in for everything they need. I really like that Dr. Halabo takes the time to understand your needs/​wants and puts a plan together to make all of that happen as quick as possible! He and his team are extremely friendly and make going to the dentist a great thing! Sheena and Candy are especially awesome! (You’ll agree once you go in) They both always go the extra mile to make sure your needs are met! :) I’ve had lots of work done here, from cleanings to fillings, wisdom teeth removal, and most importantly my Invisalign treatment! They have always been awesome and it genuinely made my heart sad having to leave their office. By the way, THE ONLY REASON I left their office is because I moved out of state but to be completely honest, I’d much rather spend extra money to fly back to California for appointments because they really are that awesome! It sounds ridiculous, but it’s so true! If you can’t already tell, I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a good dentist in the area!
I’m completely shocked that there’s any bad reviews about this office because I genuinely feel that his staff DOES care and they are not «all about the money». They’re all incredible!

Consumer beware! I got ripped off. I was billed the same amount as my insurance company (approximately $ 4,000.00 after three visits). I was awakened this morning at 4:00am with dental pain from a crown procedure done six months ago. The staff at this office tries to seduce you with smooth talk, pretending they care. All they want is your money. Don’t be fooled by the doctor. He is aware of how his receptionist has been schooled.
I informed my coworker who recommended this doctor that I had poor treatment. They may have the latest technology; they don’t have old fashion service!
During my visits I saw several unhappy customers. They may not post a review.
I hope this review will prevent more people from falling into this questionable practice.

(PLEASE READ UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM) Although Dr. Halabo himself is nice, I have huge issues with the admin staff at this office. My husband and I both have excellent insurance and they recommended all sorts of extra work saying it would be covered by my insurance. I agreed to go along after confirming that it would not cost us ANYTHING out of pocket, which they verbally confirmed to me before starting work. I agreed to authorize replacing my old silver fillings, etc and, after a couple of uncomfortable visits, thought it was all over.
Imagine my surprise when months later I received a bill for a $ 500 co-​pay. I called them thinking there must be some mistake as I was certain they had confirmed there would be no out of pocket. I would not have had all of this extra work done if there were. The admin person said that our insurance covered all but about $ 500 in charges, therefore we were on the hook for the balance. She said that when we first became patients we agreed to this as part of the sign-​up process. I argued that she had misrepresented the true cost of all this work and she admitted that while she had overestimated what our insurance would cover, it ultimately fell back on me to pay the balance due.
We finally got tired of arguing and we arranged to set up automatic payments over the course of two months. Naturally, the second month they didn’t bother to run the payment, instead billing us another service charge and sending us a paper bill. If I can’t trust them with my billing, how can I trust them with my health? Thanks to this BS, I will take myself and the other five patients in my family and find a new dentist. Dr. Halabo may have gotten his $ 500 out of us, but he’s lost thousands in future business and referrals.
I wish I could give this office zero stars for terrible customer service. If you still choose to do business here, get everything in writing. You’ll be glad you did.
UPDATE: After I posted this, Dr. Halabo personally called both myself and my husband and apologized for what the staff member had done. She no longer works there. More importantly, he listened to my concerns and frustration and we reached a fair solution for everyone involved. I very much respect that he took the time to do this and have revised my rating to reflect his effort to fix this. I am satisfied with the outcome and my family and I have decided to stay as clients. Thank you, Dr. Halabo, for caring enough about your patients to read these reviews and fix the occasional problem that comes up – it says a lot about your character.

Had some fillings done the other day. And it was taken care of quickly and efficiently. Thanks Dr Halabo and Sheena.

My children and I have been going to Dr Halabo for 4 years and we’ve had nothing but positive experiences. His staff is very friendly and professional. The office is always immaculate and we have never had a delay. Dr Halabo always explains what he will doing, step by step, which is so important with children. (My 12, 5 and 3 year old have all had exams, cleanings and x-​rays) Between all of us, we have had fillings, bondings, veneers, whitening and a gingivectomy so we have had a variety of procedures. The billing is always explained to me and I have never felt ripped off. I pass dozens of dentist, including ones that specialize in children, to get to Dr Halabo and will continue to do so.

I decided to try in office whitening after viewing recent family photos. Several of my friends said the Zoom treatment made their teeth very sensitive. Dr. Halabo recommended I try a newer whitening system called Pola. Since it was the same price as Zoom I tried the Pola and my teeth are surely whiter. Dr. Halabo took extra time to protect sensitive areas and finished with a special fluoride treatment. I had only the slightest sensitivity that lasted less than one day. The level of whitening is dramatic and I am quite pleased with the results
I really appreciated the fact Dr. Halabo told me what he was going to do step by step and made sure I was always comfortable. I love my whither smile and this was probably one of my best dental experiences.

Dr. Halabo has been my dentist for years! Never once have I had a bad experience! The office technology is the most up to date and Dr. Halabo is constantly making efforts to educate himself on new, pain-​free methods.
If you’re in search of a new dentist look no further! Dr. Halabo is the dentist for you!
Staff is very friendly. Love the hygenist Shannon!

I have been going to Dr. Halabo for about 15 years now. I would never think to go elsewhere because of the spectacular work and environment I am given as a patient. The cleanliness of this office is amazing. Comparing it to other offices, I find it remarkable how inviting it is each and every time I walk in. Beginning with the welcoming greet from the receptionist, and always ending with a big, white smile walking out.
The office hours are very reasonable, and they always keep up-​to-​date with appointments, letting me know exactly when it is time for a check up! Appointments are very flexible.
The dental assistants here are amazing. They know exactly what they’re doing, and prepare everything perfectly for the doctor to do the final checking. Dr. Halabo is very experienced, and you can sure tell! He makes things very easy to understand and gets the job done very efficiently. He makes sure that there is no work being done without discussing it with me, and making sure I am okay with anything that he needs to complete.
Growing up, I was never happy with my teeth. As an adult now, I couldn’t happier. They are as white and straight as can be! If it wasn’t for Dr. Halabo’s amazing work, I wouldn’t be as comfortable with myself than I am now. If you get your teeth whitened here, you will NOT regret it.
I HIGHLY recommend coming to this dental office, and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

What??? Exactly what I thought after reading all Dr. Halabo’s reviews! I have had a top notch experience from the beginning to the end every visit with Dr. Halabo and his staff.
I have been going to Dr. Halabo for over ten years. Dr. Halabo, his hygienist, and his assistants are friendly, attentive and super efficient. The staff is very organized and knowledgeable. They make you feel as comfortable as possible even offering you a set of headphones and a remote with each chair having its own tv and a second screen in the ceiling. You can’t even tell what is going on with the drill!
The best experience that will always stand out to me is when I chipped my two front teeth and like any other person had anxiety about going out anywhere in public. I called the office the very next morning explaining the situation and they fit me in that same morning with no waiting time. Everything worked out perfect and I couldn’t have been more thankful to have such a great Dentist… I genuinely feel cared for by Dr. Halabo and the staff.
The office is located in an area that is easy to get to and has parking specifically for the clients only.
Scheduling an appointment is easy and they work around your schedule with no problem. They call me to remind me when I am due for a cleaning, or else I’d never think to call and schedule, its perfect!
I definitely recommend going to see Dr. Halabo. He will not disappoint! He gets the job done and knows what he is doing.

Dr. Halabo has been my dentist for over 10 years and I have to say I’m VERY satisfied with the care and service I’ve received. I originally came to Dr Halabo after being in a car accident that damaged my front teeth. He was able to cosmetically repair the teeth to the point where honestly they looked substantially better than my original teeth. From there I started to see Dr. Halabo regularly for all my dental needs, (cleanings and an occasional cavity that needed to be addressed). He’s been extremely professional and I’ve always left his office feeling like the work was done very well. His staff is very pleasant and helpful and his office rocks — he has direct TV in all of his exam rooms which makes the visit fly by. But what’s best about Dr. Halabo, and what led me to write this review, is how accesible he is. A couple of weeks ago i was eating a salad and bit down on an olive pit and wound up breaking a tooth. Dr. Halabo saw me immediately, even though it was a Saturday! The fact that he came into his office just for me spoke volumes for his commitment to his patients. If you are looking for a great dentist I would highly recomend Dr. Halabo.

Since my last review, things with Dr. Halabo have remained amazing. Dr Halabo invests in the latest technology and makes sure his staff is exceptionally trained. Their professionalism and attention to client needs is second to none. Several friends and family members have started going to Dr Halabo and have received the same level of comfort and care. I still highly recommend Dr Halabo.

Everyone in the office is very kind and helpful, including Dr. Halabo. He also has the most up-​to-​date, useful dental equipment/​machines of any other dental office I have been to.

I’m curious what this ‘horrible’ experience was that JR feels the need to publicly deface such a caring and ethical doctor as Dr. Halabo. I’ve had a lot of dentists and Dr. Halabo and his staff have always been upfront, honest, caring, and use current technology to provide services of the highest quality! I have referred several friend’s to his office and none of them have anything negative to say other than, «wow, he was great! I’m never going back to my old dentist!»
So just as personal preferences for movies, restaurants, etc. vary greatly, so do the doctor preferences. You’d be a fool to deny yourself treatment from Dr. Halabo based on a single review. You owe it to yourself to come meet him and his staff!

I love Dr halabo’s office. he had taken out my upper wisdom teeth and it was a snap especially compared to when my previous dentist took out my lower ones (i wound up with an infection and pain was horrible). His office staff was great and he is the only Dr. to ever call me the evening after my extractions to check on how I was doing. I also love Shannon the hygienist. And i have recommended other family and friends to go there and they have had great experiences.
I recently met Lynn, who is temporarly replacing Shannon while on maternity leave. Lynn was very noce and thorough to the last degree. She taught me a number of ways to keep the gums clean and gave me a few tools to help with that process i still can’t get completely used to «Flossing». Is it me or is that the hardest thing to do daily. Anyway after this last appointment with Lynn i hope i can make it stick more than the usual few weeks after the dental appoontment:)
Anyway, i had another great expierence during this cleaning and I wanted to mention how great the office looked now that the remodel is complete. the office looks almost brand new.

It’s unfortunate that there have been a few patients here that have posted and I will tell you why. I LOVE DR. HALABO and his STAFF! Not only are they gentle, personable and professional, they are great at what they do.
I’ve always been one of those people who has had a fear of the dentist. When I first visited Dr. Halabo, all those fears subsided. Yes, I’ve had to had work done here, but, its a whole new experience. Dr. Halabo is kind, gentle, informative and very friendly. I couldn’t ask for anything else in a dentist. I can’t imagine having another dentist as well, hopefully, I will never have to go anywhere else!
The hygienist and dental assistants are among the most professional that I have encountered. You feel like they are old friends who care about you and your dental health. Every time that I must go to the dentist, I no longer fear getting a cleaning or any other type of examination. I know that when I go I’m being well taken care of and that I’m going to walk out of there with a feeling of fresh and clean teeth. I no longer have that nervous, scared feeling. When I know its time to go visit the dentist, I don’t automatically have that feeling of nerves tickling my tummy. Instead, I have a feeling that I’m going to an office, it just happens to be a dentist office where I’ll be seeing old friends, and they just happen to care just as much as I do about my oral health.
Did I mention how beautiful they’ve made my teeth? I no longer have lead fillings, but material that matches the color of my teeth. I love looking at my teeth and love my smile. I always get compliments on my teeth and how pretty they are. Thank you Dr. Halabo and your staff for being the best dental office I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting! See you for my next visit!

Here’s an update:
Instead of actually apologizing for what happened, Dr. Halabo expressed through a personal message to me 8 months ago of how upset he was of my review. F.Y.I — My house and cell number has always been the same since I left his office!!! I never received any messages! Okay, after 8 months he finally decides to respond back publicly that he tried to reach me!!! Unbelievable!!! What’s the point?! What’s done is done. Its been years since I went back and everyone I’ve crossed paths with is aware of this experience!!! Really, instead of me wanting to go back to his office, his approach has made me want to do business elsewhere. His personal message was quite more confrontational than him sincerely asking to work things out as he did not apologize for the experience I had. Unlike other business owners that have actually taken the time to express their sincerest apologies and willingness to work things out, I did not find it worth my time to respond back to him as it was unprofessional on his part to just express his bitterness towards my review and for him to end his short and «sweet» personal note in disgust.
Since then, on the brighter side, I have found a loyal dentist with superb customer service and with the experience I had at Dr. Halabo’s, I’ll say it’s one that I would not recommend to anyone else!!! My review still stands!!!

Dr. Halabo’s office is great, I have never felt more comfortable in a dentist office. The staff is great and you truly feel like you are in good hands.
They do a great job every time no matter what, whether I’m going in for a cleaning or a root canal, which can be scary. The Flat Screen TVs he has in all the offices always help too!
Great dentist and very nice clean office!