Kaveh Taheri, DDS

I have been a patient here for almost three years. Every experience has been as good of one a person can have going to the dentist. The staff have always been professional and the doctor was upfront about everything. I also have a crush on Crystal.

Growing up I went to our family friends dentist office and kept good care of my teeth. This year our family friend retired so I was forced to use my work insurance, which directed me to Dr. Taheri. After paying upfront for an extemely brief Deep Cleaning (at my old office it was 2 separate appointments) I was told I had 6 cavities and that it would cost over $ 800 to fill.
I am 27 years old and I have never had a cavity in my entire life so when I was told this I was very suspicious. I told Dr. Taheri that I would like to go for a second opinion elsewhere and not move forward with the treatment. Sure enough at my second opinion I was told I had absolutely No cavities. It is very scary to think that this doctor could have drilled into my perfectly fine teeth.

BEWARE!!!
He says he made a simple billing error but NO… he made THREE fraudulent «mistakes.»
He says he apologized but NO… he called me crazy and told me I was giving him headache for calling him out on his BS.
He STOLE my insurance benefits!!!
I am reporting this guy to my insurance company, the Dental Board of California, and the American Dental Association.
I went in for just one appointment and they did an exam, a cleaning, and a few fillings. They are super speedy and did all that in about an hour.
The problem is the fraudulent insurance billing. They send multiple claims. I think that’s how they try to stay under the radar. They billed for 6 fillings and they only did 3
They billed for a periodontal scaling which is NOT a cleaning! A periodontal scaling is a quadrant-​by-​quadrant deep clean for periodontal disease and usually includes anesthesia. Dental guidelines require that they only do half a mouth at a time, and requires that they spend 1.5−2 hours on each side. They did not do this! I dont even have periodontal disease! They didnt even probe me to measure my pockets to see whether I even have it!!! These billings unfortunately used up ALL my benefits for the year for just ONE one-​hour appointment.
When I called the office to call them out on their billing fraud (this can not even be excused as an error! it is obviously intentional). Elizabeth said that I actually did receive a deep cleaning… even though I know what a periodontal scaling is she tried to tell me thats what I got!!!
So I had to handle it through the insurance company and Dr Taheri ended up telling them it was a mistake. that they intended to just pre-​authorize the periodontal scaling. Im sorry but thats no mistake. THEY DID NOT EVEN MEASURE ME FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASE!
He even made up a fake appointment in his billing and spread his claims over 2 appointments. BEWARE! DO NOT COME TO THIS HORRIBLE DENTIST!!!

At Culver City Family Dental, you just don’t get a dentist; you get an entire team dedicated to executing a first-​rate dental practice. From the moment you walk in the door you sense the difference that people here are not merely working for a pay check, but, rather, are totally engaged in their art.
Dr. Taheri is awesome! Super friendly, really honest about what’s going on and is also great about making me feel really comfortable. These guys also have all of the state of the art technology which is definitely a plus.
For a person who does not like needles, I have to say that Dr. Taheri did a great job numbing my mouth before doing a root canal and crown and all without me trying to run for the door. This was a virtually painless root canal during and after the procedure.
Quick word association of my experience? Exceptional, upbeat, professional, personable and caring! I give Culver City Family Dental and Dr. Taheri BIG thumbs up!

Works with your insurance and if you are using cash he will do his best to help you out and get your mouth and teeth back to a healthy state and that’s what’s important here. Isn’t it? Also, they have very short wait times and you will get treatment shortly after you have gotten your X-​rays. Overall, I have been going to this office a few years including my kids and family!

I wish I could give zero starts. My beef, however, is less with the dentist than it is with the administrative staff.
With respect to the dentist, I was informed that I required a deep-​cleaning. I believe that the figure for the procedure was roughly $ 400.
I then saw my personal friend, also a dentist. He gave a second opinion — that I did not yet need a deep cleaning. Who is to say which dentist is correct? I’ll chalk it up to difference of professional opinion. However, my poor experience with the administrative staff is more cut and dry:
I asked the office for my x-​rays. The office told me that they could not send me the x-​rays because the office could not let go of the originals. The originals were too valuable to mail. (I asked them to mail the x-​rays to my new dentist as I had since moved out of town.) Eventually, after asking multiple times, and having my own dentist ask for the x-​rays, the office staff did mail the originals — to old insurance company!
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Seriously? If the x-​rays are so valuable, you would think that they would make an effort to the send the x-​rays to the correct address. Apparently not, when it comes to the administrative staff of this office.
Further, on three occasions when I called in, I was asked to call back because the staff is at lunch. Really? Get an answering machine — or take down my name and number and call me back. What kind of inane operation answers the phone and asks the caller to call back on their own volition?
The admin at Culver City Family Dentistry really needs to get their act together.

First of all, this place is not closed, so I’m not sure why it is listed as such.
My wife and I went in for cleanings with Dr. Taheri and his staff. They were all reasonably nice, but the entire experience was not good. Both of us had our cleanings done at the same time. After an extremely brief cleaning (was literally about 5 minutes) I was told that my wife and I both had cavities. Of course we wanted to get it filled since we were already at the office. They asked for my credit card while I was sitting in the chair! Who does that? It was one of the most unprofessional things I had ever experienced. I should have taken that as a sign.
Anyways, Taheri did the filling. When we left, my wife and I found out that they had said we both had a cavity in the exact same spot (between two teeth). What are the chances of that? Since then, I’ve had pain in that tooth which really stinks since I had never ever experienced any pain there before.
We won’t ever be going back.
EDIT — Saw another Unilocaler say that they kept pushing for a Deep Bacterial Cleaning that wasn’t covered in their insurance. We had the exact same experience. In fact, the fillings we had for some reason were a rare type of filling that wasn’t covered by our insurance either. We ended up having to pay $ 600 total for it.

I have been coming to Dr K for over 3 years now and my teeth are better than ever. He is very experienced and knows exactly what to do, making me feel reassured every time anything needs to be done. I am pretty bad with my teeth but have improved my hygiene and habits and haven’t had a cavity in 2 years. Really nice guy, great staff. Would definitely recommend.

The last reviewer had a good experience, but did you read my review? I was charged for something that I should not have been charged for. I’ve been to 2 dentist since then, both of them, plus a close family friend (that is a 30yr dentist) told me I was ripped off by this dental office. My insurance paid for this, I was actually charged double, they are a scam.
I had the same procedure from a dentist 3 weeks later, and no $ 450 for packing material. I’m sorry I’m so pissed off at this office.
Please do not go to this office, find a dentist without 1 star rating, and read them carefully.

I took my daughter for a filling. I have insurance I pay the deductible he charge me 50 dollars in the deductible. This is a RIP OFF and the staff is really nice and friendly thank you

I have been to dentists before and know what to expect but when I had to pay $ 250 for two little fillings that took 30 minutes and my insurance had to paid $ 200 so it was a total of $ 450! WOW this dentist is a rip off. They staff was not professional and not even close to friendly. They look at your teeth no consult and then say this it how much it will cost. They have you pay before the work is even done. Almost felt pressured and I am in sales. Not the right way to go about it. I would strongly recommend going somewhere else!!! OH and the 5 minute polish job is an insult, this place is a joke!

Dr Taheri and his staff were the most compassionate, efficient and gentle team of dental professionals who’ve ever treated me! I have very pronounced dental phobia, but Dr. Taheri and everyone in his office — assistant, front office clerk, _​EVERYONE_​was calming and welcoming. I visited his office for the first time on an emergency basis, in the midst of really terrible pain, and they made it all better. I have a new dentist and I couldn’t be happier!

I’ve been going here for over five years. Busy dental office, but Dr. Taheri does a good job with all dental tasks. Along with regular cleanings, I’ve also had wisdom teeth removed and numerous cavities filled. Though busy, he’ll take the time to answer a few questions and explain procedures to you so that you understand and are ease.

Super shady! I went in for a cleaning that was supposed to be covered by my insurance and they tried to hit me for $ 500. Tried to scare me telling me if I did not do it my teeth will fallout. I’m calling my insurance and complaining first thing in the morning! What a scam! Watch out

I think the Dental office is wonderful. Before finding this dental office I was going to a Dental office in BH. Yes it was pretty in a fancy neighborhood. But the cost was not in my budget. This place does the same job, maybe better. They take excellent care of my teeth and don’t try to do extra stuff I don’t need. Very nice staff and a excellent dentist. Good Job!

The parking is very difficult since it’s in a strip mall with a laundromat. The first visit took a while but that was expected since you wait for the dentist to free up. I kept hearing the assistants bicker and fight saying things like, «I am the one in charge and you need to listen to me.» This wasn’t one isolated incident since I heard this thorough out my entire visit with different assistants. They acted cold and distant to me. I don’t think I got one smile or ‘hello’.
The service was fine and there was no pressure to buy more. The most aggravating issue was when I had to come back for the ‘quick’ polishing. I came 10 minutes early and waited an hour. I saw two people leave and only one go in so I know it was not that busy. I told the receptionist that I needed to leave allowing myself an hour to pick up my daughter from school. She assured me that I would be able to get it done but there was no apology or explanation.
After waiting that hour I had to leave without getting my ‘quick’ polishing done. It seems like they either double/​triple booked or were just lazy. With the poor parking, rude and unprofessional assistants, average service and extreme waits I am not coming back.