Payam Sooferi, DDS

Dr. Payam Sooferi is THE BEST of the best when it comes to True dental expertise! I had what turned out to be one of the most difficult root canals there is, and I was so scared of all the pain I’d probably have to endure in order to get it taken care of. But every single step of the way through the procedure, all I felt was «Wow, I’m so very grateful to have found this amazing dentist!!» Seriously!
His office is immaculate and state of the art. He and his staff are very warm and friendly, from his receptionist Angie, to his office manager Angeneh, and especially his GREAT dental assistant Alice! What a wonderful group of professionals!
For all of these reasons, I would HIGHLY recommend Starlight Dental Group and most especially Dr. Payam Sooferi for any and all of your dental needs!

Payam Sooferi is by far the best dentist I have ever encountered.
I visited my previous dentist for a routine check up as well as for a pain I was having. Xrays were taken and I was told I was in need of 2 root canals, and 4 filings. My previous dentist also recommended a night guard, and a deep clean. In the same sentence, they went into how they offer financing also. Due to the cost of the needed, and a suspension I had, I went for a second opinion. I provided the 2^nd dentist the estimate I was given. The second dentist looked at my teeth and recommended the exact same, just at a lower cost. I then scheduled my appointment with Dr. Payam Sooferi for a final opinion. I was prepared to have him do the work as his rates were the most competitive.
The office is emasculate. Spotless. The women at the front desk Angie was extremely friendly and helpful, as was the office manager Angeneh.
While the dental assistant was preparing my xrays, I overheard another patient explaining to the dentist how she was told she needed 8 cavities, and was in for a second opinion also. The dentist being as straight forward as he is laughed, and said. «8 cavities? My dear, you have 1.» I knew at that point this was an honest, and very straight forward dentist.
Dr. Sooferi then examined me. None of the work the other dentists told me I needed was necessary! Dr. Sooferi explained how he encounters this constantly in his trade. I did not need 2 root canals and 4 fillings. I merely have the beginning of a cavity that he want’s to monitor. Dr. Sooferi feels I may need a filing in about 3 years. My pain was being caused by my bite, and the effect it’s having on my gum. He also explained I was in no need of a «deep clean», but merely a normal cleaning.
I had my cleaning done, and am scheduling a return visit to address the issue with my bite.
On a final note, I’d like to comment on the other posts relating to racism, and government insurance. These people are NOT racist! Teeth are bones, and whether you want to admit it or not, bone strength differs from one race to another. The only racists are they once who constantly cry racism. Every patient in that office including myself was of a different race, and all were treated equally. Regarding government insurance; I have had experience with it, and it is difficult. They don’t cover modern procedures, and they are difficult to bill. I’m glad to hear Dr Sooferi educates his patience on this. I’m also glade he offers them a higher quality service, and only charges the difference.
In the last 2 days I have referred several people Dr. Sooferi, and he will now be my permanent dentist.

Few years ago i went to this office and they advised me i needed a crown which I listened to them and paid top dollar for a tooth which needed a root canal at that time. even the crown back then put it for me is crappy crown. Today i called the office to get my medical record and front desk was so rude and i was told that i can’t have my medical record cause it is 6 years old. i am just writing this review to help others

A few years ago I went to these guys for a filling on my lower left tooth. They advised me that I need a crown. But after clearing out the decay, they put a fake filling in and asked me to come back after the insurance approved it. After MULTIPLE follow up calls to their office and having them constantly avoiding me, I went to another dentist. The dentist told me I was going to lose the tooth because of an infection. I now have no tooth there. Had they just left the tooth alone, I would have been able to receive the remedy needed without losing the tooth
During my time there, I also got a crown. Something I thought was fine. The dentist I go to now told me that she has absolutely no idea what they’ve used to cover my tooth. Its not a normal cover for a crown. It’s a complete Mickey Mouse operation.
The only thing I can commend them for is how easy my wisdom teeth removal was. I recovered very quick.
I wouldn’t recommend coming here unless you have a tooth that you need removed. Otherwise, they’re terrible.

If you don’t have a good insurance, Dr. Payam treat you like a «Shit». I have a HMO insurance. When I was in his office for the first time, he spend less than 5 min for examination of my teeth. He answered my questions rudely !! worst experience that i have ever had.

This dentist is racist! He asked me what was my race (which was odd) when I told him I was Black he rolled his eyes and said I wish you were Puerto Rican or something. Don’t go to these people!

So I started coming here after being referred by family member. At first I was a little put off by the casual atmosphere. Dr. Payam is extremely honest and direct, which I know can come across as rude. However, after fixing two of my teeth I realized he really is extremely knowledgable (USC Dental school I believe). He was able to fix two adjoining teeth that were hollowed out by decay beneath 20+ year old mercury fillings. I was so afraid of the dentist I hadn’t seen one since I was a child. After seeing what they were able to do with those two teeth I started coming back regularly. And slowly but surely, little by little we were able to transform my whole mouth. We did everything from root canals, to crowns and porcelain inlays. I also got my teeth whitened! I went from having a smile filled with black filings to all white fillings. Now I can laugh with my mouth open and not be embarrassed, that’s huge. I even referred my dad and he’s already had some implants done.
P. S. Their new office is just beautiful! Linet at the front desk is awesome too!

My 16 year old and I have been going since Obama became President; due to a recommendation of a friend and Let me be clear! I hate their service ethics.
They are RACIST! They told us on Saturday, September 20 that Blacks and Latinos have week teeth genetically; and then gave us a bill for 6 filings and a crown. We have been going every 6 months; and now they want over $ 2000 in fees because as Jasmine H stated in her Unilocal; we have state insurance and Dr. Sooferi is speaking against the silver filings. Overall he was rude and none caring. So, we are going elsewhere and I suggest you do the same especially if you are Black/​Latino.

I honestly have to say that this has been the BEST dental office that I have ever been to in my entire 31 years. I had gone to a previous dentist down the street who had drilled and opened my tooth only to tell me that a root canal had to be done. She filled it and referred me to an Endodontist 15 minutes away, for an appointment in two weeks! My wife and I were pissed, to say the least! We found Starlight Dental, which had just moved across the street from their previous location, and it was as if we walked into the daylight. Dr. Sooferi was straightforward, easy to talk to, and listened when I had something to say. Truth be told, I could not have found a better dentist.

Worst Dental Expeience EVER! This is the first review i’ve ever written but i have to warn the public. All they care about is money! They schedule cleanings every three months to ensure that you have to pay out of pocket cause insurance only covers every six months. They talked me into getting vaneers for all my front six teeth which was the worst decision i ever made. I didnt need it my teeth were fine natural is better. Now three years later I still have pain everyday of my life. I used to love going to the dentist (i know it sounds crazy) but it’s because i had a great pediatric dentist who always made it a fun experience, but now im terrified! I never switched dentists just never went back. Now i have a 12 month old and the last thing i want for my child is to have a bad experience so i called my insurance and they told me all i need is a direct referral from starlight dental. I called and was told to call back when the office manager is in after 10AM only a few days a week. But when i call back shes still not there or unavailable call back call back ect ect. Finally i get a hold of her and she says i have to bring him there first! (Because they want money and dont care if they traumitize my child) I explain i only want a pediatric dentist because they have the correct equipment and setting that caters to children she says fine but we have to lie and says i went there so i agreed. 2 weeks later i still never recieved a referral and i called my insurance and they said they never got a thing but they told me. «You dont need any appointments or approvals, all you need is a direct referal. You can pick it up in their office» i call starlight back and of course office manager isnt available. So frusterating. These people are soooo crooked. Now i dont trust dentists! Thanks starlight dental. For ruining my teeth and my trust! Now ill need to switch dentists then get a referal for my baby from another dentist. I refuse to let them harm my childs mouth like they did mine.

This place is so awful. The worst. Do not bring your kids here, espeically if you have state dental insurance. I went there last year for a check up for my two kids when they had state dental insurance, and they hardly even looked at their teeth and were very rude. When I asked why they hadn’t really done a check up or cleaning, they grudgingly did a quick cleaning on my 12 year old and then quickly looked into my 3 year old’s mouth, very roughly, and said everything was fine. When I asked again why they weren’t really doing a thorough check up, they told me that because we had state health insurance they weren’t going to because it doesn’t pay them very much. I couldn’t believe it. And this came from the dentist, and from the assistant who seemed to be in agreement. They said it wasn’t worth their time. I wonder why they accept that insurance and take those payments if it isn’t worth their time. Do they really think it’s a sound ethical or business practice to base the level of care on the amount of money they are being paid by an insurance carrier? If you’re thinking of taking your children here, please reconsider exposing them this practice.

Awful and the worst dentists ever!!! I went there because I had a toothache and they took many X-​Rays and filled one of my tooth which they had tough it was the decay. My pain didn’t go away I went there and they told me we have to do ruth canal :(after they did the ruth canal but my pain still was there. After a week I want to them and they told me they don’t know what is going on with me. I spent almost $ 3000.00.Which was pain in my ass too :(finally I went to another dentist and he diagnosed the decay was another tooth!!! I should have hired attorney for losing my tooth and lost so much money.

Dirty, rude, disgusting, did I say rude? And dirty.

Although I don’t enjoy going to the dentist that often, Dr. Sooferi and his team made me feel comfortable. I couldn’t believe I finally had cavities after all these years, I guess I need to floss more. The office is quiet and quaint and the staff is very friendly. The best part are the hours, Dr. Sooferi is flexible if you need to see him after work hours or even on the weekends. If your in the area and need to get your teeth checked out definitely go to Starlight.

Horrible experience. Their office is full of broken equipment and my teeth started hurting after my last visit. I have since changed dental offices because I couldn’t trust them. Went to this office in December of 2011.

I think these guys are nice and good at their jobs. I will keep coming back.