Dental Arts Dentistry

Hands down the absolute best dental office I have ever been to. I was going to cheap hmo dentists who kept claiming I had cavities and tried performing dental work I didn’t need. Been going to dental arts for 10 years now and 0 cavities or major dental work. They emphasize prevention and always do a great job to educate me on the latest techniques for healthy teeth and gums. My wife loves them and so does my 4 year old who actually loves going to see Dr. Tak for her cleanings. The entire family drives more than 20 miles including now my in laws and mother because they all have realized that Dr. Slamat and Dr. Tak are the best. Also much love to their dental assistants Walter and Cindy.

Have been going to them for 9 years. The only dentist that I’ve ever trusted. I started going there because I used to work in downtown and it was convenient. I’ve changed jobs a few times since and the location is not convenient at all anymore but I make the trek out because I can’t trust anyone else with my teeth. My teeth have never been so healthy and I’ve been cavity free for the past 9 years.

two of my bosses always raved about how great dr. jimmy is
but i always thought to myself,
«he’s a dentist. who likes dentists? no one»
however, recently due to an unexpected break in my permanent retainers
i needed to see a dentist so i decided to pop by
my bosses were totally right (as always)
he really is that amazing
i’ve never been so entertained and educated at the same time
…and at a dentist’s office no less!
he was super thorough and took his time to explain everything
he also wasn’t pushy AT ALL in terms of telling me what i should do
he just laid out every option and said i get to choose
how does this man know i’m a woman who loves options?
(or maybe he just knows that all women love options)
mazel tov!
another dr. jimmy fan has been born

Beyond being an expert, Dr. Jimmy Slamat took time to help me to understand the value of proper treatment. I had neglected my teeth, and they got me on the path to recovery, and maintenance. If you want the best care and treatment, with the best results, I highly recommend Dental Arts Dentistry.
Other pros…
Friendly staff
There office is nice, and clean.
Downtown location
Thank you Dental Arts
–Lawrence Fletcher

what a great experience… thorough, they take their time to explain everything… comfortable clean office and no long lines or waiting… reasonable prices. You won’t feel pressured.

Honest. Professional. Won’t overcharge you for unecessary procedures.
Clean, up to date facilities.
I park in Pershing Square (about $ 8) and walk over.
Easy to make an appointment. They do text message reminders which I like

I am not a regular reviewer but had to write something for Dental Arts Dentistry. And by that, I mean the whole team from Cindy, Walter, to Dr. Slamat, Dr. Tak, and Maria… I have been going to them for over 7 years now and they have been nothing but wonderful.
Dr Slamat fixed all of my cavities and did the best crown anyone can ask for on my front tooth (!) that had to go through two root canals prior to him. Nobody can tell, nobody ever asked. I go to them for regular cleanings and check ups now and for once I feel like I am on top of my game when it comes to my teeth.
The whole team has been friendly, attentive, and efficient at all times. I really cannot remember a single bad experience in 20 – 30 times I have been to the office and that surprises me in a city like LA. I also don’t remember ever waiting for my appointment, I never sat on a chair! If you are looking for invisible and durable fillings and crowns, have healthy teeth, and a great dentist for the long run, very highly recommended!

Dental Arts Dentistry is the best dentist ever been to. Why you ask?
— Dr. Slamat is efficient and explains everything in detail
— Don’t ever wait when I have an appointment
— Very little or no pain in all treatments
He has completely turn around the way we look at taking care of our teeth (e.g., water pick).

I have been coming here since they open and better yet… when they were at a different location before (for Dr. Slamat). They have been friendly and great with their work. I have not been able to trust any other dentists since they’ve taken care of myself and my wife.
There is no way that anyone can please everybody, so don’t be alarm of those other negative feedback that were given on the review. Nobody’s perfect and not every dentists is the same.
Other than that… if you keep your teeth clean and maintain them well, you won’t have to vent or take it out on the dentist (s) :)
Happy Flossing.

dr. tak is really great. it’s hard to find a good dentist in LA, or in general, because you just don’t know who to trust. i’m glad i found dr. tak and her office though.
the office is very clean and modern. dr. tak is friendly and honest. i felt like i could trust them to make recommendations and felt safe that they weren’t just trying to rip me off. they were the first to tell me about my grinding issues. unfortauntely, they do not take HMO (–1 star).

There’s always a balance of «practicing medicine» and «running a business». This place is more on the «business» side of the spectrum — they very much want your money and may inflate the need for additional procedures, which aren’t harmful just not necessary and a pain to deal with. How do I know? — I sought out second opinion. (Though to be fair, this «greedy mechanic» method is true of a good chunk of dentists).
And they do have a policy of «keeping your records» (e.g. xrays); read: an attempt to retain patients, so you don’t waltz away to another practice if you aren’t happy here. Also, they charge a good $ amount for missed appointments (trying to keep scheduling blocks full to maximize profit).
Dr. Tak can be a bit rough around the edges, which I personally don’t care as long as she’s competent but I can see how that would annoy others. Anyway, they’re ok but keep in mind: there are always other options.

It appears you will either have a great experience or horrible… I have been several times now… and have been extremely pleased with their service… both Dr. Slamat and Dr Tak… Their dental hygienist are very friendly making me feel welcome and comfortable and the front staff is kind enough to schedule my next visit while following up with reminder calls which I find very helpful. I would highly recommend either one of these doctors!!!

I would not go back to this office if my teeth were black and falling out like they do in that recurrent nightmare I have, which represents my misgivings about growing old. There are so many other options in LA that I cannot imagine why anyone would choose to go to this place.
The positive reviews look suspiciously like they came from «reputation management» firms that are hired to wax poetic about 3^rd rate businesses. Case in point — are you serious «Juliana M.»? How, pray tell, can a dentist possibly be «insightful» when they review x-​rays of your teeth with you — that doesn’t even make sense.
The first time I came here, it had been a few years since I had last been to the dentist and I had to get some cavities filled in, as well as get a deep cleaning. The dentist seemed professional, if a little cold, but it took her so long to perform the cavity fillings that the back of my throat started to dry out and close up from the suction and so I HAD TROUBLE BREATHING.
That’s not really why I’m giving them one stars though. It’s also not the fact that it took three phone calls to have them get my insurance’s schedule of benefits, after which they ended up mis-​billing me anyway.
What really ticked me off was that scheduled me for a six month checkup… without my consent, then they gave me attitude because I wasn’t sure if I could make the time.
They left a message on my office phone on Thursday while I was not not even in the office, scheduling me for a Tuesday appointment — then on Morning morning I received a terribly rude call from the dentist berating me for not confirming the time. Never mind that I hadn’t even been around; she actually had the gall to end the call with «please do NOT be late.»
Sorry Dr. Tak, you are not ENTITLED to my business. Are you really giving me attitude for being reluctant to come to an appointment that YOU scheduled without even asking me?
Your office is obviously in need of customers, seeing as how you try to bully people to come in for checkups, but you won’t be getting any business from me.

Highly recommend. All my coffee stains are gone. Superb filling and night guard. Best dental work I’ve had in years. High standards beyond all dentists I’ve been to. Spent time explaining next steps and answering all my questions. Very knowledgeable. Friendly and courteous staff.

I’ve been to both Dr. Slamat and Dr. Tak and both are outstanding.
Some highlights:
–My first visit Dr. Tak reviewed my teeth/​x-​rays/​general dental hygiene one on one in her office. It was insightful and a great way to start a doctor/​patient relationship.
–Dr. Slamat was excited at the challenge to fix a problem filling of mine; you could really tell his passion for what he does.
–Every procedure they’ve ever suggested has purpose and thoughtfulness behind it.
–They’re both respectful when listening to my hesitations regarding any dental work.
–The office is extremely efficient; their technician is fast and very friendly! He’s always a nice way to start the visit.
–The receptionist has it together and is pleasant too.
It actually excites me that I’ve finally found a dentist who I trust because that is no small feat. I couldn’t be happier.

Without a doubt, one of the most caring, skilled and efficient dental offices I have ever been to — and I have been to a lot! Dr. Slamat and Dr. Tak, a husband and wife team, are incredible together and complement each other’s skills in a way only a husband and wife can do. The office is spotless, the atmosphere is quiet and relaxed, they take the time to make sure you’re comfortable, and charge you a fair price. My husband, who had to have numerous extractions and gum surgery, absolutely hates dentists. This is the only place he will go. They offered him exceptional service, opening early for him, ensuring he was comfortable and secure, and took as much time as he needed to get himself relaxed for the procedures. To top it off, they prepared a little care package, complete with chicken soup, to take home with him! Can’t recommend this practice enough.

I’ve always hated the dentist. Always. But with Dental Arts Dentistry, I don’t mind so much. Dr. Tak is kind but very straightforward. She’s corrected my flossing and brushing too. They are usually very gentle and will even wrap you up in a blanket if you are cold. The few procedures I underwent that were above my pain threshold, I was told exactly what to expect so there were no surprises. Everyone there is friendly and the place is spotless – even the bathroom is clean from top to floor.
Payments: I’ve always been told before any procedure exactly what my insurance is covering, etc. They broke down every number to me in all my procedures and having done my research, I know the prices are fair/​comparable.
Making appointments: Never had a problem – they always call with a reminder and I’m even able to make/​reschedule appointments via email (convenient when I’m in the office/​meetings all day). They’re very understanding with my reschedules.
I will probably continue to come here as long as they’re here.
I’m not sure about parking – you may want to call but I don’t think they validate. I usually walk there.

Not only the worst dentist I’ve been to, but the worst doctor as well.
Had Dr. Tak and I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone as bad at talking to patients as her.
Before I even walk into the clinic I get 3 calls from the receptionist asking me to call them because they need information. First time is for my date of birth. They couldn’t just wait for me to come in and fill out the forms?
Then, they call me to tell me that they’re not sure what my insurance covers… Really? Not only did I find you through my insurance company’s «find a dentist in your network» search, but have you seriously never had anyone with the same insurance as me? (Delta Dental of California… They actually had a plaque on the receptionist’s desk saying they were a proud member of the Delta Dental of California netowrk)
So I walk in and they immediately take full mouth x-​rays. After they take the x-​rays the receptionist comes in and says, «You know the full mouth x-​rays actually cost $ 103, and your insurance covers only $ 13 from what I can tell.» How is it that you couldn’t tell me that before you took the x-​rays?
Then I go and the Dr. Tak tells me I need a certain procedure that requires another visit. So basically I’m out $ 103 for the x-​rays plus $ 85 for the comprehensive exam. I made the receptionist let me look up my insurance plan details and print them out to see how much it covered. The insurance company covered $ 23 of the exam fee (which they were right about) but as we’re looking up how much the insurance covers of the xray, she proceeds to pretend that she can’t look from one side of the page to the other and quotes me the wrong allowance (about half of the true allowance). I called her out and she rechecked by going down all the treatment types by counting from the top then counting the allowance amounts on the right and see if they matched. she did this again before finally realizing that my insurance covers a lot more than she first quoted.
This is a really long story but I really want everyone to know that this place is absolutely horrible. They will attempt to take you for a ride so if you’re the type of person that hates this type of stuff, look for a better alternative.

Throughout your lifetime, you might see a number of different dentists, some are better than others and hopefully you’ve never had a horror story of a bad dentist.
Once in a very long while though, you’ll find an exceptional dentist. Dr. Jimmy Slamat is one such care-​taker. He’ll sit down and take the time to explain exactly what those squiggles on an x-​ray might actually mean and then go through each procedure step-​by-​step. Everything is done comfortably and at your pace.
Of course, the staff is exceptional and I couldn’t sing higher praises. As well, even though I’ve moved away from the area; I will make the effort to drive into and park in downtown LA in order to see Dr. Slamat. He is the only dentist I’ve ever continued to see although I may have moved out of the area. Seriously, he’s that good.
@ilovegarick

I hadn’t been to the Dentist in probably 4 – 5 years when I started going to Dental Arts. That was 3 years ago, and I’ve probably (and this is no joke) recommended 15 people to them since then!
Both Dr. Slamat and Dr. Tak are thorough, friendly, and professional, and the Assistants are just great (Walter is an avid snowboarder). The office is state-​of-​the-​art and immaculately kept.
Here’s my favorite part: everything they do is up front, honest, and in a totally relaxed atmosphere. After my first visit, Dr. Slamat talked over a long-​term strategy for the health of my teeth (including eventually removing my wisdom teeth), and let me know he was happy to work with my insurance and budget needs.
Even though I’m not working downtown anymore, I gladly make the trip to see them every 6 months. I cannot recommend them higher.