Southern California Dental Health Associates

I’ve been going here for several years and have always been impressed with the level of professionalism and aptitude. Everyone is great, and when I was unemployed, the staff worked with me to make sure I could still keep up with dental work at an affordable rate. I highly recommend Dr. Engel and the entire practice!

Dr. Engel and his staff are wonderful, caring people.
I’ve been bouncing around from dentist to dentist since moving to LA and have had nothing but bad experiences until now. My appointment yesterday was as smooth and pain-​free as a trip to the dentist could possibly be. Everyone I interacted with was extremely concerned about my comfort, both physically and mentally. I also really feel educated about my teeth and gums now, as the staff really took the time to explain what they were doing and their recommendations to me.
I’ve definitely found my new dentist!

This guy is amazing! Usually I hate the dentist but Dr. Engel is so friendly, cares for the patient and does a great job explaining what’s going on in your mouth.
This is now my regular dentist! Great!

There’s a reason he has so many 5-​star reviews. Dr. Engel and his staff definitely gave me the most thorough and actually most pleasant dental exams I’ve ever had. Wow.

I found Dr. Engel through intense search on Unilocal.After reading a few reviews I decided to provide my husband with the information and he set up an appointment. My husband raved about how well they treated him and how comfortable they made him feel. So, I then made a consultation appointment for myself. I haven’t started any work done as I will need extensive work. However, from the moment I first made the telephone call, they made me feel like they really cared about your well being. Once, you arrived to the office the receptionist gives you a tour of all the rooms and Dr. Engle walked by to greet me and quickly introduce himself. Long story short: Dr. Engle speaks to you on a personal level he looks for the interest of your health and goes deep into your dental history. I then was switch over to Dr. Goldman and again she made me feel just the same. I can’t wait to start treatment on my poor teeth. I had a traumatic experience that left me with no Dentist trust but they have now made me feel a bit more comfortable. I will follow up with an update once I have had work done. Oh! btw my husband actual treatment experience went well and he has said that he has found his long term dentist. Just a little bummer, you have to pay $ 8 parking unless you use the meters but I believe you have to move your car before 3pm or 4pm if you want to avoid towing fees. I will search around the neighborhood for longer time parking. Keep you all posted :)

I’m not one to go to the dentist, but this place is the only place I’ll go. Great place to get your teeth worked on. Friendly atmosphere everyone is great.

This is by far the best dentist office you’ll ever visit! I was fearful of dentists and all that stuff, but since I go to SCDHA and my experience with Dr. Engel, all that changed. I am not afraid any more, and my teeth are in excellent condition! Highly recommended!

Everyone here is highly skilled in their jobs, provides excellent patient care at every level. The office is warm and welcoming. Gina and Maria are wonderful. Very gentle, little or no pain treatment (e.g. fillings). Frankly, Dr. Engel is by far the best dentist I have ever seen.

I love this dentist’s office! The entire staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. Dr. Engel is a great dentist. Highly recommended.

I cannot say enough about Dr. Engle and his staff. I developed severe pain late one night and when I called my own dentist, I was told he could not see me for 4 days! (Buh-​bye, Mr. Dentist!). A friend had referred me to Dr. Engle, but I had never called. Now, I left a message on the office voicemail, pleading for an appointment the next day, anytime, if at all possible. I didn’t hold out high hopes that they’d be able to squeeze in a new patient. Ten minutes later, my phone rang, and it was Dr. Engle himself. He was not scheduled to see patients the next day, but he said he would see me anytime I could make it in. Who does that??? I’m a big chicken at the dentist, but I practically ran there the next day. Dr. Engle worked on my fear (Iove you, noxious oxide) and made me feel 100% better. Special thanks to Sandy for working with my insurance company so the sticker shock was not as bad as I was imagining it would be the whole time I was in the chair (second reason to say so long to former dentist). I cannot thank SoCal Dental Health Associates and Dr. Engle for superior care, and breaking the mold when it comes to the one thing that’s slowly disappearing: actually caring about your customers!

I have been a patient of this dental practice almost 20 years! I have nothing but good things to say about each and every person. If you want quality work done this is the place to go!

Dr. Engel is an amazing dentist! I’ve had 47 years with the same teeth, and Dr. Engel is the best caretaker they have had. My entire family sees him now, and the staff bends over backwards to schedule us all at the same time. If you prize your chompers like we do, go see Dr. Engel and tell all your friends.

Dr. Engel and his team are simply the best dental health providers I have ever had, and I’m in my 50’s! Professional, efficient, and consistently reliable. I have no hesitation in giving them the highest marks, and recommend them highly.

Dr. Engel is a good guy. I have had some problems with the administrative staff here booking appointments for me without my knowledge and trying to charge me despite my adamant claims I hadn’t made the bookings. Not sure who these guys compete with other dentists price-​wise, but a few of my last bills were quite astronomical, so, not having dental insurance, it might be a while before I return. There is no parking available past 3pm on Olympic so you may be forced to park in an overpriced lot next store that only takes cash. I’ve never been successful in finding a spot on Olympic even in the morning so I’m always forced to dish out more dough for parking. Lame.
Dr. Engel always does the fillings and more complicated procedures while his staff takes care of the cleaning/​other menial tasks. I always hate when dentists talk too much and pry about your personal life and the people here have a bad habit of doing so. The people here are nice but the prices are just too much for me.

Dr. Engel, Madison, Sandy, Gina, and the rest of the staff are highly professional and friendly, and they make me, the biggest dental-​phobic woman that ever existed, confident enough in this office to give them 5 stars.
Dr. Engel keeps up with the most current developments in dentistry.
If there is one thing that I feel would make this office the best in L.A. it would be if it had a bit of a spa atmosphere, rather than the clinical and usual dentist’s office décor. Dr. Engel, if you could add maybe a waterfall in the treatment rooms, with a soothing sound, I’d want to stay in the chair longer. Well, maybe that’s stretching it a bit, but …

From the incredibly knowledgeable staff to the amazingly gentle dental work, this place has got it all! Dr. Engel and his staff are incredibly caring on a personal level. I feel as comfortable in their office as I do at my own home. Everything is very up-​to-​date and clean, providing an ideal environment for exceptional dentistry. The best part is the passion. After my 6 month check-up’s, I find myself asking questions and getting a plethora of answers as to the newest and best ways of caring for my teeth. They also have a vast blog which is constantly updated with little tid-​bits that always puts a smile on my face. It can be found here

Dr. Engel has been my dentist for over 20 years. Prior to that I’d had five or six. The reason is simple — he’s practically an empath when it comes to pain management and he’s as much an artist of his craft as I am of mine. The office is well maintained and the front and back office staff are always cheerful. I’d go so far as to say that they’re the Trader Joe’s of Dentistry — everyone’s friendly, professional, and not only knows how to help you but are in fact EAGER to help you. If you’re in the market for a new Dentist, SCDHA is well worth a visit.

In my opinion you couldn’t ask for a better dental office. The dentists and staff are super friendly and the office is clean and tidy.

By far the BEST dentist I have ever been to. I haven’t lived in the area for over 5 years and can no longer see him but still rave about the practice today!

I’m so glad I found Dr. Engel through my co-​worker! He is the most gentle and awesome doctor and person! I have been to his office twice and had great experiences. I’m not sure what other types of insurance he takes but if you’re looking for a gentle welcoming dentist, look no further. I am very picky about my docs and normally I don’t rave so much but Dr. Engel is worth it!