Adina Manolescu, DDS

Just got back from my third (maybe fourth?) visit here (previous review was on Unilocal a few months ago). Great service as always. If you are looking for an outstanding and caring dentist, look no further. The staff is very professional and helpful and I always try to bring in some cookies or sweets (I know, a little counter intuitive at the dentist!) to show how much I appreciate it. Even a dentist is allowed to have a sweet tooth every once in awhile!
I do not dread going to the dentist at all.
PS-​She also just had the place remodeled and it looks even better!

Dr. Manolescu and her staff stayed after hours in order to take me in (NEW patient) due to my aching tooth and gums!!! I called 10 mins before they closed and they said come NOW, so I did! I had been looking for a new dentist since my old Dr of 8+ years retired. I have to say, I got so lucky calling this professional, fast, and friendly office on the day that I did. Now my husband is a patient and is getting deep cleanings and treatments that he has neglected for a while. He really likes this office/​Dr/​staff too! I plan on being a patient of theirs for many many years. I also got teeth whiting trays and gel for a great price too… call them~

Great staff and dentist. Very professional and honest. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love dr. Adina and her team. They are so nice and helpful and they make you feel as comfortable as possible.

Sincerely just the best people. Although I’ve only done cleanings so far so I can’t comment on pricing or how procedures go, the entire staff is warm, welcoming, and knowledgable– and my appointment usually starts on time! I personally hate going to the dentist, but they really make it a lot better than usual.

Great staff! Myself and 4 yr old son both had visit w them. Everyone was so welcoming and explained everything to my child and made it fun. He wants to go the dentist all the time now

I’ve been seeing Dr. Adina since she took over the practice from Dr. Berick — who I loved, and she and her staff are very skilled at putting a nervous patient at ease — they all are very caring and explain what they are doing as they go along — something I really appreciate. I trust Dr. Adina — she is very competent, actually, «gifted» might be a better word, and she has the sweetest disposition. Vygna has been my hygienist for years and helped me to develop good habits — she’s awesome! I tell everyone about Dr. Adina & her staff and so will you (use her referral program)!

I can’t say enough GREAT things about Dr. Adina and her AWESOME staff! I absolutely am one of those people that dread going to the dentist, but from the moment I walked in there Dena and Christine were there to greet me and make me feel at ease. They even offered me water and something to read.
I had an insurance issue when I first started there, I was 8 months pregnant. Dr. Adina and Dena were so helpful in rectifying the situation in an outcome favorable to me.
Dr. Adina is the sweetest most gentle dentist ever! She will do everything to make you feel comfortable. I would totally recommend this business to all my family and friends.

I love Dr. Manolescu! She is so nice and really cares about her patients. It feels so good to have a dentist that I enjoy going to!

Dr. Manolescu and her staff are as good as it gets when it comes to treatment, cleanings and kindness. I always feel relaxed when I go to see them. Between cavities and cleanings, they make you feel welcome and that you are important to them. If there is a procedure that you just know is going to hurt, the good doctor goes slow and explains everything. You get numbing medicine and then an anesthesia given with gentleness. Heck, no one wants to go to the dentist, but if you must go, this is the place to come. Thanks Jamie for an excellent cleaning the other day, appreciate it!

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Adina for almost two years now and we love her and the team there. We have seen several hygienists and have had a variety of work done including fillings, cleanings, whitening, and a quick fix of a chipped tooth (they got my husband in the day he called)!! Dr. Adina always is so kind and walks you through everything she is doing so you feel confident and safe. Best dental team ever.

The best dentist I’ve ever had! She takes time to carefully explain her procedures while she working and what is most beneficial and least expensive approach. I’ve never written a Unilocal review before but this dentist deserves a great review.

I have not been going to the dentist as I should. So I finally took the step to set an appointment. I searched around and came across Dr. Adina’s dental practice. I am so glad I did. I did not know what to expect since its been so long but she made it an absolute wonderful experience. The place is very clean and professional. The staff are great and welcomes you with open arms. I was completely satisfied with the work I had done and know that I can trust Dr. Adina and her staff handling my teeth. If you’re looking for a dentist, I really recommend you come here. They will take care of you!

I LOVE Dr. Manolescu, she is so nice!
I ended up here after my last dentist botched a filling job. After pouring through tons of Unilocal and Google reviews, she was one of the few with Five star reviews.
Her staff is very is also very nice, Avery the hygienist always calls after my work to make sure things are good.
Dr. Manolescu actually seems to care about patients and making me (you) feel comfortable.
She will definitely be my dentist while living in San Diego!

Best Dentist and Hygienist I’ve ever had. I do not like going to the Dentist. I have a problem getting fully numb so it’s never a fun experience. However, they are reassuring and extra sensitive to let me know what’s going on in my mouth throughout the procedures. They have a great referral program so if you tell them Neil Palmer sent you. Can’t go wrong here if you need a new dentist or another one close to Mission Valley. Give Dr. Adina Manolescu and staff a go! You’ll be glad you did.

Best dentist that I have ever been to. Not only do they have the most up to date technology, but they have a personable and educated staff who help you throughout the whole process. Dr. Manolescu is a professional at her craft and obviously runs an excellent clinic.

Really recommend this dentist practice to everyone!
Friendly, professional, meticulous, and very helpful.
Dr. Adina is super nice and friendly, and she makes you feel super comfortable in the dentist room under her care. She is very thorough on oral evaluations, and tell me exactly what’s going on with my teeth. She has a an awesome bedside manner, and honestly she makes me feel like I’m not at a dentist.
The front desk and assistant also have a great patient service. They called me to check up on my teeth after a few hours after a procedure. They also are very helpful in terms of helping me understand my insurance benefits, statement, estimates, and billing because I am very new to having my own dentist insurance.
Overall, 5 star service and patient care.

I had my first appointment with Dr. Adina this week, what a great experience! I could not be happier! It’s great to have a Dr who really cares, is extremely knowledgeable, and actually responds to your emails and phone calls. I would recommend Dr. Adina to anyone and everyone!

Been here twice now. Dr. Manolescu was my dentist in Los Angeles but moved to San Diego to open her own practice. She is so amazing that she is worth the drive to get my teeth cleaned. Dr. Manolescu is the only one that offers shades to make sure nothing flies into the eyes. She is also the only one that has ever offered to do a fluoride treatment after the cleaning. The fluoride treatment helps with prevention of cavities. I love how she is very tentative and in tune with what is going on with me. She is constantly checking in to make sure I am at ease during my cleaning. I would highly recommend her to anyone that wants a dentist for life.
Parking is a breeze since she is located in a huge plaza. There is a 24 hour Vons in the plaza so that’s a plus.

I was pleasantly surprised to get a phone call a few weeks ago to hear that my dentist (whom I’ve been going to since 2004 in LA and who recently relocated herself down to SD) had opened up her own practice. I’ve been seeing Dr. Manolescu since 2004 back when she used to see patients at a practice in Beverly Hills right next to Lawrys. I followed her when she left that practice and moved to Sherman Oaks. Sadly she left LA and I have been searching for another dentist to replace her but couldn’t find one that I liked. Needless to say, the search is over though the drive is much further she is definitely worth it.
Located in a big strip mall off of Friars so clients should not have an issue with parking. Her office is clean
and has some of the latest and greatest equipment
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If you’re like the vast majority of people afraid to see the dentist 3 – 4 times a year you can feel at ease when seeing this Doctor. She’s the best and I’m willing to make the drive from LA just to see her for my cleanings and all of my dental work.