Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

I’ve been to many dental clinics and I have to say that going to Bella Vita Hillcrest was easily the most pleasant experience I’ve had thus far. Dr. Brian takes much pride in his work and his office and it shows. I came in for a cleaning and was done in no time. Getting x-​rays is usually a literal pain, but not with the cushioned device I had to bite down on. The image is sent instantly via USB to a computer monitor. Dr. Brian inspected afterwards, asked me if I had any concerns, and consequently smoothed down a sharp corner of my molar that I had chipped.
There are refreshments in the lobby, the bathrooms are spotless, the interior is straight out of a design magazine, and the equipment is state-​of-​the-​art. I appreciated not being upsold on unnecessary work or treatments. I will be returning to replace an old filling soon.

Thank You Bella Vita!
I had to have a re-​root canal because of an old and poorly executed root canal. Ugggg!!! Bella Vita sent me to an absolute ace endo and hooked me up with a beautiful crown that feels awesome!
Everything about the place says, «You are in the best place possible.»
Dr Brian is the perfect balance of a calming friend and a vigilant perfectionist. Your teeth will thank him.

Simply, an experience that is beyond anything I’ve ever expected from a dental office. From the moment I walked in, everyone catered to my comfort.
Dr. Brian is really thorough with his exams and work. He told me he used to be a nurse which makes sense, because he treated me with so much kindness and care.
The office is beautiful and the staff is top notch with their customer service.
You have a great thing going on, Dr. Brian!

About 2 weeks ago, I had two temporary crowns put in and just got the permanent crowns last Friday. I was impressed by how quickly the crowns came in and was in and out in 30 minutes.
3 days later, I’m back to sticking all sorts of things in my mouth! These crowns can handle anything. Steak, gum, mozzarella sticks, you name it.
Thanks Bella Vita!

This office is absolutely outstanding. The customer service is top notch and the office is beautiful and very comfortable.
I had a filling done by Dr. Brian and it was unexpectedly the most relaxed experience I’ve ever had at a dental office. I remember back in the day when I would claw my fingers into the dental chair, in pain. Dr. Brian and his staff, always ensuring that I am comfortable made me feel very safe and I felt like I was in good hands. This office also gives free nitrous which is a huge plus in my book.
You guys are awesome!

My go to Dental Office, professional, kind staff!!!
Said is the bomb, Nicole is fabulous, Lauren is gentle and Brian is very on point.

I seriously can’t say enough about this dental office! I recently moved to Cali from Tennessee. I needed a cleaning and some other work done so I decided to try Bella Vita Dental after seeing the great reviews on Unilocal.All I can say is wow! The minute I walked in I felt so welcome. The office is super nice, everyone has such positive attitudes and they are so friendly. I was nervous about going to the dentist but Dr. Brian and his staff put me at ease. I can’t say how nice it feels just to have them call to check on you the next day after having work done. They truly care about their patients. I could go on forever but I better end it right there. Try Bella Vita Dental, you won’t regret it! :)

Bella Vita has hands down the greatest staff who not only do a great job of making sure you’re well taken care of with your oral health, but also that you’re as comfortable as possible while you’re having your teeth drilled.
I had to receive multiple fillings which I usually DREAD, but Dr. Brian and Said (who is the bomb!) not only put up videos for me to watch, but bought me lunch since they provide lunch for anyone going under a procedure that takes more than an hour around lunch time. Dr. Brian didn’t rush at all and made sure he did a thorough job in taking care of my filling.
Not only is the whole staff really accommodating, but they’re genuinely some of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. Lauren, who’s my usual Dental Hygienist, is always such a pleasure to catch up with during regular cleanings of the year, and Kristina is so bubbly and easy to get lost in an engaging conversation with.
After having my teeth wrongfully treated by seven other dentists it’s so nice to finally come to one you can feel at ease trusting completely!

Yet another wonderful experience @ Bella Vita Dental. I’ve never felt so at home and catered to at any medical office, the rest of the industry should take pointers from these guys. Thank you for your talented work and superfluous generosity, cross your fingers a kindle is being raffled this month.

Bella Vita is such a beautiful office and the staff is super nice and caring! Jessica and Christina are wonderful receptionists. I never met Sayid in person but he is very friendly over the phone. Jessica offered me a small water bottle as I waited. I didn’t wait long at all.
Laura is an awesome dental hygienist. She has gentle hands and makes you feel comfortable in the chair. The office is clean and spacious. Each chair has its own flat screen tv and I believe they play music off Pandora. Laura offered headphones since I have very sensitive ears. She even played David Bowie for me (my favorite artist). I was please with the way she cleaned my teeth.
Laura even played with my four year old daughter while Dr Brian worked on me. They have a small room with a TV and that kept my daughter busy while I was on the chair.
Dr Brian is nice! I felt comfortable with him. He was very informative with my dental plan. I suffer from terrible TMJ pain. He offered to use laser therapy on my temples, neck and jaw. It felt good for about one week! I went back for another laser treatment and again, I feel so much better!
I referred my family to this office. I would recommend Bela Vita to anyone looking for a dentist. There is a parking garage in this building and parking is free with validation.
Thanks Bella Vita!

Amazing dentist and a great staff. The dental assistant was the gentlest I’ve had in experience. If I lived in San Diego I’d definitely come here all the time.

Unfortunately, this office does not know what it is doing. I went in for a cleaning and was told I couldn’t get one because I needed a deep cleaning. I had no problem or pain with one of my molars but the dentists opinion after the initial exam was that I needed a crown to replace the metal on that tooth. He removed an old filling and put a temporary tooth there… Told me I had to wait 2 weeks for the tooth. I have never had to wait 2 weeks for a tooth anywhere ever. Days after removing my metal, I’m at another office for an emergency root canal. I’m in excruciating pain because of the decision the dentist made. My whole visit at this office was a mess. From the administration to the dental work. The only positive side to the office is that it is a new office. The office offers an «insurance». Do not fall for it. It is not insurance. It is a discount program where you pay 25 dollars a month and get 10 percent off dental services. Total B.S. There are plenty of other dentists in San Diego who have great experience and experienced staff. This place just sucks. I’m definitely filing a complaint with the California dental association and BBB. Having a new office doesn’t qualify you to attend patients.
I went to an experienced Dentist in La Jolla on Monday. He told me that there is no way I have periodontitis, that I just need a basic cleaning which is what I went to your office for initially. He also told me that the cleaning that you suggested can cause gum problems when it is done unnecessarily. My conclusion is that you offer unnecessary and correct services.

I haven’t seen a dentist in over three years! My dentist before moving to San Diego was a close family friend so I was really hesitant to look for someone new. A close friend of mine referred me to Bella Vita and I am so glad she did! The office is absolutely gorgeous and the front desk staff is professional and helpful. I had the pleasure of having Dr. Brian, Lauren, and Said work on me. They were beyond friendly, thorough, professional, and I felt very taken care of. I was able to get my cleaning and fillers replaced in one visit and the best part… it was painless!
Thanks for taking care of me and my smile!

As long as I can remember as a child, I had fears and bad experiences with one dentist. However I am grown now and come to realize my teeth are more valuable than I could ever imagine. So its time to fix my grill! And let me tell you, i found a gem in this office.
I have been to more than a few dentists around the area I live in (bonita/​chula vista) and this office has been by far the best. Although it is a ways from me it is completely worth it. Im so happy to have finally found a dental office that I can trust and feel 100% comfortable. The office is very comfortable and modern.
Dr. Brian is an awesome professional doctor with a soft gental touch which is what every good dentist should have as well as his assistants and hygienist. The entire office, with gorgeous ladies always take the time to listen to any concerns, comments, questions, and of coarse has the answers to them. They are very friendly. Dr. Brian has even went out of his way after business hours to accommodate me for a crown adjustment that had been bothering me.
This is the place to go for dental work and I will continue to bring my business to this awesome place. Everyone rocks at this office and I would like to personally thank each and every single one of them.

Dentistry at it’s very best!
I’ve been with my previous dentist for the past 15 years — 15 years too long! I’ve always thought that over the years the field of dentistry had not changed much — a waiting room with old, dusty fake flowers, a very unhappy and unfriendly front desk staff and procedures that almost always made me cringe.
Fast forward to August 7, 2015 when I woke up with an unforgiving toothache. I had just parted ways with my previous dentist and here I am without any new dentist. Looking for a very good dentist thru word-​of-​mouth in my neighborhood was not an option because my neighbors only remembered the dentist to avoid. I was not surprised at all that my previous dentist and his wife were mentioned.
I then went to «Yelp» and typed «best dental practice» in Hillcrest and next thing I know I was looking at pictures of the spa-​like environment and reading wonderful reviews one after another. I did my due-​diligence and checked first if Dr. Brian is listed as a provider for my dental insurance and then a match was made.
A very good match!
I felt at ease the moment I stepped into Bella Vista’s Hillcrest office just above Union Bank where there are lots of parking spaces.
I was greeted by my first name, offered drinking water and was given an iPad to fill out my medical information. I must say that using their iPad made a tedious process actually very simple.
My wait time was super-​short. It was almost like a well choreographed musical production wherein I was greeted by a very nice Dental Assistant — Said — in less than 15 seconds after I returned the iPad to the very vibrant and knowledgeable Nicole.
I was told by Dr. Brian that I needed a root canal and he was very concerned because I was in so much pain. He kindly fit me in on the same day. Dr. Brian, Said and the front staff «hand-​held» me through the entire process. They explained everything thoroughly — from my insurance coverage through the actual procedure by Dr. Brian and Said up to the aftercare. To my surprise Said called me the following week «just to check how you and your tooth is doing».
Now why can’t all dental and medical practices be like that?
Working in the medical field myself, I know for a fact how the front staff’s attitude can make or break a practice.
Bella Vista excels in every aspect. The office is wonderfully structured from the very clean and feng shui-​like waiting room, to the caring front desk staff, to the procedure room with wide clean windows overlooking my wonderful neighborhood to Dr. Brian and Said.
I’m actually looking forward to my upcoming appointment — and that’s coming from someone who used to dread dental appointments.
I described my wonderful experience to my friends, neighbors and co-​workers.
I highly recommend Bella Vita, Dr. Brian to whoever reads this (very) long review.
I thought that I’d finally crossed into the new millennium and it’s about time (!) and it was very good!
Dr. Brian and his staff at Bella Vita deserves more than 5 stars if you ask me.

I chose this dentistry as it had great reviews online, they take my insurance, and it is conviniently located (just a few blocks away from home). I’m so glad I have found them.
I have had to have quite a few dental treatments in the past year (dental implant, tooth decays, mouth guard for grinding, and cleaning), and going to the dentist is nothing like a picnic, but every time I came into the office, Dr. Brian was very professional, thorough, and easy to consult with. Also, the assistants and hyginiest are nice and knowledgeable about after care, and the front desk staff has been helpful with my inquiries. The office is always very clean, well-​equipped, and comforting, which definitely helps you stay relaxed during your appointments.
I’d highly recommend Dr. Brian!

I was supposed to write this last year… but hey better late than never.
This place is great. Dr. Brian is so genuine, professional, and attentive. I felt very comfortable under his care. Coming from the suburbs of DC, I was surprised by how detail-​oriented he is and how high-​tech the equipment is. It’s like a whole new kind of dentistry. I got a deep gum cleaning, something I never knew existed. And I had to have a few fillings. As luck would have it, one of the fillings kept giving me pain so I went back about 3 times to have it adjusted on short notice — it was nice of him to squeeze me in so many times.
Now the office and staff. Does the word spectacular do them justice? Probably. Everyone is just so friendly and accommodating. Not to mention I’ve only ever waited like 1 minute to see Dr. Brian. This is another level of customer service, or just plain spoiling. Not to mention the Spotify stations in every room. I’m not used to this kind of thing so when I went there the first time I was expecting a catch and I was so taken aback. Then I got a little used to it and I found I actually LIKED going to the dentist. Apparently that’s not an impossible feat anymore.
Keep it up, guys!

I love the results of my whitening my teeth at Bella Vita, I have to give kudos to Dr. Brian. I got to watched T.V. as he cleaned, whiten and did x-​rays on my teeth. Very experienced and knowledgeable dentist. His staff is very friendly. I’m like everybody else I hate going to the dentist but I love my teeth! If you’re looking for a great dentist who cares about his patients look no further go to Bella Vita and get your teeth fixed for a greater whiter smile! :-)

This review is well over due.
I came to Bella Vita a couple months back as I was overdue for a cleaning and they had strong ratings on here.
From the moment you walk in, they have it all: Super friendly staff, great, modern systems to avoid all that annoying paperwork, sleek office and waiting area. It’s also apparent once you get in the back that they haven’t skimped on quality dental equipment and they even let you choose the music you want to listen to while you wait. By this time, I was chatting with a super nice dental assistant. Next, they started my consultation and that’s where it went downhill…
After they checked the depth of my gums, they informed me that I needed a deep cleaning badly and that I should start that day. If you don’t know what that is, it’s an extremely expensive cleaning procedure that cleans inside your gums (look it up). Now, I have pretty good dental insurance, but as someone who flosses and brushes twice daily religiously, I was a bit taken aback and therefore a little skeptical.
I asked about what symptoms constitute a deep cleaning and was informed that gums with depths of 4+ mm warrant one immediately. Now when they took my measurements, I had a few of those, a few fives, but at least 85−90% of my gums was in the green (1 – 3 mm). Based on my own analysis, I told them I would probably get another consultation to just be sure before shoveling out the cash for the procedure but would still love to get a standard cleaning. That’s when it got uncomfortable…
He insisted I shouldn’t get a standard cleaning, that I needed the procedure soon, and I was welcome to get another consultation but the results would be the same. I responded by saying «I understand but would feel more comfortable.» He leaves the room and the dental assistant comes in and proceeds to give me the same spiel but this time insists that I don’t understand the importance of the issue. She leaves and one of the office assistants comes to me and, again, gives me the spiel, and then unprovoked, states that if it’s a money issue that it can be financed. I respond that the issue is that I’m not confident with his recommendation without a second consultation.
I leave frustrated and they later send me my dental insurance card in the mail with a Starbucks gift card (which was super nice of them).
A few weeks later, I visit an equally highly rated dentist who happens to have a bit more years experience in the field. Although his office didn’t have all the same bells and whistles (relatively modest actually), he conducts my consultation and informs me that although there are some gums with depths at 4 mm, he believes it is due to inflammation which is caused by crowding of my teeth in those areas. Further, because I had no plague in those pockets (which he explained is an important symptom), it would be premature to recommend a deep cleaning.
So in summation, I believe Bella Vita has a lot of great equipment and great staff, but I don’t believe they are the best in the practice by far and thus may be very costly if you’re not a bit skeptical.

Had a great experience here at Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest.
The office is state of the art and very comfortable. Everyone was extremely friendly and informative — which is comforting in a dental environment. Dr Brian was thorough and explained everything he was looking for/​doing during my examination. it’s nice to have that kind of experience.
My appointment was on-​time and I didn’t have to wait long, which is always nice.
I definitely found the right dental office for me!