Gregg Johnson, DDS

Dr. Johnson is the best dentist ever. I’ve been a patient of his for about 15 years. As a teenager I’d had some really bad, painful dental experiences so I did a ton a research when choosing Dr Johnson to find a super gentle, caring dentist and I couldn’t have found a better one. His chair-​side manner is so calm and relaxing and I can never remember experiencing any pain even though I’ve had several crowns and fillings. He always makes sure you are comfortable. He’s really the best there is at his job. Can’t recommend him highly enough. I love his waiting room fish tank too but I’ve never been waiting long enough to spend much time looking at it.

I was sure I posted a review a few years ago, but I don’t see it. I’ve been coming here since 2010 and have always had the most pleasant experience one can have when going to the dentist! Doc Johnson and a the dental hygienists are fantastic!

I am no stranger to dentist office since I was a little kid but I should say that Dr. Johnson would be my favorite dentist. His calm, sort of quiet personality (which is totally opposite of my personality) sort of relaxes my nervousness every time I have to go to the dentist.
My co-​worker recommended Dr. Johnson and I never looked for a new dentist ever since. No gimmick, no extra charges and he did quality work. He referred me to an endodontist and even she was praising his work. I felt very comfortable with my every visit.
They are also very accommodating. I parked on a meter and did not have enough coins to cover my appointment. They helped me added coins on my meter while I was getting my teeth done. SO NICE! Oh yea, sooo parking is not necessarily free. You can park on the street with the meter running or pay around $ 5 to park in their building.
Looks like most of his patients are older so no need to fret for screaming children in his office. One other cool thing is: gotta check out his awesome aquarium in the waiting room. :)

This is a wonderful place. They take most insurance and are in most networks. Dr. Johnson has great doctor bedside manner which means he’s very considerate to concerns, takes extra time to make you feel better when in the chair and really has a very calming disposition. Going to the dentist is normally stressful in itself but his entire practice makes the extra effort to help you relax and do the work as expediently as possible.
All the dental higenist are top notch and very professional. They do a really good job and it’s evident that they really care.
I would definitely recommend this practice. When trying to use up my flexible spending account within a certain deadline because I was switching jobs, even though they knew I had an extra $ 500 to spend on dental servcies, they didn’t try to have me get extra work or any work done that I didn’t need. This really speaks to the ethics of this practice which is really commendable.

My loathe for the dentist began as a small child. I was that trickster who would wet her toothbrush and say «I brushed my teeth!» As you can imagine this led to many traumatizing needle and drill filled visits.
Needless to say, I never developed a love for going to the dentist until I went to Dr. Johnson & his great staff. They are friendly, efficient, helpful and about as painless as you can get with hands and metal instruments in your mouth. From teeth cleanings to crowns, they handle it as gently as possible.
One con is the parking. The office is in Hillcrest, so parking on the street is tough or metered. They have a parking garage but you still have to pay for that parking. I think it’s only like $ 3 so it’s totally not a bad deal.

I have been going to this dentist for years and have always had a positive experience. The original reason I selected Dr. Johnson’s office was due to its convenient location, but it turned out to be a great place to go for my dental needs. The staff is helpful and provides excellent service. If you are looking for a dentist, give Dr. Johnson’s office a call.

Not only is Dr. Johnson the best, his whole staff is friendly, professional and good at what they do. I’ve been going here for years as do many of my co-​workers and friends. I don’t even mind going to the dentist since I started coming here! I asked him not too long ago about veneers and he very honestly steered me away from getting them because in my case, they wouldn’t give the look I wanted. So he’s quite ethical and not just in it for the money. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
Oh, and as far as timeliness, I have made appointments for all sorts of times of day and they’ve never ran late and have always acknowledged me when I come in. So why Jessica O would give 1 star because she had to wait 15 minutes one time after she had rescheduled and they probably had to squeeze her in to accommodate her is beyond me.

I am the biggest baby when it comes to dental work! I put off seeing a dentist for years due to a bad experience when I was younger. Finally, I decided I would return. I read reviews of dozens of dentists to try to find the best (gentlest and deals with adult sized babies well were my criteria for this). I’m SO glad I selected Dr. Johnson! First, his hygenist is the sweetest young lady. She was gentle, but very effective. Dr. Johnson took his time, was mellow and reassuring. I moved two hours out of the county at the beginning of the year, but will make the trip to him every six months. It means that much to me to know I am in hands that I can trust.

Went to see this Dentist once in an Emergency, didn’t do much other then to charge me a few hundred dollars for X-​rays and refer me to a Endodontist. On that visit he would have got a 3 star review as his Receptionist was not the most pleasant person, the office smelled, his hygienist was rough and bordering on rude, not to mention the bill was rather steep for a few X-​rays and a thirty second conversation. And now two months later I am receiving bills for missed appointments I did not make. Needless to say I would not recommend this guy to anyone.

Dr. Johnson and his staff are friendly and professional. Each visit is a 5 star rating.

You move to San Diego and need a dentist; where to turn. I asked my new co-​workers after a team meeting if they could recommend anyone and my boss enthusiastically mentioned Dr. Johnson.
I’ve probably been to about two dozens different dentists in my lifte between moving around and the army dental corps and I have never had as great as experience as at this practice.
Dr. Johnson himself is great, but his staff and especially my hygienist Connie are fantastic. I’ve never been given such a thorough dental examination with explanations as with Connie. She even went through each tool on the x-​rays with me and explained their dental lingo and what it meant. By understanding why flossing was important to my gums, it actually encouraged me to floss beyond just having a date.
I can’t ever remember getting an oral cancer screening, but yet it’s part of their package.
Unfortunately, I’ve also had some more extensive dental work completed by Dr. Johnson and vouch for his other staff as well.
It is a shame he no longer validates parking, but it runs about $ 1/​hr and that’s a better bargain than meters downtown.

It seems strange to review your densist, but I figure it’s always a crap shoot when you select a new dentist/​doctor/​etc., so I might as well give my feedback to help make people’s decisions more informed.
I’ve been coming here for a few years now and haven’t had any problems. My teeth are very healthy, so I haven’t had any major procedures done, just routine cleanings and xrays. The dental hygienists here are very nice and do their job very well. I say this based on how comfortable I feel when I’m in the chair and how much pain I feel in my mouth when I leave (ie. I don’t have any pain). I’ve been to other dentists where this was not the case, so be aware that there are definitely varying skills levels of hygienists! Anyway, I feel like the hygienists here are very good and I’m happy to have them take care of my teeth.
Note: try to arrive early so you can be mesmermized by Dr. Johnson’s salt water fish tank. It’s beautiful!

How does one find a new dentist?
Well, I hadn’t been to the dentist in two years (my previous dentist retired), and I was dreading the idea of finding a new dentist. I asked many people, «Do you like your dentist?» and their general reactions were, «(Pause) Uhh… Yeah., s/he’s okay.» That was not the reaction I was looking for! However, I finally found a friend who said, «Oh yes, I love my dentist! My coworker loves him too!» BINGO! Just what I’d been waiting to hear!

I was able to make an appointment to see the dentist within the next week. I came in about 10 minutes early to fill out new patient paperwork. Everyone was very nice. The hygienist was so awesome! She’s been a hygienist for 26 years. I mentioned my general dental anxiety and she took time to talk to me in such a great honest, loving way. I was set at ease quickly.
I had a full set of x-​rays, and they found 3 cavities (took care of those on another visit). I also mentioned my concern about my teeth crowding, etc., and Dr. Johnson explained that it was not due to my wisdom teeth. (I have 3 so, I am very wise) =D He offered to also make me retainers to prevent my pearly whites from sliding around anymore.
Overall, I’ve been very impressed. He did not try to up-​sell me on everything, but rather presented the options and facts. He was patient, honest and answered all of my questions. I was actually able to use my dental insurance, and it didn’t hurt!
So if you’re looking for a new dentist in the Hillcrest area, give his office a try!

I’ve been going to Dr. Johnson and my hygenist, Connie, for a couple years now. I don’t hate going to the dentist, at all. They have never made me wait more than a few minutes, they have a friendly staff and I swear Connie has the best memory of anyone I’ve ever met. She remembers everything and is also able to tell me why it’s important to floss or where I need to focus my attention.
I’ve even chipped a tooth and Dr. Johnson was able to accomodate me a couple days later and fixed it for free. I was prepared to fork over a lot of money for my stupidity, and was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful they were.
I guarantee you will not dread going to this dentist office!

Dr Johnson and his staff are always very nice. I have never had to wait longer than 5 mins, they work with my insurance and always give me an estimate and there are never any suprises. The Dr. only does what is necessary and he always explains what he is doing and never seems like he is in a hurry. They also always check before you leave if you need your parking validated. I would highly recommend them!

Mitch Hedberg put it best when he said that quitting smoking is as hard as it is to start flossing.
Unless you’re Bill Murray in Little Shop of Horrors, chances are, you probably don’t like going to the dentist. Nobody likes being told what they’ve been doing wrong or reminded that they suck at taking care of their teeth. Nobody likes the feeling of someone digging around your gum line with a pointy pick, that sucker thing swallowing up the drool from your mouth just before it dribbles down your chin. It’s just not fun.
Dr. Johnson and his friendly staff get it. They understand you’d probably rather get your tongue pierced 6 times than visit the dentist once every 6 months, so they try to make the experience as comfortable as possible. In your exam room, you get cable TV and free reign of the remote. The cleanings are gentle yet efficient, and rather than berate you for not flossing, they usually suggest flossing methods to you that might be a little easier to deal with.
Dr. Johnson is friendly and gentle, only does what he deems necessary, and works with what is feasible for his patients from what I’ve experienced. He’s a great dentist.