Kami Kohani, DDS – La Jolla Cosmetic Dentistry & Orthodontics

I went here recently for the works-​a teeth cleaning, crown and filling replacement and I have to say they exceeded my expectations! This is a very modern, high tech dental office with state of the art equipment and a team that is very advanced in dentistry.
The dental hygienist Stephanie was so sweet, funny and made me very comfortable. Her cleaning was painless and my teeth looked and felt great afterwards.
My crown replacement was nothing that I have experienced with past crowns. Dr Kohani and his team were fast, efficient and my new porcelain crown fit like a glove, the first time! My crown even fit perfectly when I put on my orthodontic retainer, wow I couldn’t believe it! Everywhere else I have gone for crowns would have to start filing down my retainer and sometimes I would have to go to my orthodontist to order a new set! I just saved $ 500 bucks right there!
They created my crown in-​office with computer aided manufacturing (CAM). This is the machine, check it out:

After my crown, Dr Kohani removed my old filling and replaced it with a new one– all within 10 minutes.
Dr Kohani and his team really impressed me. I truly recommend this dental practice. They are seriously on their A-​game.

Dr. Kohani has been my dentist for over 10 years; I highly trust him and his staff. The office is very pleasant and modern. I believe Dr. Kohani does not recommend treatments that are not needed; he’s very honest and professional. When I moved away from San Diego temporarily, I had some very unpleasant experiences with dentists that recommended treatments that were not needed, simply because they could make money.
While the cost of treatment might be higher than average, let’s remember that «you get what you pay for.» This office is in a great neighborhood, very nice building and Dr. Kohani is an excellent dentist who stays current, and it shows.

From cleanings and crowns to a horrific abscess, Dr. Kohani and his team have handled my every interaction with the utmost care, respect and dignity. Thank you for continuing to provide quality care and results. I have never been one afraid to go to the dentist but that could have easily changed with a recent unexpected abscess due to a cracked root (how does this even happen?). Due to the severity of the situation, I was scheduled with an emergency surgery and experienced relief the same day. I was also blown away with the new technology of having a crown made in-​house and seated the same day. Thank you Dr. Kohani and Team for an exceptional continuum of care. You make my mouth happy. =D

I was a regular at Dr Kohani’s office a few years ago but have since moved across the country. Yesterday at an appointment with my new dentist, he asked me who had done my work because he wanted to call him to find out how he had done such amazing work and what technique he was using. He also told me that, as a dentist, Dr Kohani was a dentist he would visit. I am currently considering flying across the country just to go back

My experience today at Dr. Kohani’s was extremely pleasant. They have a state of the art facility and are exceptional at patient care. Dr. Kohani is very personable and has a great approach to taking care of his patients. While he has a down to earth personality, you can tell this is a professional at the top of his field. I highly recommend.

For me, going to the dentist is like going to the auto mechanic: once they open the hood, you just know they are going to find something wrong — and expensive. Then there was my last dentist which made me vow off dentists for awhile… did you catch that part? Awhile. And everything was working just fine — for the most part until I noticed that part of my 30-​year old amalgam filling decided to divorce itself from my molar.
WHERE do you find a good dentist? And here is where Unilocal!helped me find Dr. Kohani in my dental need/​dental panic attack. Are you ready? He saw me FAST and Root Canal. Just typing those two words is painful, right? I never had one, have seen loved ones just crippled with the pain, and I know that the repair to the tooth can take weeks/​months. The molds of your teeth have to be made (unpleasant), all that drilling has to be done (major unpleasantness), then the crown is built in a few weeks (aggravation), then shoved back into your mouth where it is drilled and shaped and drilled and shaped — yeah — painful.
Dr. Kohani was phenomenal, a 5 star rating — making me realize that not all dentists are professional masochists behind the mask (just the ones that I used to visit before reading Unilocal!reviews). No pain — in fact — I think he just cured my sinus issues which has been baffling my other doctors for years. And a lot of medication was thrown at it to fix the issue. All I needed was a root canal.
My root canal was done in two visits — TWO visits. I’m testing out my new Molar-​buddy as I’m writing this. Dr. Kohani is not only personable, gentle, but he’s a Techie as well. We have all heard of 3D printing machines — usually for some bad reason that some Journalist has discovered for the technology. But today — I had a real Star Trek moment when he whips out this special digital camera called a CEREC that starts scanning my mouth — which then makes a 3D image of my decrepit tooth which is then sent to this 3D printer — which Dremels out a new tooth out of porcelain in ten amazing minutes. And my new Molar-​buddy fits better than my old tooth. Sounds like like ready to get another root canal, right? No. It wasn’t a pleasant experience — but Dr. Kohani got me through with a minimal amount of pain and got it done fast. He was upfront and honest — and didn’t make me feel too ashamed for letting my teeth go neglected for all those yea… awhile.
I actually don’t fear going back to the dentist — and if you read all of this — starting to feel a little dull pain throb in the back of your mouth, eye-​balling the doorknob with a piece of floss in your hand, then having all sorts of visions of looking like an extra on ‘Deliverance 2: The Homecoming’ — Stop It. Just call Dr. Kohani — believe me — he’ll fix it. And you might just get a new Molar-​buddy too! He really made a work of art.
Some folks complain about the expense, but that’s what insurance is for and — most important — you gotta eat. For me, it’s about being comfortable and having great work done. You are going to have to pay for that service — and my insurance paid for most of it. It’s important to check that your insurance is accepted by any dentist or doctor to avoid any financial surprises — it’s your insurance… not Dr. K’s, or
& So… your responsibility to check (because offices deal with a lot of different people and a lot of different insurance companies).

Super awesome. He really cares about his patients and is very charismatic. He took out my wisdom teeth and I felt no pain and no struggles afterwards.

Dr. Kohani, both professional and fun, is by far the best dentist that I have had. I went in to have wisdom teeth removed, and ended up having a quick procedure and great conversation. I highly recommend him for people with reservations or fears around dentists and dental procedures. Five stars!

Get excited about going to the dentist and make sure that you go here! From the time you go through the front door to the time you leave, you’ll be happy with making the decision to come here. The front desk staff (I think Ana was one of them) were super friendly and helpful, even over the phone. Dr. Kohani is happy, and skilled in his trade. I am so happy I made the decision to pick this office. He doesn’t just tell you that you have a cavity, he shows you were it is and possible causes according to your lifestyle. Why am I excited to go back to get a cavity filled? Who knows? Maybe because I feel that I am in the best hands as far as dentistry goes! Thanks Dr. Kohani — You’re the man!

Dr. Kohani is not only the most credentialed and educated dentist I’ve known, he also creates a comfortable atmosphere. He combines competence and state of the art technology with laughter and an easy-​going environment. I highly recommend Dr. Kohani for anyone in need of dental work at any level.

It’s hard to write this review because there are so many things to say about Dr. Kohani and his team. I work in a very customer service and professional industry and I am all about making sure businesses get appreciation when needed. I have never liked any dentist office, nor ever enjoyed having any type of dental work done. When I come to this office, I am treated like I am part of the family. And let me tell you, when people are working on your teeth it’s not the most exciting thing in the world, but I truly enjoy coming to see everyone at this office. They are very professional as well as personable. The work is amazing! I never thought I would be able to feel comfortable with my smile. Now I do! Anna is very talented and knows what she is doing, Stephanie is a amazing dental hygienist, and Dr. Kohani, well, he is amazing! I would recommend this office to everyone! Most amazing dentistry work I have ever dealt with. Thank you so much for always making my morning start off great. I drive all the way from
San Marcos just to get all my dental work done at this office and I always look forward to seeing everyone there. Keep up the amazing work!

Hands down, Dr. Kohani is the best dentist I ever had. He’s very caring, professional and knowledgeable in his field. I had one of my wisdom tooth remove last year and I was kind of nervous about the procedure because it was my first time taking it out. Dr. Kohani made me feel very comfortable before and after the procedure and he also called to check up after my teeth was pulled out to see how I was doing. His staffs is very friendly & professional as well. Highly recommend him as a Dentist.

Dr. Kohani is amazing at his work and you can tell he really cares about his patients. I had a deep cavity that was close to the root. Most dentists would say I would need a root canal so I can pay more money but Dr. Kohani told me that he could save the nerve and he did. It’s been 4 years now and I have had no issues.
I have been coming to him for over 13 years and I have always had a great experience. Especially when I was younger I had terrible experiences with other dentists who said I needed dental work when I really did not. It’s great to come to someone I can trust!

Great work, great staff, great atmosphere. I started going here when they were in the Costa Verde shopping center and loved them. The new space on Executive Drive is even cooler. Everyone on staff is super friendly and professional. Teeth are pretty important so it’s great having hygienists and a dentist who will tell you the truth and educate you on how to fix things. I like that they really work to come up with the least invasive solutions. I transferred here from out of state and they opted to not give me a full mouth of X-​rays to avoid too much radiation while they waited for my previous X-​rays to come in. That’s thoughtful! Dr. Kohani is hilarious and really knowledgable. He teaches dentistry so he really knows his stuff. He blended an uneven tooth so perfectly it’s impossible to tell which one was uneven. He even let me watch while he filled a tooth. Painless cleanings and speedy service. Definitely an excellent choice if you live/​work/​go to school near UTC/​UCSD/​La Jolla.

Like the guy before I never leave Unilocal but I had to because this place was so great. The staff was awesome, the office immaculate (nice furniture), but the best of all Kami. He is the coolest and will make sure you leave with a great smile while not too expensive.
Make this your next trip to the dentist.

I have been visiting Dr. Kohani DDS at Costa Verde Dentistry for over 10 years and have received the best and the most professional service each time. He is up to date on the latest techniques as he’s also also a UCLA professor. I have been extremely satisfied with the results of his work.
I highly recommend him.
H. Asbaghi

This is my third time that I’m writing a review about Dr. Kohani. Not sure why Unilocal filtered my previous reviews. I had some dental work done by dr. Kohani and he did an awesome job. I’m so happy with my Veeners. I saw Dr Kohani again this past week and took my mom in for a consultation. I highly recommend him!

Dr. Kohani has been my dentist for a couple of years now and I have ZERO complaints about him and his staff. They are always extremely nice, provide plenty of information about costs/​procedures and answer all of my questions. I am always fully aware of the amount I will have to pay out of pocket and what is/​is not covered by my insurance.
I have read some of the negative reviews and it is clear that the people leaving these reviews either don’t understand how insurance works, don’t ask questions about dental procedures and don’t read things before signing their name. Really? That’s your own fault!

Dr Kohani earned his 5 stars! I had my best dental experience!
I knew my last wisdom tooth was growing out and that I was going to have to remove it but I was trying to put it off, because I was really nervous about going to the dentist. My previous experiences were okay, but I had trouble getting numb for fillings and my other wisdom tooth removal had not been pleasant.
I was considering having general anesthesia, but a friend highly recommended Dr. Kohani and said she had a painless experience, so I decided to go with local.
My consultation was very thorough, the staff was friendly and confident in what they did, and they answered every question I had.
The day of the extraction, I was extremely nervous but Dr. Kohani was very professional, even when I freaked out. I thought he would just try to inject me with lots of anesthesia since I told them I had trouble, but instead, he used just the right amount in the right place, and I could hardly feel a thing! My tooth popped right off! He also filled in two other teeth, and did some sealants — which were all painless and easy :)
It’s been a few days now, but I haven’t had any trouble with my extraction. I followed the instructions (icing, and medicines) and I did not get a chipmunk face or have severe pain. My coworkers and friends couldn’t believe I had just had my tooth pulled out.
I am so grateful for the experience and I would completely recommend Dr Kohani to anyone.

You know the dentist is good if a patient feels inspired to get on Unilocal and write a positive review hours after having a root canal.
Doctor Kohani is friendly and attentive and it’s clear that he cares about the quality of his work and the well-​being of his patients. Because I have super sensitive teeth and a history of horrible experiences with dental work I was terrified of letting anyone touch my teeth for a long time. After seeing Doctor Kohani for the past few years I am finally beginning to get over my fears. I don’t dread trips to the dentist nearly as much as I used to now that I have found someone I can trust.
The staff are great too. I would recommend Costa Verde Dentistry to anyone.