Philip G Menna, DDS

Very pleased with the service. I barely had any wait time. Also, I didn’t have much of a waiting time between x-​ray, exam, and cleaning. The staff was great and very professional. The office was very clean and the staff seemed to be equally clean too.

Unfortunately Dr. Menna has finally retired and sold his practice. Unfortunately the difference between his practice and the new practice is night and day. I went the other day for a cleaning and got only the most rudimentary cleaning, and they found two cavities they wanted to fill immediately.
I have left the practice and have found another dentist. I wish Dr. Menna all the best — he was great. His successors — not so much

The Groupon we bought was for a dentist check up, x-​Rays and cleaning. The dentist was not Dr. Menna. The photos on the website had a different person that we met. The office was the same. The name on the door was Dr. Menna.
Very pleasant staff. The dental cleaning (which was the whole reason for this visit) was very weak. It took 20 minutes. No polishing. It felt that the value was the Groupon face value. Not what it was advertised to actually cost. No deal at all. Now I have to get another cleaning in a couple of months. Too bad.
I thought the idea was to have the regular service so one would become a on going patient. This just showed that they skimped on the cleaning because it was a Groupon price. Not a smart business decision.

This review is based on my experience with this dentist using a Groupon deal approximately 18 months ago. I came in for the cleaning per my appointment and had to wait approximately 20 minutes before being called back. The dentist met with me for a few minutes and started to clean my teeth and then he stopped and went and did something else and had somebody else finish up the cleaning which lasted for about 5 more minutes and then they sent me home. It was the shortest cleaning ever and did not at all feel complete to me. Sorry but I’ve been going to dentists at least 3 times per year for over 25 years now and this was the least satisfying cleaning I’ve ever experienced.

Wow. This man is kind and patient. My 87 year old father lost his dentures due to dementia and we simply could not find them. He doesn’t remember who his old dentist was so here comes Unilocal to the rescue. Not too many denture folks on Unilocal and I didn’t even expect too many reviews, but there in shining light was Dr. Menna. He saw me the very next day that he was open and started taking templates that day! Called me as soon as the first ones came back for the second set and got me in the next day. He was extremely kind to my father who can be intimidated by a strange place, especially one where they are sticking their hands in your mouth. He even shook my father’s hand and told him he did a good job being patient with the casts. Lovely man and efficient office!

My husband needed a dentist for a Wisdom tooth extraction plus upper and lower dentures. We didn’t know anything about dentists in the San Diego area because we had only been in San Diego for 3 months. I went on Unilocal and selected Dr. Menna. That turned out to be a good choice. My husband had no trouble with either procedure. Dr. Menna is an excellent dentist and his office staff outshines the best in the business. Dr. Menna even followed up with my husband to assure his upper and lower dentures fitted properly. Hats off to Dr. Menna and his staff.

I just came from my appt at Dr. Menna’s, I don’t even know where to begin.
I recently had my teeth cleaned at a dentist by my old house. (Convenience had me going there in the first place) I won’t call the other office out by name, I’m not a total jerk but I will never go back or recommend them. I walked out «needing» not 1,2 or 3 but E-​I-​G-​H-​T fillings and feeling like money was driving the recommendation. Did I mention he wanted to do it the next day, ALL AT ONCE? !?
Office staff, RUDE. I’m from the East Coast, let’s just say, it took a lot for me not to put them in check!
DISCLAIMER: Dr. Menna and his staff are getting five stars (if I could more, I would) NOT because the other office was garbage but because they so EARNED it.
I needed a second opinion, Unilocal is where it’s at and I really hope Dr. Menna and his staff get lots of business. I will recommend them to anyone I can. I don’t impress easily or give away recommendations freely.
The women on staff are GENUINE, nice and just cool.
Dr. Menna reminded me of my dad, I got a little emo inside. He is from the East Coast too, so apart from AWESOME Unilocal reviews, I already liked him. He was legit. Gentle, kind HONEST. I really wanted to hug him!
I still needed 3 fillings (2 really, one on two sides of tooth) and a second he only recommend I keep an eye out for, I chose to do it now. I never felt like he was after the bottom line. THAT matters to me. Natalia was super nice on the phone, when I couldn’t locate the office, (def Google map a pic or you will dive right by it) They STILL saw me almost 30 min late :/​! Stephanie was super nice too and listened to me rant about my previous not so bueno experience like a champ.
Did I mention the UP-​TO– DATE technology, seriously X– rays from the chair, no more forcing the OLD SCHOOL thingy’s into my too small mouth anymore. Super CLEAN and nice office. I really like the old school jams also, not your usual office music. I think everyone can get down with some Ella Fitzgerald.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m so happy to have found my new dentist. :)

Dr. Menna is fabulous and awesome! I am so happy that I found him. Coming from a dentist in Chula Vista who I felt was only trying to take my money instead of putting my needs or health first, I appreciate how honest and gentle Dr. Menna is. I went in last week for my first consultation/​cleaning and I can honestly say I quite enjoyed it. How can someone say that about going to the dentist? Not only is Dr. Menna awesome but so is his staff. They are all so welcoming and helpful. I went back yesterday to fill a cavity and was welcomed by smiles. I am honestly so happy with the service and I can’t wait to go back in 6 months for my next cleaning.

I called over to this office to see if they could possibly fit me in the exact same day, and lucky for me, they did! I haven’t been to the dentist in years, and Dr. Menna and his staff were so good to me. Very comforting, and knowledgeable. I have no qualms about giving them all my money for whatever needs to be done to my teeth. He even fixed a chip in my tooth for free, saying it was a quick and easy fix, and not to worry about it! All the reviews were right about the staff here and Dr. Menna himself. I am actually looking forward to my next visit on Friday :) :)
Thank you thank you! :)

Dr. Kenna is the first dentist I have ever liked. He is kind and professional and makes me feel comfortable with his expertise. All the other office staff are well trained and helpful. Getting an appointment quickly is usually not a problem. The prices are average for San Diego. There is a private lot that has always had a spot for me to park. I love this place.

You know how you can tell a lot about a guy when on a first date with him by how he treats the waitstaff? The same, I think, is true when considering the dynamics between a dentist and his hygienists and front desk staff. Dr. Menna is a superstar when it comes to that! On each of my visits, Dr. Menna has gone out of his way to offer a kind word and a thank you to his staff and it’s clear that they dote on him.
Speaking of the front desk staff, they are very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of insurance and were super helpful in guiding me with regards to what would be covered and what wouldn’t. It’s also easy to schedule a visit; this is all the more incredible considering Dr. Menna only works Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Finally, if you’re one of those people who’s not terribly fond of having dentist work done (and, really, who is?), consider giving Dr. Menna a try. He is incredibly gentle and let’s you know what he’s doing or is about to do each step of the way so there’s no surprises. Having said that, if you are one of those people so terribly un-​fond of the dentist that you need general anesthesia for everything, well, Dr. Menna doesn’t do that so you’d still have to find another doc for that.

AN Honest DDS with a gentle chair side manner. Refreshing to get a good cleaning and an honest assessment of what you need and do not have to do till later.

I loved Dr. Menna. So knowledgeable and very kind. He has been practicing for many years and his mild manner shows how much he cares about people. This isn’t just business as usual for him and his staff. They were all really nice people.
I also received the Living Social special and would love to come again in 6 –12 months with the same deal if possible. Great Doctor!

Great experience! I went to Park Blvd Dental yesterday and the whole staff was amazing! I had my teeth cleaned very well and even got them the slight chips in them filed down to make my smile better. I love this dental office and highly recommend it! Dr. Menna was very kind and professional. =)

I bumped around from dentist to dentist in North County, wondering how this profession devolved into what it is today: a bunch of wealthy guys who want to talk about their golf game and charge you hundreds if not thousands of dollars to listen. Flat screen TVs everywhere, so-​called «concierge» service, fancy degrees on the walls. I finally figured out I was going to the Maserati dealerships when what I needed was a Honda.
Then I met Dr. Menna. Yes, he has all the state of the art equipment and skills. It’s a 21^st century office but with old fashioned values, like kindness, caring, genuine concern for the patient. Finally, I feel like a patient and not a customer.
I have a complicated case. They have taken great care to explain all the options available.
Dr. Menna could be retired by now, like so many of his colleagues. Lucky for us, he loves his work. And it shows.

yes, this guy is the cutest! he is gentle and kind and feels like the grandfather I never had. i have only gotten cleanings and exam so I cant speak to his «skill» with any major work but he definitely takes time and care in dealing with you. His office and equipment is also nice. Professional, clean, and modern tools which I think make for a better experience.

Dr. Menna is really a treasure. He is so friendly and nice (and in a genuine way– he’s not wearing a professional masks– he is just that thoughtful and caring), does really great work.
I know a dentist or doctor is going to be really great when his/​her office staff is nice too. The staff here is really outstanding. They are actually nice to you on the phone (let me tell you, I used to work in retail so I know how difficult it is to get someone nice on the phone) and they are very sweet in person, too.
I will definitely be coming here again. I’ve already scheduled an appointment for my mom and will be recommending Dr. Menna and his wonderful staff to everyone I know.
Edit:
I forgot to include details of the actual experience! And I want to help out people reading this review in case they are looking for the same work. I got a living social deal for a teeth cleaning and x-​rays for $ 39. Yeah. Really cheap! So I jumped at the chance (I don’t have dental insurance). I have gotten dental cleanings for $ 75 – 80 before so I expect they will probably go back to these kinds of prices.
Dr. Menna greeted me and asked me how I was doing. He and his staff took x-​rays (they were extremely careful not to jam the tool into my mouth, taking care not to cut my gums or cheek (my mouth is small so past dentists/​staff haven’t been as careful, maybe thinking it just would fit?) Anyway, pictures taken, all good.
They caught one cavity that was in between two teeth which cost $ 200 to fix. Yes it was on the expensive side but I believe it was because of the nature of the cavity (they had to do a lot of angled drilling and refilling the cavity between two teeth is hard work) and I figured I was getting a really sweet deal already.
I went ahead and got another special for $ 99 which is a whitening package. They give you really good quality (22%) bleach gel (3 syringes), a mold of my teeth (if I ever need extra trays) and top and bottom teeth trays.
They explained everything to me in great detail, patiently and were sure to ask me if I had any questions.
The teeth mold were a surprise bonus (this is my first time having my teeth bleached so maybe it’s standard? But I wasn’t expecting that) and the full set of x-​rays (they really took a FULL set, like around 16 pictures) which is very unusual, and that was included for $ 39.
I wouldn’t recommend anyone going into the office to expect these prices though since it was a special, and any business establishment wouldn’t like that, but I wanted to write about my experience here, and I was just really lucky to take advantage of their current deals.
They seem very reasonable though– next time I get more work done, I will check their new prices and be sure to update this review.
I am sure it will not be a problem though, even if a bit higher, Dr. Menna is really worth it. I really appreciate his fine work and the positive, happy environment he and his staff create.
HIGHLY recommend.

Best dentist I have ever experienced. They take great care to make sure you don’t experience pain. Staff is friendly and professional. I highly recommend this dentist.

Dr. Menna is the cool grandpa I never had!!! So caring and generous. I went on a living social deal that saved me almost $ 200! He and his assistant took their time and did a great job. Only recommended the obvious and didn’t try to «sell» me on anything I didn’t ask about. By the end of my appointment I was ready to book another without asking the regular cost of cleaning and before I could say anything they generously offered me the same living social price for my next visit! These are the type of professionals that should train others in customer service. Loved it!!!
Oh and by the way Robert B. you must have visited a different doctor with a different staff!

I visited Dr. Menna’s office for the first time today. Everyone was so friendly and professional. Dr. Menna patiently explained everything he was going to do. He was very caring and concerned that I be as comfortable as possible. With their expertise and state of the art equipment, comfort was no problem! Although I have dental insurance, I found the charges as listed on their statement to be very reasonable when compared to my former dentist.
I highly recommend Dr. Menna.