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When you schedule an appointment to get a regular cleaning, most people would expect to take off work, get some X-​rays, and then get… a regular cleaning. I guess that’s not how it works at Ucare.
Dr Bui kept insisting on a deep cleaning at my regular cleaning visit, which I’m perfectly happy to get at a later date at a separate appointment. However, even after telling him that I scheduled a regular cleaning and that’s all I wanted today, he only offered to do a deep cleaning. I’ve never had such a strange experience with any other dentist in my life.

I went to Dr Bui’s office today for the first time and Im so glad I did. I had a full check up, including x-​rays. I anticipated having some minor work done after having a very bad incident with another dentist, and was recommended a deep cleaning. I trusted his opinion, and went ahead with the procedure. The girls who did the procedure were so, so nice and considerate of my nerves. They took their time and were very thorough and pleasant the entire time. Having a deep cleaning isn’t the most pleasant experience, but my mouth now feels amazing. I would recommend anyone with fear or anxiety over dental work to go here. They make you feel like everything is going to be ok… which it is :)

My husband just went to this dentist for a check up. They want to schedule him back for a deep cleaning and they told my husband that the deep clean was going to be $ 850 co-​pay. I immediately called our insurance and spoke with our insurance representative. They told us our deep clean is $ 0 charge to us. No co-​pay whatsoever!
This dentist is a hustler! BEWARE!

1^st off I HATE going to the dentist but Dr. Bui is so caring and works fast that it makes the trip to the dentist easier! He explains all his procedures in details which makes everything easier. I love his work !

I am not one to write reviews, however the treatment (or lack thereof) that I received was unethical and I would not want anyone else to have this same experience.
I saw Dr. Bui for the first time April 2014. At that time, x-​rays were taken and Dr. Bui stated that I needed a root canal, but would be able to give me any more information without a deep cleaning (which is not included in my insurance). I was shocked that he would not even do a further examination at that time. The dental hygienist came in and did a surface cleaning, with the instructions that I should return within two weeks for a follow-​up. When I returned Dr. Bui did the examination and told me I no longer needed the root canal. As a lay person, I did not understand how I went from needing this major dental procedure to not even a cavity that needed to be filled? Dr. Bui examined my gums and again stated I needed a deep cleaning. I let him know the $ 500 procedure was not feasible at this time, but I would consider it in the future. I scheduled my 6 month check up at that time and then went on my flossing way…
Today, I showed up for my 6 month check up, only to be told that I was scheduled for the deep cleaning. I explained to the (very kind and polite) receptionist that I was there for the exam and check-​up, and would discuss the deep cleaning. She consulted with Dr. Bui several times to confirm that he would not see me or even do an examination without the very expensive procedure happening first. It got to the point where Dr. Bui came out to speak to me directly and confirmed that he would not examine my teeth or do x-​rays without me going through with the procedure.
This man is unethical. I understand business practices and needing to be able to pay for your independent practice… I myself have my own business. At the same time, I also have to answer to ethical standards and was horrified by how Dr. Bui conducts his business.

This place is affordable for xrays, teeth cleaning and fillings even if you have no insurance. Dr bui is friendly and knows his stuff. He charges less than other places and will give you good deals. This place is not out to get your money. This place actually cares about your teeth. I do highly recommend this place. I’ve been coming here for years. All the staff are very friendly. Its a great place to go. They don’t do things that are not necessary just to get your money. They let you know if you actually need it or not. They also let you know if you need braces and what’s recommended. When I had braces, Bui did my cleaning and checked how my braces are doing and to see if there was any mess ups on the orthodontist part. I know of people that work as a dentist or dentist assistant and I can confirm that they do not charge much if you have no insurance. Good pricing here. Its a must check out if your looking for a place to go to.

I’ve been going to Dr bui for a few years and every time has been consistently excellent. on my previous check up I was in a rush but dr bui was able to accommodate me with a fast and a thorough clean. I’ve been to number of dentists throughout so cal and by far he’s the nicest one. I highly recommend dr bui to anyone

I hate going to the dentist generally, but Dr. Bui is pretty good! I got a root canal without experiencing any pain!

So far so good. A lot of people around me did not have the same Delta Dental Plan from my employer so I had to just straight up look up the dentists on my own. I enjoy the fact after years of different dentists that this facility is up to date in their technology. Dr. Bui is quite friendly and does not feel pushy. I have had to go in and get a filling refilled in this one pesky molar. I cannot tell if he’s just milking me but right now it feels fine. He is hoping that maybe the nerve will heal on it’s own as in it’s not severe enough for a crown and all that.
The hygienists are friendly and thorough. I also would like to say they do a good job on the six month cleaning. My last dentist was sloppy and not thorough at all. I do enjoy that sometimes after your visit, Dr. Bui’s office will send you off with a toothbrush and mini toothpaste. Be warned, he is kinda inconsistent in thoroughly explaining the charges verbally but they display the receipt and the itemized charges to you.

What a ripoff.

Dr. Bui is honest and extremely good at what he does. He puts his patients #1, and that’s important to me. I’m the type of person that asks a lot of questions, and he answers me patiently. His equipment and technology is also very up to date.
If you want a dentist that isn’t going to do work on you that you don’t need, this is the place. Like I said, Dr. Bui is honest.

I’ve been going to see Dr. Bui for several years now. He is the only dentist I’ve had that I actually liked. I followed him from the chain dentist office where he used to work to UCare Dental which he has been running for a while now. It’s very modern and clean, with hardwood floors and fancy equipment like all-​digital X-​rays. They even have a flat screen playing movies in the waiting room, although I don’t watch it much as they rarely keep me waiting longer than a few minutes (usually none at all).
He is very patient and keeps a good balance between being proactive and conservative when dealing with my tooth problems, and he’s very gentle with my overly sensitive teeth. He does let you make your own decisions, even if they’re not exactly what he recommends. I’m very stubborn about major dental work, and if it’s at all possible to avoid it he will defer to my choices (after discussing the pros and cons) and do the «wait and see» on iffy things like a tooth that could possibly need a crown. He’s never tried to «hard sell» anything to me and answers all my clueless questions, even drawing pictures or using the plastic models to explain things thoroughly. I also appreciated that he was careful to match the color of my fillings to the actual color of my teeth. My past dentists always used the wrong shade which made them really obvious.
Another reviewer said he was trained at USC, but I checked out his diplomas on the wall recently and he actually graduated from University of Pennsylvania dental school.
Location is very convenient, right off Mira Mesa near the 805 near Qualcomm. Watch out for the red light camera at Scranton! I avoid it altogether by going around it on side streets: when exiting off the 805 North, keep going straight and then turn right on Mira Sorrento, then right on Scranton, left on Morehouse, left on Lusk. I mostly wrote this here because I keep forgetting and had to write it down somewhere. Six months seems to be long enough to forget things even if you’ve been doing it for years.

I was impressed with the new technology this office has to offer. However I was not happy with the sales pitch I received from Dr. Bui. I understand that Dental school is not cheap but I’m not rich! I expected to have the regular cleaning on my first appointment but only received some x-​rays, a lecture on flossing (which I do daily!) and a huge, huge quote on the New Deep Cleaning I Need to get! I thought I was at a used car dealership! I don’t know if I’ll be back. He seemed a bit pushy, not foe my sake but for his wallet! After talking to other friends though I think this is the newest money making technique that new dental offices use. The Deep Cleaning technique. It does help your teeth and gums but my old dentists were never so pushy!

Going to dental checkups was never pleasant for me until I met Dr. Bui. My first experience here was probably from a year or two ago. I have cavities, I never flossed in the past, and I thought deep cleaning after each visit was good enough. Totally WRONG of me to think that, huh?
Anyways, on my first visit, he asked me if I flossed daily. When I said no, he just stopped what he was doing and told me to floss. He also told me that deep cleaning was a process that he didn’t enjoy doing. So what I am trying to say is that he cares about you. I actually look forward to coming to every visit now!
Dr. Bui is located in one of the business buildings past Qualcomm in Sorrento Valley. His office looks very clean, professional, and spacious. I think he got his degree from USC, but I don’t remember for sure. I typically don’t talk much when I’m at the dentist, but he’s very helpful with answering your questions. He’s also very polite. He tells you along the way about what he’s going to do and he’s also very gentle with your teeth. He used to work on Saturdays, but he doesn’t anymore. I think he only reserves Saturdays for braces. Normally, when I switch jobs or insurances, I also switch dentists, but I think I found my dentist.

Ok, Dr. Bui is the best dentist i have ever been to from the minute you walk in he makes you feel comfortable and understands that going to the dentist is not on the top of everyones fun list. He knows his stuff, he will give it to you strait and he cares about peoples teeth. He is honest and will tell you what needs to be done to fix your teeth, what can wait what can’t if you are on a budget. I found him a few years ago before he went into private practice and would never go to another dentist and I recommend all my friends to him.