Solana Family Dental

Dr Sandler + staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. From the front desk, to the hygienist and the Dr themselves — the staff genuinely go out of their way to care for their patients.
Apparently I’d been caring for my teeth improperly all of my life before coming to Dr. Sandler’s office — no other dentist I’ve previously seen had ever taken the time to correct that, but the staff at Dr. Sandler’s office patiently showed me how to brush and floss my teeth. I’ve also had a wonderful experience with the hygienists Veronica and Pam — they are so gentle and make you feel very comfortable. Other hygienists I’ve seen had been rough and always made my gums bleed — not so here!
I can’t say enough about this dental clinic — although I’m now living and working further away, I still choose to come see Dr. Sandler, not only because she’s good at what she does, but she and her staff truly care about their patients. I love it here!

Terrific experience with my initial visit. Very thorough exam using the latest equipment. The entire staff is very friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend Solana Family Dentist and Dr. Sandler. Lucky to find them!

From the minute you walk in the staff is warm and welcoming. What I appreciated most was the way everything was explained to me during the appointment and how they went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable during the visit. I have never had such a thorough exam and would recommend highly.

My gosh this place was the best experience I have ever had. Dr Sandler who is terrific explained to me in a way the I understood, she showed me my teeth with such advanced equipment in a way that I saw where I don’t reach with my tooth brush and it was so pleasant and professional. i was always so scared to go to the dentist but no Im looking forward to my treatment!!!

Drs. Kauffman and Sandler and the nicest, most personable, and most skilled dentists I have ever gone to. I have been going here for over 3 years and I love them both so much that I couldn’t bear to change dentists when I moved to LA, so now I drive down to SD from LA 2x a year to have my biannual exams. They just can’t be beat. It is very hard to find such skilled and honest dentists. They definitely know what they are talking about and are both highly experienced. They use new technology in their office and the staff is so nice and welcoming. I trust them whole heartedly and know that they are genuine and want the best for their patients! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I am amazed by the professionalism, friendliness, cleanliness and overall patient care at Solana Family Dental. I’ve had the opportunity to be seen by, Dr. Michelle Sandler and Dr. Wanda Kauffman, and they are both extraordinary providers. They really put me at ease and took the time to connect with me before doing any treatment. They also suggested a range of solutions from conservative to more extensive which I appreciated. I left feeling like I had been treated with exceptional care. Thank you!

I’ve seriously never had such a good experience with a dentist. Dr. Sandler is the best dentist I’ve ever had!!!
Everyone here’s so nice. They go above and beyond and truly look out for your best interest. Tell you options but never try to sell or push anything unless necessary. They take their time to explain things and educate you. You don’t feel rushed out the door here.

First pleasant dentist i’ve ever been to. Forget everything you think you know about dentists, they truly make you feel as if you were part of their family. Definitely looking forward to future dentist with Dr. Kauffman.

This is my first experience with this office. Everyone was very friendly and efficient. Dr Sandler took the time to explain in detail what was going on, and referred my to another office for an implant. I will definitely be returning to this excellent practice for the rest of my dental care!

I’ve only had my first visit with Dr. Sandler but I already know she’ll be my go-​to dentist for as long as I’m in San Diego. My teeth are not the best and Dr. Sandler took the time to explain everything in detail and answer all of my questions coherently, efficiently, and without ever going over my head. The level of care was incredibly appreciated and I definitely feel like I can trust her with any dental work I may need. If you want a dentist that is kind and intelligent, do yourself a favor and go see Dr. Sandler!

I’ve been coming here for over 4 years and it’s been great every time. It’s a warm and friendly experience starting with Shannon all the way to Dr. Kauffman and Dr. Sandler (mother/​daughter team). They treat you like your part of the family.
They’ve got TVs and headphones to make your experience as pleasurable as possible.

I’ve heard only good things about this place. I met one of the RDA’s Leanne at a dental conference and was drawn to her kindness and extensive knowledge. We’ve remained in contact and I have already recommended the office to several coworkers.

I appreciate the conservative approach to my dental care. The hygeniests are thorough and friendly. Shannon very friendly. I like the reminders. I appreciate the technology in the office.

Love it here! They are so nice & caring when completing your dental work. Appointments are always as scheduled and if you need to move something around they are very flexible with your schedule as well.

My family loves this place. We are made to feel so welcome here. I always feel more like I am going to visit friends rather than go to the dentist. All work is expertly done in a clean and modern office. TVs at every chair helps pass the time, too.

The office is clean and modern. The staff are friendly and attentive. Dr Sandler is extremely detailed, knowledgeable and friendy and goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable.

I don’t normally write reviews for restaurants, let alone dentists, but in this case I felt it was absolutely necessary to spread the word.
From the get go the experience at Solana Family Dental was top knotch. The location is PRIME… right in the same centre in Solana Beach as Panera, Marshall’s, Staples, Sprouts, Dixieline, Starbucks with plenty of parking.
This was my 1^st visit and upon walking through the door was greeted graciously by Shannon who made me feel immediately at ease. After just a few minutes of paperwork, which they even let you fill out conveniently on a computer in the reception area, I was introduced to Pam, their Dental Hygienist.
I’ve seen many a hygienist over the years and in general most of them have been competent. Pam, however, is the best I think I’ve ever experienced. Her work is meticulous yet gentle and when she was done I felt as though my mouth had been thoroughly cleaned and I had a new set of teeth.
Last but certainly not least come the 2 Dentists… a mother/​daughter team who compliment each other very efficiently and to the patient’s benefit. While most of my time was spent with Michelle, I did have the opportunity to spend a few minutes initially having Wanda take a look at my mouth.
I knew that I had an issue with one of my molars which Pam had confirmed during her cleaning and which was also evident in the X-​Rays which were taken.
Michelle, Wanda’s partner/​daughter performed a thorough exam and did so in a way that made me feel confident and informed. It was concluded that my molar did indeed need to be attended to by an Endodontist and within minutes she had arranged for me to be seen by one that afternoon since the nerve of my tooth was VERY close to being exposed.
The ensuing Root Canal was performed expertly and painlessly by Dr. Dale Denio and next week I return to him for completion of the procedure. Following that I will be seen once again by Dr. Sandler who will perform the crown work.
Bottom line… I am extremely impressed and very appreciative with the care I have been provided and I will be sticking with Solana Family Dental for many years to come.

Awesome office! Shannon the office manager is super friendly and Dr. Sandler is awesome. Very through and practical, no sales job. Had a few small cavities filled without the numbing! It was great.

After ten years of not going to the dentist I came here and they had me fixed up in no time with minimal downtime on my part. It is a very pleasant office and everyone who works there is extremely nice. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.

I was referred to this dental office by a family friend, and I have to admit this was one of the most pleasant dental experiences I have had. This office has embraced technology by having you register on a computer and signing everything electronically at the end. It is so easy and convenient.
After filling everything out I sat down in the examination chair just to find a flat screen TV on the wall in front of me. After the doctor’s assistant did the X-​Rays Dr. Kauffman came in and greeted me. I have to tell you she is full of energy and fun she puts you in a good mood (Who is ever in a good mood when they have to go to the dentist?)
After the initial greeting I put on the headphones and dozed off into watching TV. Before I knew it the Dr. Kauffman told me we were all done.
One thing that i really loved is the doctor did all the work when normally a hygienist does the cleaning. After everything was done Shannon gave me the bill and explained to me what my insurance covered and what I had to cover out of pocket. I had some questions and she was really patient and nice and explained each detail to me. This visit cost me $ 0 because my insurance (Delta Dental) covered 100% of the bill.
This will definitely be my dentist and I wont dread going to the dentist every 6 months.