Allan D Forrest, DDS

Simply the best! Takes his time, doesn’t suggest unnecessary procedures.

I have been going to Dr. Forrest for about 15 years, probably longer. I like his chair-​side manner, the office staff, assistant, and all of their professionalism. I usually have to make an appointment about 2 – 3 weeks in advance, which isn’t bad at all. He educates me in teeth cleaning, new technology, and gives me options as necessary. Carol at the front desk/​telephone, and Mariella (don’t know if I spelled that right) are really friendly too!

Dr Forrest, Carole & Mariela are the best! My whole family, my husband’s partner and her whole family, my best friend and her family and on and on and on go to Dr. Forrest’s office and have for many years. Dr. Forrest is the most pleasant, conversational & educational dentist you will ever find and he always wants to make sure you are comfortable and well informed. Hope I never have to visit him again, Ha! We know that’s not possible so if I have to visit a dentist he’s the only choice I would make!

Dr. Forrest, Mariela, and Carol are absolutely the best! I have never been to a dentist whose highest importance was to educate me and provide such excellent service.
I avoid going to the dentist at all cost. In the past, my experiences were about how much work I needed and what the cost to me would have been. Fine, I undertand I have dental issues that need attention and I am committed to fixing them, but it’s in the way that it is apporached that is important to me.
At Dr. Forrest’s office, my experience was that what is important to them was my health and the service that they can provide to me. Anytime I needed to rinse, Mariela made sure my cup was always full and the sink was clean. Jokes were told, connections where made, and my teeth were cleaned!
I should also mention, cleanliness is important to me, and their office was squeeky clean!
If you dislike going to the dentist as much as I do, make an appointment with Dr. Forrest, you won’t regret it :)

I’ve been a client of Dr. Forrest’s for the last several years and cannot say enough good things about him and his practice. He is patient, caring, understanding, and totally relatable. Dr. Forrest takes the time to explain procedures, different options, and has an unparalleled «way» about him and his dentistry. Instead of using a dental technician /​hygienist, he performs routine cleanings himself. This, in my book, is a plus! His assistant is a doll and Carole, who runs the front desk, is an absolute delight.
Instead of dreading my next dental visit, I actually look forward to my check-​ups and cleanings. I hold so much respect for Dr. Forrest that I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend him to anyone in need of not only a good dentist, but the BEST dentist.

Dr. Forrest is hands down, the best dentist I’ve ever been to. I’ve had some decent, neutral & terrible experience with dentists in the past but Dr. Forrest service is beyond sufficient. He is excellent! Everyone there is nice but not dull (you know, not boring, simply polite office workers). They all remember my boyfriend & I, as well as things going on in our lives. They are simply nice, honest people!
Perhaps more importantly, they are good at what they do. Honesty & transparency are paramount, especially when you work in the health industry. For some reason, dentists seem to be one of the shadiest types of doctors, especially in LA, where they are lurking in every corner plaza & shopping center (what’s up with that anyways?). Saying that, never ever, EVER go to Dr. Saeghi’s offices, who stole hundreds of dollars from me & did completely unsatisfactory work on both me & my boyfriend that luckily, Dr. Forrest cleaned up when we first started seeing him. He was even kind enough to provide my X-​rays & paperwork to the investigation I filed on Dr. Saeghi with the Dental Board of California. I also filed a complaint with the BBB. Yah, it really was that bad.
Anyways, beyond that saga, Dr. Forrest has been great because he informs you of everything, from the details of your cleanings, which he actually does all by himself, to what you need to do to improve your teeth & gum health. He was the first dentist EVER to teach me HOW to brush my teeth. If you haven’t been taught, you’re probably doing it wrong too! He told me what kind of toothbrush to use, why, where I need to focus on more (based off the plaque buildup), what will happen if I don’t & he even shows you the X-​rays & where the cavities are & how he can tell if they’re cavities or not. All in all, one of the most informative doctors, not just dentist, I’ve ever been to. Patient education is seriously lacking in this country so I find it not just great but empowering. I feel like I have a lot more control over the health of my teeth & gums.
Also, his bedside manner is nice, calming, never rushed & he has control. No, accidental slips or stabs with those sharp tools! Not even once! I’ve had numerous, extremely thorough cleanings & a few fillings with him with zero problems. The same goes for my boyfriend. We’ve been going for approximately two years now I believe.
The health of my mouth has greatly improved since I started going & only getting better. I moved out of Woodland Hills to Studio City & I didn’t even consider changing dentists. He is absolutely worth the drive, even in traffic!

Dr. Forrest is by far THE BEST dentist I have ever known (and I’ve known many). I very much agree with the other reviewers here. Dr. Forrest has the best bedside manner in that he is welcoming, calming, comforting, confident, professional, funny, meticulous, expertly qualified and connected to the state of his patient. He explains everything in a way that I can understand and manages your expectations throughout. This is SO important to me as I never thought I could feel so comfortable in a dentist office getting crowned, filled, cleaned, numbed whatever! I no longer avoid the dentist and love the work he does! (Though you will be far more appreciated if you follow baseball and other sports… ahem…)
And yes I definitely feel like part of the family. Carol is sooooo sweet and I just love chatting and working with her. She is also very knowledgeable in dentistry and has always answered my questions and concerns no matter what they are.
And sweet Mariella. So playful and warm and always greets me with a huge smile, a joke and a fun story. She is a great assistant and colorful member of the family.
They are the best!

I left my old dentist (Edward L. Rosen) after not really feeling like I had my «own dentist» (One visit with one dentist, the next with someone else — Kinda like getting an oil change I guess?)
After reading what other reviewers of Dr. Allan wrote — I decided to give this place a try.
Prior to going in to see Dr. Allan — I was convinced I needed a deep cleaning, and although I have PPO; was still expecting to pay something out of pocket (like at my previous dentist)
NOPE! Not the case with Dr. Allan! HE performed the cleaning, and went over brushing/​flossing and gave me a recipe for a mouthwash to use. **No Out of Pocket expenses!**
He scheduled a second appointment where he was able to see whether I had been «following his instructions» and finished the cleaning! (Woo Hoo!)
Did I mention his excellent bedside manner? :-)
Loved the fact that the service doesn’t feel rushed! I had a few questions for him, and the level of detail and time he takes into answering my questions really shows you that he cares.
Overall, feeling super pleased with the service from not only him, but the rest of the friendly staff there!

I want to echo all the previous accolades. There really should be 20 STARS for Dr. Forrest. HE cleans your teeth, not a hygienist. His office is small and very personable, everyone knows your name. He remembers every detail you ever tell him about yourself. If there’s a problem with the insurance billing, they pick up the phone and call you, they don’t send nasty form letters, and they will even call the insurance company on your behalf to get it worked out. Yes, I’m a dental chicken, but he puts me at ease and my kids love him too! LOVE LOVE LOVE.

5 stars is the maximum rating, but a perfect 10 would be more appropriate. I have been a patient of Dr. Forrest for longer than I care to share but what I will share is that if you are looking for a real dentist who will take the time to find the right solution for you, then this is the guy!
Because I live so far away from his Woodland Hills office, I did try another dentist in my area and found that the high tech, 4 dentists per office situation was not for me — I never knew who would be seeing me upon my visit plus this kind of practice is all about money and not about good dental care.
I drive 60 miles each way and at one point, I used to fly in from New York City for dental visits.
Another plus is that the faces stay the same in the office. Dr. Forrest keeps his staff and to me, that makes my visit much more comfortable and enjoyable. How many dentists and their staffs recall the last conversation you had with them from your last visit?
For safe and proper care plus good conversation :) while you’re in the chair and waiting room, you can’t go wrong with Dr. Forrest and his great staff.

Best dentist EVER! From the second I called his office I got a good vibe. Carol is soooooo sweet and she’s always very friendly. His assistant Mariella is the nicest person ever. You can talk to her just about anything. They all remember your name, and believe me I don’t have the easiest name. Dr. Forrest is very professional and they all have a sense of humor. I actually enjoy going to see him. I mean who really likes to go to the dentist? He walks you through everything he does and his work is amazing! My fiancé has starting going to him and he loves going there as well. I mean, this is a guy who hates going to the dentist and every time I go he asks me to make him an appointment. So far I have recommended him to three of my friends. Dr. Forrest will be my dentist forever and if he ever moves I will follow him.

I’ve been going to Dr. Forrest for the past 5 years. I will drive from where ever to see him in Woodland Hills!
His bed/​chair side manner is awesome. He is really nice, so pleasant, explains everything and is very thorough. I’ve been to places where the hygenists (?) clean your teeth, then the dentists check your grill over. Whatever. Dr. Forrest does all of that himself. I’ve had to get some bonding on some of the ‘olé teeth and it looked great. So besides all the basic stuff I’m pretty sure he does cosmetic stuff too. Everything was gentle and pain free.
The kinda funny thing is how he makes conversation with you as he’s working on you. «Have you been to the Hollywood Bowl?» he asks. «muphhhhhhhgurgle» I say and nod. Haha!