Encino Friendly Dental Center

Have never been a fan of the dentist, until yesterday. I can’t say enough good things about Encino Friendly Dental Center. Dr K, Jody at the desk to Griz her assistant, and the rest of the staff was beyond fantastic. Kudos to you all for your friendly and professional team!

Seriously one of the best experiences with a dentist that I’ve ever had. Easy scheduling, easy location, easy time all around. Dr. K and the rest of the staff are super friendly and professional. Couldn’t have been better!

It was difficult to find a dentist that wouldnt charge me in an arm and a leg for services. My aunt referred me to Encino Friendly Dental Center. And although it was a little far from home, I thought I would give it a try. I am was beyond happy that I made the decision to come here. The staff is extremely nice and helpful and Dr. K is amazing. I truly love this place and dont even care about driving from the Westside to the valley, just to come here. They give you quality service and always have a smile on their face. I truly recommend them to anyone.

I am compelled to write a review because this whole office is Amazingly Awesome. From the receptionist, to the X-​ray guy, to the hygienist, and of course the most amazing dentist!!! Everyone is so friendly, warm, compassionate, and knows what they are doing.
I first took my 2 kids ages 5 and 6 to see Dr. K. She was so gentle and patient. My kids love going to the dentist because of Dr. K.
I on the other hand am extremely afraid of the dentist and haven’t been for 10 to 15 years. I can’t even remember when I went last. The reception when I walked in was warm and welcoming. The receptionist made me feel so comfortable as I expressed my fears. Dr. K was compassionate and did not judge me for my lack of dental care. She was so nurturing.
The hygienist was sooooooo great. It did not hurt at all!!! She had an amazing numbing rinse and with all my years of build up and neglect, I cannot believe how easy it was. She was able to clean my teeth without it hurting. She was easy going and explained everything she was doing.
I am sooooooo happy that I finally found a dentist and dental office that I can say I am excited to go to. Wow. They are all the best team in an office that I have ever experienced. Thank you Encino Friendly Dental!!!

Dr. Kay and staff are great. They made me feel comfortable and at ease. I will definitely refer my friends and family.

I have to say that Dr. K is absolutely my favorite dentist of all time. I have had a lot of bad experiences in the past and she has calmed all of my fears. She takes the time to listen what you need and does a great job on her work. Cavity free for 4 years now thanks to her.
You do have to pay for parking but they validate it for an hour but be sure to bring cash. The parking lot does not take CC which is a bummer, luckily there is a little pharmacy that has an ATM.

I don’t usually write a lot of reviews on Unilocal but I can’t resist anymore! Dr. K’s office is AMAZING. I found them just from googling around trying to find a dental place close to my office that could see me at flexible times (such as weekend hours/​after work) and this was not only the closest, but also the highest rated, and they were able to work with my schedule consistently.
Their office is super clean, and their equipment is state of the art. The front desk is very very pleasant and Jodi will always go out of her way to let me know if a more convenient time slot opens up for me when I need an appointment. She will also call to check on me after a procedure to make sure everything is going okay which I think is very sweet. :) Jodi is awesome.
Dr. K and her assistants are also very nice, professional, and friendly. They do not leave you waiting around forever in the chair, and are very courteous and will try to talk to you to make you feel more comfortable. I have to stress that I am extremely afraid of the big numbing needle and usually go tense all over and start shaking/​hyperventilating and making this sound like a scared dog, lol. But when I come here, Dr. K is able to administer the needle without me freaking out. I didn’t feel a thing and she is great at keeping you talking and smiling, joking with you to make you laugh so the entire experience seems to go quickly and is painless and actually… sort of weirdly fun.
The other day I had a lot of pain and they were able to see me immediately. I worked with the hygienist, I believe her name was Valerie — she was extremely funny and put on my choice of Pandora music and kept me laughing and eager to talk (which was hard to do with dental tools in my mouth, lol). I was very relaxed and she was also good at her work and very gentle. I was even struggling not to crack up *while the needle was in my mouth*. Lol. Both her and Dr. K are great and do excellent work.
Nobody loves going to the dentist, but this is by far the best experience I’ve ever had, ever, and I’ve been to a lot of dentists. I highly recommend it for kids, adults, everyone! They truly know how to ease a lot of stress of having to have your teeth messed with. :)

Dentist and girls are amazing. They clean my teeth very well every time. Clean and professional office.

Best office ever! Dr. Kay is extremely patient and professional. I recommend her to all of my family and friends! Don’t hesitate… Make your appointment!

The front desk lady today is not pleasant, and she is even sick. She should not be at work facing patients coughing and sneezing.
Parking is free only for an hour. Bringing a family four here with waiting time of about 30 minutes, you have to definitely pay for parking.
Dental service is okay.

This is honestly the best dental center I have ever been to. The entire staff was extremely warm and kind. I’ve hopped around from dentist to dentist all my life but this dental center is a keeper. Don’t even get me started on the hygienist. You’ll end up with the warm and fuzzies.

Dr. K is amazing and the staff is friendly and Valerie the hygienist careful and has great music while she cleans your teeth. Dr. K is the kindest dentist understanding and helpful. She even understands that I have a service dog and accepts me. Snuggles (the service dog) loves to go see everyone at Dr. K’s as well I do. Thanks to all at Dr. K’S office.

It is always a great experience going to Dr. K’s office. How often can you say that about your dentist?! She always has a smile on her face and makes you feel comfortable on every visit!

Had a great experience at Dr k’s. I’m not one for dentists or Dr’s for that matter but they made me feel at ease. Thanks for taking care of me. Go Bruins!!!

Worst Dental experience of my life. Unprofessional and unresponsive.

Dr K is not pushy and she doesn’t try to sell you services you don’t need which is usually hard to find in a dentist! I used her for invisalign and everything was great. 5 Stars for this office

Recently the dental office I regularly sent me a letter stating they no longer accept my insurance. Actually, now I am glad they don’t because I am very happy that I found Dr. K and her great team. I have been there 3 times now-​for dental cleaning (the hygienist Val is great too), for a crown and also cavities. Each time was a pleasant experience. Dr. K is so nice and she tells me exactly what she’s about to do and asks me how I am doing. Also I didn’t have to wait long once I got there, maybe only a few minutes or not at all. I will definately recommend Dr. K to my friends and family.

Coming here makes seeing the orthodontist not so bad. Everyone in the office is friendly and professional. It’s easy to get an appointment and you’re never in the waiting room for more than a few minutes. I’ve cracked a few Invisaline retainers and had my fixed retainer become loose a couple times but it’s never a bother to the staff and they usually fix it for free! I’d definitely recommend Dr. K to anyone considering braces or Invisaline.

I went to Dr. K for a routine check up and cleaning, and it was my most pleasant dentist visit ever. Although of course going to the dentist is never fun, Dr. K was very personable, and conducted a very thorough exam. She pointed out things that no other dentist has ever mentioned, and did all the work herself.
Her office is very clean and high-​tech. After being to four other dentists in the LA area, I have finally found my teeth a happy home!
Parking is validated at her office.

I had my first office visit about 2 weeks ago with Dr. K. The staff is friendly and from what I observed the office staff all seemed to be family of Dr. K. The waiting room was tidy and clean. It had sports memorabilia around the room which was very interesting to look at. To check in, I used the computer in the waiting room. No filling out forms with paper and pen.
After completing the patient registration I was given a tour of the office. I was very impressed by the equipment they use. The sterilization area was something out of a futuristic movie, very new and up to date. Doors that move with foot controls, etc.
After the tour the Dental Hygienist took my digital xrays. I thought those were neat because the show up as a computer file instead of the traditional film.
After the xrays Dr. K came in to do the initial examination of my teeth. I did have problem areas which she pointed out and showed me with a mirror as well as on the computer x-​rays.
I am scheduled to go back in for work on those problem areas. I am confident that it will again be a positive experience.