Spectrum Dentistry

My husband and I have been coming here for the last three years, and we are so happy to have found not just a great dentist, but wonderful staff and dental assistants. That whole office runs like a well oiled machine. I truly appreciate how they work with your schedule. My husband and I find it so nice to never be pressured into doing unnecessary tag on procedures. I have had to have a few cavities filled recently and I am always made to feel at ease and never have had more than same day soreness. Dr. Shafiei is gentle and checks on our your comfort and pain level throughout the procedures. That is a wonderful bedside manner. Amanda seems to be the one who always gives me my teeth cleaning, and she is fantastic! Amanda takes the time to go over all information and makes sure that you understand and answers any questions or concerns you may have. Brenda is warm, friendly and well informed as is all the staff. On the administrative side, they are so well informed about insurance that they helped me figure out a few different ways to get the most out of my coverage, while keeping money in my wallet… who doesn’t love that. I truly feel comfortable and in great hands when I come to Spectrum Dentistry. I have a great Dentist, and Doctor, now all I need to find is a great mechanic :-)

I adore the whole team. Their service is impeccable. Even after relocating to Paris, France 2 years ago, I continue to use Spectrum Dentistry as my primary dental care provider. I travel over 5,000 miles to use their services. They make going to the dentist fun!
Dr. Shafiei and her talented team are the best!

the best care ever — I am a super fan and love Dr. Shafiei and her amazing staff.

WARNING. RIP OFF! THEY ARE VERY LUCKY I DID NOT FOLLOW THEIR FRAUDULENT ADVICE, DEVELOP PERMANENT OR RECURRING TOOTH AND GUM PAIN FROM A NEEDLESS GUM SCALING AND THEN SUE FOR MALPRACTICE.
RIGHT?
I COULD HAVE EASILY OBTAINED A SETTLEMENT THAT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A PUBLIC RECORD OF THE FRAUD AND MALPRACTICE.
THIS IS A WARNING TO FUTURE OR POTENTIAL CLIENTS.
The problem with Dentistry is that once you are already in a dental chair and «diagnosed»… then it is very difficult to obtain outside opinions without spending a fortune. Unlike cancer or disease where most clients would want second opinions, the relative simplicity of tooth care wouldn’t normally trigger the fear that a second opinion might be necessary.
Sadly, this Dentist uses that particular circumstance… the difficulty in obtaining a second look or, outside opinion, against the client. Most people do not have the time or resources to check her opinion.
FORTUNATELY I HAVE RELATIVES WHO ARE ORAL /​MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS AND DENTISTS AND CONFIRMED I DID NOT NEED A $ 1200 DEEP CLEANING.
Indeed doing that would have the potential to permanently harm my gums. I am a genuinely honest reviewer with no personal grudge here.
I got my teeth cleaned here twice and also 3 cavities filled. Big deal! this is a dental office… and they are supposed to clean teeth… it does not alleviate them from what happened in the future.
**IMPORTANT** I came here for a scheduled cleaning and was told I had 5 cavities and would «NEED A DEEP CLEANING» FOR $ 1200.00!
Please bear in mind that I had no pain or sensitivity to cold or heat.
This was a ploy and a ruse to scare me into believing that I needed a very expensive cleaning
This was NOT a valid medical «opinion or diagnoses» that would have been confirmed with ANY OTHER DENTIST.
That is the way a Dentist or Doctor can get out of a malpractice. Simply stated a dentist can say… well he could have used that root planing and scaling so it was not fraud or malpractice. However… this is not true. This was not the case here.
I left the office promptly and confirmed with 2 other dentists that I did NOT need a deep cleaning.
A deep cleaning is more commonly known as a Scaling or planing.
The danger is that the procedure involves scraping the gum under the tooth line… causing separation from the tooth. Sometimes this necessitates grafting of gum from one area to another.
That is a serious operation. One that I didnt need.
I know someone from this office (all very nice and cordial employees) will take note of this review. Good. Please understand that I am customer. I do not deserve to be a victim of this dentist and be taken advantage of financially or otherwise.
I want potential clients to know that there is a chance this dentist will attempt to get you for a very expensive cleaning.
Again… they are lucky i did not file a suit. I made it out without falling into their trap. The fraudulent deep cleaning trap.
If someone from Unilocal has a question about the validity of this review I would be happy to provide all of the records to prove this is not a competitor.

Going to the Dentist has never been one of my favorite things to do. Let’s face it, it’s often costly and comes without guarantees or warranties, not to mention rarely comfortable. The staff at Spectrum Dentistry has changed that perspective for me. They are all about providing the type of care that is going to result in healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime. There is a culture of trust and caring at this office that is evident the moment you arrive. I noticed a map in the lobby with pins in cities and countries all over the world. Dr. Shafiei explained that it represents the cities that people have traveled from to receive their dental care from her. Knowing that some of her clients have traveled from England and Jerusalem, China and Mexico to mention a few, gave me confidence that I made a good choice in Dentists. After beginning my care with them, I’m even more convinced. I will, no doubt, be one of those clients that will do whatever possible to always get my dental care here.

Absolutely the most pleasant visit to the dentist I have ever had! I never thought I would say this but I can’t wait for my next visit! Dr. Shafiei is incredibly talented, and I must say that the dental hygienist and dental assistants are all TOP notch.
Thank you guys for the professionalism the amazing customer service!:)

I love my dentist! Doctor Shafiei is very gentle, takes her time and has an incredible amount of expertise. I actually look forward to my every six month visit, as the entire staff is very welcoming and their reputation is stellar.
Many of my friends and colleagues get treated here and I recommend Spectrum Dentistry 100%. You seriously can’t find a more genuine group of people.

First time here… Very beautiful office Dr. Shafiei is so pleasant. her staff was lovely as well. A very clean pretty comfortable environment

I trust them to take care of my teeth. I find their prices to be very reasonable for a person like myself who is on a tight budget.

My family and I have been going to Spectrum Dentistry since their beginning. They have walked us through a lot of difficulties, including a child with a lot of fears and another needing Invisilign and me whose mouth is a mess. They are professional, friendly, honest and just plain nice. I don’t say, «I have to go to the dentist.» I say, «I get to go the the dentist.»

The ladies at Spectrum Dentistry are great: from the front desk staff, to the assistants to the dentist (mine is Padideh Shafiei), everyone is making a dentist appointment as pleasant as it can be. I originally came last year, after a first appointment at another dentist who wanted to charge me $ 2,500 for 3 cavities, a deep cleaning and a few other things. Even though I had a PPO insurance. I went to Spectrum Dentistry, since it was recommended by a friend of mine. They checked everything, informed me that a regular cleaning would do and they fixed my few cavities. My out-​of pocket was around $ 150. That is a little different. I just returned yesterday for my yearly check-​up. They suggested a deep cleaning this time, but again here it would only cost me around $ 250 instead of $ 1,200 as suggested by the first dentist.
Also a big thing for me: I am a difficult patient because I need to gag a lot, since I am super sensitive to things being in my mouth and any kind of smells or tastes. I wish I could control this, until going to the Spectrum Dentistry, it has always been kind of a nightmare to me, even to get the simplest cleaning done. The ladies at the dentistry are lovely, they come up with the best suggestions such as putting a bit of salt on my tongue or to lifting up my left leg (sounds bonkers, but seriously it works!).
Not that I am looking forward to a dentist appointment, but at least I feel it will not be the most tedious hour of my year.

I was referred to Spectrum Dentistry by a friend who knew I had a very low pain threshold due to Fibromyalgia. Over the years I have needed some pretty big proceedures yet I have no fear about going to the dentist as they are always very gentle and patient. Even the way they give the numbing injection has made a huge difference. I would highly recommend them to anyone, but especially those who have anxiety or have had a bad experience elsewhere.

Ok… I am going to be very careful on how I write this but will explain why I felt entitled to write such a review. I am not even sure if putting a review on Unilocal will make any difference but I feel there is some confusion that needs to be cleared up.
First thing I want to point out is unfortunately there are two different dental practices located in Irvine off of Sand Canyon with the name «Spectrum» in it. However they are NOT associated with each other in anyway. There is Spectrum Dentistry and Spectrum Dental Group which are both about a block away from each other
So I was referred by another professional in the medical field to go to a dentist in Irvine located on Sand Canyon. Matter of fact the referral party was the sister of the doctor. Now I take the blame that when I was told the name of the dentist office, I did not pay attention and just remembered the doctors’ name (Mr. Wayne Wu) and the facility having the word «Spectrum» in it. I then Google all dentist in the Irvine area located near Sand Canyon and sure enough dentist office popped up that contained the word «Spectrum». The search results seem all the same and never thought there were any dentists that would have the same name that are not affiliated. So I called Spectrum Dentistry and set up an appointment. I asked if I would see the Dr. Wu who I was referred to and that is where it got weird. The front desk person suddenly said that I will not be meeting with that «dentist» you are requesting but will be setting up with a different one… I thought it was odd that I could not get the dentist I wanted and was referred to but I said ok… I took it upon myself and went to the website and it finally hit me that this was not the dentist office I was looking for. The dentist Dr. Wayne Wu name was nowhere to be seen on the website. My wife was told the same thing as she went to the appointment first and told me she never saw the dentist we were referred. Now I am not going to point fingers here but I felt a sense of dishonesty was being initiated, as we specifically asked for the dentist by name and we were never told that he was located at a different dentist location or a different dentist practice. Whether Spectrum Dentistry knew about the other practice or not, to me if they were upfront and honest about it at first, I probably would have respected their honesty and became a long term client.. What got me even more heated was when I realized there was a different office with the name Spectrum, I called Spectrum Dentistry and asked if they are affiliated… they said yes… When I was told this, I just assume then I will go to other office called Spectrum Dental Group because it was closer to my house. However when I called this office and told that I am coming from the other branch office on Alton called Spectrum Dentistry, that was when I was informed there are two different practices. I could not believe it. My wife was also upset because work was already done and never once did they indicate that the dentist office we were looking for and the doctor was not at Spectrum Dentistry. What was amazing was when Spectrum Dental Group heard our situation, they were not bitter about it… matter of fact they said, if I like I may keep my appointment at the other location which is not affiliated and can make appoint with them 6 months from now to compare. When I heard this I thought, you don’t get any more honest than that. Set aside this situation, my wife experience at the Spectrum Dentistry was not a pleasant one anyways. Like I said this just my opinion based on a situation that could of been avoided and how honesty can go a long way. I believe a business should be operated with honest business etiquette and ethics. I did not feel this from Spectrum Dentistry and would recommend Spectrum Dental Group instead. You can see I did a review on them on Unilocal as well…

I’ve been going to Spectrum Dentistry for 5 years and wouldn’t consider going anywhere else. Everyone is friendly and the office is very clean. It also doesn’t have that typical «dentist» smell, which can be so off-​putting. It’s easy to make appointments or re-​schedule. They send a text and email reminder a few days before, which is very helpful. I really like Kimia & Amanda as hygienist; they are gentle while still giving your teeth the cleaning they need. My dentist is Dr. Sharifi; she’s very thorough and goes over any areas of concern, teeth to clean better and addresses any on-​going issues. A few years ago, I had to get a filling. After the filling, my tooth was extremely sensitive to cold. I called them up and they had me come back in and re-​did the filling for no charge. Unfortunately, the decay had been close to the nerve so it was almost inevitable for the tooth to be sensitive, but after they re-​did the filling, the tooth is no longer as sensitive as before.
Bottom line: helpful, friendly, clean, and excellent dental service. Very happy and highly recommend.

Amazing staff! I come from a family (and friends) of Dentist but not able to go see any of them because they’re all on the east coast. So I Unilocaled dentist in my area and Spectrum Dentist had a 4 ½ star rating and it should be 5 star!
I asked Dr Shafiei to call my previous Dentist and go over what she discussed with me during my first visit to make sure what I was being told was accurate. She took the time to talk with him, sent my x-​Rays and everything checked out. I had a wisdom tooth pulled and wasn’t excited about it but they made me feel comfortable and it was painless!
Side note: I have dental insurance and can see that not having insurance can be expensive but that’s true in any medical field.

Best experience ever! Always happy with each visit (painless). They definitely go above and beyond with explaining each step. Both doctors do amazing work, Jasmine is always extremely helpful. Highly rec. them to everyone I know. Everything is modern and they def know all the latest techniques & medicine. These ladies rule!

I cannot recommend Dr. Shafiei and her staff enough.
I hadn’t been to a dentist since before college, because I didn’t have the funds, and naturally I spent a long time in college without dental care. When I met Dr. Shafiei I had loads of work that needed to be done, and I was scared of both the amount of money it would cost, and the whole process in general.
I had tried two other Irvine dentists immediately before Spectrum Dentistry, and decided to get a third opinion. Boy have I been glad I made that choice.
For starters, she is very warm and extremely informative. I’m an engineer, and I can’t commit to a procedure without knowing every single variable and potential complication. I need to know the impacts of various treatment paths, and the different tiers of quality one can use to achieve them. In all respects, Dr. Shafiei is obliging, thorough and extremely well-​informed. Talking with her is like having an experienced family member in the business, who only wants to do right by you and expose all risks, factors and data available for treatment.
Her staff all show the same level of attention to detail, from doctors to hygienists to assistants to front desk personnel. I’ve been going here for more years than I can count, and as her staff has grown, the same level of quality has remained consistent. They are friendly, personable and fun!
In terms of the actual practice, everything is immaculate, surfaces and tools are very obviously meticulously maintained. Probably the biggest fear I had was that things would be costly, painful and poorly explained. Thankfully none of these apply. They are very conscious of your comfort level throughout. There is also DirecTV in the rooms, and soft music playing in the background. There are waters and coffee in the waiting area, and you never have to look far for a friendly face.
No matter how complex the billing gets with your insurance company, Spectrum staff are friendly and eager to explain and help out wherever they can. I can tell you from experience their rates are extremely competitive, but their quality exceeds other dentists in the area by far. They literally take the mystery and the pain out of dentistry, and that’s what makes them truly unique. The fact that they’re all so vivacious and kind is just icing on the cake!
I couldn’t be happier with Spectrum Dentistry, and I’m pretty sure you’ll feel the same way too. Dr. Sharifi, Bahar, Brenda, Dan, Jasmine and Lilli are all amazing and great to work with. And Mojgan has me in stitches literally every time! You really build a genuine rapport with everyone there.
If you’re looking for a dentist, stop! Dr. Shafiei is the one!
Source (s): I’ve been a customer for many years and had many procedures, from extractions to implants to Invisalign and root canals. I have also referred friends who have had the same «Wow!» experience throughout.

I have been going to the same dentist office for 21 years, but was recently recommended to go to Spectrum Dentistry. I decided to give this place a try, and am extremely pleased with my results. I went in for a teeth cleaning and Invisalign consultation. The office itself is beautiful, clean, and uses extremely modern technology – they even have a TV to look at as you get your teeth cleaned! And the staff is really personable and attentive.
Dr. Behnaz Sharifi was my doctor and I have nothing but positive reviews to say about her. She was really friendly, professional, and left my teeth cleaner than I have ever seen them before. People afterwards even asked me if I got my teeth whitened! She is really detail-​oriented; she even noticed cavities that my other dentist (who I had seen a month prior) had missed.
Overall, an amazing experience and I would hands down recommend both Dr. Sharifi and Spectrum Dentistry, I am definitely going to continue to come here.

If I could give Dr Shafiei 10 stars I would!
She is a breath of fresh air! Her knowledge of Dentistry and her positive and vibrant personality along with precious and professional team members such as Lili her office manager and Mojgan, have made this practice an exceptional Cosmetic and General Dental office! No one should go any where else! She also has tons of experience with Invisalign! I’m a raving fan! Highly recommended!

I went to Spectrum Dentistry a little over five years ago after my old dentist sold his practice. Little did I know, but my old dentist was awful. Everything he had done in my mouth was breaking and falling apart. He did a poor job on several of my crowns that had to be replaced.
In 2008, I had Dr. Shafiei do veneers in the top part of my mouth. My teeth were discolored from medication as a child, plus my teeth sizing was uneven (genetic). I wanted a nice bright smile. My teeth turned out beautiful and I receive so many comments daily!
I highly recommend Dr. Shafiei and her staff. My husband, friends, and even co-​workers go to Spectrum Dentistry now. The office is always accommodating, even with people with crazy busy schedules like me. They have long hours, and are even open on Saturdays!