Megan Clarke and Associates

My daughter goes to SDSU and we’re from Chicago. I was researching Dentists under our plan in the area and I read such great reviews of Megan Clarke and her staff so I called and spoke to Celeste. Celeste went out of her way during an open house of their new location to help me with the transition of switching dentists for my daughter. She was so helpful with my questions and made the transition an easy one. Knowing my daughter will be in good hands with this kind staff and doctor eases the worries of a mom so far away. Thank you!

I love, love, love this office and everyone in it! The whole staff is SO nice, caring and helpful. Dr. Chow did work on my teeth and I could not have asked for a better experience. She takes her time, is very caring, detail oriented and did a beautiful job on my bridge (it’s stage 1 but so far I love it!). I have had really bad experiences with dentists in the past but my outlook on going to the dentist has completely changed thanks to this office. If you want a great dental experience, you must go here!

I highly recommend my dental hygienist Bles. She is awesome. i went there for a regular cleaning and while she was working on my teeth, i could hardly feel her scrapping all those callouses build up.
She is often fully booked but I am willing to wait.

I don’t know what’s more painful, her drilling my teeth incompetently, or listening to her tell me her life story while sitting having my teeth drilled by her.

I love this office, I’ve been going here just over three years to get my invisalign braces. Since i started on invisalign they have started «traditional metal braces» too. Digital xrays and a very friendly staff. I love the Office manager Celeste and Dr M. Clarke. A visit to this office is like catching up with friends! Also, they are very accommodating with working me to fit me in on the schedule. I have reccomended this office to many of my girlfriends. Tons of parking.

I’m so glad to have found Dr. Clarke before I transferred out of San Diego. Her and her staff has made it so easy and pleasant to make an appointment with them. They will work around your schedule. Their service is just great! Definitely the best dentist and team I could ask for!

By far the best experience I have ever had at the dentist. She came recommended to me and now I recommend Dr. Clarke to all my friends.
I am no longer living in the area, but make the trip to San Diego every six months for my check up. Great service, and great people!

This was a really outstanding experience at the dentist, I am not a person who enjoys that experience in general. Everyone at the office is very, very friendly and puts you at ease. They are chatty which only increases the appeal for me, since I’m extroverted.
I have two complaints about most dentists: they lecture me like I’m a child, and they upsell unnecessary services. Dr. Clarke did not lecture at all (she said she finds it «annoying») and her own personal pet peeve is also upselling. She found a small cavity but said we should wait and see if it resolves itself, telling me how she had the same type of cavity in dental school and her instructor wouldn’t let her excited classmate fill it because it just didn’t need it.
The very best thing about this office, though, was that when I said I didn’t have childcare they encouraged me to bring my 2 kids (ages 2 and 4, not easy!) — AND they entertained those children for nearly TWO HOURS while I got everything done! WOW!!! Talk about your added benefits!
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Clarke. I drive over there from the peninsula but a friend of mine used to drive down from LA for her!

I first went to Dr. Clarke’s office because I had a horrible toothache the night before. I called first thing the next morning and they were able to see me within an hour. Dr. Clarke and the hygienist were both friendly and compassionate. They made sure that I was numbed sufficiently for my filling and stopped a few times to make sure that I was still comfortable.
I am now being seen for orthodontics which I desperately needed, but didn’t feel pressured into by the Dr. or her staff. They set up a payment plan that I’m comfortable with and they are always flexible with my schedule. My teeth are looking great and I’m thrilled with the care that I’ve received!

Dr. Clarke is probably one of the best kept secrets in dentistry in the San Diego area.
I literally cannot bring myself to see anyone else.

Dr. Clarke and her staff are fantastic! They are so polite and respectful. They never pressure me into getting extra services. I need to get a wisdom tooth pulled, which I am terrified to do, so they have been very patient with my fear. I had my first cavity this year and Dr. Clarke was understanding of my fear and told me the options of valium or gas and let me choose what was best for me. When I started to feel pain during the filling, she immediately stopped and gave me another shot. And her hygienists are also wonderful. I highly recommend Dr. Clarke!

I love Dr. Clarke and her staff. I’ve been visiting her regularly since I moved into the Rolando area. I met her at her booth at the Rolando Street Fair in 2009. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a general dentist. She and her staff are very welcoming and personable. Going to the dentist has never been an issue for me, but she makes me feel comfortable regardless.
I haven’t needed any dental services other than cleanings & fillings, but I can tell she really cares about my dental health (without making me feel bad for being a flossing slacker, which I totally own up to). She’s very straightforward and explains everything to you in terms you can understand… and she makes sure you understand, too.
Bottom line, if you’re looking for a dentist, look no further. You’ll be happy you chose Dr. Clarke!

The best of the best. Dr Clarke is gentle, professional, and easy-​going. She uses the latest equipment for a stress-​free visit. Everything you want in a great dentist.

Read the reviews, so I tried this office. They do have modern equipment. Had a deep cleaning, which was pricey, but was told I needed it. Would be done in two sittings. After the 1^st sitting my face was black and blue for 2 weeks, I couldn’t open my jaw fully without pain for almost a month. The sad part is I called the office after a few days and told them of the problem I was having. Dr. Clarke told me to put hot compresses on. That was the last time I spoke with anyone from the office. I was never called to see how I was doing. I need more than that to be willing to go back.

Dr. Clarke is the best. She’s warm, kind, and I feel that I can trust her and she isn’t there just to sell unneeded services.
My previous dentist quoted that I needed over $ 1500 worth of dental work — this is to a person who’s only had one cavity before!
I had a slightly chipped front canine tooth that Dr. Clarke smoothed down for me (instead of insisting that I need to get a composite to replace the tiny chip).
What’s also great is she has «The Wand,» which is something that slowly drips Novocaine so that you don’t feel the pressure of the big needle, and you don’t run out of pain relief mid-​procedure. It makes the experience much more pleasant.
The office is always upgrading to new equipment, the staff are nice, they offer convenient scheduling, I highly recommend!

I recently moved to San Diego, and asked a dental hygienist friend for a recommendation, and she recommended Dr. Clarke, saying her work was excellent.
I just started going to Dr. Clarke, and I’m a fan. She uses the latest technology, for example, digital x-​rays, which are way better than the old pics. She is straightforward about what you need, explains procedures, and doesn’t try to sell unnecessary procedures.
Would definitely recommend.

Even though I live in LA, I drive down to San Diego to have Dr. Clarke be my dentist. She’s that good!
As the previous commenter mentioned, she and her staff are extremely helpful and do not engage in unnecessary procedures or upsells. They thoroughly explain their recommendations and make sure you understand and are comfortable with your available choices.
In addition to the digital x-​ray machine which uses way less radiation, Dr. Clarke uses the «The Wand», which is some computer controlled anesthetic machine, and is painless compared to the giant needles I’ve had in the past from other dentists. She also has a nifty digital mouth camera which really helps me understand when she’s explaining a procedure or giving me advice on cleaning techniques. Her office seems to embrace new technology and techniques rather than shy away.
Lastly, think her entire office uses grape smelling gloves which is a great distraction when you’re being worked on!

I began going to Dr. Clarke when my previous dentist retired and sold the practice. I was getting great care before — and that has continued. The office staff are helpful and the hygienist is really good too. Dr. Clarke doesn’t recommend procedures just to sell you services. She carefully monitors your dental health and does work only when it is needed. She is also very easy to talk to about your treatment and options.
Since she took over Dr. Clarke has been upgrading the office and installing the latest technology. The new digital x-​ray machine is awesome! They take fewer pics, and the digital photos are available immediately and can be enlarged so the dentist (and you) can better see what is going on. Better yet — the machine exposes you to only about 10% of the radiation compared to a traditional x-​ray machine.
Over the past two-​years I have gotten great care and am very happy with Dr. Clarke and my experiences with her practice.