Steven Pakiz, DDS

Steven Pakiz, D.D.S, is my distinguished dentist, of more than ten years. He assures my smile and assumes-​his-​practice with a warm & friendly smile.
So happy am I with his advanced restorative dentistry, and Team — Dental Hygienist (Shannon W., RDH), Dental Assistant (Lisa), Front Office (Therese); and Practice Administrator (Darlene), that I look-​forward to visiting. They are all exceptionally nice.
It’s nice too — receiving treats of chap sticks, floss, toothpaste samples, toothbrushes, rubber tips and enlightenedness found-​in-​a-​bowl, as one exits.
Big smile.
His zen-​like office is peaceful, meticulous, and wait-​time is minimal. Professional courtesies make appointments available for every work or school schedule and no-​shows or late-​cancellations are carried out.
Dr. Pakiz specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, periodontal therapy, and treatment of the oral cavity. His know-​how, is beyond skill, more-​of-​a-​talent in the restoration of implants and crowns. He for sure has perfected and protected my smile, with precision even, utilizing the iTero Intraoral Scanner.
His practice of examinations, taking x-​rays, and diagnosis are painless, literally and figuratively. Teeth cleanings, arrange every comfort and throughly remove plague and biofilm, constantly asking «are you experiencing any discomfort?». Service with an aim, and a smile.
I appreciate the frankness & thoroughness of Dr. Pakiz, especially with regards
to procedures — his staff immediately blocks time from calendars, reviews costs & payment options, considering insurance co-​pays.
My recommendation of his dental practice is all favorable, showing pearly whites.

Dr. Pakiz along with his team are awesome! My husband has been coming to see Dr. pakiz since he was a child and I’m glad Dr. Pakiz is our family dentist now. I love how my teeth feel extra clean after my appointments. Another perk is the office has a spa– like atmosphere. If you are in need of a great dentist give the office a call.

Greedy doctor, as many of dentists are.
Staff members and Dr. Pakiz are extremely friendly and make you believe you are in good hands. However, this place is deceptive.
I was told that I desperately need a root canal, I will have lots of pain in couple of weeks etc. if I won’t schedule an appointment ASAP. I am glad I didn’t make a rush decision and went for a second opinion. Other dentist told me I need to put a crown only, there is no need for root canal. Root canals in this facility are super pricey (almost 3K) and convincing you to go ahead and do it, the doctor makes tons of money. A real gold mine. BTW the other procedures are not cheap either.
The quality of work of Dr. Pakiz is decent, but don’t believe in everything he/​his staff are saying. I gave him 2 stars for performance/​friendly attitude.

Love everything and everyone. Moving to San Diego and wouldn’t change them for anything. I will be driving back every time I need to come in. Enough said.

I have traveled more than 20 miles each way to Dr Pakiz’s office for several years now, and I don’t mind at all. The office is a soothing environment, with candles and warm lavender-​scented neck pillows. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating and still very professional. I can honestly say I enjoy my dentist visit every time, thanks to the great people who work there. The office is only open Monday through Thursday, but they work to get you in right away if necessary. I highly recommend Dr Pakiz!

Dr. Pakiz and his staff are amazing. Years ago, I had been deathly afraid of dentists as I had a really bad experience in my 20’s. He has made me feel much more comfortable. I have been with Dr. Pakiz for 20 years. I am no longer fearful of going to the dentist. Thanks for your great work, Dr. Pakiz. :)

I LOVE going to the dentist now that I’m a patient at Dr. Pakiz’s office! Coming from me, that says a lot because prior to Dr. Pakiz, I hardly ever went to the dentist because I dreaded the experience. I joined Dr. Pakiz’s office in 2011 at the recommendation of coworkers, and I’m certainly glad that I did.
The outside building looks sketchy but don’t let that fool you. Once you enter the office, you enter a spa-​like environment that tricks your brain into thinking you are there for a massage, not dental work.
The staff are the best part… From the time that you enter and are greeted by Darlene and Mercedes, to having work done by Erika or Lisa, you will be treated very well, and likely have a few laughs too. :-)
Dr. Pakiz is professional, warm, and welcoming. He’s also a long-​time resident of Long Beach and very active in the community.
I highly recommend Dr. Pakiz and his team!

I went to Dr Pakiz office for the first time today. It was a great experience! From the phone call making the appt, to walking out the door, everyone was so friendly. I felt like an individual and taken care of the entire time. They were very thorough, and educated me about my teeth and my options. I am going back tomorrow to get some fillings put in, and, dare I say, I am actually looking forward to it? They say that «people don’t care what you know, until they know that you care.» That could be the motto at Dr Pakiz office, judging by how they were today. Thanks Dr Pakiz & staff! See you tomorrow:)

I went last month for the first time as a friend gave me a flier about a special on teeth whitening. The doctor and staff definitely have the customer service thing down — even though a hygenist did the procedure, the doctor came out to welcome me, the receptionist was friendly (but not overly friendly — I hate that). The whitening worked, the cost included a kit for additional whitening, and I’m was happy with the whole experience. My teeth are happy too :)
This special lasts until the end of August, so I will probably be back then to have it done again…

I usually don’t write bad reviews and almost feel bad writing this one. But I’m over it.
Dr Pakiz and his staff are personable. Erica is great. They go the extra mile to make you feel relaxed in a stressful environment with warm neck pillows and a welcome package for new patients, sometimes. I received these but my husband visited many times before ever being offered one. Sometimes they forget to offer, no biggie.
Obviously that’s not what we are there for.
Dr Pakiz put in 2 crowns for me over a few years and I never thought they fit just right but they worked.
I had an appt. with the doctor and the hygienist for a cleaning but was ill and totally forgot to cancel… guess what, 90 $ is the no call cancelation fee. I get it. You were waiting, could have seen someone else, got it. But really, it was a mistake. I’ve been paying an arm and a leg for a neck pillow for the past 8 years but I missed an appt and it’s $ 90?!
I let them know I didn’t agree with that amount and would be moving my family elsewhere. They agreed and I haven’t heard from them since.
Now, a crown has fallen out. Come to find out it wasn’t done well to begin with. That feeling wasn’t just me, it really didn’t fit! Kinda sad to me. I thought I liked them and I thought they were doing a good job.
So, if you’re looking for a spa like dental atmosphere this is your place. If you don’t want to get ripped off and would like to have your dental work done right the first time… maybe keep looking.

Dr. Pakiz and staff are great. Very professional with a personal touch. They are courteous and always try to make me feel comfortable and relaxed. They do a great job of keeping me informed of my treatment options and plans for future visits.
Well worth making Dr Pakiz your dentist!

Dr. Pakiz and staff have been amazing. I had an allergic reaction to a material used during a crown procedure. When I contacted the office they bent over backwards to help me out. I now take my 14 and 11 year old sons there as well. It’s never a treat for them to go to the dentist but now they don’t seem to mind. They’re always commenting on how nice the staff is. I would definitely recommend Dr. Pakiz.

Going to Dr. Pakiz is like having a day at a spa. The office smells from wonderfully scented candles. You are then asked if you want a hot pack for your neck and finally while they work on you the TV has beautiful peaceful pictures. All the fears you might have are behind you while being treated by Dr. Pakiz.

I’ve been going to Dr. Pakiz for seven years. Dr. Pakiz and staff — dental hygienist, office staff and dental assistance are amazingly friendly and professional. The spa like atmosphere helps: a warm neck pillow, aroma therapy candle, and relaxing music is very calming.
Dr. Pakiz and his staff explain everything they do. I’ve had a variety of procedures done and can say that Dr. Pakiz is the best dentist I’ve ever gone to.

Can’t believe no one has written a review for Dr. P before. OK, I know no one likes going to the dentist. But if I have to go (and we all do, don’t we?) then this is the place. Dr. P and his staff are all great. I like the hygienists, all of Dr. P’s assistants, and the front office staff. Dr. P takes the time to explain what’s going on with your teeth in simple language, and gives you your treatment options. They’re happy to tell you how much each stage of the treatment will cost you and how much your insurance will pay, and they don’t get all judgmental if you decide not to do something right away like some dentists do. Really, this place is like a «dental spa» if there were such a thing. I mean, they offer you a warm neck pillow as soon as you sit in the chair. Where else do they do that? I’m so grateful to my friend Rob who recommended this place to me. I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else now that I’ve been spoiled by Dr. Pakiz and his staff.