Scott Chau, DDS

I consider myself so lucky that a friend referred me to Dr. Chau when I first moved to San Diego. Their availability of Saturday appointments sealed the deal, and I have been a happy patient/​customer ever since.
They are the best, hands down, period. Everyone in the office — the dentist, the hygienist, and the office manager — is skilled, trustworthy, and personable. I wish all of my interactions in health care and other service industries were of the same caliber as Dr. Chau’s office.
Dr. Chau definitively addressed a dental issue that I had lived with for years and would have caused problems for me down the road, which all of my previous dentists had overlooked. For cleanings, the hygienist has always been thorough and gentle. The office manager is courteous over the phone and in person, makes scheduling/​rescheduling easy, and has always been on top of making sure my insurance will cover the visit.
It’s a bonus that the office is in a beautifully restored craftsman. I love looking at the stained glass windows during my cleanings!

I had always hated going to the dentist until I met Dr. Chau. He is awesome. You can tell he cares for his patients, He calls you personally to follow up and see if you are doing okay. I have referred many people to him. He works on Saturdays and makes it easy for me to go to my appointments. He is by far the most professional dentist that I have met. I will continue to refer patients to him. My whole family goes to him now.

Dr Chau once again reminded me I needed to buy a Waterpik water flosser to better cleanse between my teeth… deep pockets unfortunately. I bought it the next day and have been using it once a day since
flushes out the tiniest bits of food debris from the deep crevices in my gums and it not as awkward to use as I thought it might be. Hopefully no more inflamed gums when things used to get stuck in there. I’ve learnt to listen to what the good dentist advises me to do so I can care for my teeth better. Dr Chau is by far the best dentist my wife and I have ever been to.

My favorite dentist ever. Prompt service. Excellent work. Fair pricing.

Dr. Chau is a wonderful dentist! He takes pride in his work and really cares for his patients. He goes above and beyond what Is expected for a dentist. After any work, he has always called me a day or so after to make sure everything feels ok.
His office staff is courteous, well spoken on the phone, and very professional. I recommend Dr. Chau to all my friends! He’s great. I moved out of the area and still drive half an hour just to see him.
My only complaints are: the chairs aren’t very comfortable and if you miss an appointment they charge you $ 50. That being said, I still give them a 5 star rating!

Meticulous. There’s a reason why I’ll continue to drive from Orange County to see him. He goes above and beyond for his patients. He genuinely cares.

Fantastic experience with Dr. Chau! Professional, thorough, polite and quick. So thoughtful to call and check up with me afterwards! Such a nice touch that I will definitely be coming back!

Dr. Chau is fantastic. Really great dentist, very nice, very considerate, and takes great care of his patients. I would gladly recommend him to anyone.

I heard of Dr. Chau through a friend and came in for a cleaning. Originally from Seattle and seeing a dentist I liked there, I was worried about finding a great dentist in San Diego. I have to say, this was by far the best cleaning I have ever had.
I still had bonding on my teeth from over 10 years ago from my bottom retainer and even though I have had my teeth cleaned over 20 times, Dr. Chau was the first person to remove it from my teeth. Never felt better!
Incredibly detail oriented and a total perfectionist with a gentle touch.

I hadn’t visited a dentist in too long and finally had a reason that made me have to go. I’ll admit I was a little nervous, but Dr. Chau and his team made me feel so comfortable. Dr. Chau walked me through every step, letting me know exactly what I would feel and what his next steps were.
The office itself is quite cute as well, having a home-​like feel. I will definitely make Dr. Chau my family dentist.

There are just some things in life. that well… when you have them… they make your life just so much better… and a damn good dentist is on my list of one of them.
I am close to 90% done of my teeth renovation project ;) (oh gosh I know, it’s not that bad)
So far… I have had four crowns redone (new ones) Designer Crowns by Chau ;)TM* (just kidding)
Unfortunately repairing past botchy work done at a substandard second rate dentist done over ten years ago… but the past is the past and I have new teeth now :)
I have had a few cleanings and troublesome cavities dealt with, about four done.
Either way… I’m ecstatic I crossed paths with the five star Unilocal reviews over a year ago. Again the staff here, Shannon and Eric are crucially invaluable I feel like I walk into this place «where everybody knows your name» like…“welcome, we are glad you are here”… like come on… what place is like that anymore? Dr. Chau’s office is… and that is all I need.
Well, Dr. Chau is an amazing dentist (he is probably secretly a super hero)…
Dr. Chau for life :) PEACE

I went to Dr. Chau after reading all of the fantastic Unilocal reviews, and I have to say that the experience exceeded my high expectations. The office was clean and professional, the staff was kind and warm, and the cleaning was thorough and efficient.
I’m a new mom, so I had my 3-​month old baby in tow. Dr. Chau and the dental hygienist were so kind— rocking the baby and returning her pacifier while I was getting x-​rays and my teeth cleaned. They all went above and beyond and I was truly blown away by the experience. Thanks Dr. Chau and staff!

I see that all of the Unilocalers are giving Dr. Scott Chau excellent reviews, and I totally agree with their views. I’ve been going to Dr. Chau for several years, and I’ve always been impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. As a teacher, I’m very appreciative of his outstanding academic background. I also like the fact that he’s very modern and up-​to-​date with the latest dental techniques.
As a P. S., I just found out that Dr. Chau has been trained to provide Botox treatments. Knowing that he has a great eye for the aesthetic and is so meticulous, I asked Dr. Chau to treat the crow’s feet around my eyes. It was an easy, quick procedure, and I’m very happy with the results. I definitely recommend the versatile Dr. Chau to any new patient!

I didn’t know the quality of good service until I started receiving treatments from Dr. Chau. I honestly can say he is probably the best dentist I have had. I had to redo some back fillings I have had since I was a child. and I was mortified of thinking about the drilling to repair the fillings. All my previous dentist in the past have left me with a lot of pain during and after the fillings well Dr Chau somehow managed not to impose any pain at all. I am happy!!! He also was very sculpt about the application of the feelings, creating a natural look that blended the feeling with the tooth.

I first went in to see Dr. Chau after my filling chipped when I moved to San Diego. He was able to see me on short notice and I’ve been in for three cleanings since then. Dr. Chau is very friendly and a terrific clinician — he saw an mistake in my wisdom tooth removal that my old dentist missed. His office staff (Eric and Shannon) are very professional and friendly. It’s great to have found such an awesome dentist.

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Great experience, friendly and professional.
He has state of the art equipment… and he’s a bit of a perfectionist!
All that equals: Great SMILE!
My mouth loves this guy.
I highly recommend.
5 woofs!

Dr. Chau is the kind of dentist that I’d want to hang out with. First of all, he only sees one patient at a time, which is highly conscientious! This also eliminates the assembly line feeling of being an open mouth on a conveyor belt.
He is meticulous with his dentistry and considers it an art form. My appointment was an interactive session, me with hand held mirror in hand and he with drill.
No, I’m not that vain. We-​e-​elll, maybe I am. That said, Dr. Chau supplied me with said mirror so that I could check him out while he drilled away and explained what he was doing. That not only screams of confidence, but also competence. I felt very empowered with my healthcare, which I think was what
was aiming for but miserably flopped. I digress. It was between looking at my own teeth and a football game on TV, and quite frankly, I find myself infinitely more riveting. I was transfixed! Thanks Dr. Chau!
Not only is he skilled at functionality, but he is also very cognizant of aesthetics. He buffed a small chip in my front tooth for free, and once I caught a glimpse of that in my trusted favorite accessory, le mirror, I begged him to take a stab at my bottom teeth. Initially, he said I would need orthodontia, but not only did he give it a whirl, but he exceeded my expectations! It looks amazing and beats Invisalign as far as I’m concerned!
As a bonus, he offers design and fashion tips! I was wearing these hideous earrings (that I’ve always known are hideous, but they were a gift) at my second appointment. I’m not even sure why I wear them, considering even I think they’re wretched. They are Kate Spade bow studs. Dr. Chau told me the truth — «Guys like big dangly earrings and hoops». Confirming what I’ve always known, my next stop was the consignment shop with a big, even, white ish eating grin. I knew it! ! Thanks again Dr. Chau !!!

I wrote a separate review under the old Uptown Dental practice review but it’s been awhile so I get to update this one. =)
Practically my whole workplace goes to Dr. Chau. And every time we talk about an upcoming appointment, we are excited for each other. He is that great. My husband refers his friends to Dr. Chau. I’m a total fan as well!
His cleanings are intense. His work is perfect. And he is gentle, friendly, and cool!
He definitely does not pressure to get work done. He does offer suggestions and help –I grind my teeth and he said he could fashion me a nightguard. (omg, how embarrassing that I’m writing about this). Well, I got a cheap drugstore one while I was going through a stressful time in life and told him — he did not get annoyed or offended and was just glad I was taking care of myself! His focus is on making sure you have knowledge and definitely about making sure you are healthy. So great~
Eric at the front desk is also completely warm and friendly. He ALWAYS calls the day or two before my appointment to make sure I don’t forget or to reschedule if needed. This is an amazing plus for me.
I had been to some bad, bad dentists in my life (serious horror stories) so karma was finally on my side when I got Dr. Chau and Eric!

By far, the best dentist I have ever been to. If anyone is qualified to write a review on dentists, that would definitely be me. I have had 2 sets of braces, about a dozen root canals and too many cavities to count.
With that said, on with the review…
I found Dr. Chau as a result of needing some emergency dental work due to a horrible tooth ache. I called his office on a late SATURDAY afternoon. Within 20 minutes Dr. Chau had called me back. I explained my situation and he had me come to his office. Let me clarify this — he left what he was doing on a Saturday to help me out.
Dr Chau’s first impression was amazing. What dentist leaves what they are doing on a weekend to meet a new patient at his office? The most AMAZING part about this is he charged a normal rate. He didn’t charge some high «Emergency «rate.
After the emergency dental work was done, I became a patient. The next appointment was for a cleaning. Dr. Chau did that himself. What dentist does cleanings??? None that I have been to. I have also had 3 root canals since then and had 3 crowns replaced. Dr Chau’s work is amazing. The crowns were perfectly matched to the rest of my teeth.
I have to mention that my teeth are very sensitive. Dr. Chau takes time to make sure you are very comfortable and PAINLESS during the procedures. His bedside manner is that of someone you know for a long time. He is a normal guy that is an amazing dentist.
On a side note, I have to mention that over the past 6 months I got to know Dr. Chau a little bit. Something that really impressed me about him as a person is that he grew up in the projects and put himself through dental school and opened his own practice 100% on his own. Maybe this has something to do with why he is such an amazing dentist that truly hones his craft and genuinely cares for people.
It goes without saying that I highly reccomend Dr. Chau.

I moved to San Diego a few months ago, and hadn’t been to a dentist in about 2 years. I picked Dr. Chau based on other good reviews.
The building kind of looks like a lab or something, but since I work in a lab, I think it’s pretty cool. It’s a very nice place. The staff is very friendly and helpful. After my first visit for a routine cleaning, I went back to have a cavity filled. Dr. Chau was thorough, and I never felt any pain even when he was injecting the numbing agent into my gums. My teeth look and feel great. Dr. Chau even remembered personal details from our conversation at my last visit weeks ago. I’ll definitely keep coming back as long as I live in the area. I highly recommend this place!