Gregory A. Stern, DDS

Dr Stern has all the qualities you want in a dentist. He’s calm and precise in his treatments and he’s conservative with the quantity of work to be done. He also doesn’t try to up-​sell you all his office’s services like most other dentists do. He’s just a good dentist.
«Shopping for dentists» is a very uncomfortable process. How are you to know what a dentist is like until they’ve worked on you? And, yet, who wants to discover a «bad» dentist that way? This is how I felt before visiting Dr. Stern on a friend’s recommendation. He really is good. It was a relief.

This is a great practice. I’ve seen different hygienists, all excellent. The front desk, absolutely professional and so nice. And of course, Dr. Stern is amazingly good. He has the perfect demeanor, he instills a trust that is rare and his dental work is top notch. Very highly recommended.

Dr. Stern is far and away the best, most thorough, knowlegeable and gentle dentist I have ever had. His staff is friendly, knowledgeable and so, SO pleasant — they really turn a stressful (for many) health care experience into a breeze.
I recently went to him because he’s literally about 100 paces from my office in Santa Monica, in the Colorado Center (previously Yahoo Center — across from the Water Garden on Colorado Avenue at Cloverfield). I was delighted to find a dentist so convenient who came recommended by a friend from work.
Unfortunately my insurance didn’t cover his office, but I decided to pay out of pocket for an exam and X-​rays because I had FSA (flexible spending account) money burning a hole in my pocket and I’d rather give it to this dentist and get something out of it then let our horrid government just TAKE it from me by year’s end. But I digress…
Exam was hands down the most extensive and thorough I’ve ever had. Dr. Stern actually read and asked some questions about my medical history (a first from a dentist in my experience!). He checked every tooth, on both sides, for gum recession. They did like, 20 x-​rays on me and identified a filling that had come loose and started decaying (my previous dentist’s shoddy work!). So, I came back the next day (again paying out of pocket with FSA funds rather than going with a «free» option on my dental HMO plan) and Dr. Stern removed the errant filling and refilled it with no numbing and NO pain. I was absolutely amazed. Floored.
As long as I have teeth in my head, I will entrust Dr. Stern to help me care for them. If you are looking for a truly outstanding dentist, you cannot go wrong with Dr. Stern and his wonderful staff!
In case you need more convincing: my last dentist told me I had decay in my wisdoms and she wanted to remove them all (at once, no less). Terrified, I balked and then just ignored the «problem» for a year. After my exam yesterday I specifically asked Dr. Stern how my wisdom teeth were. His response — «they’re just fine». Asked him if they needed to be removed — nope. SO happy I didn’t listen to my old dentist, who was clearly trying to fatten her wallet with a superfluous procedure that would have been terrifying and painful for me.
Dr. Stern is THE man when it comes to caring for your pearlies! If you choose him you will NOT regret it and your teeth will LOVE you for it!

I have visited Dr. Stern around 4 – 5 times. I know nothing about dentistry, but the most important thing is feeling like:
1) I receive quality care
2) I am not being over diagnosed or given too much treatment that is unnecessary.
Dr. Stern’s office checks the box on both of these. In fact, I moved to NYC 18 months ago and decided that I go back to LA enough that I will do my checkups during those visits at his office.
If you work in the area, the convenience is off the charts, too. Water Garden, Yahoo! Center, Universal Building… just float on over.

Dr. Stern has been my dentist since 2001, and I am fortunate
to be one of his patients. His professionalism, ethics and interpersonal skills make him top notch among his peers. If you’re looking for the best, give him a call. You’ll be glad you did.

Dr Stern radiates TRUST. At the same time, he’s got this personality like a warm teddy bear. Totally professional.
And he is such a good old-​fashioned mensch.
Backbone. Integrity. He’s got some rare qualities.

I recently broke up with my dentist. I had been seeing him regularly since childhood and he was the only dentist I had ever known. I was faithful. Even when I went back east to college, I’d schedule my appointments around the summer and Christmas holidays when I was sure to be home. And after college, when I returned to California and moved to the city, 50 miles away from my dentist, I still made the hour-​long trek (oftentimes longer with traffic) twice a year to see my dentist. But after 7 years of making the commute, the long-​distance relationship finally got the better of me. So I had to move on. It wasn’t him; it was me.
And boy are they right when they say that breakin’ up is hard to do! So I decided to poll some friends on the westside to get some recommendations. I finally decided to give Dr. Stern a try and I am so glad that I did. It was a seamless and beautiful transition. He is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and friendly. You really get the feeling that you’re in great hands and getting top-​notch dental care. He staff is all super-​friendly and the hygienist that I’ve had (Judy) is lovely! She is so meticulous and will make your teeth sparkle! It’s a pleasure being in her chair.
I look back fondly on the many good years that I shared with my old dentist, filled with with cleanings, drillings, flossing and fillings, but I’m glad I finally moved on! Dr. Stern and his staff have not only lived up to the standards of my old dentist, but they have far surpassed them. He and his staff continue to to make going to the dentist a pleasure.

I agree with puja 100%. Dr Stern takes a lot of pride in his work. He works very hard to make sure everything comes out right. He will take the time to rationally explain what is going on with my teeth in a way that makes perfect sense to me. He has proactively called me at home, after a procedure, to make sure I was ok which is something that no other dentist has ever done.
Best dentist and best dental office I have ever been to. Well worth the drive.

I had a cavity filled by another dentist and it had been giving me trouble fo the past few months. Dr Stern fixed it. He is patient. doesn’t recommend things you dont need and does a great job. he took 1.5 hours to fill it and my teeth feel like nothing was wrong with them!
i love the office staff and I would definitely recommend him. he is totally awesome. And his staff is absolutely great!