Roshen Ganesh, DDS PDD

Highly recommend this dentist! I’m extremely picky with my medical care and have been flying back to St. Louis for the past 5 years to visit my previous Dentist, which I don’t need to do anymore. The reception staff, hygienist (Christina), and the Doc are all amazing.

I have been with Dr. Ganesh having had multiple deep cleanings and a few cavity fills, and would recommend this place. He is not afraid to take the extra time to make sure everything turns out great and has a wonderful group of assistants to ensure doing so! Andrew was very helpful assistant. A lot of dentists that I’ve been to are not that welcoming but Dr. Ganesh definitely does take the effort getting to know his patients. The office just expanded too, which looks great!

Haven’t been to a dentist in a long while simply because I don’t like dentists, but I had to see one because of my chipped front tooth that was glaringly obvious.
Thankfully, I went to the right place! The place is very clean and presentable and Dr. Ganesh’s gentle demeanor and professionalism helped put me at ease.
His work was solid and his price was reasonable, considering the area.
You can’t go wrong with this place for your dental needs. Thank you Dr. G and your wonderful staff!!!

The people in this office are stellar. I was having issues with my insurance and after a mistake on their part they canceled my coverage! I was on the phone with my insurance over 90 minutes and the people at the front waited patiently for me to sort out my situation. When I found out I couldn’t see them after all (even though my insurance said I could initially), they told me not to worry about x-​rays already taken. They could have definitely charged me for them and the convenience overall, but they said «you dealt with enough today so don’t worry about this». I found that amazing sweet and RARE in the health care industry. I’m bummed I can’t see them with my crappy insurance, but recommend others giving them a shot.

I’ve been putting off a visit to the dentist for years, and went to Dr. Ganesh with predictable trepidation. And while some dentists simply go through the rote routine of cleaning and billing, Dr. Ganesh took the time to explain the significance of what’s happening in my mouth. As a result, I don’t just know what I’m supposed to do, I understand why I’m supposed to do it.
I’m generally indifferent to where I live in this world, but staying in LA County just became a little more appealing as I know that while I live here that my teeth will be taken care of.

I’ve been seeing Dr Ganesh since moving to the westside 8 years ago and he’s been great with every visit I’ve had. He’s super nice with a very calming voice and also takes the time to explain everything that’s going on inside your mouth.
Prior to seeing him my gums were in terrible condition but after taking his advice my gums are now tip top.
Also Christina the hygienist is fantastic and doesn’t hurt your gums or teeth as she goes to work cleaning them.
Highly recommended.

A good friend of mine who is in the orthodontic program at Usc recommended this place for me so I decided to give it a shot. The staff was very friendly, the place seemed very clean, and the dentist was very knowledgeable. He explained everything he was doing and why he was doing it. The music playing was great and very relaxing. All in all a great place. Will be recommending it to my friends

Excellent service!!! Will be back for my next cleaning in the summer. Thank you!

Dr. Ganesh and his entire office are the epitome of good dentistry. I have a terrible gag reflex and normally hate going to the dentist. They make it a pleasant experience, and I look forward to seeing and talking with the whole staff each time I visit. They are friendly, warm, and authentic people, which can make all the difference.
Professionally they excel at their jobs. Dr. Ganesh takes the time work with me. He is extremely patient and considerate, and performs terrific work. The office is clean, and the technology is current. For instance they use digital X-​rays instead of traditional film to reduce radiation and improve the results. I can not say enough good things about my experience there. I encourage anyone looking for a dentist to come here!

Horrible experience! I’ve never been so humiliated in my life. I made an appointment with Dr. Ganesh because they have a HYGIENIST, i’ve been wanting to take my husband to the dentist because he was overdue for a cleaning. I filled out some paperwork where it said «PREFERED HYGIENIST «Cristina.
So when we went I asked Dr Ganesh «Is the hygienist gonna do his cleaning?» Dr. Ganesh said «She is busy» so I said ok then we are gonna Reschedule his appointment because I want the hygienist to see him. He got mad and said «I’m the dentist, I’m better than the hygienist»
I smiled and said I prefer if the hygienist does his cleaning. Dr. Ganesh stood up and told the receptionist «Send them somewhere else, I’m not going to waste another hour with them «so we left.
If you are reading this Dr. Ganesh, let me tell you…
1. I didn’t waste your time, you wasted mine, I’m not in need of a destist, there are millions of dentists out there who are willing to take me in as a patient because I always pay out of pocket.
2. If I’m paying for a service I expect to get what I’m paying for.
3. When I made the appointment I clearly said I wanted the hygienist to do my husband’s cleaning.
4. You are a dentist, you specialize on doing fillings, RCT, crowns, etc. Not on doing cleanings. The hygienist on the other hand specializes on doing cleanings, they go to school for 4 years to learn how to do a proper cleaning. A hygienist takes 40 min up to an 1hr for each Patient. It’s like you putting the hygienist to do a fillilng.
I don’t think you are a bad dentist, I just think you want to get paid for a service you will never give.
If someone is reading this make sure you get what you are paying for. I hope you don’t get a 10 min cleaning with the dentist. And remember Dr. Ganesh you are in practice because of patients, if it wasn’t for patients your office wouldn’t even be open.

Let me start off by saying… dental offices and myself generally do not get along. I have a super sensitive mouth and I’m a pretty big baby when it comes to getting any sort of treatment done, outside of the general cleaning.
I’ve been coming to Dr. Ganesh since 2010, when I first had to get a root canal (fun!). Not only were they gentle, but they were patient when I needed a break, and helpful with the payments. Since then, they’ve filled cavities and provided deep cleanings, all without me leaving their office in tears.
I actually, kinda, sorta, enjoy coming to Dr. Ganesh’s office; everyone is so nice and personable and they really make me feel comfortable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a gentle and effective dentist.

Dr. Ganesh is, by far, the best dentist I have ever been to. He is unbelievably thorough, gentle, and has fixed problems other «excellent» dentists have caused in my mouth. He is even straightening a tooth for me that, after having worn braces at two different times in my life, has become a problem again.
I’ve been to «celebrity dentists” – dentists who were supposed to be the best – believe me, there is no better dentist than Dr. Ganesh.

Dr. Ganesh is one of the greatest dentist I’ve been to.
Very professional and knowledgeable when It comes to providing patient care. One of the things that I really liked about this office is that they take digital photographs, not xrays. Which shows you the condition of your oral cavity. Along with a treatment plan presentation showing exactly what you need and why you need it. And to me that’s a big sign of patient care and professionalism at its best.
I’d highly recommend Dr. Ganesh to anybody that’s in the market for a dentist.
Sincerely Juan A. Garcia

I was referred here by another doctor in Santa Monica and am extremely grateful for it.
I can’t say enough nice things about this Santa Monica dentist. Dr. Ganesh and his team are extremely accommodating, knowledgeable, and more than anything, they care. Every time I’ve had to come in for dental work, Dr. Ganesh has been very patient with me. He explains what he finds in his examination and then goes over what the best step to take is. I never feel pressured to get work done here that is unnecessary, as Dr. Ganesh always goes over different options that will work for me, and the pros and cons of each option – especially in terms of short versus long term health benefits. I trust and value his opinion and am very grateful for his honesty and advice over the years.
The hygienist is also a treat to be around. Cristina and the new hygienist Ellie do great meticulous work! I always feel energetic, renewed, and ready to get back to work when I leave their office after a cleaning.
As far as the front office, the staff there really take their time to get to know every case. In the past when my insurance portion was used up and I needed to get extensive additional work done (due to a health problem from the past), the dentist and staff coordinated a really manageable payment plan for me to pay for my services in installments. The front office woman always gave me a heads up before billing any services. They’re also really flexible with scheduling appointments and understand that it is difficult to take time off work, so they try their best to work around your schedule.
I highly recommend Dr. Ganesh and his team should you need a dentist in Santa Monica (I like them so much I commute from much further away!).
All in all: personable dentist, accommodating staff, quality work.

Do not go here! They will take advantage and treat you badly. Every visit was a nightmare!
At first I was excited to get a new dentist and get some metal out of my mouth and switched for composite. Unfortunately all the dentists who took my insurance in the area had bad ratings. Ganesh’s weren’t all great either but they were better than everyone else’s. Just to foreshadow a little, notice how his negative reviews all have answers from him? He is extremely defensive. 1^st red flag. Please see his hidden reviews. Some of them are obviously real and not so flattering.
I really loved how they took pictures of my teeth so I got to see exactly what he was talking about. But then I actually got work done. First, Dr. Ganesh cleaned my teeth but they didn’t feel clean at all. I was really looking forward to that so I was very disappointed. He only spent about 3 minutes on them when they needed much more!
Then, I told them I needed a referal number for
an orthodontist because my insurance was about to run out and he said he couldnt give me a simple phone number for a whole month. He went on vacation for a month. He made me wait a whole month just to give me a phone number?!
Then I get a filling redone and that god awful fakest person ive ever met secretary of his messed up the paperwork and argued with me about it. She is fake nice like you’ve never seen. Honey, you can’t hide your true feelings. It’s beyond evident. That goes the same for you Ganesh.
I will say this, he has 3D machines that built me a perfect onlay filling. But trust me, dealing with these two’s god awful personalities is not worth the ridiculous costs. There are skilled dentists who could do just as good a job without disrespecting you and taking advantage. This guy only cares about money.
I was done with this fraud but I was still having the original problem with the tooth he worked on so I went back to discuss it with him. Big mistake. He does not listen or explain things. I noticed that before when he got annoyed at me for asking him questions about the procedure. (He went ahead and did the work without consulting me)
Oh god what a nightmare, this guy. He is so condescending. When I asked him why I was still having this problem he got extremely defensive about his work and just kept repeating what a perfect job he did. I wasn’t even attacking him. Do you get that, guy?
Well, turns out the reason I still have the same problem is a little thing called tartar. (Thank you internet!) I never had it before so I didn’t understand why all my flossing and brushing wasn’t helping. Back to. his shitty teeth cleaning. Oh surprise surprise. Actually you did mess up Dr. Perfect. You should have seen tartar from a mile away and recommended a deep teeth cleaning and used periodontal equipment to check under my gums. Either this guy really stinks at dentistry and has to rely on his state of the art equipment or he saw but didn’t say anything to wait so that I would need more expensive work down the line.
Either way, if you’re looking for a dentist, trust me, you don’t want this, keep looking.

This review is long overdue. First, let me state that I am a dentist and Asst. Professor at a Dental School in the S.F. Bay Area. I have no affiliation with Dr. Ganesh, nor have I ever personally met him. This review is for an experience I had indirectly with him and his office staff. I have a friend whose daughter was a student at UCLA. She had told him she thought she might have a problem, so he asked me if I knew anyone down there. Now, you readers might think we all know each other. Ha ha. Far from it. Dr. Ganesh’s son, who is also a dentist in another area, happened to be my student a few years back and I remembered him saying his dad was in Santa Monica. I contacted him, and through a series of texts between the son and dad, I was told to have my friends daughter go down right away and he would see her. It was his day off, but was willing to do that. I told his son it was not that extreme of an emergency and she would go down and see Dr. Ganesh on the following business day. She was treated like family and her issue resolved expertly. I had told his son to just have his dad bill me and I would take care of it. I never received a bill and was told not to worry about it. I was in practice for 25 years and now teach, and I can tell you, he had no obligation to me and to handle the situation as he did, yet he did with grace and great professionalism. I am very grateful to Dr. Ganesh for his compassion and empathy. That just showed me what kind of Dentist and Healthcare provider he is.
Thanks, Dr. Ganesh.

For years I didn’t see a dentist due to previous unpleasant experiences, lack of $$$ and no dental insurance.
I started seeing Dr. Ganesh in 2011 after seeing a Groupon special and looking at some Unilocal reviews. After the initial consultation, I realized how much work I needed done due to the lack of regular dental cleanings and maintenance. Fortunately, he presented me with a detailed treatment plan and options. He gave the pros and cons of each possible situation and let me make the decisions with no pressure.
Things worth noting:
1. Nice atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. I always get a reminder call before each appointment. There was never an issue if I needed to reschedule or cancel.
2. Treatment plan usually includes a list of each prospective procedure and the estimated costs. Dr. Ganesh is always clear and upfront about each procedure and is more than happy to answer any questions.
3. Billing is flexible. I’m a cash patient and I was able to pay for my procedures in monthly installments. The staff always gives you call each month before they charge your credit card.
4. I’ve had deep cleanings, wisdom teeth removal, a root canal, and fillings.
Basically, I’ve had everything on the menu. But each procedure was relatively stress free. Dr. Ganesh always makes sure you’re as comfortable as possible. He also takes the time to explain what he is doing so you know what’s going on. But, if you would rather zone out he has headphones available so you can listen to music.
5. Dr. Ganesh is easily accessible. Whenever I made a phone call or sent an email, he always answered my questions within 24 hour period.
All in all, I’ve had very positive experiences with Dr. Ganesh and his office.

I was on the other side of town the other day and found out that my dentist in Studio City had canceled on me because he was sick and I really needed to take care of something before I left town. This office had a cancellation and got me in DAY OF! (which is totally rare, I know) but I was sooo appreciative and they did a great job! I think I’m a convert :)

I started seeing dr. Ganesh after purchasing a groupon for a cleaning over a year ago. I have now seen him and his wonderful hygienist for 3 cleanings and 1 filling on my wisdom tooth.
I can not stress how much I hate the dentist– and how thankful I am for finding them!
I remember saying to the dr. I don’t floss as much as I should and he said I don’t swim enough. So shocked! But loved it. I never feel forced into anything. They are so gentle and aware of any sensitivity. He genuinely is interested in my day and makes you feel at ease.
I had the smoothest experience for my filling. I didn’t even feel the shot for the numbing. Was quick and painless. The wonderful woman at the front. Who calls and handles payments, I believe she is his wife. Is so kind. She remembers everything including my travel plans. They were very generous to offer a great price as well.
Park off of 2^nd st. In the new mall parking and walk towards the beach and take a right. Very easy once you have been there before. But they will be moving to a better space soon.

Went on a recommendation of a coworker. The experience itself was… okay. Nice location, easy parking, and advanced technology. At the end of my cleaning, there was an «upsell» of changing my fillings. Didn’t end up doing it, but I can deal with that.
What I can’t deal with — called to request a copy of my latest xrays. The ones I PAID FOR. I had to call on three different occassions, because it wasn’t done. Finally, someone called me back informing me that there would be a $ 80 charge to send them to me. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Ridiculous. I’ve requested my xrays from other dentists and have never incurred any fee.
**EDIT/​FOLLOW UP**
I received an email from Dr. Ganesh personally within the same day as my review. He sent me my x-​rays at no cost, and apologized for the situation. I appreciate the gesture and professionalism.