Veterinary Dental Specialties And Oral Surgery

Dr Fruman and Kelly quickly made Gracie, my 9 year old cockerpoo, feel safe, which is not easy.  The level of care is magnificent.  Everyone in the office is friendly and professional, which can be tricky to do - but I felt that Gracie and I were both cared for and in expert hands.Gracie fractured a molar chewing on something - I'm not sure what - and Dr Furman was able to save the tooth, clean her teeth, and provide me with a complete update on her oral health.  I couldn't ask for more. Read Less

My 2 1/2 year old Samoyed had been cautiously diagnosed by the emergency vet clinic as suffering from a potential slab fracture of a premolar. The recommendation was to see a dental vet specialist and get x-rays as the only way to know for sure. After much research, I made an appointment for her to see Dr. Furman. It did take quite a while to get an appointment, but I was very pleased with the initial consultation and could see that not only was the whole staff caring, but that the proposed medical procedures were well defined and from what I could tell, medically sound as well. Katherine was very helpful finding a surgery date right away, and getting all of the information that I needed and obtained answers to all of my questions. On the afternoon of the surgery, Dr. Furman was very communicative and the good news was that no fracture or infection was found with the x-rays! A very good cleaning was performed, and my furry girl did very well post surgery! It is kind of scary thinking of anesthesia and the potential procedures, but I feel Dr. Furman and staff did a great job medically; as well as their relationship with patient and client! Read Less

We are so fortunate to have Dr. Niemiec of Dog Beach Dentistry aka Southern Veterinary Dental Specialties here in Southern CA.During a routine tooth cleaning our local veterinarian spotted two chipped canine molars on our Shiba Inu Puku. He showed me a picture of the broken teeth and exposed nerves. He referred us to Dr. Niemiec in San Diego.Dr. Niemiec and Dr. Skinner are great as are the front desk and vet assistants. Puku needed 2 root canals. They explained everything to us in great detail and provided an estimate. We then scheduled the surgery and returned later that week. During surgery they discovered a bone abscess that showed up on the x-ray. They brought us into the exam room to see the issues. We gave the green light to proceed. The surgery went great and Puku has fully recovered.That you for your dedication to veterinary dental care!!! Read Less

Dr. Niemiec and his staff were so amazing. They stayed late to fix the fractured jaw of our 13 week old Great Dane Laila. They were so informative and kind and Dr. Niemiec personally called me the next day to check on her. This was our first experience with a pet dentist for any reason and we couldn't have been given a better recommendation. Thank you for taking such amazing care of our baby! Read Less

I have a 12 year old chihuahua with liver problems(high ALT and ALKP levels) and all I can say is Dr. Furman is AMAZING. My chihuahua had 7 teeth removed all at once and he has recovered beautifully. I was terrified of putting my dog under anesthesia but Dr. Furman immediately eased my mind. He was gentle and kind to my little chihuahua . My chihuahua actually liked him! Overall great experience. Will definitely be recommending him to my friends. Thank you Dr. Furman. Read Less

So to start we took my dog into our regular vet because he had two broken k-9s that we could see and they recommended this dentist. I called the dentist asking why they had not gotten back to my vet and told me I could not talk to the dr. For legal reasons. I explained to the lady who answered my call that my dog had at least 2 broken k-9s and I have never dealt with this before. She told me it was not a big deal and we could schedule a appointment for nov 7, I called on oct 17 which would have made me wait 3 weeks for my dogs teeth to even be looked at and my brother who was a vet tech called me and said he needed to been seen immediately. so my girlfriend called them back and told them his teeth were really bad and needed to be seen sooner but the woman told her that they couldn't make room.  My dog needed a emergency procedure and the woman wouldn't even let us talk to the dr. He ended up having 5 teeth damaged and would have lost all 5 of them if we had waited 3 weeks. If you have a emergency do not use this dr. Call the PC vet dentist in Encinitas Read Less

I was very pleased with Dr. Niemiec, his staff and offices.  My 17-yr-old Ocicat girl was in need of multiple tooth extractions.  I was very concerned about her age and underlying condition of pancreatitis.  Dr. Niemiec is extremely knowledgable, kind and compassionate.  Dr. Niemiec carefully reviewed her history, lab work and examined her.  My girl even let him look at her teeth the first visit, which is unusual.  Her strong heart made her a good candidate.  The day of surgery, Dr. Neimic guided me through the entire process.  He took me to the room where my girl was under anesthesia.  We looked at x-rays and discussed all of her options. His facilities and equipment are exceptional.  Dr. Niemiec, a vet assistant, and a 2nd vet assistant who's job was to monitor my girls vitals on a large monitor were in the room.  I've been in a few veterinary operating rooms over my years, but never seen one that looks as efficient as an ER operating room.  My girl went home with me the same day.  Besides little chipmunk cheeks, which I expected, she is doing remarkably well.  The next morning I sent pictures of my girls cheeks and got a call a couple hours later.  I love the fact this is a digital office and I can communicate by email and get a quick response.I chose Dr. Niemiec for a number of reasons.  Some vets generally recommend removal of all teeth.  Because of his knowledge my girl still has many of her teeth left.  She even has one composite filling. Because of the monitoring, she never received more anesthesia than she needed.  It was worth every penny to have a dental specialist.  There is a link on the office website for a Care Card and Wells Fargo financing.  We used the Care Card.  Dr. Niemiec's exceptional skill may give my girl another 5 years or more of life.  She can be pain free and for that I am grateful. Read Less

Went in to see Dr. Furman for a consultation. He quoted  in the range of $2000 to $3000 for dental cleaning and standard tooth removal. Note this is the price even though  my dogs procedure is very standard and he doesn't require the use of a specialist. I chose to go with Dr. Furman for the fact that he can get dental x-rays before the procedure. So I sent the receptionist Sheri the pre authorization claim for the Dr. to sign and fill out his diagnosis and it has been 2 weeks and still no signature. Mind you my dogs surgery is tomorrow and they still don't have the Dr's signature. Called her today for the 5th time in two weeks and she gave my husband and attitude over the phone. Stating that the Dr hasn't finished his charting. They want to charge exorbitant prices with zero follow through and bad customer service. So now I'm down $110 and time I can never get back. I would never recommend this vet. Bad experience overall. Read Less

wAAAY Overprice! just as other have mentioned, you probably should shop around. We brought two dogs in for consultation and thinking even if theyre a bit expensive, it couldnt be way more than the market. here's a typical cost from them:exam only: $110-130Deep Cleaning for my 26lbs dog: $1200Deep cleaning and tooth extaction for a SMALL Yorkie: $4000- $6000so there you have it, it is way over price. I had my 25lbs dog and a poodle teeth clean in the past for under $400. DOnt waste your time, even the office visit is expensive. you can look on groupon or yelp for Vet places that give free consultation. good luck!!! Read Less

Dr. Niemiec was recommended to us by our veterinarian as a dental specialist. One of our puppies has an under bite and requires special dental care. I don't think I ever had such a wonderful experience with any doctor myself being a patient. He was very patient not only with the puppy but with us too. Took his time explaining everything, outlining our options, going over all pros and cons. I wish some of my own doctor would display the same level of consideration for human patients :-).We've been going back to Dr. Niemiec and his excellent staff for 3 years now. Thanks to their outstanding care both of our dogs healthy and happy. Read Less

Dr. Neimic came highly recommended by my vet. I completely see why. He is gentle with the animals, extremely knowledgable, kind, and compassionate. He did an amazing job with my dog Frankie. He needed extractions and some bone grafting. Dr. Neimic guided me through the entire process. He took me back while my dog was under the visually show me what needed to be done both by looking at my dog and xrays. His facilities are exceptional and I felt so good about my decision to take my dog to him. If I could give more stars I would. Every single person at the Kearny mesa and sorrento valley location was kind and obviously loved animals. The front desk supervisor Christine was especially wonderful. Thank you all from Frankie and I. Read Less

The best, these guys really know what they're doing. You're kept in the loop about every step of the process, you're given options, and everything is explained in sufficient detail. Dental surgery isn't cheap, but as compared to what I feared it would be I was pleasantly surprised. My cat's jaw and teeth are back together and the ones that were causing an issue ( that could ultimately shorten her lifespan or prove fatal later ) were removed. She's doing fine right now, actually better than before. This is the first time in 5 years I've heard her purr. It's a small price to pay for the quality of life I've gotten in return. Thank you. Read Less

We found Dr. Niemiec because our Lola has an underbite which leaves her teeth exposed and vulnerable.  She has been seeing him for about 5 years, and she has had to have a few extractions, as expected.  Our regular vet had been telling us for years that our other dog, Nixon, had perfect teeth and didn't require a major cleaning, so we skipped it for a few years.  Finally, we decided to take Nixon to Dr. Niemiec for a consultation since Lola had to go regularly and were shocked to find that his teeth were in bad shape, too.  They spend a lot of time before surgery explaining what may need to be done, and once in surgery, they will even show you which teeth need to be extracted and why before proceeding.  (That part always breaks my heart because I hate seeing my little pups on the operating table...but I understand why it's done...)I really appreciate the level of care my pups receive here.  Dr. Niemiec has saved most of Lola's teeth and has made us aware of issues we might have with Nixon.  You really do get what you pay for here, and it's worth every penny. Read Less

Last month I learned my little teensy weensy 10-year-old adorable long-hair toy chihuahua, Cassatt, needed to have 10 teeth removed. I cried thinking there might have been something I could have done to prevent this, but had neglected to do, despite annual cleanings (always under anesthesia bc he won't let anyone brush his teeth and he's too small and fragile to restrain). But, the vet explained it is common with little dogs. Cassatt had to have this work done by a specialty vet dentist, because there was risk of his jaw breaking during the procedure. His jaw is about 1mm wide, and the infection was great. When Dr. Niemiec shared the x-rays before surgery, they revealed his jaw was already broken. Risk of another break during surgery was greater. Dr. Niemiec can make a bone graft during the procedure to fasten the jaw, if needed. That is why we were there. His mouth is so tiny. The surgery went perfectly, he had all the infected teeth removed, and his jaw did not break further. The prior break is healing itself with little fibers, even though it is not aligned completely. Cassatt has been so peppy for the past couple of days. I'm so grateful for science, doctors, and these pups that remind us how to live...in the present, playing full out. Thank you, Dr. Niemiec, and team for a peaceful experience. Read Less

After having different consultations with dental specialty Vets, we decided to leave my furry four legged son in the care of Dr. Furman! It was the best choice we have ever made for the care of our English Bulldog. Dr. Furman was very thorough with his treatment plan and took the time to answer all of our questions and address all of our concerns. Throughout our pup's surgery, he checked in with us with status updates and even let us see him!! There were no surprises when it came to the bill and Dr. Furman was worth every penny! If you are looking for a Dental Vet for your furry loved one, look no more, I truly can't say enough great things about the doctor and his staff! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Read Less

Dr Niemiec saved my cat from pain, extended his life,  and gave me more time with him. I will always be grateful! At first look the cost of the surgery seems high, but if you look at the bill, it itemizes everything and you see how reasonable the cost actually is. The dr's fee is not very high. I should also mention my cat has compromised kidneys and I was really worried about the surgery. The dr helped me make the difficult decision the go ahead with the surgery. Every time my cat yawns I see a healthy mouth and a healthy cat. Thank you dr niemiec! Read Less

Perks: 1. They respect your time & you will be moved through the things you need to do during the appointment in a way that lets you have the time you need to make decisions but doesn't have you sitting around wasting time. 2. Upfront pricing estimates, that were super close to accurate but the big plus for me is that even the "low estimate" was a few hundred more than I actually had to pay.3. Military discount is 15%. They love America.4. Your consultation fee is applied to your actual surgery so it isn't a wasted fee to get the treatment process started.5. You can get in pretty quickly when you first call to make an appointment -- they aren't booked out. 6. They really seem to care. Downsides:1. It is expensive. But, you'll get those numbers at your consultation & quite frankly I should not have jumped around vets & should have gone here from the get go. Putting my dog under only once for a surgery would have really been much smarter in the long run & the money in the end would have been the same. 2. It was a 30 minute drive for me, which I easily got over considering the care my dog got. You get what you pay for. And let's face it, it is your beloved pet so whether you pay all at once with a single high price tag or through the course of several different vets to fix an issue .... you're going to pay. I should have realized that & come to these great doctors at Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery from the start. Instead, I went to a janky vet & let them pull out a bunch of teeth out of my 2lb yorkie (severe periodontal disease like you read about) then refer me to these specialists for the rest of the work that needed to be done. At the first place (not here) they made me feel like a bad pet owner, as if I had purposefully done this to my dog through willful neglect. The office was dirty. They wasted my time through multiple visits & wait times once there. I have never had a doctor's experience like I have with the docs at Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery. When I arrived for my first appointment, I was immidiately seen by a real vet and she stayed in the room to talk to me for almost an hour to educate me. They were upfront with their pricing (which isn't cheap), giving me both a low and high estimate. They weren't pushy. And let me just repeat this because it is so ridiculously rare: THE VET TALKED TO ME FOR ALMOST AN HOUR & SAW ME IMMIDIATELY WITHOUT MAKING ME WAIT.When we went in for surgery at their other location, it was the same deal. They immidiately processed my dog, the vet came out to talk to me several times and was very kind & informative. The time they estimated for the surgery fit the window they orginailly told me (again respecting my schedule) -- and the final price was actually a few hundred less than the low quote I had gotten at my first visit.I dealt with two vets here at Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery -- both super intelligent, compassionate & dedicated to making sure I had the information needed to make informed decisions for my dog. I've never had so much time talking with an actual vet before. I can't say enough great things about this office. True compassionate professionals who are obviously amazing & skilled vets. Thanks for taking care of my little girl. Read Less

I too, have only been here for a consultation, but was blown away at Dr. Furman's demeanor.  The patient is an elderly Chihuahua who has had multiple tooth extractions and a broken jaw repair from different vets.  I took her in to the Dental Specialists on referral to see about a possibly infected extraction site.Dr. Furman immediately put me at ease by greeting Holly (the dog) with, "Hello, Munchkin," before saying hi to me (which I like) and he had obviously read the paperwork I filled out and knew about our issues.  He informed me that while dogs are under surgery, they are the ONLY patient at the clinic in a certain block of time. Like, if Holly was put under, 100% of their attention would be on her since she was the only patient there for a three hour block.  I adore this.  He also spoke to Holly, which I think dog people appreciate.  I did.I plan on bringing Holly back for her procedure and if this high level of service continues, they have clients for life. Read Less

I debated for months on how many stars to give Dr. Niemiec due to his price tag. In the end, he gets 5 stars because he saved our dog's life, maybe. I don't know for sure. But at the very least he saved her jaw and her most important teeth (canines and molars), and most important, saved her from constant pain.After 5 years of only organic dog food, reverse osmosis water, near daily brushing and frequent flossing and scaling at home (my wife is a human dentist), and cleanings every 6 months with a veterinary chain which shall remain nameless (but it rhymes with Stanfield), our beautiful, sweet 4-lb Maltese had increasingly putrid breath and almost every tooth in her mouth including canines was loose (her incisors were practically falling out). We went through vets ranging from fair to completely incompetent: one said, "She doesn't have periodontal disease" (ummm, why are all her teeth loose then?); she resisted the requested locally applied antibiotic (standard of care in human dentistry), then smeared it on her teeth instead of in the pockets. We kept following their advice, but things kept getting worse, so last summer we finally decided to look for a real dentist.Dr. Niemiec's office is beautiful, spotless and thoroughly modern. My wife, who has a beautiful office herself, was very impressed with his work (he has before and after X-rays in his waiting room). His equipment is the same as what she uses in her state of the art dental office. The preliminary estimate for surgery was reasonable. But on the day of surgery, a thorough exam under general anesthesia and X-rays revealed it was worse than we'd thought, with oozing pus pockets, horrible bone loss all over and her jaw about to break near the molar roots and her canine roots about to erode through into her sinuses. The final cost came to about double the original estimate, but I know there was no way of knowing the extent of the problem without X-rays.We made the hard decision to extract 19 non-salvageable teeth and authorized multiple flap surgeries and bone grafts with guided tissue regeneration (GTR is cutting edge even in human dentistry) to reverse periodontal disease and severe bone loss. It did come to a hefty sum, but it was a LOT of surgery. Plus Dr. Niemiec saved us hundreds of dollars on materials provided by a manufacturer.We returned today for her cleaning (yes, also pricier than other places, but I'll never skimp again), and X-rays showed about 90% of her bone loss (nearly 100% in some places) had grown back from the bone grafting! We had a couple of minor flap surgeries today as well, but we now have hope that our beautiful dog might stay healthy for a long time.He's pricey, maybe even expensive. But Dr. Niemiec can do things almost no one else can because he's invested years in training in and then advancing the field of animal dentistry, and spent hundreds of thousands on training, facilities, and equipment, and has written textbooks on periodontal disease (look on Amazon). He's got a right to charge what he feels is fair for his time, and you've got a right to decide whether what he can do is worth what he charges - TO YOU. All I know is before Dr. Niemiec our beautiful dog was losing all her teeth and barely able to eat due to rotting, painful teeth and gums. Without him she would still be in pain (perio disease can lead to other illnesses and a shortened lifespan), eventually be completely toothless, possibly suffer a broken jaw or sinusitis (which could turn into meningitis)... So while it did cost a pretty penny, TO US it was worth every penny to see my dog eating her kibble without pain because of Dr. Niemiec.One reviewer complained about mandatory X-rays. You can't know what's going on inside teeth or bone without X-rays. Especially in dentistry, diagnoses would just be guesses without X-rays.Another reviewer complained about waiting "despite arriving early." I'm a doctor, and I'll let you in on a little secret: if I'm lucky, I'm on time; I'm NEVER running early (and I don't know any colleagues who do either). Please don't go to any doctor's office early, it will add to your wait time. Read Less

This place is a joke..  I called for an estimate on teeth cleaning for my puppy and was told I had to bring her in for an exam that costs 115.00 first then they would tell me how much to clean her teeth!  So basically you have to spend 115.00 before they will tell you how much to have your dogs teeth cleaned.. Nope !  Not going there anytime soon!! Read Less

This will be an interesting one star review.We were referred by an acquaintance that had her dogs taken care of by Dr. Niemiec who spoke very highly of him and his canine dental care. I felt educated, well-prepared, and ready to take on our dog's maxillectomy following the consult ($110). Dr. Niemiec was very professional although I had to wait for longer than I felt necessary for him to see me even though I showed up early for my appointment. His front desk staff are very helpful and Dr. Niemiec seems to travel quite a bit around the SW United States so that must getting questions answered difficult at times.He referred us out for a CT scan and quoted us within a fair price range for the surgery so I felt confident. It took us some time to align our schedules at work to take the time off necessary to get the CT scan which also required 3 chest x-rays, full blood panel, and urinalysis. All told, $1,500+. To be fair to Dr. Niemiec, these prerequisites required me to take a significant amount of time away from work so I had to push our original surgery date back.I set the final surgery date after CT scan had been completed and was socialized between doctors. We were finally locked in and ready to go but unfortunately I got a call from Dr. Niemiec around 2pm the day before (24hrs before surgery) telling me that he did not feel comfortable proceeding and was unwilling to perform the surgery.My wife and I were absolutely crushed. Luckily we had an existing relationship for a prior, unrelated, surgery with an excellent surgeon at VSH who was ready, willing, and able to take care of our dog for us the following week.While I respect his decision to operate within his comfort level I feel like this could have been handled quite a bit better. Especially considering the time spent, the amount of emotion invested in such a large decision, etc. We got left in the lurch with little more than an apology.While I definitely have some nice things to say about Dr. Niemiec ultimately I cannot recommend him to anyone else after our ordeal. All told our bill starting with Dr. Niemic was multiple thousands of dollars over what it would have cost us to go through VSH from the get go. Lesson learned. Dog owners beware. Read Less

I have nothing but the best things to say about this amazing group of specialists. My 12 year old cat was referred by the VCA Emergency Vets after sitting in the ER for several hours and diagnosed with an avulsed canine incisor. She was in pain. I called early the next morning and they were so compassionate and arranged to have my cat be seen that day. Seeing the urgency of the situation they immediately put together a team and my cat underwent surgery this afternoon. I am so grateful unappreciative of this wonderful group of people and specialists. You could not do any better if you need to bring your pet to this wonderful group of people. Read Less

Pros: the best of the best in veterinary dentistry.Cons: noneOur 2 year old border collie mix accidentally chipped a tooth that exposed the root.  Advanced Care Veterinary Hospital recommended Dr. Niemiec and we are so grateful for the referral.Dr. Niemiec has dedicated his life to the art and science of veterinary dentistry and is one of only ~70 Board Certified Veterinary Dental specialists in the United States, and the outcomes speak for themselves.He performed a perfect root canal (a teaching dentist from a top human dental school was visiting to learn more about Dr. Niemiec's practice and complimented on the text-book perfect outcome).  For those who wish to minimize financial exposure to such events, that can occur from time to time with a family pet, I encourage you to consider getting a proper health insurance policy such as Healthy Paws health insurance for your dog or cat.  Complaining about medical costs while choosing not to take advantage of the safety net health insurance provides is plain dumb.The reviewer "Cindy L." is so off in her comments that I encourage Yelp reviewers to simply ignore her for the following three reasons:  1) Any medical specialist is going to charge a fee to take the time to a) diagnose and understand the medical condition that needs to be treated and b) formulate an effective treatment strategy or plan.  The more specialized the skill required to deliver (a) and (b), the more one is going to pay... e.g: your general practice family doctor will charge a much lower rate for an office visit to help treat your cold, than an orthopedic surgeon is who has to repair your knee, or ligament. This is just reality.2) The $110 charge is usually reimbursed toward the cost of the treatment plan (ours was).  Most medical specialists don't do this, but Dr. Niemiec did, and it was a very nice and appreciated gesture.3) We did not go in "blind" regarding the costs for addressing the root canal, as Christianne provided a treatment cost range (minimum and maximum estimates) in advance, and they were accurate.  The charges quoted for our dog's root canal was not off-market, or extreme.  The proposed fee was very much in-line with what you or I would have to pay to have a root canal done by a dentist (who by the way, most likely is not a world-renown authority such as Dr. Niemiec), but with the added complexity and cost of having to completely anesthetize the patient, as you can't just open a dog's mouth up while they are conscious and start drilling.  Full blown anesthesia (just like any surgery) costs money to deliver as it involves additional training, staff, medication and monitoring technology.  This is just reality and a responsibility we assume as part of the pet ownership experience. If your pet requires dental care in Southern California, and you truly care about the quality of such care, I highly encourage you to put your pet in the care of Dr. Niemiec and his staff. Our dog is happy, pain free, and has super white teeth that are now fully protected.  She was 100% back to normal within 24 hours of surgery.  Dr. Niemiec is the best of the best, and if you want your pet to experience the very finest in dental care, he is it - period.  We could not be happier.  The staff was also extremely professional, and Christianne was a pleasure to work with.  The entire experience was A+. Read Less

My Peanut broke his molar 208 eating a cookie from three dog bakery. He had root canal therapy performed to save his tooth. Nurse Kelly and Dr. Furman took great care of my Peanut. When his restoration chipped off I was sad but called the office they told me to come back in. Usually Peanut is terrified of going into a vet but he actually pulled to get in the office. Again Nurse Kelly and Dr. Furman were extremely nice and caring. I really feel they had Peanuts best interest at heart. They make a low stress environment for both the dog and the owner which makes a big difference. I would definately recommend them to anyone and will return to them for any dental needs. Read Less

First, I have to say that Dr. Niemiec  and his staff are absolutely fantastic! Our little girl Luna is an almost 6 year old Alaskan Klee Kai (mini husky).  We discovered a cracked tooth where the pulp was exposed and bleeding. Poor thing, we had no idea how long it had been like that. We immediately took her to the Vet. We were given 2 options. A) Pull the tooth at the Vet and leave her there for 1-2 days to recover or B) get a second opinion with a specialist. I like to know my options, so I decided to take Luna for a consultation with Dr. Niemiec. From the moment we walked in the door, I knew we were in good hands. The office is clean and professional. I didn't feel like I was at a dirty animal hospital by any means. The staff was very welcoming and that certainly helped to calm my nervous energy. Dr. Niemiec spent about 20 minutes with us in the consultation. He felt that this tooth appeared to be a good candidate for a root canal and explained the procedure in great detail (with a white board!). The root canal would allow her to keep the tooth, which we felt was important. He explained that if surgery was scheduled, then at that time (once she was under anesthesia) they would take x-rays and further explore her mouth to develop a treatment plan if anything else was an issue. He was exceptionally thorough and detailed, which I most certainly appreciated. This week Luna had her root canal surgery. I waited like a nervous mom in the waiting room and the staff was great about keeping me updated. She did have some other issues discovered and treated with permission. She was able to come home with me as soon as she was able to stand up and walk. Recovery is always easier on the animal when it's at home. Dr. Niemiec personally called us the next day to follow up and again when biopsy results came back (negative thank goodness!) from a growth discovered during surgery. Even with good news, it was the Dr. calling, not his staff. He truly cares about his patients. You get what you pay for... veterinary dental specialty isn't cheap, but it's truly as good as it gets. To the negative reviewer who thinks you can just call a surgery center and get a quote over the phone without the Dr. ever seeing the patient - you may be a little *off*.  Go for the consultation and do it the right way!THANK YOU DR. NIEMIEC & STAFF!!!! Read Less

I was referred to Dr. Niemic and his office for retained deciduous teeth that have not erupted in my 8 year old chihuahua. He has such a tiny jaw and mouth that it's best for a dental specialist to take care of. I cannot explain how amazing my experience has been with the entire staff so far.  From making the first appointment, to scheduling his procedure - it has been a smooth, easy process. The girls at the front desk, April and Christianne, are so sweet. You can tell they really care about the animals and make every effort to provide the best customer service for you. So I just dropped him off for his procedure with Dr. Skinner. They had me wait around until he was under anesthesia and he was able to do a full exam of his mouth. When he was done, he brought me back to see him and go over in detail what he found and what he was going to do. I was even able to see the X-rays! I left feeling so confident that my dog is in the best care with Dr. Skinner. I definitely recommend Southern CA Vet Dental Specialties for all your pets dental needs. They are specialist in the field! You can't find better. With 4 dogs - I will be a returning client, I'm sure :) Thank you guys! Read Less

Kora is a 1.1 y/o 40lb Staffordshire Terrier rescue. We are pretty sure she is the cutest animal alive. When Kora broke her canine tooth, we were distraught. With a whole life ahead of her and plenty of toys to go through, we knew we had to do something to save her tooth. EVERYONE at Dog Beach Dentistry was AWESOME. From the first call, to the initial exam, right through the procedure itself, the staff at Dog Beach Dentistry were consummate professionals AND caring human beings. Of course there is a huge relief knowing that your Dental Vet is one of the best. But beyond that, the staff that supports that Vet can either make or break a clinic. This staff makes the clinic. A special thanks to April for understanding that sometimes the parents need as much help as the pooches. She kept my anxiety level as low as possible by providing me with every bit of information I needed as well as assurances throughout the process. A little about cost. I find it amusing that someone would rate this office with 1 star after never having stepped foot in the place. Medical care for pets costs money. Although I am glad we got health insurance right after adopting Kora, cost would not have been a factor anyway. Medical professionals and their staff deserve to be paid and our pets deserve the best care possible. That said, the final invoice turned out to be almost $250.00 less than originally anticipated. These people are not out to gouge anyone. They are out to provide pets with the best possible care for your dollar. And that they most certainly do. We could not be happier. Read Less

So far my dog has been in for a consult. Dr. Furman was very professional, helpful & explained procedures, reasons procedures are needed & how to prevent further dental problems with my dog. I will continue my review after my dog's surgery @ the end of this month. Read Less