
DENTIST IN Bakersfield,CA
River Lakes Dental Group and Orthodontics
Accepting new patients
ADDRESS
fax : 661-829-2770
BUSINESS HOURS
- Mon : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tue : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wed : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thu : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Fri : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat : Closed
- Sun : Closed
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
- English
- Vietnamese
INSURANCE
We accept and honor most dental insurance plans (PPO & HMO). The following are just a few of the dental insurance carriers we’re providers for:
- Aetna
- Ameritas
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Delta
- Guardian
- MetLife
- United Health Care
- UCCI
Dental Services
255 Google Reviews
4.1 Overall Rating
Dr Nora was great. She was professional, kind and caring. Made my trip to the dentist very pleasant.
Awesome service! Dr. Nora was very gentle and her dental assistant Jessica brightened my day.
I had to switch dentist due to insurance change. Best dental experience thus far. Dr. Suman and Monica explained everything and were very thorough in X-rays and exam.
I have been going to Julie at River Lakes Dental for many, many years now. She is professional, personable, efficient and takes care of my gums and teeth as if they were her own! She is amazing.
Dr. Govea, an exceptional dentist, is incredibly passionate about her work and meticulously executes her skills. Shavon at the front desk is incredibly helpful, honest, and welcoming. Amber, the best hygienist, is passionate about her job and…
I went in today for my new patient visit. Everyone was very professional and helpful. Dr. Gives was awesome she answered all my questions and explained everything in a way I can understand what she meant. Michelle was also great, was able to…
Everything was processed properly with the secretaries, up FRONT OFFICE ELENA, MICHELLE , X x-ray staff , and Dr NORA ALJANABI
Lost a crown and was immediately seen by the dentist. Perfect visit! Staff was so kind.
Dr. Nora and Jessica make a great team!
So kind and helpful. Very friendly office.
Dr. Govea is the best! She will explain any procedure that you need done and a way that you can understand. Very caring to all of her patients. My four year old goes to her and is very comfortable with her. You can tell she is very passionate…
Dr Nora is so pleasant, and caring.
I always have a good experience with Riverlakes Dental. Dr Phi is so professional and has been my favorite dentist that I have ever had.
Very courteous, professional. Explained everything.
Amber is really good. She makes my visits easy, and has improved the condition of my teeth and gums. Thank you Amber. You are awesome.
Very nice and efficient
Dr. Nora and Lucy were very friendly and talked me through the procedure, all while constantly checking to see if I was ok. The receptionists are always friendly and helpful as well. I am not a fan of dental work but this team makes every…
First time Amber does my cleaning, very professional and gave me helpful information about the procedure. She’s nice, patient and careful!
Absolutely the BEST customer service. The front office personnel treated us with care. The dentist and her assistants were kind professionals! It’s all around a terrific environment.
Went for 6 month cleaning had an good experience thanks!
Dr Nora and Lucy were both very caring and pleasant, I was in and out for my checkup quickly.
Excellent care as always! Dr. Phi & Monica were amazing!
Dr Nora made me feel comfortable and was very gentle. I had a great visit.
Clean, friendly, professional and timely.
Very nice
Dr. Phi rocks, even for a patient that has major anxiety going in. Monica was just the same. The office staff is always friendly and professional.
Total competence, professionalism, and politeness. Dr. Govea and Elena made my molar extractions more pain-free and cheerful than I could have imagined. If I'd returned to them sooner the extractions could have been avoided. That's on me. I…
Praise God, I luv this dentistry!!! Been here 9 years. Their Professionalism, skill, communication, and overall experience. Dr.Govea is new, Riverlakes really knows how to pick there staff, Michelle and all staff is Awesome..✨✨
Very nice and friendly
👍🏽👍🏽
Dr. Nora and Lucy are a great team !!! Always an awesome visit.
Never liked the dentist but Amber makes it painless
Great experience no pain felt at ease during my treatment.
**if you have a neurodivergent child (or you yourself are) or if your child just wasn't had good experiences with dentists, read on. This review is for Steph Govea and her assistant Elena** My daughter is terrified of the dentist. She has ADHD…
Amber is awesome!
Very friendly!
Very Thorough with examination
The staff are super nice at River Lakes Dental, the Dentist Sumandeep Dhaliwal was super nice, I've never seen her before 😊
I went in for a cleaning, nervous, thinking I was going to be tortured. I haven't had the best experience with previous dentist, but Dr.Govea and elena were amazing. I was seen quickly and promptly. During my cleaning, they were tentative to me,…
Dr. Nora, Jessica and Alexis were amazing! I, like most people, don’t like to go to the dentist. They made the experience as easy and comfortable as possible. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone. Clean and…
Amber provided an excellent experience. Very professional and skilled top to bottom 👏 👌
Dr Nora and Lucy were very professional and made my visit very comfortable
Dr Nora was excellent, she made me feel relaxed. And Lucy her assistant was very friendly and helpful.
I highly recommend Dr. Suman to anyone seeking a top-notch dental experience. Dr. Suman and RDA Elena truly care about their patients and strive to provide the highest quality of care."
Everyone is very welcoming and so sweet!! I love the kindness everyone has.
Dr. Hwang has done all of my root canals. It has been an excellent experience each time. He explains things. Takes time to answer questions. He is thorough and efficient. The staff are nice and know what they are doing. Karissa and Alexis…
Amber is the best. She is gentle, knowledge, funny and really cares about her patients. Thanks again Amber
Amazing staff and Doctors!
Dr. Govea was great. As was the rest of the staff.
Dr Govea was great! It was my first time I. The office and went as smooth as a dental appt could. The team was very insightful, thoughtful and had plenty of high tech equipment at their disposal. Happy new patient!
Lucy and Dr. Nora are the best! Great experience, highly recommend.
Dr Nora and Lucy are so awesome. They both were being so sweet and caring. They are wonderful people. Thank you so much. We truly appreciate you.
Dr. Levy is great. Always treats me like a person not a patient. Always a good experience with his treatment
Awesome work
Professional and friendly.
Amber is a great RDH! She explains my reason for treatment, treatment, & care needed at home well. She is good at what she does & professional.
Very nice experience very kind staff
Dr. Nora and Carrie have the best bedside manners and are so gentle.
From x-rays to cleaning to fluoride application, in and out in just about 30! Dr Nora, Jessica, and Michelle were professional and affable. I enjoyed my visit. Scheduled myself for 6 months from now and looking forward to going back! 10/10…
Amber the hygienist is professional. I have been under her care for more than 3 years. She is very caring and painless. I highly recommend Amber.
I have been going to Riverlakes Dental for years and have never had a bad experience. The surgeon who did my wisdom teeth and the endodonist who did my root canal were both phenomenal. I couldn’t have had better experiences. My latest visit with…
Had a deep cleaning from Julie and all went well with no pain or discomfort
They were all extremely kind and listened to me. I mentioned what my health insurance could cover and they respected it; they didn't try to over charge me. Getting my teeth cleaned is not fun for me personally, and it's taken me a long time to…
Best of care and great patient education. Dr Suman is an excellent dentist.
Awesome dentist Dr. Nora and her assistant Jessica. Very fast in and out. Love this place
Treated with compassion and friendly kindness.
Amazing experience. My kids and I were nervous to go to a new dentist and it was a great experience. Everyone was super friendly from start to finish, and makes you feel at ease. A special thank you to Michelle, Alexis, Elena and Dr Suman. 💕💕
I really like Dr. Suman. She took time to explain everything to me in a way that I could understand it. I felt for the first time very comfortable at a dentist office. All the staff that I dealt with Michelle, Monica and Dr. Suman were very…
Im really satisfied with Dr Govea and Elena. Dr. Govea takes her time with her work, she's so great to her staff. Dr Govea and Elena have great customer skills. Thank you ladies!
Amazing service Dr. Nora delivers exceptional work. Her and her assistant are very professional they were able to get me in to have a crown placed within a day of calling after I called. The front office is professional and friendly as well,…
Great dental hygienist. Friendly customer service.
I was very happy to get in right away. Everyone was very helpful and professional. I am looking forward to my future appointments.
Dr Suman and Elena gave great service! Dr Suman gives you the feedback you need and where to focus on your dental hygiene. Elena was very careful and gave good tips. Michelle is very welcoming at the front desk!
I saw Dr. Govea today and had a really great experience. It was one of the most thorough and reassuring exams and dentist cleanings I have had in a long time. She was also very sweet and chill. Thank you!
I’ve been a patient here for over 10 years. I’m always greeted with a welcome and smile from staff. Dr. Nora is the best! She explains any procedure being done from beginning to end. She always makes you feel comfortable.
Dr Nora and her assistant Lucy helped me through a difficult situation. They showed compassion, they were friendly, they both have contagious smiles. I will always go to Dr Nora. They made sure my crown fit properly and the extensive prep they…
(Translated by Google) Everything very good. Very friendly and professional. Thank you!! 😃 (Original) Todo muy bien.. Muy amables y profesionales. Gracias!! 😃
Dr Nora and Lucy are absolutely amazing!!! I have never had a dental team that I loved and I love love love these two!!! Thank you so much!!
Dr. Nora aims for the very best for her patients. I'm very pleased with my care and feel like the crown she designed for me and placed will last me a lifetime. Thank you so very much.
Dr. Nora is the best ! Would recommend her to anybody that needs dental work .
Dentist are great, super nice and professional. Highly recommend
River Lakes Dental Group Today was my six month check-up and cleaning at River Lakes Dental Group. My appointment was for 8am with Dr. Nora, I was surprised at how busy the office was that early, a good sign people like this business. We use…
River Lakes Dental Group is staffed by professional office assistants , hygienists, and dentists. The environment is clean and welcoming.
This office is very kind, accommodating, and gives great service. I do have insurance, so that's nice, I live out of town and get cleanings, X-rays, and MD visits on the same day, do that's great. I get a fluoride treatment every six months,…
I woke up with a swollen face, low grade fever knew that it was more than a toothache. I called and spoke with Anita she assured me that they would take care of me as always been my Dental Office for more than 10 years. I was able and to see Dr…
Dr Hwang was very professional and very gentle … I didn’t feel any pain at all and was really relaxed and I am very satisfied with my dental work and I recommend anyone that needs a root canal and I know he will take good care of you and the…
Great customer service and patient care ! Front office staff is are very welcoming! Dr. Nora is very friendly and kind and her dental assistant was kind and interactive as well. Thanks Riverlakes Dental!
The front and back office staff are always friendly, accommodating and proficient at their duties. The providers - Dr. Nora and Dr. Mark are very professional, gentle and take the time to answer and treat all of my dental questions and care. I…
Jess and Dr. Gavea were outstanding.
Dr. Nora is AMAZING! She’s very patient and knowledgeable and caring. She’s always made me feel welcome on every single one of my visits and I truly appreciate that. The staff reflects the great doctors they have because they are all very kind …
This place is fantastic. I haven’t been to the dentist since I was in the military back in 2012. Disgusting I know! Don't look at me. The staff here is organized, wonderful and sweet. I’m brushing my teeth a lot less now just so I can keep…
Monica at River Lakes Dental Group provided excellent service during my visit. She was professional and kind.
Great experience. Kids were happy
I went to go in for a cleaning. Turned out to be more than I thought. Dr. Gouvea (Stephanie) was thorough and took the extra time to fix my teeth and educate me. Amazing dentist and highly recommend coming here.
Was nervous coming in because I had not visited a dentist office for years. Throughout the whole visit the staff were extremely polite and cheery. Made me feel very welcome, everyone from the front desk, to the assistants, and Dr.’s.
I was very hesitant going into my appointment due to my fear of dentists. I’m really glad I picked this place. Everyone I dealt with was so nice and understanding. They actually explained the work I needed and even gave me options on how the…
They have the best team!
Good job everyone was preferential and answered all my questions
I brought my little one here. I received amazing service. The staff was so patient and so kind with my little one. The office was so clean and, my daughter and I felt so welcomed. Thank you staff.
The employees are absolutely amazing. They have such a great personality. Thank you everyone fir a great experience with you.
My moms states the staff Staff is wonderful! She recommends this place all the time!!
A pleasant experience from the moment you walk in the door! As always Stacy was a real treat to have as my dental hygienist! She is gentle, sweet, and caring! Oh and she does a super job cleaning teeth! My first time with Dr Mark was equally…
Kind, gentle, reliable.
I went under surgery last Thursday and I have recovered favorably. I had no pain or discomfort. Thanks Dr. Ariel and team, such a wonderful work!!
Love River Lakes Dental, most excellent dental care, I highly recommend, very professional
I love this place. The staff and doctors are always wonderful. I’ve been coming here since around 2011 and it’s always a good experience.
My sister was not getting her calls returned on help for my elderly fathers upcoming appointment. So I had to go in person, luckily the front desk girls …. Jasmine and Michele were able to help and explain the answers I needed. . And I…
Very professional Dentists, Hygienists, support and office staff! It’s always a pleasure going in and everyone one there does a really Great Job!
The whole staff is amazing, I personally hate going to the Dentist but this place makes want to come back . The doctor is great . I would recommend this place to anyone.
Dr Phi was absolutely amazing, so kind and made me feel so comfortable. The procedure was so quick! The rest of the staff was also so caring and friendly! The only slight complaint is I wish the front staff Michelle had been a little more…
Must say the staff and the doctors amazing they really care about how ur feeling and how your doing. I totally recommend this office thank u..
Quick and very professional, front desk was very efficient and the doctor including his team were awesome! Full extraction was a breeze!!!
I love the staff they were very helpful and I liked the doctor and what he had to say thanks we’re gonna go forward with whatever he says
Everyone at River Lakes was great to work with. Periodontist Amber was very helpful and made the visit fun.
The ladies at the front desk were very friendly despite me being 15 minutes late. My dentist and his assistants were awesome. They asked me how my crown felt, didn't hesitate to make adjustments and listened to my concerns. Everyone was very…
Great service
Alexus is the first dental assistant I have had in a long time that did a very thorough job of flossing, polishing and putting fluoride on my teeth. Thank you!!
Thank you, Dr. and all the staff they are so great a recomend with my eyes close I recommend to all they need a braces he will do fantastic job and the staff they will care of ypu as well
My husband and I are new patients of River Lakes. Dr. Phi and staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. So glad we found them.
Their dental hygienists are very up to date on their skills. They are professional in all the work they do.
Leaving this review after having been coming to this office since 5/2023. I was hesitant because of the low rated reviews. Since my very first visit here, they’ve been nothing but helpful, accommodating and nice to me. I had several procedures…
From front desk staff, to dental support staff to Dr. Phi Huynh I felt so welcome and supported. They were efficient, friendly, didn’t push for extra services, and I’m happy with the results of my visit! Can’t wait to come back and recommend…
Dr. Weber is an AWESOME orthodontist! I went to him because I needed some enameloplasty done and he did an exquisite job, I could not be happier with my smile!! I also got retainers to maintain my Colgate smile! Thank you so much to Dr. Weber…
This is my favorite place. Highly recommended.
Ok today was my first visit here. The two ladies up front were very nice, friendly and professional. The young lady that did my x-rays was also very nice friendly and professional. I liked the Dentist as well. Yes my next appointment will be…
My visit was a deep cleaning. Julie King is the best hygienist I’ve ever had.
Dr. Mohamed was amazing! He made sure I was comfortable at all times. I came in for an emergency but have decided to make him my dentist. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I definitely recommend them!!
The greatest! I really like Dr. Walker.
They suck went there but they said i was having another impression made no removal of the tooth to as an emergency front tooth brok off so they took a rubber impression did not remove the broken tooth at that time o told them i was having…
Very little wait time. Everyone is polite and nice. They all make sure you know each step there taking what’s going on next and the use of the on line app is great
staff and facility are very friendly. Though got disappointed for a crown they told me need to be replaced just few month after warranty period. Things happen. Still recommend the place professional and friendly
I liked them...very nice both Dr Walker and Dr Hanni were both very..well let's just say considering that all my teeth were coming out..very informative..and considerate..
I've been with them for years, the service is great and so is the staff.
Dentist is very nice and gentle. Office staff very efficient.
Very very kind courteous clean environment I will continue going to this dentist I recommend them I give him a five-star rating thank you so much for the work you did under my circumstances they did a very good job.
I had a capped molar fall off & they gave me a next day appt. Unfortunately my roots were totally decayed & had a infection in the area. I decided to schedule surgery to just remove the roots and clean up the area. I have always feared dentists…
I had my 4 wisdom extracted by the Oral Surgeon back in August 2020. I was put under general anesthesia and he was done in about 20-30mins. They gave me a grocery list before my apt and gave me post-op paper instructions after my surgery.…
Dr Moncayo did an emergency extraction under extreme (virus) circumstances and for that - he’s truly the best. The office staff is great and their work is to be complemented. Thanks for a difficult job well done
Lately my appointments have been running smoothly. Always in and out right away. All my concerns get addressed and the office staff is always nice.
Dr. Walker very professional he made me feel comfortable with my dental procedure . I would definitely come back Great experience !
This is my first complaint about this office and we have been coming here for over 5 years. I scheduled my daughters appt to have her wisdom teeth pulled 1 1/2 months ahead of time. I took the day of and made sure she had time off from school so…
I’ve seen Dr Safarkoolan 2x and I would highly recommend him to everyone. Awesome Dentist with a great personality and very positive bedside manner! Everyone in the office is friendly and very helpful but I couldn’t say enough good stuff about…
I enjoy coming here. I like all the staff and every dentist I have had.
Overall the actual dental services are very good to excellent. Am making improvement suggestion, though, to billing staff that they need to provide the client with ALL of the options that their dental insurance or insurances (dual coverage)…
Sarah is amazing!! she did everything to help me when no one else would. the staff, Dr. Henderson and dr phi are the best!!!!! & amazing!!! I will continue to go here as long as my insurance allows me.
Going to a dentist is not good but the alternative stinks. I cannot give anything but high marks to the total group. The staff is great from the lowest to the doctors themselves. I don't know where the person came from who thought the whole…
Excellent Staff & Excellent Care Received.
All items covered and very well done!:)
I've been going there for like 7 years now. The ONLY complaint I have is they are always booked. So if you have an appt make sure you can make it because re-scheduling is a pain.....other than that I have never had problem at all. They were…
First of all I will address the one and only issue I had with River Lakes Dental; With the first person who presented the financial agreement of my treatment plan, there was a complete communication breakdown. It turned out to be a…
It is about as good as any Dental Office gets, let's be honest. If you see a Dentist or Doctor of any sort you will have to wait, that isn't a big deal. Great to have one in our area (NW) the staff is nice as are the Dentists. They made sure…