DENTIST IN San Diego,CA
College Avenue Dentistry
Accepting new patients
ADDRESS
fax : 619-399-3714
BUSINESS HOURS
- Mon : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tue : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wed : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thu : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Fri : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat : 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sun : Closed
- We are now open on SELECT Saturdays! Please call our office for availability. New patients are always welcome.
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
- English
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
111 Reviews
4.6 Overall Rating
My teeth are sensitive and I am wary of dentists, but Dr. T had the absolute best service! He calmed my nerves both mentally and physically and I surprisingly had a good time at the dentist. 10/10 recommend this dentist over all others I’ve been…
Dr. T did an incredible job repairing my damaged front tooth after an injury. Did an excellent crown procedure even though the tooth was very vulnerably cracked. Great work and service!
I’ve been going to Dr.T for 5 years now, and I can honestly say it’s been the best dental experience I’ve ever had. The entire staff is incredibly welcoming and professional, and they go above and beyond to make each visit comfortable. Dr.T has…
I decided to switch dentists after an uncomfortable interaction with the staff at my last dentist’s office. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Dr. Rishaad Taraporewalla’s office at College Avenue Dentistry via my insurance’s search engine. I…
Review of College Avenue Dentistry In 82 years my experience with dentists have given me a broad perspective from which to draw comparisons. College Avenue Dentistry ranks right at the top. Dr. Taraporewalla and his staff were courteous,…
Staff is very friendly, and conscientious. Excellent knowledge and skill! I’m very happy here!!!
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. My first time in and it was one of the best dental visits I have ever experienced.
I can’t recommend Naila enough! She is an amazing dental assistant who truly cares about the patients. The office and staff are both lovely and welcoming, making my visit an extremely pleasant experience.
I recently visited Destiny, my dental hygienist, and the experience was exceptional. Her warm demeanor and professionalism immediately put me at ease. Destiny’s gentle and precise technique made the cleaning process painless and stress-free. She…
Rishaad, his assistant Nian and Andy the manger Gave me unbelievable service. Top of the line! The equipment is state of the art too. I will always come here now
Great experience at college grove dentistry. The office is clean and the staff are all upbeat and super helpful and friendly. The hygienist Destiny is very sweet and very knowledgeable. Her expertise on my oral health made me feel very confident…
My first visit and it was great! They are quick and efficient. Everyone there is so friendly and kind. They continued to make sure I was comfortable. And I appreciated how they explained my teeth and procedures to me. Thank you!
I came in for a new patient exam, Im usually afraid of going to the dentist but this office made me feel comfortable by the proffesional and friendly staff they have. I recommend this office to anyone as its very welcoming!
Amazing staff and very clean office! 10/10
I booked through Heather to come in and just get a quick checkup. Dr. T suggested an inlay and told me he could do it right then. I came in four days later, got it done under an hour and my tooth pain is gone! Super clean and comfortable office,…
I’ve been coming here for about a year, and they are always excellent! Great staff and super organized
The staff here is very friendly and was able to squeeze me in when i was in a bind. DR Taraporewalla is awesome. Of the many denist offices i have been to CAD has been the best expirence by far.
Came in for a dental emergency as I fell in the parking lot coming home from work. I found this office online and not only was I able to make an emergency appointment in 20 minutes, Dr. Taraporewalla and his team stayed after hours to make sure…
I recently visited and was thoroughly impressed. The cleanliness of the facility was exceptional The staff's customer service was top-notch; they were friendly, attentive, and made me feel comfortable throughout my visit. Additionally, everyone…
Dr. Taraporewalla is the best. He makes your check ups seamless and painless. The office is extremely clean and there is never an issue to make appointments that are convenient for you. All the dental assistants are super nice too. 10/10 doctor!
Dr T is amazing. I went in for tooth pain and left feeling great. I received a crown the same day and was able to eat immediately after. His entire team was knowledgeable and courteous. The office is high tech and clean. I highly recommend this…
From the moment I stepped into this office, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and at ease. The waiting area was clean and inviting, and the atmosphere was calming.My…
These people are AMAZING and I am forever grateful to them. I had a dental emergency this morning and I called them with the hopes they could help me even though I wasn’t their patient. Needless to say they have gained a new patient because of…
Past 2 months have had all my dental work done here. Wisdom teeth removal (4) cleanings, etc. Can't say enough positive things about this office. From front desk: clear communication & and follow-up calls. The dentistry team is always…
My favorite dental office by FAR. I’m one of those skeptical people about dental and doctors office to be honest but the first time I came in I told the dentist I wanted to do Invisalign and he told me to wait while I work a little bit on…
Dr. Taraporewalla and his staff are amazing! Great service, clean office and state of the art technology. Making my appointment was seamless, the staff really care about my experience, something I’ve never had at a dental appointment. Definitely…
they are the best!! they took me in on short notice and was able to take my wisdom tooth out. super professional and amazing hospitality! highly recommend
Takes great care you from the 1st visit to the continuing visits after. Also their integration with MyChart is amazing so it makes for quick appointments and management of info!
I had a very good experience with Dr. T and his staff. Everyone was friendly but professional. I would highly recommend this office.
I had an appointment for a cleaning and everything went perfectly! The customer service and the dentist was amazing. I was nervous at first but they treated me like family and made me feel welcome.
My visits to College Ave Dentistry have been nothing but fabulous. From the beginning of the visit where you see the front office staff, Carmen the office manager is amazing, she is very knowledgeable of all the insurance and makes you feel…
This place made me love coming to the dentist!
Such an amazing place to get either basic or major dental treatment. Dr. T explained everything I needed to get done clearly and Annika was very helpful with figuring out what my insurance covered. I can’t wait to come back!
Cleanest, fastest, most painless dental visit I’ve ever had. Everyone was very nice and professional, Highly recommend
Amazing place. They really take care of you here. Staff is polite and attentive, Dentists are knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend!
Best dental office i have ever been too! Excellent service no pain 👏. I will continue to come here for my services
Dr. Taraporewalla is incredible! I was very self conscious about my teeth, and he has turned my smile around. He is so personable, confident, and extremely talented. I just finished my invisiline and my teeth look amazing. 10/10 have recommend…
What a fantastic experience! I received top-notch service from the dentist and hygienist and recommend this office to anyone who wants a thorough exam and cleaning done. Everyone was so kind and friendly, and the office was very modern and…
I had an amazing experience with Dr. T! He is calm, attentive and thorough. Having my wisdom teeth removed elsewhere and dealing with residual numbness & pain, Dr. T eased my nerves. He was able to give me more information and help me through my…
Had a great experience here! Like most people I know, I’m not a fan of the dentist, but I was so pleasantly surprised when I came into this office. Getting me in was seamless, all my insurance information was taken care of. I was able to get in…
Had a great experience. Professional, kind, and they got the job done 👍🏽
I love this place. They are gentle and super fast!!! I love my teeth!
I had an emergency with a loose tooth and i appreciate the ease it is to get into the facility for an appointment!! From the front desk, to the nurses to Dr. Rishaad Taraporewalla, they all demonstrated professionalism and true care for their…
No pressure, no hype, gentle caring, and trustworthy. Very refreshing experience. Latest equipment and technology staff well trained and very polite. You won’t be disappointed.
The staff was great! Super helpful and patient as we navigated some issues with my insurance. Getting an appointment that wasn’t a lifetime away was easy. Dr. Taraporewalla was incredibly easy to talk to and was happy to really get into my tooth…
Such a great place to be! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly :) they make my cleanings and work so much easier and efficient. I feel much more confident going to the dentist with this FAMILY of an office. Great environment!
Amazing dental office. Dr. Taraporewalla is fantastic! If you are looking for compassion and excellent care, then this is your place.
They were able to get me in on the same day and did a last minute cavity fill! Very thankful.
College Avenue Dentistry is the best dentist office I have ever been to. From Carmen the Office Manager, Dimitri the Dental Assistant and Dr T the dentist, they all welcome you with open arms and wanting you to have the best experience you have…
Admin staff was so helpful, hygienist staff was great. The doctor was amazing, kind, gentle, and LISTENED. Can’t wait to go back in 6 months!
Fantastic experience- the office was able to get my momma in within 24 hours for an emergency extraction of a heavily infected tooth. She has severe dental anxiety after a few bad experiences (way too common a story!) and the entire office staff…
Loved the office ! Super clean office and great doctor. Staff is super nice and they seem like they truly care for their patients. Would recommend this place to everyone!
By far the most comfortable I have been at the dentist. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The dentist clearly walked me through the process and made everything easy to understand.
We are so happy to have found this office. We are especially pleased they take our MetLife insurance "in network". The staff is great, from the receptionist, Carmen to Dr. Rishaad Taraporewalla, DMD. They made our experience affordable and…
College Ave Dentistry is so welcoming. From the moment I walked in to check out the staff was very friendly. Carmen, the office manager, explained everything in detail from treatment plans to insurance. I have finally found a dentist office that…
😁 Thanks for taking great care of Me!
Amazing experience! Came in with doubts and fear of the dentist in general but the staff and everyone involved made me feel comfortable and confident about being at the dentist, everything was smooth and very quick, they will take care of you…
From the moment I walked in to inquire about my insurance being accepted there the staff was welcoming and professional. Demetrias acknowledged that someone would be right with me, the front desk was helpful with providing me all the info my…
Scheduled an appointment with this office last week as I saw it was relatively close to me. I have to say, I was very pleased with my visit. First of all, Dr. T was very well mannered and explained the procedures he was performing during my…
I had such an amazing experience here ! I called to make an appointment and they were able to get me in as soon as possible and helped me out with contacting my insurance and going over payment plan options. Everyone is very kind, helpful and…
Okay sooo this is long overdue and I'm sorry. Let's start that our family and I have had bad experiences at the dentist. But we can say for the first time my family and I are not scared to go anymore!!! Damitri and Carmen are so sweet. D makes…
I highly recommend this dental office and I come here for my routine work and some extra dental work I had to get done from a decaying tooth. Dr. T took good care of me, explaining and showing me my on X-RAY what was going on with my teeth, and…
So far, the experience has been pleasant and positive, which are words I don’t often use when it comes to dental work and dentists. From Carmen (hope I’m spelling her name right), to Dimitri, to Dr. T the whole experience has been very…
I would highly recommend this office. They are offering high level dental care with a plan optimized for your needs. The staff is very friendly and attentive. As a patient, the experience is very smooth.
Fantastic dentist and crew. I had a root canal done and it went amazingly smooth. Honestly one of the best dentists I've been to.
I recently visited College Avenue Dentistry and Doctor Taraporewalla or Dr. "T" which is much easier to pronounce. Lol. I was truly impressed by the exceptional experience I had there. Don't be misled by the small and unassuming store front…
5 stars. Office is highly organized, efficient, and friendly. All my dental work was done right there in the office by Dr. T and staff. I am thankful to find a local dentist (I live in the College area) whom I can TRUST and develop a long term…
I went to this office recently and I'm very happy with their service, I was able to schedule an appointment right away and not wait months for a cleaning, the office staff are very courteous and knowledgeable of insurance billing.
Great experience! Everyone was super nice unlike most offices that I've been to here in San Diego and I 100% recommend it. They were quick to help with my bum tooth and got it fixed within the hour. Shout out to everyone working here 🫶🏽
Fantastic Service, Made things as easy as possible for me to understand. Getting an appointment was easy to do, on first appointment they were able to start treatment right away same day! I was shocked. I waited 5 minutes or less in the waiting…
Normally I cannot stand going to the dentist but Dr T and his team made it so easy! When I called and made my appointment Adriana was able to get me seen as soon as possible for my tooth pain. I was in and out rather quickly for everything I…
Great experience! Thank you Dr. T and staff for a surprisingly enjoyable experience at the dentist office
Had a lot of pain on my bottom molar, Dr T and his staff took me in right away and took care of the issue. He was very thorough in his exam and his assistant Fernando was so helpful too. I highly recommend coming here if you are looking for the…
Super clean and super friendly staff! I needed a cleaning and was able to schedule an appointment within the following week. I got a cavity filled, had my teeth cleaned, and got a scan for a mouth guard all in one appointment, which was super…
Dr. T was great!
10/10 service. Had A tooth abscess and I was in pain they got me in within hours pulled my tooth and start working on creating me a bridge very nice office people very nice Dentist and the dental assistant all very nice and professional very…
A root canal and removed tooth is my worst nightmare. But the Dr and Staff make it so seemless and pain free I'm beside myself. Thank you team from the hard work. I now have my dentist for life.
Dr. T is the BEST!!! This new office is stunning and I am so happy with the service I receive here every time. He is knowledgeable and keeps me well informed every step of the way. Dr. T saved me from an unnecessary root canal a previous dentist…
Dr Taraporewalla and the entire staff at College Avenue Dentistry were amazing. My initial visit was efficient and the office is modern and clean. I received their same day crown and watched it be made! I was out the door in under 2 hours. No…
New office opened near my house and I am so glad I found it! I am normally pretty hesitant to go to the dentist, but I knew I needed work to be done. From the moment I walked into this office I felt at ease. The entire building is very clean and…
Decided to try a new office , as my previous one was no longer the same. I was greeted with the most warmth as I walked in. Everyone was helpful and answered all my questions. The dentist rishaad taraporewalla was very clear and was very fast…
Rishaad was great! He explained things really wells and the whole place is organized very well! Would recommend
I got referred to this dental office by my mom and I have to say that this office is amazing!! The staff and the dentist are truly so kind and have answered all the million questions I have. I had two crowns put in and they look so amazing!! Not…
I’m always skeptical when I go to a new dentist but I had an absolutely perfect first visit with Dr. T. He was incredibly patient and addressed all my concerns about my teeth. The cleaning was very thorough and painless. It’s surprising to say…
Very professional and courteous
This office is amazing, great new facility! Dr. Taraporewalla was very detailed and thorough in his work and took the time to clearly explain everything. The staff was very friendly as well! 5 Stars
Best dentist I have ever been to in my entire life. Would highly recommend to anyone and I am planning on telling everyone in my family to see Dr. T!
Hands down the best dental office experience I’ve ever had! The office was clean and staff was personable. I was thoroughly impressed by Dr. Taraporewalla’s expertise, kindness and extremely high standard of care during my appointment. He’s a…
I highly recommend this dental practice. Visits to the dentist are usually a stressful experience for me because of the discomforts caused during dental cleanings and procedures. My experience at College Avenue Dentistry was anything but that.…
I saw this dentistry open up recently and was due for a cleaning and checkup. The staff was very welcoming the second I stepped in the door. The check-in process was smooth and I was quickly brought back for my x-rays and exam. I ended up…
Excellent treatment, advise and was treated professionally. Felt very comfortable.
Haven't been back to the dentist since COVID mandates. Found this office close to my home! Dr. T has been my favorite dentist thus far. He explains WHY he is doing certain procedures that keeps me at ease. Such a clean office, it looks brand…
First time back in the dental office since Covid started and Dr T made sure everything was properly examined and addressed. Dr T's entire staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in the door. All of the equipment is brand new…
This office was suggested to me as I was new to the area. The office is clean and the team was extremely helpful. They listened to my concerns and explained all of the available financing options. In addition to the helpful team, Dr. T made…
