DENTIST IN Santee,CA
Santee Smiles Dentistry
Accepting new patients
ADDRESS
fax : 619-448-2165
BUSINESS HOURS
- Mon : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tue : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wed : 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thu : 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Fri : 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Sun : Closed
- We are open the 3rd Saturday of every month. We are OPEN for ALL dental care procedures and emergency needs. Protecting the health and safety of our patients, families, and team members remains our number one priority.
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
125 Reviews
3.9 Overall Rating
Tristan was great at cleaning my teeth! Was super respectful!
All my family go to Santee Smiles, we really like how careful Tristan does with his cleaning skills. Highly recommended.
Had such an amazing experience!! Tristan was super helpful and super through on my cleaning!! Would highly recommend!!
Tristan was great!
Tristan did a great job on my cleaning.Thanks see you in 6 months!!
I used to hate going to the dentist, but Tristan and Dr. Ortega have always taken great care of me and have made the experiences enjoyable.
I came in as a new patient at Santee Smiles Dentistry. I had a fantastic experience... Impressive dental hygiene services. JERESSA, the hygienist, was very welcoming, caring, and professional. She made sure I was comfortable, asked what my…
My visit with Dr. Lisa Ferguson has always been the best, very professional, honest, caring, I’m so glad we have her in santee,
Santee Smiles made my most recent dental visit very nice. I was seen on time and had x-rays first. The technician and equipment were first rate. Next I saw the doctor who was thorough and professional. She took her time and asked if I had…
Fast and efficient care. Great attention to details. Intelligent discussion of all options , including payments. Highly recommend.
Everyone’s so nice and helpful here, I hate going to the dentist but the ladies who helped me made me feel so comfortable. I went for a cleaning and a filling. Jessirae did my cleaning and was so sweet. Then Dr. B and her assistant Aydanah did…
My 1st appointment was very pleasant. Staff were wonderful with each part of my appointment. The dentist was very good and very informative as well. I've chosen well 😊
Staff is so nice Office is very clean Had a crown done in one visit
Dr. Ferguson, Dentist, and Jeressa Balagot, RDH are both warm, supportive , and knowledgeable. I appreciate each taking the time to provide excellent dental care and for supporting a trusting and communicative dental relationship. Thank you!
Everyone at Santee Smiles is happy and professional. It is actually fun. Thanks
I love Dr Fergeson . She's gentle, takes time to listen to any concerns. The hygienist are all great too.
Went to get teeth cleaned. There was a mix up. Saw dentist, ( that I didn't think I was going to see). Then they had a cancellation, so I got my teeth cleaned too. Worked out perfect. Thank you.
Very friendly makes you feel welcome
Great care. Jessirae is the best hygienist I've seen in the last 20 years.
I had a dental emergency and was in extreme pain. I was able to Book my appointment through their smile App for the same day. I was also able to submit all my insurance and check in all through the app. I don’t like talking on the phone and this…
Lovely staff & doctor
Rasha and Pablo provided an exceptionally helpful and amazing experience at the dental office in Santee, and the registered dental hygienist was both kind and highly skilled. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone seeking top-notch…
Thank you for getting me in right away and checking my teeth. Dr.Ortega was amazing. I was in horrible pain due to infected gums. Jeressa did a great job with the deep clean. I highly recommend spending the extra money on a Lazer cleaning. My…
Manar helped me back at my appointment today and took my x-rays. She was so kind and pleasant to speak to! She even made sure she asked how to properly pronounce my often mispronounced name. This is my second visit to this office and the staff…
I love all the staff here. They are so friendly and helpful! I had two fillings replaced and it was fast and painless. Love this dentist office, definitely would recommend it to others!
Great service and very friendly front desk staff!
Always a good experience seeing Dr Ortega. My whole family are now patients of Santee Smiles. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend this dental office.
Dr.Ortega is awesome. She did my fillings for me and it was fast and painless. The whole team here is great . One of the best dentist offices I’ve been to.
I need a lot of dental work done and so far my experience has been excellent. I would highly recommend Santee Smiles Dental Group!
I recently had some work done and my assistant who helped me was Cassandra. She was beyond amazing!! She answered all my concerns and the temporary crowns she put on lasted with no issue! She really did go above and beyond!! I will request…
Hi I'm a patient. One day my wife and I was at the dentist office. While my wife was getting looked at I was sitting and waiting for her to finish. I was checking my emails when Christina one of the employees came by and she saw me sit there…
Very professional dental office!
Had a great visit Staff is friendly and efficient and keeps you well informed.
Dr. Bach is outstanding! I'm more than satisfied with her work. No pain during filling on one of my teeth. Thank you!
Great job on a difficult extraction, exceeded my expectations in every regard.
I was on vacation in Hawaii when one of my front teeth sheared off at the gum line. Fortunately, I was able to find a dentist in Hawaii who could do an emergency fix however I needed an extraction of the rest of the tooth. I was also having a…
Had to have 2 hrs of deep cleaning & root planing done. Jessirae, my hygienist, was kind beyond measure as I was very nervous. She took me through each step so that I had little fear of the unknown. She treated me like I was a beloved family…
The Staff was extremely courteous and professional. My cleaning was painless. I would highly recommend Doctor Ferguson and her staff for any dental work.
Highly recommend this office! My hygienist Jeressa made me so comfortable throughout my cleaning and was amazing. Dr. Ortega was wonderful and really cared to address my concerns. I’m no longer afraid to go to the dentist.
Dr. Ortega and staff are awesome. I have been coming here for years and Lina the office manager and staff are always so welcoming. Highly recommend.
Lisa Ferguson is pleasant, patient, professional, and very attentive. I would recommend her to anyone.
It’s seldom a dental visit is a pleasurable experience. It is always is a good experience at Santee Smiles. Claudia is comforting and attentive. Dr. Ortega explained in layman terms what she was going to do. She made sure I was relaxed the whole…
One of the best experience I’ve had having a dental appointment. Jeressa was very knowledgeable and patient. Will definitely setup another appointment.
Love this dental office and everyone I've come in contact with . Very knowledgeable and friendly . Good music too !
Absolutely love it here! Today I was with Jessirae and she was as amazing as ever! She’s so friendly, and always takes great care of me. The whole office welcomed me in and calmed all my nerves. Now I never get nervous before going and I’m great…
For someone scared of dentists, I would keep going back here. Their kind and walk me through what their doing. The cleaning was great!
This office is AMAZING !!! Customer service is TOP NOTCH !! The Manager Lina is so patient and kind . I was in so much pain and scared. Being my first visit I really didn’t know what to expect. Lina and her INCREDIBLE staff eased my fear & took…
Highly recommend Santee Smiles Dentistry. I will be bringing my kids over to this office too. They were patient, thorough and very kind. Nothing like the other experiences we had had in other dentist offices.
Jeressa, my hygienist was great. Dr. Ortega did my filling and i didnt feel a thing. Lina was very helpful with insurance.
Awesome experience at this office. I hadn’t been to a dentist since the beginning of the pandemic…. But this office made me feel welcome. Dr Rebecca is awesome.. Knowledgeable with kind hands. She took me through my treatment and explained…
I can not say enough good things about this Dental office! From the kind and helpful staff up front to the girls in the back who are always helpful and go above and beyond, the amazing Dr. Ferguson who I trust and adore! Oh and you can’t forget…
Went in for my routine cleaning and had another pleasurable visit. My cleaning was done by Jessirae and she was very gentle and made everything go smoothly.
Santee Smiles was very attentive to my needs, up to date with their equipment and very friendly.
I've been to a handful of dentists and this location has been my favorite. The staff are really nice and the hygienist (Jeressa) was awesome. She was very kind and thorough. She made sure to check on me throughout the entire cleaning as I had…
I am very happy with all the services , staff and Dr. Ferguson. It has been many years since I had enough courage to go back to the dentist. I was honest with Dr. Ferguson and she made me feel safe and secure. Herself and her team were easy to…
Came in for a cleaning and received phenomenal service. My Dental hygienist Jeressa was amazing. She cared for my teeth and didn’t rush me out of the office like my previous cleans in other offices. Jeressa took the time to properly examine,…
I have moved around a bit and never posted a review for a dentist but Dr. Rebecca Ortega has been my favorite dentist by far! She is extremely professional yet caring and has a very calm and confident presence about her. I always look forward to…
First I want to say Jeressa (dental hygienist) is absolutely amazing. She is so kind and always walks me through everything with empathy and eases my fears and pain she is the main reason I kept coming back. When it came to the other half of…
We’ve been going to Santee smiles dentistry for my 2 kids for the past 8 years. We consistently get exceptional service. The staff is professional and friendly. They make us feel cared for. Some of these amazing staff include: Liz, Ana, Lina,…
Best dentist I’ve been to in years! The staff was welcoming, friendly, and professional. Everything was cleaned and sanitized in front of me! They also didn’t teeth shame me which I incredibly appreciate! Awesome experience!
I have to say Lisa is the best Dentist I've ever met. She takes great care to make sure her patients are comfortable and happy. I highly recommend her for your Dental needs. I'm almost happy to give her my money..😁
Great dentist. Would highly recommend them to anyone. Dr. Jadali is awesome and makes you feel comfortable. Everyone from the front staff to the back office is a pleasure to deal with. Glad I found this place
Highly recommend Santee Smiles. Dr. Ferguson is so knowledgeable and very kind. She talked about the whole procedure beforehand and eased my mind. Normally going to the dentist gives me anxiety but she made the experience pleasant. Office staff…
I broke my tooth the other day and was able to get right in to see Dr. Ferguson. The office staff was helpful and very caring. Dr. Ferguson calmed my nerves, evaluated my broken tooth and explained the treatment plan in detail to me. My tooth…
Very clean, professional environment
Love this place, and so does my daughter!!! Its a clean modern office.. Front staff is great and very upbeat. The doctors and assistance are great!!! Very informative and explains things well. Also great that they have specialist in house and…
I dont understand the negative reviews. This place is very clean and friendly and has been perfect for our 3 year old. Better than any place we walked into in El Cajon area.
I went to see Dr. Ferguson after 5+ years since I'd been to a dentist. The office was clean and professional and friendly. I was seen right away at the time of my appointment. As I suspected, I did have one cavity. Dr. Ferguson explained that…
