David W Simonsen DDS - Pacific Grove, California

Howard F.

Unlike many dental offices these folks won’t chat your ears full of blather. They concentrate on their work and it shows. Dr Simonsen is tops. My only issue is they don’t have KPIG as background music anymore.

Jeanne K.

The dental assistants and hygienists were great. The dentist was okay until I needed a crown. About a year later I had to have the crown redone because it was moving ( done by a different dentist). The damage to the tooth seemed to be done and I ended up with a root canal on the same tooth with a another provider.
Regular check ups were fine with this provider, but I'd recommend going elsewhere for more in depth treatment.

Sandra D.

Dr Simonsen is a dental detective....his exams are focused, thorough and well explained. He provides treatment options supporting informed decisions regarding care. Comfort and long term dental health are at the root (-: of treatment. Staff are skilled, knowledgeable and very supportive.

NJ S.

Very happy to share my positive experience at Dr. Simonsen's office. This was my first visit with more to follow, so it's likely I'll increase the stars to five. Today was mostly an exam with discussion of work to be done and some minor repairs. Felt very simpatico with the doctor and his staff, felt I was listened to and my concerns appreciated. Feel we have a good plan for going forward, and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Jerry R.

I have had very good care from Dr. Simonsen. My 6 mo. check up and cleaning is always so gentle but very effective, I feel asleep twice and my teeth really need cleaning. Everyone is very friendly and nice very good care.

kelsey S.

Everyone at their office is amazing and so nice to work with! I couldn't have asked for a better dentist during my time here in Monterey. I've been to several in the past, and Dr. Simonson and his team are by far the best and most easy going when it comes to having any dental work done. I've tried out other dentists in the Monterey area and couldn't find any receptionist or dentist that was worth my time or money. The only downfall is that they are not a preferred provider for me. But believe me, I'd rather pay more by a team of people who truly care and ones I can trust and walk away feeling happy to return for my next visit.

Jackie F.

I have gone to Dr. Simonsen for the past 11 years and have been thoroughly impressed at the gentle yet thorough cleanings, the practical and astute advice I have received from Dr. Simonsen on my dental issues, and the office's friendly and helpful reminders of appointments and good service. I recommend him without reservation!

Jacob W.

I came in here a year ago to get a crown, he said it was on the verge of being a root canal. He also said that he could do either a giant filling or crown, which seemed a bit strange at the time. A doctor should tell me what I need, not ask how much I want to pay.

I ended up choosing a crown, but not getting a root canal. He honestly did a terrible job. The next day there was sensitivity, and it has persisted for a year, until this day. Im confident now I need a root canal and I wish he hadn't wasted $1000 of mine helping me figure that out. Along with the sensitivity, the edge of the tooth is not smooth, and the technology they use is outdated.

There is a horizontal ridge near the top of my tooth that I can feel, and is painful to touch, where he connected my old tooth to the crown.

The tech is outdated because he did not send a mold of my tooth off to fabricate the crown. Basically they(better dentists) use a computer to make a super accurate replica of your original tooth. Whereas this guy just was winging it by hand.

I hate to write harmful reviews like this, but at the same time it's well deserved, and I can't afford to redo my dental work.