Kevin Truong, DDS APC

Awesome first visit. Best consultation I’ve had compared to a handful of dentists I’ve been to in the past. It did not take long going from initial phone call to Dr. Truong’s chair for my first consultation and cleaning. He actually listens to you and your concerns before giving his professional opinion/​recommendations. I was given options. He is eager to answer any questions you may have. The overall staff is genuinely nice and makes you feel relaxed. Saving the fifth star for a potential post-​review. Looking forward to my next visit!

I had my first appointment with Dr. Truong yesterday and he is fantastic. I don’t take going to the dentist lightly… I stuck with my previous dentist for over 20 years, even after moving 50 miles away. When my former dentist retired over a year ago I panicked and began a search for a new dentist and came across Dr. Truong. He’s not close to where I live, but I was more than happy to drive over an hour for someone who came highly recommended.
His office is clean, staff is friendly and Dr. Truong uses dental Xrays and cameras to help his patients understand what is going on in their mouths. Although my appointment was just for a cleaning and Xrays, he was able to get started on a new crown for me even though it meant him spending more time than planned on my visit. He was able to prioritize what needed immediate attention and what could wait a bit so that I didn’t have to have too much work done all at once. He also gave me many options and discussed pros and cons of different ways to fix a bad tooth. When I couldn’t decide, he told me what he would do in the same situation which definitely helped.
I already set up my next appointment for finishing up my crown. He purposely allows plenty of time for each patient to prevent being too rushed to do a good job, which also means you don’t have to sit around and wait during you appointment. Although I liked my old dentist, I did notice that he was always jumping back and forth from room to room and seemed rushed. Dr. Truong employs the «quality over quantity» approach to dental care, which is evident in the great work he does.
Thank you Dr. Truong and staff!!!

Just had my first visit yesterday, but so far a 5-​out-​of-​5! Hooray!

My son and I have been patients for almost 2 years now! I couldn’t see myself going anywhere else, dr Truong is amazing and his staff are great!!! Never a long wait time and he makes sure whatever you need done is perfect.

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Why did I ever try another dentist? Finally got myself back to Dr. Truong.
Wonderful experience yet again!

I’ve been going here for over 3 years now and I have to say I’m so glad I found him on Unilocal when I first moved to this neighborhood. He’s very friendly and definitely very patient in explaining all the things you may need or want to know about your dental health. I’m SCARED senseless of dentists since I was young because my mother hated going to the dentist and influenced me to think that dental work is very scary. So you can imagine how I feel when I found out that I have to get crown procedures done because my old fillings have cracked. Well, both times I’ve got them done, Dr. Truong was very gentle and I can barely feel him injecting the anesthetic. He also gave me extra when I still feel some pain to ease my mind during the procedure. So, though I’m still scared every time I have to do dental work besides cleaning, I am at least assured that it is basically pain free with this doctor. My husband now goes see him as well and loves it!

I just had my first root canal! I was so scared, but it was actually painless and quick! So glad I found him on Unilocal.I am recommending him to my friends and family. His staff are competent and very sweet and accommodating.

Kevin is amazing! Let me tell you. I was scared to death to go to the dentist. I never had any issues but just the thought of going to the dentist made me nervous. But, boy, I was in for a surprise. Kevin and his team are AMAZING. I mean, he put me at ease and it was like visiting an old friend. Totally cool guy and PAINLESS. I had a couple of cavities and I was really relaxed and didn’t feel a thing. For the first time I’m not scared of going to the dentist and I cannot recommend him HIGH ENOUGH. He’s a true magician! Go Kevin!

Unfortunately for me, I have seen Dr. Truong many times over the last month. Taking two years off from seeing a dentist, and letting known problems wait, is not recommended. Kevin is efficient, and compared to other dentists I’ve had, practically pain free. I’m a busy person, and often times my availability is a mess. With every appointment, they would slot me in not months in advance (like other dentists) but even within the week, flexing to my schedule. His office staff is friendly and helpful, and they would even email me a reminder about my appointment.
Overall, a great practice.

I am a physician so I know what it takes to make patients happy while delivering great care. Dr. Truong has all of those elements. He will thoroughly explain to you what he is thinking, and provide you with all of the information you need to make an autonomous decision. He provides his insight but ultimately gives you the freedom to decide the course of treatment without any added pressure.
I have dealt with a lot of dentists who seem oriented to only provide care that is in their financial best interest. This is NOT the case with Dr. Truong. I highly recommend him!

Based on my experience, it seems to me that Dr. Truong cares more about up-​selling and making money off his patients than cleaning teeth.
It started with the assistant insisting that I take X-​Rays (even though I took them less than a year ago) and said that if I did not, Dr. Truong would not see me (I was there just for a routine teeth cleaning). The X-​Rays meant extra money to bill my insurance for, so they clearly wanted that money.
Then Dr. Truong came in and looked at my X-​Ray and said that I needed a deep rooting/​gum cleaning over my entire mouth. Total cost? About $ 400. He said he would not clean at all below the gum-​line. EVERY dentist who I’ve ever been to, cleaned slightly below the gum line. When I asked him whether it was something I needed, he reacted very defensively. Again, suggesting to me (in my opinion) that it was about the money as opposed to having a good bed-​side manner and helping out. Once I decided I was not going to go with this expensive procedure (cost to me of $ 100 — cost to insurance company of about $ 400 if I remember correctly), his tone just changed. He spent what seemed like around just 10 minutes cleaning my teeth and I didn’t feel like he was doing a thorough job at all.
There was maybe one other person in there from what I can tell, another bad sign in my impression that business is not great and that they are looking to maximize their revenue and up-​sell.
I definitely would NOT be back, as I feel like being able to trust that someone is looking out for my interest (as opposed to upselling) is the number 1 priority of any dentist or doctor I go to.

BEST. DENTIST. EVER.
I know I know. It’s a BOLD statement but hey, that’s how I feel!
Came in for a cleaning, already knowing I had a few cavities I’ve been neglecting for years. Dr. Truong spotted the cavities in the x-​rays and we decided to fill them right then and there.
I’ve seen about 9 different dentists in my lifetime and this is the only place where the doctor handles everything, from the cleaning, to the fillings. He’s really knowledgable, and will happily explain everything to you. The place itself is immaculate and sterile, just the way I like my dentists offices.
The staff were all super friendly. I really have absolutely no problems with this place!
I called back after my fillings because I was having some minor tooth sensitivity, but the doctor told me it should pass in a few days and it did.
If you need a dentist, this guy is the best!

It was the worst experience with a doctor i ever had. I surprized how a doctor can be so UNPROFFESSIONAL and ILL-​BRED.
I made appointment with Dr Truong after i had read all good reviews about him on Unilocal that he is professional and nice. My appointment was in the morning at 9 so i had to wake up early and drive in traffic. His office is in very small buliding somewhere in Culver City. I never been to such a small doctor“s office building without the actual parking lot. In the back of the building i found some parking spaces assigned to each doctor who works there so i thought its for patients. I arrived 20 min early but office opens at 9 same as my appointment was scheduled so i was waiting in my car.
Suddenly i realized a man was standing right by my car and looking at me. I recognized Dr Truong cause i saw his pictures online. I opened the door. Without asking me what am i doing there or even greeting he just said in a harsh way «it’s my parking space» and looked at me very agressive. I exuse myself and told him that i just got confused that i can park there cause i made appointment with him. He kept on saying «it“s for me, it’s my space».I asked him where can i park. On what he said «i don“t know» and left quickly. I was so shocked and at the beginning couldn’t understand what just happened.
Of course i left. I don“t want to deal with such an AGRESSIVE DOCTOR who obviously hates his job.
P. S. Nobody didn’t call me from his office to ask why i didn“t show up to appointment, though the day before they’d called to confirm. I guess that’s nothing he could tell me. Just only that he is an asshole

My husband and I and our 2 year-​old daughter saw Dr. Troung twice over the past year. My husband was in pain and needed a root canal, and Dr. Troung performed it. After a couple days of recovery, my husband was pain free! My daughter’s first dental experience was with Dr. Troung, and he was nice, and inviting, and she made her feel comfortable.
We came to him from another dentist in the area who was dishonest, charging us for ridiculous things and lying to us! I’m extremely happy to report that our experience with Dr. Troung and his office staff was exactly the opposite. Appointments were always easy to make, we never had to wait past our appointment time, they worked with our insurance, and most importantly… they were honest and the work performed was to the highest standards. We’d recommend Dr. Truong to anyone.

i inherited Dr. Truong… he took over from the dentist i’d been going to and i decided to stick with him. i’m so glad we did!
Dr. Truong truly cares about his practice, his professionalism, and most of all, his patients. it is obvious he respects and treats his staff well too. he’s always looking for ways to improve his service — the overhaul he’s done on the facilities is impressive. remember, i know what this place was like before him, and the difference is more than just cosmetic. he’s put in computerized records, has invested in interactive programs to help patients understand procedures & make informed choices, and even got new chairs that i swear are comfier. yes, you CAN be comfortable at the dentist. even though he’s obviously spending money to make the patient experience better, he’s not passing on the costs to us because i have seen no difference what i pay — and because for awhile i had no dental insurance, i know what prices can be.
inherited him.
there’s never a long wait to see him, and he’ll even rearrange his schedule to accommodate emergencies. when my mother-​in-​law who was visiting from Europe broke a tooth, he told us to come in over his lunchtime so he could treat her right away. he listens, answers all questions in an easy-​to-​understand manner, and is meticulous doing cleanings. he’s honest, doesn’t try to upsell you on treatments, and always keeps a positive manner when pointing out potential trouble spots in my mouth (i.e. «let’s try to prevent decay in this area» NOT «well you’re probably going to get a cavity there anyway, so we’ll keep an eye on it»).
parking is on the street, but it’s not hard to find a spot in the surrounding neighbourhood.
go to Dr. Truong! you will not regret it!

*Scroll to the end for the Cliff Notes version
I’m definitely one of those people who doesn’t write reviews often. This might possibly be my second one, but my experience here compelled me to write one.
Keep in mind that this review is being written by a girl who is deathly afraid of doctors and dentists alike, and cries at the prospect of injections/​needles. I refuse to see any other doctor other than my dad and any other dentist than my uncle. But seeing as how I’m from San Francisco and my wisdom tooth pain was becoming unbearable… I had to find a dentist in my area.
I came across Dr. Truong on Unilocal and all the reviews were really great so I decided to give it a try– all of the reviews are 100% spot on. From the moment I called the receptionist was so friendly, and a big thing that I appreciated was that she immediately asked if this last minute visit was related to pain. Having experience in the medical field, to address a patient’s pain immediately is something I consider to be highly important, and whether it is standard for her to ask that or not, it definitely did not go unnoticed/​unappreciated. When I got there, the receptionist and the dental assistant were both so friendly and quick to answer any questions that I had. The dental assistant appropriately explained everything she was going to do before she did it and warned me of any discomfort I might feel. Having told her that I am deathly afraid of dentists, this was very comforting and, again, very much appreciated. Acknowledging how scared, anxious, nervous (all of the above!) I was… his receptionist informed me that I could get anxiety meds, but would have to come back to do the procedure on a different day. I decided to suck it up and try to be a big girl (I’m 21 years old), and I didn’t go for that option but I thought it was nice of her to provide that information.
Dr. Truong himself is also very nice. Not much of a talker, but enough to make it apparent that he knows what he’s doing. From the moment he told me he would be able to extract my tooth during the visit, tears did not stop pouring out of my eyes until I left (embarassing, yes, but truth. especially because I had no one there with me and I am a big baby). His dental assistant quickly got me a box of tissues, and they both gave me time to get myself together before rushing me into another room for the procedure. He explained everything he was going to do before he did it, was very gentle during the procedure, and was very perceptive to my anxiety.
In terms of the other little things…
— Location: Mostly surrounded by residential but it’s kind of on a main road. Very easy to find, so that was a plus that I didn’t stress out looking for the place
— Parking: street parking. There are metered spaces but there’s a lot of residential parking (I’m not sure if it’s residential parking permit only, though)
— Waiting room: spacious. Good amount of couch space since its a waiting room for Dr. Truong and for a chiropractor. Good lighting, lots of magazine choices.
— Patient rooms: well decorated, well lit. Colorful– overall pleasing and calming to the eyes!
All in all, when I feel like people do everything in their scope to address my feelings, I make it known how appreciative I am… and this was the best way I could do so. This was an amazing experience (as amazing as a trip to the dentist can be, at least), and I am glad that I picked Dr. Truong’s dental office. I guess Unilocal reviews really are helpful!
CLIFF NOTES VERSION
— Every person on staff is friendly, helpful, and competent
— Dr. Truong is very easy going and you can tell he wants to ensure a good patient experience at his clinic (and he does!)
— I will DEFINITELY come back in the future should I have any other dental needs while residing in LA
If you’re reading this Dr. Truong and staff– thank you being so patient with me, and for putting up with my puddles of tears and billions of questions!

It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a dentist, and selecting a a great one is key especially since I moved to a new state. I joined a dental discount plan and from there I got a list of participating dentists. I narrowed the list down to dentists in my area, and of course, looked on Unilocal to see what type of reviews they got.
Dr. Kevin Truong was one of the few I selected that had all positive Unilocal reviews and based on that I decided to go with him. I was lucky to get an appointment the same day since I had a dental emergency, and Christina who works at the front desk was very helpful and sincere.
I arrived there and was welcomed by her and then Lena, Dr. Truong’s assistant, saw me first before he stepped in. Lena was very nice as well and easy to talk to. The patient rooms are soothing and there is nice art on the walls.
I found out I had to get a root canal. Once Dr. Truong came in, he explained everything, didn’t make any judgments on me not coming to the dentist for so long, and even has music playing in the background as he did his work. And I must say this root canal was a breeze, no pain and was so glad he made it easy. He has a sense of humor, but when it’s time to get down to business he is focused and does his job well. He will be honest with you about what you need, and not try to add extra work with unecessary services.
I left the office feeling wonderful and I am now a loyal patient! This is a 3 person team who does an excellent job from start to finish. I will definitely recommend him to others!

I found Dr. Truong on Unilocal.Not only was he super good at what he’s doing, he’s super duper nice!
I had regular cleaning of course and cavity filled. Cavity was filled very properly and efficiently. I only had slight discomfort for a week like Dr. Troung warned me and then it was fine :)
All the staff are genuinely sweet and want to take care of you. Will recommend to anyone! So glad I found a great dentist!

I seriously wish I could give Dr. Truong and his staff more than 5 stars.
I’ve been coming to this office for a good few years now, back when Dr. Sharon Lu was running it. My experiences with her were great and I’m glad she found a replacement that meets and exceeds any expectations I had.
Dr. Truong has always been honest with me when it came down to the treatments I did or did not need. I’ve always respected this about him because it builds this relationship of trust and I know he’s not out to get my money (like some dentists are!). He’s also very gentle with his hand and I’ve never to hardly have felt his shots. A+ for this!
Christina has always been great to me, too! I wish I could remember the name of the other assistant working in the office, but she’s also shown the same kindness as the rest of the team. They are highly knowledgeable in their field and display a great amount of professionalism.
I’ve referred a couple of my friends to Dr. Truong’s office and immediately after their initial appointment, I’ll get calls letting me know how much they enjoyed their experience there. If that doesn’t show good work, then I don’t know what!
Don’t question whether or not you should come here. Just GO! You won’t regret it!