Mark Emerson DDS

San Diego, United States

4.8

20 reviews

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+1 858-274-4400
Website:
www.markemersondds.com
Address:
3737 Moraga Ave Ste A-108, San Diego, CA, 92117
b/t Monair Dr & Cadden Dr
Clairemont
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miBalboa Avenue
1.3 miClairemont Drive
1.9 miline nr 30
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Local time (San Diego) 12:50 Sunday, 22 June 2025

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Description

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Dr. Emerson and our skilled staff provide general and cosmetic dental services, as well as orthodontics using Invisalign clear aligners. We serve patients of all ages. A complete listing of our many services can easily be found on our web site – www​.marke​mer​son​dds​.com. So if you are looking for a dentist in the Clairemont area, Dr. Emerson will be happy to serve you!

History

Established in 2000.

Dr. Emerson has been in practice in the Clairemont community of San Diego for over 30 years. Our current location, Bay View Dental, was opened in 2000. The office is close to I-​5 and Balboa Avenue and is easy to reach.

Dr. Emerson has trained extensively over the past several years and become a Preferred Invisalign Provider. Clear, comfortable trays are used to achieve a straight, beautiful smile. In 2007, Dr. Emerson also invested in the «CAD/​CAM» technology of «CEREC», which allows the doctor to provide beautiful ceramic crowns to restore damaged or unsightly teeth in a single visit, which avoids a second visit and a temporary crown. Dr. Emerson regularly continues his training to improve his skills and stay current with the rapid advances occuring in his profession.

Meet the Business Owner

Mark E.

Business Owner

Dr. Emerson was born in Phoenix, AZ. He attended Arizona State University, then USC Dental College. He began dental practice here in San Diego in 1979. Dr. Emerson enjoys taking continuing education courses on a regular basis and is an experienced cosmetic and general, family dentist. He is a preferred provider for Invisalign clear orthodontic aligners, and an experienced provider for CEREC single visit crowns using cad/​cam technology.

Dr. Emerson and his wife Sharon have been married for 30 years and have two grown sons. The couple enjoy their four dogs and four pet birds. Sharon is a professional ballroom dance instructor and exercise instructor for older adults. They both enjoy ballroom dancing, and sometimes going camping. Dr. Emerson also loves playing tennis and likes to compete with his brother every possible weekend.

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20 reviews of Mark Emerson DDS

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Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
What a great warm environment! Very caring and informative staff and Doctor. Will definitely continue to come here as long as I live in San Diego!
Place rating: 5
Kent, WA
Recommended to me by a coworker and I’m very glad I listened. From the front desk to the assistants, to the dentist himself, everyone was so friendly and genuine. I came in complaining of a toothache and Mr. Emerson took a look and told me he didn’t see anything too serious so he didn’t want me to get an expensive crown yet. He prescribed me some extra sensitive toothpaste for 22 bucks instead. Been using it a couple days and I am feeling much better.
Nobody tried to sell any unneeded services and they broke down everything for me very clearly. I think these are very real honest people that know what they’re doing and made me feel very well taken care if. I work with clients myself daily, and I took some notes on customer service here.
Top knotch in all regards. Im coming back here for my cleanings. Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
The regular cleaning and checkup were ideal, as usual,
professional and thorough.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I really like Dr. emerson and his staff. Everyone is friendly and more important skilled at their jobs. The best qualities in a Dentist is how great they are at their job and how they make you feel during and after the work is complete, Dr. Emerson makes me feel very at ease because I believe he is the very best dentist in San Diego. He is highly skilled and his work is very detailed. Then after your apptointment he calls and checks up on you personally. Thats big for me. Thanks Dr. Emmerson!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I was recommended to Dr. Emerson by another dentist and I am so glad I was because starting with Kaleiasha on phone and helping us (kids) with our Insurance and scheduling. She has a very pleasant voice and doesn’t rush you off the phone. She listened to my concerns and was very kind. The office is nice and clean and very comfortable. Dr Emerson is very nice and gentle. He explained everything very well and let me know what treatments needed to be done and my kids loved him. He was so gentle that my Son fell asleep while getting two fillings done:). Anne who is Dr. Emerson’s Assistant is very sweet, she explained after procedure expectations and was very sweet and kind to us. Both my daughter and Son were very excited to know that Dr. Emerson will be their dentist going forward. I am so grateful that I was able to find a dentist who is honest and who takes his time to explain when other dentist were short and rude. Thank you
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I have recommended my friends and family here. Dr. Emerson will take good care of you. The office truly cares about their patients and is not pushy. Quality work! Made my chipped tooth look like he had straightened my teeth!
THANKS!
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
I never thought I would be excited about dental care. Dr Emerson and his staff have totally changed my perspective! I was referred by a friend who discovered his office here on Unilocal.
My visits are always pleasant, the staff is friendly and helpful. The most important thing of all though is that my dental health has increased!
He provides thorough exams, but you don’t feel like he is trying to take advantage of you, and the rates are reasonable as well.
Even if you already have a dentist, I would really suggest you give Dr Emerson a try. I don’t normally write reviews, but I had a cleaning yesterday and really felt like spreading the word!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I Love Dr Emerson’s office. Everyone is always pleasant and friendly. My appointments are always timely and they are always there to answer a quick question any time. Best dentist and staff I have ever had!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Let me start by saying that this is my first EVER review on Unilocal,but I can’t go without spreading the word on how exceptional Dr Emerson and his staff at Bay View Dental are. From my first phone conversation with Kalisha, the office manager, to my initial cleaning and then dental work with Ann and Dr Emerson I have been overly impressed and made to feel welcome and comfortable time and again. I am already urging my husband to make an appointment and strongly recommend you do the same! I feel as though I have finally found a comfortable place and extremely friendly, knowledgeable and competent group of people to help me achieve and maintain dental health for years to come! Thank you so much Dr Emerson and staff!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Amazing team! I wouldn’t visit any other dentist. Dr. Emerson and his staff are always so polite and friendly. They help you feel so comfortable while providing the best services possible. I highly recommend Dr. Emerson to everyone!
Place rating: 5
La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Dr Emerson has a great group of people working with him. They start taking care of you as soon as you walk in the door. Half dozen visits so far, and there have been no long waits. They made it ok for me to smile again.
Place rating: 5
La Jolla, CA
Very good experience! I am not afraid of seeing dentists any more.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
One of the most welcoming places I’ve ever been. Everyone in the office has a smile on their face. The staff is friendly courteous and very professional. The wait time is never long. You’re in and out quickly and with a nicer smile each time. Dr Emerson and his staff are amazing.
Place rating: 5
Solana Beach, CA
My son and I were referred to Dr. Emerson because our Doctor was on vacation and we could not have been happier! My 8 year old son unfortunately knocked both of his front teeth out while swimming! It was 4pm and I called our regular dentist and they referred me to Dr. Emerson. I called his office to find that they were extremely busy and booked. I explained my situation and told them that we were flying out on our family vacation in two days and my son was in pain. The receptionist told me to hold on and she spoke to the staff. Dr. Emerson and his assistant stayed late to help us. We arrived at 5pm and he stayed until my son’s front teeth were fixed enough to go on our vacation.
Their customer service was impeccable! They both made us feel at ease with a smile on their faces. I would highly recommend his practice. My son wants to go back to Dr. Emerson to get his front teeth permanently fixed.
Place rating: 1
San Diego, CA
The office staff is terrible to work with– I saw them make 4 mistakes including– my address, who the mail should have been addressed to (me-​since I had the visit) after correcting the address for them, and my insurance provider on my documents directly from their office! It was a bad experience from the beginning, with the office manager saying the office would refuse to see me if I did not get x-​rays from their office (my insurance covers x-​rays every 3 years… I received them a year and a half ago before seeing them and said I would get them sent over, nope– not good enough!), so it’s my fault for actually continuing to even think of coming into this office! The icing on the cake was when they told me they would give me a special discount complete package for the x-​rays they were forcing me to get before the hygenist would even see me– it would only cost me $ 19 out of pocket as my insurance would not pay anything. Then 5 months later (!!!) I get a statement from them with absolutely no description of these EXTRA charges– do they seriously expect me to just blindly send them a check? The office manager, Calisha, is quite rude, pushy, and forceful in EVERYTHING she does. No customer service whatsoever– speaking over me on the phone, I couldn’t get a word in edgewise and actually had the audacity to tell me I didn’t thank her when she wrote off the statement while talking over me! My circle of friends includes 4 dental hygenists, who after I relayed some of this to them, mentioned they had worked with the office manager as well and she had a reputation for being b*tchy! No surprise there. Go somewhere else.
Place rating: 5
Clairemont, San Diego, CA
Dr Emerson and his crew are the best! Iv always been terrified of the dentist due to bad experiences from the past. Given I hadn’t been to the dentist in awhile I have a lot of dental work needed. Ever since my first visit with Dr Emerson I am no longer terrified but actually comfortable and excited to get all the work I need done. I have not once felt any pain from any procedure that I have gotten done here. Every staff member here (I can’t ever remember names) are amazing, friendly and want to make sure you are comfortable throughout your whole visit. I still have work needing to be done and there is no other dentist I would trust more than Dr Emerson. Oh and the facility is immaculate
Place rating: 5
Clairemont, San Diego, CA
Great place, I definitely recommend them. They made me feel comfortable and help me prioritize the work I needed done. I’ll definitely be going back.
Place rating: 5
La Jolla, CA
Very pleased! Professional yet personable staff. It’s very challenging finding a good dentist, then one with good office staff AND hygienists… Well, I found that triple threat with Dr. Emerson’s office. I’ve had 2 office visits. 1) Cleaning– I love my cleanings; my standards are VERY high. I thought it was good. 2) Filling (took 15 mins) Dr. Emerson was wonderful!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I’ve had about 5 appointments with them since Sept 2014. Every time is a pleasurable experience.
Very friendly, professional, and seemingly current with today’s technology in dentistry at an affordable price.
Props to the two front desk ladies, Rhianon and Calisha. So friendly.
Nancy, who cleaned my teeth today, is excellent, too, as always.
Great staff.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I love Dr. Emerson and his entire staff. I found him through my coworker.
Not only is Dr. Emerson great, his entire staff is great. Upon first arrival, they let me know that there was coffee, tea, and water if I wanted some while I was waiting, they also gave me a TOUR of the office. I don’t know if that’s how all dentists offices are like that here in San Diego as he is my first San Diego dentist, but how awesome was that gesture?
They gave me a tour of every single room in the office, including where they make molds and also Dr. Emerson’s office. They really wanted to make sure I was comfortable with the office and familiar with what was going on.
The bathrooms is fully equipped with toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste.
It’s such a great office, I seriously have NO complaints. Dr. Emerson is very understanding and is a great listener. They also do a lot of stuff that I’ve never had done at any of the dentists I’ve been to. I’ve had three previous dentists and all of them did the normal routine that you would expect at any dentist office.
Here at Dr. Emerson’s office they massage your tongue to check for cancer and they prescribed me some toothpaste and some other stuff to help prevent cavities since I tend to be cavity prone. Never have I had anything recommended or prescribed to me before and I’ve always voiced my problems with no eating a lot of sugar, not drinking any soda, brushing and flossing my teeth twice a day, and some how still ending up with cavities.
He did refill a filling for me once because the current filling was eroding and it was probably the most painless filling I have ever had.
Their office also has the most up to date equipment.
They even sent me a birthday email last month. Love their office!