John W Chu, DMD

Hubby’s filling came off, Unilocaled a dentist and picked Dr. Chu. I was able to make same day emergency appointment for 6:30 pm. Dr. Chu was so light handed going to the dentist was like a spa day, no stress. He is very patient with answering questions and always gives you the whole picture.
The whole family have been going here for at least 4 years now. They will even work around your budget. Amazing dentist, & staff!

Dr. Chu is a very good dentist. His drilling is gentle and not painful. I have been to other dentists where it sounds and feels like they are doing road work in my mouth. This is not the case with Dr. Chu. He is very conscientious.

6mo ago I went to a dentist by the name of Dr Golgi I think in Brentwood area based on high Unilocal reviews. She identified 7 cavities and I regretted jumping the gun and fixing half of them the same day. The job was poorly done and I felt so much remorse from my own impatience and from my naïve trust in the dentists assessment that a coworker of mine recommended I find a less aggressive and more conservative dentist who would not be so convinced that removing tooth structure was the only way and that to go on a crusade to unnecessarily replace my longer lasting old fillings with half-​the-​life ceramic ones for the sake of aesthetics (in areas of the mouth that nobody would see) was somehow good for me. (On later analysis I realized she’s one of those dentists that believes the amalgam fillings are dangerous even though studies are completely inconclusive about it and correlations are dubious at best) So I went to Dr Chu for a second opinion and found I had no more cavities, my fillings were holding up –no rush for replacements– and even identified a gaping chip that I could see with my own eyes!

I recently went to Dr. Chu’s office for the first time and I’m frankly surprised at how helpful Dr. Chu and his staff are. I went in with a bunch of questions because I had new dental insurance (and it was a crappy one too) but he still took the time out to answer any questions I had.
I went in for a standard teeth cleaning, some xrays, etc. Everything worked out fine. This is an office that provides great dental care and service. Would recommend Dr. Chu to anyone!

my first visit was more than exceptional. After not going to the dentist for almost 2 years I was fearful, but Dr. Lin was super gentle and reassuring. I highly recommend this place. All staff is super welcoming and professional. The waiting room is very neat and clean. This is the only dentist I’ve been to, where THE actual dentist does my cleaning and not his or her assistant. Enjoyed the dentist and patient conversation established on my first visit. This is officially my new dentist.

Dr Chu has a very gentle technique and he goes out of his way to fully inform the patient about the procedures and treatments. Very happy with the care I have received from him over the years. I should floss more…

Dr. Chu is hands down the best dentist I’ve ever been to. Friendly, professional, and his work is impeccable. Furthermore, things are done promptly. I’ve never waited more than 5 – 10 minutes. I really can’t say enough great things.

Finding a new dentist is an annoying process. Reviews tend to vary wildly and you’re not sure what to believe. I almost went to a dental practice that had good Unilocal reviews but actually changed its name last year to distance itself from numerous horrible reviews. I was tipped off when the receptionist asked how I found them and she sounded too excited when I said Unilocal. (Thanks, Google!) Shiesty stuff there.
I am not a fan of going to the dentist but this was a very pleasant experience. There was barely a wait, Dr. Chu explains everything he was doing during the cleaning (which none of my other dentists have ever done), and it was quick and gentle. The office is open every other Saturday and until late on Wednesdays, which is super convenient if you have a busy work/​school schedule.

Dr. Chu is very friendly and professional. He’s been our dentist since we moved to L.A. and unfortunately our insurance has changed and he’s not in our network.
I felt obligated to give him a send-​off in some way to return the favor for being so good to my wife and I. Also… his name is Chu and he’s a dentist… How perfect is that?!
Thank you Dr. Chu. If we have the opportunity, we will return!

Very professional, thorough and responsive. I had a dental emergency and Dr. Chu answered the phone himself on an early Saturday morning and worked me into his flow the same morning and made everything immediately better. He is very attentive to your specific needs. I’ll be going to see Dr. Chu from now on most definitely.

Wow! All the glowing reviews are spot on, Dr. Chu and his assistant Cecelia are absolutely incredible. I had a dental emergency on a Saturday morning and they fit me in right away as a first-​time patient. I was fixed up and out the door in less than 30 minutes. A very pleasant, professional, affordable and efficient experience. I don’t think it gets better than that.

My husband had referred me to them since he had a great experience his first time. The dental office is very clean and the staff is super friendly and helpful. I had my appointment with Dr. Lyn. She was very nice and informative when it came to what was happening during the check up. Everything was quick and easy. I needed some cavities filled for my next appointment and she gave me a breakdown of the estimated cost which I thought was great so you aren’t stuck worrying or even surprised on what you will have to pay out of pocket. I thought it was very considerate since I’ve been to a couple dentist where you get a surprise bill in the mail you didn’t know about. I had such a great experience and the whole staff is EXCELLENT! I would definitely recommend this place. Parking is easy too, there is metered in the front or unmetered on the next block.

Dr. Chu and Dr. Lin are great! Very professional and very reliable! I was playing basketball over the weekend when I happened catch an elbow straight to my teeth. My front tooth was bent back and I had to see a dentist ASAP! This incident happened on Saturday night and by Sunday morning I called Dr. Chu’s office and he answered, and gave me an appointment time the following Monday morning at 8:30 AM! I love the fact that they are very prompt while providing great service! He took care of my front tooth in less then 30 minutes and explained every step of his procedure along the way! Highly recommended!

Dr. Chu is THE best dentist I have ever had!
I had an emergency, and immediately called his office to see if he could see me the next morning. They booked me for the next morning then and there! And I am still in disbelief, but believe me when I tell you that my experience with him kept on getting better and better. I had a terrible toothache, and when Dr. Chu took the X-​ray, it was as I feared… I needed a root canal (Dun Dun Dun!). [Btw, as a side-​note, I was totally geeking out over how high tech the office was. I didn’t need to wait for the X-​ray to develop like the other office we’ve all been to. Instead, with the fancy gadgets they had, the X-​ray image was transmitted in real-​time to the computer screen that sat next to me. When you’re in pain, the less time you spend NOT working on my teeth, the better! Also, unlike other dentist’s offices, Dr. Chu knows how to use a little thing called the internet, and was able to get me an estimate of all the procedures that needed to be done, RIGHT AWAY! The less I have to worry about with a root canal looming ahead of me, the better!
SO, onto the root canal: I was completely blown away by how efficiently he worked. He quoted me 1 hour, which was quite a bit less time than I was told was needed at other dentist’s office, but was able to get me in and out before that. AMAZING!!! No pain AT ALL as well! Also, Cecelia, the dental assistant was incredibly attentive and supportive throughout the procedure.
Honestly, I could not have asked for a better experience and WITH A ROOT CANAL NONETHELESS! I used to ABSOLUTELY hate going to the dentist, but after being seen by Dr. Chu, I actually think that might change!

Dr. Chu and his staff are by far the best experience with dental I have ever had. My family has been going to him for almost 2 decades and each and every time, no matter how much pain we come in with, we walk out smiling. He’s gentle and honest, and genuinely cares for his patients. I’ve had a few emergencies and Dr. Chu has personally come in early or stayed late just for me. My family will never go anywhere else. Best Dentist EVER!

I have an apocalypse going on with my teeth. Treated for cancer 3 years ago began a destruction of my teeth (undetected vitamin D deficiency contributed). My teeth are breaking off at gum line. I called Dr. Chu from YP, left message, and he called right back (7 am). Was in at 845 same day. x-​rayed only what was hurting (proves he is sensitive to those of us who have no insurance). He even gave me long-​acting numbing agent which worked until antibiotics kicked in!!!
I’m getting dentures; will place the fifth star when that turns out well!!!
Are there any clients who’ve had dentures placed here??? If so, would love to hear of your experience!!!
Still, Dr. Chu is good! I can always tell when they numb u… it was PAINLESS!!!

I’m a tough customer. I expect more from people. John Chu is truly a kind, caring person who answers his phone personally if you can’t reach the office. I called on a Sunday with a horrible tooth ache, and he had me scheduled for the following Tuesday (Monday was a holiday!). Awesome folks at the desk too!

My husband and I had an excellent first experience with this office. The assistants at the front desk are amazing. They are very patient and willing to help. The hygenist that did my cleaning was great as well. It’s been a little while since I’ve been back see a dentist so I knew I was in for an interesting cleaning. But she really took care of me and always made sure I was comfortable. Dr. Chu has been the best dentist by far. I’ve seen quite a few before him and I didn’t like any of them. Dr. Chu is very caring. He took his time to go over my dental needs and process. I didn’t feel like he was trying to make me have a procedure done when I really didn’t need it. I have another appointment this Saturday for fillings so we’ll see how it goes. I’m actually not dreading my appointment. Thank you Dr. Chu and staff for a very pleasant experience.

This review is for Dr. Lin! THE BEST DENTIST EVER!!! She is so caring, she is upfront and lets you know what needs to be done, how she is going to do it, and why its happened. I haven’t been to the dentist in YEARS and I knew that I was going to need A LOT of work done, I went to her and she explained everything and worked out a fabulous payment plan since I am a student. She is so caring and a perfectionist, which I love because its my mouth, I want it to look good and be healthy! Also since it had been years I was afraid of judgement from the dentist, but there was NONE, I would actually be excited about going!
The office is always clean and staff is SUPER friendly and remembers my name whenever I walk in! I feel like every dentist should learn from Dr. Lin! Like I’ve been telling my friends and family come and see her this is what a dental experience SHOULD be like!

Dr. Chu is the one and only dentist I’ll ever go to in my life. I’ve been going to Dr. Chu for 10+ years! He fixed my under bite, numerous cavities, and many other issues that I’ve had with my teeth.
Because I go to school in Riverside, I rarely have time to go home and get checkups. Even with my inflexible schedule, Dr. Chu is always sweet enough to work around it and even come into the office on the days he has off!
Honestly, hands down, the best dentist I’ve ever been to. I’ve never felt pain (even when I got a root canal!!) and don’t ever dread going to the dentist! His staff is also great and everyone is so friendly there — especially Maria. :) He’s an amazing orthodontist and dentist — I highly recommend him!