Dental Insurance and Smile Saver

As graduate students of UCSD, SIO students are covered with GSHIP insurance. Regular GSHIP dental insurance covers 80% of typical stuff (cleaning, exam) and 50% of extra stuff (cavities, x-rays, etc.) So a typical dental checkup might come to $50-$80. ($200-$300 before GSHIP pays its percentage). You can see any dentist but if you see ones that are park of the "network" to minimize out of pocket expenses.

Bellow are the results of a 2008 poll of who current SIO students use for dentists. The opinions expressed are not those of Students at SIO nor UCSD in any way shape or form. Names are in no particular order.

Recommended:

Dr. Steven Jaksha
Dr. Scott Duane Rauvola
Dr. Lindh
Dr. Mahaffey
Dr. Bialick
Dr. Hurst
Dr. Jacob Russell
Dr. Grey Cunningham
Padre Dental
Dr. Nettleton
Dr. Richard Bialick
Dr. William Briggs in Clairemont (two recommendations)
Dr. Mayora and Dr. Cervantes
Dr. Mark Richey- Rancho Dental Group in Hillcrest
Dr. Cowman
Dr. Kohani
Dr. Muehl

Mixed reviews:

La Jolla Family Dentistry (suggest everything that you could possible want done to your teeth whether necessary or not)
Dr. Pavlov
Dr. Seldin (Both great and mediocre experiences - if you like therapy dogs this may be your best dentist)
Villa La Jolla Dr in La Jolla Village square