Dental Expressions
According to our open methodology, this clinic scored 78.3/100 for transparency, reputation, service accessibility, and digital visibility.
Overall rank: #3 of 12 ranked clinics · Last checked: 16 October 2026
78.3/100
Positions by Rating Profile
- Overall Transparency & Trust#378.3/100
- Best for Expats#176/100
- Best for Dental Implants#375/100
- Best for Emergency Dental Care#373/100
- Best Price Transparency#188.2/100
- Best English-speaking Clinics#176.3/100
- Best for Families / Childrennot ranked
- Sleep Dentistry (GA / deep sedation)not ranked
General Anaesthesia & Deep Sedation
Whether the clinic documents treatment under general anaesthesia or deep / twilight sedation — "sleep dentistry", where the patient is asleep and unaware (does not feel, see, or hear the procedure). Ordinary conscious sedation, where the patient stays awake and responsive, does not count here. This is informational and does not affect the transparency score.
- ? General anaesthesia / deep sedation (sleep dentistry) — Not verified No sedation/anesthesia information found on site (dentalclinicsandiego.com).
Summary
San Carlos (East San Diego) practice led by Dr. Irma Gavaldon (35+ years in practice), with an English and a Spanish website. Publishes a standing price list with ADA codes (cleaning $136, composite fillings from $250, crowns from $1,200, All-on-4 from $19,499). Offers general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, same-day CEREC crowns, extractions and walk-in urgent care, Monday to Friday.
Strengths
- Information Transparency: 20 of 20 points.
- Price Transparency: 15 of 15 points.
- No red flags identified in public sources.
Weaknesses
No category fell below the weakness threshold (50% of verifiable points).
Score Breakdown
Every criterion below is scored from public sources. ✓ verified yes · ✗ verified no / not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (scores 0, not a negative finding).
Information Transparency
20 / 20
Whether basic facts about the clinic - its team, premises, services, and location - are publicly verifiable.
| ✓ | Has a working website Live English site (dentalclinicinsandiego.com) and Spanish site (dentalclinicsandiego.com) with current prices, hours and team, checked 2026-10-16 [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-4] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Dentist names listed Dr. Irma Gavaldon is named on the home page and treatment pages (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Dentist specializations listed Dr. Gavaldon: complex restorations, implant rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry; Master in Restorative Dentistry, University of Michigan [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-5] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Real clinic photos Business photos on the Google listing show the team in front of the office and the building with the Dental Expressions sign (viewed 2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-6] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Service list published The site lists 13 treatments, each with its own page (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-7] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Clear contact details Phone (619) 697-6453 and appt@mysmile.com on the site; the same phone on the Google listing (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-6] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | English website version Full English site at dentalclinicinsandiego.com, linked from the Spanish site as its English version (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-4] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Address and map published 8505 Navajo Road, San Diego, CA 92119 with a Google Maps link and map coordinates in the markup (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-7] | 2/2 |
Price Transparency
15 / 15
Whether patients can estimate costs before visiting. Published price ranges count; exact prices are not required.
| ✓ | Prices or price ranges published Standing 2026 price list with ADA codes on the English and Spanish price pages; the $145 new-patient offer is shown apart as a promotion [dental-expressions-deepen-8] [dental-expressions-deepen-9] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Cleaning price listed Teeth cleaning (D1110) $136; deep cleaning $300 (price list, 2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-8] [dental-expressions-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Filling price listed Composite fillings from $250 (one surface) to $569 (price list, 2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-8] [dental-expressions-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Crown price listed Porcelain crown $1,200 (limited-time price), zirconia $1,499, gold $2,200 (price lists, 2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-8] [dental-expressions-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Implant price listed All-on-4 implants from $19,499, All-on-6 from $23,499, implant-retained dentures from $14,499 (price list, 2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-8] [dental-expressions-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Consultation price listed Dental check-up (D0120) $81 on the price list (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-8] [dental-expressions-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | X-ray / imaging price listed Panoramic X-ray (D0330) $149 on the Spanish price list (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
Reputation & Reviews
14 / 20
Public review signals. The Google rating is adjusted with a Bayesian prior (rating 4.0, weight 25) so a 5.0 from a handful of reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from hundreds.
| ◐ | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) as of 2026-10-16 [dental-expressions-deepen-6] | 4/6 |
| ◐ | Google review volume as of 2026-10-16 [dental-expressions-deepen-6] | 1.5/3 |
| ✓ | Review recency Newest Google review dated 2026-10-12 (read 2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-6] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Clinic responds to reviews Owner replies on 10 of 14 Google reviews read, latest 2026-10-13, incl. a 2★ review of 2026-10-01; three 1★ reviews of 2026-02/03 have none [dental-expressions-deepen-6] | 2/2 |
| ? | No recurring complaints 1–2★ ratings are 5 of 49 (10.2 %), but the lowest-rated reviews read a mix (two front-desk insurance inquiries, two rescheduled or cancelled appointments, an expensive exam), none shared by three. [dental-expressions-deepen] | 0/2 |
| ✓ | No suspicious review patterns 14 Google reviews read (2024-05-24 to 2026-10-12): spread dates, no shared wording, 7 of 9 five-star authors with other reviews; histogram 4/1/0/0/47 [dental-expressions-deepen-6] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Active Facebook presence The clinic's own Facebook page (8505 Navajo Rd, with the clinic's phone, linked from its website) is active: latest post 2026-08-11, 1 reviews (checked 2026-10-05). [dental-expressions-fb] | 1/1 |
| ? | TripAdvisor presence | 0/0.5 |
| ✓ | Other review platforms Yelp, ZocDoc (4.83/5), Healthgrades, Instagram, YouTube. [s-de-rev] | 0.5/0.5 |
Medical Infrastructure
9.5 / 15
The range of publicly documented equipment and services. This measures documented availability, not clinical quality.
| ✓ | On-site X-ray Digital X-rays named on the cleaning page; panoramic X-ray priced on the price list (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-10] [dental-expressions-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | CBCT (3D imaging) The All-on-4 page says patients are evaluated "with 3D CBCT imaging" (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-5] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Implantology All-on-4 and All-on-6 implants and implant-retained dentures, with a dedicated page and prices (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-5] [dental-expressions-deepen-8] | 2/2 |
| ? | Orthodontics | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Oral surgery Simple, surgical, impacted and wisdom-tooth extractions priced; bone graft and sinus lift on the price list (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-11] [dental-expressions-deepen-8] | 2/2 |
| ? | Pediatric dentistry | 0/1.5 |
| ✓ | Emergency care Emergency page: walk-ins seen by urgency Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM, same-day treatment when possible (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-12] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ? | Works with international patients | 0/2 |
Communication & Service
7 / 10
How easy it is to contact the clinic, get answers, and book - especially for international patients.
| ✓ | WhatsApp / LINE available WhatsApp button (+1 619-629-6404) on every page of both language sites (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-4] | 2/2 |
| ? | Response speed | 0/1.5 |
| ✓ | English spoken English site; "Spanish and English Spoken Dentist" on the home page (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-7] | 2.5/2.5 |
| ✓ | Pre-visit consultation possible Online booking calendar and a "Get Your Personal Quote Now" form on the site; second opinions on implants offered (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-5] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Clear service explanations Treatment pages explain each procedure step by step, e.g. the All-on-4 process (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-5] [dental-expressions-deepen-10] | 1/1 |
| ✗ | Convenient opening hours Open Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM, Saturday and Sunday closed, on the site and the Google listing (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-3] [dental-expressions-deepen-12] [dental-expressions-deepen-6] | 0/1.5 |
AI & Search Visibility
5 / 10
Whether the clinic is discoverable when patients search - including via AI assistants. Checked with fixed queries: "best dentist San Diego", "English speaking dentist San Diego", "dental implants San Diego", "emergency dentist San Diego", "San Diego dental clinic for expats".
| ✗ | Mentioned for: best dentist San Diego Not in an AI Overview, the local results or the first page of web results for “best dentist San Diego” on 2026-10-16. [dental-expressions-deepen-13] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: English speaking dentist San Diego Not in an AI Overview, the local results or the first page of web results for “English speaking dentist San Diego” on 2026-10-16. [dental-expressions-deepen-13] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: dental implants San Diego Not in an AI Overview, the local results or the first page of web results for “dental implants San Diego” on 2026-10-16. [dental-expressions-deepen-13] | 0/1 |
| ? | Mentioned for: emergency dentist San Diego | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: San Diego dental clinic for expats Not in an AI Overview, the local results or the first page of web results for “San Diego dental clinic for expats” on 2026-10-16. [dental-expressions-deepen-13] | 0/1 |
| ✓ | Structured data on website Home page JSON-LD Dentist with address, telephone, geo and opening hours (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-7] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Google indexing quality [sq] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Dedicated service pages 13 separate treatment pages with text, e.g. All-on-4, crowns, fillings, extraction, emergency (2026-10-16) [dental-expressions-deepen-5] [dental-expressions-deepen-11] [dental-expressions-deepen-12] | 1.5/1.5 |
Licensing & Credentials
Whether the clinic publishes its operating licence and the dentists working there together with their professional licence numbers. A verified “not published” is recorded as a red flag; data we have not checked yet is shown as unverified and carries no penalty.
Clinic operating licence: NPI 1366259590 — Gavaldon Dental Corporation (NPPES organizational registration) (NPPES, 2026-10-16: NPI 1366259590 "Gavaldon Dental Corporation" at 8505 Navajo Rd, authorized official Irma Gavaldon, enumerated 2024-12-11; the site footer reads "Gavaldon Dental Corporation DBA Dental Expressions". The earlier NPI 1386754174 (Richard T Masek DDS Inc, licence 25593) is the former owner's entity at the same address. California does not license dental offices as facilities.) [dental-expressions-lic-1016] [dental-expressions-footer-1016]
Dentists & professional licences
| Dentist | Specialization | Licence No. |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Irma Gavaldon, DDS [s-de-web] [dental-expressions-doclic] [dental-expressions-doclic-1016] | Restorative, implant rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry (Master in Restorative Dentistry, University of Michigan) | 60022 (CA) |
| Dr. Leangvan [dental-expressions-gbp-replies-1016] | — | not verified |
Dentists are named; their licence numbers have not been checked against public sources yet — unverified, no penalty.
Red Flags
No red flags identified in the public sources we reviewed.
Data We Could Not Verify
- Reputation & Reviews: No recurring complaints
- Reputation & Reviews: TripAdvisor presence
- Medical Infrastructure: Orthodontics
- Medical Infrastructure: Pediatric dentistry
- Medical Infrastructure: Works with international patients
- Communication & Service: Response speed
- AI & Search Visibility: Mentioned for: emergency dentist San Diego
Unverified items score 0 points but are not treated as negative findings. If you can document any of them, please send a correction.
Contact Information
| Website | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/ |
|---|---|
| Phone | +1-619-697-6453 |
| +1-619-629-6404 | |
| https://www.facebook.com/dentalexpressionssd/ | |
| Google Maps | Map listing |
| Address | 8505 Navajo Road, San Diego, CA 92119 |
Contact details are provided for identification only and may change; verify with the clinic directly.
Sources
| ID | Source | What it supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| s-de-web | https://dentalclinicsandiego.com/ | Name, address, phone, email, dentist, services, price, Spanish, hours, photos. | 2026-07-12 |
| s-de-rev | https://www.zocdoc.com/dentist/irma-gavaldon-dds-600436 | Dentist rating (ZocDoc 4.83/5) and platform presence. | 2026-07-12 |
| sq | search:dentista San Diego espanol | AI/search visibility scout 2026-07-12 | 2026-07-12 |
| dental-expressions-refresh | https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dental+Expressions/@32.8029543,-1… | most recent review 2 months ago (as of 2026-08-25) | 2026-08-25 |
| dental-expressions-lic | https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/?version=2.1&organization_name=… | NPPES returned 1 result: NPI 1386754174, 'RICHARD T MASEK DDS INC', 8505 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119-2001 (exact match to Dental Expressions' address), CA license number 25593 shown on the organizational record. | 2026-08-25 |
| dental-expressions-doclic | https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/?version=2.1&first_name=Irma&la… | NPPES returned NPI 1831360973, Mrs. Irma Gavaldon, DDS, address 8505 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119-2001 — exact match to clinic address. CA state license 60022 (primary); also holds an MI license 2901019338. | 2026-08-25 |
| dental-expressions-gbp-2026-09-26 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=605488956265676650&hl=en | Google listing read on 2026-09-26: rating 4.7 from 48 reviews; star histogram 1★ 4 / 2★ 0 / 3★ 0 / 4★ 0 / 5★ 44; newest review dated 2026-09-23; 5 of the 5 newest reviews carry an owner reply, latest dated 2026-09-23. | 2026-09-26 |
| dental-expressions-deepen | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=605488956265676650&hl=en | Google listing "Dental Expressions" (Dentist; 8505 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119, United States), read 2026-10-02 in 3 review orders (lowest-rated first, newest first, most relevant first): 4.6 from 49 reviews (1★ 4 / 2★ 1 / 3★ 0 / 4★ 0 / 5★ 44); 14 distinct reviews read, dated 2024-05-24 to 2026-10-01, 9 with an owner reply. | 2026-10-02 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-2 | https://dentalclinicsandiego.com/ | Homepage HTML read on 2026-10-02: JSON-LD and microdata declares the types Dentist and Organization, alongside Service, WebSite and WebPage. | 2026-10-02 |
| dental-expressions-fb | https://www.facebook.com/dentalexpressionssd/ | Facebook page "Dental Expressions" (San Diego CA) read on 2026-10-05; address 8505 Navajo Rd San Diego, California 92119-2001, San Diego, CA, United States, 92119; phone +1 619-697-6453; WhatsApp +1 619-629-6404; website https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/; 130 followers; Not yet rated (1 review); latest post 2026-08-11 | 2026-10-05 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-3 | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/ | English home page read 2026-10-16: "Dr. Irma Gavaldon: 35+ Years Caring for San Diego Smiles"; "I have extensive experience in complex restorations, implant rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry"; "I hold a Master in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Michigan"; "Spanish and English Spoken Dentist"; "Phone: (619) 697-6453 Email: appt@mysmile.com"; "Address: 8505 Navajo Road, San Diego, CA 92119" with a Google Maps link; "We are open Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday: Closed"; menu of 13 treatments; WhatsApp button to api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=16196296404; "Book Appointment" opens an online booking calendar; "Get Your Personal Quote Now." form. | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-4 | https://dentalclinicsandiego.com/ | Spanish home page read 2026-10-16: the same practice (Dental Expressions, 8505 Navajo Road, (619) 697-6453, appt@mysmile.com); hreflang links name https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/ as the en-US and default version; WhatsApp button to api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=16196296404; footer "Gavaldon Dental Corporation DBA Dental Expressions". | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-5 | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/all-on-4/ | All-on-4 page read 2026-10-16: "Dr. Irma Gavaldon, Implant Dentistry at Dental Expressions"; "The All-on-4 Process, Step by Step 1 Consultation & Treatment Plan We evaluate your teeth, gums and bite with 3D CBCT imaging"; implant placement, healing and final prosthesis explained step by step; "Get a Second Opinion with Dr. Irma Gavaldon". | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-6 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=605488956265676650&hl=en | Google listing "Dental Expressions" (Dentist; 8505 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119; website dentalclinicinsandiego.com; phone +1 619-697-6453), read 2026-10-16 in 4 review orders: 4.6 from 52 reviews (1★ 4 / 2★ 1 / 3★ 0 / 4★ 0 / 5★ 47); 14 distinct reviews read, dated 2024-05-24 to 2026-10-12, newest 2026-10-12; owner replies on 10 of them, latest 2026-10-13, incl. the 2★ review of 2026-10-01 (answered 2026-10-05); hours Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM, Saturday and Sunday closed; claimed listing with business photos of the team and the building. | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-7 | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/ | English home page markup read 2026-10-16: JSON-LD Dentist "Dental Expressions" with telephone +1-619-697-6453, email appt@mysmile.com, PostalAddress 8505 Navajo Road, San Diego, CA 92119, geo coordinates, opening hours Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00, knowsLanguage en and es, and an OfferCatalog of 13 services; also WebSite, WebPage and FAQPage. | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-8 | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/prices/ | Price page read 2026-10-16, "San Diego Dentist Price List 2026", with ADA codes: "D0120 - Dental Check Up $81", "D1110 - Teeth Cleaning $136", "D4346 - Deep Cleaning $300", "D2330 - One surface composite filling $250" to "D2394 ... $569", "D2740 - Porcelain/Ceramic Crown $1,200 Per Crown (Limited Time Price)", "Zirconia Cap Price $1,499 Per Crown", "All on 4 Dental Implants prices $19,499", "All on 6 Dental Implants $23,499 Starting Price", "Snap on Dentures (4 Implants) $14,499 Starting Price", root canal $1,100, extractions from $295; separately "2026 Limited-Time Promotions" incl. "$145 X-Rays, Exam & Cleaning New Patient Special EXP:31/12/2026". | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-9 | https://dentalclinicsandiego.com/precios/ | Spanish price list read 2026-10-16 ("Lista De Precios"): "D0120 - Revisión Dental $81", "D1110 - Limpieza Dental $136", "D0330 - Radiografía Dental Panorámica $149", "D2330 - Relleno De Resina De Una Superficie, Anterior $250", "Corona De Zirconio $1,499", "Corona De Oro (Incluye Gramaje en Oro) $2,200", "Implantes Dentales All On 4 $19,499 Precio Inicial"; the $145 new-patient offer is listed apart under "Promociones". | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-10 | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/teeth-cleaning/ | Teeth cleaning page read 2026-10-16: "Digital X-Rays & CEREC"; what a cleaning involves and how deep cleaning works. | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-11 | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/tooth-extraction/ | Tooth extraction page read 2026-10-16: "Regular Extraction $295 (Starting Price)", "Wisdom Tooth Extraction $605 (Starting Price)", "Surgical Extraction $437 (Starting Price)", impacted-tooth and four-wisdom-teeth prices. | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-12 | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/emergency-dentistry/ | Emergency page read 2026-10-16: "We're here for you Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins are seen based on urgency and availability"; "We make room for urgent cases every day"; "Same-Day Treatment When Possible ... we treat you the same day to relieve pain"; "Saturday and Sunday: Closed". | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-deepen-13 | search:best dentist San Diego / English speaking dentist San Diego / dental implants San Diego / emergency dentist San Diego / San Diego dental clinic for expats | The five canonical San Diego queries on 2026-10-16 (google.com, English, United States, non-personalised, read at about 10:40 p.m. local time; the AI Overview where one was shown, the three local results and the first page of web results were read). | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-lic-1016 | https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/?version=2.1&number=1366259590 | NPPES record read 2026-10-16: NPI 1366259590 (organization) "GAVALDON DENTAL CORPORATION", 8505 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119-2001, tel 619-697-6453, taxonomy Dentist, authorized official Irma Gavaldon (President), enumerated 2024-12-11. | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-footer-1016 | https://dentalclinicinsandiego.com/ | English site footer read 2026-10-16: "Copyright © 2026 Gavaldon Dental Corporation DBA Dental Expressions." | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-doclic-1016 | https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/?version=2.1&number=1831360973 | NPPES record read 2026-10-16: NPI 1831360973 Irma Gavaldon DDS, 8505 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119-2001; taxonomy Dentist, licence 60022 (CA, primary); also Dentist, General Practice, licence 2901019338 (MI). | 2026-10-16 |
| dental-expressions-gbp-replies-1016 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=605488956265676650&hl=en | Owner replies on the Google listing, read 2026-10-16, name a second dentist: "Dr. Leangvan and Diana will be especially glad" (2026-03-26), "Dr. Lee" (2026-03-12, 2026-04-06, 2026-10-08, 2026-10-09) and "Dr Abigail" (2026-09-30); no full name is published on the site. | 2026-10-16 |
Change History
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | Re-read on 2026-10-16: the clinic's English website (dentalclinicinsandiego.com) and Spanish website (dentalclinicsandiego.com) - home, price lists, every treatment page, emergency and insurance pages - and its Google listing. Recorded: a standing price list with ADA codes (check-up $81, cleaning $136, composite fillings from $250, crowns from $1,200, All-on-4 from $19,499, panoramic X-ray $149); 3D CBCT imaging named in the All-on-4 process; online booking and a quote form; Google 4.6 from 52 reviews, newest 2026-10-12, owner replies through 2026-10-13. Corrected: filling, crown and implant prices are published; a WhatsApp contact is published; opening hours are Monday to Friday 8 AM-5 PM with weekends closed, so no evening or weekend hours; the phone is (619) 697-6453 and the e-mail appt@mysmile.com; the website listed on the Google profile is the English site. Still unverified: TripAdvisor presence, orthodontic and children's treatment, work with foreign patients. Visibility re-checked on 2026-10-16 with the five canonical San Diego queries, read once for every clinic of the San Diego list; AI Overviews, local results and the first page of web results all counted. The clinic appears in 0 of the five. The query for an emergency dentist was read at night, and its earlier reading is kept for this clinic. |
| 2026-10-05 | Facebook presence checked on 2026-10-05: the clinic's own page is active (latest post 2026-08-11). |
| 2026-10-02 | Read the clinic's website HTML on 2026-10-02: structured data: present. |
| 2026-10-02 | Facebook presence changed to not established: the page linked from its website exists, but its activity could not be read; the Facebook link now points to that page (checked 2026-10-02). |
| 2026-10-02 | Read the clinic's Google listing on 2026-10-02 in 3 review orders (14 distinct reviews, dated 2024-05-24 to 2026-10-01; 4.6 from 49): suspicious review patterns false. |
| 2026-09-29 | Corrected 2026-09-29: owner replies to reviews confirmed on the Google listing (owner reply dated 2026-09-23). |
| 2026-08-25 | License verification 2026-08-25 against NPPES NPI Registry: clinic's legal entity (Richard T Masek DDS Inc, NPI 1386754174, CA license 25593) found at its exact address, though the currently featured dentist is Dr. Irma Gavaldon (likely a retained prior-owner PC name). Dr. Gavaldon independently confirmed, exact address match, CA license 60022. |
| 2026-08-25 | Re-verification 2026-08-25: confirmed website (dentalclinicsandiego.com) live, address and phone unchanged, clinic operating (open). Newly captured Google rating 4.7 (46 reviews, previously unset), Maps place URL, geo coordinates and review recency. Note: Google Maps listing shows website as 'dentalclinicinsandiego.com' (extra 'in'); not independently opened today, so stored website left unchanged since dentalclinicsandiego.com was directly confirmed live with matching name/address/phone. |
| 2026-07-12 | Initial data collection. |
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