Dockside Dental - Douglas B Sam

Just went here for the very first time today and couldn't have been more impressed. Parking is free and easy to come by, the lobby/reception was welcoming, and the new client paperwork process was relatively straightforward and quick. I appreciated the beautiful marina views throughout the office -- anything to put you at ease while you're at the dentist goes a long way in my book. Gabby was friendly and efficient, and Dr. Sam took the time to fully introduce himself and his practice to me in detail. All in all, I was thoroughly impressed and honestly relieved to find such a great practice nearby my home. Highly recommend!

I cannot say enough good things about both Dr. Sam and his staff. In a world where many dental offices seem like profit centers, its clear that Dr. Sam and his staff are working for the patient's care not the bottom line. I have always been well received, never waited longer than 5 minutes, and received always top quality affordable dental care. Added benefit - the office overlooks Marina and the ocean view calms my dental jitters!

Over a month for an appt and i got tooth ache whats the point in even being open 3 days week!

Dr. Sam and his staff were very nice and accommodating. I recently moved here from the East Coast and get nervous about first time doctor and dental appointments but he made me feel so comfortable. He advised me on a wisdom tooth problem and gave me a referral and made me feel better about going into the process. You can tell he really cares about his work and his patients

1 star for simple fact it's impossible to get appointment. What dentist only open 3 days a week. Serious! Hours are so scattered makes zero sense. Maybe I got spoiled from other dentist offices that open 5 days a week with normal hours. Possibly he only caters to those that don't work have endless supply of cash. Well common person such as myself And probably say most of MDR don't have that luxury. So if you enjoy taking a day off losing money to fit this office schedule then go for it.

Dr. Sam is simply the best dentist I've ever had. I've been to dentists in Minnesota and Hawaii, and I haven't found a kinder, faster, more fair and trustworthy dentist than Dr. Sam. I'd been putting off dental work because much repair and crowns have been necessary. So glad I found the right person to get my mouth back to health! I'd also like to shout out Gabby who is amazing. Thank you, Dr. Sam and Gabby!

Favorite dentist I've been to! I'm happy I found dr sam. For me transparency and education has always been a really important part of any physician or dentist I see. Dr sam does a great job of explaining things and is overall friendly and cool to work with. Great office location overlooking the marina as well. Other dentists in the past have tried to upsell me on deep cleans and other things that were unnecessary but I did not get that with dr sam. Will definitely be coming back

Growing up my mom was a dental hygienist so I have always been pretty picky when it comes to Dentists. I've had a lot over the years as I've moved around and can say I've by far been the happiest with Dr Sam and his team. He has a great location in Marina with free parking and you get a view of the marina during your visit. Dr Sam is extremely patient and very thorough in explaining what he is doing, why he is doing it, as well as future care.

He is constantly taking extra steps to make sure I am relaxed and comfortable. He even personally called me a few hours after my last procedure (deep cleaning) just to make sure I was feeling OK. I don't leave Yelp reviews but felt compelled because of the great service I always get from Dr Sam and his team.

Dr. Sam is highly skilled! Cares about his patients. My wife and I know he is the Best. Thumbs up to Dr. Sam!

The Doctor is nice which is why it's 2 stars and not 1. My issues could be from extremely incompetent front office staff but I'm rather annoyed with my only 2 experiences with this office. The first time I made an appointment for a cleaning, I went in and they insisted I get xrays before the cleaning and then said that they didn't have time to do the deep cleaning necessary.

Fast forward a year and a half. I call to setup an appointment for a deep cleaning. Of course the person is only available twice a week still so I have to schedule a day that isn't the best for me. 2 days prior they call me and tell me they're going to have to xray again and get an approval for the deep cleaning. I said that it was fine as long as it could be done in 1 session.

Yet again, I'm told that they wouldn't have time to do the cleaning, only the xray. I moved 15 miles away(which as you know could be an hour or more) and I'm NOT driving there just for an xray to then have to schedule the cleaning I called about in the first place. I don't get what's so hard about doing an xray and cleaning in a single sitting. I will be finding a new dentist. This is ridiculous!

If you look at some of my past posts on yelp about dentists, you will see the terrible experiences I have had. I told Dr. Sam that I straight up hate the dentist and have been scammed numerous times My experience here has literally restored my faith in dentists. The office has a great vibe, overlooks the marina and has parking. Dr Sam took the time to explain EVERYTHING in detail (including past work I had done). My cleaning was painless and quick - forgot the dudes name that did it but he was awesome Thanks to you and the staff and see you in 6 months

Good free parking. Friendly and you get to look out at the boats. I have been going here for years after bad experiences with a few other dentists.

Dr Sam is one of the best dentists I have experienced if not the best! A very honest and caring man that cares about you and not his wallet! He has a great office with very friendly staff, and a great view of the marina and sailboats while you visit! Parking is easy and the location is great! Very stoked I found Dr Sam!

The wait was so long even with the appointment. After being seen, I understood why. Dr. Sam talks nonstop about random things and made many jokes. I'd rather have him focus on working on my teeth. While waiting to be seen, I overheard him yelling on the phone. It sounded like he was dealing wi th another patient. He didn't sound professional at all.

I was almost afraid to have him work on my teeth, but ir was an emergency and I waited for too long to up and leave. I wouldn't go back and wouldn't recommend anyone to go to him.

Dr. Sam is a great dentist and a better man. I've been going to Dr. Sam's for over 10 years, and although I moved over 30 miles away over 5 years ago, he is still my preferred dentist.

Dr. Sam is the best dentist I've ever been to. His hygienists are also great. He doesn't try to upsell you. He's easy to schedule and his office is really nice. Nice guy. Highly recommended.

Too long of an explanation needed here. But first of all I don't like it when I show up early at my appointment time before anyone else and then wait 1/2 hour while he attends to someone who came after me. He has done this before. No more. But what was worse was the fact that he wanted to give me 3 appointments for a crown. I have always had it done in two. Everyone I've spoken to has said the same. Wikipedia also concurs. He tried to explain it to me but to no avail. it doesn't make sense.

Its hard to say I LIKE coming here but compare to other dentists, this is the best I have ever experienced. I have had alot of teeth work done at alot of different dentists. Dr. Sam is a no bullshit dentist. Hes fast, and explains things when I ask him to. When I say things hurt, he doesnt ask questions, he just numbs me more and keeps going. I have recommended Dr. Sam to several of my friends who still go there for visits. Also while you are siting there in the chair, you get a great view of the marina!

I have been to this dentist on three separate occasions now. Once several years ago, and twice in recent weeks. His office is in a beautiful location right on the Marina. I like that you can relax and listen the to satellite radio station of your choice before / during treatment. I have been happy with the quality of service thus far. The only complaint that I have is the amount of time one has to wait - even if you have an appointment - it seems you are expected to wait 15 - 20 minutes. The staff / and Dr Sam are apologetic, but I see that I am not the only one who has this concern. Anyway, based on my experience thus far, I would recommend this dentist.

I went to this dentist after not visiting a dentist in years. Because I live in the Marina, I wanted something close and the location was excellent. The nice thing is you have a view of the marina while you're getting your teeth cleaned. I had no problems with service and he didn't try to upsell me on anything. I was even surprised that my teeth were fine after not going to the dentist in years.

The dentist allowed me to choose the background music on the player in the room I was placed inside. He also had a sense of humor and tried to make you feel at ease with jokes and conversation while working on your teeth. Now here's the catch, the dentist after my 2nd visit called my cell phone inviting me on a date! Sooo unprofessional and I'm not even single!

He was going to be my favorite new dentist, but I don't want to have a dentist that tries to pull sleaze tactics! Now I wonder if he was just being nice the whole time and not trying to upsell because he was trying to score a date. I hope this dentist gives others the great service I received even if he's not interested in calling you after hours on your cell phone. 2 stars for good service, but 3 stars for the creep-factor unprofessional actions. *sigh. now I'm on a hunt for a new dentist in the Marina and soo many dental offices have so many bad reviews for Marina del Rey on Yelp.

This is a follow up to my previous review from 9/1/2009 - I just got back from getting my teeth cleaned at Dockside Dental. My husband actually had the appointment before me for a cleaning. We both LOVE Dr. Sam and staff. I have found it nearly impossible to find a good, honest, reputable dentist and I am very happy to say I don't have to fret anymore thanks to Dr. Sam and the gang. Lamont, the dental assistant, is the most friendly, competent assistant and the front desk girls are smart, efficient, and super helpful and friendly.

I would recommend Dr. Sam to anyone - especially children as he seems very good with uptight patients (me!). They are all humorous and fun while still being professional. I feel relieved that I managed to find a great dentist in this crazy city. Thanks Dr. Sam and everyone at Dockside Dental, you will getting many referrals from the Burches!