What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.78
Average wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.89
“Dr Hurt is educated and experienced. Great attention to detail by both the dentist and hygienist. Would recommend??”
Riordan M.August 6, 2025
“Very neat, expedient and professional. Disciplined doctor and staff without pushing extra work needing to be done. No "dire emergency" treatment "that can't wait!" Offered alternatives as well. My choice. ”
Gregory H.July 2, 2025
About Dr. Gregory Hurt
**PLEASE NOTE: A Consultation is not a cleaning. If you're coming for a cleaning, please book for a Dental Cleaning.** CLEANINGS ARE DONE BY THE HYGIENIST.
Dr. Hurt has spent 28 years practicing dentistry in the North County of San Diego. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Georgetown University and completed advanced training including a Certificate in Oral Cancer from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, as well as Certificates in Tooth Whitening Symposium and Esthetic Materials and Techniques from Loma Linda University. He has extensive experience in most areas of treatment including cosmetic dentistry, laser whitening, laser surgery, implants, root canal therapy, treatment of periodontal disease, crown and bridge work, dentures, and surgery for simple and more complicated extractions such as wisdom teeth. His training allows us to provide treatment for almost any dental emergency, and our use of conscious sedation techniques helps put patients who “fear dentistry” at ease prior to and during their visit.
Dr. Hurt’s three sons attended La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad; two are seniors in college, and the third graduated with his engineering degree from USC. They enjoy sports, especially the ocean. They’re all certified Lifeguards with Professional CPR/AED certifications and Certified SCUBA divers as well.
Although born in Iowa, Dr. Hurt has lived in most areas of the United States because his dad was a pilot in the Air Force and an instructor for United Air Lines. This gives Dr. Hurt the unique opportunity to relate to his patients wherever they’re from. We also have a very “international” staff that speaks Spanish, Farsi, Turkish, Russian, as well as English, so communication barriers are rarely an issue.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Dental School - Georgetown University, Doctor of Dental Surgery
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Certificate in Oral Cancer
- Loma Linda University, Certificate in Tooth Whitening Symposium
- Loma Linda University, Certificate in Esthetic Materials and Techniques
- Esthetic Professionals, Certificate in Advanced Periodontal Surgical Techniques
- Nobelpharma America, LLC, Certificate in Principals of Osseointegration and Jaw Reconstruction
Professional memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
Awards and publications
- Certified – World Clinical Laser Institute (2004)
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- German
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1023109329
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.89
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Dr Hurt is educated and experienced. Great attention to detail by both the dentist and hygienist. Would recommend??
August 6, 2025Riordan M.Verified patient
I was seen same day for my first visit and no wait at the office.
Profesional and friendly. You can tell they care.
March 27, 2025Kevin M.Verified patient
Dr. Hurt is one of a kind! Terrific!
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April 8, 2024Gregory H.Verified patient
Extremely knowledgeable Doctor and staff, made you feel so comfortable explained everything, I highly recommend!!
August 31, 2021Catherine C.Verified patient
The assistants wear disposable scrubs for every patient, this is great in the odd times we live in now.
December 13, 2021Barry F.Verified patient
I want to thank Dr. Hurt and his staff for taking care of my root canal and doing an excellent job!
April 30, 2014Johnny T.Verified patient
Very friendly. Was impressed when I got a call the next day to see how I was doing!
November 9, 2013Initials hidden
Friendly staff, usually never a wait, seen quickly.
All very knowledgeable..
May 4, 2022Laura S.Verified patient
Very nice and explained everything very thorough. Staff is friendly too.
May 18, 2016Erika M.Verified patient
Very friendly and informative Staff, I would definitely recommend Them.
February 8, 2014Rik P.Verified patient
Very professional and friendly. Makes visit at pleasant as possible.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
already answered this Q with 5 stars in each previous Q?
June 29, 2023Danny K.Verified patient
Very neat, expedient and professional. Disciplined doctor and staff without pushing extra work needing to be done. No "dire emergency" treatment "that can't wait!" Offered alternatives as well. My choice.
July 2, 2025Gregory H.Verified patient
Looking for a good dentist. I found one here.
May 20, 2025Naomi K.Verified patient
Great office great people, Great Doctor!
March 31, 2025Cookie D.Verified patient
I very much appreciated the provider’s (Dr Hurt) colloquial style. He spoke freely and openly in laymen’s terms… presented me with a treatment plan… and when I left, provided me with a detailed statement breaking down the out of pocket cost; no surprises, no smoke and mirrors, full transparency. I’d say so far so good.
February 12, 2025Danny P.Verified patient
This was my first time seeing Dr. Hurt he listened to my concerns and put a plan together from his findings. I will continue his plans as he made me feel comfortable with his decisions.
January 27, 2025Winford L.Verified patient
Excellent service, everyone was very nice
January 2, 2025Peter C.Verified patient
This was a "second opinion" appointment and Dr. Hurt was professional, friendly, understanding, and extremely helpful. He clearly outlined three options for my problem and I already have another appointment to begin treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone, no matter what their dental issue might involve, and no matter how much anxiety they are struggling with. Dr. Hurt will understand and guide them to a viable solution.
November 12, 2024Dorcas (Dee) C.Verified patient
If you are like me , and put off getting dental care for any personal reasons , rest assured that I think I found the right Dentist in Dr. Hurt. His staff were friendly, courteous and put me at ease. I felt comfortable with Dr Hurt and after letting him know my concerns, he gave me his best diagnosis of what dental procedures I required . I would highly recommend that anyone with dental issues book a consultation with him and his staff. Just look at his reviews, lots of great comments!
October 2, 2024Teresa G.Verified patient
I liked it there and sure will comeback!! :)
March 19, 2024Erica P.Verified patient
The office here was very inviting. They immediately knew as I walked in who I was and was prepared for me to do my 1st exam.
I did some research on the Dr himself and was very pleased how easy he was to understand. I, myself, have a lot of extensive work to do and he kept reassuring me he will focus on what I would like done and to get me back to a healthy standard.
I look forward to my next appointment!
August 24, 2023Toby C.Verified patient
Great first experience with Dr. Hurt and his team. Easy and quick to get an appointment for a chipped crown. When I arrive, his team was friendly and professional. They went to work right away on the crown that day - removing the old one and putting in a temp.
Highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoBrian M.Verified patient
Dr. Hurt and staff are amazing !
July 8, 2020Melissa M.Verified patient
This was an absolute 5 star experience! I have had issue with my wisdom teeth for a year. During quarantine , I had the worst pain in my jaw almost not being able to speak. I made an appointment and I was expected to have to reschedule for my wisdom teeth because I thought I was just going to get a consultation but no I got them removed the same day within an hour! I am also fully able to speak with no pain 5 hours later with minimal swelling. Absolutely amazed by the great service I received! No more pain !!
May 4, 2020Stevie S.Verified patient
Dr. Hurt and his amazing team (Hortencia, Lulu, Sandy etc...) make visiting the dentist a pleasure. We are more than patients to them, we are like family. I would highly recommend them for any of your dental care needs.
More than 1 year agoAnne M.Verified patient
I had a 20 year-old gold crown on my back molar suddenly fall out on Saturday afternoon and I was able to get an emergency appointment with Dr. Hurt on Monday despite it being a holiday week. Sandy, the office manager is always so kind and Hortencia, the dental technician, is absolutely one of my favorite people. Dr. Hurt is always very personable and never does any work that is not needed. A couple x-rays were taken to make sure the tooth was ok and that the crown would still fit and then it was polished and re-cemented. I was done in less than 40 minutes. If you are looking for a great dental office that feels like family, this is the place!!!
November 25, 2019Anne M.Verified patient
Dr. Hurt is a caring and qualified professional with well trained staff. Went in with pain, Doctor was most concerned that pain was relieved, even a follow up call the next day from him.
Very happy with service and care I received.
August 28, 2019Patricia H.Verified patient
Thorough diagnosis and sound recommendations
July 22, 2019Lawrence A.Verified patient
Super nice! Honest and gentle! Highly recommend
June 22, 2017Jacquelyn K.Verified patient
Amazing experience! The staff was patient and listened to my wisdom teeth problems. They communicated with me a plan and exceeded my expectations. I'm pleased with the care provided and strongly recommend them for all your dental needs. Again, it was and continues to be an amazing medical experience.
More than 1 year agoDonovan G.Verified patient
I would trust Dr. Hurt to treat anyone and everyone I know, without a doubt. The most painful thing during my work was administering the anesthetic, which was a 1 on a 1-10, and that's I'll I need to say.
May 22, 2017Jarrod J.Verified patient
I'm relatively new in town and I had a dental emergency in the evening. I was able to schedule an appointment for the next day and was seen right away when I arrived. Staff was nice and explained the options and the procedure clearly. The doc was friendly and I'll definitely be going back.
March 14, 2017Erik T.Verified patient
I just came back from my first appointment with Dr. Hurt. I had to have 2 wisdom teeth pulled, and like everyone else, I am very fearful of going to the dentist, but Dr. Hurt has been doing this for more then 30 years, and he was great. I wish I would have found him 10 years ago. He tells you what needs to be done and does not try to sell you up. He is kind and caring. With that being said - I hope the ibuprofen kicks in - I am ready for this day to end.
June 1, 2016Barbara M.Verified patient
The staff was very personable and friendly. They answered all of my questions and made sure I was comfortable before the surgery. I will keep coming back to them.
March 9, 2016Kristen C.Verified patient
Dr. Hurt should change his name, because he was very gentle! He gave my husband and I a lot of options, and found a way to treat a dental emergency on our budget with a long term plan that we could afford. My husband, who is terrified of dentists, is already telling people that they should see this dentist.
December 15, 2015Reeves P.Verified patient
Very easy to make the appointment for (next day) Saturday online. The staff and doctors were so friendly and explained the treatments so that I knew what to expect. Everyone was helpful as I needed a root canal. By Sunday my pain was gone and I am so glad I was able to find Dr Hurt's office open on Saturday.
December 6, 2015Benjamin B.Verified patient
Very pleasant staff and treated well. It was an emergency visit due to my regular dentist being out of town. Very happy with the visit.
November 26, 2015Patricia S.Verified patient
Dr. Hurt in interested in giving you the right treatment for a reasonable price, not squeezing as much as possible from your insurance to fund a personal mansion fund. He was the first dentist to recommend getting the chips on my front teeth repaired with simple nondestructive fillings (covered by insurance) rather than getting pressured to get super expensive veneers or crowns. I'm very happy with the results! He's a master with color matching!
September 18, 2015Alexander L.Verified patient
I'm always happy with my experience. Dr. Hurt is the best at making patients feel completely confident that he knows exactly how to help and nothing is a problem. Really like that in a dentist since it's never an appointment I look forward to.
October 29, 2014Bj W.Verified patient
Been a patient for close to 20 years. He is VERY good, VERY experienced & does everything, pain free.
Best Dentist I have ever had.
August 13, 2014Richard K.Verified patient
Very happy with dr hurt and all the staff today! This was my first time going to him and I couldn't be happier! I have already told family and friends that they need to go to him!
August 11, 2014Marissa C.Verified patient
Dr. Shepard did an Awsome Job, I'll be back!!! And tell all my coworkers and friends and family about her!!!!!!
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May 4, 2014Zoe M.Verified patient
He took care of my dental concerns that my previous dentist did not. Very professional and knowledgeable. He and his staff are very friendly and helpful.
December 27, 2012Initials hidden
Him and his entire staff are awesome!!
March 4, 2013Crystal C.Verified patient
Charming, efficient and provides insight to dental challenges. Very matter of fact. Whole staff was friendly and highly professional.
May 15, 2013Jerome O.Verified patient
He was very comforting and knowledgeable when it came to our daughter, it made us feel much more comfortable and his staff was so loving towards her.
May 7, 2012Amanda B.Verified patient
LOVE DR. HURT & HIS STAFF!!!!!
October 23, 2012Crystal C.Verified patient
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January 13, 2026Rosie P.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Gregory Hurt work with?
Dr. Gregory Hurt works with San Marcos Dental Center.
Where is Dr. Gregory Hurt's office located?
Dr. Gregory Hurt's office is located at 162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gregory Hurt?
Dr. Gregory Hurt frequently sees patients for Dental Cleaning, Dental Emergency, New Patient Dental Exam (Adult), Pediatric Dentist Consultation, and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gregory Hurt on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Gregory Hurt speak?
Dr. Gregory Hurt speaks English, Spanish, German, Vietnamese, Russian, Tagalog, and Filipino.
How do patients rate Dr. Gregory Hurt in reviews?
119 patients have reviewed Dr. Gregory Hurt. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.76/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.