What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.83
Average wait time
4.88
Bedside manner
4.92
“Beautiful office with professional atmosphere and great care. Transparent and reasonable pricing. Very knowledgeable, efficient and high tech.”
April P.October 20, 2025
“I went in for a teeth whitening consultation and was impressed right away. The facility was very clean and welcoming, and the staff was extremely friendly. I appreciated how honest they were about what I needed, and I felt comfortable booking my appointment right away.”
Janeth M.October 1, 2025
About Dr. Irma Gavaldon
Top Rated Dentist in San Diego, CA
Walk-Ins and New Patients Welcome
We're Dental Expressions, your trusted dentist in 92119 San Carlos, San Diego. With over 35 years of experience, our all-in-one dental clinic offers cosmetic and restorative services delivered by English and Spanish-speaking specialists focused on patient-centered care. Our lead dentist earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Universidad Autónoma de México (U.N.A.M.) and holds a Master's in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Michigan, ensuring expert care tailored to your needs.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Dental School - Universidad Autónoma de México (U.N.A.M.), Doctor of Dental Surgery
- University of Michigan, Master's in Restorative Dentistry
Professional memberships
- American Dental Association
Awards and publications
- Top Rated Dentist in San Diego CA
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1831360973
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
4.88
Bedside manner
4.92
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Dr Irma and staff made me feel welcome, discussed treatment thoroughly, and put me at ease
June 21, 2025Scott B.Verified patient
Beautiful office with professional atmosphere and great care. Transparent and reasonable pricing. Very knowledgeable, efficient and high tech.
October 20, 2025April P.Verified patient
I went in for a teeth whitening consultation and was impressed right away. The facility was very clean and welcoming, and the staff was extremely friendly. I appreciated how honest they were about what I needed, and I felt comfortable booking my appointment right away.
October 1, 2025Janeth M.Verified patient
A professional manner
September 8, 2025Roxie M.Verified patient
Great experience overall. Highly recommend Dr. Irma Gavaldon and team. I appreciate the professionalism and how upfront they are on setting expectations with services. It can be hard to find this in a dental office. Booked a follow-up.
August 4, 2025Keith P.Verified patient
Very positive staff who were friendly and knowledgeable. It is not very often I can say going to a dentist’s office was a good experience.
July 23, 2025Brendan B.Verified patient
Incredible experience! Such friendly staff, and the whole team was dedicated to making sure my dental pain was addressed. Once they determined the cause of my pain, they addressed it immediately that same day.
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Great experience. I was in so much pain and they were determined to get me out of it. Everyone was friendly. I was sent a link to fill out documents and they had all the information needed so I didn’t have to fill out a bunch of paperwork. They even made sure my prescription was filled so I could pick up my medication. They also gave me a discounted price for my exam. This is definitely my new dental place for life. Thank you for having a wonderful staff. I recommend that everyone should go here. This is the upper echelon of dentistry.
May 21, 2025Salina J.Verified patient
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Todo excelente y muy profesionales. Gracias
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Is Dr. Irma Gavaldon accepting new patients?
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What practice does Dr. Irma Gavaldon work with?
Dr. Irma Gavaldon works with Dental Expressions.
Where is Dr. Irma Gavaldon's office located?
Dr. Irma Gavaldon's office is located at 8505 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Irma Gavaldon?
Dr. Irma Gavaldon frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Cleaning, Dental Consultation, Pediatric Dentist Consultation, and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Irma Gavaldon on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Irma Gavaldon speak?
Dr. Irma Gavaldon speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Irma Gavaldon in reviews?
35 patients have reviewed Dr. Irma Gavaldon. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.83/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.88/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.