Reviews for La Jolla, CA Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Paul Dougherty

You will get 1st Class welcoming and 1st class treatment at Dougherty Dental. It will all be done right...the 1st time. You won't be disappointed. More

Oh my goodness, Dr. Dougherty has brought to a close a particularly difficult experience of mine. Two of my front teeth were crushed in a face injury almost a year ago, leaving a painful and unsightly two inch gap in the front of my mouth. After months of treatment and healing, Dr. Dougherty has worked a miracle. The bridge and crown he created and installed are beautiful, strong and match the rest of my teeth perfectly, which is no small feat considering these teeth have been through 70 years of wear and tear. Thank you so much, Dr. Dougherty!! More

Dr. Dougherty is a true master of his craft. He’s a kind and caring guy, loves what he does, and it shows from the very first visit. I had a crown procedure on a front tooth go terribly wrong at another dental practice. Dr. Dougherty quickly course corrected, redoing the entire procedure that the other dentist botched, with lightning speed, precision, and no discomfort whatsoever. It’s been barely a month, but I forget I have a crown - tooth looks and feels perfect. The staff and everyone at the clinic is extremely nice and respectful. Highly recommend. More

Dr. Dougherty was fantastic! I had chipped a tooth and he got me in very quickly and did a beautiful job! Thank you, Dr. D.! More

Dr. Dougherty continues to be an amazing dentist and an amazing human being! More

Dr. Dougherty is super competent, very thorough and very friendly. His staff is also very helpful and very friendly. An outstanding professional team. Todd S. More

Thank you to Dr. Salazar and his team for the great care that I have recently received. I received a new guard to be used during sleeping time at night. And My first night using it went really smooth. I like this new guard, made of a different material than the previous one. The change is noticeable. I feel that my teeth have now the right support with Team Dr. -Salazar and Dougherty. Merci mille fois! More

Great team led by Doctors Dougherty and Salazar! Approach is conservative to preserve natural teeth and promote health and act based on proven medical data. Highly recommend, Ashley, as a dental hygienist. More

Paul Dougherty and his staff are the most experienced and professional of any medical staff I have ever encountered. Paul has been my dentist for 30 plus years and can't imagine going to anyone else. Scott Rugg More

My family has been going to Dougherty Dental for years. They are a state of the art operation. My hygienist Ashley was awesome and informative. 5 stars. More

The dentists and dental hygienists at Dougherty Dental are professionals in every way. On every visit, I feel that they genuinely care about me. More

I cracked a tooth 2 days before I was leaving for Europe. Yikes! Dr. Dougherty squeezed my into his busy, busy scheduled. Everyone loves him and his work is beautiful. I've been a patient with him for 20 years and have never had any experiences other than fabulous! More

Always an excellent experience! Dr. Dougherty is thorough, thoughtful and nice. More

I was very impressed with the person attention I received from Paul Dougherty and all of the employees. I felt that they truly cared about the health of my teeth and me as a patient. I afforded as much time a I needed to receive a full understanding of their process and any issues with my teeth and health. More

I always enjoy my visits to Dougherty Dental. Heidi is a wonderful hygienist and is most enjoyable. I rate this as the best. Jim More

A dark red wine stained a couple of very visible teeth over the Fourth of July week-end. My smile became a real fright! The office was closed for the holiday, but as soon as they received my message they squeezed me into their already filled schedule and polished my teeth back to their perfect pearly white. The entire staff and especially Dr. Dougherty are absolutely the best. BTW, When I began going to Dr. Dougherty when a top plastic surgeon who is a friend of mine referred me to Dr. Dougherty and said he is the best of the best dentists in San Diego. More

This was my first visit to Dougherty Dental, and it was a very good experience. The parking was easy, the dentist spent a lot of time with me, asking all the right questions. They had new things that I had not seen before, like scanning my teeth to get a very accurate view of them. The cleaning was good, and afterward, she gave me a hot towel, which felt wonderful! I felt listened to, respected and valued as a patient - an unusual feeling these days! More

At Dougherty Dental I found out that taking care of my teeth and mouth can be a great painless process. Doctor Paul and the hole team was nothing but awesome walking me through. They are very clear on explaining everything with the details that I need to know. I'm glad that I have started on the right and best place. More

I have been going to do Dougherty Dentel for over 20 years. They are exceptional the doctors, the dental hygienist, and the receptionist staff are always kind, respectful and helpful. I cannot recommend this practice enough. More

As new patients, we were so surprised at the loving, kindly care we received from Paul Dougherty's office. My husband is handicapped and "Q" from their office, procured a wheelchair and went to the car to help my husband. Then took him to the exam room and retrieved him to go home. This kind of care and service is very unusual at any office and we were so grateful. Dr. Dougherty was charming and thorough and we will be going back. Dr. Dougherty did some marvelous repair of my front tooth and I am so pleased. Vickie Johnson More

I have known Paul Dougherty as my Dentist for over 25 years. Going to see him is like walking into an old fashioned business, where patients are #1. The staff treats everyone like family, following Dr. Dougherty’s example. More

At Dougherty Dental I found out that taking care of my teeth and mouth can be a great painless process. Doctor Paul and the hole team was nothing but awesome walking me through. They are very clear on explaining everything with the details that I need to know. I'm glad that I have started on the right and best place. More

At Dougherty Dental I found out that taking care of my teeth and mouth can be a great painless process. Doctor Paul and the hole team was nothing but awesome walking me through. They are very clear on explaining everything with the details that I need to know. I'm glad that I have started on the right and best place. More

I'm a rather demanding individual with very high standards, but I can state that everyone in this office is FIRST RATE....from the receptionists to the dental technicians to Doctor Dougherty (Doctor Salazar is probably excellent too, but I haven't used his services, so I can't say). I've been to many dentists/prosthodontists in the past, and Dr. Dougherty is the best! More

Dr. Dougherty and team are the best! I appreciate their approach and manner of working; top-quality services from great people. More

Professional, caring, honest and with excellent workmanship. Wish I had knew about Dr. Dougherty DDS years ago. I would have been saved from a lot of inferior dental work, which resulted in a mouthful of problems. More

From a former dental hygienist's perspective, Dr. Dougherty is a dentist who epitomizes integrity and excellence in his skills. His office has state-of -the-art equipment in a relaxing environment. If you want unquestioned experience and a gentle touch, visit Dr. Dougherty. More

As new patients, we were so surprised at the loving, kindly care we received from Paul Dougherty's office. My husband is handicapped and Jay, from their office, procured a wheelchair and went to the car to help my husband. Then took him to the exam room and retrieved him to go home. This kind of care and service is very unusual at any office and we were so grateful. Dr. Dougherty was charming and thorough and we will be going back. Vickie Johnson More

Just back from a challenging restoration which was necessitated by collateral fallout from the pandemic and my missing almost 3 years of cleaning!Dr. Dougherty and his staff are truly amazing. Friendly, go out of their way to explain what is going on, give you plenty of mouth rests, all while performing difficult procedure, and I not experiencing any pain whatsoever, including the numbing shot.With a beautiful office and team like this the old adage that nobody wants to go to their dentist is laid to rest!Thank you so much for your genuine concerns for the patient and high level of expertise! More

At Dougherty Dental, the staff is very professional and do great work. I recommend them to all my friends More

As always, my experience with the team at Dougherty was exceptional. Dr. Dougherty is, simply, great, and Amanda did a great job with my cleaning. More

As always, my experience with the team at Dougherty was exceptional. Dr. Dougherty is, simply, great, and Amanda did a great job with my cleaning. More

I cracked a tooth over the weekend and Dr. Dougherty and staff quickly fit me in to get it fixed. Great service, location, and people. More

I am new in town. Had a cracked mouth guard . Was accepted very quickly. The Doctor and staff very friendly and helpful. Great experience! Also had a very thorough comprehensive exam by Dr. Dougherty, thorough cleaning with excellent hygiene advice. Excellent care! More

Dr Dougherty is knowledgeable, professional, thorough and kind. He addresses all concerns. I trust him with all of my dental needs. More

Dr Dougherty's office is efficient, thoughtful and provides excellent dental care. I am a physician and know how hard it is to both run an office and give excellent patient care. He does both. Highly recommend Dr Dougherty and staff. More

I enjoy visiting Dougherty Dental. Dr. Dougherty is great; and Heidi is a wonderful Dental Hygienist; all in all you could not be in better hands. Jim More

I enjoy visiting Dougherty Dental. Dr. Dougherty is great; and Heidi is a wonderful Dental Hygienist; all in all you could not be in better hands. Jim More

Dr Dougherty's office is efficient, thoughtful and provides excellent dental care. I am a physician and know how hard it is to both run an office and give excellent patient care. He does both. Highly recommend Dr Dougherty and staff. More

I've been a patient of Dougherty Dental for 20+ years, and they continue to impress. Just this week, 12/2/2021, I went in for a cleaning with Heidi, my favorite hygienist. I mentioned I was soon to have a gum procedure. The problem was that no full mouth x-ray was current periodontist review. Heidi got up and requested approval to get one immediately. Dr. Dougherty responded within minutes, ordered the scan while I was there, and had it sent over the same day. Now that's fabulous! More

I've been a patient of Dougherty Dental for 20+ years, and they continue to impress. Just this week, 12/2/2021, I went in for a cleaning with Heidi, my favorite hygienist. I mentioned I was soon to have a gum procedure. The problem was that no full mouth x-ray was current periodontist review. Heidi got up and requested approval to get one immediately. Dr. Dougherty responded within minutes, ordered the scan while I was there, and had it sent over the same day. Now that's fabulous! More

Dr. Dougherty was knowledgeable and Adrian who cleaned my daughters teeth was amazing!! Will Recommend to all our family. More

Dr. Dougherty was knowledgeable and Adrian who cleaned my daughters teeth was amazing!! Will Recommend to all our family. More

I always have a wonderful experience at Dougherty Dental More

My dental visit was outstanding. The entire staff is very friendly and professional. And as always, Dr Dougherty excellent dental work on me. I highly recommend Dougherty Dental. More

Dougherty Dental is spectacular! From the front office greeting you when you walk in to the back rooms, everything in so clean! Dr. Dougherty did a great job of explaining what is going on with my teeth and the options that I have. I am excited to say that I am in Invisalign trays and happy with my teeth so far! The assistant scanned my teeth instead of taking those goopy trays, the technology is so amazing. More

Dougherty Dental is the most organized and professional dental office I have ever been to. They leverage online communication so that you are sent appointments to add to your Google or Outlook calendar. I have never had to wait for more than 5 minutes for my appointments. Dr. Dougherty is gentle, kind and is never rushed. He takes the time to examine and insure you understand what is going on All the staff are incredibly professional and courteous. It is overall a pretty miraculous place. More

This was the best dental experience. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. I am very pleased with the excellent care I received. Dr. Dougherty is amazing and makes you feel comfortable, he takes the the time to explain the procedures and every concern that I had. I highly recommend Dougherty Dental and I am truly blessed to have found such a wonderful dental office. More

This is a very professional office with high quality dentistry. I have always been very pleased with the care, and I even referred family members here who have gotten implants and veneers and Dr Dougherty and his team are exceptional! More

Best dentist I've ever been to! Dr. Dougherty has a great bedside manner, explains everything in full, and makes you feel confident and comfortable. Front desk and all staff are so sweet as well and make the dentist experience enjoyable! More

Dougherty Dental is spectacular! From the front office greeting you when you walk in to the back rooms, everything in so clean! Dr. Dougherty did a great job of explaining what is going on with my teeth and the options that I have. I am excited to say that I am in Invisalign trays and happy with my teeth so far! The assistant scanned my teeth instead of taking those goopy trays, the technology is so amazing. More

Very nice people working Dentist was fantastic. Dougherty is the best in San Diego County! More

Dougherty Dental is the Absolute Best! I came to them with my extreme anxiousness from years of 'dentist anxiety' and a personal inability to tolerate numbing agents. My first visit was simply a conversation with Dr. Salazar. His genuine care and concern, as well as the entire staff, was overwhelmingly appreciated. He and I came up with an action plan that will actually Work! Dougherty Dental works with an anesthesiologist who will help with my dental process. My heart and mind feel so much better knowing this action plan will give my teeth the necessary attention they need. I will never scream in pain from a dental office chair, again. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your practice's dedication and caring approach to help fix my very difficult situation. I give 1,000 Stars to Dougherty Dental! More

Dougherty Dental is the Absolute Best! I came to them with my extreme anxiousness from years of 'dentist anxiety' and a personal inability to tolerate numbing agents. My first visit was simply a conversation with Dr. Salazar. His genuine care and concern, as well as the entire staff, was overwhelmingly appreciated. He and I came up with an action plan that will actually Work! Dougherty Dental works with an anesthesiologist who will help with my dental process. My heart and mind feel so much better knowing this action plan will give my teeth the necessary attention they need. I will never scream in pain from a dental office chair, again. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your practice's dedication and caring approach to help fix my very difficult situation. I give 1,000 Stars to Dougherty Dental! More

I have been a patient at Dougherty Dental for over 10 years and I am consistently impressed by the level and quality of care I receive. The entire staff is awesome and I highly recommend this practice! More

I love Dr. Dougherty and have been seeing him for 20 years. I get chided by my Coronado friends since I've lived here 30 years..."Helen why do you drive up to LJ to go to a dentist?" That's just the thing Dr. Dougherty is not "a dentist" he is the BEST DENTIST and worth the trip!! Helen Walker More

I saw Dr. Salazar at Dr. Dougherty's practice, and he was so great! Helping me through some bad dental work from another dentist, and he has been nothing but kind, empathetic, practical, and encouraging. Great dentist! More

There is not a better dentist any where! Dr. Dougherty and his staff are the best! More

Truly wonderful experience!! Very thankful to my neighbor who recommended Dr. Dougherty. Dr. Dougherty is both knowledgable and through. His staff is also exceptional from front desk to dental assistants, to dental hygenists. Overall a genuinely happy office vibe throughout. More

My visit on Tuesday morning, as others in the past, has been both excellent and efficient. It is always a pleasure to be with the crew at Dougherty Dental and my teeth and health continue to be in good shape after 84 years. More

Great experience with Dr Dougherty who did an Invisalign procedure for me. My teeth were very crooked and they look amazing now! He has really has gone over and above when it comes to the service he has provided during this process. I would strongly recommend him to anyone considering teeth straightening. His attention to detail is top notch! More

I love visiting Dr. Dougherty and his team. Dr. Dougherty uses advanced technology to educate me on my teeth so I always feel confident in moving forward with his recommendations. He is also very conservative in his treatment, which I appreciate. I trust him completely! Andrea, his assistant, always makes me feel comfortable and gives me neck pillow! Glad I found a dentist and team in La Jolla that I like. More

I visited Dougherty Dental on a recommendation from a friend.....and I am very glad I did. From the beginning, my experience was most favorable.......a friendly greeting on entering made me feel welcome immediately, extremely professional and competent dental examination with Dr Dougherty and wonderful assistant, smooth payment system and future appointment schedule. Can't wait to go back! More

I have been very happy with Dougherty Dental. The office is great, with easy parking, and all of the staff are attentive. The reconstructive work I am having done is being done with the utmost expertise and attention to detail. More

My appt with Heidi and Dr. Dougherty on May 2 was very comfortable and complete. This was consistent with my past experience for several years with Heidi and others at Dougherty Dental. More

Simply the best dental care in San Diego area! The professions at Dougherty work so well with clients because they respect each person and they love to give the highest standard of care with the best results possible. No bias here— they are consistently accurate with the best manners and educational value. More

Ive relocated from Irvine to San Diego a couple of years ago, a friend referred Dr. Paul Dougherty. I hadn't gone to the dentist for few years and I needed a lot of work done. Office is very clean. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. I can't feel when Dr. Dougherty gives me the shot to numbe me. Very detailed and takes pride in his work. I will definitely continue going to Dr. Dougherty for years to come. Kallie More

I can't say enough about this dental practice. It is truly stellar. I have been many times for many issues and they are fantastic. The staff works together like clockwork. They remember your name, they are always on time...I think they even have a morning meeting where they discuss the clients of the day because they always remember details about my history or experiences without me prompting them. Dr. Dougherty, in addition to being a phenomenal dentist, is kind and personable and reasonable. You can't go wrong here. More

My visit on Tuesday morning, as others in the past, has been both excellent and efficient. It is always a pleasure to be with the crew at Dougherty Dental and my teeth and health continue to be in good shape after 84 years. More

Best Dental experience I have ever had. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. Dr. Dougherty is awesome and always makes you feel comfortable. His office shows a true passion for the dentistry field and always do what is best for you. More

Simply the best dental care in San Diego area! The professions at Dougherty work so well with clients because they respect each person and they love to give the highest standard of care with the best results possible. No bias here— they are consistently accurate with the best manners and educational value. More

Ive relocated from Irvine to San Diego a couple of years ago, a friend referred Dr. Paul Dougherty. I hadn't gone to the dentist for few years and I needed a lot of work done. Office is very clean. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. I can't feel when Dr. Dougherty gives me the shot to numbe me. Very detailed and takes pride in his work. I will definitely continue going to Dr. Dougherty for years to come. Kallie More

I've been going to Dr Dougherty since I was a kid (30+ years), and I can't speak highly enough about their office. I wouldn't let anyone else touch my teeth.! More

Thank you Dr. Dougherty and Team for having me start the new year with super clean teeth. Adrienne is a wonderful hygienist diligent at scrapping without awakening sensitive dental areas, at polishing (my preferred part of the procedure), and the final flossing, More

Hands down, the most personable dental health provider and staff in San Diego. Once you’re in the care and presence of Dr. Dougherty, and you witness his beaming smile, even behind a mask, you’ll be a client for good. More

We love Dr. Dougherty! My whole family goes there. :) More

Truly wonderful experience!! Very thankful to my neighbor who recommended Dr. Dougherty. Dr. Dougherty is both knowledgable and through. His staff is also exceptional from front desk to dental assistants, to dental hygenists. Overall a genuinely happy office vibe throughout. More

I love this dentist. They ushered my son and I in with no waiting, had all of his charts and x-rays pulled up from our last dentist and gave us sound and excellent advice. The doctor was kind and efficient. His staff is awesome. More

I love visiting Dr. Dougherty and his team. Dr. Dougherty uses advanced technology to educate me on my teeth so I always feel confident in moving forward with his recommendations. He is also very conservative in his treatment, which I appreciate. I trust him completely! Andrea, his assistant, always makes me feel comfortable and gives me neck pillow! Glad I found a dentist and team in La Jolla that I like. More

My family and I love Doughtery Dental. From the moment we went there we felt welcomed like part of the family. It is clear how Dr. Doughtery and his team care about their patients and each other and are experts. They are highly professional, personable and operate at the highest level of integrity and clearly passionate about what they do. My kind of dentist and office. Thank you Dr. Doughtery and Team for creating an office, team and experience that actually inspires us to look forward to going to the dentist again. 🌞💛🌟🏵 More

Dr Dougherty and his entire team are awesome Professional, kind, respectful, and helpful.Highly recommend them.  Dental hygienist Heidi is so personable and positive.  Rosie always helpful with my bill and insurance.  Dr Paul supports other local businesses.  This team is the best!!! More

Dr Dougherty and his entire team are awesome Professional, kind, respectful, and helpful.Highly recommend them. Dental hygienist Heidi is so personable and positive. Rosie always helpful with my bill and insurance. Dr Paul supports other local businesses. This team is the best!!! More

Simply the best DDS team that there is....worth traveling across the State for routine care....which is what I do. More

I’m very happy I went in to consult Dr Dougherty before deciding on orthodontic treatment. I was told I needed to get braces and before moving forward, my parents (who have been going to Dr Dougherty for years) told me to first consult dr. Dougherty and I am so happy I did. He is an honest doctor and will recommend what’s best for you. His recommendations saved me from further trouble down the line (the previous orthodontist would have steered me in the wrong direction after further research). Definitely visit Dr Dougherty and his team you will be in the best hands. Thank you, Laura More

I'm very happy I went in to consult Dr Dougherty before deciding on orthodontic treatment. I was told I needed to get braces and before moving forward, my parents (who have been going to Dr Dougherty for years) told me to first consult dr. Dougherty and I am so happy I did. He is an honest doctor and will recommend what's best for you. His recommendations saved me from further trouble down the line (the previous orthodontist would have steered me in the wrong direction after further research). Definitely visit Dr Dougherty and his team you will be in the best hands. Thank you, Laura More

My appt with Heidi and Dr. Dougherty on May 2 was very comfortable and complete. This was consistent with my past experience for several years with Heidi and others at Dougherty Dental. More

There is not a better dentist any where! Dr. Dougherty and his staff are the best! More

I chipped a couple of front teeth over this past weekend. I called Dougherty Dental Monday morning and they were able to fit me in at the end of the day as an emergency. This is Tuesday morning and my front teeth actually look better than ever. I can't thank them enough for fitting me in so quickly and doing such a great job on the teeth! More

Got my usual, excellent cleaning by Ashley. She rightfully gave me a hard time for not flossing regularly. I appreciate someone looking out for my health and letting me know how to improve it More

Great experience with Dr Dougherty who did an Invisalign procedure for me. My teeth were very crooked and they look amazing now! He has really has gone over and above when it comes to the service he has provided during this process. I would strongly recommend him to anyone considering teeth straightening. His attention to detail is top notch! More

Dr. Dougherty is amazing. I've never said that about a dentist before. Joseph Bruno More

My visit to Dougherty Dental was fantastic. All of the staff were very friendly and knowledgable. They made me feel comfortable and it was the best experience I've ever had in a dental office. Heidi took X-rays with quickness and ease and my teeth cleaning was painless and thorough. My teeth have never felt and looked better! They advised me how to take care of my teeth at home to prevent any future issues and provided me with a small bag of necessities. I will definitely be returning to Dougherty Dental for my dental needs from here on out. More

My visit to Dougherty Dental was fantastic. All of the staff were very friendly and knowledgable. They made me feel comfortable and it was the best experience I've ever had in a dental office. Heidi took X-rays with quickness and ease and my teeth cleaning was painless and thorough. My teeth have never felt and looked better! They advised me how to take care of my teeth at home to prevent any future issues and provided me with a small bag of necessities. I will definitely be returning to Dougherty Dental for my dental needs from here on out. More

The office went to great lengths to ensure cleanliness. Ashley was thorough and methodical and it was a totally satisfying experience. More

There is not a better dentist any where! Dr. Dougherty and his staff are the best! More

John loved his experience this morning. He said the dental hygienist was so polite, friendly and she did a fantastic job cleaning his teeth. More

Always enjoy my visits with Heidi. Definitely saw the safety precautions and glad to have dental services such as this available! Again - great visit. More

THE BEST!!! DR DOUGHERTY IS THE BEST DENTIST WITH THE BEST HYGIENISTS AND OFFICE STAFF!! KIND, CARING, PROFESSIONAL AND VERY COVID CAREFUL!!! More

The office staff is wonderful and Dr.Paul Dougherty is wonderfully through and considerate..He is a marvelous dentist with great attention to detail and long term results...Arde Harris More

Dr. Paul and his staff are the most loving caring people who went out of their way to help me. I phoned with my emergency and they saw me the same day and provided the fix during that visit. Thank you Dr. Paul, Andrea and Kathy. More

Thank you to Dr. Dougherty and his team for the great care that I have recently received. the procedure went smoothly and efficiently. Above and beyond expectations. I must add that both hygienists who have proceeded to cleaning, at different times, are amazing. I feel that my teeth have now the right support with Team Dr. Dougherty. Merci mille fois! More

Dr. Dougherty is an outstanding dentist. He is patient and thorough. If you are looking for a dentist that really cares, understands your needs, has outstanding staff that is also courteous and friendly, you have found the right place. Highly recommended. More

Paul Dougherty is a knowledgeable dentist with very high dexterity. He applies an investigator's interest and skill to figuring out what is going on in your mouth and then can craft solutions that are both elegant and effective. His staff of hygenists is composed of knowledgeable and careful practitioners. His front office staff is always a pleasure to deal with and is highly efficient. More

Dr. Dougherty is extremely professional and takes a personal interest in my dental health. Ashley is an amazing hygienist who is a wealth of knowledge on oral hygiene. 6 stars. More

Entire staff is focused on your comfort, very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I actually look forward to my visit. Dr. Dougherty and his team have completely changed my feelings for visiting the dentist. More

This is the best Dental practice I have been to. My children were treated here and often schedule appointments with Dougherty Dental around their trips home. More

Always a great experience. The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable. Thanks for taking care of our entire family! More

This is the best Dental practice I have been to. My children were treated here and often schedule appointments with Dougherty Dental around their trips home. More

I have been going to Dr. Dougherty for over 20 yrs. and have always had a positive experience. More

Dr. Dougherty is extremely professional and takes a personal interest in my dental health. Ashley is an amazing hygienist who is a wealth of knowledge on oral hygiene. 6 stars. More

Thank you to Dr. Dougherty and his team for the great care that I have recently received. the procedure went smoothly and efficiently. Above and beyond expectations. I must add that both hygienists who have proceeded to cleaning, at different times, are amazing. I feel that my teeth have now the right support with Team Dr. Dougherty. Merci mille fois! More

Love my Hygienist Adrian ! Best treatment and super pleasant. I highly recommend Dougherty Dental. More

Extremely professional and detail oriented team. Couldn’t ask for a better experience! More

Dr. Dougherty is a gem for the community of La Jolla. He is extremely knowledgable, caring and detailed. I highly recommend you and your Family visit Dougherty Dental. More

Everyone in this office is awesome. They’re professional and helpful. I couldn’t ask for a better dental team. Shout out to Ashley, the best hygienist. More

Great office staff, Dr. Dougherty is just the best My dental hygentist is tops in her profession. I highly recommend this office to eveyone. More

Great office staff, Dr. Dougherty is just the best My dental hygentist is tops in her profession. I highly recommend this office to eveyone. More

Can't recommend more highly - they are the best! Have been to renowned dentists in NYC, Boston, FLA -- no practice has been more expert, more caring than Dougherty Dental. Ashley gave me clinical advice that has been invaluable -- her expertise saved 4 of my teeth other dentists wanted to remove. Dr. Scott Szotko is brilliant, and always has insightful ideas about protocols for near term, and down the road. Very patient-centric and strategic. Even the front desk staff are super cheery and kind. I have no fear of dentists, but for anyone who does, you will find serenity and tremendous care at Dougherty Dental. Bravo! More

Dr. Dougherty is an outstanding dentist. He is patient and thorough. If you are looking for a dentist that really cares, understands your needs, has outstanding staff that is also courteous and friendly, you have found the right place. Highly recommended. More

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Excellent service and qualified dental care! More

Being 57 years old and living in many different states and various parts of California throughout my lifetime, I’ve had many dentists. I’ve been lucky and have always managed to pick very good dentists, usually by referrals from friends, family or co-workers. However, with that said, Dr. Doughety and his incredible staff are hands down, BY FAR, the best Dentist I’ve ever had! He and his staff are professional, organized and TRULY care about each and every patient like you were one of their family members. I’ve now been going to him for over 10 years and would never even consider going anywhere else. I honestly think if I moved to New York, I would fly back to San Diego every 6 months for my dental appointment. That probably sounds crazy, but the fact is, he’s just THAT GOOD and it would be worth the expense and trip! Fortunately, I have no plans to ever move again, so I won’t have to worry about it. Dr. Dougherty should write a book for other Dentists on how a top-notch Dental office should be run and how to hire (and keep) high-quality, competent and caring staff members. On top of that, my teeth have NEVER looked better or been healthier. Shout-out and a BIG thanks to Dr. Dougherty and his entire staff for all you do! Scott Tietjen San Diego More

Best Dentist I have ever been to. Highly recommend and the staff it a treat too ! More

Entire staff is focused on your comfort, very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I actually look forward to my visit. Dr. Dougherty and his team have completely changed my feelings for visiting the dentist. More

Heidi is amazing! Great experience as always- on time appointment and completely comfortable cleaning. 😁 More

Friendly, thorough, willing to help you with problem solving dental care! More

Very friendly and personable. They do great work and would highly recommend to anybody! More

Adriane was pleasant, professional and was very concerned about my comfort during the process. I hope to see her again at my next appointment. More

Extremely professional and detail oriented team. Couldn’t ask for a better experience! More

I visited Dougherty Dental on a recommendation from a friend.....and I am very glad I did. From the beginning, my experience was most favorable.......a friendly greeting on entering made me feel welcome immediately, extremely professional and competent dental examination with Dr Dougherty and wonderful assistant, smooth payment system and future appointment schedule. Can't wait to go back! More

Paul Dougherty is a knowledgeable dentist with very high dexterity. He applies an investigator's interest and skill to figuring out what is going on in your mouth and then can craft solutions that are both elegant and effective. His staff of hygenists is composed of knowledgeable and careful practitioners. His front office staff is always a pleasure to deal with and is highly efficient. More

After living in 3 foreign countries and multiple states, we finally settled in San Diego for the past 25 yrs. Dr Dougherty is without a single doubt the very BEST, kindest, gentlest and thoughtful dentist we have ever encountered. More

After living in 3 foreign countries and multiple states, we finally settled in San Diego for the past 25 yrs. Dr Dougherty is without a single doubt the very BEST, kindest, gentlest and thoughtful dentist we have ever encountered. More

A great place for dentistry and dental hygienists. More

Being 57 years old and living in many different states and various parts of California throughout my lifetime, I’ve had many dentists. I’ve been lucky and have always managed to pick very good dentists, usually by referrals from friends, family or co-workers. However, with that said, Dr. Doughety and his incredible staff are hands down, BY FAR, the best Dentist I’ve ever had! He and his staff are professional, organized and TRULY care about each and every patient like you were one of their family members. I’ve now been going to him for over 10 years and would never even consider going anywhere else. I honestly think if I moved to New York, I would fly back to San Diego every 6 months for my dental appointment. That probably sounds crazy, but the fact is, he’s just THAT GOOD and it would be worth the expense and trip! Fortunately, I have no plans to ever move again, so I won’t have to worry about it. Dr. Dougherty should write a book for other Dentists on how a top-notch Dental office should be run and how to hire (and keep) high-quality, competent and caring staff members. On top of that, my teeth have NEVER looked better or been healthier. Shout-out and a BIG thanks to Dr. Dougherty and his entire staff for all you do! Scott Tietjen San Diego More

I look forward to my check-ups at Dougherty Dental. Need I say more?! More

My husband, David Ingalls and I, have been patients of Dougherty Dental for over 20 years and have been very pleased with our service, including cavities, crowns, teeth pulled for implants and follow up with treatment. His office is always prompt, attentive and professional. Many of our friends are patients. Marsha Ingalls More

Best Dental Office I've ever been in. Top Dentist and top Hygenist around. Most pleasant people to be around you can imagine. I couldn[t recommend them any higher. More

My appt with Heidi and Dr. Dougherty on May 2 was very comfortable and complete. More

I have been very happy with Dougherty Dental. The office is great, with easy parking, and all of the staff are attentive. The reconstructive work I am having done is being done with the utmost expertise and attention to detail. More

I look forward to my check-ups at Dougherty Dental. Need I say more?! More

I have gone to this office for several years. I have never had any complaints about anybody there. A good dental office More

My experience with Dougherty Dental was excellent as always. I have been with Dr Dougherty and his team for about 15 years and could not be happier with the treatment I have received. More

Heidi did her usual stellar job as she made my annual cleaning a breeze. Oh yeah, Paul did good as well. More

The office staff is wonderful and Dr.Paul Dougherty is wonderfully through and considerate..He is a marvelous dentist with great attention to detail and long term results...Arde Harris More

Going on 20 years I drive from Encinitas.... have to More

My husband, David Ingalls and I, have been patients of Dougherty Dental for over 20 years and have been very pleased with our service, including cavities, crowns, teeth pulled for implants and follow up with treatment. His office is always prompt, attentive and professional. Many of our friends are patients. Marsha Ingalls More

Being 57 years old and living in many different states and various parts of California throughout my lifetime, I’ve had many dentists. I’ve been lucky and have always managed to pick very good dentists, usually by referrals from friends, family or co-workers. However, with that said, Dr. Doughety and his incredible staff are hands down, BY FAR, the best Dentist I’ve ever had!He and his staff are professional, organized and TRULY care about each and every patient like you were one of their family members. I’ve now been going to him for over 10 years and would never even consider going anywhere else. I honestly think if I moved to New York, I would fly back to San Diego every 6 months for my dental appointment. That probably sounds crazy, but the fact is, he’s just THAT GOOD and it would be worth the expense and trip! Fortunately, I have no plans to ever move again, so I won’t have to worry about it. Dr. Dougherty should write a book for other Dentists on how a top-notch Dental office should be run and how to hire (and keep) high-quality, competent and caring staff members.On top of that, my teeth have NEVER looked better or been healthier. Shout-out and a BIG thanks to Dr. Dougherty and his entire staff for all you do!Scott Tietjen San Diego More

A very pleasant experience overall. More

Great team and experience. Their focus is clearly on preventative maintenance and overall patient health. Really recommend to anyone looking for great, reasonably priced dental care. More

Dr. Dougherty, his staff and hygienists provide far and away the best experience one could possibly hope for at a dental practice. The location is clean, modern and convenient, and most importantly, the care is excellent. I would recommend Dougherty Dental to anyone. More

Met Berry for the first time and she was delightful and gave me alot of great info to keep my teeth in better condition. I drive up from Coronado because I love Dr. Dougherty. More

This has to be the nicest dental practice in the county. Everyone on the team makes patients feel welcome. They obviously enjoy their jobs because the turnover is so low. We have been going to Dr. Dougherty for over 20 years and are impressed by his skill, knowledge, and chairside manner. The office is organized and has first-rate, modern equipment. We enjoy the interesting sealife in his waiting room saltwater aquarium though our wait is never long. I have to finish looking at the coral and fish after my visit. More

Excellent attention to detail, service, and staff. Would give 10 stars if it was available.-Dr. Scott More

My mom has been getting her teeth cleaned by Heidi for years, and always boasts about her. I finally switched to Dougherty Dental. I met Dr. Scott, and Jeanette. They were so patient, informative and comforting! It's a very nice office, and the staff were all extremely pleasant. More

Dougherty Dental is great! I was a little worried when I heard Sharon was retired and Deborah is retiring soon, but my fears were put to rest; Adriane was wonderful! VERY gentle but thorough! Highly recommend her and glad she has joined the Dougherty Dental Team. -Kevin More

Dr Dougherty is the consummate professional. An excellent dentist, he avoids unnecessary treatments or procedures, which really suits me. Also a very kind and caring person, as is the entire staff. I was referred to Dr Dougherty by my periodontist a few years ago and so glad I found him. More

Fantastic! I am so happy with Dougherty Dental. I've been a patient for over two years now and am happy with every aspect of the practice. From making appointments throught the entire process. The professionals working there are very qualified and have great attitudes. They are always on time for appointments as well. I highly recommend Dougherty Dental. More

Dr. Dougherty and his team are awesome! The office is very comfortable and provides many amenities to make visits enjoyable. Dr. Dougherty is very conservative with his approach to care and does not "push" treatment which is something I experienced at my previous dental office. They remain current with all the latest technology and provide top notch care. Highly recommend! More

Dougherty Dental helped my mother, with dementia,  in my absence and in the presence of a care giver to receive necessary dental treatment.  They certainly could have decided not to work with Mother under the circumstances, but instead, through phone calls to me and through emails, we were able to get Mother the treatment she needed.  I applaud the Dougherty team for their humanity and professionalism More

A very dear friend connected me with Dr Dougherty after my crown fell off (during a whale watching cruise in San Diego) and I needed emergency treatment. Since I was travelling from the UK en route to Mexico I was very grateful that he could see me at such short notice. Dr Dougherty was brilliant: skilled, kind and professional and he did a superb job of re-fixing my crown and reassuring me all would be well. Such a relief! I highly recommend the expert dental services of Dr Dougherty and his friendly and professional team. More

Dougherty dental goes above and beyond to make every visit perfection. Heidi, my dental hygienist was thorough, funny and answered any questions I had. Andrea, the office manager checked on me during my appjntment. She is so upbeat and kind. Dr. Dougherty took time to answer all of my questions and explain my options and go over my x rays and the front office staff were incredibly helpful as I checked out. I’m so grateful I found Dougherty Dental!! More

Dr. Dougherty and his team are awesome! The office is very comfortable and provides many amenities to make visits enjoyable. Dr. Dougherty is very conservative with his approach to care and does not "push" treatment which is something I experienced at my previous dental office. They remain current with all the latest technology and provide top notch care. Highly recommend! More

I always have a wonderful experience at Dougherty Dental. Ashley Adum is just an excellent dental hygienist, a very nice person, and a caring health care provider. More

Paul Dougherty and his staff are excellent. My wife and I have been patients in their practice since the early 1980s. We would recommend them to anyone looking for comprehensive and ethical dental care. More

I always have a wonderful experience at Dougherty Dental and I LOVE my teeth now ! More

Dr. Dougherty is a really wonderful doctor- he always tells it like it really is about my teeth and he’s super friendly! The staff are all lovely and I always feel way more comfortable here than at any other dentist I’ve had over the years. My teeth have been healthy and beautiful for a while now! Highly highly recommend. More

Dr Dougherty and his staff are awesome in every way. Friendly, knowledgeable and modern dentistry. Highly recommend them! More

Dr. Dougherty has always gone above and beyond the call of duty.  He is very professional and extremely cautious about every detail when it comes to making certain his patients leave with a healthy and beautiful smile.    Thanks Dr. Paul! More

Dr. Dougherty has always gone above and beyond the call of duty. He is very professional and extremely cautious about every detail when it comes to making certain his patients leave with a healthy and beautiful smile. Thanks Dr. Paul! More

I have spent a great deal of time in a dentist chair since knocking out my two front teeth at age 13. I speak from experience and with conviction that my experience is always positive. They are the very best and I would not consider anyone other than Dr. Dougherty and his caring assistant and warm staff. More

I've been coming here since I was a kid, so that's gotta be 25-30 years or so. They're just the best. Wouldn't trust anyone else with my teeth! More

A very dear friend connected me with Dr Dougherty after my crown fell off (during a whale watching cruise in San Diego) and I needed emergency treatment. Since I was travelling from the UK en route to Mexico I was very grateful that he could see me at such short notice. Dr Dougherty was brilliant: skilled, kind and professional and he did a superb job of re-fixing my crown and reassuring me all would be well. Such a relief! I highly recommend the expert dental services of Dr Dougherty and his friendly and professional team. More

They’re doing all the right things at this dentist’s office. Been going there for several years -- Paul is a neighbor  of ours. But more than that, it’s a place that has friendly staff, professional services, beautiful accommodations. I go twice a year to have my teeth cleaned, and Heidi always has some helpful information for keeping my teeth even healthier. More

They're doing all the right things at this dentist's office. Been going there for several years -- Paul is a neighbor of ours. But more than that, it's a place that has friendly staff, professional services, beautiful accommodations. I go twice a year to have my teeth cleaned, and Heidi always has some helpful information for keeping my teeth even healthier. More

Dougherty Dental staff make us feel like we are coming home.They are friendly, professional and caring. We drive from Cardiff-by- the Sea for our visits, because we feel safe and well cared for here.Dr. Dougherty has been our dentist of choice since 1987.Best in the West!!!Lynn A. More

By far the best Dentist in San Diego. Dr. Dougherty is very knowledgeable and keeps up on all the latest techniques. Recently had a crown fall off, drove right over and after a short 10 minute wait he fit me in and it 15 minutes, it was cemented by in. Dr. Dougherty and the whole staff are so friendly. Super clean new office. in 20 years have never had a problem, just the best. More

I have been going to Dr. Dougherty for many years and have received excellent care. Today I was distressed to hear a nasty, condescending remark made by Andrea and directed at one of the front office staff. It was truly uncalled for and very uncomfortable for those in the waiting room to overhear. The impressions given by the office staff, is very important and tend to color your opinion of the whole office. In spite of the embarrassing comment, the 2 front office women handled it very professionally. It must be difficult on them. More

Front office attitude - I have been going to Dr. Dougherty for many years and have received excellent care. Today I was distressed to hear a nasty, condescending remark made by Andrea and directed at one of the front office staff. It was truly uncalled for and very uncomfortable for those in the waiting room to overhear. The impressions given by the office staff, is very important and tend to color your opinion of the whole office. In spite of the embarrassing comment, the 2 front office women handled it very professionally. It must be difficult on them. More

Dr. Dougherty is the best More

Dr. Dougherty was my dentist in the early 90's to 1995 before I moved away from California. He did three gold onlays or inlays (I'm not sure of the difference) in back molars that have given me 20 years (so far!) of trouble free service. I have had problems with other traditional large fillings that were done by other dentists. These other amalgam fillings have discolored surrounding tooth and some have broken. Dr. Dougherty also extracted my four wisdom teeth. Dr. Dougherty is a dental artist and a caring and gentle practitioner. If I lived anywhere near San Diego, I'd still go to him. He is the BEST dentist I ever had and his dental skills stand the test of time. More

Dr. Dougherty and his team are highly professional, courteous, and caring. Dr. D is a perfectionist and works diligently to ensure your are 100% satisfied with his service.He has a happy and courteous team. They make you feel like family the minute you walk in the door. Everyone I met on the staff made me feel like my needs were their number 1 priority. I am extremely satisfied with all the work that Dr. Dougherty and Andrea did for me. I recommend you check out Dr. Dougherty and his staff. You will not be disappointed...only elated with the experience you encounter with this wonderful dentist and his friendly, efficient team. More

Dr. Dougherty and his team are highly professional, courteous, and caring. Dr. D is a perfectionist and works diligently to ensure your are 100% satisfied with his service. He has a happy and courteous team.  They make you feel like family the minute you walk in the door.  Everyone I met on the staff  made me feel like my needs were their number  1 priority.    I am extremely satisfied with all the work that Dr. Dougherty and Andrea did for me.  I recommend you check out Dr. Dougherty and his staff.   You will not be disappointed...only elated with the experience you encounter with this wonderful dentist and his friendly, efficient team. More

Dr. Dougherty is an outstanding dentist who cares deeply about his patients. His staff is warm and friendly and make you feel like you are a part of the family. I needed a lot of restoration done and the work they did on me came out perfect. I highly recommend Dr. Dougherty for all your dental needs. Thanks to Doctor Dougherty and his entire team for all the time and attention they gave to my dental care. More

Al the staff is friendly and professional. Easy appointment booking and very informative visit regarding my dental situation. Dr. Spencer and RDA Darlene Hollis walked me through my procedure and executed it beautifully, thank you both! I'm very impressed and will continue to be a returning patient for all my dental needs. More

I have been going here for dental services for many years now.  The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable.  Their new facility is modern and really nice.  As a patient, I feel extremely comfortable when I com here.  I also like how they have a panoramic x-ray machine on site.  No more of that archaic biting down on the films. More

Dr. Dougherty and his staff are absolutely the best. I have been a patient of this office for many years and everyone has been great. I have had a lot of dental work done over the years and haven't always had a great experience. Dr. Dougherty's office takes the time to go over the procedures and really fixes issues right the first time. You know you are in good hands and feel well taken care of. I highly recommend them! More

I have been a patient of Dr. Dougherty since the 80's, except for a short time I had dental insurance and went to another dentist who did not do a good job. I returned to Dr. Dougherty and he was able to completely redo the other dentists work. That was 18 years ago, and I haven't had any problem since. I find his staff to be the best I have encountered in my lifetime, especially my hygenist Heidi. I would recommend his practice to everyone, but be prepared for La Jolla prices! More

Dr. Dougherty and his staff are absolutely the best. I have been a patient of this office for many years and everyone has been great. I have had a lot of dental work done over the years and haven't always had a great experience. Dr. Dougherty's office takes the time to go over the procedures and really fixes issues right the first time. You know you are in good hands and feel well taken care of. I highly recommend them! More

I have been a patient of Dr. Dougherty since the 80's, except for a short time I had dental insurance and went to another dentist who did not do a good job. I returned to Dr. Dougherty and he was able to completely redo the other dentists work. That was 18 years ago, and I haven't had any problem since. I find his staff to be the best I have encountered in my lifetime, especially my hygenist Heidi. I would recommend his practice to everyone, but be prepared for La Jolla prices! More