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Collaborative Dental Expertise in San Diego

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You

Every smile is unique. Every visit is special. Our team of specialists is at your service. It’s an exclusive, boutique, bespoke experience where we listen, pay attention, and focus our attention on you, your smile, and what you want to achieve.

us

Our whole team is on your team, collaborating for your case and cooperating in your care. We are specialists –  Prosthodontists, Surgical Periodontists, Endodontic Specialists with advanced training, clinical experience, and a passionate dedication to being the best for everyone we get to serve.

All our providers are specialists in their field. They are highly qualified and accessible by phone for their patients of record.

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Diagnosis

Proper diagnosis means proper treatment. With a full team of experienced specialists working synergistically on your case, we’re able to see the complete picture in a way that leads to the best solution for you.

Treatment

With the goal of restoring function and beauty, our team of specialists joins forces to deliver optimal and personalized treatments — from the simplest solutions to more complex care involving comprehensive cosmetic reconstruction and oral rehabilitation.

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Technology

We blend artistry with engineering by using top-notch laboratories and leading-edge technology, like combining the precision of a 3D-CT with 3D-printed surgical guides for the most accurate and least-invasive dental implant surgery. Or using AI to virtually create the perfect smile with our cosmetic analysis and AI generated video. We invest in the best for your best.

Results

We’re not here for ego or paychecks. Helping you get the results you want matters deeply to every member of our team. We’re seriously passionate about being the best at creating stunning smiles that work how they should, lighting up every room youwalk into.

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Dr. Grillo is hands down the best dentist I’ve ever had. He’s thorough, gentle, and takes the time to explain every step of the process. You can tell he truly cares about his patients and their long-term dental health.“Dr. Lum is amazing. Full restoration of my mouth - replaced all teeth with crowns. I now have a movie star smile.”

-Reza J.

"Do you want fantastic results, outstanding service, and an experience that feels like you’re at a Hilton 5 star hotel?! I’ve been going to Dr. Lum at Prosthodontics Specialist of San Diego for the last 15 years and can’t say enough good things! I love the results I get with my teeth and smile."

- Steven V.

"I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Michael Lum and his team. Dr. Lum has an incredible sense of aesthetics and the ability to transform that vision into reality through design and professional skill. My teeth — alignment, shape, and bite — were completely redesigned and treated."

- Wenli X.

"LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!Dr.Lum and Stephanie have taken care of me for over 13 years. I have nothing but good things to say about the practice. I love the new office too. You will be happy with the service."

- Doug H.

"I could not be more pleased with the results of the incredible work that Dr. Grillo did for me with prosthodontics. Everything turned out so well and I am deeply appreciative of the talent and skills that went to making this happen for me.

Dr. Grillo and his staff are excellent! Professional, caring and attentive."

- Marc S.

"Dr Lum and his team are the best! They combine friendly, caring professionalism, cutting-edge expertise, and evidence-based dental practices to provide the best dental care I have ever experienced."

- James H.

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