Dr. David Garate achieved top honors in his class at the esteemed UABC University. His dedication to providing superior service to his patients drives his pursuit of continuous learning. To further enhance his dentistry practice, he participated in a two-year International Dental program at LaSalle University, where he also graduated with honors. Dr. David's patient-centered approach involves understanding and addressing the specific needs of each individual, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times. He is committed to staying at the forefront of dental advancements and takes advanced training in various areas, including Implant placement, guided bone regeneration, 3D computer-generated crown and bridge restorations, cosmetic dentistry, 3D implant and orthodontic planning, Invisalign, and clear, correct 3D printing for dentistry. Continuing to prioritize education, Dr. David Garate remains up-to-date with the latest dental technology each year. Presently, he serves at Perfect Smiles California, a dental practice dedicated to providing advanced dental care in a relaxing atmosphere.
3 Best Dentists in Chula Vista, CA
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DAVID GARATE, DDS - PERFECT SMILES CALIFORNIA REVIEWS
I love this office! The staff are wonderful, friendly, helpful, accommodating, and very efficient! Dr. Garate and his wife who is also a dentist at the office are very professional, considerate, thoughtful about what is the best care for your teeth. And they are painless! Also the wonderful assistant Maria who has worked there for years, always makes you feel so comfortable and all the staff! You like part of their office family! I would highly recommend this office!
I needed a lot of work done. They practice defensive and preventative dentistry, which is appreciated. For example, they have newer non invasive imaging technology that identified cavities my prior dentist attributed to staining. The support staff, hygienists, and anesthetist were professional, communicated, and were always polite. A great experience so far!
Coming to the dentist has never been this easy or enjoyable. Everyone knows me by name and everything is explained thoroughly in a language I understand. It also helps that the office is really close to my house. Really recommend :)
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Dr. Derek M. Lichter completed his dental education at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in South Africa. With a rich experience in dentistry, he has practiced in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the USA. Dr. Lichter holds memberships in esteemed dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, SDCDS, Alpha Omega, and DOCS. At his office, he and his team take great pride in delivering exceptional patient care. Dr. Lichter's commitment to staying at the forefront of dentistry is evident through his dedication to ongoing continuing education. By constantly seeking out the latest advancements in the field, he ensures that his patients receive the most advanced and effective dental care available. This dedication to learning and improvement allows him to provide the highest level of service and stay abreast of the latest techniques and technologies in dentistry.
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DEREK M. LICHTER, DDS REVIEWS
Everyone at this dental office is so very caring and attentive. I have been a patient of Dr. Lichter’s for over 30 years. Unfortunately due to life circumstances, I haven’t been in to see him in about 10 years. Recently I had a toothache emergency and the office got me in promptly and dealt with it quickly. I am now back as a regular patient and am actually looking forward to my next cleaning.
This was a scheduled teeth cleaning and check up. I was seen on time and as usual the office was clean and neat. The hygienist explained what she was doing ensuring that I was comfortable. Dr Lichter reviewed my xrays then examined me. A new finding was discussed and a plan to address this was made I have been a patient of Dr Lichter over 20 years and continue to experience courteous treatment by his staff and exceptional care from Dr Lichter and his entire staff.
What a wonderful team of caring professionals. We’ve been very grateful to have such competent dental treatment for over two decades. Thank you for our beautiful smiles!
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Dr. Sam J. Halabo, an esteemed Dentist in Chula Vista, is a graduate of The Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. He further honed his skills by completing his dental residency at The Loma Linda Veterans Hospital, where he learned specialized techniques to provide comfortable dental care and work effectively with patients. Dr. Sam's dental practice stands out due to his unwavering dedication to innovative technology, which ensures reliable and effective treatments for his patients. With the support of a highly trained staff, they make use of the latest eco-friendly dental technologies to achieve exceptional results. As an adjunct faculty member at UCSD, Dr. Sam also contributes to the dental community by delivering lectures to other dentists on various topics, including advanced dental technology and integration. Dr. Sam J. Halabo takes great pride in his affiliations with several prestigious dental organizations, including the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the San Diego County Dental Association, the Conference of Innovative Dentistry, Clinical Research Associates Group, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. These affiliations reflect his commitment to excellence and continuous growth in the field of dentistry.
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SAM J. HALABO, DMD REVIEWS
Dr. Halabo and his team are excellent providers. They are efficient and professional, they also use the most advanced technology at this office. I always recommend anyone that I know here because of how great my care has been. Many thanks to Evelyn at the front office for always explaining my treatment and treatment costs so that I’m not surprised by my copays. And especially thanks to Dr. Halabo for taking great care of my teeth from fillings to my Invisalign treatment!
Dr. Halabo is always super professional and detailed oriented. He has the most up to date techniques and is very considerate with pain management. Our family has been with his practice for over 20 years and will continue to do do well into the future!
Dr Halabo and staff and fantastic. He has all the latest technology accompanied by a pleasant and professional setting. I’ve gone from having a lot of issues with my teeth and nervous to go in to the office to confident and Healthy teeth that I’m happy to show off each exam. Thank you Dr Halabo
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