Coronado Family Dental – Dr. Stephen Dao, DDS

1317 Ynez Pl, Coronado, CA 92118
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Coronado Family Dental – Dr. Stephen Dao, DDS - General dentist in Coronado, CA

Dr. Dao attended Texas A&M University in College Station, where he majored in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Nanoengineering, graduating with Honors. He went on to do research at Princeton University, focusing his research on white blood cell and platelet aggregation. Dr. Dao obtained 99th percentile marks on the competitive DAT and attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, where he tailored his studies to focus on cosmetic dentistry and 3D printing.

Dr. Daos treatment philosophy is to care for his patients just as he would his own family. In doing so, this maximizes the patients oral health and quality of life. When cared for, teeth should last a lifetime! When visiting the office, youll hear Dr. Dao making jokes and making sure dentistry stays fresh and fun!

Coronado Family Dental – Dr. Stephen Dao, DDS - General dentist in Coronado, CA

Dr. Dao is married to his best friend, Dr. Sherry Oung, DDS (they met in dental school) and have two perfect daughters, Vera and Josephine, and two rambunctious dogs, a beagle, Snickers, and a labradoodle, Reeses.

Dr. Dao and his staff are highly knowledgeable, very polite, and communicate well. I don't mind coming in for checkups and teeth repairs since they educate me in the process, and its pretty painless. I really appreciate their wonderful service and excellent follow up!

Great customer service! I have been coming here for about 5 years now. Front desk is very kind and courteous. The wait is short which is nice. Dr. Stephen is a great dentist that makes you feel calm and comfortable for any procedure. All the staff here are really nice and help explain what is being done. Highly recommend this place for your dental needs!

I highly recommend this place. Dr. Dao and his dental assistant were very nice and friendly, they do the best they can to make sure you are comfortable and are very well informed. Best experience I've ever had.

The best experience I've ever had at the dentist. The staff was very clear about what would happen during the visit and how much it would cost. I ended up needing a few fillings. There was absolutely no pain and during the process the doctor communicated with me the whole time so I knew what he was doing. It sounds like something small but it really made the experience a lot easier to get through. I appreciated that and I really liked that they were up front and clear about the costs.

I have been bringing my kids here for about five years now. By far the best staff everyone is always nice to us and they all make you feel welcomed. I drive more than 35 minutes to come see these guys and its well worth it. The doctor has a sense of humor which makes my kids feel comfortable.

The best Dentist you will find! I have an 8 year old son and I have been bringing him here since he was 3. He loves it and I have never had a problem. Great staff they make you feel comfortable. The Dentist makes you feel like family! He takes his time and makes sure you understand everything he is doing! Great personalities! I will definitely recommend this place to anybody out there looking for a great dental experience and care!

This is the best dental office I have been to hands down. My experience was great from beginning to end. The front desk ladies are always happy and friendly. The assistants were very patient with me and the dentist explained everything to me. Dr. Stephen even showed me pictures of everything he said. Definitely will be coming back every 6 months.

This place is the place to go. Dr. Stephen is amazing at what he does! He is an artist. My chipped front teeth were fixed in less than an hour and they look amazing. I have been to many dentists before and I love how this place is so transparent with how much everything costs up front.I have to drive a long way to get here but it is completely worth it! You can tell that the doctor and his staff really care about their work and I would never go anywhere else!

I Love this dentist!!!! Dr. Stephen Dao is THE BEST WE LOVE HIM!!! He always takes time out and explain what he's going to do and has that one on one with you and your child I absolutely Love that ..All of his workers are very friendly!!!!!... I tell everybody about how good my kids dentist is... I've never had a bad experience here...I will not go anywhere else.. THEY ARE AWESOME HERE!!!!

I have had such a great experience with Dr. Dao. He truly takes his time with each patient and seems to have a genuine interest in how I am doing in my life. He makes you feel like you are his only patient for that day. He pays attention to detail and is an expert at what he does!! The staff is amazing as well.

Excellent service! Very friendly! Dr. Stephen Dao is so great with our kids (5). He gets them in, really connects with them, and keeps it moving. Very important to us. Being a busy parent, I don't look forward to dentist stops, but I always leave with a smile!

I have been coming to this office since 2012. Doctor Stephen is an awesome dentist. He is very good with explaining the process is f what the treatment plan is as well as explaining everything that he may do for your minor child. I travel 20+ miles just to continue care. I totally recommend him for your children or yourself!

Everyone is so sweet and I actually look forward to getting my teeth cleaned by them. The doctor remembers you and genuinely cares about how you're doing and the staff always seems like they are in a good mood and get along well. I can't imagine going anywhere else!

Dr. Stephen blew me away, I was so impressed with his bedside manners. My daughters had such horrible experiences with dentist appts. She asked me mommy even if we move far away can we still come see Dr Stephen. I said of course, we will make the drive it is well worth it. His staff is amazing as well! Keep up the outstanding work. See you guys soon!

The staff is very helpful, curteous and professional. My daughter had only been to the dentist once before (she's 14), and she had some anxiety. In the end, she had an awesome experience, and her teeth looked great after the service. Highly recommended!

We took our 7 and 9 year olds in today for their general check ups. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with smiling faces. The receptionist even helped by having the kids previous records transferred over. The technicians were great too! All smiles and to the point. Dr. Stephen was amazing! He 's professional, personable and listens when you speak back to him. He 's very informative and super friendly to the kids. In their words, he 's 'the coolest dentist they 've ever had' so a huge thank you to the entire team! You guys rock!!

My experience here was great. Dr. Dao and his staff were all very friendly. Im not a fan of going to the dentist but after coming here, i will be getting my regular 6 month check ups like I am supposed to.

My children have been going here for years. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My children are always very comfortable with the dr and staff. I would recommend this place to anyone due to the kindness and helpfulness of the staff.

Dr. Stephen Dao is an excellent dentist with a conscientious focus on the the individual patient and the dental needs specific to each - he has warmly established a repore with each of my four children and his care has been an integral part in gaining significant ground in reaching new milestones of oral health. We are grateful to have found a skilled, local and kind-hearted dentist to bring our family.

Wonderful person, very helpful and kind. From the front desk to the back. Dr. Stephen Dao, is phenomenal with kids; make my daughter very comfortable and she's not afraid like I am. Best place to come.

Great dentist, had a great cleaning and wisdom tooth taken out at this location. Dr. Stephen Dao is a great dentist, he loves to explain dentistry in such a simple way. I really enjoyed my time there. I will send whoever I can to Dr. Dao.

Mother approval!! We had an AMAZING experience at this office!! As a mother visiting the dentist can be a scary experience, Dr. Dao and his staff did an AMAZING job with my 5 kids!!!He made their Dental experience easy and fun!. LOVE Dr Dao and his Wonderful staff!! We found our new dentist!!! Highly recommend their services!!!

Love Dr. Stephen Dao and his whole team. Provide great dental care at a reasonable price. Dr. Dao gave me great recommendations for cavity prevention and performed my cleaning and fillings quickly and efficiently. I've never had fillings be this painless. I would highly recommend going to him for your dental needs.

I can tell you from my experience, if you become Dr. Daos patient, you will experience a quality and continuous care. He always explains to me the process and the options of every dental procedure before he starts any work. He listens to any concerns and answers any questions citing research and latest dentistry trends. Last year I did Invisalign through his office and straightened my teeth in about 9 months. Happy with the results now. His staff, especially Angy, is amazing, they know you by name, greet you super friendly, even greet you by name on the phone! This office is a part of a larger dentistry group but at this location there is only one doc - Dr. Stephen Dao. This is what I like there, you do not see a new doc every time. He always review your dental history, explains in details what materials he will be using and compares current state of your teeth to analyze the damage occurred over time. It is a bit of a drive for me but I would not go to any other dental office - happy with the dental care and customer service at that location.

Most definitely the greatest dentist I've been to. Very friendly staff and they are great with kids! Dr. Dao is so welcoming and explains the procedure very thoroughly! Recommend him to anyone who has had a bad experience at the dentist.

Dr. Stephen. He's pretty cool and the best thing was that he shows me my cavities and explains how he would fix them. Basically gives me details of the problems and solutions. He was patient and would answer all my questions. I've been going for the past 2 years and I still have nothing to complain about. And honestly I'm pretty picky.

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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 24 reviews

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Theresa Sprague
a year ago
Wonderful experience! Professional and cheerful, used the least amount of shots needed, used imaging for my night guard instead of the awful "goo", accepts Tricare and Delta Dental, used innovative imaging instead of the old style, made sure everything fit correctly and provided ample notifications so I didn't forget our appointments.


Clyde Ahrens
2 years ago
Dr Dao is excellent! Friendly and highly competent. I'm really impressed by the quality of his work. Very happy with my "bulletproof" crown and the non-invasive fillings he did for me. The staff and hygienists are also superb. I highly recommend Dr Dao for all of your dental needs. Sincerely, Clyde A.


Theresa Sprague
2 years ago
Wonderful experience!


Rene Huerta
2 years ago
Dr Stephen Dao is one of the most compassionate and caring people I have ever met. You can tell from the moment he walks in the room that he cares for you and cares about what he does. Lots of anxiety before appointments disappeared because I knew immediately that I was in good hands. Dr Stephen works hard to be approachable and makes coming to his office like a visit with old friends. He always has great staff who care like he does, and they all go the extra mile for anyone. The office is amazing and they have all the latest tech to make the visits easy and painless. Now we all look forward to our checkups instead of dreading them!


Renee
2 years ago
No one really likes to deal with dental issues, well at least I don't. My experience with Dr Dao and his team is awesome. I always feel like I am important, feel like family, and always informed about my dental care. You can tell how much they care for their patients on how they treat your dental needs. Thank you Coronado Family Dental for going that extra support.


Samantha Lynee' Zavala
2 years ago
Absolutely loved this office. Dr. Dao was extremely efficient with my initial appointment and was even able to see me for same day treatment and was so gentle! Found my dentist :)


Paulina Tran
2 years ago
I had an issue with a filling for a chipped tooth at an outside office and Dr. Dao came to the rescue. He patiently walked me through the process of a filling and how if done correctly should feel smooth and last many many years. He answered all my questions on what materials and instruments that would be used, which I found out from my dental friends are the highest quality in the industry. Dr. Dao truly seems to be an expert in his field and cares genuinely for his patients. He is super friendly and calming too! Also, the office staff is great. Highly recommend!


Anthony Seng
2 years ago
I had a great experience taking my daughter to see Dr. Stephen Dao. My daughter had several cavities that we had to get taken care of. He did a great job. He explained everything he was going to do, to my daughter. He made her feel very calm and at ease. A lot of the time children get very nervous and squirmish when they are getting their teeth worked on, but my daughter was able to sit calmly and quietly. He took his time and made sure to get all the cavity removed. My Father also had gone in to get some cosmetic work done to his teeth and he was very happy with the work. I would definitely recommend coming into Coronado Family Dental. They provide great quality work.


Johnny Cushing
2 years ago
Fantastic staff. Always friendly and responsive with any issues. They go out of their way to take care of you and accommodate you in any way they can. I feel like family here, something very few providers of any specialty do. Where else can you say that you look forward to going to the dentist. Thanks Dr. Dao and staff for the professional service from the front desk, to the hygienists to the technicians, you are the best!


AMANDA EVANS
2 years ago
My family has had the most positive experiences with Dr. Dao and his whole team! My young children, who were a bit timid about visiting the dentist, were quickly put at ease by the wonderful hygienists. Dr. Dao made it an interesting and fun experience for them. And I was completely impressed at my own visit. The staff was friendly and thorough and I was in and out in under an hour. Dr. Dao had a couple of recommendations of things I could do, but I never felt like I was being sold on anything. Nothing but good things to say!


Katie Hodges
2 years ago
Easily the best dental practice in Coronado! Dr Dao brought in my husband for a last minute chipped tooth. He fixed it quickly, an easy in and out procedure that would have been a painful scheduling nightmare anywhere else. The whole team is so helpful and friendly, bending over backwards to assure a pleasant and easy experience! Highly recommend!


Lauren Sondhi
2 years ago
I highly recommend Dr. Dao's office. Everyone on the staff is excellent and I've always had such a positive experience there. Vanessa in the front office is so nice and very efficient. She always returns calls quickly. The hygienist I saw last time was new and she was great, my cleaning didn't hurt one bit! And finally, Dr. Dao. He is the nicest dentist that I've ever been to. I have felt totally judged by other dentists in the past, but Dr. Dao is so kind (even if you have cavities!), he explains everything really well and makes you feel comfortable with what he's doing or suggesting. I also love that he will check in with you via text after an appointment. I had an issue with my tooth once and was able to get in to see him so quickly. I honestly used to dread going to the dentist but I really don't mind it at all anymore! If you're looking for a new dentist, Dr. Dao is it!


Jimmie McElroy
2 years ago
I've recently been informed my dentist for the past four years is moving out of Dallas and to this practice in CA. While I've not been to this particular building, I have been going to Dr. Stephen Dao for long enough to recommend him with zero hesitation. I've never met a dentist like Stephen before, when I tell you he cares about his patients I cannot overstate it. I've never met a dentist before that has taken even a fraction of the amount of time to explain to me what he's going to do, why he's doing it, and why it's the right thing to do. I have had issues with anesthetic in the past, and doctors not using enough, or not re-upping it as the procedure went on, I told Stephen this Day One, and he's never forgotten. Every time I go in he takes the time to make sure I'm numb enough, and gives me an extra shot if I need it. It's incredibly refreshing. I showed up to Dr. Stephen's practice four years ago literally based on his soaring reviews on google. I had taken a lot of abuse to my six front most visible teeth due to a case of "wrong place wrong time" downtown and needed to have something done about them. Dr. Stephen recommended crowns as my teeth had so much work done to them by other dentists in the past, that doing more fillings would be an effort in futility. When I tell you that the crowns look 100 times better than my teeth did before I am not joking. I can actually smile without feeling self conscious now, and I honestly attribute that to his perfectionism, and the pride he takes in his work. Guys I can't praise this dude enough, I literally don't think I've ever left a review for any businesses on google, but when he mentioned he was moving I knew that had to change. I'm leaving this here in hopes that someone will see it and give him a chance like I did four years ago, I guarantee you will not regret it.


Mili Khandheria
2 years ago
Dr. Dao is truly the best dentist I've EVER seen. When I was pregnant with my first son in 2015 I got THIRTEEN interproximal cavities (you heard that correctly-THIRTEEN). I don't even understand how that occurred, but it did. I saw a few dentists and it was a painstaking process-no one could figure out what was going on and it was so painful getting my work done. I decided to switch to Dr. Dao and it was the best decision I made. He got all of my cavities taken care of with ease and precision and got me started on a dental regimen and prescribed my a prescription strength toothpaste (prevident). Since that point with the aid of my prevident and regular visits with Dr. Dao I have had ZERO cavities! It's truly a dental miracle. He is kind, knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients. He is great with adults and kids alike. My 4 year old son even adores going to his office. Whenever I've been in the office I notice he takes time with each and every single patient to ensure not only their dental concerns are addressed but also gets to know them personally. I have recommended him to all of my friends because I truly don't think there is a better dentist than him. If you're looking for someone that will give you the most up to date care without charging you an arm and leg then this is the office I would go too!


Sam Sunvold
2 years ago
Dr. Stephen was extremely kind/professional! He did an amazing job and I would definitely recommend going here!


Cathy
2 years ago
I recently found out that Dr. Stephen is moving out of Dallas and to this practice. Let me tell you I am so terribly sad, but happy for him and his family as well! As a person who has always had a huge fear of going to the dentist, Dr. Stephen had my full trust. Just like many others say, I have never had a dentist be so thorough with explaining procedures, as well as taking the time to explain why so and so happened and what steps we are going to do to fix it. Dr. Stephen always makes sure his patients are taken care of and that they are comfortable no matter what. He always tries to find the best solution, and truly does care about the quality of his work and has his patients best interest in mind. If I could fly to California just to keep Dr. Stephen as my dentist I totally would!


Benjamin Chan
2 years ago
We LOVE Dr. Dao! He is so thorough, patient, honest, and genuinely cares about his patients. We've gone to 5 different dental practices in search for someone very trustworthy and highly skilled and we're so thankful to have Dr. Dao. Our entire family has seen him so we can wholeheartedly say that our kids feel safe and comfortable with him and the staff. My previous dentist had to redo my filling twice and I still had pain. Dr. Dao was the one who finally fixed everything and I've been pain-free since.


Jenny Nghik
3 years ago
Amazing service! Staff is great! Dentists are exceptional!


David Nguyen
3 years ago
Overall I had Great experience every time with Dr. Stephen. Dr.Stephen is very experienced always recommends the best option to take which is very helpful and his staff members are extremely friendly. I went through a whole Invisalign process for my teeth, and was very happy with my results. It was quick and easy to make an appointment and the treatment was painless and made simple to go through. I definitely recommend Dr. Stephen to anybody who has the needs.


Esteban Garza
3 years ago
Coronado Family Dental gained a great dentist from Texas. He is caring and a man of character. I have worked side by side with him and he does great work!


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