Dr. Makanji is a valued member of Elsinore Friendly Smiles as our general dentist. He is proficient and enjoys helping our patients with all phases of dental treatment, from crown and bridge to root canals and extractions. He was born in Houston, TX where he pursued a degree in biomedical engineering at the University of Houston. He completed his DDS degree at Temple Dental School. Before joining the team, Dr. Makanji spend 4 years in the army as a dental officer, treating active duty soldiers. He enjoys basketball, tennis, traveling and is a self proclaimed foodie. He stepped into a new and exciting phase of life by recently welcoming his first daughter to the family.
Dr. Aguirre is a valued member of Elsinore Friendly Smiles as our general dentist for the last 4 years. He is proficient and enjoys helping our patients with all phases of dental treatment, from crown and bridge to root canals and extractions. He grew up in Orange County, where he pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering at UC Irvine. He completed his DDS degree at SUNY Buffalo, where he graduated in 2009. He enjoys being active by working out, swimming and riding his bike.
Delia is our regional manager and has been with us ever since the dental offices were established. She has a wealth of knowledge in dentistry and has been working in the dental field for over 20 years. She is proficient both in front and back office assisting. She was born and raised in Los Angeles and moved to Victorville when she started attending high school. She is the proud mother of two sons and is enjoying spending time and taking care of her two grandchildren. When the weather is nice, you can often find her hiking the California trails and enjoying the outdoors.
Elianna is our front office patient coordinator and has been with us ever since the dental offices were established in December of 2012. She was born in Upland but soon moved and was raised in Victorville. She is the proud mother of one son, who always keeps her on her toes. She is an avid Halloween fan, and loves everything about the atmosphere, from dressing up to watching scary movies. She is a self proclaimed horror movie buff and has watched most of them, but has a soft spot for watching the 6th sense. She is also a talented nail tech, and enjoys the art of doing nails for herself and her clients in her free time.
Lisa is our front office patient coordinator and has been with us since October of 2013. She was born in Whittier but grew up in Perris. She loves spending time with her 3 children, her sisters and her extended family. In her free time is an avid painter and is always practicing to hone her craft. She is a coffee fanatic and cannot start her day without her coffee. On special occasions she enjoys wine tastings.
Pamela is a valued member of Elsinore Friendly Smiles as our back office assistant for the past 5 years. She was born in Mexico but was raised in Los Angeles before moving to Lake Elsinore. She enjoys spending time with her family and is the proud mother of 2 girls. When she has a second to relax, she enjoys watching TV. Her favorite show is the Big Bang Theory.
Angela is a valued member of Elsinore Friendly Smiles as our back office assistant for 7 years, starting in our San Bernardino office and recently joining the Elsinore team. Angela was born and raised in Pomona. In her free time, she enjoys watching standup comedy and going to out to improv and comedy clubs. Her favorite comedians to see are Jeff Garcia and Kevin Heart.
Kaileen is the newest member of the Elsinore Friendly Smiles team. She started out with us as an intern while attending dental assisting school. She is very excited to graduate school in August and to transition into her new career and get her RDA license. Kaileen was born in Anaheim but moved to Lake Elsinore when she was 2. She enjoys going to the park with her dogs, an American Eskimo and a Chihuahua mix.
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestCristal Davis
2 years ago
UPDATED REVIEW Upon my second visit to this location I remembered we all have bad days so I went in with an open mind!! I was grateful I chose to give this place a second chance!! Doctor was amazing with me and my anxiety issues. He talked calmly and was very gentle! I was so happy I scheduled an appointment for my teen!! Staff was absolutely sweethearts as always!! Great Place!! First I'd like to state that the staff was total sweethearts!! But that's the only good thing I have to say! I went in with a broken tooth in severe pain the girls that helped me were super sweet and assured me that I was in the right place for someone who has anxiety. Before the dentist came in to see me I heard him discussing my x-rays I heard him tell the girl this is a four hour job I am not dealing with this today just send her to a specialist!! Mind you I'm sitting there with a heating pad on my face I am in so much pain! He walks and tells me my route is completely exposed and he's going to refer me to a specialist he did give me some antibiotics because my whole jaw line is infected I only know that because the girl who took my x-rays let me know. When I asked him if it was possible to get Tylenol three because ibuprofen does not seem to be helping he laughed at me and I feel like I was treated as if I was a drug addict! Mind you I don't even drink alcohol so I am extremely far from a drug addict!! This dentist didn't show me my x-rays didn't discuss anything of what was going on in my mouth just talk to me for two minutes and 30 seconds while he said I'm sending you to a specialist! I have had this happen before and other dentists usually put in a temporary filling so that the root isn't completely exposed this way we can wait for the infection to go down and then the tooth can get pulled!! But no this man offered me nothing but ibuprofen some antibiotics and to get out of his office pretty much!! I do not suggest this dentist to anybody!!
Amber Marie
2 years ago
Awesome dental care and awesome staff
Amber Marie
3 years ago
Awesome dental care and awesome staff
Natalie Chasing
3 years ago
I have been coming to Elsinore Care Dental for a few years now for minor work and whitening services. They are flexible with schedules, affordable, super friendly, services are great and the suite is clean. Highly recommended
hunny bunny
3 years ago
They drained most of my insurance for a check up! Had to pay almost a thousand dollars more out of pocket because of it. Went over my whole experience with my insurance and we identified multiple counts of fraud on their part. Will never be coming here again even for a check up! They lure you in by saying there's no co-pay and even offer to PAY you to get a check up, all signs of fraud. Will be reporting and submitting docs to state board. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!
Karla Klistof
3 years ago
The most wonderful dentist, with my 6 and 8 year old needed dental work and I had really bad anxiety. The staff was so wonderful and took such good care of all us. I felt so comfortable. Thank you so much!
Natalie Chasing
4 years ago
I have been coming to Elsinore Care Dental for a few years now for minor work and whitening services. They are flexible with schedules, affordable, super friendly, services are great and the suite is clean. Highly recommended
Karla Klistof
4 years ago
The most wonderful dentist, with my 6 and 8 year old needed dental work and I had really bad anxiety. The staff was so wonderful and took such good care of all us. I felt so comfortable. Thank you so much!
hunny bunny
4 years ago
They drained most of my insurance for a check up! Had to pay almost a thousand dollars more out of pocket because of it. Went over my whole experience with my insurance and we identified multiple counts of fraud on their part. Will never be coming here again even for a check up! They lure you in by saying there's no co-pay and even offer to PAY you to get a check up, all signs of fraud. Will be reporting and submitting docs to state board. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!
Tamara Daniels
5 years ago
Great staff.. family environment.. great with kids
ISABEL G.
5 years ago
Everyone is so nice! They are pretty good about getting you in and out on time. They are flexible with the schedule and although they have a lot of patients, I never feel that I am rushed. The office is always impeccable, very clean, nicely decorated and overall great.
Angela O'Connell
5 years ago
The staff is awesome, very friendly and professional. The office is clean. All of the rooms have a different theme.
Laurie Russell
5 years ago
Very friendly. Professional and they are just plain great at what they do!
Tamara Daniels
5 years ago
Great staff.. family environment.. great with kids
ISABEL G.
6 years ago
Everyone is so nice! They are pretty good about getting you in and out on time. They are flexible with the schedule and although they have a lot of patients, I never feel that I am rushed. The office is always impeccable, very clean, nicely decorated and overall great.
Angela O'Connell
6 years ago
The staff is awesome, very friendly and professional. The office is clean. All of the rooms have a different theme.
Laurie Russell
6 years ago
Very friendly. Professional and they are just plain great at what they do!
Ryan Morales
6 years ago
Best staff and overall I highly recommend this place. I drive from Murrieta, Ca. And not just for the incentive either, this place goes above and beyond for their people. Awesome job
Ryan Morales
7 years ago
Best staff and overall I highly recommend this place. I drive from Murrieta, Ca. And not just for the incentive either, this place goes above and beyond for their people. Awesome job
StarSix Cooper
7 years ago
Dentist was pretty good, got pulled in by outside sales guy coming into my work promising a whitening kit and $50
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