Our mission is to improve general health through dental care in San Gabriel Valley. As a leading clinic in El Monte we focus on oral hygiene education, comprehensive treatment and preventive procedures. Founded by Dr. Rodney Hitomi in 1972, we remain committed to our patients families through multiple generations.
Doctorate of Dental Surgery University of Southern California School of Dentistry, May 2001 B.S. General Biology University of California, Los Angeles, June 1996 Affiliation: American Dental Association, California Dental Association
20 years of international business experience mainly in electronics manufacturing, sales and logistics have given me a unique opportunity to see a different angle of the medical practice process. My transition to the medical field has been strenuous and exciting.
I found myself consumed by a new sense of purpose where my focus on quality of care and efficiency provides accountable treatment outcomes. I am enjoying my career in healthcare - the most rapidly changing industry in the US.
If you had implants placed, we recommend patients get three cleanings a year to keep the implants in top condition. Although dental implants are immune to regular gum disease, if not properly maintained the tissues and bone surrounding the implants can be become inflamed and eventually deteriorate causing the implant to fail. This is a condition called peri-implantis. Our hygienists are specifically trained to clean your implant-supported teeth.
The first line of defense against gum disease is a unique type of cleaning called scaling and root planing. In this procedure, an ultrasonic cleaning device is used to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth where regular cleaning devices can't reach: under the gum line, on the tooth, and around the root. Then, the rough surface of the tooth and the root are smoothed out (planed). This provides a healthy, clean surface that makes it easier for the gum tissue to reattach to the tooth.
Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease. It causes the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily accompanied by a bad breath. There is usually little or no discomfort at this stage. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral home care. Prophylaxis is recommended at this stage.
If the tissue or bone surrounding your teeth is too damaged to be repaired with non-surgical treatment, several surgical procedures are available to prevent severe damage and to restore a healthy smile. We will recommend the procedure that is best suited to the condition of your teeth and gums. Following is a list of common types of periodontal surgery:
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 85 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMartha Membreno
a year ago
Awesome Staff, awesome Dr.'s. I am Absolutely satisfied with Hitomi!!! Caring people, go above and beyond for me. I recommend them very highly. Thank you Hitomi Dentistry!!!
La Casa Monrovia
a year ago
Always fun to come to this office!
Dalia Jaramillo
a year ago
Friendly office staff. Very Organized & clean. My hygienist is terrific and relatively painless. Added bonus- I get to see Dr. T's fabulous photos
Bertha Dalida
2 years ago
Wow !!Alex was great really made me feel comfortable and the cleaning right on about the same as David just kidding loved David . Alex is excellent he took care of me thank you Alex I've been a patient for many years everyone there give excellent service friendly will not go to any other dentist my family also go to them .
Annette Laviguer
2 years ago
Everyone is Professional and very kind. They are also fun and that makes me at ease.
Laiza Espinoza
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I liked the kindness... with which the staff receives you... they speak Spanish... and the work they do is super good... 100% recommended (Original) Me gusto la amabilidad.. con la que te recibe el personal... hablan espanol.. y el trabajo que realizan super bien.. recomendado 100 %
cindy iwamoto
2 years ago
All the staff are very professional and friendly. They give great advice on how to keep your teeth chest and healthy. They treat you like a person and not just another patient.
lesley allen
2 years ago
My visit was fir a 6 month cleaning, as always the staff was friendly and helpful. The new hygienist was great, very knowledgeable, very helpful and did a great job.
Raymond Vuong
2 years ago
I've been coming here for about 4 years now and it's always been a pleasant experience with Doctor Trent, the receptionist and the multiple dental hygienist I've seen so far. Everyone is very friendly. It's the most comfortable I've ever felt in a dentist office.
Elena Soboleva
2 years ago
Great service, good energy, positive vibes
Patricia Gonzales
2 years ago
When I first went to this dental office it was only because my former Dentist retired and sent my file there. The first person I met was Anna. She was very friendly with a high energy personality. But with that came with some quick talking and I was being told my Insurance did not cover what I went for and I would be paying as a person with No dental insurance. Ha! My insurance actually paid 50 per cent. She is tricky. She's about the $$$$ only. Watch out for her. The Rest of the staff and Dentists are Super Nice and very Professional.
Robert Storts
2 years ago
Very courteous kind and thoughtful
Joe Vargas
2 years ago
Olivia is a new hygienist and was great. Very personable and did a thorough job with my deep cleaning! Great hire!
Josue Amaya
2 years ago
Everyone is really nice and caring. They will help you understand everything clearly. Anna is great at the front desk
Jennifer Ho
2 years ago
The staff are friendly, professional, and the care is exceptional! I don't have insurance and their billing practices are fair and honest. Best dentist office I have ever visited!
Steve Bazinet
2 years ago
This office is just plain fantastic the staff are wonderful people. They treat everyone with respect no matter how embarasing your perticular problem is. I wouldn't have nearly the problems with my teeth if i had found this office sooner. Thank you all at Hitomi.
Shelley Wong
2 years ago
Everything went well. Every single employer that I interacted was informative, comforting and kind.
Kathy Jewell
2 years ago
Friendly staff is great, however I was overcharged for the procedure. I had to involve my insurance company to find out what I should have paid. I was told by front office I should get a refund after my insurance company paid their share. My insurance company has offered to get involved if I don't receive a refund. I've been going here for over 30 years and never had a problem until now. Very disappointed!!
Teresa Gonzalez
2 years ago
Excellent customer service and the dentist/staff were so caring. I would definitely refer my friends and family. I special thank you to the front desk Anna and Maggie for taking well care of my family. I special shout out to David Tran for giving us a demonstration on how to probably maintain our teeth healthy. Thank you very much to the whole staff.
Thomas Chau
3 years ago
New patient here and their process was very smooth. Completed all paperwork via DocuSign prior to visit. Upon arrival for my appointment, was taken straight to the exam room. X-rays, examination & cleaning all took only roughly 1 hour. Everyone was very friendly, thank you and see you in 6 months!
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