The key to success is to meet the communities needs and exceed customers expectations. With her 25 years of experience in the Dental field and 11 years working as a dentist in California, Dr. Rodriguez provides the highest level of dentistry in an integrate manner. Dr. Rodriguez considers that patients deserve complete dental attention covering all the fields without having to refer them to another dental center in the majority of cases.
Dr. Rodriguez believes that experience combined with sophisticated dental procedures, the latest technology and affordable dentistry guaranties the success with exceptional results. There wont be surprises; the patient will restore the function, aesthetics and oral health. Dr. Rodriguez makes sure that the patient receives excellent service with high quality Dentistry.
Dr. Rodriguez has been working as an independent contractor dentist in California for more than 11 years gaining the skills, abilities and confidence to work comfortably with all phases of General Dentistry including Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Endodontic, Surgical procedures and extractions, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Periodontics.
Doctor Rodriguez graduated in her native Colombia in 1989. She had a partnership with her father who is a very well recognize dental technician in Bogota the capital city. Her Practice was oriented to Cosmetic-Esthetics and Prosthodontics from 1990 to 2001.
The great opportunity arrived when Doctor Sofia became attracted to the life and progress of USA that opened doors for her to start a new stage in her professional life. One of her greatest accomplishments was receiving further dental education in UCLA, which allowed her to pass the dental board and obtain her California Dental License in 2007.
Dr. Rodriguez believes that ethical considerations in patient management and business practices will remain an essential component to a successful dental practice.Dr. Rodriguez is thankful and grateful to the community for allowing her to be part of their lives.
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
I have been a dental assistant for many years now and worked with many different doctors but since I have started working with Dr. Rodriguez, my experience has changed for the better. She makes me feel like I am an esencial part of the team at South Ocean Dental and teaches me something new every day. Being an RDA is not only a carrier for me but it has become a significant part of my life that I embrace and appreciate very much, so I am very glad to be part of a team that allows me to explore my interests and full potential in this field.I enjoy working with my patients very much and I strive to put a smile on their faces at the end of each visit. Being a part of South Ocean DentalTeam helps me to do just that. I look forward to coming in to work everyday and it is one of the best parts of my day.
I am very happy working with Dr. Rodrguez who provided this wonderful opportunity to work for South Ocean Dental. I am currently in my second year at Saddleback college, biology being my major. I received my training as a Dental assistant at California Dental Academy where I obtained my X Ray licensing and CPR training.
It's been wonderful working for South Ocean Dental. Here we are like family. We enjoy seeing our patients and we love seeing them with new beautiful smiles after they accomplish their treatment. I am looking forward to gaining more experience as a Dental Assistant. I am eager to learn all that I can because my plans are to become a dentist in the future. Or perhaps to be a nurse. I am attracted to professions related to health.
Straight Outta Cali. I love my state and I love serving my people. I find passion in dental assisting and helping you maintain and achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. Dr. Rodriguez is a fantastic dentist to work with. I enjoy working with her and the rest of my team every day. I enjoy camping, hiking and going off road and exploring new trails in this beautiful state of California. I hope to continue my career in dental assisting and further my education and become a board certified expanded function dental assistant. Always remember, You dont have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep.
Hello! My name is Miriam Lemus,My dental career has been in the dental field for over 27 years. I truly enjoy working with patients, Dr. Rodriguez, and our dental staff. I can truly say that in this office we ensure that all the patient's dental needs and concerns are met in the best possible manner. We do our best to provide all our patients with the utmost professionalism and dental services in our dental practice, which I would not give it a second thought to refer new patients as well as my family for Dr. Rodriguez to take care of all their dental needs.
I would like to thank Dr. Rodriguez for giving me this amazing opportunity to do my internship at South Ocean Dental. I work diligently to make each patients office visit a positive experience. I enjoy working here and being able to interact with so many different people every day. I love the team, We all work very well together; everyone is willing to learn and to support each other. We enjoy seeing our patients smile after each visit!
I am very blessed working in South Ocean Dental, and for Dr. Rodrguez giving me the opportunity to work with such an amazing team. I love the dental field helping others achieve and maintain theyre healthy smile
Hello my name is Maurizio Rodriguez and i am part of a great and very efficient group of people that are focused in only serve and provide excellent and professional service to all our patients. Thank you South Ocean Dental for let me be part of this great practice
Reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 12 reviews
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2 years ago
Friendly staff!
nayeli Covarrubias
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I loved the treatment they gave me and in my language I was able to communicate perfectly with the dentist and I really like her work 100% recommended (Original) Me encanto el trato que me dieron y en mi idioma pude comunicarme ala perfeccion con la dentista y me gusta mucho su trabajo 100% recomendado
J G
2 years ago
Dr. Sofia is an amazing dentist! My son and my daughter got braces from here. The dentist had a summer special that we couldn't pass on. Dr. Sofia and her staff have always been friendly. We have been coming here for the past three years or so. No issues ever. From the get-go, the Doctor was always upfront with the cost, the timeline, and the procedures. No complaints from me or my family. My kids actually hated going to the dentist, same as I, jajaja. But here it's a bit different. We still don't like going to a dentist, but we don't mind coming to this dentist. Place is clean and well organized. Parking is small, but it is never crowded, only a few shops around. Dr. Sofia will explain everything to you, she is very patient, and knowledgeable. It's a very good place overall!! We have recommended this place to some of our friends, and so far, they are all happy with their experience here!
Nancy Hughes
2 years ago
This place is HORRIBLE and I don't know how its rated 5 stars?!? It must be a lie!!! I had 2-3 procedures done and it was the WORST experience of my life!!! I almost had to be taken to the ER!! Dr. Rodriguez was extracting a tooth on me, she wasn't gentle at all!! I could feel everything, especially the needle she inserted to numb me!! She's not gentle at all! Her Receptionist, Samantha is so RUDE and unprofessional!! Again, don't go to this dentist office unless you want to feel beat up!! I was literally sick for 1 week after my visits here!!! PLEASE DON'T GO HERE!!!
Nancy Hughes
3 years ago
This place is HORRIBLE and I don't know how its rated 5 stars?!? It must be a lie!!! I had 2-3 procedures done and it was the WORST experience of my life!!! I almost had to be taken to the ER!! Dr. Rodriguez was extracting a tooth on me, she wasn't gentle at all!! I could feel everything, especially the needle she inserted to numb me!! She's not gentle at all! Her Receptionist, Samantha is so RUDE and unprofessional!! Again, don't go to this dentist office unless you want to feel beat up!! I was literally sick for 1 week after my visits here!!! PLEASE DON'T GO HERE!!!
Stromboli15
3 years ago
First off, I can't say enough good things about how awesome Dr. Rodriguez is or Pearl at the front desk, or her staff. Everyone is absolutely wonderful. My story begins with me eating corn chips and biting down too hard on an unexpectedly hard fried kernal of corn chips. The sharp pain was instantaneous. What came next was weeks of scheduling to see other local dentists that had emergency services available. Now, I don't know if you're like me but I'm on Medical and have CalOptima as my provider, anytime you see a dentist for an emergency appointment, even once they submit the request to the insurance for the procedure there's a 2-5 week window for the insurance to process the request. Now, in my situation I was dealing with a broken tooth and was in need of a root canal. Long story short, it took me awhile to find Dr. Rodriguez, but once I did I knew the search was over. Her office is super easy to get to there in Lake Forest and once you do parking is also a breeze. Her office observed all current PPD Pandemic precautions. All staff are wearing proper PPD attire, temperature is checked by Pearl at the desk as you enter. Now what I really liked and gave me piece of mind was that each patient is seen in an individual room, with a chair, and wide screen TV with wonderful soft, calming music. The rooms have doors and you are completely separate from any other patients. It is really nice. I can attest to the fact that in some cases I personally experienced other dentists offices that were NO WHERE near this level of care when it comes to our current health situation and the Pandemic. Unfortunately, that is the case with CalOptima as we know many people can't afford top tier dentistry and it's difficult to find an office that will deliver that quality of service. Well, I'm here to say that Dr. Rodriguez's office delivers superior customer service as well as just plain straight caring. It did not feel like I went to have a root canal, no it felt like I went to a trusted family member who took time, effort, and care. TLC dare I say. I have heard a number of horror stories from friends who have experienced a root canal and they have had seriously painful procedures. But I can honestly say that not only did Dr. Rodriguez make sure that I was in no physical pain, she also took the time to talk and make sure that I was ok emotionally. That is to say she made sure I was relaxed and not having any anxieties about what was going to occur. She also was very kind to speak with me during the root canal to let me know at what point of the procedure she was at and how much longer I could expect to be in the chair. Seriously, I didn't think that I would ever find a Dentist of this caliber. I recommended Dr Rodriguez to my mom who is extremely particular about her dentist as she went to her last one over 25 years!! So a good Dentist is like family to us. I was able to optimize my options and chose a beautiful zarconium crown which was cast by a 3rd party outside laboratory with exceptional quality. The Dr.and her staff successful put it in and I can report that I have had no other issues with my tooth since. No pain, the root canal procedure was painless, the fitting was easy, everything went smoothly and perfectly. So, to Dr Rodriguez and staff I say a HUGE hearty Thank You for making my first and hopefully only root canal a very easy and painless one. I am actually looking forward to my next appointment, which is a huge change in my usual feelings towards dentist appointments!!
Patricia Soto
3 years ago
Extremely caring and careful Dentist. I usually have problems with anesthesia taking affect and Sofia Rodriguez DDS was superb. I'm so happy I finally found a great dentist! Many for her and staff.
Bridget Chadwick
3 years ago
As a case manager, i am responsible for connecting patients with dental services within the community. I send all of the patients that i work with to South Ocean Dental because they provide excellent services in a friendly environment. I have seen many of my patients return with beautiful smiles thanks to the Dr. Rodriguez. The receptionist Pearl is also very accommodating when arranging appointments.
Kaylee Goodwin
3 years ago
I have been desperately trying to find a caring dentist for years. And I have had night mare experiences each time. With non of them caring about me as a human being at all. I came across this dental office and felt like I found a diamond in the rough! A dentist who truly cares ! Dr.Rodriguez is the most caring and genuine person . The staff is just as amazing. They go out of there way to make sure you are comfortable. I highly recommend this dental office . I feel beyond grateful to have found them ! Thank you everyone at ocean dental for being so kind. I feel so blessed.
Stromboli15
3 years ago
First off, I can't say enough good things about how awesome Dr. Rodriguez is or Pearl at the front desk, or her staff. Everyone is absolutely wonderful. My story begins with me eating corn chips and biting down too hard on an unexpectedly hard fried kernal of corn chips. The sharp pain was instantaneous. What came next was weeks of scheduling to see other local dentists that had emergency services available. Now, I don't know if you're like me but I'm on Medical and have CalOptima as my provider, anytime you see a dentist for an emergency appointment, even once they submit the request to the insurance for the procedure there's a 2-5 week window for the insurance to process the request. Now, in my situation I was dealing with a broken tooth and was in need of a root canal. Long story short, it took me awhile to find Dr. Rodriguez, but once I did I knew the search was over. Her office is super easy to get to there in Lake Forest and once you do parking is also a breeze. Her office observed all current PPD Pandemic precautions. All staff are wearing proper PPD attire, temperature is checked by Pearl at the desk as you enter. Now what I really liked and gave me piece of mind was that each patient is seen in an individual room, with a chair, and wide screen TV with wonderful soft, calming music. The rooms have doors and you are completely separate from any other patients. It is really nice. I can attest to the fact that in some cases I personally experienced other dentists offices that were NO WHERE near this level of care when it comes to our current health situation and the Pandemic. Unfortunately, that is the case with CalOptima as we know many people can't afford top tier dentistry and it's difficult to find an office that will deliver that quality of service. Well, I'm here to say that Dr. Rodriguez's office delivers superior customer service as well as just plain straight caring. It did not feel like I went to have a root canal, no it felt like I went to a trusted family member who took time, effort, and care. TLC dare I say. I have heard a number of horror stories from friends who have experienced a root canal and they have had seriously painful procedures. But I can honestly say that not only did Dr. Rodriguez make sure that I was in no physical pain, she also took the time to talk and make sure that I was ok emotionally. That is to say she made sure I was relaxed and not having any anxieties about what was going to occur. She also was very kind to speak with me during the root canal to let me know at what point of the procedure she was at and how much longer I could expect to be in the chair. Seriously, I didn't think that I would ever find a Dentist of this caliber. I recommended Dr Rodriguez to my mom who is extremely particular about her dentist as she went to her last one over 25 years!! So a good Dentist is like family to us. I was able to optimize my options and chose a beautiful zarconium crown which was cast by a 3rd party outside laboratory with exceptional quality. The Dr.and her staff successful put it in and I can report that I have had no other issues with my tooth since. No pain, the root canal procedure was painless, the fitting was easy, everything went smoothly and perfectly. So, to Dr Rodriguez and staff I say a HUGE hearty Thank You for making my first and hopefully only root canal a very easy and painless one. I am actually looking forward to my next appointment, which is a huge change in my usual feelings towards dentist appointments!!
Kaylee Goodwin
4 years ago
I have been desperately trying to find a caring dentist for years. And I have had night mare experiences each time. With non of them caring about me as a human being at all. I came across this dental office and felt like I found a diamond in the rough! A dentist who truly cares ! Dr.Rodriguez is the most caring and genuine person . The staff is just as amazing. They go out of there way to make sure you are comfortable. I highly recommend this dental office . I feel beyond grateful to have found them ! Thank you everyone at ocean dental for being so kind. I feel so blessed.
Patricia Soto
4 years ago
Extremely caring and careful Dentist. I usually have problems with anesthesia taking affect and Sofia Rodriguez DDS was superb. I'm so happy I finally found a great dentist! Many for her and staff.
Bridget Chadwick
4 years ago
As a case manager, i am responsible for connecting patients with dental services within the community. I send all of the patients that i work with to South Ocean Dental because they provide excellent services in a friendly environment. I have seen many of my patients return with beautiful smiles thanks to the Dr. Rodriguez. The receptionist Pearl is also very accommodating when arranging appointments.
ARIANNA G.
4 years ago
This doctor is wonderful she us the embodiment of true patient care. She and her staff are incredible and I hate going to the dentist!! However going to this dentist I walk in smiling and I leave more confident and smiling bigger
tbh
4 years ago
Great work!! Very Gentle :))
James Treadway
4 years ago
The dentist and staff are really good at what they do! I had dentists in the past that seemed to be all about Money. Not this dentist! The dentist genuinely cared about my children and did some pretty amazing work!
ARIANNA G.
5 years ago
This doctor is wonderful she us the embodiment of true patient care. She and her staff are incredible and I hate going to the dentist!! However going to this dentist I walk in smiling and I leave more confident and smiling bigger
James Treadway
5 years ago
The dentist and staff are really good at what they do! I had dentists in the past that seemed to be all about Money. Not this dentist! The dentist genuinely cared about my children and did some pretty amazing work!
tbh
5 years ago
Great work!! Very Gentle :))
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