Dr. Riku Mukherjee has been practicing dentistry since September of 2019. He graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School in 2001 and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
He expands his knowledge every year by attending 50 hours of continuing education, so he stays up to date on the latest dental advancements. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Riverside County Dental Society.
Dr. Mukherjees goal as a dentist is to provide the best care possible to all of his patients. He has been married to his wife, Jessica, since 2015 and they have one son. When not at the office, Dr. Mukherjee enjoys playing golf, playing tennis and spending time with family.
Erlinda started at our office in 2019. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in human development and health services from California State University, San Marcos. She likes that our office is small and that we all work well together. Erlinda loves our patients and loves getting to know them. She is very much a patient advocate. She likes to educate our patients and help our office run smoothly by doing all the daily tasks necessary to keep us running.
She is married and has one daughter, two sons and a dog. Erlindas hobbies include biking, reading, traveling, camping, hiking, playing games (card and board games), going to the beach and watching Hallmark movies.
Eva joined our team in 2019. She graduated from the Manila Central University College of Dentistry in 1986. She loves the way we work together as a team and is a great help to our office by making sure all the necessary dental supplies are ordered and the office is kept clean.
Eva has a large family with a husband, three daughters and three dogs. In her free time, she enjoys hobbies such as cooking, watching movies and traveling. She likes to travel all over the world and go out to lunch with friends.
Jo became part of our team in 2019. She completed the Blair dental training program in Downey, California, in 1974. She loves how well our team works together and contributes to our office by making patients feel comfortable and welcome as she informs them about good health care.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 61 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDestiny Shand
2 years ago
I HIGHLY recommended Temecula Valley Dentistry, especially if you get nervous/anxiety about going to the dentist. The Dr. totally eased my fear and made me feel comfortable. The dental assistant and the front office receptionist are sweet and personable. I cannot recommend TVD enough!
Alisa Harding
2 years ago
Dr. Mukherjee was amazing! I'm usually so nervous going to the dentist but he eased my fear and was so personable and honest. He was thorough and took his time discussing treatment and made sure during treatment I was comfortable. My overall experience was great. I am so glad I found Temecula Valley Dentistry. I highly recommend this office!
Sarah Mendiola
2 years ago
I am afraid of the dentist and I had to have a tooth pulled because I was in a lot of pain. They got me in fast and made me feel comfortable through the whole process. The staff and the doctor are warm and friendly and made me feel safe. I highly recommend this dentistry!
Clemency Zoy
2 years ago
Dr. Riku is artist for real , he took out 2 of my wisdom teeth (which was having a huge cavity and weird roots ) so professionally and fast in one piece , he is the best this is all i can say .. God bless him
Luis Nunez
2 years ago
You are such caring professionals. I am blessed to be under your care. Friendly, caring, extremely knowledgeable and patient are just some of the superlatives that describe you. I am so glad that Dr. Rik spends so much time explaining everything in detail and answering my questions until I understand everything perfectly. Your staff is just wonderful, and equally as caring. It is very easy to get an appointment that is convenient. You don't have to wait months to get treatment. Thank you Temecula Valley Dentistry!
Karl J
2 years ago
Today was my first exposure to this facility. Let me just say I was SO VERY IMPRESSED with Dr. Shayan and his team! The dentist, for me, has always ran neck and neck with a trip to your local DMV. That said, my first visit exceeded expectations IMMENSELY! The atmosphere was welcoming and the professional acumen of Dr. Shayan was Second To NONE! All questions were addressed with a forthright candor that eased my discomfort. I look forward to subsequent treatments and want to just say THANK YOU!!
Alexis Riego de Dios
2 years ago
In no way does it make me feel good to leave a negative review. I want to start this out by saying the woman staff were amazing. The receptionist, the assistant were so kind. So in Dec I was having some Wisdom teeth pain and I called a number to help me find a place that accepts my insurance and it referred me to Temecula Valley. I was in so much pain I just took it, plus they had amazing reviews. So I come in and long story short, Dr. Riku confirms I need to get my wisdom teeth out but I also need a bunch of other work, like teeth cleaning, some new fillings, and he said he can replace my old silver fillings with the tooth colored ones. So we made the appointment to do the fillings and during that I asked him if he could do a touch up on my two front teeth where I had work done a year prior (paid $2,000 out of pocket!) It had yellowed over time from drinking tea. He said sure but said he needed the color used so I called the office where I got the work done, got the color and told Dr. Riku. He didn't have it in stalk but he had the one above it and said that'd probably match better. So I trusted him. So I've had a color touch up before. They paint the color on the tooth and put the blue light on and what not and that's it. That's what I was expecting. I really regret asking him to do that. He treated it like a cavity. He drilled into my two front teeth, destroying the $2,000 of work I got and re-did it way worse. The color was bright with a dark yellow circle around it and the white part was rough and raised. When he showed me to see it was okay I thought it was at first bc my eyes have been closed for over an hour and I had a bright light in my face but once I had gotten to my car I had seen the mess, along with all the blue stuff the left all over my mouth. I broke down. After that I knew I could never go back. I went to another office where I ended up getting my wisdom teeth out and asked them if they could fix what he did to my front teeth and they said no bc my insurance wouldn't cover it plus the damage was so bad I needed crowns. They went on to examine the rest of my teeth and they were shocked at what happened. I was told I have many more cavities that Dr. Riku failed to fill even tho it was on the chart that he had, he said he did things that he didn't do, as you can see in the photos he made fillings too big, he left remains of the silver fillings, and on the tooth in the far back he chipped it so now I need a crown because it's such a mess and the tooth in front of that he drilled very deep on that one and I remember it hurting while he did that and now food gets stuck in there all the time. There was nothing they could do for me bc my insurance had always been charged for these teeth. So I called my insurance, filed a claim, talked to numerous people explain what happened, showing them my teeth, and although everyone agrees my teeth are messed up and Dr. Riku pretty much committed malpractice there's nothing I can do to get help. I talked to lawyers and no one will help me bc it's not a million dollar case; I talked to the dental board and haven't heard anything back in months. My two front teeth was embarrassing so despite all my other teeth issues and my fractured tooth being sensitive to cold, I spent another $2,000 I don't have to get crowns to fix my front teeth so I don't have this ugly smile that Dr. Riku ruined (mind you I'm 22 y/o working part time in this economy and I just lost my dad.. it's really hard right now to survive.) As of now that's all that's fixed. All my other teeth are still messed up. So $4,000 gone to waste bc of this office. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt and say I'm sure he's good at simple things but look at the photos I mean he left remains of the silver fillings... So I'm not sure how he has so many good reviews but I wish I got the service those other people got.
Becky Lynee
2 years ago
Ever since I was little and had a bad experience at the dentist (I'm talking 6) I steered clear of the dentist as much as possible and even if I could work up the nerve just to get X rays, I never went back for the real work. I needed about 12 fillings, two teeth pulled, and a deep cleaning. At my first appointment the dental assistant who did my x rays was so nice, and let the dr know I was nervous (she could just tell by how hard I was trembling) and both spoke to me so kindly and informatively. The doctor got me a two time prescription for some anti anxiety meds, and although I was still a little scared I was able to sit through all of my dental work and finally, after 3-4 years of pain, got my teeth completely finished. I ate my first caramel apple in years the other day and almost cried, I was so ashamed at how bad my mouth had gotten but the dr assured me it was alright and it was good that I was doing it now. I've never waited more than a minute to be seen, and always get reminders of my appointments that are so very helpful especially with how forgetful I am. Dr Rick saved my smile and I couldn't be more grateful for him and the other staff at this practice. 10/10.
Paris Crockett
2 years ago
The doctor and the staff at Temecula Valley Dentistry are professional kind and considerate. I would highly recommend their services.
SHYMA AFREDI
2 years ago
First of all very friendly receptionist also the doctor assistants are amazing i have had experience with all of them..The staff and the doctor are professional and always willing to help and accommodate you. I have had a couple of capping come off(not his work) but yet the doctor was happy to put them in back for me asap.I highly recommend Dr.Mukherjee and his office .
carol cleugh
2 years ago
I've been going to this dental office for many many years. I've followed them from office to office as they have moved to enrich their business. I feel like a family member when I walk into the office and feel relaxed and welcome by all the staff. I have no reason to ever see another Dentist because all my needs are taken care of and well explained.
Alexis Riego de Dios
3 years ago
In no way does it make me feel good to leave a negative review. I want to start this out by saying the woman staff were amazing. The receptionist, the assistant were so kind. So in Dec I was having some Wisdom teeth pain and I called a number to help me find a place that accepts my insurance and it referred me to Temecula Valley. I was in so much pain I just took it, plus they had amazing reviews. So I come in and long story short, Dr. Riku confirms I need to get my wisdom teeth out but I also need a bunch of other work, like teeth cleaning, some new fillings, and he said he can replace my old silver fillings with the tooth colored ones. So we made the appointment to do the fillings and during that I asked him if he could do a touch up on my two front teeth where I had work done a year prior (paid $2,000 out of pocket!) It had yellowed over time from drinking tea. He said sure but said he needed the color used so I called the office where I got the work done, got the color and told Dr. Riku. He didn't have it in stalk but he had the one above it and said that'd probably match better. So I trusted him. So I've had a color touch up before. They paint the color on the tooth and put the blue light on and what not and that's it. That's what I was expecting. I really regret asking him to do that. He treated it like a cavity. He drilled into my two front teeth, destroying the $2,000 of work I got and re-did it way worse. The color was bright with a dark yellow circle around it and the white part was rough and raised. When he showed me to see it was okay I thought it was at first bc my eyes have been closed for over an hour and I had a bright light in my face but once I had gotten to my car I had seen the mess, along with all the blue stuff the left all over my mouth. I broke down. After that I knew I could never go back. I went to another office where I ended up getting my wisdom teeth out and asked them if they could fix what he did to my front teeth and they said no bc my insurance wouldn't cover it plus the damage was so bad I needed crowns. They went on to examine the rest of my teeth and they were shocked at what happened. I was told I have many more cavities that Dr. Riku failed to fill even tho it was on the chart that he had, he said he did things that he didn't do, as you can see in the photos he made fillings too big, he left remains of the silver fillings, and on the tooth in the far back he chipped it so now I need a crown because it's such a mess and the tooth in front of that he drilled very deep on that one and I remember it hurting while he did that and now food gets stuck in there all the time. There was nothing they could do for me bc my insurance had always been charged for these teeth. So I called my insurance, filed a claim, talked to numerous people explain what happened, showing them my teeth, and although everyone agrees my teeth are messed up and Dr. Riku pretty much committed malpractice there's nothing I can do to get help. I talked to lawyers and no one will help me bc it's not a million dollar case; I talked to the dental board and haven't heard anything back in months. My two front teeth was embarrassing so despite all my other teeth issues and my fractured tooth being sensitive to cold, I spent another $2,000 I don't have to get crowns to fix my front teeth so I don't have this ugly smile that Dr. Riku ruined (mind you I'm 22 y/o working part time in this economy and I just lost my dad.. it's really hard right now to survive.) As of now that's all that's fixed. All my other teeth are still messed up. So $4,000 gone to waste bc of this office. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt and say I'm sure he's good at simple things but look at the photos I mean he left remains of the silver fillings... So I'm not sure how he has so many good reviews but I wish I got the service those other people got.
Becky Lynee
3 years ago
Ever since I was little and had a bad experience at the dentist (I'm talking 6) I steered clear of the dentist as much as possible and even if I could work up the nerve just to get X rays, I never went back for the real work. I needed about 12 fillings, two teeth pulled, and a deep cleaning. At my first appointment the dental assistant who did my x rays was so nice, and let the dr know I was nervous (she could just tell by how hard I was trembling) and both spoke to me so kindly and informatively. The doctor got me a two time prescription for some anti anxiety meds, and although I was still a little scared I was able to sit through all of my dental work and finally, after 3-4 years of pain, got my teeth completely finished. I ate my first caramel apple in years the other day and almost cried, I was so ashamed at how bad my mouth had gotten but the dr assured me it was alright and it was good that I was doing it now. I've never waited more than a minute to be seen, and always get reminders of my appointments that are so very helpful especially with how forgetful I am. Dr Rick saved my smile and I couldn't be more grateful for him and the other staff at this practice. 10/10.
Karl J
3 years ago
Today was my first exposure to this facility. Let me just say I was SO VERY IMPRESSED with Dr. Shayan and his team! The dentist, for me, has always ran neck and neck with a trip to your local DMV. That said, my first visit exceeded expectations IMMENSELY! The atmosphere was welcoming and the professional acumen of Dr. Shayan was Second To NONE! All questions were addressed with a forthright candor that eased my discomfort. I look forward to subsequent treatments and want to just say THANK YOU!!
Edward N Ryan
3 years ago
I'm well pleased with all of the dental care that I needed so far. Dr. Rik is very good. I believe his skill set is outstanding. He is very thoughtful and considerate of your dental needs. He's easy to talk to. Just be straight up with him, he likes it! You'll be glad to have Temecula Valley Dentistry come to your rescue!
carol cleugh
3 years ago
I've been going to this dental office for many many years. I've followed them from office to office as they have moved to enrich their business. I feel like a family member when I walk into the office and feel relaxed and welcome by all the staff. I have no reason to ever see another Dentist because all my needs are taken care of and well explained.
Paris Crockett
3 years ago
The doctor and the staff at Temecula Valley Dentistry are professional kind and considerate. I would highly recommend their services.
SHYMA AFREDI
3 years ago
First of all very friendly receptionist also the doctor assistants are amazing i have had experience with all of them..The staff and the doctor are professional and always willing to help and accommodate you. I have had a couple of capping come off(not his work) but yet the doctor was happy to put them in back for me asap.I highly recommend Dr.Mukherjee and his office .
Ron Barabin
3 years ago
I've been coming here for almost 2 years now and the staff is amazing and very detailed in what they do. Very honest about pricing when it comes to treatment and care for all of your dental needs.
Jose Alfaro
3 years ago
I have been coming to this Dentist for many years. The staff is very friendly and very professional.
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