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26 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Dentist in Santa Monica for All Your Dental Needs
Pacific View Smile Center has been dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care to families in Santa Monica since 2000. Our practice combines advanced technology with a personalized approach, ensuring each patient receives tailored solutions that align with their unique oral health goals. With a focus on listening and understanding individual needs, we provide comprehensive services ranging from routine checkups to complex restorative and cosmetic procedures. Our team, led by Dr. Kari Sakurai and Dr.Lily Einstein, brings decades of expertise and a commitment to lifelong learning, ensuring patients benefit from the latest advancements in dentistry. We prioritize patient comfort, offering a welcoming environment and transparent communication to alleviate anxiety. By emphasizing preventive care and education, we empower patients to maintain optimal oral health between visits. Our dedication to community service and ethical practice further solidifies our reputation as a trusted provider in the region.
Services
All-on-4 Implants
Botox
Dental Checkup
Dental Crowns
Dental Bridges
Dental Veneers
Dentures
Emergency Dentist
Invisalign
Teeth Whitening
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care tailored to each patient's unique oral health needs.
- Our team utilizes advanced dental technology for precise and efficient treatments.
- We prioritize patient comfort with a welcoming environment and transparent communication.
- Emergency dental services are available to address urgent oral health concerns.
- Our dentists have decades of combined experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
What people say
Friendly team
Personalized care
Successful outcomes
Advanced technology
Comfortable environment
Services
All-on-4 Implants
All-on-4 implants replace an entire arch of missing teeth using four strategically placed implants. This innovative solution offers stability and a natural appearance, ideal for patients with significant tooth loss. The procedure avoids bone grafting, reducing recovery time while providing durable, long-term results.
Botox
Botox treatments reduce facial wrinkles and treat medical conditions like TMJ disorders. Administered by trained professionals, injections target specific muscles to soften lines and relieve discomfort. Results appear within days, lasting up to six months with minimal downtime required.
Dental Checkup
Routine checkups include professional cleanings, X-rays, and comprehensive oral health assessments. These visits detect early signs of decay, gum disease, and other issues. Patients receive personalized hygiene advice to maintain optimal oral health between appointments.
Dental Crowns
Crowns restore damaged or decayed teeth by covering them completely. Custom-made to match natural teeth, they protect weakened structures and improve aesthetics. Crowns also complete dental bridges or cap implants for functional, long-lasting results.
Emergency Dentistry
Emergency services address sudden dental trauma, infections, or severe pain. Available for same-day appointments, treatments include repairs for broken teeth, extractions, and infection management to alleviate discomfort and prevent complications.
People
Kari L. Sakurai
Dentist
Dr. Kari Sakurai has 25 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. She graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry and completed a residency in hospital dentistry. Dr. Sakurai has held leadership roles at UCLA and contributed to clinical research, focusing on patient comfort and advanced dental techniques.
Lily Einstein
Dentist
Dr. Lily Einstein specializes in family and community dentistry. After earning her dental degree from Temple University, she practiced in Philadelphia before returning to Santa Monica. Her approach emphasizes preventive care and treating patients with complex medical histories using gentle, conservative methods.
Questions
How often should I schedule dental checkups?
We recommend visiting every six months for routine cleanings and exams to maintain optimal oral health.
Do you offer emergency dental services?
Yes, we provide same-day appointments for urgent dental issues like pain, infections, or trauma.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Are financing options available for dental treatments?
Financing is not explicitly mentioned in our current documentation. Please contact our office for detailed information.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Westwood, and surrounding Los Angeles County areas.
Can I schedule an appointment online?
Yes, visit our website to request an appointment or call us directly at (310) 304-1854 for immediate assistance.
Reviews (5)
Paul Figueiredo
Nov 25, 2021
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Great on schedule reminders. Dr. Sakurai is awesome. No waiting friendly but gets down to business. Very professional operation!!!!!
Diana Fung
Nov 02, 2021
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Dr. Sakurai is an incredible dentist, we love her! She is the consummate professional - always thorough and knowledgeable but also compassionate. She takes wonderful care of my 90-year-old mother. The office also has the latest tech and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Barbara Duker
Nov 01, 2021
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Dr. Sakurai and team are kind and thoughrough without putting you through needless procedures. Another dentist recommended a root canal and she told me to wait and watch (I wasnt in pain). She created a comprehensive plan to address all sorts of issues in my mouth that I thought could never be fixed.
Jean-Marc
Oct 07, 2021
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Best dental service in Santa Monica. My kids love going to the dentist and brushing their teeth. No cavities 10yrs and growing
Peter Briggs
Sep 18, 2021
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I have gone to Dr. Sakurai several times for teeth cleanings. She is beyond knowledgeable in her profession and I could not give higher praise. I recently chipped a tooth and she was kind enough to fix it on a Sunday night. I have been to many top-tier dentists and I believe Dr. Sakurai is the best at her job. I cannot recommend enough!
