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Serving College Area, San Diego
Trusted dentist for SDSU students — 10% off self-pay with valid student ID.
College Area is home to San Diego State University and a dense mix of undergrad and graduate students, faculty, and young renters who are often navigating dental care on their own for the first time. Many students carry limited or no dental insurance and pay cash — which is exactly why we keep our pricing straightforward and transparent. We are 10-15 minutes west on University Ave from SDSU, and we offer 10% off all self-pay services when you bring a valid student ID to your visit. There are no hidden fees, no pressure for upsell procedures, and no surprise bill at checkout. Our staff speaks English, Vietnamese, and Spanish, and we accept Denti-Cal, most PPO plans, and self-pay. Whether you need a routine cleaning before graduation, an exam you have been putting off since high school, or an unexpected wisdom tooth extraction, we will walk you through the cost before we start anything.
Starting point: College Ave & El Cajon Blvd
From the SDSU campus area, head west on El Cajon Blvd or University Ave toward City Heights. Continue west on University Ave past College Ave; our office is between 52nd and 54th Streets on the south side, next to Vien Dong Supermarket. The drive is typically 10-15 minutes depending on traffic at the College Ave intersection. From the Rolando area east of College Ave, the drive is closer to 8-10 minutes.
MTS Route 856 connects the College Area and SDSU Transit Center directly to University Ave and runs toward City Heights. The Green Line Trolley stops at SDSU Transit Center — from there, board Route 856 or Route 7 westbound on University Ave to reach our office. Allow about 20-25 minutes by transit.
Our office at 5296 University Ave (Suite I) has free street parking along University Ave and 53rd Street, plus the shared lot for Vien Dong Supermarket next door. Wheelchair-accessible entry and ground-floor treatment rooms.
Every visit is the same comprehensive practice — these are the services that tend to matter most to the patients we see from College Area.
Dental Exams & Professional Cleanings
Straightforward preventive visits with same-day x-ray review — great for students who have not seen a dentist since high school and want to know where they stand without a sales pitch.
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New Patient Visit
10% off self-pay for valid student ID — bring it to your first visit. Full exam, x-rays, cleaning, and treatment plan with transparent cost breakdown before anything starts.
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Wisdom tooth extractions
College-age extractions are extremely common. We handle straightforward wisdom tooth removals in-office with clear self-pay pricing — no referral runaround needed in most cases.
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Emergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies do not wait for finals week to end. We hold same-day capacity for cracked teeth, abscesses, and sudden pain — call in the morning and we will usually get you in the same day.
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Our office faces University Ave between 52nd and 54th Streets, next to Vien Dong Supermarket. Use the link below for turn-by-turn directions from your location.
Also see: Appointments · New patients · Insurance accepted
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