We went to Dr. Toppi for a second opinion. Another dentist had said my five year old son needed a cavity filled, but it was so subtle that I could not see it on the X-ray. When we saw Dr. Toppi, he agreed that he could not see a problem and recommended against any treatment. In an age when some dentists recommend treatment to drum up work for themselves, I found this reassuring. (Another plus is that he is one of the very few pediatric dentists who is a preferred provider for Delta Dental Insurance in San Diego.)
My only criticism is that the assistant who took us back did not introduce herself to either of us. She was nice enough, but she seemed a little down. My son was confused as to what her role was (Is she the dentist?). Given that the patients are all children, I think it is a good idea to have assistants who are very cheerful and chatty with the kids and parents. Kids notice whether you smile and look them in the eye.
out of 5 stars
