South Coast Dentistry
Pouria Maleki, DDS:
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South Coast Dentistry
Pouria Maleki, DDS
Aliso Viejo, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
28 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Sleep apnea therapy

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

Offers Even28 at-home™? No

Offers Even28 at-dentist™? No

Offers Invisalign®? Yes

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (by appointment only)

Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (by appointment only)

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Where do I begin, Dr. Pouria Maleki and his staff are amazing. I have always had a phobia about going to the dentist because of my past experiences and Dr. Maleki has completely changed my view. Thanks to his amazing work, I am no longer to go to the dentist and believe it or not, I actually look forward to my dental appointments. He never makes me feel bad about my dental health, as had been the case with other dentists that I had seen who would scold me about my habits. Instead he gives me gentle and caring reminders about how to continue my good dental hygiene. He is always on time, I never experience long wait times in his office, their offices are so nicely decorated that you forget you’re at a dental office. All of his staff kindly greet me as I enter and the doctor always has a smile on his face. They communicate so well with each other because in the past when I have called their office with a message for Dr. Maleki, I know for a fact that he has received because he will comment on my message and promptly responds to my needs. And the most important part, which I must mention, all of the procedures that he has ever done on me have been so painless. Since I had really neglected my health and was so afraid to go to the dentist, my teeth were in a very bad shape. But thanks to Dr. Maleki, I am proud to smile again and feel so much better about myself.

Dr Maleki and his team are incredible. My wife and myself and our two boys have gone here since moving to A.V. about 3+ years ago. In additional great cleanings and incredibly positive bedside manner, we’ve been through wisdom teeth extraction, Invisalign, braces and even a sleep apnea diagnosis. So I feel pretty qualified to recommend South Coast Dentistry!

Best dentist, he will make you smile no matter what and i love it!  it’s easy to get to. They pick up your phone calls, get back to you with information regarding your insurance and estimate costs or other questions quickly and via email, and are HONEST- which is what I am always looking for when it comes to our health.
I had the same hygienist which I thought was great and she was friendly, took her time, and gave great suggestions as my teeth are sensitive. Dr. Maleki always answer all my questions and advise me putting all his knowledge and care. I appreciated. Honestly he is the best of the best! My husband me and my  4 years son are very grateful  having him as  our dentist.  You won’t be disappointed.

By far the best dentist I’ve ever been to. I walked in just to check out he office and ask questions. As soon as I entered I was very warmly greeted and then invited back into the offices by the doctor himself. He very willingly showed me around and made me feel perfetly at ease. He checked out my tooth pain, wrote me a script for antibiotics and assured me I would be just fine. Due to several rounds of chemo for breast cancer my teeth need a lot of work. But I am no longer completely freaked out about the procedures that will follow. I would and have recommended him already. He is hands down the best!!!

I came in to get my wisdom teeth removed and Dr. Maleki was the best guy to do it! I was pretty nervous for the procedure and it was my first time at his office but he was so kind and funny that i felt comfortable the whole time. He listens to his patients and his work is great! I could tell he really cares about his patients and loves what he does. Thanks so much!

Dr. Maleki has been my dentist for over 7 years. I have always had a wonderful experience with him and his staff.  

All 3 of my children also go to him and they have a great time every time they go, which is every six months. One of my boys at the age of five needed to get one of his baby teeth pulled bc he had caused some trauma to the nerve and per the dr. Recommendation we pulled the tooth and u would think it was the most traumatic experience he would have but instead the Dr. Asked him if he wanted to pull the tooth out after he had already loosened the tooth and made sure everything was good. To this day he thinks it’s the coolest thing he has done.  Dr. Maleki is wonderful with children and I recommend him to anyone I know.

He is also really good about getting back to you if u have any emergencies after hours.

My family of four have been going to Dr. Maleki for the past three years and could not be more pleased with his level of care and expertise. He also has a very positive and warm personality, making my wife who has been afraid of dentists for years much less apprehensive which is a huge bonus!

Who isn’t afraid of the dentist??? But, my experience at South Coast Dentistry was extremely pleasant from the accommodating staff to the Doctors who were professional and very knowledgeable.  The office equipment is innovative and high tech.

I came in for general dental work and additional cosmetic procedures. Everything went smoothly and I came out with an amazing smile!!!

I’ve received so many compliments on my teeth from my many friends, as well as strangers.  I am recommending this office to all my family and friends. I love my smile!

I’ve been coming here for almost two years now and am super happy with Dr. Maleki and his staff. Always warm and professional. His dental hygienists do an excellent job, and are very careful when it comes to my personal needs as a patient.

My husband is terrified of the dentist, which has caused his teeth, and overall dental hygiene to suffer. His teeth got so bad, that he had no choice but to go see a dentist. Refusing to go back to the dentist he was seeing, who jacked up his mouth even more. I had to find a new dentist. I searched high and low and came across Dr. Maleki at South Coast Dentistry. He came highly recommended and had the best yelp reviews in all of Orange County. I saw a lot of patients saying that they were terrfied of the dentist but that Dr. Maleki has changed that. I called and made an appointment, they were able to get my husband in right away. I thank God for finding Dr. Maleki, as he is truly a dental angel! He is patient, and kind, understanding, knowledgeable, intelligent, and best of all he calms my husband, and makes him feel relaxed. He was able to have 4 teeth extracted at one time with just laughing gas! Before he would have to be knocked out completely. We are so thankful to Dr. Maleki and his entire team/staff. I keep recommending South Coast Dentistry to everyone!

Best dentist ever.
I was a patient who lived nearby in Orange County and visited Dr. Maleki. I recently moved to San Diego..let me tell you this dentist is so good i literally drive up from San Diego to see him for all my dental work/needs
Believe me the Dr. and the office are well worth the drive.
The staff is ultra friendly and hospitable. Dr. Maleki is honest, kind, patient, caring and gentle. I believe these are exactly the qualities and traits that the best Dr.’s posses.
If anyone has fears, hesitations and/or reservations about going to the dentist..believe me with Dr. Maleki and his staff these will be gone in a matter of moments.
I’ve been to multiple dentists to find the the right one. Dr. Maleki and his staff are individuals that my family and I can rely on.
No one really looks forward to going to the dentist..but I actually do! They are that great!

It’s always a pleasant experience at South Coast Dentistry with Dr. Maleki and his Staff. Shima makes sure all my insurance information/options are good go to before major services. Whether it’s routine cleaning, or getting a chipped tooth from boxing LOL, this is my place to go. Don’t just take my word for it …check out all the positive (internet) reviews!

I can not stop smiling! I love Dr. Maleki and his staff. I have been horrified of dentistry my whole life which has led my son to have the same anxiety and fear. Now after a few years of coming here I feel so much healthier and less anxious.
Once I came to south coast dentistry my world has changed. I did not feel belittled for not being in for years, Dr. Maleki was so kind and gentle.
Thank you so so much for helping my son and I slowly get over our dental anxiety. I can’t believe he actually started and finished Invisalign after refusing to go for years.

I’ve been coming to this office for a few years now and the team is consistently great. The office is clean and beautiful. They have all the latest tools and gadgets. I also really appreciate how everyone treats me.
Always smiling and so welcoming. I’m always seen right away. Like everyone else, I don’t love going to the dentist, but this team makes it such an easy and efficient process. I know I’m in good hands and I really like how Dr. Maleki takes the time to talk to each patient.
They treat me as a person and not just a mouth full of teeth.

It’s very hard to find someone with gentle hands… I’m an adult and going to dentistry is not my favorite…. but Dr. Maleki’s hand is gentle… he is a first doctor who greets you with big smile every time. The crew and the hygienist team are awesome … lucky to have you as our family dentist

Dr Maleki really makes an effort to be as personable as possible creating a very congenial environment with great dental results! The staff is experienced and are willing to go the extra mile for you. Being a college student it can be hard to schedule appointments when I am on breaks, however they are very helpful when working around my schedule. I would recommend Dr Maleki to anyone everything, is suited for young and old patients alike, especially if you are a (sports) fan.

Been coming to Dr. Maleki and South Coast Dentistry for a few years now, after my previous dentist had retired. It’s always a great visit for my regular appointments, and the staff here is amazing. Everyone is very personable and it’s a real pleasure coming here.

Dr. Maleki and his staff are awesome!!! The staff running the front desk are attentive, friendly, and proficient. The waiting area has an aquarium that keeps my 2 and 7 year old boys entertained before being called back into a room. We’ve never waited more than 5 minutes. The back office staff is amazing! They always take their time to make my boys comfortable and calm. Dr Maleki is the best dentist I’ve met and I’ve worked in the healthcare industry for many years. He has a great sense of humor and goes above and beyond to make my boys dental experience a positive one. My boys absolutely love him and his staff.

Ever since I found South Coast Dentistry I am beyond pleased with Dr. Maleki and his staff. I have had to go through quite a bit of work after not being as good as I should for the past 5+ years. I have now gone through hygiene with Jamie and Veronica and I feel like my mouth is like a new mouth I never knew before. Dr. Maleki and his team are amazing I drive from Santa Monica to Aliso Viejo just for his special touch and care. Thank you so much I can’t expression much my GF thanks you for all the care you gave me.

I just came in for my 6 month check up with my favorite crew today and i am so happy to see the new facilities. The previous office was so nice but this new office is AMAZING with so many added perks for the family. I have 4 kids ranging from 3-17 years old and Dr. Maleki and his team are by far the most accommodating office i have ever visited in my 55 years on planet earth, LOL. They have an awesome kids zone that has an old school arcade that i just love. My 3 yo asks us to visit anytime we are near the office and that is unbelievable to me bc she is horrified of all doctors. But Dr. Maleki seems to just has the best chairside manners and a personality that makes the most nervous families feel like home. He actually calls his patients his extended family and treats us all like we are family.

I came across Dr. Maleki when searching for a new dentist from moving across country.  I am embarrassingly 25 years old and deathly afraid of the dentist (and also have very sensitive teeth).  As soon as I stepped foot into his office I felt EXTREMELY welcomed, and it just got better from there.  Now, going to Dr. Maleki’s office feels like visiting family.  I have experienced going through Invisalign, routine cleaning, and even to having an infected wisdom tooth pocket.  Dr. Maleki was even personally checking up on me on his day off.  I couldn’t have made a better decision then picking him for my dentist. Thankful for him and his staff!

This review is LONG overdue.  I have been a patient of Dr. Maleki for several years now and he (unfortunately) has had to perform almost every type of dental service imaginable on me.  Simply put, Dr. Maleki and the entire staff at South Coast Dentistry have provided the best dental care and related services (hygiene, assistant and office) that I have received anywhere in my 70 years on this planet.

Dr. Maleki sets the tone with outstanding state of the art dentistry skills and a customer first personality that permeates the entire practice.  Everyone at South Coast Dentistry is pleasant, professional and extremely skilled at making each and every experience exceptional.  Everyone treats you as a long lost friend and goes out of their way to ensure you have a pleasant experience.

In addition to providing the best dentistry I have ever received, Dr. Maleki personalizes every visit and remembers details of every customer that makes you comfortable from the onset of every visit.  He has the rare ability to relate to young children and us senior citizens equally well.  A rare find in a dentist!  His staff are equally warm and friendly as well as being efficient and effective in delivering quality services!

Anyone who can’t rate their dentist and the entire office with 5 stars should consider giving the “A” TEAM a try!

I have been going to Dr. Maleki for over 6 years. He is professional and fun. He makes every visit painless and informative. His staff works helps with payment options and is very friendly. I can’t recommend him highly enough!

I’m writing this review to share my experience with South Coast over the last year and a half during which I went through the process of having a broken bridge replaced with 4 dental implants. My bridge replaced my four front teeth that I lost in an accident as a teenager. 25 years later it finally broke and needed to be replaced. Dr. Maleki was very patient and thorough in explaining to me all my options and the pros and cons of each one.  I choose dental implants. This consisted of extracting the existing broken teeth, bone graft to replace the bone that had receded over time, implanting the new implants with additional bone grafting, and then installing the permanent teeth on the implants. The other Dr. that the office brings in to do the extractions, bone grafting and implants is also very patient and very good at what he does. His name is Dr. Rafi. The total process consisted of maybe 10 appointments over a year. Some where just a few minutes other were over an hour. I have now had my finished implants for about 4 months and I am very happy that I chose Dr. Maleki and Dr. Rafi to do all the work. My implants look great and feel great. My bridge was never this strong. It really feels like I have my original teeth back. I was always treated respectfully and kindly and I always felt like both doctors had my best interest at heart and genuinely are in the business to help people who are going through difficult dental situations. The focus was always on getting me the best long term results in terms of appearance and functionality and I am very thankful to have found them. Feel free to message me through yelp if you are considering major dental work and have any questions about my experience.

Oh and the staff and dental hygienists are awesome too!

Dr. Maleki is probably one of the best dentist around. He keeps current with the latest dental practices and procedures. He goes above and beyond to explain what he will be doing and why. I never hesitate to sit in Dr. Maleki’s dental chair because the end result is always painless. Dr. Maleki treats each and everyone of his patients better than any other dentist I have ever been to.

Dr. Maleki is currently our entire family’s dentist. He recently performed a major surgery on my mom. His attention to detail and follow-up care has been nothing but spectacular. Dr. Maleki has been holding our hand through the whole process and is always willing to answer any questions we have along the way.

Going to Dr. Maleki gives my family and I a great piece of mind. We know we will receive some of the best dental care and advice around. I have and will always highly recommend Dr. Maleki to anyone who is looking for a quality Dentist.

I highly recommend Dr. Maleki. He’s courteous, friendly and thorough. I’m usually really sensitive to pain and the shots and fillings administered were nearly painless. He’s conservative with treatment and I really appreciate that Shima took the time to go over billing and costs before hand. You can trust him and I would recommend South Coast Dentistry to anyone in the area.

Seriously LOVE Dr. Maleki. His whole office is wonderful and he is fun and professional. He explains everything that is going on with your teeth and really does an amazing job. I definitely recommend him.

My wife has been seeing Dr Maleki for years I just recently had my older son turn 2 and realized I or them haven’t had a cleaning or check up! Pheww cavity clear and super clean thanks to Veronika and Brittany! My boys fell in love with Dr M and he seemed so at ease with two kids under two!!! Big plus! I actually had some concerns about a tooth that had shifted after I had braces 15 yrs ago! Who wears retainers for 15 yrs, LOL! He gave me a fe options and I think we decided on an quick case of a few clear retainers by Invisalign! It is going to be less than 4 months and this guys back!!! Plus since wifey had started her case with him 5 yrs ago Shima hooked it up a little bit too!!! I highly recommend Dr Maleki and his office they are very family oriented and appear to really care about everyone they encounter.

Dr. Maleki and his staff are the kindest people I have encountered in all of my years visiting dental offices. Dr.Maleki is extremely honest and was able to tell me the truth about what my teeth needed ..Even though I presented him with a prescription from another dentist referring me to have multiple procedures (which I was doubtful about to begin with). He directed me in the right way ..only diagnosing the 2 problem teeth needing root canals vs. the 4-5 other procedures the previous dentist told me about. He is ethical and knowledgeable and his staff is so helpful and understanding!! Thank you Dr. Maleki for putting my mind at ease when as we all know going to the dentist is not always exciting. I have referred many friends and family members and will
Continue to do so!!

I have always had anxiety getting dental work done, it isn’t exactly a fun process and I usually try to avoid it.
Dr. Maleki and his staff have always eased my fears and made the experience feel as positive as it possibly could. (I also love that they have TV’s on the ceiling to distract me)
I always review the cost before I have any procedure done and make sure my insurance will cover it. The staff has always been AMAZING helping me work through it financially and I get to pick and choose what I want done without any surprises.
I appreciate the fun atmosphere, the quality of the work being done, and again, the way they have eliminated my anxiety of going to the dentist.

Dr. Maleki has a really unique balance of being educational and making you feel like he’s also a friend.  My first exam with him was thorough and I learned so much about my own oral health than I ever have in the past. I had no idea that I had so much wear from the grinding I did at night. He was able to show me the wear with the pictures they took of my teeth. I also learned what 5 years of being away from the dental office can do to my gum health!  I was happy to leave with more information than when I arrived.

The staff is great with kids and adults. They are so friendly and accommodating! Dr Maleki is a great dentist who really takes time to connect with each patient. He is kind and makes you feel right at home.

Five stars all the way. Dr. Maleki and his staff are fantastic. I actually look forward to going to the dentist, because they pride themselves on making their patients as comfortable as possible and my teeth look amazing. Dr. Maleki is genuine and takes his time to explain every procedure. I wouldn’t trust my smile to anyone else.

I’m not at all a dental phobic! But I also don’t like random people all in my face. Well from start Ghazal the office manager made me feel so comfortable. I just started INVISALIGN and it feels so amazing not to deal with braces no more! Thanks DrMaleki and your staff you really make a big difference in making me so much more comfortable than I could ever expect!

Dr Maleki is amazing with children! My 3 yo was very resistant to sitting in the seat, and Dr Maleki was so patient and came out to the toy area to help him be more comfortable. He built trains with my son and even did the exam right in the toy area. He emphasized the importance of building trust with the children so they’ll be willing to cooperate for better dental health down the road. He also takes a non-invasive approach to treatment whenever possible. We are very pleased and highly recommend!

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