Authentic Dental Designs
Meghan Toland, DMD:
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Authentic Dental Designs
Meghan Toland, DMD
San Diego, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
0 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Pediatric dental care

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I went in for a regular cleaning and checkup and I was delighted with the service that was provided. The office adhered to stringent COVID-19 health protocols. Everyone was friendly and helpful. All of my questions were answered and the answers were explained. This office is highly efficient. It was a pleasant and enjoyable experience to have my dental checkup completed at this office.

I always love coming into this office. I know that I will be taken care of in such a professional manner and the staff is beyond friendly. Everyone goes out of their way to make sitting in a dentist chair comfortable. And Dr. Toland is amazing. She knows exactly how to take care of any problems that my husband or I have in regard to any dental issues

I love Dr. Toland and Dr. Clarke’s office!! You feel comfortable the moment you walk in and are greeted with a friendly welcome. The staff are incredibly kind and professional, offering blankets to keep you cozy and sunglasses to decrease brightness. Dr. Toland is an amazing dentist. She walks you through each step explaining her exam and what she is looking for. I just had a clean bill of dental health thanks to the help and guidance of Dr. Toland! It feels good to go to the dentist!

Today I found my forever dental office! Dr. Meghan Toland did a thorough exam after I had my FMX taken by a very gentle dental assistant, Doina. All the staff were so friendly and never rushed the appointment. They were also very diligent with temperature checks, sanitized operatories, and check in from my phone. I was able to view my digital X-rays and also the very informative photos  that were taken of my teeth with Dr. Toland.  Jackie helped me make my next appointment and handed me a sanitized pen to add it to my planner. The entire experience was so positive. This is a genuinely friendly professional office! Thank you all!

I visited Dr Toland this summer for a series of complex procedures including new veneers, caps, and crowns. I could not be more happy with the results and the experience! Her staff were very friendly and helpful, and Dr Toland demonstrated incredible skill and expertise through the procedure. And my teeth have never looked better! My work requires me to be on Zoom video calls several hours each day, and I have never received so many compliments on my new smile! Highly recommend visiting Dr Toland and Authentic Dental Designs – customer for life!

I absolutely dread going to the dentist, but ever since joining the family at authentic dental designs, my fear and anxiety has disappeared.  From Meghan at the front desk, greeting me by my first name each time, to my hygeninist, Rebecca, educating me and answering any questions I may have, to Dr. Toland herself, making every process seamless and comforting, my experience has been nothing short of amazing every time. I’ve been going to this team for over a year now, and rest assured I would highly recommend them to anybody. I’m happy to have put my smile in their hands!

Dr. Toland, the hygienists and office staff are extremely helpful, friendly and caring when performing services. Office staff always accommodate and work with my busy schedule on short notice. The office is super clean and spotless. Dr. Toland is very knowledgeable and smooth with her treatments. I’ve been a patient of the clinic for over four years and will be for a long time. I highly recommend this office for dental services.  
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Dr. Toland and the staff at Authentic Dental Designs were wonderful. I needed to find a new, local dentist as I’d been travelling too far to see one where I used to live. I found Dr. Toland on the list of providers made available by my insurance and did some research on the online reviews. I was very pleased that all of the positive reviews rang true! The staff was so kind and welcoming. I was walked through each step of the appointment: the new patient paperwork; x-rays; the cleaning; the dental exam; and, finally, payment and proposed treatment. No surprises. The office is very nice and calming (important for a dentist office!) and I felt very comfortable. I already have my next cleaning scheduled and I would highly recommend this office to friends and family!

They were very nice and very accommodating towards my gag reflex during x-rays. I really liked them and had a very enjoyable experience there would go again and would recommend anyone this place, went there to get a crown placed on a root canal and it was a very simple and easy process, the whole staff is lovely

I’m a retired dentist. After my own dentist recently retired I wanted to find a new dentist who would be young enough to become my “forever dentist” and old enough to have had the experience and continuing education courses that are such important training in providing excellent treatment. I also wanted someone gentle and caring who makes suggestions about treatment that I myself would consider to be appropriate. I asked around to some of the specialists I used to refer to, who see the technical results of many different dentists and whose work ethic I respected. Dr. Meghan Toland came highly recommended. I was very pleased with all aspects of my appointment today, from my greeting at the door, to the hygienist, to the other staff, and, of course, to Dr. Toland. With Dr. Toland and her office, I can check all the boxes regarding what I’m looking for in dental care. I think I’ve found my new “dental home”.

I recommend Dr Toland and her staff. I’m not one who has had great experiences with dentists in the past. I’ve had a fear of them growing up, due to bad experiences when I was younger. That being said, Dr Toland and her team have always been gentle and let me know what is happening while they work. Since I’ve been receiving treatments at Authentic Dental Designs, I no longer fear my regular check ups and treatments, and dare I say I actually look forward to my checkups and cleaning to make sure my mouth is in tip top shape. Everyone who works there is always super friendly and warmly greet you as soon as you walk in. Thanks to her whole team for being welcoming and warm from beginning to end. 🙂

12 Aug 2019 I had my 6 month annual cleaning at charge since I’m a member. Great experience as usual. I have scheduled 2 appointments to correct a couple of minor issues that have arose. I have the upmost confidence that all will go well. 11 Feb 2019 Authentic Dental Designs has state of the art equipment. I had some decay between and very old crown and the tooth. The old crown was removed pain free and in-house made plastic temp put in. I’m looking forward to receiving my new replacement gold crown soon – should last the rest of my life.

I was referred by a close friend to come see Meghan Toland and I’m glad I did. Even though I loved going to the dentist as a kid, I have struggled the last 10+ years with pretty extreme fear/anxiety of having dental work done due to multiple botched experiences in the past. Meghan and her staff have helped me to get over a lot of these fears, they are all very nice and trustworthy, I am glad to have found their business!

Dr Toland and her staff are the best!  I recently took my mom in for a routine checkup and Dr Toland noticed some irregular lesions in her mouth. She went out of her way to make my mom an appointment with an oral surgeon that day because she was concerned. Luckily all tests came out clear but that type of service is exceptional. Also when my parents needed deep cleanings her staff has always been very gentle. I also go there and appreciate their professionalism and true concern for their patients, they are unmatched. I wouldn’t go to any other dental office. They are hands down the best!

I highly recommend Dr. Toland and her team. They are so respectful of your time while still being thorough during appointments. During my Invisalign process with Dr. Toland, I have had many appointments (which is normal during the treatment) and it has never interfered with work thanks to their office hours and efficiency. Having had cleanings, exams and Invisalign, I can also say that their costs are very fair, competitive and worth it. Even with being a more complicated patient, as far as treatments go, I can say I have always felt very comfortable and well taken care of there!

I highly recommend Dr. Meghan Toland. She found an inexpensive solution to cover the brown spots on the tops of my bottom teeth. I though I would 4 expensive crowns. Dr. Toland offered a technique that no other dentist had ever suggested that solved the problem with a fraction of the cost, and the treatment was painless and took no time at all. I’m grateful for the improvement. Carol Robinson

I love Dr. Toland and Dr. Clarke’s office!! You feel comfortable the moment you walk in and are greeted with a friendly welcome. The staff are incredibly kind and professional, offering blankets to keep you cozy and sunglasses to decrease brightness. Dr. Toland is an amazing dentist. She walks you through each step explaining her exam and what she is looking for. I just had a clean bill of dental health thanks to the help and guidance of Dr. Toland! It feels good to go to the dentist!

40 years of excellence: Dr Anderson, Dr. Clarke and now Dr. Toland. Today she de-cavitated and filled 4 cavities in 1 1/2 hours and 2 turned out to be deep. I salute her and her staff on top-notch service and dental abilities.Today was a cleaning visit and I learned a lot from dental assistant on continuing to improve gum growth and prevent cavities! A drop of tea tree oil on brush or in toothpaste can do both. I felt all around team effort!

Dr. Toland is a wonderful dentist. She uses the latest technology to provide the best treatment in the shortest amount of time. (Sometimes you don’t even have to come back for a second appointment for a crown! And there’s no messy impression material or temporaries.) If you’re looking for a dentist in La Mesa, look no further!

Wow! What a great experience at Authentic Dental Design. I went in for a cleaning and dental checkup and it was a throughly enjoyable experience. The office meticulously follows the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. All of the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. My questions were answered and the answers were explained. I will definitely be returning here for all of my dental care.

I visited Dr Toland this summer for a series of complex procedures including new veneers, caps, and crowns. I could not be more happy with the results and the experience! Her staff were very friendly and helpful, and Dr Toland demonstrated incredible skill and expertise through the procedure. And my teeth have never looked better! My work requires me to be on Zoom video calls several hours each day, and I have never received so many compliments on my new smile! Highly recommend visiting Dr Toland and Authentic Dental Designs – customer for life!

Dr. Toland and her staff are incredibly professional and welcoming. The office is organized, comfortable and clean, and their Covid precautionary measure made me feel very safe during each visit. Dr. Toland oversaw my Invisalign treatment masterfully and I am so happy with the results! She is so knowledgable and you can tell she loves her job and truly cares for her patients. I highly recommend visiting Dr. Toland!

Dr. Toland and her staff are the best in everything they do!  It was my first visit to have two crowns placed on my implants and everything went so smoothly right from the beginning.  The office location is great and easy to get to with plenty of parking available.  The office itself is bright and cheerful with a very calming atmosphere.  I was greeted with a friendly smile as soon as I arrived and was soon seated in the chair for an amazing high-tech scan of my teeth which was used to create and build my crowns right in the office.  When ready, the crowns were a perfect fit, popped right into place, and needed very little adjustment.  This new technology is great, no more waiting 1-2 weeks to have crowns made in an outside lab.  I also had whitening completed to match my new teeth which was done right in the office in less than an hour.  All of the dental costs, insurance coverage, and billing policies were explained up front before the work was even started so no surprises.  All in all, a very  worthwhile couple of hours spent with a very talented, friendly, and dedicated staff of professionals.  Thanks for my new teeth – they’re working out great!

Dr. Toland and her staff are incredibly professional and welcoming. The office is organized, comfortable and clean, and their Covid precautionary measure made me feel very safe during each visit. Dr. Toland oversaw my Invisalign treatment masterfully and I am so happy with the results! She is so knowledgable and you can tell she loves her job and truly cares for her patients. I highly recommend visiting Dr. Toland!

Dr. Meghan Toland is the most gentle and caring dentist that I have ever experienced. The minute you walk into the office, you feel calm and comfortable.The entire staff is friendly and professional and you can tell they love their job. In addition, they have state of the art technology. I had a crown replaced on my front tooth in one day and it looks beautiful! I highly recommend this dental office.

I have known Dr. Toland for the past two years due to being a Pre-Dental student and shadowing her, but today was the first time at Authentic Dental Designs as a patient. As a Pre-Dental student, I am particularly picky on where I go to get any dental work done, but I have not shadowed a kinder and more professional dentist than Dr. Toland. When I went in to get my flipper retainer fixed, she and the staff had me in and out within twenty minutes and I feel comfortable to have something that cosmetically important in their hands. Dr. Toland is very knowledgeable and if you have any questions, she can help you understand what is going on and what she is doing. I highly recommend Authentic Dental Designs to anyone who is looking for an all-around, comfortable experience.

Small, clean, lovely clinic. Dr Toland is so nice and professional. Staff are all friendly and helpful. They also have the best dental hygienist ever, Bles. She is the reason why I switched over to this clinic despite the distance from where I live. It’s so worth it. I also appreciate the extra precautions they’ve taken due to Covid. Patients are spaced an hour apart (so for example, there are two rooms.. only one patient at a time in one room.. then it is aired out for one hour while another patient is seen in the next room during the hour the other room is being aired out.). They have air purifiers with HEPA filters.

I started going to Dr. Toland and Authentic Dental Designs back at the end of 2019. I had not been to the dentist in about 2 years so was pretty nervous about going. I can positively say I have had nothing but an extremely positive experience each time I have gone in. First off, the front office staff are AMAZING. They greet you by name and make you feel extremely comfortable. You know what paperwork you are filling out and why, they take the time to walk you through any billing, and genuinely seem to enjoy their job. The office is extremely clean; even before COVID, I felt like everything was spotless from the exam room to the waiting area. Bles, the hygienist is the most genuine and educational hygienist I have ever had. She takes the time to get to know you AND your teeth. My teeth needed some help with built up plaque in my back teeth, but I did not feel shamed or nervous as some dentists may make you feel. Bles walked me through my options, talked about how fixing will help my future teeth, and made me feel comfortable. After the first appointment, I came back with stronger teeth, better gum health, and a better knowledge of my teeth. I was then praised for working on my teeth more and staying up on my teeth health. I felt like the entire team cared about my continued progress. Dr. Toland is an incredible dentist. She is precise and really cared about your teeth. Her exams are thorough as well as understandable. She walks you through your teeth health and helps you understand what is being discussed, without the dental jargon that is way over my head. Dr. Toland is kind and caring as a dentist- makes the entire stereotypes about dental experiences. I have been to the office through COVID as well, in which they have taken great precautions, including only one patient in the front office area, temperature checks, sanitized and clean work spaces, masks worn by employees, and remaining calm and clean. I just started with Invisalign this week. You can do an at- home kit with Invisalign, but I HIGHLY recommend doing it through a professional, in which Dr. Toland has been SO AWESOME. She took impressions, works with Invisalign directly, and is so professional, thorough, and helpful in the process. I cannot begin to explain how easy all of it has been. Overall, 11/10 experience with Authentic Dental Designs. Could not recommend them more! Thanks to the entire staff

My first dental visit since the outbreak of the Covid virus so not sure what to expect. I’ve always found everyone that works in Authentic Dental Design to be friendly and welcoming, but would that change after Covid. NOT ONE BIT! They are still welcoming, and friendly, even with having to comply with certain protocols to keep all of us safe.  They did a great job. Still the same great results. Thank you. Megan Toland and Team!

Wonderful dentist, very kind and informative. You can trust Dr. Toland to take the best approach necessary for you! Her concern is your health and your needs! The hygienists that work there are also very good at what they do and are helpful in explaining everything to you. Everyone (including the receptionists!) are very pleasant to work with and go out of there way to make sure you are comfortable and everything works out for you!

Really not excited about visiting dentists, however my visits with Dr. Toland could not have been more satisfactory. From the initial greeting to the professionalism of everyone on her staff my two experiences were clearly better than any other dentist I have ever been to. I will not at all hesitate going back. One can feel assured with my recommendation.

I went to Dr. Toland cause my filling came out, I thought I was just going to get another filling but it turned out that I needed a root canal. Now I don’t like the dentist or needles, but Dr  Toland and her staff made me feel welcome and relaxed. The staff is great, the office was very nice, and its in a good location. My experience was good and I have another appt in a couple of weeks.    Donna J.

BEST. DENTISTS. EVER. BEST. STAFF. EVER. 7 years ago, i found Dr. Clake when i was having pain and swelling due to putting off my regular cleanings ( who knew?/??) My friend recommended the office and they were able to get me in right away the next A.M. The office looked clean and the work/treatments they do were the ones i was looking for. Now they have moved to downtown LA mesa the new location and upgraded office is even better!! Although my dentist is Dr. Clarke, Dr. Toland is equally GREAT. I would know since i have been going to them every month for the past two years (invisaligns). if Dr. Clarke was not available, i wouldn’t even think twice about it when Dr. Toland steps in to see me. I trust them both. I was always afraid of showing my teeth to people because of my crooked teeth, and they were now moving- after loosing a retainer I had while I was in the military, I was accidentally catching my lip in the gap every time i spoke! I needed work on them and thanks to Dr. Clarkes recommendations on how to make my smile better, I love my smile even more now! She always has your best interest in mind and that’s why i love going to her as well as recommending M. Clarke to my friends/coworkers. Celeste the Office manager as well as the assistants and staff are always friendly and welcoming. they do not ever overbook, so you will not be waiting for hours for your appointment.

Dr. Toland is the best dentist I’ve ever had! I’ve been seeing Dr. Toland for a few years and I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. My smile looks great and with the easy-to-understand education during visits, I know it’s healthy on the inside too 🙂 The staff know me by name and my concerns are their concerns. Dr. Toland and her team are professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. They consistently strive to make their patients comfortable from start to finish by providing items like sunglasses to shade the bright lights and cozy blankets to keep warm. Dr. Toland is satisfied when her patients are and she takes incredible pride in her work. My new veneers are beautiful! One of the best compliments you can receive is when someone says you have a great smile and I hear it often! Dr. Toland listened to me to make sure my new smile was exactly what I wanted. If you you don’t love going to the dentist, it’s time to make the switch to Dr. Toland and Authentic Dental Designs.

Dr. Toland is the best dentist I’ve ever had! I’ve been seeing Dr. Toland for a few years and I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. My smile looks great and with the easy-to-understand education during visits, I know it’s healthy on the inside too 🙂 The staff know me by name and my concerns are their concerns. Dr. Toland and her team are professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. They consistently strive to make their patients comfortable from start to finish by providing items like sunglasses to shade the bright lights and cozy blankets to keep warm. Dr. Toland is satisfied when her patients are and she takes incredible pride in her work. My new veneers are beautiful! One of the best compliments you can receive is when someone says you have a great smile and I hear it often! Dr. Toland listened to me to make sure my new smile was exactly what I wanted. If you you don’t love going to the dentist, it’s time to make the switch to Dr. Toland and Authentic Dental Designs.

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