Dr. Hernandez and his staff are fantastic. I went through cosmetic orthodontic work as an adult, so I’m pretty particular when it comes to choosing a dentist I want someone who aligns with both my wants and my needs. I been going here for a few years now and am so glad I found them. Dr. Hernandez and his team are incredibly thorough. The hygienist even hands me a mirror at the end and asks if everything looks perfect which it always does! Honestly, where else do you get that level of attention to detail? Lawny at the front desk is also amazing. She’s always so helpful with my insurance and makes sure I’m getting the most out of my benefits. Highly recommend this office if you’re looking for quality care and a team that really goes above and beyond.

General Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry
Pacific Beach Smile Studio
4460 Olney St, San Diego, CA, 92109
Practice overview
About Pacific Beach Smile Studio
Pacific Beach Smile Studio is a dental practice in San Diego featured in the TopRatedDentist directory. Serving San Diego since 1991, Pacific Beach Smile Studio offers general and cosmetic dentistry in a relaxing setting. Led by Dr. Ricardo Jay Hernandez, services include Invisalign®, teeth whitening, veneers, and emergency dental care. The practice emphasizes patient education, comfort, and personalized treatment.
Services and specialties
Care available at Pacific Beach Smile Studio
Location
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4460 Olney St, San Diego, CA, 92109
Patient feedback
What patients say about Pacific Beach Smile Studio
Based on the 51 written Google reviews posted between Jan 1, 2026 and Oct 5, 2026 (another 1 left a star rating with no text). Counts show how many of those 51 reviews mention each topic.
Patients praise
- Staff Friendliness and Professionalism2 of 51 reviews
Staff and People
A few patients report that the staff is very kind and helpful. They describe the staff as great and friendly.
Common concerns
No recurring concerns came up in more than one review in this period.
Summaries are written by AI from the text of these Google reviews and describe what reviewers said, not our own assessment. A topic appears once at least 2 reviews mention it. Updated twice a year; next update January 2027. Practice owner and something looks wrong? Ask us to review this summary.
Recent reviews
New Google reviews by month
55 new reviews for Pacific Beach Smile Studio since January 2026, averaging 4.9 stars: 53 five-star, 0 four-star and 2 rated 1 to 3 stars.
| Month | 5 stars | 4 stars | 1 to 3 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| November 2026 (so far) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Featured on Google
Google's most relevant reviews
The reviews Google shows first for Pacific Beach Smile Studio, in full.
Couldn’t recommend this dentist more. Dr. Hernandez is an incredibly talented, kind, and patient dentist. His staff is highly educated and take the time to talk you through procedures and conditions in a way I’ve never experienced before. I’ve had an array of treatments and procedures done here and I will continue to confidently trust the Smile Studio team with my teeth.
After having the same family dentist for 11 years, the pandemic and a medical emergency with my longtime dentist kept me from getting dental care. Then I moved to San Diego for college and became so focused on school that I neglected my health. Before I knew it, it had been exactly six years since my last dental visit. I made an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Hernandez at Pacific Beach Smile Studio, and I couldn’t have had a better experience. The entire staff made me feel so welcome—they offered me water, hung up my purse, gave me a towel, and made sure I was comfortable from start to finish. The office is spotless, everyone is incredibly friendly, and Dr. Hernandez is professional, thorough, and kind. They found 10 cavities and got me scheduled for treatment as soon as possible. I was extremely nervous for my appointment, but the staff gave me a little tooth-shaped stress ball and made me laugh with jokes before the procedure. Their kindness immediately put me at ease, and the treatment was quick and painless. Leaving the dentist I’d had since childhood was scary, but Pacific Beach Smile Studio completely exceeded my expectations. They took away all of my worries, and I’ve found my new dentist for as long as I’m in San Diego. I highly recommend Dr. Ricardo Hernandez and his amazing team!
Was visiting here on extended work trip and chipped a tooth. Dr. Hernandez and team did an amazing job. Called and had appointment first thing next day. They were so friendly and helpful and fixed me right up. If you’re in the area and are in need I would highly recommend this team. Ty again!
Dr. Hernandez is such an amazing dentist. I struggled to find a great dentist in San Diego but was glad I found such a personable, kind, professional clinic. The front office is also amazing, especially Betty who is always cracking jokes. 10/10 would recommend!
Review activity
Monthly Google review history
New Google reviews for Pacific Beach Smile Studio and the average star rating of those new reviews, over the last 30 and 90 days and month by month.
Last 30 days
- New Google reviews
- 2
- Rating of new reviews
- 5.0 out of 5from 2 reviews
Last 90 days
- New Google reviews
- 5
- Rating of new reviews
- 5.0 out of 5from 5 reviews
| Month | New reviews | Rating of new reviews | Overall rating | Total reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Scanning… | Scanning… | 5.0 | 571 |
| October 2026 | 3 | 5.0 out of 5from 3 reviews | 5.0 | 571 |
| September 2026 | 2 | 5.0 out of 5from 2 reviews | 5.0 | 568 |
| August 2026 | 2 | 5.0 out of 5from 2 reviews | 5.0 | 566 |
| July 2026 | 6 | 5.0 out of 5from 6 reviews | 5.0 | 564 |
| June 2026 | 11 | 5.0 out of 5from 11 reviews | 5.0 | 558 |
| May 2026 | 8 | 5.0 out of 5from 8 reviews | 5.0 | 547 |
| April 2026 | 6 | 5.0 out of 5from 6 reviews | 5.0 | 539 |
| March 2026 | 8 | 5.0 out of 5from 8 reviews | 5.0 | 533 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 5.0 out of 5from 1 review | 5.0 | 525 |
| January 2026 | 8 | 4.0 out of 5from 8 reviews | 5.0 | 524 |
New review counts and ratings include every Google review published in each period. The current month is counted so far. Overall rating and total reviews show the practice's standing at the end of each month, worked back from Google's current totals using the date and rating of every review since, so they may differ slightly from what Google displayed at the time.