Service Areas Across Orange County

One office at Goldenwest and Heil in Huntington Beach, 10 to 30 minutes from most of north and coastal Orange County. Periodontist-led implants and gum care, emergencies, Invisalign, cosmetic and everyday dentistry. Medi-Cal Dental and most PPO and HMO plans accepted.

Call (714) 848-9200 Request an appointment

Board-certified periodontist. Most PPO, HMO and Medi-Cal Dental plans accepted.

Safari Dentistry team members with a patient in the chair
Sedation available for nervous patients

Sound familiar?

Is the office close enough?

  • Westminster and Fountain Valley: about 10 to 15 minutes on surface streets.
  • Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Cypress and Los Alamitos: 15 to 20 minutes, no freeway needed.
  • Costa Mesa and Newport Beach: 20 to 25 minutes by the 405 or Pacific Coast Highway.
  • Irvine: 25 to 30 minutes on the 405 outside rush hour.
  • Appointments are 10 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Thursday, which misses the worst traffic.

Free parking at the door, level entrance, and same-day emergency time held each open day.

Why Safari

Why patients drive past closer offices

Specialist hands
Implants and gum treatment are planned and placed by a board-certified periodontist, in this office, not referred out.
See your own scan
In-house CT, panoramic X-ray and intraoral scanning. You look at the images with the doctor before anything is decided.
Coverage that includes you
Most PPO and HMO plans, Medi-Cal Dental, private pay and payment plans. The cost is written down before treatment starts.
4.8 stars on Google
Nine of the last ten reviews mention the staff. "Friendly", "kind" and "warm welcome" are the words patients use. Read the reviews.

Safari Dentistry and Implants has one location, 16511 Goldenwest St, Unit 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, at the corner of Goldenwest and Heil. Patients come from across north and coastal Orange County because the office is led by a board-certified periodontist who places implants and treats gum disease in-house, and because the fee for any treatment is written down before it starts.

Cities we serve

Each service area below has its own page with directions, drive time, and the services patients from that community most often come for. Every page links to dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, veneers and dental bridges for that city.

  • Westminster: about 3 miles north on Goldenwest St, 10 minutes.
  • Fountain Valley: 4 miles east via Heil or Warner, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Garden Grove: 7 miles via Beach Blvd, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Seal Beach: 7 miles via Westminster Blvd or PCH, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cypress: 9 miles via Valley View and Bolsa Chica, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Los Alamitos: 9 miles via Valley View or Seal Beach Blvd, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Costa Mesa: 10 miles via the 405 or Adams Ave, about 20 minutes.
  • Newport Beach: 11 miles via PCH or the 405, about 25 minutes.
  • Irvine: 14 miles via the 405, 25 to 30 minutes.

Patients also come from Huntington Beach itself, Midway City, Sunset Beach, Corona del Mar and Anaheim. If your city is not listed, the office is still happy to see you; call (714) 848-9200.

What every location page covers

Directions from that city and typical drive time, the neighborhoods patients come from, what the office does for that community most often, and how insurance works. The services themselves are the same for everyone: a periodontist for implants and gums, cosmetic dentistry, veneers and Invisalign planned on a scan, bridges made in two visits, same-day emergency care, and everyday exams, cleanings and crowns for adults and children.

Insurance across all locations

Medi-Cal Dental, most PPO and HMO dental plans, private pay and monthly payment plans are accepted for patients from every city. Benefits are verified before the first visit and every fee is written down at the consultation.

Your first visit

The Safari method: scan, plan, treat

  1. 1

    Scan

    A 3D CT or intraoral scan on your first visit. The doctor walks you through what the images show, in plain words.

  2. 2

    Plan

    Every option that fits your mouth and your budget, with the cost and your insurance estimate written down. You take it home. No deposit is asked for in the chair.

  3. 3

    Treat

    Treatment in the same office by the same team, with oral sedation available if you are nervous. Follow-up visits are included in the plan you approved.

Google reviews

What patients say on Google

4.8

out of 5 from 18 Google reviews. Read all reviews or leave one.

From the moment I walked in the door, Dr Safari and team welcomed me like family. Everybody was very nice. The office is cute and clean. They addressed all my cares and concerns. I had a very nice experience I highly recommended this place. And they have coffee in the waiting room.

Sandra D, Google review

Quality in their work, dedication in each section, frequently asked questions about how you feel or if everything is okay.

Katherine C, Google review

I've have never been to a better dentistry in all my life! Dr Safari truly cares about her patients and I can't thank her enough for the work that she does. I hadn't been to the dentist in over 10 years thinking I can take care of my teeth pretty well on my own (bad, I know!) I had an immediate dental emergency randomly, and Dr Safari was there for me. To say the least, I actually had a lot of work that needed to be done that was avoided all those years, so my emergency was a blessing in disguise. She is so attentive, kind and an expert at what she does. Honestly Dr Safari and all her staff are such positive people. From Bridgett, Ada and to all the dental assistants. Every single staff member makes you feel they're there to help and so welcoming with their smiles. I'm so grateful for what she has done for me and I value her dedication to helping people. Seriously, thank you!

Daniel C, Google review

Good to know

Questions patients ask

Do you have more than one office?

No. There is one office at 16511 Goldenwest St, Unit 101, Huntington Beach. The location pages describe how to get there from each city and what patients from that city typically come for.

Which cities are closest to the office?

Westminster and Fountain Valley, both about 10 to 15 minutes on surface streets. Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Cypress and Los Alamitos are 15 to 20 minutes. Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Irvine are 20 to 30 minutes.

Do you accept Medi-Cal Dental for patients from every city?

Yes. Medi-Cal Dental, most PPO and HMO plans and private pay are accepted regardless of where you live.

Can I be seen the same day for an emergency if I live 25 minutes away?

Yes. Call (714) 848-9200 before 4 PM Monday to Thursday and the slot is held while you drive. For a knocked-out tooth, keep it in milk; the drive from anywhere on this list is within the hour that matters.

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  • (714) 848-9200
  • 16511 Goldenwest St, Unit 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Most PPO and HMO plans, Medi-Cal Dental, payment plans

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We reply during office hours, Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM. For a dental emergency, call (714) 848-9200.