I love Dr. Trotter! It has been challenging to find a good dentist who you trust and who cares about you in the LA area. 2 years ago I started going to Dr. Trotter when she bought out the practice. What I love about this place is that they look up pricing ahead of time with your insurance (if you have any) and have you sign off on it ahead of time so you dont get yourself in a bind and not know how much a certain service cost. When I was between jobs, they helped me to figure out alternative options for my issues. This year I got Invisalign through them & my teeth have never been straighter. Getting compliments left & right. They are great communicators & every time I come in, they remember me and all welcome me. Super friendly, helpful & communicative staff. I highly recommend this place.

Really glad I decided to come here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable even though I hate going to the dentist. I knew I was in good hands. I’ll be back soon for my check up!

The Artistic Center for Dentistry in Santa Monica is by far the bestdental office experience I have ever had. The office itself isspotless, with a truly calming atmosphere. They have the moststate-of-the-art equipment I have ever seen, and the room I wastreated in looked like a dental hotel! The staff is well-trained, andintent on making the patient experience a positive one. In additionto all of these wonderful aspects, there is a dental day spa on thepremises, where you can receive a massage, skin treatment, or footreflexology session!! I have never seen anything quite like this, andit all afforded me a shockingly enjoyable visit to thedentist--something I normally fear. Not anymore!

We moved from the Inland Empire and needed to find a new dentist. I googled dental clinics and came across the Review Artistic Center for Dentistry dental clinic. I have three boys so dental work is inevitable...I made appointments with relative ease and we were off to get check ups...We were greeted by the smiling office manager Heather who took us right into our room for check ups...We were met by Dr. Shir who was so engaging and personable, she made my boys feel right at ease. After a cleaning and x-rays, only one of my boys had a cavity. We booked a future date for a filling and left there much at ease. I recommend this professional dental organization and give it 5 stars.

I have always had a fear of dentists, but Dr. Trotter puts me at such ease because she has such a professional aura about her. She is by far the very best dentist that I have ever gone to. Aside from her being caring, she is very gentile & I have great trust in her abilities. Plus every one in her office is great & very friendly. I urge everybody that needs a fantastic dentist to see Dr. Trotter.

I cannot say enough nice things about Dr. Shir and her entire team. I have been going to Dr. Shir for over 3 years and every time that I need anything her and her team are very prompt and courteous. On top of this her work is flawless. I do refer her services to my entire office team, friends, family as well as any person looking for a Dentist. I absolutely love Dr. Shir and her entire team!

Dr. Trotter and her team are simply the best. They somehow make going to the dentist something I look forward to, as impossible as that sounds. Every time I visit, I know I am receiving the best care and from some of the nicest people. In fact, I make an hour drive to and from Pasadena just so that I can be in their capable hands. Thank you, Artistic Center for Dentistry - you are the best!

Dr. Shir inspires terrific confidence in the dental chair. I had to see her on short notice during a business trip to Santa Monica -- some of my colleagues are regular patients of hers -- because of a loose temporary crown and some infection. I liked how she and her team quickly assessed the situation and dealt it. And with great charisma!

Dr. Nushin Shir is hands down the best dentist I have ever found in Santa Monica! She is clearly smart and sharp--you can that from the moment she walks into the exam room. Dr. Shir asked me lots of questions and listened carefully to my answers and to all my own questions and concerns before she started even looking into my mouth, and I realized it was because she was trying to get a whole sense of my health history, rather than just looking for cavities and plaque and stuff. Overall, I was very impressed with her skill and her approach!

I first became a patient of Dr. Nushin Shir in January 2014. I had recently had 3 implants placed by another dentist, in the upper left and was unable to chew properly - the teeth didn’t quite meet. There were many other issues with my teeth: one of the three relatively new crowns in my front teeth - just one year old - came out. Apparently the post was too short and therefore there wasn’t much to hold the crown in (I ended up replace all three crowns and splinting them to make them more stable); work needed to be done on the lower right, lower left. A lot of work. Nine months and many thousands of dollars. Dr. Shir was very careful and conservative in her approach - it was challenging because it seemed every week there was another “emergency”. I am happy to report that I am able to finally chew properly, my teeth look great. Dr. Shir took the time to match colors, to create a mouth that was not only functional but pretty. She really cares about her patients. I consider Dr. Shir an artist and a healer. I would highly recommend Artistic Center for Dentistry in Santa Monica.

I am writing this because Dr Trotter is so great. She is so gentle when it comes to treating her patients. Thanks Dr Trotter for my services. I will see you soon

Dr. Trotters Artistic Center for Dentistry provided a great dental experience. She was gentle on my teeth, and performed expertly; I was done in no time with little pain. The perfect convenient dentistry in downtown Santa Monica.

I went to the Artistic Center for Dentistry because it is very near to my apartment and I was overdue for my cleaning. I had full X-rays, a consultation with the doctor and a very nice cleaning. I am very glad I went there. Everyone is very nice, professional and the office is very clean. Im always going to this office from now on.

Going to dentist was not one of my favorite items on my to do list, but going to Dr. Nushin Shirs office is a treat for me. My teeth look brighter and healthier. Now I can smile without being embarrassed showing my teeth. She is very professional and the same time friendly, very through with timely follow up. My kids, husband, and I love Dr. Shir.Thank you for being there for us.

Dr. Trotter is an excellent and knowledgeable dentist with a gentle touch. Today was my first visit and had x-rays and a cleaning. Her staff is very friendly and professional. Her office manager Keiona explains benefits and costs in a simple and efficient manner. Dr. Trotter took the time took the time to explain things and I did not feel rushed. I am pleased that I found Dr. Trotters practice.

I had to mention this place because I got AWESOME service!!I haven’t gone to the dentist even for routine checkups in years. So I was VERY nervous about how things would go. That’s where Dr. Shir comes in!! She was really comforting to be around. Dentists get very judgy when you haven’t taken great care of your teeth. Dr. Shir wasn’t like that. She sympathized with my plight and gave helpful tips about taking care of my teeth when I can’t come in regularly for check ups.Going to go back soon for the dental day spa… sounds awesome!

I saw Lara, the dental hygienist for a teeth cleaning. She was remarkedly thorough and professional. Also, she was very caring. One of the best experiences I have had with a teeth cleaning. Highly recommended.

Very unpleasant experience overall. I came here really hoping to have a new dentist in CA, as I just moved here. Unfortunately, I will not be coming back. I was told I could get half of my teeth cleaned and come back another time to finish the other half by the receptionist. They were clearly overbooked or understaffed. Then, we proceeded to battle about finding a new time when I could come back. I took time off of work to driving an hour up to Santa Monica, thinking I would be getting my teeth cleaned... didnt happen.Every dentist Ive been to in the past has always been able to complete x-rays in 30 minutes and a full cleaning in an hour to an hour and a half. Here, after 2 hours I left with just x-rays- no cleaning, no fillings, and no trust.Its too bad because the doctor is nice, but the rest of the staff just isnt very friendly or accommodating. As a new patient I was expecting top-notch service in hopes of returning, but instead I was left feeling uncomfortable and defeated. I would not recommend this dental office to anyone.

Amazing experience! The staff was friendly and accommodating, the office is a nice area just a few minutes walk from the 3rd street promenade and my teeth look great!

I needed a routine cleaning after 10 years of neglect. The office was clean with warm decor. Service was outstanding. Dr. Trotter was courteous and professional. I will be back every 6 months, and potentially for a whitening.

Dr. Trotter is kind and efficient. The appointments are seamless and effective. Overall an excellent place to get your dental care.

Dr. Shir is a wonderful darling dentist who will always do the best to make you happy!!! I love the staff, the office is modern and location is great.

You know the saying If I could give this place 0 stars I would... This is the WORST dental office ever! 👎🏼 A lot of snobbery in this place.

I have been going to Dr. Shir for about a year now, and I have to say she is one of the best dentists I have ever been to. When I was younger, I was diagnosed with TMJ. I had oral surgery to correct most of the problem and went through years of orthodontia to correct some other things too. Unfortunately, I was in a car accident a little over a year ago, which caused some of my TMJ to begin flaring up again. I read that Dr. Shir was a master at oral therapy from a friend. I have not been disappointed. Actually, I haven’t really had any symptoms in several months. Dr. Shir gives specific exercises for you to do at home, which really helps. I also have gotten my teeth cleaned and whitened at this location. Everyone is always nice and organized and helpful. Also, the facility is very clean but not in a sterile way, which I love. Thanks, everyone at Artistic. For parking: there is two-hour parking on 6th Street.

Its always a good experience. STAFF IS prompt and caring

Absolutely happy I switched to Artistic Dentisty with Dr. Nushin Shir.Im a total dental chicken to the point where Id find any excuse to not go to the dentist and when I did it would be after years of not going and needing a great deal of work.Dr. Nushin Shir made me feel safe on the first time I had an appointment with her. A couple little cavities in my mouth and some other little tid bits and she made me feel at ease, like I can call the pace of what needs to be done and totally in control. She and the front dest were extremely helpful in explaining everything, not feeling lost, and we walked through every step to help me feel at ease.Daniel, Laura, Heather, and the gentleman behind the desk were also extremely kind, personable, and felt like I had known these people for a while when we really were strangers at first.Im very happy to know Dr. Nushin Shir is my dentist and to be a part of a practice like theirs.

Dr. Trotter has high standards for her work produces great fitting filings and crowns.

Great care and Dr. Trotter is very informative!

Great service! Friendly Staff!

Wonderful experience, gentle and thorough staff.

Great work.