Education:

  • Bachelor of Science – Biological Sciences (2011), University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (2016), Western University College of Dental Medicine, Pomona, CA
  • Doctor of Medicine (2019), Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
  • Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2022), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Special Professional Interests

I was drawn to oral and maxillofacial surgery because of the unique and specialized skill set the specialty demands to provide comprehensive patient care. As surgeons, we combine clinical acumen with fine technical skills to treat diseases and restore form and function of the mouth, jaws, and face. My true passion is in the patient experience, and I am profoundly grateful to be able to help people through surgery.

Professional Activities

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American Dental Association
  • Minnesota Dental Association

Verified Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 (256 Reviews) (133 Comments)

Overall patient ratings are based on the average score given by The Dental Specialists patients who voluntarily complete a satisfaction survey from Press Ganey, a nationally recognized firm dedicated to improving patient experience. Click to learn more about our patient ratings.

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5 out of 5
January 17, 2026
Dr Valero is an expert in his field and I highly recommend his healing services to anyone.
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5 out of 5
January 13, 2026
Great staff
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5 out of 5
January 13, 2026
Dr Vallejo was competent, efficient and showed empathy. Really great experience!
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5 out of 5
November 9, 2025
Extremely informative, understanding, helpful and professional, again excellent throughout
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4.4 out of 5
October 22, 2025
I react badly to dental treatments being lightheaded and poor balance afterwards. I was offered the chance to stay in the treatment room to recover but since I know it takes me 15-20 minutes to recover I chose to sit in the lobby. Everyone was very kind.
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4.4 out of 5
October 22, 2025
Dr. Vallejo was so good, efficient and kind. The pain was greater than I expected and when I called the office he asked me about ibuprofen but I have CKD and my doctor prefers I don't use iboprofen so he prescribed another pain medication for me which helped sooooo much
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5 out of 5
October 22, 2025
Updates through the removal process were well communicated and my comfort was always considered. Process for removing the tooth and possible issues were explained up front and clearly.
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5 out of 5
October 20, 2025
Excellent experience overall and very grateful to have been referred to such an excellent oral surgeon as Dr. Marvin Vallejo at the Dental Specialists of Edina!
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5 out of 5
October 20, 2025
My entire visit from check-in to departure and especially the oral surgery care and complete process of my tooth extraction by Dr. Marvin Vallejo and his care team was excellent, very smooth, very confident and very helpful! A+
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5 out of 5
October 7, 2025
Dr. Vallejo was pleasant to interact with. He was honest and upfront. Highly recommend him to everyone!
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5 out of 5
September 26, 2025
Fast, efficient, didn't pressure me to hurry my treatment options. Very explanatory on what he was doing and what I should experience as he performed each procedure.
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5 out of 5
September 14, 2025
I really appreciated the dentist ecplIng what he was doing
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5 out of 5
September 3, 2025
Kept me informed during procedure
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5 out of 5
August 10, 2025
I am very impressed with the overall operation from start to finish!
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5 out of 5
August 10, 2025
He was very thorough and patient providing information regarding procedure and options after examination/evaluation.
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5 out of 5
August 2, 2025
They were both very professional and efficient. Took me on time and reviewed my health history
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5 out of 5
July 25, 2025
All steps of the procedure were explained thorougly and my questions were all well answered.
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5 out of 5
July 21, 2025
Both assistant and dentist were wonderful
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5 out of 5
July 18, 2025
I was very impressed!
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5 out of 5
June 30, 2025
Dr. Vallejo was very professional and informative and helped instill a sense of assurance. Dental work often makes patients nervous/anxious and Dr. Vallejo felt like a calming presence.
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4.2 out of 5
June 30, 2025
Dr. Vellejo was amazing.
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5 out of 5
June 2, 2025
Dentist and staff were very pleasant and communicated very well.
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4.5 out of 5
May 31, 2025
Everyone was very nice and skilled in their various roles. Dr Vallejo was very expert regarding the surgery. I was very pleased overall.
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5 out of 5
May 29, 2025
Overall, VERY happy with the experience.
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5 out of 5
May 22, 2025
He was very patient and did not pressure me.Assistant called to check on me the next day, which was really nice!
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5 out of 5
April 28, 2025
I wasn't nervous, but he did tell me to let me know at anytime if I was uncomfortable.I had concerned on how to get the cash and senior discounts so I called the billing dept ahead of time and they were super helpful. Gave me all the info I needed
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5 out of 5
April 28, 2025
I was so glad when I realized that I was getting Dr. Vallejo again because 2-3 years ago he was the one who extracted a molar for me and it was excellent care and I've had no trouble since (until now when I needed another extraction).I also appreciated his listening to my questions and answering them in terms I could understand as a non medical person.
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5 out of 5
April 15, 2025
Dr. Marvin Vallejo was very helpful and accommodating. Made my wisdom teeth surgery very easy and I had no pain afterwards.
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5 out of 5
April 11, 2025
I have been afraid of the dentist since I was a kid. I was nervous going in and I felt zero pain through the visit. Everyone was very nice.
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5 out of 5
April 9, 2025
Dr.Vallejo always laid out the steps to be taken and expectations of care.
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5 out of 5
April 7, 2025
I had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend the Dental Specialists. Fantastic team!
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5 out of 5
April 7, 2025
I was very impressed with all of the staff that attended to me during my visit. Everyone was very professional and kind.
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5 out of 5
March 1, 2025
Was by far the best medical professional I've had the honor of interacting with.
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5 out of 5
February 24, 2025
Excellent care, clear communication, pleased with the results!
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5 out of 5
February 24, 2025
Everyone, from the front desk to the dental exam room was professional, friendly, communicated well, and the care was excellent.
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5 out of 5
January 23, 2025
The whole experience was OUTSTANDING
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5 out of 5
January 23, 2025
Dr was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, explained all to me in understandable terms and very efficient in his work.
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5 out of 5
January 21, 2025
He listened to my concerns and said the best recommendation for care. Which I agreed with.
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5 out of 5
January 21, 2025
When I called about anxiety. The scheduler was so understanding and caring. She got me in that day to see the dentist and got me a close date to get my tooth pulled and out to sleep
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5 out of 5
January 19, 2025
Amazing treatment from dentist!
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5 out of 5
January 15, 2025
Very professional and kind.
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5 out of 5
January 15, 2025
Very impressed with the entire dental team
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5 out of 5
January 1, 2025
Great dentist and great dental assistant!
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5 out of 5
December 30, 2024
I sure will pass along the name of your Dental office. And I'll give my Dentist your name for a referral in the future to his other patients.
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5 out of 5
December 26, 2024
The actual dentist was amazing which is the only reason why I'm not looking for a place that takes my secondary
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5 out of 5
December 21, 2024
I HAD A VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE WITH BOTH OF THE DENTIST AND THE ASSISTANT.
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5 out of 5
December 4, 2024
Dr V and his assistant were outstanding.
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5 out of 5
November 13, 2024
Everything was extremely well done and professional
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5 out of 5
November 8, 2024
Dr. Vallejo is amazing! He was very calming and reassuring.
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5 out of 5
October 29, 2024
Dr. Vallejo was very courteous, professional and gave helpful ideas
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5 out of 5
October 1, 2024
I really appreciated that he was willing to do just a block and Nitrous on a teenager.
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5 out of 5
August 31, 2024
I've already recommended him to my friends
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5 out of 5
August 28, 2024
The dental assistant and Dr. Vallejo were both excellent at explaining to me what was going to happen, listening to me when I asked questions and addressing my concerns.
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5 out of 5
August 22, 2024
Kind and compassionate. He listened to my concerns and answered thoroughly.
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5 out of 5
July 4, 2024
I was very nervous and concerned with the dental implant procedure, however, Dr. Vallejo's care and compassion he showed me, along with his clear and thorough explanation of the process, really helped to allay any of my fears. I would highly recommend Dr. Vallejo to anyone needing dental assistance. He deserves an even higher rating than very good as the care he delivered was nothing short of pure perfection!
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5 out of 5
June 19, 2024
Dentist was excellent and I would highly recommend him
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5 out of 5
May 24, 2024
I have had no pain or swelling after my extraction. I have not taken any Tylenol.
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5 out of 5
May 12, 2024
I have already recommended him. He made me feel very comfortable. And I had a good experience!
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5 out of 5
May 10, 2024
Anxiety was a big issue for me. They handled it skillfully and compassionately.
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5 out of 5
May 10, 2024
Dr. Vallejo and his assistant were EXCELLENT! Both were very understanding and compassionate with my anxiety issues. Dr. Vallejo's surgery skills were TOP NOTCH! He explained everything very well. Gave good advice, but included me In on final decision. Very good outcome. Would highly recommend.
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5 out of 5
May 9, 2024
Dr. & his assistant were great.
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4 out of 5
April 30, 2024
I received anesthesia so I don't remember much right after the surgery. My ride didn't come up right away lack of communication. So that put everyone behind. They were all very nice about it.
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5 out of 5
April 16, 2024
The experience of getting a dental implant went very smoothly. All interactions with staff were helpful and informative.
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5 out of 5
April 5, 2024
Out standing front desk help
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5 out of 5
April 5, 2024
Dr. Valleo was super not only did he find the source of my irritation he removed the part that was causing it excellent care
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5 out of 5
March 27, 2024
Dr Vallejo's direct, courteous style was very reassuring. I had imagined a very difficult extraction procedure and was quite nervous. Dr V had me as calm as could be within minutes!
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5 out of 5
March 24, 2024
Excellent care. It was a very pleasant experience.
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4.8 out of 5
March 13, 2024
Good Experience
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5 out of 5
March 13, 2024
Really quite a pleasant tooth extraction (if that is even possible). Dentist confirmed that the tooth needed to be extracted, included me in conversation regarding an implant and timing should I decide to do have one, identified possible difficulties such as a resultant hole to expose a sinus (which did NOT happen), explained procedure including pain expectations during procedure (there were NONE), asked at appropriate intervals if I was doing OK (I was), provided summary of what to expect when I got home and when to be concerned. Very pleasant, very professional individuals. I left with the same smile on my face (minus one tooth) that I came with :).
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5 out of 5
March 4, 2024
Everything was explained to me .
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5 out of 5
March 4, 2024
I had questions concerning my husbands health and he put my mind at ease .
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5 out of 5
February 28, 2024
The dentist and dental assistant was very good in explaining what was going on and what the procedures was happening. Bedside manors were very good and he explained everything very well
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5 out of 5
February 28, 2024
Again...easy easy.
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5 out of 5
February 28, 2024
Dr Vallejo was wonderful. Great communicator in how he interacted with me and how he explained the procedure. He continued asked about how I was doing and feeling. Great representative of TDS
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5 out of 5
February 19, 2024
I was very anxious about my surgery and the staff there was SO kind and supportive. I truly felt at ease.
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5 out of 5
February 19, 2024
I only saw the dentist for a minute before being knocked out, but he was very kind and asked if I had any further questions
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4.8 out of 5
January 29, 2024
Very thorough and worked together well as a team
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4.8 out of 5
January 29, 2024
Dentist put me at ease and explained everything step by step
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5 out of 5
January 18, 2024
Excellent care and service. I will recommend to friends and family.
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5 out of 5
January 18, 2024
The tooth extraction was fast and painless. Everything was explained to me by the doctor and the assistant before and after the procedure. I had excellent care! If I have another tooth removed I will request the same doctor and assistant. The people at the desk wonderful too. And I am recovering very well, very little pain.
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5 out of 5
January 8, 2024
I work with dental practices across the country as a dental coach. I have been in dentistry for 20 years.. This was fantastic experience!!! Level of service was a 10-10 I will be recommending your clinic to my clients Thank you to Dr. Vallejo and his team
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5 out of 5
November 13, 2023
I was very informed
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5 out of 5
November 6, 2023
I appreciated the time taken to let us know what the cost would be for the extraction.
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5 out of 5
November 6, 2023
This visit was by far the best I have had at your facilities. I have gone round and round, between specialists, our awesome primary dentist and ortho and got the news I was hoping for. Baby the front tooth for my son until he Is ready for braces, then get It pulled as needed. Knowing we can wait a bit before pulling the tooth helps my sons overall well-being as a middle school student. I understand that while yes, the tooth needs to go, having a dentist with bed side manner to listen and let me know what my gut said all along, which is to wait. I needed that validation, and my son needs the time. If anything else, this was the first time I was told if we did not wait for braces, to get the flipper made and ready before extraction. Thank you Dr. Vallejo, thank you!!!
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5 out of 5
October 18, 2023
I was impressed by the whole experience
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5 out of 5
October 18, 2023
Oh, I thought Dr Vallejo was awesome. Made me feel comfortable from the start.
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5 out of 5
October 7, 2023
Great experience
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5 out of 5
October 7, 2023
Good experience . Would highly recommend
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5 out of 5
September 29, 2023
He was very professional and has a great bedside manner. I felt very comfortable in his care.
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5 out of 5
September 27, 2023
Excellent experience
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5 out of 5
September 11, 2023
Really a positive experience. I'll be recommending TDS
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5 out of 5
August 3, 2023
Dr Vallejo Rocks!
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5 out of 5
August 1, 2023
Very knowledgeable dentist and patient listener
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5 out of 5
July 16, 2023
I only have positive comments regarding my visit with Dr. Vallejo.
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5 out of 5
July 13, 2023
Dr. Vellejo provided a very detailed explanation of the procedure and follow up care. I appreciated that he sent a message afterwards to check in on status !
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5 out of 5
July 13, 2023
Dr Vallejo is personable, professional and provides excellent care - as well as impressive follow up
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5 out of 5
June 6, 2023
Everyone I dealt with was very professional and helpful yet friendly and considerate.
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5 out of 5
May 29, 2023
He was great! The only thing that wasn't done.... I was told that a follow up call would be made to check on how I was doing. I never received such a call. (Everything was fine; however, the call was never made to check.)
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5 out of 5
May 26, 2023
I was treated with respect. Put me at at ease as I was very nervous. Excellent care
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5 out of 5
May 26, 2023
The dentist was very accommodating and took great care during the procedure.
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5 out of 5
May 15, 2023
One of the better experiences I've had for an extraction and I've had many in my 87 years.
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5 out of 5
May 2, 2023
I would highly recommend the dental specialists, and specifically Dr. Vallejo to anyone needing a dental surgery.
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5 out of 5
May 2, 2023
Dr. Vallejo and the dental assistant were an amazing team. They were professional and compassionate throughout my entire experience. During my wisdom teeth removal, there was a challenge with getting one of my teeth completely numb and they showed great compassion and it was clear that making the procedure as pain free as possible was their top priority.
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5 out of 5
April 7, 2023
Vallejo was great and didn't push any further course of treatment on me, so I could keep my options open. His extraction of the #14 molar was so non-invasive, if that's the right word, that I was left with almost no pain even when the anesthesia wore off. I took only two Ibuprofens the first day, nothing after that. My regular dentist's office sent me to Vallejo in the first place, but I contacted them after the extraction to tell them to keep recommending him.
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5 out of 5
April 3, 2023
Dr Vallejo was so friendly and explained everything in detail. He provided a welcoming environment and made me feel comfortable. I trust that I would be well taken care of in a procedure with him.
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5 out of 5
March 24, 2023
Very good interaction
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5 out of 5
March 22, 2023
Wonderful
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5 out of 5
March 22, 2023
Wonderful place dental care
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5 out of 5
March 21, 2023
Fantastic! First time in ages I haven't been an upset mess leaving a dental visit.
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5 out of 5
March 17, 2023
I appreciated the explanation of what to expect and the opportunity to signal that I needed to rest if needed, during the procedure.
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5 out of 5
March 14, 2023
I was well taken care of during this visit.
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5 out of 5
February 22, 2023
Both the Dr and Assistant were great!! We have already scheduled his wisdom teeth removal. Very impressed with the Dr!
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5 out of 5
January 26, 2023
Dr Vallejo explained the procedure in detail every step of the way. He was very gentle and proceeded slowly, focusing on pain control. He was very personable and I would recommend him to anyone.
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5 out of 5
January 25, 2023
For what the dr did for us we can't say enough thanks but I'll say it anyways thank you
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5 out of 5
January 20, 2023
Very pleasant young man. Well-informed and answered all questions.
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5 out of 5
January 20, 2023
Love this place!
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5 out of 5
January 20, 2023
Dr Vellejo rocks! Best, coolest dentist ever. Total Superstar!
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5 out of 5
January 19, 2023
Both the dentist (Dr. Vallejo) and the assistant were outstanding.
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5 out of 5
January 18, 2023
The surgeon was good to explain my situation, discuss options, and then make recommendations. When the option to have the implant that visit was not achievable because the angle was not what he wanted, he explained this and then the resulting course of action. He was good at explaining before and during the procedure.
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4.7 out of 5
January 11, 2023
They were very professional, worked well togetherII really liked the printout they gave me to bring home. It was very helpful after surgery.
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5 out of 5
January 3, 2023
I saw Dr. Marvin Vallejo for wisdom tooth surgery. In both the consultation and the actual procedure he was extremely understanding of my fears about feeling pain during the procedure and helped to reassure me of the likelihood of any pain and how it would be addressed. I felt confident in my care and subsequent recovery. He furthermore kept me informed of everything he was doing or was going to do during the surgery and allowed me to take breaks when needed.
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5 out of 5
December 16, 2022
A very positive experience as everyone was very pleasant and professional.
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5 out of 5
November 4, 2022
Very satisfied that I had been fully informed regarding future oral surgery.
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5 out of 5
November 4, 2022
My family members said they would request Dr. Martin Vallejo for any of their future dental surgery needs.
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5 out of 5
November 3, 2022
Excellent oral surgeon. Very kind.
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5 out of 5
October 28, 2022
Both dentist and assistant were very attentive and caring. This visit went extremely well and I felt very cared about.
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5 out of 5
October 25, 2022
I appreciated that Dr. Vallejo explained Anna's options relating to sedation and possible complications as well as patiently respond to her questions as part of our consultation.
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5 out of 5
September 28, 2022
Very good
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4 out of 5
September 23, 2022
Good
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4.8 out of 5
September 14, 2022
He is good
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4.8 out of 5
September 14, 2022
All went well
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5 out of 5
August 27, 2022
Good
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5 out of 5
August 15, 2022
Dr. Marvin Vellago was very good at what he does and very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable having him do my tooth extraction. I would recommend him to others.