1. Raymond Carpenter, DDS
  2. Raymond Carpenter, DDS
  3. 5
    (Based on 2 reviews)
  4. 16766 Bernardo Center Dr, Suite 212
  5. San Diego, CA 92128
  6. (858) 225-5802

Patient Referrals

Referral by: Kathleen
5.0
September 6, 2010

"Dr. Carpenter is a miricle worker. I suffered with problems with my teeth almost my entire life. He managed to give me a wonderful smile and I am grateful to him. I highly recommended him!! K. Joyce"

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Referral by: GT
5.0
January 14, 2010

"Dr. Carpenter and his staff did a phenomenal job on my 4 front veneers. Just beautiful work. I am very, very pleased with the results. I had ample opportunity to consult with Dr. Carpenter about exactly how I wanted my teeth to look (color and shape), including custom modeling and shade matching. No pain, fast easy, top quality. I highly recommend Dr. Carpenter."

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Referral by: Anonymous
January 6, 2010

"Dear Dr. Carpenter, I can't explain how grateful I am of your generosity! You have truly helped me gain all the confidence I need in my smile. Not only this, but you have shown me that you take enormous pride and effort in your work and I am SO thankful that I could be one of your patients. Every time I look at my teeth I can't help but smile! with ALL thanks & appreciation!"

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Referral by: D.M.
January 6, 2010

"To prospective patients of Dr. Carpenter: I don't have major problems with my teeth, just an ordinary mouth. But as you know, one way to prevent future problems is to get the best possible dental care on a regular basis. If I had a need for maxillofacial surgery, then there would be no question about needing the services of a prosthodontist. But I just have ordinary needs. Where do I get off demanding such a highly qualified dentist. I will accept nothing less than a Board-certified prosthodontist. I feel very fortunate that such a person is available even to people without special needs. Why a prosthodontist? Because they are the most highly trained of all the dental professionals. With a prosthodontist, you are already in the elite of dental practitioners. But the best training is not enough. In addition, my dentist must have good hands. The best training isn't effective unless the knowledge can be applied with technical precision and artistry. I selected Dr Carpenter because these two attributes place him in the top % of dentists. Dr. Carpenter has a strong sense of patient comfort, and his empathy helps to raise a patient's confidence. Would I go to Dr Carpenter if his staff weren't excellent? I probably would. But his staff IS excellent. They are not only highly professional, but enthusiastic and friendly. Would I recommend Dr. Carpenter to a friend? Yes. I have done so in the past and will in the future. The typical feedback I get from my friend is "I had no idea how much better dental care could be. I have confidence in Dr Carpenter.""

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Referral by: J.H.
January 6, 2010

"I have been a patient of Dr. Raymond E. Carpenter's for ten years. From the very first time I walked into his office a professional atmosphere was there. His staff is always attentive, responsive and cooperative. They truly exhibit the philosophy that the customer is always first. Over the years my complex dental needs have given many challenges to Dr. Carpenter's activities as a prosthodontist. We have worked them out and I must say I am extremely happy with the results. Of course, dental needs are a continuing condition, and Dr. Carpenter's professionalism has helped me see exactly what is needed. One of the things I admire about Ray is his keen insight into coming up with solutions to one's dental needs. I find it amazing how he can make it all work. He takes the time to analyze your situation, provide an understandable process, move forward with what needs to be done to accomplish the job at hand, recommend other professionals - all the while keeping you informed of what is going on and working with you regarding payment and insurance needs. His approach to making sure you are comfortable with the decisions discussed and the procedures involved make him one of the finest dentists I have had the pleasure of being around. He keeps himself current as a prosthodontist and you can have the comfort of knowing his procedures are the most up to date."

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Verified on 01-06-2010
Referral by: C.W.
January 6, 2010

"I have been a patient of Dr. Raymond E. Carpenter for many years. I came to him after having unsatisfactory experiences with other dentists and have never regretted the move. I am pleased with all the work that Dr. Carpenter has done for me and would highly recommend him to you for several reasons. First, he is a meticulous worker. He will put in all the time and attention needed to make his work as near perfect as possible. Even when I expressed satisfaction with his work, he insisted on continuing to work until it was perfect. I have benefited from his attention to detail by having a smile that I can be proud of. Before becoming a patient of Dr. Carpenter's, I never wanted to smile because I had no confidence in how I looked. Now I love to smile for pictures with my grandchildren. He has done a great deal to improve my self-esteem just by helping me to look my very best. I have also been impressed with Dr Carpenter's character. I have found him to be friendly, respectful, and trustworthy. I always feel welcomed when I come in for my visit. This even carries over to how he runs his office. He is respectful of my time by scheduling visits so that I do not wait endlessly in the waiting room for my appointment. Dr. Carpenter is the only dentist that I can recommend with complete confidence. I have found him to be conscientious, of good character, and dedicated to helping me look my very best. I am very grateful to him for the years of good service that he has given me. Please give him your careful consideration when choosing a Dentist or Prosthodontist."

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Verified on 01-06-2010

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Carpenter Logo | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA
Doc pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA

Realizing the need for extending his knowledge in the field of dentistry, Dr. Carpenter put the time and effort forth to broaden his specialties.  His facility is state-of-the-art, allowing for more comfortable and painless procedures.

In 1974 Dr. Carpenter received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, with a BS in Zoology and a minor in Microbiology.  Two years later he received his DDS degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and began practicing... read more


Here, Dr. Carpenter elaborates on the process of the getting impressions of your teeth made:

Article | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA

 

Dr. Carpenter was featured in a Rancho Bernardo news article with his son, Matthew Carpenter, DDS, who has followed in his father's footsteps.  Read the full article by clicking below:

News Journal article | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA


Here are a few of Dr. Carpenter's patients who had cosmetic work done:

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B4 pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA After pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA

B4 pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA  After pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA

B4 pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA  After pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA

B4 pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA  After pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA


Dr. Carpenter offers emergency dental care, and one particular patient was greatful for the care she received that Friday on such short notice.  Below are photos from that day, and a testimonial praising the Dr. and staff:

Emergency dental service | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA

Testimonial | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA

Emergency dental pic | Raymond Carpenter | Prosthodontist | San Diego, CA

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