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Smile Pathway Dental is a patient-focused general and cosmetic dental practice in Riverside, CA, led by Dr.

About Smile Pathway Dental
Screens showing tooth-movement simulations and Dr. Simon Wu narrating each step as he goes give anxious patients weighing Invisalign a clearer picture of what's happening.
Smile Pathway Dental is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, and clear aligners. Reviews often mention a modern, recently remodeled space with upgraded technology, including screens that show tooth movement or dental issues during visits. Dr. Simon Wu is noted for narrating procedures as he goes and adjusting anesthesia when patients feel discomfort, and several reviews specifically note they never felt pushed toward unnecessary treatment.
Summary of 201 patient reviews, April 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
Smile Pathway Dental is a patient-focused general and cosmetic dental practice in Riverside, CA, led by Dr.
Simon Wu. They offer a range of services including clear aligners, dental implants, veneers, crowns, and general dentistry with an emphasis on clear communication and treatment planning.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Smile Pathway Dental provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Smile Pathway Dental uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
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Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Simon Wu, MD
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Insurance accepted
14 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 2 months ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
The small number of orthodontic reviews mention an Invisalign consult that included a computer simulation of tooth movement, along with a case of closing a front-tooth gap with aligners that was still in progress after about seven months.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The dentist | 65 | 1 |
| Friendly staff | 54 | 0 |
| Clear explanations | 41 | 0 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 37 | 0 |
| Office & technology | 36 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 11 | 1 |
| Treatment results | 9 | 0 |
| Sales pressure | 6 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
They are so great! I was traveling and reached out for an appointment through their website with a week notice. They were accommodating even though their schedule was full, they squeezed me in and were kind and hospitable throughout the onboarding process. I wasn't able to make it in, in the end due to my schedule not working out. They had such incredible customer service I can guarantee I will go to them next time I'm in town. Thank you!!!
I had not been back to the dentist since Dr Slepski retired, and was happy and relieved to meet Dr Wu. He took the time to introduce himself, provide some background, and make me feel at ease. He also competently and efficiently diagnosed my dental issues, and developed a plan to resolve them.
I had a wonderful first experience at Smile Pathway Dental! The team was welcoming and appreciative that I completed my paperwork ahead of time, which made my appointment go smoothly. My hygienist, Veronica, was absolutely fantastic—she listened carefully when I mentioned my sensitivity and took great care to make sure I was comfortable throughout my cleaning. Dr. Wu was also excellent and gave me helpful feedback and advice on how to better maintain my oral hygiene. I’m so glad I found this office and will definitely be coming back!
Amazing staff. Felt like family. Had a horrible tooth pain and they took me in the same day and treated me. Most importantly Dr. Wu was very detailed in what was the procedure was and what work he was going to be doing. His staff was very attentive and helpful.
THE BEST. I had a terrible I’m talking worst experiences with dentists-their judgment and the fact that they don’t listen when I tell them I feel everything and need more anesthesia. Dr Wu was kind and empathetic bc of his own experience and explained everything to a T. No judgment. Gave me more anesthesia the instant I felt it during a tooth extraction. Came back to do cavity fillings and I didn’t even have to ask for anesthesia, he’d plan anesthesia placement perfectly bc I didn’t feel a thing. I would highly recommend him.
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