Solana Smiles & Implant Center

Solana Smiles & Implant Center offers the very best dental care to our patients, servicing the San Diego Metro Area with two convenient locations in Solana Beach and Poway.

Your dental health is our top priority, and we strive to give you a smile you can confidently share with the world.

At our dental practice, we prioritize delivering exceptional care by constantly updating our staff’s knowledge and employing the latest dental technology, all while cultivating a welcoming, clean, and relaxing atmosphere to ensure your visit is a positive one.

Have Questions? Give our team a call today!
(858) 683-1369 (Solana Beach)
(858) 676-1010 (Poway)

At Solana Smiles & Implant Center, you can always expect the highest quality care from our dedicated team. We prioritize your satisfaction and oral health and deeply value your trust in us. We are excited to partner with you in maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile!

What We Offer

Our Dental Services

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Advanced Dental Care, Skilled Team

Meet Our Doctors

At Solana Smiles Implant Center, our team of experts consists of highly qualified dental professionals, hygienists, and dental assistants offering a wide range of specialized dental services, utilizing the latest techniques and technologies.

Azita Vakili, DMD

Dental Specialty: General Dentistry, Surgery & Prosthodontics

Leila Meeve Chie, DMD, DDS

Dental Specialty: General Dentistry & Surgery

Sarah Cordonnier, DMD

Dental Specialty: General Dentistry, Surgery & Orthodontics

Hear from Our Patients

Patient Testimonials

At Solana Smiles & Implant Center, we take immense pride in the deep connections we
build with our patients, and their positive feedback is the greatest reward. Read on to
discover heartwarming testimonials from individuals who have experienced the care
and compassion we strive to deliver every day. We believe these stories will resonate
with you just as much as they do with us.

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Craig Bystedt

Solana Smiles in Poway has a friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. My cleaning was very thorough and I am very pleased with their professionalism.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Craig, for your kind review. We're glad our friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, and thorough cleaning met your expectations and that you were pleased with our professionalism. We appreciate your trust and look forward to seeing you at your next visit.

Michael Avery

The staff and dentists at Gateway have changed my life. I had so much trouble eating before I went to them and they restored my teeth. I respect that they quote a price and never try to charge more later no matter how many times they have to see you. They offer competence with courtesy and integrity.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael. We're so glad our team could restore your ability to eat and that our transparent pricing and care met your expectations. Providing competent, courteous, and honest treatment is what we aim for, and your words mean a lot to the whole staff. We appreciate your trust and recommendation.

Katrina Swanson

Let me start by saying I’m not a big dentist fan .. but going to Solana smiles in Poway is always such a positive experience that I almost (almost 😅) forget where I am ! Dr Vakili makes me feel so comfortable..from start to finish .. and I love her “girls” from receptionist to cleaning .. everyone is friendly and caring I really feel like more of a friend than a patient 😁 highly recommend.. if your anything like me .. you will be glad to trust your smile to this special group of professional and upbeat people.. I’m sure glad I did !!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Katrina, for this wonderful review and for trusting Solana Smiles in Poway with your care. We’re so glad Dr. Vakili and the team made you feel comfortable and like part of our dental family. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we’ll keep providing friendly, professional care each visit. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.

Jan Williams

I would give it a infinity star rating. The staff was kind,extremely helpful & knowledgeable. Dr. Vakili was honest & explained to me what needs to be done. I need a lot of work done. Already made my next appointment to start the procedures. I would recommend her & staff to anyone looking for a good dental office.

Response from the owner:Jan, thank you so much for the wonderful review and the infinity-star rating. We’re thrilled Dr. Vakili and our team provided honest, helpful care and that you felt comfortable moving forward with treatment. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. If you need anything before then, please call our office.

Howard Kurshenbaum

always very caring considerate and clear on honest best options, really care and listens, appreciate her professionality and skill

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Howard. I’m grateful you felt cared for, listened to, and received clear, honest options — your trust means a lot. I appreciate you recognizing the professionalism and skill and look forward to continuing to provide the best care.

Bob Taylor

Great experience for me.😎

Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the 5-star review, Bob! We're thrilled you had a great experience and appreciate you taking the time to share. We look forward to serving you again soon.

sandi m

Very nice consultation, up to date equipment and customer service experience was top notch.. Really caring staff

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Sandi! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great consultation and found our equipment up to date. Our staff takes pride in providing exceptional customer service, and we're glad it showed. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again!

Tina Corio

Very detailed, thorough. Took the time to explain everything and answer all questions. Very friendly and sensitive. Would recommend them

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Tina. We're glad our team could take the time to explain everything and answer your questions in a friendly, sensitive manner. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to helping you again if you need anything.

David Farmer

they are always very skilled and caring. I have confidence in their work and what they are helping me with. They are also very good at making you as comfortable as possible

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, David — we truly appreciate your kind words. We're glad our team makes you feel confident and comfortable, and we value the trust you place in our care. We look forward to continuing to support you.

Richard Turner

Excellent care, always a pleasure being there 🙏

Response from the owner:We’re grateful for your review and happy to hear you had a great experience.

felicidad pena

The Dental Team is caring, experienced, and dedicated to making the patient feel safe and comfortable. Pegah my hygienist is the Best!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Felicidad, for your wonderful review. We're thrilled Pegah and the dental team made you feel safe and comfortable. We will share your kind words with Pegah and the staff — they will be very happy to hear it. We look forward to caring for you at your next visit.

Diane Leuty

I cannot express how grateful I am for Dr. Vakili and her incredible Team at Solana Smiles. I am in my 5th year since I had my surgery, my life was transformed by Dr. Vakili and her Team, they gave me back my life and the aftercare since has been incredible. I wish everyone who has wanted dental implants can have the same experience and outcome as I have by choosing Dr. Vakili and Solana Smiles to take care of your Dental needs.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Diane. We are thrilled that Dr. Vakili and the Solana Smiles team were able to transform your life and that you are still enjoying the results five years later—your praise for our care and aftercare means so much. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation to others considering dental implants and are always here for any future dental needs.

Tony Jackson

friendly staff and great dentist they are really care about you pricing is reasonable and they go the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable and ok, Highly recommend

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tony. We're thrilled to hear you found our staff friendly and that you had a great experience with our dentist. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to caring for your smile again.

Thad Condon

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME COMPANY TOP TO BOTTOM---FIVE STAR QUALITY ALL THE WAY AROUND.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your fantastic review, Thad! We appreciate your support and are thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

krishnan rajamani

Very happy with the care provided by Dr. Vakili & team. More than 10 years with them.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Krishnan, for your kind words and for trusting Dr. Vakili and our team for over 10 years. We're delighted to hear you're very happy with the care you've received. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to continuing to provide excellent care. If you ever need anything, we're here to help.

William Rodrigues

Dr Vakili and her whole staff treats you like family. Jessica is very professional in providing her expertise in what she does. Thank you Solana Smiles for taking care of me and putting a big smile on my face. Much Aloha!

Response from the owner:William, thank you for the wonderful review and for trusting Dr. Vakili and the Solana Smiles team with your care. We're thrilled Jessica and the rest of the staff made you feel like family and helped put a big smile on your face. We truly appreciate your kind words and send our aloha back to you.

suzan aminzadeh

I had a wonderful experience with Dr Azita Vakili at the Solana Smiles & Implant centerThe entire team was welcoming and attentive, and the doctor took the time to explain every step of the process. What truly stood out was the follow-up call after my visit to make sure I wasn’t in any pain—such a thoughtful and rare level of care. I felt genuinely looked after and highly recommend this office.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Suzan, for your kind words and for recommending Solana Smiles & Implant Center. We’re so glad Dr. Azita Vakili and our team made you feel welcomed, informed, and comfortable, and that the follow-up call helped ensure your comfort. Providing attentive, compassionate care is our priority, and your feedback means a lot. We look forward to caring for you again whenever you need us.

Pixie Winans

The staff there will treat you and make you feel like your are family .or maybe like the best treatment you would get from your moma You know it hard to beat the care your moma gives you. !!! To put it bluntly it does not get better than that 💕💕💕❤️

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Pixie! We’re thrilled our team made you feel like family — that’s exactly the kind of care we strive to provide. We’ll share your kind words with the staff and look forward to caring for you again.

Cindy Isaacs

Excellent Dental care.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Cindy! We’re thrilled you had an excellent experience with our dental care. We look forward to caring for your smile at future visits.

maryam zarei

Pegah spent so much time answering all my questions as she did my thorough cleaning and Dr Layla, double checked and made excellent recommendations for follow up care.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Maryam. We’re so glad Pegah took the time to answer all your questions and that Dr Layla’s follow-up recommendations were helpful. We appreciate you noticing the thorough cleaning and attention to detail. Please reach out anytime if you need further care.