Highlights
- Has Online Scheduling
Biography
“For me, dentistry has always been an amazing mix of science and art. I love that every procedure and patient is different and brings its own set of challenges and rewards.” – Dr. Higgins
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Dr. was easy to understand my dental needs and was able to address my concerns.…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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| Randolph-Macon College | Bachelors Degree | B.S., Chemistry | 2004 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry | Doctorate | D.D.S. | 2008 |
| United States Navy | Other Degree | Advanced Education In General Dentistry | 2009 |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | American Dental Association | Present |
| Professional Member | Academy of General Dentistry | Present |
| Professional Member | California Dental Association | Present |
| Professional Member | Orange County Dental Association | Present |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Dentist
Years In Practice: 22 (started in 2004)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Higgins specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 17
Most Recent Review: 07/01/2019
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
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H. D.
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July 01, 2019
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Ocean View Dental Care - 905 Calle Amanecer Suite 265
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“great dentist”
Dr. was easy to understand my dental needs and was able to address my concerns.
Review by
Ryan K.
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June 19, 2019
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“Amazing dental practice!”
Dr. Higgins and Mandi (hygenist) worked with me as I was passing through town. They saw me on VERY short notice and were able to put together both a short and long term treatment plan. Dr. Higgins was very understanding of my situation and I learned SO much from Mandi. A month later, I'm seeing massive improvement. Cannot recommend them enough!
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Dick P.
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April 29, 2019
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“Wonderful visit!”
I had a great visit with Dr. Higgins and my hygienist Mandi. It was my first time here and they made it a very pleasant experience. Mandi was super thorough with my cleaning and I loved her recommendations and how she explained everything. Dr. Higgins seems like such a nice guy and like he genuinely cares for his patients. Unfortunately I will be seeing more of them because I need some work done ;) but if I have to get dental work done, I'm glad it's with them!
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Gay B.
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April 12, 2019
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“Love Everything”
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Anonymous
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March 13, 2019
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“Awesome experience from making the appointment to leaving the office!”
Dr.Higgins & staff are very professional,compassionate,caring & thorough.I felt no pain even though I had a "DEEP Cleaning" by Mandy & all My questions & concerns were addressed with appropriate time spent on each of them. I never felt rushed or pressured to pay for aesthetics or other items on a treatment plan. I highly recommend Ocean View Dental Care without reservation.
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R. K.
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June 20, 2019
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Ocean View Dental Care - 905 Calle Amanecer Suite 265
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“Kathleen is amazing!!”
I was scheduled for a partial descaling, but during the appointment, I mentioned I wasn't able to follow-up due to travel plans. Kathleen took this into consideration and did a full-mouth treatment under half the time of a normal appointment. I'm so happy that she considered my plans and was able to pivot and provide the best care on-the-fly!
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T. G.
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May 07, 2019
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“Love this office!”
Had a great first visit with Dr. Higgins and his assistants. My first impression was very good, and I am planning to bring my other family members here. I also like their Membership Plan option, since I don't have insurance, which makes my treatment more affordable.
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April 16, 2019
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“Best Dentist and Staff Ever”
Dr. Higgins and his entire staff are professional and very nice. The office is immaculate and the equipment is modern. Great dentist office. Top notch! I didn't know what I had been missing all these years with other offices.
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Justin R.
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March 29, 2019
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“Routine Check-up”
Dr. Higgins and staff are very kind & professional. Detailed explanations were given for the trajectory forward. I look forward to my future visits.
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R. C.
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March 11, 2019
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“Great service”
My first time going to the dentist in 8 years - they were friendly and didn't push anything on me. Everyone was very nice and happy and Dr. Higgins was a great guy. They have a membership plan since I don't have insurance that will work for me and my family. Glad I found this place!
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Ocean View Dental Care
905 Calle Amanecer Suite 265San Clemente, CA 92673
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
- Dental Bonding
- Dental Bridges
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Implant Restorations
- Dental Implant Structure
- Digital Imaging
- Digital Impressions
- General Dentistry
- Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment
- Restorative Dental Treatments
- Root Canal Therapy
- Teeth Whitening
- Treatment Technology
- Veneers
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Andrew Lee Higgins, DDS accepts the following payment methods:- Care Credit
- Other
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cash
More info: We accept Cash, Check, CareCredit, In-Office Payment Plans, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept the following insurances, please call to verify.
Delta Dental, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Concordia, United Healthcare, Principal, Aetna,Metlife, Guardian, Humana,DHA,UMR and Almost All PPO Plans.
Comment - “ great dentist ”
Dr. was easy to understand my dental needs and was able to address my concerns.