Location: Porterville, CA, 140 North Villa Street, Porterville, CA 93257 93257
Phone: (559) 784-6523
Website: https://www.drhardt.com/
5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews on Google.
Mary Anne Miller · 5 out of 5 stars · 6 years ago
I had an emergency dental issue and was pleased with the treatment of Dr. Monterroso. She thoroughly examined my issue and patiently explained the options. I appreciated her professionalism and expertise which resulted in the resolution of my problem. The office staff is always welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable. It was a positive experience.
Wendy Gridley · 5 out of 5 stars · 6 years ago
Dr. Monterroso was very empathetic, gentle, and understanding. She explained everything thoroughly, and even referred me to a Periodontist in the area. After having many bad experiences with dentist in the past, I felt relieved to find a good one in her. I have utmost confidence she will do her best to help me.
Isabel Rojas · 5 out of 5 stars · 6 years ago
The service was excellent and expedient. I always get a little anxiety when going to the dentist. But after seen Lawryn and her explanation of the procedure I felt more at ease. I know this may be odd to say the tooth extraction procedure was pleasant. I went back to work right after, without any complications, no pain or swelling. I definitely will recommend my family and friends.
Furry Friends Family · 5 out of 5 stars · 6 years ago
Dr Monterroso has been the best dentist I've had by far! I am very happy to have found a dentist for my family. She really cares about her patients and wants the best for them .I definitely recommend her!
GM Lettiere · 5 out of 5 stars · 6 years ago
Talented, Professional Doctor that knows all aspects of modern dentistry. My experience and satisfaction of a very difficult procedure exceeds expectation. Remove previous crown, address decay, root canal, repair tooth for new crown, all in one appointment. Not to mention very pleasant atmosphere and concern if I had any issues. Very pleased with the final product.
Reviews provided by Google.
Richard Hardt's Live Oak Dental is a family dental practice in Porterville, California that has served the community for more than 30 years. Among its services, the practice offers dental implant treatment, including All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch options, implant-supported dentures, single-tooth implants, and same-day dental implants, all provided in the same North Villa Street office where patients also receive general and cosmetic dental care.
The practice describes its approach as examining carefully, explaining every treatment option clearly, and leaving the final decision to the patient rather than pushing quick fixes. For patients weighing dental implants, this means having a chance to review options such as a single implant, an implant-supported denture, or a full-arch solution before deciding what fits their needs and goals.
The practice's clinical team includes Dr. Richard Hardt, DDS, Dr. Irene Cruz, DDS, and Dr. Jackson Lewis, DDS. Dr. Hardt has practiced in Porterville for more than 30 years after graduating from Loma Linda University, and the website states he is trained to place and restore dental implants, including single-tooth implants and full-arch cases. Dr. Cruz, also a Loma Linda University graduate, provides general and cosmetic dentistry and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Lewis, a third-generation Porterville dentist, completed his DDS at Loma Linda University in 2024 and continues his family's tradition of general dental care at the practice.
