Compassionate family dental care, with the precision of modern technology.
South Bay Dental Arts has served the Chula Vista community with preventive care, restorative work, cosmetic dentistry and implants — using digital dentistry and intraoral scanners so treatment is more precise and more comfortable, for pre-teens through seniors.
- Address
- 345 F St, Suite 290
Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Phone
- (619) 420-4523
- Hours
- Varies by day — see schedule
- Languages
- English & Español
One of Chula Vista's most established practices — and one of its most modern.
Dr. Javier Raygada has led this Chula Vista office since 2009, bringing modern digital dentistry to a location patients have trusted for decades. Before him, Dr. John O'Neill built the practice's reputation here starting in 1980. In more than 40 years, this address has had just two dentists — a level of continuity that's rare, backed today by up-to-date care. That continuity is already extending into the next generation: his daughter, Dr. Patricia Raygada-Rabanal, now sees patients here as well, carrying the same patient-first philosophy forward.
Today the practice offers preventive care, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, dental implants and overdentures, and digital dentistry — including intraoral scanning and digital impressions — all from the same Chula Vista location patients have trusted for decades.
Our doctors and dental assistants speak Spanish, and when a call comes in in Spanish, our front desk immediately brings a Spanish-speaking assistant to the phone. A translator is always by your side during your visit as well.
Dr. Raygada with Dr. Patricia at her dental school graduation, 2021
The people behind your care.
Dr. Javier Raygada built his career over more than three decades — starting in Peru, where he earned his degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in 1988, and continuing in the U.S. after completing his board preparation at UCLA. Following several years caring for underserved patients in East San Diego, he and his wife, Dr. Teresa Rabanal, opened a practice together in Lemon Grove in 2007. He has led this Chula Vista office since 2009. His clinical focus includes cosmetic dentistry, fixed prosthodontics and dental implants. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego County Dental Society.
His daughter, Dr. Patricia Raygada-Rabanal, is a third-generation dentist who sees patients here in Chula Vista every Wednesday. She earned her undergraduate degree from UC San Diego, a Master's in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh, and her dental degree from the University of New England College of Dental Medicine in 2021. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego County Dental Society.
Rounding out the team is our office manager, Joyce Van Berkum, who brings more than 40 years of dental office experience — deep expertise that means most billing, insurance and scheduling questions get answered on the spot. She's often the first friendly voice you'll hear when you call to schedule.
Frydda Pérez-Monge works behind the scenes as one of our dental assistants, caring for our sterilization area and assisting during treatment so every instrument is properly processed and ready for each patient.
Angie Dreyer, our dental hygienist, has been part of our team for the past two years and brings 16 years of experience as a hygienist. She has worked in dentistry for more than three decades, in every role in the office, from receptionist to dental assistant, so she understands each step of your visit. Outside the office, she is also a brand-new grandmother.
Christina Gonzalez is another of our dental hygienists and has been part of our team for more than eight years. She brings solid experience as a hygienist to every preventive care visit.
A closer look at our digital dentistry
Real photos from our Chula Vista office — our digital scanning technology, in action.
Services, from routine care to full smile restoration
Every service below is provided in-house at our Chula Vista office — nothing requires a referral out unless your case calls for a specialist.
Preventive Care & Checkups
Routine exams, professional preventive care, digital X-rays and fluoride treatments to catch small problems before they become expensive ones — for pre-teens through seniors.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal therapy and extractions, done with an eye toward preserving as much of your natural tooth as possible.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Professional teeth whitening and porcelain veneers for patients who want a brighter, more even smile without a full reconstruction.
Dental Implants & Overdentures
Single-tooth implants and implant-supported overdentures for patients replacing missing teeth, planned using digital scans for a precise fit.
Digital Dentistry
Intraoral scanners replace messy physical molds, and digital dentistry means faster turnaround on crowns and restorations.
Dental Emergencies
Toothache, broken tooth, or a lost filling? Call our office directly and let the front desk know it's urgent — we hold same-day slots when we can.
What makes an appointment here different
Digital precision
Intraoral scanning and digital dentistry mean fewer redo visits and a more comfortable fit.
Every age, one office
From a teen's first checkup to a parent's implant consult, the whole family can be seen here.
Bilingual care
Explanations of diagnosis, treatment and cost are available fully in Spanish or English.
Financing that fits
Most major insurance accepted, plus third-party financing for treatment not fully covered.
What our patients say
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Questions patients ask before their first visit
Do you speak Spanish at South Bay Dental Arts? / ¿Hablan español?+
Yes. Our doctors and dental assistants speak Spanish, and when a call comes in in Spanish, our front desk immediately brings a Spanish-speaking assistant to the phone. A translator is always by your side during your visit as well. / Sí, nuestros doctores y asistentes hablan español; si la llamada es en español, en seguida se acerca al teléfono un asistente que habla español. También tendrá un traductor a su lado durante su visita.
What if I call during lunch or after hours?+
During business hours, you'll always reach our own front desk first. If you call during lunch, after hours, or would simply prefer to speak in another language, our phone service is available to help, so your call is always answered and your appointment request is handled right away.
Are you accepting new patients?+
Yes — we're currently welcoming new patients from around age 12 through seniors, as well as younger children who don't need to be referred to a pediatric dentist.
What dental insurance do you accept?+
We accept most major dental PPO plans, including Delta Dental, MetLife, Aetna, GEHA, Guardian, Principal and United Healthcare, plus third-party financing for treatment not fully covered. We do not currently accept Medi-Cal.
Do you offer same-day appointments for dental emergencies?+
Call and tell our front desk it's an emergency — we prioritize same-day slots whenever one is available.
What is digital dentistry, and do you use it here?+
Yes. We use intraoral scanners instead of traditional molds for crowns, implants and other restorations — typically fewer visits and a more comfortable, precise fit.
Coverage that works for most families
We accept most major dental PPO insurance plans. Not sure if yours is covered? Call our office with your carrier name and we'll check for you before you book.
- Delta Dental
- MetLife
- Aetna
- GEHA
- Guardian
- Principal
- United Healthcare
- Third-party financing available
We currently do not accept Medi-Cal.
Schedule your appointment
345 F St, Suite 290, Chula Vista, CA 91910
| Monday – Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday – Thursday | 7:30 – 12:30 PM & 1:30 – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |