Dr. Richard Gutierrez

Dr. Richard Gutierrez is a orthodontist in Riverside who takes Denti-Cal and has been in the state program since 1991. The office speaks Spanish.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program since 1991
Care: Orthodontist
Languages: Spanish and English
Where: Riverside, Imperial County plus 2 other locations

Call (951) 781-7878 Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing, enrolled since 1991
Medi-Cal plan type: Fee for service. Medi-Cal dental also runs through managed care plans in Sacramento and Los Angeles counties, and the state list we check does not cover those. If you are on a dental plan card rather than plain Medi-Cal, ask the office whether they take your plan.
Other insurance: Not known. This list is built around Medi-Cal dental, so it does not track private plans. Ask the office which ones they take.

What Patients Said

3.5

3.5 out of 5 from 47 reviews.

Map and directions

This has been my dentist for five years I don't know what I would do without them I love them they're very good service they remember their customers and help me out very fast
Cheyanne Williams 5 out of 5 · 2025-08-13
My experiences here have not been very good. I left one dental office to come here based on their prices but you really do get what you pay for. Although the other office was more expensive I was treated so well and with class. They always made appointments days in advance. This place has rude dentists, they barely speak to you, no conversation whatsoever. It's like they look down on you for being there. From the first visit I didn't feel welcomed. The dentist started deep cleaning my teeth without even telling me and I was in so much pain my whole body was shaking as I went down in the seat. I almost didnt go back after that experience but I had to finish the root canal process. Everytime I needed to come in they would call me the day of and expect me to come. People have lives and prior engagements they can't just drop what they are doing to come. The last time they called on a Saturday and expected me to drop everything to come in and when I couldn't they said well you will have to pay a $100 copay on any other day. I'm so upset with this place and myself for going there. I wish I never had. I need the work finished but I really don't want to ever return there.
Kimberly Funchess 1 out of 5 · 2019-09-12
I do not like this office. First time I went. I got 2 root canal's and after they never gave me antibiotics which developed into a abbsess. I called the office and asked if it was normal to have a bump by my root.canal. they said oops were sorry we forgot to give them to you. Then the following week I called to ask when my appointment is the stupid asses didn't set me up a appointment. Never going back
Cherilyn Hubbard 1 out of 5 · 2017-07-17

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Office Details

Address: 1825 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (951) 781-7878
Degree: DDS, Specialist training (MS)
Type of care: Orthodontist
Languages: Spanish and English
County: Imperial County
Provider number: 1558469890

Other Addresses on File

We also have 2 more addresses on file for this provider besides the one above. Call first to find out which one to go to.

1825 University Ave, Riverside
1835 University Ave, Riverside

What to Ask When You Call

Say you have Medi-Cal dental and ask if they are taking new patients. If the answer is yes, ask how soon you can be seen and what to bring. Take your Medi-Cal card and a photo ID.

This office speaks Spanish. If you would rather not use English on the phone, say so at the start of the call.

Need someone who speaks your language?

Medi-Cal pays for an interpreter, at no cost to you, in more than 250 languages, and for American Sign Language. You can ask for one yourself or let the dental office arrange it.

Interpreter line: (800) 322-6384
Free. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
TTY line: (800) 735-2922
Outside those hours dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
Online: smilecalifornia.org
The state's own Medi-Cal dental site for members.

Ask This Office for an Appointment

Leave your name and number. If this office takes requests through this site, it goes straight to them and they call you. If not, our team calls the office for you and rings you back with what they said.

Please do not put health details here. The office will ask what you need when they call. Is this your office? Get patient requests sent to you.

Questions People Ask

Does Dr. Richard Gutierrez take Denti-Cal?

Yes. This dentist appears in the state's published list of enrolled Denti-Cal providers. Taking the coverage and having an opening are two different things, so still call ahead.

How do I make an appointment?

Call (951) 781-7878 and say you have Medi-Cal dental. Or use the form on this page. Your request goes to the office if it takes requests here, and to our team if it does not. Nobody else gets it.

What will it cost me?

For most Denti-Cal covered treatment there is no copay. If the office suggests something the program does not cover, ask for the price in writing before you agree.