Dr. Timothy Quoc Tien

Dr. Timothy Quoc Tien is a general dentist in San Diego who takes Denti-Cal and has been in the state program since 2012.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program since 2012
Care: General dentist
Languages: English
Where: San Diego, San Diego County plus 1 other location

Call (619) 584-8975 Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing, enrolled since 2012
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

4.0

4.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews.

Map and directions

I had my yearly cleaning as a new patient and had a great experience. My hygienist Manny was very respectful and delicate. I really like how this clinic takes a lot of x-rays; it helps me understand any issues I could have that the doctors explain. I also really appreciate that they offer suction every 30 seconds or so. Everything was very tidy when I went and the front desk staff were nice too. I came a little early and was seen right away and was finished within the hour.
Emily Wang 5 out of 5 · 2026-06-30
It’s an alright place, I had a really helpful nurse recognize trauma regarding the dentist workplace. Sometimes the dentists act a little weird and un-accommodating regarding “dumb” questions so that could be a little unwelcoming. The reception isn’t the nicest. They have a sharpness to their tone and if you struggle with speaking English, clarification is met with tonal curtness and impatience which I really don’t like as this is customer service, for vital treatment; especially not good in an area of ESL speakers, and even worse as most ESL speakers here are older folk. Even minor audio hiccups are met with impatience.
Ophelia Noble 3 out of 5 · 2026-05-08

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Office Details

Address: 3531 el Cajon Blvd Ste A
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 584-8975
Practice: Boulevard Dental Center
Degree: DDS
Type of care: General dentist
Languages: English
County: San Diego County
Provider number: 1578629283

Other Address on File

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

3531 el Cajon Blvd Ste A, San Diego

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.

If English is hard for you, Medi-Cal pays for an interpreter and the office can set one up. Ask for it when you book.

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. Timothy Quoc Tien 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 (619) 584-8975 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.