Contact / Areas We Serve
Serving Irvine and Nearby Cities
Sand Canyon Dental is on Sand Canyon Avenue near Alton Parkway, close to both the 405 and the 5. Most Irvine neighborhoods are a 5 to 15 minute drive away, and parking is free.
Sand Canyon Dental
16100 Sand Canyon Ave, Suite 270, Irvine, CA 92618
In the same building as Hoag Medical Group Irvine. (949) 727-9077
- Near the 405 and 5both have a Sand Canyon Ave exit
- Free parkingin the building lot
- Open until 7 PMon Mondays and Thursdays
- Four languagesEnglish, Farsi, Tagalog, and Arabic
Drive times from Irvine neighborhoods
How long it usually takes to reach our office from each part of Irvine, and the main road Google Maps suggests.
| Neighborhood | Drive | Distance | Usual route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Hill | About 4 min | 0.9 mi | Sand Canyon Ave |
| Oak Creek | About 5 min | 1.6 mi | Barranca Pkwy |
| Woodbridge | About 6 min | 2.2 mi | Barranca Pkwy |
| Irvine Spectrum | About 6 min | 2.7 mi | I-405 |
| University Park | About 7 min | 3.9 mi | I-405 |
| Cypress Village | About 8 min | 3.2 mi | Jeffrey Rd and Irvine Center Dr |
| Woodbury | About 9 min | 3.2 mi | Sand Canyon Ave |
| Great Park neighborhoods | About 10 min | 2.9 mi | Sand Canyon Ave |
| Stonegate | About 10 min | 5.1 mi | CA-133 |
| Turtle Rock | About 11 min | 4.8 mi | Ridgeline Dr |
| Westpark | About 11 min | 3.6 mi | Barranca Pkwy |
| Northwood | About 11 min | 5.8 mi | Irvine Blvd and CA-133 |
| UC Irvine | About 11 min | 5.3 mi | I-405 |
| Portola Springs | About 12 min | 8.3 mi | CA-133 |
| Orchard Hills | About 13 min | 6.4 mi | Culver Dr and I-5 |
Drive times are from Google Maps, measured from a central spot in each area on a weekend morning in October 2026. Weekday rush hour, especially on the 405 and the 5, can add time.
Coming from a nearby city
Patients are welcome from anywhere in Orange County. Our evening hours on Mondays and Thursdays make it easier to fit a visit around a commute.
| City | Drive | Distance | Usual route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tustin | About 9 min | 5.7 mi | I-5 |
| Laguna Hills | About 10 min | 6.3 mi | I-5 and I-405 |
| Costa Mesa | About 10 min | 7.9 mi | I-405 |
| Mission Viejo | About 13 min | 11.2 mi | I-5 and I-405 |
| Lake Forest | About 15 min | 7.7 mi | Bake Pkwy |
| Newport Beach | About 17 min | 9.4 mi | Jamboree Rd and I-405 |
Measured from Tustin Marketplace, Laguna Hills Civic Center, South Coast Plaza, The Shops at Mission Viejo, Lake Forest City Hall, and Fashion Island.
Finding our office
We are in the same building as Hoag Medical Group Irvine, on Sand Canyon Avenue near Alton Parkway.
Exit at Sand Canyon Avenue
Both the 405 and the 5 have a Sand Canyon Ave exit. From surface streets, Alton Parkway and Barranca Parkway both cross Sand Canyon Ave close to the office.
Look for the Hoag Medical Group building
Our address is 16100 Sand Canyon Ave. Search for "Sand Canyon Dental" in Google Maps or Apple Maps to get the exact location.
Park for free
Patient parking at the building is free, so there is no meter or garage fee to worry about.
Come up to Suite 270
Check in at the front desk. If you are a new patient, filling out your new patient forms before you arrive makes check-in quick.
Taking the train? Irvine Station (Metrolink and Amtrak) is about 3 miles away, roughly an 8-minute drive or rideshare.
Why the drive is worth it
What patients from around Irvine and nearby cities can expect when they choose our office.
Care for the whole family
Children, teens, adults, and seniors are all seen in one office, so a family can book visits together. Family dentistry
Evening appointments
Open from 8 AM to 7 PM on Mondays and Thursdays, and 8 AM to 5 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Four languages
Our team speaks English, Farsi, Tagalog, and Arabic.
Implants in the same office
Dr. Tamer places most dental implants here, and our dentists restore them, so you don't have to go back and forth. Dental implants
PPO insurance accepted
We accept most PPO dental plans, including Delta Dental, and offer payment options if you don't have insurance. Insurance
In Irvine since 2008
Our practice has cared for Irvine families since 2008. Meet our dentists
Dental emergency?
Call us right away. We make room for same-day visits whenever we can.
Questions about getting here
Where is Sand Canyon Dental located?
We are at 16100 Sand Canyon Ave, Suite 270, Irvine, CA 92618, near Sand Canyon Ave and Alton Pkwy, in the same building as Hoag Medical Group Irvine.
Which freeway exit is closest?
Use the Sand Canyon Avenue exit. Both the 405 and the 5 have one, and the office is a short drive from either exit.
Is parking free?
Yes. Patient parking at our building is free.
How far is the office from Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, or the Great Park?
Without heavy traffic, it is about 6 minutes from Woodbridge, about 11 minutes from Turtle Rock, and about 10 minutes from the Great Park neighborhoods. Quail Hill and Oak Creek are about 5 minutes away.
Do you see patients who live outside Irvine?
Yes. Patients are welcome from anywhere. Tustin, Laguna Hills, and Costa Mesa are about 10 minutes away, and Lake Forest and Newport Beach are about 15 to 17 minutes away.
Are you open in the evening?
Yes. We are open until 7 PM on Mondays and Thursdays. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday we are open from 8 AM to 5 PM. We are closed on weekends.
Does my PPO insurance work if I live in another city?
Yes. PPO dental plans are not limited to the city you live in. We accept most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, and our team will check your benefits before your visit.
Plan your visit
Pick a time online or call us. New patients of all ages are welcome.
Sand Canyon Dental
16100 Sand Canyon Ave, Suite 270
Irvine, CA 92618
Mon and Thu 8 AM to 7 PM
Tue, Wed, and Fri 8 AM to 5 PM