Dr. Sandhya Hegde, DDS

General dentistry covers everything from routine cleanings to fillings, and in Bonita, Dr. Sandhya Hegde, DDS offers exactly that. The practice handles exams, crowns, bridges, and basic oral surgery—no specialty referrals needed for most procedures. This part of San Diego County isn’t overrun with dental offices, so having a place that keeps things simple without the upsell for unnecessary treatments is a plus for locals who’d rather not drive into Chula Vista for every appointment. Bonita’s semi-rural stretch along Highway 54 means fewer chains and more independent practices, which still feels like a holdout against the sprawl creeping in from National City.

The office sits at 4424 Bonita Rd, just east of the Sweetwater Summit Regional Park entrance—convenient if you’re combining errands with a hike. For scheduling, the number is (619) 479-8703, and if you’re mapping it for the first time, the directions will save you the hassle of guessing which strip mall it’s tucked into. Around here, people tend to stick with the same dentist for years, mostly because nobody wants to deal with the traffic on the 805 just to switch providers.