5* Extraordinary professional, and friendly conduct from start to finish. My particular needs…read moreinvolved Keri, Elizabeth, Amanda, and Dr. FERNS. Every one did their jobs, well into the afternoon, with attentive care and graceful focus. And every question I had was answered thoroughly -- never felt rushed. On the contrary-- I felt APPRECIATED! When is the last time you felt appreciated by ANY doctor's office? This dentistry team is a finely oiled machine... a classic! IMPRESSIVE!!!!! I feel blessed to be a new patient.

I have been looking for a good dentist for a long time and finally found one. I highly recommend…read moreRyan Ferns and his staff.

This dental office provides top care from check in to check out. I recommend them to my family and…read morefriends.

I absolutely give this establishment 10 out of 10 from how they handle your forms in the lobby, to…read morehow they handle every situation that comes through their doors. I was imagining going to a dental office similar to what you think of like Finding Nemo; But contrary, to my surprise the event was not quite so dramatic! It certainly was a pleasant and insightful visit with the best of the best walking you through every process and addressing you're every concern to ensure you have a comfortable visit; I certainly am not a fan of needles or rude individuals; However what once was a scary thought turned out to actually be fulled with Experts-Well Distinguished Individuals within their gift mix doing you a service and helping the community achieve something; I left with a bigger and brighter smile and a little bit more hope for humanity.

Super great people, everybody is very nice and the doctor/dentist is very professional he did a…read morefabulous job pulling two teeth that I had put off for 3 years. Dr Haggerty had me done and out of there in no time at all. I would highly recommend him!

Dr. Haggerty charged me $275 to tell me that he won't take my case b/c I am a high risk patient. He…read moredidn't say I shouldn't have the procedure done; he advised me to see a surgeon who would perform it. He didn't want to oversee my care because of the possibility that there would be complications and, basically, he didn't want to deal with those complications down the line. Also, they billed me under the Delta Dental code 9310 so they could charge the full rate, rather than D0140, under which I could have gotten the discounted DD rate. I'm sure he's a skilled surgeon, but he prioritizes $$ over patient's well-being.

I highly recommend Dental Excellence in Independence, especially Dr Aaron Sharky and his assistant,…read moreShelby. Dr. Sharky is by far the best dentist I've ever been to. He is fast, gentle, thorough, and knowledgeable, and Shelby is friendly and professional. I had an extraction and two implants, and the next day there was no pain at all, just a tiny bit of soreness in my jaw. He previously replaced a broken filling, and did a great job in no time at all. The entire staff there is very nice. I couldn't be happier with this place.

I have no problem with Dr. Sharkey he is a really good Dentist. My problem is with billing, they…read morealways over charge you at least a $100+ and then if you ask for it back, they instantly get mad and really rude. They want their money up front, but you have to ask the manager to release the money they over charged you. If you don't ask for it, they'll keep it.

I've been a patient of Dr. McLaurian's for almost 20 years, and he and his staff are phenomenal. I…read morehave extreme "dental chair anxiety" and they do everything to make visits as stress and pain-free as possible. They will have my continued business for as long as I have teeth!

Very friendly and accommodating staff. They explain procedures well and help you financially…read moremanage your dental plans. I've encountered a couple instances where I felt like they were using high pressure sales tactics, but really, they were just concerned about my teeth and wanted to best for me. It was only once and I don't hold it against them. My husband recently had to change dentists because his insurance changed. He is honestly sad he's no longer going to Gregory Family Dental. A coworker used to live in Brookside and went to Gregory Family Dental. When he found out that's where I was going for a check up, he said, "Ah....Emil....good guy."

If you have a need for oral surgery, and you probably would only know this if you visited an oral…read moresurgeon for a consultation, then I cannot recommend Dr. Oakley enough. I had a fairly involved procedure done near the end of 2024, removing a cyst from my jaw (hey, too much HIPAA!) and Dr. Oakley was extraordinarily thorough with the process. I have been back for follow-ups several times, getting X-rays and consultation with Dr. Oakley. He is always thorough, explains everything at my level, and is available for me to contact him should I have any issues. Absolutely top-shelf doc! His staff is friendly and helps to accommodate your schedule, they take most insurance, and they work with you during the entire process. While I hope that you don't have to have an oral surgery procedure, just know that if you do, this is one of the best places you can go in the Kansas City area.

If one star even. My girlfriend had THE WORST experience getting wisdom teeth taken out. First they…read moredidn't have the proper equipment on site for original procedure, making her wait an extra hour under anesthesia. Then on her follow up the next day we were informed that they hit an artery on the initial surgery and they are having trouble stopping the bleeding. I was told the doctors friend had something like this happen to him so they are calling around for a solution as we are 2+ hours into the follow up visit. All the while I am not allowed to be back in the room at all for either procedure to talk to doctors or my girlfriend. I would never recommend anyone use this doctor or staff for any procedures.

My daughter saw Dr. Markel, they got us in very fast compared to some other surgeons (a month…read morewait). We we had our consult on Monday and Thursday her surgery. They were informative with what was going to happen and what could happen in case of complications. And I liked knowing what the cost was up front. The whole experiance was a great one for my daughter. Just think I about did come here because of some of the yelp reviews. But then again I not a Johnson County Princess who sets around write BS review because of the decor was not to their taste. I came here for a good surgeon and that's what my daughter got. Thanks.

Dr Merkel is the best surgeon I have encountered in many years. As someone terrified of the…read more dentist I was extremely nervous when a failed wisdom tooth extraction forced me to see a surgeon for a root tip removal. I was seen within one day of my phone call and the surgery was two days later. The day of surgery I was extremely nervous but Dr. Merkel took the time to reassure me that the tip removal would take only two minutes and be totally pain free. He was true to his word and it took longer for the novicane to take effect than it took for him to remove the root tip. I as in and out within obe half hour. Thank you for making a believer out of a chicken.

September 18, 2025…read more This office is amazing! It's always clean, and the vibe is positive as soon as you walk in. The fragrance in the office is so pleasant, and I love that they have coffee, snacks, and water while you wait. Arelis, the office manager, is nice, and Amy at the scheduling desk is friendly. Honesty, my dental hygienist, is gentle (never scraps my gums during a cleaning), and Dr. Deutch is a wonderful personal and very soft spoken. She truly cares about her patients. If you're looking for a dentist who's gentle, doesn't scrape your gums during cleanings, and gets you in and out in within an hour, I highly recommend Dr. Deutch and her team!

When we moved here 5 years ago, I needed a dentist for my kids. All the Moms I talked to…read morerecommended Dr. Deutch. She is FABULOUS. Everyone in the office from the receptionist to the hygienists to the Dr. herself, put my kids at ease and they loved going to the dentist! This practice is professional, patient, and compassionate. They listen to your concerns so that you feel like a partner in your care. We have going to Dr. Deutsch now for five years and I wouldn't trust any other practice!