David nor Kevin are worth the one star I am being forced to give as they are FRAUDSTERS. Let me…read morestart by explaining that David was brokering a car purchase deal on behalf of his son in law, Jay Kevin Gremillion, and I was the potential buyer for Jay's 2016 Toyota 4Runner with the vin number JTEBU5JR7G5290298. I interacted with both men in regard to this purchase, and in order to hold the vehicle, as I lived outside of California, I was asked to pay a $1,000.00 Retainer Fee to David via Venmo. I sent the $1,000.00 to David on July 23rd, 2025, on Venmo, with the condition that the fee would be REFUNDABLE if I did not go through with the purchase. Needless to say, I did NOT buy the vehicle as there was an issue with the means of payment I could provide for the remainder balance. I have since filed a dispute with Venmo after multiple attempts were made to contact David Telling about refunding my money. David has refused to communicate with me despite contacting him via texts and phone calls, and I have sent him two requests for $1,000.00 on Venmo for repayment that have gone unanswered. Simply put, David Telling is a thief. Do NOT recommend doing business of any kind with the likes of David. Jay Gremillion goes by Kevin, and apparently is the owner/ operator of Dino Smiles Children Dentistry in Atwater, CA; however, the dental offices website can't be pulled up on google strangely enough in order to leave a review on google, so I am settling for Yelp. I believe these men are both professional scammers.

This is the WORST dental office I've ever had experienced. Every time I schedule my children (which…read moreare more than 6+ months out) they give me a call either a few days before or a day before their scheduled appointments and leave a voicemail with the same excuse about it being "an emergency" and move it to a different date. Mind you, I put in a request from my job early to approve the original appointment date and it NEVER fails that this office is always forcing a reschedule. My daughter is now 6!! And she has NOT once been seen here. And given the pandemic time, and now the months waiting to be on schedule, she was supposed to be seen today but they MOVED her appointment for yesterday 7/17/23! Now I not only waited MONTHS for her to be seen but again REQUESTED my job for the day off because I work before they open AND get off 30 minutes before they closed! Plus I make these appointments for my children to accommodate my schedule NOT theirs. I finally have had it with this dental office. My children will go elsewhere, I rather pay out of pocket at an office will give them services.... After being told that I was a "no show" (falsely noting in system) on a appointment that I didn't reschedule and they moved her original scheduled date. I let them know I have every voicemail of THEM changing it, for a so called "Dr emergency" and "office will be closed" , to my surprise I called today (my child's actual day scheduled 7/18/23) and who is in office? The Doctor who was supposed to be out due to the "emergency"! I wish I could give it a -5 star. You people need to do better with your "services" because how dare you continue to have me take a day off and not see my children due to FALSE emergencies and "offer" to reschedule it for FEBRUARY OF 2024!!!! If the doctor doesn't know how his front office is running things, I suggest getting involved with your staff and do better for the patients and understand that CHILDREN need/require these visits...

I feel compelled to come forward due to a recent podcast I listened to about cutting babies tongue,…read morealso known as Frenectomy. My husband and I took our daughter just after she turned 1 in May of 2022. Almost instantly the Dr. suggested cutting my daughters tongue- giving multiple reasons of the benefits. We highly considered it, but wanted to do some research and get a second opinion. I am glad we did. The next Dr. suggested against it and I am so glad we went with our gut instincts. My daughter is now almost 3 and not having any speech issues like the original Dr. suggested she would have. My point is to not criticize the Dr. but to keep in mind that dentistry is a business and to always get a second opinion. If you haven't already, listen to the podcast from The Daily- "The Booming Business of Cutting Babies' Tongues" Episode dated: Feb. 24, 2024. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-booming-business-of-cutting-babies-tongues/id1200361736?i=1000645852980 In my opinion, always get a second opinion.

Had such a nice experience here! They took care of my daughter for her lip tie the same day I…read morebrought her in. Doctor accessed her and took my concerns into account and proceeded that the best course of action was to perform the surgery that same day. I valued the dentists and staff concerns and how promptly they responded to our needs.

This place has been very difficult to work with post my daughters surgery. She was seen on March…read more17th for treatment including 2 "nu-smile" teeth. I went here instead of her regular dentist so she could be put under. I will say the dental staff was great and procedure smooth and quick. However the office staff has not been helpful. I paid $500 on the day of the visit for the "nu-smile" teeth and they told me they would bill my insurance (which in my policy clearly states they are covered at 100%). They told me they would confirm with my insurance and refund me once my insurance pays them. That it should take about a month. End of March, I get my explanation of benefits stating my insurance paid them, I say okay I should get my money back and get a call. Nope. When I call they act confused as to what I am talking about. The people I need to talk too (insurance and billing) always seem to be busy, or on lunch, so I get messages relayed through the secretary which makes communication difficult. I call my insurance who states the check was cashed by them in March 29th, yet this provider can't seem to "find it" even after I give them the check number via my insurance. They say it sometimes takes a couple weeks to process and to give it a couple weeks. Fast forward to April 21st, still no call back from them and no update when I call them except, the check from insurance is still pending (Really?!). I call May 11th, there response is still the check to me will be written soon and they will call me when it is sent out. I am hoping this will get their attention because this is insurance fraud as far as I am concerned as both me and my insurance has paid them. My next step is filing a grievance to get my money back. It has been 3 MONTHS. I will update this review when/if I get my money back.

My son has had a few bad experiences at the dentist. Central California Dental Surgicenter was…read moreawesome! They make sure he felt safe and they did a really good job taking care of his dental needs while he was sedated. My son liked the bubble gum scent of the anesthesia. They let him pick out a movie to watch. My only small complaint was the wait time. They said because it was so close to Christmas, that was their busiest time of year. They were trying to accommodate as many patients as they could. They told me that even if my insurance wouldn't cover it, they do not bill the parents of patients. They kept their word too. I couldn't have been more pleased.

The dentist and the staff here are remarkable. The office is always clean and vibrate…read more Upon entry, guardians will notice The "Under the Sea" decor helps create a fun and exciting atmosphere for everyone. There are video games in the lobby for the kiddos and a television usually playing something interesting. My children loved attending here and always enjoyed their experiences. Sadly, we moved to another state and have missed this place greatly! As a mom, it's been challenging finding any dental care that exceeds my expectations like First Step Dental did. I recommend FSD to every mother who wants peace of mind and the care and professionalism of this group.

Nothing but professionals. I have been taking my children here for over ten years and have zero…read morecomplaints.

Do not go get your braces here they never have appointments and the dentist that does the braces is…read moreonly there 4 times a month and they only see you every 2 months horrible experience wish I was not in a contract because I would take my money elsewhere

They cauncil you when you arrive even if you have allready text confirmed by text msg, and some…read morenurses are kind and do everthing ruching kids Disapointed

My kids and I love this place! They remember us every time and can do basically all treatments in…read morehouse which is such a benefit! It's a smaller office, but it allows them to be more personal and focus on one patient at a time. We've never experienced issues with fillings received, if anything they've helped fix cracked fillings done elsewhere. They have tvs at every chair for the kids and of course get a goody bag at the end. This is the first dentist my kids are excited to visit.

We've been bringing our kids here for almost five years, and we've had nothing but wonderful…read moreexperiences. The entire staff is always so friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and they do a great job making my kids feel comfortable during their visits. One thing that has always stood out to me is how thorough they are. At our very first appointment, Dr. Kaur noticed my child's lip tie and brought it to our attention. We were able to get it corrected early because of their keen eye, and I'm so grateful they caught something that could have easily been missed. Which it was missed at another dental office. It's clear they genuinely care about their patients and take the time to provide excellent care. I highly recommend this office to any parent looking for a pediatric dentist. We absolutely love this place!

The most pleasant dental experiences I have ever had. Dr Carolyn is gentle, thorough and…read moreknowledgeable in complex issues. I have found my forever dentist

Excellent sevice, great staff, open on the day's i'm off work so I can count on making convieniant…read moreappointment's.

My son had his first dental appointment at 6 years old, and we had such a great experience at Kids…read moreCare Dental! The reception staff was so helpful over the phone and very welcoming in person. The doctor and hygienist were both amazing and made my son feel comfortable throughout the visit. He was nervous at first, but left with a huge smile on his face saying he wants to come back! They also gave him prizes and shared some really great teeth care tips. I'm so happy we chose this office and we'll definitely be back for his routine checkup in 6 months!

Good doctors but they are really picky the payments other then that they are pretty good with the…read morekids, Time wise takes a long long time waiting so be patient.

This location is great! I definitely would come again. They tooken care of me right when I walked…read morein. Waits aren't long and the dentists are really professional here and friendly. I just got my temp crown in and I feel like a normal person who can eat normally again.

They apparently can only give a printed copy of x-rays and no digital xrays. When I told other…read moredentist that I went to Western Dental they almost all said, "I wouldn't recommend going to them." or "I'd never refer patients to them." On top of that - I have medi-cal and was told I would have to pay out of pocket for sedation but when I contacted medi-cal and did my research they said that it should be covered. Honestly, made no sense. Seems they are just in it for the money.

Our kids absolutely love Dr. Banks. I hated going to the dentist as a child and didn't want that…read morefor my kids. He is friendly and honest about what the kids need. My kids like going and will listen to his suggestions! He stopped taking our insurance (Delta) which is the only downside. So many people have that insurance in town. We still go but paying out of pocket until reimbursement is a lot.

I was referred to Dr. Banks' by a family member and fellow dentist to get a second opinion since we…read morecurrently see an out of town pediatric dentist. I never write reviews but I felt this was needed since it takes nothing to be nice. The front desk staff member I first spoke with was polite, but when Amy came on the phone, the tone completely changed. She was rude from the start and seemed uninterested in helping. For someone representing the office, she could really use some customer service training. The way you speak to potential patients reflects directly on the business and after seeing another review stating the same issue with the same person, it should be addressed. I was also surprised to hear that they don't accept new patients over the age of 10, which is unusual since most pediatric dentists see patients up to 18 years old. So regardless they wouldn't see my child. I'm glad I know in advance how we would be treated if I wanted to send my other younger kids here.