Terrible communication and have not refunded me my money yet. They ghosted me. Also quoted me $800…read moremore than 2 other dentists.

I sent the following email to Lakewood Ranch Dental following my last appointment in September…read more2025. Never received a response. Clearly they do not value patient relationships and only care about maximum volume. I relocated here in 2024 from up north. Never had a problem like this before moving to LWR. Beware! #### Hello - Yesterday I had my six month cleaning at your office and following the appointment, I was told by the hygienist that due to current scheduling, she was not able to book me a new 6-month cleaning appointment and instead had to book my next appointment for 12 months out. Six month cleaning intervals have always been the gold standard of dental care. After expressing my concern, she said she could put me on a waitlist for a cancellation in six months. This is very disappointing on multiple levels. First, it is clear Lakewood Ranch Dental has taken on more patients than it can properly service which is now compromising patient health care. Second, the proposed solution of a waitlist for last minute cancellations is wholly inadequate especially for working professionals who frequently travel out of state. Advanced scheduling is a must. After expressing my disappointment, the hygienist explained that LWR Dental's schedule is so full because of frequent last minute cancellations (ostensibly the reason for your recently published updated cancellation policy). While I have no reason to doubt that is a current challenge for you, the fact is this is a LWR Dental business process issue of its own making that has now become your customers' problem. I challenge you to find an adequate solution to this situation or I will be forced to find a different service provider. This would be unfortunate because I really like Dr. Auletta, but your business processes needs immediate management attention.

After more than a year of searching for a new dentist, I couldn't be happier with Dr. Paola Donaire…read moreand her team. Dr. Donaire, her assistant Mel, and the entire staff are warm, patient, and incredibly thorough. My experience can truly be described as gentle dentistry, and I highly recommend this practice.

This is my second visit in as many weeks, and this time to have work done on a front tooth. I have…read morezero tolerance of pain. Dr.Donaire and her assistant, made sure that even giving me the numbing needles was as painless as possible, which I really appreciated. Dr Donaire is an excellent dentist and explained to me why she did the procedure the way she did it. She gave me tips on how to better take care of my teeth. She and the assistant (forgot name, sorry), have an excellent , caring manner, always checking to make sure I was ok, during the whole procedure. The office staff is also excellent and answered my questions about billing and other things in a nice manner Glad I found this place! Exactly what I was looking for!

He did a very good job. He is so nice makes u feel very comfortable.also at ease. I found my…read moredentist.

the staff is professional and nice, I went in for a specific molar issue and Dr. Michael worked…read morewith me on my issue, explained every option and I appreciate him for that.

Great people and great dental practice! Always a pleasure to go there and get treated efficiently.read more

worst dentist office I have ever been too. Rude staff. i have been a patient with them for several…read moreyears. A tooth that they added to my existing partial came off while eating a piece of lettuce two times. I called and told them it was an emergency since now I have a gaping hole in the front of my mouth. They could care less. First they told me I could get an appt. with the dentist within a week. I told them I had a previous doctors appointment. They said they would call me back, they did not. When I called them back to cancel my doctors appointment to accommodate the dentist appointment, they the said that I would have to wait two weeks. These are the worst people in the world and all they care about is the money. Beware of these people. I would add less than one star if I could!

Great employees wonderful service! My caps are beautiful and really change ur appearance! Great…read morepricing! Everyone so sweet and accommodating! Highly recommend! Sheila

I spent over a year dealing with the dentist. Thousands of dollars later, I'm left with a bottom…read moresnap in denture that doesn't snap stay in. I CAN NOT WEAR THE DENTURE!!. She was annoyed with me because I kept going back for adjustments! I gave her plenty of opportunities to make it right. NO SHE REFUSED TO MAKE IT RIGHT AND STILL WANTS ME TO PAY FOR THE DENTURE THAT SITS IN MY DRAWER AT HOME. Then I went somewhere else to have my dentures made and they fit first day I snapped them in. I left that office with a horrible smile and face sunken in from going without for so long. Today I have a beautiful smile. I was very clear with my expectations from the very beginning. Now she sent my " balance due" to a collection agency. I'm a disabled, widow and I totally do not recommend this dentist! ​

A few years ago, I was in agonizing pain as my wisdom teeth were wanting to make their appearance -…read morethe unfortunate part was that it all got worse while on an international plane flight back to the United States. It was so bad that I was crying on the plane! For the record, I'm pretty tough. When I got home, I located this dental office via the *phone book* - I admit, I didn't use Yelp at that time. Though note, Floridians didn't know what Yelp was then! Anyway, I got an appointment right way - within a few days. I went in for the appointment; they conducted x-rays of my teeth (I despised this part) AND offered to extract all four of my wisdom teeth during the SAME appointment. I said YES! I was awake during the process though very thankful for the local anesthetic(s) - I felt nada! Well until afterward... Though I was prescribed a high-dose NSAID (in addition to an antibiotic) which helped to reduce the pain & inflammation. I ate real food (though cautiously and slowly) on the same day! I recovered well. Anyway, the service at this office was excellent and exceeded my expectations! Friendly staff. FYI, they speak Spanish - if needed.

Friendly and professional dental clinic. They explain everything as they go through each step. The…read moredental scan allows them (and you) to see exactly how your teeth look and they can show you what problems you have and decide what you will need. They are affordable and are not pushy. Very nice people and they are also bilingual. Great experience here and highly recommended them

Wonderful dentist! We have been patients for 10 years and have always been very happy here.read more

Always a pleasant experience. The whole staff is friendly and pleasant…read more I have been a patient since moving to Bradenton 7 years ago and the care has always been excellent.

did not expect a denial of service from my insurance company as was told all services were…read morecovered... but turns out they were not, be careful to review with insurance yourself prior to service as you will be held responsible no matter what you are told by the office