To give this Dentistry by Design a 1-star rating is very generous on my part. This is a horrible…read morevendor on so many levels. I obtained a treatment plan and the cost of this plan from my dentist in Florida. Since there was extensive work required the amount of this plan was very high. Before, I committed to starting this treatment, I was going to obtain two more estimates and obtain additional treatment plans. Dr. Rizvi is a dentist in my insurance network. Although I had been to this facility in the past, I was not overly impressed with it. However, in reviewing Dr. Rizvi credentials on the website, I was impressed with him. I was led to believe from his website that he could do the extractions and do the implants. I emailed Dr. Rizvi from Florida and told him I wanted another opinion and could he give me an opinion and a treatment plan. Dr. Rizvi agreed to meet with me and said this visit would be of no charge. Not only did he charge me for this visit he did not give me a treatment plan and an opinion. His solution was to make referrals to an oral surgeon for extractions and a periodontist for implants. I declined his referrals as my current periodontist would do the extractions and implants. I went in for a cleaning at Dentistry by Design. The hygienist was planning to do x-rays which I declined, and I explained to her that my periodontist had done x-rays and in the past week and that I had paid $596 for this work. I had given Dr. Rizvi a flash drive of these x-rays. She appeared to be miffed at my refusal for x-rays and asked the dentist if she should proceed with the cleaning without x-rays. She did proceed with an abbreviated cleaning as it only took 15 minutes, and cleaning usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour. I emailed Dr. Rizvi and requested that he not invoice my insurance. I explained to him that since the hygienist had done such a shotty job, I was going to have to have them recleaned. Dr. Rizvi did not call me to further discuss this matter, but he did bill my insurance company. Not only did they invoice the insurance company, but the explanation of benefits showed that they showed a tax on the service. I called the business agent and told her I did not think taxing me for this service was legal. She assured me that it was legal. I contacted my insurance company, and I was informed that I should not be taxed. I again called the business agent at Dentistry by Design, and I was told it was a provider free even though on the explanation of benefits it clearly states it is a tax. I again called the insurance company and was told that a provider fee was not legal if it was an in-network provider. The insurance company said they were going to file a complaint against Dentistry by Design. Another concern is with the appliance that was made when my front teeth were extracted. This appliance is poor fitting, and it is causing multiple sores in my mouth. In a recent visit to another dentist, she filed the appliance and so it fits better. A lesser concern is their poor communication with me. They were to call when my appliance was ready, which they never did. I had to call them and when I asked if the appliance was in, they said they needed to check and was told they would call me back, which they never did. I had to call them, and they told me it was ready, but I needed to wait to see if I could pick it up. Once again, I had to make another call about the pick up of the appliance. Another concern was bad information about pricing. I also inquired about the cost of crowns for my implants, and I was told $7,000 per implant. This seemed to be an extraordinary cost as most crowns range from $2,300 to $3000. I again questioned the fee and a different person said she thought the original quote was for a total implant even though when I questioned the first person about the crowns, I made it clear I was only talking about the crowns she gave me this very high quote. It should also be noted that my experience with Dr. Rizvi reveals that he does not do implants. It should also be noted the internet shows Dr. Rizvi as an oral surgeon, and yet he was going to refer me to an oral surgeon for my extracts. Mary Ann

I was in Minneapolis from out of town when I broke my tooth. Dr Rizvi took a same day appointment,…read moreand gave me excellent treatment. He knew exactly what to do to enable me to implant a tooth later. Both he and his staff were friendly and caring, even for a stranger like myself.

Let me start off by saying, I understand that based on zip codes, insurance amounts can and often…read moredo differ. Regardless of this fact, Northern Star is absolutely taking advantage of their clients and overcharging on all fronts and the photos- the first one being an estimate from a VIRAL consultation with northern star on August 14th, 2020, and the second photo being from an In-person consultation I just had today with Dakota Valley in Burnsville- pretty much speak for themselves. As you can see from the first photo, Northern Star wanted to code two of my lower wisdom teeth as 'completely bony impacted'. I don't claim to be a dentist or claim to have the knowledge an oral surgeon has, but 'completely bony impacted', if you look it up, literally simply means "a tooth is completely inside of the bone and has not erupted through the gum," as in, it is not able to be seen in the mouth..... both of my lower wisdom teeth that they were claiming were "completely bony impacted" were visible in my mouth and had erupted through the gums. Another very questionable aspect was the fact that northern star tried to tell me that my four wisdom teeth would take 45 mins to 1 hr to extract, which meant they would get to charge me for a whole lot more for general anesthesia. The place I just had a consultation today told me, max, the entire procedure will take FIFTEEN MINUTES, because both the top teeth were a simple extraction and the bottom two, one was surgical completely erupted and the other is surgical partially bony. Northern Star mistook me for a young, naive 25 year old who wouldn't be bothered to do my own research or question what they were coding my wisdom tooth extraction as, which in essence, would've meant I would be getting charged ALOT more. Oh well- they lost a client and maybe this review will make them think twice about trying to FRAUDULENTLY miscode in order to overcharge unassuming clientele. DO YOUR RESEARCH.

I had Dr. Chavez do an implant for me. She and her friendly, helpful staff made me feel so at ease…read moreon my first consultation. My implant procedure went extremely well with no pain and no complications! I couldn't speak higher of my experience! I'd recommend her to everyone! 5 stars out of 5 stars!!

Love the philosophy of Dr. Malterud as he saves tooth structure. My teen daughter had a great…read moreexperience and hoping in future her decay issues are reversed with ozone he uses. He knows newest technology and is a great dentist!!

Dr. Malterud and his exemplary staff are nothing short of outstanding. I've been to his office…read moretwice now, and have been thoroughly impressed by the unique blend of professionalism and amiability there. He is a progressive leader in his field, and I feel highly fortunate to work with him. Everyone in his office fully communicated each stage of the dental process, including, but not limited to: scheduling, payment, insurance claims, treatment, and strategies for personal care between visits. They displayed a genuine concern for my long-term oral health, and took the time to educate me about a multitude of options available for top-tier care that fit my individual needs. Dr. Malterud has earned my trust and loyalty.

The entire team at Sedation and Implant dentistry was great... from our initial consultation to the…read more2 separate days of procedures, the entire team was kind, understanding, patient and totally focused on our daughters comfort and well-being. We highly recommend them!

I have gone to this dentist for the past few years and was very happy with it ... until today. I…read moreusually see Dr. Russ who is wonderful and I have zero complaints about him. That said ... I will not go back after how poorly I was treated by Dr. Anderson today. I first saw Dr. Anderson last week because I had a crown that was bothering me. He made it clear he felt my tooth should be pulled because the tooth had a root canal and he is very opposed to root canals. He feels the infection in a root canal never goes away. I understood and appreciate his viewpoints as a naturopath, but there was no visible infection on the X-ray and my tooth only hurt when chewing. He also never checked my bite the first time I came in. After leaving the appointment and consulting with a friend and family member who both work in the dental field, they said he should have checked my bite and that it is not unusual for a bite on a crown to need adjusting. I then called and made a second appointment stating Dr. Anderson never checked my bite and I wanted it checked. He was rude when I arrived and made it clear adjusting the bite would not remove the need for an extraction. He said "you'll just be back in a week wanting it adjusted again" and "you need to make up your mind about what you want." I told him I wanted my bite checked and he did so - begrudgingly. Lo and behold, my bite was off and my tooth feels a TON better now. While I FULLY understand his perspective, I am not willing to have a tooth with no infection pulled. I also don't appreciate that I had to make a second appointment to have the bite checked when that should have been done the first time. What is most upsetting is how rudely I was treated by Dr. Anderson today. He was condescending and shaming. I felt like he was just trying to make money off of me. I will be finding a new dentist moving forward especially since Dr. Russ is retiring soon.

Free parking, easy to get to, easy to schedule an appointment. I am always pleased with my…read moreexperience at Park Dental, they do a thorough job while also being quick. I've been going here for a few years and appreciate their work! I don't feel like they unnecessarily upsell you on anything and they are understanding and realistic about your at home routine. I also like getting a free toothbrush and floss after every appointment!

They wouldn't let me cancel my ex wife's appointment either, it's unclear if my ex wife actually…read morecancelled the appointment or not. She said she did. Regardless, they threatened to send the $60 payment into collections at threat of damaging my credit score. I would not want to engage in business with a company who cancels appointments without notice and then fines you when you call to cancel your own with notice. Awful experience.

Dr. Hartman is everything a patient could hope for in a dentist - warm, knowledgeable, welcoming,…read morereassuring, and eminently qualified. On a recent visit, I learned that I would need a tooth extraction and graft. He explained the process and listened carefully to all my questions, responding with thorough and clear information to assist me in making decisions. The procedure itself went incredibly smoothly. Dr. Hartman explained what he was doing as he worked, checked frequently to be sure I was comfortable, and gave me updates as to how the process was going. I am amazed to have had zero pain after the procedure and credit that fact to the skill and care I received. I cannot recommend Dr. Hartman and his staff, all of whom are welcoming and personable, highly enough. I am a patient who appreciates her dentist and am grateful to have found Dr. Hartman, who is both a physician and a healer!

I was a hockey player and had a lot of work completed as a kid. I have severe dental anxiety,…read morealmost crippling. My wife read all the reviews of the dental offices in the St Paul area that seemed authenti. And by the grace of god these reviews are spot on. Dr Hartman was able to restore my hockey tooth back to the natural color esthetics pre trauma! He is gods gift to dentistry with his calm chair side manner was able to calm a nervous wreck like myself. I also got my teeth cleaned recently and another angle is is Sue, the hygienist. Sue was phenomenal during my cleaning! This is by far the best cleaning I ever had. Entire family is in the gift hands of Dr Hartman!

Dr. Sharpe and her office staff are so welcoming. I've had trouble with past dentists and it always…read moremakes going to a new one more nerve racking for me. I moved to MN last Jan but continued to go to my dentist in Indiana. I had a sudden tooth ache last Thursday and Dr. Sharpe's office was able to get me in right away. From the time I walked in until I left, I felt comfortable and welcomed. Her dental assistant was so kind and friendly. Dr. Sharpe unfortunately had to recommend me to an endodontist for my problem but I will definitely return to Dr. Sharpe's office for routine work and cleanings. If you're looking for a nice and caring dentist, I most definitely recommend.

Went to this office for a short time. The biggest problem was they led me to believe They couldn't…read moresave a back tooth of mine. They blew up the x-ray so large it was scary looking!! I immediately left that office, went to a good, reputable dental office, was told that tooth was absolutely savable and they did a great job. Since Dr Patel left his office things went down hill fast. Just beware!!

Hate going to the dentist? That was me too. I didn't see a dentist from age 18-35. One day I…read morenoticed my back tooth was chipped. My boyfriend had been to this place and had nothing but wonderful things to say! So I made an appointment. This place is located next to a parking ramp and has some limited street parking as well. (Free). Walking in the receptionist was very warm and welcoming. I was very nervous since it has been so long. I never felt judged once. I was brought back for my cleaning and the woman who cleaned my teeth was wonderful! She talked me through everything and made me feel so comfortable! Despite not going to the dentist for almost two decades, I only had one cavity! They looked at all the options and worked to save the tooth. You can tell they care about their patients and not just wanting to make a quick buck! Because they have all been so amazing, I now have both of my children and my boyfriend there as well! If you are looking for a spectacular dentist, are nervous about dental work, or just want a high quality experience, THIS IS THE PLACE!

I went in to be fitted for a new night guard after mine finally wore out. It fit comfortably on the…read morefirst try, and I appreciated not having to come back for multiple adjustments. The appointment ran smoothly, and I was back to work earlier than I'd planned.