I have been a patient at North Port Dental for a little more than one year. During that time, I've…read morehad four office visits, the first for an emergency root canal, and the others for follow-up and preventive care. I can honestly say that I've never had better experiences at a dentist's office than the ones I've had with North Port Dental. Having heard stories from friends about the discomfort and pain associated with a root canal procedure, I was apprehensive. But, my experience was completely pain-free and surprisingly pleasant. Every staff member I encountered was professional yet friendly, and put my at complete ease. I was treated initially by Dr. Woods, then by Dr. Ballentine on a subsequent visit. I've recommended this place to several friends. If you are looking for a Dental Practice, this is the place you should contact.

I have been going here now for more than four years for regular check ups, routine fillings and…read moreonce to reattach an implant that had come off its post. Have been seen by three of the four doctors here and have been equally impressed with their care and comforting ways. Anastasia is the best oral hygienist I've ever experienced.

I have been going to the facility for years and would go no where else. I worked as a Director of…read moreNursing and particular about patient care and consideration. If you do not have insurance then they have plans available that bring down the cost. I have to go every 3-4 months for maintenance and the team is always considerate about my care. I have tried other facilities but would not go back. I have a friend who also goes to the Venice facility who had no insurance and they worked with him also.

I went to this office in July 2025 as a new patient. Prior to that, it had been several years since…read moreI had been to the dentist, but I had been paying for dental insurance and decided it was time to finally address my dental work. Scheduling was easy, and when I arrived the environment was welcoming and professional. Everyone was friendly and understanding. However, before any work started, I was told that my insurance "wasn't very good" and would not cover much of the treatment. Since I hadn't dealt with dental insurance in years, I trusted what I was being told. They presented me with paperwork before treatment. At the time, I believed it was a billing statement rather than an estimate. Based on that understanding, I agreed to the recommended work and paid over $750 out of pocket that same day. We also discussed a larger treatment plan moving forward. Because I had not been to a dentist in years, I assumed the costs were normal. Later, after speaking with friends who had similar dental work done for significantly lower copays, I started questioning whether I had paid far more than expected. I still initially gave the office the benefit of the doubt because the staff had been nice and I believed I needed the work anyway. After speaking with other dental offices, I learned that my insurance is actually considered a strong dental plan and that my out-of-pocket costs appeared much higher than what many offices would have charged. At that point, I canceled the extensive treatment plan and decided to seek another provider for major dental work. Fast forward to May 2026: I returned only for a routine cleaning that I knew was 100% covered by my insurance. During that visit, I was informed that I had a credit on my account. This surprised me because nobody had ever contacted me to explain that I had overpaid or that a credit existed. I told the dental assistant that I only wanted services fully covered by my insurance. Instead, I was repeatedly encouraged to continue with additional deep cleaning/root scaling work and "touch-up" work from the previous visit -- despite no hygienist or dentist having examined my mouth yet that day. I again stated that I only wanted what was fully covered and that I wanted my credit refunded. I was then told the refund process could take up to four months, even though the amount was only around $340. During this interaction, I honestly felt confused and pressured. At one point, the dental assistant incorrectly stated that I had only paid around $376 out of pocket during my previous visit. It was only after I pulled up my bank transaction on my phone that a printed receipt was produced confirming I had actually paid over $750. I also felt like it was being implied that other dental offices would not want to treat me because root scaling had already been started. The assistant repeatedly stated that a regular cleaning would "do nothing" and referred to it as "just polishing." I specifically asked for clarification to make sure I was still allowed to see another dentist for a standard cleaning, and eventually she confirmed there was no legal or insurance issue preventing me from doing so. Ultimately, because I declined additional root scaling treatment, they refused to perform any cleaning at all that day, stating they believed a general cleaning would be ineffective. When I questioned why I had apparently overpaid during my original visit, I was told that insurance ended up covering more than expected and that the original paperwork I thought was a bill was actually only an estimate. I requested my refund along with copies of my dental records and treatment plan. Oddly, I could not receive the treatment plan the same day and was told I would need to formally request it with my records. I'm not commenting on the quality of the dental work itself, and I will say the office environment is clean and welcoming. However, based on my experience, I strongly encourage anyone visiting this office to fully understand their dental insurance beforehand and carefully review all paperwork before agreeing to treatment or making payments. Specifically, ask whether the paperwork you are signing is an estimate or a final bill, and ask whether there is any possibility you could later discover you overpaid.

After living in LA and Miami for over 30 years and having the "BEST" dentist and oral surgeons in…read morethe Nation I have struggled in Port Charlotte and after seeing five other offices in to find someone who was qualified and competent to do the basic work on my teeth I found Dream Team Dentistry and Associates! Also, let me mention and do not get it confused, my case is not basic! I have spent well over 100k in braces, oral surgeries, and implants! Dr. Rachel Courson and her team are "AMAZING" from the ladies at the front desk right down to her dental assistant they are all "Fablous"! I highly recommend!

Been a patient for years , was a great dentist . Beware they try to up sale you and it is amazing…read morehow everything is good until insurance starts over suddenly need more work done . Have overcharged me twice and I had to get a refund . Now my first emergency dental issue due to a procedure I had under dr Coursen . This last visit was horrible , rushed and now I have been waiting for a call back for almost 3 hours . Have highly recommended this practice for a few years , now I will be looking to go elsewhere once my issue is fixed ... btw I had no complaints and was told I needed a filling replaced with a crown ! 600.00 and a swollen jaw three days later ... never again

Proceed with caution. This office has declined over the years tremendously. From office staff to…read moreover all care. The worst being the due diligence of billing. Upon being told we were in network and having several appointments scheduled and attended we received a bill and told we were in fact not in network and would be sent to collections if not paid. I would never go to a medical office let alone make follow ups if I was told we were out of network. They continued to schedule more appointments and see me as a patient without ever informing that we were out. When I argued this they said it is on us to see if we were in network and that we shouldn't just go by what THE DENTIST OFFICE TELLS YOU. So basically don't trust what they tell you because you may receive a bill two months later.

This is THE best dental office I have ever been to. I am so grateful for Dr. Palmer and Shawntay!!…read moreDr. Palmer did my implant post and I had zero pain. Thank you!!

My experiences were not positive. Husband and wife team. I didn't care which I visited, I just…read morewanted an annual dental exam. The staff acted like both dentists were interchangeable, both excellent, so it didn't really matter which I chose. My first cleaning and exam were great. When I made my next follow-up, prior to leaving my initial exam, I asked to be scheduled with the other dentist. I thought they were a tag team. BIG MISTAKE. I suppose I got labeled as not liking the first dentist, which was an incorrect assumption on behalf of the staff. My next cleaning and exam were both awkward and uncomfortable. I never went back after the 2nd appointment.

The staff is friendly and helpful. The dental hygienists are great. I had to get a broken crown…read morereplaced and they have cutting edge technology. Dr Michelle Moenning is very nice. I also like the fact that they don't try to sell you services you don't necessarily need. I would definitely recommend this practice.

You leave there feeling they care about you and try to give you the best care possible without…read moretrying to have unnecessary work done .

Always great care and friendly! My hygienist is amazing. They see the whole family and travel 30…read moremin because they are so good!

Excellent! Thank you! We had a great experience: great customer service, fast appointment to take…read morecare of of an emergency broken tooth - everything went tremendously, everything was explained to us and we were well taken care of by great staff and Dr. Rosado. They even made accommodation for my wife who is in a power wheelchair. Beautiful clean facility and they met us in the parking lot when we pulled up. First Rate!

Was so impressed by all of Sun Smile...from the initial intake phone call to my first visit there,…read morestaff was so personable and knowledgeable. Dr. Rosado was super thorough. I've found my Florida dentist!

I am writing to express some concerns regarding the billing for my recent visit. I left the…read moreappointment feeling that I was not fully informed about the costs associated with the services provided. During the visit, I was told that I would not be charged for imaging unless I moved forward with future treatment. However, I was charged $40.00 on the day of service, and I did not receive a clear explanation of what that payment covered. I also believed that the initial consultation would not incur additional charges unless I proceeded with further care. I value clarity and transparency, and I would appreciate a detailed breakdown of the charges applied to my account, as well as clarification on why I was billed despite the information I was given during the appointment.

This office and staff are some incredibly special people. I don't think five stars is even enough…read morefor them. The doctor and staff are the best of the best. As a dental professional myself, I made sure to do extensive research when choosing someone to do my mom's implant surgery. The entire procedure was so thought out and performed with the highest level of precaution and care. In fact, the aftercare has been a near painless breeze. It brings tears to my eyes to see my mom smiling after years of careful research and preparation. I live in a different state and they have gone above and beyond to keep me involved each step of the way. I'd trust this doctor more than any doctor in the area! Thank you Homoky Dental! You are incredible! You changed my mom's life and made my lifelong goal of giving her a perfect smile, a reality. I will forever remember the best day ever!!!