Best dentist hands down! Lived in SF, NY, and LA and Dr. Morgan is by far the best! So…read moreknowledgeable, so attentive, and so caring! Whole staff is amazing too. Will always come here for any dental work!

What a privilege to be able to recommend Dr. Morgan and her incredible staff of professionals - and…read moremost of all very kind and caring people... There is no one on this planet that I trust more than Dr. Kristen Morgan.  She is absolutely the most brilliant well-informed doctor I have ever known in my life.  Her genuine care and detail are beyond exceptional.  I live in Tahoe City but if I ever moved halfway around the world, there are no dentists that I would trust more than Dr. Morgan... Dr. Morgan has the most modern and efficient equipment available.  The staff is well trained and their credentials are quite impressive.  Dr.Morgan does exactly what she says she will do.  There are no months of waiting to see her - She will see you in an appropriate fashion. Trust me - Dr. Morgan and her entire dental team are the best anywhere on the planet... I am fortunate to be her client and in her care... Dr. Morgan is an offshoot of three generations of dentists.  She told me that her goal in life as young as ten years was to be a dentist.  Her compassion and articulation are robust...  Dr. Morgan pulls no punches.  She goes into depth in regards to your options but at the end gives you an honest and suitable path to realize what is best for you in the long term.  Is Dr. Morgan expensive?  I will shop around for the best price of running shoes or a new car or snow plow service but when it comes to my teeth - there is no compromise... Of course, I recommend Dr. Morgan... with my life... Doug Novack

April 1, 2025 I started my journey of lower mouth reconstruction. I have been struggling with my…read morebottom teeth for many years. I can't tell you how many times Dr Coombs had to come in his office on weekends and other late appointments because my permanent bottom bridge came off and he had to re-cement it The last time I was sitting in his office on a Saturday after he just got back from Lake Tahoe. We had a heart-to-heart discussion and he told me it was time to take action. So it began, 10 months of treatment procedures, and all kinds of handholding and Support. Dr. Coombs is not only a very gifted and talented dentist, but he is one of the kindest and most compassionate dental providers you could ever meet. He and his wife, Dr. Brewer are the perfect team, if it's possible to have enjoyable dentistry, believe me they make it like that. Their Staff is amazing my hygienist Gina Spence has been cleaning my teeth for 23 years, that's how long I have been with this practice, finally, I have completed the process and now I just have a few adjustments, but my teeth are gorgeous. Thank you, Dr. Coombs for being with me on this long journey, I don't think I could have gone through this without your kindness and support and friendship.

I can't believe I'm saying going to the dentist was a wonderful experience but considering I have…read moreput off dental visits for a very, very long time. I'm so happy that I went. I needed a long overdue cleaning, and the dental hygienist was kind, informative, and gentle. I was so scared when I went in and she put me at ease and did an excellent job. Yup, I will be coming back.

Carson Dental Designs is super conveniently located on the west side of Carson just across the…read morestreet from my eye doctor. I needed to find a new dentist as my old one of 20 years does not take my new insurance plan. This place takes all sorts of dental insurance and will show you a cost spreadsheet of the real costs so there's no surprises. The staff here is super accommodating and knows their stuff. The dentist Dr. Graber was friendly and let me know exactly what was gonna happen. I came in for an initial exam as a new patient. X-rays were done digitally and the resolution was so clear on the screen! They even have a super mini camera that takes a vid of your teeth close up so the doctor and YOU can see what's going on. He explained and showed me everything. I needed a new crown and a filling replaced. I was shown in detail on the screen what it looked like exactly and shown the cracks even on the old filling, so I knew it was really there. The filling was painless to replace and the crown was gonna be made right there in the office on this high tech digital machining device. No waiting a few weeks for a dental lab to make the crown and then come back again to have it installed. Ok, there's a $75 charge to do it the same day in the office, but that's well worth it! The crown went in easy, the machine took maybe 45 min to make it. I watched the doctor program the machine on the screen with a digital image of my teeth. My old dentist wasn't THIS high tech! I walked out with a new crown and filling and my insurance covered it all, except $75 to use that fancy crown making machine. Now I have cleanings scheduled here too. I like going to the dentist now!

Ron West is the worst dentist in Carson City. He will take your money, screw up your mouth, and…read morethen drop you as a patient. Avoid this butcher at all costs.

I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Delaney. How many people can say that about their…read moredentist? the entire staff is friendly, understanding, supportive and thoughtful. I have been a patient is Sierra Credt Dental before it had a name!

I was visiting family in Truckee and I was having trouble with a tooth ache. As it was a Friday, my…read moredaughter was concerned that it would get worse over the weekend so she called Dr. Delaney's office and they managed to fit me in that day. Dr. Delaney was extremely helpful very personable and I would highly recommend her.

A new cap in one day!! The doctor and staff are the best. Very accommodating. They have some…read moregreat technology to make things easier and faster.

My family has gone here since not long after he took over this practice. Initially was happy. I…read morewas bombarded then with prompts to rate this practice highly (some website that wasn't Yelp). Sure. And while I was doing that, I added my original review here. Of note, I've never had many dental problems, so I didn't have much to base that initial impression on, although on a recent visit he suddenly suggested a lot of expensive gum work (that I am opting to wait on). Since my first review, I think he's on his third hygienist and the website's description makes me think the one working there now is yet again different, so maybe on #4. That's a little worrisome. One positive is that they've always run pretty close to on time. My biggest beef is that I originally selected this dentist because, according to our insurance plan's preferred provider list, the former dentist took was listed. I called Shimp's office and was assured that I'd be covered because they were working on getting enrolled on the plan, too. It wasn't until later that I realized that they never enrolled. Preventive care is covered by insurance regardless, so it wasn't until a family member had to pay big out of pocket cost that I realized I'd been misled. I mentioned this and didn't get as much as an apology. Also, on my last visit, the billing person told me we had overpaid and that they'd send us a refund for that amount, but they never did. Too bad, because I thought this place was promising, but I'm looking for a new dentist now.

I'm genuinely disappointed to have to write this review after 15 years as a patient, but this…read moreexperience was unacceptable and, frankly, the final straw. Without any effort from your office to hear my account or offer even a basic acknowledgment of what occurred, I feel forced to document the facts here. This is part of a broader pattern that reflects a consistent and significant decline in professionalism and patient care. Your recent letter shaming me was despicable, short-sighted and indefensible, and only reinforced how unprofessional and poorly the office is now being managed. Since the departure of Dr. Lusby, a skilled, kind, and exemplary dentist, the practice has deteriorated from the inside out. What was once a patient-focused environment now feels impersonal, transactional, and driven by aggressive upselling just like a used car sales lot. My most recent interaction with your new dental hygienist (apx. 60 y/o, blonde - I was not given her name) was deeply unprofessional and rude. To characterize my behavior as disrespectful is simply untrue and clearly is projection. On the contrary, I remained calm and respectful throughout. Each visit increasingly feels less like healthcare and more like used-car sales lot. The constant pressure to purchase additional services like trays, molds, whitening treatments, unnecessary X-rays every visit, veneers, crowns, and costly memberships, is excessive, unwelcome, and inappropriate. I have never had a cavity, never needed braces, and have maintained consistent cleanings my entire life making me in the top 5 percentile of adults. On this particular day, I was scheduled only for a routine cleaning and polish, and I was clear that I was short on time. During the cleaning, the hygienist aggressively prodded my gums with a sharp instrument. I calmly asked her to "take it easy". Rather than adjusting, she became defensive and continued with increased force blaming it on my poor lack of care. Afterward, she proceeded to pitch two additional procedures, despite my earlier indication that I was only available for a clean and polish. When I politely declined one and said I would consider the other at a later time, she became visibly irritated. I chose not to engage in an argument and reiterated that I was there only for a cleaning and would seek a second opinion if needed. At that point, her behavior escalated dramatically... she abruptly stood up, threw her instrument down, and stormed out of the room, leaving me sitting there. After waiting a couple of minutes, I walked down the hall and calmly asked if she intended to complete the cleaning I had come in for. Her response was, "No. If you're not going to let me do my job, you can leave." When I clarified whether she was refusing to complete the scheduled cleaning I had come in for, she again told me to LEAVE. This came immediately after she had attempted to alarm me by claiming I had periodontal disease, sleep apnea and was a mouth breather. None of which are true as I previously completed a sleep study. Apparently now dental hygienists are allowed to give medical claims as an MD regarding areas of expertise they are not licensed for? Threatening me that I would lose all my teeth if I didn't act immediately, was the final straw. These claims were not only inconsistent with my lifelong dental history but were delivered in a manner that felt more like fear-based high-pressure sales tactics than legitimate medical guidance. Moreover, a second opinion from a different Dentist office confirmed I don't have Periodontitis. Shocking! The accusations in your letter, that I raised my voice (not close), arrived late (I was 4 minutes behind), disregarded staff time (actually disregarding mine), or improperly took photographs of office materials are inaccurate. The only photo taken was of the QR code displayed on your counter specifically for the purpose of leaving this review. Equally concerning is that neither of the dentists made any effort to contact me to discuss the situation or return my call. This lack of accountability stands in stark contrast to the excessive volume of automated emails, texts, and calls your office sends leading up to appointments, along with ongoing solicitations for raffles begging for more clients. It is also not surprising, in this context, that your office appears to have a revolving door of staff this I've gauged over the last decade shortly after Dr. Lusby's retirement. This practice has declined significantly, and I will no longer be a patient. I will also be transitioning my entire family elsewhere for dental care. Additionally, I will share this experience honestly with others, especially those new to the Tahoe area, so they can make informed decisions. I have never been treated with such disrespect. Furthermore, public acceptance here of facts and an apology from you and this dental hygienist would be the right thing to do. Let's see if you do.

I was visiting for the week from out of town. I had a filling pop out the first night in town, they…read morewere able to get me in immediately. I'm the biggest pansy when it comes to needles and really just being anywhere near a doctor - I let them know and they made the whole procedure relaxing and they were amazing. I honestly would consider coming all the way up for my own appointments in the future! Thank you to the whole team, you all were GREAT!!!

This is dentistry as good as it gets !!! The nicest people…read moreyou could ever meet. Dick is very articulate with explanations. The whole team from the reception desk to the hygienist and Dick & Sandy make the whole experience very easy! We are very lucky to have them in our town!

I've been so happy with every experience at this dental office! The two locations in truckee and…read moreTahoe City for accessibility is even better! Hands down best dental team I've found! I will recommend them to anyone, this office has the newest technologies and people who are helpful and love their job!

Dr. Gordon and her team made me feel a total ease over a situation I was not only nervous about but…read morealso embarrassed by. They were super gentle and really did seem to care! 100% would recommend!

Do not let Appelblatt work on you. He is a hack who will rip you off, do unnecessary work, and…read morestill not do it properly