On March 25, 2026, I contacted five dental offices in Cottonwood, Arizona (including this one) in…read morean attempt to schedule a needed cleaning. Every one shamefully denied me treatment. Each one sought to potentially injure me by demanding a series of dangerous and unnecessary dental x-rays. They falsely asserted that they routinely need the series every three years before they can conduct a simple cleaning. They asserted that this is mandated by the American Dental Association (ADA). First, there is no 3-year rule or policy. The dentists fabricated that. Second, the ADA's new 2026 guidance reads the OPPOSITE. The ADA mimics the Arizona Administrative Code R12-1-407 which considers dental x-rays to be dangerous (i.e., there is no safe level of ionizing radiation). Both mandate that dental x-rays only be ordered where medically necessary, and not routinely. I then contacted the Arizona Dental Association and they wrote back concurring that these dentists were operating illegally and dangerously in violation of Arizona law. Dental x-rays may not be acutely dangerous but they are cumulative in their hazards, which means your cancer may not develop for 25 years from their unnecessary x-rays. Too late to sue the dentist. The genetic damage leading to cancer can build on itself year after year. The push for expensive x-rays seems to be motivated by profits instead of patient safety. MetLife and other medical malpractice insurance companies, on their websites, endorse the positions of the ADA and the State of Arizona. No one supports unnecessary medical procedures, especially if they are dangerous. You should know that 100% safe dental imaging exists. This includes dental ultrasound, which in many cases is actually superior to x-rays in detecting early cavities. Insist on ultrasound. Maddy Cottonwood, AZ Age 69 - Veteran

Amazing care! Compassionate staff. Excellent quality. Could not be happier with the quality and…read moreefficiency of the office.

It feels a little odd to review a dentistry office, but I have had a lovely experience every time…read moreI've come in! They deserve the credit and 5 star review. The staff is so friendly and the second time I came they remembered me, even after only meeting once before. The lobby is cozy and comfortable and the office is very up to date. I have never had any billing issues and have been impressed they can give me quotes for procedures right there in the office. I have also felt very comfortable with the precautions they have taken with the current pandemic. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a great dentist!

great place ,staff was very nice i have only been there twice feel like i have been going there for…read moreyears

I never imagined myself raving about a dental experience!…read more Dr. Seip and his staff are in the VOC by Clarks market. I have had two appointments, one for an extraction and it was painless. I am a RN and I know what quality care looks likes, and the entire staff have exceeded my expectations.

Beautiful office, wonderful staff, and the BEST dentist in town! I always have a wonderful…read moreexperience whether it is for myself or bringing my young daughter for a cleaning. Dr. Vergara and his staff are so professional, yet kind and comforting.

I have had a few negative experiences with their office management and billing staff. The dentists…read moreand assistants were very good. But I do not recommend them, at all, and will never give them my business again. Watch out!

Peak worked me in fast when I broke a molar crown. The office staff were helpful and caring to get…read moreme in and when it came time to pay, as I didn't have insurance. The Dr was wonderful, scanned my mouth and printed a tooth, amazing! It's been 8 years and the crown is still great! Thank you for doing such wonderful work!

I recently found Verde River Dental and they are amazing. Every person I encountered including Dr…read more King was so sweet, knowledgeable, and efficient while taking all the time necessary to listen and address any questions/ concerns I had. The bill was more than reasonable as well which was a pleasant surprise. I will never go anywhere else

The staff at Verde River Dental are top notch! Dr King is amazing. I had a filling fall out,…read moreneeding a crown due to cracked teeth. The entire process went smoothly, from filling the hole temporarily, getting the tooth prepared for crown, then the final crown installed. They all took such great care. Do call them for all your dental needs. Gail

If you can get an appointment, (not an easy task), to see Dr. Bahlinger for an emergency extraction…read moreif you don't require an oral surgeon. If you have ahcccs the health department is pretty much your only option. Good luck getting an appointment! I had 20 cracked teeth and wanted them all pulled. I let the very kind dentist talk me into getting resin buildups (??) instead, (like fillings and caps, but on top of the bad teeth); it was extremely inexpensive. Ahcccs paid for most of it. They looked great. But the "repaired" teeth started to rot within months. I just got better insurance and am in the process of having ALL teeth extracted by an oral surgeon. They rotted beneath the UV resin caps and came out in pieces. Some broke off before I could find an oral surgeon.

Arrived for my appt. 15 minutes ahead of schedule as requested. Twiddled my thumbs for that 15…read moreminutes. Once in the office for my intake, was insulted twice by the staff member using erroneous terminology. After I corrected her the first time, she repeated her insult a second. She wasn't listening or reading the form I'd obviously wasted my time filling out - had her own agenda. So, I got up and walked out. Says a lot about management the quantity of negative reviews there are for this place.

Exceptional! Kindness is top quality. So is professionalism, pricing, & staffing…read moreCan't say enough about Jeffrey Blair. I think he may be an angel!

Please don't go here. I had to have a crown replaced. Dr. Blair got one put in which was not well…read moremade, was too wide where it should have been narrower. That is bad dental work, to not care that the crown does not have correct measurements. Also, I attended here during the waning days of the Covid scare. The office staff were being control freaks, telling people where to stand, and of course mandatory to wear masks which do no good (but can do harm). I did not feel welcomed nor respected in showing up there. Goodbye Dr. Blair!

Dr. Meldi is the best dentist I have seen for years! Highly Recommend this office. All the staff…read moreare great too!! I'm keeping them :)

I've been a patient at this practice for years, and I've been consistently impressed by Dr…read more Ditterline's competence and professionalism. His staff is equally capable, as well as being warm and friendly. The office itself is lovely and inviting, with a calming view of trees outside of the treatment rooms' windows. I wholeheartedly recommend this practice to family and friends (and to you, dear reader).

So pleased with our experience here today with Dr. Booth! Clean office!! Great service from…read morecheck-in to consultation! Dr. Booth is compassionate and was great with my son; he really took the time to answer all of my questions... and I had a few because my son is about to get braces! Huge shout out to Nancy who was also very helpful, knowledgeable, patient, and so kind!!! We have approx. two years with braces and I'm confident the experience will be a good one... for my son and us! Highly recommend!!

I would never recommend taking your child to this orthodontist. His communication is not thorough…read moreregarding what to expect in regards to your child's care. He passes off most of the work to his staff. My 8 year old received an expander and braces. She complained every day about the expander being very uncomfortable. We told Dr Boothe at her 3 week appointment after having the expander in. He stated this was normal and all kids go through the same thing. We took her to a different orthodontist who removed the expander and commented it was the largest he had ever seen. She had 3 places on the roof of her mouth and around 2 molars that were red and bleeding. The braces had been placed on her 4 front top teeth, 2 of which were very loose so were not holding anything. The new orthodontist has 4 different expanders available that he could have used. Our child's old metal expander is being replaced with a plastic removeable retainer that will now hold her palate in place; this could have been done easily at the 3 week mark when all the turns had been done and the roof of her mouth had expanded to it's current position. Also, a different metal expander could have been used instead of the one choice that is available at Verde Valley Ortho. Dr. Boothe does not have the current tools available to him and is still only using an expander that was designed in the 1950's. Don't let this Dr convince you that there is only one choice for Phase 1 orthodontic work.