All the staff are friendly, the waiting room is very nice, and Dr Kerr is excellent. The dental…read moretechnicians are patient and knowledgeable. I've been coming here since it was Frieder Dental and the transition since then has been seamless. There have been nice improvements to the waiting area and the office in general, too. For those who dont like TVs playing news in waiting areas, this place doesnt do that. I have a long history of dental care and I've spent many hours in a dentist chair since childhood, but I'm no longer apprehensive about coming for my visits since I've been coming here. I definitely recommend this practice if you are looking for a family run dentistry that knows what they're doing, and that cultivates a nice atmosphere.

I've been coming to Dr. Frieder for more than 10 years now. It started when I had a tooth fall…read moreapart in my hand, and I needed to find a dentist in a hurry. Since that time, he's helped restore almost every tooth I have. With at least 1 crown and 2 root canals, plus a dozen or more fillings. His work has always been flawless - and entirely pain free! So good, in fact, that my entire family are patients here. About the only service he couldn't provide for us was surgical extraction of my daughter's wisdom teeth. Otherwise, we've always been happy to come here, and are always comfortable in the chair with him.

Dr Wear is probably the best dentist I have ever been to. Her work is excellent and she is also…read morevery gentle. I have never had a dentist give a pain free numbing shot, but she does! I just had a crown put on a broken tooth and was able to have it done in one day because they made the crown in the office. The office staff are pleasant and the dental hygienist is excellent.

Top notch all the way! Dr. Tran and Dr Ware are both awesome! Chris my hygienist, Sherry and my…read moreusual dental assistant are all so great! I highly recommend this practice!

I'm still on my journey with Frederick Periodontal Associates (F.P.A)...and I am Still having the…read moreBEST experience ever thanks to Dr. Synder! I am beyond amazed at the positive experience I just had this morning. If you need a dental implant and are afraid of the process, a dental tooth extraction, don't be! I was until this morning. The novocaine injections painless at the skilled hands of Dr. Synder! The tooth extraction, in my case, was removed before I even knew it...within a minute or so, for me, this was nothing short of, MIRACULOUS! Forget the adage, 'no pain no gain'! At F.P.A. for me, it's been "NO PAIN, JUST GREAT PERIODONTAL GAIN!" Thank you so very much for the positive and blessed experience at your office Dr. Synder, assistant, and staff! I am still on my journey at F.P.A. however after today I have a deeper understanding from this mornings experience at how brilliantly skilled, and yet how compassionate and understanding Dr. Synder is. Thank you! There are not enough stars again to provide a proper rating with my experiences at F.P.A with Dr. Synder. Previously: At Frederick Periodontal Associates, I have had the BEST experienced ever for dental and periodontal consultation and care! The office staff is friendly, helpful and exceptionally competent and 'compassionate'! I was treated as if I was a member of thier family, or a close friend. I felt that I actually matter, and was not a number or a dollar sign! I called myself in as an emergency and though I had never been to this practice prior, the practice stayed open to make sure I was seen by the doctor. I also wasn't billed as an emergency patient, that is the definition in action of, The Good Samaritan! Dental, endodontic and periodontal procedures can be quite intimating and downright fearful for many people, myself being one of these people. Upon meeting Dr. Snyder I could feel myself start to relax, which I didn't think I could as I was told by a dentist that I had very real and serious concerns that involves, dental and endodontics. All the procedures I was told I needed performed, NOW, leaving me feeling overwhelmed, the shock hadn't even wore off yet. Having an abscess my check had swelled, I had had a low grade fever and had chills previously as a result of the infection and was concerned for my health. Upon meeting Dr. Snyder, his manner and approach had a positive effect melting away my fears, I was able to start relaxing and could breathe again and felt hopeful! I found out too that I did not need everything performed as I had been previously told I did, and there was NO pressure. Dr. Snyder wrote out a prescription for me too, to address the infection. I am now feeling like me again, healthy and not going to die of sepsis. Upon my next appointment, I had a Maintenance cleaning. The dental hygienist Star was kind, capable and reassuring to me regarding my fear of dental work. I also had the best dental cleaning at F.P.A. I was amazed at how beautiful my teeth looked and felt. This has been the first day that I can honestly say I feel no longer overwhelmed. There are not enough stars that honestly reflect the care they provide. Dr. Snyder, his wife Kathy (who is the practice manager and the brilliant designer of F.P.A's state of the arts practice,) and thier team are the most positive, caring, knowledgeable, kind and gentle health care providers I have ever encountered! PS For those who have experienced L-O-N-G wait time- none so far! Image that! I am still on my journey with periodontal care at F.P.A, and am feeling both blessed & confident that I shall have the best care available

Dr. Snyder and his entire team have been exceptional. It is rare to find the combination of skill,…read morecompassion, and empathy that was shown by each and every person in Dr. Snyders office. I was referred to Dr. Snyder by my primary dentist for an extraction and an implant. Despite being very anxious Dr. Snyder and his team assured me the procedure would be done with great care. The end result was virtually no pain or discomfort after the procedure with Dr. Snyder following up that evening to assure that all was well. I can't recommend Dr. Snyder and his team highly enough!

Dr Motz is the only dentist I want working on my teeth. I have had several bad dentist experiences…read moreto the point I had given up going to the dentist. My initial visit with Dr. Motz I told him how scared I was. He walked me through everything and anytime i need work done he will go over everything with me. He will make sure my mouth is fully numb and not start until i tell him I am numb. His personal life is not a reflection on his professionalism and the way he cares for his patients.

The office took $3000 for a broken bridge THREE MONTHS AGO. They keep canceling appointments…read more Three more teeth have fallen out and he has lost 20 lbs because he ca. not eat

the dental hygienist lied to me saying i had gingivitis so i went to 2 different dentist the week…read moreafter and they said my teeth and gums look fine. they just want your money don't come here.....

Having dentures made, not finished yet. So far so good but will post again when finished.read more

Dr. Bell is great. Her staff is great. The service is wonderful. My whole family comes here and we…read morewill continue.

There are better dentists in Frederick. The staff is rude and condescending. The service is not…read moreanything special. You can never get an appointment when needed. The only good thing about it is the nice office. I was a client for years and had only missed one appointment, for which I paid a hefty $200-something fee. I had a work emergency and when I called to cancel the day of the appt (life happens), they transferred me to the office manager to rudely tell me that they couldn't have me as a client anymore. Claimed I had too many missed appointments, which was not true. I asked for her to tell me the days I had missed and she condescendingly told me it was irrelevant because I was no longer a client. Horrible customer service. Do yourself a favor and find somewhere else, there are better offices out there that have kind and compassionate staff, better availability and prices and offer true care for their patients. And no, as they would like to make you think, I'm not associated to any reviewer. My last name changed since I was a patient.

I needed a crown on a molar and Dr. G gave me a perfect one! The staff is also pretty perfect from…read morethe moment one enters the door. They get an A+!

Love this place!! Called three different dentist offices for an emergency veneer reinstallation…read morebefore a major trip out of town. This office was the quickest to contact me and in place of the old veneer, I had a crown made and the two week wait was worth it! I am now sporting a nice looking set of teeth although the crown is in the front. I am also deaf myself and the staff is very accommodating. Came back for a dental cleaning although I have my regular dentist. This is now my go-to. The dentist is also nice and professional!

I'm not gonna lie, my visit did not start off on the best foot. I had an appointment for 8:20 AM…read moreand wasn't taken back until 8:45. I was not informed what the delay was. The hygienist Rae (?), was AMAZING. She was super friendly. She took a full set of x-rays since I was a new patient and then gave me a pair of sunglasses to put on before she started my cleaning. They had numerous flavor options for the polishing paste. I was offered cherry, vanilla, mint and cookie dough. She checked on my comfort numerous times while she was working and was very thorough. There is a large flat-screen TV hanging high in front of the chair so you can watch TV while they work on your teeth. Once she completed the cleaning, Dr. Thackenkary came in to do the final examination. He did a complete oral cancer screen and checked the condition of my jaw, teeth and bite. He also explained about the pH of my saliva and how it helped to prevent cavities, which was interesting. He did not try to "sell" me anything else, like tooth whitening. Every other dentist I've been to has always tried to get me to pay for something else. Dr. Thackenkary advised me to come back in 6 months for my next routine visit and gave me a goodie bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and mouthwash. Neither Dr. Thackenkary or Rae were condescending or rude. I've been to some dentists who get a bit nasty when they are telling you about your teeth and if there is any plaque or anything. Not these two! Rae just explained how to better floss my bottom molars to help prevent buildup in the future. Overall, I was extremely pleased with my visit. Friendly staff and straightforward dental care. I highly recommend others visit Opal Ridge Dental for their dental needs. You'll be pleased.

Dr. Thackenkary & team always go above and beyond to ensure the comfort and care of their patients…read more They are incredibly thorough, kind, and calm. My entire family has entrusted them with our care and we won't be going anywhere else. The best in Frederick -- and GREAT with kids, big and small :)

I have a mild case of PTSD from going to the dentist as a child. When I was a toddler, my top 4…read morebaby teeth rotted out from my mom putting honey on my pacifier (it was the 70s). My small town, rural dentist replaced the rotten baby teeth with fake silver ones until my adult teeth grew in, and the experience was traumatizing. During that procedure, I ended up biting the dentist (it hurt!) and he bit me back!! I always seemed to have cavities as a kid, and the sound of the drill can still send me into a panic. My parents wouldn't tell me until the day of my appointment that I was going because I would agonize for days leading up to the visit. As an adult, I still have trouble getting fully numb for fillings, and just the thought of going to the dentist triggers the fight/flight response. Dr. Edland is the first dentist who truly listened and worked with me on my trouble with Novocain. He is patient, and waits until the anesthetic fully takes hold. There has been one time where I could still feel pain after he started drilling - he stopped, injected more anesthetic, and waited for it to take effect. I can't tell you how grateful I am for his kind and gentle demeanor. He also fully explains everything he is doing, keeping you updated on how far he's gotten and how much work is left. He is pragmatic and doesn't push you into procedures that can wait. And his staff is just as wonderful! Receptionist Liz is an absolute delight. She always makes you feel like you're her favorite patient. Edie assists Dr. Edland during procedures and is attuned to your needs throughout. She always provides comfort and reassurance during stressful visits. Valerie is one of the dental hygienists who is so sweet and gentle. Everyone at this practice is amazing. I just could not recommend Dr. Edland and his staff more!!

I am terrified of the dentist and was dreading going. The staff here is absolutely AMAZING. They…read moreare the sweetest, most calming and knowledgeable people I have ever encountered at a dentist office! I scheduled my next cleaning and I cannot wait to go back! If you're considering a dentist GO HERE!!!!!

Such poor etiquette! Worst front desk staff: rude, irritable and for no reason - you show up on…read moretime for your appointment, but they decided to randomly cancel it because they assume you're a flake?? No, they unilaterally cancelled it for their convenience. And we wonder why healthcare is so poor in this country when doctor's offices don't value the patrons or honor their commitments. As human beings, realize not everyone has the flexibility or bandwidth in their jobs to appease your reminders. The front desk was rude, unempathetic and made it clear that my time was expendable. The dentist and owner has always been nice to me so some stars but other staff leave something to be desired... especially the front desk. To the admin: you are interacting with people whom have responsibilities that you'll never know or understand so I'll tell you the advice I got when I was just 15 years old: treat everyone with respect.

Dr. Salar Azad is knowledgeable, professional with wonderful bedside manner. Clean and friendly…read morepractice. Highly recommended