I've only been here twice now. Once for my first cleaning and of course I had to come back for a…read morefilling, both in August. When scheduling for my check up 6 month later, does anyone really know what time and day they'll be available in six months. Well of course we schedule anyways and then two months before hand I see if I can change it. The lady says they're booked out till August. So if I cancel my March appointment, it will be a full year before I'm seen again. I think this is common in Anchorage. We don't have enough dentist that they're booked out a whole year? The lady couldn't really help me and I didn't wanna cancel so I just left it. I have to remember to call them if I can't go so I don't get charged $50. Seems a little ridiculous. The dentist also had a tremor when he was doing my filling. I don't know if that's an everyday thing or what, but I was a little nervous.

I've been coming to Huffman Family Dentistry for a while and have enjoyed my experience over time…read morebut most recently, one of the receptionist, Patty, was very short and rude. Called me the day prior to confirm my appointment and I recall our conversation juggling between the idea of putting me on a short list and pushing me out to May 2026 or me potentially making the appointment if i could make it work. Towards the end of our conversation, Patty hung up on me and I was left with the assumption that I was being rescheduled to May 2026 and placed on a short list. The next day, I received a call from Patty asking if I was going to make my appointment. Confused by the call because I was under the impression that I was being rescheduled to May 2026 and didn't get any clarity on the appointment because i was hung up on. Even when trying to make the appointment that Patty said i was still able to make, I wasn't able to be seen and was charged a $50 dollar fee due to a misunderstanding. Several times during my interaction with Patty i said, "I really think this is a misunderstanding" but she unprofessionally would say, "I don't think so" or "the last thing you said is you'd be here". But again, because I was hung up on, I was unsure of what the agreement was. The last thing I recall was I was being rescheduled to May. Customers aren't always right, but they should always feel heard. I wasn't trying to make an excuse, I simply was trying to explain my side of the misunderstanding but I was dismissed. Again, the staff here is always great and this was my first time interacting with Patty. Just wasn't the best experience compared to my prior visits to Huffman Family Dentistry.

Great experience with 2 crowns and whitening in office. Was quick, painless, high quality work…read more Great office and staff are really nice and make it easy! Highly recommend!

My daughter went to see Dr. McNees last year and was quite impressed with his demeanor and his…read morework. So I decided to go see him too. Unfortunately, there's some nasty reviews here that are absurd. I was highly impressed that Dr. McNees did a thorough evaluation and paid attention to everything I said. Having been a former dental assistant, he was very informative. Some dentists quickly evaluate, dictate expensive restorations then leave the room. Not Dr. McNees. He had the patients best interests in mind, not wanting to do any work that was unnecessary. I knew I could trust him, ask questions and not be belittled. Shortly after, I received a great restoration to my front tooth that is invisible. Also, his staff is fabulously friendly.

I just had a temporary crown placed on one molar and a wisdom tooth extraction (teeth right next to…read moreeach other), both in one visit. When the Doc is so good at numbing that you cannot honestly tell which tooth he is working on in the moment, it's as great a visit as can be. No swelling, and was able to work the next day with just 24hrs of Tylenol and NSAID. I've been going here since moving to AK and trust the care of Dr. Johnson and his staff 100%.

Doctor Brett Johnson and his staff at Alaska Smiles has made going to the dentist a great…read moreexperience. He does a phenomenal job, phenomenal. There were complications in my teeth when I came to his office and his results are unbelievable. I wish the ratings scale went from zero to a million stars, so I could rate his work as a million.

A special thank you goes to Katylyn L. for this review and for referring me to this dental office…read more She told me the office was offering gift cards to either the Moose's Tooth or Massage Envy for any new clients that walk in. I have to admit I've never been eager to go to the dental office even if it's just for a cleaning. It was time to see them especially since I had some mild nerve pain in one of my lower teeth and the fact that I haven't been to the dentist's office since 2003 (However, I brush my teeth on a regular basis and I don't smoke so that can be a good excuse for being away for so long). This office is located in a small two-story office building next to Major Marine Tours and across the street from the Carrs shopping center. I came in to the reception area and Michelle gave me a friendly greeting upon entering. I had to take a few minutes to fill out the new client paperwork before starting my dental check-up. The seating area is small and cozy with a TV set along with several magazines and children's books to pass the time while waiting. If you have insurance like Denali Care, they gladly accept this. My card covered the entire cost of the visit which was $231.00. Another good reason to make your dental appointments here. Drs. Andrew Newman and Jennifer Driggs were very friendly and professional upon meeting them for the first time. They addressed all of my concerns regarding questions on my nerve pain and tooth conditions. Dr. Driggs did an outstanding job with the dental cleaning and now I can show off my goofy grin wherever I go. Nichole at the front desk was also very friendly and helpful in setting up my next appointment. Great location in a decent part of town, friendly staff, and definitely recommend to fellow Yelpers for exceptional work. Oh, and don't forget to take advantage of the free gift card!

Was not a fan of this place. The dentist encouraged me to have a procedure done that I did not…read morethink was medically necessary. Glad I got a second opinion who confirmed the procedure was not medically necessary. I wonder if they are pushing these procedures to make more money. Personally, my teeth are NOT something I will take a chance with. It just felt shady and I did not trust the dentist. I also read a few horror stories about this place, so I likely will not be returning. I gave an extra star as the employees working the front desk are super friendly.

I went to this practice for the first time today. I have severe anxiety with going to the dentist,…read moreincluding just getting a cleaning. Every single detail was explained to me, and there was so much patience. From the front desk, to Mary the hygienist, to Dr. Paape the entire experience was WONDERFUL and that is saying sooooo much considering how fearful I am of dentists overall!

Very professional and quick service. Their team is easy to work with and they make the experience…read moreas quick and painless as possible.

This dental office is clean and modern. The couch in the waiting room is the most comfortable couch…read moreI've ever sat on. Dr. Preece is calm, pleasant, and assuring. He referred me to an endodontist to get a root canal done, then he finished my filling. I felt very confident in his abilities. I've also had a cleaning by the hygienist here twice, and she was also very calm and careful. I highly recommend.

From the owner: Healthy Smiles Dental- Best Dental Team and Dentist in Anchorage Alaska…read more Our goal is to provide our guests with the smiling, healthy confidence they seek at the greatest level of comfort possible.

I canceled my appointment due to family emergency and I wouldn't have made the appointment for the…read moreday, the front desk told me that if I called to make another appointment I would have to put a deposit down, didn't mention how much and why I would have to put a deposit down. I honestly didn't know dental office take deposit for appointments, like is this a lash or nail appointment which that requires a deposit? And I saw a review where someone didn't get their deposit back. Honestly every time I come here I never felt the staff being friendly when checking in and out.

Anchorage Dental Group's owner has refused to refund a $1000 deposit that I paid on September 24,…read more2020 for a dental implant to be performed by James Hyer DDS. Shortly thereafter Dr. Hyer retired. In the year and a half since then they have not hired a practitioner who is able to perform the surgery. Despite repeated attempts to receive a refund I am told various reasons why they just can't get around to it. For example the office manager is not authorized, or the owner has to approve it, or they have to check the records, etc. This is been going on for months. In my opinion it is unethical and unprofessional to take a patients money for a particular service, then fail to provide the service, and then fail to address the return of the deposit.

Best dentist I've been to. Very caring and compassionate. They were able to see me last minute as a…read morenew patient and pregnant. I was having tooth pain jaw pain earache and "T" was able to get me seen. I'm so grateful for this place. I will definitely be coming back.

this dentist office is absolute buns Dana was extremely rude and refused to help honestly I'd…read morerather go to Florida to get my teeth checked than here

Honesty, integrity and good work. All three I've experienced both as a patient and a dental…read moreassistant with Dr Lukes.

For full disclosure, Dr. Lukes is a capable dentist who conveys professionalism, as well as…read morekindness. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about his staff. While I lived in Alaska during this last stint, I had biannual cleans and checkups. One dental assistant in particular would perpetually pitch a costly, painful procedure called root planing, which insurance does not cover. She insisted that I had five-millimeter pockets in my gums because she was able to press a probe that deep. With my current dentist, this was refuted, as they discovered two-millimeter pockets to accompany my healthy gums, meaning that the dental assistant pressed a probe THREE MILLIMETERS below the surface. As I knew this was inaccurate, I (wisely) refused to be signed up for root planing. Fair enough; she would hand me a slip I need to sign that she claimed would only waive that I refused her recommendation. Then, I would always receive angry calls from my insurance company, two weeks later, because I was BOOKED for these procedures, when in actuality, I refused them. If you do research, you will discover that there is an epidemic in the dental field, concerning unnecessary procedures pressed for financial gain by offices. I really enjoy Dr. Lukes' company, but I cannot condone the practices of some of his cohorts.

It's always a treat to visit with Dr. Holt. Thus far I've…read morehad two cleanings, two fillings and a nasty extraction-and all worked out perfectly. No complications. This place is also the definition of painless dentistry. The doctor and his medical staff are incredibly friendly and very professional. We only take issue with one of the administrative staff. I've noticed we're not alone, she's short with others, too. We just dismiss her and deal with the young woman behind the desk. 03/23