After services from Brandes, I landed in the hospital! She said I needed a root canal and crown. I…read moreasked to be referred to an endodontist (Dr. Ukena, former owner of the practice had offered one to me in the past for the same service.) Endodontists are much faster at root canals and when you have Copd and myalgia fast is very helpful. It took her 3 appointments and a total of 8 hours (4,then 2 then 2) to complete these procedures. Also she couldn't keep me numb, as I kept telling her, and kept jabbing me in the roof of my mouth which was very painful. By the end of the 3rd one I could barely get my twisted body out of the chair or walk. Then my oxygen started dropping and I was having sharp pains when breathing from ribs being out of place and an extremely tight diaphragm. As a result I landed in the ER, then hospital for over 2 days and had to be on oxygen. Needless to say, it was all very anxiety producing, confirmed by the doctor as contributing to the episode. If you are considering a dentist...I WOULD KEEP LOOKING.

I have had the pleasure of being a patient of Dr. Ukena for over 10 years. He is the first dental…read moreprovider I have crossed state lines for and would again. Dr. Ukena is not only an excellent provider, he is also a wonderful, kind human being. Having trouble finding reliable dental care in Florida, I contacted Dr. Ukena because I was at a loss of what to do with my teeth. I had moved from SGF 5 years previously but needed a trustworthy, fair, intelligent provider and phoned Dr. Ukena to see if he would do a consult. He immediately asked for my previous records for review, discussed a potential plan with me over the phone and truly relieved my stress. I made the trip to see Dr. Ukena and his staff who took care of absolutely EVERYTHING including scheduling 2 additional appointments (Pam, Jessica, Tina & Mel - thank you). My old trusty grill has been given new life again. I spent just under a week coming from Florida to Dr. Ukena and Mel for their excellent care and service. I would do it again tomorrow too. The care Dr. Ukena & Mel provide is beyond exceptional. Never did I ever think I could have such an enjoyable time at the dentist's office... Dr Ukena is MORE than the gold standard for dental care and consider myself fortunate enough to be in his care. Thank you Dr. Ukena for being a wonderful, kind human being and providing top quality dental care for patients everywhere.

Duff Family Dental gives quotes on phone and changes cost after visit. They have you sign paper…read moresaying, they have the right to adjust quotes for the unknown. All I had done was x-rays and check up. Dr. Carla Duff did not even do an oral exam but just looked at x-rays. Instead of her admitting she could possibly made a mistake, that she got involve in discussion of my x-rays and forgot to check and went to her next appointment, she said, I would never skip that and acted very unprofessional. A person knows when someone pulls out your tongue to look under it for cancer or lifts your lips back to check gums. She did neither but denied it and instead of offering to check it, she got all bent out of shape and offended. Telling friends/neighbors/family to definitely beware of two sides of this dentist/office practices.

My husband & I moved to Missouri 7 yrs ago and needed to find a new dentist. Our daughter (back…read morehome in Calif) has been a hygienist for 25 yrs & had always taken care of us . She helped us to find Duff Family Dental, & Dr. Carla Duff has always been amazing when we have gone in to see her! Dr. Carla and her staff are genuine and very sweet. We highly recommend The Duff Family Dental!! Matt & Linda Sherfey

I went to this woman about 6 years ago she signed me up for a credit card without my permission and…read morethen continued to bill it and my insurance company for every procedure she did I am still dealing with the aftermath of it to this day.

This "dentist" will threaten to sue you if you leave her a bad review…read more She now won't answer the calls from my insurance company, they've been trying to get in contact with her to tell her she needs to refund our money because she is in breach of the contract SHE SIGNED! This woman is a crook, STAY AWAY!

They make me feel more comfortable than any other dentist I've ever been to. I feel like I can…read moretrust Dr Risler and the staff, and at this point I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.

Dr. Rissler is health focused and has a very gentle touch. Her academic resume speaks for itself…read more Often, dentists or their hygienists push extraneous "add-ons" to make more money -- NOT Dr. Rissler. She has medical integrity, and promotes healthy habits! There were no salesy tactics or pressure. She is so gentle. My cleaning and exam were a breeze. The office is very clean and the staff is welcoming. The receptionist is so pleasant and accommodating. I would highly recommend Dr. Rissler for your dental care needs.

Had the best dental experience here! Everyone was so kind and accommodating. Assistant Christina…read morewas especially helpful and understanding when I wasn't told that first time patient appointments don't include cleanings. She went out of her way to get me a cleaning that same day which was so kind since we live almost 2 hours away. She also went above and beyond to ensure my 3 year old daughter with me was taken care of. Assistant Stephanie eased my worries about how long it had been since I went to the dentist. Dentist Dryer was attentive and thorough in explaining my dental treatment and was so nice too. Received one of the best cleanings and the most friendly service from everyone at Buzbee Dental. Currently recommending them to everyone I know. Thank you!!

OK let's see how long this review stays up before they have it removed. Beautiful facility but…read moreunorganized. First apt waited over 1 1/2 hours. Saw a retired dentist, very personable and friendly, but a waste of time and long drive from Branson. Second apt waited almost an hour and was told they were running late - followed by would you like to reschedule or wait. Decided to wait. Then told but we close the doors at 5 pm and it's already 4:45 pm so you'll have to reschedule. I reschedule when they had a cancellation and saw "T' He obviously was not in a good mood as my dental work was not a big dollar item but a follow up with cracked tooth. I have a large granuloma on the upper lip that I clearly pointed out to the technician and 'T' that the lip is sensitive and is quite visible. I left with a swollen lip, skin torn, bleeding, bruised and painful and unable to drink or eat for over a week now and having to wear a mask. The dentists use their first names - are they not doctor's or do they feel by using their first names they are bringing themselves down to the patient's level. Just a lot of smoke and mirrors.

7 years later I'm still going here. Prices on services are reasonable. They never advised any…read moreunnecessary procedures. They offer me goodies (toothbrush and toothpaste kit) every teeth cleaning visit. I use them when I go on vacations! I often refer people. I'm really happy with their service and billing practice.

Have been using TerraGreen dental services for about two years now and have been happy with the…read moreexaminations, cleaning and professionalism of Dr Hoff and his staff. Today was my first exposure to anything other than preventive procedures. I must say that Dr Hoff and his staff exceeded my expectations. I had a crown that I received from another dentist many years ago replaced today. I was expecting to have the crown removed, have an impression made, have a temporary crown installed and repeat the process once the permanent crown came back from the lab. Instead the old crown was removed, an image was taken of my tooth and the new crown was installed within an hour. This was all done in house---Outstanding R. Fry 1/8/19

By far the best dentist I have visited. He sees my whole family. I have had a ton of tooth issues…read more, he has fixed them without sacrificing my teeth, and my pain threshold.

From the owner: Drs. Hoffman and Stone offer trusted, advanced dental care in Springfield, MO, with a focus on…read moreemergency dentistry, tooth extractions, dental implants, and complex dental solutions. As a 2026 Top Dentist recognized for clinical excellence and patient care, Dr. Hoffman is committed to providing patients with honest answers, modern technology, and high-quality treatment they can trust. From urgent dental issues and extractions to implant planning and restorative care, our team works to deliver comfortable visits, clear communication, and predictable outcomes. If another office has told you no, we welcome you to come in for a second opinion and explore your options. Financing available for dental services in Springfield, MO.