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    5.0 (1 review)
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    1 year ago

    All of the staff is awesome. I take my grandson there and they are so professional and are great with kids. Highly recommend them

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    Michael L. Gordon, D.M.D - Michael L. Gordon, D.M.D.

    Michael L. Gordon, D.M.D

    1.0(8 reviews)
    31.8 mi

    I went here as a child, so my experience up close was not pleasant at all. It was a nightmare…read more I was afraid of this man every time I went in because he would threaten to send my mom out of the room when I would refuse to stop squirming in the chair or crying. That would get me to stop only for a couple of seconds when he would intentionally jam a sharp tool into my gums to hurt me. My mom didn't see it at the time because she thought it was just a normal thing to be scared about the dentist. I don't blame her at all. But the one day we came in - Dr. Gordon pushed too far and hurt me to the extent of me taking on about 5-6 of his assistants to hold me down so he could get some 'work' done. And yes, I have read the reviews. I can confirm that he himself or his assistant has forcefully held a kids head in place to perform dental work. Because it happened to me as well under his care. His behavior all around was creepy and pretty sure he took some sick pleasure in hurting kids and watching them cry. And the place was constantly dirty and smelt like fluoride, teeth dust, and used gloves. I felt sick every time I went in. I feel bad for all the kids that were there when I came in to have some work done because all I could hear was screaming and crying. This man should have lost his license years ago when started abusing children like this. I'm glad it closed. I would give this 0 stars, but I'll have to give it a 1.

    Don't go here! First of all the office is need of a major makeover. It is old outdated and feels…read moredirty. I wish we would have got up and left after waiting 15 minutes past our appointment time. The real issue and reason I am even writing this is the so called "pediatric" dentist. Yes my child was being a tad resistant. If he would have tried to talk to him like you think a pediatric dentist would I think it would have been ok. The assistant held my child's head still while the doctor proceeded to try to shove this metal retractor in his mouth. Meanwhile by child is looking at me so scared. I told the doctor at this point I didn't want it to be so traumatic for him. He then decided he couldn't treat my child. The doctor didn't even give me a chance to try and talk to my child. This man has no patience for children. This was not my childs first dental appointment but was our first time at a pediatric office and our last since we will be going back to cincinnat dental services in Loveland. Bottom line is the dentist is a mean old man who shouldn't be working with kids. Why would you want to treat kids like that?

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    Mortenson Family Dental

    3.0(2 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    This is the first official healthcare provider I found on my own ... and anyone who's just gotten…read moretheir own insurance and started digging through providers can attest to why I feel proud of that! Although I don't live in Independence, this Mortenson location had the soonest available appointments when I was booking, and I don't mind a short drive if it means I don't have to wait two months for a teeth cleaning. Scheduling my appointment online was quick and easy - I've done it twice now with no issues. The office itself is simple to access in a strip mall type setting, and exceptionally clean inside. At both of my last two appointments, I was in and out in 45 minutes! The technicians are efficient, kind, and incredibly thorough, and Dr. Thurman was friendly as well. He answered all of my questions conversationally, instead of using a lot of doctor jargon, as many medical professionals do. I plan to continue visiting this Mortenson Family Dental location as long as I'm living in Northern Kentucky!

    I went to Dr. Thurman because I had a bad tooth, I was x-rayed and then he came in the room, didn't…read moreseem friendly at all and after a very brief examination of my tooth, he said I needed to go to a specialist because I had periodontal disease. That was it! No help even though I was in pain. He gave me the name of a specialist and I left. I got home and called the specialist and was told that I would meet with the specialist for an interview no service just to meet me and get my history and it would cost $225!!!! Needless to say, I did not make an appointment. I then went to a Dentist my son liked and found out that I did not have Periodontal disease at all! She x-rayed my tooth and said it looked like it needed to be surgically removed and sent me to a Dental surgeon who found it to be cracked, removed it and now I am finally out of pain. It is obvious that Dr. Thurman just wanted to get rid of me. I would not recommend him at all.

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    The Smile Independence

    3.4(5 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    I have been going to The Smile for 10 years now. The last two times I have seen Dr. Kang. The first…read moretime he did not have the best bedside manors but i thought it might be an off day. I mentioned maybe wanting to fill in a chip on one of my teeth and he said let me look said yeah we can do that and began showing tools in my mouth with out asking me if i could even afford or approve the work he was about to do. I foot the bill and scheduled for my next cleaning 6 months later. I was told to floss more and on my way. I've been flossing much more. Went back in yesterday and was greeted by the lovely staff. They took me back got me cleaned and then it was time for Dr. Kang to come in. He was very short didn't talk to me in the same way he did the two women in the room next to me. He looking my mouth told me to turn my head back and chin up. I did as much as the chair would allow and he said more and gripped me by my front teeth and pulled my head back. Then tells me my teeth are awful there is soo much plaque and asked when i was seen last and by who. I said you 6 months ago. He said we need to do a deep cleaning now you're going to loose all of your teeth in the next 5 years max. Then told me to floss twice a day and do better. He said "do you want to keep you teeth?" I replied yes. Then he asked "i know you want to keep eating food. I know you love to eat". For reference I'm a plus sized woman. I was mortified tears ran down my face. He spent about 5 minutes deep cleaning and sent me to the front. I went to check out and asked what i would have to pay and she said well you had a deep cleaning so the deductible is $50. I paid and was told i needed to make a post op follow up for one month. After i left i was researching how to help my teeth on top of flossing twice a day. And found out deep cleaning are a long procedure that takes 45 mins - 2 hours per side of the mouth. Yet mine took all of 5 mins 10 max for my whole mouth. I called and got a second opinion and canceled my post op appointment. When asked why i was canceling i explained all this and she said Im sorry you felt that way im sure he didn't mean it. Take what you want from this.

    Everything was great! The front office & technicians are all SMILEY! Dr. Kang was friendly &…read morefunny! He fixed my broken teeth & even made time for an unscheduled cleaning! There was absolutely NO pressure for braces or Invisalign, even though I definitely need 1 of them! I will absolutely be back!! Before & after photos will follow soon!

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