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    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Blanca Peak Dental Center

    1.0(6 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I had the same experience as the other reviewer. I was overcharged by several hundred dollars…read more Additionally the practice insisted in me signing a release form for a procedure I was not getting. Shady? Absolutely. They charge me if I cancel the appointment within 24 hours of the date, but they cancelled my appointment the night before I was scheduled to come in without any consideration for me and what I had planned and arranged including having to take time off from work. Shady? Absolutely. I'm considering filing a Complaint with the Colorado Dental Board Discipline and Enforcement.

    Blanca Peak Dental Center (Dr. Sarah Nazeri) recently subjected me to several deceptive,…read moreincompetent and even unethical acts. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM. Details: (1) I went there for a severe toothache and they recommended a root canal but said the best they could do was in a month. (2) they lied about their schedule being packed, when in fact the reason I had to wait a month, in pain, was that Dr. Nazeri was about to go on vacation, which I only found out later; So she was willing to leave me in pain so she could get my business despite her vacation. That is a blatant violation of medical ethics. They should have referred me to another provider or expanded their hours to get me in quickly. (3) they lied to get me to have the specialized pre-root-canal x-ray (CBCT) right then at the initial exam -- they said it would save me a separate appointment (an hour's cab ride for me) because it could not be done on the same day as the root canal itself, which turned out to be false (as I discovered at another provider). They apparently wanted to get the $170 x-ray fee even if I went elsewhere for a sooner root-canal. (4) they said they would mail me the x-ray in time to use with another specialist. It's too big a file for email, and they wouldn't use Dropbox or similar service. But it arrived a week later, over 3 days after my appointment with a different provider, indicating that they delayed mailing it out, despite the promise, a reminder phone call from, me and assurance that it would be mailed in time. As a result I had to pay $167 for the same x-ray from another specialist. (5) I disputed the credit card charge mainly on the basis that the late mailing rendered their $170 x-ray useless to me. To my surprise and shock, Blanca Peak fought it! So I explained the whole story to the CC company, including the multiple lies, in writing, and they sustained my dispute in less than 24 hours! My usual policy is that if the merchant makes good on a problem (which most do), I do not write a negative review. In this case, they did not voluntarily make good, but fought the cc dispute.

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    Pueblo Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics - Looking for a family dentist in Pueblo, CO? You have come to the right spot!

    Pueblo Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics

    2.5(24 reviews)
    90.1 mi

    I saw Dr. Patel. The dental work itself was good. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was…read morepainful and unnecessarily traumatic. If you have dental anxiety, avoid this practice. Overall there was poor communication concerning appointment length, a critical problem with, and seeming indifference to pain management during treatment by Dr. Patel. Also, a dental assistant that was apparently not taught the importance of not pinching, or needlessly inflicting pain, or invading personal space made things a whole lot worse. There were incidents of her leaning on me in a manner that was exceedingly uncomfortable and didn't seem to be necessary for the work that she was doing. I was booked for a 1 hour appointment, but after well over an hour, I was informed that the appointment length was actually 4 hours. I had planned on an hour in the afternoon, and only had prescription sunglasses with me, meaning that the long drive home after dark would have to done be wearing darkly tinted sunglasses. By the time I learned this, there was no way to stop the work. Add all of these things in with ptsd, and this was by far the most traumatic medical appointment I have ever endured. The doctor told me that she would request tranquilizers for the next visit, and would reschedule after getting the proper authorization through the VA. I had already waited 6 months for this appointment, so when I didn't hear back, I called the office to check on the appointment. Only then was I informed that because of my PTSD, Dr. Patel had decided that she didn't want to work with me again. While I understood, and the feeling was absolutely mutual, her not communicating this to me at the time caused further frustration and unnecessary delays in receiving proper care. In fact, 7 months later I am still waiting for a new dentist to be approved because of Dr. Patel's unethical delay in informing me of her decision. It would have been best if she had had the ethics and professionalism to communicate this decision to me in a forthright manner that wouldn't have unnecessarily delayed treatment. If you have another option for dental care, take it.

    STAY FAR AWAY!!!!! I have been going to Modern Dentistry in Pueblo for years-2 implants, crowns and…read more3 - 4 times a year periodontal maintenance. I was told I needed to get a deep cleaning-2nd in 3 years. This comes with a hefty price tag, I stated I wanted to just get my regular cleaning, and they would not accommodate me. VERY RUDE ABOUT IT!!! Very high priced and should have left sooner-BIG turnover of staff should tell you something.

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