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    Norma Martinez, DDS

    3.7 (16 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Martinez came in the room did my cleaning asked me if i wanted to get my silver filling removed and I declined.

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    Grand Dentistry

    Grand Dentistry

    4.7(85 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I've never left a dentist office saying I was thrilled with the procedure and results. Using a…read morelaser without numbing, and gentle hands Dr. Golshan fixed a cavity below the gum line and repair the exposed root area. What a great experience and glad I go to a dentistry office that is up to date with current practices. Yea!

    While I initially wrote a glowing review for this practice, and some things still hold true - like…read morethe competency of the actual dentists and the integrity of one hygienist in particular (for reasons I will explain shortly), unfortunately there was more than one issue with an unbelievably rude receptionist/admin named Leticia that I simply can no longer look past. While I was still a patient and getting my teeth cleaned, I could literally her her ridiculing a question that I had asked another front staff member. When I say ridiculing I mean just that - she laughed out loud and acted as though it was an utterly idiotic thing to ask. When in truth, it was a pretty basic question about my insurance coverage for part of a complex and costly care plan. It rubbed me the wrong way and I did let it be known to higher-ups, but I chose not to update my YELP review at that time. I then had an unfortunate experience with a seasoned hygienist who wound up breaking a tool while working along my gum line. I give her credit for admitting it and insisting that we immediately get x-rays - to see where it lodged, since she feared I could choke on it later, or it could eventually come out of my nose while sleeping. Mind you, I'm a bit phobic about dentists to begin with, and for very good reasons. As a child, a dentist attempted to fill cavities in my mouth without numbing me at all. AND tragically, I had an Aunt with severe asthma who passed away after slipping into unconsciousness and not breathing - as a result of being too heavily sedated by a dentist. So to be told that a broken off and presumably sharp edged metal object was now floating around in my body looking for an exit was not only disconcerting - it was TERRIFYING! But I tried my best to keep my cool and not freak out. Had the hygienist not shown that level of integrity, it would have been a whole different story. Still, the situation would surely cause some to want to sue without a second thought. That's when things started to go south. Even though I had let the incident go, a sudden fear of being sued and subsequent resentment for the possibility surfaced. For instance, after EVERY single appointment I was asked to evaluate the visit. That felt like some type of preemptive defense tactic to prove I was happy with the care provided. Then, other dental hygienists started to seemingly act defensive on their colleague's behalf - by openly criticizing my complicated gum condition. Which had resulted from an auto-immune inflammation response to a prior laser surgery. The thing is, I had never registered a complaint about the tool broken off along my gum line incident, yet they were all acting defensive about it. I had actually long since let it go. The single time I had complained was about the receptionist's unacceptably rude behavior. I eventually left their care because of all this odd and offensively defensive behavior. A few years passed and a loved one' s long-term dentist wound up abruptly retiring, so I actually recommended Grand Dentistry to them, since they were nearby. When he called Grand Dentistry, he was immediately put off by the rudeness of the very same receptionist - Leticia. Who he said actually scoffed at his insurance provider and said they only take the elite version of it. The funny thing is that he works for a very well-known media company and they have a separate phone number just for employees under his company's plan. He just calls it a custom PPO plan, but I'm assuming that is what Leticia meant when she referred to "the elite version" that they take. Ironically, Leticia then proceeded to tell him that he was not on the elite plan and so his coverage with Grand Dentistry would largely be out of pocket. So not only is this woman rude beyond comprehension, she apparently doesn't do her job well. The worst part is that she seems overly confident that she is immune to criticism. And maybe she is. I'm not sure if she's related to, married to, or the girlfriend of a higher-up - but whatever the case is, her elitist attitude and condescending spirit are doing real harm to the reputation of this office. My loved one is not one to ever complain, he simply found another dentist and moved on. But the fact that Leticia is still there and still acting so rudely is what motivated my update today. When someone is potentially the first person to engage with a new patient, be it on the phone or in person, you should expect them to represent the ALOHA spirit that this place wants to be known for. Not the antithesis.

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    4.7(41 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I went to the doctor Mcmaster after a referral from a friend. Sure glad I did. I was very…read moreimpressed,. I was at ease with Dr. Zach. Generally I'm Anxious at dentist appointments. Exam was very thorough, everything was explained, and I didn't feel pressured. Cleaning was also very impressive, I'm very happy with the cleaning that Karen did.   I found my new dentist.

    After reading the office's response to my husband's review, I feel the need to share my own…read moreexperience as the person who actually went into the office to discuss the billing issues. The problem was never that we refused to contact insurance ourselves. The issue was the office's unwillingness to help clarify obvious discrepancies or assist in resolving confusing charges related to treatments THEY recommended. When I visited the office, I asked reasonable questions about inconsistent insurance payments, unclear billing, and financial charges added during the insurance processing period. For example, insurance paid very different amounts for exactly the same treatment. The office simply printed out the insurance payment details and even agreed that it "didn't make much sense." However, when I asked if they could help double-check with insurance, I was repeatedly told that it was "my responsibility" to deal with insurance. Simply telling patients to call their insurance company is not the same as providing good customer service or billing transparency. What made the experience especially frustrating was the dismissive attitude throughout the conversation. In particular, when I pointed out that financial charges were being added before insurance had even completed processing the claims, I explained that the insurance payment timeline is between the office and the insurance company, and patients should only be responsible for the unpaid portion after insurance processing -- not finance charges on the full amount during that process. The response I received was essentially: "Well, it's your insurance. They paid us late, so you are responsible." I have honestly never experienced this type of billing practice anywhere else. Overall, this office felt far more focused on collecting money than caring for patients. This was reflected in the unclear, non-itemized invoices we received. If I had not gone into the office personally and asked for printed details, I would never have understood how these so-called "financial charges" were being calculated. Please carefully review your invoices if you visit this office. I truly hope this feedback encourages them to improve their billing transparency and customer service.

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    Western Dental & Orthodontics

    Western Dental & Orthodontics

    2.2(230 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    My first time coming here. I made my appointment with ease with no problem. I came in today…read morethinking it was getting a regular cleaning . Ahh nooope ;) I have another cavity I need to take care of. I also started my journey to a smile that I could be happy with all within 1 day. Thank you to the office manger very sweet kind!! The staff that took care of me while I was there I appreciate ALL YOU!!!

    The first time I came to this dentist, everything was okay overall, but there were definitely some…read morethings that concerned me. The treatment rooms didn't seem very well maintained. Nothing hanging on the walls was straight, there were several gnats flying around, and the cabinets had holes in them. It didn't leave the best first impression. During my first visit, they took X-rays and photos. I had previously been to another dentist, but I couldn't afford the out-of-pocket cost, so I switched to Western Dental because they accepted my insurance. The dentist told me I actually had more cavities than the previous dentist had found. I had been told I needed four fillings, but they said I had even more. I also explained that I'm six months postpartum and that my family has a long history of poor teeth, especially on my grandpa's side. I've struggled with cavities my whole life, even though I brush my teeth almost three times a day. When the dentist asked if I had any sensitivity, I explained that my teeth have always been very sensitive, even after previous fillings, especially to cold. Her response was, "Well, no wonder your teeth are sensitive--you have more cavities." The way it was said made me feel judged. I already know I have dental issues, and despite taking good care of my teeth, genetics have always worked against me. My filling appointment was originally scheduled for 3:00 PM. Earlier that day, the office called asking if I could come in at noon because the doctor wanted to leave early. I explained that the earliest I could come was 2:00 PM because I have a six-month-old baby and already had childcare arranged around my mom's doctor's appointment. They agreed to 2:00. I arrived around 1:40 PM but wasn't brought back until about 2:20 PM. I have a lot of anxiety about dental procedures, especially the numbing injections, so I had been mentally preparing myself all day. Waiting only made my anxiety worse. Around 2:50 PM, they finally came in and numbed me. I was relieved because the part I fear most was finally over. Then they decided they wanted additional photos after I was already numb. After that, everyone seemed to disappear. The dentist began working on another patient, stopped midway to work on someone else, finished that patient's procedure, then returned to the first patient while I continued sitting there numb and waiting. After another 30-45 minutes of being completely ignored, I finally got up, rescheduled my appointment, and left. It felt incredibly disrespectful of my time. I don't understand why they asked me to come in earlier if they weren't ready for me, or why they would numb me before they were actually prepared to start treatment. By the time they would have gotten to me, the numbing likely would have started wearing off. The receptionist even suggested I bring my baby to my appointment next time. I explained that she's six months old, doesn't just sleep through appointments anymore, and she has cystic fibrosis. I don't feel comfortable bringing her into a dental office where she's exposed to germs, especially since she gets sick easily. It also wouldn't be realistic to manage an active infant while undergoing dental work. We were only supposed to do three fillings. The appointment should have been finished by the time I ended up leaving. Instead, I spent nearly two hours sitting there, much of it with a numb mouth, while no one communicated with me. Dental procedures are already mentally exhausting for someone with severe anxiety. Sitting there waiting with no updates made the experience even more stressful. I understand that delays can happen, but communication and respect for a patient's time go a long way. Unfortunately, this experience left me very disappointed.

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