Update: I talked to another dentist and I was informed that Dr Pickett's bone graft was an amazing job. I talked with Dr Pickett about the ballpark figure but he didn't remember making that expectation of cost. Overall, the experience was mixed. I liked Dr Pickett and his work but pricing was an issue. His assistant was great but front office staff, though friendly, was not always present or able to get answers to questions/issues. Original review: The absolute worst ever. Wrong ballpark price. Went from $1,800 to $5,000. Misinformation and lies. read more

I had way more anxiety than usual regarding this particular appointment, but Dr. Furgeson & his assistant *Sha-mazing* were professional, helpful & understanding! I freaked out probably more than most folks, but they let me select the music to be played in the procedure room. I had a deep cleaning on tooth #5 & a bone graft mini-surgery on tooth #11. I was kept pain-free through the whole thing & on the way out the door, I was provided instructions for at-home care & my prescriptions to be filled at my favorite pharmacy. Everything was smooth & extremely easy. read more

North Powers Modern Dentistry - Deep Clean, a Mini-Surgery & a whole lot of Anxiety! - General Dentistry Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

It upsets me to have to submit this bad review. I genuinely have had good experiences with the staff, however I am now in a difficult financial situation thanks to an error they made. I got a consultation for orthodontic work and staff informed me that my dental insurance would cover a significant portion of the work, making it affordable for myself. I did not think my insurance would cover what they were saying so I asked them to double check and confirm before I committed. They assured me that I should have the coverage. I moved forward with the work only to be told 2 days after the work was done that my insurance does not actually cover what they thought it would and I now owe them significantly more money. When I pointed out that it was their mistake and they had reassured me the work would be covered they did not so much as apologize. Frankly, I feel like as it is their mistake they should take the hit and not pass the cost on to me. I did not even ask for them to cover the entire cost. I simply asked that, since it was their mistake, they offer a discount on the amount I had not previously agreed to. They refused. It is shameful to corner a patient into paying additional costs after they have already had work done. As soon as I finish my treatment I will be finding another dental practice and will not be returning to North Powers Modern Dentistry. read more

My experience with North Powers Modern Dentistry has been nothing short of a nightmare. They made a glaring mistake in my insurance billing that ended up costing me $1000. Despite nine months of promises and discussions, they never rectified the issue. This all started because they failed to verify my insurance coverage properly, resulting in ongoing discrepancies between their records and what both MyChart.com and my insurance company confirmed. In addition, to failing to report the issue as an emergency to my insurance company. Instead of promptly addressing their mistake, they insisted I come into the office four times just to discuss the problems I had clearly outlined to them. This not only wasted my time but also highlighted their utter incompetence and lack of professionalism. To make matters worse, when I expressed my frustration, their response was shockingly unprofessional. They actually had the nerve to imply that because I was "working with them," they wouldn't report me to collections--a low-level threat that seemed designed to intimidate rather than resolve the issue. It's absolutely appalling that a dental office could operate with such disregard for basic customer service and ethical behavior. Eventually I paid the $1000 with little other options and out of pure frustration of the incompetence of the entire billing depart as well as the "operations manger". I urge anyone considering their services to steer clear unless they enjoy unnecessary stress and financial losses. read more

This is the worst experience as far as accounts and billing. They never could provide consistency in account balances, it continues to go up and they never could provide valid details. I believe that this place is such a SCAM. Stay away. read more

I was on a road trip and my crown popped out. I stopped at this office to see if they could recement it, I wasn't in any discomfort, just an inconvenience. The front desk person, Veronica, asked me a few questions, I told her I'd be a self pay. I waited a reasonable amount of time given I was a walk in I was taken back to a room, the dental assistant basically asked me the same questions Veronica had, she too an X-ray, prepared me to be seen by the dentist. The dentist, Dr. Strong came in, asked me the same questions the previous two had asked, NEVER looked inside my mouth and then said Veronica would come back to discuss cost. Veronica came back in and quoted almost $300 to recement the crown. I denied because I thought that was too high and the dentist never examined me. I told reminded her that I was paying cash and she basically said that's why it was more I left and was billed $141 for an X-ray and dental exam which NEVER took place read more

The price for the dental work was insane and the treatment for two filling and a crown took them 5 hours. Two months later I had to have one of the filling retreated and replaced read more

Had to have my front teeth built up. Almost three hours in the chair with Emily. She was so gentle. Did an AMAZING job. My teeth feel and look so great! Dr.Pickett made sure everything was just as it should be. The billing department explained everything and gave me a printout so no surprises. I have and will continue to refer people to this office. Linda Kranz read more

I decided to go here for annual cleaning and the staff is great the Dr (name starts with a P) not so much. The prices are outrageous, they also take a pano every damn visit like seriously nothing has changed in 30-60-90 days I have to move on and find a different dentist as the this one tells me that I can't changed the type of night guard they ordered after telling them it was not working for me and I just needed one like I had while in the military I just needed a replacement. I even said I would pay out of pocket and the dentist states my jaw muscles are too big! like wtf and I needed this huge mouth piece instead of the thinner type I asked for. What a joke. Don't go here read more

I did come here a few times but then stopped due to the inconsistency with billing and not being able to see the same Doctor. Once I had one Doctor tell me I needed work done and then I can in and scheduled the work to be done, and the Doctor that day sent me home. It's fine if mistakes are made or overlook but there has to be some kind of consistency somewhere. read more

Staff went above and beyond when I had a dental emergency after previous doctor at another practice failed to give proper treatment. I am terrified of dentist and staff made me comfortable during treatment first time in years. read more

I moved over from sister office across town when my longtime dentist left. was sorely disappointed with an immediate wait to being sent to X-ray with a NEW and inexperienced tech (first time in 55 years that I have ever been in pain during X-rays!) who left partway through and switched to a different X-ray tech. then had a poorly done polish (same new gal). after ripping my gums by not taking her time flossing, and snapping the floss past my tight gaps and into my flesh, she gets on me to floss more--cuz I'm bleeding! The tech set up for cleaning, I confirmed the dentist would be doing the cleaning, waited, waited. dentist shows up, pokes around my mouth, scrapes Maybe 3 teeth, measures my recessed gums. she never fires up the cleaning machine to clean my teeth. she leaves, I wait and wait and wait. I get up to ask someone in scrubs after 2 hours now, what's the story. I was told I had booked a 90 minute appointment--what?! and that the dentist is waiting for someone to take more pics. finally get different tech (5th one I have dealt with so far) one that arrives and takes pics of wrong stuff (I would have gladly walked back over to the X-ray room to expedite these pics!) they ask if I can wait another 15 minutes to talk to the dentist, who hasn't addressed the tooth she asked for pics of. I wait, find out the wrong pics were taken, but she talks about my options. She was nice enough, now that I'm invested over 2 hours of my time. she finishes, asks if I still want fluoride, I say yes. she doesn't do it herself. I wait and wait and finally go ask the front desk (5+ employees standing around talking in the front office area) if someone can put on the fluoride, that I have been there since 3:30pm. one breaks away to take care of me-- she's obviously inconvenienced by me. it's now dinner time, and I cant eat for another half hour! finally left, and it's dark, and I wish I had never called them, I never actually got my teeth cleaned by a hygienist--a primary reason to go every six months. if they are anything like their sister office, expect overcharging, and that you will have to check your explanation of benefits (every time!) for their shady billing. we put up with it across town cuz we liked the dentist. Not any more! You should definitely find another business to support. I guess "Modern" means crappy service? read more

Lied about cost and I received an unexpected bill. Will not be going back!! They also told me I needed extra work estimated cost of 1800 smh. read more

I went to take my wife for her appointment. She came out in complete pain and remained in pain for several hours afterwards. She said the numbing agent didn't work and when she told the dentist, they laughed it off. They also lied to her about something called "Smile Generation". They said if she filled out an application that she may be eligible to pay less on her bill, but failed to mention that it was because "Smile Generation" is a line of credit and it would go on her credit report, pull her score and was pretty much like a credit card for dentistry. Ridiculous. They need to be up front about what they want people to sign. I've left a review with the BBB as well. I am extremely surprised they allow their staff to be so uneducated about "Smile Generation" if they are going to push it on to patients, and if they do know what it is, the fact that they would flat out lie to patients to get them to fill out an application. Completely disgusting business practices. read more

I have come here for three years and each visit seems different. Unfortunately no visit has been exceptional. My teeth are never as clean as I would like them after my cleanings. Today I have been waiting for 11 minutes and was just told my doctor was in a different bldg. instead of starting my routine cleaning we are waiting for the doctor arrive. I will give him 5 minute then most likely walking out. I am unsure why a patient is expected to be on time (I was 15 minutes early today), but the doctors can walk in late? If he wasn't here or had an emergency they should have told me 30 minutes ago when I arrived. Allowing me to wait or reschedule. read more

The crappy dentist there told my wife she has to get her wisdom teeth out, mind you every other dentist we have seen didn't say that. she wasn't going to but they said we would only have to pay 175 for it and that our insurance would cover the rest. Well we decided to do it based on the price. We get a bill 6 months later saying we owe $600 now because our insurance won't cover it.... this is ridiculous. Don't use these thieves cause they will lie to you about your teeth and about cost of things and screw you on the back end!!!! read more

Rude, unfriendly staff. Daughter and Granddaughter are having a bad experience here. The female dentist is rude and front desk staff is rude and clueless. read more

This place is FANTASTIC! We've been patients for the last several years. They always do good work, and fixed some bad dentistry my husband had as a child. But this is what really made them stand out. We unexpectedly had a foster son from Ukraine. He was being hosted, and we are too young to adopt him (there is a 15 year age gap rule, unfortunately). Especially as I knew we couldn't adopt him, we were frantic to get him into the dentist and eye doctor before he went back to his orphanage. I mentioned at the front desk that Maxim only spoke Russian. Dr. Anderson, the dentist we saw, spoke not only Spanish and English, but Russian too! He was incredibly kind to Maxim, made him laugh, and the entire team was patient with our foster son as he explored his new surroundings. Maxim went from being scared to being excited and happy because of their kindness. This experience was profoundly touching. Max couldn't stop talking about the dentist - how he wanted to be a dentist in Ukraine when he grew up, and how COOL was the TV on the ceiling, and that Dr. Anderson was amazing. These guys are great dentists - but they're also just really great people who go above and beyond. Thank you. read more

This was by far my greatest dental experience ever. The entire staff from top to bottom were friendly, knowledgeable and very welcoming. Dr. Pickett was above and beyond professional, talking me through every procedure, and teaching his staff at each and every step. The overall office morale was infectious, as you could tell that everyone who works there cares about one another. Highly recommended and highly grateful for the amazing work done!! read more

Do not go to this office, especially for orthodontics. They are trying to rip people off and have terrible practices. I have never in my life been asked to stick my fingers in my mouth to hold my lips open so they can take photos. This is not my first rodeo with orthodontics. I've even worked in a dentist and ortho office. There are tools to use to hold your lips open which they eventually brought out so I know they have them. And asking someone to stick their fingers in their mouth during COVID!? Gross. Now for the "rip off". They wanted to charge me $500 for a replacement permanent retainer. No, my insurance won't cover a replacement, but this office claims to be in network with Delta Dental PPO and they seem to have no idea about contracted rates. When I said $500 was high the treatment coordinator said she wanted to "help me out" and give it to me for $400 but the orthodontists would only go down to $450. I didn't realize this was a negotiation. She also claimed that my insurance was going to charge me $1000 so not reporting it would be better! What!? They give you about three seconds to make a decision too. I had such a weird feeling and am glad I followed my gut to leave the office. I went to another, more high end office that DOESNT EVEN TAKE MY INSURANCE and their price for the same retainer is only $275. I will definitely not be going back to this office, which is a bummer because I was looking for a new home for our family dental. read more

Update: My experiences with them in the beginning were really great but as time has gone on, my experiences have gone downhill. Here are a few of the issues lately: The last time I was in they had me sign a form that stated if I was 5 minutes late, they could cancel and reschedule my appointment. Yet I waited for 15 minutes after my appointment time, to be called back for my appointment. I get appointment confirmations multiple times through email, text and phone which is wonderful so I don't forget but when I confirm the appointment through one of those avenues, I still continue to get notifications that tell me that if I don't confirm my appointment, it will be forfeited. A bit annoying. I've seen multiple hygienists since I've been there, no consistency on that front. I've been going every 4 months for years, yet this last time I was told by my new hygienist that I don't have to come back for 6 months with no explanation for the change. Also, due to a change and mix-up, I haven't been seen by my dentist there for over 6 months. It's disappointing because I thought they would be able to sustain the positive experience I had but it just seems like they are too overwhelmed. I will be looking into finding a new dentist office with some consistency. read more

I came to this dentist office after I admittedly hadn't been to a dentist in a while, so I was already embarrassed going in. I have the first exam and the dentist told me AFTER all my insurance was used, I would still owe $3,000 for a couple of root Canals after multiple other cavities needed to be filled. I was really surprised at this. So I asked for some clarification and pictures. When I did this he proceeded to be SO condescending and bring me out a child's picture book to explain what a cavity was. I left the office sobbing. I decided to get a 2nd opinion from a different dental practice (mcantire and associates... amazing!) after a thorough examine, I was told I had ONE tiny cavity that would cost $0.00 with my insurance. UNBELIEVABLE how dishonest and unprofessional this dentist office is. Run. read more

Scheduled an emergency extraction and implant. Dr. Pickett quoted $4650 for the treatment. Asked did his quote cover the entire operation and he stated yes. Highest implant charges in Colorado Springs, but I required immediate attention. Later I learned his practice sent an additional bill for $500 with no explanation for these charges. Warning, this dental practice over charges for dental services, and never provides written quotes. Sleazy business practices. Be warned. read more

So this review is just for the practice, not the dentists. Avoid these guys if you can. The dentists are nice but their billing is off constantly. They quote you one price and then they have you pay more later or they send you a refund six months later because they over bill. The receptionists constantly send you to the wrong building because they have two buildings and they don't coordinate well. Speaking of the receptionists, they are hit and miss. One of the ladies is very nice. I wish I knew her name. Erica on the other hand, always seems to have a bad attitude. I get it is a stressful job, but she walks behind the wall where you can't see her and makes comments about patients to the hygienists. At the hospital I worked at, that would get you walking papers for that behavior. Your required to stand inside the building if a family member has any kind of oral surgery. So you sit inside of an extremely tiny waiting room, where the tv is off and there is no bathroom or at least none that I've seen. Every other place I've been to at least allows you to sit in your car to free up some wait room space, not here. You sit in a full wait room, so close to the receptionist you have to here all of her phone calls and comments. If Dr. Pikett ever moves practices, we will leave immediately. Right now were stuck with all the incompetence of this place, because he does great work. It's a shame, before the second building was added, this place was a great dentistry. I don't understand what happened. read more

Front staff was super nice and helpful. That's why I give it 2 stars. We don't have dental insurance and my husband needed a tooth extraction. An estimated $5000 seems a little expensive. Needless to say we left and won't be back. read more

Watch out for this place!!! Wife and I decided to try a different dentist close to home after several years and we just found out by the new dentist that a tooth extraction from over three years ago left cotton in my wife's jaw and now it has to be surgically removed. SCARY! I also had a tooth extraction and a crown done here. Every time I've stopped in for a routine exam and cleaning; they've found some sort of expensive procedure that needs to be done as well. Seems like they are trying to collect on unnecessary procedures. WATCH OUT for this place! read more

I definitely recommend this place! Very friendly staff, the dentists that helped me were very patient, friendly, and really care about their patients. Erin, the girl at the front, was also very friendly and helped me with all of my questions. She made me feel right at home. I love a place that knows how to hire genuine, smart, real people. Thanks for everything North Powers Modern Dentistry! read more

My retainer cracked and I needed to get in to see Dr. Madejczyk ASAP to be fitted for a new one. I normally see her at the Falcon Landing office but since she travels around, I was able to make an appointment at this office and they were able to get me in the next day. I always appreciate when the providers are on time and courteous of your time and schedule. I was taken back right on time, seated and set up with new retainers. I was in and out in about an hour which was fantastic! Dr. M and her staff are all so friendly and remembered me even though it has been over 2 years since I last saw them. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. My husband (who doesn't Yelp) visited this location for a dental implant consultation. First, he waited for 30+ minutes in the chair before being seen. When a staff member finally came in, it wasn't a periodontist with any kind of knowledge of implants. They took X-rays and looked in his mouth for less than a minute before leaving the room again. They suggested a CT scan to get a 3D image of his mouth but then, after thinking about it, said that he wouldn't need that. He waited another 20+ minutes with zero contact before getting up and telling the front desk that he had to get back to work. They were confused as to why he was still there and started to walk back to his room even though he was standing right in front of them. Do not go here. They don't know what's going on, how to properly treat patients, or how to give an implant consult. There is absolutely no way anyone in our family will get any kind of dental work completed at this location. read more

This is a great dentist for kids! They have a separate office just for kids and really do a wonderful job of making the visit quick and easy. The kids get to ring a gong when they are cavity free. The visit was filled with pillow pets, prizes, mechanical toothbrushes, stickers, videos and a really bubbly and energetic staff. The members of this team seem to genuinely love kids as well as what they do. read more

My wife and I moved here from Wisconsin and picked Modern Dentistry based on reviews and proximity to our home. The front staff was incredibly kind and friendly, but the dentist (and younger man) felt more like a salesman than a person who wanted what was best for our dental health. He said my wife and I both had periodontal disease and our gums were in serious trouble. We had never heard this from our previous dentists. He also told me that I need to replace my fillings even though there was currently nothing wrong with them. The bill would have been over $3,000. I declined the procedure but made another appointment for 6 months as it's easier for insurance to stay with the same practice for a year. At my next appointment, the dentist sat down and said, "Ready for the procedure we talked about last time?" I said no...I was just in for a cleaning. He huffed, looked at my teeth for under 30 seconds then left the room without saying goodbye or anything. Once I wasn't going to make him a bunch of money, I didn't matter. I went to a different practice today and they said my gums and fillings are all perfectly fine. Be careful at Modern Dentistry if they propose big procedures because it would have been completely unnecessary for me. read more

As always I'm so pleased to be a patient of the North Powers Modern Dentistry Family! I just went in for my regular cleaning and checkup and still love how great services the team provided me. Right from the start walking in the office the front receptionists always welcome you with a big smile and greeting! The front desk teams are so professional and kind and offer water or coffee if you desire. Now that's service! For the cleaning RDH Melissa is as great as ever! She takes great care of me and I always trust her to take over so I just sit back and relax. Melissa is a true professional who's very thorough with great bedside manners as if I'm part of their family! Now Dr. Pickett is actually one of the best that I've experienced in my life because of his expert knowledge and honesty. He always makes sure that I get the best care and lets me know exactly what's happening with my teeth, gums, Lymph nodes, etc. He advises me and treats me for treatments I need and which is great so that I can prepare my pocket book for what is needed so I don't end up wasting my money! Now that's integrity for you! If anyone out there just retired or got out of the military like I did. I highly recommend this clinic because it reminds me of the family team I left when I was in the Air Force. Since I did not have dental insurance after I served I tried this office and was happy ever since! They have a great "smile" plan that saved me so much in my costs so I could afford all my dental work here! The North Powers Modern Dentistry is much more than an average dental office; it's like a big family of fantastic professionals! You will love it! read more

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Pickett. He cares about his patients over all health and takes the time to explain what needs to be done and why.  He understands dental work can be expensive and he and his team work within your insurance to get you what you need. He has a great beside manner and explains what he's doing. Dentist have always scared me but he put me at ease. If you are looking for a dentist, go to North Powers Modern Dentistry and request Dr. Pickett. You'll be glad you did. read more

Hygenic, comfortable environment. Skilled and gracious staff. My dentist, Dr. Pickett, is outstanding. I would encourage anyone experiencing disappointment with their current level of care to give them a try. I'm confident you will be happy. read more

Fantastic office! I've been to my fair share of dentist in my life. I came upon this dentist after a terrible experience with another dentistry office. The first day i came in Dr Hall was able to do everything i needed including a teeth cleaning and fixing a cavity. Later as i needed a wisdom tooth removed, i was told that i needed surgical procedure and scheduled for a day in June. The office called me to tell me i needed to reschedule but i couldn't so Dr Pickett did it himself! Dr Pickett took care of me again yesterday for some extensive work i needed for my teeth. He always explains the whys, and what he's doing and the importance as he goes along. He is also an excellent coach to his staff. He's extremely thorough and service oriented! I can't tell you how great my teeth look after dr pickettes care read more

I have been going to this place for 5 yrs and every year I have X-rays done. Last year I felt a pump on my gums and when I go for a consultation I was told my tooth had crack inside and it's spreading. When I ask if I had since I been coming in 2016 I was told yes. So no one felt the need to tell me about it. Today the pediatrician came to speak about my son mouth and when I opened my mouth to tell him hr mention the same problem at the last visit, he didn't even let me finish he cut me off and told me since I was getting heated he will leave and come back like he was talking to a 5 yrs old. I wasn't even mad I was just questioning if something had changed in 6 months. He was very rude and very disrespectful. When I called Erin to complain the first thing out of her mouth is do you want a discount, I don't care about a discount I care about how I'm being treated when I go there. Customer service sucks over there. I went 2 days ago to get my sons prescription I get tj the main building and I'm told it's in the other building so I walked over there and I'm told it's not in that building it's in the main building. The lady walks over to bring it to me then I noticed the name is misspelled so when I tell her she had an attitude so she writes over the name to make the correction. I told her I'm not going to get to the pharmacy for them to kick it back can she get a new one. I got so many eyes rolling and attitude, I wish they could have done me the honor and tell me not to come back. read more

The worst ! I came in without a pain and after I was told I need a crown, I left with a severe pain. My tooth is partially exposed and even a bit of air hitting it causes me severe pain. I went back and now my tooth ( the one that never bothered me in the first place ) needs a root canal!!! WTF! Really?! I'm now told I can wait till January till my insurance resets or I can pay out of pocket another $1400!!!! read more

Dont get fooled. I was new to the area and i had seen decent reviews about this place here on yelp. So i went in for an appt and I was told by the dentist I needed scaling I thought it was some difficult procedure turns out it was just a deep cleaning. On top of my insurance coverage I cant believe I still had to pay $385 out of pocket for something that should have just been considered regular cleaning...not only that the charming hyginiest that cleaned my teeth popped one of my fillings out and when i asked she said it must've been something i ate that was stuck in between my teeth, later on the dentist came in and mentioned my filling came and offered to replace it for free go figure. I feel like I got scammed 385 dollars. read more

This office offers up to date technology, is quick, and is caring. I never waited for more than 5 minutes and felt I got excellent care.

New to COS and so happy to have chosen this group. Fast, good communication and care. Great $59 deal on the first exam (could not have been any better than what I got). I will do all future work with them, and bring the whole family. read more