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    Richard Whitaker, DDS

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Cavity treatment

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

    Teeth cleaning

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    5 months ago

    Thank you Dr Whitaker and your staff for your expert care and relatively painless experience.

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    Dr. Whitaker explains things very clearly so you know what to expect from your treatment.

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    Placerville Dental Care | Dr. Cynthia Russell - Dr. Cynthia Russell

    Placerville Dental Care | Dr. Cynthia Russell

    5.0(12 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I feel like the staff is always friendly and helpful. I love the location; close to the interstate…read moreand easy to find. The people working there are helpful, and the dentist knows her stuff- I am satisfied with the care I'm receiving.

    I almost don't want to leave a five star review because I don't want people crowding up this quaint…read morelittle office, but I can't gatekeeper one of the better dentists I have seen in my 40 years on the planet. If you have a fear of Dentist, this is where you need to be. I have had nothing but extremely friendly and understanding interactions with the whole team. Making appointments is incredibly simple, they kind of handle everything on the insurance side but most importantly my Dentist is incredibly thorough, and explains every step of what she's doing along the way. When I got my numbing shot, didn't feel it. First time I can say that ever. She showed me on my x-rays all of the areas that were of a concern, and of course as a client you get to pick and choose what you want to focus your effort on, but it's kind of nice not having to worry about least important to most, she will handle it all. I got two fillings, I had absolutely zero trouble with the bonding she used after the fact, my teeth aligned perfectly on the first shot. the dental hygienist that cleans my teeth is also very good, another painless procedure, and aside from the wait being nonexistent to be seen, she's also very quick but efficient. I'm trying to get my husband and kids to switch over from their dentist office as it's very far from where we live in Camino. completely impressed with this office.

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    My husband and I thank Dr. Watson and staff, thank you for making it pleasant experience! And I never said that to a dentist!

    Missouri Flat Dental Group - Looking for a family dentist in Placerville, CA? You have come to the right spot!

    Missouri Flat Dental Group

    3.2(75 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I wanted to give this local dentist a shot and it wasn't a good choice. I had a 7A appointment and…read moredidn't even get out of there till after 11A. I understand that first visits can take up to 90 minutes but this was excessive. Also, everyone was sick, even if they had face masks on, it felt risky being that close to the dentist and his assistant while they cleaned my teeth. My cleaning was painful and even weeks later, my teeth are really sensitive. The receptionist was doing her best. The lady who does billing did okay, but what I was billed for seemed to not match the services I received. And the peer pressure I was given about getting their specific mouth guard made me have to be stern with the dentists. Overall, not happy and will not go back.

    I've been going to this dentist office for over 10 years and I will not be returning. I stayed at…read morethis location through the numerous Dentists, hygienists and receptionists changes over the years but the current staff is the worst. They can't keep appointments, try to upsell on the most expensive treatments, dentist Stout is impersonable, some of the receptionists have been rude and overall I'm left with an unprofessional impression. Seems like they are just in it for the money and care less about the patients. There are plenty of other Dentist offices in the area and I recommend going to one of them.

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    Missouri Flat Dental Group - Missouri Flat Dental Group opened its doors to the Placerville community in December 2014.

    Missouri Flat Dental Group opened its doors to the Placerville community in December 2014.

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    Golden Grove Dental Placerville - This is how I usually respond to a Dentist! But not here!

    Golden Grove Dental Placerville

    4.8(21 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I cannot believe I am doing this but I am writing a Positive Review about a Dentist which is most…read moreterrfying thing to me outside of having a flat tire in the middle of the night in Pollock Pines, CA. I broke a tooth and my mother, Nancy Mathis, told me to see her Dentist. I yelped him and the reviews were positive but I was suspicious that there was a global conspiracy to spin this place as being a good Dentistry Practice. I have associated some of my past expereinces with Dentists right up there with the House of Pain. I came in and I need to tell you that the ladies at the front Counter are Kind, and Hospitable. They processed my Delta Insurance information and communicated right up front what my benefits were that would cover my various services. I went in for my XRAYS and I have a terrible gag reaction to anything in my mouth and they numbed me up and were very patient. Every assistant is amazing. I discovered that I needed a Crown and they preped me for a temporary and created the mold for my permanent crown. They consistently communicated to me that they wanted me to go into Christmas pain free. I came back and got my permanent crown and then I met my Hygienist who gave me a cleaning who is AWESOME! say it with me Matt Delgadillo is an incredible Dentist and does a great job. I have more work to do in 2026 and I am not anxious or worried about sgoing here for my treatment. I highly recommend that if you need Dental Care come here.

    The dentists , hygienists and staff are all great. Kudos to Dr Matt. I have been going there for…read moremany years.

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    Dr. Doug Stadler, DDS and staff.

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    Preventive Dental Care Center

    Preventive Dental Care Center

    2.1(42 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    The work Dr. Han does is great. Yeah he's a bit abrasive... To say the least. I worked with a…read moresimilar Dr. When I was in the veterinarian field, you have to understand the Vietnamese culture... Much different than American. As long as the work is getting done well, I don't need pleasant bedside manner. Thanks for your dedicated work Doc!

    I was given this office as a referral from DentaCal. These people are ridiculous. Scheduling person…read morewas horribly rude. She was very rude & kept telling me that I had to open this app, fill out the create an account to accept an cancellation appointment that they were going to give me immediately. Told her I'm driving to work, "Well, pull over & accept & create your account otherwise you'll lose this appointment. As I stated to her , I'm on Hwy 50 and I cannot drive and fill out an application. "Well pull over & do the application. Hung up.on her. They must be desperate for clients because for the rest of the day I received 5 texts & 3 calls to do this application for that appointment. I had to Block them. I wouldn't EVER recommend this Joke of a practice. I'm also letting EDH MediCal services know how unprofessional service in the very basics, per these reviews it's much worse!! This office has a 2.1 rating is PATHETIC!!! DO NOT GO THERE! I'd recommend Make A Smile or Smile Time, friendly helpful but you may have to wait a bit but worth it!!

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    Ike Rahimi DMD - #1 dentist

    Ike Rahimi DMD

    3.4(27 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I had high hopes for this dental office, as I need quite a bit of dental work and wanted to ensure…read moreI was making an informed decision regarding my treatment, the materials used, and the financial aspect of the procedures. Unfortunately, my experience with the office receptionist, Jay, was incredibly disappointing and unprofessional. When I called, Jay was initially very informative, answering all my questions regarding insurance, the types of fillings used, and how payments would be handled--an important factor for me since the cost of my treatment would use up my entire insurance allowance for the year. After our conversation, I felt reassured enough to move forward with scheduling an appointment. However, I was informed that the office requires a 25% deposit to schedule, with payment in full required on the day of the procedure. Since the total cost was around $2,000, I asked if they would be willing to offer a payment plan for the remaining balance after the deposit. Jay immediately said no, which I understood, and I politely explained that I would need to find an office that could accommodate a payment plan. At this point, Jay snickered and told me she felt like I had just wasted her time. Shocked by her response, I asked if she thought it was unreasonable for a patient to inquire about a surgical procedure and insurance coverage before committing. Instead of addressing my concern professionally, she raised her voice and told me it was, in fact, a waste of time--adding that there was already a note in my file stating I was "going somewhere else." The only reason I had requested my X-rays was to obtain an additional quote, which is a completely reasonable and responsible step for a patient. Jay continued to talk over me as I attempted to clarify, forcing me to confirm her name and let her know that her behavior was incredibly unprofessional. If this is the treatment a potential patient receives from the front desk, it raises serious concerns about the professionalism and patient care within the rest of the office. Is this type of behavior accepted or even fostered by the practice? It was a huge red flag and left me with zero confidence in trusting this office with my dental care. Patients deserve to be treated with respect, especially when making important healthcare decisions. I would strongly advise anyone considering this office to be cautious and ensure they feel comfortable with the level of professionalism before proceeding.

    First of all I would like to say that the women in this office are amazing and I have had no issues…read moreat all with them! I feel bad leaving a bad review simply because the girls are awesome and very helpful. Dr. Rahimi on the other hand...not great. I had a cavity in January that I went to him for. He ended up drilling my tooth down to a nub for a cavity and charged me for a crown. All very expensive even with insurance. Then the next week, they did a deep cleaning of my gums because I was starting to show signs of gum disease. I also pointed out another obvious cavity to Dr. Rahimi that he told me we wouldn't worry about it yet. I had gotten my crown the week before my deep cleaning and the day of, I flossed and my crown shifted and then when I bit down, it fell into place. After that day, my crown has never fit over my whole tooth. I thought maybe it was from the deep cleaning since my gums stayed irritated for a month or two. Every single thing I eat gets stuck in the pit caused by my crown not covering my whole tooth. Then I got very busy with life so just waited for my next cleaning appointment. I went in 6 months later for my for cleaning but Dr. Ike wasn't there so I came in again the next week for him to look at my crown. Somehow, within 6 months-my teeth went to all taken care of, all cavities gone, mild beginning of gum disease cleaned like crazy-to now I have a new cavity that he blamed on me using a water pick-which they specifically suggested for me to use-and not flossing. I have been flossing and using a water pick this whole time but somehow I have new cavities and gum disease now-which he blamed on me not taking care of my teeth-which I absolutely have been doing. He also told me that all I can do about that gap is floss after every meal and there was nothing he could do. Told me not to use my water pick even though that is the only thing that clears all of the nasty food from the PIT between my crown and nub of a tooth. Basically, I feel like Dr Ike blamed me for his mistake and refused to work with me. Absolutely terrible service. I told him about a genetic issue I have that actually causes more tooth issues than normal and can cause more tooth decay, and he started to explain to me that teeth don't move and we don't grow a third pair of teeth-uhm yea. Very obvious this is true but had absolutely nothing to do with what I told him and I never once said I grew a third pair of teeth...seriously wtf. I totally assumed I would go in there and he would realize something didn't fit right and do his best to fix it-but instead he blamed me for the crown not fitting right and just told me to stop using the only thing that can get the junk out of my pit (water pick) and floss every day. Most unhelpful visit from a dentist I have ever had. I am sad to say I will never ever go here again because I truly love all of the receptionists and dental assistants and hygienists!! But if you don't want to get totally screwed spending money on things that should solve a problem but do not solve anything-do not go here. I do not have a lot of money at all. The visits in February/March really set me back. Now I feel like I have to go to another dentist and spend all that money again to fix something that he should absolutely fix. I should have listened to the comments on here saying the same things and now I'm screwed and would be much better off with no crown at all. At least without a crown, food wouldn't constantly be getting stuck against what little is left of my tooth, almost at guaranteeing that I will need a root canal on that tooth. And he didn't care at all.

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    My dental office is always clean

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