I do not recommend this periodontist. I did not have a positive experience. I found him to be…read morearrogant, uncaring, and disrespectful. He seemed to get irritated if you take too much of his time or ask too many questions. I had to ask for the antibiotics after the gum surgery, and he gave me the prescription as a photocopy, rather than the original receipt, which I have never seen any doctor's office do. Neither he nor his staff ever called to check back on me to see how I was doing, even though I have serious medical issues. I researched his records online, and found he has some criminal records, which I did not discover until after I had the bone graft. When I tried to call for a checkup after the 4 month healing period, their phones were blocking my calls. I tried to reach them for 2 weeks by asking someone to go by there and tell them I was trying to reach them, and they claimed they were having problems with their phones. What doctor's office leaves their phones out of service for 2 weeks, and does not answer calls from their patients? I won't be back there. I would carefully consider being careful to not put my care into any dentist who conducts his practice in such a cold, calculating manner as that. I do not recommend this doctor.

Excellent & highly skilled Periodontist who has a great, caring and thoughtful manner with his…read morepatients. I'v had great results from the treatment I've received from him. I highly recommend him!

A dentist who isn't a narcissist!!!…read more Dr. King is a no-nonsense, salt-of-the-earth dentist. Other (male) dentists have leaned their hands on my lips, pinched them, and bruised them. Dr. King knows that my lips aren't there as a support for her hands.

They take great care of patients. Got me in same morning for a minor emergency. Kind and…read morecompetent office staff.

This offices deserves all stars! The staff is friendly, professional and organized. The patient…read morecoordinator April is by far my favorite! Dr. Wendt is patience and a great communicator with explaining the process! Keep up the good work!!!

Dr Wendt and his staff are Fantastic ! I've been going to him for years and have complete…read moreconfidence in their office. Never wait more then a few minutes. I would recommend him to anyone that needs a periodontist. You will not regret going to him for treatment or surgery. Pulled a tooth for me and put in an implant. General Dentist I see says Dr Wendt is the Leonardo da Vinci of implants. Also tells great fishing stories.

Have been in pain 5 years + trying to get treatment for the mess this guy and his negligent mother…read moreleft me in. Dont waste your time and hard earned money. Oh, how I wish I had gone to Dr Waite instead. I may still have life worth living. Deep regrets. Like being in a car crash you'll never recover from.

I had recently been referred to Dr. Rasmussen for bone and gum work. It was a distance from my…read moreresidence, but as I came to realize it, it was worth the trip. To say I was nervous about the bone and gum graft is an understatement. But I balled up my courage and committed to the procedure. Dr. Rasmussen was GREAT! He kept me informed in a way that I clearly understood everything. His calming demeanor and good nature was refreshing. And his staff were so polite and friendly. If I wasn't moving soon, I would have him do my implants. I feel that good about his work. So if you find that you're in need of serious dental work, I can't recommend anyone better. Thanks Doc, you truly helped me and did it with minimal pain. A big plus in my book. Ray G. Of Valrico, FL.

Not many people will say this, but I love my dentist and his whole practice. So, going to have…read moredental work, other that a cleaning, can be scary and painful. Not with this dentist. They entire office gets to know you. They remember personal details, and are just so caring. Every step of the process, he and the support staff were concerned about my comfort level and care. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Thank you to the entire staff and Dr. For a wonderful experience!

Dr. Colucci and staff are truly AMAZING! I've been coming here for years and was afraid when Dr…read more Bishara left but I have to say that I'm beyond happy with the change to Dr. Colucci. You can honestly tell that they care about their patients. Thorough and professional. They actually get to know you and exceed expectations with the customer experience. Best dental experience hands down! If you're looking for a dentist this is indeed the place you need to come.

This was my second experience with Dr Mellman. The first…read moreexperience was a mere 11 years ago! A Little Background. I've had very little trouble with my teeth, thanks to my genes and my oral hygiene. My regular dentist? All he gets to do to me is a prophylactic treatment twice a year. That translates into a little housekeeping and cleaning of my choppers. I've always felt fortunate. That I've never had a cavity. I guess I'd say I'm enamored with my enamel, thanks to my kith and kin. (What'd he say?) The First Visit. I had a pocket area in a part of my gums that wasn't any huge concern, but I wanted it gone, so my dentist instantly referred me to Dr Mellman. From the beginning, I felt very comfortable with the doctor and his staff. I was seeing a man who was precisely dedicated to 'doing things right' and was extremely learned. Dr Mellman has excellent 'chairside manner', too. A real plus! The Second Visit. Fast forward those 11 years, and I find myself with a similar pocket in a gum. Much different than gum in your pocket.. Or, is it? LOL Without batting an eye, I knew who I was gonna call. Ain't gonna be Ghostbusters. After all those years. It was like I was walking back in time. The staff remembered me, which is really awesome OR what'd I do this time? LOL It was business as usual once I sat in that chair, peppered with an enormous amount of good will, laughs and admiration. In a nutshell. Everything went smoother than smooth! I can attest to having had a micro-mini negligible nanosecond of discomfort. The procedure was quite tedious for the doc and his able assistant. But they never missed a beat and I'm so glad! 6 Weeks Later. I'm good to go! I've got a squeaky-clean dental machine!

Dr. Mellman is retired. Dr. Dmitry Baron has taken over the practice. Same great staff!read more

Dr Waite and staff are the best. My "go to" dentist for tooth extraction and implants. Informative,…read morefriendly and courteous. Current with all the latest dental procedures. Have peace of mind knowing things will be done correctly and efficiently.

Dr Waite is my hero And I feel so blessed to have him work on me!!!…read more This is my second round of implants bc my first pair from previous dr failed ..... I was so scared but knew he was the man for the job .... His surgeries have been so gentle and caring.... his approach to doing it step by step over time and building bone/tissue is the way to go.... Rome wasn't built in a day... but I always love going to his office amazing staff!

BEWARE OF OVERCHARGING!…read more I strongly recommend that any patient here carefully compare every charge to their insurance EOB. Do not assume the billing is accurate without verifying it yourself! After personally reconciling the office's patient ledger to my insurance Explanation of Benefits, I found over $5k in billing discrepancies. Line by line, I found charges that exceeded the insurance-allowed amounts. For example, one visit was billed at $467, while the allowed amount was $251. These differences were not minor--they added up to a substantial overpayment! What's troubling is that these discrepancies were not identified or corrected by the office. I had to do the reconciliation myself and bring it to their attention. After submitting detailed documentation, including a very detailed and thorough spreadsheet, persistent follow ups and ultimately escalated to take legal action until I finally received a partial refund, well beyond the expected timeframe. Even now, the amount is not fully resolved, and $252 remains in dispute. When billing discrepancies of this size only come to light after a patient conducts their own detailed audit--and then require weeks of pressure to partially correct--it raises serious questions about billing accuracy and internal oversight. Also want to note that they require full payment for procedures up front and don't take in account estimated insurance proceeds. As a result, I ended up over paying by more than $10k! What makes this whole situation worse is that I used to really like this office, had a lot of trust and respect for them but the way I've been treated ever since I started questioning the charges has done a complete 180. They consistently made me feel like a burden and the "bad guy". They did not take accountability at all for the issue and continue to argue with me with no substantial back up. Regarding the actual dental work I received - when I went in to switch out my temporary crowns to the permanent ones (I got crowns on almost all my top teeth), I really didn't like them and weren't like the temporary ones I was wearing for a few weeks. I was almost in tears trying to advocate for myself before they permanently cemented them. They made me feel bad for sending them back, I'm so glad I got the courage to speak up and not accept something I did not like. Ultimately after the second visit, they ended up looking really good but after everything I've dealt with recently, I certainly won't be returning. Who knows how much they overcharged me since 2019 when I first started coming here! If you chose to go to this office, please make sure to pay close attention to your patient charges and the amount they submit to your dental insurance (they should match)! If they owe you a refund, Florida recently based a law that makes it unlawful for healthcare providers to hold onto amounts owed to patients for overpayments over 30 days.

1 star I'm writing…read morethis carefully, because I want anyone reading it to understand this isn't a rant -- it's a timeline. Before I ever came in, I called the office and asked directly: will this visit cost me anything? I was told no. Then at the front desk, I asked again -- and asked specifically whether they had verified my insurance. They said yes, verified, no cost to me. Two separate confirmations, two separate conversations. Weeks later, a $125 bill arrived. When I called to question it, I was first offered a "courtesy discount." Then, suddenly, the story changed: oh, actually, insurance covered a portion -- you only owe $25. Read that again. The bill went from $125 to $25 only because I called. So which is it? Either they never actually verified my insurance before billing me -- meaning the "yes, it's verified" I got twice was false -- or they sent me an inflated bill and hoped I'd just pay it. There is no third option, and neither one is a "mistake." When I pointed out I was told there'd be no cost at all, the answer became "we don't guarantee insurance coverage." Then why did your staff guarantee it -- on the phone AND in person? Nobody said "we can't promise coverage" either time I asked. That disclaimer only appeared after the bill did. A policy you invent after the fact isn't a policy. It's a cover story. To be clear: this is not about $25. I can afford $25. This is about an office that told me one thing twice, billed me five times that amount, and only corrected it under pressure. If I hadn't called, they'd have my $125. How many patients just pay? And it fits the pattern of the entire visit, which was one long sales pitch. I was told I needed gingivitis therapy, antibiotics, AND a deep cleaning at premium prices. They pushed a CT scan, which I declined -- thank God, given what their billing looks like. They even tried to sell me Invisalign, which I never asked about. So I got a second opinion: another dentist told me the antibiotics were not necessary and quoted the deep cleaning at a fraction of the price. The treatment plan wasn't built around my teeth. It was built around my wallet. The front staff is polite -- I'll give them that. But polite is what a sales operation is supposed to be. I've been to Aspen Dental, and at least Aspen never told me twice a visit was covered, billed me $125, and then "discovered" it was $25 when I complained. This is the first dental office I've ever ranked below Aspen Dental. Let that sink in. I've since switched to Bay Premier Dentistry: honest pricing quoted upfront, no surprise bills, excellent work, zero sales pressure. Night and day. What happened at this office isn't "just how dentistry is" -- it's a choice this office makes. To be honest, I wouldn't go to this dentist at all. But if you come here anyway: get every cost in writing before sitting in the chair -- verbal assurances from this office meant nothing for me, twice. Check every bill they send against your insurance's explanation of benefits, because mine was five times what it should have been. Decline anything you didn't come in for, and get a second opinion on any treatment plan. I am reporting this to my insurance company. Not for the $25 -- for the next patient. I understand people are in different financial situations, and I don't want someone getting screwed who can't afford it. A surprise $125 bill built on false assurances could really hurt the wrong person. Shame on them.

Do NOT do business here. They are horrible. They don't take dental or medical insurance. I was…read moregoing to have to take money from my 401k to pay them. They rescheduled my appointment and when I couldn't make the rescheduled time they wanted to charge me $50. STAY FAR AWAY.

Excellent. Experience was seamless. Dr Stilley was so nice and knew exactly what was needed. The…read moreentire staff is friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend them...

Never a dull moment. My Green-eyed Foodie won't be able to eat solids and cleverly comment about…read moreany food (other than my cream of Platanos, Butternut Squash soup or my Publix-bought vanilla pudding.) I have always thought she was smart beyond her years. Until today. Four impacted wisdom teeth removed, I have a drooling, cotton chewing, laughing-gas incoherent, babbling young lady. Even in the midst of her newly acquired high, she argued that the upper wisdom teeth came out easily because of gravity. Newton is definitely giving her one of those slow three claps Kathy Griffin is famous for (and I enjoy giving to careless drivers too.) Please, don't steal the doctorate thesis she is to make out of this. It will be published in the annals of modern medicine. Thank God, both visits to Periodontal & Implant Esthetics were beyond excellent. What a beautiful clinic! I feel like, once in a while, I ought to show up and sit in the waiting room. They have a huge array of new magazines, a mini fridge filled with beverages, fresh coffee, protein bars... a huge plasma TV. The problem is that one never gets to wait enough to read anything. You arrive. You are warmly greeted. You sit. You pick one magazine and open it... and you are called in! This time since the procedure was to last around two hours, I announced that I was consciously stealing magazines to take with me to the Starbucks next door. As expected, a huge smile and a "but of course!" Had I stayed there, I would have raided that fridge and binge like the fraternity guy I never dated. The individual cubicles are top of the line. Mega modern. Minimalist decorations. They face a small lush garden. Zen. Doctor Gustavo Ruiz de Castilla treated us kindly and explained the procedures that were to take place. He was incredibly kind about the Green-eyed Foodie anxiety. Prescriptions were sent through the mail. I was called many times to discuss coverage and fees which I loved. Even a little while ago, the doctor called to check up on her. Once again, he explained what is to be expected and reassured me that he was a phone call away. Will she ever recover her wisdom? As I look her, sleeping, cotton rolls peeking out her mouth... an ice pack on each cheek... I sip on my wine. Forget the wisdom (it is overrated), please God, don't let her wake up a walrus with chipmunk cheeks. Would that make her a Manatee?

This review is based on the experiences of two people (my wife and I) over the course of a decade…read morefor me and about 5 years for her (I mistakenly convinced her to switch from her prior periodontist). Now, two years after our last visits to the office of Ruiz (who I refuse to call a "Dr."), we've both finally gotten resolved all of our dental issues that went mostly un-diagnosed, untreated, and worsened while under Ruiz's "care" (for lack of better term). Over the course of those two years, between my wife and I, we've now dealt with a half dozen offices of various types of dental specialists (all referred to by the real periodontist we now use). The conclusions we've now drawn about the years and money we wasted at Ruiz's office are based on: [1] comparisons to our experiences at those half dozen other offices [2] comparisons of our overall oral health following the care of a real periodontist, versus Ruiz (despite the fact that we're a decade older). First, I'll offer the good news. The hygienist at Ruiz's office, Suzanne, was by far the best hygienist out of the half dozen or so we have encountered over the years. She is not only better than any other hygienist we've been to at the technical aspects of the job, but she also genuinely cares about patients. My wife and I also agree that the same was clearly true of all other staff at this office. In fact, so much so that we actually wish we could switch all of the average staff at the various dental offices we use now with all the above-average staff from this office ... except the individual who masquerades as a doctor. In fact, the hygienist and office staff are the only reasons this review doesn't start with negative 5 stars. Now, I'll recount a small portion of the bad news for those making the mistake of getting "treatment" from Ruiz. Because I mistakenly convinced myself that we were being too critical, my wife and I initially dismissed several issues over the years (i.e. increasingly shaky hands by someone holding sharp objects in your mouth isn't exactly comforting). However, we eventually agreed that we should seek periodontal care elsewhere. In the process of finding our current periodontist, we both saw two other periodontists and the reactions of both were identical ... visible shock and disbelief that either of us had been under the care of any periodontist at all in the years we had been going to Ruiz. I won't recount details of our personal health information here, but we were both informed of multiple severe periodontal issues that Ruiz never even diagnosed, let alone treated. That is despite the fact that we both diligently followed every direction and recommendation made by Ruiz, who was consistently so dismissive of our issues that we both concluded we must be overreacting to the things we're experiencing since he obviously must know more about dentistry than us. In fact, Ruiz's go-to "treatment" was to load us up with high-octane antibiotics and convince us that the things we were experiencing were "normal." By the way, that's after $10k "laser surgery" we later found out from real periodontists basically amounts to an expensive cleaning that's supposed to be accompanied by restorative treatments (not to replace those treatments ... unless, of course, the goal is to bill the highest amount, not treat the patient). I could go on for pages about the many ways in which the care from Ruiz is the worst we ever experienced from any so-called medical professional, but it makes me angry to even think about it, which is part of why I didn't write a review until now. The bottom line is that the diagnoses and treatment recommendations from Ruiz were nowhere near standard of care, and we've now spent years and many tens of thousands of dollars each to repair all the damage caused by years of sub-par care. You have been warned, so put your health in his shaky hands at your own risk.