Fantastic team at Southcenter Dental! Highly recommend! Dr. Baruffi is professional, personable and qualified. read more

I can't recommend Southcenter Dental enough. So much so that my whole family and now my entire extended family drive hours just to see Dr. Austin or Dr. Buruffi. Their hygienist thorough, and their office crew is a delight to talk to every time I call or visit. I've been visiting Southcenter Dental for more years than I can count, and for good reason. They listen, they are gentle, and they don't miss a thing when it comes to complete care. From My Grandma of 95 years young, to my mother, myself, and my little 3 year old, we all look forward to seeing their wonderful crew for our cleaning and check ups. And no I'm not an influencer, and I promise I was not paid or bribed for any part of this review. This is Just a good honest review that was well earned by the business. read more

Omg, this female dentist is the best in service, customer service, customer care and customer support. Only open by appointment.

It's been a pleasure being a patient of Dr. Baruffi , he takes pride in his work and the staff make me feel like I'm visiting family. Diona their hygienist is the best I've encounter she notice everything. read more

Dentist is amazing but the front staff were pretty rude. I think her name is Michelle and my experience with her has been horrible.They like told all my business so it was very loud so everyone could hear which means they didn't care about patient confidentiality. I stop going there with my three kids. read more

Honestly moving to a new area (especially a busy city area) I was pretty skeptical and nervous about finding a new dentist and place to get my teeth right. I got this referral off my insurance list and booked a general cleaning and since the moment I stepped into their office, It felt like a second home on how comforting and helpful their staff is. I've gotten work done by Both Jerome (Dad) and Austin (son) Baruffi and they are so excellent and so professional, also not to mention very friendly! In addition, their knowledge and advice is so awesome and appreciated for a daily smoker like me and ways how to take care of my teeth and prolong the life of them! Like I said, from the head honcho of the Dentist to the office reception desk people, they are phenomenal and would recommend to my folks in the area, in my opinion! read more

For various reasons, I wanted a second opinion regarding a filling I had done by another dentist. Southcenter Dental had good reviews so I contacted them for an appointment. Michelle, who answered the phone, was extremely helpful and kind, as was the hygienist (whose name I forget - sorry!). Dr. Baruffi referred me out for a root canal (eek) and Michelle even called me the day after the root canal to see how I was doing. I have high levels of dental anxiety so this attention really made me feel calm and seen. read more

Literally the greatest dentist. Impeccable customer service, shockingly affordable prices, what more could you ask for? I will tout Southcenter dental to anyone who will listen. read more

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Bad experience, gave it a shot, but I will never go back! Dr. A. Baruffi, is not a good listener, insensitive to a patients possible cosmetic needs. He tried to sell his laser product by, "pointing at my face, what's going on here?" Really! Maybe he was nervous? But, really, as he pointed to a small scar on my face, which doesn't require that and he's a dentist that should have focused on issue at hand. My needs! He had a midievil practice that rather listen to me about my bells palsy to my face that my face has issues with numbing! Again, I gave it a shot! Nope! I will never go back! He didn't listen, rather he wanted to try to be a magician and fix my cavity when-again-my mouth-on the right side doesn't numb! The procedure left me black and blue and a little in shock! Listen to your needs not his imagination of his magic! read more

I am a new resident in Washington. Luckily I chose Southcenter Dental to be my new dentist. I just wanted to say, this place is absolutely beautiful. The office is very high class in terms of aesthetics, architecture and equipment. But the true beauty is in the staff and their approach to dentistry. The staff's true beauty is in their intellectual and emotional approaches. I had a rather complicated procedure to be performed as I had gone too long without addressing the problem. The dentist was able to fix my problem "AND" save the two teeth being worked on. It was a complete surprise that a root cannel was not required to fix my teeth. They saved the teeth and address the problem in one visit. When being received by the staff, a warm, safe and loving demeanor was present in everyone that took care of me. I can not overly stress this point. And yes, I said "loving" because that is what I felt during my visit. If you want a truly high end dental environment that will address the entire mouth along with a staff that will treat you as a unique person with tailored treatment in dentistry, you MUST check out "Southcenter Dental". Visit them yourself and you will see what I am talking about. Absolutely the best in Washington, Southcenter Dental is an easy win. read more

So I was in need if a cleaning and hadn't been to the dentist I a long while. I found Southcenter dental through my dental insurance and then looked up their reviews on here and decided to make an appointment. I was able to make an appointment online and got a call a couple hours later asking if I was available the next day. I was also able to fill out my forms all online which is awesome! Nothing is better than when a service like this makes everything so easy. The office was located right near Southcenter mall and when I walked in I was impressed. It was clean, nice and the receptionist was so nice. My cleaning was good and they were super informative about everything going on with my teeth/mouth. I learned more from them about dentistry and my own teeth in two hours than in the whole rest of my dental life. They were great and my experience was wonderful! The dental hygienist and the dentist were both really great and made the appointment a breeze, other the the average pain associated with a teeth cleaning that is. If you need a dentist in the area definitely go here! read more

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They clean my teeth and make me feel all sparkly. I'd give them five stars but I actually have to get on the bus to go there. read more

EDIT: while I initially said you'd have to ignore a lot to miss an appointment that doesn't really apply during a global pandemic. During this strange time I ended up missing an appointment when many other places hadn't even opened their doors yet. They charged me $77 and when I called to pay it there was no reconciliation or understanding. Just a simple "what's your card number?" and I was on my way...to another dentist, because there isn't a shortage of options. read more

Went in to see Dr. Austin for a check up- right before I had my phone misplaced at Starbucks which was a huge bummer. I came in to the office and lost it crying at the front desk, as I had an interview later that day and needed a phone to take the call. Dr. Austin's whole team was super understanding, they told me to come back whenever I had finished getting a new phone and that they would get me back in. I came back with a new phone, they let me answer my interview call (LOL didn't get the job) BUT I did get the best service and experience from Dr. Austin and whole team. Dr. Austin has been fabulous with the process of fixing issues with my teeth over the past year, and I have truly enjoyed his staff! 5 stars and would recommend to anyone. Dr. Austin and his team go above and beyond- going to the dentist is stressful enough for me and for them to make it an easy relaxing experience and making a bad day into a better one is what counts! read more

If I could give negative stars, I would. The staff are very nice once you're able to actually speak to someone. Their hours of operation are not meant for working people. If you're retired, I guess it might be a good place to go - but only if you're independently wealthy. They are only open from 7am to 4pm and act like being open at 7am is doing you a favor. They shut down during the last two weeks of the year, don't answer their phones at lunch, and sometimes close during summer months. If you're a teacher forget about it. The staff are so nice because they're always trying to up-sell everything! You need braces. You need whitening. You need implants. I went in to have a wisdom tooth pulled, paid my $400 co-pay and had my procedure. Dr. Barrufi assured me that I needed a bone graft and that the insurance would cover it. 6 months later, I get a bill for another $400! I tried to dispute the claim, but they sent it to collections without even contacting me! I left voicemails, sent letters, and even went down there in person, but they were closed for winter break! Nobody from the office ever contacted me to try to work out an agreement or explain their position. I ended up having to pay $700 to a collection agency because this dentist uses unethical business practices and lies to customers in order to turn a dime. It's really shameful, but hey.... their office is really pretty and they vacation three times a year! Someone's got to pay for that. read more

I went to this place because my wisdom teeth began coming in within 2 days and I was in terrible pain. Now before I go into detail about that experience here is what I am used to going through when I come here: -Extremely Friendly front desk ladies -Extremely Friendly staff -They do take care of you and want you to feel good -They will make sure that you have the info you need to make a good decision. They offer free water while you wait and you will always feel comfortable when coming here. I went here for my first time in March 2012 and I still go there. My teeth have gotten a lot better overall and am satisfied with the service I get when i go there. I have good insurance so as far as how the billing works I have been satisfied with that, even though I have heard some things from other people, but those reviews were from a couple years ago. After coming here for over a couple years they know me by face and sometimes even by voice. I feel like that do take care of me and they do show me they want my business. Now to the bad: I was taken care of when i went to have all 5 of my Wisdom teeth pulled (thats right I had 5) but I did end up having some permanent numbness in my lip and gums it may be in a small place but its still numb and will never get the feeling back. I was told that I am the only person that he has had that happened to, although I did not feel any better about it. read more

I had high hopes for Dr. Baruffi at Southcenter dental. His staff is very friendlly and the facility is gorgeous. However, after visiting about 4 times, I am ready to find a new dentist and here's why... They accept insurance, but they still charged me 50% of my service up front anyway. For an $800 service, I was charged $400 up front even though my insurance would cover 80% of the service. Once they received payment from my insurance, they would then "credited" my account $200+ dollars to use on my next appointment. They didn't send me a check, just left a credit on the books. WHAT?? I don't want a credit, I want a check sent to my home! That's my money they overcharged me and just decided to hold on to it. I was furious when I found out I had that much money just sitting in my office account for months. According to our benefit broker at work, dentists use this deceptive billing all the time. They want their money now, they don't want to wait on insurance checks that may or may not arrive. Also, every single visit I met with Dr. Baruffi he had a negative comment about the look of my teeth, that I would have a much prettier smile if my teeth were longer, and that I needed a night guard and braces. I have been told by many that I have lovely teeth. They may be small and I have a slight overbite, but they are just fine. He was rude enough to grab my hands and look down at my fingers and shake his head because I am a nail biter. He said that was the reason my teeth looked "sawed off."I have never felt more embarassed as I did when I visited his office. What kind of "professional" talks to their patients that way? If he was trying to sell me certain services, he didn't do a very good job. Making a patient feel like crap isn't a great way to generate revenue. Ultimately, I just got tired of the sneaky billing practices and snide remarks every time I went in. Again, his staff is really wonderful and I have no hard feelings towards any of them. However, Dr. Baruffi could use a class on common courtesy. You catch more bees with honey...sir. read more

I love each and every staff member at South Center dental! Everyone goes above and beyond for the patients and I know I am in great hands with Dr. Austen, he truly is the best dentist I have ever seen. He is not just a average dentist, he really cares for his patients and I am so thankful for him helping me with all my mouth issues! Dr. Austen has the best personality and he puts me as ease every single time. I will refer all my friends to you guys. Barb is also the friendliest person ever and she is so helpful! I feel like South center is family not just a dental office! Thank you so much for being the best dentist office ever! Corinne Mullen read more

Incredibly kind staff. Good at making you feel comfortable if you generally don't like dentists. Highly recommend them.

Wow. Dr. Austin and his team at Southcenter Dental know what they are doing. They made my visit to the dentist, with no exaggeration, painless. From numbing to performing the procedure this place is fantastic. Always greeted with a smile and the staff knew and remembered me after my first visit. Dr. Austin Baruffi took the time to understand me both personally and financially. Dealing with a tight budget, he performed far past expectation and treated me with the utmost care. This is my third dentist I have visited and will look no further for treatment. Southcenter Dental is MY dentist and I look forward to my next visit with you all. Best, Kurtis J. read more

Great team to help with any dental problems that arise! I enjoy going back each time and they always make me feel welcome!

No complaints. First visit today and place looked and felt amazing. Staff was super friendly and had great interpersonal skills that didnt seem forced. The Dr. Austin Baruffi Was great. Friendly, attentive and informative. Their evaluation is very in-depth and up to date with modern technology. They actually took photos of my mouth/teeth with a camera (which was absolutely a hilarious process lol) and they had a pen sized device that actually took up close/clear pictures of a tooth inside my mouth. Maybe my last dentist office was super out dated but I found this pretty cool lol... Im confident my future dental care is going to be pretty spot on. read more

Love this place! Friendly, knowledgeable, talented, helpful folks. I've gone through many dentists (moved around a lot) and have plenty of crowns etc, and this team takes great care of me! read more

From the front desk to the appointment it was a welcoming and thorough experience. For those with the fear of going to the dentist this is a great place to come. They consistently make sure you are comfortable and pain free. They also have the most advanced technology I've seen in a dentist office. They keep you informed of what's going on and show you your teeth pictures so you can see what they see. Definitely a dentist you can stick with and not be scared. read more

Customer service was great and theyre very personable. I had a crown and some other work done a few years ago and, except for a rough edge on the crown, everything seemed to be done excellent. However!!!!!! After getting the crown done I told The Dr. that I felt a rough edge on the crown, so he had an assistant buff it. He asked me before i left if The edge was gone and I said it's still there but it's better than it was and he replied OK just give it time and your mouth will naturally sand it out. I ended up in his office again for a cleaning shortly after. At that visit i told him that I still felt that edge so he took a look at it and said it looked fine and again told me to just let it work itself out. I can't see inside my mouth. So I had no choice but to just trust him. I know it's been a few years but when I call my trusted dentist office and tell them that the work they had done didn't seem to hold up and that it broke right where that edge was... (Literally fell out of my mouth! no I was not eating anything! it broke away at the gum-line!) I guess I just didn't expect them to start ignoring my calls.... They offered me "50% off" for a new crown which was over $700! I called a few other dentists in the area and that seems to be the going rate... There's more to the story and I'm sure that they have a reason or excuse for the way that they have done business but for the sake of keeping this somewhat short I'd say that if you want to trust the people who are putting drills in your mouth and you want the work done to last and you want them to stand behind their work id look into another dentist. I'm sure my crown was faulty at the time it was done and just like any warranty (stand behind your work) it should've been covered. (Since I had brought it up to the dentist multiple times right after it was done) Since entering into this debate with the dentist office they seem to be ignoring my calls I've left a message (after being told that they would get back to me) I highly doubt they're going to fix the problem. Meanwhile my tooth has been broken for over a month now. Is that what you want from your dentist? Update: soon after posting this review I got a call from the doctor that said he had been out of the office and he seemed very concerned about standing behind his work and making sure I was satisfied patient.. Regardless of whether he had read this review and whether or not it had any bearing on his decision to follow through I'm pleased that he finally got back to me and made an appointment for me within a few days. (At no charge) I take responsibility for the fact that I may have jumped the gun. I'm just trying to give my most honest opinion of my experience here I hope it helps someone who's trying to make a decision. read more

First visit was today. Let me say that I look forward to my next visit. The staff was fantastic! From the ladies at the front desk to my dental hygienist to the awesome Dr. Austin, this place exceeded my expectations. If you need a great dentist and having a good experience is also important, then THIS is the place to go! read more

I am a little annoyed that I posted a review on this site about Dr. Baruffi's shady billing practices, and noticed a few weeks later it had been removed. Do they pay people to have negative reviews removed? Just be aware, Dr. Baruffi's staff is wonderful. I however, do not agree with his billing practice of charging 50% up front before submitting to your insurance. Then, when the payment comes back from your insurance to the office, they keep your amount owed on the books as a credit. I had $300 "credit" on the books, and they never told me. They didn't send me a check, just held on to my money. It really made me mad because I didn't find out until 6 months later for my next visit. Shady. read more

Southcenter Dental does an exceptional job. Their advanced technology offers same day service on procedures that previously took multiple appointments. Not only is the procedure streamlined, I haven't needed to return for adjustments. This has saved me time and discomfort previously experienced from my last dentist. I've been with Southcenter Dental for over 5 years now and glad I made the change. Everyone is friendly and caring. I highly recommend Southcenter Dental. read more

I have had a bad experience when I was little which caused anxiety growing up. I still have to have nitrous just for cleanings but they dont mind. They take their time and explain everything. I have seen both Dr Jerome and Dr Austin Baruffi (father and son) and they are both similar that I am comfortable with whoever is available. Barb knows me by name. I have been a patient since 2008 and will never go anywhere else. I have had a lot of work done but never disappointed. read more

I have had some HORRIBLE experiences with other dentist but southcenter dental is fantastic from the front door. The receptionist to the staff are absolutely professionals. They try and make you feel comfortable as possible and keep you informed in every process that is happening. If you have an issue with you teeth they don't just tell you they will show you on a camera. I couldn't have had better experience. read more

Proud to call Southcenter Dental my dental office! My new patient check up and cleaning was perfect. I left with my teeth feeling great and I'm counting down to my next visit. Akili K read more

Our family are seeing other dentist for over 10years. We thought we are getting a good service BUT not until a friend recommended us to Southcenter Dental. They have the most high tech equipment to give us an accurate diagnosis or what we need to improve our dental needs. Not only they have a high tech equipments, the staff are very happy with their job, the team work and how Dr Austin Baruffi(son) & Dr. Jerome Baruffi( father) treated their employee like family. It shows with their performance at work and how they communicate with their patients- with respect! If you asked me about if they charge a lot with their service..they DONT!! No hidden charges and even before you leave your appointment they can tell you exactly how much you can pay for a procedure. It's also easy to get an appointment. Since they have an advance equipment - we dont have to keep coming back for the same procedure.. they can do it in one day ! The dental office is very clean , they have water, coffee etc.. and any ages can come! read more

I found Southcenter Dental after about 40 minutes of sifting through online reviews of nearby dentists. Satisfied with the reviews I read, I decided to try my luck. It's now been about 2 1/2 years and I am so happy I took a chance on these guys. Barb, the front desk receptionist is not only sweet she is extremely knowledgable and very patient. I have only been seen by Dr. Austin, so I can only base my review on my experience as his patient. Dr. Austin is fantastic! I love that he is always thinking about what's best for me and my teeth. I recently got a crown on my front tooth that's been chipped since I was in 5th grade and they did an amazing job on it! I have gotten the most amazing compliments on my tooth. They have state of the art equipment, great employees and always make me super comfortable when I'm there. I appreciate so much that they work around what's best for you and not what's best for them as a business. Dr. Austin recently made a recommendation on another tooth I broke that not only saved my tooth but was financially better for me too! I really love these guys!! My only complaint is the dental assistants that were usually working on me were temps so it was a little rough sometimes. They did hire on someone recently that was super amazing so all is well again! I will be going here for the rest of my life and that is saying a lot since I've never seen the same dentist twice until now. I tried to recommend them to a coworker once only to find out she was already a patient of Dr. Austin's father, Dr. Baruffi. She lives in Tacoma and drives all the way to Southcenter to see Dr. Baruffi. I hope more and more people go here because they are truly amazing!!! read more

Southcenter dental is the best dentist I have ever been to and it isn't even close! Both Dr. Baruffi and his son Dr. Austin Baruffi are exceptional clinicians and it is obvious they truly care about each of their patients. Furthermore, the entire staff is outstanding and the customer service is top notch. This is a family run business that has built a reputation on 3+ decades of outstanding service to the Seattle area. You will not find a better dental office in the Seattle area, or possibly the world. read more

A change in insurance at work meant I needed a new dentist, and after a few appointments, I have had nothing but great experiences with both Dr. Baruffis (son Austin works there too now). They were even understanding and able to squeeze me in when I forgot an appointment and was half an hour late. read more

They advertise that they give free estimates and a free consultation, but if you decide to make another appointment with them they will charge you for that first visit. Completely misleading and dishonest. Will never go here again. read more

I called to make my first appointment and the phone rang 5 times before the answering machine picked up and informed me they were closed for "summer vacation." Uh. I guess there's only one doctor in the practice? Since I can't make an appointment, well, I guess I won't be going there. read more

Moved to Washington State a year ago. Dr Baruffi(s) and staff are awesome and comfortable with working with insurance for military retiree. Always greeted with a smile. Complex is near Westfield Mall and well maintained. They are not afraid to use the latest technology. Currently in the Invisalign program but they also do cleanings, fillings and caps so you don't have to have multiple dentists and multiple appointments. read more