Why do dentists get so money hungry ? This happened a while ago but could not leave my original…read morestellar review. They sent me a letter saying they no longer wanted me at their practice for defaulting on a ...... $30 coinsurance payment. I had moved. Gone for 2 years (husband switched jobs) never received billing. Moved back two years later and was told I was not welcomed as a patient I've never experienced ANYTHING like it from a medical professional. What in the world.

Their prices for their services are overpriced, so much so that their was a balance due for a…read moreroutine cleaning, because the insurance would only allow for a certain amount of payout for a routine cleaning. Also Dr. V kept referring me to one of his oral surgeon buddies (Dr. Reebey) to have my wisdom teeth removed. These teeth were not decayed or hurting me in anyway. The x-ray did not show any signs of concern. I left this place and started going to Research Triangle Family Dentistry and the Dentist said to me that my wisdom teeth were fine and did not need extraction.

After a transition of ownership, 818 Dental offers conisitant and reliable dental care. The…read moreproviders are welcoming and efficent! The location is great too, with plenty of parking in the back.

What a welcoming practice. Everyone in the staff is great, accommodating and so professional. I…read morehave had regular cleanings with them for about a year or so now. I had an emergency because a crown I had done at another practice a few years ago broke. That crown never felt right anyway. The temporary one I had done last week feels even better than the old crown ever did. They were sure the impressions taken for the permanent crown were exactly right. And another plus is their hours. I always try for the 7:30am appt so I don't have to take off a lot of time from work.

COULD NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT DR. VICE. She is a delightful person, she is extremely…read moreskilled, and she is HONEST. She will NOT try to talk you into having work done that is not necessary or doesn't have to be done now. I am 68, my husband is 79. We moved to Durham from S. Francisco 2 years ago and a friend enthusiastically recommended Sunrise Dental to us. These reviews are based on maybe 6 visits I've had and maybe 10 or 12 for my husband, who has had more complex work done. I am an honest person and had always assumed that my dentists were honest. Then, 15 years ago, I dated a man who taught dentistry at UCSF -- a highly respected man who actually ran an elite program with spots for just 8 post-docs. I was SHOCKED to hear how "flexible" his billing was -- charging people more if he thought they wouldn't notice or blink an eye at the high charges and it was common for his hot-shot dentist friends often did that, too. They would all sit around and compare how much money they'd made that month and what kind of expensive cars they were driving. It was a real (and very sad) revelation. EXAMPLES OF WHY I"VE GIVEN 5 STARS 1. SHE'S HONEST -- SHE WILL NOT PUSH YOU TO HAVE WORK DONE THAT YOU DON'T REALLY NEED -- OR BUY THINGS. SHE WILL SUGGEST THE MORE AFFORDABLE OPTION. I was told years ago that wear on my teeth shows that I clench my teeth. As I've never experienced any pain, I didn't get a night guard...but I noticed that my teeth are looking very flat. Dr. Vice had mentioned it --and when I came back, asked her about getting a plastic night guard. She said, of course, she could order one for me....but truthfully, you can order a kit on Amazon that costs about $12 and they seem to work very well for a lot of people so -- why don't I try that first and see if it works? Would save me a couple hundred bucks. I had also mentioned an old filling in a back took that seemed "low" -- and I was afraid maybe some of the tooth that was high around it could crack or something. She said yes, it was old. No hadn't fallen out...but a little low. Could build it up... didn't push. Two years later, I said "I'd like to have that built up" -- and she did. 2. SHE REALLY CARES & WILL BE AVAILABLE IF YOU NEED HER. I take good care of my teeth but one Friday, I suddenly had a tooth ache and though it could possibly be an infection or the first signs of needing a root canal -- I've had 2, so know how they start. I was able to get in that afternoon. Dr. Vice said "nope -- that tooth already has a root canal, so can't be the nerve -- I'm guessing it's a sinus issue." Well, I've never had sinus problems -- no allergies, no headaches, et. I trust her -- but it did seem odd. She said take antihistamine and to CALL HER OVER THE WEEKEND if it got worse. She said she could call in a prescription for an antibiotic, so it if got worse, I could get that filled. I said yeah, better be safe... As I said, sinus sounded weird but -- took an antihistamine and -- must've been what it was cuz it went away. SO appreciated her saying to please call on a WEEKEND if needed and she's see me. SHE IS A PERFECTIONIST ABOUT HER WORK. That's a good thing in a dentist! for example, my husband was having a crown done to close an annoying gap between 2 teeth that was always trapping food. The crown arrived -- but she said she didn't like the tolerance -- still too wide, she thought it would still tend to trap food. Instead of not saying anything and just putting it in his mouth -- whoosh! Back it went to redo it. Know this is long -- but I read reviews carefully and if someone says something good or bad, I want to know WHY. Might add that I've been lucky to have excellent dental care all my life. Grew up a mile from Stanford U., lived in S. Francisco all my adult life -- which has TWO dental schools -- top-rated UCSF and Univ. of the Pacific. So there is -- literally-- a dentist office with exceptional dentists every 2 blocks if not on every block The competition is so fierce that dentistry is actually one of the only things in SF that DOES NOT cost more than it does in other cities!

My family relocated recently to the Durham area and I needed a dentist who could repair bonds on…read morethe front of my teeth that had worn off and are causing excruciating pain. My in-network dentist does not do bonding so I sought a provider who could, and would also submit to my insurance on my behalf, and then bill us after services, which is what our dentist in California did. Sunrise claimed to do this. So I went in for an estimate in November 2024. It is now over 3 months later. I have contacted Sunrise by email and phone at least 10 times asking for updates. My teeth are in pain. Not only have they not provided an estimate, but they claim it is now my responsibility to call my insurance company. Again, I clarified before going to them that they provided submitted on patients' behalves. (I did call Metlife and they say they never received anything from Sunrise over the last 3 months other than a reimbursement bill.) What is more, Sunrise is now trying to charge me $80 for services rendered during my visit to have an estimate, after billing my insurance, even though they have not provided the agreed service, which was just supposed to be an estimate to fix painful teeth. They continue to send me this bill by text and USPS. What is going on? I get no answers, no returned calls. I spoke 2 days in a row with a new front desk person who continually interrupted me. I reminded her that I have been in chronic pain due to my teeth for 3 months. She did not listen. She accused me of being rude and also implied that she added this to my chart. I really don't even know what to say. I have never encountered a medical operation with such poor procedural follow- through, and a completely callous and unprofessional approach to patient pain and care. I just told this story to my local primary care physician and she was baffled. Update: A lady who appears to be involved in company management called me to try to help. She waived my $80 fee and promised to address the rudeness and insurance issues as soon as possible. Great customer care and goodwill re-established! But then all this new happiness disappeared because later the same day another woman (who appears to be the office manager) contacted me by email. She wrote that the insurance company had actually pre-authorized my treatment over 3 months ago. When I asked her why the office had not followed up with the insurance when they (they say) never received the pre-authorization for treatment--especially since I called a number of times asking for it--she said in writing that as she sees it, it was my fault for not following up with the insurance and also the insurance company's fault for not making sure their office had received the pre-authorization. I don't even know what to say here. Every doctor I have ever been to in my life tells me how much I owe after insurance coverage. No doctor has ever told me it's my responsibility to know all of their treatment codes and find out myself how much insurance will pay them. Moreover, I came into this place for an estimate after insurance. This is the service they offered. A day previously, she had said that I could go ahead and get the dental work without insurance. This is a bit insane because the reason I came in the 1st place was for an estimate after insurance coverage, which we already pay for because dental work is expensive. My family needs to budget for treatment costs. Honestly, the office staff of this company gives the impression that this company doesn't want to deal with patient insurance AT ALL, and so makes the process of filing extremely difficult for patients so maybe they forgo insurance. This extraordinarily upsetting and stressful experience has eclipsed the very pleasant experience I had with the actual dentist. I am hoping that the other nice lady calls me back.

Excellent dentistry! They use the latest technology , some I've never seen in any other practice. I…read moreactually look forward to my visits. Dr. Furgurson is the best!! Ignore the bad reviews because they do not reflect the truth of this practice. I have been to several dentists in the area over the past 20 years before making this my primary care. Everything about Chapel Hill Denistry is hands down better than the rest!!

The dental hygienists and Dr. Ferguson are always very kind, professional, and informative. They…read morealways answer my questions and are willing to start a conversation, and I feel they are always considerate about long-term dental concerns. I'd definitely recommend to anyone in the area!

My husband and I have been patients here for 3 years. This is the best practice we have found in…read morethe area. Scheduling is easy. The hygienists are professional and knowledgeable and they truly care about your comfort and experience. Dr Durusky is fantastic. He's smart, yet approachable. If there are multiple options for treatment, he explains them all to you and doesn't try to upsell any unnecessary treatments. They are so nice and genuine, from start to finish you feel welcomed and cared for.

A Christmas Miracle! On the evening of December 21th,…read morewhile eating cheese, my very old crown fell out! I had a January 2022 appointment with Cornerstone as a new patient, but I had never met them nor did they know me. In panic and hopeful desperation , I called for an appointment on Dec 22 and was seen on December 23. Figuring on the worse but hoping for a temporary relief, I was amazed to have the dentist tell me that it was only a deterioration of glue and he could fix me right there and then!!! And he did. My Christmas roast beef was enjoyed by all, including me! The staff, the attention to stress, and the relief of it were all everything one could hope for in a dental practice. I am so grateful for the results and am am looking forward to my first official appointment in January What a gem of a find!

1 thing is for sure, They have the best Dental Hygienist (Suzanne) I've ever had to work on my…read moreteeth. Dr. Glover is a really nice guy and is considered 1 of the best dentists in the area. Very Nice staff, and a nice office too.

I think so much of Dr. Glover and this practice that I followed him from his prior location in…read moreBrier Creek to his new location in Chapel Hill. I've been seeing him since 2013-14 and been very happy with his work and his attitude. I like his staff as well - always friendly and efficient. I have some VERY old fillings that another dentist wanted to replace in 2012. The teeth and the fillings weren't causing me any discomfort and, from my point of view, there was no reason to replace them except to build up a larger bill. Dr Glover said to just leave them alone until the outer shell of the molars started to break down, then I'd have to get crowns. 12 years later, I still have two of those molars, and saved a lot of money. Finding a talented and conservative dentist is hard - that description fits Dr. Glover 100%

Dont go here for a root canal and crown they will not finish what they started. Got the root canal…read more3 months ago with no follow up for crown as of yet. I have contacted them several times yet still nothing. Feel like I went through all that for nothing

I have been going to the UNC dental school for a little over a year. When I first went, I was…read moreassigned to a dental student and the match was so bad. I was considering not going back since my experience was so abysmal. But I contacted the school and informed them of how incredibly disappointed I was in the student for so many reasons. They apologized profusely and offered to assign a different student. I was hesitant, but agreed to a new student assignment. I cannot express how completely happy I am with the new assignment. His name is Landon Guy and he is the epitome of what all current and future dentists should strive for. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, highly-skilled, creative, not at all condescending. He explains everything he's going to do before he does it. When he makes a suggestion for treatment, he always asks for my input. And he listens to my opinion. And he has a great sense of humor, which is always a bonus! My dental appointment anxiety is just about non-existent due to Landon's expertise. When he graduates, I fully expect to continue as his patient wherever he begins to practice.

Dr. Verma is amazing, and so are her dental assistants. I've been going here for years. if you are…read morelooking for a dentist that cares and that you can trust. This is the place for you!

My last appointment was back on 9/25/24. This was my second time at their office and it was just as…read morewonderful as my first time. Everyone there is very kind, understanding, patient, and professional. They let me know exactly what was happening, took care to let me know of fees/co-pay prior to services, and was very considerate when taking x-rays (which we all know can be uncomfortable at times). They were all very communicative and made sure I understood the process, proper care, etc. I highly recommend them! They will remain my go-to for dentistry services :)