I have had amazing experiences at River Run Dental. I've seen several providers and all were top…read morenotch I dislocated my jaw a couple years ago and was not in a position to pay for any sort of surgery. The staff began calling as many surgeons in the area as they could in order to find one in my network and get a benefits verification for me beforehand. This is without me even asking!! They could sense my hesitation and jumped on it. Meanwhile, the dentist massaged my jaw for a good 10 minutes. She called one of her colleagues who's an oral surgeon and got his opinion and i was able to avoid surgery all together thanks to his diagnosis and my dentist's thorough massage. I am so used to begging for care and having to navigate medical situations without assistance. But here, it felt like all hands on were deck to get me care & coverage, and I didn't have to ask for anything. I cannot recommend them enough. This is how healthcare should be.

I was recommended to go to RR for the patient experience! They have kind front desk staff, and even…read moreoffer you a comfort menu to be able to have a relaxing experience at the dentist. The menu includes things like a lavender scent to soothe, a warm blanket etc. Great for those with anxiety.

I ended up here with a tooth I needed extracted because I was in so much pain and my dentist…read morewouldn't pull it. We were here a little before open and the first in line. The security guard let us know the urgent care may not be open due to lack of students but we'd see what we could do. We got in and urgent care wasn't open but when I explained what was going on, they told me to check in and see if oral surgery would take me. As I went to do that, a doctor came out and said oral surgery would be taking extractions for the day but that was all. I checked in and they had me back in a chair within 30 mins tops. The receptionists were so nice and when I was doing my insurance and paperwork, the receptionist even said she didn't know how I could joke with the pain I was in and she hoped they got me taken care of soon. The nurse that took me back was so so kind. She asked if I was sure I didn't want to save my tooth since insurance would pay for it but when I was in tears from the pain she said she understood. The dentist pulling my tooth practically knew what tooth it was before I gave any info. He was very knowledgeable and had good bedside manners. Everything was done in about 20 minutes once the questions and history were done. I will definitely be switching to their practice as a patient because everyone was absolutely so kind and helpful. I feel a million times better, even with being a little sore from an extraction of a molar. They let me take a photo of the tooth too which, as a healthcare worker, the medical photos are always fun for me.

The student was nice enough, but the instructors do not care. I kept being charged more than the…read moreestimate for substandard work. The student and instructor spoke primarily in a foreign language and I never knew what was going on, as they didn't bother to inform me. I kept showing up for appointments not knowing what procedure they had planned or how much it would cost. They are militant about payment, threatening to cancel appointments if payment is not made immediately after services are delivered, even if you are in bad shape from the procedure and have a hard time concentrating on financial matters. I was on my way to an appointment, planning to pay for the previous days appointment before my scheduled appointment, but they made me pull over on the side of the road while driving to pay immediately or have the appointment canceled. My local dentist apologized for the work done by VCU after looking in my mouth. He then adjusted the temporary denture so that it didn't cause me pain and draw blood if I attempted to use it. The instructor had refused to fix the problem as he 'only dealt with one problem at a time' and he had to remove some spicules. I had to have spicules removed by them and the local dentist I hired, who said he had never seen so many spicules sewed up in someone's gums. There were 22 spicules that had to be removed over a period of two months. They shattered my teeth and left the pieces in my gums and sewed them in. They ground down one side of my jawbone and did not even it out on the other side, so now any plate sits on a pivot point and cannot be glued in place, because as soon as any pressure is applied, the plate comes loose and falls into my mouth. I will have to pay for another surgery to fix what VCU dental did to my mouth. They promise you good work for a reduced price, but I received substandard work for nearly the same as a good dentist. The instructor should have been there to monitor the procedures, but he was absent for 99% of the work, only showing up to make the student nervous and make disparaging comments to her. I don't blame the student, as she was completely let down by her instructor. My experience informs me that the instructirs at VCU dental don't want to be there and don't care about the work being done. They don't even bother to speak English, to allow for understanding of the patients who visit. If you have an emergency, perhaps it is worth it to visit VCU dental, but otherwise, don't let them permanently damage your mouth with poor behavior and insult you with claims of non payment. Just avoid the place completely, if you can. When you go to an independant dentist, look attheir certificate and make sure it doesn't say 'VCU Dental''. If it does, go somewhere else for your own health.

I needed a crown. I was given an agreed upon price for the work to be done. Received a bill above…read morethe agreed price and brought it to my tech, Amber, in the Mechanicsville office, the day of my appointment and she took it to the billing office, then brought it back and told me not to worry about it because they "would just write it off". Fast forward, I received another bill so I call and suddenly Amber's information is incorrect to the tune of over $400. Never again will I use them. Never will I recommend them.

Raise your hand if you're an Adult and you have a fear of the dentist? *Slowly raises hand* I hate…read morethe dentist and have had a healthy fear of going to the dentist ever since I was a child. The staff at VFD has been so patient with me through the years and has partnered with me to achieve the smile of my dreams! They answer all my questions and help to provide an accurate quote for any out of pocket expenses I may have. So what's it like going to the dentist during a pandemic? Surprisingly it's pretty normal,going to the dentist during COVID was a major concern for me. I'm happy to report VFD is doing an amazing job keeping everyone healthy and safe. They have limited seating in the waiting area, mask are required. Both the dentist and hygienist wear both a mask and a face shield and there is hand sanitizer everywhere! Long story short if there was a cleanliness award during the pandemic VFD would easily win the award!

The office experience was really bad and disorganized they lose track of schedulings, questionable…read moreupsell and lack of procedure.

I love this dentist. If there was a 6 star option I would give it to this place. Yes, sometimes the…read morewait can be a little long, but it's worth it. Dr. Dhakar is trustworthy and kind. He takes the time to answer all my questions and dive into things I don't understand. One thing I really appreciate about him is his honesty. I came to his office after a bad experience with another dentist. The other place wanted to charge me a ridiculous amount for a cavity. When I got his opinion on the cavity he laughed and told me what they were doing was unnecessary and more of a preventative measure. He said what the other place saw was very early signs of a cavity. He told me if I continued to take care of my oral hygiene, no cavity would come from that spot. I love the dental hygienists here too. There is one that always makes me laugh and feel incredible. She compliments my teeth and always picks the best flavors for the polishing toothpaste. The woman at the front desk is sweet and quick. She finds the best appointment in a matter of minutes. She is also quick to resolve problems over the phone. If you're looking for a great Dentist, come here!

I am so happy to have this office close to where live. The…read moreentire staff who treated me was super nice and professional, and the dentist told me that work recommended by another dentist in the area was not needed, and I appreciated his honesty. This is a great place to get all your dental work done. If you're looking for a dentist, give them a try.

The place is terrible. The hygienist are not trained to show proper respect to the patient. Making…read morepoor judgement call with dismissive comment, lack of sympathy, and lack of culture awareness. dont know how hygenists get certified and with ongoing training or not.