My husband went in for what should have been a simple extraction. My background is 30 plus years in dentistry in Seattle...he was charged for a surgical extraction. Yes the Dr layed a flap and did a stitch that constituted that charge but I feel that we were overcharged for that service ! It was almost 500 dollars And I found his office to be very unprofessional and the Dr and arrogant guy. The office got in touch with me and gave me more information..the tooth was sectioned so thus the surgical code and charge but again my opinion is that for tooth #6 500 is a high charge...yes it's the office filed fee but for less then a half hour...it's high in MY OPINION. read more

I went here one time a couple months ago for a cleaning and annual exam. The support staff and the hygienist were professional and friendly, that is the one positive thing. Scott Studerus himself is more like an arrogant used car salesman trying to upsell procedures I did not need. He was far more concerned with the esthetics of my teeth and smile that I never expressed concerns with. He pointed out tiny harmless flaws that I hadn't even considered to be bringing down my overall appearance and commented about how my age has changed my teeth so they are not as pretty as they were when I was 19. Are you kidding me? I was there for a cleaning and X-rays. They also used advanced imaging procedures that I didn't even understand were happening, that my insurance wouldn't pay for and I was left with a hefty bill. I very much recommend finding a better dentist. read more

We've been coming to the Studerus team for 10 years now, and we feel very lucky and grateful. The team is friendly, the new office in Belfair is clean and comfortable, and they always take good care of us. All the hygienists are attentive and do great work. read more

Very personable and pleasant to work with. Willing to work by you budget or provide financing, if needed.

NO...NO...and NO the billing was unprofessional disrespectful and had no answers for their statements. Complete billing mess.I was informed that I was 5 minutes late. Well let me tell me tell you Dr Studerus. I was 15 minutes early but was waiting behind a patient who was in front of me asking questions about HIS BILL AS WELL.Receptionist seemed totally confused and inept. I asked a question about a product I had purchased and was looked at with disdain. We are the consumer and you Dr Studerus are the provider. Wondering why Dr Whalen left your practice? Heard something about taking government ins only. Maybe the gentleman in front of me was confused as well by the lack information and consideration. We are your paycheck and patients. Sorry COUGARS. No reflection of WSU. Donna Bistritz read more

Dr Studerus and his entire staff are wonderful. I had an ongoing infection in my mouth for at least a year. He removed 4 teeth. I never felt one bit of pain. The next day I had no swelling and no pain. The Dr. and his staff are the kindest and most respectful dental staff I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. I am fearful of dentists. I never felt any fear, my blood pressure was perfect. I would recommend Dr. Studerus to everyone needing any kind of dental work. He is not just a dentist who fills and pulls teeth. He has the capability to rebuild your dental work the way you want it. He also has his own in house affordable monthly plans that make your dental experiences affordable. Dr. Studerus will be the only dentist I will ever use! read more

I had a very bad experience about 5 years ago (I was 15 at the time) getting my wisdom teeth removed. During the surgery Dr. Studerus was unable to insert the IV securely into my arm (in the end I had 12 punctures on one arm and 13 in the other) he asked me, after he had already given me some medication initially to prepare for the surgery, if I would want to wait to see an oral surgeon or if I would be okay to do the rest of the procedure with local anesthetic and happy gas. I clearly stated to him that I wanted to see an oral surgeon (this was my first surgery and I was very nervous to wake up in the middle or feel any pain) He then goes into the waiting room to ask my grandmother instead, saying that I wouldn't be able to feel anything. She had no idea that I had just been awake and denied consent to continue w the procedure. They put another pill under my tongue and I fall asleep... only to wake up while they are still removing teeth. I am scared and confused. When the surgery is over my boots had been taken off. It was a traumatizing experience that left me w a partially fractured jaw which was diagnosed by a specialist approx 3 months after. To this day I experience regular pain in my jaw and increased anxiety @ the dentist. This was a long time ago and people grown and change w time. This is something I have thought about being open about for a long time but have not due to anxiety. I think about this experience at least once a day because I still experience jaw pain whenever I yawn or eat crunchy foods, even if I had to open my mouth wide to bite into something. I had a bad experience with you Dr and I hope that in the future you will respect your patients wishes- no matter their age. I want you to know because I don't want anybody else to experience this. I don't feel that you had negative intentions but need you to understand this experience had been deeply traumatizing both mentally and physically. Thank you for your time-I wish for you abundance. read more

I went there to get a surgical implant done and was thoroughly disappointed with the care I received from Dr. Scott Studerus. He behaved in a very unprofessional manner and I had to go to a different clinic to get a new set of dentures made correctly. He did refund us most of the money I paid however, I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Dr. Studerus made a many mistakes on me, then had to fix his mistakes, then cancelled me. While I was out because he was doing an implant I had asked him to do a crown on an other tooth, but when I woke up I felt around, and I told them they did the wrong tooth. They did correct that mistake. Three times he had to send a crown back because they did not match my other teeth. A filing that he had done six months before fell apart. He fixed it, then a few months later, it fell apart again. He cancelled me before fixing it. I do not recommend them at all - too many mistakes! Including charges that were not shown on the paperwork that were not paid for by my insurance. read more

Very nice clean office, staff is very knowledgeable and caring, updated new equipment, just a great experience

this doctor and staff make you feel comfortable and well cared for. I had some implants done there and now i can smile and chew food. YEAH SUUDERUS AND TEAM! -CHARLES DUMONT read more

After leaving my dentist of 20 years...I looked long and hard to find a new one. I was extremely satisfied with everything about this dental office. The front desk was helpful and welcoming. The hygienist was extremely friendly and made clear that my needs were respected. I met Dr. Wayland, the associate dentist, and she was very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable. I will definitely go back to Dr. Studeris' office again. read more

I saw him twice. Cleaning was incomplete and exam was a glance in my mouth with a mirror. Consequently, I now have to go 4xs a year for periodontial cleaning. Plus, my new dentist found work that needed to be done. Also, if you want your records, you have to pay for them and they never even responded to my new dentist regarding my records. My impression is that he's in it for the bucks and not interested in patients overall oral health. This is the first time I've ever written a review, but feel people should know not to waste their time or money here. read more

The hygienist, Shawna, was very gentle and thorough. I am making this my new dental destination.

Our family has been seeing Dr Studerus going on 9 years. Dr Studerus is very kind and personable. You can tell he enjoys creating beautiful teeth and making his clients happy. I would say he is a family dentist for all ages as my 2 boys always look forward to their appointments with him and his staff. read more

Dr. LePere referred me to Dr. Studerus when he retired. Dr. Whalen handles my dentistry fixits and Brianna sparkles my teeth every six months. Both are top notch. This is a great place to take your teeth. read more

I've had a bunch of work done by Dr Studerus and I am completely satisfied with the results. I feel I got my moneys worth even though that new car is going to have wait a bit. Great staff! read more

I went to this dentist's office because of pain that resulted from a tooth infection. My face was swollen at that time. The dentist took a bunch of x-rays that I later, in an appointment with another dentist, learned were completely useless. However, my dental plan is now charging me for them. Also, Scott Studerus said that I would have to have my tooth pulled and presented me with the estimate for a dental implant that would included a "bone graft". Detail: it would take one full year to have the treatment concluded and over 2,000 dollars from out-of-pocket payement. I declined his services and had a root canal done with another (professional and ethical) dentist. Be aware of the good reviews for this dentist. He is only interested in taking your money with no regards to the consequences to his clients' oral health and personal lives. read more

Both Dr. Studerus and Dr. Whalen seem to be adequate dentists. Their billing department and practices are not. I had a crown and two filling done in November and on the way out the door i was informed my portion was $961. I thought that sounded a little high but i paid the total amount. Several months later I went back in for a tooth that was giving me trouble. I had an exam and was referred to an endodontist for a possible root canal. On my out of the office i was informed I owed nothing for the exam because I had a credit on my account. I didn't think much of it at the time. The endodontist exam revealed the tooth was not savable and I would need it extracted. I called Dr. Studerus's office to schedule an appointment. Toward the end of my conversation I mentioned the fact I was told of credit on my account last time I was in and I was curious how much and why did I have a credit. The answer was I had $330 on credit and it was due to the fact my insurance had paid more than expected on my crown and fillings last November. I was flabbergasted. I was overcharged $330 and never received anything in writing or an invoice from their office. Apparently their method of informing you of an overcharge is to wait until the next time you come in to the office and tell you. What if I never came back? What if I die? Where does that money go? Those questions were not received well by . the billing lady I talked with. She told me it's my money and she can mail me a check if that's what i want. Yes! that's what I want. She didn't even ask me if I wanted to schedule my extraction after that. I'm pretty sure she wanted to see me about as much as I wanted to see their office again. Which is never. I got my check about a month later. Yes some of this could be attributed to myself not keeping track of my EOB statement's from my dental insurance. How many other dentists do I have a credit with? This billing process of "guessing" how much a patient owes out of pocket is borderline criminal. I'm have a new dentist and now I pay after my insurance pays. read more

The dentists are awesome, thorough and very competent. I was initially very pleased when I was needed a crown. I asked for my out of pocket costs and they gave those to the penny without ever blinking an eye that anything could be different from those figures. I had the procedure and was again very pleased until a supplemental bill came in for double the cost. Originally I was quoted and paid my full balance at treatment and then was billed an additional $460 for what they said my insurance didn't cover. They went into all kinds of excuses that what I had been presented in the office was an estimate and that there was fine print at the bottom that said those figures could change when I contested the charges. I clarified my out of pocket expenses more than three times with the dentist and then the office administrator prior to booking my procedure. Once the bill came, they made no effort to adjust their bill and I simply pulled my family out never to return. They are great practitioners but I would never recommend anyone I know to their facility after my experience. I simply felt shafted ... my only recourse is to provide a less than favorable review. They deal with insurance companies all the time, they are the experts in the field and I simply followed their lead with my money going right into their pockets. Incredibly disappointed and frankly disgusted that they were not more up front with me when I had the chance to look into other providers costs. Even if they told me to check with my insurance provider (should have been their job prior to giving me the estimate) I would not be so upset with the situation. read more