Leaving a yelp review for a dentist seems weird, but I see there are others so... My family has…read morebeen very happy with Elmbrook Family Dental for 20+ years, starting when Dr. Brunner was just a kid! I recently completed a tooth implant process that took several months (remove 40-year old crown, bone graft, wait for that to heal, implant post, wait for that to heal, implant!). The whole process was about as painless as it could possibly be. One of the things I like best about Elmbrook Family Dental is that they explain things clearly -- throughout the process Dr. Plecas explained each step, what the options were, what he thought the best option would be, and why. Knowing about the bone graft was especially important to me, and seeing what the part of the implant would be and how it all went together was cool. I was initially concerned because my son's wedding was coming up, and I didn't want to have a big hole in my mouth for pictures. Dr. Plecas discussed options with me -- the full process wouldn't be complete before the wedding. If I wanted, we could have gotten a temporary fake tooth there, but he thought I should wait and see how it looked. Once the tooth was removed I found that the space wasn't very noticeable at all. I'm very glad that I didn't spend the extra money on a temporary tooth! It feels like we know everyone there - we've been there for years, and at times we had six family members going. My older kids only stopped going there when they totally left the area; while they were in college out of state they still went to Elmbrook Family Dental, scheduling appointments around their breaks. One of the other things I like about Elmbrook Family Dental is that they keep up with processes, technology, and materials.

I had been seeing Dr. Brunner for about 13 years for general dentistry. Since his TMJ training, my…read moregeneral dentistry appointments have been awful. It's a hard sell for TMJ services with every appointment. Cost for TMJ services: Assessment $650 and treatment $5400-6500 (services weren't clarified) with payment required upfront. He says he uses a third-party to maximize insurance payout and after that is received, he would refund anything that insurance covers. When I asked what patients do when they can't afford this treatment, he became defensive and explained that he couldn't provide services for free (which I wouldn't expect). I found a local (TMJ & Orofacial Pain Treatment Center) doctor who is excellent, fitted me with a night guard for under $200, and that has very clear patient costs for services after insurance, and charges much less overall.

I actually live about an hour away, but over six years ago, I made the decision to switch to…read moreWauwatosa Dental Arts after realizing my local options just weren't delivering the quality of care I needed. That one-hour drive has been 100% worth it ever since! They've handled several complex dental issues for me that other dentists struggled with--especially when it came to achieving outstanding cosmetic results. The work is always precise, natural-looking, and done with genuine care for both function and appearance. I've never felt rushed or like just another patient; they truly listen and tailor everything to what works best for me. The entire team is exceptional. Dr. Rosen is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and has a calm, reassuring manner that puts you at ease. Amanda and Jeanie are absolute standouts--warm, attentive, and so good at what they do. The front office staff is equally friendly and efficient; they make scheduling and check-ins a breeze. Despite the distance, I'll keep coming back because Wauwatosa Dental Arts simply offers the best dental experience out there. If you're looking for top-tier care, especially for cosmetic or challenging cases, this is the place. Highly recommend--5 stars aren't enough! Thanks to the whole team for taking such great care of me all these years!

Dr Zak and Amanda are the best! They genuinely care about your smile and listen to your concerns…read more Absolutely recommend.

TL;DR Hands down best experience of any medical practice ever. If you're looking for a warm…read morefriendly environment to get dental work done this is definitely the place to go! The building is relatively small (but not cramped) and completely updated to look like a modern, inviting home. The feeling of home is echoed in the friendliness of each and every staff member. All of them are polite, professional, and friendly. Considering a dentist's office is the LAST place you want to be they definitely go the extra mile to make you feel comfortable. Both doctor and tech were open about each step without being intimidating. They are genuinely concerned for your comfort and conduct themselves effectively without being heavy handed. Booking an appointment is great. They send email confirmations with calendar entries for convenience. Rescheduling is a breeze. After leaving from a tooth extraction I was unexpectedly given a "gift from the tooth fairy" which included a custom thank you card and a gift certificate for a treat. The finishing touches were amazing on what was already a pleasant visit. Could not recommend them enough.

I found THE dentist! I was treated well by the staff. The exam and cleaning were among the best I…read morehave had anywhere. My final test is whether or not Dr. Blair makes referrals to other very good dentists. I need restorative work so she referred me to a periodontist. I am impressed. She sent me to a good one. If she makes good referrals my trust in her skyrockets. There is a ramp out front and the restroom is handicapped accessible. Looks to be wide enough for a wheelchair user too. I had a miserable experience with the first dentist I found when I moved to this part of town. I am so glad I now have a dentist who I can send friends and family to. No hesitation at all.

I scheduled an appointment with all the necessary information provided in advance, including my…read moredental records. When I arrived, Dr. Kelly refused to perform the simple request I came in for and instead tried to upsell me on four different unnecessary treatments--including Invisalign and veneers. Her reasoning made no sense and it was painfully clear that her priority was making money, not patient care. To make matters worse, the assistant and front office staff were unresponsive and disorganized--it took days just to get a basic appointment scheduled. The experience felt unprofessional and dismissive from start to finish. Afterward, I consulted two other dentists who had no issue assisting me and treated me with professionalism and genuine care--something that was completely lacking at Dr. Kelly's office. Oh, and the waiting room? The furniture is far too low to the ground--completely inconsiderate for many patients. It's just another sign that money is being pocketed rather than reinvested in patient experience. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.

They dropped our insurance and didn't tell us. They mailed out a letter dropping Aetna insurance…read moreand we don't even have Aetna so I figured it was a general letter sent to everyone. When I confronted DFD about this - they told me that Aetna was apart of our insurance. When I called my Insurance company , they said " wehave no affiliation with Aetna". In the meantime , my husband had been seen for extensive dental work and only a portion was being covered ( because we were already out of network without our knowledge). The front desk girl, McKenna continued to bill our insurance per usual and told us she was doing that. If we had payments due at the time , we paid them, Not even realizing it was because they already dropped our insurance at DFD. I think they could've handled this better and TOLD us when we were there multiple times over a 6 month period that we were no longer in network. Once we did find out , we switched dentists immediately! Guess what ? No out of pocket costs either !

DR. Stamos and his staff are extremely caring and listen to your concerns...I needed several crown…read morereplacements and a few new crowns on some silver filled molars from my youth. I am extremely sensitive in my lower jaw for dental procedures.. I had a several painless procedures to prep and reinstall the best crowns I have ever had. I highly recomend Dr Stamos for crown replacements. He was fair in his prices as I do not have dental insurance. 5 stars from me. G.A.

Please watch your billing statements…read more Dr.Stamas is above a 5 star Quality rating & Excellent service. The Billing department needs some training on customer care............. When I called and wanted the explanation of a charge that was not estimated. I was sent to the billing department. Where the lady kept talking down to me, without listening to me. We had a seven minute conversation and she started to accuse me of yelling at her which I told her I was not doing. She then placed me on a 4 minute hold. When she came back she said that the doctor was not in she talked to his Son. Who said that when I come in for my next appointment I should discuss it with The doctor. (No resolution) If this is a portion the insurance did not pay. It should be labeled that way. Not as an additional line item labeled something else.

As dreadful as a dentist visit can be, I have to keep posting my experience with Stone Ridge…read moreDental. They continue to be phenomenal! I've had a new tech this year and sad to see the one I had no longer there. The new dental tech is very nice, more direct and less talkative but very professional. I highly, HIGHLY recommend them! Each time I've gone they've informed me of potential issues that may be coming. This is nice because other dentists I went to just told you what you needed and you didn't really have a say in the matter. You'd think a good dentist would see issues starting and let you know. The same should go for car mechanics. I recently had a horrible situation with one of those.

After spending $60,000, my life's savings, it took less than 3 years for the upper implants to…read morebreak showing the metal, and for a failed root canal to be lost. My entire face shape has changed. I was told not to even chew on the root canal! My pain was dismissed and I was yelled at. He lost several staff members due to his temper and name calling. One confided that they he would ask if they were stupid. I was shocked. Now I will have to save another $60,000 to have this all done again. I did not intend on writing a review but at this point I'm so angry that I wasted my money on a sub par finish. When you spend this much, it should be perfect. My smile is nonexistent again.

Their level of care for your teeth and dentures is beyond comparison. Dr. Knabe is amazing and the…read morework done by her company and her staff is terrific.

This was the weirdest teeth cleaning I've ever had. I was taken back to the chair by the hygienist…read morethen left there for over 20 minutes. I was waiting to the hygienist to come back and clean my teeth. I could hear the dentist around the corner talking to all of her other patients. Little did I know the dentist would be cleaning my teeth and doing most of the work. This explains why I waited so long in the chair for my teeth to be cleaned. I would not recommend going here for routine cleaning. Just a very odd operation over there.

I needed a filling and am not a huge fan of the dental anesthetic. Dr. Terese used the Dental Vibe…read moreand I did not feel anything! Appointment went very well and highly reccommend :) As always, the office is welcoming and makes you feel at home!

Fuck this place I was told that I had to do laughing gas I had laughing gas before and I threw up…read moreeverywhere go fuck yourselves dentists you lied to me bichies

Love Bark River Dental! My kids and I go every 6 months. The staff is so friendly! I love that it's…read morean independently owned dentist instead of a revolving door of whoever you happen to get every 6 months. Dr. Paul is so nice. He's very friendly, understanding of apprehensive patients and has a wonderful bedside manner. I've had Karla and Sarah for hygienists and both rock! Not only does Dr. Paul do a great job explaining any procedure that is being worked on (and the reasons why or why not) but the hygienists also are so knowledgeable. Top notch office! Well done Bark River!

I had the absolute best experience at this dental office today. From the moment I walked in to the…read moretime I paid and walked out it was amazing. Let me preface this review with the fact that I had been in severe tooth pain for about 2 weeks straight, living off of Ibuprofen and tylenol. On my journey to figure out what was going on with my tooth, I went to 3 different dentists who couldn't figure out the issue. It wasn't until Dr. Dan Smith walked in the room that I felt a rush of reassurance, trust, and kindness. Dr. Dan has an incredibly caring bedside manner mixed in with the utmost professional demeanor in his responses to your questions. He took his time with my care, listened to my complaints until I was done giving him all the information that was important to me, and he reassured me with confidence in his answers. I cannot recommend this establishment and Dr. Dan enough. For the first time I felt cared about and that I was in good hands. It took Dr. Dan no more than a couple minutes to come up with the cause to all my tooth pain / issues. Their pricing is beyond fair compared to the surrounding dental offices. The entire staff up front was helpful and thorough. It was the most pleasant experience I've had going to a dental office in my 32 years of life. Thank you Dr. Dan and Bark River Dental! You just made a life long patient.