The dentists and dental assistants are probably the nicest people in the office. They are caring, professional, and they can put you at ease even during most stressful situations or procedures. The office is clean, visits are more or less painless. Most doctors are knowledgeable and pleasant.
I would love to give 5 stars - but due to quite a few unpleasant situations - I can't.
HERE'S MY STORY:
MIX UP WITH APPOINTMENTS
Throughout the past couple of years, I've had multiple 'mix-ups' with my appointments, which were made months in advance.
What the lovely receptionists would do is reschedule my appointments without informing me. I would show up at the office just to find out - my appointment was rescheduled, i.e. it's not today, it is in two weeks or so. It does not take a lot of effort to inform the patient, does it? It's about professionalism and integrity the front of the office lacks. So after I wasted my time actually getting there and waiting, they would make me feel like an idiot, since I came without 'reconfirming' - I'm sorry, I know when my appointment was made and I expect my appointment to be on the day I made it, unless INFORMED otherwise.
They did that 3 times - made an appointment and then changed it. Twice without my knowledge.
REQUESTING A STATEMENT
God forbid you request your detailed statement - "Don't you have the one we gave you 9 months ago?" Well, if I had it, I wouldn't be asking for it, thanks.
RESCHEDULING - CANCELLING
I had to reschedule my appointment once due to a serious illness - I was treated almost like a criminal - "Why not, why can't you keep your appointment? What's wrong with you? Why can't you come in today?" And since when am I obligated to explain myself? The fact I was sick wouldn't sink in. "So you're canceling you appointment, let me note that. So you are confirming you're not coming today?" Yeah, well, people cancel or reschedule their dental appointments... It's called life - get off you high horse, I cancelled my appointment, I did not commit a crime.
RUDE STAFF
One woman in particular who's working at the front desk could definitely use extensive training - she isn't even aware how arrogant or rude she is to the patients. You work with people in a social setting, you don't know how their day has gone, you don't keep your snappy comments to yourself, be professional, be courteous, that's your job, isn't it?
SIMPLE CAVITY FILLING
At one point, one of the dentists was working on my cavity. They said it would be inexpensive to fix, took some X-rays - everything is all right. I'm completely relaxed, sitting and waiting for my doctor to come back. Two minutes later a woman I've never seen comes and starts talking about a dental implant and how it's going to be $3,500 - I'm sitting there flabbergasted, trying to catch my breath, heart racing. What the hell just happened? She didn't introduce herself, didn't say hello - went straight for the jugular. LEARN SOME SOCIAL SKILLS, PEOPLE!
2 STARS
The two stars are actually for the front desk person/people, who continuously gossip and can't seem to do their job.
DENTAL IMPLANT
The doctor, who worked on my implant - who seemed very nice in the beginning, turned out to be a total butcher on my last visit. He stabbed me with a needle to the extent that it hurt for over a week. Then, without waiting for the shot to work, he started ripping the gum tissue right out of my mouth!! Unbelievable. Butcher shop?
Also, he comes once a week (sometimes skips a week or so) - and it is impossible to make an appointment. At one time, I had to wait 2 months for an appointment that the office messed up. I will not be using these services. Ever. Again.
Yikes - hope everyone else has better experiences. read more