I started seeing Dr Kim a couple of years ago as I was in need of replacements for three teeth that…read morehad been pulled. I switched to Dr Kim immediately, and researched implants or Bridges and I opted for the implants. Dr Kim and his staff were fantastic! I will continue to see Dr Kim and his staff for my dental needs. I have always felt comfortable and that I am getting the best care I can. He and his staff are very knowledgeable of current techniques and of pain management while having procedures. Trust me getting as much Novocain as I did on my first procedure we switched to gas and what a difference! Thank you

I would not recommend this Dentist - especially for seniors and vulnerable people. I felt totally…read moretaken advantage of. In early September 2025 I was at my remote lake house in Hiles, WI with discomfort from food trapped under a molar. No dentists nearby were available so I searched Wausau, Wisconsin and found Dr. James S. Kim who advertises "all phases of dentistry." Called 9/4 and explained that food kept getting caught causing pain. Staff told me to take Tylenol/Aleve for almost two weeks as the earliest appointment: she booked was 9/16/25. No mention of cost. This was obviously NOT an emergency visit and should not have been charged as one. I was trusting they would offer me a standard of care required by the profession at standard fees for the area. The day before the visit they called and informed me I had to pay $379 for the appointment with no explanation of what it included. As a new patient, I assumed it would cover x-rays, exam and cleaning from a dental hygienist. I trusted they were ethical. I drove one hour. The staff took x-rays and set me in a room. Dr James Kim examined my teeth and told me there was a cavity. I asked about a teeth cleaning and was told there would be no cleaning - that it costs an additional $142 and they were booked out until November. They told me they have no hygienist to clean teeth - that Dr. Kim does all cleanings. Dr Kim explained I had a cavity and his treatment recommended was: Two crowns - the tooth with the cavity and the one next to it Wisdom tooth extraction - (it was not cracked or causing me any problems whatsoever) Night guard Total cost - $5,593.00 for treatment for 1 cavity. I inquired about doing a filling but Dr. Kim claimed a simple filling was "impossible." I was leaving Wisconsin at the end of October so I did not book anything with Dr. Kim. I believed and trusted him when he said I needed all of this recommended treatment for $5,593. He asked me what I did for a living which I found odd. He did not ask me anything else about my life. I immediately made an appointment in St Louis with a general / cosmetic/restorative dentist. I did not tell them about my experience or diagnosis with Dr Kim. The soonest they could see me was November 19, 2025. Diagnosis after new X-rays: a cavity and treatment was routine filling needed -- $185. No crowns, no extractions, no mouth guard - no SCAMMING! For reference, my St. Louis new-patient visit ($400) included for 1 year - two cleanings, 2 fluoride treatments, full X-rays, and 2 exams and discounts for treatments. Far more than the nothing I got for $379 from Dr. Kim. This felt like classic predation on a senior in pain far from home: delay care, spring a big fee, then scare with thousands in unnecessary irreversible treatment. I've demanded my $379 back and filed with the BBB. Small-claims court in Marathon County is next if they don't refund by December 10, 2025. Seniors and out-of-towners -- AVOID DR KIM and this office. I am considering filing a complaint with the Wisconsin Dental Association & American Dental Association

I recently visited Dr. Van and he has been more than kind and generous than I ever expected. My…read moreapologies for being rude or inconsiderate toward you. You are a phenomenal dentist. The best I've ever had and I don't want to lose that or the relationship that I have developed with you because I truly like you as a dentist and a person in general so once again, thank you. I'll see you in about a week. Michelle

Awful experience for both my husband and I. The crown that was seated on one of my teeth and my…read morehusband's have noticeable gaps where bacteria can get in. When questioned, VanSykes said it was within range even though on X-rays, it's obvious. Next, I was offered a 'free' tooth mold for veneers if I would have chosen to get them. When I decided not to, they charged me $395 for the mold. I mentioned it to the dentist that he, himself said they were free, and he denied. Then I overpaid one of my procedures by $250, they didn't tell me that I had a credit and when I accidentally found out by from one of the billing folks, they were not going to give it back in case one of my next procedures was not paid. I have insurance and always paid everything on time. Their billing department was incompetent for submitting claims to my insurance and I had to call them many times just to get them to submit the claims properly. Recommend to find somewhere else and be aware of a huge amount of great reviews, not sure how they got them.

Coming from the Merrill Midwest Dental I can say it's like coming from another planet. The…read moreequipment in new and so is the technology. The hygienist and the dentist are amazing and work so well together. I can't believe I was going to a dump when an office close by was available. It's clean and smells like it when You walk in.Everything in new, cleaned and not open until I come into the room. Again the dentist and the hygienist were phenomenal. Thank you all so much!!!

This office does not respect appointment times. Expect to wait at least 20 minutes past your…read morescheduled appointment time. This is a chronic issue. In addition there is frequent staff turnover so don't expect continuity of care. I have left to find a facility that respects my time.

So very disappointed and sad with my recent experience at Prehn Dental. I've been a loyal patient…read moresince I was a child but apparently they could care less. When I called to question a charge on my bill, I was met with a complete lack of kindness. I was interrupted, talked over, and told multiple times that I was wrong. After 15+ years, I will now be going elsewhere.

Dr. Fred Prehn is an excellent dentist. His office is welcoming from the minute you enter the…read moredoor. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. Dr. Prehn makes sure you have a beautiful and healthy smile. Highly recommend him if you are new to the area or just need to make a switch in your dental health provider.

If you are looking for a dentist in the Wausau area, be sure to consider Simons Dental. The entire…read morestaff is professional, yet kind, caring and considerate. I have had excellent service and results. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else for my dentistry needs.

We live outside of Minocqua Wisconsin. We had a dentist in Minocqua but we knew he was probably…read moregoing to retire so we decided to find a new dentist to satisfy our needs. We tried a few others in the area and we finally landed upon Northwoods Dentistry in Wooddruff (Minocqua). Although we are pretty good judge of our personal needs---this was a huge mistake. While customers of this dental clinic---and not for a very long time---we were charged for mistakes (a filling on my wifes tooth fell off---2 times) ..the first time the dental clinic took care of it. But the second time they wanted us to pay to reattach it---so i complained about that and said I didn't think that was right --they subsequently reversed the charges. Then one day-- I had a bad tooth ache--real bad---and I felt abandoned---no help for my pain. It was up to me to find relief. So I searched and searched and found a Dentist in Park Falls that gave me relief. But the real kicker---I had another tooth that was bad---I mean really really bad --although i am not a woman...I would have preferred giving birth than dealing with this pain. Again--i felt abandoned by Northwoods Dental Clinic of Minocqua. So I searched and searched on the web and landed upon Szmanda Dental Clinic in Wausau--it was about 6:30 pm and somebody actually answered the phone. I was treated with so much respect and empathy---they fit me in the next day and I was finally put out of my misery as Doctor Nichols and his staff --on the spot--- extracted the tooth that was giving me so much agony--thank you Szmanda Dentistry. More to the story: We decided to move all of our dental deeds to Szmanda Dentistry and Doctor Nichols-- my wife is kinda woosy when it comes to dentistry stuff---they treated her with kid gloves--she was very relaxed when we left. I was so relieved. so thank you Dr. Nichols and Staff--Brianna,,Hannah and Robin too.

I love the staff and the doctors!! Was able to fit me in when no one else could, after that I…read morebecame a patient, I highly recommend this center!!

I went to Oselka to have two temporary crowns put back on after a different dentist did them badly…read moreand they fell off. This is something a dental assistant normally does. They charged me $591!! No prep! Just the temps. I tried to reason with them, and get an adjustment. They said that if I had them finish the crowns, they would comp the work they did on the temps. And the temps turned out to be terrible! Stay away!!!!

The people at Dentistry by Oselka are professional and do excellent work. I have not had any…read moreproblems with the services performed and I would recommend this office to anyone who is looking for a quality dentist.