I'm not one who likes going to the dentist, but I do want my teeth and smile to look awesome. That…read morebeing said...everyone in the office makes you feel comfortable and does what they can to ease any stress you may have. They are personable when talking with you and assure you that you come first during any procedure you may be having done. Would I recommend Dr. Makela and his staff....absolutely.

I really have been happy with Dr Makela I get right in and very little wait. The entire staff is…read morewonderful and friendly they go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and explain everything clearly!

Dental work. Root canal and crowns. Used conscious sedation for those of us that have anxietyread more

Say yes they will take your insurance but will not disclose they are out of network until you're…read morestuck with a big bill. X-rays, cleaning, and glued an OLD crown back on. Over $700. Work and treatment was fine otherwise.

My grandmother avoided going to the dentist for years due to previous experiences, now she actually…read morelooks forward to going thanks to Dr. Joan March. She cannot say enough good things about her visits. Dr March is kind, non-judgmental, and gentle, everything you'd want in a dentist. After she changed her phone number, Brenda mailed her a card asking her to call and confirm her appointment and new phone number. Thank you for all that you do to keep her healthy and smiling!

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE! buisness practices. Call and schedule and appointment TWO months out…read more Called and confirmed the appoitment Friday. They called Monday and sent an email. Went to voicemail, camping, change of phone numbers etc... Gave my thur appt away. Then said they couldn't reschedule. No attempt to correct this error made of their end. Will sharing to all review sites!

Extremely unethical practices. They basically lied to me and my mother and performed unnecessary…read moreprocedures. I would highly advise you to stay away. Honestly, I've heard enough horror stories from this place, that I realized I'm doing a public disservice by not sharing a particularly traumatic experience about 7 years ago, when I was not a legal adult. My mother asked that I get sealant on my molars. Instead the dentist's hygienist "sanded down" my healthy teeth and then the dentist put unnecessary fillings in them! That is not sealant! I just switched over to this office from another dentist, because of all of their "cool new technology." Although I didn't have any cavities according to Dr. Sullivan, my mother asked about sealants on my teeth to prevent any cavities due to her fear of lidocaine given my neuromuscular illness. The dentist said he could put sealant in and would recommend it to prevent cavities. I was concerned during the process and asked that they stop to explain how this was sealant given that it felt like they were drilling my teeth, rather than cleaning them, but they wouldn't stop given that I was only 17 at the time, and told me not to worry that they had to make sure the sealant wasn't on top of any bacteria (this makes no sense in retrospect given that bacteria is literally everywhere). They told me this was regular procedure for sealant (lies). But it was only after the procedure, when we got the bill for thousands of dollars, that we realized he put fillings in, not sealant. We went to another dentist later, who said it wasn't sealant but fillings. I now have to get them replaced soon as one does with all regular fillings to prevent decay (with lidocaine). During the procedure, the dentist even called someone about buying something for his boat. After which fact, I should have jumped out of my chair and ran out. I know have a terrible fear of dentists, which I never had before, and I have to replace fillings on teeth that would not have otherwise needed fillings.

Office suddenly closed with no notice or explanation leaving a family member in debt after they…read moretook a large loan out for dental work. They already took payment before the work was completed and now they have disappeared. My family member is in severe pain from the work not being completed and now has no way to pay someone else to finish the job. They should be investigated for embezzlement. They even had a county utilities shut off notice at the charlevoix facility.

This dental practice is definitely NOT RECOMMENDED. It has a rude receptionist (this was not…read moreEmily, who is a wonderful person), hard-sell hygenist on Perio Protect product and a very temperamental dentist.

Honestly the best dentist around. They treat everyone like family there! I travel with my job and…read morethey always work with my busy schedule on getting me in.

Access Dental is amazing, from the dentists, to the Technicians and the office gals, they are hands…read moredown some of the best, sweetest, most caring people in the dental business. If you need Dental work done in the East Jordan area, check these folks out.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Dentists…read more- Teeth Whitening Products & Services - Cosmetic Dentistry - Pediatric Dentistry

With four visits in the books, I feel it's time to expose Dr Sladics to the community…read more This guy has the most incredible bedside manner (for lack of a different term). He's as knowledgeable and gifted as any dentist or doctor, for that matter, that I've ever experienced. From my initial consultation I learned I have a couple fillings and a tooth in the back that needs extraction. The good doctor examined the X-rays and explained in great detail all my options, their pros/cons and most importantly, his opinion. I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid. We went with his recommendation. He painlessly numbed the area to the point where you could have hit me with a sock full of quarters and I wouldn't have felt a thing. He then took care of the biggest concerns and again explained my dental situation to me. After the insurance kicked in, the cost was shockingly low. The whole was over in a very short time and there were no complications. All I have to compare him to is the questionable dds' in Nevada, Texas, Alaska and Utah. He was far better then any of them. Of you have the opportunity, get in to see this man. His staff are wonderful and efficient. His assistant, Daphne, is witty and talented. Great day for us. Five stars, hands down. 02/24

From the owner: Dr. Brian Sladics completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, and earned his…read moreDoctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Located in East Jordan, MI