I am a wimp when it comes to going to the dentist. I had a very harsh dentist as I was growing up…read more I found Dr Ruisch about 3 years ago and I think he and his staff are the absolute best. He is very gentle and understanding. I don't fear going to the dentist like I used to. I have referred friends there and would always give his name to anyone looking for an excellent dentist.

From the owner: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, Porcelain Veneers and Crowns, Invisalign,…read moreCrowns and Bridges, Root Canals, Dental Implants, Dentures and Partials, Infection Control, Gum Disease and much much more.

Dr. Margeas agreed to take my case and was courteous during our first appointment. After that, I…read morewas treated so poorly that I wondered if he was confusing me with someone that had done him wrong. It was a herculean task to get him to communicate with the other professionals he referred me to. He delayed my treatment and wouldn't even say hello, whenever he had to interact with me (which were rare occasions). I assumed that he didn't realize the difficulty of the case, and knew he was probably not capable of doing the job. He could have just said so, instead of treating me in such an unethical, inhumane and humiliating fashion at the most vulnerable time in my life. His assistant probably noticed and attempted to make up for his rude and unprofessional behavior, and that was very appreciated (she is a sweetheart.) His hygienists are amazing and I am so thankful for them. Do us all a favor and retire, Dr. Margeas! You ARE NOT God's gift to dentistry, as you think you are. I went to God's gift to dentistry, and he is humble, kind, ethical, humane and probably one of the most competent REAL cosmetic dentists in the US ( Dr. Sam Sadati.) The only thing I am thankful for, is the referral you made to Dr. Neil Dunbar (an outstanding surgeon and human).

Well I have been going here for over 30 years and the quality of service from the dentists and the…read morestaff are second to none. They are very accommodating and do too notch work. I have had a dental bridge for over 35 years, which that is relatively unheard of! I go there twice a year religiously and today I was there for a filling repair. Dr. Economos was great to work with and if I needed more work done I would definitely use him again! Thanks for being the BEST in town! If you need a dentist that is not pushing unnecessary services this is the place. They never ever push services!

Clair Family Dental-compassionate, superb after hours care. Dr. Clair quickly answered my emergency…read morecall on a Sunday morning and gave me the advice I needed.

The receptionist was helpful and I was able to get an appointment quickly. My dental hygienist was…read morecareful, thorough, gentle, very personable and kind. Dr Claire introduced himself, was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Will be moving all family members here.

This was my first visit to Hickman Family Dental. I decided…read moreto move away from my other dentist and this location was recommended by my family who had been coming here for a little over year. The location is easy to find. The building looks nice from the outside. When I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the front desk. Its a nice open floor plan. I checked in and filled out my health questionnaire. My appointment started on time. I was at ease right away with my hygienist, Brooke. She was very nice and was easy to talk to. She really had her work cut out for her since it had been a minute since I had an appointment. She listened to me when I had questions about my appointment and played along with me when I let her pick the flavor to use to clean my teeth. My dentist, Dr Erickson, came in and was very kind as well. I really appreciated the time they spent with me. I am happy with the move I made to the new dentist. I hope to have the same great experience going forward. As a bonus as I was getting ready to leave. I looked out the back window and a herd of city deer came up and were wandering the yard. They said they are there often and its a nice little perk.

Zarina is such a friendly, caring, and professional dental assistant. She and Dr. Erickson have a…read moregreat working relationship. I would recommend Hickman Family Dental to anyone who ndental care! care!

Not enough stars to compliment Dr Thies and his wonderful Dental staff. I've been going to him for…read more7 years now and that's after not seeing a dentist previously for 20 years due to panic attacks from a bad dental experience in the 1980's! I have anxiety disorder so they are able to use "gas" to keep me relaxed. My periodontal problems are gone and so are five cavities and now I see him three times a year with very little anxiety to keep my periodontal issues under control. He even worked me in the same day for an emergency. Delta Dental and all forms of Medicare and other insurers are accepted. If you don't have dental insurance no worries, they will write up a payment program. As long as Dr Thies is in business I will always go to him; I can't imagine going to a different dentist.

I have been going to Dr. Thies for at least 30 years. He is amazing! I have never had a problem…read morewith any filling or crown in any way! He is a perfectionist and his work shows it!

I have been seeing Dr. Cowherd for many years now and would never go anywhere else for my dental…read morecare. Dr. Cowherd and his team are always incredibly kind, patient, and excellent at what they do. I have some anxiety about dental work from past experiences elsewhere and the team here always goes above and beyond to make sure that I am as comfortable as possible. I highly recommend Dr. Cowherd and Walnut Creek, especially if you are someone who gets nervous about going to the dentist!

I changed dentists to some place closer to my house. I landed here based off reviews on Google…read more After going there, I understand why Dr. Cowherd has 5 star reviews. It's a quaint office in the back of the office park. Everyone I interacted with was extremely nice. My hygienist, Renee, was amazing. She explained everything she was doing and educated me so I fully understood. I thought my last place was great, and it is, but this is next level. When we came across some opportunity spots, I was encouraged by being advised how I can remedy the situation. Dr. Cowherd is great. Very warm, personable, and inviting. Both he & my hygienist reviewed my history fully and they had me review it one last time to ensure everything was captured correctly. This is a family establishment and I am looking forward to taking my daughter to her first appointment next week.

I've had a lot of dental issues in my life (including two oral surgeries before age 10) so despite…read moremy really not wanting to go, I do try to visit the dentist twice a year. Due to travels and wanting to find a new dentist, it was 15 months since my last visit to a dentist. West Des Moines Dental was recommended by a friend. It took a few months to be able to schedule an appointment and with precautions changing daily about the Coronavirus, I wasn't sure I would be able to keep my appointment. I was asked to fill out a brief questionnaire but was able to keep my appointment. Upon meeting Julie, the hygienist, I immediately told her my fears and that I had an unpleasant experience with the last hygienist I visited. Julie was very understanding and extremely gentle; she gave me a stress ball to squeeze and told me to raise my hand if I needed a break. She did a full set of X-rays, using the child size to better fit my small mouth (no jokes please!). The cleaning went much smoother than anticipated and Dr, Allie did a brief exam. I was happy no follow up was needed and scheduled my next appointment before leaving.

Do NOT go to Dr. Ashley Edwards here. After I moved to West Des Moines, I was looking around for a…read moredentist that had later hours, and I thought I found the perfect place. The assistant took xrays, which was uncomfortable, but not a new experience for me because I have a shallow mouth. The shocker came when Dr. Edwards looked at the xrays and informed me that I had NINE cavities that needed fillings. I was immediately suspicious, because I had been to my regular dentist in Ames about a year before that and had no concerns. I brushed my teeth and flossed, and I was shocked to hear her say I would need to get them all fixed soon. Luckily for me, my guard was up and I told her I would schedule an appointment later. Honestly, I didn't believe her diagnosis and I wanted another opinion. I ended up returning to my dentist in Ames 6 months later, and what do you know, I have NO cavities. I have two areas that are weakened and that they are watching, but no cavities. Not a single one! It is clear to me that Dr. Edwards is either not very good at her job, or was trying to intentionally grab money from me. I'm unsure of which is worse. Regardless, I will NOT be returning, and am warning everyone I know to avoid this place!

I continue to come for my routine visits/cleanings to this practice because the staff is so…read morefriendly, take their time to answer questions as well as get to know their patients. A few years ago, I was about to start chemo treatments and I was able to call and talk to one of the dentists about how this would impact my mouth and teeth and any recommendations for oral care. They were great about answering all my questions as well as providing information I didn't think about asking about. This must be a wonderful place to work because they have relatively low turnover. Today I am waiting to have a crown replaced and am impressed how technology has changed and that this practice is able to make and place the permanent tooth same day.

I visited Davidson Family Dentistry in late 2024. I had a…read morebroken bridge. Both the dentist and a follow-up call with Doctor Davidson informed me that a replacement bridge was definitely not possible - instead they wanted me to commit to a very expensive upper-arch denture that was implant-supported (despite also later conceding that there was a high risk of implant failure). Though actually getting a firm written estimate from them was not easy. I went to another local dentist in 2025 - within minutes of reviewing my x-rays and inspecting my teeth, he recommended a bridge replacement. I now have a replacement bridge - at a fraction of the cost Davidson wanted to charge me. I can't recommend them - my experience with them was very frustrating - and I do not believe they offer up the most cost-effective solution to customers,

Kind staff, dentist was very thorough in describing my options. Gave me some referrals if I decided…read moreto get a tooth pulled or if I wanted another opinion. Ended up deciding to get my tooth pulled with them and my tooth was not wanting to numb, but he continued to work with me and even though the process was a little painful he got it numb and pulled out so easily!

The nicest people in the dental industry! Very professional and they make sure to take care off…read moreall your dental needs. It doesn't matter what you need done, they treat you with respect and kindness. I was hesitant (scared/embarrassed) to go to the dentist like a lot of people, but they make sure you are comfortable and happy with your results. I recommend them to everyone and so happy that I found them!

Thank you for the exceptional care you provide. Having visited your office my entire life, I am…read moreproud to now bring my children to a practice that treats us like family and consistently prioritizes our needs. Your positive impact is so significant that my son now aspires to be a dentist.

Very professional and caring. Extremely nice and very pleasant. Everyone works to make you…read morecomfortable. As an 80 year old woman I appreciate the help they extend to me. I would highly recommend them.