I finally found a dentist in Anchorage I like!…read more Look on Yelp for Dentist reviews and you'll find a weird situation. Lots of polarization, lots of flagged reviews, it's the wild-wild west out there. I main reasons I decided to check out midtown: - Close to my job (can walk from work) - Accepted by my insurance Another, dumb, reason: it's a pretty cool, modern-looking building. I came here after I experienced hard-selling and fear-mongering tactics at another Dentist. I wanted to get a second opinion. Boy, am I glad I did. Staff here are friendly and professional. Appointments are timely. The lobby is beautiful. You can choose your own music or watch Netflix while you get drilled/scrapped/polished. I had Dr. Adam Jensen for my dentist, he was great. He had a data-driven yet practical approach. I wish I knew he was a peak bagger (just found it out by creeping the website), we'll have so much more to talk about next time!

I've been here twice. I've been seeing a dentist twice per year since as long as I can remember and…read morethis is the only place I've ever been that would not provide a cleaning on the same day I was provided a comprehensive oral exam. I went specifically for a cleaning but was told I had to come back. By this point, I had already invested my time and effort and I went back for the following reasons: - I liked Dr. Tudor - The office was clean, inviting and full of modern equipment. I've now been here for two cleanings and have been attended to by the same hygienist, who is very thorough. You know you got a good cleaning when you leave with some pain (good pain)! Except on my last visit, she nearly chipped my tooth by pulling out the reflection mirror too quickly (bad pain). I'll be back, mainly because I don't feel like searching for yet another new dentist and also because I do feel like they are honest. I inquired about both whitening and Invisalign and they advised I did not need either.

I always look forward to my visits at Family First! The staff at the front desk are always…read morewelcoming, the doctors are great and my favorite assistant is definitely Mary. I've had great success going to them for regular cleanings and even had them do invisible braces last year. It was a great experience and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!

Best dentist I've been to. Very caring and compassionate. They were able to see me last minute as a…read morenew patient and pregnant. I was having tooth pain jaw pain earache and "T" was able to get me seen. I'm so grateful for this place. I will definitely be coming back.

I recently visited this office as my wisdom tooth had literally broken and impacted. I only knew of…read morethis office by reputation and seeing the sogns saying walk in are excepted. . Their not lying. I was greeted by a very friendly staff, as well as care providers. None of which where bad on the eyes either. Anyways, Dr. Cha was quick, easy, no anxiety, and painless. All opposite of my past interactions with other dentists. My dental insurance hadn't kicked in yet, so it was out of pocket but even so, it was very reasonably priced! The building was extremely clean and nicely decorated, it didn't feel like a Dentists office but a very nice lounge almost. Best way I can think to describe it. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone, and this is coming from a guy with a phobia of Dentists!

They are convenient and fast, the front office area looks nice, but that is about where everything…read morewithin the building and the work being done is difficult to be charitable towards for my experience. I had a chipped tooth that needed fixing. After getting me in pretty quick, they proposed a $9,000 work plan for the tooth and other things. I said I couldn't afford that, and their office guy just told me to put what I couldn't afford on my card. Which would have been over 7500. I said I didn't have that kind of money, and they asked me what I could afford. I said I could pay a few hundred today, so they proposed another plan that magically just included fixing the tooth that was within my budget. So why start with over $9,000 worth of work outside fixing my tooth? Then came the work. Everything past the front desk is extremely antiquated, in disrepair and appears shabby and in unclean condition. None of the are private, they're all open and you can hear everyone crying in pain in each room, it's very unsettling. The tools looked ancient and not completely clean, I should have left then but I had already agreed to their egregious payment plan through Cherry (which is borderline predatory in their own practice), so i felt obligated to stay and get the work done. The dentist was kind of nice at first, but very quickly lost patience once i described i had laryngospasm, which they didn't know what that was. He was not understanding when I needed to take breaks because my jaw and mouth were getting so tired from work. Then, he started shaving down the tooth next to my chipped tooth while I was numbed, and said, "Since we have a little money left over from covering this tooth, ill just shave this one down too." Why are you working on this tooth? After capping the broken tooth I could feel sensitivity in the tooth next to it, and I could tell they knew about it and did this on purpose. They knowingly caused more damage to another tooth so I would come back. They're also quite pushy at times when it is not necessary, and in my experience, did not care if you were hurting or uncomfortable; just gotta get through this work as quick as possible.

Was not a fan of this place. The dentist encouraged me to have a procedure done that I did not…read morethink was medically necessary. Glad I got a second opinion who confirmed the procedure was not medically necessary. I wonder if they are pushing these procedures to make more money. Personally, my teeth are NOT something I will take a chance with. It just felt shady and I did not trust the dentist. I also read a few horror stories about this place, so I likely will not be returning. I gave an extra star as the employees working the front desk are super friendly.

I highly recommend this office! I went in for an issue that I had from a different dental office…read moreand needed some extensive work done. Dr. White and his hygienist along with the rest of the team at South Anchorage dental center made me feel welcome and took care of me on the same day. Their level of patient care, attention to detail, and a high level of work done was beyond anything I could've ever expected. Kudos to this team!

I've only been here twice now. Once for my first cleaning and of course I had to come back for a…read morefilling, both in August. When scheduling for my check up 6 month later, does anyone really know what time and day they'll be available in six months. Well of course we schedule anyways and then two months before hand I see if I can change it. The lady says they're booked out till August. So if I cancel my March appointment, it will be a full year before I'm seen again. I think this is common in Anchorage. We don't have enough dentist that they're booked out a whole year? The lady couldn't really help me and I didn't wanna cancel so I just left it. I have to remember to call them if I can't go so I don't get charged $50. Seems a little ridiculous. The dentist also had a tremor when he was doing my filling. I don't know if that's an everyday thing or what, but I was a little nervous.

I've been coming to Huffman Family Dentistry for a while and have enjoyed my experience over time…read morebut most recently, one of the receptionist, Patty, was very short and rude. Called me the day prior to confirm my appointment and I recall our conversation juggling between the idea of putting me on a short list and pushing me out to May 2026 or me potentially making the appointment if i could make it work. Towards the end of our conversation, Patty hung up on me and I was left with the assumption that I was being rescheduled to May 2026 and placed on a short list. The next day, I received a call from Patty asking if I was going to make my appointment. Confused by the call because I was under the impression that I was being rescheduled to May 2026 and didn't get any clarity on the appointment because i was hung up on. Even when trying to make the appointment that Patty said i was still able to make, I wasn't able to be seen and was charged a $50 dollar fee due to a misunderstanding. Several times during my interaction with Patty i said, "I really think this is a misunderstanding" but she unprofessionally would say, "I don't think so" or "the last thing you said is you'd be here". But again, because I was hung up on, I was unsure of what the agreement was. The last thing I recall was I was being rescheduled to May. Customers aren't always right, but they should always feel heard. I wasn't trying to make an excuse, I simply was trying to explain my side of the misunderstanding but I was dismissed. Again, the staff here is always great and this was my first time interacting with Patty. Just wasn't the best experience compared to my prior visits to Huffman Family Dentistry.

It's been 3 years since we first started coming to Legacy and seeing Dr. Penfield and we are just…read moreas pleased now as we were back then. We are really good about getting in every six months for cleanings, so we see them at least twice a year. I had an emergency procedure done at one point and most recently a couple of poorly seated crowns replaced. Dr. P and his staff are so polite, gentle and patient! During the procedure, I had an asthma attack that scared me a bit, but they were super fast to take care of me, grabbing my inhaler out of my purse and gave me some time to recouperate before getting after it again. They do their best to make an uncomfortable experience as pleasant as possible... Netflix, Hulu, Disney+... heated massage chairs... weighted blankets... it's pretty darn comfortable! Brenna has been my hygienist this year and I wouldn't trade her!! She's ridiculously sweet and so very gentle! Before you know it, you're done and ready to go! When we booked appointments for next summer, I reiterated to her that I wanted to be with her. I'm big on the relationships built with my healthcare providers. I know some don't care, my husband is good with anyone in the office and in reality, I'm okay with it too; but I really like having someone to look forward to seeing every six months!

I've had dentists in four other states, and Dr. Penfield and his staff are simply the best I've…read moreever seen! I have significant anxiety around dental visits, but Dr. Penfield has made that so much better. Not only is he the best dentist I've ever had, but he genuinely cares about his patients and their comfort. He offers laughing gas for no additional charge and always makes sure you are comfortable before starting any work. What sets Dr. Penfield apart is that he and his team never pressure you into making decisions. They present all the options and ensure you fully understand everything before proceeding with any treatment. Their commitment to patient education and comfort is truly exceptional. I highly recommend Dr. Penfield to anyone looking for top-notch dental care!

Dr. Preece and staff are very friendly and accommodating. I live in rural Alaska and am challenged…read morewith having to coordinate multiple appointments when I fly in. They are always willing to work around that schedule. The practice has state of art equipment, is very clean, and organized. The front desk is willing to submit prior authorizations to not one, but both of my dental insurance plans and provide me an estimate of my out of pocket expenses ahead of time. My dental work (crowns, fillings and routine cleanings) have all been preformed PAIN FREE! Lastly, and most importantly...when I am seen, I feel welcomed. Greetings by everyone are genuine, with recall of previous conversations at past appointments. I am beyond satisfied with the level of my dental care and pleased to recommend Healthy Smiles Dental to all!

Great experience with 2 crowns and whitening in office. Was quick, painless, high quality work…read more Great office and staff are really nice and make it easy! Highly recommend!

Dr. Matthews is a very knowledgeable and nice person. Be advised, however, that his office requires…read morefull payment up front - the day you're seen - and will not take payments for even multi-thousand dollar procedures. I have never heard of such a thing (I paid off my son's surgeon over a year!), and am taking my business someplace else.