I was suffering with a cracked and rotted tooth that was causing great pain on the entire right…read moreside of my mouth. I sat in front of my computer most of the morning researching dentists in the area and narrowed it down to 4 candidates. Candidate #1 was out of the office for 2 weeks at a conference, candidate #2 thought that waiting for 2 1/2 weeks for an "Emergency Visit" (his words, not mine) was reasonable. Candidate #3, Kathie Allen, listened to my dilemma and graciously agreed to see me right away. I found her, and her assistant, to be professional, knowledgeable, friendly and caring. She did a full assessment, with X-rays, and removed my molar with minor discomfort (NO pain). Thanks to both of them, I will be sleeping soundly tonight for the first time in over a week. As an added bonus, my wife and I now have a Dentist in Venice, FL!

Dr. Allen's website clearly states that they will do a cleaning on your first visit, which is why I…read morecalled for an appt. But that is not the case, she requires a separate "evaluation" and a second appointment for a cleaning. The dentist tried to tell me it is state law, which it is not - I checked, two separate appointments are not required. Luckily, I found a dentist who would do both the exam and the cleaning in one appointment. I hate to give a bad rating but don't lie to me.

Hey guess what? This place in now owned by another dentist, Dr. Jernigan has taken over the…read morepractice and she is absolutely AWESOME. Her team members and their care for all of their clients is absolutely through the roof !!! I am a new customer (referred by several community members and 2 other dental competitors) and this group of ladies treated me like royalty. From my first call to see if they were accepting new clients, through the easy check in on-line, then preparing the needed paperwork for moving me from another local dental office, to the dental consultation and discussion - I mean it, every single step along the way, was AWESOME. They care and it shows. You will love them as much as me. Simply give them a call. Mention that the "hat guy" referred you - that's me. This establishment is 5 stars - I would give more if allowed!

Dr. Wright did cosmetic work on my teeth and did a fantastic job. So very pleased with the work…read morethat was done, and the friendly and professional office staff. My improved smile has returned my confidence and I would highly recommend Dr. Wright to anyone else looking for similar results. Margaret Hasselbring

I lost a crown at the end of February and needed to get in for a new crown replacement (around…read more$700-1000) and so I called my dentist, I left a message and now more than 3 weeks have passed. I am a cash patient, without dental insurance, so I was thinking that they would love my repeat business. I ended up asking for referrals to a good dentist in Venice and now I am scheduled with that new dentist in the first week of April. I will transfer my records and see if the new Doctor, referred by several people from Nextdoor.com and another dental office in Venice, are a good fit for my needs. It is sad to have to make a change, changing dentists is never easy.

No one ever returned my call. I left a voicemail message about getting our family set up for…read more family dentist and I never got a call back. NOT Good... I didn't give a 2 or 1 because no one deserves such poor ratings if service wasn't received. This is mostly to call them out for poor follow up.

Excellent and extremely caring Went in there and had a wisdom tooth abscess they got on the ball…read moreand didn't waste any time to take care of the whole situation to relieve me of the awful pain I was suffering from. They all were very caring and very polite. The dentist was so funny I couldn't help but laugh lol

Office has canceled three appointments as a new patient for random reasons, leaving a poor…read moreimpression. lack of digital records being sent to new office electronically; feels like an insurance grab they only send paper documents to new office no one can read even though the images were taken in high tech xrays machines. poor communication from the receptionist and lack of ability to reschedule sooner rather then once down the road. example, they closed office for a week during my exam date and then offer an appointment months later rather then making our appointments a priority since they canceled a ton of people for an entire week. overall 1 out of 10; definitely not smiling.

Savannah T was the best dental assistant, she made the whole process extremely easy. She has an…read moregreat Sense of humor and I was comfortable the whole time. She even gave me a blanket. I would highly recommend this location not only to see her but also the Dr is just as amazing if not more. She focuses on making sure everything is done properly and efficiently.

Aspen Dental was very efficient and professional. Rory explained everything and answered all my…read morequestions. She took X-rays and was very quick. Rather was very professional and answered all my questions. Dr. Shah was very personable. He gave me an answer to a long standing question. I felt at ease and comfortable. Brittany really is a finishing bright spot to my first appointment.

Beware, they tell people they need dental work done when they don't. So glad I got a second opinion…read morebecause this office claimed I needed $4100 worth of work done, one being a crown! I was so stressed out because fillings and crowns are all out of my pocket. They also told me I needed fillings where my gums are receding and that didn't line up with what my previous dentists said or the second opinion dentist. This would have actually caused my gums to recede even more. I'd give this office a 0 rating if that were possible.

I went for an introductory first visit at a special rate of $80 which I paid at the time. When…read morethey found out I had dental insurance they doubled the fee. I disputed it but they turned it over to collection. The dentist told me I needed to have a tooth that wasn't bothering pulled. I've since had another dentist fix it by replacing the crown.

Gentle competent dentistry. No pain physically or financially. These folks are truly amazing.read more

I have always had 5 star treatment here. My dentist and hygienist have always provided excellent…read moreknowledgeable service. Always on time.

Value their time more than the patients. Always trying to push, unnecessary services, such as…read moreInvisalign, Flouride treatments, etc. I've been a patient for a couple of years. Last appointment I walked out on, because of wait time. I had appoint at 11:30, they called me as i was on the way, and asked if I could come 45 minutes later. I reluctantly agreed! When I got there, they set me in a chair, and told me they had to check on an insurance issue. ( I had same coverage for 3 years)! After 10 minutes of waiting in chair, I left the office! I told the receptionist, that if they value their time more than the patients, than I will find another dentist.

Returning Patient with Delta Insurance. I get my cleaning and pay my bill. I had to go back the…read morenext day because they didn't have enough time. Charged me another $95, because they over booked? So, I am having a crown put on and I tell the girl, put it through insurance, I have great insurance with Delta. She tells me I am out of network? So if I didn't ask a simple question, nobody was going to disclose they no longer accept Delta and stick me with a $1800 bill. Sorry folks, I was very happy with your service, but your business ethics are extremely unprofessional!

I went to Dr Griffiths after Aspen told me I need a full set of top dentures. Obviously a second…read moreopinion was warranted. The dental assistant, Hannah was professional and caring. First time I had x-rays that didn't gag me. Dr Griffiths was professional, thorough and conservative. He fully explained my situation which did not include dentures. I highly recommend this practice and will be my go-to. PS stay away from Aspen to save your teeth and your wallet.

If you are in need to improve your smile it is definitely the last place you should visit. Stay…read moreaway from him. You would think after investing in a new 6 teeth and spending a thousands of dollars you will be happy to smile ! No, not after visiting Dr. Griffiths office. I've been told my new teeth look beautiful. Really? And, while I was still in a dentist chair and even didn't have an opportunity at least for a day to wear them and see how the look outside, Ive been asked to sign a paperwork that I am satisfied with everything. I trusted his expertise and judgment. How wrong i was. You can't trust neither his expertise or judgment. New teeth? Stay away from him. There are plenty of good dentists aroun

I initially visited Wellen Family Dental for treatment on a single tooth. That tooth was extracted,…read moreand I was then advised to consider a partial denture. However, I was never provided with any written information explaining what a partial denture is, how it would fit, or the potential risks and side effects. From my very first appointment, I clearly informed the office that I have a severe gag reflex. Despite this, the partial was still recommended without any documentation or discussion of how this condition might impact my ability to tolerate the device. Because I could not proceed with the partial due to my known gag reflex, the doctor then recommended a bridge. Again, I was not provided with any written disclosures outlining risks or possible complications associated with this procedure. During the bridge preparation, my tooth was shaved down excessively, which appears to have irritated the nerve. As a result, I have been experiencing ongoing pain for several months. When I returned to have the procedure completed, I was presented with disclosure forms to sign, after the work had already been started. I was not comfortable signing these documents at that stage. As a result, the dentist refused to complete the treatment. I am now left with an incomplete bridge procedure that is causing me ongoing pain, without resolution or completion of care.

I can't say enough positive things about Wellen Family Dental and Dr. Annie Smith. From start to…read morefinish, my experience was exceptional. I went in for what turned out to be an extremely difficult filling, and Dr. Smith handled it with remarkable patience, professionalism, and genuine care. She took the time to explain what was happening, checked in frequently to make sure I was comfortable, and never rushed the process. Her calm, reassuring approach made a stressful situation far easier than I expected. What truly set this practice apart, though, was the level of attentiveness and service. Dr. Smith and her staff worked hard to get me in quickly, and the team repeatedly checked for earlier appointment availability on my behalf--something you rarely see anymore. That level of follow‑through speaks volumes. The office itself is beautiful, modern, and clearly equipped with the latest technology, which added another layer of confidence to the care I received. It's clear this is a new practice that is doing things the right way--with a strong focus on patient comfort, quality care, and exceptional service. If you're looking for a dentist who is skilled, compassionate, and truly invested in their patients, I highly recommend Dr. Annie Smith and Wellen Family Dental. I'm grateful to have found them and look forward to being a long‑term patient. Please support this outstanding new practice--you'll be in excellent hands.