As someone who has prior dental trauma, I 100% recommend Advanced Oral Surgery. Everyone within the…read moreoffice was kind, professional, and helpful. Going into surgery, all the staff stopped and introduced themselves and made me feel comfortable. They played my favorite music for me before and during my operation. I literally went to sleep and woke up done with my surgery. If you're looking for an oral surgery center that will take wonderful care of you, this is the place to go!

If this is the consult, I'd hate to see the surgery. Had an appointment booked 2.5 weeks for my…read moredaughter's wisdom teeth consult. Showed up to find the doctor wasn't in. They offered for her to see a dental assistant for a $63 copay. They claimed they "tried calling" but never left a voicemail; our call log showed zero missed calls, and our voicemail works fine. We even checked it before leaving by doing a test call. Receptionist was condescending and blamed us. No notice, no accountability, and a poor first impression. Wouldn't trust them to do surgery on my child.

I am truly impressed by Dr. Norris' professionalism. I needed an emergency extraction and I was…read moreable to get it done the same day I consulted. The procedure was fairly quick and PAINLESS. Thank you to all of the staff who assisted me during my visit.

Although Dr Norris is an adequate professional the organization amongst office staff could…read morecertainly use some work. From not having patient's x-rays for surgical procedures readily available in their files, to having surgical patients who have not eaten waiting upwards of four hours in their very small waiting room for procedures. Staff is very kind but certainly room for improvement.

If you're ready to get your wisdom teeth out this is the place to go. I am 17 and just got my…read morebottom two removed. Everyone there was beyond kind and answered any questions I had. They were very reassuring and made me feel comfortable. I was in and out in less than an hour. I couldn't recommend this place enough! Will be going back when I'm ready to get my top ones out. Thanks to Dr. Peifer and assistant Cynthia!

Let me start by saying WOW! This place is very small and quiet. I was scheduled for my wisdom teeth…read moreremoval. I am a highly anxious person. And my nerves were out the window and down the street the morning of my surgery. Dr Hughes's team was stellar EVERY last employee was smiling and kind and telling me that everything would be fine. I had a pre-op meeting with Dr. Hughes and my husband so I would have post-op info before sedation. The Dr cleared up a lot of facts about recovery. He was absolutely genuine and caring. He eased my nerves by simply being kind. When I was moved to operation room he had 2 other staff in there and they were so gentle so sweet. I went night night and came too as they were wheeling me to the car. I can't sing their praises enough. I will always recommend Dr. Hughes. Him and his team went above and beyond. Edit: 1 week post-op and I'm feeling great! This oral surgeon is magnificent! I highly highly highly recommend him if your insurance covers his work! His work is so unbelievably precise and careful. I wouldn't have wanted any other oral surgeon. THANK YOU DR. HUGHES AND TEAM!!!!!

personnel were friendly. I've never had any dental work before so I can't address the environment…read more there was a lot more pain in the beginning than I expected. Post procedure attention from medical personnel was very reassuring. one suggestion I want to add is to clean up the built in room light directly above the chair. All I can do is look directly up and to see the filth inside the light is disconcerting.

Staff is friendly and they explain the procedures well. Would recommend the doctors and staff.read more

My mother-in-law recommended Dr. Alas to me after I had endured a year of terrifying visits to my…read moreprevious dentist for a dental implant and crowns. Dr. Alas restored my trust and faith in dentists again. He is professional, knowledgeable, personable, kind and gentle. Dr. Alas fixed a crooked crown that my previous dentist put in crooked twice and had refused to fix it. My teeth cleaning was thorough and gentle and the staff is friendly and welcoming. I already made my next appointment and I definitely recommend Dr. Alas.

Dr Alas and his staff are very courteous and sure to make you comfortable. I have had a lot of…read morenecessary dental work, and gone to many dentists. Out of all dentists and specialists I have seen, Dr Alas truly cares about his patients and strives to find the best solution for you. He also prefers to preserve your natural teeth when possible, rather than replacing them. He is very gentle, and has very light hands. His staff is equally as gentle, and friendly too. They are sure to limit as much pain as possible, and prioritize your comfort above all. Very personable and kind office. They get the job done in the best manner possible. Can't recommend enough. Dr Alas has done fillings, bonding, implant and bone grafting, and crowns for me. Out of my many trips to the dentist, I look forward now rather than dreading like before.

My son was referred out to a oral & facial specialist because his wisdom teeth was impacted and…read moreneeded to be removed under sedation. At the first visit I wasn't happy with the front desk girl. I was told that I would have to pay for dental X-rays again since the dental office did not provide sufficient pictures. I wasn't explained why and she just continued to tell me the price. I was a little bit in shock as the dentist office did take pictures. I contacted my dental office and they continued to explain that the X-ray taken was sufficient, but his office requires a full picture including the back of my son's mouth and they don't have the capability to take those pictures. Since he's a specialist (Dr. Esla) he would have the machines to take the proper pictures required to move forward with the extractions. The office is right by MSW. It's nicely decorated inside and it's a lot different than other Doctor's offices I've been to. The walls are painted black and it actually looks nice. Patient rooms are pretty big and the office is on the 2nd floor. All the staff we encountered was super friendly and everyone made my son feel comfortable. Prices were affordable and they offer payment arrangements if you need it. My son said his wisdom teeth extractions weren't painful because he didn't remember it. The process didn't take long at all. I came in at 8 and left about 9:30ish. This office is quiet, they look like they know their regulars. A few patients came in after us and the girls knew them by name so that seemed nice. I called them later after my son's appointment because I forgot to get a note for school and while I was on hold I learned a lot of new things about the doctor. He does a lot of other services to make Bakersfield's people beautiful. I thought that was neat. I would definitely recommend family and friends here. The office doesn't take long at all. They do not overbook and they treat the patients nice. The staff also seem happy which is nice to see. When the staff is happy, the patients seem to be happy too.

I met with Margarita, the patient relations coordinator, to go over my treatment plan. When I asked…read moreabout the cost of anesthesia, she told me she couldn't provide that information without rewriting the entire plan. At that point, I had already been there for over 90 minutes and couldn't stay any longer, so I asked her to find out the cost and call me with the information. She never did. My dentist's office manager followed up with their office on my behalf, but no one could give a clear answer. Margarita was again asked to contact me. I called once more myself and was told she was with a patient. Despite multiple follow-ups, I've never received a response from her. The lack of communication and follow-through has been very disappointing and unprofessional.

When I was a child, my mother caught my pediatric dentist slapping me. She heard me crying and…read morepushed her way past the staff, just in time to see him strike me across the face. We have no idea how often he had done that during previous visits. As a result, I developed a deep aversion to dental work. The sights, sounds, and even smells of a dental office would fill me with anxiety, and for many years I avoided seeing a dentist whenever possible. HOWEVER, the team at Capital Dental Group completely put me at ease. I can honestly say that the team at Capital Dental Group has been nothing short of extraordinary. I especially want to recognize Dr. Richard Casteen, Dr. Robert Sharobiem, and Dr. Arfan Taba. Each of these professionals has demonstrated an exceptional combination of knowledge, skill, and kindness. They took the time to listen, answer questions, and ensure that I felt at ease throughout every visit. They and their staff members have been friendly, patient, compassionate, and seemed genuinely invested in making me feel comfortable. The staff at Capital Dental Group provided me with top notch treatment provided with a friendly manner, which is a rare combination. I am extremely grateful for the care I have received and would recommend this practice without hesitation to anyone looking for outstanding dental care in the Central Valley.

I am sad to say that, in the last few months, Capital Dental has gone downhill. They are expanding…read moreto open new departments, such as a dental academy and a children's branch, so they are always way behind schedule and much more unorganized than they used to be. I have been a patient for twenty years, and in the last month, I have had to reschedule two appointments due to long wait times (30 then 40 mins). Their most qualified and efficient hygienists have retired or moved on. The kiosk check-in system is also faulty and does not always go through to the front desk, so they think you're late or a no-show unless you speak to the receptionist. There is also now a host standing by the kiosks... why? I am disappointed because I pay for PPO just to continue going to CD. I vote for them for Bakersfield's Best every year. And I have referred all of my friends and family to them throughout these years. But I won't be doing that anymore. Will report back if things improve.

I came to the Dr. Koh practice in extremely poor dental health! My situation had many complexity's…read moredue to the fact that every structure was compromised and was dire. They surgically intervened to improve my dental health without pain and went above and beyond to complete work with efficiently confidence. Thanks to all at the practice! Robert

Jessica Koh and team were so wonderful!! They took such amazing care of my daughter and were so…read moregracious with our 1,000 questions.

I have been going to Dr Park for many years, and he is a great doctor. The staff is always…read morepleasant and helpful. I never have to wait, and they are always ready to take care of me. They play good music in the background, which is also helpful. They have fixed many problems that other dentists created in my mouth, and I have never had other problems again.

Dr Park takes care of his clients, his team is always very informative about every procedure. I am…read morealways reminded of my upcoming appointments as well.

I absolutely love Dr Bang and everyone on staff at Bakersfield Dental Group…read more Unfortunately, a recent insurance change has forced me to get my dental care elsewhere- however my first choice would be to stay with Dr Bang and Bakersfield Dental Group forever. They are some of my very favorite people in Bakersfield. They have always treated me very kindly, and have provided me with the very best dental care of my life. The office is comfortable and professional. Everyone there cares about and takes pride in what they do and say every day. Everyone works well together. Dr Bang will advocate for her patients and will coordinate care with other providers for her patients. There is no one better. From the awesome office ladies, to the traveling specialist, to the assistants and hygienist - everyone here is fabulous and if I ever get the chance to come back I will in a heartbeat. The best care in Bakersfield hands down.

Very patient. Dr. Bang let's you know what she is doing versus not yelling you anything. Everyone…read morevery friendly and good customer service.