I would encourage anyone considering Dr. State's group of offices to look elsewhere. First, the truth is that Dr. State has been out on some kind of medical leave from the office for this entire year and is not expected back at least during 2026. So, for all intents and purposes, you're not going to be getting the care of Dr. State. I spoke with the staff today and confronted them about what I consider to be dishonesty in how they are handling Dr. State's absence. I was told 'We haven't been told that he is not returning.' In my view, this is just a way they can avoid lying about the situation, when I suspect that there is by now little chance he will return.
I first started going to this office because Dr. State was highly recommended to me. And I genuinely liked his work and patient interaction. Now, they have a replacement Periodontist, who in my opinion is nowhere near as skilled as Dr. State. That doctor performed some work on me (just a deep cleaning), and it was not a good experience. If and when I need further periodontal work in the future, I would *not* trust that replacement doctor to perform it. Unfortunately, my best guess is that Dr. State will not be returning, and so I am going to find another provider.
One more thing: I had a regular cleaning scheduled for this week. I received a text on Monday informing me that I had reached the time threshold whereby if I cancelled my appointment, I could incur a cancellation charge. That's standard for dental offices, and it was fine. Yet then, today, one day before the appointment, I get a call that said my usual hygienist had quit the firm a few days ago (I wonder if she quit because of the whole situation at the office). I was told they couldn't find a replacement hygienist and asked if I wanted to reschedule. I find it ironic that they can just cancel the appointment with no repercussions, but if I had cancelled, I likely would have been charged some kind of fee.
Regardless, this was the last straw for me. I have had to deal with a replacement periodontist, and they want me to deal with a replacement hygienist.
So I am going to find an entire replacement office and take my business and dental care there. I would suggest you do the same. read more