I was referred to Chesapeake Periodontics and had an exceptional experience for 7 years until I had a cleaning with the hygienist Christina. Dr. Gartner is the best dentist I've ever seen; and the receptionists, dental assistants, and the other hygienist, Rose, were always terrific. One day I had a cleaning scheduled for 8:00 AM and Christina was the hygienist. Before I was in the chair she asks why I'm seeing her today. I said to get a cleaning. Then she presses me why I didn't schedule an appointment with Rose. I have no idea where she's coming from or asking me how I ended up with her. This was the day and time that was scheduled, what more can I say. When scheduling a cleaning, I've never been asked or given a second thought about who the hygienist would be. I thought it would be whoever is working the day of the appointment. It really felt like she was pissed off and she made the atmosphere weird and uncomfortable. During the cleaning she started to gag me and I raised my hand to signal that I needed a break and she angrily asked me if I have a gag reflex. I said yes (I mean who doesn't??), and then she smacks me across my shoulder and says "why didn't you tell me before we began". This experience turned me off to Chesapeake Periodontics. I've never been treated with such unprofessionalism and disrespect and will not return. read more