This office has a different Dentist and different staff every time I go. This last time, the dentist and staff were not at all prepared for the procedure. They were constantly searching for necessary supplies before beginning. After sitting in the chair while they were on their hunt, I insisted she not do anything lengthy because I had an appointment with 2 new clients of mine. My wishes were completely disregarded and her will was encroached on me. With you mouth full of utensils and gauze, it isn't possible to make a call telling anyone I'd be late. Needless to say, my missed appointment with clients resulted in losing those clients. read more

Had to visit the office due to a crown coming loose. That procedure went okay, other than the staff constantly looking for tools to complete the repairs. Embarrassing watching them fumble for tools. So disorganized, HOWEVER, I scheduled a follow up cleaning the next week. Boy, that a tragic mistake. Set my appt for 3:30pm (so difficult for me to get time off to visit them, but they were down the street and in network, so scheduled). Walk in at 3;30pm (greeted by the sweetest receptionist) and then sat in the waiting room and twenty minutes after my appt time, ushered back into the x-ray room. Should have walked out at that point, as the radiologist tech seemed like this was her first day. Actually messed up some of my x-rays, causing additional radiation to be shot into my head because she messed up. She also kept trying to push teeth whitening with trays or bleaching. Of course, at a substantial cost. Declined, next. Finally got into the chair and the dentist came out to do a comprehensive exam on me. Of course, found problems that he had solutions for with a "treatment plan", which basically is paperwork with prices on them. Told him to hold off for now as I just needed to absorb the prices of the crown for last week. Next came Oscar, the hygienist. Told him I was there for a cleaning. Pokes and prods in my mouth, then disappears and comes back with a sheet of paper, again, for my "treatment plan". AT $750!!. Dude, I'm here for my cleaning, which should be paid by my insurance. "Well, I don't know how much your insurance will pay for this". I feel you probably should know how much my insurance is paying towards this. You asked me for my dental insurance cars at the intake. Why don't you know??? He also kept referring to the fact is was after 5:00pm and I was lucky he was still there? Ended up removing my bib and walking out. What a complete insult to me and a complete waste of two hours of my time. Office is in a min-mall next to a Harbor Freight and looks like it hasn't had any type of remodel in the last 10 years. Ceiling tiles loose and coming apart. Smell of desperation throughout the office. Avoid this office like the Black Plague or the Spanish Flu. I get a sense of, "Let's see what we can soak this client for". Treatment Plan equals "upsells" read more

Coast Dental - General Dentistry Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Incompetent and poor customer services You cannot see the dentist in person and you have to talk to her via zoom ? I have never encountered that before ! Strange and unusual The dental hygienist is trying very hard to please but his knowledge is very limited and during the cleaning he disappears and let you hanging while going to chit chat with his friends ! How rude and unacceptable. I will never go back to this place and will not recommend it . I had a crown with a cracked tooth underneath and they did not notice it . read more

This place is absolutely horrible. They rescheduled my wife 5 times for her filling and I'm sitting in the waiting room listening to them reschedule multiple people over the phone. Do yourself a favor and stay as far away from this place as possible. read more

Coast Dental - General Dentistry Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

If I could give less I would this place doesn't know their heads from their ***! They are losing all their dentists and orthodontist! We were given an appointment 2 months ago for my son to get his invisaline told that was the only time their one orthodontist could see him. Took the day off work get there wait only about 10 mins.(first time ever this quick) get back in the room and a hygienists comes in and says " ok were removing your bands today" my husbands like No we're getting his invisaline today! The lady said our orthodontist is retiring and not taking new patients. We tried to talk to the office manager to find out how the hell they couldn't even know why patients are there they must not do good record keeping. No we need to find another dental office and start all over! read more

Omar was great! Kind and did a great job cleaning my teeth. The staff was very friendly. The new office manager was honest and up front about what the insurance covered. The dental assistant was nice and knowledy about explaining Xrays and what I needed to do for my teeth. The young, female Dentist was very kind and gentle. Coast Dental Beneva was excellent‼ read more

I have been trying to get in touch with a live person for 4 days now as I want xrays sent to another dental practice, the mailbox is full and can't take any messages, I called back and tried on another line (actually spoke to a person) but was informed that he could not help me with this he can only schedule appointments. I honestly don't know how you can run a business this way!! Needless to say I will not give Coast Dental another chance or any referrals, there are way to many dental practices out there to choose from in which you can actually speak to a live person rather than an automated phone system. read more

What a terrible experience! The dentist is unpleasant, condescending and flat out rude with comments that could be construed as bigoted. He also suggested I have him redo some work that was previously done by a much more professional and experienced dentist; I plan to get a second opinion! In addition to the unpleasant dentist, I waited almost an hour in the waiting area. They "forgot" to mention they don't do cleanings on first-time visits, so I had to come back the following week to see the hygienist (who was actually nice and professional). However, when I arrived I was told they didn't have record of my appointment and asked if I could return next week! Lastly, they tried to charge me for the visit which is covered by insurance and for a fluoride rinse I didn't have done. read more

Drove 40 minutes for my son's dental cleaning and when arrived was told they didn't have a dentist so the hygienist could not see him. Asked where the dentist was and they said another office. No call or attempt to reschedule. Absolutely unacceptable customer service. My son missed his first period of school just to be blown off by the office. We had a second dental cleaning scheduled several weeks later, took child out of school. Arrived on time but they stated they did not have a dental hygienist available. No call to us or attempt to let us know they did not have a hygienist for our appointment. Called the number they provided and left a message, never returned my call. read more

Don't don't don't !!!! Absolutely not a recommendation. During the procedure treatment, for cleaning water cleaning splashing on my face the time. they overcharged me $89 since then now month and half I call to follow up still not getting my money back. read more

Staff and dentist super nice and make my teeth look great.thanks,Kim

January 28 , 2021 , I scheduled a new patient appointment for April 6 , 2021. April 5 , I received a phone call at 11:30 am confirming this 9 :30 am appointment for a cleaning and exam . At 9 pm I noticed a message ( red light blinking ) on my answer machine which is in my bedroom . The message was informing me that "your appointment for tomorrow has been cancelled . Neither the dentist or the hygienist will be in the office . If you would like to reschedule, call ... Last minute cancellation with no apology or reason ! I had to cancell my transportation appointment , which I still must pay . Who do I charge for my loss ? They would charge me for " no show ". They have lost me as a patient and I certainly would not recommend them to any one . read more

Did crown on front tooth at Coast Dental Summer 2017. Had 3 Month before moving to Seattle Washington. They was not able to match Crown to my front teeth every time they attend to do it it was horrible. end it took three weeks every time before they were doing new match so I end up leaving to Seattle with the temporary crown because they were not able to do proper match. They refund me my money months later. But then one year later I receive an email that I've been put on the collection I open my credit Karma account and it says -golf coast dental deb collection. I'm perplexed!!!Why would you guys put me in debt collection? If you're looking for dentist please keep looking for a different one do not go to Coast dental. Save yourself the headache. Pavel Demuh read more

I called to make an appointment for my three sons. The first question I asked was if they took our insurance. I gave all of the insurance information including the member number and was told that yes, they do take our insurance. I made the appointments. I took the day off from work and took my kids out of school as it was going to take at least 4 hours for all 3. We arrived a few minutes early and waited for 45 minutes after appointment time just to be told that they do NOT take our insurance. I asked why did they tell me they did take our insurance when I called them a month prior when I made appointments. "Sorry" was all I got. So disappointed as it was a huge waste of time, loss of income and loss of education. read more

This place is the most unorganized unprofessional dental office in the world! Staff changes are crazy.. never know if they are really going to be there or not! Went to 3 appointments, they were not there, sticky notes all over the door from other angry clients. Told me they closed to get a new dentist. New dentist comes and doesn't want to honor the old Dentist plan. They are impossible to reach. Impossible to get referrals from or anything done. They also have a contract with my insurance company yet they are trying to still bill me which is not legal. Got my insurance company involved spoke to office manager of this office who apologize to me told me it would all be taken care of but I'm still getting bills saying it's going to collection. The call center has no clue what is going on either. They don't fix anything! Avoid this place at all costs! Look at all the one star reviews, they should be out of business! read more

What a rip off! After waiting arriving 10 minutes early for an appointment and sitting in the waiting room while they finally got around to checking my insurance, I was called in 25 minutes after my appointment time! I was presented with a "treatment plan" before even seeing the dentist in which they wanted to charge me for a full mouth X-ray and a panoramic X-ray knowing the insurance will only pay for one! When I refused, I had previously worked for a dental office, I was told to speak to the manager. A very rude woman who asked me "what my problem was " and said I had to accept both X-rays because it was policy. There is NO reason to have both sets of X-rays unless a specific problem is discovered!! I walked out. Stay away from this place!! They will fleece you!! read more

Awful. My son's cleaning appointment was moved 3 times. I called at 8:15 to make sure his 8:30 appointment was on. I'm home sick, but since they'd canceled so much, he really needed in, so I waited in the car and dropped him off. He came out 10 minutes later and said they don't have a hygienist today. I don't understand how they made it this far in life. read more

I would not even give them one star but the dentist was pretty good. Problem is they shut down due to Covid and did not reopen. I have called their call center outside the US just trying to get our records so we can move in and over 6 months now have received no response. Do yourself a favor and find another office. Fruitville office is the same...with this franchise all calls go to the Phillipines...you can't get s person in the phone. The hygienist we had was terrible, office very disorganized and all has been terribly frustrating!!! read more

Dishonest. My mom used Coast Dental and prior to any work she got done by them, she made sure their staff cleared it with her insurance to make sure everything was covered. To our surprise we started receiving bills from Coast Dental. My mom is elderly and speaks little English, so it wasn't easy for her to address this on her own. I went to Coast Dental and spoke to Brandt, who looked into the invoices and told me that it was the insurance who had not covered the totality of the bill, therefore my mom was responsible for the difference. As I was still in their office, I got on the phone with mom's insurance, who advised that Coast Dental had overcharged their scheduled fees and they had covered their part. It was only when confronted with this information that Brandt finally adjusted their invoice to the insurance scheduled fees and my mom was cleared. So, this means that they were telling my mom the work was covered by her insurance, but at the time of billing they were overcharging her, without clarifying this information to her. If mom doesn't have someone to protect her from this dishonest practice, she would have had no option but to pay their excessive fees. I'll be staying clear from them and will make sure that mom, too. They are taking advantage of elderly people or anyone who won't do their homework. I wish I could give them zero stars. read more

I don't generally write reviews, but this place warrants one. It's terrible. It's a miracle if you an get out of this place in less than two hours. My last three appointments there was an average of 45 minutes in the waiting room, then you sit down and the assistant starts doing stuff, then you wait for the actual dentist which takes another 25 minutes before he gets to you because he has so many other patients he's working on. I keep getting apologies for how long it takes, but it takes the same amount of time no matter what because they're just trying to pack too many people in there. It feels like a factory. It seems like they're more concerned with making money than with actual dental care. The assistants are very pleasant, but that doesn't make it worth my time. read more

I completely agree with everything the above person said. This is one of THE most horrible experiences I have ever had with ANY business, let alone a dentist. Do they really think they are fooling people? I have never been treated so poorly and with such disrespect as a customer and human being. They do not review ANY charges and try to get you to agree to products and services you do not need. And you can't even get your teeth cleaned on the first visit!!! They don't tell you. HORRIBLE!!! Rude, condescending and they know you are at the mercy of your insurance once you go for your first visit. SAVE TIME AND MONEY and go elsewhere!!! FUMING MAD! read more

RUDE!!! Disrespectful woman at front desk !! I have never felt so disrespected. Today I walked into their office to make an appointment because I have called over 6 times trying to get through to them. No answer. And requested to make an appointment online, but no response. I was looking for a new dentist for a simple teeth cleaning. The woman at the front desk immediately had an attitude with me and asked me to sign in. I tried to explain to her that I just had a question. She yelled back at me " I hope you have an appointment" I said "no I don't, but I would like to make one." She told me she was too busy and rudely shooed me away from the window. And said I was going to have to wait. Was in shock. And will not be returning. read more

My experience was very good! Dr. Kinkl is outstanding & not pushing for unnecessary procedures, yet spells out options for potential problems to come. The staff is courteous & works to accommodate your needs. This is the only "franchised" dental grps that I would recommend! read more

I showed up for my appointment at Coast Dental at 10:25am. The text that THEY sent me said that my appointment was at 10:30am meaning I was five minutes early. When I arrived they told me that my appointment was really at 10am and that they weren't responsible for their automatic system. Not only that, they wouldn't see me and then told me that I couldn't be seen for 3 more months because I missed my appointment! That is a terrible way to do business. read more

The Dr. at this particular Coast Dental literally told me I didn't have to brush my teeth!!! He said it didn't make sense when all you have to do is swish water in your mouth after you eat. I would NOT trust this place read more

This office is very busy but staff works hard to make things as easy as possible for you. My mom has seen Dr. Krikle and he was great!!! I have seen Dr. Kibby and she was also wonderful!!! I was reluctant to go to a franchise, but I can say that I am happy with them. I would def recommend them. read more

UPDATE: 3 days before my newly scheduled appointment, I get a call saying they had to delay my appointment by another 4 weeks! Thank goodness I went somewhere else, and have been in for dental work 7 times already. I originally scheduled an appointment with Coast Dental while in my first trimester, and by the time they wanted to have my new appointment (assuming they didn't delay it yet again) I would be well into my third trimester, and too late for dental work. It literally would take me longer to grow and birth this baby than it would be to get into this office a single time. I had been waiting for months for my appointment. As a pregnant woman with cavities and a limited range of service providers within my insurance, I did my best not to get stressed out and to take as good of care of my teeth as I could at home. It was the soonest they could get me in, despite the urgency, and I respected that. In this waiting time I had a lot of tooth pain and a previous filling fall out. Then, less than a week before my long-awaited appointment, the office calls to tell me that the dentist will be out of office and that I won't be able to get in for over another month! I (calmly) asked why I was just now being told of this, when I could have spent that last few months finding a different dentist to get this problem taken care of, and I re-explain to the receptionist that I am pregnant and scared of the consequences of this tooth decay on my baby. She was so fake and canned in her responses that I felt completely mocked, and that my and my baby's health was just a joke to her. I understand that sometimes things happen, but the way she handled the conversation is what made me come to Yelp, because after that interaction, I don't even want to continue being a patient there anymore, and I don't want anyone else to waste their time and their health on a place that thinks those two things are disposable. read more

This office is a wreck! Appointments are constantly being canceled or rescheduled due to poor staffing. I have had a $2400 credit on my account for months and keep getting the runaround on when I will get that money returned. They refer you to the corporate office and all you get is an answering machine telling you to leave a message and they will return your call in 24-48 hours. they never do. This office has been a disaster for years. I have spoken to a District Manager and Vice President who only want to tell you how much better they are making this office and don't listen to your concern. The only time this office ran ok was when Dr. Rafieian was there. I am done, done, done with Coast Dental. read more

I recently had a dental emergency. They do not answer the phone, and when you get a voicemail, the mailbox is full. This is not a recent, one-time situation, the same thing happened a year ago. Sadly, I have the cheap, Obamacare insurance and this type of dump is the only one I can use the insurance in. I just need to find a new dump that will at least answer their phone. read more

DO NOT GO HERE! This dentist office is a complete mess! They cancelled and rescheduled me 6 different times to end up telling me they don't carry our insurance any more. Plus Dr and staff turn over is occurring all the time. Thank you, next. read more

I love this place!!! Sandra is incredible!!! I had problems dealing with insurance and she took care of all of it. I've never had such fabulous customer service anywhere. Bravo!!! I will continue to come to Coast Dental...They've been great to my son who's a teenager and anxious about teeth extraction...What a awesome group of people! read more

I was so nervous when I went there but they all reassured me everything would be ok. Dr soyono was amazing along with her staff. I had quite a few teeth pulled and they were great didn't feel much they are concerned about your wellbeing and they are very caring. I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

-Staff is utterly incompetent, they make promises to do their job on the phone but don't follow up -They bill patients for services covered by insurance; when called on it they promise to resolve but don't follow up. I had to dispute charges through bank Oral surgeon prescribes unnecessary procedures that insurance company dentists deny, orthodontist doesn't deem necessary, but insists you need it anyway at outrageous prices. Lobby was full of angry patients who had waited longer than an hour for their scheduled appt., some left without seeing dentist All of which occurred in a single visit. Not convinced? Google other reviews of this quackery. read more

I called to make an appointment for a new patient two weeks ago. The voicemail message said that the office was closed. I left a message but nobody has returned my call. This was at the Clark Road/Beneva office. The only reason they are getting one star is because it's the least you can do to be able to post a review. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Coast Dental on Clark Rd. The entire staff was extremely friendly and reassuring about my entire process for not only that day but also for the days to come as one of their patients. I would definitely recommend this office to anyone and everyone. read more

Worst dentist experience ever! They clearly only care about making money, nothing to do with taking care of their patients. Among other faults, they don't do cleanings on your first visit, which is ridiculous, and they don't let you know of this until you get there for your cleaning appt. Who has time to keep going to dentist appointments? Save your time, money, and sanity and find another dentist. read more

Worst dentist I have ever been to...Long waits - usually over an hour after your scheduled appt time. Rude staff and the dentist will spend no time with you at all. Had a chipped tooth that they filled which broke after the first day, had it redone 2 more times with the same result. The last straw for me was this morning. Had an 8:30 appt that was confirmed (twice) they called and cancelled the appt at 8:25 right as I was parking. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else. read more

Complete Rip Off!! If you have Medicaid, BEWARE! They will take xrays only to be paid by your medicaid, then they will refuse to work with you If you do not fully commit to there long term care.. They quoted me at $456.00 for a Cleaning (AGAIN $456.00 JUST FOR A CLEANING!) and refused to do any fillings as they said I had to pay over $800 per tooth for crowns and they would not work with me at all.. It is a Scam for sure and they are milking the system while not providing any care to there patients who need help the most.. In addition they are not very friendly or professional.. Id go anywhere else I could but there!! read more

The best about this practice is Lori LaBranche, RDH. She is excellent. I have to have periodontal maintenance every three months and I wouldn't do it so much if it wasn't for her. There is absolutely no pain and she's quick and extremely thoughtful, and kind. read more

This was the worst experience ever! The reason we even went there, is because there are not too many Dentists in network with my Ins., which we always pay out of pocket and go to a great dentist here in town, but I thought I had better go somewhere where they took my insurance, just incase we were looking at more work then just a filling being replaced. I took my daughter there to replace an old filling that had lifted...we were there, no lie 4 hours...the dentist was so rude! HE jabbed her in the mouth, and she jumped, and then he yelled at her. I will never go there again, I will make payments somewhere before I go back to that place. VERY unprofessional! I would advise not to go to this place read more