I've said it before and I'll say it again, Dr. Mak is the absolute best dentist I have ever been to. Every interaction I have with him is positive. He is funny and light hearted and he always makes me feel better when I'm having an issue or I'm stressed about any dental work I'm going to have done. He does amazing work. He's done an implant and a bridge for me and he always honors his work. I've been going to him for about five years now, even my kids look forward to seeing him at their routine cleanings. read more

I was referred to this office by my regular dentist for periodontal work. Due to limited availability, it took about four months to be seen. The procedure was a gum/skin graft on my front teeth. Before the procedure, there were already billing issues. The office attempted to charge more than what my insurance (Delta Dental) indicated would be covered. This resulted in extensive back-and-forth to ensure insurance was applied correctly and billing codes were entered properly. We eventually agreed on a total, and I paid a deposit. On the day of the procedure, I paid the remaining balance we agreed to and signed for. I returned for two follow-up visits to confirm healing and had no further treatment with this office. One full year later, I received a bill claiming I owed $850, with no clear explanation. When I contacted the office, I was told the billing codes had been entered incorrectly and that I now owed the difference. Delta Dental confirmed the office had used the wrong billing codes and advised them to correct the submission so it would be covered. The office refused to fix the coding and instead threatened to send me to collections. After continued disputes, the balance was lowered to $450, though we still did not believe we owed anything. To avoid collections, we set up a payment plan ($50 down and $115 monthly). The balance was paid in full. Despite this, I was later sent to collections "by mistake" and told the office would correct it. Then, I received another bill for $115, which they claimed was due because they had "forgotten to include a payment." This office is disorganized, aggressive with billing, and unwilling to take accountability for their own errors. The constant changes to what was owed, threats of collections, and lack of transparency made this an extremely stressful experience. Proceed with caution. I would not recommend this office. read more

Had periodontal surgery here 3 years ago for deep distal pocket at my back tooth (I came in with an 11). Not long after my surgery, I told them I was still having issues, was told I just grind my teeth and that's why I was having issues. The original periodontist who did the work never looked at the site after the initial surgery, not even for my post op check 2 weeks later. They also didn't provide me post op instructions and had to call them to provide instructions for me. They're also extremely bad at being on time, would wait 45 mins after my scheduled appointment time & then another 30 in the chair after being placed into the took. During my surgery, the perio would get up to work on other patients while working on me. Now, three years later, I had to get surgery AGAIN because, as it turns out, my distal pocket was still a 9 in that area. I had tried to keep the area clean as best I could but kept getting infections but could not afford another pricey surgery. This place also inflated the cost of the procedure, a surgery that's $1200 elsewhere is $1700 here. Needless to say, I didn't come to this location to fix my botched surgery. I wouldn't trust them to fix the issue. read more

the denitst Dr Mak was good. very good. I'd love to be able to use him again , BUT however this practice refuses to accept any payment other than credit or debit card. they refuse cash (even though every US bill says "legal tender for all debts public and private) and they refuse checks. so I will never use this office again. read more

Reception is very rude. Asks you to arrive 15 minutes early for them to take you in 15 minutes late. Super sweet dentistry staff, very kind and takes care of you with a lot of explanation of what they are doing. First impression really throws off the whole vibe. Unsure if reception is just having a bad day or Also Alexis the dental assistant was the sweetest person!! Completely made up for reception. Made me so comfortable and was so kind the entire time. If I could give 5 stars for just her, I would read more

The only positive thing about this location is the dentist that saw me was kind and helpful. Hygienist did not complete all of the xrays after letting me know we would finish them after the visit due to technical issues. Came in for a cleaning, they offered to fix the bonding on my retainer for an agreed price. Left paying more because they didn't actually verify insurance would cover it, based on other reviews this seems like a common issue. Front desk staff could use some training on customer service. They're fine for a routine cleaning, but I wouldn't trust them to give transparency with dental work pricing. There are better options if you are able to find availability elsewhere. read more

I had an appointment Monday morning I had a tooth ache and fortunately I was seen quick .The dentist could not figure out what was wrong with my tooth after having done multiple tests therefore I was scheduled to see the specialists the following Monday . The Friday before my appointment with a specialist my appointment was canceled to the following Monday, when the following Monday came around my appointment was rescheduled once again to a earlier time however that appointment also canceled by the specialist. This went on for Three weeks this was extremely unprofessional and a complete waste of time . I was still billed close to $645 just to have my X - rays taken and not receive and answers. Please do better. read more

I want to start by saying the doctors here have always been great. However, the front office staff dropped the ball badly on my recent appointments. I requested an in-person ASL interpreter for both my son and me well in advance. Despite that, they only arranged for a Zoom (online) interpreter last minute without telling me. I kept reminding them weeks before to get an in-person interpreter, but they kept saying they would "do it later." Then, without my knowledge, they confirmed the Zoom interpreter for appointments scheduled the next day. This is NOT acceptable. They didn't follow the proper process or respect my communication rights as a Deaf person. If you rely on in-person ASL interpretation, be careful--they don't seem to prioritize or understand these important needs. read more

I had a wisdom teeth removal over a year ago. The entire process felt rushed, uncommunicative and frankly reckless. I told the surgeon multiple times that I only wanted 2 out 4 of my wisdom teeth removed to avoid nerve damage and after I finally got them to agree they told me I MUST be put into deep sedation for this removal and the procedure they TOLD ME I WAS GETTING would mean sedation was covered. Turns out they misinformed me about the type of procedure I was getting and when insurance called them on it they tried, a year later, to stick me with the bill for hundreds of dollars (I already made a several hundred dollar copay the day of). If you want to be able to trust your dentist/surgeon is telling you the truth and not trying to scam you because of their own lack of communication and accountability, this is not the place for you. read more

Last update! 8/25 I won the case!!!!!!!!! The insurance company sent me a letter on 7/27 and told me that I was entitled to the refund because the dental office did not follow what the contract listed. Turned out the amount I was charged was lab fees. They didn't want to pay that so they just fooled patients and told them it's their responsibility . Two days ago I got a check from the insurance company which means this case is officially closed! Glad that I didn't have to go to their office to argue again. I bet if I had gone there and told them what the insurance sent me, the front desk ladies would've given me an attitude again. Again, DO NOT GO THERE. read more

Thank you Davis smiles for a quick and pain free trip to the dentist. The office manager Nikole was so sweet and was able to accommodate my work schedule when scheduling my cleaning. Dr. Ramos was very professional and did a great job cleaning my teeth. She also provided me with a few additional tips to help out before my Next cleaning. My all around experience at Davis smiles was great, and I'll definitely be going back! read more

Appears and flows like a very modern facility, they have tons of gear there including live video of what's going on with their work, so you can actually see what shape you're in, real time. The drawback- if you don't take the premium services (=more $$$)- they just blow you off. If you're doing healthcare, do it respectably. If you're getting paid by insurance anyway, why hostage the patient for the highest return you can get? They'll give you the most expensive they can- or forget it and find another place. This shouldn't be done in healthcare. Cost is one thing, but denial for the highest profit is just wrong. read more

Unreliable scheduling!! Im not sure whats going on, but its really irritating to rearrange our schedule to make our appointments just to have them canceled on us constantly. My husband went in at the time he was scheduled, had a reminder sent to him for that time, and they said he was late and made him reschedule. Ive also recently had an appointment canceled, and I was not notified until I got there. Both of these incidents after multiple last minute cancelations the night before our appointments. We like this dentist but im not sure we can keep dealing with the flakey-ness. read more

This place overcharged me by ~$2000! Got charged $2505.20 for my wisdom teeth removal only to get a EOB statement saying I only owned $592.20. Had to email and call them *many* times before I could get a refund, which wasn't even the full amount. I also asked for a charge breakdown and never got it or any other explanations. I just gave up at that point because it was so draining (the whole thing was over ~2 months) and I was just glad I got most of my money back. DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Do not go here, they care only about squeezing as much from you as possible. Also, don't expect them to explain the convoluted prices they charge, or let you know what the money you give them is going toward. They tell you as little as possible, and have so many different fees, and estimated fees, and weird charges. I guess to confuse you so you are forced to pay these obscene amounts. I really wish I would've read the reviews, before we made an appointment!! Unfortunately I dont have $6,000 just laying around. I mean they have zero empathy when someone Is in pain. Even after finishing half the work we needed, they sent us home with no instructions, or who we should contact if there was any pain or issues. So after six or hours or so when they started to have pain and we contacted the dental office, they told us that there was nothing they could do for the pain as they don't prescribe medicine over the phone , and this was Friday night. I really dont know if they do good work. Because my child only received half of the work they needed done. Even after contacting them, and stating I would like to book an appointment for my child to get this work done on their teeth, and I would like to pay for this work to be done. They replied ok, and made their appointment, and informed me it would be x amount. So I payed with my debit card, and they made the appointment. The appointment was the next day, and I could not go, but my adult child took them. After the appointment, they informed me that the dentist did not do the work they were supposed to, instead only did half of the work, and made another appointment. Which I did go to, only to be informed that we needed to pay another even larger amount. Wait what? I thought that I payed already? No you only payed for them to do the pre work. What? Never said I wanted you to do prep work, I wanted to get this work done., and pay for it. No well that's not what we quoted you. Well what you quoted me was over 2 months the ago, and I never agreed to that quote. When I called I stated that I wanted to get this dental procedure done, and pay for it. Not do half of it take a lot of money, then expect me to sell my home to pay more money for a procedure that was already half done. Do not go here! I can now only wish that I never payed them so much money, for my child only to be In More pain than they were before, and for them to give zero f's about their health and how pain they are actually in. Or whether the fact that they have lost significant weight because of this issue. They definitely need to be more upfront with their prices and making sure their patients understand what they are charging. Would give 0 stars if I could. read more

I never even made it in the door for this business! I moved from Sacramento to Davis and was hoping to get a closer - in the neighborhood- dentist but it wasn't in the cards for me! I was rescheduled 3 times! I made my first new patient appointment for February then they rescheduled me the Friday before due some maintenance needing to happen in the building. They weren't able to see me again until April.. ok fine - it happens. Yet again, a couple of days before my appointment they send me another email needing to reschedule me due to another maintenance happening in the building after 4p (my appointment was for 3:45p). I called them right away and practically had to beg them to get me in on my original date. Day of my appointment... it was for 2p, I get there early and they tell me "we will have to reschedule, the dentist called in sick today" OH MY GOODNESS.... I gave up after that and was actually seen at the Smile branch in Woodland. Why couldn't they have called me earlier, especially in that last appointment? Why don't they let their associates have a more professional email address? (I kept getting emails from the desk folks from their personal emails -- it threw me off big time the first time I got these and I thought it was a glitch.) I gave up. Don't let them waste your time!! read more

Brought a friend in for her first visit, the guy at the front should not be working directly with female patients as he is not empathetic at all to when a woman started her period. He was rude, talked straight down to her and never used the words sorry or please but was just acting so much like a man who doesn't understand a woman in pain. So if your a woman try finding a dentist office who understands your needs. Let's see if her second visit is better we'll see read more

Davis Smiles Dentistry - Lobby was clean and organized it was welcoming - General Dentistry Near Me - Davis, California

DON'T LET THEM STEAL YOUR MONEY!!!! I had an appointment scheduled for 3:30pm. They called me and asked if I could come in at 2:30, which I agreed to. When I arrived there were 3 assistants at the front desk (which is completely unnecessary as I observed through their continuous chatter and gossip while I was waiting to be seen). Since I'm under my father's insurance plan, we asked to get the payment done beforehand. He was charged $31. I waited 30 minutes until 3pm which is when the dental assistant was ready to see me. I had my x rays done then a routine cleaning by the dental assistant. Afterwards, she mentioned something about the flouride treatment costing more and then said I was all set to go. Later, we called to ask what the $31 charge was for and they said it was the flouride treatment. I told them I did not receive that and they responded by saying that the doctor said she performed fluoride. THAT IS A COMPLETE LIE as the doctor was not even the one who performed my teeth cleaning! DON'T TRUST THESE PEOPLE. Although the doctor and dental assistant were friendly, the front desk workers were incompetent and rude. Take your business elsewhere. read more

- I recently relocated to Davis and went to a Smile Generation practice in Dublin, where I used to live - I went for my first visit in mid-June, which I presumed was a cleaning as that's what I asked for, but it was only an initial visit with the dentist - My appointment was at 3:15PM, but the dentist didn't come in to see me until 4:00PM - I made a cleaning appointment for the next available day/time, which was August 4 (7 weeks later) - When I called today (July 25) to see if there had been any cancellations (I'd asked to be put on a cancellation/earlier appointment waiting list), I was told that my August 4 appointment was canceled, which I did not request nor authorize, and that the next available appointment was November. read more

I truly cannot say enough positive things about this office! To say that I am a bad patient is putting it lightly. I have extreme anxiety when it comes to the dentist to the point where I threw up on the dentist. Dr. Panaue and her staff were so incredibly patient with me and kind. I came in with a chipped broken front tooth. To have this fixed was a multi series visit/ repair. She was so kind and in no way made me feel embarrassed about my behavior. She walked me through step-by-step taking her time and reassuring me. Her dental assistant were also extremely sweet and professional. The young man Making sure my jaw was okay durning Xrays and the young woman crafting carefully my temporary tooth with sweet words and short stories. Dr. Panaue has made me trust the dentist a little more. I also want to shout out the reception staff. You can tell this office is definitely busy but they always make returning a phone call a priority. Nicole especially was very helpful when helping me with my insurance and making sure I got an appointment before my sisters wedding. The whole team works seamlessly together you can tell they have a great working environment. I feel so lucky to have found this dentist durning a hard time. Now I am very happy to be smiling big! Thank you so much Dr. Panaue and the rest of the team! read more

Davis Smiles Dentistry - Chipped tooth - General Dentistry Near Me - Davis, California

Sorry to say very disappointed ..told of services needed that were not needed and very costly even with insurance

Pros: Only place that takes Medicare/HMO's Cons: Only place that takes Medicare/HMO's, terrible customer service, terrible doctors. Not sure what is worse: the idea that these folks are cheats or are merely incompetent. My mother went in for extensive dental work and was told she would need her entire set of teeth replaced. In addition, the temporary denture they fitted her for was too big; they didn't bother to size it or shave it down once it was made. My mom was skeptical of this claim so went to Davis Dental Practice and was advised she could save her teeth and they laid out a plan for action. Now, my mom only needs partial dentures and she has a dentist she can trust. I won't waste your time describing the numerous miscommunications from the front desk during this whole charade(not sending over required paperwork was their main specialty) but their lack of enthusiasm or follow up is readily explained by the people they work for. Unless you need the most basic of work, I would avoid this place at all costs. read more

My kids have been seen here, it's fine for my youngest who does not have dentist anxiety. Not great but not terrible. My oldest is really apprehensive about the dentist and we've not found them to be great at settling her nerves - definitely not a pediatric specialty type place. But its location is very convenient for us so When I needed to find a new dentist I decided to switch over. I first made an appointment via the online portal. Through that I uploaded my insurance information- I'm certain I did so because I had to track down my new card and took a photo of my card. About 3 weeks out I got an email to confirm. I did. Then the Wednesday before my Monday appointment I got a voicemail stating I had not provided insurance information and my appointment would be cancelled if I did not provide it by the following day at 4p. Thursday morning I called. Spent over 10 minutes on hold. Spoke to a woman, again gave my insurance information. Confirmed they didn't need anything else. Total time on the call was 19minutes - on a very busy work day for me. So imagine my surprise when Friday morning I get an email saying they'd made "multiple attempts" to reach me regarding my insurance and because I "hadn't responded" they were cancelling my appointment. The tone of both the original voicemail and email was quite rude. I'm choosing to take my business elsewhere. read more

First and foremost, the dentist was extremely kind and nice however my issue came when they told me the treatment plan and the cost. Around 6k for wisdom teeth removal, two resin fillings and a root canal . I am glad that I went for a second option and turns out I needed a mouth guard and two resin fillings. Saved myself THOUSANDS. read more

Today I had my first dental exam and cleaning since the beginning of Covid. I was a little apprehensive but Dr. Mak was great. He is very personable and put me at ease. Everyone I encountered at this office has a positive attitude! I am recommending Dr. Mak to all my family members and to you too. I am going to be a regular patient here. read more

Rosie at the front desk is very attentive, informative and goes the extra mile to ensure the appointments are matching our already busy schedules, she even remembers your name when you walk in! Positive attitudes here really help any dental visit go even smoother. Dr. Mak and Dr. Vicuna are the best. Very professional, knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. Feels like family here, they are the reason I stick to this dental office! read more

Been needing a replacement mouth guard for a while, the one I had wasn't comfortable and the material was just to hard to wear. So, I stop wearing it for almost a year. I am a night time grinder and the cause of not wearing one made my teeth wore down and it became more sensitive. I spoke to Dr. Mak, he told me about the Glidewell mouth guard and showed me what it looked like. He recommended that I should try it. So, appointment was made. First arrival, the staff greeted me and were friendly. The place looked clean. They followed the COVID 19 protocols, making sure things were wiped clean. I had to get an impression done for the mouth guard, it took a few tries to get it right. The gal who worked on me made sure I was comfortable before she started working on me. The material she used for the impression tasted nasty and it was very uncomfortable when I got it done, but it was necessary. My regular Dentist was charging way more for the Glidewell mouth guard, this place had the right price and I was happy with it. I am glad I spoke to Dr. Mak, he helped me make the right decision and listened to my needs! read more

Horrible customer service, lack of empathy and lack of availability of appointments. My 7year old son needs surgery and they tell me they don't have appointments until May (Its December now) Truly Unbelievable and Infuriating. choose a different clinic. read more

I highly recommend Arshdeep Pannu D.D.S.. She is very upbeat, thorough, and fast. I told her my concern was coffee and tea stains and she addressed my concern. She used a cavitron tool which sprays high pressure water on the teeth...like getting a tooth "facial". She also explains what she will do step-by-step which is reassuring. Very nice experience with a beautiful outcome. read more

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I will finish by posting- be very careful with the bookwork/ or lack there of. Unfortunately I have a new smile and a boat load of inflated, extra etc prices and a new phone call everyday asking for money that I really don't owe. A sad ending to the original 5 star review. read more

Excellent customer service - all my visits since my time as a patient with Davis Smiles. The staff are extremely friendly, develop rapport with their patients and above all handle all your dental concerns with care and diligence. Rosie is the most friendly individual I have met on their team and I am always met with nothing but positivity. I would also highly recommend Sonja Moran, literally THE BEST hygienist I've ever had ! Sonja handles her patients with care and offers excellent dental advice for concerns. Sonja is extremely thorough and truly cares about her patients!! read more

Horrible service! I requested an appointment on line back in June 24 for my teenage son to get him braces, it said it would take 24 hrs. for someone to contact me. It's august 10 th and no response yet. I had to change insurance so I didn't have a choice but to go to Davis Smiles, biggest mistake! They cleaned my teeth, I don't know what they did to me but ever since then , my teeth hurt so much ! Now theyare very sensitive all the time. Watch out when they start complementing you in any little thing, they're trained to do that, don't be fooled by them! read more

Davis Smiles Dentistry is amazing! Setting up my appointment was so easy. I was a first time patient and had a lovely experience with Rosie getting me registered in their system. At the day of my appointment, I was greeted by the wonder front desk girls Rosie, Zulema and Nikole. Dr. Mack was such a sweet heart, I addressed my concerns to him and we came up with a treatment plan together which I loved. I am definitely coming back to Davis Smiles!!!! read more

Impossible to get appointments and waiting on hold over 20 minutes just to get someone to speak with you. Had a toothache and needed emergency help and they couldn't they me in for at least a month! A month!! read more

UPDATE 3: The office has sent me a statement in writing that I have a balance of zero, which I have forwarded to my insurance. I'm revising my review from 1 star to 3 stars (originally it would have been 5 stars). Apparently the dentist who saw me last time, despite being one of only a handful of dentists in this small provider, does not take my insurance - while every other dentist here does. As such, it billed as out-of-network. This is part insurance failure, part office failure; I really cannot get over the fact that this office billed my insurance for a procedure that happened 6 months earlier. Their staff were professional and the dentistry itself was fine; the insurance screw-ups were not, at all. UPDATE 2: I called the office manager and they explained that, on their office records, I "have a balance of zero". I informed them that I would redact my CA DCA complaints and modify this review once I receive that information in writing. Their office manager gets high marks for damage control and customer service; the rest of their agency, and my insurance, however, do not. The fact that a service from over 6 months ago was billed to and processed by my insurance - before I even had that insurance! - is incredibly troubling. How many people get bills from their insurance company and just pay, instead of complain and assert their rights the way that I do? UPDATE 1: Within an hour of my posting this and submitting my complaint to them and my insurance, they called me, and referenced this Yelp Review. It's interesting they didn't put a comment in writing on here. I will update again based on what they say over the phone. They've already lost me as a customer, though, and I hope others avoid them due to what appears to be at best incompetence and obscene lack of customer service, and at worst, fraud. EDITED ORIGINAL REVIEW: I went in for a standard dental cleaning of my pretty much perfect, problem-free teeth. My insurance, from my job with the federal government, covers 100% of all standard dental procedures. Not only did I receive two bills for the same date/services, I received a bill from when I visited here 6 months BEFORE my current job and insurance. Based on other reviews indicating the same behavior, it would appear that Davis Smiles Dentistry may consistently mistakenly bill insurance companies with the wrong Procedure Codes or by double-billing people for a single visit, and/or submit claims to insurance companies at the wrong time. read more

After several delays and cancellations, I finally had a regular cleaning here (Orig, Oct 2021, actual cleaning in March 2022?!). The dentist, new to me, told me I needed a cavity filled and a crown. She did not bother to tell me it was her last week. ZERO personality. Front desk scheduled me with another dentist. I've been through 3 dentists at this point, in just a couple years. Getting an appointment has become a nightmare, even when THEY cancel on you. 3 month minimum. Management confused me with another patient who has the same name but different insurance which was one reason I was cancelled and waited another 4 months for a simple cleaning. Oh and, the crown they want me to get is a major upsell--$300 for a regular after insurance, but they insisted I needed the special $1000 one. they insisted a regular crown would for sure break after a couple years and then I'd be "out of luck." I have other crowns. Had 'em for years. NONE have broken, but thanks anyway. Also, pretty darn sure my insurance would cover a broken/replacement crown, so why do I need your "warranty"? My husband has had some seriously bad work here--they literally punctured his sinus cavity trying to put in an implant post. I'm sad to say that my initial impressions were wrong. I don't feel comfortable coming here for anything other than a cleaning/x-ray and will be seeking a new dentist. Someone CONSISTENT and available and who actually cares about me as their patient. And won't jack up my mouth! Maybe if I hadn't had to wait 8 months for a cleaning after their endless cancellations I wouldn't have a cavity. read more

Was a patient here years ago but it's gone down hill. Overbooking. Waited months for appts. Waited hours on the phone. Then they over charge and try to stick on extras. Horrible customer service. Had better service at western dental. read more

So happy I found this place. I had an emergency with old dental work failing and Dr. Mak and his team got me in right away. Everyone was so friendly and personable. Dr. Mak has great chair side manner and made me feel comfortable. He is helping me with my long term dental goals. I actually can't wait for my next visit. Highly recommend. read more

Awful service! They keep calling to reschedule over and over again. What is wrong with this place! If you schedule someone keep the scheduled date. For people who work and need to ask for time off to go get seen, don't come here. If you want to deal with unreliable people and then moving your appointment all the time then try it. read more

I've been coming to Davis Smiles since we moved to Davis, about three years ago. I've had nothing but positive experiences. The staff is professional, they handle the insurance stuff, and my appointments have been on time. This recent visit, Brittany was my hygienist. I was overdue for a cleaning because of the pandemic. She did a great job! read more