I highly recommend Dental Excellence in Independence, especially Dr Aaron Sharky and his assistant, Shelby. Dr. Sharky is by far the best dentist I've ever been to. He is fast, gentle, thorough, and knowledgeable, and Shelby is friendly and professional. I had an extraction and two implants, and the next day there was no pain at all, just a tiny bit of soreness in my jaw. He previously replaced a broken filling, and did a great job in no time at all. The entire staff there is very nice. I couldn't be happier with this place. read more

I have no problem with Dr. Sharkey he is a really good Dentist. My problem is with billing, they always over charge you at least a $100+ and then if you ask for it back, they instantly get mad and really rude. They want their money up front, but you have to ask the manager to release the money they over charged you. If you don't ask for it, they'll keep it. read more

I had an unpleasant experience with Dr. Kumar. He came in and, without introducing himself or making small talk, asked me to open my mouth, said "I'm not going to hurt you," then slammed a needle into me so hard and fast that it jarred my entire jaw and neck. I was so startled by this abrupt assault that all my muscles tensed up, making the pain worse. I felt threatened and violated, and went into a full-blown panic attack, during which I shook, screamed and subsequently bit my tongue and cheek. I was too emotionally traumatized to continue with the procedure and went home with a numb mouth and no treatment. I was later told by a staff member that Dr. Kumar is a dental surgeon and used to working on people who are unconscious. I do not think that is a valid excuse for his insensitivity, arrogance, and total lack of bedside manner. Dr. Finney is much better. Her, I would recommend. She is caring, considerate, and professional. read more

Excellent staff and customer service and doctor sharkey is an excellent dentist!! I highly recommend dental excellence!!

Staff was very nice and helpful. They saved me from an incorrect X-ray reading from a different office. Basically getting 4 cavities filled that didn't need to be filled/ where not there. Like I said they were helpful and informative. Glad I got my 2nd opinion from here and I think I found a new home for all my dental work. read more

It's pitiful for two years we've come in weekly for Invisalign and now are told we need to pay upwards of $2200 by the end of this month (2weeks) or else, basically. Horrible every time we've come we've asked if we owed ANYTHING and they've tap taped on the computer and said no, you're good. I'm extremely angry and disappointed in this company's care for their patients. Just a warning for anyone else so they don't end up in the same predicament. read more

My mom has visited several dentists in the area and wasn't happy with the service and results from those. She finally found this one and has been happy with the attention and service she receives when's she's there. Dr. Carr and her staff has been great to her. read more

I had my first visit here, I needed two bad teeth removed. Dr. LaBarca was absolutely fantastic!! He was kind and gentle and his assistant, Diane was very friendly and knowledgeable. I'm no longer afraid to get all of my dental work done. read more

My wife grew up going to Dental Excellence and I have been a patient for 20 years and the staff has always been extremely friendly. The turnover is very low so everyone knows you as a person and not just as a patient. The office is very clean and is easily accessible off of 40 Hwy. From the moment you walk in you feel like family! Dr. Sharky is very personable and professional and has always made our kids feel at ease with bigger dental work. read more

This is the very best dental practice I've ever been to. I'm a certified dentist chicken and they know exactly how to deal with me in a way that makes me feel almost normal. Dr Wiley is absolutely the Best and Amanda is totally Amazing!! From Kay at the front desk to the ladies at the 'last' desk, fully professional and capable of meeting all your needs. Thank you folks for taking care of our family for the last 13 years!!! read more

I hadn't been to a dentist in years, but when I broke off part of a tooth and was in quite a bit of pain I knew I needed to be seen. A family member of mine recommended Dr. Sharky at Dental Excellence. I called in with my concern and was scheduled to see him the following day since I had complained of pain. He and his assistants eased my fear of going to the dentist. Dr. Sharky took the time to listen and was very personable and knowledgeable. The office was very clean and everyone was kind, professional and helpful. I have since gone back to Dr. Sharky a number of times for other issues and have sent family and friends to see him as well that have all been very pleased with his work. read more

I hate Dentists, I hate them all. Unfortunately unless you want to eat soup all of your life, you need them. My teeth decided to die all at the same time. I really didn't have my Dentist even though I just went on Medicare. My wife suggested I go to Dr. Lauren Carr at Dental Excellence. I still hate Dentists but not Dr. Carr. What I found was a friend that know how to work on teeth. My first visit was wonderful. She could tell I hate Dentists and took the time to explain to my what was going on with my teeth. She had great x-ray photos and showed where each tooth had or did not have a problem. When she had to work on a tooth she took the time to ensure that I experienced no pain, none. She has fixed several teeth that now work like they are supposed too and has a few more to work on. Now, I have a friend that knows a lot about teeth and cares about others. If you want a good experience from a bad situation go see my friend Dr. Carr. read more

dr willey, destroyied , did nothing he was told to do, and his ass. lied right along with him, to repair 30,000 and up from other (top d.d.s.) up to 15;000.00 i paid not including my insurance. for doing next to nothing, and it took 6 mos. before i saw what he made. could even get it in my mouth , he add (4 extra teeth that was pulled out when i was 18. he made a bridge and replaced the teeth, unbelievable. told him and denise every time i had to have temp worked on because it was made with only (one) wire to hold in place, yes i said (one) for months. like i said told both willey and denise do not put those four extra teeth in because it will give me severe facial pain, you could see the bare medal even on final brige, and of course he could not put it in my mouth with 4 extra teeth, oh he add teeth i never had, why ?i i would say money! oh then they tell you will get 2.5 % back if you pay up front, every dentist who has seen this work say it is the worse job they have ever seen. i never received one cent back after the so called work. my family and myself came in to talk to denise and dr. willey, and stood there and lied, saying we must have miss understood, how do you add 4 teeth that was never there ?? denise lied knowing ever time i came in she new what i wanted. i do not know how they can stand and lie and still act like this wonderful church going man, when as we can see, it is money. delta insure is shocked. so when you see a dr. always have (5-stars) everytime, get the hell out while you can. not one dr. can believe how poor the work was done. biggest mistake i ever made. and took think i trusted both (denise) and dr. willey )how do you go home to your family and go to church robbing people of like you do, believe me they will take this down as fast as they can. people need to fine clams for investgations when you are ripped off so they will be investigated, contact d,d,s on internet and file a claim. they care about one thing (money) thank you denise, trusted you, telling you over and over how i t had to be done. you of all people had to know what he was doing all along. even bought you a gift when you went on vac. and you new what dr. willey. how can you look in the mirror and then act like you really give a damm. people will do anything for money. if anyone reads this, run as fast as you can, oh also fould out i could of had veneers on bottom for 1200.00 and they charded me $15,000.00 up front ! delt insure. is well aware of the work and what needed to be done and what he did ! believe me i am not the only one from dr. willey and denise ! read more