Dr. Margeas agreed to take my case and was courteous during our first appointment. After that, I…read morewas treated so poorly that I wondered if he was confusing me with someone that had done him wrong. It was a herculean task to get him to communicate with the other professionals he referred me to. He delayed my treatment and wouldn't even say hello, whenever he had to interact with me (which were rare occasions). I assumed that he didn't realize the difficulty of the case, and knew he was probably not capable of doing the job. He could have just said so, instead of treating me in such an unethical, inhumane and humiliating fashion at the most vulnerable time in my life. His assistant probably noticed and attempted to make up for his rude and unprofessional behavior, and that was very appreciated (she is a sweetheart.) His hygienists are amazing and I am so thankful for them. Do us all a favor and retire, Dr. Margeas! You ARE NOT God's gift to dentistry, as you think you are. I went to God's gift to dentistry, and he is humble, kind, ethical, humane and probably one of the most competent REAL cosmetic dentists in the US ( Dr. Sam Sadati.) The only thing I am thankful for, is the referral you made to Dr. Neil Dunbar (an outstanding surgeon and human).

Well I have been going here for over 30 years and the quality of service from the dentists and the…read morestaff are second to none. They are very accommodating and do too notch work. I have had a dental bridge for over 35 years, which that is relatively unheard of! I go there twice a year religiously and today I was there for a filling repair. Dr. Economos was great to work with and if I needed more work done I would definitely use him again! Thanks for being the BEST in town! If you need a dentist that is not pushing unnecessary services this is the place. They never ever push services!

Today I had a cleaning at Aspen- Merle Hay. Being that it's the end of the month and the end of the…read moreyear I could definitely appreciate Jessica and James squeezing me in for a cleaning at the end of the day on a Friday! Not to mention James stayed late. Whenever I get my teeth cleaned I walk out confident that it was done right. I didn't get to see the rest of the staff but I will be scheduling a couple fillings in the near future. These guys are great! Go see them! PS

I downloaded yelp just to leave this review. I would not recommend and will not be returning…read more Wasted an entire hour and a half of my day just to be told I would need to make two separate appointments for a teeth cleaning. Used up insurance benefits for them to tell me my teeth were in great condition, "but I needed a deep cleaning". The hygienist has a horrible tableside manner and is so brut and quick in his service that he's just poking and prodding around like there's no tomorrow. Can't even offer a cup of water apparently! Huge waste of time and I'll now have to pay out of pocket for an actual cleaning or wait six months.

Not enough stars to compliment Dr Thies and his wonderful Dental staff. I've been going to him for…read more7 years now and that's after not seeing a dentist previously for 20 years due to panic attacks from a bad dental experience in the 1980's! I have anxiety disorder so they are able to use "gas" to keep me relaxed. My periodontal problems are gone and so are five cavities and now I see him three times a year with very little anxiety to keep my periodontal issues under control. He even worked me in the same day for an emergency. Delta Dental and all forms of Medicare and other insurers are accepted. If you don't have dental insurance no worries, they will write up a payment program. As long as Dr Thies is in business I will always go to him; I can't imagine going to a different dentist.

I have been going to Dr. Thies for at least 30 years. He is amazing! I have never had a problem…read morewith any filling or crown in any way! He is a perfectionist and his work shows it!

I have lived in the Des Moines area for several years and finally decided to switch dentists to…read morehave one here in the DSM area. I admit I looked up which dentists were covered by insurance and found one closest to my house. I am glad that Iowa Dental Arts happened to be closest to my house, I have had great experiences with them! Arriving at the practice I wasn't sure what I would think, as they are located in a small house on Beaver Ave. I had driven past it many times and thought nothing of it, but once I entered the house I was happily greeted by a clean greeting area and pleasant staff. Dr. Dennis Winter is the sole dentist in the practice, as far as I know. He is a friendly, extremely competent dentist. I will admit I had a couple cavities and Dr. Winter was able to use a laser to clean the cavities and fill them in less than 45 minutes without anesthetic! He kept me informed during the entire procedure, letting me know what he was working on and what to expect. I appreciated his knowledge and comfortable demeanor with me as a patient. As a cool aside, the practice uses high-tech gear including mobile and email alerts of your upcoming appointments!

If you are searching for a Hollywood type cosmetic dental group,this is the one you want.I…read moreresearched for months.I had cosmetic work done about 30 years ago that needed to be redone and I also needed a new partial.I've had 6 partials.None ever fit right and I had to take them out to eat.After a few months with this group, I have the most beautiful crowned smile and a partial that's unlike any I've ever had.No pinches, no pain and no gum fatigue.They didn't stop working on them until they were perfect and they never once made me feel like I was too picky. I can eat normal again.I researched going out of state and out of the country because I wanted a cosmetic expert.Then, low and behold, I found Dr Winter right here in Des Moines.I don't know if it was good research, good luck or divine intervention that led me to Iowa Dental Arts but, I sure am grateful.The whole group is fabulous, and I feel like we're all friends and they are all looking out for my best interest.

This was my first visit to Hickman Family Dental. I decided…read moreto move away from my other dentist and this location was recommended by my family who had been coming here for a little over year. The location is easy to find. The building looks nice from the outside. When I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the front desk. Its a nice open floor plan. I checked in and filled out my health questionnaire. My appointment started on time. I was at ease right away with my hygienist, Brooke. She was very nice and was easy to talk to. She really had her work cut out for her since it had been a minute since I had an appointment. She listened to me when I had questions about my appointment and played along with me when I let her pick the flavor to use to clean my teeth. My dentist, Dr Erickson, came in and was very kind as well. I really appreciated the time they spent with me. I am happy with the move I made to the new dentist. I hope to have the same great experience going forward. As a bonus as I was getting ready to leave. I looked out the back window and a herd of city deer came up and were wandering the yard. They said they are there often and its a nice little perk.

Zarina is such a friendly, caring, and professional dental assistant. She and Dr. Erickson have a…read moregreat working relationship. I would recommend Hickman Family Dental to anyone who ndental care! care!

Excellent! Great at explanations. Kind, friendly, helpful suggestions. Very convenient. Timely and…read moreaccommodating.

This by far is the best dentist I have ever dealt with. Dr Joe is phenomenal with adults and…read morechildren (I have 2). From a comfortably standpoint they explain everything, continually ask if everything is going well and have televisions to keep you comfortable. They are very thorough and explain everything so that you know every option that is available to you. The facility is extremely clean, professional and comfortable. The staff from receptionists on up are professional and so friendly. I would never leave this practice.

I love this office. The staff is very efficient and empathetic. Pricing is very upfront and they…read morewere not pushy when it came to what I wanted/needed. I had to get a tooth pulled ( my choice) and they were so accommodating and kind. It was a bit harder than I expected but I was met with much understanding when I was a bit emotional. Amazing place to put your trust in.

My appointment was with Dr. Wiese. Although she is not my regular dentist, I was having problems…read morewith a tooth and she was able to get me in right away, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the tooth needed to be extracted, and it was by far the most painful extraction I've ever experienced. I've had other teeth extracted before, so I understand the difference between normal pressure and actual pain. I told Dr. Wiese several times that I was in pain, and I was in tears during the procedure, but no additional anesthetic was offered. I left feeling that my pain was not taken seriously. I was also disappointed that my prescription had not been sent to the pharmacy by 4:00 p.m. When I called, I was told their computer system had been down and that my prescription had been forgotten when the system came back online. While I appreciate being seen on short notice, the painful procedure and the lack of follow-through with my prescription left me with little confidence in the care I received. I will not be returning.

Everything was perfect in my first visits! So friendly, sweet , kind and thorough. Entire staff…read moreis stellar. Definitely recommend this practice.

I was at my appointment and there was a little girl about 5 yrs old and I could tell she was very…read morenervous. I could hear Jess being very patient and calm with her. Really impressed me as I remember when I was about that age and being scared and crying and the dentist was not patient with me at all. Was not a good experience for me.

Dr. Thomas is the type of world class dentist that every person should have the experience of being…read moretreated by. It's more like hanging out with a fun singing joking uncle who happens to care for your teeth. The clinic is warm, beautiful, and inviting and looks and smells nothing like a dental clinic. He made my fearful trembling highly phobic wife completely at ease. Only one other dentist has ever been able to do that. The ONLY complaint is that our appointment was at 4pm, at 4:30pm we ask the receptionist what tile our appointment was and she assures it was at 4 and then says they're having a crazy day. Okay, can someone communicate that? We were about to walk out and then finally we're told that the dentist is getting a chair ready.

I had Veneers done and had a ton of problems. I was assured that once I have my permanent teeth…read morethat I would not have any issues. Well since then I have had two more incidents including chipping my front tooth. He blamed it on my Medication and did nothing to rectify the situation. Be sure to Google Phalen Thomas before you choose this business. I am out a big amount of money and now have to find a Cosmetic dentist to fix all the problems that he has caused.

Price: I was referred by my dentist for a root canal after having intense pain in a tooth for a…read moreweek. When I went I knew exactly what tooth needed work, I was asked to make a payment up front before they billed my insurance. I just got a bill in the mail (almost three months after the date of service). I'm almost offended by this bill. The root canal in itself is a huge expense, add in the x-rays and we're already well over a grand. There is an extra $104 oral evaluation charge and random "service charges" added on that date several months after treatment. The examination charge would have seemed fine other than that I had maybe a 2 minute discussion where Dr. Schaeffer checked to make sure I did have the correct tooth, and then very quickly there were needles in my mouth and my treatment started. Care: I am a busy person. I work full time and was told by my dentist that she was "fast," so I was already appreciating that. I'm not a scared dental patient. I have had some work done before, but I honestly was so anxious and on edge during the treatment. I was actually in and out in less than 40 minutes with completely paperwork and paying. Her work was so fast and aggressive and she began working immediately after shooting me up with the numbing agent. It was a very uncomfortable experience. I have never felt like so much like a dollar sign than a patient. The good news is she seemed to do good work and I had no issues since then. I'm just not thankful for this obscene bill right before Christmas.

My dentist made a referral here and pretty much said they were the best - he was right…read more Two business days before my appointment, I was given a call with confirmation of the time, what to bring, and the amount that was due the day of the appointment. I showed up, filled out paperwork on the fancy tablet and e-pen they gave me, and I was briefed on my root canal. The procedure was pretty much painless and Dr. Schaeffer is great at what she does. I highly recommend them.