Gad Dental is an awful business. Save yourself from supporting unprofessional, scheming businesses like this one. Had my first appointment this month on Friday, 09/03/21 -- came in for a regular check-up and possible cleaning of teeth. Most of my expenses were covered with my insurance (x-ray and Dentist consultation). Per the doctor, I needed a 2-step cleaning process for my teeth because I have gingivitis and it would be less harsh splitting the treatment 2 weeks apart. Opted to get the first cleaning, which consisted of me paying $115 out-of-pocket, with the condition that I would need to come back on Friday, 09/17/21 for a second treatment once my gums healed (this would have been a separate out-of-pocket expense). Needless to state, I had booked my second appointment right after my first visit. Went through hell just to get this second day off from work in order to make this commitment. Mind you, yesterday (Thursday) was such a busy day at work on top of receiving the most terrible news that my cousin had passed away due to COVID. The day was such a blur especially when using my phone due to numerous notifications and phone calls that were headed my way.
Apparently one of the clerks (Leticia) from the office calls me at 3:30pm to remind me of the appointment and to call back, but the message didn't mention anything about confirming attendance. I didn't get to Leticia's voicemail and text until 6pm (text was sent at 4:30pm, a half hour before they closed). The point here is that I texted Leticia with my confirmation. The day of the appointment (this morning!), I show up at 7:55a and met with Janet, the front desk clerk. Janet (who is very rude and nonchalant) then mentions that I don't have an appointment because she had already filled my spot. She even had the audacity to show me her phone and tell me that she didn't receive a text from me, and because of that, I was taken off their schedule. I immediately showed her my phone which confirmed that I did text Leticia back at the same number I was originally messaged from: (562) 665-6318. Janet didn't even have the courtesy to apologize for the last-minute scheduling inconvenience -- she didn't even offer to reschedule my appointment, much less check to see if the client who "filled my spot" was still on their way considering I was the only customer in the office at 8am. In fact, I've heard Janet call/remind clients in the past whenever they're late for their appointment just to make sure they're on their way; well, she didn't even bother to do this for me. It was such a bummer finding out that I was taken off their schedule without proper notification, even though I had sent a message to confirm my attendance via text yesterday -- at the very least Leticia or Janet could have called/texted to notify me that I was cancelled. A one last call reminder before closing yesterday would have been appreciated. But I don't think customer service means anything to this dental office, nor valued loyalty to existing customers. It is now 11:30am and I still haven't received a phone call or message to try and fit me into their busy schedule. I'm very sad with Janet's performance and rude demeanor -- I wish customers would reconsider doing business with Gad Dental Group and see their true colors as they're just hungry for sales with little consideration for their patient's time/hard-earned money. read more