I've been coming to Lake Forest Dental for about 3 years now and have had nothing but great…read moreexperiences. Dr. Patel is fantastic. Very knowledgeable, thorough, easy to talk to, and always takes the time to explain everything without ever making you feel rushed. The entire staff is just as great. Everyone is genuinely friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and they always make you feel comfortable from the minute you walk in. Scheduling appointments has always been easy, and they've been very accommodating with my schedule. The office is always clean, organized, and runs smoothly. More than anything, I really appreciate how kind and personable everyone is. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients. After 3 years, I can confidently say I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. I really appreciate Dr. Patel and the entire team at Lake Forest Dental and would recommend them to anyone looking for a great dentist in St. Louis!

I have going to lake forest dental for years. They have always taken great care of me and provided…read moreme with great customer service all around!

Dr. Liebman is a great dentist. He is caring and likes to joke around with people. I recently…read morewent for a teeth cleaning and had a loose filling. He got me in the next day for the filling.

Previously I had gone to Dr. Liebman for dental work. He personally did the work and I was…read moresatisfied. I recently went to Dr. Liebman's office and received a teeth cleaning from an assistant ( I was not offered a name of the assistant). It was fine although as she was flossing, she pulled a filling out. I said ":oh no". She replied that it was already loose. Dr. Liebman came in at the end looked at my teeth and the xray and as the assistant went over what she observed he stated that my front tooth needed a crown which is why I made the appointment because my front tooth had chipped off. I said okay, what do I need to do? and the next words out of his mouth shocked me. He said "money. We can do anything for money!". And he got up and walked out of the room. Nothing was said about the lost filling. Needless to say I will be looking for a new dentist. If I could rate this a minus 5 star, I would.

I have been seeing Dr. Cline for more than 10 years now. When I started my mouth was a mess, with…read moreconstant achy dental pain. Previous dental experiences had been less than stellar so I had not seen a dentist for several years. Dr Cline and his staff put me at ease from the get go and I am proud to say I have a healthy, pain free mouth! He also gives the best, most gentle and comfortable nerve blocks I have ever had. I almost enjoy going to the dentist now! I highly recommend this practice.

Dr. Cline and his staff are very thorough and friendly, but my husband and I feel that they…read moreovercharge. I called ahead of our first visit and asked if they accepted our insurance, which they did. Imagine our surprise when we found out that we had to pay $210 and $250 (respectively) out of pocket for just cleaning and X-rays, AFTER insurance.

South St. Louis Dental Group - Where You're More Than Just a Smile…read more If you're not going to South St. Louis Dental Group, you are making a huge mistake--and your teeth probably know it. Let's start with Dr. Joern. The man is an absolute gem. Not only is he incredibly skilled and gentle, but he also remembers every single detail about my life--even when it's been months between visits. He doesn't just care about your teeth, he cares about you. It's like seeing an old friend who happens to have a DDS. And then there's Dawn, the Queen of Clean Teeth. I will wait as long as it takes for an opening with her. She's that good. She makes cleanings fly by with her kindness, humor, and freakishly gentle hands. If you're nervous about dental visits, Dawn will change your mind. The front desk staff? Angels. Literal angels. I've shown up on the wrong day (more than once, let's be honest), and instead of judgment, I get warm laughs and a magical "don't worry, we'll fit you in." Who does that anymore? They do. Oh--and shout-out to Rhea, who is the absolute go-to for tooth whitening. She made the process comfortable, effective, and honestly... kind of fun? My teeth looked amazing, and I left glowing. Bottom line: South St. Louis Dental Group isn't just the best dental office in the area--it's a place where you feel welcome, seen, and genuinely cared for. Amazing people, exceptional care, and the kind of place that makes you look forward to going to the dentist. (Yes, seriously.) Stop scrolling and make your appointment already. Your teeth--and your soul--will thank you.

I want to start by saying that my experiences with the dentist and dental hygienists at this office…read morehave always been excellent. Unfortunately, my interactions with the reception staff have consistently been the opposite--they often come across as rude, which has made me feel uncomfortable on multiple occasions. Back in October 2025, I had an appointment scheduled for a cavity filling. When I arrived, I was told it had been canceled and that I should have been notified. However, I never received any notice--aside from a text message sent an hour before my appointment reminding me to arrive. When I explained this, another receptionist, who was assisting someone else at the time, shouted across the room, "I CALLED YOU AND LEFT YOU A VOICEMAIL!" The tone was unnecessarily harsh and unprofessional. As I tried to reschedule, I also felt rushed into choosing a new date. This wasn't my first negative experience with the front desk, and it ultimately led me to switch dental offices that same month. I did attempt to share my concerns with management, but nothing seemed to improve. To make matters worse, when my records were supposed to be transferred to my new provider, the wrong records were sent. Today, I'm writing this review because I received a reminder text for an appointment on May 8th--despite no longer being a patient there and never scheduling such an appointment. I called the office to clarify and spoke with someone named Molly. When I explained the situation, she responded with a sarcastic tone and interrupted me as I tried to say I was no longer a patient. She then abruptly ended the call by saying, "Well, I'm sure someone else will be very grateful for this appointment. Thank you and take care." I'm genuinely unsure what prompted this pattern of dismissive and unprofessional behavior, but it has been consistently frustrating. While the clinical staff are wonderful, the front desk experience has caused unnecessary stress and ultimately drove me to seek care elsewhere.

This was my childhood dentist office! I recently called them to ask a question on some dental work…read moreI had done years and years ago. Dr. Dankoski returned my call personally and went over my records with me from 16 (!!) years ago. I haven't seen this doctor since moving to Chicago almost a decade ago and he still spent 10 minutes on the phone with me explaining the information to pass along to my current dentist and advising me on what needs to be corrected. I was struck by his kindness and willingness to assist me. Thank you so much Dr. Dankoski! If you're in St. Louis/Kirkwood I can't recommend enough!

I really love this practice and have been a patient there for 5 years. I started here using a…read moreGroupon because I was uninsured and new to Saint Louis, but have since gained sweet ins. and they always treated me the same: friendly and with respect! I've almost always been able to make appointments within my time frames and if they dont have any appts, they will call you if someone cancels to get you in! They also call to see if you want to come in earlier for your appts if they are moving fast or have cancellations that day. I love that!! This is no fancy chandeliered, trendy office, but its nice, clean and comfortable. Best part: they dont hassle and pester you for extra services. He doesnt put on the salesman hat of so many dental practices today. I also have tons of old dental work and over the past 25 yrs, other dentists have tried relentlessly to get me to remove old molar fillings and replace for no reason other than the "look". I never felt this pressure from Dr. D. He asked me if any were painful or bothering me, explained that if I wanted to get them replaced someday i could, and moved on. He is quick and matter of fact, yet is caring and answers questions graciously. He also sometimes answers the phone when you call! The hygienists here are professional and thorough. I really appreciated the receptionist they had for years, she was welcoming and funny, but the person in that seat last time was... definitely not that..lol. well, only time will tell...

I am usually very scared of going to a dentist, but Dr. Alla Grossman and dental assistant Larisa…read moreRybak put me at ease, explained the procedure clearly, and didn't pressure me at all. I had a very pleasant experience. Their office is extremely clean and everybody follows the pandemic rules. Starting with the receptionist, all of the members of the staff that I met were considerate, caring and great professionals. Raisa Belotserkovsky

I booked my appointment weeks in advance and took the morning off work to be there. I even called…read morelast week to confirm my appointment. I showed up and was told that one of the hygienists called in sick and they'd be unable to take me. They weren't able to call me because they didn't have my number on file they said. They'd be unable to accommodate me today ( even though they did have another hygienist working and were taking certain patients back while I was talking to them) and wanted to reschedule me. I really didn't appreciate the lack of respect for my time and luckily this is far from the only dentist in St. Louis. Based on this experience I don't recommend this business.

Dr Jines and his staff are down to earth yet professional . Compassionate and caring . He is very…read moreknowledgeable and recognizes the fact that your mouth is connected to your body and therefore things going on orally may have an impact on other organs or vice versa . His staff is up to date with new technology unlike some other smaller practices in the city.

Thanks to Yelp, I discovered Dr. Jines. As recent transplants from the West Coast, I was looking…read morefor a dentist with stellar reviews who I could trust to take care of my boyfriend who, due to unfortunate experiences, has had a bad experiences with dentists leaving him with a pseudo-phobia. Not only is Dr. Jines incredibly skilled and caring for his patients (including exams that go beyond the typical dentist without discomfort), Dr. Jines' staff is incredible. His office rockstar, Julie, is an amazing woman who cares about their clients as much as Dr. Jines. The combination of the two has lead me to switch insurance for my boyfriend and myself to ensure we have the BEST care in St. Louis. Dr. Jines is compassionate and passionate and explains his recommendations to patients without the condescension of many in his field. My boyfriend went from being fearful of the dental work he was facing to ecstatic over the care and work that he has experienced with Dr. Jines and his incredible staff. I ensure you that by choosing Dr. Jines you won't be disappointed. This is a practice that you can trust!

Been going to Dr. Simokatis since I was 5 years old. He is the most exceptional human, his…read moreknowledge is prestine, and he is professional and personal. I will regret the day he retires- but there is no one else I would allow to touch my teeth. his office has been cleaning my teeth for 35 years and I have only had one cavity. I'm confident about my smile because of him. Mary is sweet as well, always works with my busy work schedule.

Everything that you would want/need in a dentist. Professional and educated in all aspects of your…read moreteeth health. Receptionist extremely courteous and helpful. Quick and timely on scheduling of appointments or teeth cleaning. THE BEST DENTAL OFFICE in St. Louis!