I typically keep reviews to food, but the Dental Studio of Iowa has been such a great experience…read morefor the our whole family I wanted to post a review. Whether it's been cleanings, filings, extractions, or referrals the staff at The Dental Studio have gone out of their way to make sure we are cared for and have the proper treatment. This is the first time that we have ever been excited or happy to visit the dentist. The front desk is warm and friendly, the atmosphere is inviting and the rooms are spacious. If you are looking for a family dentist you gotta try the Dental Studio.

My hygienist Alex was so professional. She explained everything so well and was gentle but really…read morecleaned my teeth so well. The dentist Dr. Karch was so kind and even drew a picture explaining to me my trouble area. Overall the office is stunning and modern. Everything was new and clean. I will definitely be bringing my family back here!

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.

I was referred to Dr. Erickson a few weeks ago due to a root canal that was too complicated for my…read moreregular dentist. No fault to the dentist, I just have longer roots than the average human apparently. First of all, he was able to see me the same day. My past experiences with being referred to endodontist usually meant waiting another week or more before I could be seen. Dr Erickson and his team were able to get me numb enough to finish the root canal. I didn't feel any pain and they even gave me a blanket and some apple juice because I was cold and shaking from the additional numbing they did. Afterwards they provided after hours number in case I had any issues. I was able to text him and he would always respond promptly and put up with my constant worries and questions. Unfortunately I did have to go back and have an apicoectomy on the same tooth. Due to the complications from the initial root canal and my lovely long root! Now I've had countless work done on my mouth but this procedure scared me to death. The team there were very patient with me and put me at ease. I'm recovering from it now and so far everything is going good. It's definitely reassuring to know if I do have anymore problems that he will be there. I wish he was an oral surgeon. I'd go to him in a heartbeat to have implants done. If I ever do need anymore endodontic treatment, he is the only endodontist I'll go to as well as if any of my family will require it.

From the owner: Thank you for your interest in Erickson Endodontics, PC. Dr. Erickson is a specialist member of the…read moreAmerican Association of Endodontists and the American Dental Association. He is board certified holding a Diplomate status certified by the American Association of Endodontists. We look forward to being of service to you. Dr. Erickson, along with his experienced endodontic staff, pride themselves in providing the highest standard of professional care in a friendly, comfortable environment.By referring you to our office, your general dentist has shown their concern that you receive the finest endodontic care possible. Our goal is to provide unsurpassed quality in a compassionate environment of professionalism and clinical excellence. We hope to exceed your expectations.

I've never given a negative review here. I was recently referred to this office by my general…read moredentist. I had been to the same office- different provider many years ago. It was a very good experience as far as a root canal can be! However my recent visit left me in pain with many questions & furious. I paid over $400 for what turned in to a consultation in which I was diminished by Dr. Nashleanas. Condescending. He clearly judged me as not worthy of having teeth & obviously didn't care. I requested his knowledge of possible options as to bone loss, he said he wasn't trained to answer that. Other staff very kind.

Price is awful. Charges way more than insurance will approve and collects up front. The whole…read morepoint of collecting up front is to reduce bad debt, but they do that by making you pay up front. Should offer a pay up front discount. Instead, your 20% out of pocket for insurance turns into 60% out of pocket because any amount that is an excess charge doesn't even count towards insurance and you pay that at 100%. Robbery at its finest.

I was referred to Dr Chan by my dentist. I was a little concerned when I looked at his plaque on…read morethe wall graduating from a school other than the University of Iowa, my alma mater. But he turned out to be this cute little funny doctor. He overexplains everything. Tells you everything he's doing every step of the way and sings to you. I was finagling appointments between the endodontist and dentist office. The dentist numbed me up for the endodontist office because my procedure at the dentist office made me slightly late for Dr. Chan. Dr. Chan was still overly concerned to make sure that I wouldn't experience any pain. This is an endodontist that thoroughly checks, rechecks, and rechecks again his work. It's too bad that I'm his first reviewer, but if it makes you feel any better I am an RN who has worked in over 60 hospitals across the USA. I know the good from the bad doctors. He must be a great endodontist anyway because he gave up a life in NYC to serve the people of the DMI, right?

From the owner: Procedures:Root Canal TherapyEndodontic RetreatmentApicoectomyCracked TeethTraumatic InjuriesDr…read more Andrew W. Chan was born and raised in New York City, NY. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University in 1991. From there he worked as a Research Associate/Fund Accountant in a capital management firm in New York City. In 1994, Dr. Chan attended Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine and graduated in 1998 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery. He then completed a one year General Practice Residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY. He then went on and completed his two year Endodontic Residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA in 2001. Afterwards he then joined a group practice in Jenkintown, PA practicing until March 2003 when he moved to Iowa and opened his own practice, Central Iowa Endodontics in Des Moines and Marshalltown, IA.

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!

One visit and that was enough. Empty waiting area upon arrival, no one in sight, waited 20 minutes…read morepast app't time in an empty office, snotty personnel all around, total upsell upon abbreviated exam. Went back to my old dentist who is 30 miles away rather than deal with these guys.

I was hesitant to come here as I struggle with finances. The office staff was very friendly and…read morehelpful. They gave me a dental plan that I could afford. However, I wasn't able to actually get any dental work done until my third visit. After that, I was told that I they had made a mistake and I would have to pay a lot more money than I had originally been told. In addition to that, I was also told that my insurance had been used up and I would now be responsible for the remainder on any other procedures. I wasn't able to continue my dental plan with them. They later sent me a bill for over $150 that still needed paid, even after they had told me in the office that everything was taken care of. I called the office to talk about it and was told they would look into it and get it worked out. I never heard back and assumed that I didn't owe anything. Cut to over a year later and I get a letter from an attorney saying they were suing me for money I hadn't paid and I had a month to pay it. I did and almost a month later, I owe an additional $120 in attorney fees. When I called their office they claimed they sent me 9 letters. I did not receive even 1 letter from them in the past year. They never called me, either, even though they had my phone number. The office staff I spoke with was rude and nasty and treated me horribly. I have never felt so belittled in my life. I am now out an additional $270 and still need to go to a dentist. I will be using someone else and I recommend you do, too.

Tried to get us to do a root planing on daughter (thousands of dollars). This seemed unreasonable,…read moreas she is meticulous about brushing and flossing and always has been. Decided to get a second opinion, and new dentist said it was unnecessary and unwarranted. Also received a crown from this office. It has never felt right, and I worry about the quality of the work.

Do not get your wisdom teeth out here under any circumstance. They do not put you under! I was…read moreawake and endured lots of pain. I was writhing and they just patted my arm and said suck it up. They didn't give me any mouthwash, syringe, or hardly any directions on what to do afterwards. This process isnt going to be fun anywhere but this was extremely unprofessional and they charged me a fortune compared to friends who were on Anastasia as well. Do not come.