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Harvard Place Dental

4.9 (71 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Dental bridges

Crown installation

Crown cleaning

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DR. RENEE did this to me and REFUSES to answer my calls!!!  Think twice people!!
Joe E.

you want to have a shit smile like the one I attached in the photo, then please be my guest. Renee...(I refuse to even give her the title "Dr") ground my original upper teeth down to the size of tic tacs to attach these BEAUTIFUL porcelain veneers. Well guess what...the product is shit and the work that was done is shit!! Here I sit just over a year later after having paid nearly $10k for A PERMANENT gorgeous smile, and as you can see...it looks like I met Connor Mcgregor in a back ally. In the photo, you can only see the two broken missing veneers along with the chipped/broken front tooth. The photo does not include the shattered back porcelain bridge that failed which you cannot see from the photo. The porcelain bridge broke and shattered within a month of the procedure. She did 11 of my upper teeth in total, and 6 are shattered, broken, or missing already. Renee refuses to answer my phone calls, refuses to reply to my emails and is avoiding any conversation with me to remedy the situation. To call herself a "Dr" is a joke. She is an absolutely despicable human being for leaving me like this. This is just the aftermath of the whole story. I can get much deeper from the start to finish of this garbage procedure and all the mistakes that were made all the way down to the emergency root canal the very next day after she installed these pieces of shit. STAY AWAY FOLKS!! Unless you like going to a so called "dentist" to get burned!! I'd rather have had George Washington widdle me up some wooden teeth than to ever have met this Renee lady!! THE WORST IN THE BUSINESS!!

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Best dentist I've ever had. Super clean office, compassionate bedside manner, and professional care!

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I had wonderful experience with Dr Renee. She is friendly, precise, caring and reliable . Look no further for a great family dentist.

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“My husband and two sons and my son's girl friend and my 90 year old mom and myself all use Dr Renee and her team.”

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4.8(17 reviews)
3.5 mi•Woodbridge

I had a very disappointing experience here, and ultimately left before receiving any dental care…read more I scheduled a simple dental cleaning through the clinic's own website. I agreed to receive SMS and email communications and received multiple appointment reminders, including a text just two hours before my appointment saying "See you soon!". At no point did any text or email state that I needed to confirm the appointment via a phone call or that it would be cancelled if I did not answer a phone call. I arrived five minutes early. When I checked in, instead of being greeted, the conversation abruptly started with, "Soo, we have an issue." I was told that I had never confirmed my appointment. This was confusing, considering I was standing there early for my appointment with multiple reminder messages on my phone. I showed the receptionist the texts and asked whether any of these were supposed to be asking me to confirm. I was then told that they had called me. Like many people, I generally don't answer unidentified or unfamiliar numbers because of the amount of spam calls these days. The receptionist then proceeded to say she will "ask the doctor on what we can do" as if I made some huge mess they're kind enough to clean up. The dentist eventually came out and continued explaining that they need to confirm appointments and repeatedly told me that their number needed to be unblocked. I found this particularly frustrating because I had never been told that answering a phone call was required to keep my appointment. When I pointed out that I had been receiving texts about the appointment, I was told those messages were from Zocdoc rather than their office. That explanation only made things more confusing. I booked through the clinic's own website, which, as far as I can tell, uses All-in-One rather than Zocdoc. Regardless of which third-party company manages their scheduling or reminder system, I don't think patients should be expected to understand the clinic's back-end software in order to know whether their appointment still exists, and whether their reminder messages are actually valid for patients assuming their appointment is still in place. I specifically asked the dentist what happens when they cannot reach a patient. I was told that they assume the patient isn't coming. I then asked whether the patient would always receive notification that the appointment had been cancelled. Apparently not. Sometimes they cancel the appointment without notifying the patient, although they happened not to cancel mine this time. That was probably the most surprising part of the conversation. If answering their phone call is so important that an appointment may otherwise be cancelled, that requirement should be clearly communicated when the appointment is made, stated on the website, or included in the text/email reminders. And if a phone call is that critical, perhaps the office could consider using caller ID so patients know who is calling. At minimum, if an appointment is actually cancelled, notifying the patient seems like a reasonable expectation. Instead, I was standing in the office after arriving five minutes early while being repeatedly told that I needed to make sure their number wasn't blocked because they had been concerned I wouldn't show up. The irony of being physically present for my appointment while being chided about the possibility that I might not show up was not lost on me. Ultimately, I sat there for a few minutes and asked myself whether this was a dental office where I would feel comfortable receiving care. I decided it wasn't. This was just a dental cleaning, so the stakes were very low. But the interaction gave me little confidence about what would happen if there were ever a more significant issue with my dental care. Rather than acknowledging that their confirmation policy had not been clearly communicated, much of the conversation seemed focused on explaining why I should have answered their call and what I needed to do differently. I left with the impression that, if something did go wrong, I might receive explanations about why it was my responsibility rather than an effort to help resolve the problem. Perhaps a routine cleaning simply isn't the kind of appointment a practice that prominently advertises "cosmetic dentistry" on the first page of its website is particularly interested in. I can't know their motivation, so I won't assume that was the case. I can only say that the interaction certainly did not make me feel that my business was wanted. I ultimately left without getting my teeth cleaned. Missing a routine cleaning isn't a big deal; I can go somewhere else. What bothered me was arriving early for an appointment I reasonably believed was confirmed, only to be immediately treated as though I had done something wrong for failing to follow a confirmation requirement that had never been communicated to me.

Never had a dentist like Dr. Lim before…read more I just had dental extraction and bone graft in order to get my first implant. Dr. Lim explained everything with X-ray on a big screen this office has in each? procedure room and was so careful and gentle with procedure. I am a medical professional and very impressed with his skill and customer oriented mindset.

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Trooth & Smiles - Trooth & Smile

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4.8(127 reviews)
5.2 mi•Oak Creek
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Dr. Mita is an incredibly knowledgeable dentist who always puts her patients first. She is kind,…read morewarm, and always takes the time to make sure you feel cared for and comfortable. I've had nothing but positive experiences with her and the entire team at Trooth & Smiles. She even met me at midnight on a Friday once to fix some serious pain I was having and followed up the next day to make sure I was doing ok. This wasn't a one off either. This is who she is and what she stands for. I will always be appreciative of her and her staff for that and all they've done for me. Tracey is also absolutely incredible. From the moment you walk in, she makes you feel welcomed, comfortable, and supported. Her positive attitude and genuine care for patients really stand out. She made me laugh every time I was in for a cleaning or getting work done. If you're looking for a dental practice with a team that truly cares about their patients, their well-being, and their dental health, I can't recommend Trooth & Smiles enough.

Pros: The office is modern, clean, and conveniently located close to home. The staff is friendly…read moreand professional, and I've generally had pleasant interactions during my visits. Cons: Unfortunately, my biggest concern is the billing practices and lack of transparency. This is the first dental office I've visited where I've consistently had to pay out of pocket for routine dental cleanings. Typically anywhere from $50-80 when this should be covered under my insurance plan. I've never experienced this with previous dentists, so I find it unusual. During my visits, additional tests and services seem to be performed without clearly explaining beforehand whether they are covered by insurance or will result in additional charges. I typically don't find out about these charges until afterward. I believe patients should be informed of any out-of-pocket costs and given the opportunity to consent before services are performed. Another frustrating experience is that after every cleaning, the office reviews additional dental work they recommend and immediately moves toward scheduling another appointment without first asking whether I'm interested in proceeding. While I understand the importance of preventative care and treatment recommendations, I would appreciate a less presumptive approach. Their pricing also seems significantly higher than what I've experienced at other dental offices. I'm not sure whether this is because they're located in Irvine, but the additional costs don't seem justified for someone who is only coming in for routine cleanings. What has been particularly disappointing is the lack of response to my billing inquiries. I've requested an itemized statement or receipt three separate times, once in person and twice via email, and have yet to receive a response. I simply want to understand exactly what I'm being charged for, which I believe is a reasonable request. For context, I have a family member in Fountain Valley who handles my major dental work. I chose Trooth & Smiles strictly for routine cleanings because of its convenient location. However, after speaking with other members of my community, I've learned that other dental offices in the Woodbury Plaza area reportedly do not charge additional fees for basic cleanings under the same insurance plan I have. Overall, while the office is nice and the staff is friendly, I don't believe the convenience justifies the additional costs and lack of billing transparency. I've decided to take my business elsewhere. I hope the office improves its communication regarding insurance coverage, obtains patient consent before performing services that may incur additional charges, and responds to requests for billing documentation. Patients deserve to know what they're paying for before receiving a bill, not afterward.

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