Major changes in the last couple of years…read more As a patient, I have many complex needs and the admin staff are very accommodating, and if I have any issue or concern, they help me resolve it immediately. I have also previously worked as a Clinic Manager and trained MOAs for their practicums. This is the best clinic I have ever worked with.

The clinic is basically unreachable. I have never been able to get ahold of anyone. Either I'm on…read morehold for a half hour before giving up, or the call won't even go through. This has been an issue for years now. When is it going to be fixed???

I went to I Recover for a medical detox off of alcohol in early. I was detoxed in one day, but…read moreplanned to stay for the total 7 days, in order to strengthen my sobriety. The only medicine I received was some Valium the first couple of days. My cost for the 7 day stay was $5,250. This is outrageous considering the services I received which were zero. I could not get one counselling session, I had to beg one of the counsellors for literature and worksheets I could do for the remaining 6 days. I asked the director of client services if I could have a 3 ring binder to keep my sheets in and he told me I would have to purchased this myself (keep in mind we are talking about a $1.00 binder and they have hundreds). Do not go to this facility for a detox from alcohol. It is literally just a money grab. Jim the owner is money hungry and does not care about the clients. I know this first hand as I attended a 30 day treatment previously. Unfortunately I have been to other facilities as well and I recover is the worst of the worst. They are understaffed and very unmotivated to truly help you. The counselling is sub par at best and you are treated like a prisoner. Do not buy into the pictures on the web site. There is not a single couch or comfortable chair in the place. Food is mediocre and cheap (think potatoes and frozen vegetables). I wrote a long letter to both Bryden and Jim in regards to my concerns about the way I was I was treated and of course I did not hear anything back nor was I offered any compensation for the way I was treated. Bryden the director of client services quit a few days after I left. His comment to another client was that he could not stand it there anymore and that all Jim cared about was money. Once they have your payment there is really no concern for your well being. The only call out is to the night staff who were the most caring and considerate people in the entire place. Do not spend your money here. there is a great facility close to Fernie in the mountains that offers a much more comprehensive program that is by far way more worth your hard earned money.

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Excellent honest care from Dr Abdullah AL Janabi and his team. I am pleased to have found my dental…read moreclinic permanently with Timberlands.

A huge shout out to Dr. Phil and his team! My husband was in for a crown and mentioned we are…read moregoing to Cuba with humanitarian supplies. He was told to come back for some donations! Over the top! Cuba will be so happy with these much needed medical supplies! Thank you so much fir the donation!

Riverside Dental Centre Red Deer Because they are charging…read moreme $200 to ask for a receipt for my treatment and every patient is entitled to their receipt and now they compensate you for the time they spent. Please do not be dishonest with patients and do not charge more than usual. who defends us as a patient when a clinic of this abuses the patient with such a high price or inventing something that the patient never did.

We love this place for myself and my children. Dr. Lamely and Sharma have both taken care of us and…read morehave been stellar. My kids love going to the dentist and are treated like royalty. Highly recommend! the office is friendly, clean, and the hygienist's are so good!

Amanda and Shantelle are amazing! Great service, great prices and great staff! I am so happy with…read moremy new glasses

I have a busy schedule so the front staff need to communicate better for bookings. I called three…read moredays in a row trying to schedule an appointment for a contact lens fitting. I understand them being too busy, the confusing part was they gave me a different quote and different timeframe each time I called. Maybe they didn't understand, but then I feel they should be able to ask questions or explain to me why they were confused. Finally 3rd day of calling I got an appointment but it was booked at a different time than I thought. Optometrists and assistants that help fit glasses were very friendly and helpful. But booking was a confusing nightmare. Maybe I talk too fast? Or don't know what kind of appointment I need. But I still feel they should be asking questions to figure this on their end.

All around great experience every time I go; wide variety of services available. Book in advance bc…read morethey are always busy! Just had a haircut from Anna - she's the greatest!

I've had many pedicures in my life at various businesses, and have to say I've never had a bad…read moreexperience. The only thing I always wished was that the massage of my legs and feet lasted longer. I had my first pedicure at Safari today and was very pleased. But what won me over was the lengthy wonderful massage. I even asked if this was a common practice or if she was possibly done earlier then expected and had extra time to fill and she said no this is how all pedicures are done that they all allot that much time for the massage! Plus they offer a quick but wonderful hand massage at the very end.....I definitely will be going back :)

I was 5 minutes late for my appointment today and there was someone in front of me. The…read morereceptionist logged me in 7 minutes late due to the line and then informed me that they would not see me and charged me a $50 no show fee. I used to like this clinic, but with zero humanity, it feels as though its time to find another.

Ever since I got pregnant with my first, this is the doctor's office I ended up in and I really…read moredon't regret the blind call. The doctors here really are warm, friendly discreet and respectful. The front end staff is also friendly and they are accomodating. This is such a busy office and they do the best they can to get you in. This is my one beef with this office and that is the fact that they are soooo busy. If you need to get in to see your ASAP, making an appointment for later in the day or even the day after is next to impossible and you have to go as a walk-in. I have to admit this is disappointing, but you have to keep in mind that at this moment, Sylvan does not have an urgent care facility. So the doctor's offices in town take on that volume. I do think that that extra workload can make quality care difficult and thus this office is aggressively advocating the urgent care unit. With the population growth in the last few years, our community sorely needs it! If you really do need care after hours and can't make it into Red Deer, doctors are available on call. I did have to utilize this once and the doctor was kind, attentive and did not feel put out for the visit. Mind you, I did need it! I would recommend this office if you are looking for a family doctor. However, as mentioned before, due to the population of Sylvan, be aware that scheduling is difficult, but do keep in mind that the demand is out of their hands.

Current review: 2025 · 2* Original review: Over 14 years…read moreago. · 5* Do you know those upscale restaurants where the waitstaff create a non-intrusive, seamless dining experience? Versus places where some of the waitstaff are "so attentive" they're announcing EVERY arrival to the table, asking how everything is every two minutes? And you spend more time and effort attending to THEIR "service" versus why you came to the restaurant; to enjoy the LIVING of life? Post new management, and more specifically post pandemic, Saby Dental has shifted from warm personal interactions & the cheeky "marketing" of a warm cookie after each appointment to incessant reminder emails, texts, & calls, repeated requests for a review, and recommending seemingly excessive visits. (No dental problems, decreased build up, yet recommending I come in for cleanings 4 times a year!) I get that everyone runs their business differently, and even that some customers will appreciate these methods. To me, it feels more like I have to manage their way of doing business rather than them coming alongside me, living life. I manage my side of the fence by accommodating my anxieties and sensory challenges of going to the dentist. Now, I also need to manage Saby Dental within & beyond the four walls of their business, since they don't seem to consider how they impose on clients. It's more labour than I'm willing to put in for a business. No, I will not be your outsourced marketing team of 1, by writing you a review after every visit. No, you can no longer reach me by phone, text, or email. You lost that ability, when you didn't respect multiple requests to interact on my terms. I don't want to manage your incessant "give us more business" methods dressed up as "friendly reminders". (The cheeky warm cookie was far more effective.) I want to be respected as a responsible adult, not infantalized or prodded to do your labour (Even considering to engage or ignore is unsolicited labour I didn't consent to). I don't want to manage your doubling down, when you slip past my blocks via new email addresses and phone numbers. (When I haven't been back for a few years!) I don't want to recognize or feel like I'm being funneled into and down your business practices pipeline before, during, and after an appointment. Just see clients as fully human instead of business model pawns. I've communicated directly (multiple interactions) & indirectly (blocking, withdrawing business). It's still not enough. So, let's try this. I'll use a language that might have more significance to Saby Dental, and leave a negative review. I not only gave them 5*, back in the day, I told everyone, friend/stranger, how amazing Saby Dental was at every level of care and service. Now, I tell no one. Saby Dental was my dentist for roughly 20 years. While I've received quality cleanings & checks under Dr. Sandhu's management, I feel more like I'm serving Saby Dental than Saby Dental is serving me. Increasing my visits for no reason? Increasing all communications in frequency, type, & method? Requiring more forms of labour from me to manage your choices? Shifting from 'fellow human' to 'another number' mentality? I'm moving on. Particularly, when going to the dentist already requires a lot of self-care, self-management, & personal accommodations, I don't manage what isn't mine.

Dr. Sandhu is the first dentist to spend the time and work with me to do a full mouth restoration…read more After consulting with at least four other Dentists, I chose Dr. Sandhu, and I am glad I did. Not only was my case very complex and time consuming, he only has ever shown patience, understanding, and preformed meticulous work. He was also able to see me quickly when I was having pain and made sure I left comfortable. He is extremely kind and has taken all of my numerous issues seriously. His dental assistant and Hygienist are hands down the most amazing ladies I have ever met in my life. The receptionist has been extremely kind and patient with my numerous appointments as well. For the first time in 20 years I am not embarrassed to smile with my teeth showing. Amazing clinic and amazing staff!