I'm a 58yr old female & had often thought of bleaching my teeth. I heard about a special they were having where the proceeds benefit the Smiles 4 Life childrens charity - perfect! Even w/the custom trays & bleaching syringes for maintenance, it was still lower than I'd ever been quoted in the past from other dentists for whitening alone. Usually the in-office procedure goes for $500-800! Okay - so, for the procedure itself. First a gum 'barrier' is placed onto your gums to prevent the bleach solution from coming into contact w/the gums. After that, two 20min bleaching sessions are applied. None of this hurts UNLESS the barrier comes loose which happened w/me in one small section. My gums were sensitive for about an hour after & then felt fine. However, the one thing that surprised me was what we referred to as 'zingers'. For the first hour or so after the procedure, I & my daughter would get this shock-like sensation going through any one of our front teeth for about 2-3 seconds, then go away. After the first hour, the frequency starts diminishing and should be completely gone in 3-5hrs. When all was said & done, I'd TOTALLY do this again. BUT,? since I got the custom trays also, I'll only need to do maintenance now & then. Very worthwhile procedure & super friendly office. Highly recommend! read more

It was the first time in 7 years since I've been to the dentist.Was having some sensitivity on my back molar.So I decided it was time to see a dentist and get a check up and cleaning.Ive been in Bakersfield for six years didn't know of any dentist so I went on line to find one with a X-ray cleaning and exam special for first time patients.I found a few and read all the reviews and chose Dr dickens.I was very happy with my choice.The staff from the beginning to the end were super nice and professional.Jackie the hygienist was very knowledgeable and sweet.Dr dickens was very friendly.He recommended some work I needed and to keep an eye on some other issues going on with my teeth in the future that might need attention later.I am in the middle of buying a new house so money is tight and can't charge anything yet until it closes.So I chose to wait to have the work done at a later date.They were not pushy to have it done right away like some dentist I've been to in the past or over sell you on work you don't need right away. I would highly recommend Dr dickens and his staff. read more

I am a new patient of Dr. Dickens. The first time I saw him, I was in a lot of pain from cracking a molar. After taking X-rays, we were able to see what the problem was. He referred me out for a root canal. Now I'm back to get that tooth crowned. Dr. Dickens and his staff put me at ease and checked on me continuously through the procedure. He was professional, courteous and had a good sense of humor. His staff was the same. I am so glad that my friend referred me to his office. read more

I was a long-time patient of Dr. Dickens until my insurance changed. I had a very unsatisfactory experience with my new dentist and returned to Dr. Dickens for a consult visit. I decided to return to Dr. Dicken's care and enrolled in the Masterworks Dentistry program which will cover x-rays, two cleanings, and a 20% discount off the price of most routine dental procedures for $189 annually. I can trust Dr. Dickens and his staff to provide quality and honest dental care. read more

Absolutely love the staff. Everyone is friendly, they are all so welcoming and will honestly work with your schedule the best they can. Some offices won't allow you to schedule more than two kids at a time however, at Masterworks Dentistry they schedule all 3 of my kids on the same day to make my life easier. Another plus is that my kids felt extremely comfortable and that is a major plus as well. My youngest one is no longer scared to go to the dentist. read more

Dr. Dickens and his staff always go above and beyond to ensure comfort. Dr. Dickens works quickly and the finished product is beautiful. Another dentist quoted a root canal and crown for my 6 year old. Dr. Dickens completed the filling without even numbing her (no crown was needed). She was happy and has zero fear of the dentist now. If you're tired of drive by dental facilities, please, join the Masterworks family! read more

Went in this morning for a routine cleaning with Jackie. I mentioned that it felt like a popcorn kernel was stuck under my gumline but I hadn't been able to get it out. She quickly identified the problem - a tiny piece of a filling had come loose over the years. Dr Dickens fixed me up with a new filling within minutes (painlessly, of course). Efficient, pleasant, competent on every visit. I'm a happy patient. read more

Going to the dentist can be scary for many reasons, but it is far less scary when you're dealing with professional and courteous staff members, an honest dental expert, and quality work. Those are some of the wonderful qualities I found when I chose to get dental work done at Masterworks Denistry. First time I added the Yelp app to my phone because I had to let others know about this gem! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Dickens at Master Dentistry for about 3 years now. I have been very happy with finding him. He's very caring & has always done a wonderful job in taking care of all my dental care. The staff has been very conscientious in keeping in contact with me to followup on appointments. I highly recommend Master Dentistry for all dental needs. read more

NEVER - literally NEVER have I been able to say that going to a dentist office has "MADE MY DAY". Today was a first. Dr. Dickens is awesome, and this office has the BEST hygienists. The front desk is also amazing - LOVE the monthly drawings. Thank you for the current work you do for me/my mouth and for future work to be done. Thank you again, Sharon. read more

We love the office of Bradley Dickens. The staff and Mr. Dickens always greet you with a smile and treat you the best. My son fears the dentist but always loves going to see Dr. Dickens. Painless cleanings, friendliest staff, clean office, no office wait time, very professional and all around the best dentist office in Kern County. read more

Dr Dickens and his staff are great!! I had a filling that fell out and they got me in on drs first day back from vacation. I no longer have dental insurance and they suggested the plan through their office that is better than any plan I could find. It is so reasonable and no waiting period!! Very pleasant experience read more

Dr. Dickens is, by far, the best dentist I've visited. Thorough and yet one of the most comfortable experiences I've ever had in a dentist's chair. The entire staff at Masterworks Dentistry is friendly, professional and go above and beyond the call of duty. read more

Great dentist and a super staff. I have always been afraid of dentists going way back to a bad experience when I was a child. Dr. Dickens makes me feel calm and always explains what he is going to do. I can highly recommend Dr. Dickens for a dentist. read more

I highly recommend going here. They are all very friendly and make the experience a great one! I am so glad my friend recommended them to me. I have and will continue to refer as well. If you make them your new dentistry, you won't regret it. read more

Just had my teeth cleaned by Jackie. She's great, gentle but thorough. Had a bridge replaced about a month ago and am very pleased with it. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this dental office! read more

I don't think I have ever been to such a great dentistry office! The service was great and I felt welcome and beyond comfortable. All the staff are so sweet and I feel confident in them to take care of my smile! read more

I went in to see Dr. Dickens with some concerns. I was grateful for the time he took to address my dental concerns and helped me feel that I had his full attention. He is very attentive and caring! read more

I'm a huge dentophobe, but this was a great experience. The doctor and his assistants did everything to put me at ease with no judgement. 3 cavities and a cracked tooth repaired with no pain! read more