katie is so kind and considerate to me/all patients…read more i had her fix 2-3 cavities with NO SHOT PER MY REQUEST. i have a high pain tolerance. she described what she would be doing and would stop regularly making sure i was tolerating what was going on. she would give me a shot if it got too much...it did NOT. she gives great info explaining in detail as she progresses. she could see when it did hurt me; she changed drills to make it faster in that specific area during the entire procedure. i highly recommend her to everyone; so happy i got her after my dentist for many decades RETIRED to live the "good life". lol since i have insurance, they file the claim for me. i recently got my 1st bill since i now have AETNA health/dental insurance. i'm trying to figure out how to pay this online with my credit card; so far no luck; but not giving up. thanks katie and asst. for your kindness and graciousness knowing i have to have my eyes covered due to 55 yrs. of chronic lyme disease / borrelia burgdorferi and bartonella/cat scratch disease, 2 species MISDIAGNOSED for 35 yrs. by up to 50 drs!! also i can't have the chair lowered very much due to a hiatal hernia in the breast area. they work WITH the patients to make them as comfy as possible.

Understanding and swift care. Excellent scheduling when needed. Would recommend for short term and…read morelong term services. Very much appreciated.

This is, by far, the best dentist I've ever heard about. I can't say I've gone to a ton of…read moredentists, but from start to finish, Overman Family Dentistry made my stay as hassle-free and as pain-free as possible. In fact, I'd actually go as far as to say that their dentist and service made dental work nearly enjoyable. When it comes to the stereotype of the "scary, painful dentist", they've done everything possible to avoid that. For one, setting up an appointment is simple. You should definitely call ahead of what you want since appointments do fill up (like most dentists). Mine was set 3 weeks in the future. The week before my appointment, I received a text reminding me about the appointment. The day before, I received another text. I appreciate the non-obtrusive texts that remind me of my appointment. The building itself is fantastic. It's over by Biolife and K-mart, so if you know where those are, you'll be good. The interior is well-done. Like, insanely. They have a children's playroom to help entertain the kids, and the adult waiting room is really well-furnished and includes a television. (Was playing the Cooking Channel when I got there) Finished up some paperwork for my first appointment, and I was into the appointment itself 5 minutes AHEAD of my appointment time. Uh, how often does that happen!? The dentist (Dr. Overman) is extremely friendly. As-in, he's not judgmental or rude during your entire visit. Nothing feels hurried or like you're just another number. The dentist explained various options for me including costs as well as what we should do after this initial appointment. When it came to the dental work itself, both the dentist and the assistant were fantastic. If I mentioned something hurt or made a wince, they checked in with me, and when applicable, would add more numbing agent to the area and wait and talk with me while it took affect. At no point would I ever say there was "pain". Not once. If there ever was, the dentist took care of it promptly and didn't start doing anything again until more numbing agent was put on. Seriously, the dentist and his assistants know what they're doing. I chose to listen to music during my dental work, but if you prefer something else, they have movable televisions with DirectTV. They can position the TVs right above your head to watch while you're having work done. I actually heard children GIGGLING during their dental work - normally you hear crying. Seriously, this has to be one of the best dentists in the area. I'm glad he's opened his own practice, and I'll be coming back again. (As a note, when giving me aftercare instructions since it was Friday, he gave me his personal cell number to call in case there were any issues and the office wasn't open. That's how awesome this dentist is.) (As a tip, if you get the local free Ames weekly newspaper, Overman Dentistry has been including coupons for $50 off your first visit in those little "Coupon Booklets" that are sometimes included)

Absolute only dentist I will ever visit. Kaylee was…read moreexceptional during my cleaning with an infected gum. I have never fell asleep in a dentist chair and I fell asleep 2 or 3 times during the cleaning. I can't thank everyone enough for the great service you provide.

Only dentist I have seen in 40+ years. Today's visit was a…read moredisappointment. Now need to find a new dentist. Because I did not want the deep cleaning.

I've been with Dr. Davis for over 20 years. He stays current with new trends which makes the whole…read moreexperience way more comfortable. I was there this week and the x-rays that used to hurt my small mouth no longer hurt and the thing they use to polish the teeth is so advanced it's a pleasure. All that aside, he and his associates are the best. I moved to IA from S. Cal and thought I'd be stepping back in terms of advancements in dental care. Ballard Dental is on the cutting edge and when I moved here was more advanced that my dentist in CA. It doesn't hurt that Dr. Davis is funny and fun.

The Staniforth & Hawthorn, 5th Street Dental, has deep roots in Ames dating back to the 1940's…read more Originally founded by Harold G. Buck, DDS. He moved his practice to the current location at 616 5th Street in the mid-1950s. His sons William, James and J. Benjamin joined the practice over the years. Harold's granddaughters Connie, who worked as a Dental Hygienist and Sara, current Business Manager, who has enjoyed a 28 year career there and may represent a Buck family member being affiliated with the practice for 100 years! This is a great family dental practice!

When I moved to Ames I needed a new dentistry to get my annual cleaning done. A couple of my…read morecoworkers highly recommended Pollard Dentistry. I went on their website to ask if they accepted my insurance and they got back with me right away to set up an appointment. Dr Pollard and his staff are all so friendly and informative. After lockdown restrictions lifted, the whole staff wore face masks and followed a thorough procedure to make sure everyone coming in was healthy and felt safe. If you're new Ames/ISU resident looking for a place to get a checkup/cleaning, I recommend Pollard.

Great friendly staff and lovely dentistry work. They did great work for both myself and my child…read more Family definitely belongs in the name.

Had a wisdom tooth extracted today. I have had other wisdom teeth extracted but I have to say this…read morewas my best experience. Dr Peter Cho was the oral surgeon on call today. He was so good! I was very impressed. He took his time administering the local anesthesia. I can tell he was being very careful. I did not feel a thing and the tooth was out in no time. I didn't even have to take pain relievers afterwards. Thanks Dr. Cho!

Upon entering, the staff was friendly and efficient. The assistants were very professional and…read morereassuring for a nervous patient such as myself. Dr Cho was very kind, professional and fast. No pain! And the bill was significantly less than I had been quoted elsewhere. I would highly recommend Dr. Cho and staff especially if you are a scared or nervous patient. They are the best!

I was a dentist myself back in my home country. I can testify that Dr. Stolze has highest standards…read moreof treatment on the market!

If I have to go to the dentist, I'd rather go here. After a long time without dental insurance, my…read moreteeth were in terrible shape. I was worried to go to the dentist because I was scared I would be shamed for not keeping up with regular dental appointments. What I found in this office surprised me. Not only was I treated gently and with respect, they offered me a flexible payment plan to help with the financials. Even with good insurance now, paying for dental procedures can be pricey. In the past year, I've found Dr. Sonya and her team to be nothing short of amazing. They know me as a patient and as a person.

These doctors are so amazing! They ask you what is the most important aspect to your visit, they…read moreverify with you how you like information presented, and they are super respectful and knowledgeable about what they're doing. Plus I really like how the management handles the staff, every morning I am told they have positivity meeting to get everyone in a good mood for the day. This makes it so the staff likes working there and it shows with the passion they put into their work!! Would definitely recommend.

I don't know if I ever want to come back. They never quote me unless it's an afterthought or I…read moreinsist. They made it seem like I didn't owe anything and that insurance covered everything. Well, that wasn't the case at all. I was walking out on my second appointment (out of three that I needed for a mouth guard). As I checked out, the receptionist informed me that I owed around $200 for my last two appointments, one being from when I was in high school and wasn't even paying my own dental bills. No one quoted me anything at those appointments. Wouldn't that send the message that I don't owe anything because of my insurance? I sat and cried in my car afterwards because I'm a college student and don't have extra to spend. I called to ask about it before my third appointment because I have not been quoted anything for my mouth guard at this point. The people in the office couldn't tell me what my bill was because there is only one person that can do that and they weren't in. Upon finally getting my mouth guard, I now owe around $500 and again, was not told how much it would cost in advance. Isn't that important to tell a patient before getting something done? I'm disappointed because they have always been great as a dental office. But, now I almost feel cheated for the lack of communication about what appointments and procedures cost and what will and won't come out of my insurance.