You are rolling the dice with this office because they do not check coverage or network eligibility…read moreprior to you showing up. You can take off work and drive an hour or two only to find that you must pay out of pocket when the office can easily run this stuff in advance. You may show up and find out you have to pay cash which is a significant advantage to his practice at your expense. He may have quality care but his office doesn't do much to avoid unnecessary out of pocket expenses that are avoidable. They also can't handle being called out for this practice because they know it is reprehensible. All of this is avoidable. I made an appointment for my elderly mother who was in need of dental care. She could not get into local providers so we made an appointment with Dr. Forsmark's office which is quite a distance from her home. I offered to provide the insurance information through UPHP and Delta but the office said they did not need it now. Mom shows up to the appointment and finds out she is not covered at Dr. Forsmark's office and they never tried to run coverage prior to her showing up. I am sure at this point you can understand the frustration. Dr. Forsmark's office was not sympathetic in any way and were in shock that I would call them out for the practice.

I've been going to this office for 5 years and have never had an issue until recently...I get to my…read moreappt and they are seeing an issue with my insurance and i figured it out...It was her mistake of not charging my insurance at the time of visit. Not only did she not do this, but she then had my ss number on a sticky note along with my BD and Phone# AND first and last name....I asked her to shred them and this caused an issue. She refused to shred it, she chose to tear the sheet in half leaving my identity exposed... After I explained my concerns she then asked if I would like to shred it together...as if I'm a child. She was very rude during this time and my returning visit.

Honestly, terrible quality of care at this place. Poor office experience as the staff are rude and…read moresnobby. The dentist cost me thousands of dollars to have his work redone. Bridges are very expensive. The new dentist I went to couldn't believe how bad it was. It's fixed great now. This used to be a great dental office when Dr. Whitcomb was here. I was a patient for years before he retired. A couple 5 star reviews are from when he owned this practice.

Yikes! A chip out of my front tooth is an emergency to me!…read moreThe staff squeezed me in the day I called. I am pleased that they made time for me and the results were great! They have a great view of the lake from the dental chair. I am smiling again

Hands down the best dentist in the entire world. I travel all the way from Denver to see him! My…read moresmile proves this to be true. The entire staff is super friendly, efficient and they know how to make you feel at ease!

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Whitcomb and his friendly staff. While on a flight from…read moreCalifornia to Pellston, a large piece of my front tooth broke off while eating a small pretzel. I was mortified! Upon landing I immediately tried to find a dentist to help me but being July the first four I contacted were on vacation! Through a recommendation I called Dr. Whitcomb's office and what a blessing that was. His staff is absolutely wonderful and gave me an appointment right away. They were very sympathetic to my dilemma and so kind when I arrived at the office. Dr. Whitcomb was outstanding to say the least and did a fantastic job repairing my tooth. I actually had another situation the next month with another tooth and both Dr. Whitcomb and his staff graciously took care of me right away. I am deeply grateful to all of them and plan to go back to Dr. Whitcomb this summer when I return to Petoskey for some more consultation on further treatments. They are the BEST!!!

I'm not one who likes going to the dentist, but I do want my teeth and smile to look awesome. That…read morebeing said...everyone in the office makes you feel comfortable and does what they can to ease any stress you may have. They are personable when talking with you and assure you that you come first during any procedure you may be having done. Would I recommend Dr. Makela and his staff....absolutely.

I really have been happy with Dr Makela I get right in and very little wait. The entire staff is…read morewonderful and friendly they go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and explain everything clearly!

I think it is terrible to see a few negative reviews and then find out that multiple great reviews…read moreare not used in the calculation for a small business like Parkview. I have been to Dr. Larson/Parkview for checkups, cleanings, fillings, bite guards, etc. and I can say she is a great dentist in all regards. Her team is also very competent, considerate and caring in all situations. And her costs are fair and the front desk always makes sure I get the best price based on my insurance. As someone who appreciates excellence and value in the doctors they use, I can say Dr. Larson is an excellent dentist and her team delivers great value every time I visit. I would not hesitate to use Parkview if you are looking for a similar experience.

would not recommend this office. My cleaning was chaotic and painful, and when I went back for a…read morefilling, the dentist hit a nerve while numbing me, making my whole tongue go numb. Two years later I am still feeling pain from that filling. Since then, I've also heard many similar negative experiences from other patients

We are truly blessed to have found a wonderful office to care for our family. They are super…read morehelpful answering questions, calling for reminders and have an amazing text system to remind you. Angie and Rose are so fun and wonderful to talk to at the front office. They are kind and supportive people who have been through this process and they have a lot of knowledge. Our dental hygienists are amazing and thorough when cleaning your teeth. As picky as we are, they definitely get a reward for their cleaning. Dr. Hueston is so friendly, nice and an artist when it comes to teeth. He shaped and molded mine and wow- must say, he is so wonderful. This office is we can't say how thankful we are to find them. Thank you for the bottom of our hearts! Emily

Had a great appointment with Whitney for my cleaning and then Dr Devon Hueston. My experience at…read morethis office since I moved to Petoskey several years ago, has always been very positive. The entire team, from the office staff to the dental team, everyone is kind, professional, friendly and very caring. I highly recommend this dental practice.

I've had to move my appointment a few times because of work conflicts and they are always so…read moreaccommodating. My hygienist is very nice as well and answers all my questions.

A year in advance I made an appointment at Boyne city dental with…read more Michael A. Fleming DDS. I have been going to this dentist for several years now. On my way to my scheduled appointment I was caught behind an accident in Charlevoix so as a courtesy to the dentist I called to let them know that I may be up to 2 minutes late. I was placed on hold for a second and another female took the call and told me that my appointment had been canceled because she could not confirm my appointment that I had made a year earlier. I told her that I was close to their office and I would prove to her that I had not received a message from her. She was insisting she had but no record of her call could be found. Fifteen minutes early I arrived. I explained that regardless of her inability to reach me, should make no difference as I made an appointment and I was here for that appointment. I explained that them overbooking should not make me accountable for all the people that shirked their appointments. That's not my style, if anything I'm overly curious. I don't often complain on the media but gasoline has gotten expensive as we all know. I sat and waited for a spot to open and shifted my schedule around to accommodate them, while they whispered to one another in regards to the part they played. Shame on all of you for the way I have been treated and your lack of professionalism. Linda

They will cancel your appointment if you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment. I…read morecompleted all online preregistration paperwork, and still was required to answer questions in an open area when I arrived. After waiting for 45 minutes I confirmed my appointment time with the front desk - and was told they should be coming out soon to get me.

To be honest, I never leave reviews, but I felt like I had to this time. I came to my appointment…read morewith my three young kids and was incredibly nervous about how it would go. As a mom, bringing multiple little ones to an appointment can be stressful, and I was worried they would be a distraction or an inconvenience. Instead, every single staff member I interacted with was kind, welcoming, patient, and understanding. They made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in the door. Not once did I feel judged or like my kids were a bother. They went out of their way to make the experience easier for all of us. The care I received was excellent, but what really stood out was how compassionate and welcoming everyone was. It made such a difference and took away so much of the anxiety I had walking in. Thank you to the entire team for treating both me and my children with such kindness. It meant more than you probably realize!