I was referred to Oral Surgery Specialists (OSS) to have a wisdom tooth extracted. During my initial consultation, Dr. Walzer said they needed to perform a 3d x-ray even though he already had an x-ray in hand from my dentist office. During checkout I found out that the 3d-xray comes at a cost of $310 and it's a medical procedure (out of network) and the surgical center wanted their $310 prior to me leaving the building. This left a sour taste in my mouth, and I thought about going elsewhere for the surgery. However, I was already too deep at this point. Fast forward to surgery day. I checked in at the front desk and was told that I needed to pay my estimated charges prior to me going back for surgery. I woke up from surgery still a little groggy from the anesthesia. I vaguely recall someone saying they took a tissue sample of my gum while I was unconscious. A month later I received a $450 bill for the tissue sample extraction and biopsy medical procedure (out of network) that I never agreed to. Is this even legal?? read more

At my semi-annual checkup, my dentist said the implant is loose and I will have to go back to Dr. Kufta. Should be no charge but told me not to do anything until they promised it would be no charge. And in no circumstances should I go through the entire painful process again. There are some minimally difficult corrections they can do and it should definitely be "no charge." read more

Dr. Kufta mangled my son's mouth. He went in to have wisdom teeth removed and while the wisdom tooth removal was fine the sheer disregard for instruments used to keep mouth open during surgery and the pain inflicted was completely unnecessary. Then when I called the office to let them know my son's mouth was oozing puss do to their carelessness I waited over 20 min on hold. Unbelievable the lack of care and how rough they were in having heavy instruments lean on his mouth. This damage was done in less than an hour and this is what my son looks like 5 days post having wisdom teeth removed. Completely unnecessary- just carelessness and disregard for patient. read more

I had to go to Dr. Kufta to get my front tooth extracted. My front tooth was a 22 year old permanent crown that got infected due to a recent fracture. Dr. Kufta took time to explain to me the treatment plan, the surgery, and the post-op care. His thoroughness helped me deal with the anxiousness you have before an oral procedure. I was completely at ease during the procedure and I feel great that I went through with it. Had I delayed any further, it would've only gotten worse. Could not recommend Dr. Kufta and his staff more. They were excellent! read more

My son needed his wisdom teeth extracted before going to college. We had a consultation in the Annapolis office. I gave my license plate info to the front desk in order to get my parking validated. I was told is was all taken care of and I didn't need to do anything further. I later got a bill in the mail for $58.00 for parking ( for 30 minutes). I was told by the office not to pay the bill as they would take care of it. Still not resolved. My son and I showed up for his surgery appointment ( in the Ridgely location in Annapolis). We were rescheduled for the following week because my son apparently had too much water with his morning medication. Of course I was not happy about this but we rescheduled for the following week. He was rescheduled AGAIN!! I have an appointment card from them that says 1:00. On the day of the surgery I was told they don't do surgeries in the afternoon but THEY are the ones that made the appointment! I called the manager. She was very rude. I told her to refund my money. I will be finding someplace else. they obviously do NOT have their act together. If zero stars were an option i would have chosen it. read more

I cannot fully express how pleased I am with every aspect of my recent major dental surgery, done by Dr. Sullivan. Everything from the start through to my final check up was so seamless and professional. Dr.Sullivan and his team are kind, understanding and compassionate. They were always available to answer my questions and concerns. My procedure was painless and recovery was a breeze, thanks to all of the good advice I was given for post surgery care. In addition, the location is easy to get to with the added benefit of indoor parking...perfect for my winter visits! Beyond highly recommended! read more

Dr Kufta is great. Tue office got us in promptly, are helpful and courteous. Dr Kufta is kind, took his time to understand my daughter's situation and followed up with the dentist who sent her there incorrectly. He called me personally to follow up and answered my call when I had a question to ask. I recommend oral surgery surgery associates and will go back for any future oral surgery needs. read more

This practice has horrible policies. Called to schedule an appointment regarding an issue and the receptionist informed me that Dr. Kurt Jones will not see patients whose implant surgery was performed by another physician. What if my previous physician was retired or deceased? If my previous physician still practiced in the area I would gladly see him, as he was great. However, he now practices over an hour away from where I live. Oral Surgery Specialists will never get my business for any new issue that may arise, nor will I recommend them. read more

Referred here for my son's wisdom teeth extractions. He had never had anything more intense than fillings so of course there was some concern over trauma, pain and aftercare. I knew beforehand to ask about what the insurance would cover so I had them submit a preauthorization to the two insurance carriers to determine what my out of pocket costs would be. I'm very happy to report that although it was required for me to pay a portion up front, I did receive a refund once both carriers paid their portion. Yelpers take note, there is no video or photography allowed in the office to protect the confidentiality of others (signs are posted). The office was somewhat dimly lit, but clean and offered plenty of seating for those waiting for patients. Magazines and a television to pass the time and a few businesses within walking distance if you're going to take a stroll if your patient is undergoing a lengthy procedure. The ladies at the front desk weren't necessarily mean but about some business. To the point but polite when engaging with customers. I was ok with this as I didn't want to be distracted when discussing my son's care. Cash and credit cards are acceptable forms of payment and there are some financing options that can be discussed depending on your circumstances. The day of the procedure, we naturally had some apprehension but things went very well. The kiddo was a little loopy from the gas used to sedate him but he was in good spirits and very relaxed. The nurse even assisted me with putting him in the car. There's a rear exit, so I was able to pull around and have a very short distance to walk him to the get away car. We were sent home w/his aftercare instructions, prescriptions and encouraged to call should there be any concerns. The office did follow up and his only complaint about the whole ordeal was the injection site areas for numbing. This was alleviated w/the use of anbesol and warm salt water rinsing. An overall 4.5 star rating and would use them again if needed. There's a parking garage very close by, street parking and an overall positive experience. read more

This was the 3rd doctors office I visited for an infection and oral cyst- I liked Dr. Kufta the best of the 3 (he's a Harvard trained dentist and has medical degree from Univ. of Pennsylvania) so I scheduled the surgery with him. I was supposed to have the surgery in the local Annapolis hospital but he decided to do it in the office, even though I have some heart issues. Start to finish, the procedure took about 2 hours- I was under nitrous oxide for the operation and literally feel asleep for most of the procedure. The cyst was actually a tumor, which was removed along with an gum infection and 2 teeth. A bone graft was also completed. Recovery, as expected, has been tough early on (it's only been 4 days) but I have plenty of med's and I'm doing ok- I thought I'd be feeling worse actually. Dr. Kufta called the evening of the surgery to see how I was doing and to answer any questions. I have to go back in 2 weeks for an exam to make sure everything is healing well and then in about 5 months I'll have impants inserted at this office. Dr. Kufta is an excellent surgeon, I have no problem recommending him to family, friends or you. If I had to it over, I would have done it sooner. Everyone was great including the assistants that helped during the operation. If you're getting work done on your mouth, this is the office to do it. read more

Although I wasn't there to be seen, I accompanied my friend. The ladies at the front desk were very loud with disparaging comments about the patients who called on the phone and I will never use this office. read more

We went to see Dr. Hlousek at the Oral Surgery Specialists. He was great and took us in right away and did not make us wait much longer than it took to fill out our paperwork. He met with my daughter and made recommendations for our next steps concerning her wisdom teeth and 12 yr old molars. He is currently working with our Orthodonist with our next steps. I was very pleased with the check out process and there full disclosures as to the pricing and dental insurance coverage we had. I would recommend Oral Surgery Specialist and Dr. Hlousek for all your oral surgery needs. read more

I would like to say Thank You Very Mach to Dr. Hlousek - he is The Best doctor! I very appreciate everything what he is doing and I am very lucky to be his patient! Thanks a lot! I would recommend Oral Surgery Specialist and Dr. Hlousek for all your oral surgery needs. Five stars because he is The Best of the best. read more

My experience with my recent implant surgery has left me disappointed. While it may take time to recover from a procedure such as mine, I feel as though I have been left alone to guess if everything is ok. I received no follow up call to inquire as to how I was doing, which I found very disappointing. Due to the number of extractions required, I found it odd that no effort was made to check to see how I was feeling. I initiated a call to the office three days after surgery and was connected to a surgery assistant. I wanted to know if my symptoms were normal, or something to be concerned about. Since I was not given aftercare instructions prior to my surgery I had no idea how long or how painful the recovery would be. Pain in the nasal region, as well as my forehead and temples were never discussed as possibilities. The surgery assistant responded with a patronizing "yeaaah, sometimes that happens, see you at your check up." Not informative, and definitely not comforting. She suggested I take another pain pill in these times. No sense of compassion, no recommend check up. Strange-in my opinion. Not sure I would have chosen this group had I known that I'd be on my own for 10 days. Very upsetting. My advice to anyone having a similar procedure is to ask questions, and avoid falling for the "You will be so happy with the results" promise. A great deal of suffering and unanswered questions occurs in the meantime. read more

I had an extraction done at the Annapolis office. I like that office because there appears to be enough nurses and the extraction went fine. However, during the last stage of getting my screw implanted for my crown, my appointment was in Stevensville. First, they seem to overbook for appointments, so I had to wait. Second, they were busy with another patient so after they did part of the procedure, they left me bleeding in the room so they could work on someone else. And the time previous they had me drive to Stevensville just to tell me it wasn't time to get it put in and I should wait. I'm fine waiting but maybe consult with my dentist and send me there first before I drive all the way in? If I had been left bleeding after a procedure on anything but my last visit I would have never ever returned. Not impressed. And I just felt like I was so secondary during that visit- they couldn't have even left an assistant in the room with me. To top it all off, I had to wait forever for them to actually start. There seems to be no understanding of the fact that I drove 45 minutes to get there and I actually would like my appointment at the correct time, since I might have other things to do in a given day. They also did not give me much in the way of instructions post extraction so I could figure out the right way to take care of myself. Yes, the surgeon called to check on me but if I hadn't had had extractions previously I don't think I would have had a good idea on self care. read more

Do not trust these people. Find out all your insurance benefits and information before going. They take my insurance and they are in network with my insurance but do not abide by the contract and policy. I have been trying to get this straightened out and they are overcharging me. They quoted me 1,600 then a few days later 1,200 then a few days later told me $600 and I'll get a bill. Ummmmm excuse me? I think NOT! Mind you these are pricing with my insurance. If you are in network you CAN NOT charge me over what I'm responsible for thru my insurance. They are a scam and my coworker just went thru this same BS with them and had to track them down for her refund. I'm disgusted with this place and sad part is ppl probably have no idea they are getting ripped off. If they do this with me I know they do it with other people. read more

I was referred to Oral Surgery Specialists (OSS) for tooth extraction and made an appointment at the Gambrills, MD, office. Dr. Jones was great and the tooth was out before I knew it. However, my wallet hurts more than my mouth. My referring dentist had told me he was referring me to an oral surgeon who would take my insurance. After making the appointment with OSS, I called the insurance company and got general co-pay information which has turned out to be inaccurate. It didn't occur to me to ask if OCC was in my network. At check-in at OSS, I was told my dental insurance would provide coverage. At check-out, I was told I owed $500 and OSS didn't accept my insurance. I now know that OSS was out of network. I also know I should have been told before being put in the chair and certainly prior to the tooth being pulled that the cost would be out of pocket. read more

A few years ago, one of my teeth cracked into pieces. I was not comfortable going to an oral surgeon near my home so did some homework online and decided on the Stevensville location for Drs. Walzer, Sullivan and Hlousek. Dr. Hlousek was the oral surgeon who took care of my problem. I must say, he has a wonderful manner with his patients, his staff are very professional yet super pleasant on the phone as well as in the office. I have recommended him to friends and have just recommended him to another. This group of doctors is willing to work with you and will tell you exactly what you need and do not need done. I respect that. If you are looking for someone to help you with problems with your teeth, I highly recommend Dr. Hlousek of Walzer, Sullivan and Hlousek, DMD - Oral Surgery Specialists. You will be very pleased! Krys Kozinski-Sansing read more

I recently had two extractions and implants performed by Dr Sullivan at the Annapolis offices and I couldn't be more pleased with the procedures. Each step of the entire process was clearly explained and documented for reference. Dr Sullivan works quickly and skillfully so there was virtually no pain (until the local anesthesia wore off) with follow up in the evening by Dr Sullivan to make sure I was alright. Staff is also just as efficient checking me in and out promptly and in assisting with the procedures. I also appreciated the comforting shoulder pats I received while in the chair! I highly recommend this dental surgery team! read more

I had an painful piece of bone work through my gums after surgery over 7 months ago. I called at about 9:00 am and was in the chair with Dr. Chambers and his lovely technician at 1:30 pm. I arrived a few minutes early and was seated in the examing room exactly at 1:30. The problem was diagnosed quickly and a plan of action presented to me concisely and clearly and I gave the go ahead. I was treated and in my car on the way home smiling for the first time in three days. It could not have gone better. The staff was pleasant and helpful and the care was exceptional. I highly recommend. read more