I cannot say enough good things about Academy Dental in particular Dr. Stakiw. She listened and…read moretook seriously my complaints of over one year. She promptly sent me to an endodontist. I am grateful as the follow up not only affected my teeth but my sinuses.

Not accessible. No ramp to access front entrance. No elevator to second floor…read more Otherwise no complaints.

I am 55 years old and due to challenging dental experiences as a child, have always been very…read moreanxious going to the dentist. As the day approaches, so do the knots in my stomach. And then, once I'm there, spend the entire time, battling nerves, trying to pretend I'm fine, am like everyone else, not sweating through my clothes. Trying to act like shots of any kind don't freak me out. Add to that, that my mouth doesn't always seem to respond to the freezing the way it should. So, more often than not, I am not 100% frozen which ends up being quite painful and embarrassing. I recently returned to Victoria and had walked by Dr Pite's office quite frequently while walking my dog. Once I passed when the staff was coming back from lunch. They were laughing and seems happy, like they enjoyed their work and each other. I went home and checked them out on that MD rating site. Really good reviews. A couple days later, I was walking past with my husband and I said, Let's go here. We went in and made an appointment for a cleaning and check up. We filled out questionnaires and although I was a little nervous, it was only a cleaning. I am very good with hygiene and was hoping there would be no need for drilling or shots etc. Two weeks later, around a week before our cleaning, I bit into a wintergreen lifesaver and broke off my tooth! Panic. We called the office, but they are closed on Friday. We left a message on his cell. Keep in mind we were soon to be new patients, had never met him personally. Well, he called back and came in to the office to see me that afternoon, and filed down the sharp bits so I would be comfortable. He was very kind. The next week he was able to prepare my tooth for a crown. And I was very, very impressed. Like crazy impressed. He knew that I'd had bad experiences, he explained everything he was going to do, he jiggled my cheek for the shot and so it barely hurt and put the medicine in slowly so again it wouldn't be as uncomfortable. He checked with cold to make sure it was frozen, because I could still feel he gave me another jiggly shot, this one I almost didn't feel. He didn't start until my tooth was totally, totally numb. He offered me music which was a great idea and I was able to focus on that instead of all the drilling and noise. And it didn't hurt at all. Another first. It was the best dental experience of my life. I am 55 and for the first time, I don't feel afraid to go to my dentist and I'm real glad because he is young and that means I'll probably be dead by the time he retires and so I won't ever have to be scared again. If there was a ten star thing I could click on I would do that. Was the most stress free dentist visit I have ever had.

I feel the need to update my review, because the procedure that I had done was not successful…read more Although I didnt feel major pain or discomfort, the gum graft didn't take and the surgery is to be done again. Dr Pite and the staff were caring and I can't say anything bad about the overall service, but in the end, the success of the procedure is what matters. So I just want to make future patients aware that for this specific type of surgery that is a gum graft, I would recommend to see a periodontist who has more experience with this type of procedure.

FABULOUS SERVICE! My October 2024 "debut" at 5th-Street Dental Clinic, for a routine but thorough…read morecleaning that was immensely impressive, warrants a 10-out-of-10 service rating. Michelle, my hygienist, is both exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled, with a patient, gentle and personable "chair-side" manner and communication skills to match. Likewise, I was warmly and courteously welcomed at reception, and promptly serviced. Michael M.

Absolutely the best dentist I have ever been too and I am 82 years old. The office is beautiful, up…read moreto date, the staff are amazing. warm and helpful. I had an extraction today and it was pain free. A truly great experience and I really can't say enough good things. The office and staff and specially Dr. Scott are a gift to dentistry.

My hygienist Mary Jo was experienced and thorough, with a gentle touch. She patiently answered my…read morequestions and seemed to enjoy educating. Both hygienist and receptionist were warm and friendly. An overall positive visit at Elements!

Well, when I don't sleep in, or mistakingly forget my appointment, which I've done far too many…read moretimes at Elements Dental. I feel badly for that, but unfortunately every day now is Saturday and I don't wear a watch, but still that is no excuse. Type of care - I always have dental work performed at Element Dental. They don't sell glasses, unless of course they're from the lost and found however I've yet to find a pair that has my prescription lol, so yes dental work is what I have done at my dentist office. Care and quality, second to none. I've never felt more comfortable, respected and didn't feel like I was someone that just had to go in and pay a lot of money to have an extravagant cleaning. Most dental offices, you feel like you're on conveyor belts of would you like this, would you like, record show you're due for x-rays, you have already used all of your units this year and we're only halfway through it, so everything will cost you out-of-pocket from now on! How would you like to pay today? Ok and that's just in the dentist chair, wait until you get to the reception How would you like to pay today sir, debit card, credit card or cash, no checks, please. In all seriousness elements dental in my experience in the three years, I have been going there, are second to none. I'm very happy that I came across when Idid. My previous dentist was retiring and did not think it was necessary for someone of my age or as he put it, "people our age, should be grateful, we have our original teeth in" lol. I wanted my three chipped teeth bonded, and thus is how I came upon Elements Dental. So, not to name anyone in particular, gratitude goes to the entire office, the dentist, the hygienist, the office staff, they have all been fantastic! These days it's a real treat to go to the dentist. PS, it doesn't hurt to bribe them with dessert treats every now and then either. Haha Don Coulson

Was recommended to him from my specialist. Met with Dr Louie and he was very pleasant and I…read morefollowed thru with the crown procedure with Dr Louise. When I went back to get my teeth cleaned the hygienist came and got me 10 mins late and took her time cleaning my teeth and was even sharping her tools for 5 mins and after my hour appointment she advised me that she could only do the upper of cleaning my teeth she wanted me to come back to do the bottoms. I was very upset and when I asked the receptionist if this is going to cost me more money. The receptionist advised me I have used my allotment for this year so "yes". They wanted me to book another appointment and I refused. The receptionist advised me if I didn't do it then I could be waiting a while before next spot is availible. I advised her I probably would not be coming back. About an hour after I left I received a call from Dr Louie and he wanted to know what happened. I told him and he apologized and said he would look after it. I thanked him but I could not get up the nerve to go back to the hygienist.

They fixed my tooth ache in an hour. I'd recommend this dentist to anyone that is looking for…read morequality and professional care.

Very professional staff. Good follow up. Was able to schedule a root canal within the same day!…read moreWould recommend their team!

I finally found a awesome dentist here in Victoria. I have had major fears of going to the dentist…read moreto the point where I wait too long and have lost teeth over it. I recently discovered a dentist in the Cook Street village. The staff is so friendly and kind. The dentist was amazing and gentle. He answered every question I had. I didn't feel rushed. I had my first appointment for a filling today of course, as always I was anxious about the needle. Well, the needle was done and over with literally painless. I really do mean that it was painless. He was so gentle and did such a good job. You saved a tooth that I was almost 100% sure he was going to tell me I would need to have it pulled out, he saved it. Thank you. I will be keeping this Dentist for the rest of my life. Thank you

Great dentist, staff and easy location with free parking in back. Happy to have found!read more

best dentist ive had in a while. great service and a wonderful waiting room. the tvs in the rooms…read moreare a great touch. all the doctors here are very kind and friendl.

Brand new dental clinic - the space is very calming. Dr. Panwar was very patient in explaining all…read moretreatment options and options for pain management. She is an excellent communicator and very experienced dentist.