The outside of the office is very unassuming and seems sketchy at first glance. I called Sunday…read moremorning and was able to get an appointment the next morning. He immediately explained on the phone that he does not take insurance and that he is able to set up a payment plan for future visits. When I walked in and met with Dr. Sams, I immediately knew I could trust him. He asked me about my problems and then when we got into the exam, he could tell exactly what I meant when I was telling him about my symptoms. He validated everything that I was worried about and explained everything to me and was very patient. He even handed me a mirror and showed me the things that he was pointing to in my mouth. While I would prefer a doctor who takes my dental insurance, I have no problem going to him and paying out-of-pocket.

This morning, I woke up, and my face was swollen. I was in extreme pain, and I couldn't find anyone…read moreto help me. I called Dr. Sams, he was very nice on the phone and he told me how much it would be, and to see him at 3 pm. Not only was he nice to me, but I had my elderly step mom with me, and he was very nice to her as well. He had no problem making me feel less anxious. He was very calming and kept telling me I was doing well and to breathe. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is having an emergency. He is all around a great guy. He told me he could do three different percedures, and I chose to have the tooth removed. He drew a tooth on paper and showed me what he would do for a root canal for so much money, and they he said he could remove the tooth for $377, but this included the exam and X-ray. It showed I had an infection into my jaw from my tooth. When he was done, he showed me the tooth so I could see it came out in one piece. Gave me pain meds and antibiotics. Great care.

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Tao Jiang and the entire team. Dr. Jiang's expertise in…read morecosmetic and implant dentistry truly stands out--especially knowing how challenging it can be for a specialist to work on and improve someone else's prior cosmetic or implant work. The results and attention to detail were impressive. Angelica and the entire office staff, including the manager, were incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming from start to finish. The office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which really adds confidence to the level of care they provide. There's plenty of convenient parking, and most importantly, they genuinely respect your time--appointments are efficient and well-organized. Highly recommend this practice if you're looking for top-tier dental care with a knowledgeable and courteous team. Ed Lampl

I have see Dr TJ several times. He has been caring, professional, and helpful. When my problem…read moreproved to be more than standard dentistry could address, he provided an appropriate referral. I have also had my teeth cleaned at this practice. The hygienist pay attention to my concerns, was caring, professional, and did an excellent job.

Dr Pituch pulled my husband's upper teeth in no time and minimal discomfort…read more He is excellent and very few oral surgeons can compete.

I saw Dr Pituch at his South Hills office. Both he and his staff were extremely rude. I cannot…read morecomment on his work, because I chose to pay the consultation fee and move on to a more professional practice. I felt intimidated from the moment I walked into the office. Before the doctor even talked to me, He started to yell about how old the scans I brought in were. ( they were taken less than 6 weeks before- the amount of time it took me to get an appointment) He just got meaner as the appointment went on. I sat and said nothing, because I was so surprised by his demeanor. I was there because my dentist referred me because In the process of getting an implant it was discovered I had some bone loss that needed addressed for the implant to work The treatment plan he suggested was very invasive and costly. I went and had two other consultations elsewhere where I was treated kindly and given other options. The practice I ultimately chose took great care of me .They treated me with compassion, used a much less invasive procedure and less costly treatment plan.

Dr. Medgaus is a great dentist and always takes time and care to ensure each patient has the best…read morecare possible and provides options for their treatment needs. His staff is also very attentive and they work to ensure your visit is pleasant and that your needs are addressed. They also work to accommodate your schedule and if there is an emergency visit required they arrange to get you into the office ASAP. Highly recommended.

My Temporary bottom implant won't snap in anymore, they are pinching my toung, im in pain. I paid…read more12,500 up front, the letter from the lawyer said nothing about refunds for the extra work that will need done. by the way, No other Dentist will work with existing posts due to they all have serial numbers so we have to have these removed and new ones put in.that costs extra. I have Lupus and surgery and infection is dangerous for me. I smell a class action law suit if they don't resolve this.

I had a childhood trauma which made me terrified of going to the dentist, the fear continued all…read morethe way into adulthood. This fear made me constantly ashamed and embarrassed. Then came Dr. Gottlieb and his amazing staff especially Misty, who is my hygienist. Dr. Gottlieb is professional, very skilled and genuinely cares about his patients. Now I go to my appointments without thinking twice, I actually look forward to seeing Dr. Gottlieb and his amazing staff. He truly changed my life and I occasionally get compliments on my smile. One in a million!

The utmost level of care and quality in Dr. Gottlieb's practice is evident every time you visit his…read moreoffice. He is always up-to-date on the latest techniques, he has a calm demeanor and his office staff matches his level of professionalism and care. He is the best dentist in Pittsburgh.

I hope that this is read by the office! I went in for a first visit and the charge is $585. This is…read morethe rate for ALL new patients, no exceptions! I don't have insurance, so this amount is a bridge too far. Building a walled garden around quality dental care is a terrible way to run a business. The cost is on account of a number of tests which have to be performed BEFORE they clean your teeth. I don't have any major concerns, so what is the fuss about? How about trusting the testimony of the patient? How about working with the patient instead of dictating to me what I should do? Quality care shouldn't be made inaccessible like this, it's so frustrating. And the office telling me to "kick rocks" was the real "kick in the teeth" that got me to write this review. Let's hope YELP keeps it up for others

They're at least upfront with their pricing for new patients. But to require three visits before…read moreeven a cleaning is a bit ridiculous when most people have to take time off for appointments.

I'm leaving this review to document my experience at Atlas Dental Specialists (Shadyside) for two…read morefront-tooth crowns. While the office is professional on the surface, my experience overall was extremely frustrating and costly. After my permanent crowns were placed, I developed persistent sensitivity in my right front tooth (cold and hot) that did not improve over time. I also felt a noticeable ledge/step on the back side of the crown near the gumline, which made me concerned about the fit/contour. Aesthetically, the crowns also looked longer and bulkier than expected with heavier incisal edges than what I was aiming for. When I tried to address these concerns, I was advised to pay for additional diagnostics (a wax diagnostic). After I paid for it, the office later terminated the patient-provider relationship instead of completing the planned corrections. What made the situation especially difficult was the refund process: the office confirmed in writing the refund amounts, but repeatedly stated the refund would only be processed if I signed a broad "release/indemnification" agreement exactly as written. The agreement was extremely one-sided. It went far beyond acknowledging a refund and included sweeping waivers and protections for the office, along with a "non-disparagement/online statements" section that, in my view, would discourage patients from speaking openly online about their experience. I was not comfortable signing something like that just to receive an agreed refund. Overall, I'm deeply disappointed by how concerns were handled. The communication and resolution process felt dismissive and, at times, misleading - more focused on protecting the office than responsibly addressing the problem. My takeaway is that the approach felt money-driven, and I left feeling I couldn't trust the process. I would encourage anyone considering treatment here to do thorough due diligence and not rely solely on online ratings.

Made an appointment. They called and changed it. It was not a convenient date for me (the one I…read morehad previously scheduled was) but I took it anyway. Arrived early. Appointment was for 10:20. That time came and went. I asked when I'd be seen and they said "we're running late." (At 10:18, I had asked if they were running late and was told that they were not.) At 10:25 I asked the receptionist how long my appointment would take. Was told an hour. Well, I'm already ten minutes into my lunch hour and had expected to be seen at my appointment time. I said "nevermind, I'm leaving; you can keep my money" (had to make a $25 deposit before anything happened at all). They said "have a nice day," and I said "f*ck off." (Yeah -- i know that's wrong, but was so frustrated, and also I'm old and have no filter.) It's a downtown office and downtown workers obviously use them and can't be away from work for hours on end because a dentist doesn't keep appointment times.) This place has zero respect for patients' time, but theirs is SO important that I received NUMEROUS texts in the days leading up to my appointment. "...you have an appointment reserved with Atlas Dental Specialists on Wed, Oct 1st at 10:20 AM." And ".."please respond with C to confirm your appointment with Atlas Dental Specialists for October 1st at 10:20 am. If your appt is missed, or cancelled / rescheduled with less than 48 hours' notice, a fee of $50/hour of appt time will apply." So obviously THEIR time is important. Just not their patients' time. Also, every appointment is "separate." Cleaning is one. Examination is another. It's all about money money money with this place. They did refund my $25 deposit though. Terrible place. And now I have to find a dentist.

Great Dentist! I've only been once but it was the best dentist experience I've ever had. My…read morehygienist was gentle and thorough. The whole experience was lovely AND only $60 for a cleaning and x-rays. You can't beat that. Cash or check only - no credit cards.

Dr. Horan is great! I paid $75 total for cleaning and X-rays; awesome deal. He's very friendly,…read morealong with everyone in his office. I also think he is a great dentist; I felt like he really knew what he was doing. Location is great; across from the Eat'n Park on Murray Ave (just down from the post office). I would not have found out about him if it weren't for these Yelp reviews.... Office could definitely use some TLC....