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.

After a very bad experience years ago I have been terrified of dentists. I did go to a dentist who…read morewas a personal friend the past several years but he retired. When I cracked a tooth and needed other work done I decided to try the Dental Spa. And I am so glad I did, The initial exam was very pleasant, the dental hygienists were fun, gentle and kind. The massage chair and getting to watch the Olympics on the ceiling mounted TV really helped. It was decided I needed several root canals and some permanent bridges to replace some missing back teeth and redo my front teeth which were also losing the rather large fillings. It was scheduled and I was given a prescription for a sedative. They also gave me a whitening kit so my lower front teeth would be their whitest when the upper front bridge were made. I had the 5 hour procedure 4 days ago.I went into the relaxation room, laid down on a comfortable chaise with a fluffy blanket. There was a soft glow from a salt lamp, ocean sounds playing and a scented candle burning. After I was sedated they did the procedures. Next thing I know I was being tucked into my bed at home, no memory of the surgery at all.There was minimal swelling, very little pain and the temporary bridges look amazing,just like my real teeth. I can't wait until the permanent ones come in. They called me 2 days after the procedure to see how I was doing and had me come back in today to check my bite and make any slight corrections. It was a wonderful experience and I would really recommend The Dental Spa at Robinson, Dr. Runco and his entire staff to everyone.

First, let me say the dentist did a good job. No problems in that area. The problems started with…read morethe office's draconian policies. You have to cancel an appointment A WEEK IN ADVANCE or they charge you! Who knows a week ahead of time if something is going to come up that would make you cancel an appointment? Plus they make you pay a deposit when you make an appointment and you have to prepay BEFORE the appointment starts. I've never heard of that. So, you can see where their priorities lies. I went in for an assessment and received a lengthy treatment plan. I made an appointment and it wasn't until a few days later I thought maybe they were planning to do all the work at once. I called to ask and yes, it was the case. That was too much work at once for me so I arranged to get just a few procedures at my next appointment. I wasn't given an amount I was expected to pay at the appointment. I checked the treatment plan and determined the copays would be covered by my flexcard for Medicare so was not prepared for a large expenditure. I went in for the appointment and the person at the desk was quite rude. I went to the desk and waited for her to acknowledge me but she didn't so I said my name, waited again and she didn't say anything. So I started to go and sit down. Then she said something about signing some papers so I turned around and went back to the desk. Apparently, I was supposed to pay $1200 that day before my appointment to prepay on crowns for root canals I was getting which I had not expected. As I hadn't prepared for that amount, I was taken aback and what was going through my head in that split second was what's the best way to pay this for me financially? Will they charge me a fee if I cancel? Will I lose my deposit? What cards do I have on me? Do I have time to do a transfer from savings to checking? Should I take money from my 401k? In my haste I thought I could use my flexcard and put the rest on the only credit card I had with me that would cover it, which I didn't really want to as it had a high balance already. I also have pretty rough physical issues that make just going somewhere a major chore so I didn't want to have to come back. So, I try 3 times to put my flexcard through their machine and each time it didn't work. Finally, the girl spoke up and said the last customer's card didn't work either. It wasn't till much later that I realized she probably wasn't pressing the right buttons. It was completely their fault as I checked later and the card was fine. So, I ended up putting the entire amount on my credit card. It was a lengthy procedure with alot of novacaine involved and wasn't till the next day that I felt better and thought I probably should have used another card I had that had no interest for 6 months so I called to see if they would switch my bill to the other card. Guess what? They refused. They said they paid a fee for me to use my card and they weren't going to pay a second fee. When I suggested they call the credit card company and try to get the fee waived they brushed me off. And, she said, "Well, you signed these papers" like I was disputing the amount and I thought that very rude. She also made some other rude comments. So, now, I'm stuck paying almost 30% interest every month for God knows how long until I pay off the entire balance on my card and my minimum payment has doubled. I had to go back to get my crowns but that's it. They mysteriously weren't able to take my flexcard plus sprung this large bill on me and wouldn't do anything to make it right. I'm done with them.

This was only my second visit to Uptown dental and it confirmed my positive impression from the…read morefirst time. The office takes an incredibly detailed and scientific approach to their care (photos of each tooth....) and the staff, from reception (who engages my silly jokes) to hygienists (Maya and Julia - I believe:)) to Dr. Racic. A+ skills and equally solid kindness and personalities.

They messed up my teeth when placing a bridge about 10 years ago. It broke 3 x, and I'm now on my…read more4th one...in TEN YEARS! Plus, one of the healthy teeth was ground down too much to keep the bridge in place properly. I'm now looking at a) a new bridge, b) just crowning, or c) an implant PLUS crowns -- all because they messed up! Would NEVER recommend!

I really lucked out finding this dental office. I have had nothing but positive experiences each…read moreand every visit. The front desk staff is always friendly and accommodating, willing to work with you schedule for appointments. Linda the dental hygienist was so sweet and friendly and educated me during my cleaning and scheduled me right there for my next one, and Dr. David Dzuban is friendly, compassionate, patient and puts you at ease. I can't recommend them enough!

First impression was great: friendly staff and the doctor explained everything about what he was…read moredoing. I went through an entire exam, and was then given an invoice for the proposed procedure to deal with my issue: $5,000! I asked if my insurance would cover any of it, and was told no. Then I was charged $100 for the visit. I didn't question it because I'd never been to a periodontist before, and I had wrongly assumed it wasn't covered. I found out afterward that this practice didn't take my insurance, a fact that was never brought to my attention by any of the staff when I made the appointment or while I was there! I went to a different periodontist (that I made sure was in-network), who said that I might not need a procedure at all and recommended a conservative plan of at-home treatment. Cost for visit: $0! Boy, do I feel rather swindled by Peridontics With a Caring Touch.

I'll keep this fairly short and sweet. I have had many gum problems and have dealt with all kinds…read moreof hell from previous periodontists. Dr. Werkmeister and his staff couldn't be better, in my opinion. My hygenist, Jessica, does a great job with my cleanings and explanations of what she's doing. Dr. Werkmeister made me feel ten times better during my last visit, further explaning my health's status, specifically now after having had a deep gum cleaning earlier in the year. I am always anxious with my gums, and that has nothing to do with this office. He said "There's good news and more good news." Hearing that, and realizing that there's a good chance that I won't have to have more gum grafts anytime soon, was the biggest relief I've had in a while. Their rates can be on the pricier side, but with the work they do, it makes sense. Not once have I felt that "finger-pointing" feeling at this office, and also, my gums are now in much better shape than from just a few months ago. Highly recommended.

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.

I am so glad I found this dentist. The space is gorgeous, bright and clean. The staff is incredibly…read morefriendly and efficient. I checked in online and was seen within a few minutes of me arriving at the office. There is two hour free parking in the adjacent UPMC Mercy parking garage. You will most likely have to drive to one of the top floors to find a spot so account for an extra ~10 minutes to park and walk to the actual office. The office sends directions on how to get into the building and to their suite. I would call and double check to clarify if you have any questions. My cleaning and X-rays only took thirty minutes and the doctor was there shortly after to take another look at my teeth. Everyone was really professional and kind and I felt comfortable throughout the whole experience. I know finding a dentist is tough, but I will gladly recommend this practice to others.

Beautiful new office inside Mercy Hospital. Their original location is in shadyside but they were…read morebooked out 6 months. Staff was super friendly, office was very clean, hygienist and doctor were on time. Whole cleaning/ check up took about 45 mins. There is free 2 hour parking at Mercy which was nice. Overall good experience and would recommend this practice!

I've been coming here for over 6 years and have never had any issues. My visits are primarily…read morebi-annual cleanings, but all hygienists I've ever worked with were very friendly and professional. My appointments are mostly on time. Occasionally, I'll wait 10-15 mins past appt. time, but it's infrequent. The dentist is personable and always willing to answer my questions and give feedback after exams.

I switched to West Penn about a year ago and couldn't be happier. My wife found them and then…read morerecommended them after I was displeased with my prior dentist. Everyone at West Penn is extremely kind and knowledgeable. They don't make you feel weird or try and sell you things you don't need. Dr. Steines and Morgan are both wonderful. 10/10, highly recommend.