First... the staff is wonderful. Pleasant and friendly. Dr Winter is delightful and cares about your comfort during procedures. AND... you won't feel like you are getting scammed about treatment, costs are reasonable. read more

My favorite dentist. The staff are amazing as well. I've been seeing Dr. Scott for the past 2 years and I can confidently say that he rescued my oral health. Words can't describe the amazing job he did since I first stepped into his office. Thank you Dr. Scott, Nikki and everyone who helped me there. read more

Dr. Winters is wonderful. Very Gentle and thorough . The entire staff from the front to the back is professional and friendly. Great dentist! If you need a dentist you will find any better read more

I came in for a dental cleaning and the service was perfect. The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and took care of my teeth. I love coming to this office read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Winters for many years. My daughter is transitioning now at 11 from a kids dentist and loves the staff at Dr. Winters office. She is asking to make it her permanent dentist from here on out. We love it here! read more

Dr Winter hears what you are saying!! He gives you a chance to make your own decisions with his guidance. He sees you as a person. The staff is great! The office manager Laura explained to me how I could get better dental care and coverage. This is my second visit and I will continue to go to Dr Winter's office for my dental care. read more

Went for years and especially appreciated Dr Winters work, but eventually had to leave due to the office staff. There were always billing issues where they would quote one thing, then it would turn out to be wrong with surprise charges. Then months later I would go for my next appointment and they would say, "Oh, there's a credit on your account." What. Credit means I overpaid, so why did they insist on the surprise payment day of? So confusing. So the billing was unpredictable but since I liked the Dr we stayed anyway. However, things began to go downhill when somehow they did a bunch of work that wasn't covered by the insurance, so I got the full bill. When I asked for a cash pay discount, they refused and the "negotiation" was rather inflexible. Keep in mind their bungling insurance issues wasn't my fault, and I wasn't trying to skip out of the bill but just get a discount and set up a payment plan. They insisted on collecting everything at once, and this just happened to fall right during the holidays so instead of Xmas presents I had to make this massive dental bill. So disappointing. I figured perhaps they wanted to close the books before the new year(?) so I tried to be understanding. And because we liked the Dr we came back again. However, the next round of appointments we ran into more discrepancies with the office staff (about care and of course, finances.) Finally Nikki lied to my face; she had said one thing to me over the phone, but in the office she changed her story. She looked right into my eyes and lied with a straight face. That attitude was just so disrespectful, so dismissive, so demeaning, and I remember looking at her and thinking, "I could argue with her, but: No. I'm done. I'm never coming back." So I just walked out. When I canceled all the remaining visits, I left a note that I would speak to the Dr to let him know why. I think Drs deserve to know when their office staff are causing issues with patients, after all. I suspect this never was forwarded to him because I never heard back. It's ok... it seems there's dentists on every corner so it was easy to find a replacement. Just wish we didn't have to. I would give the Dr 4 stars (5 for his work but 4 due to tolerating that staff!), and office staff 0 stars, so I tried to balance it with this review. read more

I had the pleasure of visiting Dr Scott Winters today and I must say I received exceptional care and service. . This was my first visit and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Heather was my hygienist and she was awesome. She explained everything in detail and answered my questions. My wife also sees Dr Scott. We feel that Dr Scott and his team show their genuine concern for their patients well being. I would recommend Dr Scott D Winters to anyone seeking top notch dental care. read more

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Dr Winter and his staff. My boys and husband had been coming here for a couple years before I finally got the courage to see a dentist again. I had a terrible experience with a local dentist drilling down my front tooth to try and "repair" it, it chipped and the dentist avoided me multiple times before my college graduation. Visiting Dr Winters office feels like visiting family. They care about you and take care of your teeth well. When I went in November of last year and said I have this much to spend before the end of the year for my FSA, Hailey sat down with me and came up with a plan and scheduled me every single appointment I needed to use up my FSA and niki fit me in with every cancellation she could. Then when I sat down with Dr Winter and told him I hated my teeth, he ensured me he could fix them. Hands down, I owe a lot of this work to Claudia & Blanca! These girls went above and beyond to give me the perfect smile! Fit me in when my bite was off, reordered my veneers when they felt they weren't the right shade. I finished all my work in March and waited to see how my new teeth and smile held up, I owe so much of my confidence to this office. Can't wait to not wear masks all the time, so I can show of my new smile! read more

Scott D. Winter, DDS - Before & After - General Dentistry Near Me - Modesto, California

Great experience for someone who hasn't been to the dentist in many years. They made me feel very comfortable. Courtney was prepping me for the dentist. She was very patient and kind. Very much appreciated that. I will be back for some work and will actually go back! Thank you! read more

Staff is amazing!!! They explain everything and are so gentle. My little comes out smiling and laughing! That's always a good thing and will keep me coming back. read more

After 25 years I will gladly take my business elsewhere. For the first time, I tried calling the night before to notify them that I would not be able to make my appointment due to my daughter's childcare closing during the time of my appointment and they tried charging me a fee because I didn't leave a voice-mail since they were closed when I tried contacting them. They wouldn't have gotten the voice-mail until 7 am..I called at 7 am so there's no difference. They even said they'd call me back after speaking to the manager and hours later I called back to allow them to fill my appointment spot and still tried that bs. I miss how they used to run the office years ago. read more

I received a bill from his office stating that I owed $100 for an appointment that my boyfriend had canceled. My boyfriend received this same bill, stating that he also owed $100. I have repeatedly asked the office staff to creat a separate account for my boyfriend, this never got taken care of because I'm being billed for his account. This doesn't constitute a one star review. I'm leaving a poor review is because of how his staff handled the situation when I called to get clarification. I stated my frustration about the situation of being billed twice. Nikki said I would need to speak with a manager to resolve, and she was connecting me to the managers phone. After being on hold for two minutes, their phone system forwards you to voicemail. I listened to the greeting for the voicemail I had been sent to, it was Nikki's voicemail box. It was my understanding that I was being connected to the manager, i found it odd that I was forwarded to Nikki's mailbox and not somebody that could help me. Needless to say my frustration grew. I called back. i asked Nikki why she sent me to her own voicemail and not to the managers. She explained how their phone system works. I said that with my household being billed twice, her saying she would connect me to somebody above her and then sending me to her own voicemail "seemed shady". Nikki told me that the manager was busy and would be calling me back. I'm sure my frustration was coming through over this phone call, I felt like I was being given the runaround. I was speaking pointedly during this conversation. I did not swear, disrespect or threaten the staff in anyway. I simply wanted answers. The manager called back a short time later. She informed me that there was a mistake on their end, if it was the offices fault or the insurance fault is still unclear. Either way, the information that was mailed to me was incorrect. She informed me that the $100 short notice cancellation fee was waived. I thought to myself "this is getting resolved". The manager then informed me that she would be canceling the five future appointments I had scheduled with them. I was shocked and confused! I asked her why, she said "because you said that our office is shady and we feel like you don't trust us anymore". Needless to say the conversation escalated at this point, I have to state though that I still did not swear, threaten or disrespect the office staff. In utter disbelief, I then proceeded to demand answers. The office manager was dismissive, repeatedly saying "see how upset you are, it's your attitude that's the problem" when I initially called my attitude was fine. Only after I was told that I would no longer be allowed as a patient there did my attitude become increasingly negative. I said "I called you to get information, I got wrong information and the runaround so you canceled all my appointments and you don't understand why am upset?" She continued to be passive aggressive and dismissive stating "why would you want to come here if you don't trust us, I just assumed you didn't want to come here anymore". I never said that I didn't trust their office, I said the information that had been given to me plus how the phone conversations had occurred seemed shady. I also never said I didn't want to go there anymore or to cancel anything. I simply needed information, and the end result is me having to find a new dentist during a pandemic with two months left in the year before I lose my yearly insurance allotment. Obviously I hadn't planned on switching dentists hence the five future appointments I had scheduled. I repeatedly told the manager that "this isn't right, I didn't do anything wrong! why would you say I'm not welcome anymore?" The manager focused on arguing the finer points of this discussion, she was stuck on things like she didn't say "I'm not welcome" she said she was "canceling my appointments" uh ok. This was a VERY frustrating conversation, repeatedly being told by the manager "see how upset you are, why can't you just be nice about things...This is why I'm going to cancel your appointments". She couldn't see it from my point of view, or think outside of me having an unpleasant tone. If you visit this office, a little advice: don't oppose anything or ask any questions. It is negatively perceived and they will make sure it never happens again by not welcoming you back as a patient. They made a mistake, continued to make mistakes and then flipped the situation because I was unhappy about it. My attitude and frustration were exaggerated by the manager so they could feel justified in not allowing me to return, I'm sure their reply to this review will reflect that. They get very defensive. The first phone call I placed to them was pleasant, the manager didn't care about that though...just that I had become unpleasant after they had messed up repeatedly. All she had to say was "we made a mistake, I'm sorry...it's been fixed" and I would have hung up from the call a happy patient. read more

My hubby had been telling me to come here for the longest time since this is who he's been seeing for 9 years! I finally made the transition and absolutely glad I did. Everyone was very welcoming gave me a great sense of relief knowing everything would be ok. I'm a big 28 year old baby. When it comes to any dental procedure. read more

We love Dr. Winter's office. We have been bringing our kids for several years. They love going there! The staff makes them feel so relaxed, and they love picking out a prize from the Treasure Chest. They also have amazing raffles you can win! We loved the office so much that both my husband and I decided to switch to Dr. Winter too. The staff is very knowledgeable and Dr. Winter is excellent! Last year, my 9 yr old slipped in the shower and cracked his two front permanent teeth. One tooth was half gone. We were devastated to say the least. Dr. Winter saw him that same evening and was able to rebuild both teeth with composite in a just over an hour! You cannot even tell they aren't 100% real. It was amazing cosmetic work! Dr. Winter replaced my old silver fillings (which my last dentist insisted upon) with composite resin, and they look fantastic. Kicking myself that I didn't get this done years ago! We are so pleased with Dr. Winter and his staff! read more

I strongly believe in taking care of your teeth. Ive been to several different dental practices and finally found our family dentist! Yes i may arrive a few minutes late but im driving from 30 mins away. The ladies and dr. Winter are always so kind and patient. I have 4 kids ages 10, 7,5 and 3, and as soon as I mention, we're going to the dentist, they're in the car before I do. Sometimes they're fighting for the appointment. One will complain, how come it's not my turn? They love going to see their dentist. Im actually really glad my kids love going because when I was growing up I dreaded going to see the dentist. But as soon as I mention dr. Winter they get really excited. The ladies are very detailed oriented and talk you through the cleaning process and dr. Winter is a gentle giant. He's a dentist whisperer. He truly cares about his patients. We have been with dr. Winter for 3 years and I do not plan on looking for another family dentist. GREAT DENTIST+GREAT OFFICE=GREAT PATIENTS WITH GREAT TEETH!!! Hands down the best in the valley. read more

I've been going here for years. Always polite and professional. The staff are great. Rachel is awesome.

I have visited Dr. Winter's pratice a few times now and his dental hygentists including himself are all phenominal to work with. I am typically a bit anxious when it comes to visiting a new dentist because I have had a few bad experiences in the past (fortunately nothing extreme). I originally had decided to visit Dr. Winter's practice after having been told by my primary dentist in San Francisco that I have three cavities. I held off having any work done and decided to get a second opinion. I did not fully believe the diagnosis to be true especially based on how well I take care of my teeth. Dr. Winter ended up evaluating my teeth and found a total of ZERO cavities. You can now probably see why I am anxious about dentists. I am incredibly grateful for visiting Dr. Winter as he has restored my faith in believing that there truly are good dentists...unfortunately we sometimes have to go through a few bad ones to find the gems. Aside from Dr. Winter himself, all of the dental hygentists are very kind and extremely knowledgable which is great because we spend most of our visits with them and I personally always have a lot of general questions which they always fully answer. They also take their time during cleanings and are very good at ensuring their patients are comfortable at all times no matter what the procedure. I truly cannot recommend Dr. Winter enough! His expertise in his field and the advanced technology that him and his staff use put my mind at ease knowing my oral care is in good hands. read more

I'm sharing this review for my non-techy 81-year-old mother, who saw Dr. Winter this morning. "5 stars, if not 10! My experience with Dr. Winter and his office and reception room and the treatment I received from him was excellent! He was so caring that I did not get a bit of pain, and I had 3 extractions. I want to report the goodness in his heart and his help to everyone I know." read more

Very courteous staff and excellent at dentistry! I highly recommend Scott Winter and his excellent staff!

Spectacular, caring staff. The slways think of the patient first, honestly providing the service tgat needs to be done. Youcan fully trust their diagnosis read more

Dr Winters and his staff are very nice. They are very caring and comforting. Dr Winters explains every step of his intended procedure and is very caring in the way he provides the service. Appointments are easy to get. You don't have to wait for weeks for an appointment. They are very accommodating. I always arrive on time and I never had to wait! I was taken in, within 5 minutes. read more

Prompt, professional, friendly, honest, knowledgeable and just all around great customer service each and every visit.

Not only is Dr. Scott really great with his personable approach, the rest of the staff is also really welcoming! All of them take the time to talk to you about the care you're receiving or just life, which makes the place feel warmer and more comfortable than other dental offices. read more

Very nice dentist office. The facility is nice. The staff is nice. The Scott Winters is very caring and gentle. His dental assistant gave me the best cleaning I've ever had that left my teeth exceptionally white. She even was educating me. They also do little office challenges which is cute. I highly recommend this dentist. read more

After my previous dentist closed his office, I took some time to find a new office. After one visit, I know I made a good choice. Dr. Winter is caring, knowledgable, and skilled. Great choices in office staff and dental hygienists' make for a comfortable visit. Highly Recommend . read more

As you can see they feel the need to defend themselves and can't even tell the truth in their response. Anyways, if you read the other reviews you can see I am not the only person that has had problems with this dentist. Just know you've been given fair warning of their practice. God Bless read more

Two visits, my son and myself. The office person was professional, confirmed insurance coverage prior to visit. no hidden charges after visit. Hygienists were professional. Dr. Winter was professional, he explained all options available and listened and answered my questions. No hard upsale of procedures. Nice person, (as in genuine). I wrote "professional"l a few times, it rhymes with integrity. Not too common in this area. read more

My whole family loves this office!! My boys get so excited for their appointments! They truly care about their patients and make us all feel welcomed....we LOVE teeth cleaning days!!! read more

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Love Scott Winters and the Team of hygienists he has working for him. The office staff is friendly and helpful. They make my kids feel so calm and not scared to go see the dentist. read more

This dentist office is amazing. Unlike many others i actually enjoying going to the dentist. I usually jump around from dentist to dentist in search of a really good dentist and office staff. I love technology and to see a dentist office put that technology to use is AWESOME. At my 1st appointment and very 1st visit i was greeted warmly, the decor was nice and up to date. The staff were very friendly and i was given a tour of the whole office upon arrival. The best part is they ask if you would like to opt in their text message alert system to remind you of your appt., and you can also submit your email and make changes to your appt. via email( How awesome is that) They do digital X-rays and are very thorough in discussing your dental health. So if your looking for a new dentist who cares about your needs and who uses technology to make your visit smooth by all means go to Scott Winter. ps.. at no extra charge they will use laughing gas if you prefer... If you do decide to go here tell them that I referred you... THanks read more

Scott D. Winter, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Modesto, California

I've been going to Dr. Winter for almost three years now. The office itself is comfortable and clean, as well as welcoming. The office staff have always been friendly and extremely helpful, both in person and over the phone. When I had to have my wisdom teeth out this past spring, Dr. Winter and his staff were very kind and helped me stay calm and relaxed. During any procedure, Dr. Winter has been careful to ensure my comfort. Also, every time I visit, I feel like I am visiting a friend. The staff and Dr. Winter ask how I am doing and what is going on with my career. They remember past conversations and remember me. It is a great feeling, rather than being just another set of teeth they clean every 6 months. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

I woke up last week with a bad toothache and did a search for local dentists. Dr winters office was able to get me in that day and when it was determined I needed a root canal Dr Winters did it that day. It was painless and the office staff had already processed my insurance by the time I was through. It was the easiest and smoothest dental visit I've ever experienced. On to my appointment with the hygenist! Ive found a dentist I'm going to stick with read more

Dr. Winter is a fantastic dentist! You can tell that he cares by the way he explains the how and the why of each procedure. I feel very confident in his abilities and appreciate the depth with which he is willing to answer my questions. I believe him to be a highly trained dentist who I can trust to do a quality job every time. Honesty is evident in his practice and that is huge to me. Too many dentists perform uneccesary work in order to drive the bill up. My kids absolutely love him and his staff. They are all so inviting and friendly. On the way home from her appointment last week my 6 year old daughter, without any prompting, said: "Daddy I love the dentist". What else can I say. I'm sold. read more

We decided we needed a new dentist and wanted one that could see the whole family. I researched and Dr. Winters name came up from friends and on Facebook groups. My two young children went and were treated amazingly. I then had my first appointment and again everyone in the office was nice, kind, and informative. The hygienist remembered me from when my daughter was in and asked how she and my son were. She explained everything she was doing and was clearly well trained and personable. Dr. Winters went over my ex rays and recommended treatments and when I asked if I needed more than suggested he said that he wouldn't do work he didn't think was necessary. All other dentists I have dealt with (3 in the last 5 years) are always giving options and pushing for the most expensive. Dr. Winters just said what was needed and left it at that and didn't try to sell anything more. I was 100% satisfied with the treatment I and my children received from the very first phone call, to the receptionist, hygienist, and Dr. read more

Very pleased with the staff, Heather always very nice and patience to my son for the last 7 year.

I've been a patient of Dr. Winter for at least 5 years, honestly I should've done a review ages ago. The entire office is so friendly and caring. They have treated me like family. They always explain any procedures and the cost associated with them. I almost never have to wait for my appointments. I really can't say enough about this office. They are the best!! read more

I cannot rate this dental office low enough. My mother, that is 82 years old, was a patient there for many years and recently had an emergency that needed immediate attention. There is absolutely no emergency care offered by this office! No after hours phone number, nothing. Then when we finally reached the office after the weekend, they offered her an appointment a 1/2 hour out. We could not physically make it there that quickly from where my mother was at. We were then told there were no more appointments for the WHOLE WEEK! My mother was in pain for the entire weekend and then told no appointments for a WEEK! The infection got so bad that she was referred to an oral surgeon to have it drained and her own dentist would not give her an appointment for a WEEK. NO EMERGENCY CARE AT ALL and no empathy for their patients. read more

Dr. Scott Winter is as good as it gets for dentistry in all areas. His staff are very warm, friendly and professional. I was given the office tour and was impressed with state of the art equipment. I've had a number of dentists over the years, but none as thorough and professional as Dr. Winter. Highly recommended to everyone. Thank you! read more

Dr. Scott Winter is amazing! I went in for a root canal, he made the experience as painless as possible. I would recommend him to everyone. I have a new dentist I trust. read more