When Dr. Malesra took over Branch Village Dental, my wife and I decided to stay at the practice and…read moregive him a try. In late 2023 I began experiencing discomfort on the palate side of my gums and decided to wait a short time until my cleaning visit in January 2024 to have it looked at. The hygienist I had was pleasant to work with but, recently, has shown that she did not use good judgement. After looking at my issue, she had no idea what the problem was and left me with the impression that there was nothing to worry about and that it should clear up on its own in time. She not only did not have any idea of what was going on, she also did not feel it important enough to consult with or ask Dr. Malesra to spend a minute to look at it. My next visit was in July when the doctor would examine me. The discomfort had not gone away. Upon examination, he said that I probably at some point had a food particle, such as a popcorn husk, stuck under my gum causing irritation, but he did not find anything. He then advised that I try rinsing my mouth with 3% hydrogen peroxide three times per day and get back to him in a few weeks. After that he gave me a prescription for Chlorhexidine. Both did nothing. A few weeks later Dr. Malesra took an X-ray and said I might have gingivitis, recommending I see a periodontist. I went to the periodontist that he recommended. That ended up being a big mistake and a total waste of $115. I will spare you those details except to say that he mentioned that the x-rays Dr. Malesra's office sent to him were dark, blurry and unusable and had to take one of his own. Being totally unsatisfied at the point, I chose to see a different periodontist, one that my wife had seen. The difference between the two were like night and day. He, too, thought the x-rays were bad and had to take one of his own. He performed a complete checkup, took photographs of what he suspected and, after some time, did a biopsy as there were white bumps that proved to be Leukoplakia, a problem that could possibly end up being oral cancer. More time will have to pass to determine if this is the case. The point here, though, is that had the hygienist done her job and had Dr. Malesra look at me in January instead of having to wait 6 months, what may end up being cancer could have been caught six months sooner and most likely better treated! On a Tuesday, I tried calling Dr. Malesra and spoke with a receptionist to set up a time to speak with him to discuss my feelings. I was told he was at lunch and she would have him return my call. It took three days before I finally received a call from the office manager wanting to know what the issue is. I told her I wanted to speak directly with the doctor and she said she was told to speak with me instead. I could not speak with the doctor. I feel any small business owner who refuses to speak with an upset customer directly is a coward and a very poor businessman and should not run a business. To sum it up, in my opinion, it appears both the hygienist and Dr. Malesra are only adequate in their basic job functions, and when there is an issue outside of normal cleaning or pulling a tooth, they are not of much value. I recommend looking elsewhere if you are looking for a great dental practice. Both my wife and I have left the practice with no regrets!

Branch Village Dental has a very friendly and professional team. Dr Malesra is a wonderful dentist…read more He has a gentle touch and kind demeanor. I have total confidence in his care. I look forward to seeing this team on each visit. I highly recommend them.

I have been a patient of this practice for as long as I can remember and have never had a bad…read moreexperience. The hygienists are friendly and gentle, the doctors are competent and informative, and the reception is warm. Despite a large practice, I feel like they know me personally, and I've never had to wait for an emergency appointment.

From the owner: Welcome to Stepka Family Dental, your friendly neighborhood dentists dedicated to gentle,…read morehigh-quality and comprehensive dental care. We specialize in treating your entire family like it's our own.

if your looking for a dentist this is it, Great staff very friendly, ive had Darlene as a hygienist…read morefor 18 yrs she does a great job cleaning, hence why i been seeing her so long,plus makes the time go by quick with her awesome personality & fun sense of humor. Dr Picard is very good at what he does looking at your teeth making sure everything is good while going over if you have any concerns i was in need of a crown & had it done worked out great!

I have used this office for cleanings for a few years now. Thankfully nothing more has been needed…read more The staff is very friendly and professional, making for a great experience. If there is a need for anything more extensive in the future, I look forward to the same level of care.

Teeth cleaning at its best!! Thanks Daniel for getting those hard to reach spots. See you in 6…read moremonths.

Be careful when booking a dentist appointment. they advertise a "regular cleaning" for only $29, so…read moreyou book thinking you're actually getting your teeth cleaned. But when you get there, they only do an exam to check what's wrong with your mouth, they don't do the cleaning, and they still charge you the $29.

I've been a patient here for several years and there's a clear pattern of unethical behavior. Years…read moreago, I had a cavity filled that didn't hurt before but caused ongoing pain afterward. When I returned, they took an X-ray to address their mistake and then charged me $200 for it. The tooth still bothers me to this day. More recently, I was told they accepted my new insurance, had work done, and was later charged $500 because they "never accepted" it--despite admitting they knew that beforehand. They told me I was out of luck and that they don't work with my insurance because situations like this happen. On top of that, my dentist was switched to her sister without my knowledge, and after a routine filling I was in pain for weeks. Overall, this office is dishonest and I would not trust them

Unprofessional treatment of patients. Shuffled around to doctors on staff with no continuity. I…read moresuggest seeking care elsewhere.

Great experiences! They are amazing. The staff are nice, caring, and extremely helpful. Would…read morehighly recommend!

Get with adults and kids! Perfect for the whole family. Staff are always kind and very thorough. :)read more

I started going to Dr Peloquin in the early '80s & I was never scared to go back to the dentist…read moreagain. He was so gentle & caring & I was amazed at some of the procedures he could do! He even opened his office & had his wife come in to assist him when I was having a problem. I don't know of any other dr that would do that for a patient! Dr Peloquin was the best dentist I ever had and I only stopped going there because he was retiring. I will never forget how he went above & beyond for me with his great staff like Anna & Vicky. Dr Peloquin, I hope you're enjoying your retirement & I really want to thank you for your excellent care!

I've been coming here my entire life, so that says two things: they must be good if I'm 30 and…read morestill coming, but also I don't have another dentist experience to compare it to. They've never botched a surgery or filling. The secretaries are very nice and so are the dentists. Dr Sloan and her sidekick Cheryl can get pretty deep into the small talk during a procedure. That never really bothered me, but I could certainly see it bothering others. They take a while to get with the times. I think they got a TV in the waiting room and started using email for reminders/communication maybe 2-3 years ago.

My experience started out very positive and good, but feel all that declined as time wet on and I…read morepaid in full.  My contract reads for five years and when I went for one of my appoints was told by Dr. Began it was changing to a two year program and after two years there could be additional cost.  I went there because I had an accident which I was told I had two slight fractures to my jaw so Invisalign was recommended.  I did NOT go to have my teeth straightened. I asked for the information with code to be sent to my insurance but was told you didn't have that code.  I feel my insurance would have paid for some of the cost as it was an accident and do not feel your office help Rosette, was willing to comply.  Seriously what Dentist doesn't know what codes to use?  As time went on I feel this office is strictly too businesslike and all about the money and not so much the patient.  I would like to add that Jessica is one of your most caring workers and would like to give her that credit.  You continue to send me ratings so now you have it.

Dr Bryan has been my doctor for several month, today his assistant Haley knocked my experience out…read moreof the park. Teamwork makes the Dream work.... This dynamic duo, actually trio Dr Bryan's wife was working too, highlighted what professional, skilled, kind, and competent, dental care can mean to the patient... A+ Outstanding, Great Feeling, Superior Talent Anna Marie Valentini Boggia Sepe, MSN, MEd, Advanced Practice Family Nurse Practitioner