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    Sparks Modern Dentistry

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

    Services - Sparks Modern Dentistry

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Lauren K.

    I have been here a few times in the past few years. Mainly for regular cleanings but also for a crown replacement. I was super nervous about the replacement as I always don't love going to the dentist. They made the process very smooth. The creation of the crown was pretty fast as well. My regular cleanings have always gone well. I've always gotten someone who was gentle and always friendly. The office itself is clean and tidy. I appreciate all the natural light and the bright furnishings. Makes it less doom and gloom!

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    Nonda M.

    I really love this dentist office the staff is fast and friendly they have all the modern equipment They let you know immediately what your x-rays look like and it all comes on a big screen in front of you , while the staff checks your insurance forms to make sure everything is good , if you don't have a dentist this is the place to come

    The exorbitant estimate that both another dentist and gum surgeon said was completely unnecessary.
    Suzanne J.

    I live near this location and saw a banner that Sparks Modern Dentistry had up promoting a cleaning and X-ray special for $59.00. I'd recently moved back to the area and was in need of a dentist. I saw Erin McEvoy at Sparks Modern Dentistry in Sept. 2021 and had an average teeth cleaning. After giving me X-rays, Dr. McEvoy informed me that I had advanced gum disease and would need an appointment as soon as possible for a Scaling and Root Planing. She handed me a mirror and said I was at risk of losing my teeth because my gum disease was so advanced. This was shocking news to me, as I have always had good dental care and I floss daily. I have never before been told that I had gum disease. When I told the doctor that I flossed everyday, and asked how it was possible that I had advanced gum disease, she simply said, "It's hereditary." I was given a work up for my 2nd visit totaling $1274.00 and told to book it "as soon as possible." I was extremely upset with her assessment of my gums, in fact, I burst into tears as she was conveying her opinion to me. She handed me a tissue, but said nothing comforting. I found her to be very cold. When I left, I phoned my father who insisted that I get a second opinion. I took his advice, but had to wait for months to get an appointment at the busy office to where I was referred. I finally saw that dentist in January of 2022. The Dentist who gave me my 2nd opinion has been in practice for over 20 years. He said my gums were perfectly healthy and that I had no gum disease. He had "no idea" why I would be told that I needed a gum planing and scaling. He did say I had loss of gum and referred me to a gum surgeon. I saw the gum surgeon in February of this year. He confirmed that I need to have surgery to replace loss of gums (from over-vigorous brushing) but he also expressed disbelief that anyone would tell me I had advanced gum disease. Additionally, I called Sparks Modern Dentistry two weeks before my 2nd opinion from the new dentist and asked that they send over my x-rays. I was assured that my x-rays would be sent that week. When I got to my appointment, the new dentist never received my X-rays. One of the staff called Sparks Modern Dentistry and they were told that I was never a patient there! So, I called them directly, and since I had my paperwork from Erin McEvoy in my hands, I told them my account number. Then, they fumbled about to explain that they were confused and sent over my X-rays; not in the large format in which they were taken, but in an extremely small file that made it difficult for my new dentist to read. What kind of business practices are these? Pretending and denying that I was ever a patient? Refusing to send X-rays? False claims of care needed? I am so pleased that I didn't take Erin McEvoy's incorrect assessment and spend $1274.00 for something I absolutely did not need. I can not recommend Erin McEvoy as a dentist because of these experiences.

    Teeth bleaching, replaced a 20 year old crown, filled 3 cavities, and a gum cleaning

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    Everyone did an excellent job and I highly recommend going here. Everyone is very friendly!

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    The cleaning was fantastic and the ladies in the front are also fantastic! Great place to go! Very attentive cleaning and DDS as well!

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    Great friendly staff, answers all questions I had before treatment. Dr. MCEvoy is amazing

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    All the staff were super friendly and the doctor had very good bedside manner! I'm happy with the care I received from this facility!

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    Excellent dental cleaning dental exam and communication. good dentist and staff and excellent hygienist

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    Great and friendly. Very caring and compassionate to my 95yo mom and me.....very helpful with the sign in stuff

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    “McEvoy is passionate about what she does and that she does care for her patients.”

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    Gentle Dental Sparks

    Gentle Dental Sparks

    3.2(51 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Our family has been patients at Gentle Dental in Sparks for nearly 10 years, and both of my kids…read morehave had braces and regular cleanings here. Unfortunately, our 4:00 PM appointment today was an extremely disappointing experience. When we arrived, we were told we had been removed from the schedule because we didn't confirm the appointment. I explained that I did confirm through the text system, just like we always have. Claudia at the front desk was very kind and explained they've been having issues with the confirmation system and said they could still see my daughter. A couple technicians came out and said they would get her in shortly, but then another technician came out and said my daughter had been removed from the schedule because we didn't confirm. When I explained what the front desk had told us about the system issue, she said it didn't matter because they were no longer taking 4 PM appointments. When I said maybe we should just leave, she said yes, we should. The manager who we have known for a very long time was standing there during this entire interaction and didn't say a word. After nearly 10 years as patients, being told to leave over what appears to be a system error was shocking. There are plenty of dentists in the area who are actually "gentle" and treat families with kindness and respect. We will be taking our family to one of them instead. I hope the office takes a closer look at how situations like this are handled in the future so other long-time patients aren't treated the same way.

    While Dr. Cardenas and his assistant provide excellent care, I have encountered significant issues…read morewith the office administration and the dental hygienist. Regarding the office management, I experienced several scheduling conflicts and felt dismissed despite having phone confirmations. Furthermore, I requested an estimate for my out-of-pocket costs multiple times prior to treatment, but was only told the amount would be "minimal" due to my dual coverage. I did not receive any EOBs, and my insurance was not billed for eight months. I finally received a bill after 11 months, which incorrectly claimed the balance was 90 days past due. Additionally, the dental hygienist was late for every appointment and performed unauthorized services that resulted in additional costs. Her negative demeanor and the way she communicated regarding my dental health were also quite distressing. Go elsewhere!!

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    Kenneth D Vaughn, DDS

    Kenneth D Vaughn, DDS

    4.8(8 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    I really like this dentist office. Six months ago when we moved to Reno I broke a tooth in the…read morefront of my mouth, and found this dentist first and absolutely love this office. Dr. Vanhorn is my dentist and he does a great job. They made me feel at home and I was really embarrassed about not having a front tooth and they fixed me up with a flipper after they pulled my tooth. I am getting an implant tomorrow and of course I am not looking forward to it but I know I am being taken care of with the staff. Absolutely wonderful dentist office to go to. I will post before and after pictures. When you need a new dentist you must call these guys. Not so sure I want to post my before pic, but here's my new front right tooth. Dr VanHorn is so caring and I was well taken care of during my tooth implant. Love this place.

    I recently had to find a new dentist after 15 years (mine retired). I had a gold cap fall off the…read moreWednesday before Memorial Day. I called several dentists and they could not see me for more than a week. Dr. Vaughn was the fifth dentist on my list and they were willing to squeeze me in the Tuesday after the holiday, but said they would try to get me in sooner. On Thursday morning, I got a call. They had an appointment for me first thing Friday. Woopee! They have a large, clean practice. Dr. Vaughn saw me, examined the tooth to make sure it could still support the crown (it could) and recemented it. He passed my 'dentist criteria', so I made an appointment to come back for an exam and cleaning. The first available appointment was in early November, but they said they would call me if they had an opening. As it turned out, they were able to move up my appointment to late August. At this visit, they took a full set of digital x-rays, Dr. Vaughn gave me a full examination (no problems thanks to my prior dentist, Dr. R. Lapcevic) and then my teeth were cleaned. The cleaning as good. The hygenist was thorough, but gentle! Both Dr. Vaughn and the hygenist were very personable and answered all my questions. I think I have lucked out and found a good dentist.

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    Kenneth D Vaughn, DDS
    Kenneth D Vaughn, DDS - Guess how my dental visit went? #SwellStated @SwellStated

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    Spanish Springs Family Dental

    Spanish Springs Family Dental

    3.9(37 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    Speaks Spanish
    Free parking

    Our entire family has been to Spanish Springs Dental for many years, and we absolutely would not go…read moreanywhere else. Dr. York, Bev, and the rest of the team are fantastic! The practice is located in a small business shopping center. Bev and the front office team do a great job with check-in and out, insurance, etc., and make the process efficient and seamless. Dr.York, the hygienist, and the rest of the dental team are very pleasant and make the ordeal of a dental visit as comfortable as possible. I would highly recommend it.

    This is a long one... August 19th - Went in for a cleaning…read more After extensive x-rays, I needed 2 crowns. OK. They drilled and did whatever dentists do. They took molds & more X-rays. Set an appointment to have crowns installed. Received a call a few days later & was told that a root canal was now necessary. I asked how & why. The dentist told me that she just looked at the X-rays... I said, why 3 days later, to which I didn't receive a sufficient answer. Well, let's get the root canal scheduled. Referred me to Champagne Dental who had no idea who I was. Scheduled procedure and got a call the next day asking if I was going to schedule... what? Went to another Dr and got my root canal that evening - August 25th - Well done! Had an appointment scheduled - September 2 - to have the crowns installed and the told me that it needed to be changed due to the unavailability of the dentist - maternity leave - of course no one said anything to me when I scheduled with them. So now they have given me over to a new dentist to do the crowns. The new dentist is my dentist's husband! September 2 - Well, the technician assigned to assist damaged a tooth while removing a temporary crown! So get one put on and have to reschedule for the second crown... Now it's 2 days before my appointment - September 16 - for my final crown, only to receive a message that the dentist (husband) will not be available because of his wife's maternity leave. I received a text telling me that my new crown appointment is scheduled for September 22... After the tech made an error, the dentist reassured me that there would not be an office visit charge... How Nice! It's 43 miles one way from my home to the office, so 86 miles round trip. I get 13 mpg = 6.62 gallons per trip @ $7.19 / gallon = $51.57 per visit. Hardly makes sense to keep seeing this practice. This might continue because they're not finished yet!

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    Spanish Springs Family Dental - A full view of our welcoming entryway and reception desk. We make your dental visits comfortable from day one!

    A full view of our welcoming entryway and reception desk. We make your dental visits comfortable from day one!

    Spanish Springs Family Dental - Our friendly front desk and convenient digital kiosk for quick, seamless check-ins!

    Our friendly front desk and convenient digital kiosk for quick, seamless check-ins!

    Spanish Springs Family Dental - Relax before your appointment in our cozy lobby, featuring comfortable seating and plenty of reading material.

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    Relax before your appointment in our cozy lobby, featuring comfortable seating and plenty of reading material.

    Pyramid Family Dental - Team Pyramid!

    Pyramid Family Dental

    4.2(46 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I will always be grateful to Dr. Rearrick and her staff for being so welcoming and kind. Looking…read morefor a dentist can be such a challenge because everyone seems to have a horror story. And when you're really overdue for a cleaning, those horror stories have a way causing unnecessary anxiety. So, I went to my trusty Yelp app to search for a local dentist and found Pyramid Family Dental. After reading the reviews, I decided to suck it up and give them a try. My first visit included xrays, pictures, and a comprehensive dental plan. I knew what to expect and what the cost would be. Everyone was SO NICE. No judgment, no sarcasm, no rudeness. Just a nice group of people that thank you for choosing them and then do everything they can to make you comfortable. I have now been to Pyramid Family Dental four times and it's safe to say that their kindness and professionalism isn't a fluke. They are just awesome! What really solidified the 5 stars is what I DON'T hear them do. Let me explain - there are so many establishments that don't realize that their patrons can hear what is happening at the desk. So every comment or remark they may utter about a customer can many times be heard by a separate customer. While in one of the rooms, I can hear almost everything that the front desk staff is saying and I have never heard anything unbecoming. You'll be treated with respect to your face and behind your back. :) Huge shoutout to Joyce. I've been in her chair a few times now and I just love her. I don't care for the scraping or poking, but she puts me at ease and gives me the perfect amount of detail so I know what to expect without freaking the hell out. Thank you to everyone at Pyramid Family Dental! You're amazing!!

    Went there for a broken tooth, they said they had to do a deep cleaning first ($1,000) then they…read morereferred me to an endodontic dentist. They took full xrays, can't understand why they didn't refer me if they knew they don't do root canals. Not satisfied.

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    Jennifer R. Rearrick, DDS

    Pyramid Family Dental - We're ready to make you smile!

    We're ready to make you smile!

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    Vista Dental Care - Owner, Robert Vong, DMD

    Vista Dental Care

    3.9(38 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I have been a multi-year client of the Vista Dental office and the team deserves the "full 5…read morestars". This period includes Dr. Thomas and recently, the transition to Dr. Vong and Dr. Avendano. Bruna has been my routine hygienist and her technical skills are brilliant, top-notch. In particular, her ability to sonically clean and to measure my receding gums with the absolute minimum of discomfort speaks to her fabulous technique. In a joking fashion, sometimes I think she's just saying the numbers because there is no sensation while probing the gum line. Additionally, I want to mention Amber and Jada who filled-in for Bruna during a recent absence and they too, demonstrated a high level of technical skill and competence. More recently, I needed updates to 6 existing fillings and had been a little reluctant to have this work completed. Dr. Avendano and his assistant Crystal were "beyond my expectations". As a team, they were fast, efficient, and treated me in a manner that ensured I was comfortable before and during the procedure. Most impressive to me was Dr. A's ability to deliver anesthesia by needle with NO sensation of a needle prick. I was aware that he was working in my mouth to prepare for the procedure and then, "poof", the area was numb. No jab, no pin prick, no burning. His technique is incredible and I remained comfortable for the entire procedure. Should you be facing some over-due dental work, or are simply in need of an excellent hygienist, I would confidently recommend the team at Vista Dental.

    One of the best dental places in Reno Sparks area. I've been coming here for years and always had a…read moregreat experience

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    Vista Dental Care - Dennez Avendano, DMD Associate Dentist

    Dennez Avendano, DMD Associate Dentist

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    Spanish Springs Modern Dentistry - Looking for a family dentist in Sparks, NV? You have come to the right spot!

    Spanish Springs Modern Dentistry

    2.6(118 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    24 Jan 2019 UPDATE After my tooth extraction back in March…read more2018; I've continued to have my teeth periodically cleaned by Misty Baker. I only have 10 teeth & am pleased with the personal attention & thoroughness of Misty's expertise. I look forward to my next scheduled appointment with Misty on 24 May 2019. ================================================ On 6 Feb 2017 I arrived at the appointed time & had a tooth extracted, to my satisfaction. 17 Mar 2018, a Saturday morning, I arrived unannounced, no appointment, & had been in pain since Tuesday. The staff readily got me into X-Ray dept for the preliminary. Once seated in the dental chair, a young woman came in & introduced herself as Dr. Melanie Kim. First thing I noticed is she has small hands which is what I want for my child-size mouth. I'm 73 years old & know my teeth are nearing the end of the road. I have no front teeth just a few molars for chewing, all of which are in poor condition. I reasonably expect all my teeth will need to be extracted within the next 2 years, at most all of which I explained to Dr. Kim who listened attentively. I further explained I'd been in pain since Tuesday & presently had so much pain on the upper left side molars I was afraid my head wouldn't fall off. Additionally, the gums of my 3 molars on the left side were tender to the touch. She asked for her Dental Assistant to take Xrays of the upper two molars on the left side. After examining the teeth & looking at the Xrays, Dr. Kim agreed that trying to "save any teeth" is not a good option. Dr. Kim quickly agreed that one, perhaps both upper molars on the left side may need to be extracted & that the Xrays appear to show an infection inbetween both teeth. Only one tooth was sensitive to my tongue & Dr. Kim's instruments. Her prognosis was that the one tooth definitely needed to be extracted, so I was anethesised & readied for the extraction. I was pleased that Dr. Kim appeared to know what she was doing, no hesitation, no apprehension, she dug right in. I requested & was given a 2nd shot of novacane. Dr. Kim extracted the tooth in what seemed to me to be a relatively short time. She confirmed that there was an infection between the two teeth AFTER the one tooth had been extracted, but that it appeared the other tooth was unaffected by the infection. I wasn't given any pain prescription. Dr. Kim told me to alternated between Extra Strength Tylenol & Ibuprofen every 4-6 hours, however, I didn't need that much medication. For the first time since Tuesday, I went to bed sedated & slept soundly. When I awoke Sunday morning my mouth & teeth were back to normal, no pain, no sedation, no tender gums around the 3 molars in my jaw on the left side. I have an appointment on Friday to see Dr. Melanie Kim whom I consider extremely well qualified whose expertise I highly value. At that time we'll discuss options for further treatment. I was lucky to draw Dr. Kim on my unscheduled, EMERGENCY walk-in. I've read all the reviews for Spanish Springs Modern Dentistry. I noticed Dr. Kim has several favorable reviews dating back to 2015, which means she has been there for 3+ years, which means she is doing something RIGHT for her employer & her patients. At no time did Dr. Kim try to sell me on more expensive treatments. Shame on me for not including the names of all other "Staff" who were all courteous, helpful, & professional. I cop a plea of being in pain. I will update this review after my upcoming Friday appointment with Dr. Melanie Kim.

    I have been going to Sparks Modetn Dentistry for my dental care for over four years. The office is…read morealways clean and quiet. Which is good for a dental office no screaming allowed. LOL. The dentists and hygienists are the best. The administration team is also very courteous and professional. The dental appointments and records are available in "My Chart", which makes everything available in one location. I trust my smile to Modern Dentistry.

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    Spanish Springs Modern Dentistry - Spanish Springs Modern Dentistry opened its doors to the Sparks community in April 2014.

    Spanish Springs Modern Dentistry opened its doors to the Sparks community in April 2014.

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