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    Steven B Alten, DDS

    3.8 (4 reviews)

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    Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania

    Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania

    2.5(20 reviews)
    2.4 miPenn Center, Rittenhouse Square

    Oral surgery with attention to detail. Answered questions…read moreand concerns with patience and compassion. Dr. Hoang was so awesome, that I wish he would have removed my wisdom teeth, way back when. He was accompanied by Tiffany who is phenomenal. I was able to join my daughter and be informed of what took place, what to expect in regard to: diet, pain, restrictions, medication and recovery. The office is nice as quaint. The team is extremely supportive and kind.

    I don't recommend this practice. The phone lines are always down so it's impossible to get ahold of…read moreanyone. The people on the phone were always nice but I usually had to call for days before I could finally get ahold of someone. Also they had alternating information, I couldn't get concrete information on the cost and timing etc. Additionally the doctor is in such a rush that they brush of your concerns. I asked to be provided with aftercare instructions ahead of my surgery and they kept insisting they would tell the other person with me after my procedure. No unacceptable I deserve to have that information ahead of a procedure even if I have another person with me. I prefer to be fully informed on my care ahead of anything. But instead of informing me that, they shut me down. One of the times I got ahold of someone on the phone I was able to have them send me the instructions. I shouldn't have had to repeatedly ask to be provided this information. Overall I just wouldn't recommend if you want to feel heard or like you matter. If you are just looking to quickly pay for a procedure and get it done then this is the place. As money seems the be the only things they really care about. Actually it won't be quick either as they are impossible to get on the phone but atleast you might get it done ‍

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    9th Street Family Dentistry - Another look at room #2

    9th Street Family Dentistry

    4.4(34 reviews)
    1.5 miItalian Market, Bella Vista

    Honestly, the best. Years ago, back in 2013, I sent my dad here on a Groupon to get a cleaning and…read morean idea of how much fixing up his teeth would cost. Dr. Fan sat with him and did many slides of x-rays and wrote out the skeletons of a comprehensive plan to tackle all the issues. My dad then had a separate health crisis and also spent some time abroad. Fast forward to end of 2018, my dad had been living under my care for two years, and I'm adamant he receives regular dental care. I wrestle him back here for a cleaning a month ago. We discover that an old dental bridge is teetering on the edge of collapse. Dr. Fan again devises a full plan that calls for the bridge to be taken out, two teeth removed, and dental implants. Upon learning the cost of such an undertaking, my dad starts to waffle. The day before his first appointment to start the implant process, he shows up to the clinic wanting to negotiate the price down. Dr. Fan took the time to explain to him what he was and wasn't being charged for (actually discounts), and why some materials cost what they do. Instead of being impatient or offended, Dr. Fan provided my dad actual medical advice and care, above and beyond what is required of him. All the front desk people and dental technicians are super nice and friendly. We had a mix-up about payment that was completely my doing. I ran right back after getting home, and in the probably half hour I was gone, they'd already taken all the steps they could on their end to hopefully help resolve the issue. They went through all that trouble even though it was totally not their fault. I have every confidence in the work Dr. Fan does, and I think the clinic is staffed with really caring and kind people. If I didn't have such anxiety that prevents me from "breaking up" with my own dentist, I'd come here myself. Wholeheartedly recommend.

    RUN. . .far and fast all of his work failed and when I say all I mean it it's cost me over $10,000…read moreto fix his work and I'm not even done yet. It's been years and I'm still fixing mistakes because they caused much bigger problems from not being done properly to begin with. Not to mention the insurance fraud he committed on my policy which I didn't find out until my provider denied a claim stating he did the work I never got. I wish I knew what I know now back when I was going here. if you're looking for a scammed an a liar this is your dentist!

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    Center City Oral &  Maxillofacial Surgery - Kai-Zu Chi, DMD, MD

    Center City Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    2.6(11 reviews)
    2.1 miGraduate Hospital

    I was a patient of Dr. Chi's from May '2023 thru December '24. I paid her $36,000 to provide a…read moresinus augmentation and then to place five implants in my upper jaw as part of an "All on Five" permanent denture. The denture portion was done by Dr. Bryan Katz at Corner Dentistry. Including Dr. Katz's $15,000 fee, the total cost was $51,000. Before I proceed with what I feel is a long but a necessary narrative to explain my poor review, I will say that Dr. Chi seems to be a fairly decent person, as is her staff. The office is bright and pleasant, and the facilities are clean. However, I had a very bad and upsetting experience with her. It began with suspect procedural decisions made at the start, that resulted in unnecessarily extending the duration of my procedure with resulting pain and suffering for myself. Dr. Chi typically offered very confusing and/or contradictory post-op instructions to what was provided in writing. I developed a very strong lack of confidence in the experience level and/or training of most of her very noticeably young staff. Dr. Chi's more than occasional confrontational tone was disturbing, and most upsetting...her near complete tone deafness for my frustration and upset. I also feel she has a pronounced lack of empathy or understanding of the perspective of the patient sitting in the chair. In my case, the implant that was placed in the synthetic bone (every other Oral Surgeon that I consulted with advised that they only use the patient's own bone as it is far less likely to reject the implant) did in fact fail. This was only found out after 14 months and mere weeks before Dr. Katz was to install the permanent denture device. At that appointment, which I assumed would take a few minutes, it ended up being a very painful, confusing and very upsetting two hours. After enduring that with no explanation as to why it was happening, Dr. Chi came into the examining room after reviewing the radiograph of my jaw. I assumed it would be a professional delivery of bad news. It was anything but. Dr. Chi came in and without acknowledging me, proceeded to run around the room, repeating "This never happens to me!!" and "I don't know why this happened!!!??". I was stunned, offended and very angry. To the point where when she stepped out, I asked the assistant if I was actually hearing and experiencing what I was. To add insult to injury, upon checking out, the office manager cavalierly told me that I needed to schedule an appointment to come back in for another round of placing bone and then placing the implant again. I was told with no empathy, no apology, that it would be another year. I never received an apology from anyone. I decided that I did not want to endure another 12 months and asked the team if it could work with the four implants that took. This turned out to be true and after a final check up with Dr. Chi, Dr. Katz installed the device in late December. Without asking, Dr. Katz provided me with an appropriate refund given the smaller device. I reviewed Dr. Chi's $36000 bill and concluded that a fair reimbursement to me would be $10,000, $7000 for the failed implant (the averaged cost of five) and $3000 for the first surgery for the synthetic build-up, which failed. I presented what I felt was this fair settlement to Dr. Chi, who did not agree with me and felt only that it was appropriate to offset any remaining balance I had by reducing it by $1600, cost of the failed implant. This was entirely not acceptable to me. I am not litigious, but $10,000 is not a small amount of money, nor is the $36000 I had paid Dr. Chi. I consulted with a lawyer who feels that should I pursue a lawsuit with Dr. Chi, I could reasonably expect to win the case, securing in the area of $200,000 in pain and suffering. I relayed this to Dr. Chi, and she still declined to do the right thing. At this point in my life, I don't imagine that I care enough about money to pursue a lawsuit. But what I can do is provide this scathing review and strongly advise anyone considering Dr. Chi to go elsewhere.

    I had to have a front tooth extracted and an implant placed due to an accident in which I broke my…read morenose, bit through my lower lip, and fractured my tooth. The accident was traumatic enough, but then entrusting my mouth to a complete stranger was almost as distressing. Enter Dr. Chi....I was referred to her by my dentist, Dr. Eric Cantor, with whom I'm relatively new. The confidence inspired from reading of her incredible credentials (she holds DMD, MSEd, and MD degrees), then experiencing her calming bedside manner, cannot be understated. My biggest concern was being numb enough so that I felt no pain (many patients choose IV sedation for this procedure, but I chose to be awake.) From the moment I sat in her chair, Dr. Chi put me at ease with conversation. Despite her advanced degrees and experience, she was a real person, putting me at ease with talk of her children. Throughout the whole procedure, Dr. Chi confirmed that I was comfortable. Fast forward a week -- I have stitches above the implant site that will be removed, and following Dr. Chi's explicit directions, I have neither swelling nor pain. Dr. Chi is superb, so if you find yourself in need of oral surgery, don't hesitate to use her!

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    Moskowitz Dental Associates

    Moskowitz Dental Associates

    4.5(13 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I am always excited to go to this dentist office. Growing up…read moredentist scared me because of the sound of the drill which was associated with pain for me. This cozy family type setting is a staple in South Philadelphia having served generations. A former co-worker and sitter for my children referred me years ago. *Renee is so compassionate on the phone and getting you checked in and out of the office. *Mary who works with Dr Donahue is the best! * Dr. Donahue puts you at as with his warm personality, care, patience and efficiency. I NEVER feel any pain in his chair. He makes sure his patients are comfortable. *There was a cancellation with the hygienist so I was able to get my cleaning as well with Alex. I truly leave here with a BIG SMILE:)

    I saw Dr. Donahue for a number of years in the Packer Park office. I stopped going when I moved…read moreand went to a new dentist. I don't remember how many years went by, but at least a couple. I had requested my xrays from their office for the new dentist to review. The new dentist took more current xrays and noticed a cavity I had filled not that long ago was showing new decay. The new dentist explained this should not have happened so quickly, stating fillings should last longer than it had been. If I wasn't someone who took care of my teeth, I might have blamed myself for this happening, however I take pretty good care of them and I do believe my new dentist. Anyway, w/ the expensive of dental work and the aggravation to get work done, etc, I thought I should write this review for others to be cautious. Hope this helps someone. Happy Brushing! :)

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    Center City Emergency Dentist

    Center City Emergency Dentist

    3.3(182 reviews)
    2.3 miAvenue of the Arts South, Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square

    If I could give them 10 stars I would. My teeth began causing me excruciating pain that left me…read morecrying, unable to sleep, and in severe pain from my eyes to horrible tightness in my chest. I genuinely felt like I was drying bro. They were the only dentist opened on a Sunday that offered the care i was looking for at an affordable enough price. Initially, the total cost of treatment & work I needed done would've been over 13,000$. I am a poor 21 year old who lives alone and has no insurance. I genuinely thought i was doomed. The staff were able to work with me completely understanding of my position and helped me to be able to afford the necessary work i needed done and helped me get on a payment plan so I wouldn't have to destroy my savings and fuck up my money. They were all incredibly kind and so caring and thoughtful and empathetic for the position I was in and literally saved me bro. I cannot recommend these people enough.

    Called to make an appointment for a basic cleaning/check up and was told there is a $25…read more"reservation fee" to hold the appointment and that it MAY be refunded. Not even restaurants do this. By the way, it's a dental appointment, not a reservation. I have amazing dental insurance that don't require even a copay. No thanks.

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