Both my hygienist, Linda, and my dentist Audrey are professional, friendly, clear with…read moreexplanations; and, very importantly, make me feel comfortable.

I won't be returning to North Deering Dental because the dental staff I worked with there were…read moreeither reluctant or unwilling to cover their faces with masks while providing my dental care. When I politely asked the hygienist to wear a mask for our visit, she responded "Sure. But it's not mandatory and that's something we embrace here." I stopped short of the entrance of the room's entrance and said that if wearing a mask was an issue I could go to another practice instead. I appreciated that she put one on after that, but the comment was unprofessional. When Dr. Shane Bryant came in, he was wearing his mask only over his chin. When I asked him to put on his mask properly, he told me he was already wearing one. I had to ask him again to put it on properly to which he responded he would put it on once he was facing me. Mind you he was standing right next to me this whole time in an enclosed room. When he left the room at the end of the visit, he saluted me and I noticed his mask still wasn't covering his exposed nose. As I was leaving today I told the admin staff that I wouldn't be returning and explained why. My request for that extra layer of safety was not respected. I didn't want a culture war, I just wanted the medical professionals putting things in my mouth to mask properly. Growing up, my hygienists and dentists typically wore masks and face shields, this was long before COVID. I think it's really shameful that anti-masker types push back so hard against basic human decency. Masking really ought to be mandatory in medical settings still. But at a bare minimum, your medical providers should be happy to wear a mask if you request it. They work for you. As our government and institutions continue to ignore a public health crisis that has taken the lives of millions, the only leverage I have is to take my business elsewhere. Don't let your medical providers disrespect you if you have the option to choose someone else. I usually communicate my preferences ahead of the visit and that usually prevents days like today.

I have been to several Portland Maine dental offices over the years and none of them begin to…read morecompare to the kind, courteous, friendly, helpful, gentle and professional staff that you are certain to find at this practice. From the moment I walked in the door I felt reassured and confident that I would be treated with respect. Kim and Sunny were an absolute joy. They both went above and beyond to get me the help for my dental issues in a prompt and courteous manner. The other lady at the front desk is pleasant and kind as well (sorry, I did not catch her name). Doctor Alan Chebuske is the very meaning of what it is to be a doctor. I have seen many doctors in my years and can honestly say that I have never met one that made me feel as respected, reassured and calm as this doctor. He was pressured for time but it never showed. He made me feel like every moment he had to spend with me was the most important moment to him. He paid attention to me as a whole and did not once disregard anything I had to say and was therefore able to reach a full understanding of my overall dental needs. I never knew that my back pain played a roll with my neck and jaw pain. I simply cannot say enough about his gentle and kind manners. I must also mention that his education is apparently supreme. Like I said, I've never seen a dentist that knew so much about how everything works together. If you're looking for the BEST general dentist in Portland then look no further! You have found him for sure!!

I was a 30 year and family patient. Dr. Chebuske retired. Practice Cancelled my teeth cleaning…read moreappointment. Couldn't reschedule for 2 months. ‍

Dr. Yee is our ONLY choice! We found him 6 years ago during a dental emergency and have been…read moretraveling to Portland everytime we need any work done! You CANNOT find a better, more thorough dental professional! Definitely search him out if you have ANY dental needs! He also has pretty wicked dad jokes

Dr Yee is a fantastic dentist. He has an incredible depth…read moreof experience based on many decades of practice. He approaches the care of his patients with the expertise of a true medical doctor vs a technician applying a fixed set of basic procedures. He also tries his upmost to provide the most cost effective care possible. You have to visit Dr Yee to understand how good he is.

Dr. Atienza is a really nice lady. On that note, she is not able to fix problems in your mouth…read more Please don't take the chance. She's hurried and she'll do the thing that will give her the most money and leave you hanging. She'll put a crown on something that is not able to sustain it. putting a crown on just to make money. It's true it's true it's true. Her senior dentist in that practice is dr. Chbosky and he is awesome beyond belief., but he ended up giving me my money back for the crown she put on a tooth that she filed down to nothing. I am so disappointed and unhappy with her work. It's important that you know that she's very kind and very rushed and just plain unable to repair teeth. I'm left with a mess to fix. I will not get the mess fixed by dr. Chbosky even though I know he can do it. I have to say that dr. Chbosky stands by his people and that's usually a really good thing unless his people is the dentist that does the work on you taking two very good teeth of mine and making it so I need to have extensive dental work on two teeth that will cost thousands of dollars because of her ineptness. I'm not unkind. Office people especially Kathy are amazing and caring. I want you to know also that there were complaints on this site that were erased. This is the second post that I'm putting on. I just don't want you to go through what I'm going through. No smiling because the teeth behind my cuspids on the top are missing. Because of her work. I have worked in dentist offices before so I'm very aware of what's going on even though the technology has changed. I pray that you don't hear any animosity here. I just don't want you to get hurt like I've been. I'm going to the dental school in Portland to get these two teeth fixed repaired at a really low cost. I can't afford to have dental implants anywhere else. I've spent a lot of money with them. I hope this review helps

Excellent dental care, and I should know after 20 years as a patient with these dental…read moreprofessionals.

I had a very positive experience here today as a new patient. Christine who I think is the office…read moremanager is very friendly and answered all of my screening questions (one must do this, especially in the age of Covid!) without any hints of being put out before I made an appointment. They have an air purification system that is designed to kill viruses and other various evil air particles which made me feel more at ease about going to the dentist during Covid. I had x-rays done and the fellah who took them was very personable. Dr. DeRice was very down-to-earth, has a nice sense of humor and was very thorough with my exam. He took the time to address my dental questions and concerns. I'm returning soon for my cleaning and will update if needed. (A new patient exam takes longer but once you're established the dental exam and cleaning are always done together.)

I have been coming to this practice since I was a young child. They have helped me better my smile…read moreand mouth health for decades. Everyone that works there is friendly and helpful. They really care about the patients and the treatment they provide. From fillings to dental cleanings to crowns, they do it all. Definitely would recommend coming here and seeing Dr Pam!

I have been going to Pamela Anzelc for seven years now and she and her team have done a fantastic…read morejob of giving me the best care and best smile I've ever had. I was not blessed with good teeth and have needed a lot of help over the years. My smile has never looked better and I'm very thankful that I went to this practice. They are all great.

I'd had 'something' brewing under a back crown for well over a year, and had not made an…read moreappointment with any of the dentists I 'auditioned,' because I hadn't found someone I felt comfortable with or was willing to trust with sharp utensils in my mouth. Dr. Anders and Dental Assistant Crystal were each attentive to my shifting needs while in the chair and worked very well in tandem to create the most positive and effective visit possible...under some pretty intense circumstances. (I can be a very anxious dental patient.) For me, it all boils down to human touch, attention to detail and sensitivity. It felt more like Dr Anders was painting rather than drilling. I was aware of Crystal's gentle touch...and one or the other gently using his/her/their pinky finger on my jaw to steady a hand and achieve precision. Unbeknownst to me, I have - literally - driven across the country to find the dental team with 'the right touch.' It's expensive, but you get what you pay for...and they accept CareCredit, which removed any anxiety from the 'how am I going to pay for this thing I need??' part of the equation. The front desk staff did everything they could to help me navigate to their office (without gps or cellphone). Thank you Erin, Jody, Colin, Susan. Have I left anyone out?

PHENOMENAL Dental practice!!!…read more But first, a little history...I was recently given a rather dire prognosis during an emergency visit to my former Dentist. I left her office in shock, with little explanation of how the current problem could have occurred, and a paper copy of a referral to an oral surgeon. I was basically left to fend for myself without experience and was completely overwhelmed. This came as a shock, so I began looking for a second opinion. In speaking with the Reception staff and Patient Coordinator at Peak Dental by phone, I was immediately taken by how present they were in listening to my situation and working to find an open slot to fit me in right away. Once there, I was greeted warmly and they spent over TWO HOURS hours with me, talking/listening, examining, photographing, reviewing transferred X-Rays and creating a path forward out of the mess I had found myself in. I can honestly say that Kaitlyn is the best, I repeat - THE BEST, Dental Hygenist that I've ever had the pleasure to be treated by (I'm a huge Chicken...Dental anxiety doesn't begin to describe it!). She was incredibly present (great listening skills), patient and gentle in performing a thorough examination and forming an assessment. We were then joined by Dr. Anders, who reviewed the transferred X-Rays, along with new images they had taken during Kaitlyn's examination. Dr. Anders explained the situation and possible causes in great detail and patiently addressed all of my questions. They formulated a treatment plan that would not only address and resolve the situation that I had found myself in, but one that would all but guarantee that something like this will NOT occur again! Lastly, I worked with their Billing Rep to work out the finer details - she was funny, knowledgeable and super helpful! Needless to say, I have switched dentists and will now be a happy client of Peak Dental Health from this point forward. As a side note...The folks at Peak Dental truly understand the importance of up-to-date technology and have all of the bells and whistles that you would expect to see in a larger, metropolitan dental office. When I first moved back to Maine and discovered that a 'deep cleaning' consisted of a Hygenist trying to slip a metal pick 5mm under the gumline and sadistically scrape away for 45 minutes, I thought I had accidentally taken a wrong turn and ended up back in the Dark Ages...Folks, it's stuff like this that makes Maine look like a cultural backwater. You will NOT encounter the low-tech approach at Peak Dental or their staff - You'll be in great hands!

I never leave reviews, as I don't feel the need to speak negatively about a place, but I can't stay…read moresilent about my experience here. I wouldn't want anyone else to go through what I have, and I feel responsible for speaking out. As I write this, I am still in a great deal of pain almost two years later. From the beginning, my experience at this office was frustrating. I came in with significant pain, hoping for real solutions, but instead, I was given round after round of antibiotics with no long-term plan. I made it clear which side of my mouth was hurting the most, yet somehow, work was done on the opposite side--something even the dental assistant questioned out loud in the room. After that, not only did my original pain persist, but new issues arose where they had done the unnecessary work. I ended up worse off after multiple visits, and some of the teeth they worked on only deteriorated further. The only bright spot in this office was the dental assistants. They were the only ones who seemed to listen and show any real concern. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the actual dentist, who ignored my concerns multiple times, or for the front desk staff. If the conversation wasn't about payments, they didn't seem to care. The front desk woman, Elyse (or Alyssa), was incredibly rude and dismissive no matter how much pain I was in. I was met with indifference at best, and outright rudeness at worst, every time I called in for help. This whole ordeal has taken a serious toll on me, both physically and financially. I trusted this office to help me, but instead, I've been left in pain, out a significant amount of money, and still searching for real treatment. I don't take leaving a review like this lightly, but I feel like people deserve to know what kind of experience they may have here.

I knew about this office and the family in the late 80's and they were very helpful to me with…read moreunscheduled visits and cleanings as I was only home at unexpected times and my personal dentist could not always fit me in. Over a 3 year period starting in 2019, they carefully worked with me and my travel schedule to create, fit and finally produce a beautiful set of full dentures (upper and lowers) I kick my self in the ass for not doing it 5 years sooner. My over all health improved tremendously as I had been dealing with the slow demise of my original teeth with all the associated health problems. They really did an awesome job, were very flexible both with the scheduling and the billing. They really improved my life...

Dr. Horutz and her team are all very gifted and are simply the best. They are thoughtful, caring,…read morekind and very cost conscious. I also must say that replacing a 30 year old filling was essentially a pain free experience. Just a fantastic dental practice!

Customers for 15 years, Horutz sent me to collections and BANNED me and my kids from her practice…read morewithout warning for not being able to pay a surprise $200 bill that they led me to believe would be paid by insurance. Completely cold-blooded response when I tried to pay: "you have been dismissed as a patient," and "there is nothing we can do."