DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT AN IMPLANT IN YOUR FOREHEAD! I should have bolted when they charged me a $500 "chair-sitting fee" before I even saw a doctor. Once they snapped the bib on--which was basically a hostage restraint--the dentist spent 30 seconds "consulting" me by shouting at my shins and then drilling so deep I can now feel my pulse in my sinus cavity. I went in for a loose filling and left with a titanium implant protruding from my nostril that currently picks up weather reports from Delaware. When I asked for a sink to rinse the blood, they pointed to a puddle in the parking lot and told me sinks were "premium upgrades." They demanded $9,000 upfront for a "Plan" that apparently includes ruining my life. I finally escaped with a mouthful of gauze and a 5% credit card surcharge for my "troubles." This place isn't a dentist office; it's a high-stakes extortion ring with better lighting. RUN. read more

Worst experience ever,my temporary denture broke 3 times while wait for the permanent,dirty facility not even a sink to rinse out in while getting extractions, dentist is not very personal at all,save your money and go somewhere else,stay away from turnersville NJ office I'm read more

Deceiving! This company is deceiving. I set up an appointment for a cleaning because my dentist moved to another town. I was called twice and texted to confirm my appointment. Twice, I asked if they took my insurance. I was told we could straighten that out when I got there. When I arrived for my appointment, I waited 5 min. for someone to arrive and gather my information. (I should have walked out, like their sign says, if I waited more than a minute for someone to greet me.) I was taken into a dental chair and started being interviewed by the tech. After answering some questions, I asked her if they took my insurance. She went to the front desk, came back, and said, "We don't take insurance here." Red flags came out and I quickly decided I wasn't staying. I got up and she told me I should wait in the chair. I refused to and walked to the front desk. No one was there (surprise?). I waited until the receptionist returned and asked for any paperwork I had given her. I told her I felt deceived by this business model and they would never receive my patronage. By the way, I can't imagine what it would be like to go through this if I were really in pain. They seem to want to extort you in the chair and force you to use their services. Not my kind of company. Oh, if you pay by credit card, they only (!) charge a 3% fee to use it. Run, far, far away, from this company. As for as the competency of their doctors, I wouldn't know. I'm not going that far with this deceiving company. read more

The technician and dentist were very nice. However, I needed 3 teeth extracted which was scheduled for the next week, but they needed payment that day of $1401.00. I paid with my ATM card after transferring funds. They called me the next week 1/2 day before the scheduled procedure and said that the endodontist said I needed to see an oral surgeon. I said fine, but I need my money back. I have been now been trying for 2 months to get my money back without success. I call the office almost every week. Last Thursday 10/23 the office manager said he would cut me a check and send it right out. I received my chec this morning!!! It's a miracle. read more

Most DANGEROUS place you can go! Cherry Hill office drilled through my pallet and put implants into my Nasal Canal! Another Implant Hung out of the front of my face under my skin! read more

I'm sure this review is one of many , but here goes first of all this is the first time I've ever left the review on anything. Went for dentures which I've saved up for for a long time. Finally, I went in. They made them and all I got was a mouthful plastic , told me to just try them went back 6 times still nothing I have them in my drawer now and I'm out $2000. Please beware. read more

They ruined my life. They don't know what they are doing. They left me sitting in their waiting room with gauze in my mouth to stop the bleeding. My wife had to pick me up and take me to a dentist who knew what they were doing!!!!! And they make you pay up front. And I was stupid enough to do it. The whole business is a scam. I would rate them a zero, but you can't. read more

Went to universal dentistry for a free consultation what a joke at the cherry hill office the dentist was totally unprofessional and rude , he talked at me not to me , he spent a total of 1minutes with me and walked out of the room. The place is horrible ...yea free consultation ..you get what you pay for... in this case ABSOLUTELY NOTHING .... read more

They had my wife in there a couple of days ago. They were nice as can be and then they were talking about her teeth. "Well #8 upper needs to go yada yada" Before they were done "It looks like $7500 to get your teeth in order. What PLAN would you like?" She went in there because of a sensitive tooth and another one that was a little loose". Now they have her in the chair and that little "bib" around her neck. She's dying to get out the door. She says "I will have to talk to my husband about this" Then the hygenist says "Would you like for us to call him 'right now' since you are here. My wife says NO. I see a review by Avis A. who says how This is a sparkling clean, modern office with friendly, competent staff and a really good dentist! She says she had to shop around and you and your pocketbook were thrilled. Well, we can "shop around" a lot better than you but we won't be going through the sparkling door/office again. Charging what they do, it is no wonder how they get it spic and span. Did I mention the fancy commercials on all the chanels. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. read more

My husband went to Universal Dental. After xrays and exam, they told him he needed quite a bit of dental work. However, they want their money UP FRONT. He was in a bind, so agreed to have the work done, to the tune of over six grand. Now, only a few years later, the caps have fallen off, decay under several teeth, etc.. He is now seeing another dentist and it will cost in excess of five grand to restore the mess Universal left. I also went to Universal a few years ago. I saw Dr. Meier. She informed me I needed several procedures done and it would cost over five grand. That must be their magic number. I refused, told her I only wanted the one tooth pulled that was bothering me. I was charge $580. Outrage! read more

My first time I went to Universal Dentistry it was a good experience because they had professional quality employees..I had my teeth cleaned and I purchased upper partial dentures. They were very informative and I had 2 appointments to get the correct fitting of my dentures which were perfect no problem at all..After a few years go by I go back for upper and lower partials I noticed that the staff had changed and the receptionist was helping the dental tech with my fitting..I went back 4 times for the fitting which was unusual..I was told that I got a more expensive set but they weren't going to charge me for the difference but after I got them they were hurting constantly couldn't eat with them went back 2x for adjustment still not correct..Just recently went to get another adjustment and inquire about since you ordered the wrong set of dentures can you correct them and give me what I previously had which are the flexible ones instead of the metal ones that they ordered wrong I was told it would cost $4000 now I already paid $2000 I told them no and left very disappointed in their service never to go back again because they are very unprofessional and just want your money I decided to go elsewhere where your care your satisfied is a priority..Also I paid $1000 for Temporary Lower Partials I didn't know that until the unprofessional dental tech made a mistake and mentioned that to me she looked shocked when I stated why you charge me $1000 for a Temporary Lower Dentures and $1000 for Permanent Upper Dentures the temporary lower Partials should not have the same price as the permanent upper dentures I am confused and furious .. read more

It was an excellent dental clean-up experience! The staff were extremely helpful; they spoke to me clearly about my concerns and took delicacy in resolving them. They listened to all of my questions and lead me to solve them. All staff member greets you with a big smile and kind behaviours. The most importantly the place was extremely clean. All staff members make sure their clients are safe at all times. Thank you so much for all of your efforts! read more

I just finished my second visit with several more to go. This is a sparkling clean, modern office with friendly, competent staff and a really good dentist! I don't have very good insurance so had to shop around. Me and my pocketbook are thrilled that I found this office. read more

I had the misfortune of going to the Cherry Hill Office. There were no other patients in the office which I should have taken as a hint. I had questions about a denture. #1 - Could the denture I had be repaired? #2 - What would a new one cost ? The response was rude and I was steered to an implant as the only solution. I was told the one I had could not be repaired, she said ''they do not make that type of denture any more and how could I walk around without my tooth " You have to do something", " take you denture back to where you got it" The whole exchange was unprofessional and foolish. One of the most foolish thing was not to have someone explain the implant process. I have one missing tooth . My wife took the denture to her dentist today who promises to have it back quickly. I still have no info on a new denture or an implant. No way to do business. Should be a zero. read more

Universal Dentistry in Turnersville is the slowest place to get dentures that do not fit... Enjoy your six month wait with poor results. Jeff G. read more

This is one of the worst places that I've ever went to. I got a cleaning and a simple cleaning addy that and x-rays done and then the total work would have cost $1800. That amount was immediately deducted from my account. But I felt so uncomfortable in this place that 2 days later I cancel all of the work. They became very angry and they only will refund me only $900. The Dr. who called me is a woman named Jessica she's one of the dentist there. She's a horrible person I wish I would like to verify her credentials since I was lied to on so many levels. They really jerk people around. I don't know how you can be a doctor and and do what toy sho to people. I have to take off a day now to take them to small claims court to try to get my money back. AS soon as they found out how much money I had on my care credit account they came out with enough work that was the exact amount that was in my account. They wanted me to Max my care credit account, but I refused. Then they asked me to take out a loan and I refuse, and then they asked me to use my credit cards. Just places just horrible. Please read the reviews. I believe that any positive reviews are written by their staff. ONE BIG RIP OFF read more

So disgusted! So unprofessional! When I calm down I will tell my story! Stay away from this place!!!!

They did crown on our son. The crown fell off and got lost. We complained of the problem and they did nothing, refused to rectify the problem. read more

Do not get your dental work done here. They are booking more and more appointments and do not take care of the people who start work and pay so much money for their work once it is paid for. It is just money to this business and it is hurtful and unfair. They sent me home with a crazy looking temporary and promised to fit me in to give me another one. I wish I never went to the appointment because even though my temporary broke, I fixed it better myself with Fixodent. The commercial lies. Once they get your money you are not treated with respect. Look for many filed lawsuits in the future. read more

THIS PLACE IS A FRAUDULENT SCAM. Tried to scam my family member of $16,000 while he was under the influence or heavy medication. They originally told him they were extracting teeth, gave him the anesthesia and then didn't extract anything !!!!!!! While they sent him out the door is when they try to scam him. Being a dental hygienist, I am aware dentist can be crooks at times but I've never heard of one this horrible. read more

I went to Universal Dentistry to have a cleaning. When I sat in the chair, the assistant asked me if they told me the price for cleaning was $160.00 and I confirmed it was. After they finished the cleaning they told me the charge was $271.00. I asked why they were charging me that much when I was quoted $160.00 and she said it was for evaluating. I asked what was evaluated for an extra $111.00 and she didn't give me a good reason as far as I was concerned and when I disagreed then she said they treated me as new patient because I haven't been there recently. I have been going to that office for the past 7 years and have a full dental plate and a partial plate made by them so I don't consider myself a new patient. I am a widowed senior citizen living on a small income. I think they were very unfair and I would never recommend them to anyone. read more

Absolute Fast food dentistry, I'm out about $5,000 and every bit of work they did has fallen apart! I have been in pain and embarrassment for over a year now, but I will not go back there... so if anyone knows of a real dentist who cares about their work please let me know read more

I went to universal dentistry because I lost a filling and wanted it replaced. After they x-rayed my entire mouth and got me in the dental chair. Then they told me that they do not have amalgam. They filled the tooth with a polymer type filling which they could not agree if it would hold up. They also said they would bill my insurance for me. (They don't take insurance). They didn't $244.00 later I am now looking for a real dentist to fix my mouth. They did give me an estimate of the repair work in my mouth over five thousand dollars. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Today I had dental work that I put off for 20 years. My fear of the dentist caused me to allow myself infection after infection, with less and less confidence in my smile and ultimately myself. This last abscess reminded me that my health was suffering. The experience I had today made me regret only one thing: that I had put myself through years of suffering for nothing. The kindness of the staff today was so calming. Although I don't have final results yet because I am only 2 hours out of my appt, my review will not change. The teeth they made for me are beautiful. The extractions I just knew were going to take at least an hour took less than 2 minutes. I was comforted, reassured, and truly felt cared about. I've cried at the dentist many times. Whether it was fear or pain, I have cried. Today I cried too, only because I was so grateful and relieved because of the experience I had in that chair. If you are thinking about getting anything done, do it. Jump in. I'm someone with a severe dentist phobia and panic attacks happen every appointment I've ever had. Not this one. This time I left with a new smile and the utmost respect for the women who took the time to make sure I saw that I was their number one priority while I was there. I couldn't be more grateful for this office. read more

THE WORST DENTAL PRACTICE EVER!!! I had to pay $800 up front for a cap and post. 2 weeks later it all falls out. When I returned to the office for the appointment they gave me, and complained loudly in the waiting room, I was threatened with arrest and forced to leave... without the repairs to my tooth! The Dentists here are MEDIOCRE AT BEST and the office manager is little more than a front man for the scam. read more

This place is HORRIFIC. Had 2 bridges done. Dentist staff changed 3x while this was going on. Actually entire staff changes. I've never had same dental asst in the 2 years I've dealt with them. Last bridge they're working on, Dr takes temp off, starts poking around and completely destroyed one of the teeth holding bridge in. With that, I am crying in the chair. The temp can now not go back in. She informs me has to be pulled (2nd one!) and bridge has to be extended at a cost of $1,000. She says the tooth was decayed and destroyed, yet how was this not noticed when temp was put in 2x! I have no choice to finish the work because I'm already $2,000+ in. I just pray that this work holds up because it's over $4000-$5,000 total. They also sell you on very expensive work, do not be fooled by their "cheap prices" they advertise because they're lies. They also sell you on credit financing at a point where you are your most weakest, sitting back in a chair. read more

Wish you could give zero stars. This place defrauded me out of $1000 for a useless denture that cost them $134. Avoid this scam of a dental practice, they exist to sell, sell, sell, with no conscience. read more

please please its a request to all never ever go to this place its a big time scame please read all negative reviews about universal dentistry . never ever let dr. gamba touch your tooth. he needs to go back to school i am surprised that after all the negative reviews they are still in business some one should take action against dr. gamba . i am asking everyone to join us for lawsuits against this place i cannot alone fight against them please help each other . by the way univarsal dentistry pulled out my sons healthy tooth & also pull out two wisdom tooth & left bone under we have a x-ray to prove it when we went to the office they refused to see it & threaten us that if we will not leave then they will call the cops read more

This is the absolute worst place you could possibly use to get any work done on your teeth. I paid $5500.00 up front for a bridge on 2 teeth. 2 1/2 years later i now have 7 teeth ruined, my mouth hurts all the time and they have changed dentists and office personnel 3 times to keep everyone guessing. One of their dentists (Dr. Tatel) told me the bridge should never have been done! I should have had implants like it was my fault I had this done. They put the bridge in wrong and pushed my front teeth out of alignment. Then said i needed root canal to correct the pain from the tooth that THEY moved!! They referred me to their managing dentist, Dr Denmark who said he can't fix it. I now talk with a lisp and have pain all day long and they won't fix it or give me my money back. read more

Totally disgusted with your service, went in for a checkup and cleaning which was ok when your rep. Indicated that it would be $190 including x-Rays then made a switch to $840 for a deep cleaning and $2400 for root canal. Declined all services since it's all obvious scam and proof to that is I still paid $140 for evaluation when originally it was only $190 for everything. Bad service and advertisement which all should know about to stay away from Universay Dentisty. read more

If money, time, or self respect are a non-issue, then this is your place! You will never see the same dentist, as this is a dentist revolving door. Dr. Patel, whom I like very much, told me she was not leaving. Well, she left! Do not be fooled! They will show you your treatment plan, however you will beg for a copy. They say they are affordable, while pushing you on the telephone with a creditor. Their motto is sell, sell, sell! Once they have your money and some of the work is done, they will tell you that they do not have the correct facility to complete the work on the treatment plan. Be careful, they will fit and make and apparatus that you cannot use. They will tell you that the next dentist can use it. Don't be fooled! The next dentist wants to use their own product. How can they make something that is fitted for you, all the while knowing that they cannot do the work needed for this apparatus? Once they had your money, it is extremely hard to get it back. They will discourage you, every step of the way. Meanwhile, your dental work is not getting done because they have your money. If you used A creditor, you are paying interest on this money! I filled out the paperwork, for my refund. It has been over one year and the money is being refunded in dribs and drabs. This last $1200 has been a struggle. I was told it was sent in the mail. That is their famous quote. Well, it has been in the mail over three months, now. Amy says, I will give them a call and have them send it here, The Cherry Hill location. I will call you when it gets here. Don't be fooled! She never made the call and the $1200 is still not here. They change office managers as quickly as they change dentist. They always say, well I was not here. Again, if money, time and your self respect is a non-issue, then this is your place! Otherwise run, run, run! read more