Dr Lo Castro is so good! Super knowledgeable and has a state of the art practice! Such a…read morewonderful staff and can't say enough good things about this office. Dr Lo Castro is excellent and works well with your dentist. I can't say enough good things!

From the owner: Dr. Bob has been practicing for 30+ years here in his hometown of Bethel Park. We are an office…read morethat wants our patients to feel comfortable the minute they walk through the door, we treat our patients like they are family and get to know each & everyone of them on a personal level.

This is my first experience there...They had to reschedule me for a check up. No big deal. So I…read morewent in 2 weeks later for my appointment. I think I had the wrong time because I was a half hour late. Dr. Culver was like "don't worry, that's fine. We already made asked you to reschedule and since it's late in the day I'll clean your teeth myself." He was sooooo nice. I thought he was gonna be all mean since I haven't been to the dentist in years. I'll be back soon. Such a great atmosphere.

Just had my first visit and could not be happier. Clean office and great staff. I brought my two…read moreyear old in for his first visit with the dentist ever and everyone in the office was so good with him. They are all genuinely kind and caring people. I have not been to the dentist in a while and they did not make me feel guilty or embarrassed at all. I had to pay out of pocket for my son because he's not on the insurance plan yet and they gave me a discount because of his young age. I had such a negative relationship with my last dentist this was a breath of fresh air!

Fantastic team all around--they make you comfortable and take great care of your smile. My kids and…read moreI both use Gurtner.

I've been coming to the small Gurtner Dental offices for dental care all of my life, so I've had…read moreboth of the Gurtners - Maggie and Stephen - as my dentist at different points (one works primarily with kids, the other adults). They're definitely a great pair; I can only assume that I don't outright hate or fear going to the dentist as much as the average American because I've had relatively good experiences with these two. I won't even pretend that I've always been the best at taking care of my teeth (boy, was I a challenge to deal with when I had braces and did absolutely nothing in the ways of caring of my teeth!), but they don't hold it against me (openly anyway). These days though my visits are actually usually fast and pretty painless, with the occasional additional matter that requires a little more than a basic check-up. Whenever I come in the staff is always interested in hearing about new developments in my life, which is sweet of them. And the office, which isn't the biggest place in the world never seems too packed or noisy, which is a plus in my book considering that I can be a little stressed waiting for my appointment to start as I hope there isn't a new problem with my teeth. I definitely think this is a great little business run by a great pair of people, and I totally recommend this office to anyone in the area who's looking for a new dentist.

The dentist seemed average but the young girl cleaning teeth did not clean half of my teeth. She…read morecompletely missed the outside of both top sides of my teeth and completed the cleaning in under five minutes. She sucks bad and needs trained or managed properly. I don't think she is qualified to be a dental tech. I watched her do my son after myself and the same thing. We will not be returning here EVER. We were both complete in under twenty minutes and she attempted to reschedule before we were done. No X-rays taken on me(first time here) or my child's filing was not completed which was the whole point of this visit for him. The dentist stated he would be right back to fill it but we were basically pushed out the door by the tech and she said reschedule to get it filled when the dentist clearly said he would be right back. DO NOT GO HERE! I never leave reviews but had to here.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Maher Khandji on the extraction he performed…read moreon my tooth recently. The tooth roots were very stubborn to get out, but Dr. Khandji was excellent, pausing every so often to make sure I was feeling okay. At one point he added a little more novocaine just to make sure I remained comfortable, and he got the job done very well! I liked that Dr. Khandji listend and answered all of my questions before the procedure. He explained to me everything to do after the proceedure. He wanted me back the next day just to check and make sure I was healing correctly, which I appreciated. I was also super impressed with his office staff. His assistant was an oral surgeon, was very kind and helpful in the proceedure. The front office staff was great -- they got me into the office the very next day to deal with my painful, broken tooth. Overall, it was an excellent experience. I will return to this site and get my tooth implant and I will utilize their services for any other dental work I need. I was very, very pleased with every aspect of their service. His offices are very warm and profesional which put me at immediate ease. His office and services would get a 10 from me!

Dr Johnson is amazing! She did my veneers in 2018 and I always get compliments on my smile!read more

Headline: Elitist, Predatory, and Medically Negligent--A Blatant Bait-and-Switch…read more 1) As a healthcare professional, I am horrified by the conduct at South Hills Dental Arts. They practice a blatant bait-and-switch: their website and Yelp explicitly state they 'accept most insurance' and will file claims for you. However, once I was in the chair on my second day, the staff rescinded this and presented an astronomical $21,000 treatment plan, stating point-blank they 'don't accept any insurance.' Take note: you should receive the total bill estimate on day one, before anything is done. When I disclosed my full disability and limited funds and asked for a payment plan or sliding scale (standard in ethical practices), the staff (biller) literally scoffed. I was told they 'don't like' taking Medicaid (my plan, surprisingly, would have covered absolutely everything they wanted to do) patients because it 'doesn't reimburse enough' and they 'have bills to pay.' Their elitism is only matched by their dishonesty; they performed X-rays and impressions on the first day, then waited until I was back on day two and 'ready to start' the procedure to reveal the full, confusing bill--a direct violation of the 'Federal No Surprises Act'. Most disturbingly, their post-surgical care was nonexistent. After an extensive bone graft and infection debridement, I was left in 'uncontrolled wild pain' for three days with no sleep. I was repeatedly ignored and told to 'just take Tylenol 3, Motrin, and use ice,' which was so medically inadequate that I was forced to go to the ER to get basic pain relief. It is a sad state of healthcare when dentists are so terrified of the FDA that they refuse to follow the drug guide for acute pain, abandoning their patients to suffer. My father was a surgeon who never turned away a patient in need; this office represents the exact opposite of that medical integrity. Not only did he accept anyone, whether they could pay or not, but he also made sure pain was adequately addressed, as it's vital to healing and considered the 6th vital sign; it's so important. Do not trust them with your health or your wallet. While I take responsibility for not doing my due diligence and reading the excessively poor reviews before I went there, I trusted my case worker to do right by me and make sure the office she chose either accepted my dental insurance or at least charged reasonable prices similar to what other dentists in Pittsburgh charge, not high-end boutique-level NYC prices. To add insult to injury, I simply asked the biller to provide a clear bill in which the numbers and procedures matched the appropriate days, and she took it as a personal attack and got mean. I have never been scared of the dentist until now. I really wish I had the confidence to walk around without my front tooth rather than to bear subjecting myself to the rest of the brutal procedure and suspected lack of appropriate pain control. It is especially disturbing to. know that a peer from high school's father would run a business like this. I would be too ashamed to show my face in public. On the flip side, it made me so incredibly proud of my dad, knowing he was a surgeon who wouldn't turn anyone away, no matter whether they could pay the bill. South Hills Dental Arts represents the exact opposite of that medical integrity. Do not trust them with your health and your wallet. The multitude of bad reviews, sadly, say similar things, showing this isn't new; it's a pattern. I want to be very clear, though: Dr. Yousuf (my dentist) and all the staff except the biller and, I assume, Dr. Crandall, the owner, were phenomenal. I can thank them for a lesson in poor business ethics and a newfound extreme fear of dental procedures.

The experience with this dentist was less than 'remotely' genuine. His administrative staff is…read moretruly remarkable and attentive; absolutely NO complaints about them. They were great. Upon just starting Dr. Crandall's services & being given an apparatus to wear (at night only) to restructure my jaw-line, it fell apart and I awoke to two pieces of plastic in my mouth as opposed to the 'one piece' I started with. It was unsettling to say the least, as one part was as small as a lump of sugar and could have been swallowed easily. When I spoke to Dr. Crandall about my concern, his response was, " Well, I've been using this apparatus for over 20 years and no one has swallowed one yet." He showed little to no concern, just an enormous 'defense' to this uncomfortably frail piece of plastic he used. He truly couldn't have been any ruder. I was informed by their staff that this has happened with other patients, but "no one swallowed one". This was about as comforting as "broken glass". The admin was quite empathic, but couldn't go much further than the 'truth'. We were appreciative of their support, but want to let people know that when a medical professional 'backs out the back door' when there is a significant problem ... 'move on'.

I recently moved to Pittsburgh, and so I had not yet established health care providers in the area…read more However, I felt a cold sore coming on one morning, and my usual routine out in Denver was to immediately call up my dentist and schedule an immediate appt for a laser treatment. (If you get cold sores and have never tried this, it works like nothing else ever will! And it's only $80--about $6 for every day you won't have that cold sore now). However, very few dentists offer this treatment in the Pittsburgh area, and being a new patient, I knew it would be hard to get in for a last minute appt. After trying to get in with Dr. Barber, who I found through a google search, a staff member recommended Dr. Crandall, stating that he was also innovative and might offer the treatment. And yes, he does! Dr. Crandall's staff was awesome! The woman answering the phone, Babs, was incredibly helpful and got me in ASAP. She even called back to tell me there had been a cancellation if I wanted to come even earlier. I was so grateful as the treatment is not as effective after the sore has swelled (about 12-18 hours). I haven't gone here regularly, but the treatment I received as a new and demanding client (demanding in that I needed an appt that day ASAP) was fabulous. If I decide to stay in Pittsburgh, I will be making Dr. Crandall my dentist!

Earlier this year Dr. Cain took over Dr. Hurley's practice due to his retiring. After going to Dr…read more Hurley for the last 25 years I was sad to see him go but I couldn't ask for a better replacement. Same friendly staff and clean office and now a fantastic new (to the area) dentist! Dr. Cain is experienced, kind, caring and explains what she is doing and why she is doing it. I would highly recommend this dentist to anyone!!

From the owner: Turn to this office for services ranging from routine hygiene to restorative care, crowns and…read morebridges, and much more -- including laser dentistry, digital impressions, and orthodontics with clear aligners. When you are ready for exceptional dentistry, you are ready to call Dr. Colleen and her team!

Dr. Hall has been my dentist for a few years, and every time I've been seen has been an experience…read moreI can't complain about. Dr. Hall was recommended by a co-worker, so when I had a broken molar with a filling, I called and got an appointment with no problem. The office is always calm and neat, a plus if you're anxious about these kinds of appointments. Dr. Hall has taken care of my emergency dental issues, a wisdom tooth extraction, and cleanings. The location is convenient, the staff friendly and helpful, and I've never had bad results.

Dr Hall and staff have been my dentist for 8 years and they are always so professional and…read moreexcellent. Super glad I moved to them when I came to this side of town.

I had an issue with a tooth, I called the office they got me in quick and got me set up for a tooth…read moreextraction within a week. I could not be happier with how fast everything was.

From the owner: General Dentistry; Adult & Pediatric Dentistry;Cosmetic Dentistry;High Quality…read moreRestorations;Headache Relief;Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment;Tooth Whitening

Amazing Doctor......wonderful staff.....I had a bone graft....some deep gumscaling of my upper…read moremouth......He did an amazing job......6 hours later since my morning appointment.......Absolutely NO PAIN!!!! I will .......and do highly recommend him. Patty Starkey ........Bethel Park Pa.

Wonderful experience. Recommended by many of my clients. He is extremely experienced, gentle, kind…read moreand caring. Excellent Doctor!