I can't say enough about my dentist. He is a refreshing change in going for dental work. I just had…read morea root canal and it was actually pleasant. I couldn't believe I felt absolutely no pain during the procedure and even the shots to numb my mouth was completely pain free. His office is rather plain, but I have to many dentists with fancy offices only to leave in pain. He is absolutely non judgemental- how many times did you go to the dentist only to be lectured about what your doing wrong. He is however very informative about how to have better dental health. Did you know you can floss your entire dental bridge? The dentist I used to go to put the bridge in and never educated me on how to care for it. He is friendly, but not overly, and he works within your dental coverage. Finally, have you ever had a dental emergency? I did and he returned my call quickly and offered to come in on the weekend to fit my schedule. He also has evening hours. I never wrote about a medical professional before,but I just had to with Dr. Flaherty. If there were more dentists like him, people wouldn't be so afraid of dentists.

Always a good experience there! Great cleanings and recommendations to keep my teeth healthy.read more

I just had a horrible experience with this dental office, I wanted to make an appointment for my…read morewife so that she could have a procedure which would cost in the range of 10-20k, before I could even get the appointment,they gave me the third degree because they said my wife had missed her appointments and they would not even see her,until we paid a fee of 100 dollars!! I don't care about paying the 100 dollars,but the way we got the third degree and got scolded like a bunch of deadbeats was terrible by their office manager!! So very bad manners!! There's way too many other qualified doctors,to be treated this way!! Rude nasty person!

HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. GABRIEL AND HIS TEAM - I was fortunate enough to be referred to Dr…read more Gabriel about 10 years ago, after suffering through 3 bad experiences at 3 other dental offices in the Pittsburgh area. Dr. Gabriel and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He always asks "what do you think?" when we are discussing my dental needs, and I appreciate that SOOO much! We discuss options for treatment, whether it be processes, timing, or pricing. Dr. Gabriel and his staff earned my respect and trust immediately. It is always a pleasant experience, as the results are worth the temporary potential discomfort. He has top of the line equipment, software, and works hand-in-hand with oral surgeons and other oral specialists to do what is best for his client. He has always had my best interest in mind, and that is the kind of dentist I want! Isabella L.

The best dentist I've been to ever... down to earth REAL dentist and assistants that know what…read moretheir talking about... really never a long wait and in a emergency they always find a way to slid you in somewhere... Thanks Paul...

This used to be an excellent dental office, but since Dr Arnie retired the service has been…read moreterrible. Dr Arnie would take time to consult with you about any dental work needed, but now you are just told what needs done and to schedule an appointment. Multiple times I have had the current dentists try to insist on getting root canals, and not take the time to talk with me about what I think. My teeth are not very sensitive, and Dr Arnie would always take into consideration that each person is different- he provided me with multiple fillings where a root canal could have been an option, but in each case his excellent work has held up and limited the amount of pain & money that would have come from constant root canals. Instead of a focus on patient care, there seems to be more of a focus on financial gain - my last appt I was quoted for over $1800 of work that would need done and had to all be done at the same time. Did not do any of it, and still no issues more than a year later. The office staff is also very unfriendly, especially to a family needing to book multiple appts at once. They refuse to book cleanings any less than 8 months out (despite 6 months being the recommended time frame) yet take on new patients and give them priority scheduling. They seem to also have a shortage of dental hygienists, claiming they have more business than can currently be handled by their staff. We had gone to this dentist for more than 25 years without having any of these issues, but with the retirement of Dr Arnie it is no longer a good dentist office. I would highly recommend finding a different dentist to avoid the same poor service we have experienced.

This is honestly the best dentist experience I've ever had!…read more The office was clean and welcoming. Soon as I finished my pay work I was sent straight back. My dental assistant was so friendly! To be honest I hadn't been to the dentist in over three year~yikes!~ so I had some plaque build up. I have had some negative experiences with my past dentist so I'm always skeptical. However, she did a great job and I felt very comfortable the whole time. Dr. Thomas came in after my cleaning and he was also very friendly and professional! He answered all my questions thoughtfully. I also really liked when I asked him about my bottom crooked teeth that mentioned visaline and how they had a specialist at their practice but he did not pressure me at all and just mentioned it for if down the line I wanted to consider it. Also my previous dentist told me that it was imperative that I got my wisdom teeth pulled Dr. Thomas informed me that there is no reason for me to get my wisdom teeth pulled. I loved how honest this practice was and that they weren't trying to nickel and dime you. This is the greatest doctor experience I have ever had! Would 100% recommend this place to everyone!

Great Dentist! I've only been once but it was the best dentist experience I've ever had. My…read morehygienist was gentle and thorough. The whole experience was lovely AND only $60 for a cleaning and x-rays. You can't beat that. Cash or check only - no credit cards.

Dr. Horan is great! I paid $75 total for cleaning and X-rays; awesome deal. He's very friendly,…read morealong with everyone in his office. I also think he is a great dentist; I felt like he really knew what he was doing. Location is great; across from the Eat'n Park on Murray Ave (just down from the post office). I would not have found out about him if it weren't for these Yelp reviews.... Office could definitely use some TLC....

I'm leaving this review to document my experience at Atlas Dental Specialists (Shadyside) for two…read morefront-tooth crowns. While the office is professional on the surface, my experience overall was extremely frustrating and costly. After my permanent crowns were placed, I developed persistent sensitivity in my right front tooth (cold and hot) that did not improve over time. I also felt a noticeable ledge/step on the back side of the crown near the gumline, which made me concerned about the fit/contour. Aesthetically, the crowns also looked longer and bulkier than expected with heavier incisal edges than what I was aiming for. When I tried to address these concerns, I was advised to pay for additional diagnostics (a wax diagnostic). After I paid for it, the office later terminated the patient-provider relationship instead of completing the planned corrections. What made the situation especially difficult was the refund process: the office confirmed in writing the refund amounts, but repeatedly stated the refund would only be processed if I signed a broad "release/indemnification" agreement exactly as written. The agreement was extremely one-sided. It went far beyond acknowledging a refund and included sweeping waivers and protections for the office, along with a "non-disparagement/online statements" section that, in my view, would discourage patients from speaking openly online about their experience. I was not comfortable signing something like that just to receive an agreed refund. Overall, I'm deeply disappointed by how concerns were handled. The communication and resolution process felt dismissive and, at times, misleading - more focused on protecting the office than responsibly addressing the problem. My takeaway is that the approach felt money-driven, and I left feeling I couldn't trust the process. I would encourage anyone considering treatment here to do thorough due diligence and not rely solely on online ratings.

Made an appointment. They called and changed it. It was not a convenient date for me (the one I…read morehad previously scheduled was) but I took it anyway. Arrived early. Appointment was for 10:20. That time came and went. I asked when I'd be seen and they said "we're running late." (At 10:18, I had asked if they were running late and was told that they were not.) At 10:25 I asked the receptionist how long my appointment would take. Was told an hour. Well, I'm already ten minutes into my lunch hour and had expected to be seen at my appointment time. I said "nevermind, I'm leaving; you can keep my money" (had to make a $25 deposit before anything happened at all). They said "have a nice day," and I said "f*ck off." (Yeah -- i know that's wrong, but was so frustrated, and also I'm old and have no filter.) It's a downtown office and downtown workers obviously use them and can't be away from work for hours on end because a dentist doesn't keep appointment times.) This place has zero respect for patients' time, but theirs is SO important that I received NUMEROUS texts in the days leading up to my appointment. "...you have an appointment reserved with Atlas Dental Specialists on Wed, Oct 1st at 10:20 AM." And ".."please respond with C to confirm your appointment with Atlas Dental Specialists for October 1st at 10:20 am. If your appt is missed, or cancelled / rescheduled with less than 48 hours' notice, a fee of $50/hour of appt time will apply." So obviously THEIR time is important. Just not their patients' time. Also, every appointment is "separate." Cleaning is one. Examination is another. It's all about money money money with this place. They did refund my $25 deposit though. Terrible place. And now I have to find a dentist.

Connections is by far the best dentist office I have been to! The front office staff is so friendly…read moreand kind. Kelli is such a delight, and I love sharing TV show recommendations with her. The hygienists are also so friendly and make a cleaning and exam fun, especially with the great nostalgic music always playing. But I have to say that Dr. Jason is absolutely the best dentist I've ever had. He is so kind and caring, and he always makes sure he talks to me as a person first and patient second. He always explains everything so clearly, and makes sure that I understand before moving on. That is so rare in healthcare these days. I have already referred a few people there, and they have nothing but positive things to say as well. If you need any more convincing, here is a line I don't think most people can say: I actually look forward to going to the dentist!

Great experience. From office staff to dentist, everyone was very friendly and caring. Best…read morecleaning I have had, ever. Easy access, no long waiting in the waiting room and no pressure sales for products. Thank you for a great dental experience.

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Tao Jiang and the entire team. Dr. Jiang's expertise in…read morecosmetic and implant dentistry truly stands out--especially knowing how challenging it can be for a specialist to work on and improve someone else's prior cosmetic or implant work. The results and attention to detail were impressive. Angelica and the entire office staff, including the manager, were incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming from start to finish. The office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which really adds confidence to the level of care they provide. There's plenty of convenient parking, and most importantly, they genuinely respect your time--appointments are efficient and well-organized. Highly recommend this practice if you're looking for top-tier dental care with a knowledgeable and courteous team. Ed Lampl

I have see Dr TJ several times. He has been caring, professional, and helpful. When my problem…read moreproved to be more than standard dentistry could address, he provided an appropriate referral. I have also had my teeth cleaned at this practice. The hygienist pay attention to my concerns, was caring, professional, and did an excellent job.