Wayzata Dental should be your first choice. As a new patient, I was was more than impressed with Dr. McDowell and his staff. Check in was a breeze online, he then takes the time to understand you as a patient, make suggestions, then utilizes his exceptional experience and state of the art technology to complete the work.  As one with sensitive teeth and being one the few clinics with laser dentistry, this is a complete game changer.  Fast, comfortable and absolutely zero pain. What more could you want in a procedure?  You will not find a better Dental clinic, they are simply the best! read more

absolute scam of a dentist. he billed my insurance for fillings he never did, pretty insane! very very lazy cleaning, poor quality.

I took my three kids here a few times starting in 2024. At first, everything was good. However, in January we experienced some odd activities. First, shortly after our kids' visit this January, we were charged over $800 on our card on file. No explanation or invoice. Upon reaching out, I was promised a call back, which still hasn't happened despite multiple attempts. They then proceeded to bill our insurance for those visits and collected payment from them, however they are refusing to refund the charge from January. I even submitted a fraud inquiry with our bank and the office fought it, claiming it was for the January and past visits. Even though they got paid by our insurance. Wait, it gets so much worse! In looking for reasons why they would charge us $800, I looked back at the insurance claims from 2024 & 2025 and found multiple claims that appear to be fraudulent where this office collected thousands from our insurance company for work never performed. This ranges from including panoramic X-rays when none were performed all the way to claiming to have fixed 8 (eight!) cavities for each of my boys (and of course they claim they did this the same date they also had a routine checkup and cleaning, which they also paid for). Upon researching, I also found that Dr. McDowell was brought in front of the MN board of dentistry for similar actions in the past and is operating on a conditional license because of It. I have contacted our insurance's fraud department, the attorney general's office, and the board of dentistry. I also continue to reach out trying to get this office to reimburse us for the overcharge and reverse the claims that were not performed, to no avail. read more

Steer clear of this dentist office. I have spent a lot of money getting teeth corrected from what they did. All they care about is getting your money and not quality work. They also will bill you for services you did not receive. read more

3/19 I paid Doctor $2021 for 2 veneers. They felt rough on the backside so in July I had him file them to make them smoother. He billed my insurance $149 and called it pain. This should have been included in the price I paid and I was told that there would be no charge. I had to submit the claim for my veneers to my insurance myself as the doctor was too busy to do it. I'm still waiting to be reimbursed as copy of X-ray was not submitted until I requested it be sent. 7/8/24 doctor decided he didn't charge me enough for 2 veneers even though I paid him $2021 and he billed my insurance 2x at $149 for follow up appointments that he called pain. So on 7/8 the doctor decided to bill me an additional $1268 to my visa bill without my approval or authorization. Unscrupulous? Dishonest? I'm disappointed and am in disbelief that this is how this office is run. Lots of promises read more

I was going to Sue them for neglect. they never told me that I needed more care than they could give. lost 5 teeth because of them. they ended up giving me $8000 instead of the $10,000 we agreed upon, but I said to hell with that and took the $8,000. wouldn't let them work on my baby labs teeth. mind you this wasn't years ago. read more

RUN...don't walk away from this office! New patient using a Groupon which included an exam, cleaning, x-rays and teeth whitening. First, when you walk into the office every chair is ripped and torn up. The place is run down and outdated. There is no "state of the art" anything there. Then, the receptionist is swearing out loud that her computer isn't working. They are running late because of this. Next, there is no dental hygienist employed at this practice. There is a receptionist and 2 dental assistants who have worked there 2 months. The doctor did the exam, X-rays and "cleaning" in 20 minutes himself. He took one pass along my gums with a water pick and told me I had great teeth. When I told him I could still feel plaque with my tongue he came back and scraped with a tool for 10 seconds and said no more plaque. There was no cleaning and it was clear I wasn't going to get a proper cleaning. They kept trying to sell me upgrades, which I refused. Reading other reviews, I'm sure they were trying to get my credit card on file to illegally bill me later. I refused any upgrades. I believe all the newer positive reviews are bots. There was no other patients around. DO NOT VISIT THIS PRACTICE!! read more

Visited using a Groupon (exam, cleaning, x-rays with whitening. I would not recommend this dental office. I was a first-time/new patient and was in and out of this office in less than a half hour. Most new patient dental offices take up to 1.5 hours with a new patient. The first thing the dental assistant did was try to sell me a bunch of other stuff. She then took my x-rays. Then the doctor...not a hygienist...but the doctor did my cleaning. There was no Periodontal Probing and Charting, and the x-rays didn't seem to be reviewed...at least the results were never discussed with me, no whitening. The doctor then told my everything looked great and to keep doing whatever it is I was doing. Very different from every other dentist that shared with me that I have gum disease and to keep working on flossing and brushing, etc. I felt the service was sub-par at best. read more

Dentist does poor quality work. Crowns fell off repeatedly. said all the work was covered by insurance. it wasn't. sent immediately to collections. I believe he billed for work he didn't perform. hard to prove. which he know. stay away. read more

Have been going for dental checkups and work for many, many years. First time at this dentist for a hygiene appointment. Spent a lot of time on health and dentistry background which was a great start. Once in the chair I was offered things I did not know were covered by hygiene visits. All extra checks were added charges, a cancer check for $75.00, a fluoride treatment at an extra cost of $65.00 and offer of a whiting treatment. The cleaning took 15 minutes, not very through. I have Delta Dental Insurance which has no copay for cleaning. A lot of wait time and was asked to re-do an x-ray on an antiquated machine which I refused. The whole procedure is more about maximum charges and less about patient care. Upon leaving I was presented with an office visit charge. What? read more

First and foremost I came in with a Groupon deal that included a cleaning and x-ray. I was greeted very politely and spent a grand total of 1 minute waiting before I was taken back to get started with the dental assistant. She was very friendly and polite. I was x-rayed and seen almost immediately. Dr. McDowell then came in and went over my x-ray with me and let me know that I was in pretty good shape except for one cavity. We got on the topic of Led Zeppelin and school. Both of them were very cool. He then began to do a cleaning and told me that if I wanted to do so I could get a deeper cleaning and gave me some sort ig miracle drug anesthesia. 5/5 read more

I previously made an honest and thoughtful review about my experience at Wayzata Dental and am now being threatened with legal action. Due to my last review, Wayzata Dental has had their lawyers contact me demanding that I delete my review and "cease and desist from making any further defamatory statements relating to Dr. McDowell". I encourage you to read the letter I was sent by their law firm, I've attached it. Everything I said was factual and has a paper trail behind it. Dr. McDowell is trying to bully me into taking down a review that doesn't flatter him. In my opinion, this qualifies Wayzata Dental as a 1 star business. read more

Wayzata Dental - The Cease and Desist letter sent to me. - General Dentistry Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

My experience at Wayzata Dental was great . Great people , Amaree' is the best front desk coordinator she was extremely helpful. All and all , I loved it. I definitely recommend! read more

The service was great and the cleaning was gentle I really liked the dental assistant !

Wayzata Dental is the best dental practice I have been to. The staff is very knowledgeable and professional! read more

Amazing place :) kind people working there! Very grateful for my overall experience. 100% recommend y'all :)

Went here for Groupon deal to get my teeth cleaned I already have dental coverage but didn't want to drive up to my reservation Went to this dentistry and he told me I had like 5 cavities Said it was going to cost a lot of money So I took a drive up to my reservation and they told me no I didn't have any cavities and they resealed my teeth I think this dentistry's equipment may be too sensitive Be aware of young dentists who have lots of debt to pay for their education He would have scammed me of a few thousand dollars for work I didn't need! read more

From someone who had avoided the dentist for years..... here I am. I must say Dr. McDowell & staff are honest, progressive and Humble. They will give you everything you need from treatment to transformation, resources, and referrals if necessary. They give you top of the line options and alternativesz . Best-in the business. Painless. Beauty. Health. Safety. Not to mention cosmetic injections, one stop, full care. Small town charm, latest technology no pressure atmosphere. read more

Dr. McDowell was professional and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming. Dr. McDowell made sure I completely understood what was recommended, why and how much it would cost. I've been to many dentists but this one is my new favorite because like no other he explained and showed the pictures of what was needed to be done now or in the future. I've already scheduled my next cleaning! read more

When it comes to healthcare, I believe in thorough reviews to assist in making the most informed decision. This will be that. I found Wayzata Dental on Groupon. They did a cleaning and teeth whitening. I was skeptical to say the least (picking a dentist from Groupon and all), but I wanted to check them out because of their reviews and the technology they possessed to enhance one's dental experience. My visit was amazing. They were professional and kind. It was clear from the first step in the door, and throughout the visit that they were also experts in their field, not taking lightly their duties nor their responsibility to ensure great care and comfort to their patients. The cleaning was top notch. The whitening was impressive. The office and the equipment was classy, and impeccably clean. I had a silver filling that was cracked, and it was endangering my tooth. My old dentist wanted to do a root canal instead of replace it. However, after consulting Dr. MacDowell, we determined that replacing the filling with their composite would not only save my tooth, but would also be cost effective. I was nervous to say the least. I had never had a filling removed, and I was certain it was going to be awful and painful. They assured me that the process was simple and without pain due to their laser technology that they would employ. Now, let's be honest, don't all doctors say that? "Oh, it won't hurt." or "It'll only hurt a little", but then it hurts REAL bad?! I didn't really have a choice though, I needed the work done. So I scheduled the visit. I went to my visit, still nervous, but determined to get it done. They numbed me, first with a topical numbing cream. Then they injected the MAGIC drug (I have no idea what it was), into your mouth. Let me say this again MAGIC drug. I felt NOTHING. They walked me through the procedure. Answered all my questions, and believe me, I had questions. They showed me the machine, let me feel on my skin the water that would come from the machine to help with the filling extraction. It was incredible. We began, and minutes in, it was over, the filling was out. I was surprised at how quick and painless it was. Then they took the pics so they could fit my tooth for the composite for my tooth. They made it to my exact tooth specifications. In no time, I had my tooth fixed. It didn't hurt. It was quick. It was wonderful. No more worrying about eating popcorn or eating hard things on that side of my mouth. Now, let's talk money. I was sure this was going to cost a fortune. Certainly more than a normal filling. I had dental insurance. The cost of the removal of the filling and the new filling was only slightly higher than the cost of doing that with a "regular" dentist. If I had seen a "regular" dentist, it would actually have been more because they would have required a root canal and a crown. Which would have meant multiple visits as well. After insurance, I paid around $200 out of pocket. My insurance paid 80%. Even if your insurance is 50% coverage, that's still quite amazing. Dr. MacDowell is gentle and kind. He knows his stuff. Brittany did my cleaning, and numbed me up. She is great and is very skilled. She also adds a little Listerine to the rinsing water (just the tiniest amount), so when you get your mouth rinsed during your cleaning, it feels fresh and isn't so gross. Gina helped Dr. MacDowell in my procedure and she was great. She helped keep me at ease. I genuinely like the staff. I felt like I was just chatting with friends. They were welcoming and authentic. I hope you decide to choose Wayzata Dental. The laser dentistry is remarkable, and honestly, it removes the anxiety from having dental work done. The staff is TOP NOTCH. Dental work is often ignored, but it is a vital to our health. Don't delay. Pick up the phone and make your appointment. You won't regret it. read more

I had the unfortunate luck to break my front teeth bridge recently. I mentioned it to the hygienist at Wayzata Dental, and Dr. McDowell came to check on it. He gave me my options, which was essentially replace the bridge because to ignore it would open me up to much worse circumstances. He used his laser technology and 3D printing to create the temporary bridge I would use while I waited for the permanent bridge to be made. It looked very good and I could eat anything I wanted with no problems. The new bridge needed some color adjustments and some fine tuning to make it perfect, and in the end, I am extremely happy with my new front teeth! read more

Very thourough and professional. Wonderful office and comfortable. I do feel like they try to upsell you on the whitenig but I already have the trays and bleach so they couldn't. Loved the hygenist who cleaned my teeth and the Dr. is so cute ":) read more

I have been seeing Dr. McDowell at Wayzata Dental for close to 10 years. Wayzata Dental is the only place in the twin cities where you can receive a laser drill experience. Little to no Novocaine makes your dental experience much more pleasant! Professional staff and a great dental experience for children and adults. read more

The staff at Wayzata Dental are gentle, professional, and very thorough, and the technology is cutting edge! I went in for a cleaning and was very impressed with the service. Dr. McDowell took the time to explain everything he was doing and gave me some great home care tips! I haven't had a better cleaning anywhere & I can't recommend them enough! read more

I went to Wayzata Dental from a Groupon that I purchased. I was more than pleasantly surprised. The office is very unique, not your typical dental office look. The person who cleaned my teeth took her time, and did a very complete job. The dentist took time to answer my questions. I liked the first visit so much, that I did schedule a 6 month cleaning before I left. read more

I've been going here for a few years now. Nice staff and I never have to wait more than a minute or two when I go. They will call the day before to remind me of any appointments and can text appointment info as well which is nice. Has some high tech equipment when cleaning my teeth. Haven't had any major issues with them, usually in and out for a checkup in 30-45 min. read more

Just visited Dr. McDowell today. My kids had a cleaning appointment and I had a tooth that chipped a few days prior. I should have probably called ahead and asked them to schedule me in, but as a busy mom, it sort of slipped my mind. Anyway, Gina and Dr. McDowell were very accommodating and squeezed me in. I was pretty confident that my large chip would be scheduled for a crown, but was pleasantly surprised that Dr. McDowell said we could do a new filling instead. He also recommended a new laser procedure that they have now. The laser is used in place of the drill to remove the damaged part of the tooth. It also has a handy feature that actually creates a filling to fit the area removed. This is done with 3D rendering. The entire procedure was quick and painless (under 30 min). No Novocaine or gas was needed and no jarring from the drilling, because...no drilling. The laser actually numbs the nerves long enough to complete the filling with absolutely no pain. Very high tech and very cool in my book! My children did not have any cavities today, but if they get them, I will happily go to Dr. McDowell and use the laser. It was amazing! read more

The entire staff was so helpful and up front about work that we needed as a family and with the costs. Dr. McDowell spent extra time to show me what my finished bonding would look like. Anna at the desk helped with our referrals and emails needed for oral surgery. They are a great team! Barbara read more

I looked all over for a dentist that would not drill my teeth, and I found it here! So fast and easy!!! Love the laser!!

I was a first time patient at Wayzata Dental today, and I received excellent care and service. Staff was friendly, informative, and efficient. Impressive use of current technology made for a pain free visit. Highly recommend! read more

DISHONEST! THEY ARE ALL ABOUT THE MONEY! Be a little more forthright with insurance!!! If someone asks you if you take Delta Dental - don't just say "Yes" Say "Yes but we are OUT OF NETWORK". If you are out of network say so, that is just the right thing to do - I've been slimed!!! Cleaning/service was okay but screw you at the door. They are all about the money... read more

Three words...NO DRILL NECESSARY. They use a friggin LASER! I just experienced getting a filling without the need for Novocain and the dreaded drill at Dr. McDowell's office. They are one of the few dental offices in Minnesota that has this machine. I was shocked at how little pain there was. It just felt weird, but no pain. No extra cost or time either. It was actually quicker than the last time I had a filling due to the fact that I didn't need a bunch of shots of Novocain to kick in and numb my tooth. I didn't have to deal with half my face being numb for hours afterwards either. Do yourself a favor and Google "Solea Laser" or go to http://www.convergentdental.com/solea/ watch the video on the website...this is a real thing people!!! read more

I love Wayzata Dental. Bonnie is an experienced, warm, wonderful, knowledgeable hygienist. Dr. Jason is kind and gentle. Don't let his reserved, reflective, quiet nature put you off. I appreciate that! I had two fillings today with their new laser, and I was in and out in 30 minutes with no novocaine and no pain. They have great technology at Wayzata Dental! read more

taking their customers for the ride of their lives....go in on a groupon, and come out w/ a bill suggesting thousands of dollars worth of work. Upon a second consultation w/ a reputable dentist, nothing at all was needed - Wayzata deemed $2000 worth of work was critical to my child's dental health. A scam like none other...buyer beware.... read more

Worst cleaning experience ever. The computer was slow so we waited probably 20 minutes for it to come up. The cleaning only took about 15 minutes. I've never seen such a fast cleaning before. It usually takes time so I can't help but think it was rushed. There was no oral exam. No looking for bumps and lumps, no sticking out your tongue, nothing. The dentist was in and out before we knew it. He was cold, distant, aloof. He just blurted out that thousands of dollars worth of work was needed, and then left. It was the most overpriced dental studio I've ever seen, too. Now it makes perfect sense that it was deserted. I would NEVER go back. read more

I highly recommend this dentist! They are very nice and know how to make you feel comfortable! It also has a spa feel to it to make it relaxing. read more

When I needed immediate dental work, Wyazata Dental took me right in and performed outstanding work. The staff was kind, courteous and respectful, and the professional fees were highly competitive with similar dental work I have had done in recent years. Wayzata Dental is now my dentist of choice. read more

Everyone was so nice. Bonnie is so kind and funny too. Dr.McDowell is a great dentist. I highly recommend this dental office.

Dr McDowell has been caring for my teeth for years and both my husband and I are happy with our dental care. Recently I had a crown put in that never felt right . After adjusting it several times he had the crown re-made, at no cost to me. He does good work and follows up if something isn't quite right. read more

Like others that posted - we purchased a Groupon and thought we would just go in for cleaning and nothing more. We recently got rid of our dental coverage so thought a simple cleaning and exam would be a good deal. Wrong! I bought 2 Groupons for both of my children. The first one came out with a $1,400 bill - needing 5 cavities filled. Stupidly, we did it. Then I sent my next child in a week later - and they said that she needed $4,200 worth of fillings. She had just been to our old dentist about 6 months prior - had new seelants and no cavities. Here - they said she had 14 cavitiies! In less than 6 months. What a rip-off. We will go back to our old reliable dentist in Wayzata - Buyer Beware! read more