Your Family Dentist in Kitchener
At Crescent Oak Dental clinic, we believe in providing good communication and building trust with our patients. Our dentist in Kitchener is committed to providing patients with information and choices regarding their dental health to ensure they are comfortable with their decisions.
Why Choose Our Dentist Near You?
Looking for a dentist near you? Choose Crescent Oak Dental for personalized care and professional expertise. Our team is committed to your oral health and comfort. With the latest technology and gentle techniques, we make your dental experience stress-free. From routine check-ups to advanced treatments, we prioritize your needs and customize our services accordingly. Our experienced Kitchener dentist listens attentively and addresses your concerns with care. Whether you need a simple cleaning or a complex procedure, trust our local dental practice for compassionate, quality care. Your smile is our priority, so book your appointment today and experience the difference!
Our Dental Services
At Crescent Oak Dental, we offer a comprehensive range of dental services to ensure your smile stays healthy and bright. From routine cleanings and exams to advanced procedures like dental implants and orthodontics, our experienced team of dentist in Kitchener is here to meet all your oral health needs with care and expertise. Trust us for gentle care and effective treatments customized to your unique needs.
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Dr. Kim also a pleasure to chat and discuss dental health with.
WE ZERO TOLERATE THE BUSINESS THAT DO NOT RESPECT OUR TIME…END OF BUSINESS
My rating is 0
PAY ATTENTION and ask for exactly price for the treatment BEFORE when you accept and take IT.
Taking off one star due to unclear pricing, and decision making on what exactly the pathway is.
Friendly.
Professional.
Highly recommend this dental practice in Stanley Park, Kitchener 👍👍
Today was another example of this: hygienist was 15 minutes late for my appointment, and I was billed and out the door in just over 30 minutes, but when I checked my invoice they billed me for 3 units of scaling. Somehow they managed to do 45 minutes of billable work in 30 minutes.
Highly recommended.
I had booked an appointment for yearly dental cleaning.
Before going inside for the session I had given all my insurance details and had asked the receptionist to run through my insurance to make sure my visit is covered (as per my insurance policy).
I walk into the room and they ask me to perform an XRAY. I question again if this would be covered. The person sends me to the receptionist to check with her. She informs me that she has run my insurance and has not received any response for an XRay. So I decided to not go ahead with the XRay.
At this point when I was assured that the receptionist has run my insurance and everything apart from XRay is covered.
After the appointment I am told that they examined my teeth and that my insurance didn't cover and I will have to pay $178 from my pocket. After repeatedly telling them I only need cleaning which is covered they performed examination without telling me that it will be a separate cost for the examination.
I gave them all the details upfront and told them I will only perform what my insurance will cover. Just when I refused Xray since it was not covered, it should have been a red flag to them and they should have informed me before the session the estimated amount that I will have to pay.
She says she ran the cost for cleaning under examination through my insurance which got refused. This is so confusing because I had booked a session for cleaning. Upon asking her to correct it she is emailing me that you asked me to commit a fraud. The office staff is trained to run all the expenses and if insurance doesn't cover something they should inform the customer before the service. I know my policy well and I know the receptionist was desperately trying to max out on my policy which is also unethical by all means.
If examination is a separate cost then the receptionist should be trained enough to mention this cost to the customer upfront. We as customers, don't know what we are not informed about.
I requested to speak to the manager. Their Manager calls the next day and instead of hearing me out she starts by saying you will have to pay no matter what. She further adds receptionist "assumed" that you are aware of the cost. When it's my first visit how am I supposed to know their chargers without they actually informing me. They know they have made a mistake and now they are desperately trying to get money from me. The only way they see that possible is by blaming me and threatening me to send the cost to collections. The manager gives me an example of a car repair shop that if I do my diagnostics I have to pay. I told her yes and for running the diagnostics the repair shop outlines the cost of diagnostics upfront to which the customer can make a decision. I asked her if I could talk to a manager above her and on the call she told me that she will ask a regional manager to call me. Later she emails me saying there is not escalation level above and you need to pay the amount
Please avoid this place under all circumstances. They try to make as much money as they possibly can without the need for the service or even Informing the customer for it.
my friend recomended it and they didn't disappoint. i myself will refer my friends and family.
Thank you very much!
Dr. Kim does not like to be questioned and will demand you take drugs that could kill you if you want treatment from her. Essentially barring access to services. She is specifically uncomfortable with educated patients and people who care about their autonomy and being a consenting part of their health care journey.
The clinic will tell you they can make accommodations and then treat you like your crazy for bringing up aforementioned accommodations.
This clinic is for you if you would like to be verbally manhandled, gaslit, and belittled for being on the spectrum. Otherwise avoid at all costs.
This clinic used to be incredible and was one of the only places I'd go in the past. It's sad to see it going downhill so much.
The past yr or so, whenever I try to make an appointment, the admin will try to push me off on the other dentist and I have seen the other dentist. I have nothing against her and she is very good BUT I go to that office for Dr Smailey and I have made that very clear.
2 weeks ago I called about a lost fillng and a chipped tooth and insisted on Dr Smailey, two weeks was the best they could do. Ok. 72 hrs before the appt I got a v/m saying they double booked but the day before was available. I called to reschedule, nope, just have to push me back an hr on the original day. Then, the appt was cancelled just as I was leaving my home to go there. Apparently he is sick and I have no problem with that, the man is human. NOW, I'm pushed out another 3 weeks. Unacceptable. In the past if I had a filling fall out, the office could get me in within 24-48 hrs.
Dr Smailey is an amazing dentist who I completely respect but, since the corp change, the office is making it very difficult to continue being his patient and it's a shame.
I hope I don't end up leaving and looking for another dentist but I will if it continues.
Though the receptionist was somewhat condescending upon arrival, there were some positives. The staff member who conducted my x-rays was very friendly and professional. However, overall the experience was disorganized and left me frustrated. The office could greatly benefit from improving their scheduling system and communication.
I paid the fee and will now be looking for a new dentist!
Dr Smaily is a very professional and skillful dentist. I have done some complex procedures at the clinic and I am very happy with the results so far. At one point one of the treatments had some minor issues and Dr Smaily fixed it without charge (I was very grateful).
The best part about visiting Dr Smaily is that he has specialization in multiple specialities as a result the complete treatment happens under one roof no need to go to different dentists for different parts of the treatment.
Overall I am satisfied with the treatment so far and I will highly recommend Dr Smaily if you have complex dental needs. I also had a few treatment sessions with Dr Amna Maqbool and she did a good job too. Kudos to Dr Smaily and team.
However the method of communication via phone and email is often confusing. I have 5 different phone numbers currently saved in my phone as the out-going text messages and phone calls seem to come from a different number then the listed number I must use to call in. This has caused me to miss phone calls and leave them to go to voicemail as they pop up as an unknown number instead of my presaved contact. I have since added their multiple numbers to my phone and hope to have no issues going forward.
I understand the front office is going through renovations and computer/operating system changes, but these miscommunications has caused 3 appointments to be cancelled for me. I look forward to the front office updates and transition to be completed so the miscommunications can be lessened.
My former dentist (who retired) was so good most other dentists in the city came to him. Dr. Smaily is even better. I hope he never retires. I would pay double to keep coming to him (and with the price of gas, I almost do!)
Thank you, todays visit was, as always, a pleasure.
I had immediate dentures done.
Never fit right from the start.
Was given incorrect care instructions and when I asked for a soft reline after trying to endure for 1 month I was told to find a denture specialist for better care
I’ve been twice now and both times they take very good care of you; answer as many questions as you need and are super gentle.
Dr. Smaily is the first dentist I’ve been too where I barely felt the numbing needles ( and that’s saying a lot Because, ow aha ; but todays visit was barely noticeable! I had a couple root canals and deep cleaning done.
Highly recommend them
Update: I've been going to this dentist for a few years now. They are always great with my kids. My kids actually enjoy going to the dentist, me at that age I never could have imagined that. I recently had a big filling done by Dr. Kim. She was excellent! Very patient, explained the process well and very thoughtful about treatment and care. Highly recommend
They did a full exam with jaw and teeth x-rays and Dr. Smaily knew what tooth was giving me trouble. He mentioned a root canal but that would only provide relief for 6 months. He said it was cracked right down to the root and it had to be pulled. He asked if I could come back after his last appointment that day to pull it! Thank you to all the staff members who also stayed later to help out. I'm on the road to recovery and feeling much better. Thank you!
I am very happy to have my teeth cleaned and checked ,it takes a bit of stress of my shoulders . Everyone was great. Thank you
Thank you!!!
Chris
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- Standard Cases: Most people complete their treatment within this timeframe.
- Mild Cases: For less severe issues, treatment might be as short as 6 to 8 months.
- Complex Cases: For significant alignment problems, treatment can extend up to 24 months.
Treatment duration depends on the complexity of the dental issues, your adherence to wearing aligners, and the frequency of follow-up visits.