Glendale Gentle Dentistry

I went to this dentist due to him being on my TDA plan. I just needed to get a cleaning to try them out before getting a crown as I wanted to use my benefits for the crown. Well being a new patient I wasn’t expecting much and they delivered that in spades. Showed up 15 minutes early for appointment to do paperwork (this is the proper thing to do) and was done by my appointment time. I then sat in the waiting room for 45 minutes past my appointment time and did not actually see a dentist until 1 hour past time. And call me shocked (NOT) when I find out that even though I have a regular dentist I pay cash to clean my teeth, I now need $ 700.00 worth of DEEP CLEANING. Wow, funny my dentist that I pay out of pocket (to avoid places like this) doesn’t think that is necessary and I go every 6 months without fail. Funny how that is, don’t you think. Also no apologies for being late, nothing. I am NEVER going back there. I have decided to pay a lot more for a different insurance plan and forego these types of practices and stick with my dentist and hygienist regardless of cost. My time is just as valuable as his and it irks me to sit for an hour because they cannot even book appointments properly. Not to mention being told I need a lot of services I do not need. PATIENTS BEWARE. All of this is my OPINION. Sad I cant leave 0 stars.
Update 09/​28/​2015 Well now that I just got told that it is a 25.00 fee to pick up xrays, and that was not mentioned when I left the practice and requested them originally, I was just called by the office and TOLD that I was NOT waiting for an hour, and must be mistaken, and lectured to for 10 minutes. WOW. I am amazed by this office. If I am able to actually get my xrays this afternoon, I will NEVER EVER step foot in this office again. WOW, just WOW.

Gotta say I don’t mind going to see me dentist! Always met with a smile and down to earth people that treat you great!

I’ve had more a less very positive experiences at this office. The staff is very caring and I felt that they’ve always tried to accommodate my needs. I would say that I’ve had to wait for my appointments for the dentist a little longer than I’d care for but my cleanings have been prompt and pleasant. Dr Kris himself is the biggest reason why I come back. I would say that his care and attention to my needs as a true «dental chicken» have helped me over the years to overcome at least «some» of my dental anxiety. I’ve recommended friends and family in the past and would do so in the future.

It’s certainly not the fanciest dentist’s office. In fact, it’s housed in a one-​time shopping mall — turned collection of county and state services offices.
The waiting area is a bit sparse, the equipment, somewhat dated. No digital imagery here, just old school films. But the staff is very professional, and do an excellent job with what they have.
They don’t push you to get a bunch of treatments you don’t want or need. It wasn’t suggested to me once that I needed a «deep cleaning» or a whitening, or Invisilign.
I had some x-​rays done, then after some waiting (someone forgot to tell the dentist I was ready — d’oh!), had a quick exam. Dr. Iganian was thorough, and did a good job of explaining what I needed and why. Then I had probably the most painless cleaning I’ve ever had.
Oh, and if you are scared of the dentist (I’m not), this is the place to go. They will knock your TF out with drugs! The lady in the exam room next to mine was totally sawing logs.