I totally agree with the report copied again below posted in March. I am in exactly the same situation - new dentist now as my dentist retired 6 months ago. I visited today 29/05/2019 , was asked about any dental problems I may have, my general health, x rays were taken 'just to make sure' but the actual cleaning and polishing of my teeth did not happen. As the earlier reviewer stated my previous dentist checked every tooth carefully, reporting back to his assistant to record cleaned in between every tooth with his instruments and water, brushed and polished them - superb check up. But NOT TODAY - the dentist did not individually report and did not appear to check every tooth but said something on the lines 'right nil, centre ni, etc. Once the x rays were taken - no problems the dentist (very polite and nice gentleman) said I was free to leave and I did not realise the appointment was over as I was waiting for the teeth to be cleaned with the drill etc and then polished. I got up to leave but did question this - the dentist explained I did not need my teeth descaling, cleaned, or polished as there were no stains the dentist did offer to do this but I stated I would wait till next time. I always go 6 monthly for my check up and as stated my previous dentist without exception always gave my teeth a very thorough drilling between my teeth and subsequent polish. As the earlier review commented perhaps new processes are in place but it seems less service but no reduction in cost. I am disappointed but will await my next appointment before making any further judgements. PREVIOUS REVIEWER MARCH 2019 Re. Regular check up - I have been going to this dentist practise for almost thirty years, My regular dentist has retired, and was always thorough in my check ups and treatment through the years and looked after me exceptionally well as did the assistants and admin staff. I have been today for a check up and was left disappointed and not satisfied at all in the whole process. The dentist I saw seemed a very nice man but hardly did a thing. My teeth are quite complex in that I have bridges, crowns, implants, fillings and some of my own teeth. He just had a quick look and noticed a back tooth had a chip so he said he would stick a bit on which he did. He did not give me the thorough examination that I have always received previously when attending for check ups i.e. checking each tooth and relating condition to his assistant who would fill in the report accordingly as he systematically checked my whole mouth and I feel I have wasted my time completely.
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