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McDonald Anne S DMD
McDonald Anne S DMD
(30 Reviews)
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50 South Pickett Street Alexandria, VA 22304
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(30 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Value
3.5 star average for Value
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.32.228
February 27, 2012
Worst dentist I've ever visited. I moved here several years ago, and she was listed by my insurance company. She filled several cavities for me. I noticed that there was something wrong when the fillings began coming out. So, I visited another dentist a few months later, and she told me that whoever filled my cavities had done a very poor job--none of the cavities were fitted properly to my teeth and, as a result, bacteria that built up between my teeth and the filling had spread throughout my mouth causing multiple additional cavities. I had to have multiple root canals done. Filling cavities is a very basic part of what a dentist does. So, if she can't even fill a tooth properly, I'd have to question her abilities, overall, as a dentist. Don't go unless you want additional problems later down the road, which is very expensive, time-consuming, and painful.
by SM xxx.xxx.243.205
January 14, 2012
Their office was one of the quietest, most peaceful places I've ever visited. I was able to relax very easily. I felt that they really valued my health and happiness because they followed up even after my appointment just to check up on me. It was such a nice gesture that made a huge difference. I've never seen a dental office that cares about their patients more than they do. They've never pressured me to get dental procedures I don't need, and they always have my best interest in mind. I am going to refer everyone I know here. I absolutely love this place. They don't always adhere to the customer is always right policy here. Although I have seen them apologize for some mistakes it doesn't happen very often.
by Long time patient
December 06, 2011
This dentist does very sloppy work.

She can’t even fill a cavity properly.

During my first surgery, she basically spread filling across my teeth like peanut butter on bread. I literally could not floss! Also there was not an assistant around to discard my blood or saliva. I had to constantly sit up and spit or else I’d choke.

Upon returning a second time, two things happened. First, I explained to her that she did not completely fill my cavity. She only filled the interior area. She tried to explain that the exterior area was plaque. But, I brought my magnified mirror to show her what I was seeing. Then she agreed to fix it. But, she wanted to sand my fillings first. Unfortunately, she sanded my fillings and my gums. Her excuse, "We've gotta do what we've gotta do." But, what professional dentist sands a person’s gums? I was profusely bleeding and in pain. I decided to check if I could floss as the dentist commented, “You’re bleeding all over yourself” with her hands crossed against her chest. I did not respond because I was in pain. “Better?” she asked with an attitude instead of assisting me in the absence of an assistant. I was in so much pain, I postponed her working on the incomplete filling.

When I arrived home, I noticed the teeth she recently filled were extremely sharp. I had to make another appointment. In between that time, my fillings were falling out in small clusters plus the floss was being torn between each tooth because she did not smooth any edges or buffer between my teeth.

Upon my third visit to resolve the initial surgery, it took her 45 minutes to see me and give me numbing medicine. When she got started, I had to beg her to smoothen the edges between my teeth, plus buffer my teeth so the floss would not tear. After she completed the filling, I noticed the exterior surface was lumpy. She had an excuse for that and offered to polish it. I thought, “Why didn’t she do that in the first place if she knew?” Then I decided to check if I could floss while I was still there. So far, I can floss. But, I do notice a sensitivity to air and liquids. So, I do not want to return a 4th time because she sucks!

She has a tendency to tell you her solution, but does not put forth her best efforts to completely do the job. I had to stay on top of this dentist for every single thing. I could tell she underestimated my knowledge of dentistry. The only reason why I didn’t go off is because I literally start to feel that she was not a good person especially if I made her angry and she had tools in my mouth. So, I chucked it out.

Anyway, all in all, I went to her because I read these reviews. But after experiencing her services first hand, all I can say is she’s a very nice unprofessional lady. Unprofessional as in not very good at her skill set at all. She is literally a law suit waiting to happen.

All i can say is, if you’re interested in fucked up chops, staying on top of your dentist’s dental work every step of the way, not having anyone to drain your saliva or blood, returning 3 and 4 times to fix simple work on the same tooth or teeth, then yea go ahead but I’m warning you that the services are crappy and don’t expect any courtesy calls.

Last but not least, I spent about 30 days away from my initial statement above. I returned to my original dentist who was just too far away. He cleaned up her dental errors. Basically, she put the filling on the nerve….so that was causing the pain, which I thought was contributed to the air and liquids. In actuality, the tooth required a root canal and crown. I did not go into details about my teeth; I simply asked my dentist to examine the situation. Based on his x-rays and analysis, the commented that was made was, “that dentist should have known better” . I would not recommend this dentist.
by Jdinc
November 28, 2011
They were ready to see me when I showed up for my appointment. Billing can take several months, but I don't know whether that may be the insurance company's fault. The Dentist and Hygienist are patient when I ask lots of questions.
by JAW
October 11, 2011
Does this provider have helpful information available online?
No, just a basic listings page
by Anonymous
September 29, 2011
Did the staff call you to remind you about your upcoming appointment?
Yes, they called me a few days before my appointment
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Yes, they don't show favoritism
Did this dentist provide helpful oral health techniques you could practice at home?
Yes
Was it clear that this provider takes pride in the appearance of his/her office?
Yes, the office was well organized and taken care of
Did this dentist answer all of your questions?
Yes
by Anonymous
September 19, 2011
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Yes, they don't show favoritism
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
Yes, they need to clean or sterilize their facility more
Does this provider have a good professional reputation within your community?
Yes, they are known for being good at what they do
by Anonymous
September 02, 2011
Has this provider ever cancelled your appointment on you last minute?
No, they didn't cancel on me last minute
Did this dentist give you your invoice promptly?
Yes, they gave me one when I asked
Did this provider wear an obnoxious cologne?
No, they didn't wear any cologne
Did this provider have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Yes
by Anonymous
June 15, 2011
Did this provider ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
He/she would never do that! Their full attention is always on me.
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
Not at all, they were glad to help me with anything I needed
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
No, my appointment started at the scheduled time
by Anonymous
April 05, 2011
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50 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304