20 Best Dental Hygiene Programs In Austin, TX (2022 Updated)

This is a great university! The psychology undergrad program prepared me for success in my current counseling psychology master’s program quite well. The faculty are fantastic and the campus is gorgeous. I appreciated Spanish tutoring with Dr. Escamilla provided by the school as well as numerous career development, grad school application, recreational, and internship placement opportunities! I only wish it was a bit more affordable as even with scholarships it’s quite pricey. But, I am glad they pay their faculty, and I do think they spend the money well on resources that directly positively impact students. They have a career resource center that’ll help alumni with resumes, searching for jobs and more! The gym and yoga studio are great. One of my psychology professors had us meditate as part of class and we did things like go outside to paint together and go to yoga! It was a positive psych class so it fit. This isn’t to say the university was easy or without academic rigor because it was challenging and involved plenty of difficult academic work including research! I do feel it was social justice oriented as I appreciated the Mexican American cultural class in Spanish I took told from an indigenous professor and perspective, though to be even more socially just, reduce the price of tuition! I enjoyed that I knew at least half of the faculty and they knew me and remembered me and would say hi years after I took their class; so much better than just being a number in a big lecture hall! It may not have the rankings or prestige of some larger universities and how can it being so small, but the quality of education and experience is high. Only 1 student was mean to me 1 time my entire undergrad career. Really recommended! I would not have been prepared for my current grad program without SEU…don’t think I would have even gotten in otherwise because I was taught at SEU how to write an ideal essay, APA publication format, interview and interpersonal skills, and was able to achieve high grades because the learning experience is so high; I got my disabilities accommodated for instance. Literally the only reason I cannot give 5 stars is the exorbitant cost that limits many people so they can’t attend or will have a lot of debt. Otherwise, fantastic!Alysia Duemler

I completely agree with a post below about how much I loved this school, yet upon graduation I felt lost and unprepared for the “real world”. I think the staff and curriculum is amazing, I wouldn’t choose differently, but St Eds was like a dream state of mind. That being said , I have obtained a different bachelors degree since graduation and changed my field of study. More real world practicality from the programs perhaps would help prepare future graduates to succeed ! Thank you st Ed’s for an amazing undergrad experience nonetheless, that I will cherish forever. So many people, myself included, met their current spouse/partners here 🙂Madison Freeman

I wanted to make a shitpost review but I can't think of anything funny and I also honestly really like St Eds. It's a good school. If you're ambitious, passionate, and hard working, the teachers will do everything in their power to help you succeed, even if you have mental illness or other problems most people might look down on you for. I really think I'm going to have a good shot at grad school with the support I've gotten at St. Eds and that's not something I'd be able to say about many other schools.Christina

I love the professors. Temple College is lucky to have professors that have doctorate degrees to teach. As a students, we are lucky to pay a junior college price for access to PhD 's. Those are the professors I choose from when given the opportunity in my degree plan. The business management of the junior college could use some training in customer service and fully understand the job they do. I have learned to always have my military files with me since the files have a tendency to be lost every other semester. I never knew that I earned the President's List or the Vice President's List awards until they announced it at my graduation. Student life is hampered by lack of support from staff and lack of student interest. I hope that this college will continue to grow, take on a supportive/student oriented attitude, and attract the quality professors and staff the college needs to grow. I look forward to my tax dollars at work showing improvement and multiplying to better serve the community.Jane Smith

I loved this college. I met a lot of really great people while here, but more importantly I felt the teachers were fair and prepared me to go to University. Also if you are not part of TRIO you should go there. I spent a lot of time there and met really good people like Debbi Owens, Tina Marsh and Cecilia. I would do my homework there and receive help and tutoring. It is a wonderful thing for the College to allow students to access programs like these and I am hoping that more people can create programs like these. I received my Associate's Degree here and racked up a lot of transfer credit. I would come back and do it all over again if I had the chance. Great SchoolRay Beecham

I was in their nursing program and I passed all the exams with mid Bs. My clinical instructor made up many violations and forced me to accept them. She further used those violations to give me very low grade (25 out of 91) on my midterm evaluation despite the fact that I was never late for clinical and I handed in all my paperwork on time. It is obviously discrimination. I had to withdraw from the course because you can not fight discrimination with hard-work. I will give it a minus star if I can.Chun-Wei Lin

As a fairly recent former student, I can say that AC provides very little opportunity. I left AC after I landed on medical leave, and eventually I decided not to go back. I spent some time at my local jr college while working through my health, and the academics were far superior, the teachers had more experience and it provided me with far more opportunities than AC ever did/would've. Seriously, TCC was harder than Austin College, and after one summer course there I had a halfway decent job in my field of study. The freshmen C/I classes at AC are pointless. The "boardroom setting" offers no value. In depth discussions about the use of the word "blobs" in a short story will not prepare you for the professional world nor will lectures supporting the homosexual beastiality fetish shared between Scooby and Shaggy. The small class sizes lead to several problems, a major one being favoritism. The staff is very unprofessional and unreliable. As far as student life… the Greek system is local. The student body is eclectic, but everyone mostly stays sequestered within their own little groups and it kind of has the vibe of a really snooty private high school — split down the middle between rich kids with unimpressive academic records vs genius level scholarship students. They don't offer athletic scholarships, so their athletes are given "academic scholarships" and this has created an infestation of mediocre students that cost the school money. A lot of the kids have learning disabilities and/or social/mental problems. One girl asked me how to spell "easier" and another (that I had only known for a few days) went into full detail about her depression and suicide attempt. I told my RA about this out of concern and she implied that these types of encounters are not uncommon. The student center is tiny and there's really nothing to do in there except play pool or darts. The cafeteria food is shoddily prepared, and the campus is located in a residential area, so to go out to eat or hit the grocery store, you have to have a car. It's a very claustrophobic and unclean environment. We (the students) got sick a lot. My friends and I were stranded twice by that bus thing when it never returned to pick us up and take us back to campus. Yeah, not the best student life really and the professors are pretty inconsistent when it comes to giving help and being available… and sometimes downright spiteful towards their students. AC was very frustrating. It doesn't have the best student life and the professors are extremely inconsistent when it comes to giving help and being available. I had an awful experience with a media professor who was downright spiteful, sent long e-mails with abrasive language while refusing to meet with me in person and didn't read the rough draft of my final paper, just gave it a 100, and this led to issues with the final that highly affected my grade. It's not a terrible place for pre-med students, at least as far as straight up academics, but most (and most of the students overall) really hated it there. All the things AC claims as its advantages are actually extremely destructive. Go to Southwestern or Baylor instead.Amanda Norman

contrary to positive reviews from alumni claiming I never attended college here, I did. This is a terrible college. It's not even accredited from the state of Texas what I can tell. I graduated from this school in 2009. This place is a ripoff that claims it teaches you something by asking you to learn… Except you pay them to teach. They often destroy students futures. attending school here opened no 'doors' for me, in fact it closed many for me. since starting college here, people have refused to interview me for jobs on the grounds that I don't have a 4 year degree when I do. There's no campus security (2 meter maids are the entire acpd), the food in the cafeteria will give you dysentery and is often rotten, the career services office is completely unhelpful and spent a lot of their time insulting me and yelling in my face, and the student body is rude unkind and down right threatening. I was assaulted on campus my freshman year, and the school didn't even do anything about it, in fact the Vice President of Student life (Tim Millerick) did a lot to obfuscate justice and prevent sherman texas police from getting involved. I have since started attending community college in Dallas Texas and at UT arlington and have received a far better education there for much less money! Seriously, Austin College cost me $117k over 4 years and ruined my life! don't go to school here! Since graduation I have received threatening phone calls from Tim millerick every couple of months, and I have repeatedly called the police in regards to this. 9 years of death threats over the phone is inappropriate, unethical, and illegal. The school should fire him.Preston “289pettit” Pettit

Austin College has never been anything, but a positive experience for me. As a sophomore, I’ve fallen in love with the academic opportunities on this campus. The class work may be challenging, but AC never leaves you without a support system. With small classroom settings, professors are available to help with lessons or assignments all throughout class. Office hours are always available for outside help and there are even of free tutoring opportunities. As far as extra curricular activities, there are tons of them! Between Greek Life, personal expression clubs, language clubs and service groups… no interest goes unmet. If Greek life or clubs aren’t your thing, CAB (Campus Activity Board) makes sure there are events almost every night for students to take a break and relax with. Campus life is great, but to help prepare us for graduate life as well, Career Services strives to get every student career-ready. They offer Career-Readiness Checks, mock interviews, internship opportunities, resume critiques and more to ensure that every student feels prepared for the real world after graduating. Opportunities are endless here. I’m confident that by the time I leave Austin College, I will be better because of it.Pluto Princess

I really enjoyed the MA program and I learned so much. Something that I really appreciated about the school is that we had ALL the resources we need for certification studying–and all of the professors are extremely knowledgeable about their fields and gave plenty of tips and tricks for how to maximize your potential in the field. The biggest reason I'm sticking to four stars is that I had a pretty bad experience with one of my professors and I don't agree with some of the attendance procedures–having no absences excused unless the school cancels classes isn't reflective of an individual student's situation (I know this first-hand), but all-in-all, it's a nine month program, and the amount you learn and experience completely outweighs the poor aspects.Kendall Eley

I can only speak about my experiences here at Pima but I can honestly say it’s been life changing for me. I’ve completed my Registered Dental assistant program and I’m currently half way through my Radiology program and all I can say is that I’ve had nothing but good instructors in both programs. They really push you towards succeeding and the classes are well developed for you to learn. The prices are a little over the top but seeing how it’s a institute it’s expected. Overall I’ve really appreciated everything Pima has done for me, I really recommend it to anybody who wants to kickstart their medical career!Isaac Razo

I am currently on the MA program, and it has been a pretty good experience. I am able to have time to study and also work and balance everything else with it. The team of this school is very professional and really care about their students, they are always willing to help you if you need help from them. I really like that they even have tutoring to help you if you struggling in a class. The career services team is an amazing team who works with you to find the right fit for you to do your externship, so you can be successful on this new path that you have chosen.Massiel Martinez

I have been with Dr. Shetty and the Dental Smiles team for quite a few years now and they are hands-down the best dental experience I've ever had. I just moved from Austin to Colorado and am very sad to have to leave them. They are so kind and patient with anxieties surrounding dentistry, and are always great at explaining everything that's happening. I had issues with grinding, gum recession from previous orthodontics and said teeth grinding, as well as a dead tooth, cavities, etc over the years, and insurance/financial issues simultaneously– they always worked with me through those problems and despite there being obstacles along the way, things went smoothly thanks to the care behind every choice made by Dr. Shetty and her team.Caitlin Alexander

Everyone is friendly. I particular appreciate my dental tech Gina. She does an exceptional job cleaning my teeth. She makes conversation and keeps me informed of any changes from my last visit. The team works well in making my visit as informative, and comfortable as possible. No surprises in my bill. All questions answered. Love my Dentist!!!Joann Renteria

I’ve been going to Dental Smiles over 8 years and they treat me like family. They provide loving care and I recommend them to everyone. Even when our dental insurance changed and they wouldn’t cover us to keep going to Dr. Shetty, we opted to stay with them! Their membership program was perfect for us in that instance. Thank you Dental Smiles!Amber Star-Goers

Two of my kids have been going to Austin Kids Teeth ever since their teeth popped through their gums as babies. It's been over 15 years of excellent care from Dr. Babot and her amazing hygienists (thank you Carol!) and staff. Through these years, we've had a couple cavities filled, always with the gentlest care. Dr. Babot has always watched out for possible future dental care advice (braces, etc) in an honest way, telling us when a procedure is necessary or not. I highly recommend this Dental Clinic. I know that you will love them, just as much as we have.Monica Nauert

In my opinion Dr Ella lacks competence AND bedside manner. Even after an obvious error on her part she made me feel that it was my kid who was the problem. She had a hard time reading X-rays and ended up upsetting my child by loudly announcing a fracture that was not actually there. It was his first dental visit and he is young. He started wailing. Then she acted like he was overreacting. Just the worst hour I've had in so long.Rachael Klipp

We drive from Hutto to this dentist because they are amazing! The techs and doctors are all very attentive and communicate every step to my kids so that they are aware, comfortable, and secure in what’s happening. They talk to us instead of at us (like I’ve expierenced at other places) and really are attentive to any questions and concerns. My kids love Dr. Carr , and frankly, so do I.Christina Hernandez

I haven't been to the dentist in years and last time I was there I walked out mid-procedure. When I walked in to Dr. Olson's office, they made me feel comfortable and answered all of my questions. Even through my crippling anxiety and tears I was able to complete my appointment and am thankful for the finished results. Everyone put me at ease and made what is normally a terrifying experience somehow pleasurable. I highly recommend Dr Olson and staff for anything from routine to highly complicated procedures. While I won't lie and say I'm looking forward to going back, I will say I'm not scared out of my mind and know that they will make me feel and look great. I can confidently say that I will be keeping my regular visits so I can prevent any future problems. I want to show off my smile with confidence and am so thankful that the ladies here helped make that happen.Texas Alaska

I have been a patient at Dr. Olson's office since I started teething. Seriously, for about 30 years – I've never seen any other dentist (except her associate, and Dr. Culotta is awesome too! ). I've always had a great experience at her office. Front desk staff is lovely, and wonderful hygienists who wont try and take part of your gum line with them. They tell you where your problem areas are, and how to fix them without shaming you for poor flossing habits. They keep up with all the fancy hi-tech dental gadgets and make you feel as comfortable as one can get when having metal instruments in your mouth.Rachel Westbrook

Dr. Olson and Dr. Culotta are both great dentists. My family and I have had the pleasure of having them take care of our dental health for years. As a registered nurse, I am so impressed how clean the office is and how careful the dental staff are to protect their patients during this pandemic. The dental hygienists are gentle, good and personable. Yesterday, I had my teeth cleaned and I felt safe and comfortable. The office is well run, the staff are nice, welcoming and efficient. I recommend this practice for excellent dental care. Sincerely, M. W. Lessner RNWynette Lessner

I was looking for a new dentist after my dentist of 8 years stopped taking my insurance. For a year and half, I tried going to different dentists but came out disappointed.. that was until I went to Dr. Hayashi! AMAZING experience at his office. The dental hygienist (I believe her name was Helen) was exceptionally lovely and very attentive and diligent with the cleaning process. Dr. Hayashi and Helen both took their time to thoroughly examine my teeth and provide the care needed. I think I have finally found a dentist that I would stick with long term! 12/10 would recommend.Char Adikaram

This was an emergency situation and they got me in immediately. The ladies at the front were very kind. Dr Bradley is not only professional but has that forgotten bedside manner we all miss. She was completely understanding to my fear and pain. She listens! She discussed my options and was completely transparent about the cost and my real needs not just what I wanted. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family.Tammy Husband

Shelby cleaned my teeth this morning and did an amazing job! Very professional and thorough, all with extreme care. Shelby did an excellent job explaining the process and is very knowledgeable. Added bonus is her friendly personality. The staff is wonderful and took care of the little details. I highly recommend Barton Oaks – I've been a patient for 30 years 🙂Bill Black

This is the most amazing place on Earth. Forget Disneyland – and yes I'm talking about a dentist's office. I'm the LAST person to want to be at a dentist, but honestly, Austin Dental Spa has been the most awesome experience at really any place I've been. Doctor's offices, dentists, pretty much any customer service place has nothing on this. This place really takes the "spa" part seriously. You walk into the lobby and it's just beautiful. Everyone is super friendly and happy. They greet you immediately, they offer you a free drink (options include bottled water, flavored sparkling water, and flavored coffees), and you can sit in any of the most comfortable chairs or (my personal favorite) the couch. My first visit I was given a tour of the office which is very well designed, clean, and just generally attractive. The area the dentists typically do their "backroom cleaning up" or whatever is not hidden here, Dr Sweeney said he wanted everything he does to be transparent for the patients to see. When you go to your little area and sit in your chair to start getting checked out, you will notice a GORGEOUS view of Austin, including a full view of downtown, all the way to the hills in the west (the office is located on the 5th floor of an office building at Northland and MoPac). You are constantly talking with someone or being taken care of, you're never left to just sit and let anxiety build up. They even offer you a free arm or foot massage while you're in "the chair" which is super cool. I have SEVERE dental anxiety, as well as pretty intense social anxiety, but so far I have had no issues at all and truly enjoyed every second of being here. For the first time EVER I was able to get my x-rays and pictures taken without being IV sedated (yes, I've had to be IV sedated just to get through my exam/x-rays, that's how severe my anxiety is). They gave me a little nitrous flow, and were so patient and calming with me, that we got through it. Everyone in this office is not just "nice," I would say they're *experts* at customer/patient rapport building. I never felt (with my social anxiety) any awkwardness. Special shout-outs to the wonderful people I've talked with and interacted with so far: -Stephanie at the front desk who took my initial call to schedule an appointment, and who greets me every time I've been here 🙃 -Martha who gave me my initial tour of the office and explained so much about the philosophy and vision of Austin Dental Spa, as well as took me through my exam getting my x-rays and pictures done 🙂 -Heather who helped me during my consultation visit to go over my treatment plan and who talked to me about my shoes 🤣 -Diana who presented me with a couple of presents: A "Love Rules!" button and sticker in celebration of Valentine's Day coming up (even though it only reminded me of being painfully single! 😝) -Carrie who has been a major help with scheduling, logistics and coordination, explanations, and payment and never scolded me for talking too much or going off-topic 😅 -Mark Sweeney, D.D.S. the ultimate dentist! So many times when I've gotten the courage to fill out an online form or email another dentist's office in Austin, I've gotten the same result: a message telling me to call the office and schedule an appointment. When I filled out the contact form on Austin Dental Spa's website, I received a response directly from Dr. Sweeney, addressing the issue I mentioned and giving me recommendations to relieve the issue until I could get an appointment. He continued to email me back and forth a few times as I asked questions and made my decision that this is the dentist for me. I can't say enough wonderful things about Austin Dental Spa, and I'm super excited that they have been so helpful in the process of trying to finally fix my teeth after years upon years of neglect and poor understanding of basic oral hygiene practices. I totally recommend this place to anyone and everyone who needs dental work, and especially if you have dental anxiety. I'd give 6 stars if I could. Thank you so much R S

I hate going to the dentist. My experience with dentists are much like experiences with auto repair shops. Condescension, attempts at scare tactics to get you in for more expensive but unneeded repairs, rough handling, etc. Austin Dental Spa was none of that. From the moment you enter, it's clear their goal is to make what is normally a very intrusive and unpleasant experience almost enjoyable. I'll never enjoy dental work, but with Austin Dental Spa it might come close. UPDATE: I'm three visits in now, one deep cleaning done. And I can now fully confirm that Austin Dental Spa made the whole process, dare I say, enjoyable. Every person from you moment I walked in was kind, helpful, and put me at ease. They even had a weighted blanket for me during the procedure! They numbed me up, I put on my headphones, and suddenly it was done. I felt very taken care of through the whole experience. No wonder they're so booked, it was worth the wait.Kristin Newman

There is nothing this practice can improve on. That's why I have been a patient for 30+years. Everyone in this practice is an excellent representation of Austin Dental Spa. I've never had a bad experience. From root canals, tooth removal, crown's, etc. Major work I have received a follow up to ensure all was well. New technology and trends are also implemented. Don't be afraid to get dental care. You will be pleased if you've had a bad experience elsewhere. And last when I lost dental insurance Ms. Jenn set me up with a monthly plan to put advance money in an account. I'm not related to anyone there so I have no reason to fabricate or write false testimony. Give Austin Dental Spa a try and you won't regret it.VICKI S

The good reviews are fake. Just click into the google profiles, the profiles leave the same fake good review for another dentistry Daylight dental. They take advantage of people in need. They also hide bad reviews. Response to commenter: It would be surprising for you to have a patient with only the name M. I have gone to one of your locations and have seen how you tried to scam my family members, the poor job you all did doing a less than 10 minute cleaning and charging insurance for that. Then I come see your reviews and they’re nearly all fake. I am just here to warn others about it, don’t fall for the seemingly good reviews, if you click into the profiles most of them leave almost the exact same good review (the exact same words) for the other dentistry or they are accounts that only have 1 review. The google accounts are fake and so are the reviews. I would upload picture evidence but you all block those types of reviews so others can’t see them. It’s shameful and appalling that you all reply to the fake good reviews, I’m sure you all “verified” those fake patients are real. Stop taking advantage of people in need, let them see your real rating.M

Hapii Dental has been the best dental office I have been to in Austin! I had a great experience during my first visit. I arrived at the time of my appointment and was immediately led by the dental assistant to get my X-rays done. The rooms were very clean and I was able to watch Netflix on the screen while waiting for the doctor. The staff and doctors were welcoming and very professional. I was very comfortable during my visit and will definitely be coming back!Vivian Ma

I had a pleasant experience at Hapii Dental. The appointment was quick and the staff were nice, professional, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the process. The cleaning was thorough and done with care. I will be returning here in the future.Tim Nguyen

Wow. I wish I would have found Dr Castor years ago. He is not only a gentle person but he is so knowledgeable and does not recommend unnecessary procedures. His hygienist was just as knowledgeable and nice. Such a positive atmosphere in this office! As I left I heard Dr caster tell one of his employees that he just wanted to let her know that he appreciated her good work… Amazing place!Linda B

Dr Castor has been my dentist for over 15 years now. He and his staff are truly professional and caring people. They are also conscientious of cost. That is a rare combination in any business. This is truly the best dental office I've ever been to, and it will be a sad day for me when he decides to retire! They are simply fantastic. I could not recommend them any more highly.Augie Seaman

Dr. Castor and his assistant Emma are the best dental team I’ve ever been to! They’re super friendly and professional, and really make you feel relaxed sitting in that chair. Not only that but Dr. Castor is a perfectionist and made a bad chipped tooth look perfect and flawless again. I would highly recommend Dr. Castor’s office to anyone needing dental work.Johnny Trevino

My 2 boys (Zi & Alex) have been coming to Petite for years for dental checkups and my oldest even completed orthodontic treatment with Dr Sint as well and we love the practice. Today was my daughter Alyssa's 1st visit (1 yr old) and the the whole team was great with her, very patient, and the hygienist (completely forgot her name, I'm so sorry) was amazing and even sang the ABC's while brushing her teeth and trying her best to soothe her. We saw some new faces today, but some familiar ones as well. The receptionist Alyssa was very welcoming, and checking out with Chris was fast & I really appreciated his help explaining the insurance billing process. We were excited to see Lisa & Patty to introduce our newest addition to our family and their practice. I completely trust the entire Petite team with my kids dental health needs. We will see you at the next check up & appreciate all that you do to care for our family.Lisa Marie Escobedo (LisaMarie MrsEscobedo)

Everyone is soooo friendly and kind here. I’ve been bringing my 3 year old here and soon will bring my 1 year old. They are so sweet and give her princess stickers or let her pick her toothbrush for her take home bag. Our hygienist gabby is so patient and talks through everything she’s doing so my little one doesn’t get scared. Always a positive experience for my little one and she loves coming to the dentist. Who can say that? Dentists can be a scary place, even for adults. But my daughter and I love it here. Plus she loves getting her balloon at the end and it’s just such a cute touch! Going to be coming here for many years to come.Elizabeth K Winetrobe

This place deserves the “most friendly” award! Both my children love coming here. Everyone has a positive and friendly vibe. They know how to make the kids feel safe and comfortable. For instance, they give kiddos little squishy balls while the dentist works on their teeth. It’s the small details that make the experience pleasant. The staff at the front desks are super friendly as well! The facility is spotless and I love that parking is never an issue. Weird to say, but none of us dread making a dentist appointment! 5 stars.Leonina Mama

My daughter goes to UT Austin and I needed to find her a dentist that I could trust. There are so many corporations now and unethical dentists! I found Dr. Jay and Treaty Oak Dental and I could not be happier (and relieved). My daughter had been diagnosed with many fillings at another place and I knew something was not right. She went to Dr. Jay and he took the time to talk with her and explain what she needs to do to keep up her dental hygiene and told her she did not have those issues at all! It is scary to know there are some dentists that will tell you lies and especially to college kids. I could not be happier with Dr. Jay and Treaty Oak Dental. Special thanks goes out to Theresa who always answers my emails promptly and takes care of getting my daughter scheduled(:H Bowlin

Dr. Jay is the best dentist I've ever visited. He's helped me fix several issues caused by other, less-scrupulous dentists, and his pricing is fair and transparent, unlike many other offices I've been to. Their availability is much more accommodating than many other offices as well. His front desk staff is extremely courteous and helpful, and his dental assistants and hygienists are very skilled and thorough. It seems like the majority of the staff is Spanish-English bilingual, including Dr. Jay. I would recommend this office to anyone, and wish I had found them sooner.Drew Colcher

Dr. Blender and staff are the best. I would highly recommend them for any dental needs. I have been seeing them for all my dental needs for over 10 years. Nelsa, dental hygienist, does an outstanding job not to mention an incredible personality. They now have a new dentist Dr. Jay, who is wonderful, personable and thorough. Every time I go for an appointment, I look forward to seeing friends who always provide the best of care. All that being said, if you need a dentist, call Dr. Brender. I promise you will be pleased.Nanette Forbes

Vida Dental! What can I say the best experience I’ve ever had hands-down!!!!! Definitely recommend!!!! All the staff we’re awesome! I’m not from town, was recommended by a friend. Dr. Dhanish Patel. DMD! Very professional address all my concerns and made me feel at home! The dental assistant that help me, forgot her name sorry!! so sweet and efficient Love my experience! My hygienist Brittany stood out the most in my visit!!! Literally loved her hands! very gentle, did not feel discomfort in my cleaning at all not even once! Call me the next day to make sure I didn’t have any questions or concerns! Will be requesting her for my visits for sure!!!! Definitely recommending her!Marco Andrade

Terrible dental office. I have been a patient for years, but definitely COVID has impacted the quality of dentistry and customer care they are currently providing. I have requested a call back due to an incident I had with the staff member 3 weeks ago and nobody called me back. I submitted a contact form on their website and still no call back. This office is not what it used to be. Dr. Patel is clearly not caring for patients as much as he used to. He hired new staff members that do not care about patients, they only care about meeting numbers and generating revenue. Please find another office.Hector T

Getting any dental work can be a little stressful but the team at Vida South makes the whole process go as smooth as possible. They take the time to make sure I am comfortable throughout each appointment! I’m really grateful for their amazing dental hygienist, Brittany. She provides very thorough cleanings and is so gentle!Steven Rivera

Dr. Johnson has been my dentist for about 5 years now and she and her staff are both excellent in their dental work and personable in their care and treatment of you as a person. From the time I walk into her office and get a warm greeting from the receptionists who schedule, to Carrie who is my wonderful hygienist, cleaning my teeth til they sparkle, Dr. Johnson has created a great "dental home" for me. My grandchildren, now ages 7, 9, and 12 years have been Dr. Johnson's patients for years and they just love going to her, as do their parents. I've referred so many of my family and friends who are delighted to now be Dr. Johnson's patients. Our Wellness Dental family is a blessing to many!Gean

Very professional staff, clean office, good technology and wonderful doctor. Dr. Johnson was a breath of relief, a prior dentist I had been to made many unnecessary recommendations and Dr. Johnson confirmed the actual state of my oral health. I also have really sensitive teeth to anything colder than body temperature it seems- and Kari did a great job- best dental hygienist I have ever been to. My cleaning didn’t hurt at all. I don’t have dental insurance so I paid out of pocket and my exam, x-rays, dr consult, AND my full teeth cleaning was only $130. No catch. I highly recommend this office. Ethical docs, good people, good price, great quality. I finally found my dentist.Nikki Thornton

After trying a couple of different dentists in town I am so so happy I found wellness dental. Kari is my dental hygienist and she always makes me feel so relaxed (I’m a nervous patient at the dentist ☺️). We are able to listen to whatever music we like while getting the cleaning/ procedure done. Dr Johnson is very honest and trust worthy as well as fair priced which is very important in dentistry. The front desk staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. After five years in Austin my husband and I finally have our dentist we’ll be keeping for a long time! Thank you Dr. Johnson and wellness dental employees!Mari Galle

My wife hadn't been to the dentist in over 5 years due to her intense phobia. It's from an extremely traumatic experience from a prior dentist, which resulted in botched root canal. I was worried about her going in alone since she's prone to panic attacks, but when she called me after the appointment she was ecstatic. The staff wasn't overly/annoyingly nice yet still casual and friendly. Her nurse was AMAZING and she said they had a good conversation before the procedure. My wife knew everything that was happening, and they even helped her after she nearly had a panic attack. All of their technology is up to date and makes the process faster AND easier, in turn making it more comfortable for you. We will definitely be coming back for more procedures and cleanings. Their plan is worth getting if you want to come here regularly, the only downside is that the modern tech makes it pretty pricey. The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is because of the price, but I definitely say it's worth it and a good investment to your dental health.Last Word God

Dental staff is nice. However this location's front office staff specifically is completely incapable of scheduling correctly. On multiple occasions I was told they couldn't complete my services due to their scheduling conflict. Recently sat in their office for 30 minutes after my appointment time and when I asked about being seen they said they could reschedule me for next week. Not acceptable. Also absurd that you have to schedule your regular dental appointments and cleaning separate. In no world would I want to go back to the dentist's office twice in a week or month to get services completed. Lastly, if you join their membership – good luck getting scheduled for a cleaning – they are booked for months so most of your cleanings go unused. For my time today, they offered my a free cleaning.Lauren Ybarra

Britt”]I went in for a very very bad cavity and I'm TERRIFIED of dentist. Even waiting in the lobby made me almost panic, but they are so nice, patient, and accommodating, My tooth was so bad that even though the dentist COULD preform the procedure, she was more worried about my fears and and health she recommended a specialist. She would've loved to help, but I could tell she didn't want to make this a bad experience for me. I really appreciate the care they took in making sure I wasn't scared or have a panic attack. That one little gesture, even if she couldn't do the procedure, shows they cared for me and its what will make me go back after my tooth is fixed! Thank you Dr. Li for making this the best time I've ever went to the dentist!”Tarryn

WARNING!!! To anybody who has dental insurance…this dental office is NOT In Network with any dental insurance companies. You will pay truly insane Out of Network fees at whatever they want to charge..such as $840 in fees just to undergo a routine sedation for a dental implant procedure and they will charge you thousands of dollars separately each for an implant and sinus lift procedure. I highly advise all potential patients to avoid Powell and Tiller at all costs and find a much cheaper and exceptional "In Network" Dental office where you will literally save thousands of dollars and never have to worry about being ripped off and misled for any dental procedures. Without any heads up or review, My credit card was auto-charged an insane total of over $4,700+ out of pocket costs just for an implant procedure (Crown not even included) due to the front-desk staff not wanting to properly do their jobs and provide accurate pre-treatment estimates after repeated multiple requests from my end. In 2021, I was recommended by Dr. Tiller to get an implant which my insurance did not cover back then due to the missing tooth clause. However I was told by my insurance that starting in January 2022, the missing tooth clause would be removed and that and my implant would be covered at 80%. I informed the billing coordinators multiple times that my insurance would cover the implants, however they continued to show me treatment plans that only showed the estimates with the missing tooth clause in effect for my implants even after multiple attempts asking for updates. I was told by their coordinator, Cindy that she would contact my insurance and call me back the next day which never happened. However, I never expect the following issues to arise. For the implant, I was told that I would need to be sedated, but the unusual part is that I was also told that a sinus lift might or might not be necessary until right before being sedated. Upon awakening after the surgery. I was wheel-chaired out of the office to my car and was immediately charged the $4,700 to my credit card on file used for regular cleanings without anyone ever contacting me/reviewing the charges with me before I left. Again, this office charges an insane amount for a sinus lift and sedation SEPARATELY from the implant procedure itself. It took a frustrating amount of attempts to finally speak with Dr. Tiller about these significant issues I experienced, but to my shock was told that Cindy "just assumed" I would be okay with the charges from an incorrect pre-estimate plan and that is why I was charged the full amount to my credit card without any review. For a procedure that was covered 80% by my insurance, I never would have imagined I would have to pay almost 70% of the total charges out of pocket. There are so many affordable and exceptional "IN NETWORK" dentists and I highly recommend everyone make those your only dental providers and 100% avoid Powell and Tiller.Daniel Ko

Horrible. Don’t be fooled by the great reviews of this dentistry. As a new Austin resident, I called around to find a new dentist. I specifically asked up front when making an appointment if they accepted my insurance, to which they claimed to accept it. After my first visit (also when I had to beg them for a cleaning, apparently your first appointment doesn’t include this?) I paid a larger copay than normal. After 3 months, I received a text message from their office staff saying I was 90 days overdue on a bill “due to insurance not covering the amount they estimated”. Never received a phone call. Never received any emailed statements. I had to text the number back to have someone discuss the matter with me over the phone. I couldn’t convince the office staff to help me resolve a $300 bill for a routine teeth cleaning/x-ray. Save yourself the hassle and find someone in-network from your insurance’s website database. I won’t be returning.Scott M

I have been a former patient of Dr. Powell and currently of Dr. Tiller and I must say that their office staff is one of the most amazing personnel I had the pleasure of dealing with! They work with you/your schedule/ your budget and most important, they make you feel special, like you are THE ONLY patient they have! As a medical professional myself, I put my patients first. At times it’s frustrating, the overload of patients and unpredictable situations could make it very challenging! Somehow, this office and Dr.Tiller beat the odds and make you feel unique and very special! And of course, you leave the office with a beautiful smile!!😁😁😁😁 Thank you for your undivided attention and care! You all are truly amazing and without any doubt I would highly recommend their stellar expertise and care!! Thank you for caring!Andrada Sumanaru

My family and I have been coming here (to the San Marcos location) for 5 years but after today I will be changing locations. This place has a very rude office staff that is just not hospitable or accommodating to their clientele. Originally when we chose this place, we made it known, that we needed Saturdays for my husband who’s only off on that day. He attended 2 Saturdays and then they kept scheduling him during the week. If we tried to change it to Saturdays, they give us the run around that they are booked for the next 3-6 months. Also, anytime I’ve had to reschedule, they’d give me attitude and the next appointment would be a month out. Yet, I’ve overlooked these things because of the skilled and knowledgeable doctors and hygienists. However, today my daughter came in for a procedure that involved sedation. I dropped her off and was going to be in the vicinity. My daughter (whose 25), immediately called me and told me that they REQUIRED for someone to stay and wait. I got off, went up to the front desk and asked what the problem was (thinking they need a form filled out or an insurance card), to which the young lady responded in a condescending manner. I let her know we were never told someone would have to be right outside waiting. She repeated what she said and proceeded to threaten me that they would have to take legal action if I walked out. I let her know that last year, my other daughter got referred out for this and she was sedated. That establishment had no problem with me leaving. All this could have been avoided IF they would have been clear and upfront about the expectations (way ahead of time) but, instead this particular young lady chose to be disrespectful and unprofessional. Unfortunately, it’s the front office staff that represents and sets the tone for the whole establishment. Needless to say, the staff could have been better trained in people etiquette.Jennifer Bermúdez

Great knowledgeable staff only con is that the orthodontists only come in on Wednesdays making it difficult for the average working adult. Don't bother bringing it up over the phone or in person they get super offended. The additional problem to this is that their PM appointments get booked quick leaving no room but to book further out. I am hoping they consider opening weekends especially if it's a simple process 🙏 Another problem I dealt with is my husband not being able to recieve a deep cleaning since they couldn't accept his insurance we needed urgent care on him due to a wisdom tooth as well by which got taken care of in another dental office with his insurance.Alicia

I use Crescent Dental as my regular cleaning dentist, but this week I had to make an emergency appointment to replace a crown. On that same day, my 2.5 year old happened to be sick and home from daycare but I didn't want to move the appointment as it was urgent. The staff was absolutely amazing and so patient with both me and my sick kid… they went out of their way to help me keep her entertained/distracted/comfortable. They got me in and out quickly and efficiently which was much appreciated on any day but especially considering the situation. Thanks Crescent Dental!Tori Plugge

The only reason I placed 2 stars is because the dean and the man who enrolled us was great. But other than that,the reviews for this school is spot on. They care only about money. After financial aid,I was told I still needed to pay 221.00 a month or my daughter would be kicked out. The lady who assisted with FA couldn't care less about anyone who goes to this school. And don't have colored hair either,they'll make you change it. When my daughter could not log in to the online course,no one bothered to help or contact us. I had my daughter withdraw. 18,000 dollars and not even a call back. So I'd shop around for a school and make sure its best for you. This one tho,was not it.Katt T

When researching schools and you read “for-profit” as Concordes main description- believe it. I was accepted into the dental hygiene program and was asked to put a down payment of an amount that was almost 5x my rent. I was considered an “independent student.” (no financial help from family) As soon as I communicated the amount was not doable the school redacted my acceptance and gave my spot to someone else… so before you put all your time, money, and effort into this school-don’t. I cannot speak for the program itself and I’ve heard nothing but great things about the instructor… but at the end of the day that doesn’t matter if Concorde is “for-profit” and not for education.Emilee Gestes

Please do not go to this school. The instructors are very disrespectful and do not teach anything. The purpose is to fail you so that you can pay again since you have to retake the whole semester. The first term had a 30 students class and it went down to like 12 of us. This term everyone is failing so far because the term 2 teacher is random and does not go by the book.There are around 5 students in term 5 which is the last term and most of them have repeated at least one term. I am looking into other programs. Stay away, it is easy to get into the program, but you won't learn anything and NCLEX passing rates are low according to the instructors.Kukita Arocha

The instructors liz and Sherlene are amazing, they really take the time to make sure you understand the lectures and are very helpful during labs. They both have a lot of experience and really give you the best advice and tips, I graduated this school knowing I had all the learning experience and knowledge I needed to becoming a great dental assistant. The school is very hands on and well equipped for teaching future D.A’s, the office manager Kim has been a such a great help along the process from helping us with our hours to making sure we had everything we needed to graduate and the information needed to obtain our license, and she still keeps in contact with us to let us know of job openings. I am glad to have been apart of this school if you are looking to becoming a dental assistant, this is definitely the school for you.London Herrera

I will forever be grateful for the staff at this school/office! They're always willing to work with you and answer questions. I graduated in December 2020 and I am lead at my office now (8 months later)… couldn't have done it without Kim and Liz! These ladies have my heart! Even the assistants at this office are amazing! Aja, Macy, and Bea are experienced assistants who actually are willing to share their tips and have always helped by answering my many questions. I 100% recommend this program and doing your interns hours at this office as well.Katie Darby

Great school! You learn so much in such little time. The instructor are so knowledgeable and supportive. A 40 hour internship is required , which sounds intimidating, but I (along with several other women in my class)got a job offer from my internship before I even graduated! But if you can't find an office they will allow you to work there! I can not stress enough how grateful I am for this school!!Bhoomiti Thanky