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This appointment was in the process since almost 6 months ago. There was no openings which was understandable from Covid. However when I arrived I was under the impression Dr Sing would be my doctor. I was told how sweet he is and reassured he's all in all a swell guy. In comes in Dr Wongmek who was the complete opposite from the beginning. She entered rushed and upset with the computers in the facility. She starts to rush my appointment and was condescending until I expressed I was becoming upset. She apologized for "how I was feeling" she soon changed her tone. I thought we were on to something when she asked me about my diagnosis. Unfortunately I was left in the room over another hour (almost 3 hrs total) nobody was in the hall to ask any questions. I had enough by then and walked out. I was gone almost 22 mins before they realized I had already left the premises. Mrs Rocio who was the sweetest ever, took it upon herself to call me. She wanted to reschedule me and I chose not to. Honestly for what… another 6 months. And to be passed off to another unhappy provider. Thank you but no thank you. I've been a Medical Assistant for over 13 years and never felt like such an inconvenience.Vanessa C

I went into a specific location and all I had done was a check-up basically, if you can really call it that. People say insurance is expensive, try not having it. All they did was check my weight, blood pressure, looked in my ear, looked down my throat and looked at my eyes. If I remember correctly. The whole process took about 15 minutes and I paid $100 the day of. I later received a bill with a balance of $300 roughly. It cost me almost $500 for a 15 minute check-up, that did absolutely nothing. I was given orders for blood-work and requested a colonoscopy, which I found out costs $2-3 thousand dollars, approximately. Not sure how much blood-work will cost, scared to ask. The doctor was good initially, seemed to truly care. The session was ended horribly, left feeling like, is the doctor coming back, feels like something was missing, felt incomplete. Capitalism is great and I understand it, but this country is ran by the dollar for the dollar. NOTHING IS DONE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE. Take covid-19 for example and all costs they were/are trying to pass on to the people. It's all about investors and how can they make as much money as possible.KayBecs

We are new in town Medicare with supplement and the closest clinic told us to come here maybe cecause they didn't like Medicare. A retired Physician Assistant I took 2 hours of reading with me but only waited 30 minutes. 5 stars for getting me in as a first time patient for a pre operative physical they had an appointment in two days instead of two weeks. Staff was courteous. Not sure if my MD was a resident but he was thorough and attentive. I found residents more engaged and interested than us old guys just trying to pay our mortgages. Better trained as well. Thanks. I have not had covid yet so glad to see spacious waiting room with few people in it.ken jenks

UTEP as university does not rank at all in either the QS, Times Higher Education or AWRU World University Rankings. Hence you do not go to this university to be competitive within academia nor expect career compensation on a commensurate monetary level as a Top Tier or even 100 ranked university. For those interested in careers in National Security or Intelligence, UTEP is one of the IC ACE (IC Centers for Academic Excellence) under the DIA. If you examine the current list of schools who classify, all with the exception of Penn State are sub-par in terms of academic ranking, reputation and overall competitiveness. As such, you should NOT expect to be recruited by premier alphabet federal agencies such as the CIA, ODI, FBI or DIA. The so-called meet and greet sessions with organizations such as the CIA are just for PR. Read A Curriculum of Fear by Nicole Nguyen. The IC ACE program is just an extension of the Milton High School program at a secondary level and subsequently proof of further militarization of academia. See Prof. David N. Gibbs research. UTEP NSSI program will not prepare you adequately for a position at an alphabet agency. I have direct experience in terms of the interview process and this includes two Five Eyes countries intelligence services. I would strongly advise having an established military background with an appropriate MOS, preferably working INT with high level clearance and exposure to analysis. Foreign language acquisition is mandatory. Being or becoming a polyglot is an enormous plus. Military is valuable for the vetting process and indoctrination. Finally I would also suggest majoring in fields of specialty as opposed to a generic umbrella like liberal arts program such as Intelligence studies. I would also suggest overseas exposure. Long term. Think Exchange student for extended periods. Total immersion including culturally and linguistically. Travel, gain first hand experience and real world knowledge. My final critique with UTEP is the faculty. None have applicable real world intelligence experience. Some have military background which is not the same as in the civilian world working for an agency. I can get more real world knowledge reading the articles written by ex-CIA McGovern or Philip Giraldi at Consortium News or watching Richard Steele on YouTube droning on about the need for total all source open intelligence as a reform for the CIA. This is a problem at UTEP and probably the entire IC ACE program. In fact, this was addressed in the Washington Post article, "Colleges Must Be Intelligent About Intelligence Studies" written by ex-CIA, professor of History, Nicholas Dujmovic. This was followed by a limited response from two UTEP professors entitled, "Can colleges teach intelligence? Three security studies professors argue they can, and should" I seriously suggest you READ BOTH. Pay special attention to the second follow up response comments. There are 14 comments including Dr. Dujmovic's timely response which adequately confirms my own beliefs and experience. as he correctly states, "professional academics, with little to no actual intelligence experience, who have an interest in perpetuating the degree programs they run." The additional comments are of equal merit as they brutally confront the apparent hypocrisy of the such academic programs from what genuinely appears to be INT insiders with both military and civilian intelligence experience. On a final personal note, I would like to express my disdain for the program's coordinator, Carmen B. Medellin whose has shown to be completely inconsiderate and rude to student needs and inquiries.Merauder

The school is good overall. They have enough classes so that people are not desperately trying to get registered for their class like they do in California. They have a wide range of degree programs you can choose. It is a commuter school, but still there is a lot of student life, activities and pride. University is what you make of it. You can go and leave each day without talking to anyone, or you can go and make lots of friends and join clubs making this the best years of your life. I read some of the comments that say that the professors don't answer questions and that they act like celebrities. I say talk to the dean, you are paying for your education they need to answer your questions. Of course don't be that person that tries to take over the class trying to feel smart asking question after question. Also there is a degree of learning that comes from in class teaching, but students also have to study on their own based on the guidance they get in class. How many hours do people really study? In regards to getting a degree, please don't get thousands of dollars into debt for a liberal arts degree unless you have some plan that will allow you to pay back your loans. It is no one but the students fault if they choose a useless degree. You guys should know what degrees will allow you to get a job after graduations and which ones are just going to look nice on your wall. At the end of the day, there are many Universities around the country, if you don't like it, go to another one or don't complain that you didn't get accepted anywhere else and you are stuck.Carlos Contreras

This University offers a beautiful campus. I enjoyed the scenery. On the other hand the University is awful. The structure and system of the University is poor. The staff within most departments lack knowledge. You are constantly being directed to different locations in order to resolve an issue. I wanted to change my major midway through the semester and I seriously had the worse time changing it. Let's just say, it is still the same major. I am unhappy at this University, the professors although some good, seem as if they just show in order to receive their check. My first two years, 70% of my professors were extremely anal and dealt with giving outrageous curves because the whole class was failing. The reason why everyone was failing was mostly because of the lack of teaching. Yes, it isn't always the professors but the students as well, I know, but when 95% of the class is below a 70, we have a problem. At this point I'd rather invest my money into a community college to rap up my basics. Give UTEP a try, but I am almost positive you won't be too happy.Austin Carson

Janaya Bunker was incredible and super thorough. The best cleaning the best x-rays the best time anyone can possibly have getting their teeth serviced. The instructor Cher is super awesome and funny. With service like this and instruction like this I have faith in the dental industry for Las Cruces. Highly recommended that anybody reading this review call and make an appointment with the dental college to get your exam and your cleaning. Make sure that you make extra time in your schedule for these because they do take a little bit longer. It is still completely worth it.Zoey E

For such a small campus you would expect advisors to be more organized. Left voicemails and sent emails, but received no answer. All I had was an advisor hold which could have been resolved easily. First advisor stated she wasn't making appointments and only taking walk-ins, but when I showed up she said she had an appointment and wouldn't be able to see me. Missed a semester just like that.Jose I. Quinones

DACC the Junior institution of NMSU, is truly an academic marvel nestled in the mountains, led by superb administrators and Professors. Truly an inspirational institution and invite anyone seeking a change in their life go and talk with the advisors.NMSU is creme-de-creme but the junior college follows those tracks well.jerome b

My hubby have been so excited and prepared to start this coming session since the month of March. He had to wait till November because a new session started a week ago before he went in to the school. Mind you, He has rejected 4 job offers because he doesn't want what would interfere with his school work in the future. I have never seen a school administration this horrible. We are paying our own money for this school, but they don't even seem to care about their reputation. Right from my husband's time taking the exams to get in the program with the school earlier this year. An interview is required by the school, meanwhile the school administration rescheduled at the last minute. My husband got to the school for the interview at 12:02pm (Interview time is 12:00pm). He got sent back at 12:10pm that he was late for the interview. Meanwhile they can reschedule interviews at last minute, very bad with communication, I mean….. come on now, they haven't even call back or emailed. it's irritating that I'd rather let hubby continue with his master's degree than that school.Opeyemi Olorunfemi

By far the best school I’ve attended, everyone is attentive and show interest in wanting to help the best they can. Instructors are awesome I have nothing but great experience from this school. I graduated with honors and now work in an Urgent Care, they prepared me the best they know how. I wouldn’t trade Pima for any other. I definitely recommend you attend Pima, you won’t regret it. Good luck to you all, I hope pima is as good to you as it was for me ❤️linda echeverria

I participated in an Advisory Board meeting and wasd very impressed with the campus, instructors and administration. The MA department is really doing all that they can to provide their students the greatest tools for success. The meeting was conducted very professionally and orderly. Mrs. Escobedo was very knowledgeable and provided detailed information about her program. Her passion for her students came through as we spoke afterward.Ismael Ortiz

First time I went to Dr. Solis was for my wisdom teeth extraction. The staff if super friendly and welcoming. They made sure I was comfortable before the procedure began. Once started, they made sure my comfort was still #1 on their list. Definitely will say, Dr. Solis has amazing hands when it comes to extractions, he got the top two out with out me feeling a thing. I soon began to cheer him on as he removed the rest. He definitely made the experience easy as possible! Definitely recommend!Erin Tyson

Dr. Solis is from EP so I am confident he won't up and leave with zero warning like my last dentist. 🙈 His dental hygienist is wonderfully friendly and explains everything she does. My 5-year-old (who has been visiting a dentist since age 2) was comfortable with her and happy with her visit. Everyone is very friendly and everything looks clean and up-to-date. I hope we'll stay with Dr. Solis for many years to come.Lesley Johnson

Dr. Solis is just AMAZING. His staff is kind, friendly, and helpful. My experience as his patient was terrific from beginning to end. Dr. S is gentle, thorough, and provides his full attention the entire time you are in his chair. As a dental professional myself, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Solis and his team for all of your dental needs. Thanks for quality work and a wonderful environment!Shelly Callaghan

Our family has been using Redd Road Family Dental for many years. We are always impressed with the professionalism and friendliness of all the office staff workers there (thanks Nora!), and with Dr. Cenk and all his assistants and hygienists (thanks Valerie!) as well. They are almost always on-time honoring appointments, and always seem to be on the cutting-edge of technology. We gladly drive across the mountain to the West Side for excellent dental care!Laurence Ortiz

I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to send a message on Monday night and Tuesday morning received a call from the staff and was able to be seen that same afternoon. Dr. Gross diagnosed the problem quickly and a new filling was placed to replace the old crumbling filling. The care and support that Redd Family Dental started from the front office to Dr. Gross and all of his awesome staff. I HIGHLY recommend Redd Family Dental.Patricia Rogers

This was my first visit here. I went to Dr. Cenk’s office for a cleaning so I didn’t have any procedures done but I really enjoyed the visit. Nora at the front desk was very personable and Amanda my hygienist was kind and professional. The check in process was quick and I was seen fairly quickly after my appointment time. I appreciated the cleanliness of the office as well. Overall, I look forward to my future visits.Ivonne Munoz

Dr. Caldwell and his entire staff are amazing. I’m not a person who enjoys visiting the dentist or in this case, a periodontist, because I have a very low threshold for pain. I want to be numb just to have my teeth cleaned. But I also realize that dental health is important to my overall health. Dr. Caldwell recently performed an oral surgery on me that I had put off as long as I could. I was anxious at the outset of the procedure, but his assistants put me at ease. I was awake for the surgery, and though I could hear and feel everything, the pain was minimal. I could tell I was in the hands of pros. I fully expected to walk out of there in pain and completely rattled, vowing never to return, but that was not the case. I really expected the pain to kick in at some point, but the next day, I woke up pain free. Best of all, I stayed that way. I highly recommend if you’re in the need for any type of periodontal work, whether it’s a deep cleaning or any type of oral surgery, please consider Dr. Caldwell and his extremely friendly and more than competent staff. Take it from someone whose pain threshold is at the whimp level, your entire mouth and your nerves will thank you.John Hupfer

I saw Dr. Stephen Caldwell for bone augmentation and 6 implants which were very complicated and difficult procedures which he performed in an outstanding manner. Doctor Stephen Caldwell is one of the most outstanding oral surgeons in the country and even has published articles on bone augmentation and implant surgery and presents training to other oral surgeons all over the country. He is very humane and concerned about his patients. As an example, after my bone augmentation surgery and after the implants were inserted he called me later in the evening to check on me. That's the way all medical professionals should be. In addition his entire staff, from office staff to dental assistants, are outstanding. You never have to wait more than a few minutes when you have an appointment and they are extremely professional. I cannot recommend Dr. Stephen Caldwell's practice any more highly. His son Dr. Gregory Caldwell works in the office as well and is reportedly a chip off the old block. Sorry, Dr. Caldwell I'm not calling you an old block.Stephen Kahoe

Dr. Stephen Caldwell is the best Periodontist in town. My 73 year old mother could not eat anything because her gums had receded so much, it would cause her alot of pain to eat. She couldn't use her dentures because they wouldn't stay in place because she had no gums. Dr. Caldwell placed 4 implants on the bottom portion of her mouth. She never complained of any pain during the process. Dr Caldwell listened to her, was very patient and empathetic with her situation. One year later, she can now eat everything. She feels confident, and no longer embarrassed to smile. As for the entire office staff, kudos to all of them. They are attentive, friendly, helpful and true professionals. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING MY MOM!Olga Tobias

The Dentistry is good, organized office, staff is professional. Eastridge is undergoing remodeling therefore I had a difficult time from start to finish. 6 weeks total for a simple crown, a procedure that should take 2 weeks tops. Office dropped the ball in informing patients of cancelled appointments and rescheduling. If I had not taken the initiative I might still be waiting to finish the dental work. Hopefully when the remodel is done they will get back to normal. I have been going there about 40 yearsHenry Felix

Upon arriving, the front office personnel welcomed me by name. My appointment time was met without delay. My hygienist was positive and maintained a personal yet professional demeanor. Conversations were reflective of a personalized intent to underpin a sense of family. Excellent service !!! Dr. Olson equally was timely with her own assessment and reinforced a personal connection. I have always been treated with respect and have yet to have anything but a quality experience. Excellent !!!Joe Keith

Eastridge Dental Care has made my implant procedure complete by Dr. Olson and all her staff. They are all knowledgeable, caring doctors and staff. Current technology insures perfect results to create the best teeth replacements. I realize now the importance of correcting dental problems to insure more life enjoyment plus health benefits. Many thanks for helping me by being so professional and caring.Karen Roberts

First of all this is my first time I've ever visited a dentist. They are so helpful and courteous. Their friendly atmosphere stood out . The previous Dentist I visited was too commercial and not family friendly. They are very thorough. When I first arrived I had my x-rays of my teeth taken by the most friendliest dental hygienist and my dentist came to ask me questions regarding what I want to do to my teeth. He took the time to hear me out and explain to him what I was wanting done. He told me the game plan and the steps it's going to take to get to my new smile. I'm very happy and I'm looking forward to seeing the process and the progress of my new smile. I highly recommend this dentist. Take my word for it. They open on Saturdays for working people. That is music to my ears . Please come and check this business out.Manuel Thompson

They were absolutely amazing. The appointment was for myself and my 3 kids 7,5,8 months old. They went above and beyond in the cleaning and making my kids feel comfortable enough to go with their own helper by themselves and do their own cleaning while i did my own. The dentist was also amazing he explained everything to me and didn't push anything on me at all especially since I know I have to straighten. MY teeth a lit. Will definitely be going back. Everyone in that office was absolutely amazing. We will be going back for as long as we are here and recommending this place to everyoneAshley Jordan

My hygienist Lulu is the reason I followed to Agave. It's very difficult to find someone who truly cares and holds your hand every step of the way for loving our teeth and we'll being. Ladies up front can have a little more smiles, joy, and extended customer service. No one ever knows what each if us are walking in with so excellent customer service is a plus to one's day! Billing dept can use a little more training and customer service as well. I was a bit upset at how I had to leave the office. So let's see…Griz Garcia

The Hawkins dental staff is seriously the greatest! I’ve been seeing them for about 12 years and am always excited to go back! You’re not waiting for than a few minutes, for anyone! Andy is seriously the greatest and answers all my question with helpful details!! Front staff is always cheerful and welcoming and does the most when I was having trouble with insurance! I feel like family when I come by! I highly highly highly recommendDahlia Madrid

I’ve been a patient of Hawkins Family Dental for a few years now and have had nothing but a positive experience each time. Everyone I encounter from start to finish is warm and welcoming. Both Dr. Solis and Andy have been my dentist and my hygienist for almost two decades now and all I can say is they are very professional, knowledgeable and take excellent care of me and my teeth. Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed!Crystal Mendiola

Dr. Olague and Virginia have officially cured my phobia of the dentist. I was so nervous about getting the anesthesia, but they made me feel so comfortable. She was so nice as to even hold my hand while getting the injections! I felt completely supported and they were listened to my needs and reactions and overall it was the best experience I’ve had with any dentist.sophia Bejarano

I had to reschedule and they worked with me to get my daughter in sooner than later. They always greet you with a smile. They make you feel like family. My older daughter had her braces done here as well and her teeth are perfect. They do amazing work. So much so that I have been driving from the far east to the westside for all my children’s dental needs, my oldest is now 24 and I will continue to take my 6 year old till he’s done with his ortho needs and grows out of the chair like my older one did. ☺️Andrea Michelle Jacquez

There's a reason there are so many amazing reviews of this office! We waited for only 5 minutes before we were taken back for our pediatric appt, and the staff was so friendly and informative right from the start. Shoutout to Cindy for making this such an enjoyable visit for me and my toddler. 🙂 And Dr. Bowden was very kind. They did a great job with my son (he's only 2), and I'm so relieved this is our new dentist. Thanks, Dr. Bowden's office!Brittany Clevenger

We’ve had several rough experiences at other dentists in the area. Despite it not being all great news, Dr. Bowden and his staff were kind and compassionate. The office was clean. As a parent I felt very comfortable with the way everything was explained to me. This entire practice appears geared towards the comfort of children and their parents. I highly recommend Dr. Bowden.Nina Faiello-Simpson

I knew my experience was bad, but I didn’t realize just how bad it was until going elsewhere. The girl who took my X-rays was so sweet, so helpful. Once the actual dentist came in she immediately tried to sell me teeth whitening service, told me I should/could shave my front teeth down. She then started my cleaning which lasted about 5 minutes and was done. the minimal amount of cleaning was done, and when I went to pay The woman asked when I wanted my next appointment, in which I told her I wouldn’t be making one. Six months later I received a text “confirming my appointment” an appointment I never made, mind you. Then after leaving a review the dentist herself got my phone number and called me, which by the way is highly unprofessional in my opinion. Anyways, save your money and time by going elsewhere where a cleaning/X-rays isn’t $185.Desiree Sanchez

I am new to El Paso and let’s just say when it comes to taking my kids to the dentist it has always been a nightmare. Not this time! I have taken all my 3 kids and myself and I am so happy with the service and staff. My kids felt welcome and are no longer scared to go to the dentist. I love how I can schedule all off us on the same day and not have to worry about taking my kids to a childrens Denstist. Star Mountain Family Dental has you covered for the whole family. If anyone has had a bad experience before. I would recommend this place for sure. You will walk out happy and pleased with the service.Cynthia Nava Olivares

I highly recommend Star Mountain Family Dental. I had a wonderful experience. I loved the staff from the very beginning….claudia on the phone, to the assistants and finally Dr. Luera. I've been to many dentists, and Dr. Luera's exam was the most thorough and detailed that I have ever had. I really appreciate her attention to detail. She explained exactly what she was doing and why. I loved that. Great experience at this office, I will definitely be referring my friends and family here.Mario Payan

If you are on a Tricare Dental plan and need a family dentist for yourself and kids, look no further. I honestly have nothing but good things to say about this place. They are the most warm and friendly group of professionals I have ever come across. Absolutely the opposite of what you think of in a dentist office. I have been too so many different dentists in my life and this one is definitely the best I've ever been a patient at. They have taken care of my two little people(1.5 and 3.5 years now) and are so so so patient and tolerant with them doing toddler things when I'm getting my teeth cleaned. I will miss this dentist so much when we move. I live in the NE and was always happy to make the drive to Zaragoza to see them! Thank you ladies for taking such good care of my family!❤Alli A

I have been visiting the Westside offices for several years now, and have always loved my service. Today I got to experience the Eastside office and was extremely satisfied with everything, from Carlos at the reception to the cleaning with Lucy. First time Im excited to get my teeth cleaned again soon. Keep up the amazing work there! You have a great team!Dave

Dr. Conner was recommended to me by my Orthodontist. I really wish I would have found him sooner. He redid a filling from my previous dentist. My daughter and I went in for a cleaning and filling. He is accurate, patient, and did his best to make it a comfortable experience. I highly recommend him and will now not go to any other dentist. Amazing.Patty Gutierrez

Dr.Gopin and his staff are the best! I feel taken care of from the moment I walk in, to the moment I'm scheduling my next appointment and getting ready to leave. Front staff is always friendly, helpful and flexible with scheduling. The dental assistants Christine and Audrey–I forgot some names!–are so knowledgeable and explain things clearly. They help me feel at ease. Dr. Gopin is an awesome periodontist! I HAD a tooth that had given me trouble for many years and I eventually had to have it extracted and get an implant. It's a lengthy process and there are significant costs involved in general–as one should already expect! However, all of it was worth the time and the financial costs were reasonable. I feel confident in Dr. Gopin's work. He's detailed and genuinely cares about providing the best quality for his patients. Skills aside, the Dr. and every member of his staff is just awesome as a person. I hope I don't need to get another implant but if I do–I'll definitely return!Miriam Favela

Awesome experience. The Staff is friendly, efficient, helpful and thorough and I noticed how well they work together. They always make my day. Pat takes all the time needed to explain every portion of the funding. I always knew what to expect. No surprises. Dr. Gopin is an exceptional Dentist who not only has a great bedside manner but the quality of his work is outstanding!!!! His expertise shows!! I needed an implant and i was a little worried at first but i'm happy to report that every step was discussed and explained in depth and it didn't hurt! I have had a lot of dental work in my life but this tops them all!!! Dr. Gopin's office is the one to go to if needed. He has amassed an amazing well trained team. I am very happy!!!Rita Reeves

I have been going to Dr. Gopin since 2008. Marlene always greets me by name and with a smile. Shelly is my hygienist and she is the best! Dr. Gopin is very calm and laid back. He always makes sure to ask of I’m doing alright during procedures. When I had surgery a few years back, I remember him personally calling me to check on me. I needed my wisdom teeth extracted recently and I was very nervous about it. I went straight to Dr. Gopin to see if he could perform the extraction. I was so relieved when he agreed to do it because I trust him and his team. He and Christine did an awesome job and I had very little pain and almost no down time!!! I absolutely recommend Dr. Gopin and his entire team.Ruth Gutierrez

I am terrified of sitting in the dentists chair and have avoided it for 10 years. From the moment I went in I was reassured. The staff here is top tier and deserve that recognition. Theu even gave me a reasonable estimate for my dental work and send out text messages/emails to remind you of appointments and suggested appointments. I tell everyone about them and how efficient and cost effective they are.Ciana Horton

Dr Mitchell and his team are a fantastic group and they make it a point to earn your business every time you visit. They go above and beyond making you feel welcomed, feel important, and they show they care about your health. I always look forward to my visit to see Dr Mitchell because he is genuine. Most importantly, the team always accommodates for emergencies as best they can.Rachel A

I had a good experience. I had to bring all 3 of my kids with me and I was a little uneasy about doing so since I knew I had to go to the back plus I have a 6 month old. Once I got inside I was glad to see that there was a kids section. They even offered for me to bring the kids back there with me. Wonderful placeMark Burks

I went to Connor Family Dentistry with a condition that Dr. Connor determined would require a root canal. He referred me to a clinic that specializes in root canals, but the appointment was not for another two days. I was in quite a lot of pain, so I asked if he could give me something for pain management. He told me to take a combination of Tylenol and Ibuprofen, and that was it. He dashed out before I could tell him that I can't take Ibuprofen due to a gastrointestinal condition. So, I went home and took Tylenol. That accomplished precisely two things: Jack, and Squat. My tooth got more infected, and my face swelled up. I was in agony for two days waiting on my referral appointment. When I went, the other doctor asked if I'd gotten any antibiotics and I replied, "No, just OTC Tylenol." I know that dentists are more reluctant to prescribe pain medication due to the opioid crisis, but my condition was obvious. There's no reason I should have been left to suffer for two days, and I should have AT LEAST been prescribed antibiotics. The second problem was the office staff. I am self-employed, and I do not have dental insurance. But I told the staff that I would pay in full at the end of each visit. As far as I was concerned, that should have been the end of it. Nonetheless, they made me feel like a second-class citizen by constantly bringing up my No Insurance status. I even listened to one of them refer to me as "No Insurance" on the phone rather than by my name. On top of that, this office staff worker repeated back the wrong information for my referral appointment. If the referral clinic had not sent me a text on the day of my appointment, I would have gone to the wrong place. During the scope of dealing with my dental issue, I tried to call the Westside office of Connor Family Dentistry multiple times during business hours only to be transferred directly to voice mail. It seems they answer the phone when they darn well please. Overall, I found the office staff to be demeaning, disrespectful, and unprofessional. As far as Dr. Connor himself, he had a nice enough demeanor, and there was no problem with the actual work he did (he put in the permanent filling after my root canal.) However, I cannot fathom why he did not prescribe antibiotics or why he was, apparently, okay with me suffering for two days while I waited on my referral appointment. I have some other dental procedures that I need to address, so I was looking for a long-term dentist. After my experience at Connor Family Dentistry, I'm going to keep looking. This place felt like a meat market. No respect, no personal touch, no consideration for a patient in pain. Unacceptable!Ricky Huffman

My wife and I recently moved back to El Paso after being away for over 30 years. We had to find doctors for our health needs, one of them a being a dentist. Dr. Connor's office was recommended and we took a chance and made appointments. Wow! were we pleasantly surprised. We got really quick appointments although we were new patients. We arrive on the day of our appointments and were quickly registered and taken to exam rooms. We were very impressed at how modern and well equipped the office is. Everything looks state of the art. Dr. Connor is not just about teeth, we got 3D full head x-rays and he assessed our jaw, airways, sinuses and a whole lot more. We both were examined and got cleanings and a couple of issues were identified. We have appointments to go back and address them already. Dr. Connor saw us after the hygienist and explained everything patiently and clearly so we understood. Not in a hurry at all. All the staff from the front desk to the back were friendly and polite. So glad Dr. Connor was recommended to us. We have our dentist in El Paso for good!Jose Flores

We LOVE Connor Family Dentistry and Dr. Connor! My 9-yr-old son went as a new patient for his cleaning & check up here on Tuesday & they were fantastic. The hygienist was very gentle & patient & super sweet with him. And I've had quite a few appointments lately for a root canal and a full crown and partial crown 🙁 but it was a stress-free as major dental work could be. Dr. Connor really helps keep me at ease and explains what he's doing step by step before it happens. He also shows you exactly what he's fixing by showing you the xrays. He's very good at asking how I'm doing during the procedure and stops whenever I need a break – he's never annoyed (I've had a few dentists that would get all bothered that you wanted a little break!) His assistants are all fantastic and Priscilla who takes care of the appointments has been so patient when I've had to reschedule and has put me on the cancellation list and actually called with a new appointment! #smilingbigfordrconnorKj Fath

The staff at this place is amazing! They were super informative throughout the whole process, explaining what they were doing and why. They're all also super friendly. I had a traumatic experience last time I went to the dentist (different dentist/state) that left me scared to go to the dentist. However, the staff here completely changed that and I felt so comfortable that all my fears went away. You can tell that the staff is selected carefully, as they're all good at what they do and are knowledgeable. Thank you Dyer Dental Care for the wonderful experience!Cristina Sapien

Experienced Dr. on site! My first visit was an emergency which he handled energetically & with a true sense of responsibility. Responded quick to treat an infected wisdom tooth. He explained the best course of action ethically, and was very empathetic. My second visit, very professional and efficient in extracting wisdom teeth, explaining care instructions and follow up details. The staff is nice and very helpful, also a follow up call after procedure was very thoughtful. Thank you. I am recovering nicely and will visit again soon!Jessie Olivares

I highly recommend Dyer Dental Care. I was just there today and I talked in the waiting room with another lady about what a nice dentist Dr. Martinez is. Both of us had very bad experiences with dentists when we were younger and dislike going to the dentist. But Dr. Martinez is very sweet, caring, gentle, understanding, non-judgmental, everything you could want in a dentist. He is also very good at what he does. His staff is friendly and caring and very well-trained. I can't recommend them highly enough.Sherrie Delora

I was seen at valley dental today and I was super impressed but was skeptical being the highest rated office in El Paso so I was looking for something wrong. But in all honesty it was amazing the staff helped me feel comfortable for someone who has not been to the dentist in years. Kris the hygienist especially has such a calm demeanor that is almost radiates off and helped calm me down from having dental anxiety. The educational tips he teaches so very modern and I went to the store right after my visit there to get what products he recommended. Ricardo and Dr C were awesome and also had some great tips. Would definitely recommend to all searching for a good dental office with staff that actually care about you and try to save you money 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼Bon Brandon Le

Beware. Valley Dental will quote you on a service and will send you a bill for the balance the insurance did not cover which was not included in the initial quote for services. My husband got a root canal and was quoted $1,800 and even offered him an application for Care Credit. When we paid $1800 upfront based on the quote, a few months later we received a bill for the non covered charges which were an additional $2,000. We are getting collection calls advising us that if we do not pay, we will be sent to a collection agency. On a different note, the reason they have a 5 star rating is because they will tell you to review them before you leave and will tell you to write a five star rating review.mpgboi

Jessica did such an incredible job! I definitely didn't come in there with the best attitude since getting my tooth shaved down but to be fair I did not know what a crown was, the team got me in immediately and made sure the fit and feel was right before everything was said and done. By the end, I honestly didn't even know we had cemented the tooth in already and they got me out before lunch. With the procedure being on my front tooth it was a very big deal to me but they did everything they could to make me feel comfortable and leave as a satisfied customer and I greatly appreciate it more than this review could ever say.Jadoe 1-87.:

The store itself is average, but I've had such a bad experience with grooming. The first time they butchered my dog's hair and I had to complain to the manager because they still charged me $50 for it. I just decided to give them another try but apparently there was a miscommunication on appt time so I rushed over there like I was instructed, but when I got there I was told that she wouldn't have enough time to do my dog's grooming. Then why tell me to come?! Shame on me for giving them another chance.Natasha Smith

The store staff is awesome and I have never had a problem with them but the groomers are petty little cry babies that lie to your face. Apparently they don’t like grooming 5lb Pomeranians so they make stuff up about needing safe spaces and being scared to keep from having to do it like twice a year!Deana Sharp

I had a great experience taking my teacup puppy to his grooming appointment. He was trimmed exactly how I wanted, and his groomer Celeste was awesome. She was confident and gentle with him and she did a great job explaining health issues and hygiene tips for his needs. We'll definitely be back!Fabiola Piceno

A lovely and functional campus with a small footprint that gets lots done learning-wise. Library and computer lab staffs have always been friendly. Most instructors are readily available. Classrooms are up-to-date with what seems like the perfect technology to help instructors teach students in comfortable environment. The College seems to have a degree program for every type of learner and most job categories. Tuition is a bargain.Joe Smith

People at this campus are rude and they stare at you, like if you had something on you. I came to the computer lab and i caught 3 people staring at me and other times at well. They make it so obvious and it's making me sick, the only thing that i like about this campus is that is new and the computer lab. I'd rather go to the DACC from Espina street, that DACC is much more open and flexible. Don't go to this campus.May Martinez

I love this place, and not ONLY because my wife teaches here. This is an awesome facility with ample parking and fun little places to study, etc. It also helps that for the past year they've been the home to one of the better covid testing locations in town.Kelly Ahrendes