First Dental Studio

3.1
based on 7 reviews

7 reviews about First Dental Studio

verified email - 02 Apr 2024

Do not purchase groupon

I would not recommend purchasing a Groupon from First Dental Studio or any service of theirs based on my experience. Initially, I bought a Groupon deal and scheduled an appointment, which I had to cancel. The studio assured me they would honour the voucher for a future booking. After cancelling a subsequent appointment, which I did in advance, they allowed me to reschedule without any indication of an issue. However on arrival for the rescheduled appointment, I was informed that my voucher would not be honoured due to multiple cancellations. This was particularly frustrating as there was no communication of this policy beforehand, when I was rebooking. Living an hour from the city, I had chosen to try this studio based on the Groupon offer. While the receptionist was nice, the lack of clear communication was not it. A straightforward explanation during our phone conversation would have been greatly appreciated to avoid unnecessary inconvenience. Why let me keep rescheduling and then not honour the voucher? Why not let me know? Based on my experience, I cannot recommend their services. $90 down the drain.

Approximate cost: $90

Hi Asmah,

We appreciate your feedback, but we feel it's important to clarify that the information provided in your review appears to be misleading.

The Groupon terms and conditions clearly state that there is a 24 hour cancellation policy and vouchers are forfeited in case of no-show.

When you failed to attend your first booking with us, your voucher had indeed been forfeited. We understand that sometimes appointments can be missed due to unforeseen circumstances. As you mentioned in your review, we kindly allowed you to reschedule a week later and still honour this voucher. Our receptionist informed you of this policy on the same phone call in which you rescheduled your appointment.

Unfortunately, you called a few hours before this second appointment citing an emergency. Our receptionist once again, was understanding and allowed you to reschedule for third time.

Ultimately, you failed to attend this third appointment by not arriving on time. Our receptionist even attempted to contact you after your scheduled appointment time and there was no answer. When you arrived, you were told that you could not be seen due to being late. You were then offered an available appointment in the afternoon and were told that you could no longer use the voucher as this was now the third appointment missed and therefore, would need to pay the $79 fee at the end of your appointment.

While we empathize with your dissatisfaction regarding the need to pay the fee again, we believe we made considerable efforts to accommodate your multiple missed appointments even against our terms and conditions. Attributing your dissatisfaction solely to miscommunication may not accurately reflect the situation.

verified email - 07 Feb 2024

Absolutely ripped off!

I booked and paid through Groupon and told them that when I arrived. After the clean they refused to honour the Groupon because I had been there once before. They made me pay full price on top of the money I paid Groupon. They knew I was a returning customer when I arrived and if they told me there would be an issue then I would have never proceeded with the appointment. It ended up costing $178 for a 20 minute appointment. Very disappointed and will not be returning.

03 Aug 2023

I've been going to Dr Vincent the last 4 visits and always walk out a happy patient. Going to the dentist used to be a dread for me until i was introduced to Dr Vincent. He explained every step of the way and let me know what i should do if needed. He is genuine and easy to talk to. He is a god sent to myself as well as my daughter. Have i not found him, i would still be walking around in pain and most probably be addicted to pain killer :-) has he not given me the help that i so needed. Going to the city just for dentist is now a trip i look forward to.

Approximate cost: $250

verified email - 17 Aug 2021

Absolutely rude receptionist.

I made an appointment for 11:45- I was running late and sent an email to inform the receptionist.

I also placed a call to ask if I was too late for the appointment. The receptionist repeatedly stated the appointment time, stating I was late and that the dentist thought I wasn’t coming so went for lunch (even though I had sent to email saying I was running late). I asked her to rebook the appointment. She stated I needed to be 15 minutes early to complete new client form. I asked to attend now to complete form. I attended directly after we got off the phone and completed the new client form which took less then 5 minutes. After this she continued to patronize me. I asked her if she wanted me to go somewhere else. She said that’s up to me. I said if you are going to continue to patronize me I will go somewhere else. She continued to argue with me.
I am not sure how you retain new clients when this is how they are treated.

verified email - 21 May 2011

Great service, my doctor got me the 12 free visits as iam a cancer survivor,had abone marrow transplant and they took care of me

mels31 28 Apr 2015

thanks

verified email - 16 Feb 2011

I find this dental studio to offer high standard. I have been to both Allen and Vincent quite a few times and find they do a great job. Not the cheapest place but not sure you really want to look at fees when receiving dental work

verified email - 05 Jun 2010

I see Dr Meena Hegde at First Dental. She is very kind and does not seem to give fillings without reason (a problem i have found with other dentists). I really trust Dr Hegde and would not hesitate to recommend her to others. The location is really convenient too, if like me you work in the city.

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