Dentists

While the receptionist was exceptional I had an awful experience with a tech. Unfortunately with two kids when one is sick there still has to be appointments & outings, during an apt for my older son the tech had the audacity to say " I hope that's not what I think it is in his bottle" and when I replied if u think it's double diluted juice with toddlers with safe electrolytes in it you are correct. Rather than moving on and doing her job she proceeded to drag the conversation out saying I shouldn't be giving him juice . When she left I googled to make sure I wasn't making any mistakes (I didn't questioned myself on the way my child is cared for when sick before this really negative interaction. I told her the correct info and she continued to argue with me (the damn parent). Fast forward two weeks next apt , after discussing this with a few family members i decided it would be best for my family to switch dentists . The receptionist told me to speak to Pelazzari myself as it's his employee so I waited until the end and during our conversation I told him I was asked to speak with him regarding an unfortunate incident . At first I was trying to be understanding until he used child abuse as an analogy. He said to me if your kid came in with bruises we would have to ask .....? My son had an ear infection & had some damn electrolyte baby juice not comparable what so ever. Well doc if a parent responds with an answer that is the answer you don't get to question or belittle. Mom shaming twice in one building by people I pay & are told to trust . I have sadly had to switch dentists as I do not support any kind of shaming especially for taking CARE of my child . If that tech Cynthia ever reads this do your damn research & be up to date as the things you say matter. I'm not sure what is worse ignorance or complete dismissal. But that is the truth and unfortunately it's getting near impossible to find basic respect and if that is something important to you -respect, I would not recommend Mirko Pelazzzari.

Unorganized clinic with incompetent MDs

Getting braces with K. Corbett was the WORST health-related process that I've ever experienced. I know lots of people don't mind his religious proselytizing but I found it excessive. I don't need to be told that my "teeth are in the hands of god." I'm not paraphrasing by the way. I did not appreciate that kind of aggressive pretentiousness. He was also very unprofessional as he would talk on the phone while working on clients' teeth. His communication skills were also quite poor for a professional. For instance, I had to get a hyrex before getting braces but he was unclear with me about how long I would have to wear it, saying "not for very long" and resisted my attempts to get a more specific answer out of him. I ended up having it on for too long and it caused problems for my teeth. He also recommended tightening the hyrex multiple times per day at one point, which other orthodontists told me was not recommended as it could cause nerve damage in the jaw area. His office also called us at like 10 PM to respond to our requests and were overall not courteous. My friends went to Dr. Bhalla in Williams Lake, who gave them (at no extra charge) brand new electric tooth brushes (valued at $190) when they got braces, and generally had a much better experience than I did. Many of the dentists in Quesnel recommend Corbett but I have to say, I was not impressed, especially since he wanted to charge me extra for replacing my post-braces retainer. He's nothing but a marketer and a twisted obnoxious prophet. My experience is not necessarily unique either as he drilled into my friend's gums at one point while talking on the phone and simultaneously doing some client work. He clearly doesn't take his job seriously. People might like him because he seems to joke around quite a lot but the reality is, he smiles too much. Generally, you should never trust someone who smiles all the time, has communication issues, and doesn't treat his clients with respect.

I was booked into an appt on a monday unfortunately got sick & could not make it nor cancel my appointment as I couldnt give 24 hr notice so was charged a sum of dollars. Was told my husband & kids arent allowed to go to their appointments the day after. Not impressed with their rude service nor not understanding ppl do get sick. My family & I will go elsewhere.

Went in today with an emergency toothache, they made sure I was taken care, even if it required working late but I was still able to get in before close. 5/5

Best Dental office in my 75 years of going to a Dentist. Reuben Tataryn DDS, is a kind & considerate Man & if he can't do it he will refer you to his Son in Spokane who is also a great Dentist.