Dentists

This is the best dentist experience I've had. I was a little disappointed with the appointment hold they put on my credit card(if I cancelled/no showed) but after my experience there, it is more than made up for. Most professional group of staff at almost any clinical office I've ever been too, extremely thorough, and explained everything really well. The other thing I want to note is that they did a lot of small things to make sure I was comfortable (pictures on the ceiling, vaseline on chapped lips before they start the exam, etc.). This place goes above and beyond, and I would recommend to anyone looking for a dentist in the Madison area.

Kind, caring and exceptionally knowledgeable doctor and staff. Can't recommend Dr. Quinn enough.

DO NOT GO. I repeat. DO NOT VISIT DR. SALINSKY FOR YOUR DENTAL CARE. I went to my first appointment at Dr. Gerald Salinsky's office due to a Groupon for a cleaning, exam and xray. Dr. Salinsky looked at my xrays and I was told I had one cavity and I made an appointment to come back and have it filled. Once I was in the chair for my second appointment, I was told I needed TWO fillings AND that I had an abscess that required a root canal. I opted to have both fillings taken care of at the same time and make a future appointment for a root canal. The quote I was given for the root canal was quite expensive, and I am self-employed without dental insurance, so I opted to get a screening at Marquette Dental School to see if I was eligible for their services and get a quote for a root canal there. Dr. Salinsky's office refused to give me a diagnostic-quality copy of my xrays, so I had to be xrayed again at Marquette. Surprise! I didn't actually have an abscess, no root canal required. I wrote this off as a mistake or a difference of opinion, and just counted myself lucky that I had gotten a second opinion, UNTIL: A collegue coincidentally mentioned that she had recently been to the dentist and had been diagnosed with 2 abscesses and that she needed root canals, but that she had gotten a second opinion, and that she did not, in fact, need root canals. "Did it happen to be Dr. Salinsky on Port Washington Rd?" (Mind you, there are hundreds of dentists in the greater Milwaukee area) "Oh my God, yes!!!! How did you know that?" I later found out that the $900+ dollar quote I was given at Dr. Salinsky's office for the root canal didn't even include a crown. It is THEFT to trump up diagnoses so you can profit from unnecessary treatments and it completely medically unethical. This guy is a scammer and a quack and should be out of business and lose his license.

Finding a new dentist was pretty nerve-wracking. The Wisconsin state health insurance provided through the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM) is insulting; my Blue Cross/Shield dental portion is one and a half steps above nothing at all. Not many dentists want to deal with it. My former dentist made that very clear. I haven't heard much good said about the ones that do. This review is to assure you, Dr. Cotey is definitely one of those rare "good ones." My initial contact with the receptionist was pleasantly reassuring. She was courteous and understanding; going as far as to fit me in, at a time convenient to me, when it became obvious I wouldn't otherwise be able to come in before the end of the year. (Dr. Cotey's schedule books up months in advance!) She provided very detailed directions which made it easy to find the office and arrive on time. The office is clean and comfortable. Dr. Cotey and his staff are friendly, upbeat, and personable. They allowed me to take my time filling out the often-dreaded first visit paperwork. Then Dr. Cotey introduced himself, asked questions about my medical/dental history (re: what I indicated on the intake forms), and explained his process so I would know what to expect. During the cleaning, he consistently remarked on what he was doing and why --"there's some tartar build up along this place, here's what tartar is/what it's doing there" -- as well as continually making sure I was doing okay while he worked. Between cleaning and polishing we talked about his suggestions for how to keep my teeth and mouth healthy. I asked a ton of questions, receiving answers that were both scientific and experience based. Dr. Cotey is honest and honorable. He explained in detail why I didn't need a filling my previous dentist deemed necessary (when he could have just gone ahead with it; drilled, filled, and collected the $$). And while it became clear that I should replace the silver amalgam fillings currently in place, he presented reasoning and options for this which will allow me to do so without feeling pressured, and possibly without the pain of mouth-numbing shots! It's pretty easy to tell that Dr. Cotey is a dedicated professional who takes pride in the quality of care he provides patients, no matter what their insurance coverage/financial means. The only other experience I can relate this to is the care of my childhood dentist, who was a family friend. No surprise I scheduled my next appointment before leaving the office, rather than waiting for a reminder in the mail.

I have been a patient here for over ten years and each time has been an amazing experience. Everyone is so nice and really helps if you are nervous. They are very compassionate and caring people. I will never go to another dentist!

After my braces came off more than a decade ago, I was back to see Dr. Scott Arbit for a check on my retainers this week. I was greeted by the same professional, courteous and friendly staff that I had come to know. I appreciate the quick and excellent service Dr. Arbit and his staff provide. He has always been up front and honest about the treatment I've needed. Getting my adult orthodontia care performed by Dr. Arbit was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Thanks for my great smile :)

Dr. Olson is the best!!! He treated my oldest daughter and we are returning with my youngest daughter. He truly cares and takes as much time as needed to explain every detail. He is warm and professional and his office staff is superb.....so friendly.

Dr. MacAboy and staff are very friendly and very time efficient! Would recommend his clinic to anyone! Job well done!

Never had another dentist in over 20 years! If you are looking for the best dental care just go to Franklin Dental!