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DentalCouncil Bluffs, IA

★★★★☆4.4/5984 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye: 4.5 out of 5 stars (657 reviews)
  • PatientConnect365: Not specified (242 patient reviews)
  • Dentist-Pro.com: 4.3 out of 5 stars (327 ratings)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Generally favorable aggregate ratings across various platforms
  • Positive experiences reported with specific dental staff members and hygienists for routine care
  • Some procedures, such as dental crowns, described by patients as painless and reassuring

Common complaints

  • Rudeness and lack of professionalism from front desk staff
  • Communication and appointment scheduling issues, including issues with confirmation and potential misunderstandings
  • Concerns regarding billing practices, including charges for procedures and insurance approval processes
  • Reports of long wait times and issues with punctuality
  • Occasional negative experiences with dental staff and hygienists regarding patient care quality

In patients' words

"The hygienist was amazing, the reception was not. She was very rude."

Yelp

"Some patients have reported positive experiences with Dr. Galvin and his staff, particularly regarding procedures like dental crowns, which were described as painless and reassuring."

familydentistryonline.net

"Cannot say enough negative things about this place. I wouldnt recommend it to an enemy."

medicals-health.com

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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