Affordable Dentist in Shamokin Dam, PA
Dentistry • Shamokin, PA
Ratings by platform
- DentalInsider (Merit Dental Shamokin Dam): 6.9/10 (DI Rating) (10 ratings (patient reviews))
- TopRankDental (Merit Dental Shamokin Dam): 6.9 out of 10 (star rating shown) (not clearly stated in snippet)
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Lazur Jr, DDS): 5.0 star rating (4 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. John G. Lazur, DDS): 4.5 (shown) (1 written review (1 rating & review))
What patients say
Patients praise
- Friendly, helpful staff and comfortable visits
- Professional, efficient care; patients felt informed and cared for
- Gentle/comfortable dental experience; clean and sanitary office
Common complaints
- Billing/appointment mix-up leading to additional payment for another cleaning
- Unprofessional behavior noted during X-rays (phone/gossip)
- Questionable dental diagnosis (reported cavities later contradicted)
- Negative interpersonal communication described (spoke to patient disrespectfully; ‘assembly line’ office)
In patients' words
"“She is so friendly and did a great job with my cleaning . My dentist is wonderful.The staff very helpful and friendly . ... Very nice and friendly office.”"
— meritdental.com (Merit Dental Shamokin Dam)"“Staff was very efficient, friendly,professional, and personable. Dr. Nick kept me informed during the procedure ... He did a great job and I had a very positive experience.”"
— toprankdental.com (Merit Dental Shamokin Dam)"“I’ve heard mixed reviews about this place, but I personally did not have a good experience here... pay twice as much just to get my teeth cleaned... timing each other on their phones... gossiping... told me I’d have to pay $800 out of pocket... second opinion said there were NO cavities.”"
— localitybiz.com (Merit Dental Shamokin Dam)"“Spoke to me like I was a naughty child instead of a 50 year old woman. The hygienist was miffed... Office is like an assembly line. I will be finding a different dentist.”"
— vitals.com (Dr. John G. Lazur, DDS)"“Very patient and takes the time to explain certain options. Very clean and sanitary as well. Best dentist I have ever been to. Very gentle.”"
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