Kobernick Ronald C PA

I am both a past employee and a past patient here and I still love this practice and send my patients here who need periodontal surgery.
I had a friend who worked here as a dental hygienist and she loved her job so much that she said I should shadow her. I did and starting liking dentistry. Dr. Kobernick hired me as a dental assistant for my day off from my other (lifeguarding) job. I was really just assisting an assistant who had just had wrist surgery. Dr. Kobernick is a helpful teacher and is a good boss. They did not have a full time dental assistant job opening for me, so I did not stay there long. I got a full-​time dental assisting job and then went on to dental hygiene school. After I got my license in 2005, Dr Kobernick hired me as a dental hygienist! The dental assistant, Kimmer, was still there! She was more than an assistant though. That dental hygienist had moved away but Holly was there. I loved working in the room next to her. She loves her patients and they love her. While I was there, Holly was the Pinellas County Dental Hygienists’ Association President. I had to cut back to only work part time when I had my first baby, so I am not still working there. But I still go back just to say hi every once in a while. They have such a great team. :-) There is absolutely no staff turnover.
Right when I started, I was so impressed that at our morning huddle, Dr Kobernick knew the special wants and request of each patient. He knows all of the patients by name and is so personable so professional. He and his team know how to have fun at work while keeping the quality excellent.
Dr Kobernick did my crown lengthening procedure. I needed it on all of my top teeth. He had an opening the day before Thanksgiving because normal people would not think to schedule a surgery on their mouth before an eating holiday. I was nervous myself, but I ate and ate too much like usual! I seriously tell people to get it done by him! My only regret is that I wish I had done the procedure before my wedding pictures! There was nothing to fear!
Also of note: they send out funny holiday cards each year. I love holiday cards especially when they are creative. I think it says a lot for a business when the boss listens to the employees and actually implements their crazy ideas. They had a guessing game for when my (first) baby would be born. Patients liked being involved. The office works as a team without gossip. Well I’m sure there’s some:)
Instead of their St. Pete office being in one of the tall buildings downtown, they have a beautiful new office on 4^th Street.
So go to Dr. K and tell them I say hi!