Lake Minnetonka Dental

I enjoyed my previous interactions with Dr.Laskin. My wife and I both appreciate his bedside manners. However, in this review I am commenting on the new X-​Ray protocol the office has decided to adopt recently.
I did not appreciate the new X-​ray protocol, as it very much felt like an attempt to maximize the machine’s utilization. My appointment was to clean my teeth, however, I was informed that the expectation was that I submit to a panoramic X-​ray during the visit. My tooth cleaning visit should not require an X-​ray. I believe in using the X-​Ray technology to diagnose a specific problem or to develop a treatment plan. I do not, however, believe in applying this technology for a «preventative» search. The office seemingly did not want to appreciate that any radiation, regardless how small, is cumulative in its nature and is not good for you. The silly comparisons used to equate the level of exposure almost makes it sound like it’s good for you. Because radiation exposure is cumulative in nature, there is no good level of it and it must be used sparingly.
I would be looking for a new office if this policy continues. My experience otherwise has been fine. My ranking reflects the X-​Ray protocol. 1 star.

After 40 years of seeing Dr Schreiber here (who recently retired) I had to choose a new dentist. Upon arrival for my cleaning I was told I had to have two sets of X-​rays. I explained that I did not want them as I had lost a good friend to brain cancer and another relative has brain cancer. Dr Schreiber understood this. Today the hygienist discussed this with my new dentist and they gave me a «warning» like a 6 year old child. They said I had to have them next time. So, I walked out. No one should be forced into doing potentially harmful medical procedures. Sorry you have no compassion or respect. Fuck you and your X-​ray!

As always, today I received wonderful care at Lake Minnetonka Dental. I have been a patient of Dr. Laskin’s for 9 years and have always had great experiences. I always feel well taken care of and know that I’m receiving the best dental treatments. Today I spent my morning in the dental chair with Dr. Laskin and his assistant Rachel, and they made my tooth feel happy again! Thank you for your outstanding care!!!

I’ve gone to the same dentist my whole life. I am amazed at what the staff remembers about me and asks when I come, it makes the experience quite personal.
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I would give 5 but I find some of the staff at this location less personable than the old location. I don’t always like change, what can I say?

I was searching for a new dental office after experiencing unpleasant visits at another clinic in the area, but was pleasantly surprised with my experience here. As someone who normally dreads dental visits, my experience at just one visit at Lake Minnetonka Dental has already literally cured me of my fear of visiting the dentist! I found all of the staff exceptionally friendly, professional, and helpful. From the receptionist who went out of her way to fit me in the same week I called with some tooth pain to the hygienist, who painlessly cleaned my teeth while explaining what she was doing throughout the process, to Dr. Laskin, who quickly identified and corrected the likely cause of my tooth pain (a bite issues caused from a previous filling and likely some clenching); I have finally found a dental office I’ll be happy to return to! Moreover, despite being diagnosed previously with severe TMJ, no previous dentist had taken the time to explain to me so clearly what clenching is (or relate that one’s teeth should never touch except when chewing) to help me understand how I could determine whether I was doing this, and then how to form a habit to stop. Furthermore, both the hygienist and the dentist readily spoke directly to me, not just behind me in the same room in dentist speak to each other, as so many of my previous dentists seemed prone. Happy patient.