Referred to Dr. Cole based on his reputation as a progressive, alternative dentist, concerned with overall patient health and advocate of non-metal dentistry. He successfully removed several amalgams over time. Chair side manner is pleasant, but rigid, and overall feel of the office and staff is one of a "tightly run ship". Some refer to this type of environment as being managed by a "dental dictator". I would have to agree with that assessment. He also performed work in an effort to repair a poor filling from a previous dentist, but actually left a gap between molars. I pointed this out on several occasions, to which he replied that he would fix this later on down the road. Very odd at the time, and even now. As now many dentists have abandoned amalgam and metal I'm not sure I would recommend or return to his practice. Even more so since his office does not deal directly with insurance claims, or at least that was the case when I was a patient.
About Hygienist: Stereotypically fussy about my lack of flossing discipline, I often felt that the chastisement went overboard. Actually found myself reluctant to return as a result.
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