Read review posted by Smiling Patient on June 5, 2014, 9:55 a.m. for Dr. Ruth Cauthen - Dentist

Dr. Ruth Cauthen DDS Ghent Family Dentistry - Dentist

3.0 based on 6 reviews

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Norfolk, VA

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The following is only my own experiences, observations and opinions. You should form your own opinion based on your own experiences: I did not go to Ghent Family Dentistry / Dr. Cauthan on a recommendation – but only because they were conveniently located – and figured since I have not had a problem with health professionals in the past that there would be no problem: I was WRONG. After over 2.5 years with this dysfunctional dentist office - I am never going back. Unprofessional. Passive aggressive hostile office manager (OM) and a dentist who does not listen, is unresponsive, sullen and “checked out” and does not appear to even enjoy her occupation. Dr. Cauthen appears “put upon” and impatient if you ask questions about your treatment. She does not like to be questioned and gives monosyllabic, cursory and impatient answers to complex treatment questions. She recommended the most expensive, time consuming and invasive options rather than the other available less expensive and less invasive options. Problems: #1. She assessed my condition to require ALL my teeth be crowned and some alignment procedures at a cost she estimated to be $30-$35K. Considering that is 28 teeth, that IS a reasonable estimate- fo
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