Review of Dr. John T. Dykstra, DDS
Dr. John T. Dykstra, DDS is a dental clinic located in the heart of Arlington, Washington. The clinic is open from Monday to Friday, with varying hours each day. The clinic offers a range of dental services, including fillings, crowns, bridges, and root canals. The clinic is staffed by a team of dental professionals who are dedicated to providing quality care to their patients.
While the clinic has received mixed reviews from patients, many have praised the staff for their professionalism and caring attitude. Some patients have noted that Dr. Dykstra is a gentle dentist who takes the time to explain procedures and answer questions. Others have praised the clinic for their emergency services, with one patient noting that Dr. Dykstra went out of his way to meet them on a holiday weekend to re-implant their son's tooth.
However, some patients have had negative experiences at the clinic. Some have criticized Dr. Dykstra's bedside manner, noting that he lacks charm and can be abrupt. Others have criticized the clinic for their billing practices and for the quality of their dental work.
Overall, Dr. John T. Dykstra, DDS is a dental clinic that provides a range of services to patients in the Arlington area. While the clinic has received mixed reviews, many patients have praised the staff for their professionalism and caring attitude. Patients who are looking for a dental clinic in the area may want to consider Dr. Dykstra's clinic for their dental needs.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Sheila Olin
Dr. Dykstra and his staff are wonderful! My son had a motocross injury and knocked out his lower tooth on a holiday weekend. I was able to contact Dr. Dykstra on his emergency number and he met us at his office to re-implant his tooth. A huge note of thanks to him , as he had been at a holiday BBQ 50 miles away and had left just to take care of my son.
There are few people that would have dropped everything to see a dental emergency and not just sent us to the ER.
If your looking for a kind and compassionate dentist, this is the place to go.
Karen Taylor
Been going to Dr. Dykstra for a few years. I will say his bedside manner isn't close to a Mary Poppins experience but he is a good competent dentist. He will do as minimal as he can to solve any problems. If a filling will do the trick, he will do a filling instead of saying you need a root canal and a crown and so on. Both my son's go to him as well. They like the Mary Poppins experience and are okay with Dr. lacking that quintessential charm.
Dan W
I've been seeing Dr. Dykstra since 1976 after moving to Arlington from Everett. I had bad experiences with my dentist in Everett when I was young. Dr. Dykstra is such a gentle dentist and person. He has done fillings, several crowns, and even a bridge that consists of 9 teeth!!! Along with other bridges. He is currently building me a bridge on me this month. (Aug. 2016)
My wife and children also see Dr. Dykstra and feel the same way as I do. I really can't say enough kind words about this Dentist. His staff is also the best!! They always greet me and others I've witnessed with a big smile and genuinely care about all patients. I would recommend Dr. Dystra and have done so to anyone.
Eva Ervin
This used to be a positive review, but after years of going to this dentist, I have given up on them. Dr Dykstra routinely does sloppy dental work. The crown he did for me was a total mess. The dental assistant was totally incompetent, and the billing staff is rude, unreasonable, and completely unprofessional.
Irene Bennett
I went there for the first time today to get my teeth cleaned and was extremely disappointed. The person who worked on my teeth kept yanking on my fillings and saying they were just plack. I repeatedly told the person that they were fillings and to stop yanking on them but all they did was just tell me that they've been doing this a long time and that they know what there doing. On top of that they stabbed me in the gums nonstop and repeatedly told me that they hurt cus I don't brush enough. I brush and floss my teeth three times a day. This person was not doing their job right. My mouth is still throbbing in pain and it's been more than a day. Do not recommend, AT ALL.
Marnie Sheldon
If you are looking for a professional, caring dentist, with an outstanding staff, Dr Dykstra at the Arlington Dental Clinic is the place to go. I have been a patient of Dr Dykstra for many years and I would highly recommend his clinic to new patients looking for great care!
mike smythe
Very good dental experience. Dr Dykstra is a caring & gentle dentist. He also has a very professional and friendly staff - thanks Jessica, Michelle & Rebecca!
michale john
RUN AWAY!!! I visited his office for a filling based on a friend of mine who thinks he is a good dentists. Dr Dykstra did the filling and also discovered another tooth that needed a filling so we set and appointment for next month or so. So I go in for the second time ( and keep in mind I had no tooth sensitivity, pain or any problem with the tooth he thought I needed to get it fixed) He did the filling and told me it may take few days before I can use it again. Immediately after the numbness goes away, my tooth start hurting like hell. So I waited for a few days but nothing changed whatsoever. So I called for another appointment and explained them what happen. Receptionist was kind enough to listen and scheduled me in for another exam. So I go in for the 3rd time and waited on the exam chair for half an hour. Than dental assistant came in and listened what my problem was. She basically went back and fort between the exam room that I was in and one next to mine where Dr. was working on another patient. She finally told me Dr. had no time to see me and all the symptoms were normal. So I should just wait couple of months and it would go away. I waited a month and my pain had just became unbearable. So I called them again and asked for another appointment. This time Dr was out for a medical leave and his partner looked at my tooth and said it was CRACKED!!! And she also claims doing the filling had nothing to do with it. They told me we may need a crown to fix it but they were busy for the next couple of months and it would be more beneficial if I see some other Dr. WTF??? A doctor is telling me this??? So I cancelled all my cleaning appointments with them and went to see my gf's dentist ( Dr. Ryan in Queen Anne) He did the crown and it was ok for few months. Then I woke up with a fricking ear pain one night and made a visit to E.R. thinking my ear drums were busted. They gave me few pain killers and it kind of eased my pain. 2 days later, same thing happened and another visit to local clinic but still no luck. So I called my dentist and asked for an emergency appointment. This time he figured out that I needed an root canal treatment. So he cut the old crown out did a root canal and put a new crown. So form the beginning I probably spent close to 4 grand for one stupid mistake that Dr Dykstra made. I am sorry his partner can claim that it wasn't his fault as long as she wants to but I have never had any cracked tooth before, had 3 more fillings since than and never had any issues with those either. I say think twice before you go in and think about what happened to my tooth. P.S. The very first filling he did for me also fell off and I had to get it redone after a year.
Betty
I have been a patient of Dr. Dykstra for a number of years. Most caring and amazing Dentist I have ever had. The ultimate professional! Dr. Dykstra and his entire staff are the most caring group of medical professionals I have ever encountered.
molliedog
The WORST dentist I have ever been to! He has NO personality or bed side manner. No hello, no nothing. I couldn't get out of that office fast enough. I can't believe he has any patients!!