LECOM Dental College

Willis Smith clinic is the BEST clinic I have gone to so far. The staff was very professional and friendly. The clinic was extremely clean. The students had great knowledge about every topic I had questions about. This staff actually wants to help you and will give you the best advice they can. I was helped by Chris Hamm who was so sweet. Dr. Allen gave me really good advice on the procedure that I needed to get and even referred me to some near by clinics. I would rate them 10 out of 5! GREAT JOB!

I have a five year old little boy who was really mistreated by his prior pediatric dentist in Sarasota. I won’t put his name on here, but he’s the only pediatric dentist in Sarasota that accepts Florida Healthy kid program. This man had page, after page of very negative comments about mistreatment online. Let’s just say that I was very hesitant to bring my son to a new dentist. From the moment I waked in The door, we were greeted by the nicest, most professional dental student by the name of James. He showed my son all the tools he’d be using, explained they wouldn’t hurt him, and even allowed him to turn them on and see what they do. He took his time to look my son over all the while playing with him and being patient as his five year old curiosity came out. All the medical students there were so nice, smiled and greeted us. The dentist who I believe may also be their teacher was always around to look over her students and assist them with any questions or concerns. Please keep in mind that this is a dental school and the students are learning so it does take longer than a actual dentist office. Be patient!!! I’d rather them take their time then rush anyway. Anyone who is looking for a great place that accepts Florida healthy kids, medicaid or even people who don’t have insurance, then this is your place. You will not be disappointed!

As I wasn’t able to find a dentist that I was thrilled with here in east Bradenton, a family member recommended LDC. I was skeptical but have found the clinics to be 150% professional as well as crazy clean.
We’ve taken our children there for almost 2 years now. Dr. Houston (pediatric dentist) is great.
From Pascal who is now in the business office to Janet who schedules and does insurance, it’s a pleasure to be patients at Lecom.
ps Affordable, too! I give them 5 stars!

I thought I was just going to get an inexpensive cleaning, but this is far more extensive. After an initial visit to see what type of work I required to correct my dental health, I was assigned to the Willis Smith clinic. The entire staff is caring and professional, from the front desk to my student dentist (Paul Johnson) and the instructor (Dr. Kathie Allen). It started out with an x-​ray that went all the way around my head, then x-ray’s of each individual tooth. I have never had any dentist in the past go into the detailed explanations of each tooth’s x-​ray and exactly why every procedure was important. Paul is fantastic, always making sure that I’m not in pain, and explaining everything thoroughly before he starts any procedure. Paul did an impression on my mouth under the guidance of Dr. Allen, and the next appointment he went through everything in detail. I see mistakes that had been made in the past by other dentists, some of them important enough that it’s going to take a lot of work to repair. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Allen, she started her dental career as a hygienist before moving forward to become a dentist. As a result she has a broad understanding of facets that I know have been overlooked by every dentist I’d ever used in the past. Plus she is an excellent instructor, never making Paul feel incompetent for missing something, she explains that this is the very reason he is in school, to learn. I love LECOM Dental College, and I will always make my appointments on the day Dr. Allen is in attendance!

I’ve been seen in the Willis Smith clinic since October of 2014 by a student by the name of Adam Feldman under the supervision of both Drs. Thorson and Kathie Allen. From the receptionist at the front desk, to Adam and on up to his instructors, I could not possibly be more pleased with the treatment I’ve received. I have been treated with great care, compassion, patience and understanding. My time of being followed up in the clinic is nearly at an end, and I’m going to miss all of those lovely people very much. Adam, I have no doubt, will do extremely well in the practice of dentistry once he graduates in another year due to his caring and compassionate personality. He, as well as various other staff members, have frequently gone above and beyond what was required in order to insure that I received the highest quality treatment. I will forever be grateful to all of the fine people I encountered at the dental school.
If it’s speedy service you’re looking for, this is definitely not the place for you. However, you need to keep in mind that LECOM is a teaching facility and, while it will definitely take longer for a service to be performed than in a private practice, you can rest assured that the quality of the finished product will be beyond reproach. I wouldn’t hesitate a single moment to recommend this fine facility to anyone. Not only will you receive excellent care, but it will be done at a fraction of the cost you would pay in a private dental office. I feel blessed to have met up with all of the fine folks at LECOM Dental School. One final brief statement, and that is that I don’t recall ever having had the experience before of entering such a consistently scrupulously clean, bright and glistening building.
Best of luck to you, Adam, wherever you end up practicing. The employees you will eventually hire are in for a real treat to have you as their boss… even if they do have to wear Arctic outerwear to work! LOL.

On my fifth visit to LECOM Dental College Clay (My Dentist) extracted five bottom teeth and I have to tell you he was outstanding. Clay (My Caring Dentist) knew the first tooth he was extracting didn’t want to come out but he slowly kept at it and made sure I wasn’t in any pain. I can’t stress enough how caring Clay (My Dentist) is. His dental chair manners are exceptional. The other four extraction were a breeze.
Clay (My Dentist) informed me the hard part of my dental work is done and in approx. 6 weeks I will receive my upper denture and my bottom partial. So now everyone who has been reading my reviews can call Karla at LECOM and make your dental appointments with Clay (My Dentist).