Michal Friedrich, DDS

I was working as an orthodontic assistant and the Dentist I worked for and a few of my coworkers recommended Dr. Friedrich’s office. You know they are the best when people who work in the dental field choose him as their personal dentist. I have gone to Dr. Friedrich for my last 2 cleanings and will continue to go to his office for dental appointments.

There is a reason people often avoid going to the dentist. Not only does it hurt from time to time, but there are those dentists who make you feel ill at ease by their demeanor. To me, this was not unlike a dental gulag, mainly due to the forceful and unapologetic demeanor of the dentist.
I went to this office briefly when I first arrived in Seattle because of the positive Unilocal reviews, but unfortunately found Dr, Friedrich curt and dismissive and his staff apologetic during and after he left the room, so I’m guessing it’s not unusual for them to have to smooth things over after a patient exchange. Basically, he was annoyed at having to revise a treatment plan his staff came up with originally. He had not been there for the earlier consult. Rather than letting me know they had miscalculated what could be accomplished in a single appointment once the dentist checked in on the case, he instead showed his upset and let it be known he was seriously annoyed. We all got to experience a proverbial trip to the principals officet. As if a visit to the dentist already wasn’t enough. Gesh.
In addition to the attitude I encountered as a new patient, and the shock of meeting a dentist so obviously annoyed, I found the office old-​school compared to the dentist we eventually settled on in NE Seattle, who uses state of the art equipment, offers consultative planning, gives plenty of time for questions, uses digital imaging gives clear metrics of each tooth so we can go back and determine progress over time (which I appreciate. I love metrics!) and offers terrific and patient customer service. Dr. Friedrich’s office offered none of that. The assistants seemed nice however, that didn’t make up for the experience with the primary dentist.
I don’t know how to explain my experience here adequately, other than to say, not a fit.

I went to Dr Friedrich when I was a kid, and started going to him again recently after a 10 year hiatus. Funny, professional and puts you at ease. Everyone in the office is incredible.

I ve been seeing Dr. Friedrich for 20 years… Always happy. I am giving 4 stars because last time at saw him, he did a temporary work on my tooth that he removed a week later…
He could have removed it the first time to avoid unecessary pain and 500 dollars extra…

I’ve been going to Dr. Friedrich and his team for about 20 years now and I honestly look forward to my regular appointments. Both Dr. Friedrich and his entire staff take great care of me and do so in such a warm, friendly way. I’ve also sent many of my friends to Dr. Friedrich and have only heard good things in return. Five stars plus!

Dr. Friedrich was great a few years ago — while I had dental insurance. Once I no longer had it, he was curt, rude and obviously did not care ahoot about me or my dental health. Visits were short and rough with nary a greeting or a hello. The epitome of «Slam, Bang, Thank-​you, Ma’am» without the thank you. I was over charged and under whelmed.

My family has been going to see Dr. Friedrich for years. Their office is lovely and relaxing, the staff are very friendly, and Dr. Friedrich is great at putting everyone at ease (kids and adults). Always a pleasure to come in for a visit — how many people say that about going to the dentist?!

My family and I have been going to Dr. Friedrich for years. He is amazing and very thoughtful and thorough! Great to a have a very good dentist who also makes kids feel comfortable, and right here on the Queen Anne hill so close to home!

Every time I am impressed. Multiple cleanings, wisdom tooth removal. I have been going to Dr Friedrich for 5 years and very pleased. Does what needs to be done, but does not push anything not needed.

Been going for years. Great Dentist and has never tried to over charge me or over sell me.

We began at this location in the early days with Dr. Bates, a wonderful dentist. When he retired it was briefly another dentist who fortunately sold the business to Dr. Friedrich. Michal Friedrich stays current with his profession and always provides superior care. He treats everyone with kindness and warmth, and we have recommended Dr. Friedrich to friends and family in Seattle.

Just went in for a cleaning this morning. As always, Dr. F. and his staff were friendly and inviting. Once my cleaning was done, Dr. Friedrich checked out my teeth and said, «No work for me, today. Everything looks great.»
Been going there since about 1994, when I was living in Queen Anne; now I drive from Renton, but it’s worth the trip. They’ve always provided great service, great atmosphere and much compassion for the fact that I’m a bit dentist-​phobic, due to a sadistic dentist I had as a kid. Would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Friedrich to anyone, young or old.

My family has been seeing Dr. Friedrich since 1994, and love everyone in the office. Besides the warm and friendly atmosphere, there’s Dr. Friedrich’s obvious skill/​mastery of dentistry — and I love that he never tries to talk you into something you don’t need (crown, braces, etc.). He’s common sense and awesome. One year he closed shop for a week to bring his entire staff to Poland for vacation with him. When you treat your employees that way, it comes back exponentially in loyalty and dedication. Dr. Friedrich rocks!

My entire family (3 generations) has gone to Michal and his staff for over a decade. Besides his affable personality, the office space feels organic — not clinical. Most importantly, he takes good care of our teeth. Once, I questioned the need for a mercury based filling and he was fine switching to a composite.

Amazing, such a nice professional person…
Just a pleasure… Not too fancy but just what you need for a great dentist

I would avoid Friedrich. He invents phantom cavities and pushes for unnecessary $ 800 procedures.
Friedrich decided that I needed root planning and that I had lots of cavities. I was shocked and so I got a second opinion. I’m glad I did as they said that the root planning was unnecessary. The 2^nd place also rechecked my gum depth (shorter is better) and their numbers were dramatically shorter than what Friedrich came up with. I asked the 2^nd place to recheck them since I had heard much larger numbers at Friedrich’s office and a 2^nd person at the 2^nd place confirmed their shorter findings. The new cavity total was ²⁄₅ (yes .4) of Friedrich’s total and that was even with the help of a digital x-​ray (which creates more detailed images of your teeth) over Friedrich’s traditional film based tech.
Friedrich was also pushing for metal fillings even though I strongly indicated a preference for composite. I didn’t get a good vibe from this guy.
On the upside everyone else in the office was very friendly, but that doesn’t make up for his fiction. 1 star.

Dr. Friedrich is simply a lovely man. He puts you at ease, because he has a zest for life and «bright» energy. He always remembers my name even when I have not seen him for a year and just run into him on the street?! The staff is obviously happy with his leadership. They play great music, and I’ve heard he has these psycho glasses that you can watch movies through during long treatments?! My mom was visiting once and most of her tooth fell out, he got her in (friday before xmas!) and her home dentist said the «temporary» fix was so good she didn’t need it replaced. This is obviously a man doing his life’s mission.

Oh man, the secret is out. Dr. Friedrich’s office is the best ever. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and super-​friendly, and it’s clear that they all love working there. And why wouldn’t they? Dr. Friedrich’s is great. The environment is warm and open, with partial walls between the chairs so you don’t feel boxed in, and the great music just floats through the office… AND there’s an art gallery in the basement. What’s not to love?

One of the best dentists I have ever had. The staff is nice and friendly. I have seen Michal around on the street and he always says hi. The office is not huge but it has a friendly feel to it.