Animal Dental Clinic

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Scott Palmer

Prior to taking our beloved cat to Animal Dental Clinic, I didnt even realize there was such a profession. Our middle aged cat broke her bottom canine tooth rather suddenly, and we quickly rushed her to the vet. Our regular vet examined her, and made a referral to two animal dental clinics in the area. We learned canine fractures are high risk for cats, given the location and risk for jaw fractures during extraction. Given the short turn around, our busy schedules, and the impending concern for our cat, we called the two dentists to obtain a better understanding of price, what was included in the procedures, and turnaround. The Animal Dental Clinic was able to accommodate us on a shorter turnaround, the location was more convenient, and the pricing seemed reasonable (for the services provided, all things considered). We went in for a consultation the next day and Dr. Hall walked us through the pros/cons of our options, and the costs of the procedure. He was very diligent to answer our questions and concerns, and ensured we were comfortable with the procedure that was about the be performed. After the procedure, he followed-up each day until we felt comfortable and confident in our cats path to recovery. Dr. Hall and his staff are super kind and courteous. They recognize customers may be coming in under duress/stress, and are very good about taking down notes and walking you through the steps in easy to understand terms. Now nearly 1 month later, our cat is happy and healthy, and we are thrilled to have taken her to Dr. Hall. I would highly recommend anyone looking for an animal dentist consider Dr. Hall.

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Lynda Pejic

Updated: September 7 2016. All is great with ADV. A+++++++ Dr. Hall is still all about the animals!! It is my pleasure to write this review in support of Dr. Hall. Animal Dental Clinic has been a part of our pets’ lives for several years. Dr. Hall has been caring for my pets, since Dr. Williams’s retirement, and I am 100% pleased with the results. Dr. Hall works very hard for our pets and has their best interest in mind. My second encounter with Dr. Hall involved our second eldest cat that needed full extractions due to severe gum disease (not my fault – bad genes/bad gums). I was a nervous wreck and making it all about me. After Dr. Hall explained the pain our cat was in and her inability to eat, I knew the answer: full extraction. I put my trust in Dr. Hall’s skills, talent and education, and thankfully it paid off; the results were nearly instantaneous resulting in increased appetite and playtime. Our general veterinarian was very pleased with the improvements in our cat’s weight and attitude. It is now 2013 and the little girl will be celebrating her 19th Birthday… oh yes, PLAYTIME it’s ON!!! I do know Dr. Hall considers our animal’s interests and what is best for them. In my opinion he is dedicated to his profession, and trade. While it is a business, it is one he takes great pride and care in. I would be hard pressed to go to another animal dentist, despite the fact that they are few and far between. Animal Dentistry is a highly skilled profession. Update 1/12/2016 Still a proud pet parent to two new fur patients of Dr. Hall.

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Alison Potter

Our dog, Mikey, somehow broke a tooth a few weeks ago. After a visit to the vet we were told to take him to an animal dentist. When we called, Kim, the receptionist, told us there was an appointment available the next day. Kim was incredibly welcoming when we arrived. She took us back to an exam room where we waited for just a few minutes before Dr. Hall came into see us. Dr. Hall immediately laid on the ground belly up and let Mikey come sniff him and lick him on the face. That was a great way to greet a more shy dog like Mikey. Dr. Hall told me about the options we had to take care of Mikeys broken tooth and patiently answered all of my questions. He was upfront with how much it would cost. We opted for a root canal with a metal crown and were pleasantly surprised that they were able to do the procedure the same day. The instructions we received to care for him after the root canal were detailed and clearly explained. Dr. Hall even called to check on Mikey the day after his procedure. Today we went back for the metal crown placement. Again, Kim and Dr. Hall were welcoming and gentle. It really was the small things that made the biggest difference for us. We would strongly recommend the Animal Dental Clinic team! Thanks for taking such good care of our boy.

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Chumash Chumash

We were long time patients of Dr. Williams and saw Dr. Hall twice over the last 2 years for emergency care. He refused to do dental surgery on one of our cats and was able to let us know that the cat was severely sick with kidney disease which our regular vet missed. Dr. Hall said the dental treatment would be too risky even though our cat had an abscess. Instead he gave us antibiotics and some pain killers and suggested a specialist for kidney disease and thanks to Dr. Hall, our cat lived an extra couple of months. To me the sign of a good doctor is someone who knows the risks and limits and presents them to their clients and doesnt push for a treatment that may be harmful. Dr. Hall did just that. I have a lot of respect for him and aside from that incident, our other pets who see him (all seniors) have been treated very well by him. As an aside - many local vets bring their pets to see Dr. Hall as they did to Dr. Williams - even if they performed dental work on other pets.. To me thats a sign. If a vet who does dental work, takes their own pets to a board certified veterinary dentist - that means they trust him more than they trust themselves to do dental work... and thats where Im going to bring my pets too.

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A Private User

(Google posts 5 stars, no matter what you select.) Anesthesia and surgery are serious business for any creature--lots of things can go wrong. Three days after a full-mouth extraction, our pet was dead. It was not a good way to go: intense pain, internal bleeding, severe dehydration. It was searing to watch her. What’s more, you’re paying for a process—not an outcome. As the Clinic will point out (should you have a similar opportunity), they “rendered a service.” So sorry for your loss. We contend that the Dental Clinic took a poor approach and offered poor advice that led directly to the animal’s suffering and death, despite emergency care elsewhere. (Yes, the Clinic contends otherwise.) Unfortunately, reading this, you’re not really able to judge. But undoubtedly—had we not involved her with the Dental Clinic--the animal would still be alive today, with some options. Even direct euthanasia would have been far more humane. Brutal experience.

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A Private User

Overpriced AND poor service. I had a terrible experience with Dr. Hall. I was a loyal client of Dr. Williams for over a decade; he took the utmost care of my foster pets and I trusted him implicitly. I think he has retired. I expected the same from Dr. Hall but was sadly disappointed. I scheduled the first appointment for the day (7:00am) yet surgery for my pet was not performed until after closing. My pet had no food and water for over 24 hours! When I asked about the delay in treatment, the office manager stated that the doctor made his own schedule. Shame on you for the prices you charge and the service you give! If you choose not to use your regular vet for dental treatment, there are better choices than Dr. Hall.

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