Complaint Review: Robert B Davidson PC

I wanted to write this review as a warning to other potential clients.  This dentist office is a scam and Dr. Robert B. Davidson PC should not be allowed to practice dentistry.  I have spoken to expert dentists who all have told me to stay away from this man and his practice.  Please read this.  It is worth reading so you don’t make a huge mistake!

I called their office for a cleaning and check up after having moved to the area.   Let me state I have been to the dentist every six months since I was a child and in that time have had 3 cavities so I’m pretty sure I’m in good shape.  The woman who answered the phone told me they were offering a “special” for $250.00 which included two cleanings and exams with x-rays.  Wow.  That’s a good deal……or so I thought….in reality it is a scam.

When I arrived for my cleaning I noticed a lot of activity in various rooms with people getting cavities filled.  At first I thought this was strange but chalked it up to just a coincidence.  The hygienist was very nice and the cleaning was good.  I was thinking this is a great place.  That’s where the scam begins.  Now Davidson walks in.

Davidson’s demeanor was a little rough.  He looked at the x-rays and said, “that looks good but X-rays really don’t tell us anything”.  When I asked why he said basically that it is a side view of the tooth and the real action is in the crevices.  I thought that was odd like then why did they take them.  The next thing he asks me is, “do you grind your teeth” and when I say no he snapped back, “well how would you know you’re probably asleep!”.  Now I’m thinking why did you ask but ok I don’t want to argue with the “expert”.  I thought maybe he has a strange sense of humor.  In retrospect I also thought it was odd that he is the first dentist not to ask basic things like how often I floss or what type of brush I use which I thought was odd but little did I know I was just about to enter the Twilight Zone.

Here is the scam.  Davidson uses a dye that he claims is reactive to the bacteria that causes cavities.  I asked if he uses an explorer pick (like every other dentist in the world) he said, “studies show those do more harm than good because they actually push the bacteria down into the teeth”.  So he uses this dye.  If you’ve ever had dye on your hands you will notice that it collects in the cracks of your hands and will be darker in the crevices.  So after putting the dye on my teeth and using his “activation light” he pulls out a dental camera and starts snapping away and yelling numbers to the hygienist who is feverishly typing into the computer but oddly seems like this is a regular routine.  Then he shows you the photos and everywhere there is a dark spot (ie. The dye collected) he claims it is a cavity.  The darker the dye the deeper the cavity.  Davidson’s final assessment was I had 12 cavities and needed to remove my three existing fillings because, “they were put in improperly”.  Next he sends you to his assistant who presents you with a “health action plan”.  This runs into the thousands.  When I explain I don’t have dental insurance she offers me a credit card application.  Now all those people in various rooms getting drilled made sense.

I made an appointment with my old dentist and provided them with the “health action plan”.  They actually convened a meeting with 4 dentists, gave me an additional exam, took new x-rays etc.  They all came to the conclusion that Robert Davidson is a con-man and is the dark side of dentistry.  None of them even one who teaches dentistry to students had ever heard of the dye trick.  As for my old fillings, they are shrinking a little around the perimeter but don’t need to be replaced for a couple of years.  They also explained what Davidson is doing by drilling into really strong enamel is weakening the tooth structure and creating even more problems down the road.

Finally, almost as a joke I called Davidsons office for a refund for the unused portion of my “special offer” and was told the hard work Dr. Davidson put in would far outweigh the special they gave me.  I laughed.  So I basically paid $250 for a cleaning but I learned a valuable lesson. 

I don’t want other people to fall prey to this deceptive practice.  Enamel is very important and once it is gone it takes a long time to grow it back.   In the meantime you have weaker teeth that create issues for cracking, bacteria, etc.!  Do not go here!!  Find another option!!!  Don’t let them drill into your healthy teeth.