The Szikman Dental Group, P.C.

I’ve been going to Szikman Dental for 10 years, but today was my last day. I started going there because they had great reviews and to be fair, Richard Szikman is a great dentist. But the staff is horrible!
They do scheduling by hygienist, not by patient. So if one hygienist is having a bad day then they really don’t care — they just have you sit there and wait while the waiting room fills and empties around you. So definitely don’t bother trying to show up early because you’ll just sit there.
On my last three visits they had me wait 35 minutes, 45 minutes, and I left today after 25 because I was so frustrated I couldn’t sit there anymore. God forbid YOU are late though — I was late one time 5 years ago and the lady at the front desk wrote it up on my dental record. I don’t know how that’s relevant to my health, but there it is on my sheet every time I go in. Maybe that’s why I’m being punished?
TL;DR: if you want a dentist’s office that cares about your time look somewhere else.

I’ve been going to Dr Szikman since the early 2000s and have never had abad experience. I’m able to get an appointment within a few days at most and never sit in the waiting room more than 5 minutes. The front office staff is friendly, patient and accommodating. And the dental assistance I’ve had have been fun and funny which really helps put you at ease. The thing I love most about Dr Szikman is that he’s not chatty. Comes in, says what he needs to say and gets to work. Most importantly, he doesn’t ask me questions while my mouth is full of equipment. Their pricing is comparable and they will work with you if you don’t have insurance. They also stay up-​to-​date with the latest technology in dentistry — equipment that benefits the patient in time and comfort. I can’t imagine going to see any other dentist.

Let me start by saying Dr. Szikman is great but the staff are horrible. They are unorganized and inappropriate. I have a 6 month old so it’s hard for me to schedule medical appointments but I have made two appointments with them and have not gotten my teeth clean at either appointment. The first time we were turning 10 minutes late and they said that was fine to come and they will fit me in, well they lied and couldn’t see me after me calling them to let them know I was going to be late. Once we go there they let a woman that was 30 minutes late go back after they told me no and I was only 10 minutes late. The second my appointment was at 3:45, well turns out they had me for 2:45. Once again I couldn’t be seen. We longer go there anymore due to their miscommunication and disorganization. They have wasted our time for the last time and the only reason I am giving them a 1 star is because it won’t allow me to give them 0 stars.

I was referred to The Szikman Dental Group by a friend of mine and am so thankful she did. The entire staff is friendly, every phone call, every visit. It’s so refreshing.
I went to a dentist office, prior to being referred to them, and was told they wouldn’t even clean my teeth until I had gum scaling done! This apparently happens often. This group is not like that.
I see Dr Richard Szikman and absolutely adore him! I get high anxiety going to the dentist and my teeth are extremely sensitive. He ensures I experience no pain, he’s gentle, he talks you through what he’s doing, and his work is outstanding.
As a special note, let me tell you, my son had his two front teeth knocked out (almost) on a Saturday night. I called Dr Szikman’s office the following Sunday morning. Dr Michael Szikman called me immediately and we met him at his office within the hour and he cared for my son like you wouldn’t believe. No assistant. Just warm and caring. He pulled one and dr’d the other. They’re the best.

I loved, just loved my first visit here (and I’m a dental coward). New to the area and I chipped the bonding on a front tooth. Was able to be seen right away and have it painlessly repaired. Dr Richard was kind, caring, gentle and very competent. The staff couldn’t have been more pleasant. So happy I found my new Atlanta dentist on the first try. Highly recommend this group.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Szikman and his staff! My boyfriend recommended Dr. Szikman, and I am so glad he did! Everyone in this office is kind, compassionate, professional… and they REALLY know their stuff!
To elaborate, I have had some pretty serious dental work over the past three months (several root canals, three crowns, plus a routine cleaning). My teeth look beautiful, and I have not had any problems or pain since the work was done. I plan on staying with this dentist for as long as I live in Atlanta — and if I ever move away from the area, I would travel back to Atlanta if I needed any other surgical/​restorative dental work done. THAT’S how fantastic these guys are!

I decided to switch to these guys on my husbands recommendation, and I was nothing short of impressed. Everything my old dental office claimed I needed, was indeed not the case. I felt like they cared about not ripping me, or my insurance provider off. Worth the extra drive over!

Father & son team up once again, but this time to bring stellar dental service right to your mouth! For someone who’s had that a not-​so-​fun time at the dentist, Dr. Szikman (pronounced zik-​min) was the first to really fix me up with a great set of pearly whites when I walked out.
I’m one of the lucky ones who was handed down a ton of genetic health issues, and coincidentally, dental was not excluded from the long list. If you need a good dentist, call these guys up. I’ve definitely been through the ringer trying to find good dentists.
My only prob with these guys is they used to be right next to work, so it was hella convenient to walk next door… but now that I’m working & living downtown, I have to drive up to Windy Hill to see them. The good thing is they’re right off the exit, so it’s a quick 15 minute trip there and back, that’s totally worth the drive.