Bayview Smile Design

I went in with a Groupon. They are really great. They didn’t push me or upsell me into any additional products or services. The doctor and staff are very welcoming and professional. I highly recommend this practice for your dentistry needs.

Like many people, I detest/​fear all dentists and all procedures related to my pearly whites. That was until about 3 years ago, when Bayview Smile Design took over my former dentist’s practice. I was really impressed with their attention to detail, the office’s décor (so soothing and simply attractive), the staff’s very obvious commitment to provide tremendous customer service and most of all, dentists and technicians with the gentlest, most reassuring touch and manners. Kudos to the office team, Tara, Dr. Natalie Vera (I’m so grateful for your vision and service), Dr. Kern and the rest of the Bayview Team for their courteous service and smiles!

I am usually not a fan of going to the dentist, but I had an emergency situation so I did not have a choice. Dr. Fenton and his staff was very comforting and attentive to my needs. What I thought was going to be a dreadful situation actually turned out to be a pleasant one. I did have to get a tooth pull out, but it was a much better experience than I expected. Thanks again guys!

I was on vacation visiting family last week and chipped a tooth, it looked so terrible and with the pain, I didn’t want to wait until I returned home. Dr. Fenton and his assistants were super accommodating, fit me in last minute and it looks great. You can’t even tell looking close up, that it was chipped. Very pleased.

I was travelling and had an emergency and a friend recommended these guys. I’ve always hated the dentist muchless an emergency visit! I was happy to see that they had some great reviews on Unilocal.So highly recommend them.

Before I moved to Tennessee this is the office I was getting my dental work done at. They are so amazing that they called just recently a year later, randomly, just to check up on how I was doing and to see how my teeth were. Mind you I moved and they knew that! Talk about professional care and top notch service!
I still have family that live in the area and they all have their favorite dentists however I have to say that I was really impressed with the effort that they put out there to show that they really care about their patients. Too bad I had to move away, you know it is really hard to find a dentist that you like and who is covered under your health insurance. I have had to switch from dentists that I liked in the past due to insurance coverage changes.
So if you are in the Fort Lauderdale area try them out.

I read the reviews before I went but they advertised in a magazine I respect. Everybody was super friendly but I came away from my appointment feeling they are a slick group looking for maximum profit. Like other reviewers I was told I needed a deep cleaning for a cost of $ 800 in addition to the cleaning I had with them. During the cleaning the hygienist nicked my gums in one spot that took a long time to heal and sold me a «polish coating» for «only» $ 20 more. When I asked her about the longevity of the polish coating she didn’t give me a range she said it was like finger nail polish??? They wanted to schedule an appointment to give me some «cosmetic options» which I never even mentioned. Finally they try to sell you a package deal where you pay x amount per month and it includes two cleanings annually and reduced rates on their services. I went and got a second opinion and was told to use Periogaurd and within two weeks my gums cleared up and I did not need a deep cleaning as they advised. Would not recommend this office.

I wanted to like this place, I had over $ 5K worth of dental work done even referred people others. ABout 3 months after my work being doing one filling popped out, I return and they fixed it, about a year later a another popped out. I went to two other dentist who said all of the work was not done properly. I switched dentist and in doing so needed my records. The staff and the Dr. James became extremely rude, making it very difficult to get my records. Saying he will only send to another dentist. Requiring I come into the office. The front desk clerk said they would only give me my last X-​rays. I am filing a complaint with the ADA, hiPAA and the BBB. When will South Florida business owners learn that they need to obey the law and provide good customer service. Do not use Bayview Smile Design

Dr. James Kerns and friendly, amazing staff saved my sanity! A few weeks ago I developed TMJ out of the blue. Who knew I was grinding my teeth in my sleep! It was the most excruciating jaw pain I have ever experienced. For 2 weeks. Couldn’t eat, sleep, talk, etc. Seriously felt I was going nuts from pain.
My brother raves about Bayview Smile Design as dentists, so I made an appointment with Dr. Kerns. I was scared! Didn’t know what was wrong with my beautiful set of teeth!
Dr. Kerns immediately made me feel welcome, relaxed and confident that he could help me. He made correct diagnosis, gave me prescriptions for anti-​inflammatory & for the pain; and his gentle, competent staff took impressions to have a night guard made for me to wear.
Have been wearing night guard now for almost a week and the pain has all but disappeared!!! I can’t believe it. And of course it’s a pleasure to go there – spacious, well-​done office décor. And I didn’t have to wait although I wouldn’t have minded cause it’s so pretty!
THANK YOU DR. KERNS and to your staff for helping me and for your excellent care. And I love having a dentist with a great sense of humor! It lessens the anxiety. You are definitely my go-​to for all dental needs. THANK YOU!!!
Camille

I preface this review with 2 important facts: First, I have NEVER been comfortable with going to the dentist (severe dental phobia), 2^nd I utilize Unilocal to see what others say about a business and have never been compelled to write a review myself… until I was cared for by Dr. Vera and her amazing staff! I had not been to the dentist in over 5 years when I walked into Dr. Vera’s office 3 months ago. I thought it could never happen– I enjoy going to the dentist now and Dr. Vera and her team have a new customer for life! 3 very important reasons: Dr. Vera and staff take the time to answer every single question I’ve ever had to raise my comfort level with them, I have the best hygienist in Amy, and everyone in the office makes you feel like you’re their priority.
Over the past 3 months I have had multiple fillings, crowns, a root canal, and multiple cleanings done. When I frame that type of work completed with my initial fear of going to the dentist, the best compliment I can give to this business is letting everyone I know that BAYVIEW is THE place and THE people to trust with the care of your mouth. TRUST these people and they will exceed your highest expectations!

Dr. Natalie Vera and this office are running a scam with coupon service called Groupons, who charged $ 44 for basic cleaning (except peridontal disease) — As expected they tried to take me for addt’l $ 100 for a «DEEP» cleaning & refused to provide me service.
Then told me I needed a crown on back molar for a cavity & other unneeded fixes. Complaint filed w Florida Board of Dentistry & Dept. of Prof Regulation. Groupon refunded me.
Office manager demanded $ 25 for ex-​rays & refused to return medical records I filled out upon my request after the altercation.
Located in a crappy strip mall next to a local bar it’s clear the doctors in this business can’t afford rent anywhere else. Rude staff and a hygenist that clearly needs to find another place to work.
She was embarrassed by their scam and obviously was advised to play along in the attempted theft of my money.
Doctors also told me I had peridontal disease (lol!) and an abscessed tooth in front.
An old amalgam in back on top needed a fix and some fill, this office told me I needed a crown.
Ive since had a cleaning for $ 69.00 was advised that i do not have peridontal disease and advised that the top back was simply a cavity fix.
This type of misrepresentation is criminal and prosecutable under the law. I’m stunned at what happened here! I advised them to keep my X-​rays for review by the states enforcement investigators.

This is, hands down, one of the best dental offices I’ve been to and I highly recommend it. The office feels warm and friendly and this is attributed to the décor as well as the amazing staff that works there. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and I didn’t have to wait long at all for my cleaning appointment.
Amy Boyer was my hygienist and she was great. She was very gentle, thorough and educational. I unfortunately had a couple of cavities but Dr Vera did a great job filling them. She took her time and made sure that it was a painless experience.
I can honestly say that the entire process was a pleasant one. If you’re looking for a new dental office, Bayview Smile Design is definitely the place to go to.

the pictures of the office on the website aren’t the office I went to — So right there fake ya to come into the practice. Told me they take my dental insurance and they don’t and tried to push the bill on me for their mistakes, um the doctors are inexperienced — the office is disorganized, if that is what you are looking for go there…