Mid-Peninsula Periodontics

I was really looking forward to working with Dr. Beckstead as it seems like he is top notch, but the insurance gal could not help me get the authorizations submitted correctly. It took over 8 weeks to get the claim forms submitted for reimbursement and I think she sort of gave up when I asked her to give Delta additional information. Super bummed that Darlene was not tenacious.

This is a different review than normal in that I wasn’t seeing Dr. Beckstead and his staff as a client, but rather as their CPR instructor. I’ve taught the BLS CPR refresher class to many dental offices and in general, they go okay. Some offices have some of the equipment that we use in class practice, and sometimes not. Instructing at Mid-​Peninsula Periodontics was a refreshing change of pace as they had everything and more, and knew how to use it!
This office was, by margins, the most well-​equipped dental office I’ve taught at. Most offices only some of equipment we use for adults. This group had everything and more, to cover an emergency for adults and pediatrics. And they knew how to use it!
Not all healthcare providers are created equal. Some are hesitant, timid, and to be frank, not the first responders I’d want if I was experiencing a medical emergency. That is not the case here! The team at Mid-​Peninsula Periodontics are intelligent, efficient and skilled.
I would send family here with the comfort of knowing they are in excellent, capable hands!

Let me just say that my Mother and I had an A+ experience with Dr. Beckstead and his staff. Mom is a «senior» and has a complicated set of dentures. Dr. B helped her with a chronic infection problem… performing a sensitive tissue graft procedure. I served as Mom’s «patient advocate».
And what was our experience? AWESOME! The Doctor is kind, professional, prompt, and very very competent. He knows what he is doing and he did a top notch job for Mom. She is well on her way to a healthier mouth due to Dr. Beckstead’s great work!
And his staff? Just like him they are kind, professional, prompt, and very competent. Guess that is not too surprising as he has high standards for himself and therefor for his staff as well!
Parking is ample, including at least one handicapped spot right near the door. The office is always clean and cheery. The Office Manager Mary is really helpful. Dr. B’s dental assistant is very kind and competent (and cute).
Etc, etc.
Get the picture? This practice is a wonderful place to get care and I should know as I work in the health care field!

I have been a patient of Dr. Beckstead for 15 years. He does excellent work, is very personable, and his front office is run with a high level of efficiency. His staff are a pleasure to interact with. I was referred to him through my dentist and he has always been very active in coordinating and communicating with her.
I first saw Dr Beckstead back in the early 2000’s when he performed several gum grafts. They have held up beautifully and were done with such precision that you’d be hard pressed to see them. I have referred several of my family members and friends to him with similar excellent results
Dr Beckstead is really top notch and I highly recommend him.

I am so thankful to have found this place! After years of neglect my teeth were in not so great shape. After the LANAP procedure my teeth are on the road to recovery. While I still have treatment ahead I’m just super glad I ended up here to start saving my teeth. Thank you Dr Beckstead!

I found Mid-​Pen Perio while searching specifically for a periodontics specialist and I struck gold. The building itself is impressive, but the team is why I’m writing this review.
I’m actually looking forward to my next prophylaxis. That’s a teeth cleaning, and I never would have believed I’d say such a thing. I want to give a special shout out to Cindy, who did a fantastic job on my teeth AND gave me the tools and knowledge to nip gum disease in the bud. Have you ever heard of a Sulcabrush? I have one now, and it’s awesome. Look it up.
I already recommended my family to Mid Pen Periodontics and I’ll be back in a few short months. Highly recommended.

Dr. Beckstead and staff were very professional and his gum graft procedure spot on.
I was impressed with his medical/​dental knowledge for a successful and lasting outcome. His surgery and follow up were excellent.
Being in the medical field, I appreciated his focus on prevention and overall health and wellness. I feel following his advice will make for lasting positive results.

It’s about time a Periodontist cares about nutrition and can make a recommendation based on a test. Why aren’t more doctors doing this? Finally a doctor that is putting «Health» back into Healthcare.

Dr. Beckstead is extremely professional and is very well-​known among the dental community. He does a lot of research about all the services he provides in the office and it is great to know he takes the time to do his due diligence. I love the focus he puts on prevention and overall health and wellness.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Beckstead and his entire staff.
From the moment I walked in the door, I was surrounded by pleasant, competent people who know their craft. I had an upper implant, and Dr. Beckstead got the job done quickly and efficiently with very little discomfort. I had no pain or swelling and felt 100% the next day. I even got a call from Dr. Beckstead that evening to check on me.
I highly recommend Dr. Beckstead to everyone and anyone!

What is this Nu Skin crap that he signed my mother-​in-​law up as a sales «distributor»? $ 125/​month? Total SCAMMER! Be careful of the forms you fill out for this practice!!!

I recently had gum grafting with Dr. Beckstead and had a great experience. The surgery was easy and pretty painless. I recovered quickly and the results look and feel great! I definitely recommend him.

Disastrous gum draft! Not only there was no improvement, instead now I gained: pain everyday (did not have before) and I look like Quasimodo. No smiles for me :(

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Beckstead and staff. I needed my wisdom tooth removed and was going to my regular dentist for the extraction. A trusted friend told me that I had to go to Dr. Beckstead. He had a dental implant and had no pain and his tooth is doing fine. My friend was absolutely correct. Dr. Beckstead removed my two wisdom teeth and did some additional laser surgery. I felt no pain and had no negative effects post-​surgery. I am very sensitive to anaesthesia and mentioned that to Dr. Beckstead who gave me some medication to prevent nausea and vomiting which worked very well.
I highly recommend Dr. Beckstead for peridontal work based on my experience.

Dr. Beckstead’s office apparently does not care about obtaining new patients. I received a referral to Dr. Beckstead from my orthodontist and gave his office a call. The front office person took my info and said she would request my scan from my orthodontist and would get back to me. I didn’t hear back for weeks. When I called back, the next person I spoke with (who could honestly very well have been the same person I initially spoke with) had no clue who I was and did not have my information anywhere. So I went through another long call where I walked through all my information and was told that I would hear back… but I didn’t. I THEN left a message earlier this week after the office hours hoping I would hear back from someone who was on top of their job. Did I hear back? Of course not. I’m done wasting my time and there are plenty of other periodontists out there. If Dr. Beckstead wasn’t taking new patients, it would have been nice to have been told this up front as I wouldn’t have wasted weeks waiting to hear back. I thought my whole experience was wholly unprofessional and it reflected horribly upon the doctor and his practice.

caring professional service in a relaxed setting. I had a dental implant with absolutely no pain at all. Very experienced staff handled everything. Not that I wanted to have this but I am glad I went to this office.

Doctor Beckstead is a very good doctor. He put me 2 implants and I didn’t feel anything. Everybody in the staff is very nice even if We had a communication problem. It took me a long time to have an appointment by email. Maybe that’s better to call. he doesn’t speak a lot, because he is like this, but the important is that he works very well and I trust him 100%.He is very attentive about what you want.

Nobody wants to have a tooth extracted and an implant added. But Dr. Beckstead and his staff made the experience as pleasant (!) as it could have been.
I especially valued:
1. The way Dr. Beckstead explained my treatment options without encouraging me to undertake the most expensive one. Throughout the appointments I felt that all of my questions were and would be patiently answered.
2. The staff’s helpfulness. E.g., an antibiotic failed to arrive the day before I needed it; a new prescription was immediately sent to my pharmacy. Also, when I was away from the area I thought there might be a problem with the implant. I called Dr. Beckstead’s office and my issue was promptly resolved over the phone (what I thought was a problem wasn’t a problem).
3. Everyone’s concern that any pain I experienced would be minimal. As it happened, I had no pain and did not have to restrict my activities at all.
4. The fact that I didn’t have to get involved with the process: e.g., appointments with other dentists were made for me. All I had to do was show up – and pay.