Dr. Althoff was really great especially after hearing that I had not been to the dentist in over 15 years from fear of the pain of Dentistry. He was patient, calm, used anesthetic and explained what he was doing. Very professional and personable. I will take my small children to him and y hubby and I will continue to use him happily. I would recommend him to anyone. Especially with a Dentistry phobia like I have.