It would be impossible to overstate how good this dentist is. I've recently moved to the area and had two dental horror stories (under my insurance plan) where both dentists had to return my money. Stephenson sorted out their mess ups and then did further work that was superb. My dental plan doesn't cover him but I don't care. I 'drather pay for the work myself b/c it is so good. You do get what you pay for.