Peninsula Dental Clinic

Just called to see if they were accepting new patients. The woman on the phone was incredibly rude. They'll take you on for a dentist appointment, but they aren't accepting any new patients that need their teeth cleaned. Why would anyone choose a dentist that is too booked to clean your teeth? Stupid.
Mar 17th, 2024

Dec 8th, 2023

Everytime I see them it has been a great experience. I'm currently pregnant and having dental problems. Dr. Skerbeck and his assistant always considered that. They always make me feel comfortable and take things at my pace since I do have anxiety about having any dental procedures.
Nov 15th, 2023

this dental practice is amazing from the front desk, the assistants, hygenests and Dr Skerbeck. I have had a pretty terrible phobia after babric jobs done bty other dentists, goven bells palysy and felt ever fiber ripping at UW, so far i have had a root canal and a tooth extractions i felt NOTHING no pain whatsoever no nonsense about you feeling pressure, the attened to you while you are there like i would imagine they treat family for the first time in over 2 decades i do not need to be medicated with anxiety meds to go to the dentist. I cannot recommend this practice enough. they are amazing, and i am forever greatful to them and will continue to be a patient as long as im able to. thank yo all so much
Mar 16th, 2022

I never leave reviews, but this was such a terrible experience. Skip to the last paragraph for a summary if this is too long to read. I had a severely infected tooth when I came into Dr. Skerbeck's office. I had previously seen a dentist & a endodontist in AZ who told me the tooth needed immediate extraction. I couldn't get an appointment with them before I had to unexpectedly move to Washington in a matter of days. I shared my AZ providers's recommendations with Dr. Skerbeck and he said I just needed a root canal. I had to beg him to refer me to a local endodontist for a second opinion/extraction, because he kept insisting on the root canal. Luckily, he did give me the referral, but at this point I had already clearly pissed him off. I've never had a Doctor use such a rude tone with me for simple asking for a referral. I also asked him if he would be willing to prescribe me antibiotics, because my AZ dentist recommended I stay on them until I could get the extraction, but I couldn't get ahold of them to refill it. He said no, which I genuinely have no problem with, since medical opinions on antibiotics vary. But, I was so anxious that I started to cry as I gave him more details (i.e. puss had been oozing out, I had a fever with no other flu symptoms). He turned to face the wall as he explained his rationale in a clearly irritated tone. The next time I saw him he mentioned the infection in passing and then quickly said in a harsh tone "nevermind, I don't want you to burst into tears." The endodontist he referred me to said it was clear from the X-rays Dr. Skerbeck sent that I was NOT a candidate for a root canal, due to the exterme bone loss. They were very surprised that he recommended that and extracted it instead. I'm so glad I pushed for the referral and did not let Dr. Skerbeck charge me for a root canal on an unsavable tooth. I returned to Dr. Skerbeck's office to have my flipper made. It was so thick I could barely speak at all. I expressed this concern and he told me it was normal. I asked if it was possible to make it thinner in the middle portion, because that's how my grandma's is and it only impacted her speech a little at first, and not at all as time went on. He told me, verbatim, "that's human nature, it's her job to brag about how great her flipper is and your job to complain." I was my grandma's caregiver and that woman is vocal when something isn't right and I was in the room when she tried on her flipper for the first time. My flipper still gives me a lisp 6 months later. Based on the positive reviews on here, I think Dr. Skerbeck can be a good fit for you if you only need routine care. If you have a complex issue, he may become agitated if you express concerns, offer additional information, or ask questions. He also may interpret your X-rays incorrectly, like he did mine, and push for incorrect services. The hygenists and front office staff are so kind and professional though - thank you for being the silver lining!!
Dec 25th, 2023