I have known Dr. Bruce Larrick for about 20 years. He had been a good dentist in the past, however my experiences with him last year have made me write this. He is unprofessional and dangerous to... More

I have known Dr. Bruce Larrick for about 20 years. He had been a good dentist in the past, however my experiences with him last year have made me write this. He is unprofessional and dangerous to the public. The bridge work that I had done there is loose after a few months. I went to the University of Florida Dental clinic and they infoormed me that the bridge was not cemented properly. I have had this problem with his work previously and they had to constantly cement the bridges back after they would loosen. I am seeking to bring a lawsuit against his practice and have lodged complaints with the Florida Department of Professional Regulations. In addition to his malpractice he is rude and offensive. He comes into his office looking disheaveled and I believe he has a drug problem.
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I TOOK MY KIDS THERE YESTERDAYFOR THEIR FIRST APPOINTMENT. THE OFFICE IS DIRTY THEY HAVE SCARY MASKS EVERYWHERE AND REALLY WEIRD THINGS ON THE WALLS. DR.BRUCE DIDN'T WEAR GLOVES AND HAD WHITE STUFF... More

I TOOK MY KIDS THERE YESTERDAYFOR THEIR FIRST APPOINTMENT. THE OFFICE IS DIRTY THEY HAVE SCARY MASKS EVERYWHERE AND REALLY WEIRD THINGS ON THE WALLS. DR.BRUCE DIDN'T WEAR GLOVES AND HAD WHITE STUFF ALL OVER HIS MOUTH AND LOOKED DIRTY HIMSELF. I WILL NEVER TAKE MY KIDS BACK THERE. THE ONLY WAY TO DISCIBE IT IS GROSS.......
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I've been going to Dr. Larrick for years now and find that he does very good work. He has saved a couple of my teeth that were beyond saving. Sure he's from New York and might seem a bit gruff for... More

I've been going to Dr. Larrick for years now and find that he does very good work. He has saved a couple of my teeth that were beyond saving. Sure he's from New York and might seem a bit gruff for southern tastes but the way I look at it I'm going to get my teeth fixed not going to a spa.
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I can't speak for the misdiagnoses one reviewer described, but I received extraordinary care from Dr. Bruce. I went to him when my mouth was literally falling apart--multiple teeth that needed... More

I can't speak for the misdiagnoses one reviewer described, but I received extraordinary care from Dr. Bruce. I went to him when my mouth was literally falling apart--multiple teeth that needed fixing and new problems coming up every week--and he went out of his way to get me fixed up. He spent a great deal of time with me, often saw me at the last minute and went so far as to give his home phone number when I was having a problem. His staff is also excellent. As far as him being rude--he's a New Yorker! He likes to give people a hard time and he's a goof ball. Just make fun of him and you'll have a good time with him. He does get stressed sometimes, but who doesn't? He's very busy. It's not your typical dentist office. It's a bit eccentric, but I enjoyed that and felt very cared for by Dr. Bruce and his staff.
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Me and my husband went there yesterday for a check up, and the nurses were really nice. But Bruce Larrick is a unhearted dentist, and does know what he is talking about. He didn't wear scrubs,... More

Me and my husband went there yesterday for a check up, and the nurses were really nice. But Bruce Larrick is a unhearted dentist, and does know what he is talking about. He didn't wear scrubs, gloves, or a mask. He had something all over his mouth, and I couldn't believe that he told me that I had to have all of my teeth pulled and there was no saving any of them. I am 28 years old and I find it hard to believe that i have to get all of them taken out. Please do not go to this dentist..
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I developed a toothache with less than two weeks before Christmas. I thought it would pass, but after two days and the pain nearly bringing me to tears, I knew I needed to see the dentist. The... More

I developed a toothache with less than two weeks before Christmas. I thought it would pass, but after two days and the pain nearly bringing me to tears, I knew I needed to see the dentist. The company I worked for has dental insurance and Dr. Larrick was the dentist I selected for 2006. I called and was able to get in for an emergency appointment that Friday. When I got to the office I had to wait over an hour in the waiting room which I fully expected. I knew something was wrong and didn’t care how long it took to see the doctor. After I was taken back, the technician immediately gave me some topical stuff to numb the tooth because I was in so much pain. After the x-ray she took, she came back and told me there was a problem and that the dentist would be in to see me soon. After waiting another 90 minutes in the chair (also expected, it was an emergency appointment), the dentist dropped in. He told me that my wisdom teeth were killing my mouth and he would be back to talk to me soon. He then took me to another room as I waited while the exam room was cleaned. I was taken in the room, the dentist told me there was no problem and I needed to use Sensodyne toothpaste and he handed me the tube and sent me on my way. I tried to explain over and over again of the pain but he promised me if I rubbed this toothpaste on my sore tooth, the ache would go away. “Even the cavemen have tooth sensitivity, it will pass.” After sobbing in my car for 30 minutes, in complete disbelief that I was sent away with a bottle of toothpaste and a $20.00 co-pay, not to mention the pain, I left. I thought, “What the hell. He is a dentist and went to school.” So I started to rub this toothpaste on my sore molar. Living through the weekend was unbelievable and filled with pain. By Monday, I called the dentist I have had since I was a child but of course didn’t have insurance with. I explained my situation, told them about Dr. Larrick, and they asked me to come in ASAP. This review isn’t about the wonderful service I received that Monday, but of course, I was seen in minutes. An x-ray was taken at this new office and the dentist was in immediately in to see me. I had an infection in my jaw that was causing the pain and I needed an emergency root canal as soon as my antibiotics kicked in with an Endodontist. The dentist could clearly see in the x-ray that I had a problem and he understood the extreme pain I was in. I started antibiotics that day and was prescribed pretty heavy narcotics to get me through the pain until the root canal could be performed. When the root canal was performed, the infection had taken over my jaw and the smell and taste was absolutely disgusting. I had been left with painful infection that Dr. Larrick did not even take the time to address. He never even examined my mouth that Friday. I must be grateful because this poorly reviewed dentist (check out the web and read his other reviews, I challenge you to find a positive one) could have cut me open right there and left a nightmare in my mouth. I would have let him because I was in so much pain and I didn’t know better. If I could tell you, as the reader, one thing: Please don’t see this dentist. His technique and his patient care skills are awful. I have reported him to our benefits department and written letters about my experience. He does not care about patients and I had a problem that could have been worked on sooner. My pain did not matter, my opinion did not matter, nothing mattered but sending me out of that office with my tube of Sensodyne.
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dr. brude larrick. also known as dr smiles, is possibly the worst dentist i have heard of. i have never gone there myself at this location, but my friend went here and told me all about their... More

dr. brude larrick. also known as dr smiles, is possibly the worst dentist i have heard of. i have never gone there myself at this location, but my friend went here and told me all about their terrible explerience with this dentist. he does not even care for the patients very well as a dentist should, the cavity pulling is bad because he is not careful and often trys to get it over with too quickly and doesnt try to give you a good job beacuse hes too busy and doesnt really care about you all that mnuch as long as he gets the money i guess.
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Dr. Larrick at Smiles on 13th St. is the worst Dentist ever. He is rude, unprofessional and cares nothing for the well being of his patients. The cleaning he gave me was the worst, most rushed... More

Dr. Larrick at Smiles on 13th St. is the worst Dentist ever. He is rude, unprofessional and cares nothing for the well being of his patients. The cleaning he gave me was the worst, most rushed cleaning I've ever had. He must be too cheap to hire a decent dental hygienist, and too proud to do the work decently himself, because he took absolutely no pride in the work he did. I will never go back to this office and I hope anyone wh reads this takes it seriously and doesn't go either. If you are on the Fortis state dental plan in Gainesville, FL, just suck it up and cancel as soon as you can, because all of the decent dentists do not take that plan, and there is a reason why Dr. Larrick takes new patients and no other dentists: because he SUCKS! Dr. Larrick is the WORST dentist EVER!
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well, i realy lik this dntist, but last time i as there, he wasnt so nice to me., maybe he was just having a bad day or maybe it wasnt the dentist, but his assistant or some body like that i guess.... More

well, i realy lik this dntist, but last time i as there, he wasnt so nice to me., maybe he was just having a bad day or maybe it wasnt the dentist, but his assistant or some body like that i guess. but they fixed up my teech really good and the people at the counter are very nice. im kinda stuck going here though so i wil grin and bear it.
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well, i realy lik this dntist, but last time i as there, he wasnt so nice to me., maybe he was just having a bad day or maybe it wasnt the dentist, but his assistant or some body like that i guess.... More

well, i realy lik this dntist, but last time i as there, he wasnt so nice to me., maybe he was just having a bad day or maybe it wasnt the dentist, but his assistant or some body like that i guess. but they fixed up my teech really good and the people at the counter are very nice. im kinda stuck going here though so i wil grin and bear it.
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