Peninsula Dental Clinic 218 South Laurel Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362

"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!!"

"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."

"The Dentist here is probably the best and most fun I have dealt with. Not only that, but he is extremely well handed, good at explaining what is going on, and seems to be attentive to you at all times. The assistant is also super friendly and they both had me laughing during my procedure from their humor and friendship dynamic. This was my favorite dental experience and when I can I am going to try to visit here again. Stay rad guys, thanks for the help!"

"My first time here. Cassie cleaned my teeth. She's great. Friendly and professional. I felt very relaxed the entire visit. Front staff were kind. If I lived here permanently, I'd definitely make this my regular dental office. Thanks for the great care!"

"Great place. I was recommended here by a friend. They try hard to get you to relax and laugh. The dentist is also really nice and explains things plainly, which I like. I had a tight window to have an appointment and get anything done and they more than exceeded that to fit me in and tried to be as accommodating as possible. I said I had a cavity that needed filling and they made an appointment for me to get it fixed by the end of the week. Then for the filling, I get stressed out, but they gave me nitrous for free and it helped so much. He explained each step before he did it, and during. The hygienists are also really sweet. Highly recommend here if you need work done as soon as possible."