Turnagain Dental 1842 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99517

"Get a second opinion. This crew is SO kind and friendly. I really liked them and came to them for all their excellent reviews. Their dental hygienist is thorough and excellent…it wasn’t until about my 3rd visit that the dentist saw a “crack” in my tooth and told me he needed to break my tooth apart and basically rebuild it. I was confused because…what?! I was having no issues with my tooth and the dentist joked about me not eating corn nuts. ???Concerned, I stopped coming here and went to a new dentist. As I got an exam with a new dentist, the “cracked” tooth was never mentioned. So, I got a third opinion. He did my exam and never brought it up either. Then, I directly asked the third opinion if he saw anything concerning with my tooth… and he walked me through normal enamel wear on my teeth, filling with a cavity if I would have complained of pain and the ethics of doing invasive, non-necessary treatments in dentistry. Bummer. This was a great crew. But if you get suggestions to push for non-necessary services, get a second opinion."

"To Dr. Joshua Kennedy and the staff at Turnagain Dental. THANK YOU! I appreciate being able to be seen as an emergent walk-in 4 days before departing for an extended trip out of the country. I was able to get the root canal done today at the referral office. Tiara, thank you for making the phone calls around town to find a provider who could take me last minute for the root canal.I must apologize, I don't remember the name of the hygenist that prepped me for my exam with Dr. Kennedy. Thank you to you as well. Your chair side manner helped diffuse my anxiety. For people reading this review. Dr. Joshua Kennedy and staff are sharp, professional, and consider you as a person first. Not just another set of teeth walking through the door. I've been a client at Turnagain Dental I think since 2008. And, I've managed to remain a client of the various dentists that have taken on the practice. On the practical side, the staff is approachable, and genuinely works to ensure that appointments are convenient for you, they communicate with text and email, and they will patiently explain what ever questions you have about billing, so that you understand the billing. Our community is well served by Dr. J. Kennedy and the staff at Turnagain Dental."

"I was beginning to lose hope when I discovered Dr. Kennedy and Turnagain Dental. When I met Dr. Kennedy, I couldn’t even close my jaw to chew. My neck and shoulder muscles were so sore from jaw misalignment that I could no longer sleep through the night. Dr. Kennedy and his team are the ONLY ones in Alaska trained in a cutting edge new treatment that I desperately needed. With the help of a specialized device called a GNM orthodic, within a few short visits, I went from excruciating pain and not even being able to close my mouth, to complete and total pain relief and full jaw functionality. For the first time in many years, I could actually bite down on food, sleep without pain, and lead a normal life. From his thorough explanations, extremely kind and capable staff (thanks Michelle!), and this new treatment, I can confidently say that Dr. Kennedy and Turnagain Dental are Alaska’s premier and ONLY option for anyone suffering from TMJ, or any other difficult or seemingly impossible dental/jaw issue. Had i not discovered Turnagain Dental, I would still be living a painful existence. It is no overstatement to say that Dr. Kennedy and Turnagain Dental changed my life. If you live in Alaska and have any dental issues at all, Turnagain Dental should be your first call."

"I have an irrational fear of dentist's offices. I have been going to Turnagain Dental for many years. Erin just cleaned my teeth and I can say that she is not only thorough, but put me at ease making the session bearable. I highly recommend Erin. The front desk staff is also fantastic. Always friendly and professional, they worked with me when I needed to shuffle appointments. Throw in Dr. Kennedy and there isn't anyone there who isn't worth knowing."

"Turnagain Dental is a beautiful facility with very professional, kind and helpful staff. I have been a patient with them for the last couple of years. The hygienist I work with is top-notch (thanks, Erin!) and generally I am pleased. Unfortunately, the only thing that falls short for me is Joshua Kennedy himself. As a dentist I feel he is below average with his bedside manner. I always felt he was rushing with his treatment, never explained himself thoroughly, and was gone before I was able to ask questions or raise my voice for my concerns. If this was once, it wouldn’t be something notable and definitely not something to write in a review - however, this has been the case each time I have met with him. At this point I will be transferring my care elsewhere due to it. I felt truly no care from him or concern about MY concerns."