I only saw Dr. Brinkman a few times, but I am switching dentists because I just don't feel very comfortable going there. He does have a lot of experience, yes, but that also means that he is in his 70's and his office isn't exactly state-of-the-art. In fact, the outdated and less than pristine look of the office doesn't instill a lot of confidence. He is also wary of new patients; I had to reassure him when I called (and yes he answered the phone himself) that I was really going to show up, but he didn't seem to believe me. I also didn't find him to be very gentle at all; during one procedure his arm was actually resting on my face. He's a competent dentist and doesn't charge a lot, but I would not recommend him to my family or friends.
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