Dr. Steven Rice

This post was for Dr. Steven Rice, DDS Office. Dr. Rice was excellent! Loved his practice and staff.

Update 6/3/21: practice has been acquired, I returned assuming that my insurance would continue to be honored, but the new owners do not do business with my carrier. I would advise caution if you are considering returning to the new owners. Though they had my insurance information and it was billed by Dr. Rice's staff previously, they did not give me a heads up that I would not be covered under the new ownership and I have been stuck with a large bill. (Jackie and the office staff are still great). This strikes me as either dishonest or discourteous, and I'm not pleased.

Dr. Rice and his hygienist Jackie are great! I never dread going to see them and they are always gentile! Started going based on a referral and have kept spreading the word for years. Would highly recommend!

I am new to CC and tried Dr Rice based on positive Yelp reviews. My experience was excellent. This is a well-run establishment. Reception was approachable and polite. Dr Rice was as advertised.friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Again, very pleased, which is coming from someone who does not like going to the dentist.

I hope I can save other people from wasting time and money by writing this review. Short version: I had a new patient appt and they closed the practice for the day and never notified me. So I lost $5 in subway fees and half a day off of work equivalent to $150 for nothing, and 2 hours of my time. The receptionist at a different practice down the hall said "they do this to their patients all the time".

I am afraid of going to the dentist so it took a lot for me to bring myself to come to this appointment and they didn't bother to be there at my scheduled appt time. Longer story: I read great reviews on yelp and decided to try this practice. Had a new patient appointment at 945 today, showed up 15 minutes early, office door was locked. I tried calling, no answer so I left a voice mail thinking maybe I'm just early, wanted to clarify I was in the right place (see picture, I was in the right place). Waited around for 10 minutes after my appt time.

Then I went to the Dentist Associates Office down the hall thinking maybe they were part of the practice. The receptionist told me they weren't part of Dr. Rice's practice but Dr. Rice's office "does this to their patients all the time. They close for a day and don't tell the patient's that are scheduled. We steal a lot of their patients that way." I can't believe the blatant lack of respect for other peoples' time and money. Dr. Rice, you owe me $155.

I have been going to Dr. Rice for over 30 years. He is the best. Very calming and professional but still very friendly and welcoming. He's careful and gentle and explains everything he's doing. Jacque has been a great addition to the staff. I have gone to her several times and always get a good check-up and cleaning with good conversation. The staff has been with him long term and are friendly and do their job well. The office is always neat and clean and updated.

After not going to the dentist for 7 years I chipped my front tooth. Being my first time back at the dentist I was terrified about what Dr. Rice was going to say about my dental health. He was able to fix the chip in my tooth in about 5 minutes, and that alone restored my confidence in dentist visits. I have my first teeth cleaning scheduled in a couple weeks now. Dr. Rice came off as calm and very knowledgeable which made me feel more at ease. He was referred to me by a friend, and I will be sure to recommend him to anyone I know!

He is the NICEST dentist I have ever had. I'm a person that doesn't like going to the dentist or getting anything done to my teeth, but going to Dr. Rice has been a pleasure. His hygienist Jacqui is also very friendly and she takes xrays fast so if you're prone to gagging, she's good at taking them fast! Used to dread going to the dentist--now I look forward to my cleanings!

I am immediately switching dentists to Dr. Rice. Over the past couple of years, I started having ongoing dental issues. When I moved to Philly about a year ago, I started seeing a dentist near my apartment, who was fine, but didn't seem like he really listened to my concerns about wanting to be proactive about my dental health. I felt like I was just constantly reacting to problem after problem. (Not to mention he asked me the same questions at every appointment as if he didn't remember me, despite seeing him half a dozen times in a very short period.) I scheduled a consultation with Dr.

Rice to see about switching to him, and to express my concerns and see if I could or should do anything differently. He listened to the entire saga of my teeth woes (it's a long one!), and offered honest advice. I felt heard, and that if something should change, he'll help me tackle it. Going forward I feel much better about dealing with my teeth, and would heartily recommend Dr. Rice to anyone!

What a find - a reliable Dentist who does good work and has great staff working in their office in Center City Philly. I was referred by my Son who has been a patient for a few years and raved about the practice. He didn't steer me wrong. Everyone is really professional and nice. I have crappy teeth with "issues" so I'm constantly having Dental emergencies, his staff go out of their way to help me out. Highly reccomend!

This office is tucked into the Medical Arts building with an entrance actually off Walnut Street. I came here on recommendation from a friend who already goes to Dr. Rice. I was seen promptly with minimal wait time. His cleaning was quick and painless, and he had a good talk with me about my dental cleaning habits. It's always good to hear you don't need more than 2 cleanings a year!

I only take the time to write a review for a doctor when I feel it's warranted. On my first visit/interaction with Dr. Rice, I was taken aback at how honest he was. How so? For the past 8 years I would get a cleaning every 4-5 months, so that's about 3 times a year. Dr. Rice informed me that since I maintain my teeth well at home, I would have to get a cleaning only twice a year.

For the past 8 years, I would have to pay out of pocket for the 3rd cleaning of the year since insurances only cover 2 cleanings per year. Dr. Rice did not mention anything about insurance coverage, only that from now on I will be fine with 2 cleanings per year. For him to recommend me something for my own good says a whole lot about his character. And his character makes me want to keep coming back.

Have loved my experience with Dr. Rice! Their office is very accommodating of my busy and ever changing schedule. Dr. Rice is very kind and courteous. He remembers things we talked about the last visit. He explains things nicely and is a wonderful dentist!

I am someone who avoids the dentist at all costs; I have had some bad experiences and am always very nervous when I go. I have been to dentists who claimed I need fillings and even a root canal when I didn't. I read some great reviews and decided to give Dr. Rice a try. It was hands-down the best dentist's office experience I have ever had. Everyone was friendly, the cleaning and x-rays went quickly (and with no pain!) and I really trusted Dr. Rice throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend this practice and Dr. Rice!

This crew is the real deal. I came here for the first time 3 months ago to get my teeth cleaned. It's a small office but I really like it that way- familiar faces every time. Everyone was so kind and Dr. Rice was very personable. I'm not one to get dentist-induced anxiety but if I were, he definitely would have made me feel more comfortable and relaxed.

I have a pesky tooth that keeps chipping and I get it fixed and it chips and that has happened 3x in the past. Well it happened again. I called the office and they got me in THAT SAME DAY. It's right in the front so it was driving me crazy. Dr. Rice and the tech were like a well-oiled machine and fixed my tooth up brand new, the best it has looked since the first time it chipped. I really love this office & my husband is going there soon because I rave about them! Thanks for being awesome!

Everyone here does awesome work. Dr. Rice is an efficient master at what he does. I don't know anyone who truly enjoys going to the dentist, but if you have to, I would recommend going here. Had some drilling needing done and was several years removed from my last dental visit. My cleanings and drillings were completed swiftly, I was in on time every time, and couldn't believe how fast they are able to work while providing as comfortable experience as getting your mouth drilled could be.

Amazing office! The staff is great and super friendly. Dr. Rice has a great sense of humor and makes you feel very welcomed. I am always in and out super fast and don't have to wait around. Dental hygiene advice is always helpful and non-judgmental. This is the first time I am regularly going to the dentist because it is such a pleasant experience.

Dr. Rice's office is the best dentist experience you could want. I am always in and out in less than an hour, the wait is never long and the staff are always so friendly. I refer everyone I know to this practice and I even switched my dental coverage at work so I could stay with Dr. Rice! Seriously, if you hate the dentist-go to Dr. Rice, he'll change your mind.

Dr Rice is the best dentist I've ever had. He respects me and respects my time. He and his staff are both friendly and efficient. He doesn't try to add on unnecessary work or bad mouth the dental work I've had in the past.

I've been going to Dr. Rice for almost 9 years - I brought the rest of my family along and we all love it. The office staff is so kind and friendly, Jackie is the best, Dr. Rice is attentive and knowledgeable. It's actually an experience we've begun to look forward to as a family. I started my daughter with a children's dentist when she was smaller, and when we switched her to Dr. Rice she was so much happier and more comfortable going to the dentist. A great office, a wonderful family dentist!

I haven't had a great experience with dentists. That all changed when I started to see Dr. Rice. He's always on time, his staff literally serves you with a smile and they ensure you have a great one! Cleanings are quick, easy, painless and not a drain on your wallet. I haven't had anything else done there, but my husband has and said the same great things about his experience. The office is clean, has great city views and is centrally-located downtown. I highly recommend him!

Always a quick and pleasant experience at Dr. Rice's office. He's been my dentist since I was a child and I've never had a bad experience. His staff are friendly and professional, and the office is always clean and welcoming!

Today's first visit was truly 5-star. I have serious dental anxiety (in part due to some bizarre luck and some bad root canal work done in the past) AND I am a couple of years overdue on a dental visit. From the receptionist, to the x-ray assistant, to the hygienist, to Dr. Rice, everyone was so kind, patient, and understanding. I was walked through every step of the process and they made sure I was comfortable with everything.

The treatment steps outlined were reasonable and well explained. I look forward to getting everything taken care of, and see no reason to fear the dentist moving forward! Huge! The only minor thing I would change is the hours - would love to see a weekend option even once a month, or a day with evening hours. I'll update once I get my crown and filling done if needed.

Dr. Rice is absolutely AMAZING! The office is super clean, staff is really friendly, and most of all Dr. Rice is an amazing dentist. I hated going to the dentist before I saw him. He turned me into a 6 month routine clean kinda gal. I was terrified of getting novocaine for a filling and I didn't even feel it! He's the best dentist I've ever been to! So sad we moved to Texas. Thanks so much Dr. Rice! Definitely would recommend him to everyone!