New patients are always welcome at Crystal River Dental

We completely acknowledge the common anxiety of trying a new dentist. Rest assured, there are no surprises here — we’ll walk you through everything at your own pace.

Accepting New Patients

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Insurance Accepted

Most PPO plans accepted. We maximize your benefits.

Online Forms Available

Complete paperwork before you arrive to save office time.

4.9 Average Rating

Over 500 reviews reassure undecided first-timers.

Everything You Need
Your simplified roadmap to joining our practice. Organized by the natural patient journey:
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What to expect

First visit walkthrough, full systemic onboarding timelines, and commonly asked dental health treatment FAQs.

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Patient forms

Complete your brand-new patient paperwork entirely online through our encrypted portal prior to arriving.

03

Insurance & financing

Review accepted structural dental insurance networks, out-of-pocket pricing plans, and specialized CareCredit details.

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Request an appointment

Utilize online scheduling tools, review local operating hours, or connect directly with our coordination team.

Supported Insurance

Crystal River Dental accepts most major PPO insurance plans. We provide a sentence of reassurance: our office systematically manages validation and files documentation for you to maximize benefits automatically.

Your First Visit Preview

An abbreviated, transparent step-by-step walkthrough of what happens during your introductory checkup.

Step 1

Arrive & check in

Receive a warm welcome from our guest relationship team. We will finalize your paperwork if not completed online beforehand.

Step 2

Meet your hygienist

We’ll capture ultra-low-radiation digital X-rays and execute an incredibly thorough, comfortable health history review.

Step 3

Meet the doctor

Dr. Piontek will execute a full comprehensive dental and tissue exam, discuss long-term goals, and address your immediate questions.

Step 4

Treatment plan

If care is needed, we map next steps cleanly. Absolute transparency, zero sales pressure, built entirely around your timeline.

Google reviews

Trusted by local families

4.8 ★★★★★ Google
Cindy Roberts
Cindy Roberts5 months ago
★★★★★

All of the staff are so very friendly. They always get to me on time....

Lynn Eberly
Lynn Eberly5 months ago
★★★★★

I had my bottom teeth removed. I had no bruising, swelling or any pain, just...

Becca Lewis-Clifton
Becca Lewis-Clifton1 month ago
★★★★★

After starting in 2022, at CRD, I was happy the practice finally settled down with...

Bonita Erdmann
Bonita Erdmann4 months ago
★★★★★

I was very pleased with the staff and Dr. Matte. Thank you.

Nate Kahler
Nate Kahler2 months ago
★★★★★

First visit to Crystal River Dental. The staff was very accommodating and helpful.

Del Volpel
Del Volpel6 months ago
★★★★★

Outstanding care. Professional and compassionate.

Sherry Werner
Sherry Werner3 months ago
★★★★★

She was awesome. She was concerned and listened to me

Linda Kubczak
Linda Kubczak3 months ago
★★★★★

Very sad to see Doctor Lap Nguyen had left sure enjoyed going to have him...

Edward McCardell
Edward McCardell6 months ago
★★★★★

Crystal River Dental does a fantastic job. Hygienist Angela is very thorough and takes the...

Cindy Cate
Cindy Cate2 months ago
★★★★★

I thought she is very kind and gentle! Gave me good advice for future care!

Bpontzloff Bigboyss
Bpontzloff Bigboyss3 months ago
★★★★★

Very friendly and professional staff.They are honest and do a great job.

Marlene Germundson
Marlene Germundson5 months ago
★★★★★

The assistants and the doctor are very nice and explains things very well.

Tracy Karabelas
Tracy Karabelas1 month ago
★★★★★

Love this place & the Dentist! They are efficient, friendly and realistic! They work with...

Mary Lindenmeyer
Mary Lindenmeyer3 weeks ago
★★★★★

You really care about your clients!!! More than the one I had after40 plus years...

Judith Gudex
Judith Gudex5 months ago
★★★★★

Great experience at Crystal River Dental. My Hygienist, Angela did an outstanding job and I...

Ruth Hanson
Ruth Hanson2 months ago
★★★★★

Very thorough exam and nice people!

Darrell Bartel (Flatlineyourbird)
Darrell Bartel (Flatlineyourbird)3 months ago
★★★★★

Amazing from when you first walk in the door until you leave. Everyone treats you...

Aaron Mueller
Aaron Mueller2 months ago
★★★★★

Very pleased! As an itinerant substitute dentist she did a fantastic and thorough job.

All-Time Greatest Music
All-Time Greatest Music3 months ago
★★★★★

The young lady that cleaned my teeth was very thorough and had a very pleasant...

Paul Hanneman
Paul Hanneman4 weeks ago
★★★★★

I appreciate their honest work and explanation of what is going on when I get...

Karen Galske
Karen Galske5 months ago
★★★★★

Dr. Lap Nguyen was the dentist I saw today, and I was very impressed. I...

Joyce Greenholdt
Joyce Greenholdt5 months ago
★★★★★

Dr. Nguyen and all the staff have been friendly, helpful, very skilled, and very good...

Jesus isLord
Jesus isLord3 months ago
★★★★★

The dentist is very cordial and respectful. I appreciate the care she gives.

Chad
Chad5 months ago
★★★★★

It was a great experience, they were very unstanding and very kind.

martine mancini
martine mancini4 months ago
★★★★★

Service was on time and very friendly.

Vicki Sommers
Vicki Sommers5 months ago
★★★★★

Very friendly and efficient, best dentist I've ever had. Due to exposed roots teeth are...

Kathy Baker
Kathy Baker6 months ago
★★★★★

Hygienist, Angela, very thorough, does an excellent job explaining teeth and toothbrush issues. Reminding me...

MJB
MJB2 months ago
★★★★★

Good experience! Dr.Saad, assistant Lisa, and hygienist Angela have all been very professional and helpful....

Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder6 months ago
★★★★★

Great customer service and friendly staff! Outstanding dentist!

Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly5 months ago
★★★★★

They are very friendly an efficient

Josh Jahnke
Josh Jahnke6 months ago
★★★★★

Doc was great. Got one tooth pulled didn't feel a thing. Doc was very informative...

Lynn Anderson
Lynn Anderson6 months ago
★★★★★

I highly recommend Crystal River Dental. Everyone there is professional and kind. I have been...

Anthony Brzozowski
Anthony Brzozowski2 months ago
★★★★★

Had a crown done today, always professional and painless work done by the dentist here...

Emilie Eppensteiner
Emilie Eppensteiner2 months ago
★★★★

I chatted with hygienist and dentist. Both were nice and knowledgeable. I had a filling...

Sharrey Kalbus
Sharrey Kalbus3 months ago
★★★★★

Very professional and friendly.

David Golke
David Golke4 months ago
★★★★★

I've been with crystal river for about a year now and they have been nothing...

Marilyn Lange
Marilyn Lange6 months ago
★★★★★

Dr. Nguyen and staff are great. I'm very happy with the excellent care and the...

Sherry Nushart
Sherry Nushart6 months ago
★★★★★

My Hygienist, Angela, was very friendly and thorough. She has nice conversation and lets me...

Tami French
Tami French5 months ago
★★★★★

First experience went awesome & I look forward to my future visits! I broke my...

Kay Konen
Kay Konen2 months ago
★★★★★

Hygienist was great,and Dr.'s explanation of teeth matters explained throughly.

Karin Nieubuurt
Karin Nieubuurt6 months ago
★★★★★

Staff is always upbeat and friendly.

Darrell Bartel
Darrell Bartel3 months ago
★★★★★

Amazing Dental Care. From the Receptionist, throughout the whole process, Everyone makes you feel special....

desiree lucena
desiree lucena2 months ago
★★★★★

A perfect place with super-professional people who provide excellent service. I was extremely satisfied with...

Christine Galyardt
Christine Galyardt4 months ago
★★★★★

Love the dentist! They are very caring and efficient.

Dale Hazard
Dale Hazard6 months ago
★★★★★

Even being late everyone was pleasant

Randy Thern
Randy Thern1 month ago
★★★★★

The cleaning was done in a relatively painless way. The exam was thorough and I...

Gary Prochnow
Gary Prochnow3 months ago
★★★★★

I had work done in both Waupaca and Wausau locations over the past year. Doctors...

Jeanine Kes Bode
Jeanine Kes Bode6 months ago
★★★★★

Always on time. Always very friendly.

John Charleston
John Charleston5 months ago
★★★★★

Professional and sensitive to patients needs.

Debby Dear
Debby Dear3 months ago
★★★★★

I couldn’t be happier with Crystal River Dental. Everyone from the front desk to the...

Nancy Anderson
Nancy Anderson6 months ago
★★★★★

Very happy with the crown Color was perfect and so was the fit.Thank you!

Marcia Lieske
Marcia Lieske4 months ago
★★★★★

Great experience! Very thorough, friendly & gentle. They provide detailed explanations of procedures and upfront...

Timothy Lemerand
Timothy Lemerand5 months ago
★★★★★

CRD stands behind its work and products Rarely do you see a company that has...

Michael Messing
Michael Messing4 weeks ago
★★★★★

The new dentist was very friendly and good and the hygienist was great.

doc finn
doc finn2 months ago
★★★★★

I'm very pleased with the service and the professionalism at Crystal River dental. I felt...

Dennis Marten
Dennis Marten4 weeks ago
★★★★★

Very nice, I was totally comfortable. Thanks.

Alyssa Schauer
Alyssa Schauer4 months ago
★★★★

Dr. B was thorough and I am glad that my son had his chipped tooth...

Linda Mueller
Linda Mueller6 months ago
★★★★★

Every time I’m here the entire staff is friendly, helpful, kind and on top of...

Christopher Gudex
Christopher Gudex2 months ago
★★★★★

Very professional and thorough.

Dorene Knolle
Dorene Knolle2 months ago
★★★★★

Every was nice and helpful.

Lois Richter
Lois Richter4 weeks ago
★★★★★

The staff at Crystal River Dental is very professional, friendly & efficient. I am so...

Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson5 months ago
★★★★★

Great dentist and coworkers!

Jan Niemuth
Jan Niemuth3 weeks ago
★★★★★

Routine 6 mo cleaning and exam today. Punctuality is appreciated. Comfortable, painless procedures done in...

dirk williams
dirk williams4 weeks ago
★★★★★

I had my first visit. I had to miss my first appointment....The staff was very...

Patricia steinbarth
Patricia steinbarth3 months ago
★★★★★

Very competent and friendly people. Angela did a great job cleaning my teeth.

Dave N
Dave N4 months ago
★★★★★

Very friendly and great service

Joel Altenburg
Joel Altenburg6 months ago
★★★★★

I found a diamond of a dentist office in Waupaca, WI . From the reception...

Heather Meyer
Heather Meyer4 months ago
★★★★★

This dentist made me feel BEYOND comfortable! I have never had a dentist so forward,...

Russell Delgado
Russell Delgado6 months ago
★★★★★

A very good dentist and very nice and friendly

Deb Ostrander
Deb Ostrander5 months ago
★★★★★

Jan, their dental hygienist did a fabulous job cleaning my teeth. Very knowledgeable and thorough.

Stacy
Stacy3 months ago
★★★★★

All employees are very nice and listen to ymy issues and explain what needs to...

Mark Forseth
Mark Forseth6 months ago
★★★★★

Excellent care in a friendly and professional manner.

Pauline Suhs
Pauline Suhs5 months ago
★★★★★

Very kind and efficient. Friendly staff.

Debbie Altenburg
Debbie Altenburg5 months ago
★★★★★

Friendly Staff and the dentist is the best dentist I’ve ever been to 😊

Brenda Sedlar
Brenda Sedlar4 months ago
★★★★★

Everyone there is friendly. The office is spotless and the hygenists are very thorough. Office...

Nancy Anderson
Nancy Anderson4 months ago
★★★★★

I had a wonderful experience. The dental hygienist was very nice and was also encouraging...

Rodney Frankovis
Rodney Frankovis4 months ago
★★★★★

Very good. On time and thorough.

Cara Frias
Cara Frias6 months ago
★★★★★

Friendly, professional, took the time to answer my questions.

Mark wheaton
Mark wheaton5 months ago
★★★★★

Great attention to detail.

Debra Olsen
Debra Olsen2 months ago
★★★★★

For the first time in my life I am not afraid to go to the...

Gator G
Gator G4 months ago
★★★★★

Great and helpful always listens to my concerns

Lisa Kasner
Lisa Kasner6 months ago
★★★★★

Crystal River Dental is a very professional and caring establishment. The atmosphere is relaxing. I...

LRSchuelke
LRSchuelke1 month ago
★★★★★

Dentist, associates, & all office staff are absolutely awesome. They don’t treat their patients as...

Tonette Decker
Tonette Decker5 months ago
★★★★★

I like Dr. Nyugen my dentist here at Dental Crystal River - Waupaca very professional...

Stephen L Manske
Stephen L Manske4 months ago
★★★★★

I've been really impressed with the service and the quality of work. This visit provides...

Linda Hughes
Linda Hughes6 months ago
★★★★★

The receptionists, the hygienist, Nicole and Dr. Nguyen were all very communicative, professional, efficient and...

Christal Berg
Christal Berg6 months ago
★★★★★

I feel very comfortable there

bonnie banaszak
bonnie banaszak2 months ago
★★★★★

Thank you for getting me in today you made my day.

Cindy Buenning
Cindy Buenning5 months ago
★★★★★

As a first time patient, I was very happy with the hygienist and the dentist.

Timothy Hein
Timothy Hein3 weeks ago
★★★★★

Crystal River Dental is a top notch practice from top to bottom. Highly competent and...

Heather Krueger
Heather Krueger4 months ago
★★★★★

They were very nice and took care of me right from the start

Anna Gallegos-Hunt
Anna Gallegos-Hunt3 months ago
★★★★★

Dr Nguyen is a very knowledgeable and caring person..he explains options and the why of...

Beth Ann Zellmer
Beth Ann Zellmer2 months ago
★★★★★

Today, I had a cleaning of my teeth at Crystal Dental. The service I received...

Kevin Killeen
Kevin Killeen6 months ago
★★★★★

Great care, friendly staff. Hard to find a dentist this good and caring but this...

Barbara
Barbara5 months ago
★★★★★

I always feel very cared about. 😊 I am cared about as a person compassionately...

Chuck Wieland
Chuck Wieland1 month ago
★★★★★

Tina was excellent in what she was doing with my teeth. Was able to get...

Cliff
Cliff5 months ago
★★★★★

Glad to be here: good listeners, good attention to detail, and hospitable. All make you...

Julie Johannes
Julie Johannes4 months ago
★★★★★

Met Hygienist Angela today for the first time. She was extremely thoughtful, thorough and educational....

Avilomah Ridge
Avilomah Ridge6 months ago
★★★★★

I had dental phobia, but everyone here is so kind, patient and understanding. Dentist does...

Steve and Linda
Steve and Linda5 months ago
★★★★★

They have always done a great job with my regular teeth cleaning. got same day...

Kathy Wagner
Kathy Wagner4 months ago
★★★★★

Everything they did was pain free. Thank you

Janet Kitzrow
Janet Kitzrow5 months ago
★★★★★

I had an exam with Dr Nguyen, that was very thorough. I appreciate his comprehensive...

Denny Schroeder
Denny Schroeder5 months ago
★★★★★

Always a pleasant experience Thank you

Brittany Durrant
Brittany Durrant3 months ago
★★★★★

Great experience! Made me feel very comfortable and wanted to make sure I was okay...

Jim Tomasko
Jim Tomasko5 months ago
★★★★★

Everyone is very polite and helpful. I had to make a last minute appointment because...

b c (BC)
b c (BC)1 month ago
★★★★★

Very through and honest dentist. Sugested but did not try 2 push expensive improvements.

Gwynn Schroeder
Gwynn Schroeder4 weeks ago
★★★★★

The appointment was right on time. My cleaning was great without discomfort. Dr. did a...

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