The Dental Specialists

Twin Cities' largest multi-specialty group dental practice offering comprehensive specialty dental services including endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics across a dozen locations with board-certified specialists.

Details

Phone: (651) 760-3703

Website: https://www.thedentalspecialists.com/location/roseville?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=roseville

Languages: English

Technology: digital radiography (digital X-rays)3D imagingnSequence surgical technique

Services

Endodontics

Root Canals

Implants

Dental Implants — Dental implants including implant-supported dentures and All-On-4 procedures at state-of-the-art Dental Implant Center with advanced 3D imaging and nSequence surgical technique

Oral Surgery

Extractions
Facial Fractures
Oral Biopsy
Wisdom Teeth Removal

Orthodontics

Braces
Invisalign

Pediatric

Comprehensive Pediatric Dental Care

Periodontics

Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)
Gum Recession
Periodontal Cleanings (Periodontal Maintenance)

Prosthodontics

Dentures
Missing Teeth

Restorative

Full Coverage Restorations / Crowns

Team

Mathew J. Royal (DDS), Endodontist

Guizhen Zhang (DDS), Periodontist

Christopher M. Rivers (DMD), Oral Surgeon

Arpit Nirkhiwale (BDS, MSD, FICOI), Prosthodontist

Matthew J. Karban (DMD, MD, FACS), Oral Surgeon

Board certified oral surgeon who performs over 200 successful dental implants annually; specialist in dental implant placement with expertise in complex oral rehabilitation

What patients say

Vibe: corporate-chain

This practice shows stark internal inconsistency. Clinical care quality varies dramatically by provider, with Dr. Zhang and Dr. Rivers receiving genuine praise for gentle, anxiety-friendly treatment, while Dr. Aslam-Pervez is criticized for recommending unnecessary procedures. However, systemic problems dominate the patient experience: front-desk staff are frequently rude and unhelpful, scheduling is inflexible and difficult, and billing practices appear deliberately opaque with multiple reports of surprise charges and misleading cost estimates. Multiple 1-star reviews specifically cite predatory billing behavior and poor appointment management.

multi-location corporate operationinconsistent provider qualitybilling transparency issuesscheduling inflexibilityfront-desk communication problemsvariable clinical excellence

Unnecessary wisdom tooth extractions recommended (second opinion contradicted diagnosis)
Sketchy billing practices with surprise bills after insurance submission despite patient payment
Rude receptionist refusing to reschedule and using dismissive language
Refused to schedule urgent infected tooth without portal-submitted referral letter
Cancellation of appointment for 5-7 minute tardiness despite advance notice
Positive experience with Dr. Zhang: gentle extraction with no issues
Dr. Rivers made anxious patient feel at ease during first extraction
Root canal retreatment with less discomfort than typical cleaning