Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood Heights

Pediatric dentist · Cottonwood Heights, UT · reviewed since 2012

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%85+54Reliability 28%66+18.6Replies to reviews 8%93+7.7Momentum penalty32−6.8Experts Score= 73Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 42 veterinary dentistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 41%
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,842 Google reviews · 22 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.51★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
7.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
83%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood Heights at a glance

Google reviewers rate this practice 4.9 out of 5 based on 1842 reviews, with the owner responding to 83% of them. Patients frequently praise the staff for being patient, friendly, and efficient, noting that the child-friendly environment helps reduce anxiety during cleanings and extractions. However, some low-star reviews criticize perceived rudeness from front desk personnel, rushed appointments, and a lack of preventive care recommendations.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,842 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,842 Google reviews (1,493 with written comments, 27 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 83% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 7, 2026.
  • Service: Veterinary Dentist serving Cottonwood Heights, Utah.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other veterinary dentists

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: replies to reviews and satisfaction; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction85Reliability66Craft & service–Value–Momentum32Replies to reviews93Satisfaction: 85 (median 83)Reliability: 66 (median 72)Momentum: 32 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 93 (median 58)
This companyVeterinary Dentists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood Heights: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
85
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood Heights: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.B
66
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 88.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 81.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood Heights: 32/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood Heights: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.A
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Star ratings

1,842 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,75695%
  • 4 stars543%
  • 3 stars70%
  • 2 stars70%
  • 1 star181%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,493 written reviews

  • Praise1,23298%
  • Complaints202%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude66853%
  • Quality & results21817%
  • Would recommend13211%
  • Speed & response12910%
  • Communication756%
  • Honesty & trust232%
  • Price & value71%

What customers talk about

We read 1,493 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “attentive, pleasant, and there are always surprises!”
    “Let me tell you, the dental assistant was very rude and unprofessional.”
  • “I appreciate their attention to detail and how calm and kind they are even with nervous kids.”
    “I am looking to find a different dentist for my kids because this has been the worst experience I have ever had with any kind of Dentist!”
  • “I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good pediatric dentist!”
    “If I could give Suri 5 stars, I would, but I selected 2 for the overall experience.”
  • “They are always very efficient and get both kids in and out quickly.”
  • “My son was a lil scared and he explained to him and showed him what he was doing the whole way through.”
  • “They are friendly, knowledgeable and personable and I trusted him completely.”
  • “We are in town from Philadelphia and not existing patients of this practice but were taken care of and the out of pocket cost was incredibly reasonable.”
    “” We have constantly had problems with this dentist billing but stayed around because we loved Eileen.”

People customers mention

  • Lia 54 reviews
  • Handy 49 reviews
  • Eileen 38 reviews
  • Suri 28 reviews
  • Sierra 25 reviews
  • Knudsen 16 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

ShiriLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Really great place for kids ! attentive, pleasant, and there are always surprises! :)

Denise2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★

The dental hygienist completed the cleaning in about 3 minutes. The dentist had to finish the cleaning during his inspection. The staff came across like they hated their job.

Marianne12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★

For my son we were not recommended to get two $25 sealants in August 2025. In Jan 2026, 2 cavities were discovered. We paid $340 for 2 cavities that got filled February 2026. For my daughter who saw them Aug 2025 and Jan 2026 they didn’t mention the need for sealants. In August 2026 we got 8 sealants when I…

SueLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Fun, welcoming, helped my child feel comfortable with teeth cleaning and went at his pace while still ensuring his teeth got taken care of. Gentle but firm approach from both nurses and dentist. Fun reward system for kids and very informative and helpful for parents. Just our first visit but I foresee coming here for our children’s teeth for a long time!

Tammy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★

Dentist is awesome, girl at the desk is the absolute rudest most abrasive person ever. I won’t go back just because of her! Do not recommend

Kris9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

The Staff and Dentists are very good with making the experience good for my kid. I am also grateful that no matter which insurance carrier I had they were an in-network provider.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,842 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Shiri Kaplan ElzafanLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shiri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Really great place for kids ! attentive, pleasant, and there are always surprises! :)

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and support.

Denise Mathews2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The dental hygienist completed the cleaning in about 3 minutes. The dentist had to finish the cleaning during his inspection. The staff came across like they hated their job.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for your feedback. We’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please contact our office so we can listen to your concerns directly.

Marianne M12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marianne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

For my son we were not recommended to get two $25 sealants in August 2025. In Jan 2026, 2 cavities were discovered. We paid $340 for 2 cavities that got filled February 2026. For my daughter who saw them Aug 2025 and Jan 2026 they didn’t mention the need for sealants. In August 2026 we got 8 sealants when I realized she didn’t have them. Dentist isn’t really trying to prevent cavities, I spoke with office staff and they spoke with dentist today before I left review.

Response from the owner · Edited 2 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. Please contact our office if you’d like to discuss further.

Cicilia Lopez4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cicilia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lia was Amazing loved our visit thanks😍

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

We appreciate your review and support, it means a lot to us.

Sue BuzzardLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sue has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fun, welcoming, helped my child feel comfortable with teeth cleaning and went at his pace while still ensuring his teeth got taken care of. Gentle but firm approach from both nurses and dentist. Fun reward system for kids and very informative and helpful for parents. Just our first visit but I foresee coming here for our children’s teeth for a long time!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and support.

Nadia Biasi4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nadia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very prompt and friendly!

Tammy McCollum4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tammy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Dentist is awesome, girl at the desk is the absolute rudest most abrasive person ever. I won’t go back just because of her! Do not recommend

Kris S Palmer9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The Staff and Dentists are very good with making the experience good for my kid. I am also grateful that no matter which insurance carrier I had they were an in-network provider.

Rachael Rojas11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rachael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve been to many of the Burg Children’s Dentistry locations and have loved all of them, but my first time at this location was really uncomfortable. I’m not even one for small talk, but all of the staff, except for the dentist, wouldn’t even smile or say hi, how are you? It was almost completely empty besides me and my child. The dental hygienist literally did not talk to us besides telling my daughter what to do. My daughter was the one who asked, “Can I choose the toothpaste?” after the hygienist already chose it, because she’s used to getting a choice at the other locations. No one asked if we had any questions or concerns. It was just a really uncomfortable, unwelcoming, and hostile environment and I’d rather drive further to a different location than come back here.

Haley KruseLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Haley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My kids have always had such a positive experience and actually get excited to go to the dentist, which I love. They are so awesome and patient.

Response from the owner · 7 years ago

Thank you for the great review, Haley!

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