Kyle Kalkowski
Review from Google · view on GoogleThe front staff are exceptional and friendly! My Dental assistant was great, professional and compassionate!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much for the five stars!
Khani Dental
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 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%100+30.8Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 40 dentistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 97%
5.0 ★★★★★ 293 Google reviews · 9 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
Khani Dental at a glance
Google reviewers rate Khani Dental five stars based on 293 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Patients frequently praise the professional, friendly staff and the dentist's gentle approach, noting that the practice avoids unnecessary upselling and explains procedures clearly. Services mentioned include cleanings, extractions, implants, and restorative work, with many highlighting the office's organization and ease of scheduling. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.
- Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 293 reviews (100% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 293 Google reviews (234 with written comments, 2 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
- Service: Dentist serving Carrboro, North Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other 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: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.
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.Khani Dental: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
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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.Khani Dental: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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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.–
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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.–
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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.Khani Dental: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 36.–
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Star ratings
293 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars293100%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 234 written reviews
- Praise34999%
- Complaints21%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude15544%
- Would recommend5716%
- Quality & results5215%
- Speed & response3711%
- Honesty & trust216%
- Communication175%
- Price & value123%
What customers talk about
We read 234 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“They have a team of highly professional individuals who would go above and beyond for their customers.”
“I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist in Orange County.”
“He is patient, thorough, and always takes the time to explain what he’s doing.”
“Wonderful office, the Dentist was amazing and the hygienist Don was super efficient.”
“They are genuinely kind and caring and have a great sense of humor on top of it all.”
“Khani examined my mom’s tooth again and explained that he recommends an oral surgeon to extract her tooth because it’s more complicated than he thought.”
“…mend everybody in my family and friends beat every price in town very affordable painless extraction I feel no pain very gentle hand.…”
People customers mention
- Taylor 42 reviews
- Donald 16 reviews
- Keith 7 reviews
- Dentist 6 reviews
- Joanna 6 reviews
- Cheryl 6 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
KyleEdited 14 hours ago★★★★★
The front staff are exceptional and friendly! My Dental assistant was great, professional and compassionate!
Jen1 reviewTotal 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 week ago★★★★★
I've been going to Dr. Khani for years now. The entire staff is professional & friendly. They never try to upsell me to unnecessary dental care, but do take great care of my teeth!
StutiLocal Guide · 49 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Excellent staff and services! They have a team of highly professional individuals who would go above and beyond for their customers. I’d highly recommend them!
Lingyan3 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Went in today after Dr. Khani referred my mom to Dr. Ritter’s office for possible root canal but found out that she needed extractions. Dr. Khani examined my mom’s tooth again and explained that he recommends an oral surgeon to extract her tooth because it’s more complicated than he thought. I truly appreciate the…
Fernanda5 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 weeks ago★★★★★
I’m extremely happy with the care I received from Dr. Khani and his entire team. Everyone was kind and attentive, and they kept me informed every step of the way. They truly care about their patients, and the office is welcoming and well organized. I recommend them 100%!
Harold4 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 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Dr Khani did a great job for me. He was able to reschedule me from the snowstorm and I was seamless!
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Customer reviews
5.0 ★★★★★ 293 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Team members customers mention
Christy Shaffer10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleDonald is excellent.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much!
Jen Mossefin1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI've been going to Dr. Khani for years now. The entire staff is professional & friendly. They never try to upsell me to unnecessary dental care, but do take great care of my teeth!
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much for your kind review, we appreciate you!!
Gayle Streifford6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gayle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat dentist n office. Highly recommended. Friendly and excellent service.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much, we appreciate you!
Stuti DubeyLocal Guide · 49 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stuti has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleExcellent staff and services! They have a team of highly professional individuals who would go above and beyond for their customers. I’d highly recommend them!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you so much, we appreciate you sharing your experience!
Lingyan Wang3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lingyan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWent in today after Dr. Khani referred my mom to Dr. Ritter’s office for possible root canal but found out that she needed extractions. Dr. Khani examined my mom’s tooth again and explained that he recommends an oral surgeon to extract her tooth because it’s more complicated than he thought. I truly appreciate the fact that Dr. Khani’s really looks out for his patients and treats them like family.
Response from the owner · Edited a month ago
That's wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing! Thank you for the updated review, we appreciate you!
Fernanda Ochoa Toro5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fernanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI’m extremely happy with the care I received from Dr. Khani and his entire team. Everyone was kind and attentive, and they kept me informed every step of the way. They truly care about their patients, and the office is welcoming and well organized. I recommend them 100%!
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
We're so glad that you had a great experience, thank you so much for sharing!
Harold Pillsbury4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Harold has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleDr Khani did a great job for me. He was able to reschedule me from the snowstorm and I was seamless!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much! Glad we could help!!
Damon L. CouncilLocal Guide · 58 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Damon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleThe best dental office. From the workers to the doctor. Very easy going staff and helpful. They did excellent work on my teeth.
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, we appreciate you!
Jack Marcheschi7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jack has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI have been going to see Dr. Taylor for my dental needs since 1994 and have never had a complaint or problem. I have had teeth extracted, crowns placed, cavities filled and cleanings too numerous to count. Truly a caring office.
Response from the owner · 8 years ago
Thanks for the review, we appreciate your kind words!
Business details
- Address: 110 Banks Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Phone: (919) 942-5652
- Website: khanidental.com
- Service area: Carrboro, NC