Dr. Barbara Utermark - Martinez (GA)

1 /5 Zein Fouda: The worst dentist that you can ever have for your kid. She and her staff could not accommodate my child, were not professional in dealing with us, and made them scream without trying to find good ways to handle it as other doctors do. Most of the children there are screaming too.

1 /5 Karen Allen: I saw Dr. Utermark & staff decades ago & wouldn’t leave a review except I see patients still complaining of the same problems I experienced. While I wasn’t personally restrained I saw & heard other children screaming & struggling. Staff gossiped about Dr. Utermark being “in a horrible mood, watch out” and claimed she accused them of stealing. That’s where the focus was vs pediatric patients. One day they were debating leaving plastic dog poop on the floor, to make her mad, idk. It wasn’t said in the spirit of fun. I’ve had severe dental care anxiety since being treated there, my parents even paid more to have another ortho finish my braces. I’d always had great reports on my brushing, then I came straight from school & went to brush before being seen, per normal. Was told Dr. Utermark was mad about a no show, I had to come right back & not brush. She then said my whole name loudly, to chart “she had poor oral hygiene, her lunch is in her teeth.” I was humiliated. Then she went on about how I needed plastic surgery for a weak chin that would “look even worse once my wisdom teeth were pulled.” Devastating to a teen girl who had been fine with her chin. Consult with plastic surgeon, he reassured me that unless I was trying to be a model I need not worry, but the damage was done. Put off having wisdom teeth removed for years, really all dental care, I had just grown so anxious about anything involving dental care. No doubt Dr. Utermark is skilled, but the bedside manner & willingness to frankly be coldly condescending can have a lasting impact on children. And the restraints were awful. So glad my three children were treated with patience & kindness, even if it took a bit more time to gain their trust. All 3 love going to the dentist, ortho & had wonderful experiences with wisdom tooth removals on time.

5 /5 Jaleesa Jenkins: This office became family and I look forward to check-in appointments just to say hi and catch up. Dr. Utermark and her team of professionals are amazing and skillful at what they do. My teeth and new smile are a living testimony of their goal of perfection. I appreciate their willingness to work with my schedule, even through a military deployment. The process was well worth the investment.

5 /5 Toni Cosby: I take my granddaughter to appointments with Dr Utermark & I can’t tell you what a joy it is for a child to look forward to her dental appointment & leave the office smiling. Plus my 6 year old granddaughter has had fillings, an extraction, as well as regular check ups & some other minor procedures & her reactions are always the same. She is definitely not her father who I had to drag kicking & screaming to the dentist. The office staff, dental assistants & Dr Utermark are always very courteous & professional & really know how to interact with children to make them feel comfortable. There’s nothing better you can say about a dentist than your child enjoys the visits.

5 /5 Jessica Newman: My daughter had her braces done here. Every step of the way we were explained what was going on and what the options were. Dr.Utermark and her staff have been professional and supportive with my daughter’s braces. My daughter’s teeth look absolutely amazing with all the hard work they put in. The front office staff has been awesome with scheduling appointments around school and my shift work schedule.