I'm very disappointed with the level of professionalism and knowledge Dr. Ikuta has displayed.
My partner experienced a severe allergic reaction due to the metals used in her fillings. When we explained this to Dr. Ikuta with supporting evidence (while rare this condition is well documented) he insisted that this condition was not in play. Her reaction became more severe (to the point she had to go to the emergency room and get steroids and painkillers) so we contacted a gum specialist and also another dentist for a second opinion; both agreed it was a metal allergy.
We then went to another dentist to have her fillings removed and as expected her condition disappeared within a few weeks - this is normal for nickel allergies.
He then, for some reason, saw it as a good move to call us and chew us out for going to another dentist. I find this shameful; after all he does not have to deal with the daily trama of having body-wide rashes and painkillers. We did not have the luxury to sit around and wait.
His conduct was that of a wounded child - I certainly would recommend one go elsewhere for quality dental treatment. There are a plethora of quality practitioners in town so why settle for an overconfident hack.
P.s. If he chooses to call again I hope I pick up the phone and not my mild mannered better half.