I have been going to Dr. Barela for about 5 years and am very pleased with the service. I had previously left a dentist that treated me and his staff horribly. He was very rough and would snap at his staff in front of patients. Dr. Barela took the time to listen to my concerns about my last dentist on my first visit with him. I have extreme dental anxiety, even over small things, and both the Dr. Barela and the staff are nice, calming, and empathetic. I highly recommend this office if you are a nervous/anxious dental patient.
The staff is friendly and actually acknowledges you when you arrive, unlike so many offices I've encountered. My only critique is they should always provide a detailed receipt on the day of the visit, not just a credit card receipt, so that those of us who pay with an FSA card can submit it for proof of services. I have had to ask for them myself, and they readily provide them if asked, but it would be nice if they were proactive about that.