You may have seen plaques on a dental office wall or badges on a website and wondered what they actually mean. Are they paid? Are they voted on by other dentists?
At Bagley Family Dental in Greeley, CO, Dr. Andrew Bagley has earned two recognitions that are worth understanding: The Vitals Patient's Choice Award and the Expertise.com Top Dentist designation.
What the Vitals Patient's Choice Award Measures
The Patient's Choice Award is based entirely on patient reviews. Vitals looks at millions of ratings each year. The process evaluates doctors on factors like communication, bedside manner, follow-up care, and overall patient satisfaction.
To qualify, a doctor must receive near-perfect scores from their patients. Doctors cannot pay to receive this award. According to Vitals, only about five percent of physicians and dentists nationwide meet the criteria.
What the Expertise.com Top Dentist Designation Measures
Expertise.com uses a more involved screening process that identifies the top professionals in each city. They review reputation based on review data from multiple platforms, verified licensing and credentials, years of experience, range of services, and professionalism. Only a small percentage of businesses pass their full review.
Why It Matters for You
Awards alone do not tell you everything about a dentist. However, when one is determined by patient experience and another by professional standing, they offer a more complete picture.
Dr. Andrew Bagley is a second-generation dentist whom Greeley, CO, families have trusted since 1975, when his father, Dr. Steven Bagley, opened the practice. Dr. Andrew earned his DDS from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and took over the practice in 2012. Today, he continues to serve families across Greeley and the surrounding communities.
If you are looking for a dentist in Greeley with the credentials and the patient track record to back up the level of care provided, we would love to meet you. Call Bagley Family Dental to schedule your next visit.