answer:I like to go by referrals, but our current dentist was found just by pure luck. My husband was at work and broke a tooth, so stopped at the dentist office nearest his studio. There are two dentists, a husband and wife. He treats adults, and she treats children. Their receptionist might be the nicest lady on the planet. He liked them all so much, that our whole family switched to their office. And by whole family, I mean whole family: all my in-laws now see them as well. Our previous pediatric dentist was suggested to me by the pediatrician. I was not happy with them at all, and I think they only get the referral because they are the only pediatric dentists in town. Driving an extra 20 minutes to the new dentist is so worth it.