I am very nervous going to the dentist but this place helped remove any anxiety i had when i needed a root canal. Dr Kugelmann is amazing and very nice and understanding. Brittany has also been very helpful in making my appointments and answering any questions i've had. I will definetly be returning ans telling others to come here!

General Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry
Racine Dental Group
1101 S Airline Rd, Racine, WI, 53406
Practice overview
About Racine Dental Group
Racine Dental Group is a dental practice in Racine featured in the TopRatedDentist directory. Racine Dental Group in Racine, WI is known for its patient-centered care, welcoming office environment, and advanced dental technology. Led by an experienced dental team, the practice offers comprehensive services all under one roof — making it easy and convenient for patients to receive the care they need in one trusted location. From preventive and cosmetic dentistry to restorative treatments such as ZOOM! teeth whitening, crowns, veneers, bridges, and implants, Racine Dental Group focuses on long-term oral health and confident smiles.
Services and specialties
Care available at Racine Dental Group
Location
Find the practice
1101 S Airline Rd, Racine, WI, 53406
Patient feedback
What patients say about Racine Dental Group
Based on the 357 written Google reviews posted between Jan 1, 2026 and Oct 5, 2026 (another 119 left a star rating with no text). Counts show how many of those 357 reviews mention each topic.
Patients praise
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience94 of 357 reviews
Trust and Overall
Patients frequently recommend the practice for its quality dental service, with many expressing loyalty over several years. Many patients state they would not go anywhere else for their dental needs.
- Hygienists and Dental Assistants90 of 357 reviews
Staff and People
Patients often praise the hygienists and dental assistants for being exceptional, thorough, and gentle during cleanings. Many highlight specific staff members for their professionalism and excellent care.
- Dentist Expertise and Skill67 of 357 reviews
Staff and People
Patients frequently commend the dentists for their excellent work, experience, and knowledge. Many consider their dentists to be top-notch and highly skilled professionals.
- Dentist Bedside Manner and Empathy45 of 357 reviews
Staff and People
Patients frequently commend the dentists for their caring, gentle, and empathetic approach. Many appreciate that the dentists listen to their concerns and ensure they feel comfortable and relaxed.
Common concerns
- Phone and Responsiveness6 of 357 reviews
Operations
A few patients reported negative experiences with phone interactions, including rude staff, unreturned calls, and delays in getting responses.
- Billing Errors and Disputes6 of 357 reviews
Operations
A few patients reported billing discrepancies, with charges exceeding estimates or issues with accounting practices. They also mentioned concerns about unexpected high costs even with good insurance coverage.
- Results and Quality of Work5 of 357 reviews
Care and Clinical
A few patients experienced issues with the quality of work, including infections, broken dental work, and concerns about damaged gums or cheaply made dentures.
Summaries are written by AI from the text of these Google reviews and describe what reviewers said, not our own assessment. A topic appears once at least 2 reviews mention it. Updated twice a year; next update January 2027. Practice owner and something looks wrong? Ask us to review this summary.
Services mentioned
Treatments patients mention at Racine Dental Group
How many of the 357 written reviews in the same period name each treatment, and how reviewers felt about it.
- Teeth cleaning & hygienePreventive53 of 357 reviews
49 positive · 4 negative
- Children's dentistryPreventive20 of 357 reviews
16 positive · 2 just mentioned · 2 negative
- Emergency & same-day careOral surgery12 of 357 reviews
10 positive · 2 negative
- Checkups & examsPreventive10 of 357 reviews
7 positive · 1 just mentioned · 2 negative
- Crowns & bridgesRestorative10 of 357 reviews
6 positive · 2 just mentioned · 2 negative
- Invisalign & bracesCosmetic10 of 357 reviews
5 positive · 2 just mentioned · 3 negative
- FillingsRestorative9 of 357 reviews
7 positive · 2 negative
- Extractions & wisdom teethOral surgery7 of 357 reviews
5 positive · 2 negative
- Dental implantsRestorative3 of 357 reviews
2 positive · 1 negative
- Gum disease treatmentPreventive2 of 357 reviews
2 positive
- Root canalsRestorative2 of 357 reviews
2 positive
- Dentures & partialsRestorative2 of 357 reviews
1 positive · 1 negative
Treatments are identified by AI from the text of these Google reviews. A treatment appears once at least 2 reviews name it; it reflects what reviewers wrote about, not the full list of services the practice offers.
Recent reviews
New Google reviews by month
477 new reviews for Racine Dental Group since January 2026, averaging 4.8 stars: 446 five-star, 12 four-star and 19 rated 1 to 3 stars.
| Month | 5 stars | 4 stars | 1 to 3 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 174 | 5 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 82 | 1 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 86 | 2 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 80 | 0 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| November 2026 (so far) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Featured on Google
Google's most relevant reviews
The reviews Google shows first for Racine Dental Group, in full.
I had my first new patient visit with Dr. David Kemper last week. I was greeted and taken to exam room by Dental Assistant Cheryl who was so cheerful and kind. Shortly after, Dr. Kemper came in, introduced himself, smiled, and shook my hand. He was so welcoming, thanking me for selecting him. I felt like I was his only patient, not feeling rushed whatsover. I have only had only 2 other Racine Dental dentists my whole adult life that I loved. One retired and the other left to teach. I was very nervous about selecting a new provider. 2 friends suggested Dr. Kemper and I couldn't be happier. Today, I had my first cleaning with his hygienist, Erin. She carefully explained what she was going to do and addressed any questions I had. She had soothing music playing and was so reassuring. Before I knew it, I was done! So easy. I am so happy with my new dentist/staff. I am lucky I was able to get in to his practice. I look forward to getting to know him as time goes on. He is a real keeper.
The absolute best most amazing, kind, doc ever is Dr. Romano and her assistant Jay!! They went the extra mile to make make feel safe and comfortable and cared about and as a person with ASD I couldn’t be more grateful for them! This was the best dentist experience ever and that’s saying something bc I got a whole tooth extracted!! Love this place will be recommending to everyone!!!
Their website says they take my insurance. I made the appointment for an emergency extraction, extremely painful. Had my old dentist send via email the x-rays. As soon as I get there the assistant says we didn't get your x-rays so I'm just going to take all of them. I told her no, it was a very reputable office and I called my old dentist, confirmed they sent them, that they just were not opened yet. I have great insurance coverage and they tried to make me pay $500. I told them no called my insurance, got a new dentist to have an appointment here next day. They got the x-rays no problem. I would be careful about this place. It seems they want to price gouge you. The assistant said it again that she's just going to take the x-rays because they didn't get the email. That's an outright lie. It may be a pretty building, But for my personal experience, that's all they had to offer. Be careful. Check everything before you schedule an appointment with them.
Dr. Alcano at Racine Dental has been my dentist go to boo for multiple years. The entire staff from the receptionists as you walk into the beautiful building, all the way through the dental assistants, are welcoming and professional. They all make you comfortable from the moment you arrive until you leave. Dr. Alcano was recommended to me ages ago from a colleague, and I found my dentist immediately. He is a top notch doctor, gentle, super nice and has a great sense of humor - and he puts up with my mine. I actually look forward to my dental visits - not many can say that. The entire group is fantastic and well run. I can't recommend Racine Dental Group enough!!
Review activity
Monthly Google review history
New Google reviews for Racine Dental Group and the average star rating of those new reviews, over the last 30 and 90 days and month by month.
Last 30 days
- New Google reviews
- 1
- Rating of new reviews
- 1.0 out of 5from 1 review
Last 90 days
- New Google reviews
- 8
- Rating of new reviews
- 2.9 out of 5from 8 reviews
| Month | New reviews | Rating of new reviews | Overall rating | Total reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Scanning… | Scanning… | 4.8 | 2,946 |
| October 2026 | 2 | 3.0 out of 5from 2 reviews | 4.8 | 2,946 |
| September 2026 | 3 | 3.3 out of 5from 3 reviews | 4.8 | 2,944 |
| August 2026 | 5 | 3.4 out of 5from 5 reviews | 4.8 | 2,941 |
| July 2026 | 13 | 4.9 out of 5from 13 reviews | 4.8 | 2,936 |
| June 2026 | 9 | 3.9 out of 5from 9 reviews | 4.8 | 2,923 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 3.0 out of 5from 4 reviews | 4.8 | 2,914 |
| April 2026 | 84 | 4.9 out of 5from 84 reviews | 4.8 | 2,910 |
| March 2026 | 90 | 4.9 out of 5from 90 reviews | 4.8 | 2,826 |
| February 2026 | 85 | 4.9 out of 5from 85 reviews | 4.8 | 2,736 |
| January 2026 | 182 | 4.9 out of 5from 182 reviews | 4.8 | 2,651 |
New review counts and ratings include every Google review published in each period. The current month is counted so far. Overall rating and total reviews show the practice's standing at the end of each month, worked back from Google's current totals using the date and rating of every review since, so they may differ slightly from what Google displayed at the time.