two quite different experiences
The dentist was great , very efficient and bedside manner was fine. The nurse also was reassuring and despite having a tooth extraction which was of course painful and uncomfortable this was a positive experience.
The same cannot be said of the receptionist who was rude as I had the temerity to turn up at 825am for a 9am appointment. The door was open so I walked in . I was told to leave the building as they were not open and to get a coffee. I explained I am 72 and my wifes main carer and I was not going to stand in the cold risking illness as it was a very cold morning. She explained it was company policy and I again told her that I was staying put . She said what if you fall over and I again explained that I was not going to move so I could not fall over. A colleague of hers then stepped in when she went to get something and kept to the same story but was at least civil. I noticed people started arriving at 830am so this apology of a receptionist was arguing over 5 minutes!
I do think your receptionist needs a training course on relating to older patients.