Dozens of one-star reviews in a weekend, almost none from patients

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What was posted

After a local social media post misrepresented an interaction, dozens of one star reviews hit my profile over a weekend, many from accounts far outside my area.

What actually happened

Almost none were from actual patients, and I cannot relitigate a surgical outcome or a bad day in a public reply. My rating fell sharply almost overnight.

Impact

The average never fully recovered, and referring dentists asked about the score, which told me the damage had spread.

Steps taken

I spent hours flagging the obviously fake ones, and the platform removed only a handful as suspicious.

Reported impact on this provider

Anxiety StressReputation Damage

Three others reported Reputation Damage

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She Requested an Unnecessary Exam. I Couldn’t Explain Why I Refused.

The patient requested an exam that was not appropriate for her age. I declined to perform the exam she requested.

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False Reviews, Legal Threats, and Thoughts of Early Retirement

The post was not accurate. The patient presented with severe, rapidly progressing dental disease and repeatedly delayed or declined…

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