Best dentist ever. She never caused me any pain. She was my dentist for many years. Great personality and wonderful staff working with her.

She left me with a (very badly done, initially, as it was) crown broken at the root, knowing that all 4 front teeth had bad root resorption from aggressive orthodontics & would eventually need to be replaced with prosthetic implants. She had JUST done X-rays and my teeth badly needed cleaning less than 3 months after her regular cleaning procedure. She saw no issue with the roots... HOWEVER... when I got to VCU 3 months later I was told IMMEDIATELY that the right front tooth had almost no bone tissue left in which to place the implant anchor & all 4 front, top teeth need immediate replacement. AS DO THE BOTTOM FOUR!!! I am FORTY SIX FKN YEARS OLD, M'KAY??? I've never even had a gd cavity. THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, at LEAST. Do NOT go to this dentist if you want teeth. Her receptionist texted my estranged, abusive spouse with my appointment and financial information after being told explicitly to protect my PRIVACY. I made it very clear we were divorcing. Further, this monumental idiot refused to send my dental records to VCU and does not know how to construct a grammatically correct email. Punctuation & spelling... hellew??? Dr. Tatum did not even initially apply bonding to the exposed root that her shoddy crown left me with after it broke. I had to make an appointment and quite literally demand that even this remedial protocol be followed. She knew very well what was at stake. Not to mention the PAIN. She never even followed up, & until last week had ZERO clue that I was no longer a patient. AVOID AVOID AVOID SHE WILL JACK UP YOUR GRILL! I am in good hands now with the dentists & surgeons at VCU Faculty Practice. *UPDATE 9/21* Great news!!! :D A total of EIGHT MOLARS also need to be replaced with prosthetic implants over the course of the next year. This is beyond ineptitude. This woman, LISA TATUM, should be stripped of her license and all credentials. She certainly won't be getting another job like the one she was entrusted with when she vied for the contract for my care. This is an absolute disgrace! read more

This Review is one I should have done years ago! I want to Thank the Dr from the bottom of my heart for the care she gave to me. I had an unfortunate accident which broke many teeth in the front of my mouth Her and her staff were professional and made me feel at ease, when I was not feeling good! They gave me my smile back! Thank You So Much! I will never forget what you did for me! read more

Okay. So maybe it's hard to love a dental practice, but let me be the first to say, I adore the pros who labor in Dr. Tatum's office. I found the office because it's near another office I frequent in Stoneridge. So one day I wandered in and asked if they were accepting new patients. I was greeted warmly by Mary. I told her I was thinking of changing dentists because my old one greeted me with sticker shock. Mary explained that she would always look into the cost of any procedure beforehand, which is something I think any practice should do, unless your way flush with cash (I ain't). I was given some paperwork to fill out for my first visit (scheduled a week later), and received an email contact, as promised, prior to my appointment. I dropped back in, gave Mary my paperwork, she set up the chart and 5 minutes later I was greeted by Donna, who I thought was Dr. Tatum at first. Nothing that she did in the ensuing hour would have convinced me otherwise, had I not looked at the name on the tunic. This lady looked at my teeth and started calling out occlusions and numbers like she was reading a stock market ticker. Prior to doing the cleaning, she invited Mary back in again, because I needed the Super Service (my name, not theirs) because I've had periodontal problems before. Mary gave me the quote, I gave Donna the thumbs up and then the cleaning commenced. Donna did excellent, thorough, detailed work and from start to finish showed genuine concern for my comfort. She also had a good sense of humor (which is needed when you're dribbling). When Donna finished, Dr. Tatum came in for a look after reviewing the bite wings. She was intelligent, congenial, professional and REAL. These are things I seek in any medical practitioner since they're really a partner in your health, rather than responsible for maintaining it. My daughter has her appointment in the next two weeks. Needless to say, I believe I found a great family dentist. I recommend Dr. Tatum and her practice to anyone who is looking or looking to change. Their office is not terribly hard to find. read more

Horrible office and dentist. Please save yourself time, money, and go elsewhere. This is by far the most unprofessional office I've ever encountered. read more

I love Dr. Tatum and her staff! After an airplane flight, I realized I needed a new crown. My old dentist, whom I had seen for 20 years, couldn't fit me in for 2 months! I was in a lot of pain so on a friend's recommendation, I wen to Dr. Tatum. I am so glad I did. First, she looked at my teeth and took an x-ray, then talked to me at length about my old crown. She noted it didn't look bad but was concerned that I was experiencing pain. She referred me to an excellent endodontist who said I didn't need a root canal but felt there was a crack in my crown. Within weeks, I had my new, beautiful crown that is so nicely matched to the rest of my teeth. I know that it looks as good as it does because of the extra care that Dr. Tatum -- and her incredible hygienist, Serrena-- provided. I highly recommend them and have switched dentists! read more

the best dentist in Waynesboro she is always there for you and can fix almost anything that needs fixing in the mouth.5 star