My visit to Gillespie Dental Associates was the most positive new patient appointment I have ever…read morehad. From the start, the staff in the front promptly returned my call to set up an appointment. The hygienist, Hannah was so lovely. She had the space set up in a cozy manner with lamps and gentle music playing. Throughout each step she was communicative, careful, and attentive. Then, Dr. Patel arrived and continued to provide the same level of compassion and attentiveness. I would highly recommend this practice who anyone who has dentist appointment apprehensive like I did in the past.

I have moved on from Dr. Gillespie, with good reason. I now have a dentist who is kind, patient,…read morewalks me through cleanings and procedures with exactly what he is going to do. He takes time to explain, and is happy to pause and take a break if needed. Gillespie is the exact opposite of this. He threatens underage patients with being held down, does not adhere to patients request for the level of numbing, and does not seem to understand the meaning of consent. I requested no numbing for a tooth being pulled - he pulled the majority of the tooth (the remainder of which later was flicked out by another dentist who didn't think I needed numbing at all), and proceeded to be emotionally/verbally abusive trying to force me into an injection. I will never return to this office, and I certainly would never dream of bringing my children here. If you're looking for a kind and decent dentist, steer clear of this office.

Ally is the best dental hygienist. She is very thorough and gentle. I have bad gums and she did a…read moreperio cleaning

Just awesome care and attention to the patient. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This outfit is…read moreabove the standard for what one would expect at a dental practice that has excelled for many years. I shared my often poor experiences with other dental practices around the world and they listened and treated me with the utmost respect and care. Strong recommendation for this practise. Çapkin v.

I've had nothing but outstanding experiences at this office. Friendly employees & great doctor all…read morein a clean inviting space. They except most insurance and are happy for clients to pay out of pocket as well. I would happily recommend Dr. Peel and his staff to anyone looking for a great practice.

Everyone in the entire office is so fantastic. I have nothing but great things to say from the…read moreminute you walk in!!! The women at the front desk are always so friendly and helpful. The dental hygienists are very sweet and caring throughout your visit. And Dr. Peele is wonderful! I am so glad I found an amazing dentist in the Asheville area.

Dental cleaning personal very helpful I do recommend very…read moremuch to get the service s abaut dental care thank you

I wish I could tell you the quality of their dentist, but the train wreck of their internal…read moreoperations staff and their inappropriate procedures kept me from even seeing their dentist. Three months before my first appointment I asked them to check my insurance coverage because it's out of state. They refused and said that they would do that a month before the appointment ... if I reminded them. I did remind them at the one-month mark, and they could not navigate my insurance company's authorization process. My previous dentist had been doing it fine for four years so it's squarely a problem at Embark Dental. Three days before the appointment they asked me to send pictures of my insurance card, which I did. But it wasn't until the morning of the appointment that they texted me to say that they (mistakenly) thought my insurance only covered medical. That's an odd assumption considering that my insurance company had been paying my dental bills for the previous four years. When I arrived at their office, they still had not managed the simple navigation of a Blue Shield insurance agency. They wanted me to give them a credit card. They were basically saying that since they were so incompetent that they could not determine that I was actually covered for dental, they wanted to be able to tag my credit card to cover their inabilities. Then they wanted to digitize my driver's license. I am a former designated security officer for the Air Force, I have spent my whole life in high tech, and I know that digitized IDs are the new form of ID theft. When I declined to let them digitize my driver's license, they said that would be a requirement. I left. Save yourself the problem of leaving their office by not going there to begin with. You'll also save yourself a ton of unnecessary aggravation.

The receptionists were very kind and helpful but the dentist I met with got visibly upset and…read moresnappy when I said I wouldn't be able to follow through with treatment without knowing the cost. Saying that her time is important when all I came in for was a consultation that I paid $200 for. They also don't accept insurance.

My family all became patients of Dr. Bowman-Hensley and Gentle Family Dentistry when we moved to…read moreAsheville in 2008, following the recommendation of a top dentist in Annapolis. We couldn't be in better hands. Dr. B is kind and gentle by nature and she is an up-to-date leader in her field. She seems to attract and retain equally nice and competent staff. Waiting times are minimal and the quality of care unbeatable. We could not say enough good about the practice.

I've never left an online rating before, but Elizabeth Tanner and her team are absolutely amazing!…read moreThey are all kind, gentle and have a wonderful relaxed office environment. It's a small practice with easy parking and a super welcoming environment. I would recommend them to anyone looking for great dental care!

I'm a huge fan of River Arts Dentistry, Dr. Tanner and her staff are all terrific! Very nice office…read morethat is pleasant to got and we'll run. I recommend them every chance I get!

I would not even give them one star. This is the most incompetent bunch I have ever dealt with…read more If you decide to go, which I highly recommend you don't, DO NOT pay them first. Let them bill your insurance company first. My last appointment was about 5 months ago and as far as I know, the insurance claim has not been filed yet. I just called to speak with the office manager, and Connie, who is the worst, doesn't have her number. So now I have to wait to see if a message was really send to the manager so I can see if a claim was finally sent to my insurance company. Terrible place to go!

The quality of care here is slipping. The front office staff is always helpful. The dental…read morehygienists seem to come and go fairly quickly. The one I saw yesterday was brusque and silent throughout the procedure even when I attempted to politely engage with her.

Thanks Marlisa!!! I never thought I'd look forward to dental cleaning, but here we are. Marlisa -…read moreyou somehow manage to scrape, polish, floss, and make me laugh. Professional, gentle, and amazingly thorough. Now I'm off to look for an agency that, with my teeth this clean, will feature my mouth in a commercial :)

Strange business model / does not make sense for anyone with commercial dental insurance. I have…read morenever had to pay more than a copay for routine X rays and cleaning- they were going to charge me over $400 upfront (and then who knows what you get back after they file). The office itself was very nice but providers are pushy and I felt like they were up-selling