I had always put off going to the dentist office due to how difficult it is to work on my teeth. It was always so painful and I felt as though the dentist was just rushing through to get to the next patient. Then I had a really bad tooth ache one day and had to find a dentist who could get me in ASAP. I found Dr Richardson online and he was close to my work and able to see me that day. My view on dentist has changed since I found him. He has to be the most gentle dentist I have ever had. He asks me if I need a break when he is working on my teeth! I never feel rushed when I am there and everything is explained so well and if I have any questions they get answered. I would reccomend Dr. David Richardson to anyone looking for a dentist without hesitation. The staff is really nice and helpful as well. I appreciate their calmness and willingness to answer questions I may have regarding insurance or even tooth paste! My son is a patient to and he dosen't mind going to the dentist at all now! So, if you need a great caring dentist and staff in your life call Dr. Richardsons office today! read more

I recently switched to Dr Richardson after a series of horrible experiences elsewhere. Working with this office has been a dream and I wish I had switched years ago! In the past few months, I have worked with the reception staff, the dentist, and the hygienist as well as multiple assistants, and all of the staff have been friendly and helpful. The atmosphere of the office is almost spa-like for a dental clinic, with massage chairs, snacks in the waiting room, and music to listen to if you desire. The technology used here is up to date -- I had never heard of CEREC before but have now had two perfectly-fitted crowns printed in office with no two-week wait. To top it all, one of my biggest complaints with my previous dental clinic was constant messes with billing -- at this clinic, when I overpaid because insurance covered more than expected, they actually sent me a CHECK for the difference! (Most places will credit my account for future service.) I was floored. I will be coming back here for all my dental work for as long as I live in the PNW! read more

The wonderful Kirkland Dentistry has been given the big corporate takeover by Optima Dental. And these big boys are in it for the money, NOTHING else. After being patients of Kirkland for years and knowing their wonderful staff, it is heartbreaking to see what they have been reduced to. Kirkland was all about YOU, what was best for you, what was urgent, what could wait, what you could afford. And Santiago, their hygienist, was the BEST. So gentle, so thorough, so professional and so dang funny. Today, my husband and myself were his last patients there before he was very abruptly fired. And why??? Because he refused to do the hard sell on both of us getting 'urgent' work done asap, costing thousands of dollars. What a bunch of bullshit. And I know other staff have voluntarily left, which makes me very happy. Serve you right. You guys at Optima, I hope you lose a lot of patients. And somewhere along the line you need work on your patient skills & transparency. It's not all about the money you know. Suck eggs. What bullshit. read more

The wonderful Kirkland Dentistry has been given the big corporate takeover by Optima Dental. And these big boys are in it for the money, NOTHING else. After being patients of Kirkland for years and knowing their wonderful staff, it is heartbreaking to see what they have been reduced to. Kirkland was all about YOU, what was best for you, what was urgent, what could wait, what you could afford. And Santiago, their hygienist, was the BEST. So gentle, so thorough, so professional and so dang funny. Today, my husband and myself were his last patients there before he was very abruptly fired. And why??? Because he refused to do the hard sell on both of us getting 'urgent' work done asap, costing thousands of dollars. What a bunch of bullshit. And I know other staff have voluntarily left, which makes me very happy. Serve you right. You guys at Optima, I hope you lose a lot of patients. And somewhere along the line you need work on your patient skills & transparency. It's not all about the money you know. Suck eggs. What bullshit. read more

(Disclaimer, I found Dr. Richardson through a paid ad on Yelp, but let me tell you, I'm glad I clicked on the link!) I went into the office with some tooth and jaw pain. I don't really care for the dentist. I don't hate it, but doesn't everyone have some dental anxiety? Anywho the x-rays weren't the best in the world- I hate them sticking that contraption in your mouth. No matter what, those x-rays pinch! But as soon as Dr. Richardson came in all my anxiety was laid to rest. He is genuinely a NICE GUY! And very gentle during the exam and explaining everything. I was excited to find out I only have one cavity to have filled and a crown replaced because I thought it was going to be much worse. My appointment was scheduled for three days from now (quick!) They will get you in fast and treat you the best. If I wasn't getting a tooth drilled I would almost be looking forward to my visit. The nurses/dental assistants are nice too :) read more

My parents first visited this dentist a few years back, and recommended that I give it a try. I'm definitely not sorry that I did! Because I'm lame, I had skipped my dentist appts for a bit longer than I should have. I recently went back because I didn't want to have dentures at age 30, and they made sure that my teeth were totally taken care of, and made sure to take the extra steps to ensure that my mouth is totally healthy. Santiago kept me laughing the whole time I was there (as much as one can laugh while having their teeth cleaned), and talked me through every step I would need to take to get caught up from the time lapse of not going to the dentist. Dr. Richardson is awesome, and is going to help me get all of my silver fillings replaced (did anyone else know that they apparently can crack your teeth???). All that to say, I won't go anywhere else for any of my dental needs. They're fantastic!! read more

Best Dentist in the Area! Dr. Richardson has never failed to help my entire family. From emergency cavities to full crowns, he has been there for us and we've never been let down. It took time to get the edges on my new crown just right (a replacement that another dentist messed up - Dr. Richardson alerted me to its problems) and he just had me keep coming back (free of charge) to regrind as needed until the tooth settled comfortably in my mouth. When my son (then an infant) had a tooth injury, he saw us immediately (and again, free of charge) to tell us what to expect and how to heal it at home. He has been good with my kids and they are really flexible with remedies for scaredy-cats... : ) I've recommended plenty of people to him and will continue to do so. Its rare to find a dentist and staff so committed to working with you - not just "on" you. read more

I recently switched to Kirkland Dentistry after my insurance changed. I think Dr. Richardson is nice, thorough, and works quickly which I appreciated during my fillings! I have had other dentists that were more personable but he gets the job done. I found the receptionists were also pleasant. My one complaint is about the billing. Their bills are very confusing and when I called to ask the receptionist to explain my out of pocket costs they were just as confused as I was. In the end they just told me to go through all my insurance EOBs to figure it out on my own. I thought that was very unprofessional given they are the ones that billed my insurance several thousand dollars for my family's appointments, they should be able to walk me through the charges. I eventually did but it was time-consuming and the staff was not helpful in this regard. read more

I am a new patient to Dr. Richardson. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff. I had 3 teeth prepared for crowns and the appointment went so smoothly I couldn't believe 2 hours had gone by. His injections were painless and I had no post-op injection pain. I also saw his hygienist previously and she was just great. There was no waiting for my appointment. I was actually seated early! His front desk staff are friendly and professional. I just loved them all and I would highly recommend this office. I was originally referred to the office by one of my employees and he too had only good things to say about the doctor. I can say with confidence that I will not put off going to the dentist from now on! Thanks, Dr. Richardson and staff!! read more

My great experiences with Dr. Richardson for the last three to four years, have completely wiped out the "not so good" experiences I had previously with other dentists. Dr. Richardson makes dental treatment like a walk in the park! I thank him for being the caring person that he is. All of his staff are very friendly, and always concerned that the patient is not having any difficulty with the care being provided. Dr. Richardson and his staff are definitely a FIVE STAR practice for me! My dental cleaning experience with Grace today was wonderful! I found her to be a very gentle hygienist who made me feel completely comfortable with having my teeth cleaned. Go Grace! Adeline Crinks read more

Dr. Richardson and his staff are amazing! I can't say enough good things about this dentist office. I used to be terrified of the dentist after a very bad experience years ago and Dr. Richardson and his staff have really helped put me at ease and I am so much more comfortable now. Everyone there is very kind, personable and most important they are very knowledgeable. I have had to have a lot of work done to fix my teeth after neglecting them for so long and they have been fantastic through this process. Also Joyce, their hygienist is truly great, very gentle and thorough. I highly recommend Dr. Richardson and his staff for your dental needs. You won't find another office that is better! read more

I have been a patient for more than 10 years. In that time, I have had more crowns and fillings than I would have preferred but my experience with the office staff, hygienist and Dr. Richardson has always been exceptional. When one of my temporary crowns came off at 7 PM, I called and Dr. Richardson met me in the office that night and replaced the crown. Everyone in the office is service oriented and I have recommended this dental practice many times. The office has state of the art equipment and has been providing crowns in the office while you wait. If you're looking for a dentist and practice who cares for their patients, you won't find a better one anywhere. read more

Dr. Richardson has been my dentist over the past 9 years. I have found both Dr. Richardson and his entire staff to be extremely friendly and professional. His practice is state of the art with your xrays displayed on the flatscreen monitor as they are being taken. I am a "regular" with teeth cleaning and checkups every six months. Dr. Richardson has performed a variety of procedures for me over the past 9 years including replacement crowns, fillings and teeth whitening. My overall experience has been fabulous! I highly recommend Dr. Richardson to anyone considering making a change in their dental care or to those who are relocating to the Pacific Northwest. read more

I transferred to Dr. Richardson's office when my old dentist of 20 years retired, and have been completely happy with the change. His staff remember details about me even though we only see each other once every six months, so visits feel personal as well as being professional. They go out of their way to make the experience as pleasant as going to a dentist ever gets. :D Their technology is current right up to the minute. I have utter faith in them to help me take good care of my teeth. Oh yes! The waiting room has a lovely big fishtank and a lovely big-screen TV, as well as a Keurig coffee/cocoa maker to make your wait comfortable. read more

Dr. Richardson is the BEST DENTIST we have ever met. He helped us all the time, no matter its day or night he is always there for you. HE HAS A VERY GOOD HEART AND VERY GOOD HANDS. Our family is going to Dr. Richardson since last 25yrs. His staff is always friendly and they treat us like we are family. My children have been going to Dr. Richardson since they were little kids and now that they are adults I am sure they will take their kids to Dr. Richardson as well. Today my son is a dentist as well, because he has always looked up to him. I strongly recommend Dr. Richardson and his staff to anyone that is looking for a great dentist! read more

I just finished my first appointment with Kirkland Dentistry. The staff here is honest and does not recommend unnecessary treatments. The 2 previous dentists I have visited over the last few years both suggested unnecessary treatments in order to bill my insurance since I have excellent coverage. However both Dr. Richardson and his hygienist told me the truth about the condition of my oral health and recommended no treatment other than twice a year cleanings. The doctor and staff here are fantastic and I am looking forward to my next cleaning in 6 months. If you are looking for a great and honest team, go to Kirkland Dentistry. read more

The staff and services at Kirkland Dentistry are the best. They really work to make my dental experience pleasant and comfortable. They get me in with convenient appointments, they pamper me with tender loving care, and compared to all the dentists who have worked on my teeth in the past, they are the best. They are sensitive to my needs and have kept me comfortable and provided excellent service with the least pain possible. The work Dr. Richardson and his staff do is extremely high quality. I have never had so few problems with my teeth since I have begun going to them, which has been almost 10 years. read more

Today Dr. Richardson and his staff repaired my fractured tooth and gave me a couple fillings. Super efficient and friendly, no waiting and pain-free. His expertise with the Cerec machine is impressive. It's a high-tech CAD/CAM system that images your tooth (or the hole in your tooth) and creates a perfectly imaged onlay on the spot. No waiting for a lab. In under an hour I was as good as new and I avoided having to have a full crown. They were even able to fit me in for a cleaning back to back with the procedure which saved me a separate trip from Seattle. Well done -- I will be back! read more

It had been a LONG time since I had visited a dentist and it didn't help that I already get super nervous at dentist or doctor's offices. But I must say that I was immediately put at ease the moment i walked in. The staff took everything I mentioned in my paperwork into account. Every time I seemed about to get stressed with something, they would slow down and check on me. In the end, i was so comfortable that I almost fell asleep during my cleaning. It was a great experience and I know i will be going back there again and again. read more