my wife visited initially for an emergency dental appt, then we both went for a regular appt (x-rays, cleaning, check-up). we were seen by ivy and dr tate, who are both excellent, and the offices are calm & efficient. let's be honest, no one really likes to have to visit the dentist, but salling & tate general dentistry makes it a little less daunting! read more

Way overpriced. A fifteen-minute consult was $295, with more time spent on how they would be paid than on the actual consult. The consultation was less than informative, and their treatment options were even less so. To boot, they gave me incorrect information about my insurance, leaving me to pay the full consultation fee. Awful experience. The doors to the building are nearly inaccessible to the handicapped read more

Went in for a new patient appointment and it was the best experience I've had in a long history of dentist/orthodontist appointments. One of the longer new patient appointments I've had because the hygienist, Ivy, took the time to explain what and why she was doing everything and didn't rush through the cleaning. The staff was attentive to my questions and concerns and Dr. Tait was friendly & thorough as well. Everyone in the office was welcoming and honest and made me feel like I could trust their care team. 10 out of 10 would recommend to a friend. read more

Just became a patient today so will have more info in future reviews. My initial impression is very good. The staff and dentist were personable and thorough. Prices are reasonable and they have a monthly membership for people without dental insurance or who are out of network. The office was clean and comfortable and they were NOT using artificial, toxic air "fresheners" like so many places do! I like that they can make crowns on site and have digital X-rays and modern equipment. read more

Always the best customer service!! All of the hygienist are super friendly!! We love Dr. TATE!!

Dr. Salling was recommended by my chiropractor. What a great experience I have had. He is genuinely nice, good communicator and conservative in his approach. His staff, Ashley the hygienist is friendly, accommodating and great! Everything from the scheduling , excellent treatment and follow up from staff is top notch! read more

I have been a patient for over 20 years. Tried other dentist and always come back. I HIGHLY recommend this practice

Love everyone in this office! Very pleasant experience - no wait times and very thorough.

Always pleasant and conscientious! Much appreciate the consistent care. Been going there for years.

Per usual, Salling & Tate has saved the day. No matter what issue I have, Dr. Jamie Salling and the S&T team take incredible care of me. And they not only care about my teeth, but they really care about me as a human. Everyone is so kind and accommodating. I have to travel next week, so they were able to see me today to make sure that I have no dental issues while on vacation. 10/10 for this team. I will continue to sing their praises! Thank you Salling & Tate for taking care of me! read more

I had an emergency dental need and Dr Brian Tate saw me In one hour he effectively replaced two teeth and eliminated the pain of swelling. Not cheap but they are worth every penny. Professional and knowledgable. i could not be more impressed. read more

I have been using Salling & Tate for years now and I refuse to change dentists even though our insurance is about to change. They are fast, efficient, kind, and always give me the attention I need. Dr Tate has patiently listened to and answered all of my questions as I have a few unique concerns and issues with my teeth. Heather at the front desk is always incredibly helpful with booking appointments that fit my schedule. And Bonnie is the most helpful human I have ever met - with our changing insurance situation, she has offered helpful advice and I have no doubt that if I call her, she will be able to walk me through the tricky bits. Every hygienist I've seen is lovely and I would strongly recommend S & T if you're looking for a new dentist in the ILM area read more

Well, You know the old saying, there are some good Dentists and there are some really bad Dentists. Well then again there's a new saying. There are some really great Dentists. With the office staff all working toward one goal which is for you to have a great experience while in their office getting your teeth taken care of, it doesn't really matter what the procedure or process that I have been in their office for it has always been a great experience. The care that they take, the compassion they use in treating you is 2nd to none. If you are looking for this kind of experience from a dentist and the office staff then you need to look no further. read more

I can't say enough about what a fabulous dental practice this is. I have been with Salling and Tate for over 20 years. From the dentists to the dental hygienists, they're all friendly, helpful, efficient, and just plain terrific. I have had all kinds of different procedures, from cosmetic to regular care and cleanings, to more complex treatments. My whole family loves going there. My children enjoy going to the dentist and always have because this office is so friendly. I recommend them wholeheartedly. read more

Professional and very friendly staff. All staff used first name which was great. Equipment ranging from a cordless polisher to a state of the art panoramic xray machine. Clean, bright environment. Good care taken to follow Covid precautions. Especially appreciated staff taking the time to do patient teaching. Giving rationale always increases compliance! read more

Sallings & Tate Dentistry have very skilled, knowledgeable and courteous professionals. I highly recommend them.

Unfortunately, I had a similar billing experience as someone else mentioned below. I don't like that I have to fill out a negative review because Dr. Salling and the hygienist was so nice and friendly but here I am... I filled out all the new patient paperwork and they had my insurance days before my appointment. I went to the appointment and again the dentist and hygienist were very friendly and nice, I really liked them!!! I went to check out and Bonnie (2nd floor) said that the total was $355, I was like "WHAT? I have insurance? My insurance covers 100% of prevention services", she gave me a word salad response and said that not all dental insurance covers everything 100%, I said "no, mine does I read the benefits letter", but because of how firm she was I felt I had to pay the $100. I called my insurance company and they said the same thing - your cleaning is covered we don't know why they charged you $100. I called back S&T and they said they would take care of it. Well about a week later I checked my claims and S&T are saying they are keeping the $40 for "excess costs" but will reimburse me the $60. I called my insurance company and they explained how S&T actually charges MORE for services than the usual dentistries and it was above the insurance companies "reasonable and above costs." I get that, obviously, the discrepancy is between S&T charges and what my insurance covers. I called back S&T and explained to them that I felt this was incredibly unfair and that they should make this right because of the multiple mistakes they made with my appointment/insurance. I told them I gave them my insurance prior and that if I was going to be charged on 100% COVERED services from my insurance I wouldn't have gone there. They said they do NOT check your insurance before you come in! So if you do end up going here you better check your insurance and their costs thoroughly!!! S&T refused to reimburse me the full $100 and were only reimbursing the $60. It's really disappointing that they chose to not do the right thing based on principal and refused to acknowledge their mistake which ended up costing them a long term patient and a referral source all over $40. I understand I got my teeth cleaned but the customer service, billing nightmare and staff is not worth $40 for services that are 100% covered at a typical billing rate for most dentistries. ***EDIT: S&T - Amy the Practice Manager actually reached out to me and they are reimbursing me the original $100. Amy was SO nice and understanding about the whole situation. THIS IS GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE YA'LL. I hope they are able to work out the billing errors for future clients. They are making it right, which very rarely happens with doctor offices. Thank you S&T!!! read more

Salling and Tate have the most caring group of dentists and dental professionals in Wilmington! Everyone is so nice and knowledgeable, and they really take the time to discuss all your dental treatment options and payment options. My entire family loves going to the dentist thanks to this practice! read more

Great first visit. Listened to my questions. Discussed options. Very clear understandable explanation. Felt like I was part of the team for my dental care and not just a patient. Hygienist was wonderful. read more

Incredibly clean facility. Staff is accommodating and kind. Doctors are intelligent, skilled and friendly. Whole experience made going to the dentist a pleasant experience. read more

Dr Jamie Tate has been our dentist since we moved here to Wilmington 2 years ago. I could not be more happy that we found Salling & Tate (through a friend). I come from a family of dentists and I'm used to excellent dental care. My grandfather, uncle and lastly my brother(graduated Suma cum laude from Georgetown Dental school. I have been very pleased with the whole staff and office. They have been extremely careful with Covid standards as well. I have a pre-existing dental concern that Dr Tate is taking a very conservative and thorough approach with, which is very reassuring. I feel very safe with my dental care in their hands. read more

Beautiful facility, very light & beachy! The entire staff is extremely friendly. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

I'm 58 and I've never had a dentist that is as caring as Dr Tate. He absolutely makes sure I'm comfortable and pain free. He's also VERY skilled at his trade and keeps up on all the latest technology. He's been 100% on customer service, I had an issue with a bridge and he met me in the office when it was closed over Christmas to fix it! It's been great ever since! read more

Had a great experience,as usual, even during these tough times. Felt safe, comfortable and that they have taken all precautions to ensure worker and patient safety! read more

Moved from CA and went to Salling & Tate on 1/16/16. They charge the patient up front for services, unlike CA but I thought I'd give them a try. They are pricy and the process of accepting my insurance was different than what I was told when I made my appointment. I asked if they accepted Delta Dental and was told "oh yes". Well, they don't accept the fees Delta Dental pays so I will be stuck with the difference! They didn't seem concerned that the person making these appointment for a new patient wasn't informed about Delta Dental fees covered vs what this office charges the patient. My claim was not properly submitted, coded for Federal Government, Military instead of CA State Employee, Retired. I spent about 25 minutes getting this straightened out and after hearing excuses from Bonnie, she assured me Katie was working on it and zi got her the correct code for submission and indicated if she processed it online, It should only take about 48 hours. Called Delta Dental in CA on 1/8/2016 and they didn't have a claim for me. I then phoned Bonnie and she said she submitted my claim by "snail mail"on 2/5/16 and this will take weeks to process now. Do not use this dentist as the office is incompetent and you will be paying out of your wallet for the fancy office! read more

The office staff was always friendly and helpful on every phone call and even more so in person. The office is immaculate and decorated to put you at ease. The doctor and technicians were kind and professional and took a genuine interest in my situation. They also help vets which is always a I highly recommend this office!! read more

Fantastic service by the most knowledgeable dentist I have ever met. Thanks Dr. Sallling!

Best dentist office I've ever been to! Got me right in at my appointment time. From reception to check out, everyone was extremely friendly and professional. Dentist BRIAN Tate was amazing! Took the time to ask questions, explained everything he did and my options. Can't recommend them enough! read more

I had a minor but awkward and worrying dental emergency -- a crown fell off a tooth. They got me in for an appointment immediately (I left a message Sunday, called Monday morning, and was given at 10 AM appointment). The treatment throughout was professional -- they took a photo of the tooth to help explain my issues and treatment options, and (because I was leaving for home after a brief visit) e-mailed the photos and a recent X-ray to my local home dentist. The explanation of issues and options was clear, the answers to my questions were also clear (and the dentist was patient). IN addition, everyone in the office was helpful. As a side note, they have great reading material -- books ranging from *Old Wilmington* to a National Geographic book of American tours. I did not have to wait; but, if you do, you're not stuck with a six month old Sports Illustrated or People. (I know this is North Carolina, but the 'gender neutral restroom' question is a bit irrelevant; there is one, clean, neat, good restroom, which you can use.) read more

I had a great experience with Salling and Tate. I have to have all fillings taken out because of the mercury in them-it was making me VERY sick. I was a little apprehensive but it all went smoothly with no problems. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I am ready to have the rest of them removed and have no concerns at all. read more

These guys are as good as it gets. They make me feel like a VIP every time I'm there.