Vitality Dental is the only dental office I have been to where I feel comfortable. The dentists, hygienists & office staff are great. I highly recommend! read more

All of the staff and team are amazing!! My teeth feel and look the best that they ever have! Great dentist and would recommend to anyone

Not amused by the $75 cancellation fee I received. It's going on three years now for an assured ONE year procedure. I've also went to countless appointments within this period. However, due to my line of work, I had to cancel an appointment which was set to adjust my flipper. A flipper which I should not be wearing because my full mouth reconstruction was promised to be completed over a year ago! Also, my canines don't even look to what I was promised nor the same color as my other crowns - slight differences between them but for forty grand they should look like the pictures shown and the smile I was promised. Now, my lower tooth filling has come out and honestly, it doesn't even faze me. I've been absolutely humiliated by this setback - having two or more upper missing teeth for the past year. Their hospitality is untouched; however, contrary to the expectations... it's unimaginable results. I'd provide a picture but not able.. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Oakes for over 3 years. I was originally referred here after having issues with dental work that was done in Franklin. There was a great deal of "correction" that needed to be completed. Dr. Oakes and his staff take all the time needed to explain procedures, options and cost. I have always felt that I was given the information I needed to make informed decisions and I appreciate the conservative approach to care. I have had multiple procedures, including several to fix another dentist mistakes, and I have never had a single issue. If you are looking for an experienced professional, I would highly recommend Vitality Dental and Dr. Oakes. read more

This is the best Dental practice in Nashville! Everyone that works here is so kind and professional.

Vitality Dental never disappoints! Dr. Oakes and his staff are exceptional from the moment you walk in the door. If you know anyone who is afraid of the dentist this is the place for you! Superb quality and care. Can't say enough great things about this group! read more

I hate going to the dentist but I have never felt more comfortable!!! Angie and Cori made it great. Thanks guys!!!!

I cannot speak highly enough of this dentist office. As much as I care for my teeth, weak teeth just seem to run in my family. So I've had to get a fair amount of work done. And let me tell you, everyone in this office is so kind. When one of the techs heard I was new to the area and getting married here, she went out of her way to send me a bunch of resources to check out. As well, this dentist office is happy to give estimates ahead of time, and they make it painless to figure out what my dental insurance will cover --- they take care of everything. Now on to Dr. Oakes. He is both kind and thorough --- he explains everything he is doing and makes going to the dentist painless. As to why I'm writing this review at 10:45 on a Saturday night? Out of the blue, I started suffering excruciating pain in my mouth. I was able to call the emergency line for Dr. Huffines and Dr. Oakes. They were both sympathetic and helpful --- taking care of me (and my pain) this weekend, and Dr. Oakes is going to come in on Monday - his day off - to make sure we get this solved. I've never gone to any medical office where people were so willing to go so far above and beyond. I'm truly grateful...and this has pushed me to write the positive review I meant to write a year ago when I first started going here! read more

I have genetically bad teeth so i have spent my fair share of time in a dentist's chair. I recently started going to Huffines Oakes and i can tell you, it is by far the best dental experience I have ever had. I even had a tooth pulled yesterday and they did everything in their power to make it as pleasant as possible. From Heather's joking and selfie with me to a heated blanket. It made a dreaded experience very comfortable. I love the way they explain the work and charges ahead of time so there are no surprises. If you have dental anxiety or autistic children, I highly recommend this amazing staff! read more

My first visit to Dr. Huffines was 6-7 years after my last trip to any dentist. Needless to say, I was in great need! He and his team developed an accomplishable and affordable treatment plan for me and took great care through each step of the way. I have been seeing Dr Ricky and his team for well over 6 years now, and will not go anywhere else. The recent addition of Dr Oakes has only served to bring the practice to the next level. I truly enjoy every visit; each time I am treated like family. read more

I would give 0 star if I could! STAY AWAY, I will tell you why!! I've been going to this office since 2010, a few visits a year, mostly just basic cleaning and x-ray, etc., the staff is friendly and basic care was no problem, I even referred a few friends here. I've had a tooth with sensitivity issue for several years, I'd tell the dentist every year but they couldn't figure out why, Dr. Oakes thought it was because my filling was loose so he re-did it but it didn't help at all, they didn't do anything else. Last Nov, I started having bad pain in that tooth and it became unbearable in Dec, I came in for an emergency visit and they found it's abscessed tooth so they recommended root canal treatment, followed by a crown. I was hesitant about the crown but went ahead with the root canal treatment. During root canal, the endodontist discovered the tooth is cracked and reported that back to Dr. Oakes. I am no dentist but the crack made me even more unsure about putting a crown on. I discussed with Dr. Oakes several times about my concern and asked about alternative treatment but I was assured every single time that putting a crown on that tooth is the only way to go. Dr. Oakes even said he would have done the exact same thing if I were his sister or something to that effect. So I did. First couple of months went okay, about 8 months later, I started to experience sensitivity on that tooth again which got me thinking. I went to a different dentist and they found abscess around that tooth and it has to be extracted now. I was shocked and explained the root canal procedure and the crack and the crown. After hearing the history the dentist was astonished and said "they put a crown on a cracked tooth? That is bad business!" I then consulted another dentist and basically got the same answer - shouldn't have put a crown on a cracked tooth. Everybody knows how expensive a crown is, now looking back at all this, it's hard for me to believe that Dr. Oakes lacks the professional knowledge the other 2 dentists have. So what's the other explanation? - They want to get to my wallet! Now I even doubt if the filling was actually loose or did he just want to re-do it to get some money out of me??? And did he even cause the crack during the filling??? It's appalling for me to think the dentist I trust for years actually care more about my money than my teeth. I am not only short $1300 due to the unnecessary crown, I also lost a tooth that could otherwise have been saved thru correct treatment. STAY AWAY!!!!! read more

This is a great Dental Care office! Everything is very well explained and Just an all around wonderful staff!!! love love love this office!

I was in and out within 20 minutes. I had a crown to fall out and they got me in the next day. Dr. Oaks is great.I was in and out within 20 minutes. I had a crown to fall out and they got me in the next day. Dr. Oaks is great. read more

After moving to Donelson, I decided to go to Huffines oaks for a routine cleaning and exam. I'm 23 and on a budget so I made sure to get the price up front and let the staff know that I wouldn't be able to pay more than the total given. Not only was the price doubled when my cleaning was finished but during the exam the dentist picked at my teeth making them hurt... I had two small cavities (nothing unusual) but they weren't hurting me until after I left the office. The front office was snooty, unprofessional, and didn't care about me or my experience at all. They are also the type of dental office that tries to "worry" you into coming back. I've gotten like 10 postcards and countless emails with pictures of decaying teeth since my last visit several months ago. UMMM no thanks. Horrible Dentist Office! read more

As a dentist, I was very please with Dr. Oakes, however, that is not the main thing I want to point out. Drs. Huffines & Oakes are very proud of their services and are going to charge for how proud they are. Even including insurance, they charged close to $200. I double checked with the clerk and reminded her that I had insurance and she said that was correct. I went a head and paid it, knowing I was never going back. Then I got a bill in the mail for another $20, because she had not over-charged me enough. When I went for my first preliminary visit and I was discussing insurance and planning for the following year, they could have easily told me what they were going to charge. They chose instead to let me be surprised. read more

Good dentistry...however, there is an inadequate discussion on insurance vs out of pocket expenses regarding future dental needs and recommendations. Sometimes surprised at the expense line. I feel the discussion of dental needs and recommendations should be with the doc and not a receptionist. read more

I have seen Dr. Huffines for appx. 10 years. I have no problem with him or the techs. The problem is the front office staff. They are terrible. Most recently I was called a liar by one of the employees. My girlfriend and I will not return for this reason. They are very rude and imcompetent. This appears to be a problem for many that is only getting worse and it is costing them patients. read more

I had been going to another dentist for over 20 years, but started having issues with their service and staff. My wife finally convinced me to switch to Huffines (her dentist for over 20 years) and I am so glad I took her advice. Care has been nothing short of excellent -- even on a weekend emergency! As far as services within our insurance deductible, I recently had a crown replaced and and found their price to be very reasonable. Finally, their staff is extremely competent and friendly. Appointment wait times are minimal and they are very good at putting you at ease during procedures. read more

I had three appointments and the front desk is incompetent. They forgot to add me to the schedule the first time (but confirmed I had an appointment as they remembered talking to me-they just missed it), couldn't access my Care Credit account on two visits, and changed my appointment time on the third visit, then told me they didn't have time to do what I came in for. They would start the procedure in October, then couldn't fit me back in until December. Then I saw them go to the back office, and before the door closed, I witnessed them making fun of me. I followed my instincts and walked out the door. I am currently looking for another dentist. Dr. Oakes is great, but his staff is horrible. read more

Just visited this office for another appointment. No pain for sure. The staff maintains an air of professional courtesy, concern and friendliness. I especially appreciated the privacy afforded me in discussing bilking matters and any helpful hints following my personal tooth care. read more

Dr. Oakes and Dr. Huffines are dentists who practice with a superb sense of ethics and concern for quality and genuine patient care. As a pre-dental student who has been observing them over the past two months in their dental practice, I come away from this experience with a deeper appreciation for what it means to be an honest and ethical dentist. I had the chance to see these two dentists in a variety of situations with patients, and always they showed a genuine concern with the quality of dentistry their patients were receiving. I have no idea what their prices are like compared to other local dentists, but as someone who has experienced the "behind the scenes" workings of this dental office, I can confirm to any readers of this review that quality is top notch for these two dentists. I never saw them cut corners, deal unfairly with patients, or intentionally "over-diagnose" what didn't really need to be worked on (something my brother--a dentist in Arizona--has warned me about in dentistry). Lastly, the assistants and staff are wonderful and upbeat. From my perspective as an observer, the staff never failed to treat patients with the utmost care and concern. I don't see how you can go wrong by having this dental team take care of your precious teeth. I highly recommend them. read more

I highly DO NOT recommend Ricky Huffines dental. He does shoddy dentistry and they overcharge you and your insurance company. The staff ladies were rude to me when I inquired about the charges and this was never resolved. But much worse was that Huffines dismissed my concerns about a crown he placed on my back molar, in which he caused me relentless pain. I ended up leaving there stunned by his unprofessionalism and their lack of ethics in general. My experience: Huffines is not a good dentist. read more

This review is on Ricky Huffines dental (I do not know who "Huffines Oakes" is but it appears that Ricky Huffines is trying to keep Yelp readers from viewing the "filtered" reviews on his practice). My experience with Ricky Huffines dental is that he is not a good dentist. He performed "unnecessary dental diddling" on me as well, and caused me terrible, lingering pain and damage to my teeth, my finances, and for a long time, my trust in people. A professional in the health care field does not fool with a patient's health for profit. Also, there is a huge lack of integrity with the billing ladies. I am not the first to post regarding the ethics here. I caution others to avoid the pain and suffering that Huffines has caused me. Also, readers, be aware that there is a statute of limitations on dental malpractice; you only get 6 months. Bottom line: Ricky Huffines is an unscrupulous, awful dentist per my horrible experience with him. I will regret having gone to Huffines Dental until the day I die. read more