Best Dentists Near Me in Tumwater, Washington
Dentistry • Tumwater, WA
Clinic Type
Dentistry
Address
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Phone
800-431-7201
TUMWATER@TRANQUILITYDENTALWELLNESS.COM
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Tumwater Family Dentistry): 4.9/5 stars (540 reviews)
- Willamette Dental Group (Office-wide): 4.5/5 stars (549 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Lael Banner): 32 reviews (variable feedback) (32 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and thorough clinical staff
- Kind and compassionate bedside manner, especially for anxious patients
- Modern, high-tech equipment and pleasant office environments
- Clear communication regarding treatment plans and cost estimates
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and between procedures
- Complaints about administrative, billing, and scheduling staff service
- Concerns regarding high turnover of dentists
- Reports of rushed exams or perceived unnecessary treatments
- Poor communication regarding cancellations or clinic policies
"I hadn’t been to the dentist in over 10 years, so I was incredibly nervous about going back. From the moment I walked in, though, I was treated with kindness, patience, and respect, which made all the difference."
— Tumwater Family Dentistry Review"They bring truth to the meaning of enjoying inflicting pain on people. Safe [to say I will] be finding a new dentist."
— Sea Mar Tumwater Dental Clinic Review"I also feel like he is constantly adding on treatments that are not entirely necessary in order to bill to the insurance."
— Healthgrades Review for Dr. Lael BannerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Meredith Van Voorhis, DDS - 2 Reviews - Keizer, OR | Healthgrades — May 2, 2026
- An Interview with Dr. Jacquie Sanders; Tacoma’s Dentist for Dental Anxiety & Neurodiversity — Aug 12, 2025
- Willamette Dental - Spokane Northpointe | General Dentist | Evan C White, DMD — Sep 1, 2025
- Willamette Dental - Pullman | Orthodontist | Lana J Nysse, DDS, MSD — Aug 29, 2025
- Willamette Dental - Salem Liberty | General Dentist | Troy M Heisch, DDS — Aug 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Deschutes River Dentistry is a small dentist’s office in Tumwater, WA, offering family, cosmetic, and restorative dental care with an emphasis on comfort and quality service. The practice operates as a privately held company and lists services across family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, emergency dentistry, restorative dentistry, and general dental services. Contact: (360) 786-9354. Website: deschutesriverdentistry.com.
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