Family Dentist in Waterloo Iowa - Cosmetic Dentistry ...
Dental • Waterloo, IA • Since 1983
About
Summary: Dr. Vandello Family Dentistry, P.C. (Ridgeway Dental) is a small family dentistry practice based in Waterloo, IA, since 1983. They offer a range of family-friendly dental services including cosmetic dentistry, crowns, bridges, veneers, Invisalign, and dental implants, with two Waterloo locations (1047 Thorndale and 1866 W Ridgeway Ave). The practice emphasizes affordable family care, new patient specials, and serves patients in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Contact: info@ridgeway-dental.com, (319) 235-0164.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
1866 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone
(319) 235-0164
info@ridgeway-dental.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Thurs 8AM-5PM | Fri 8AM-12PM
Website
Emergency Care
Available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Most insurance plans accepted, New patient specials
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New patient specials
FAQs
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, Ridgeway Dental is always accepting new patients.
What are Ridgeway Dental's hours?
Mon-Thurs 8AM-5PM | Fri 8AM-12PM
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry (Birdeye): 4.8 stars (987 reviews)
- Waterloo Dental Associates (Birdeye): 4.8 stars (328 reviews)
- Aspen Dental (Birdeye): 4.2 stars (752 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly, professional, and compassionate staff
- Positive experiences with pediatric dental care
- Effective management of dental anxiety and patient comfort
- Thorough and detailed explanations of procedures
Common complaints
- Challenges with insurance coverage and billing transparency
- Concerns regarding high costs and payment plan inflexibility
- Occasional feelings of being pressured toward third-party financing
"After being with a dentist in the past I feel may have rushed work or was more concerned with the clock instead of the patient it was a breath of fresh air making Waterloo Dental my new home for oral care."
— Waterloo Dental Associates Review (Birdeye)"My hygienist, Megan, was ultra-patient with my nervousness, and was exceedingly gentle. She was kind and caring. I felt relaxed the entire time."
— Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry Review (Birdeye)"I am not a dentist person to say the least and for that reason I don't even have dental insurance. But I will now be getting the insurance so I can come back... Thank you guys so much!"
— Aspen Dental Review (Birdeye)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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