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Best Dentists Near Me in Newport News, Virginia

DentistryNewport News, VA

★★★★★4.9/52,136 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Peninsula Dental Care of Newport News (Birdeye): 4.9/5 stars (1,475 reviews)
  • Dr. John J. Denison: Denison Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (Birdeye): 4.9/5 stars (177 reviews)
  • Dr. Steven Reese (Healthgrades): 4.9/5 stars (314 ratings)
  • Dr. Preston Loving (WebMD): 5/5 stars (145 reviews)
  • Dr. William Griffin (Healthgrades): 4.5/5 stars (25 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Gentle and compassionate care for anxious or fearful patients
  • Friendly, welcoming, and professional office staff and atmosphere
  • Long-term patient loyalty (often spanning decades)
  • Effective and efficient dental procedures, including complex restorations and same-day services
  • Comprehensive, clear communication and thorough explanations from dentists and hygienists

Common complaints

  • Occasional reports of aggressive upselling or unnecessary service recommendations
  • Instances of poor communication, dismissiveness, or lack of empathy regarding patient pain
  • Administrative issues such as scheduling errors, overbooking, and unexpected appointment cancellations
  • Customer service complaints, particularly regarding front-desk interactions or rude reception staff

In patients' words

"Dr. Watson has been our dentist for decades, and now his son... The two best dentist la in the area. Dr Watson and his son take the time to make sure all your questions are answered and their care is stop notch."

WebMD (Dr. Benjamin Watson)

"I had been terrified of the dentist for 35 years. Last year that changed thanks to Dr. Loving and his amazing staff! They are so friendly, gentle and communicate everything."

WebMD (Dr. Preston Loving)

"Went to Dr. Denson for the first time and had the worst experience ever!... I was feeling pain while he was drilling. I was making noises and using hand gesture and he completely ignored me. I literally had to grab his hand and told him to STOP"

Healthgrades (Dr. John Denison)

"I show up for that appointment only to be told that I was removed from the schedule because they 'overbooked appointment', and they did not call me or even let me know until I showed up."

LocalityBiz (Spencer Dental)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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