Richard T. Hale, D.D.S.
Dentistry • Ottawa, KS
Ratings by platform
- Facebook: 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
- U.S. News Health (21 reviews)
- Healthgrades (15 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Many patients praise his professionalism, knowledge, and experience.
- Staff members are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
- The office environment is often noted as clean with modern equipment.
- Some patients specifically appreciate his gentle touch and ability to perform painless procedures, including extractions.
Common complaints
- Some patients reported negative experiences regarding the dentist's demeanor, specifically describing him as impatient or rude.
- Mixed feedback exists regarding pricing, with some noting costs can be higher than others.
In patients' words
"If you are scared of dental work, Do NOT go here. He has no patience. Was definitely a horrible experience."
— Yelp"Hale is one of the greatest doctors I have ever been too. I feel no shots in my gums or anything. I also don't feel any pain when he pulls a tooth, he's great."
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