I'm so happy that I found this practice! I spent years suffering from *extreme* dental anxiety due to a terrible experience I had as a teenager. A friend recommended The Gentle Dentist. I initially saw Dr. Gall, who was excellent. I now see Dr. Fox, who was so kind and reassuring and helped me come up with a plan to take great care of my teeth. I also saw Dr. Bowman once for a broken tooth, and she was great also. The hygienists here, like Lana, Olga, and Michelle, are so warm and patient with me, and the receptionists are friendly and welcoming, too. I kid you not when I say that prior to finding this practice, I would have preferred doing childbirth again to going to the dentist. That might sound wild, but if you are someone who really struggles with dental anxiety or had a really bad experience in the past, you'll get it. It's been such a weight off my shoulders to get my dental health back on track and to know that I'm setting a good example for my kids. It's so freeing to not feel afraid anymore! 10/10 would recommend : )
Family Dentistry · Restorative Dentistry
The Gentle Dentist
69 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH, 43085
Practice overview
About The Gentle Dentist
The Gentle Dentist has a 4.9-star Google rating and consists of Dr. Melissa Baker, Dr. Brooke Fox, Dr. Lori Cronin, Dr. Andrew Nash, Dr. Brittany Dexter, Dr. Warren Gall, and Dr. Lauren Bowman. They offer a variety of general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services, including same-day CEREC crowns, CBCT 3D imaging, dentures, fillings, and implants. Emphasizing patient comfort, The Gentle Dentist in Worthington offers massage chairs, pre-treatment visits, and transparent treatment conversations.
Services and specialties
Care available at The Gentle Dentist
Location
Find the practice
69 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH, 43085
Patient feedback
What patients say about The Gentle Dentist
Based on the 146 written Google reviews posted between Jan 1, 2026 and Sep 28, 2026 (another 20 left a star rating with no text). Counts show how many of those 146 reviews mention each topic.
Patients praise
- Staff Friendliness and Professionalism79 of 146 reviews
Staff and People
A large number of patients consistently praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly, kind, welcoming, and professional. They often feel cared for and describe the team as understanding and helpful.
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience72 of 146 reviews
Trust and Overall
Patients highly recommend the practice, often calling it the best dental office they have experienced. Many express long-term loyalty, some having been patients for decades, due to the excellent and pleasant overall experience.
- Comfort, Pain and Anxiety44 of 146 reviews
Care and Clinical
A significant number of patients highlight the practice's gentle approach, often describing their visits as comfortable, pleasant, and even enjoyable. Many appreciate how the staff addresses and alleviates dental anxiety, resulting in painless procedures.
- Hygienists and Dental Assistants37 of 146 reviews
Staff and People
Patients frequently praise the hygienists and dental assistants for their excellent skills, professionalism, and ability to make them feel at ease. Many describe the staff as amazing, kind, and patient.
Common concerns
- Insurance and Claims6 of 146 reviews
Operations
Several patients expressed disappointment regarding recent changes in insurance acceptance, specifically mentioning that the practice no longer works directly with Delta Dental. This change sometimes leads to out-of-pocket payments and delayed reimbursements.
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience3 of 146 reviews
Trust and Overall
A few patients did not have the best experience and indicated they would need to seek dental care elsewhere.
- Staff Friendliness and Professionalism2 of 146 reviews
Staff and People
A couple of patients mentioned not finding the staff friendly.
Summaries are written by AI from the text of these Google reviews and describe what reviewers said, not our own assessment. A topic appears once at least 2 reviews mention it. Updated twice a year; next update January 2027. Practice owner and something looks wrong? Ask us to review this summary.
Services mentioned
Treatments patients mention at The Gentle Dentist
How many of the 146 written reviews in the same period name each treatment, and how reviewers felt about it.
- Teeth cleaning & hygienePreventive31 of 146 reviews
31 positive
- Checkups & examsPreventive7 of 146 reviews
7 positive
- Emergency & same-day careOral surgery7 of 146 reviews
7 positive
- Crowns & bridgesRestorative6 of 146 reviews
6 positive
- Children's dentistryPreventive3 of 146 reviews
3 positive
- Extractions & wisdom teethOral surgery2 of 146 reviews
1 positive · 1 negative
- Veneers & bondingCosmetic2 of 146 reviews
2 positive
Treatments are identified by AI from the text of these Google reviews. A treatment appears once at least 2 reviews name it; it reflects what reviewers wrote about, not the full list of services the practice offers.
Recent reviews
New Google reviews by month
166 new reviews for The Gentle Dentist since January 2026, averaging 4.9 stars: 159 five-star, 3 four-star and 4 rated 1 to 3 stars.
| Month | 5 stars | 4 stars | 1 to 3 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| October 2026 (so far) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Featured on Google
Google's most relevant reviews
The reviews Google shows first for The Gentle Dentist, in full.
For anyone looking for a pleasant and comfortable experience at the dentist’s office, The Gentle Dentist is a great place to go. I have been a patient there for well over 20 years, and every visit has been pleasant and comfortable and sometimes even fun. Today I had a great exam and was complimented on my home care which made me feel really good. And they proclaimed that I should have a gold star! I recommend them most highly.
You can always be assured of the best care and service at the gentle dentist Worthington. I’ve been going a couple of years now and it’s the best move I’ve made. The team are super efficient. Today Lily worked on my cleaning and inspection and she did a wonderful job.
My daughter had a great first teeth cleaning! Dr. Bowman made it a great experience for her, as did the entire staff. She’s been talking about how much she loves the dentist all day
I’ve gone to the Gentle Dentist most of my life minus an embarrassingly long 11-year hiatus… The longer I waited, the more nervous I was to schedule a cleaning. Today the time finally came and my hygienist and Dr. Fox could not have been more friendly, professional, and judgement-free. They had immediate availability and I waited less than a minute to be seen. I’ll happily be back soon.
Review activity
Monthly Google review history
New Google reviews for The Gentle Dentist and the average star rating of those new reviews, over the last 30 and 90 days and month by month.
Last 30 days
- New Google reviews
- 16
- Rating of new reviews
- 4.9 out of 5from 16 reviews
Last 90 days
- New Google reviews
- 48
- Rating of new reviews
- 4.9 out of 5from 48 reviews
| Month | New reviews | Rating of new reviews | Overall rating | Total reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 0 | No new reviews | 4.9 | 1,986 |
| September 2026 | 16 | 4.9 out of 5from 16 reviews | 4.9 | 1,986 |
| August 2026 | 19 | 4.8 out of 5from 19 reviews | 4.9 | 1,970 |
| July 2026 | 15 | 5.0 out of 5from 15 reviews | 4.9 | 1,951 |
| June 2026 | 17 | 4.9 out of 5from 17 reviews | 4.9 | 1,936 |
| May 2026 | 25 | 4.7 out of 5from 25 reviews | 4.9 | 1,919 |
| April 2026 | 25 | 4.9 out of 5from 25 reviews | 4.9 | 1,894 |
| March 2026 | 16 | 5.0 out of 5from 16 reviews | 4.9 | 1,869 |
| February 2026 | 18 | 5.0 out of 5from 18 reviews | 4.9 | 1,853 |
| January 2026 | 15 | 5.0 out of 5from 15 reviews | 4.9 | 1,835 |
New review counts and ratings include every Google review published in each period. The current month is counted so far. Overall rating and total reviews show the practice's standing at the end of each month, worked back from Google's current totals using the date and rating of every review since, so they may differ slightly from what Google displayed at the time.