Dental Professionals on Whitesburg
Sonya Wintzell, DMD:
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My wife and I have lived different places and utilized various dental practices and dental specialists over our 60+ year lifetime, with the last 25 years as a patients of Dental Professionals on Whitesburg.  There is no doubt in my mind that this is the very best dental practice in the greater Huntsville area. Their equipment, procedures and technology is state-of-the-art; the entire staff is the most knowledgeable, professional, and friendly that I have encountered.  Their scheduling process is phenomenal!  I don’t know how they do it, but I never have to wait.  Maintaining healthy teeth is important to me and I feel very lucky to have found such expert dental CARE (all employees truly care about their patients and obviously love what they do) in an area the size of Huntsville.

Pampered and painless dental care. My husband and I have been patients at this office for 24 years. We have experienced multiple dental issues due to our respective genetic lotteries; cavities, old fillings failures, abcesses, even nerve absorption have required root canals, crowns and a bridge, as well as long discussions about the value of dental implants. Of course DPoW is not the cheapest place to get your teeth cleaned. If cost is your only issue, I’m sure you can find cheaper. I don’t think you can find better value. Working within your insurance benefits to get the best value and long term results is addressed from the start. Over the years, one dentist retired, some office personnel have been added, and the technology has been upgraded as it became available. The only thing that hasn’t changed is the beauty and comfort of the waiting room and restroom. Think Downton Abbey sumptuous with scrupulous hygiene. The building is set back from the street on a narrow lot so it doesn’t appear as large as it is. The exterior is modern and well maintained, and the parking lot is more than adequate (and happily devoid of the sink-like potholes that plague Huntsville). It’s easy to miss the single driveway, just north of the Steak Out. Tastefully restrained signs and building exterior are obscured or overwhelmed by the Steak Out, whose building has minimal set back and garish signage. There are steps up to the covered entrance, and a long uncovered ramp for wheelchair access. This ramp is accessed from the handicap parking just to the left immediately as you enter the driveway. This might be a problem for caregivers of those in wheelchairs. Pushing a chair while holding an umbrella is difficult. The heavy downpours we often get in Huntsville make covered pull-thru drop off entrances a blessing for wheelchair access, and DPoW doesn’t have one. This is not to say the elderly shouldn’t become patients. In all other ways, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate office. BTW, this is an all-female business, if that’s of any import (my husband’s preference, not just mine). Both dentists work hard to keep their education current and their technology the newest, but they do refer root canals out to an Endodontist. The office staff is experienced and competent. The hygienists are all that and more. They work really hard to ensure absolutely no patient discomfort. Patients get warmed neck pillows and comfy blankets. The chairs and equipment are new and each room equipped with a video screen to explain findings. But the most salient feature is this: they absolutely and sincerely care about their patients. There’s just no way we could have been fooled over two decades. I can tell when people like being at work. I’m a skeptic. Businesses always pay lip service to the need to project a caring attitude, but they can’t ensure it if the people employed don’t have it already in their nature, from the receptionists and clerks on up to both dentists. I suspect it’s a corporate culture thing and they’ve let go employees who weren’t like them… caring from the get go. There’s a private consultation room to discuss whatever, so just ask to use it and be honest about what you can and can’t afford. You don’t have to discuss how you’re going to pay for services in front of other patients. Also, discuss how you want to be reminded to confirm appointments. They use live calls as well as texting and e-mail. You choose any or all.

Would highly recommend the crew at Dental Professionals on Whitesburg. The hospitality and kindness are unprecedented. They go above and beyond to make you comfortable the whole visit!

I have been seeing Jamiey, as my dental assistant for years. She is super thorough and tells the dentist what she had seen and makes recommendations. Dr. Bruce and Dr. Wentzel are super sweet and perfectionists. I always feel I am in great hands. After a crown or other procedures, you can expect a call from them checking on you. I would recommend them to anyone.

To “Everyone” at Dental Professionals on Whitesburg: I was most appreciative of the professionalism shown to me during my recent visit. The care and concern for my safety during these difficult times was outstanding! In addition my thanks and admiration to Jamiey who as always does great work. Thanks again , I look forward to my next visit whatever the circumstances.

Patient perfectionist! I was terrified due to bad experiences, bad dental work. They have eliminated the most terrifying thoughts and use state of the art dentistry techniques. Well and here I was again, totally freaking out and worked up about a problem tooth. I knew I would be in pain and patronized, but NO, despite my level of hyper sensitive, once again, Dental Professionals put me at ease and even made me relieved to get my tooth taken care. Thanks to Julie too, who may be the BEST hygienist ever!!! ♡

The dentist, hygienists, all of the staff are there for one reason: your health, comfort, and painless dentistry. I would recommend them to anyone. Even the harshest critics could not offer one complaint about this specialty.

This is a wonderful dental practice! Everyone is efficient, knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. I have been going there for over 30 years! During this time of COVID-19, they are taking every precaution humanly possible to insure health and safety. I highly recommend them!.

In my opinion, Dental Professionals is like the Mayo Clinic of dentistry! They are constantly researching and implementing best practices, from latest technology equipment, sterilization, scheduling, you name it. For example, this is one of the few North Alabama practices certified to perform the Chao pinhole surgical technique to repair receding gums (which I am a beneficiary of). The staff is very professional, yet so very warm and friendly. My wife and I have been patients for many years and I am so glad that through a co-worker I was able to find a practice of this calibur located in Huntsville.

Every aspect of this practice is simply outstanding. The doctors and staff are unfailingly friendly, professional, and extremely skilled. I cannot recommend Dental Professionals on Whitesburg highly enough.