Access Dental Care
Access Dental Care accessibility-focused general dental care on Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI
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Very Good
About Access Dental Care
Based on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Rhode Island, Access Dental Care is a dental practice serving the area. General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.
A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.
Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.
Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.
Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost. You can reach Access Dental Care through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Access Dental Care offers general dentistry on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Rhode Island. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Use this page to see the full range of treatments listed and to get in touch about an appointment.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
General Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday(Today) | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
General Dentistry
General dentistry at Access Dental Care covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across North Providence.
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
422 reviews
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Recent Reviews
I'm extremely particular about me teeth and since joining Access Dental, the care, quality and advanced technology is unmatched. I will never leave! Dr. John can't retire as long as I am alive and have teeth.
I initially left a positive review for Access Dental a few years ago, but this practice has gone downhill rapidly. My experience with them has been nothing short of frustrating. Even when I first praised them, they were constantly and aggressively trying to upsell me on dental treatments and add-ons I explicitly stated I did not need—I was only ever there for a basic cleaning. To make matters worse, they even tried to pitch Botox injections during a visit. Over the last three years, their reliability completely collapsed. They canceled and rescheduled my annual cleanings using excuse after excuse, leaving me with only one cleaning in a three-year span. After briefly trying another local office that also played cancellation games, I decided to give Access Dental one last chance for an urgent tooth pain issue. They saw me quickly and kept a scheduled cleaning appointment, but when I arrived, the receptionist told me I was "maxed out on visits" and demanded an unexpected $65 upfront payment for a cleaning that is fully covered by my insurance. When I rightfully questioned this and stated I would no longer be coming back, I simply walked out.To add insult to injury, I received a formal dismissal letter in the mail today stating they would no longer provide my care. It’s a ridiculous power trip and a form of harassment considering I had already fired them in person days prior. Save your time, your teeth, and your sanity—avoid this practice. Just an additional note, upon reading other individuals reviews I noticed that this practice is very unprofessional with a lot of their responses to their reviews! Instead of just saying, we are sorry in regards to your experience they go on parading a patient on their review, which is wrong! It’s an Unnecessary aggressive approach to a former patient!
They constantly schedule appointments and then cancel or reschedule them without proper notice sometimes you don’t find out until you’ve already shown up after taking time off work and traveling a long way. Yet if YOU are even a few minutes late or have to cancel, they’re quick to send you a notice saying they won’t treat you anymore. The double standard is ridiculous. The receptionist is especially rude and unprofessional, and the staff seems inexperienced with basic dental X-rays and equipment, making the process unnecessarily painful. This clinic seriously needs to work on its scheduling, communication, staff training, and customer service.
They made me feel comfortable and eased my dental fears
Very professional staff. I have received a number of compliments about my smile. It's all because of Dr. T, Dr. John and their dedicated staff.
Great reception. On time, explained procedure being done. Made you feel very comfortable during test. Explained what to expect for next few days, and give us a call if any extra pain or wuestions
Very professional, knowledged, skilled. They are gentle asks you if you are okay, need anything…. Will answer questions for you. Very good team working together . I will definitely recommend to others. Love Mrs.T
Very kind, easy process and made me feel really comfortable. Very good staff.
As usual my hygienist did a fantastic job and was very thorough in every way. I appreciate you all thank you
The best prices around for implants very personable give all the information you need. Highly recommended.
I’ve been a patient at Access dental for many years. They are always very professional, very accommodating and friendly. Melissa is my cleaning technician. She’s kind, caring and does the best job cleaning my teeth! I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my dental needs.
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