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Richard A Gaw, DDS

Named-dentist DDS on Bedford Ave in Green Hills Nashville TN 37215

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(615) 298-5948WebsiteUpdated Jul 21, 2026

About Richard A Gaw, DDS

Bedford Avenue at 3817, Suite 110, Nashville TN 37215, is in the Green Hills area of Nashville — and this exact building address (3817 Bedford Ave) is also home to Green Hills Smiles at Suite 130 (ID 2677, applied in this database), making 3817 Bedford Avenue a two-practice dental building in Nashville's Green Hills community. ZIP 37215 covers Green Hills, and Bedford Avenue is a commercial street in the Green Hills neighborhood, parallel to the Hillsboro Pike commercial spine. The two dental practices at 3817 Bedford — Dr. Richard A. Gaw at Suite 110 and Green Hills Smiles at Suite 130 — share the building at different suite numbers.

Dr. Richard A. Gaw, DDS at this Bedford Avenue address is a named-dentist general dental practice in the traditional practitioner-identity format — first initial, last name, and professional credential. The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) designation is the standard credential from most U.S. dental schools. In the affluent Green Hills professional community, a named-dentist DDS practice on Bedford Avenue provides the personal clinician relationship that the established household patients in this community expect from their dental provider.

General dental care at this Green Hills Bedford Avenue address covers the preventive and restorative scope: professional cleanings, diagnostic X-rays, fillings, crowns, and the ongoing clinical examination that monitors oral health. The Green Hills professional and residential community of ZIP 37215 — one of Nashville's most affluent and health-attentive neighborhoods — is the primary patient base for a named-dentist solo general practice at Suite 110, 3817 Bedford Avenue.

Bedford Avenue at 3817 is accessible by car from the surrounding Green Hills residential grid, by Nashville WeGo bus routes serving the Green Hills-Hillsboro Pike corridor, and from I-440 via the Hillsboro Pike exit. Suite 110 at 3817 Bedford Avenue is in the same building as Green Hills Smiles (Suite 130, ID 2677) in this two-practice Green Hills dental building.

For patients in Green Hills and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37215 seeking Dr. Richard A. Gaw's general dental care at Suite 110, 3817 Bedford Avenue, this address is shared with Green Hills Smiles (Suite 130, ID 2677) in Nashville's Green Hills community.

Richard A Gaw DDS, 3817 Bedford Ave Suite 110, Nashville TN 37215 — named-dentist in Green Hills; same 3817 Bedford Ave building as Green Hills Smiles (Suite 130, ID 2677).

Clinic Details

Best Known For

General Dentistry

Business Hours

Monday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
Wednesday(Today)
8:00 AM5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard A Gaw, DDS located?
Richard A Gaw, DDS is a dental practice in Nashville, Tennessee (ZIP 37215).
What services does Richard A Gaw, DDS offer?
It is a general and family dentistry practice, providing exams, cleanings, and fillings along with restorative and cosmetic treatment.
Does the practice treat children and adults?
Yes. The practice welcomes patients of every age, so a whole household can be seen at one office.
How often should I have a dental checkup?
Most dentists recommend a checkup and professional cleaning every six months, which helps catch problems while they are still small.
How do I book an appointment at Richard A Gaw, DDS?
You can contact Richard A Gaw, DDS directly from this page to ask a question or request an appointment.

Location

Services Offered

General Dentistry

General dentistry at Richard A Gaw, DDS covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across Nashville.

Reviews

189 reviews

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J***2 years ago

Marvelous staff; Dr Gaw is a great dentist who is highly skilled, common sense oriented and a gentleman. Highly recommended.

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D***2 years ago

Dr. Gaw is an "Excellent Dentist". Have seen him for over 26 yrs. Especially in an emergency situation. He and his staff are caring. The staff is professional, and informative, and gentle. Thank you, Dr. Gaw. Deborah Pilcher

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P***4 years ago

Well, I guess Richard only has 5 star reviews because he deletes all of the negative ones, like mine that was just deleted. So let’s try this again... My wife has been dealing with constant pain in her jaw for about a month now. The other night, while eating dinner, her entire cap to her tooth popped off. She had only had it for ~4yrs. We went to a specialist, and discovered that the whole tooth below was infected, fractured in multiple places, and dead...due to the root canal that was done by Richard. Our current dentist attributed the problems to Richard using the wrong drill, and placing the cap on wrong. He called the entire situation iatrogenic. Our dentists very graciously agreed to talk on the phone with Richard...after which richard said that he was offended that he & his work would even be questioned, and that in no way would be be willing to help or offer any compensation for his mistakes. I wouldn’t recommend richard or his work to anyone. What is more disappointing than his poor procedures, is his total disregard for us, his pride, and his rudeness. So now we are paying for his mistakes... Attached is a picture of the tooth that was killed by him, so that everyone can see what you’d be dealing with if you chose Richard’s excellent work. If you would like me to take this review down, Richard, maybe you could offer some sort of compensation for your mistakes, instead of just deleting bad reviews.

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S***5 years ago

Never visited this dentist. Don't understand why I'm being hounded for a review.

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D***5 years ago

I went to Dr. Gaw years ago and was always happy with the results. I moved away, but when I came back a couple of years ago, I was happy to find him still hard at work! Always gentle, thorough, and never makes a dental visit feel like a chore—more like “Hey, I get to go see Dr. Gaw tomorrow!” All of the staff there are always cheerful and friendly, from reception to hygienist to dental assistant. They recognize me and call me by name, which is nice, considering I’m only there a few times a year. When my insurance changed and he was no longer a “preferred” provider, I didn’t care. I was willing to pay that difference, because he takes such good care of me.

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M***5 years ago

Dr. Gaw has been treating my family for 15 years. He is extraordinary. His cosmetic work is art. Best technology, great location, big comfortable space. If it’s an emergency, he will see you ASAP, weekends, holidays, whatever. And he’s a great guy and all his patients love him. Highest recommendation.

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L***6 years ago

I have been using Dr. Gaw since the late 90s! Now, my husband and 2 children see him. We could not ask for a more knowledgeable, courteous and patient dentist! The office is state of the art and the staff are super welcoming and personable. Mrs. Kim, my hygienist, is the BEST! A couple of my family members have high anxiety when going to the dentist but this team makes them as comfortable and at ease as possible ;). I cannot thank them enough!

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J***6 years ago

If dental work could be easy, this is where it would happen. As a new patient, I got in quickly-Carmen was so helpful and understanding. When I arrived, I only waited long enough to fill out the necessary paperwork. The team is excellent-Jessica explained everything as we went along. Dr. Gaw is great- very friendly and at ease in his work. I got a quote for my out of pocket cost as soon as they knew what I needed and was able to get started right away. They were efficient and made it as comfortable as possible for me. Everyone is so kind and it is apparent that they work well together as a team. I can honestly say it's the best experience I've had in a dental office. Cheers!

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S***6 years ago

I am so glad I found Dr. Gaw & his wonderful staff! Dr. Gaw takes great care of my teeth 🦷! He explains procedures, & why you need them! I always feel relaxed & my teeth look better than ever! I would highly recommend this practice to anyone! Tina cleaned my teeth yesterday & She is wonderful also! They deserve a 5 star ⭐️ rating

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S***7 years ago

Was recommended by a relative who loves Dr. Gaw and his staff. I had a very painful tooth and although I was not an established patient they got me in quickly, Dr. Gaw diagnosed the issue and I have begun treatment. I have to say that the whole staff is very welcoming.. I immediately felt at ease and very comfortable with Dr. Gaw and confident with his practice... For this I am very grateful! Five stars!

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