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Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington
Dental Associates of Delaware is a family and cosmetic dentistry practice founded in 1975 with six locations across Delaware.
1304 N Broom St #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
4.9(265 reviews)
About Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington
Dr. Christopher Tai and his team see a notably higher share of adult patients, with reviews describing calm, pain-free visits even for anxious patients and young children.
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign for patients pursuing straighter teeth. Reviews point to a steady stream of adult patients alongside families, and many describe Dr. Christopher Tai as gentle and thorough, offering tailored treatment plans and multiple options including less costly ones. Patients often mention falling asleep during procedures or feeling little to no pain during fillings, extractions, and root canals, and the office is credited with easing anxiety for people who have had bad experiences elsewhere. A handful of reviews raise concerns about scheduling delays and billing surprises, though most describe smooth, well-explained visits.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, March 2023–September 2026, updated September 2026
Dental Associates of Delaware is a family and cosmetic dentistry practice founded in 1975 with six locations across Delaware.
They offer general, cosmetic, periodontic, and preventative dentistry services for patients of all ages using advanced dental technology.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
3D Digital Scanning
Cone Beam CT (3D X-Ray)
Laser Dentistry
Orthodontists at this office
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Dr. Erik Bradley, DDS
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Dr. Ian Binnersley, DDS
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Dr. Richard Bond, DDS
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Dr. Dakin Bond, DMD
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Dr. Caterina Carafides, DMD
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Dr. M. Ryan Cleary
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Dr. Richard D'Antonio
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Dr. Madelyn DeFord, DMD
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Dr. Amit Dua, D.M.D.
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Dr. Amanda Golshiri
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Dr. Greg Hansen, DDS
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Dr. Erik Hansen, DMD
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Dr. Lois James, D.D.S.
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Dr. Lena Jia
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Dr. Michael Ryan, DDS
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Dr. Christopher Tai, D.M.D.
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Dr. Ping Wang
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Dr. Erik S. Bradley, D.D.S
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Dr. Christopher J. Tai, D.M.D
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Dr. Richard S. D'Antonio, D.M.D
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Dr. Caterina Carafides, D.M.D
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Dr. Amanda M. Golshiri, D.D.S
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Dr. Amit Dua, D.M.D
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Dr. Madelyn DeFord, D.M.D
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Dr. Dakin Bond, D.M.D
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Dr. Richard D. Bond, D.D.S
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Dr. Greg C. Hansen, D.D.S
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Dr. Michael J. Ryan, D.D.S
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Dr. Ian K. Binnersley, D.D.S
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Dr. Lena Jia, D.D.S
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Dr. M. Ryan Cleary, D.M.D
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Dr. Erik Hansen, D.M.D
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Dr. Ping Wang, D.M.D
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Dr. Lois James, D.D.S
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Dr. George Bennitt
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Dr. George Bennitt, D.D.S
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Insurance accepted
2 plans listedAetnaCigna
We work with most major insurance plans and will handle claims, paperwork, and benefit coordination.
What patients say
Latest review 8 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Dr. Christopher Tai is described as building tailored treatment plans and presenting multiple options, including lower-cost alternatives, before starting work.
- Many patients report falling asleep or feeling no pain during fillings, extractions, and root canals, which reviews attribute to a calm, reassuring approach.
- Reviews often mention step-by-step walkthroughs using digital scans to show diagnostic images before treatment begins.
Things to know
- A few reviews describe scheduling frustrations, including repeated confirmation calls, long waits despite early arrival, or unreturned calls for weeks after an appointment.
- Some reviews mention billing or insurance surprises, including charges not disclosed until after treatment was completed.
Who it suits
- Anxious or nervous patients
- Adults
- Young children
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Christopher Tai · 1 review
Orthodontic care in reviews
A small number of reviews mention orthodontic treatment, including braces with rubber bands and a case where staged wisdom tooth extraction avoided the need for jaw surgery. One reviewer described Invisalign treatment as resulting in an improved smile with consistent support throughout the process.
- Last 90 days
- 14 reviews
- averaging 5.0★
- Last 12 months
- 76 reviews
- averaging 5.0★
- Owner replies
- 49% of reviews
- Compared with Wilmington
- Higher rated than 60%
- of 21 practices we track
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- Early (phase 1) treatment5
PraiseCriticism
- The dentist61
- Friendly staff47 / 1
- Gentle, comfortable care46
- Clear explanations31 / 1
- Scheduling & wait times15 / 4
- Cost, insurance & financing12 / 5
- Office & technology12 / 1
- Responsiveness12 / 1
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| The dentist | 61 | 0 |
| Friendly staff | 47 | 1 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 46 | 0 |
| Clear explanations | 31 | 1 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 15 | 4 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 12 | 5 |
| Office & technology | 12 | 1 |
| Responsiveness | 12 | 1 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.9
265 reviews
Gabrielle Childs-Seifert
a month ago
Dr. Bond and his entire staff are the nicest people you could ever meet. Top quality dental care with such a caring staff. I love it here.!
M Santos
3 months ago
This office earned all five stars. Dental Tech Jacob, Dr Bond and the entire staff have awesome chair side manner. Keep up the great work. M Santos
Carol Monaghan
4 months ago
Dr. Bond was able to see me within a day of my dental flare up and correctly diagnosed the problem and corrected it. I was impressed by the solicitousness of the staff and by Dr. Bond’s professional, thorough, caring manner. I felt that everyone there truly cared about me.
Danielle Acquaviva
4 months ago
As a new patient, the office is really nice and greets everyone with respect. The staff is great! The dental assistants and Dr. Bond were very informative!
Rebecca Tubbs
4 months ago
We love this dentist! The front staff is great and always so helpful. Making sure that insurance will cover everything that it possibly can! Thanks!
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington offer?
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington offers: Invisalign.
Does Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington accept dental insurance?
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington accepts Aetna, Cigna.
Is Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington accepting new patients?
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington is currently welcoming new patients in Wilmington, DE. Call (302) 658-9511 or book online to schedule.
Where is Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington located?
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington is located at 1304 N Broom St #1. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=12816538948935490249&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington?
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 12:00–7:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington offer payment plans?
Yes, Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington?
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington is staffed by Dr. Erik Bradley, Dr. Ian Binnersley, Dr. Richard Bond, Dr. Dakin Bond, Dr. Caterina Carafides, Dr. M. Ryan Cleary, Dr. Richard D'Antonio, Dr. Madelyn DeFord, Dr. Amit Dua, Dr. Amanda Golshiri, Dr. Greg Hansen, Dr. Erik Hansen, Dr. Lois James, Dr. Lena Jia, Dr. Michael Ryan, Dr. Christopher Tai, Dr. Ping Wang, Dr. Erik S. Bradley, D.D.S, Dr. Christopher J. Tai, D.M.D, Dr. Richard S. D'Antonio, D.M.D, Dr. Caterina Carafides, D.M.D, Dr. Amanda M. Golshiri, D.D.S, Dr. Amit Dua, D.M.D, Dr. Madelyn DeFord, D.M.D, Dr. Dakin Bond, D.M.D, Dr. Richard D. Bond, D.D.S, Dr. Greg C. Hansen, D.D.S, Dr. Michael J. Ryan, D.D.S, Dr. Ian K. Binnersley, D.D.S, Dr. Lena Jia, D.D.S, Dr. M. Ryan Cleary, D.M.D, Dr. Erik Hansen, D.M.D, Dr. Ping Wang, D.M.D, Dr. Lois James, D.D.S, Dr. George Bennitt, Dr. George Bennitt, D.D.S.
What is the patient rating for Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington?
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington has a 4.9-star rating based on 265 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington been in practice?
Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington has been providing orthodontic care since 1975, serving the Wilmington, DE community for over 51 years.
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Accepting new patients
Est. 1975
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Accessibility & Parking
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Mon8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed12:00 – 7:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
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