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Smile Dental is a general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry practice in Springfield, Missouri offering comprehensive dental care with advanced technology including digital impressions and computer-aided restorations.
About Smile Dental
Veneer and crown results draw strong praise, though billing surprises and insurance disputes are a recurring frustration for patients of Dr. Michael Baker and Dr. David Fuchs.
Smile Dental is a general dental practice in Springfield that also offers Invisalign and traditional braces alongside routine care. Reviews often highlight crown and veneer work as artistic and natural-looking, though a notable number of patients describe billing surprises, inconsistent quotes, or disputes over insurance coverage. Some also mention efficient scheduling, including same-day fillings or staged crown replacements, while others note appointments pushed back after cancellations.
Summary of 195 patient reviews, July 2012–September 2026, updated September 2026
Smile Dental is a general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry practice in Springfield, Missouri offering comprehensive dental care with advanced technology including digital impressions and computer-aided restorations.
The practice serves patients of all ages and offers membership plans for uninsured patients.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Smile Dental provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Smile Dental uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. David Fuchs, DDS
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Dr. Michael Baker
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Dr. Robert Fuchs, DDS
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Insurance accepted
5 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
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Who it suits
Doctors patients mention
Orthodontic care in reviews
A few reviews mention orthodontic treatment at this practice, describing Invisalign and teen braces completed alongside routine dental visits, with mentions of professionalism and punctuality during those appointments.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The dentist | 62 | 12 |
| Friendly staff | 57 | 7 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 43 | 3 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 20 | 25 |
| Clear explanations | 24 | 7 |
| Treatment results | 19 | 7 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 15 | 8 |
| Responsiveness | 11 | 7 |
Recent reviews from Google
Ive been here a few times now and I really like this office. The doctor does great work and the staff is really kind and helpful throughout the process. All the work ive had done has been painless and ive had great experiences everytime. I will definitely recommend this place to people I know.
This was such a different experience from my last 2. Staff so friendly and professional. Got my results same day so no dreaded waiting for results. The place was beautiful and I loved the nice robe!
Just went in to have a tooth pulled, and I’m on schedule to get a couple more pulled… Dr. Baker was very professional, yet personable… He was very attentive to my well being during the procedure… and the rest of the staff are always pleasant and friendly… If you’re looking for a new dental clinic, I highly recommend Smile…
Do not go! I have been sent multiple bills for hundreds of dollars for covered services! Spoke with my insurance company to ensure payment was sent, I paid my co pay. Then got a call from the office saying I owed a fee for the dentist seeing me. A special fee, according to the dentist office, that is not sent to insurance because the dentist isn’t paid enough with insurance. Ok, so renegotiate your insurance agreement! No such fee was ever mentioned at the time of my visits. That’s dishonest! Watch your bills if you have gone here.
Dentist Michael and his assistant's Mary and Sophia were SPECTACULAR with my 2 year old. It was our first time in a dentist office for my child and they went ABOVE & BEYOND. They're out of network, but it is SO worth the amazing, genuinely pleasant experience. God Bless this dental office. You made my fear lay in the hands of Jesus. Thank you, beyond words.
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