David Gardner, DMD

As the other reviews have said, Dr. Gardner is amazing! I’m new to the city and found him here on Unilocal and the other reviews were accurate — great dentist! This isn’t your usual large dental practice where you see a different dentist, hygienist, etc for each appointment or procedure you have done. He does it all, and does it very well. Highly recommend!!!

My experience here has been awesome. I was kept informed throughout and David has incredible follow up skills. He will offer to call your insurance if there are delays. They will also check to see whats covered if you are not certain. I like that he offered me a variety of payment options as well.

I came in for a 6-​month check up and cleaning. Dr. Gardner explained what he would do before he did it. He was thorough, patient, and did an excellent job cleaning my teeth. He also used digital x-​rays which apparently expose you to much less radiation. Can’t wait for my next check up.

Dr. Gardner is so great that I created a Unilocal account just to review him. For a dentist, that’ll tell you something right there.
The office is beautiful, clean and homey. It does not have a cold, clinical feel at all. The location is central and convenient. Scoring an appointment was quick and easy.
Dr. Gardner was thorough and professional, he explained what he was doing at each step and constantly made sure I was comfortable. I also appreciated the fact that he did not ask me questions and then expect me to answer them while he had tools in my mouth. Why do so many dentists do that?
I am so glad I found Dr. Gardner after years of floating from place to place.

Dr. Gardner is a fantastic dentist. Over the course of a few weeks I had a root canal with buildup and crown and five cavities. He was flexible with his schedule and was always able to see me within a day or two.
His work is fantastic. I experienced no discomfort, and he constantly made sure to check in with me. He works quickly and efficiently. Also, when was the last time you went to a dentist and even had the cleaning done by the dentist himself?
I highly recommend Dr. Gardner without any hesitation.

He is a great dentist. Very gentle and caring and fair. He explains the procedure very well and goes over treatment options. I am a healthcare professional and by far the treatment experience I had with Dr. Gardner has been one of the greatest dental experience. His office is very beautiful and gives you the sense of relaxation while getting your dental treatment.

Dr. Gardner is awesome! I have been going to him over a year now. He is very patient, calm, and does really great work. The office is decorated so lovely that your appointment will be a wonderful experience, compared to those all white clinics.
I highly reccommend him as your go to Dentist.

Dr. Gardner may be a magician in addition to his dentistry profession. As an avid Unilocaler, I found him and his wonderful reviews on my search for a dentist. I’m a wuss, no complete baby when it comes to the dentist. But as time has ticked so loudly in my ears towards the inevitable reckoning that comes from negligence in dental visitation, I had to start somewhere. I have had many unpleasant visits to the DMD to form my impenetrable aversion to all things hook shaped and high pitched, so my goal was to find a person who seemed to genuinely care about patients and their comfort while also doing a high quality job on my jacked up teeth. Dr. Gardner is pleasant and calming and takes time to explain everything you need to know about what may be in store for you. The office is comfortable and conveniently located. He is a one-​man-​shop it seems; and so while some dental practices can be like high-​priced dental Marts, where you’re always getting a new hygienist and the Dentist rarely sees you only to tell you that you have 15 cavities without showing you any x-​rays, and the receptionists like to imagine they are the dominant to your submissive, Dr. Gardner’s office is like visiting my mild mannered, kind, buddy who has an impeccable eye for artwork and likes to watch Big Bang Theory (one of my personal faves. High Five!), and then proceeds to practice dental magic on you in the most painless way possible. I had a cleaning with Dr. Gardner and a filling, and so happy with the experience.
Go here. Just don’t block up his entire calendar, I got some nuggets that need fixing!

I Survived The Dentist Office Today Thanks To Dr. David Gardner, DMD. I Thought I Was Going To Have A Crazy Experience Because People Told Me About Their Experience But I Had My Two Top Wisdom Teeth Taken Out In 6 Minutes. Dr. Dave Has A Calming Energy, Very Confident And Relaxing Demeanor.

I have seen Dr. Gardner twice, once 6 months ago and then again just recently and the second time my wife came along for a visit as well. As a physician myself, I can say that Dr. Gardner is fantastic. Unlike my previous dentistry appointments where I felt like I was a patient in a factory, Dr. Gardner spent time with me, explained everything he did, and truly treated me as an individual. This is important, because like many others, I’m not a fan of my dentist visits. On top of the excellent care he provides, he is understanding of others busy schedule and tries his best to accommodate. If we were not moving to another city, I would have remained under the care of Dr. Gardner for as long as he was in practice. We wish him the best of luck in his practice. Lastly, of note, everyone else on this website has given him 5 stars, which is a testament to the type of provider he is.

I was been in Dr. Gardner’s office for tooth extraction. He is a great Dr, explaining every detail with patience (since I don’t speak English very well), and make me comfortable during the time of extraction and no pain after that. I am satisfied with the treatment I get!

What a GREAT experience. I hate going to the dentist, but even just walking into the office I knew this visit would be different. Dr. Gardner is calm and caring– and the office feels more like a chic living room than a dental office! I recommend that if you are scared of visiting the dentist you make an appointment for his style of «relaxation dentistry!»
And a PLUS, he recommended I not pursue an expensive treatment plan I thought I needed.

I had the most awesome experience on Saturday 18^th April 2015 at Rittenhouse Dentistry. My teeth feel wonderful and Dr. Gardner was so warm and welcoming. I did not even feel like i was in a dental office because the space is so peaceful and inviting. I will recommend anyone looking for a good dentist to go see Dr. Gardner, he is awesome

I purchased a cleaning and checkup via Groupon and had a great experience. I’ve had a lot of unpleasant dental experiences in the past, but Dr. Gardner was great. He’s pretty much exactly what you want from a dentist — friendly, helpful, competent. He did the cleaning himself and was very meticulous with the cleaning/​polishing. He also took the time to explain what he was doing, walked me through any problems he found, and offered helpful suggestions on how I can improve my brushing/​flossing. The office is located right off of Rittenhouse Square and the atmosphere is really cozy and comforting, not your typical dentist office at all. I would definitely come back for services in the future. If you normally dread going to the dentist, then this is the place for you. It’s about as nice/​enjoyable of an experience as it can possibly be when it comes to going to the dentist.

Great trip to the dentist. Dr. Gardner was both kind and informative, taking the time to explain everything he did before he did it. He also did an excellent job cleaning my teeth. I am actually looking forward to my next trip back to the dentist!

After having a really bad experience and not visiting a dentist for over a year and a half, I decided it was time to face my fears and go visit a dentist. I searched for my new dentist this time using Unilocal instead of letting my insurance carrier give me another horrible recommendation. I am so happy I found Dr. Gardner. First of all, he fit me in and was able to schedule an appointment immediately. The experience could not have been any better. Dr Gardner did everything from start to finish himself. He explained what he was doing as he did it. Surprisingly I experienced zero discomfort. I have never had a dentist polish my teeth as meticulously and as long as Dr. Gardner did. The only bad news was the number of cavities he found. I had him fill 2 cavities that same day and scheduled to come back to get more filled. In the past at other dentists, I have felt sensitivity near the teeth where a cavity was filled. This time I feel absolutely nothing. It feels brand new!
The location and atmosphere of the office could not be more homey and comforting. I highly recommend Dr. Gardner!

This is a great dentist above the violin shop in Center City. Going to this dentist is like walking into someone’s house.
Dr. Gardner is sweet, honest, and straightforward. He doesn’t judge like most dentists I’ve been to, he just offers opinions and solutions. He explains everything as he’s going through the motions.
Like many others, I’ve had horrible experiences with dentists. Last time I went to the dentist (before Dr. Gardner) I had three impacted wisdom teeth removed excruciatingly painfully that left me pretty scared to go back to a dentist for a long time.
Dr. Gardner is a different kind of dentist, who makes sure you are 100% cared for the entire time and made sure I was completely numb before filling my cavities. He’s the best!

Right when you walk in, you don’t feel like you’re in a normal dental clinic. The office is definitely homey and is decorated very nicely.
Outside of the environment, Dr. Gardner was very personable and calming. I just went in for a cleaning and he tested the pressure that he would apply to see if it was okay for me. Dr Gardner also did a great job of cleaning my teeth as he was very through, which I noticed as my teeth looked a shade lighter. Beforehand, he made sure to see that my fillings were sturdy and in tact.
If you’ve never been, you should definitely go here as it’s $ 98 for x-​rays and a cleaning. I would definitely come back.

Dr. Gardner is the best. Professional, courteous, great to talk to. He makes you feel comfortable and take care of. He is
Knowledgeable, explains things directly and thoroughly, and is out to make you feel better and more healthy in terms oral hygiene, as opposed to sell you on things. If and when I need another cleaning or any other cosmetic or general work I will most definitely come back to see him. I highly recommend his practice. (Also the location could not be better, and the building is amazing!) Thanks rittenhouse dentistry.

I’ve never struggled with odontophobia. That said, many of my friends do. If you have any anxiety about going to the dentist, Dr. David Gardner is the man to assuage your fear. He is the most professional, congenial, and skilled dentist ever to deal with my pearly whites.
First, when you walk in you get an immediate sense for Dr. Gardner’s keen sense of aesthetics. This is the warmest, least clinical dental office I’ve ever visited. There’s a lovely China collection, some nice oil paintings on the walls, and a 24 inch flat screen on the wall to watch a favorite move or catch up on the news while you Dr. Gardner works his magic.
Second, Dr. Gardner explains things in a clear, non-​jargony fashion. He takes his time explaining your treatment options. His approach is very patient centered. You don’t feel like decisions are being taken from you. I’ve learned a lot about my own dental health just listening to him explain what’s going on with my teeth.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, I’ve never felt an ounce of pain in this guy’s chair. He works the anesthetic needle gingerly and once he gets you numb quickly, you stay numb. No pain no gain is a great rule in life, except at the dentist’s. There you want no pain, and at Rittenhouse Dentistry you don’t feel any.
Combine the above factors with really reasonable rates, especially given the Rittenhouse location, and I don’t know why anyone would go anywhere else!