Thomas K Duncan, DDS

The receptionists are lovely people. Dr. Duncan, however, made me uncomfortable right from the get-​go. He asked too many questions about my personal life choices (what does this tattoo mean, why do you have that tattoo, why do you color your hair this color and that color, etc). I felt like I was being teased every time I went in there (I visited this dentist 2 – 3 times). I get it, he’s from a different time/​generation. But I found his idea of small talk to be unprofessional.
Oh, not to mention that the 2 small cavities (my first cavities ever) he filled were a complete botch job. Like another Unilocaler mentioned on here, I also have to find a different dentist to repair the «work» he’s done.

I went to Dr. Duncan several years ago. I had a couple root canals and crowns.
He as a person, is very nice. But unfortunately he failed to do his job correctly. After years of having these two crowns (and an implant), I got them x-​rayed to find out why I was in such pain. Come to find out, the root canals he did were not thoroughly finished. Some of my root remained in my gums. Not only was his work incomplete, the crowns he put in are loose and have completely risen up. Because of these issues, I had to see an Endodontist. (a dentist who can reach the bottom of the root to remove it). And nooooowwwwwww, the crowns (and implant) that I paid so much for, were just removed.
Long-​story-​short, all the work he did, needs to be redone. Literally, all the work.
I just love the dentist!

I had some rather horrific (in my mind) experiences with dentists as a child. I was one of those brats that was so terrified that I would have to be sedated with gas before the dentist could even think about sticking his hand in my mouth. Needless to say, that anxiety carried with me up though my teenage years UNTIL I met Dr. Duncan.
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Duncan’s since I was 19. What’s great about him is that his cool demeanor and likability has an effect of completely diffusing any trepidation that may tag along for the ride. Over the years, Dr. Duncan has pulled a wisdom tooth here and there, and filled an occasional cavity. Yet, even in the midst of those types of procedures, I’ve never been nervous. In fact, such visits usually end up in us joking around in some fashion.
Penny, the hygientist, is always a delight. Greggie, the office manager, is always sweet and helpful. Moreover, all of the dental assistants are so kind. It’s like a big family.
If you’re a wimp (like me) and looking for a dentist with a gentle approach, consider Dr. Duncan.