Highly recommend Dr Smith and his staff. As mentor us have a fear and anxiety of going to the dentist, and we put off going, that was the case with me. I went in for an initial consultation with Melissa. She was so kind, made me feel comfortable and listened to my concerns. I need a lot of work done. They offer sedation dentistry which is worth the cost. read more

Love this practice! I am very uncomfortable getting dental work done so I am so happy to have a dental practice offer IV sedation. A couple of years ago I had root canal and crown and it was the easiest process ever. I just fell asleep and woke up and everything was done! The staff is so great..I am not scared to get cleanings now read more

I grew up with a lot of anxiety and trauma from other dentists where I feared going to the dentist for so long. (I had never wanted to go since I was a child) I found Dr. Smiths office & my perspective 100% changed for dental appointments!! For the first time in my ENTIRE life I was actually excited to go to the dentist because I knew the quality of work that was going to be done on my was so good (AND i didn't have to be awake for it!!) This is the ONLY place I have ever gone where I don't gag or throw up for my x-rays. Melissa is the absolute most gentle worker who really helps calm your nerves and helps prepare you for your appointment. The environment in this office is so calming & they do everything possible to help with your dental anxiety & I appreciate the work of this office so much! You can tell they really have a heart for those with anxiety because every single worker here helps you feel better!!! read more

I am a new patient at this clinic, and I am impressed. It is rare to find a dentist and staff that is generous, honest, and direct with their patients. That is exactly how I was treated at Rob Smith's office. The staff at the front are super nice and honest regarding insurance and out of pocket pay. Rob Smith is thorough, honest, and direct regarding treatment. I had a great experience. read more

I went in with so much pain and scared at the same time. Yeah not a fan at all but the staff and dr Smith made me feel like family and I knew at that moment I was in good hands had 4 teeth abstracted everything went well I was surprised when I woke up with no pain at all the hole staff was excellent recovery was the best part living pain free. Truly appreciate the hole team read more

A very caring and very gentle dentist. He goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. Even the office staff are incredibly friendly and very attentive. Nobody loves going to the dentist, but this is as good as it gets! read more

Dr Smith is awesome he truly cares about his patients I had a very complicated issue with my teeth and he invested a lot of time on my case and really did a great job fixing my problem and he was able to get it done at a much more Reasonable price than the first two dentists that I got consultations from I highly recommend him and his great staff read more

Rob Smith, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Fresno, California

Very friendly and accommodating dentists and reception. They really seem dedicated to the health of their patients.

Where do I start? My old dentist no longer was accepting Delta as insurance so after 10 years I had to look for another. I was referred to Dr. Smith by a friend of mine and scheduled my cleaning. I visited the office on 11/4/24 and was immediately asked by the dental assistant if I needed gas/drugs to calm myself or if I was afraid. Ive had many cleanings before and declined the gas. She asked me 3 more times in the 40 min appointment. I was not in any pain or in fear so I was annoyed she kept asking. Then she started talking politics, thankfully our appointment was over. They did xrays in this session and I stated I had one tooth that was giving me discomfort. We rebooked for a filling on 12/9/24. When I arrived on 12/9/24, Dr Smith came in the room, barely said hello, and before the topical numbing cream had time to set he started poking me to numb me. I assumed he didn't have good conversation skills which is fine. He then drilled out an old filling he said needed to be redone. Mind you the pain I originally had and we discussed did not have a filling, so in that moment when they said they were redoing a filling, I assumed he is the professional, he knows best. He drilled the filling out then left the room. Joanie the "PA" as she called herself then says -"Here in our office I do the fillings..are you going to be okay, do you want gas to calm you?" I again declined. Ive had many fillings and am not afraid of the dentist but the fear I felt when I just learned in that moment that the DENTIST doesn't do the fillings the "PA" does? That would of been great to know before booking an appointment, or hey even before drilling out my filling and leaving me no choice but to have this assistant do my filling. She became visibly annoyed because she said I had a "defensive tongue" and she was having trouble filling the back tooth that they decided needed a new filing. Mind you this tooth never bothered me before this appointment. She asked multiple more times if needed gas to calm down, I declined each time. She retrieved a dam to hold my tongue down without telling me and finished quickly. The other assistant did an xray, Dr smith came in, said looks good and left the room. I asked the other assistant if I was done since Joanie wouldn't even acknowledge me and I was. As I was leaving the room, I thanked Joanie and she ignored me, I thanked her a second time and she responded "you're welcome." I knew immediately I was not coming back for any additional work at this office. Unfortunately 2 days later that filling that was redone that was not bothering me before began hurting. On 12/17, I went back to Dr Smith because the pain had gotten worse and he said to give it 3 more weeks and that if it was really bad it would be a rare situation. He looked in my mouth and said everything looked fine. He polished the filling because it felt like maybe it wasn't filed correctly and sent me on my way. The pain did not go away. I could not eat on that side and it continued to get worse. On 12/30 I was in excruciating and went back in yet again to see Dr Smith, and he said I needed a root canal. I asked why that filling was redone when I wasn't experiencing any pain there and he said "hmmm Im not sure, your teeth look worn..Im sorry that happened." But he offered me Norco for pain which yet again I declined. It was obvious at that point I didn't trust anything anymore he had to say. I called my old dentist immediately and he saw me the same day. Low and behold part of the old filling was left on the tooth DR Smiths assistant did and the new filling she did had a crack. My old dentist redid the whole thing and the pain is gone and I had to pay out of pocket for that emergency visit in full. I was not put under nor was I asked multiple times if I needed gas for this. I will be sending the bill for $340 to Dr. Smiths office. I cancelled all future appointments including my 13 year old sons. The ladies at the desk were extremely nice and helpful and I have nothing bad to say about them. read more

I have awful teeth, a terrible jaw and a side order of anxiety. Put all these together and going to the dentist is a marginal nightmare with a giant helping of "doomsday" feeling. That said, I have never had an experience (in either the medical or dental field) as patient, kind and caring as what I experience when I finally have to succumb to dental procedures. I can't state my appreciation enough for someone who treats people like people and sincerely cares about your well being after leaving the office. I was raised to just grit and bear pain and never ask for anything, but with the tremendous jaw, tooth and anxiety trio, I have to request additional help that lends to more work from the dental team and I appreciate so much this team that makes it a safe environment to do so. Thanks Doc Smith and team, y'all are top tier and honestly life changing. read more

Do you take Cal viva? I'm in excruciating pain because of my wisdom teeth. I don't want to be awake for the drilling and noise and the scary sounds. read more

Due to many negative past experiences, I really hate going to the dentist. After reading a lot of good reviews, I wanted to give this place a try because they have so many options for sedation. My first appointment was spent getting X-rays, going over my dental history, and meeting Dr. Smith. The hygienist took the time to ask me about my anxiety and the options available. Having laughing gas for my cleaning helped tremendously. The hygienist frequently asked me how I was doing and was gentle. Overall this was a very good experience. read more

Awesome staff! They really care about their patients. They will hear you out and make sure you are comfortable.

Years of fear and dental neglect had left my teeth a mess. My husband found Dr. Smith and convinced me to just try. I am so glad that I listened. Dr. Smith has helped me create a plan to get my smile back to pain free and beautiful again. I have done IV sedation a couple of times in his office. Every staff member I have met has been caring and kind, even holding my hand when I cry. Melissa is also amazing at answering my vast amounts of questions and reassuring me that I will not feel a thing. Dr. Smith has invested a lot of time and effort to save my teeth. And when some couldn't be saved, he was so kind and sat with me for quite some time to comfort me and come up with a plan. They are always willing to do as much as safe for my mouth at a time to maximize the money I am spending on the IV sedation. I am having a couple implants placed and they have saved me several thousand dollars after getting a quote from an oral surgeon. I am beyond grateful for their compassion during what is an uncomfortable process for me. I will always recommend Dr. Smith and his office to any one who needs a dentist. read more

I thought I had reviewed this office already. It's time! I had a pretty unpromising experience at another dentist in town and it put me off getting dental care for a bit. I had a great lifelong dental surgery back in the UK who were big on preventative dentistry and avoiding unnecessary treatments, so that's very important to me. Early last year I had a look here on Yelp and came across Rob Smith's office. As you can see he's pretty popular, and everything I read on this Yelp page bore out. The reception staff are very friendly and were quick to get me registered. I signed up around February 2020. I think I waited a couple of weeks for an appointment. Everything is well run at the office. Masks are required, they have air purifiers running, and everything is sanitary. The office space is kind of hub and spokes so the dentist can kind of roam between rooms but there's enough privacy in each treatment room. On my first visits I had an x-ray, exam, and cleaning. Mouth x-rays are never particularly pleasant but they did a great job of making me feel comfortable and getting it right. The dentist came in and checked my x-rays and teeth and let me know about minor areas of concern. He did ask about my wisdom teeth, as dentists here always do, but he wasn't pushy about getting them removed unless I encounter issues. I have some bonding on a front tooth that needs replaced every 5 years or so, and he was happy for me to schedule that whenever I'm ready. He wasn't pushy about any treatments which I trust based on my own knowledge of my history and the x-rays we looked at together. The hygienist was incredibly thorough - I've never had such an intense teeth cleaning. I was a little sensitive after but it was so worthwhile. I've seen two of the hygienists here now and they both did a great job. I'm glad to be on a regular schedule now. My husband registered more recently and is thrilled with the experience so far. He was also really pleased with the cleaning process and they've got him set up with a treatment plan. Highly recommended. read more

You hardly even see this guy when you're at his office....walks in, barely says hello with no expression or welcoming demeanor what's so ever. My old dentist (Dr Johnson) whom unfortunately retired was the friendliest happiest guy ever! Dr Smith works alone so maybe he's just overwhelmed by the amount of pt's he has or maybe he's just friendly to the opposite sex....idk but I found someone else who isn't more worried about the number of procedures they're doing & more focused on the customer service aspect of their business. read more

Office staff is really nice and I really liked them. Dentist doesn't talk much. Not really personable. In and out. The one thing that surprised me is that his nurse finishes up the fills. He comes in, opens up, then his nurse comes in to finish up. She drills, fills, and reshapes. You don't see him anymore after he opens up. I'm not comfortable with that practice. The nurse isn't a dentist who went to dentistry school. It was a very small cavity. Don't know what went wrong but tooth was sore and couldn't chew on that side for a few months. Didn't go back after that. read more

Best. Dentist. Ever. I'm new to Fresno and I needed a dentist. Yelp led me to Rob Smith which was a complete home run. Lucky for me they are still accepting new patients--although there is a little bit of a wait. I told them to contact me if there was a last minute cancellation and I got in within one week :) The office is pretty centrally located and it's very nice. The customer service is excellent and everyone is tremendously friendly. Rob Smith DDS is efficient and on time--no unnecessary waiting! I had my teeth clean, X-rays, and was inspected by Dr Smith. There was never any up sell, the dental hygienist was very empathetic, and Rob might be the nicest person (and definitely nicest Dentist). I've ever met. Someone working there told me she had been there for 20 years--and you could tel everyone enjoyed their jobs as well as working for Dr. Smith. I'm THRILLED I found Dr. Rob Smith DDS and I highly recommend that you try him! I'm sure he will not be accepting new patients too much longer! Thank you read more

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! THE BEST DENTAL OFFICE, THE BEST DENTAL EXPERIENCE. I have had one of the most traumatic experiences regrading dental care and this office has gone above and beyond to ensure comfort. An assistant named Ana (I hope I remember her name correctly) was BEYOND amazing and sweet. Not only that, it seems like everyone in that building goes above and beyond patient care and customer service. I am so happy my husband found this office. They definitely have a loyal patient here! Melissa is also amazing. They're all just awesome. As someone who gets anxiety thinking about any type of doctor office setting, this was hands down superb service. read more

After spending a short amount of time with a dental office that did not meet my needs, I decided to move on and try Dr. Smith. What a refreshing difference for an office that not only monitors your dental needs, but also your health needs during pandemic times. I was pleasantly greeted with a dentist that listened to my needs and treated me accordingly. Also, my dental hygienist, Ashley, makes my day; aside from doing a great job on my teeth. I can highly recommend this office to anyone searching for a caring dentist with an efficient staff. read more

I love how I get treated with Dr. Smith! After moving to Southern California I tried changing dentist because of the distance. The dentist in SoCal messed with my teeth when it should have been left alone. Dr. Smith took care of my pain. So now my hubby and I drive for our visits from SoCal to Fresno and we don't mind. read more

Dr. Smith is the only dentist I will ever go to again. I've had extensive work on my teeth for the last few years. I can't express how grateful I am to him. He spent time explaining my options and figuring out the best plan to make my smile beautiful again. He is kind and always has your best interest at heart. From the moment I walked into this office, I felt comfortable. The staff and Dr. Smith have such a great professional relationship that it makes you feel completely at ease. I have been sedated a few times and I am so cared for. Always a blanket to comfort me. I just can't say enough great things about this office. Happy patient Thank you to the entire staff, Dr. Smith and Melissa for making my experience a good one. For once in my entire life I don't dread the dentist. read more

By far the best Dental Office around! The staff are absolutely fantastic! So extremely grateful to of found Dr. Smith! Will never go to another dentist after my experience. I, Like most people, just sitting in a dentist chair is one of the most nerve racking things imaginable. However, I was absolutely astounded how welcoming and comforting my entire experience was. Just walking in the front door, the staff all greeted me with a smile and really went above any beyond to make sure is was as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Dr. Smith did not rush anything, was extremely calming, and informative about my procedure. Sure enough the procedure went great and virtually painless. Once the procedure was finished, My recovery time was quick. I truly cannot speak highly enough about everyone in the office. Please, if you're like me and have extreme anxiety about going to a dentist, definitely go to this dentist. read more

Dr. Rob Smith is about as close to perfect as you can get! My autistic son Ethan needed extensive work done and MUST use sedation. Doc brought in an anesthesiologist, got everything done and most importantly he got my boy out of pain. Having a non verbal severely autistic child we never know if/when he's in pain but the change in his behavior leads me to believe he was in a lot of pain!! Thank you Dr. Smith for not only getting my boy through this but thank you for changing his life!! I will forever be grateful to you and your entire amazing staff!! You are all my heroes!! read more

Rob Smith, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Fresno, California

Great dental staff. They helped at every step of care. Expert help and sensitive to client needs

I'm am not a fan of dentist to start with! I have never been! I explained this to the staff as well as Dr. Smith, they explained every detail to me as well to all of my options! They even offered my the sedation side! Wow the anxiety of going to the dentist all but vanished! Yes still not a fan, I am poor about keeping up to date! But this team at Dr Smith office rock! If your looking for a dentist I would recommend this team hands down! PS. Their new office is across the parking lot at 6191 N Fresno St. Suite 102.. Same phone numbers read more

I really love the entire staff at the office of Rob Smith! After having a baby during the initial pandemic shutdown in early 2020 I really let my dental work go and was in need of multiple fillings as well as a tricky root canal. It was a really scary thing for me to go in and get in done due to having really bad dental experiences in the past and struggling with overall anxiety. The entire office really made me feel comfortable and validated and Rob Smith as a really kind and calm bedside manner that I really appreciate. I am so glad I took the time to find them and get back to good dental health again! read more

DR. Smith was referred to me by a coworker. Staff is nice and friendly and DR Smith does a really good job keeping you pain free. He is the only dentist, in my experience who makes himself available after hours and holidays. His cell number is on the answering machine and if you leave him a message, yes he does call back. If you are having a problem, he will get you in ASAP. No one likes dentist in general, but I feel he goes above and beyond when it comes to taking care of his patients. read more

Not at all happy. He was filling my tooth and the whole time I was in pain. It was as if he did not give me anything to numb the area. Even afterwards I still have a whole where there should be filling. I chose this dentist because of his wonderful reviews, and now I am starting to believe they may be phony. Going to contact the Better Business Bureau. Definitely will not be returning. read more

I've been going here for years. Every single person in this office deserves 5 stars. They respect your feelings, your pocketbook, your time, and your teeth. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Stop. Read this. This is the dentist you are looking for. I have had some very bad experiences with different dentist offices around the area. Dr. Rob Smith is a very kind and very experienced dentist. The staff is phenomenal. They will assist in taking the fear out of whatever dental procedures you might need to have. I don't say this lightly, for a long time I have had a very real fear of dentists. As i know many do. This office made sure to make me feel confident and content before during and after the procedure. They walked me through every step and took their time with myself as a client, to ease as much fear and hesitation that they could before the actual procedure. I personally chose to go with sedation and it was a breeze. Something I would recommend if you are getting any major work done. They are very careful with sedation as will make sure you know exactly what to expect and prepare for. Take a minute, give them a call, give them a chance they are great people and really want to make you feel as comfortable as possible no matter what the situation is. I have referred two people so far and both have had the same excellent experience. I wouldn't trust my dental work to any other office after having such an easy time with the staff and Dr. Smith. read more

"It is not how much we do, but how much love we put into what we are doing." -Mother Teresa Melissa, Thank you so much for taking me under your wing and making me feel safe and at ease in the dental chair. I was very fearful of the dentist and I knew that IV sedation would be the only way to go. Melissa was amazing with explaining the whole process and putting me at ease. You truly have a gift for connecting and making your patients feel comfortable. I was terrified of the dentist before, however because of your hospitality I'm looking forward to visiting the dentist again and one day having a smile as beautiful as yours. You have an amazing attitude and set a positive tone for the office. Dr. Smith is lucky to have such a passionate and genuine woman on his team. read more

My wife referred me to Dr. Smith a few years ago when I needed to get some major work done. Not knowing anything about them, I went in with some anxiety. Now, every time I need to get dental work, I know I can trust the staff at this dentistry. From the moment you sit down, tell them your issues, taking X-rays, making a plan, and going to get the work done, they always make me feel as comfortable as possible. Doctor Smith is very gentle and thorough. I've been more than satisfied with everything that has been done so far. After each visit, they are making me feel better about my smile again. read more

Dr. Smith and his staff are absolutely phenomenal. The first time I went in I was so terrified I couldn't stop crying- and I'm in my 50s! I have trouble getting numb and just scared to death of dental work. During my initial exam, Melissa talked to me for a long time. Eventually I calmed down enough for xrays. I hadn't seen a dentist in 10 years! Because of that, my mouth was a mess. A plan was made, sedation was explained, my insurance was figured out, my financial responsibility well detailed. My first sedation experience was so easy. I couldn't believe that I could actually have dental work done with no pain! I have come so far in the last couple of years. My teeth look better than ever! read more

Best dentist office ever!!! I am so incredibly grateful that i found this place. I've had bad dental/doctor anxiety all of my life and have never had an amazing experience until now. My first appointment with Melissa was fantastic and she explained everything very well and comforted me every second of the way because she had fears of the dentist herself. After coming up with a plan to get all of the work i needed to get done with sedation, my appointment finally came and I was super nervous and crying. The anesthesiologist was great and enlightened the mood due to his sense of humor while also maintaining professionalism and making me feel very comfortable. The nurse even gave me a blanket before i was about to sleep. The game changer for me was being able to have my fiancée in the room. I've never been to a doctors office that allowed outside members to be there while I was about to go under, and being able to hold his hand while everything was going on took SO much ease off of me and allowed it to go smooth. My appointment was super easy and successful, i will most definitely be going back again. Thank you Dr. Smith and staff!!! read more

Dr. Smith is the best. He uses the latest technology. He has top notch hygienists. They do it all, and the office is very well run. Great place! read more

Amazing Dentist!! was going to him every 6 months for 7 years, with the same receptionist and hygienist. They are always kind and polite, send appointment reminder card. He removed my wisdom teeth on a Thursday and gave me his cell number in case I had any issues over the weekend and saw me first thing Monday morning to make sure I was healing correctly. Went above and beyond to make sure I was being taken care of. only problem, he's so well liked you have to book a couple months in advance for a cleaning but they do have a cancellation list and call you with openings read more

I have been going here since I read the great reviews and was looking for a dentist that cared. I have had bad teeth ever since I was young and am very nervous going to dentist due to going to some really bad ones through out my life. When I was a child I even had a dentist slap me because I was crying when I was in so much pain from his drilling. I guess that is where my distrust of dentist started. I am very glad to have found Dr. Smith. He really cares about his work, His staff is always friendly. If I ever feel any type of discomfort while being worked on they are quick to fix any pain issues. I had a procedure done the other day and he personally called to see how I was doing. I also like how he sits down and explains everything to you. Having been to so many bad uncaring dentist who drill even knowing your in pain telling you it will be over soon. I so happy to have found Dr. Smith. read more

This has been by far the most holistic approach to supporting oral health that I've experienced in my life. Dr. Smith and his whole team provide exceptional-able customer service that is centered around patient relationship. I came seeking a safe space to address my traumatic childhood experiences at the dentist and Dr. Smith and his team has helped me to overcome one of my greatest fears. The sedation service is empowering. It helped me get though my first extraction last year as well as the wisdom teeth extraction and implant placement I'll be provided today. I am so happy I found this wonderful dentist and I hope that you find what you're looking for too. If you're wanting a dentist that will take time to get to know you and your needs and your history that is heavy in providing comfortable, safe environments, this is the place for you. If you have anxiety around dental care, you will find refuge here. As long as Dr. Smith is practicing, I will be a patient here. read more

Very happy with Dr. Smith and his wonderful staff. I am very fearful of visiting any dentist because of past experiences as a child and the pain but Dr Smith is extremely sensitive to my needs and requests especially for iv sedation. He is very thorough and his staff is beyond accommodating. I am beyond grateful to have him and his staff especially Melissa. I even switched my son to their office and my exhusband was very pleased as well. He may even switch if he hasn't already! Thank you for caring for me and my sensitive mouth! I will never leave lol :) read more