Patricia D Cleavinger, DDS

Dr. Pat has been our family dentist for over 4 years now. She is great with our kids, my wife and I. Its festive around the holidays and they take great care to ensure you are comfortable at all times.
Dr. Pat also has a great way of explaining everything in detail. Its a little tough to get here from Kirkland, but it is worth it.

My 2 teenagers and I started going here a year ago. The reason I chose to give them a try is because they had enough good reviews and they are located 5 minutes from my new home.
After they did 6~8 services (small & medium) for all 3 of us, right before my next two suggested big dental procedures, I compared their prices with my husband’s dentist (another well reviewed Eastside dentist). Cleavinger’s fees are higher by 25%~30%.
Even with simple fillings or routine dental cleaning, they have always suggested trying their laughing gas (which most insurance don’t cover. I also did not feel any different while being on the laughing gas). I remember it’s $ 80 ~ $ 90 each time.
If the 3 of us had gone to my husband’s dentist for the year of 2015, we would have gotten great, high quality service, while saving around $ 900.00 out-​of-​pocket cash !! It’s a very expensive lesson to learn.

I wanted to thank Dr. Cleavinger for reaching out to me after posting this review and making this situation right. It’s greatly appreciated. Even though the original work was not up to par and hopefully a random fluke that occurred, her customer service has really shown through and greatly remedied this situation. For that I thank her, and hope that my experience has helped ensure that such a situation would not happen again for other patients. Thanks!

Sounds like the 1 star review has some personal issues that are bleeding into how they view others.
I have been seeing Cleavinger and her team since I was in elementary school and I just turned 28.
She has always been SO SWEET. I have panic attacks and I’ve NEVER been scared of the dentist.
She only hires amazing people. They’re all so kind and do amazing work!
If you are scared of the dentist, she is perfect! You will never be afraid here. Warm neck pillows? Fuzzy blankets? Smiling faces? Just the best!

Dr. Pat has excellent patient skills. She explains the issues, gives you the options, and makes a recommendation. The staff there are obviously happy and work well as a team. The offices are first class with views into the forest. I have never experienced a more skilled dentist, especially in administering novocaine, which is utterly without discomfort. I once went in for 2 crowns and 3 fillings in a single day; that was several years ago and I have had no pain or issues since the work was done. The patient comfort is also excellent. You are not leaned back too far, the lights are not in your eyes, and all the suction devices are in the right spots. Go to Dr. Pat for your dental work, and from my experience over the past 30 years, you will be amazed at how good it can be. Dave W

While I liked her staff. I was charged more than I thought I was going to be by quite a lot. I have had trouble eating on the right side if my mouth but used all my insurance and then some to get it all done.

I am floored that this dentist got so many high reviews. The reason I chose to try them out is because how many people gave them a 5 star rating, both here and on other sites. I am convinced that these reviews must be fake. I felt strange from the second I walked in, like everyone is a little too syrupy sweet. I quickly realized it’s an act. The hygienist was rude and made me feel like an idiot for asking any questions. After the cleaning they take you into a side room to pressure you into getting work done that you don’t need. I have never had a cavity and even though my x-​rays showed nothing they told me I had 5 cavities that needed to be filled right away. And if you’re nervous about fillings, instead of answering questions and talking to you like your an adult, they just want to drug you up with laughing gas (which most insurance doesn’t cover and is completely unnecessary). Needless to say I will not be returning.

Well, Dr. Cleavinger and her team have just earned a lifetime patient!
I have always been very… VERY scared of the dentist. To the point that I was letting my teeth get very unhealthy instead of going to any dentist. I had a bad experience as a younger kid.
Anyways, my dental health has been suffering for far too long and I (thanks to some convincing) decided to finally go do something about it, and get my smile back.
My first appointment with Dr. Cleavinger was fantastic! They were all so unbelievably helpful and patient.
After that one, they decided that I needed a deep cleaning before getting any extractions.
Since I don’t handle dental visits well, I talked to Mo before the appointment for a good half hour or so. She gave me the run down of what to expect, why I shouldn’t be worried, and that they would only do what I was comfortable with. She had mentioned that if at any point I was too scared to go on, they would gladly stop right then and there.
That alone is huge to me! Just knowing that they are so friendly, makes it infinitely easier to go. My cleaning went as planned and I had/​have no residual gum pain.
They call to check up on my after an appointment, they know my name, they understand my fears, and they are ALL nothing short of perfect.
Dr. Pat’s team has definitely made me feel welcome, and because of that, my views on dentistry has changed. I will absolutely be going back to her for as long as I can tell.

I highly recommend Dr. Cleavinger.
Beautiful office, attentive staff and they make it a pleasure going to the dentist.
In fact, I needed a gum grafting procedure. The periodontist they recommended was terrific (Dr. Akimoto).
Unfortunately, I’ll be moving soon… otherwise, Dr. Cleavinger would continue to be my dentist.