Gail L Nakata, DMD

Dental Hygienist is thorough, friendly, efficient at data entry. Practice is fully digital, so x-​ray images appear immediately on screen in exam room and history taking is speedy. Front desk on top of billing issues, provides summaries of expenses upon request. Visit reminders come electronically, well ahead of visit. The Dentist is experienced, clear about her recommendations, though not pushy for purely cosmetic procedures, whitening, etc., if you are not interested. Able to get into see the dentist for urgent problems within a day or two.

I have a pretty intense phobia of dental offices. Firstly, I have never had a pleasant experience as far as pain, secondly I feel like I always have to return after procedures for continued problems, and lastly, the dentists tend to have a problem putting on gloves and then trying to put them into my mouth after touching everything. I can attest that I did not have any of these problems with Dr. Nakata’s office. The staff was super friendly and made sure that I was comfortable throughout my visit. They let me know everything they were doing and planning to do as well as provided detailed information regarding prices w/​and without insurance. I really appreciated their transparency on that — which oftentimes seems to be a problem tool. Dr. Nakata and her staff are obviously very knowledgeable. Dare I say… I can’t wait to go back!!! Excellent. Maybe I’ll start going to the dentist regularly.

I have been bringing myself and my family to Dr. Gail for 16 years now. Four of those years we drove from Salem just for our dental appointments. Having experienced less than outstanding dentistry in the past, we all feel very safe here. We know she will tell us what needs to be done today and what we can wait on. I implicitly trust her and her amazing team with our care.

I have been seeing Dr. Nakata and her staff since 1990. Dr. Nakata continues to be a thorough, caring, competent dentist who has certainly kept the health of my persnickety teeth in good shape over the years. Even though I am now living in Thailand most of the year, I always make the 6 month journey to be seen for her care. Not only is her care excellent, but her referrals for specialists are also spot on. Smiling with clean teeth! Joan

Great dentist! I’ve trusted my teeth to Dr. Nakata for years. Dr. Nakata and her staff are very thorough and professional. You can tell that she knows what she is doing and cares about her patients — a good and honest dentist. I highly recommend!

Dr. Nakata’s office staff is friendly and compasionate. They work with you on your treatment so one understands exactly how and why the work is being done. Not too many people enjoy going to the dentist. but Dr. Nakata really makes it a good experience