Mark A. Washburn DDS

Venessa R. _{on Yelp}

Aug 22nd, 2021

I went to see Dr. Washburn for a one-time cleaning appointment due to my regular dentist not having any availability. As soon as I got seen, the dental assistant at the time began to berate me about my drinking choices after I told them I like to drink tea. She scolded me for about five minutes about this and spoke to me as if I was a little child. When Dr. Washburn came in to look at my teeth he started accusing me of not having gone to the dentist in years. I explained that I had been to the dentist the year prior and hadn't been back because of covid. He refused to believe that I had a tumor removed in my jaw and when I tried explaining the procedure I had he told me that I must've just been confused. Then, for some reason, he started explaining how I appeared to "look like a person who did not understand math" (I had no idea what this had to do with my teeth- he was rambling odd things like this during the whole check up). For reference, I am a 21-year-old woman so this came off very sexist. After looking at my teeth for a few minutes he told me that "at the rate I was going, he might as well have me molded for dentures" at that appointment. There is nothing wrong with my teeth at all. He then went on to claim that he found 7-8 cavities. He could not give me an exact number, nor could he tell me exactly where the cavities were located. When I asked him for the specifics, he became defensive and said "I am not lying, you can tell from when I cleaned your teeth that I am not lying". I had not once outwardly accused him of lying and was just trying to get more clarification about the cavities. His response pretty much told me that he was indeed lying. During the check-up, the assistant kept chiming in from across the room that Dr. Washburn missed cavities (there was no way she could see from that far) and he would go back and claim to find another cavity. The whole interaction between them two felt very scripted. While he was cleaning my teeth his hand kept slipping and he cut my gums several times. My gums were sore for days after the appointment which is something that has never happened before. After my appointment, I contacted my regular dentist and after checking my teeth he concluded that I had no cavities. It was clear on the x-rays that I had no cavities. I would never recommend this dentist's office to anyone. They lied about me having 8 cavities, were rude, and very very rough.

Phil G. _{on Yelp}

Sep 22nd, 2020

Gosh, I'm growing old..forgot to get a cleaning four months ago..or was it because most of the dentists like this one were closed? I'm beginning to drop instruments..so many coronavirus rules to follow..what was I doing? Getting second opinions..or were they really just the same as the last dentist I saw?

Erin W. _{on Yelp}

Feb 25th, 2018

I love Dr. Washburn.  I first came to him due to a tooth ache.  He got me in that day and found that I needed a root canal.  He made sure he sent me to a dentist who was in my network.  It has been less than 6 months since I started seeing him and am happy to say that I know only have to see him every 3 months.  That is what I get for not seeing a dentist  in 12 years.  He will find the best way to resolve a situation, not the most expensive way.

oLi V. _{on Yelp}

Aug 9th, 2017

Amazing staff.. Tammy is great helped my brother find an in network provider for his root canal. I recommend this office!!!

J C. _{on Yelp}

Jun 15th, 2017

Not sure why there is such an ugly negative review on here.  The yelped provides little details to back up the 'cave man' comment.  It's been 3 years since my original review and I've been back every 6 months since!  This is a fabulous Dentist!  He does his own cleanings (is that cave man????) and really gets to know each of his patients.  Every single member of my family has been seeing him for years and continues.  I'm sure he's close to retirement and my fingers are crossed he continues his practice for as many years as he wants to continue working!  He accepts insurance, has great hours (even evenings upon request) and there literally is never a wait!  He and his staff manage his practice so well there isn't a wait?????    Ok...maybe that's a tiny bit 'cave man' since well....you don't find that in many other practices!!!!