Richard L. Powers II, D.D.S.

Not very happy with my first appointment, after sitting for 45 minutes to be seen just to open my mouth and 5 seconds later be told see you in 8 months. That don't fix sore teeth. 2 weeks after the exam, what I thought was a filling to fall out, was part of a tooth from a cavity I was unaware of. Powers still charged me full price for his irresponsible 5 second exam that led to me having to get my tooth fixed by a professional. thankfully river valley dental was able to get me in the day after it happened and got me fixed up.
Dec 25th, 2023

I called to schedule an appointment to have a wisdom tooth looked at. They gave me a date and time that worked, the staff was friendly, and all was well. The morning of the appointment, one of my pets fell ill and I called to cancel, to find out that they charge a $25 fee for same-day cancellation AND reschedules! This was not disclosed to me when I called and made the appointment. I didnt go, and today I received a bill in the mail. Life happens, and people should not be penalized for that. Or at least if youre going to, make sure your staff informs potential new clients up front. Ive never been anywhere in my entire life with such a ridiculous policy.
Oct 11th, 2023

Very friendly, gets things done quickly but efficiently and done well!
Jul 28th, 2023

Everyone's favorite provider to visit? Certainly not the dentist. But, the good news is.... Lock Haven is home to the best Dentist most people have ever visited. At almost 40 years old, I've lived in 8 different areas of PA in my adult life (all 2 hours or so apart) which means I've had to search for a new dentist that many times as well. I have anxiety about even cleanings due to previous cleanings and fillings being unpleasant. I had never had a terribly traumatizing experience, I just really can't tolerate the feeling of the grinding during a filling and even cleanings with the electric scaler. Let's start with Monica: Monica is the best hygienist that has ever cleaned my teeth. I've seen her twice and each time, I've reminded her about my sensitivity on my bottom front teeth, and I've never even flinched during her cleanings. She is the sweetest. Dr. Powers? Besides the fact that he is so easy to talk to and is great with my children ranging from preschool to 18 years old, he knows what he is doing. He did the first filling that I've ever needed him to do for me today. I opted to have the nitrous gas after being offered it when I mentioned that I was nervous, and I have never had such an easy numbing, drilling, filling (and even bite adjusting!) experience in my life. The assistant (her name is escaping me at the moment) who prepped me for my filling was so incredibly friendly and non-judgemental of my nervous talking before the procedure. Christina did my filling, and adjusted my bite perfectly on the first shot. Dr. Powers and his team are SO relaxed, have such a great environment, and I am so very grateful to have a dental office team that I am not afraid of. Thank you, Dr. Powers and your awesome team!!!!
Jun 20th, 2023

Lousy dentist. Uncaring.
Jun 18th, 2023