Smile Starters Fayetteville

Smile Starters Fayetteville

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4.3 (1041 reviews)

Dental Clinic in Fayetteville, NC

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About

Smile Starters Fayetteville is a dental clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care, particularly for children and young adults, in Fayetteville, NC. They focus on creating positive and comfortable experiences, offering a range of services from general dentistry to specialized pediatric care.

Hours

Monday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Quick Info

Address

1400 Walter Reed Rd suite 200, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Phone

(910) 864-9884

Website

https://www.smilestarterdental.com/

Detailed Introduction

Smile Starters Fayetteville is a well-established dental clinic located at 1400 Walter Reed Rd suite 200, Fayetteville, NC 28304. It is part of the larger Smile Starters dental chain with multiple locations across North Carolina. The clinic is committed to offering high-quality and complete dental care, with a strong emphasis on creating a positive and comfortable environment, especially for their younger patients. Their mission extends beyond just dental procedures, aiming to nurture confident, healthy kids through positive experiences. The clinic provides a variety of dental services, encompassing general dentistry, and is particularly known for its pediatric focus, catering to patients from their first tooth through young adulthood. The team at Smile Starters Fayetteville includes skilled professionals, such as Dr. Rafael Rivera Jr. (CEO/Owner) and Dr. Hadi, who are dedicated to making dental visits enjoyable. They frequently attend continuing education seminars to stay updated on the latest dental techniques. Smile Starters Fayetteville accepts various insurance providers, including Ameritas, United Concordia, United Health Care, SunLife, Medcost, TeamCare, Aflac, Medicaid/Healthy Blue, Tricare, BlueCross/Blue Shield, MetLife, Delta Dental, and UNUM (Starmount Dental, Colonial Life, and Always Care). They also have a patient portal for easy access to medical history updates, appointment viewing, and payment options. The clinic maintains a strong focus on patient experience, evident in their efforts to ensure comfort and ease, particularly for children who may be anxious about dental visits. They also have a strict no-show policy due to a decrease in providers accepting Medicaid in North Carolina, emphasizing the importance of timely appointments to serve their community effectively.

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Meet Our Team

Our experienced dental professionals are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care.

Patient Reviews

4.3 out of 5
nizah holland

nizah holland

I would not recommend to anyone . I was sent to Raleigh to have a procedure for my daughter and was turned around because none of her X-rays were sent over. I demanded to have an emergency appointment after this inconvenience. I come to the appointment and they tell me they aren’t willing to service my child because she’s not sitting still. She’s 4. .

she’s been up since 7 this morning for this appointment she’s in an area where she’s not familiar with a bunch of people in mask, when I asked to at least walk her back I was denied that. So to deny service and then tell me you will refer her to someone else she’s never met thinking she still won’t act her age is absurd. This was the only dental office we’ve ever been to and today will be the last. I do NOT recommend they are not professional, reliable or realistic and to be a pediatric office and not know how to work with children is diabolical.

June 11, 2025

Judy Mckoy

Judy Mckoy

First off the front staff is always so kind, and helpful. . Me and my boys have been coming here for a few years now and it has been amazing. . . I know I called yesterday for an emergency appointment for my 6yr old and they got us in today and we went it didn't take them no time to solve hos problem and he happy in the end.

. I wish I can give yall 10 stars 🌟 because 5 is not enough for you all. . Everyone there is spectacular ✨️. .

April 29, 2025

Carole Johnson

Carole Johnson

Been going here for years since 2014 to be exact. The last few times things changed. Became less personable. More like a production line, in and out. Today was a game changer. We arrived all of the associates that use to be there are gone. Now there’s no greeting just “child’s last name, and you are?” My son went back fast but 45-50 minutes later multiple children had gone back and come out. Although not mine.

I go back to the observation window and he’s just sitting there. Naomi comes out and says the dentist will be with him soon. Once he comes out I ask my son “Any cavities” she goes “ I’ll speak to you in here” very blunt and honest as if I was an inconvenience. I asked about braces told no, asked for the dentist told no, asked about records to change providers. She pointed and said they can help. Never did she inform me I needed to sign, she just dismissed me. Until I went to the check out and requested her name and the dentist name. She proceeds to come over and the check out person says she wants her name and Naomi goes I don’t know why and decides to talk as if I was not standing there.

Yup I lost it. I then questioned if Naomi or the other lady over there was the manager. The games for the kids don’t work, the windows are dirty, the staff is rude and not child friendly. There were no chairs at the kids table for the little ones. This place has gone way down hill. It use to be 20 or more in the building. Now it’s about 3-5 if that at a time.

February 20, 2025

Bionca Elliott

Bionca Elliott

There's a definite need for better time management and communication within the office. My daughter was signed in for her 9 AM appointment by 8 o'clock, yet we were still waiting, and they asked for more information at 9:17. This kind of delay and inefficiency needs to be addressed by management.

I guess they understand that time is very valuable and I really find it disrespectful. Please consider going to another dentist for your children.

July 17, 2025

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Smile Starters Fayetteville

1400 Walter Reed Rd suite 200, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Contact Information

Address

1400 Walter Reed Rd suite 200, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Phone

(910) 864-9884

Website

https://www.smilestarterdental.com/

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