Richard T. Hale, D.D.S.

Dentistry • Ottawa, KS

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About

Richard T Hale DDS is a dental practice based in Ottawa, Kansas with services across Garnett and Ottawa. The practice emphasizes surgical tooth extractions to help prevent dental issues. Key details: - Location: 1136 W 15th St, Ottawa, KS 66067 (and another Ottawa office) - Contact: 785-242-1800 - Services: broad dentistry offerings with a specialty in surgical tooth extractions - Focus: patient appointments and dental issue prevention If you’re specifically seeking surgical extraction expertise in Garnett or Ottawa, Richard T Hale DDS is positioned as a local option.

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Clinic Type

Dentistry

Address

Ottawa, KS and Garnett, KS

Phone

785-242-1800

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://richardthaledds.com/

Services Offered

Extractions / Wisdom Teeth Removals
Dentures / Partials
Root canal treatment
Preventative
Restorative
Cosmetic Dentistry
Oral health care services

Technology & Equipment

Diagnodent lasers
intraoral cameras
digital imaging equipment

Team

Dr. Richard T. Hale, D.D.S. — DDS

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Facebook: 4.9 out of 5 stars (on Facebook, based on 36 reviews) (36 reviews on Facebook)
U.S. News Health: Not explicitly averaged publicly in snippet (21 reviews on U.S. News)
Healthgrades: Not explicitly averaged publicly in snippet (15 reviews on Healthgrades)

Patients praise

Many patients praise his professionalism, knowledge, and experience.
Staff members are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
The office environment is often noted as clean with modern equipment.
Some patients specifically appreciate his gentle touch and ability to perform painless procedures, including extractions.

Common complaints

Some patients reported negative experiences regarding the dentist's demeanor, specifically describing him as impatient or rude.
Mixed feedback exists regarding pricing, with some noting costs can be higher than others.

"If you are scared of dental work, Do NOT go here. He has no patience. Was definitely a horrible experience."

— Yelp

"Hale is one of the greatest doctors I have ever been too. I feel no shots in my gums or anything. I also don't feel any pain when he pulls a tooth, he's great."

— Official Practice Website

"Dr Hale is knowledgeable and considerate... I would HIGHLY recommend him and his staff, who were always friendly and helpful."

— BusinessYab (User Review)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].