David B Peterson, DDS

After many poor experiences at various dental offices, I was definitely pleased when my fiancé encouraged me to switch to his dental office. Very clean, beautiful decorated office. Friendly and efficient staff. And my root canal and other work was done with minimal pain at a quick pace. I won’t mind going back for my next appointment
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I brought my daughter for her dental checkup. At 11 year old she’s been to many dentists and is always nervous. She had a great experience this time and isn’t worried about coming back for the next cleaning

I have always been a scaredy cat when it comes to receiving dental treatment. Dr Hendricks is the reason why I came back for a second crown. I had such a good experience a few months ago with the first crown, I decided to go back for the second crown. The entire process took about 2 ½ hours with no return trip required. This office has all the equipment to make the crown within minutes which means you’ll leave with the crown so no temporary crown needed and no return trip required. I had no pain and no discomfort during or after the treatment.
The front desk staff was very professional and courteous and the office was very clean.

My husband and I both go to Dr. Peterson. Love him & the office staff. Everyone is friendly and helpful. He’s honest, thorough, cares and doesn’t price gouge or suggest unnecessary treatments like another dentist’s office I’ve been to out here.

My family and I have always been treated well by Dr. Peterson and his staff. My children love going to the dentist, they look forward to the treasure chest. I highly recommend this office for all of your dental needs.

After having a horrible experience with my last dentist in Bakersfield my orthodontist referred me to Dr. Peterson. Best thing they did! I was very pleased with the office, staff, and my cleaning. I felt right at home and the staff was VERY nice and accommodating. My dental hygienist is AMAZING! We laughed so much, it was great. I look forward to coming here often and for years to come!

Noting but good things to say about my experience. Dr. Misty Hendricks did my work. She was very thorough in explaining the procedures. I highly recommend this office. It was a pleasure, if one can call going to the dentist a pleasure. In this case, it applies. Also, the front desk staff were very pleasant.

I remember going to the dentist as a child and hating every moment. Gagging my way through the process, gums bleeding, and then being choked to death with sickeningly sweet artificial orange flavored fluoride goop (I’d secretly suck it all out with the saliva-​vacuums they leave in your mouth!)
As an adult, I’ve learned the value of at home dental care. The better you do at home, the easier the appointments. Floss like a demon and you’ll be gold.
When my life-​long dentist, Dr. Weinberg retired, his practice was sold to Peterson’s group. I was hesitant and apprehensive. After all, I’ve only been with one dentist my entire life. But times change, people change, and even dentistry changes!
Even though my first appointment with Dr Peterson was in the same office as Weinberg’s, my dentistry fears began to take hold. All that was washed away when my familiar hygienist greeted me at the door. I always forget her name, but she’s kind and gentle. And most importantly, she’s efficient!
Dr. Peterson and is staff are super nice, and incredibly easy to deal with. Their text message appointment thing is absolutely amazing. I can just confirm with a simple text and I’m good!
What really makes me appreciate Peterson was when I approached him about Invisiline, which they have available to patients. He took a look at my teeth, and noticing a minor cross-​bite he admitted that they could try, but he’d really feel better if I saw an orthodontist.
I appreciate this kind of honesty. Need an friendly, convenient, skilled, and ethical dentist? Try Peterson!

Both Doctors Peterson and Hendrix and first rate. They care about the patient first. They are excellent dentists. I would recommend these two dentists to anyone.

This is the best dentist office in town. They are so nice and VERY competent. I actually enjoy cleanings: no bleeding and no floss shaming, either! Ellen is my dental hygienist. She is great! It’s very honest; like others, I came here after getting diagnosed with tons of cavities only to have Dr. Peterson tell me they were wrong! Honest and nice, the perfect dentist office!

So happy to find an honest, professional, trustworthy dentist! I had recently moved to Bakersfield & needed to find a new dentist. Another dental office in Bakersfield diagnosed me with 6 cavities. After this diagnosis, I decided to get a second opinion. Dr. Peterson reviewed the x-​rays & said I had no cavities. It’s nice to know there are still honest people out there who are not trying to make money off of unnecessary dental work.

If you don’t like to have your name remembered, you don’t like prompt and courteous staff, you’re not really into having your hygienist take time with you and address any concerns you’re having? Oh. ok, then this is not the office for you! But! If those things are important and invaluable to you, give them a call and schedule your appointment asap!
Our whole family uses this practice. they’re great with my very young children, my adult special needs son, and my husband and I love them!

Kind and considerate staff and Dr. Peterson always does an excellent job with a great attention to detail. Transparent billing takes the guess work out of your cost (if any). Very professional and reliable.

We had a bad experience at our previous dentist, and my son refused to go see one for almost 2 yrs. Dr Peterson was recommended to us, when my son had a couple of his primary teeth come out and his top front teeth started to turn in on each other. We knew he would need braces, but wanted to have a general check-​up and cleaning before we pursued an orthodontist.
When the visit was over, my son asked me «When can I see Dr Peterson again?»
My son NEVER does that. He loved it there. The Girls are all wonderful! We love Dr Peterson and his office. I can’t think of any place I’d rather take my kids.
They even have a treasure chest for the kids, and they can get some «booty» at the end of each visit. Calm, peaceful atmosphere. All around I loved it, my boys don’t complain about having to go and that’s a major WIN in my book!

I’ve been going to Dr. Peterson for the last 4 years, and he is a great Dentist! I will never go to anyone else. His front and back office staff are very kind. The doctor constantly makes sure that I am comfortable while doing any of my dental work. I RECOMMEND THIS DENTIST TO EVERYONE I KNOW! I haven’t met a more caring-​gentle dentist.

I’ve been to several dentists in town and I feel like I’ve finally found a dentist who ACTUALLY cares about the patient and not the total. He was honest and told me the truth about my teeth. You seriously have to be careful with Bakersfield dentists. My last dentist, 6 months ago, told me I had four cavities, Dr. Peterson told me I had one. They also did a great job cleaning my teeth. If you want the best dental hygienist in the office ask for «Ellen Henning.»