Russell W Fife, DDS

Best dentist I’ve ever seen. Between a childhood filled with frequent visits to the dentist for cavities and caps, and braces in adolescence, I’ve had my fair share of dental experiences. Dr. Fife and his staff are warm and welcoming and really go the extra mile to make what is normally a traumatic experience as pleasant as it could possibly be. They send texts and emails to remind you of appointments and promptly call you for any scheduling changes or issues that arise. Their attention to clear communication is uncommon.
Dr. Fife himself is the real deal. Best bedside manner I have ever encountered in a dentist. He is approachable and easy to talk to. He explains things clearly and succinctly. He explicitly tries hard to not be judgmental or berating. It was obvious at my visit that I had not been to a dentist in a long time — a lesser professional could have been condescending and judgmental about this, but Dr. Fife just assured me I would be well cared for by his staff (and I was).
Only down side is services seem expensive — we have a dental PPO but still pay a fair amount out of pocket. They don’t take HMO coverage. If you can afford it, this is probably about the best dental care you can buy. Well worth the cost.

I’ve seen Dr. Fife for 20 years now, and despite having moved to the ‘burbs, I happily travel in for my appointments. He’s by far the best dentist I’ve ever been to, and his staff is fabulous. He’s down-​to-​earth, and remembers the details of my health and life I told him years ago! He listens well, takes the time I need, and has never, ever hurt me. He goes out of his way to make even cleanings a good time!
Would recommend without reservation!

When I moved to Dallas last year, I needed to find a good dentist who I could trust to do some serious dental work, and I’m glad I found Dr. Fife. He and his staff are both friendly and highly professional, using the latest in dental equipment and procedures. I’ve seen many dentists over the last 55 years, and Dr. Fife is one of the best.
I posed a unique problem with a terrific overbite, misaligned teeth, and molars that were constantly chipping and fracturing. He studied my situation and came up with a plan to stop my molars from crumbling and align my bite to a normal, comfortable position. With just a small number of visits, I now have a bunch of crowns that I can chew on with impunity, and my bite is now relaxed and comfortable for the first time I can recall.
Dr. Fife and his staff are nice, friendly people who are highly competent at what they do. I am also impressed at how well Dr. Fife listens to me and adjusts his approach to meet my requests. My wife is now a patient, and we are happy that we have found a good dentist who we can trust.

I started going here when my wife and mother-​in-​law forced me to start having regular dental visits. Grrrr!!! As much as I hate going to the dentist, Dr. Fife really does an amazing job.
When you walk in, the patient waiting area is very nice and cozy, so you can feel relaxed and comfortable before your appointment. The exam rooms each have a telescoping TV for you to watch during your procedure (although sometimes it’s a little hard to hear over the whirring dental tools). The staff has always been very friendly and accommodating, too.
His various dental hygienists are all very competent and do a great job of getting the routine examination parts out of the way. When Dr. Fife comes in, I always get a sense that he is genuinely concerned about my welfare and that of my teeth. He came very highly recommended, and there’s a reason for it. I think he did his undergrad at SMU and got his DDS at Baylor in Dallas, so he’s native to the area.
The only downside is that they don’t do appointments on Saturdays, so I usually have to take the day off of work to go. Other than that, everything here is top notch.