Our practice has roots that reach back to the mid 1960s. Dr. Paul Appel arrived in Madison from the University of Iowa and started his practice on Monona Drive. He became well known in Monona and the eastside of Madison for his high quality of dentistry and for his ability to bring patients out the Dark Age of dentistry, when fear was the overriding feeling of the experience. He taught people how they could maintain their teeth for a lifetime and helped them to do it in a caring, fear-free manner.
His practice moved to Cottage Grove Rd in Madison in the mid-70s, where he continued to treat people with respect and compassion. In 1994, Dr. Scott Kirkpatrick began to workwith Dr. Appel and became owner in 1997 with his retirement. We still happily treat patients that have been coming here for over forty-eight years!
Aftermore than twenty-one years at the practice, Dr. Kirkpatrick with Dr. To-Schwalbach and a wonderful, caring staff maintain the same philosophy: to offer high-quality of dentistry with compassion for every one of our patients. Here in our current office since 2004, we pride ourselves in using up-to-date technology and techniques to treat our patients. However, it is the relationships that we develop with our patients that gives us the most pride in what we do.
My family and I have been patients of Dr. Kirkpatrick for 18 years! We love the people there and as a previously nervous dental patient I can say I honestly have no fear there. Recently Dr. To performed a crown and as with Dr. K., it was an easy experience for me. She did extra bit of cosmetic work on a front tooth crack and in past the 2 dentists have done simple things like smooth a fringed tooth that was wearing away a bit so as to improve the look of my smile, on the house! Who does this kind of customer service anymore? DOORCREEK DENTAL THATS WHO! From young children through concerns adults have regarding aging teeth DoorCreek covers everyones needs.
Door Creek Dental professional, personable and positive Our family has relied on Door Creek Dental for dental care for years. We appreciate the pleasant and professional manner in this office as well as the great chair-side manner of hygienists, nurses and doctors. I am confident that Dr. Kirkpatrick is practical and knowledgeable in making viable recommendations that are exactly what I need to maintain good oral health. Dr. Kirkpatricks wit and respectful banter while smiling staff look on makes me feel Im among friends in addition to receiving good dental care. Overall, my experience with Door Creek Dental has always been positive. We will continue with Door Creek Dental in the future.
I use to hate going to the Dentist! Since I met Michelle my hygienist I actually enjoy going regularly to see her! She has taken my teeth from bad to really really nice in just a few visits. Great Dr and office staff! Highly recommended!!
My first time visit to Door Creek Dental office was THE BEST. Brittany and Dr. Kirkpatrick made me feel very comfortable and at home. My cleaning and my examination was very thorough. Im looking forward to my next visit in August. My second visit to Door Creek Dental was as good as the first! To begin with the staff at the front desk are THE BEST. Their easy, happy manner puts one at ease immediately. I met Jennifer for the first time. She took time to get to know me and then did a thorough cleaning. Im happy to have located a great dental team.
Cant say enough good things about staff and doctors here. They got me in for an emergency tooth issue with little problem. Have been with them since before Dr. Kirkpatrick came on board. Never have had bad experience ever. Most of extended family also go here. We travel from out of state to receive treatment from them, that is how much we think of them and their service.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 688 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLeah Fix
a year ago
The dentists and hygienists are always so friendly and they do an excellent job with kids that are feeling anxious about visits.
Guadalupe Espinoza
a year ago
Great staff! The customer service is excellent and their communication is great!
Kathy Kay
a year ago
This is the BEST dentist I have ever been to. My greatest fear is going to the dentist and my hygienist Michelle has practically cured me of that fear. At Door Creek Dental they take care of you and all your needs and do it with an authentic smile and truly care about you. No hype and oversell. Just true caring.
Daniel Capel
a year ago
Best dentist I have ever been to. Highly recommend.
Sara Rogers
a year ago
Great experience for a 6 yr old. Warm friendly staff that explain everything instead of running you through like a number. Thanks
Natalie Knudson
a year ago
First appointment...everyone was friendly. Doc was great...will be going back.
Denise Torgeson
a year ago
Always caring and knows you by name. Had to cancel appointment and was going to have to wait 4 months before getting another but was able to get in in less than 10 days due to another cancelation. It was great that they really do have a list of people for canceled appointments! Excellent hygienists and Dentists.
Meagan Brown
a year ago
The staff is so friendly and welcoming! My dentist was thorough and informative. They made going to the dentist a pleasant experience.
Sherrie Volbrecht
a year ago
Roger Volbrecht here... as usual, the staff was very friendly, professional and thorough. Always a pleasure.
Dawn Masone
a year ago
Door Creek Dental cares about their patients and always works on their end to get an appointment scheduled for you.
Terrence Tompkins
a year ago
Great experience as usual....love the atmosphere and customer service
D Dunn
a year ago
Everyone was great here! From reception to the hygienists, to doctors, to billing. Very accommodating, on time, and clean! Also, they are right next to the best liquor store in Dane County (City View, Cottage Grove, WI)
Megann Helton
a year ago
Really just makes you happy you visited and they are just so amazingly nice
Mark Muraglia
a year ago
Great place to have dental work done very friendly and comfortable
Barbara Herro
a year ago
Everyone was very nice
Scott Lovelace
a year ago
Awesome, as always. Thank you! I've been going to them for over 40 years.
Amanda Kafka
a year ago
Super friendly staff. Feel that I always get quality care
Sue Hicklin
a year ago
I have been with Door Creek Dental for 20+ years, and they never cease to amaze me! I have called early in the morning and I get in (emergency call), they work with my schedule. And always pleasant, professional, kind, compassionate. They honestly seem like family to our family. Thank you, to all of you for everything you do!
Verne Scholl
a year ago
It was good. They were on schedule and staff were professional polite.
Miranda Culpitt
a year ago
Best dentist ever. You won't regret going here
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