Waco dentist, Dr. Cutbirth is a published author and international speaker on the topics of complex restorative dentistry, including implants; aesthetic dentistry including porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges, replacing missing teeth, and the diagnosis and treatment of facial pain (TMJ).
Prior to his training in complex restorative dentistry, aesthetic restorative dentistry and the diagnosis and treatment of facial pain (TMJ), Dr. Cutbirth completed a two-year oral surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. During that fellowship, Dr. Cutbirth attained extensive skill in oral surgery and became certified in intravenous (IV) sedation.
Dr. Cutbirth practices general dentistry and can treat most dental conditions. Taking care of patients with a comprehensive approach to their dental situation, and like theyre a member of our own family, captures the essence of Dr. Cutbirths dental practice. This comprehensive approach to a patients dental health does not necessarily mean restoring all of a patients teeth. Treating a dental patient comprehensively simply means that the patient and dentist understand the patients overall dental condition so that the best-informed decisions can be made regarding maintaining the patients dental health.
Our Waco dental office is not a high volume toothache practice. If you have a toothache, we will absolutely get you out of pain, but Dr. Cutbirth will not complete any definitive dental treatment until we have thoroughly examined your overall dental condition.
The concept of Comprehensive Dentistry is similar to that of remodeling a house. Prior to fixing the kitchen, the remodeler would like to know if the foundation of the house is sound, if the house has termites, if the owners plan is to one day knock out some walls, or to modify the wallpaper/paint scheme in other words, what is the overall condition of the house and what is the overall plan for restoration?
In dentistry, much like home remodeling, everything is connected. Prior to any definitive dental restoration, the patient and dentist should know if the patient has any of the following presenting conditions: 1) periodontal disease, 2) decay, 3) large, unstable, leaky fillings, or 4) TMJ/bite problems. Additionally, 6) does the patient wish to change the color of their teeth, 7) are there other teeth with problems the patient wishes to restore at the same time? This question becomes especially relevant if the patient chooses to be sedated. With I.V. sedation dentistry, extensive dental treatment can be accomplished in one or two visits.
We see many patients who need no dental treatment, but simply desire a thorough dental assessment, cleaning, and oral hygiene/prevention instruction. We have all ages of children and adults in our hygiene cleaning/recall system.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 174 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestJolyn Eastland
a year ago
I came into Dr. Cutbirth's office extremely anxious and in severe pain. Dr. Cutbirth, their office manager, and all the staff were immediately comforting and helpful! If you suffer from dental office anxiety, this is your place. 5 million out of 5 stars!
Puneet Mehta
2 years ago
I am not his patient, but definitely an admirer, coming from a busy practice in India , I'm a periodontist who has an exclusive practice pertaining to wisdom teeth and implants, I watch a lot of his videos, and trust me he's the best in business, as most of my techniques and the thought process matches his way of work, if this is how he works I guess he's a man with unmatched skills, I wrote this because I watched one of his videos that helped me shorten the working time on a very complicated tooth, thanks a lot doctor can vouch for your work, you are the man
N. Joanne Mathis
2 years ago
Josh, Cheif of staff, is awesome and a wealth of information. Dentistry medical terminology is a mystery to me and yet Josh never once made or allowed me to feel stupid. Quite the contrary- I felt knowledgeable and empowered after my phone call. Thank you Dr. Cutbirth for employing such a kind and patient individual. I can only assume that birds of a feather flock together- therefore I give my highest recommendation for this organization. Bravo Josh - your a keeper!
Debbie Davis
2 years ago
Don't bother to call if you want an appointment at the same time with someone else. They only see new patients at select times. I was looking to make and appointment for myself and adult daughter for extensive work. They wouldn't make an appointment for us back to back (long drive for us) and was not interested in any compromise.
Judy Hersh
2 years ago
Dr. Cutbirth came very highly recommended to me by a close personal friend who was a previous hygienist with the practice. My expectations were exceeded and I am planning on having further dental work done in the near future. The staff & Dr. Cutbirth were very attentive and professional.
Peggy Lam
2 years ago
A great business is good from the top to bottom. Great people, starting with the receptionist to Dr. Cutbirth. Friendly, warm atmosphere. All of the staff were helpful at all times. I am impressed with your confidence - which spreads throughout your staff. I had little to no pain. I did not, "hate to go to the dentist."
Leslie Edens
2 years ago
For many years I wanted to redo my bridge that I had done in high school. I have always been very self aware and embarrassed of how my teeth looked. However, I was skeptical and scared to do anything about them until I visited Dr. Cutbirth. I am excited and extremely happy with how my dental procedure turned out. My teeth look amazing and I can now smile with confidence. The friendly staff welcomed me and made me feel at home. I would recommend any procedure be done with Dr. Cutbirth and his staff. I'm actually sad I won't get to see them near as often now:)
Hailey Rodgers
2 years ago
I would recommend this place to anyone! I woke up in immense pain during the ice storm and desperately needed a root canal. I called every single "emergency" dentist within a 30 mile radius and this was the only one willing to take me. The staff was SO nice and the place was beautiful. They did a root canal on me and were extremely sympathetic the whole time even though I'm sure they were not happy to be out in this weather. They gave me a blanket, goggles and headphones with peaceful music to relax while there. I already made another appointment to get my teeth cleaned with them and am really looking forward to going back. Coming from someone who has had a bad history with dentists and a slight fear of them, I am extremely impressed with this practice. I seriously can't thank them enough!
Lauren Whitaker
2 years ago
The best dentist I have ever encountered- no exaggeration just the facts. I have had alot of cavities, crowns, root canals, and poor dentistry over my lifetime with other dentists. Dr Cutbirth taught me how to take care of my teeth properly and educated me with informative videos on his YouTube channel before performing my treatments so I could understand exactly what he was doing. Dr Cutbirth and his staff are truly amazing and I will never set foot in another dentists office. It blows my mind the best dentist is in little ol' Waco Texas! I wish I would have known years ago about him because I was missing out to say the least! He strives for perfection and let me tell you he has perfected my teeth and smile not to mention perfected dentistry in general. I am so much more confident and stress free about the condition of my teeth because I am in great hands and informed. He extracted my 4 decaying wisdom teeth, fixed multiple leaking fillings, a few cavities were present treated those, and he corrected a very deep filling then placed a crown on the tooth. He also perfected my front 4 teeth with veneers. I had a front tooth that was discolored due to a root canal done years ago and I was self conscious about the discoloration. Now, I want to smile all the time and look in the mirror at my beautiful teeth! He spends time with his patients, is thorough on treatment, and educates the patient. All of his staff are wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Pain free dentistry is also a huge factor in his business. Drop your current dentist and go see Dr Cutbirth he is down to earth and has perfected dentistry. Perfection is his favorite word and he meets every aspect! A huge thank you to all office staff and Dr Cutbirth!
Frances Callan
2 years ago
Sedation dentistry with Dr. Cutbirth is the only process that allowed me to have beautiful veneers. I have had numerous painful and scary experiences in a dental chair and am not able to tolerate cold or air blowing on my gums and teeth. I also do not particularly like needles, but the IV needle is small and once the medicine is introduced, I felt nothing. If you are wanting to have veneers, I cannot think of an easier, less painful or minimally stressful process. Dr. Cutbirth and his EXCELLENT team take pride in their work, the results and take personal interest in each client. I have never looked forward to going to the dentist until now. I am thrilled with the result and have received numerous compliments on my teeth. In my opinion, it is a worthy investment of time and money.
Trina beshears
2 years ago
Dr. Cutbirth listened to all my concerns and what I thought to be my problems regarding my dental needs. There were more problems than I realized and if we had just addressed my issues, I would have been dealing with much worse problems down the line. He explained in detail what those problems were and what was needed to fix them. A plan and a timeline was presented and all was done accordingly. Dr. Cutbirth and staff are exceptionally good at addressing all your concerns, making you feel comfortable and keeping you informed.
Kevin King
3 years ago
Don't actually recall how I came to know Dr. Cutbirth and his team, but very glad I did. After a horrible experience as a child and years of corrective dental work over the last 30 years, you would be hard pressed to find anyone more fearful of the dentist office than I. Dr. Cutbirth and his staff were very welcoming and helped me overcome my fears. Since being introduced to sedation dentistry, my fear of the dentist office disappeared and I now have a perfect smile. I would recommend he and his team to anyone that has neglected their dental needs due to fear or anyone just looking for a highly qualified dentist along with a professional and courteous staff.
Brandon Nath
3 years ago
Looks amazing.
Hailey Rodgers
3 years ago
I would recommend this place to anyone! I woke up in immense pain during the ice storm and desperately needed a root canal. I called every single "emergency" dentist within a 30 mile radius and this was the only one willing to take me. The staff was SO nice and the place was beautiful. They did a root canal on me and were extremely sympathetic the whole time even though I'm sure they were not happy to be out in this weather. They gave me a blanket, goggles and headphones with peaceful music to relax while there. I already made another appointment to get my teeth cleaned with them and am really looking forward to going back. Coming from someone who has had a bad history with dentists and a slight fear of them, I am extremely impressed with this practice. I seriously can't thank them enough!
Leslie Edens
3 years ago
For many years I wanted to redo my bridge that I had done in high school. I have always been very self aware and embarrassed of how my teeth looked. However, I was skeptical and scared to do anything about them until I visited Dr. Cutbirth. I am excited and extremely happy with how my dental procedure turned out. My teeth look amazing and I can now smile with confidence. The friendly staff welcomed me and made me feel at home. I would recommend any procedure be done with Dr. Cutbirth and his staff. I'm actually sad I won't get to see them near as often now:)
Lauren Whitaker
3 years ago
The best dentist I have ever encountered- no exaggeration just the facts. I have had alot of cavities, crowns, root canals, and poor dentistry over my lifetime with other dentists. Dr Cutbirth taught me how to take care of my teeth properly and educated me with informative videos on his YouTube channel before performing my treatments so I could understand exactly what he was doing. Dr Cutbirth and his staff are truly amazing and I will never set foot in another dentists office. It blows my mind the best dentist is in little ol' Waco Texas! I wish I would have known years ago about him because I was missing out to say the least! He strives for perfection and let me tell you he has perfected my teeth and smile not to mention perfected dentistry in general. I am so much more confident and stress free about the condition of my teeth because I am in great hands and informed. He extracted my 4 decaying wisdom teeth, fixed multiple leaking fillings, a few cavities were present treated those, and he corrected a very deep filling then placed a crown on the tooth. He also perfected my front 4 teeth with veneers. I had a front tooth that was discolored due to a root canal done years ago and I was self conscious about the discoloration. Now, I want to smile all the time and look in the mirror at my beautiful teeth! He spends time with his patients, is thorough on treatment, and educates the patient. All of his staff are wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Pain free dentistry is also a huge factor in his business. Drop your current dentist and go see Dr Cutbirth he is down to earth and has perfected dentistry. Perfection is his favorite word and he meets every aspect! A huge thank you to all office staff and Dr Cutbirth!
Frances Callan
3 years ago
Sedation dentistry with Dr. Cutbirth is the only process that allowed me to have beautiful veneers. I have had numerous painful and scary experiences in a dental chair and am not able to tolerate cold or air blowing on my gums and teeth. I also do not particularly like needles, but the IV needle is small and once the medicine is introduced, I felt nothing. If you are wanting to have veneers, I cannot think of an easier, less painful or minimally stressful process. Dr. Cutbirth and his EXCELLENT team take pride in their work, the results and take personal interest in each client. I have never looked forward to going to the dentist until now. I am thrilled with the result and have received numerous compliments on my teeth. In my opinion, it is a worthy investment of time and money.
Trina beshears
3 years ago
Dr. Cutbirth listened to all my concerns and what I thought to be my problems regarding my dental needs. There were more problems than I realized and if we had just addressed my issues, I would have been dealing with much worse problems down the line. He explained in detail what those problems were and what was needed to fix them. A plan and a timeline was presented and all was done accordingly. Dr. Cutbirth and staff are exceptionally good at addressing all your concerns, making you feel comfortable and keeping you informed.
Donya Aviles
3 years ago
I have been a patient of Dr. Cutbirth's for over a decade. He is truly an exceptionally gifted dentist who has helped my TMJ tremendously after several botched surgeries from other oral surgeons. He is such a nice person and genuinely cares for his patients. Bo, Ashley, & Blair always go out of their way to help me and are truly top notch at their jobs. I highly recommend Dr. Cutbirth & wouldn't go anywhere else.
Luke Underhill
3 years ago
Exceptional service! The dental work I received feels natural and like it is my real teeth. My husband is a dentist and is my favorite dentist but I feel right at home in Dr. cutbirth's office:)
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