At The Art of Dentistry, our friendly staff strives to help patients feel completely at ease throughout their entire dental experience. Since visiting the dentist can be intimidating for many people, we do our best to put your mind at ease, providing the treatment you need in a gentle manner and relaxed atmosphere. To get a better idea of what you can expect when you walk in our doors, we have provided a 360-degree office tour below.
Dr. Robin Rutherford, our experienced general and cosmetic dentist, has been ranked in the top 1% of dental practices nationwide! He has been interviewed many times on local television. Dr. Rutherford has been heard on the radio for the past 20 years talking about the latest that dentistry has to offer. He has been a frequent contributor to the Odessa American. In fact, Dr. Rutherford was voted the Best Dentist in Odessa by the Odessa American Readers Choice poll. Dr. Rutherford was featured in Consumer Research Councils Guide to Americas Top Dentists, and Texas Monthly magazine has included him as one of the Texas Super Dentists since 2011. Odessa Living, Midland Living and The Odessan magazines have all written articles featuring Dr. Rutherford. Lastly, Dr. Rutherford was asked to write the first chapter in a book entitled A Cup Of Coffee With 10 Of The Top Cosmetic Dentists In The United States, which was an Amazon Best-Seller in 2015.
Dr. Rutherford has trained with some of the leading dentists and top experts in the fields of cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and sedation dentistry. He maintains an extensive program of advanced study, attaining over 2,500 hours of such continuing education in the past twenty years. (By contrast, dentists in Texas are required to attend only 12 hours per year.)
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. For the patient her visit was quick and the cleaning was painless. Dr. Rutherford was very informative and thoroughly explained what was needed. Overall experience was great!
Dr. Rutherford grew up on the shores of Lake LBJ in central Texas, lettering in tennis and graduating Valedictorian of Marble Falls High School. After graduating from Texas A&M with honors, he attended the University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio, finishing in the top quarter of his class shortly before it was ranked as the number one dental school in the nation.
Dr. Rutherford is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Orthodontic Society. He is a Fellow of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, an honor achieved by fewer than 2% of sedation dentists, and mentors other dentists in sedation techniques. He is also a Diplomate of the International Dental Implant Association, their highest level of recognition awarded to less than 1% of their member dentists.
His wife, Vicki, is a pharmacist. They have one son, Bryan, who as part of Teach for America, a national program which places teachers in underserved areas, taught 8th grade Algebra in Oakland, California for two years after graduating from Rice University and now teaches high school in Austin. In his spare time, Dr. Rutherford enjoys fishing, reading, tennis, spending time at the lake with his family and is a deacon in his church.
A cosmetic dentist puts a major focus of their practice on improving the aesthetics of the smile through procedures like veneers and teeth whitening. In addition to completing the same foundational education as general dentists, cosmetic dentists often undergo additional training to hone their skills. This aids in their ability to create brighter, whiter smiles while maintaining a natural appearance. As a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Rutherford stays up-to-date on the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry, ensuring he provides his patients with the best possible solutions for their unique cosmetic needs.
If you are seeking a cosmetic dentist to enhance the look of your smile, it can help to learn about their background and what they can offer you. Questions that may be helpful as you find the right cosmetic dentist for your needs include the following:
While getting to know your cosmetic dentist, you should feel confident in their ability to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. By asking the above questions, you can better understand their qualifications and the types of results other patients have achieved.
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Rating 4.4 out of 5 based on 57 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestPetra Seaton
a year ago
Always a god experience and professional service
Joey Main
2 years ago
Spent 41,000 2 implants failed then he wanted me to re pay. 4 years after the work was over started having problems now have to go to 2 different specialist to fix root canals and fix crowns. I did call the office and was told o well give us more money to fix the problem doc horrible attitude just a bad guy. But staff was always great
Ricardo Ramirez
2 years ago
Very friendly, very professional good people,good job ethics. Ricardo
Tasha Natasha
2 years ago
Everyone in the office is so great, friendly and professional. I would recommend it to everybody.
Christopher
2 years ago
Worst local commercials ever....
Andrew Teal (Arctrician)
2 years ago
Staff was friendly and comforting. Everyone there knows exactly what they are doing. Very professional. Very good communication. I would definitely recommend if you need dental work done.
Rick James
2 years ago
The people are great and their service is excellent. They take really good care of my teeth and gums. They also are very careful with sensitive areas.
Francisco Frausto
2 years ago
Very professional staff and doctor, always courteous and cheerful, my visits are always pleasant
Terri Lindsey
2 years ago
Worst Dentist. I spent $27,000 with him. It truly was the worst experience ever when they had to literally cut the temporary crowns out of my mouth. It was painful and a horrible experience. The teeth under my beautiful crowns started decaying and breaking after 2 years. When I went to see what could be done it was going to be another $17,000. I feel like the teeth were not prepped correctly for the crowns. They are all about the money. Needless to say, I would not recommend him at all. I cringe every time the commercial comes on the radio!!
Carmen FD
3 years ago
Nice staff and excellent facilities.
Terri Lindsey
3 years ago
Worst Dentist. I spent $27,000 with him. It truly was the worst experience ever when they had to literally cut the temporary crowns out of my mouth. It was painful and a horrible experience. The teeth under my beautiful crowns started decaying and breaking after 2 years. When I went to see what could be done it was going to be another $17,000. I feel like the teeth were not prepped correctly for the crowns. They are all about the money. Needless to say, I would not recommend him at all. I cringe every time the commercial comes on the radio!!
Rick James
3 years ago
The people are great and their service is excellent. They take really good care of my teeth and gums. They also are very careful with sensitive areas.
Francisco Frausto
3 years ago
Very professional staff and doctor, always courteous and cheerful, my visits are always pleasant
efrain ledesma
3 years ago
By far the best experience I've had at the dentist. With a professional staff from start to finish they get the job done right !
Carmen FD
3 years ago
Nice staff and excellent facilities.
sandra prieto
3 years ago
Wonderful Staff, they made the visit extremely comfortable and peaceful! Dr Rutherford explained everything throughly just loved this place and it's staff very much.
efrain ledesma
4 years ago
By far the best experience I've had at the dentist. With a professional staff from start to finish they get the job done right !
Robert Nolen Dunn
4 years ago
Friendly, kind, good, people want to help you
sandra prieto
4 years ago
Wonderful Staff, they made the visit extremely comfortable and peaceful! Dr Rutherford explained everything throughly just loved this place and it's staff very much.
Ashley Guadarrama
4 years ago
They had amazing staff members making me feel at home,They were super nice and professional! The doctor was very great as well,Super gentle and answered all the questions i had for him. Over all my experience was outstanding! Definitely would recommend him for the go to dentist!
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