David Paul Russell's Online Review Report Card

Dr Russell listens, gives sound advice, is compassionate and sincere. He’s also highly competent and I feel I can trust what he says. A huge asset to Orcas Island.

I demand the best. Only person I've used for all my oral surgical needs. Very professional, understanding, and caring. Fine staff.

Dr. Russell and his staff are so very friendly and professional, I'm typically very anxious about dental visits, but they were so nice and helpful! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a dental surgeon.

Dr Russell's office is run very efficiently, by a totally professional staff--like a well oiled machine. I had a tooth extracted, and an implant. Each step of the way, I was told what to expect, and treated with kindness and respect. No pain was involved in any of my procedures. Dr Russell has a way of making you comfortable, and I would totally recommend him to anyone needing oral surgery

Disclaimer: This review was written while under the influence of pain medication I got 4 wisdom teeth removed, only one was impacted, and got the laughing gas. I could feel the pressure but there was no pain. The laughing gas made it feel like the world was fuzzy and dreamlike. The staff is very friendly and professional too! Overall a good experience. My only criticism is that I was given care instructions after surgery in which my listening and comprehension was at about 48%. All my wisdom was gone too so even more of a disadvantage. Here are some tips:1. Do not listen to your favorite songs; you will forever be reminded of drilling when that song plays2. If you want to keep your teeth tell them before the surgery starts3. Learn a little sign language so you can communicate with your family while the numbing wears off. (Helpful words to learn: ice cream, shave ice, milk shake, soup)

I broke my second molar off at the root and knew the only option was have the roots extracted and/or have root extracted and get a dental implant. As nervous as I was about it I knew that I didn't want to leave a whole in my mouth. All my teeth are capped so I knew the road I was going down. Dr. Russell takes a lot of time to explain the procedure, what to expect and how long this will take to heal and finish with a new crown. His office staff is great and professional. Thank you Dr. Russell I am so happy that I decided to have a dental implant!!

Not so happy with my only visit with them(and not coming back). Check in was fast, the staff were friendly. Procedure (wisdom tooth extraction) were explained before the procedure. I was prepared to my chair as usual. The doctor was friendly at first. 1st anesthesia- it didn't help numb, I can still feel the pain. 2nd anesthesia-still can feel the pulling when they tried. The doctor said "You know I am not giving you saline(referring to the anesthesia)" then he laughed. I began to cry. I did not have any problems with my previous tooth extractions I told him, this is the first time I had a problem. Stayed there for a total of 3 hours, they tried to pull it again after another anesthesia.I can still feel the pain but tried to tolerate it as much as I can. I just want to leave. Nobody wanted to stay there for that long just for 1 wisdom tooth extraction. I left without thanking, I was so traumatized. I'll remember this all my life. :'c

Just updating this review as I realized it is not showing as a recommended review. My experience (and the experience of a few other "unrecommended" reviews) was so awful that I'm hoping this update will bump it up and help save other people from the oral trauma I experienced. This year I had my two other wisdom teeth removed from a much better oral surgeon in California and it was such an easy and pain free experience. When I told my surgeon about my experience with Dr. Russell, he was shocked that he would have kept me awake for such a complicated extraction (as one of the teeth removed was coming in sideways). Hopefully Kauai has better Oral surgeon options 4 years later.

This is my second round of dental implants by Dr. Russell. Each experience has been as painless as possible. He and his staff are very professional, and they take the time to answer any and all questions that are put forth.My personal experience with Dr. Russell has been amazing. At my age (72) I have lots of experiences with all dental professionals, not only will he be available when you need him, he'll eveb takes emergency calls on a Sunday Morning when I tracked him at his home.I feel we are very fortunate to have Dr. Russell on the island of Kauai to tend to dental needs.

Dr.Russell is great!! Best Dr!