The following are verbatim customer responses from research that American Ratings Corporation conducted between January 2005 and March 2010. Customer last names have been initialized for privacy.
“He drills and it doesn't hurt. He works fast. I am completely satisfied with his work.”
–Betty A.
“They are very friendly, clean, and accommodating. He is gentle and kind. The office location is good. It is close by.”
–George A.
“His skill as a dentist, his honesty, his integrity, and he is kind. He has a warm demeanor. He creates the ability to trust him as a professional. He was referred to us by another dentist who is his patient.”
–Elain B.
“I've been going to him for a long time. I have referred many people to him. He simplifies things. He's direct and kind. He explains things. He is realistic about what can be done. When it's expensive, he lets you know if it is necessary, or if it can wait awhile.”
–Fray B.
“He seems honest and competent. Those are the most important things.”
–P.B.
“I like his facility. It's very cozy and homey. When you're in the chair, you're looking out at a beautiful little garden. I like Paloma, who does my teeth cleaning. Dr. Armistead is very calm and very good.”
–Mary C.
“He is very personable and clear about issues.”
–Susan C.
“I've been going there for so long. It's a very comfortable place to go. He's very personable and friendly and that's the way he runs his operation. All of the people he employs are personable and friendly.”
–Stephen C.
“I have been going to him since I was about eight years old. He is competent, professional, and he knows the family. He's like a good friend. He's got it going on.”
–David C.
“His personality and his ability, he is very professional. I have confidence in his judgment.”
–Debbie C.
“The kind of personal relationship he has with his patients, my family has been using him for years.”
–Ed C.
“He's very friendly and very good at what he does. They even have a squirrel out in the back that they feed on a bungee cord to entertain the kids. We've been going to him for a long time.”
–Christophe D.
“I like dealing with him. He is very professional and a delightful person. I've been going to him for thirty years.”
–William D.
“He's just a very kind and caring individual. He tries hard to meet your needs. He works with you if you need to make payments. He's very accommodating.”
–Joshua F.
“He listens and it shows that he loves his job.”
–Victor F.
“He has a good demeanor and a great 'chairside' manner. He is very friendly and competent. He offers flexibility with appointments.”
–Karim A.
“The are very friendly and prompt. They are always very thorough. He just seems like a good dentist all around. He was recommended to me by a friend.”
–Francisco B.
“He likes Gilbert and Sullivan and he's darn a good dentist. He was able to pull a tooth when another dentist wanted to refer me to a specialist. I like the fact that I can do one stop shopping.”
–Mike B.
“Just everything overall, he's friendly and knowledgeable. It's a pretty good experience for going to a dentist.”
–Anniek D.
“I think he's very good with patients. He's competent and I like him.”
–Brian F.
“I like Dr. Armistead. He is very experienced and very patient oriented. He explains things in layman's terms. He makes me feel at ease. I have been using him for twenty years. I refer people to him.”
–Willam M.
“He is approachable, nice, kind, and flexible. Dr. Armistead has good listening skills. The quality of his work is good.”
–Sherry B.
“He's competent, thorough, and timely.”
–Betsy C.
“Everything he does is good. I've never heard anyone speak badly of him. He makes everyone happy and he keeps me going. He always has something wise to say to me.”
–Joan D.
“He does a very good job. He is nearby.”
–Larry E.
“I like his thoroughness and the fact that he knows what he is doing. He is very knowledgeable. He answers all of my questions. I feel very confident.”
–Ruth F.
“He's courteous and friendly.”
–Sharat I.
“I use him all the time. I love him. He is a down to earth, big hearted dentist. I can call him anytime and he'll take care of me. He is very gentle and good. Our whole family and a friend of mine uses him. I've referred him to others.”
–Helen I.
“I love Dr. Armistead. He is a wonderful dentist and person. He is very caring, warm, delightful, and very good at what he does. Many members of my family utilize him.”
–Terry J.
“The service is good. He is professional.”
–Alex N.
“He knows what he is doing. He is very competent and pleasant.”
–Eva R.
“His experience and friendly demeanor, I've been going to him for over ten years.”
–John V.
“Professionalism, and he communicates well.”
–Vivek V.
“He's very sociable and nice. When he works on my teeth, he is gentle.”
–Sera W.
“He's nice and polite. We've been going to him for years. He's good with kids.”
–Taylor W.
“When I need him, he sees me quickly. He is very friendly. The clinician is also very nice and explains what we need to know. I have been going to him for many years.”
–Pei Y.
“He is very kind, thorough, and personable. He does everything that needs to be done. He doesn't miss things. He figures out problems. I have been using him for twenty years.”
–Tanya Z.
“There is no nonsense. He has good rapport with patients.”
–Glenn A.
“He is very thorough and accommodating.”
–Dean B.
“He is very personable and informal.”
–Kei B.
“I've been using him for over two years. He's professional and courteous. He takes the time to do a good job.”
–Armand C.
“He is very good and professional.”
–Pran K.
“I've been using him for more than twenty years. He is easy going and easy to talk to. I like the office staff.”
–Hajime U.
“I've been going to him since the early 1980's. I think he is very competent and caring. His hands are very gentle.”
–Joan W.
“He was friendly.”
–Geneva G.
“He's a sweet guy and easy to get along with.”
–Pat K.
“I have been going there for 30 years, he has been my only dentist. He is really friendly, personable and has a good staff.”
–Jennifer A.
“Everything, I love my dentist.”
–Alice B.
“They are friendly and accommodating.”
–Maria A.
“He is very careful and gentle.”
–Jean B.
“He is a good dentist, and his office is well organized.”
–Zelda B.
“I've known him for more than 20 years. I like his personal touch, and the sense that he takes a strong interest in all of his patients. His referrals are good,and he pays attention to the care, everything in super. I called him after hours on a Saturday, he let me come in, and he ended up performing a root canal.”
–Prameela B.
“He is very professional and competent, and has a great ability to interface with his patients. He answers questions about our dental challenges. I've been using him since 1982, then moved away, when I moved back I went right back to him. I tried a dentist while I was away, he didn't compare with the quality I received from Dr. Armistead.”
–Clifford B.
“He is one of the last honest dentists.”
–Bert B.
“He doesn't try to recommend work that you don't need, he is very honest. I've enjoyed going to him for the last 30 years. He even took care of my aging parents.”
–Fray B.
“He did a crown, that was the best thing he ever did for me, it took away all the pain. He is super, even the squirrels come to his back door.”
–Bill B.
“I love his personality, he does a good job on my teeth, he doesn't hurt me, and I'm never worried when I go to him. We have a very pleasant relationship. He also has a wonderful garden in the back, watching the birds and the squirrels can be very relaxing. He was my mother's dentist, my grandchildren, and my daughter-in-laws grandparent's.”
–Mary B.
“He's friendly, listens to you, and always tells you what's going on.”
–Gayle C.
“He's nice and very professional.”
–LerkLing C.
“He tells you what's happening with your teeth and gums, he's on the cutting edge, I rely on him totally. He's an excellent dentist and very personable.”
–Kathy C.
“He's very kind, patient, and very responsive to questions.”
–Salvador C.
“I like his personality, and I trust his recommendations.”
–Suzanne C.
“They're all nice people, very easy to get along with and I feel comfortable there.”
–Timothy C.
“I love his personality, and he's very professional.”
–Keith C.
“He's personable, friendly and speaks in layman's terms.”
–Hollyjean Z.
“He really cares about his patients. He's knowledgeable, and doesn't rest on his laurels.”
–William C.
“He's very easy going, down to earth, and very nice. He does a lot of pro bono work.”
–Mary A.
“He's good at his work and very patient, he makes me feel comfortable.”
–Valda C.
“His work is very good, his prices are reasonable, and he doesn't do unnecessary things. He's a nice guy, and has good staff .”
–Joan D.
“He does good work, he's thorough and very pleasant.”
–Sonia D.
“He's very personable and does good work.”
–Scott D.
“I have a lot of faith in him. He's a very good doctor.”
–Betsy D.
“He's friendly and personable.”
–Maureen D.
“He's available and he listens.”
–Carolyn D.
“He has a very good patient demeanor.”
–James Z.
“He's a good friend. He's very professional and I like the office staff.”
–Maryellen D.
“He's friendly, understanding, and very willing to accommodate his patients.”
–Mary D.
“I like the atmosphere in his office, he's a very good dentist.”
–Roberta D.
“He's close by. His service is good, he's friendly, and he has a good staff.”
–Rudolph D.
“He took me right away and fixed my broken tooth.”
–Donald E.
“He's one of the best dentists I've ever had. He's very responsive, and knows his business.”
–Bernard E.
“He's very kind, gentle, and skilled.”
–Justine F.
“It's a pleasant place to go.”
–Ronald F.
“He is very friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and doesn't pressure you to do anything. He is just a good all around Dentist.”
–Margaret F.
“I like the fact that there is almost no pain. The office is pleasant, he's gentle, Nancy is good and prices are competitive.”
–Ann F.
“I like their friendliness. I've gone there for years and know everyone.”
–Dwight F.
“He is very friendly, capable, and they will get you in right away if you have an emergency.”
–Mary F.
“They seem efficient, competent, friendly, and they are always on time.”
–Richard F.
“He is very personable, caring, and wants to make sure your comfortable. I highly recommend him. The atmosphere is relaxing, I love the garden.”
–Yvonne F.
“Everybody does a great job.”
–Jennifer F.
“The care I get is outstanding.”
–Donald F.
“I like the Doctor's attitude, he only does what is absolutely necessary.”
–Mary G.
“He's very thorough, conservative, and we just like him.”
–Tammy G.
“He's patient, kind, painless, and always takes his time to make sure your numb.”
–Charlene G.
“Knowledge of my family, and location.”
–Allen H.
“I recommend him, his workmanship is excellent, he's friendly, and the atmosphere is good.”
–John H.
“They are very personal and caring.”
–Wallace H.
“They are friendly, professional and it's relaxing.”
–Linda H.
“They know us, he's gentle,and I like his expertise. They suggests things we don't need.”