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Daniel L Rhoten, DDS

General Dentist

4.7 out of 5.0
408 Ratings, 124 Comments

Dr. Rhoten’s Biography

Sometimes Dr. Rhoten pauses dentistry so that he can just listen. While he loves the science behind it, he believes that making a difference in someone’s life is what dentistry is truly about at the end of his day. It’s the person behind the smile, he always says, that makes the job most rewarding. So he naturally shares in Willamette Dental’s philosophy that focuses on the promotion of dental treatment in line with each patient’s best interest.

Dr. Rhoten is an effective teacher, an honest practitioner, and a devoted family man who spends many weekends teaching his kids routine home repairs or tending to his large vegetable gardens and fruit trees.


Education

  • Dental School – University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Professional Associations

  • American Dental Association
  • Benton-Franklin Counties Dental Societies
  • Washington State Dental Association

Specialty Training

  • Cultural Sensitivity Training

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Patient Experience Survey Results

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Nov 26, 2025

5

The hygienist told me she would give her kids flossers in the car and also keep water and a toothbrush for her kids as well. SUPER smart, will be utilizing. Top notch care

Nov 26, 2025

2

They could've done a better job just seems like they want my money

Nov 22, 2025

5

Appointments always have a very long wait.

Nov 16, 2025

5

Poor communication. You email my ex-wife even though we are not on the same policy.

Nov 16, 2025

5

Friendly and efficient personal

Nov 12, 2025

5

Wonderful as usual. Thank you!

Oct 31, 2025

5

Good experience

Oct 31, 2025

5

It's very comfortable and the staff at wilamette are incredibly friendly which helps a lot for someone with "office anxiety "

Oct 30, 2025

4

The hygienist and staff are very professional. Dr Rhoten is excellent

Oct 25, 2025

5

The appointment started right on time, I appreciate the timeliness

Oct 19, 2025

5

It was a good service.

Oct 11, 2025

5

Your dental form had some interesting questions about gender and pronouns that quite frankly have nothing to do with getting my dental service. I found it quite disturbing.

Oct 10, 2025

5

Great experience as always. Dr Rhoten and entire team/staff are amazing! Everyone was helpful. They were all so informative and knowledgeable. I felt well cared for. He saw a few people there: Hey Young ( spelling?) Anna and Deedra . And all were happy and helpful.

Oct 5, 2025

5

Great dentist and staff. Great experience.

Oct 4, 2025

5

Thank you very professional staff!

Sep 29, 2025

5

Dr Rhoten is the best dentist. I've been going to him for about 10 years and I refer people to Willammette because of Dr Rhoten

Sep 27, 2025

4

They need to make appointments sooner

Sep 21, 2025

5

I couldn't ask for a better dentist. Dr. Rhoten, is patient, caring and very professional.

Sep 20, 2025

5

Painless , just smooth out the sharp edges and I was good to go Thanks willemette dental C.H.....

Sep 15, 2025

5

Best experience ever! I wish they were closer I would go there all the time

Sep 16, 2025

5

I have had nothing but good things to say about my experience with Willamette Dental.

Sep 14, 2025

5

All staff very nice and very professional

Sep 7, 2025

5

I'm happy and thank you very much for helping me.

Sep 6, 2025

5

The check up for my teeth was quick, but also efficient as they made sure that my teeth and gums were in great health.

Sep 5, 2025

5

He is the best dentist ever.

Aug 31, 2025

3

Would like to be able to schedule my husband and I within 15 min of each other and not separated by 1 hr. It makes for a long day when I'm there for 2 hrs. And watching everyone going into there appt while I sit for an hour.

Aug 29, 2025

5

Everyone, the receptionists, the hygienist, and the dentist were very kind, professional, friendly, explained everything I needed to know clearly. They took their time to make sure I was taken care of.

Aug 17, 2025

3

Do not like being able to call the local office. I sometimes get caught in traffic leaving work on my way to an appt and would like to call the office to let them know... in those cases i dislike calling a central number a working through the prompts while driving.

Aug 17, 2025

5

Everyone is always very friendly!

Aug 16, 2025

5

Very happy with service

Aug 14, 2025

5

This was the first time we'd seen this dentist. He was very professional and did a great job.

Aug 10, 2025

5

Dr. Rhoten and the hygienist were all amazing! Both of my kids had a great experience and left feeling great about the appointments. He was very informative and friendly and I really appreciate how kind he was to my kids.

Jul 29, 2025

4

The people and place is great. The only problem is the length of time between appointments.

Jul 28, 2025

5

A great experience, as always.

Jul 26, 2025

5

Very good company

Jul 25, 2025

5

This team did great. In 25 years with Willamette this was the best care ever received

Jul 24, 2025

4

Was a walk in and they saw me with in 5 minutes so that was nice had a crown fall of and they took care of it really fast was out in 40 minutes all together

Jul 24, 2025

5

I came in there thinking this appointment was for a tooth extraction. I had a horrible tooth ache a couple weeks prior. And there was a miscommunication with the office.This appointment was actually for a filling. I was not aware and the Dr listened to me took extra time to look at my issue. When we both know...he really did not have the time. I appreciate him to the fullest. If he goes back to Richland. I might have to travel there. Thank you!

Jul 20, 2025

5

I felt that the facility was not as clean as I have seen in the past.

Jul 9, 2025

5

Everybody was very friendly and kind from the receptionist to my exit. Thank you.

Jul 7, 2025

5

Dr. Rhoten is a excelent dentist. Im super high anxiety when it comes to detistry, he calmed my nerves and got me through the procedure. He is also quite the artist, he rebuilt my front teeth and its like they were never damaged. 10 out of 10 would recommend willamette and dr. Rhoten specifically. Thankyou willamette dental

Jul 6, 2025

3

It takes too long to get a appointment now days. But I guess that is because they are short on dentists.

Jul 4, 2025

5

Very quick, professional, and affordable is why I choose Willamette Dental. I cannot find that combination of dental care anywhere else.

Jul 3, 2025

5

Was very happy about the visit

Jun 16, 2025

1

My experience at this dentist is cold and impersonal. The office itself it always freezing cold and the dentist is not much better.

Jun 13, 2025

5

RHOTEN is one of the best providers I've ever had and by far the best of the Willamette clinics I've been to.

Jun 13, 2025

4

Lost a cap. They worked me in with out a appointment. Worked out great.

Jun 13, 2025

5

Everyone was polite, personal and very professional.

Jun 13, 2025

5

They were very nice and listened to concerns and suggested items that would help me.

Jun 10, 2025

5

Great experience, thanks!

Jun 8, 2025

5

Efficiency and professionalism for the team they are great!

Jun 5, 2025

4

It'a very hard to make an appointment recently, and I may need to find a doctor somewhere else. I haven't decided yet.

Jun 1, 2025

5

They attended me immediately and everything was very timely.

May 24, 2025

5

The dentist who took care me was very professional and very respectful to my needs, as well as the hygienist ?

May 23, 2025

5

My visit was perfect. I had a great dentist. I don't remember her name, but she was absolutely amazing. She did a great job. I just came home and my teeth were just perfect. I could not be more pleased with her. I could not be more pleased. She was excellent. Yeah, yeah, very very very nice girl and very knowledgeable. She did a great, great job.

May 23, 2025

5

Hi, I'm in a restaurant. Didn't have a chance to think about this. I had a very good experience i had as per usual at Willamette Dental. Dr. Rhoten is wonderful, but he's not there permanently. He's just filling in, I believe. But I would recommend him and all the rest of the staff to anyone. Thank you.

May 8, 2025

5

The dentists and specialists are outstanding. They also are very respectful of their assistants

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent

Apr 28, 2025

5

Every experience I've had with my three kids here has been exceptional!

Apr 25, 2025

5

The hygienist was wonderful. Explained everything she was doing and what the measurements meant. First time ever that I had that explained to me.

Apr 25, 2025

2

The dentist was very nice, but the dental hygienist did not communicate with me at all during the process and at one point hit a nerve. I like it when the dental hygienist communicates with me in terms of where she's seeing plaque and how far we are into the process. It was a very unpleasant experience, even though she seemed like a nice person.

Apr 21, 2025

5

my doctors were amazing! lovely staff and clean environment, i felt super comfortable from the moment i walked in to the moment i walked out! i've already recommended this team to my family and a couple friends!

Apr 21, 2025

5

Thank you for listening and understanding our frustration with our son's dentures. He had 2 strokes last yr and it has left him with speech and eyesight problems. Your entire staff was efficient, helpful, and genuinely cared about his denture problems. Thank you!

Apr 21, 2025

5

Always a great experience at Willamette Dental-Richland,WA

Apr 19, 2025

5

Helpful people.

Apr 18, 2025

5

Love the Yakima office.

Apr 16, 2025

5

Very pleasant and professional experience. All the staff from the time I entered until I left were very friendly and helpful.

Apr 14, 2025

5

Very good

Apr 3, 2025

5

Everyone was very polite and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone

Apr 2, 2025

5

Very timely and attentive care.

Apr 2, 2025

5

They were wonderful. They answered all my questions to my satisfaction and treated me with respect.

Mar 27, 2025

5

Everyone was courteous and respectful. Very good experience.

Mar 23, 2025

5

Staff were great except the receptionist checking me out! She was rude and looked to be put out when I asked questions about the ortho consul.

Mar 22, 2025

5

Keep doing what you are doing, how you are doing it

Mar 20, 2025

5

The doctors there are awesome.

Mar 20, 2025

5

I liked how everything was explained before actually doing anything. This gave me the time to mentally prepare myself and not be afraid.

Mar 19, 2025

3

good

Mar 16, 2025

5

Thanks

Mar 16, 2025

5

All of the staff at WD-Richland are friendly and helpful. It would be nice if I could schedule further than 3 months out, especially where we have to travel 3 hours to our closest clinic.

Mar 15, 2025

5

Recommended, professional, really nice personal like family,the best,top.

Mar 14, 2025

5

I love this dentist. The staff is so friendly and they are very well educated. I get the best care. I would highly recommend to anyone!

Mar 14, 2025

3

Friendly check in/check out team with big Smiles... Would have liked more fluoride on areas of concern (pre cavity locations). Would like the direct phone number to the local office rather than the willamette switch board. Tired of listening to a menu of choices to select the local office by pressing a number...

Mar 9, 2025

4

It would be nice not to have to drive over an hour away whenever we need a root canal or extraction done.

Mar 7, 2025

5

As they always are. Very courteous and professional at the same time. All staff treats you very well. Could not find a better dentist with a great team. Thank you all.

Mar 5, 2025

5

The entire staff was very nice and pleasant from check in to check out!

Mar 2, 2025

5

Excellent! Got me in quickly when I needed it.

Mar 2, 2025

5

How nice and kind they are. And how patient they were with my daughter.

Mar 4, 2025

5

I'm very happy with the way people including my self get treated in there.

Feb 24, 2025

5

The dentist and his assistant and the secretary, everyone was very efficient and kind. It was as good a dental experience as one could have. Thank you.

Feb 24, 2025

5

This office provided quality care and excellent customer service! I will continue to return to this office and highly recommended.

Feb 16, 2025

5

In all the time I have been going to Willamette, I have been treated very well. Thanks to the entire team.

Feb 15, 2025

5

Been with you folks for years! Always a great visit and service.

Feb 19, 2025

5

This is the first time that we had, had the most amazing person clean our teeth. She was so gentle, personable and so efficient. It was such a pleasant visit getting teeth clean because of her.

Feb 16, 2025

5

Excellent

Feb 10, 2025

5

Staff was very professional and knowledgeable. Hygienist was great and doctor was also! I'm glad I switched to Willamette dental!

Feb 9, 2025

5

Always very professional and good care. Sometimes it just takes too long to get an appointment

Feb 7, 2025

5

The staff was friendly and informative from the front desk (especially because we are new), the hygienist was grrat with my daughter(she has a gag reflex and she mentioned she worked well with her) and the Dentist was informative and thoughtful. Thank and we look forward to our next visit.

Feb 2, 2025

5

I loved how Brittany told me what she was doing step by step. She was fun to talk with and did a great job. Kathy was so sweet and kind. Dr Rhoten was thorough and kind. I loved the team. I will definitely be back!

Feb 1, 2025

5

The dental treatment I received from the dentist and his staff was great.

Jan 26, 2025

5

Thanks

Jan 26, 2025

5

The staff and dentist were incredibly pleasant and helpful, making me feel valued and important. They thoroughly explained my options, for which I am very grateful.

Jan 26, 2025

5

Excellent work thanks

Jan 25, 2025

5

Painless tooth extraction.

Jan 24, 2025

5

Extremely personable. An excellent group. Explaining things well and t throughly. Thank you

Jan 19, 2025

5

Yes, I'm very pleased with Dr. Rhoten and his assistant. They've been very informative, very patient with me, and I very much appreciate their advice.

Jan 17, 2025

5

My mom has dementia and they are always so patient with her! I appreciate their kindness

Jan 17, 2025

5

I was extremely impressed with the timely matter of getting an appointment and the quickness of getting my partial the same day as impressions. I'm grateful to have my smile back.

Jan 16, 2025

4

More Spanish help

Jan 16, 2025

5

Great job

Jan 16, 2025

5

I would like an itemized receipt for services performed for my records. Only provided total receipt.

Jan 14, 2025

5

Everyone is kind and professional.

Jan 12, 2025

5

Great people there!!! Love my dentist, Dr Rhoten.

Jan 11, 2025

5

Thanks to everyone. From the gal who checked me in to the gal who checked me out. Them and everyone in between was very professional, informative, and friendly.

Jan 10, 2025

3

It is almost impossible to get a timely appointment. I broke a tooth in half and waited two weeks to get in. The dentist and employees were great. Timely appointments are a 1!!! out of 10. Very disappointed in how Willamette Dental runs there appointments scheduling.

Jan 4, 2025

5

Dr. Rhoten is the best!!!

Jan 2, 2025

5

Everyone was efficient, professional and friendly. Thanks

Jan 1, 2025

5

Thank you for seeing me as a walk in from out of town.

Dec 30, 2024

5

All GOOD

Dec 30, 2024

5

It was great!! I have severe anxiety so a sooner follow up would have been nice. 2 months out to do follow up care gives me time to cancel due to high dental anxiety. Everything else was great. The hygienist listened to my concerns and medical issues. Even asked about pots and the table going up from a laying position.

Jan 1, 2025

4

Really frustrating that I was in extreme pain, drove an hour and a half to just be told I'd have to make an appointment somewhere else and I'd be getting charged $20 for a clinic visit. All that just to deal with another night of pain? No antibiotics or any sort of pain relief was given to me or advised for me to pickup on the way home.

Dec 18, 2024

4

So I really appreciated getting all my family in on the same day and that seems to work really nice but then it's a problem like once I'm there and then trying to navigate each of the rooms with each of my children and then being told to like stay out of the hallways. So I guess my question is either I don't book my kids all together so that I'm not like in people's way in the hallway or maybe I'm allowed like some kind of a hall pass especially if I have like three kids in three different rooms and I'm trying to figure out what the dentist is saying to each and every one of them. That's it.

Dec 16, 2024

4

I made an appointment for a free annual check up, including regular hygiene, at the Richland office because the front desk said I was due for annual check up. However, at the appointment, the hygienist told me that the procedure was a regular hygiene but they would charge me as a special treatment and within 5 years, every time my hygiene will be charged as special treatments. The hygiene service I received was different from my previous special maintenance treatment but same as a regular hygiene service. The hygienist did a great job on the hygiene procedure. After the hygiene, the dentist didn't examine me. It appears that I lost my benefit of a free annual check up. I don't agree that I lost my benefit of the free regular check up including a regular hygiene, x-rays and a dentist's examination.

Dec 16, 2024

5

I suffer from a lot of anxiety going to the dentist. That's not the case going to this office. Everyone was very kind. They took care of me. They were very respectful. And I really appreciated everyone that helped me. I will be going back and will be recommending.

Dec 16, 2024

5

Very friendly

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