I live in NJ but was in New Orleans for a conference and a crown had popped out. I was in trouble. How fortunate I was to be able to get in to see Dr. Rathke and his assistant, Natalie. The experience was excellent! I was in friendly, capable hands in a comfortable environment, the price was very fair and the result was top-notch! Problem resolved! Strong recommendation to visit Downtown Dental!

I was in town for business and had a dental emergency. Dr. Rathke and staff were amazing. They got me in quickly, gave me some options and gently resolved my issue. Vicky was the assistant during the procedure and was very empathetic and supportive.

Dr. Rathke and Anne we’re both amazing with my 2 year old. They got down on the floor and made her feel comfortable. They were very informative about what was going on with my teeth and our next steps. I highly recommend Downtown Dentists!

Friendly service with a smile! Hah, no pun intended! They seem like a closely knit team, and like they were truly there for the patients. And they validate your parking if you park on the lot adjacent to the building.

I highly recommend Downtown Dental. We were visiting from Denver and I needed an emergency tooth extraction. I choose Downtown Dental off a Google search. I got an appointment for 11:30am by 12:15pm my tooth was out and I felt great! These people are so good Im considering a visit to New Orleans twice a year for dental check-ups.

My experience at Downtown Dental exceeded my expectations. Everyone I interacted with was courteous, pleasant and professional. Natalie (front office) was exceptionally warm and friendly. Anne (dental hygienist) provided excellent care X-raying & cleaning my teeth. She’s truly great at her job. The service I received from everyone was exceptional. I also appreciate the open, welcoming atmosphere. I will continue to use Downtown Dental for my oral health.

I came to New Orleans to visit during Jazz fest and the Saturday I left I was having severe tooth pain on a tooth I had a root canal on. I decided to go to a dentist during my visit and found Downtown Dental online. The other reviews are spot on. I called Monday when they opened at 8 and they got me in for 9 am that day. Everyone I encountered was pleasant, friendly and helpful. Dr. Rathke informed me of my options but did not put pressure on me to have anything done down here. The desk staff was even super helpful and emailed my dentist the x ray they had taken so i wouldnt have to have another. Highly recommend.

New to the area and found them online. They were able to take me the same day. The staff is very polite, the hygienist Ana was incredible and Dr. Rathke is a super cool dude. Very honest and thorough. I highly recommend and cant wait to go back to get my fillings and crowns.

An absolutely amazing office. I was in town for business, had a minor dental issue I wanted to get checked out, and these folks got me in immediately. The staff was phenomenal and I was taken care of in no time. If you live in the area, or need a quick check up like I did, look no further....this is the place to go!

We were on vacation in New Orleans and I’d been in pain the entire time due to a toothache that was ruining my Nola experience. Finically woke up this morning and couldn’t stand it anymore. Looked up dentist on my google maps and saw the reviews for Downtown Dental. It was in walking distance from where we were staying so I called. The friendliest voice answered and said they were able to see me now. When I arrived, the staff was even better in person. Nice, friendly and attentive to my needs. Richard Rathke, DDS, was great he discussed my X-ray with me, told me I needed a root canal, informed me of the cost and risk and performed the procedure right then. The good people at Downtown Dental not only fixed my tooth, they saved my vacation. Thank Y’all from a grateful Texan.

Best service, most trustworthy, great facility. This is a happy office, everyone seems really pleased and proud of what theyre doing and their work is impeccable. Im recommending it to everyone I know

The dentist that purchased this practice is misdiagnosing patients I suspect for his personal financial gain.Prior to the new dentist taking over here I had less than five cavities in my life.During my first visit with the new dentist two cavities were diagnosed. I had them filled, he did a terrible job. My mouth was in pain for months. On my next semi-annual cleaning two more were diagnosed. This was strange, and when I pushed the dentist with questions as to why I would have so many cavities all of the sudden he just pressured me to have them filled immediately. I got uncomfortable, and decided to switch dentists. Miraculously at my next six month cleaning by a different dentist I was cavity free.Please avoid this place like the plague.

Awesome experience! So thorough!Recently switched toDowntown Dental and really glad I did.I was given so much time and attention during my routine cleaning. Entire staff went above and beyond. Really cant say enough positive about my experience.

Found this awesome dentist on Yelp!! Broke my crown while visit for a bachelorette party and needed a patch repair so I don’t walk around the city looking like a pirate 😱Dr. Rathke’s staff was super helpful and got me in right away!! Saved my trip and was reasonable priced, thanks for all your help 👍🏼

Everyone at Downtown Dental is so nice! I enjoy myself at the dentist, believe it or not. I feel like everyone knows me and genuinely cares, from the receptionist to the hygienists to the dentist himself. I highly recommend them!

Their team made me feel completely comfortable! I love them and cant wait to go back!!!!!

I was travelling for business and happened upon a pearl in an oyster. I ended up cracking my tooth nearly in half. After calling around to several offices, Downtown Dental was able to get me in immediately. Dr Rathke quickly evaluated my tooth and got me a repair to get me through the week with minimal discomfort. Upon arriving at home, my own dentist commented favorably on the repair job. Excellent experience.

In town from Boston, broke a crown...they took me right in and I left there feeling brand new! Great service and very nice people. Even gave me some great recomendations on where to eat! Thank you again for taking care of me!

The staff and doctor at Downtown Dental were very courteous. I called early one morning with a severe toothache and I was scheduled for an appointment early in the afternoon on the same day. The staff was able to get the xrays performed even though I have extreme difficulty with bite wings and similar devices. I very much appreciated their cordial and supportive assistance to get through the ordeal of a seriously decayed tooth.

Literally thee best dentist I’ve ever seen! From their chic and welcoming office, to their sweet and patient staff, to the AMAZING doctor! I had such a bad experience with a previous dentist that I was traumatized to get any kind of dental work done, especially an extraction. Dr. Rathke exceeded my expectations and I’m so thankful! He was sweet, gentle and clearly a pro. I felt nothing and didn’t even realize that he had taken out my tooth within the first 20 seconds! I want to extend a huge THANK YOU to Rathke and his amazing crew! I’ve never been excited to go to the dentist until now! I’ll see you guys soon! Thanks again!

Dr. Rathke really made me feel comfortable explaining everything while at my visit. He gave me choices, but recommended the best thing to do when faced with a cracked tooth. He has a very pleasant bedside manner.

So Downtown Dental is the best place to get the best service and superb work done on ur teeth with the best results.. I could not be more happy with all the many different procedures I’ve gmhqd to endure from my neglect from seeing a dentist for 5 years, they made me feel so comfortable and helped make each procedure I needed to fix a breeze to deal with even when my anxiety would get the best of me the entire staff knew just what to say and do to help. they are amazing and I would not go anywhere else.!

Great experience today at my appointment. Had a emergency and they took me right away. Dr. Rathke and his staff are very professional and friendly. I highly recommend them to everyone and will make them my forever dental office for future needs. Thank You Dr. Rathke and your staff for a great all around experience. Great job.......

Ive been a patient for awhile, several changes in the last few years but the staff is always friendly and go out of their way to make me comfortable.

I have been a patient at Downtown Dental for several years. Whenever I needed a cleaning or an exam, Downtown Dental was close to work and not far from home. Recently, the services have been subpar. I have had AT LEAST TWO situations where I told Rathke that I needed an x-ray or antibiotics and he took the lets see what happens approach. Hes too passive for me and as a result I had to get a root canal and root canal retreatment. I dont know if hes insecure about his skills or hates his profession, but as a healthcare provider its important to listen to the patients. I know my body more than any dentist or doctor.Last year, after a filling, I had severe pain and Rathke told me that it was sensitivity that would go away soon. Two weeks later I discovered an abscess. After the root canal was complete, I developed two bumps on the gum above the tooth. I didnt have my permanent crown on yet, so I was anxious to get an x-ray. The temporary crown fell off and was too loose to stay on whilst eating. I decided to wait until my crown came in because the office didnt have any openings as it was so close to the holiday season. They NEVER called me about the crown. The older lady at the front desk said that I was expected to call them because the average wait time is 2 weeks. I was shocked.Eventually, I was able to get an appointment and have the dentist look at the bumps on my gums. Rathke said it would go away soon after taking a round of antibiotics. He allegedly sent the prescription to my pharmacy, but my pharmacy had no record of it. At a following appointment, I brought up the bumps on my gum and he ignored my concerns because I wasnt in pain.Several months later and it turns out that I have another abcess that will require root canal retreatment. I feel dismissed and ignored. During my recent appointment regarding the abscess, Rathke struggled to make eye contact and blamed a possible crack in the crown for the mishap. However, he never confirmed that there was a crack in the crown.There have been too many red flags with this dentist to go back. I wish I could get a refund!

Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable here. I love the convenience of the location as it’s only a block from work, and I’m always in and out within an hour.

Broke a front tooths veneer off on our holiday, walked in and the staff fixed me up in 40min. Awesome.

Great service! I would recommend them to everyone.

Dr. Rathke and his team provide exceptional care. Will definitely recommend to friends & family!

I recently went to Downtown Dental for a cleaning and a check up. Dr. Rathke and his staff were very professional and informative. It is nice to see a doctor and a staff who care about their patients and are also interested in their lives. Friendly is a term I would use to describe him and his staff. Thanks Dr. Rathke!!

Everybody there is awesome. I hated going to the dentist until my first appointment here. Great people with great attitudes that care.

I am visiting N. Orleans, and required emergency dental service. I telephoned the office of Dr. Richard Rathke, and was able to be accommodated within 15 minutes. Dr. Rathke completed the worked, not only quickly and efficiently, but will consummate skill. The price was more than reasonable for the service provided. Dr. Rathke is a skilled dentist, and also proved do be a personable gentleman. The personnel in his office are likewise friendly and very helpful. I can recommend Downtown Dentist highly and without reservation.

Excellent experience all-around: knowledgeable and attentive staff, great location, transparency about costs. They have made going to the dentist something that I actually want to do every few months!

Great staff. Very courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. Highly recommend!!!

Wanted to give kudos to Dr. Rathke, great customer service and care. Thank you again for my dental wax.

Best dental experience ever. Recommend this dentist highly. Five stars❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Everyone there was so nice and friendly!

Youre in good hands at Downtown Dental.

Excellent, expedient, and painless as always 😀

Great space with great people

Amazing!