Richard A. Barkin DDS
Dentistry • West Warwick, RI
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Richard A. Barkin, DDS is a dental practice based in West Warwick, Rhode Island, offering cosmetic dentistry, emergency dentistry, dental implants, dentures, teeth whitening, root canals, and dental crowns. The practice serves locations in Coventry, Warwick, and Cranston, RI, with three offices in the West Warwick area. Contact: (401) 821-6665. Website: thegentledentistri.com. The practice appears to be a small, single-location-feel practice with a web presence showing steady traffic and active status.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BestProsInTown, Healthgrades, LocalityBiz: 3.0/5 (aggregate for some practices) (76 (Thundermist), 32 (Dr. Barkin))
Patients praise
- welcoming, friendly, and upbeat staff environments
- effective management of dental anxiety and nervous patients
- accommodating emergency appointments and last-minute care
- professional, thorough, and high-quality dental work by certain dentists
- clean and modern office facilities
Common complaints
- allegations of unnecessary dental procedures such as root canals and fillings
- reports of rude, unprofessional, or miserable staff behavior
- concerns regarding medical negligence, specifically botched extractions leading to infection
- issues with long wait times and double-booking appointments
- complaints about lack of follow-up care for complications
- isolated allegations of discriminatory language by staff
"I have serious dental anxiety and they did nothing but welcome me with open arms, they were very caring and understanding and also super friendly."
- Patient regarding Dr. Richard Barkin"Absolutely terrible dentist. He tries to Drill and fill and will recommend unnecessary root canals. I am still having problems with the work he has done and had to retreat his work twice."
- Patient regarding Dr. Wayne Mollohan"Absolutely terrible. Criminally negligent! I recently underwent a surgical extraction (which began as a simple extraction, but was botched midway by the treating physician) and have since developed an infection... the office has ignored my repeated pleas for further care."
- Patient regarding Thundermist DentalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- NK dentist looks to continue life of service in new setting | News | independentri.com - May 8, 2026
- Michelle L. Blade Mello, CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife in West Warwick, RI - May 14, 2026
- Phil Harnois Dental Lab - Book An Appointment - Jan 3, 2026
- 🏥 Multiple Healthcare Jobs Now Hiring in West Warwick, RI - NewsBreak - Jul 4, 2026
- NJ Orthodontist In West Windsor | West Windsor Orthodontics - Sep 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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