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Our friendly team is always ready to welcome new patients to our Elkhart, IN, office. If you are considering visiting us for the first time, send us a message online or call (574) 293-9832. We take pride in providing the communities of Elkhart, Granger, Mishawaka, and beyond with a wide variety of dental services. Whether you are in need of basic preventive dentistry for your family or dental implants as part of a full mouth reconstruction, you can rely on our expertise to deliver the highest level of care that you deserve.
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We treat our patients to restore the condition of their teeth to a healthy and functional state. We diagnose problems with teeth, gums and related tissue, determine effective treatment and then correct the problem. We apply the full range of dental techniques to create attractive, beautiful and bright smiles.
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Michael Vander Wal
Mar 19, 2022
Dr. Watkins is a great dentist. If you want to know more information he always is willing to educated you. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I have received services from them for the last 3 years, and I have been very pleased with their service. Another big plus is that they don't push very hard on buying additional services or products which can be an issue with other dentists. I fully support recommending them for dental services.
Candy Butler
Jan 09, 2022
Clean, safe, and relaxed atmosphere. Dr. Watkins was very informative about procedures (implants) being performed. The staff is very friendly, but professional.
Sarah Olsen
Jan 08, 2022
Watkins Family Dentistry: Look no more. This is where you want your care. Not only is Dr Watkins incredibly knowledgeable, he also works hard to help you understand the care you need and why. The staff is rare. Every single employee I have been in contact with goes above and beyond to make me feel so welcomed. You truly matter to them. I've been to 8 dentists since 2006.

I've tried so many and have been dissatisfied, disappointed and charged outrageous amounts, I've also gotten work done that did more damage. He has managed to heal and recover all the errors other dentists made. No one comes close to the care I receive at Watkins.
Jon Schlabaugh
Dec 29, 2021
After my dentist (Dr. Stewart) retired some years ago the new dentist didn't work out for me so I was looking for a dentist. I saw that Dr. Watkins had great reviews so my kids and I gave him a try and we couldn't be more pleased. He is very thorough and will remind you of any procedure that needs to be done if it's something that you have been putting off, not in a pushy way but more of a caring way. Everyone at the office seem to be happy employees.
Ken Ballard
Dec 20, 2021
I did not know you could pay over $9k upfront out of pocket with double insurance coverage, and be so disappointed in service and fit of dentures. Dr. Bruce Watkins, in Elkhart, Indiana was pushing for more services that I did not want, and looking back that should have been a red flag. He was recommended to me and unfortunately, I did not do my due diligence.

The staff was friendly and professional. They would answer any and all questions. The Dr. however, would not thoroughly answer my questions and in fact would belittle me. I was treated more like a number than a patient especially since I didn't go with the additional services. After 2 follow up visits due to excessive pain and ill fitted dentures, I was told by the Dr. that my mouth needed time to heal.

I should come back in 9 months to a year to get adjusted if needed and it was all covered in the costs already paid. Fees were agreed upon upfront. And now I am informed that insurance did not pay a small portion. I did receive statements showing balance of $680. I just assumed with COVID and what I believed as typical insurance slow pay that this would be handled until I received a collection notice.

I immediately called them to figure out what was going on. I tried calling them several times over a 6 week period. I was told I would get a call back and never did. I also asked to see a breakdown of what was paid. I asked to get appointment to get alignment checked, as the dentures are very ill fitted. Finally, I was told that i had an appointment, only to get a call back 30 minutes later.

They told me that I could not be seen as Dr. had terminated my being a patient due to lack of payment. How unprofessional! I paid everything upfront that was quoted and now he will not fulfill terms of contract. I even agreed to pay the money if services were fully rendered(but still refuses to adjust, and told collections that's not part of bill).

I do not recommend this Dentist that cares more about $680, then fulfilling his obligation to do a good job for his patients who are clearly in pain and have an ill fitted product.
D. Robertson
Nov 06, 2021
I recommend Dr. Watkins and his team. Don't have the txt space to explain all that I had gone through to get help. I can say this, I searched the web and called several practices with little luck of getting help. I called Watkins Family Dentistry and they got me in within 2 hours and extracted a tooth. I would rate them with a 10. Big thank you Dr. Watkins and your team.
Dale J. Westfall
Sep 19, 2021
Great experience, Debra the hygienist did a fantastic job. She does a wonderful job of cleaning your teeth! No pain. Everyone in the office are great to do business with. Dale
Beth Davis
Nov 24, 2020
Watkins Family Dentistry is an excellent dental provider! Dr Watkins is knowledgeable, thorough and explains everything very well. Our dental hygienist is gentle, thorough and friendly. We are relatively new to this office and we're impressed!
Llinda Spicher
Jun 08, 2020
Excellent Dentist and Staff! Completely looks after the patient. Dr. Watkins knows his craft and does CARE for you. They are 100 percent professional in every way. Their work is very Excellent. Found a diamond in dental care here! My family has been with the practice for several years. They are keepers!
Karen Rieth
Jan 26, 2019
Dr. Watkins and staff are very professional and friendly. They are well skilled and compassionate. I can't believe I had a root canal and the worst part of it was the anticipation. They have the latest technology and equipment that makes the whole process smooth. They explain things to you In an easy to understand way and invite you to ask questions as needed. I am really glad that I found Dr. Watkins for my dental needs.