Dr. Caresa Doakes, DDS

Dr. Caresa Doakes, DDS

Dentist
814.8 mi · 801 W 47th Street, Suite 110, Kansas City, MO 64112

At a glance

4.93 stars (99 reviews)
99% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 18 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, more+ ·
Works at The Smile Salon & Day Spa
Speaks English
4.93
99 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.6

Recent reviews

I have so much anxiety going to the dentist and Dr. Doakes and her staff are so amazing and accommodating.
Caresa Doakes was very thorough in explaining and creating an action plan to bring me back to health!
Verified patient

Office location

The Smile Salon & Day Spa
814.8 mi · 801 W 47th Street, Suite 110, Kansas City, MO, 64112

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Delta Dental
Guardian
Metlife
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Delta Dental

Popular visit reasons

Bad breath/Halitosis
Braces Consultation
Broken Tooth
Dental Cleaning
Dental Consultation
Dental Emergency
Teeth Whitening
Toothache
Bad breath/Halitosis
Braces Consultation
Broken Tooth
Dental Cleaning

More about Dr. Caresa Doakes, DDS

Dr. Caresa Doakes is a Kansas City, Missouri native. She graduated with Honors from the University of Missouri St. Louis in 2008. After working for two years as a scientist in the biotechnology industry, Dr. Doakes decided to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. She attended the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry, earning her DDS in 2014. While in school , Dr. Doakes was a part of the Operative Dentistry Honors program, received an American Dental Association Ambassador Award, and upon graduation received the Quintessence Award for Excellence in Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Doakes enjoys getting to know her patients while providing quality dental care.

Education & experience

Education

Dental School - University of Missouri, Kansas City, Doctor of Dental Surgery

Practice

The Smile Salon & Day Spa

Professional memberships

National Dental Association

Awards and publications

Quintessence Award for Achievement in Restorative Dentistry

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1134533466

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.93
Wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.93
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She's a great dentist. Very kind & considerate. Great bedside manner. I will recommend her to my friends and co-workers.
Verified patient
Dr Doakes was excellent especially with my son Daniel, who is 4 years old. She made our appointments a pleasant experience.
Verified patient
I no longer utterly dread going to the dentist. Everyone is so nice, the atmosphere is great with fun music to listen to!!
Verified patient
Dr. Doakes is fabulous! She answered all my questions, explained my procedure thoroughly, and completed it without pain.
Verified patient
I have so much anxiety going to the dentist and Dr. Doakes and her staff are so amazing and accommodating.
I am very pleased with the service that was provided. The staff was professional, nice, and informative.
Verified patient
Caresa Doakes was very thorough in explaining and creating an action plan to bring me back to health!
Verified patient
Very nice doctor. She always looks out for patient comfort and what is the best course of treatment.
Verified patient
Very friendly & professional - courteous about time - knowledgeable. I felt welcome & comfortable.
Wonderful dr with great bedside manner. Very calming for people who are dental phobic like me!!!!
Verified patient
Very reassuring about my care plan and professional. I actually liked going to the dentist.
Verified patient
Dr. Doakes is very knowledgeable and friendly. The Smile Salon also has a GREAT staff!
Verified patient
I think she is an excellent dentist with a wonderful and comforting bedside manor.
Verified patient
She's a great, professional dentist. Dr. Doake s is easy going and laid back.
Verified patient
Quick, efficient and dare I say painless. X-rays are mostly painless. LOL
Caresa is an excellent dentist. Very friendly and efficient!
Verified patient
I always enjoy her company while working on my mouth.
Verified patient
She and her assistant was VERY FRIENDLY & PROFESIONAL
Verified patient
After my first visit with Dr. Doakes today, I can say with complete assurance that she is my 'dentist for life.' She combines compassion and excellence of care in a way that I have too rarely seen in a medical professional. Dr. Doakes, her staff, and the office environment all exude positive energy. I felt that I had their complete attention, even though the office was quite busy. I'm actually looking forward to going back!
Verified patient
I appreciate the promptness, the efficiency and the professionalism within the office. I would definitely recommend The Smile Salon.
I love Dr Doakes I was very specific in terms of my treatment plan and she has done everything possible to accommodate my needs. She’s a fast brave guru and affordable, I highly recommend her and her staff more specifically Tiara. Everyone is so awesome but she and Tiara together get the job done !
Verified patient
She was very personable and professional, her bedside manner was excellent and she exemplified genuine concern for me as a patient.
Verified patient
I have seen Dr. Doakes 3 times now and every time she has been very pleasant and friendly. She is professional and I feel like she is honest with you as far as services that you need and does not create extra, unnecessary fees. I have been afraid of having dental work done for many years and I had to have a crown put on and she made it one of the best experiences I have ever had! I will definitely continue to go to her!
Verified patient
They gave me a much better plan for fixing a lot of the problems I've had for years. I thought I was going to be having dental problems for a long time to come but can now get it all taken care of within a couple months. They had a great staff and very clean environment and would highly recommend for anyone with fears and stress of dealing with dentistry.
Verified patient
She did An awesome job with my tooth extraction. She talked me though the procedure and got it out and me on my way in just a few minutes . The office staff is a delight !!! They helped with my young children as I had it done .
Verified patient
She is an excellent dentist. Good bedside manner. Very friendly and professional. Great dentist. Will recommend to all my friends.
Verified patient
I just started coming to the Smile Salon last week and needed to get some cavities filled and I do not like getting cavities filled at the dentist. Before the visit I was very anxious about the appointment, but Dr Doakes was so nice and reassuring. I loved that I could have headphones to listen to music while the doctor worked. Once she started I had no discomfort. Dr Doakes is so friendly and professional. It’s almost like I’ve known her more than a week!
Verified patient
Very pleasant staff. Dr. Doakes explained everything clearly. I have neglected the dentist for awhile, and she got me quickly on track. They are efficient and follow up visit was prompt. I highly recommend this office. Hygenist was great!
Verified patient
I don't like the open plan office layout. There is no privacy and it is too noisy. It's nerve racking to have your teeth drilled while it sounds like a party is going on behind you.
Verified patient
Very pleasant
Dr. Doakes is an exceptionally gifted dentist and kind person. I pretty much have the worst set of teeth in the world (my mother was a drug user during her pregnancy with me) so I have almost no enamel, massive gum recession and crowns on nearly all of my front and back teeth. Despite all of that, Dr. Doakes treats me with kindness and respect as if I had a perfect set of beautiful, strong teeth.
Verified patient
Dr. Doakes was fast and really took care of me... her staff was awesome and friendly... can't wait to go back and get my Invisalign.
Verified patient
I loved Dr Doakes? There was another doctor who didn't think a routcanal was possible and of course I can't wait to show him how great Dr.Doakes did. She saved my tooth and I can't thank her enough, now I don't have to cry about having a gap tooth smile. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH Dr.Doakes!
Verified patient
I saw Ms. Doakes twice this day - in the morning to install my two new crown teeth and in the afternoon to adjust my nighttime mouth guard. Both times were done professionally, with a great attitude and made both visits pleasant, something I used to not get when I visited here in the past. I would recommend her highly and would use her as my personal dentist.
Verified patient
Services are fine but the office unfortunately has an open plan layout that can be noisy and offers no privacy. . It's nerve racking to have one's teeth drilled with what sounds like a party doing on inches away.
It was a pleasant visit for a dental visit that involved needles. She was empathetic to my comfort level. She used the latest techniques that was surprisingly fast for getting a crown the same day. I give Dr. Doakes 5 stars!
Verified patient
Dr. Doakes does it again! She is remarkable and explains everything before she starts. She makes sure that you know everything and is so gentle and you feel no pain. Dr. Doakes doesn't make you feel bad for a cavity or any other work she needs to do. I adore everyone at The Smile Salon and will recommend them forever! Thank you, Dr. Doakes and staff... you ladies are the best!
Verified patient
Dr. Doakes is a GOD SEND...I like many had gone without dental care because of Insurance...other illnesses made it necessary to address them...four visits later eight teeth extracted. The Care is above average. The staff is AMAZINGLY WARM and professional. I have always had a CRIPPLING FEAR of DENISTRY....not anymore...I am up on my PC after four extractions this morning. LOVE THE SMILE SALON....and REALLY LOVE Dr. Caresa Doakes!
Verified patient
I loved it. I was in so much pain and the ladies up front helped me beyond what they had too just to get me seen. You all were amazing!!! THANK YOU
Verified patient
I had a dental emergency I had no Dentist , so I had to search high and low for her. I have a phobia about Dentist and usually have a panic attack ...I didn't have a bad experience I return next week for an extraction. The staff was professional and courteous. Kind and reassuring !
Verified patient
Dr. Doakes, is friendly, approachable and very professional. Dr Doakes not only has a good personality with me but I can tell her staff enjoys working with Dr. Doakes as well. Overall the entire process of dental care is pleasant, well as pleasant as dental care can be. I would recommend everyone to this dental services. I have directed my entire family to coming to Dr. Doakes because I trust her skills and care.
Verified patient
Excellent doctor and staff.
Verified patient
Dr. Doakes is a great addition to this office. Like everyone else there she super friendly and professional. I feel comfortable with the services provided there and would recommend to everyone!
Verified patient
Lover her and the entire Staff
Verified patient
Every one in the office was fantastic. It has been too long since my last dental appointment. They were so informative and encouraging about getting back on track with my dental care.
Verified patient
The best!! Haven't been to the dentist in years. Recommend anyone to go. I take my 2 year old as well she loves it. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Verified patient
Had Zoom Whitening Treatment and LOVED it! The facility and staff were great and bent over backwards to make sure I was comfortable and happy.
Verified patient
Was very informative in helping me to make decisions, and all the people in the office are friendly and just as helpful which made the visit a great experience.
Verified patient
Excellent services, relaxed environment,
Dr. Doakes and all the other staff I interacted with at Smile Salon were great! This was one of my better dental experiences. Everyone made me feel comfortable in the office and was able to offer helpful advice and recommendations on my plan of care.
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Caresa Doakes work with?

Dr. Caresa Doakes works with The Smile Salon & Day Spa.

Where is Dr. Caresa Doakes's office located?

Dr. Caresa Doakes's office is located at 801 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Caresa Doakes?

Dr. Caresa Doakes frequently sees patients for Dental Cleaning, Dental Consultation, Dental Emergency, Teeth Whitening, and Toothache. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Caresa Doakes on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Caresa Doakes speak?

Dr. Caresa Doakes speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Caresa Doakes in reviews?

99 patients have reviewed Dr. Caresa Doakes. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.93/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.62/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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