Dr. Ritu Bahl, DMD
Dentist
4530 Union Bay Pl NE, Suite 207, Seattle, WA 98105
At a glance
4.93 stars (180 reviews)
99% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 52 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, more+ ·
Works at UDistrict Smiles
Speaks English and Hindi
4.93
180 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.7
Recent reviews
Dr. Bahl is the best! Friendly, kind, zero judgement and is super helpful with finding solutions that work for the individual patient. If you're in the market the for a new dentist, I highly suggest seeing her!
More than 1 year agoKim R.Verified patient
Dr. Bahl is very warm, friendly and thorough, but not sure if maybe because of covid, the wait time was over 30 minutes.My appointment also took way longer than it needs to be because how much the dental hygienist talked.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
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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
Bridge
Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation
Crown
Dental Consultation
Dental Emergency
Dental Follow Up
New Patient Dental Exam (Adult)
Root Canal
Bridge
Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation
Crown
Dental Consultation
More about Dr. Ritu Bahl, DMD
Dr. Bahl is a graduate of University of Connecticut School of Dentistry and has been practicing general dentistry since 2006. She is well versed in all aspects of general dentistry and always strives to provide comprehensive oral care with a special emphasis on prevention of oral diseases. She cherishes the opportunities that general dentistry provides for developing long-term relationships with patients and their families, and relishes the challenge of personalizing best dental care to the unique needs of each patient.
Outside of work, Dr. Bahl has two young children, Manav and Anvi, to keep her busy. Her husband, Shailender Bhatia, is a medical oncologist at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Dr. Bahl loves to travel outdoors, cook and read. Basketball and swimming are her favourite sports, especially as the children are getting old enough to join in.
Education & experience
Education
Dental School - University of Connecticut, Doctor of Dental Medicine
Practice
UDistrict Smiles
Professional memberships
American Dental Association
Washington State Dental Association
Seattle-King County Dental Society
Awards and publications
America's Top Dentist 2012, 2017
‘Student-Clinician of the Year’ - 2004 American Dental Association
Horace Wells Senior Student Award for proficiency in the field of Anesthesia (May 2006)
Marion Mattioli Award for outstanding skills in oral diagnostic sciences (May 2006)
Award in the Annual essay contest held by American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (December 2004)
Award in the clinical research category of the National Student Research Group/ Caulk Dentsply Award competition at the 34th annual AADR meeting (March 2004)
ADA / Dentsply Award in the Annual Student Research Day Competition, University of Connecticut (2004)
NIH Travel Bloc Grant for the 34th annual AADR meeting (February 2004)
First Place Award / Daniel Lynch Award in the Annual essay contest held by American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (December 2002)
Hinz Merit Award for outstanding academic achievement by School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut (August 2002)
Background
Languages spoken
English
Hindi
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1104841923
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.93
Wait time
4.66
Bedside manner
4.95
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180 reviews
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She was very nice, caring, and highly recommend. I normally fear going to the dentist but she made it relaxing.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Everyone who works here is so nice and remembers me when I come in. I actually enjoy my trips to the dentist now!
More than 1 year agoChristine O.Verified patient
After speaking with my son on his experience with your office, he and I are very very pleased with the out come.
May 24, 2012Leticia Tish G.Verified patient
Everyone was great! I normally don't like going to the dentist but somehow Dr. Bahl made it less horrible.
June 29, 2017Tiffany M.Verified patient
Amazing group of staff. Professional, knowledgeable, personable. Excellent dentist and team!
October 9, 2019Sikirat T.Verified patient
She's charming and hilarious, and the office does excellent, thorough work. I'm a fan!
January 4, 2017Lauren W.Verified patient
Great doctor, very friendly, warm and professional! Happy that I found her.
October 10, 2012Initials hidden
Such a wonderful experience compared to any dentist Ive had in the past!
January 25, 2013Timothy H.Verified patient
Very friendly staff and quick appointment. Why more could you ask for?
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I actually LIKE going to the dentist office. That about sums it up :)
November 2, 2016Aaron M.Verified patient
Good vibes... comfortable, I enjoyed my visit! Thanks Ritu!
More than 1 year agoSteve H.Verified patient
Very personable and professional. Totally recommend!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional. Explained things well. No pain.
More than 1 year agoRP
Dr. Bahl is the best! Friendly, kind, zero judgement and is super helpful with finding solutions that work for the individual patient. If you're in the market the for a new dentist, I highly suggest seeing her!
More than 1 year agoKim R.Verified patient
Dr. Bahl is very warm, friendly and thorough, but not sure if maybe because of covid, the wait time was over 30 minutes.My appointment also took way longer than it needs to be because how much the dental hygienist talked.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Ritu is great!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very helpful and knowledgeable. Great experience.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I absolutely had the BEST dental experience ever with Rita! I was seen right away, at 930AM sharp, without any delay. They were very aware of the fact that I had to leave by 11AM. Everything was done in a very efficient manner and in a way that respected my time. I absolutely LOVE this. Respectful of the patient's time is so key in medical service, and it is hard to get anywhere else.
I came in suspecting I have a cavity, and indeed I have. The whole procedure was very professional and done very well! Rita was quick and good at what she does and her assistants were all very well trained. Rita and her team made me feel very comfortable and I highly recommend her to anyone who needs dental services!!!
February 7, 2020Shiyun C.Verified patient
Dr Bahl is fantastic!
November 19, 2019Ainsley L.Verified patient
She’s awesome!!! Made the experience easy :)
October 16, 2019Dominique S.Verified patient
Absolutely lovely staff and easy to work with
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Bahl and her associates are always amazing. Everyone is so friendly and informative and no one tries to push anything on you. This is the only dentist office in my entirely life that I have actually enjoyed going to. Highly recommend!
August 18, 2017Tiffany M.Verified patient
She was incredibly empathetic and personable. She is perfect for anyone looking for an honest, caring, humble and fun doctor. She will go above and beyond to ensure that you as a human being, are happy with your oral health.
More than 1 year agoRyan B.Verified patient
She is very thorough and has a pleasant and enthusiastic approach to her work. She approached my treatment with common sense and did not "oversell" me on doing work that wasn't really needed. I would highly recommend her and will pass her name along to my husband who needs a new dentist.
June 5, 2017Betsy S.Verified patient
I very much enjoyed my appointment with Dr. Bahl, she was very kind and comforting, and answered my questions at length. As someone who has had poor experiences with previous dentists, I am glad to say that I would absolutely recommend her!
November 29, 2016Initials hidden
I was pretty happy with my visit today. This was my first visit to the practice. There was no waiting time so definitely punctual. Office staff was very courteous and organized in getting me set up and setting up the 6 month follow up appointment. Dr. Bahl and the hygienist team had excellent bedside manners and were very thorough and informative. I would continue visiting Dr. Bahl's practice.
November 4, 2016Jyoti M.Verified patient
Great overall team (from reception, insurance coordinator, dental hygienist, dentist). Very friendly and very well informed. Explained everything very clearly and I learned a lot about my teeth and dentistry in general. The cleaning and exam went very well too. Thanks!
September 23, 2016Alex F.Verified patient
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say, the dentist office just doesn't scream fun. However, this isn't the typical dentist office. Samantha at the front desk is truly personable and made me feel welcomed as soon as I arrived. Dr. Rita was not only understanding but optimistic about the steps I need to take moving forward. Even after missing my first appointment she helped me move my time up with no problems. The dental assistant (I don't want to misspell her name) but after sharing our love of Gumbo, she made having to hold my mouth open super hard. Not because it hurt, but because they both managed to make me laugh more than once. I don't usually write reviews, but I wanted to share the experience with anyone who is nervous on finding a good dental facility. Please don't look any further. This is where you should go.
August 15, 2016Jeremy S.Verified patient
Don't think it worked out very well. I had no dental issues ever before my first appointment with Ritu and after my last one with her. She's fun and great as a person however, but that's all. It's not what I am looking for in a dentist. My last appointment was late 2015, and my teeth were in much worse condition than they ever were. She would upsell and keep wanting you to come back, even if there's nothing really wrong with the teeth. Thankfully my new dentist doesn't upsell or keep wanting me to come back.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Bahl is awesome!
March 1, 2016Initials hidden
This was my oldest child's first experience at the dentist and she LOVED it! Both the hygienist and Dr. Bahl were wonderful with kids and my daughter can't stop talking about the treasure chest she got to pick a treat out of when she was done, or the polisher and flossing. Excellent excellent!
October 30, 2015Ellie S.Verified patient
Great visit. Dr. Bahl was fantastic.
November 23, 2015Ken T.Verified patient
Very thorough, friendly, and overall excellent.
June 27, 2015Hoyt K.Verified patient
I have dental anxiety and have had some pretty bad experiences in the past Ritu is wonderful kind caring and fun. on top of that she knows her stuff and has a wonderful way to put even the most anxious person at ease
February 8, 2015Rachel H.Verified patient
Dr. Bahl was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. She very quickly identified the problem I had and put me completely at ease. I would recommend her to anyone.
October 1, 2014Justin S.Verified patient
I just saw Dr Bahl today and couldn't stop telling my husband how pleased I was with the visit. I've never had a dentist go over each and every one of my trouble spots with me in such detail. She even has a fancy tiny camera with a live feed so I could see my teeth and the areas of concern for myself! WOW! No more just "taking their word for it" - she showed me the issues in real time. She is extremely thorough and detail oriented - great qualities for a dentist.
There's parking in front which makes it easy if you are driving. They had a good schedule of availability so I didn't have to wait weeks like I've had to in the past.
And the best part was her bedside manner. She is super friendly and personable. I was put at ease right away and had a smile on my face when I left. I have no doubt that the work she will be doing on my chompers will be of the utmost quality. Highly recommend!
September 30, 2014Sarah S.Verified patient
Being a young adult who is for some reason completely terrified of doctors (especially dentists), everyone at UDistrict Smiles took the time and energy to make me feel as comfortable as possible. Dr. Bahl was so sweet and thoughtful, I think future visits with her will go much smoother than past visits I've had elsewhere.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Bahl and her staff are the best!
August 15, 2014Mike T.Verified patient
A great first appointment. I really felt comfortable and for the first time I was treated like an equal instead of like a child by my dentist. Looking forward to years of care!
April 30, 2014Brian H.Verified patient
Dr. Bahl is wonderful and truly one-of-a-kind. She is personable, friendly, and funny. I'm not the best patient when it comes to dental work, but she is always so patient and understanding. If you have a cavity filled, they even have noise cancelling headphones and way you can watch Netflix while they work on you. I've never experienced that at any other dentist office before. She makes you feel comfortable and heard, which is sadly a rare quality in offices these days.
More than 1 year agoAmber W.Verified patient
She was very friendly & wonderful.
February 28, 2014Initials hidden
She was SO friendly and made me feel comfortable (a difficult feat at the dentist's office) and I'm actually looking forward to going back to see her!
February 1, 2014Elizabeth H.Verified patient
I loved her! Best dentist I have ever been to and I immediately recommended her to two people and decided she is definitely the dentist I am returning to!
May 27, 2014Julie D.Verified patient
For the record, I hadn't been to a dentist in quite a while. Dr. Bahl was extremely personable, professional, and positive. I will be recommending Dr. Bahl to everyone I know who is looking for a dentist.
November 9, 2013Aaron M.Verified patient
This was my first time to see Dr. Bahl and I was very impressed with not only her care, but also with the clinic as a whole. The hygienist was very thorough and friendly. Dr. Bahl was very knowledgeable and I felt her care was definitely geared around what was best for me as a patient.
July 11, 2013Initials hidden
Very kind and very professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Extremely professional, courteous, friendly, and polite! I would recomend Dr. Bahl to any and everyone! oh and so very accommodating too!
July 17, 2013Initials hidden
It was great! Dr. Bahl was great as usual and thoroughly explained my options for retainers. Her staff did a great job on explaining my new insurance benefits. All of that and a cleaning within one hour!
November 14, 2012Laura M.Verified patient
Dr. Bahl and her staff were great! Prompt, friendly, and competent. No one really loves going to a dental appointment, but this is just about as good as it gets. Now if they would just offer candy as a prize like my childhood dentist...
July 17, 2013Initials hidden
Friendly staff in the office with no wait, clear explanations of what should be done and a conservative approach to more invasive treatments all made this feel like this is a great place to return. Because of switching insurance a lot I have been to a number of offices in the past four years and Dr. Bahl's compares very favorably with all of them.
July 9, 2013Initials hidden
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What practice does Dr. Ritu Bahl work with?
Dr. Ritu Bahl works with UDistrict Smiles.
Where is Dr. Ritu Bahl's office located?
Dr. Ritu Bahl's office is located at 4530 Union Bay Pl NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ritu Bahl?
Dr. Ritu Bahl frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Consultation, Dental Emergency, New Patient Dental Exam (Adult), and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ritu Bahl on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ritu Bahl speak?
Dr. Ritu Bahl speaks English and Hindi.
How do patients rate Dr. Ritu Bahl in reviews?
180 patients have reviewed Dr. Ritu Bahl. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.93/5. They have a 4.95/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.66/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.