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The Local Dentist

2023 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
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Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 98% · 1–2 stars: 2% · 131 written reviews

Last 12 months: 15 reviews · 87% 4–5 stars (was 99%) · Replies: 28% of reviews · 3 of 3 one- and two-star

30mention friendly, welcoming staff

13mention TV or films during treatment

9mention comfort touches like blankets and headphones

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  • Sedation permit (TX board)

Who you'll see

Dr. Trent Smith, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jan 2011
  • Dental school: Indiana University, 2010
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2011) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2013)

NPI 1811292113 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

What patients say

How the visit felt

9Comfort touches like blankets and headphones
7Gentle, thorough cleanings
7A gentle touch

Staff and office

30Friendly, welcoming staff
13TV or films during treatment
7A modern, attractive office

How we count themes

How it compares in Austin

One- and two-star reviews
2%of 131 written reviews
A lower share than 55% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 3%
4–5 star reviews
87%in the last 12 months, down from 99%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
28%of written reviews get a reply (3 of 3 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 56% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 36%
Licensed in Texas since
2011its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 56% of Austin dentists we list
Middle Austin dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

What they can help with

Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

Also listed on its website

Planning care around a budget

A reviewer without insurance described sorting what needed care that day from what could wait, while another described spacing treatment to fit a budget.

Ways to pay

  • Payment plans (its website)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)

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When you can go

Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

2023 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · thelocaldentistatx.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Austin planning areas

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