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General dentist · Towne Square Center

Vida Dental South

1901 W William Cannon Dr Ste 143, Austin, TX 78745

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews

Of 479 written reviews, 93% give 4–5 stars and 6% give 1–2.

141say “Friendly, welcoming staff”

25say “Explains everything”

25say “Friendly and professional, both at once”

“Doctor explains everything to you very well and answers every questions you may have!”
  • Emergency
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)
  • Prices published

What patients say

Themes from 479 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.

How the visit felt

25Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“Doctor explains everything to you very well and answers every questions you may have!”
23Gentle, thorough, pain-free cleaning
“They hygienist was gentle and very informative when it came to proper gym health.”
9Anxious patient put at ease
“I have a very bad dental anxiety and they help me get through that in every way.”

Staff and office

141Friendly, welcoming staff
“Front desk assistance was nice and helpful(when I had questions about the info form).”
25Friendly and professional, both at once
“He found Dr. Bednarski and his staff to be very friendly and professional.”
17Clean, sterile office
“The office itself is immaculate and modern, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.”

Getting seen

5Thorough yet quick
“Staff was friendly & Dr. was Amazing was very detailed about everything and fast .”
3Squeezed in / called back when a slot opened
“The staff was very understanding and they were able to work me in to see the dentist the same day.”

Who comes here

21Spanish-speaking / non-English patients and language access
“Tenía miedo que no me entendiera por el idioma que hablo pero eso no fue impedimento.”

In Spanish

4Great with kids
“Excellent dentistry and friendly staff, very good with children and adults!”

Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes

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Good to know before you call

  • Closes at 3 pm on Friday, and is closed at weekends.
  • Medicaid and CHIP are for children's care only.

What they can help with

Strongest evidence first. Each links to Austin practices for the same need.

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    14 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Teeth whitening

    Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 12 pages on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    Both of its dentists hold Texas board sedation permits · Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website

  • Medicaid & low-cost

    Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026)

Who you'll see

Dr. Dhanish Patel

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Aug 2016
  • Midwestern University-Glendale, 2016
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2016), levels 1–3 (latest 2019)

NPI 1003262098 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Marcin Bednarski, DMD

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Jul 2016
  • Midwestern University Glendale Campus, 2016
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2016), levels 1–3 (latest 2025)

NPI 1194171181 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Cost and paying

Prices it publishes on its own website, Sep 2026. Always confirm when you call.

Medicaid & CHIP (children)

DentaQuest (CHIP, Medicaid) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid)

Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Payment plans (its website)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Sunbit Third-Party Financing Partner (its website)
  • Cash Accepted (its website)

Before treatment, ask

  1. What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
  2. How much will my insurance, Medicaid or CHIP cover?
  3. The price says “from”. What would make mine cost more?
  4. Is the payment plan interest-free?

Getting there

1901 W William Cannon Dr Ste 143
Austin, TX 78745
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Lactation space

Its business profile

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital Impressions / Intraoral Scanners

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“We are a private practice dental group and our motto at Vida Dental is LIVE, LAUGH, SMILE. We wish to provide cost effective dentistry without compromising quality to all of Austin and surrounding areas. We focus on Implants, Braces, Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentistry. …”

Need another dentist?

Also confirmed for veneers & cosmetic, within 4.0 km.

See all 217 Austin practices for veneers & cosmetic →

Questions people ask

What does a dental implant cost here?

From $2,995, published on its website. Sep 2026

Does it take Medicaid?

For children's dental care, yes: DentaQuest (CHIP, Medicaid) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid). Insure Kids Now, Jul 2026

Is it a specialist practice?

We found no specialty for its confirmed dentists in the NPI registry or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners records.

Can I be seen for an emergency?

It offers emergency appointments. Call (512) 444-4867. Hours are on this page.

Ready to call?

Ask who you'll see, the total cost and the first available appointment before you book.

Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · vidadentalsmiles.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · Last updated 30 Sep 2026