Call 502 452 1877 A Highlands Neighborhood Gem
Conservative Care No Unnecessary Procedures

Exceptional Dental Care Where We Know Your Name.

Welcome to Gentle Dental on Bardstown Road. Dr. Pendleton and our team offer the highest caliber of neighborhood care. We prioritize your comfort, listen to your concerns, and only ever fix what truly needs fixing.

Highlands Dental Office

4.8 Stars

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Conservative

No Overselling

Personalized

We Know Your Name

Gentle Care

Fear Free Dentistry

A different kind of dental experience.

We focus on long term oral health and patient trust rather than profit margins:

Honest Assessments

If another office told you that you need an expensive immediate procedure, we are happy to provide a second opinion. We often find that conservative watching is the better path.

The Personal Touch

You are never a number here. Our staff prides itself on greeting you by name the moment you enter. We build real relationships with our Highlands neighbors.

Gentle Professionalism

From the most basic cleaning to complex procedures, Dr. Pendleton and his team are known for being incredibly gentle. We put even the most terrified patients at ease.

What Makes Us A Highlands Favorite

Not what we do but what our patients actually say:

Escape Corporate Dentistry

Patients like Deanna choose us because we listen patiently to their stories and provide the exceptional, pressure free care that large corporate practices often lack.

Seeing What Others Miss

Dr. Pendleton is incredibly thorough. Patients like Hannah appreciate that he identifies issues like tongue ties that other dentists missed for years.

A Neighborhood Gem

Elijah calls our office a gem of a place. We take great pride in maintaining a warm, hilarious, and professional environment that patients actually enjoy visiting.

What To Expect

Your First Visit, Step by Step

1

Personal Greeting

Walk into our Bardstown Road office and be greeted by name. You are family the moment you step through our door.

2

Meet Dr. Pendleton

He takes his time to listen to your history and answer every single question. No rushing, just high caliber care.

3

Gentle Thorough Exam

Experience a meticulous cleaning with our amazing team members like Terrell, who are known for being incredibly gentle.

4

The Gentle Plan

Leave with a clear understanding of your health. If work is needed, we provide an honest, conservative plan that respects your budget.

Dr Pendleton and Team

Meet Dr. Pendleton

Dr. Pendleton and his team at Gentle Dental have been providing the Highlands with exceptional, patient centered care since 2009. He is known for his thoroughness, his conservative approach, and his ability to make every visit enjoyable.

"The dentist and staff at Gentle Dental are exceptional. They are invariably competent and friendly, and we prioritize patient comfort above all else."

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Patient Stories

See Why Our Neighbors Love Us

"Wonderful neighborhood office, fabulous people, great dental care. Glad I switched. Thanks for being so kind."

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Cathleen Pyrek

"Absolutely the best. I am terrified of dentists but not anymore. I love the environment truly is a gem of a place."

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Elijah Leach

"Dr. Pendleton is by far the best dentist I have ever had. He really knew how to triage my situation. A great guy and a great personality."

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Alan Herron

Trusted Neighborhood Care

We accept many major insurance plans and our front desk team is highly skilled at making your appointment and billing process completely smooth. We take great pride in our high caliber patient service.

Conservative Approach

You will never be pressured into an unnecessary and expensive procedure. We prioritize your actual health needs and provide honest assessments you can count on.

Hours:

  • Tue to Fri: Opens at 9:00am
  • Mon, Sat, Sun: Closed

Location:

1221 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40204

Our Location

Visit Us in the Highlands

We are conveniently located in the heart of Bardstown Road. Use the map below to find your way to our welcoming neighborhood practice.

Address

1221 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40204

Phone

502 452 1877

Ready to Visit a Dentist Who Truly Cares?

Whether you need a second opinion, a gentle cleaning, or you are looking for an office where you are treated like family Dr. Pendleton is here for you.

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