The Local Dentist

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    General Dentistry

    Austin, TX

    The Local Dentist is an independent general dentistry practice in East Austin founded by Dr. Trent Smith, DDS, and Dr. Ava Gates, DDS. They provide comprehensive dental care with a focus on personalized treatment plans, patient comfort, and community engagement. The practice uses state-of-the-art digital technologies and emphasizes transparency, approachability, and tailored care for each patient's individual needs.

    Ideal for: Patients seeking personalized, comfort-focused dental care; people with dental anxiety; families wanting to establish care with community-minded practitioners; East Austin residents

    Service area: East Austin and surrounding areas

    What Sets The Local Dentist Apart

    Personalized Treatment Plans: The Local Dentist creates individualized treatment plans that reflect each patient's unique needs and preferences, rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.

    State-of-the-Art Digital Technology: The practice features modern digital technologies combined with a comfortable aesthetic environment designed to ease patient anxiety and improve care quality.

    Community-Focused Leadership: Founded by local Austin natives Dr. Trent Smith and Dr. Ava Gates, who are invested in the East Austin community and committed to knowing their patients by name and story.

    Digital X-RaysAccepts Dental InsuranceTreats All Ages
    General DentistryDigital TechnologyPatient ComfortEast AustinPersonalized Care
    Google Rating
    4.9 ★ (150 reviews)
    Phone
    (512) 883-1300

    Location

    Address: 2023 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

    Phone: (512) 883-1300

    Website: thelocaldentistatx.com

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    Last updated April 16, 2026

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