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Dr. Heather Willis, DDS

Dr. Heather Willis, DDS

Dentistry
20+ years of experience

Dr. Heather Willis, DDS is a dentistry practitioner in Fairbanks, AK and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2004. She is affiliated with Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

4001 Geist Rd Ste 5 Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-3326
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Dr. Willis is a patient favorite Dentistry Practitioner

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Dr. Willis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Willis

4.9

39 ratings, 31 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nansi Chandlernorum – Jul 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon – Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 17, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Neiko – Aug 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 24, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cathy B – Aug 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Soomi Suh – Jul 06, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan carol benton – Sep 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Flaherty – Aug 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 06, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
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Jul 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Excellent dentist – Jun 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Claudia Pierson – Apr 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Mar 31, 2021
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Our commitment is to provide a lifetime of care that contributes to whole body health and wellness.

biography

Heather Willis has split her time between Alaska and Colorado.  She was born in Denver, but moved to Delta Junction when she was in 2nd grade.  Once she graduated high school, she attended both undergraduate school and dental school in...read more

  • Dentistry

  • Cosmetic Dentistry

  • Sleep Medicine Dentistry

  • Special Care Dentistry

  • University Of Colorado / School Of Dentistry

    Residency Hospital, 2005

  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 2004

  • Adams State University

    Undergraduate School, 2000
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Willis is a patient favorite Dentistry Practitioner

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    Locations

    Practice

    Spruce Roots Family Dentistry LLC4001 Geist Rd Ste 5 Fairbanks, AK 99709
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

      1650 Cowles St
      Fairbanks, AK 99701
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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