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Dr. Rock Shadduck strives to establish positive and caring relationships with his patients. He works closely with every patient to help them determine a treatment that works best for their needs and desires. His areas of dental proficiency include: fillings, crowns & bridges, full & partial dentures, simple extractions, and simple root canal therapy.
Dr. Shadduck earned his Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health from the Pennsylvania State College of Health and Human Development in University Park, PA, making the Dean’s Honor List. He continued his education at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, OH, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
Dr. Shadduck has volunteered his time and skills to numerous community organizations in Cleveland, OH, including The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland, Give Kids a Smile Day, American Student Dental Association and Healthy Smiles, all providing much needed dental care for those who would otherwise not receive much needed treatment.
When he’s not in the office creating smiles, Dr. Shadduck enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He has many interests and hobbies, including kickboxing, country music, concerts and volunteer work, just to name a few. He also enjoys the martial arts and currently holds a black belt in Tai Kwon Do and a yellow belt in Hapkido.
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Office Hours
- Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Thank you Gentle Dental of Collingdale for stepping up for kids for Give Kids A Smile week! Thank you for helping make sure that all children can get good oral health care to stay healthy!!
Colleen M.
The Dentist and staff are professional, knowledgeable and kind. I admit to having moderate to high levels of anxiety when visiting the Dentist. My past experiences in Dental offices have been unpleasant to say the least. The folks at Gentle Dental explained the procedures and repeatedly if I was alright with what they were doing. I really appreciated the holistic approach to dentistry that I exper…
Shannone N.
Customer service improved, staff is really welcoming and more assertive. They also seem to get patients in and out quicker since I left a few years ago and returned. Keep up the good work.
Ace
Very Fast service been going here over 10 + years good report with staff always very pleasant!
Ivory B.
Very friendly and professional! Would definitely recommend this practice to anyone!
Alli M.
Very friendly staff and clean establishment.. miss Toni is my favorite!
Illmatic_ 0.
I like going to gentle dental because everyone is friendly
Jadyn G.
Dentist I had very caring and wants patient to be happy with her service. she’s a great dentist. also the tech that made my impressions for my top plate was fabulous, very conscious and friendly and informative,very patient with me and was extremely helpful.she’s a great worker,you can tell she loves her work. I am very happy with both of their services. plan on going back and getting…
Dolores K.
A great experience’ the staff and doctor were excellent..
John W.
Awesome Staff and Dentist. You All Rock!!!!!!(
Lenett H.
Friendly staff
Marteisha H.
Friendly and professional people there…Fast service….
Shelley K.
Friendly and professional staff
Kamille H.
Everyone is polite and professional my teeth are polished like a star
Denise L.
I love th staff at this office
Raven C.
The patient service was excellent and I will definitely recommend you to my friends
Barbara S.
The care i recieve is top notch and the professionalism of all the staff is outstanding…
Margaret W.
I love gentle dental..the staff is amazing & they truly live up to their name!!! Gentle Dental
Lakeea M.
Wonderful experience and wonderful service provided by staff…
Ppmargie W.
You the best
Mamie D.
OH, MY GOD WAS SCARED TO DEATH, THEY WERE GENTLE AS THEIR NAME, THEY WERE VERY UNDERSTANDING, THE DOCTOR WAS GREAT VERY KIND LADY, THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH.
Michelle M.
I love this dentist office.. they are friendly helpful and informative… all the staff is great.. this is the first dental office I went to moving here from Georgia and this is the only dental office I continue to come to..
Make C.
Staff is always courteous and works diligently
Annmarie M.
cleanliness of facility. The entire staff are very kind and genuinely care about each patient. The hygenists and doctors are very knowledgeable about things in the mouth that are not your average problems. I used to be dreading going to a dentist, even just for a cleaning. Then I found Gentle Dental, and they definitley “gentle”! They explain everything they are going to do, then once…
Pamela G.
They always do a good job with my teeth. I’ve been coming here since I was little.
Lorraine B.
The office staff and the service is very good
Evelyn W.
You guys do a great job….
Doreen R.
My husband and I have been going to Gentle Dental for several years. Everyone treats us well. They are such nice, professional people.
Rose F.
The staff is fantastic.
Valerie A.
Your dental hygienist is an absolute pleasure!! She is always friendly and makes me feel very comfortable….I was in and out very quickly!!! Great experience every time I come in for an appointment….
Sandra H.
The Dentist was very attentive
Sandra H.
Quick and friendly environment
Theresa W.
The Doctor is awesome, and the staff’s are very nice and helpful.
Fatima C.
Excellent service Ms. Toni is the best they make sure you feel like family!!
Ranita M.
The staffs are extraordinarily nice and friendly
Emmanuel T.
Staff is friendly and professional.
Hazel O.
The staff always makes my daughter feel at ease and she is a tough customer sometimes.
Gabarialla C.
Everyone is very friendly, knowledgeable and review everything to ensure understanding.
Tamara S.
Location and level of care
Aaliyah F.
Very friendly
Chene
Had Dr. Au, super friendly and skilled. The staff were friendly and even laughed at my lame jokes. All in all just super stoked about the work I got done.
Bruce J.
I have been going to this location for several years. I always have a good experience when I see the dental hygentist. She shows concern for her patients.
Xandra L.
Administrative staff & medical staff are all polite, professional, and thorough
Edith K.
They do good work, and are very professional.
Ardell G.
Staff here is thee best!!
Tamara R.
Great customer service.
Theresa B.
The wait time was short and staff was very friendly.
Joanne S.
Great experience every visit so far
Calef B.
Toni is exceptional. She is THE reason I continue to attend your practice.
Thomas W.
best dentist
Tina C.
First time having this dentist and he was excellent! Very gentle, attentive and thorough! Staff was very friendly and personable! I promised them I wouldn’t be a flight risk!
Yolanda B.
The staff is extremely helpful, kind, and informative. Whether it’s my first time or hundredth time they make sure all of your concerns are met before I leave.
Rochelle S.
I love gentle dental
Brian H.
Love it. Always a fresh clean environment and my dental.hygienist Toni is the bomb
Brian H.
I always get good care when I go to Gentle Dental!
Linda M.
Staff was very friendly and took the time to explain services that were to be rendered. I felt very comfortable. My son had services on the same day as me and he saud said he really liked the place as well. Note: my son never liked any of the dentists he has ever been to previously. I would definitely recommend Gentle Dental to friends and family.
Brenda C.
The Staff is awesome! The service was great! Very professional and friendly
Vanessa L.
I had a great experience at Gentle Dental. I did not have any insurance and Melissa offered me a 49.00 special. She was awesome very caring and helpful.
Foday M.
I’ve had such a pleasant experience with Dr. Stephen. He’s very friendly and always makes sure you’re comfortable. He also does a really good job at a fast pace making sure everything is perfect before he’s done. :)
Michelle C.
The dentist and assisatant were very friendly and made sure I was comfortable before doing my fillings.
Michelle C.
Friendly staff. Efficient. Good dentist.
Robert C.
I love the staff there!
Vanessa L.
10 very good
Sandra J.
The Staff is amazing…I love Ms.Toni…The Best Hygenist Hands Down.
Princess W.
I like the atmosphere and the staffing. They’re always caring and passionate in the work they do.
Monique J.
The initial wait was quick. The visit inside was quick and the price was affordable. The hygienist was really friendly and did a good job.
Marva H.
Took very good care of my daughter and kept me informed on everything they had to do for her
Tajah B.
The staff is always friendly and professional. My whole family goes here and I recommend them to all who need a dentist.
Lailah B.
Everyone is very nice the doctor is very gentle an amazing!
Kristin K.
Everyone was so polite and respectful the Dr. was very fast in and out but also did his job.
Najah S.
Friendly
Rita D.
The Hygienist, Toni, always makes me feel comfortable when getting dental work and is up front with what I need to do to preserve my teeth. The reception staff, don’t remember her name, was helpful as well in getting my billing straightened out. Also, I did not have a long wait.
Tonya J.
Love the family vibe
Aysia B.
Everything was Great!!!
Paul O.
Everyone there are really nice and respective
Christina R.
This was my first visit to this office my experience today was on of professional service that exceeded any i’ve received in years passed
Margie W.
Every one here is so nice and professional. Any fear I may have had was alleviated almost immediately.
Cynthia J.
Great place!!!! Toni is great and very friendly!
Alonzo J.
Great staff. Shows care and understanding.
Portia D.
Dentist and the staff always try to do there best to make you comfortable and concern about your questions
Ilham J.
Prompt service, always polite
Levette R.
Quick painless and fast
Melissa G.
Customer-friendly, very straightforward, and very reliable
Kareem T.
Nice and skilled professionals were great.
Arreyon K.
They are so nice and friendly at Gentle Dental.
Mary H.
I liked the way the staff treated me and my daughter.
Gabarialla C.
The dentist took the time to assure that I did not experience any pain. He explained everything he was going to do before he did it. The entire staff is very friendly
Cardella C.
They understood the pain I was going through and quickly took care of my problem.
Kareem T.
very nice people working in the office and the dental hygienist, Toni, is always so nice when I come in. She is great at her job and makes you feel comfortable.
Sandra H.
Although it was my first time at Gentle Dental, I was out in a reasonable amount of time. The atmosphere is calming. The doctor, hygienist, and the dental assistant, are gentle. I gave them ten stars. Keep up the good work, and keep me SMILING.
Myrtel N.
Staff was respectful and friendly with prompt service
Annmarie M.
I love my dental hygienist Toni. She’s always friendly and on time and she cleans my teeth really good
Brian H.
Heather was very nice and patient with me
Antonia L.
I have attending Gentle Dental for the past couple years and my experience has always been pleasant and satisfying. Employees are nice and the doctors are great.
Marisol A.
The personal experience from making the appointment and then going to the office with Superior Service all from the phone call to the visit to the dentist thank you for your HELP..
Enoch H.
The employees are very friendly! The treatment and the care is always good!
Linda M.
Very pleasant staff and doctors. Good treatment and service.
Rochelle E.
The receptionist was very friendly and professional. Toni my hygienist is the best!
Tonya B.
Staff courteous and pleasant
Annmarie M.