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Petrie Advanced Dental
Our dental team is dedicated to helping you maintain your health and your beautiful smile for many years to come. Incredible results and inspiring journeys - see some of our patients' before and after photos next time you visit our practice. We are not just another dental practice. This is not just another dental experience.

Healthcare is very personal, and so should the relationship be with your physician and health care team. Our Tacoma dentist, Dr. Arvind J Petrie, practices patient-focused dental healthcare at its finest, catering to the dental needs of patients of all ages throughout the Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, and Puyallup communities.
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I have always modeled my philosophy of care after this quote, but coming from a family full of engineers the shoe just didn't fit for me. What do I want to people to know about me? I'm a local boy, born and raised.

Graduated from the University of Washington and completed my doctorate of medical dentistry (DMD) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Went on to complete an advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) in Spokane and returned home to found Petrie Advanced Dental.Petrie Advanced Dental was opened in 2013 and was transitioned over from a wonderful physician, Dr. Daniel Gallacher.
The caring staff at Petrie Advanced Dental is exceptional and trained in the latest dental and digital technology. Many of us choose to work in the dental field out of a desire to help people and have been interested in dentistry from very early on. In every aspect of care, from office manager to hygienist and assistant, our priority is always that of patient care, comfort, and satisfaction.
Petrie Advanced Dental provides a full-range of premium dental services including cleanings, crowns, Botox(R), Invisalign(R), laser dentistry, veneers, implants, and root canals for patients in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Spanaway, Graham, Vashon Island, Federal Way, Des Moines, Auburn, and the surrounding areas.
We understand your need to receive treatment in a practice that makes you feel comfortable, safe, and welcome. Please feel free to schedule an appointment or stop by for a complete tour of our practice. You will get to meet our team, walk through our office and treatment areas, and learn more about the treatments we provide.
Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, and high-quality dental care. We understand that you or your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to your needs, and it is our goal to make you feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best possible care.
Reviews (22)
The Gustafsons
The Gustafsons
Dec 27, 2021
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We love Petrie AD. They have taken great care of my family, make it easy to come and deal with my unruly children with smiles and kindness. My kids are always excited when they know their appointments are coming up.
Michael Fisher
Michael Fisher
Dec 20, 2021
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I was not one of there patients. I broke a tooth and was in huge pain, also it was the holidays and snowing. I called many dental offices. Petrie Advanced Dental texted me back and got me in the next morning. Excellent service.
Lisa Warner
Lisa Warner
Dec 20, 2021
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Dr Petrie, front office staff and hygienists are amazing. My family and I finally found a lifetime Dentist. We will continue to recommend this dental practice.
They do honest and gentle work. I am always comfortable when coming in. Everyone is so friendly and kind.
I am thankful for Dr Petrie and the whole staff.
Dylan Moye
Dylan Moye
Dec 05, 2021
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Dr Petrie and staff are great. They are very friendly and organized. I appreciate that they give an explanation of each step during the appointment. They did great with my busy kids too!
Ashley Larper
Ashley Larper
Nov 19, 2021
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I absolutely love this office and the employees here. The whole team is great about setting nerves at ease and making billing as easy as possible. Whole family comes here for regular dental work and I had invisilign through here extremely happy with the results. They are also knowledgeable about different methods of pain management which is a nice change from most dentists. They listen to your concerns and adjust accordingly.
Johnathon Mayes
Johnathon Mayes
Oct 05, 2021
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It was a great experience at Petrie Advanced Dental. The office is quaint, clean and all around a fantastic atmosphere. Christy did a wonderful job on my cleaning and Dr. Petrie is all around a great guy and he’s very personable! Thankful they’re so near.
Skoot
Skoot
Sep 20, 2021
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I had my first appointment here last week. Let me start by saying I experience extreme anxiety when going to the dentist after having a bad experience with one. I was also very embarrassed at the condition of my teeth. They almost immediately made me feel at ease. The ladies at the front desk were kind and pleasant. Even a patient in the waiting room told me I was in good hands. I met Gosia (hopefully I spelled that right) first, and she was wonderful. She was so kind and even had me laughing after a few minutes. Dr. Petrie also put me at ease. I felt so much better walking out knowing I had found
Bunny Ann
Bunny Ann
Aug 26, 2021
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The team makes you feel very welcomed and heard. I always feel very well taken care of here, even when faced with having to play catch up on dental work from the last few years, they’ve worked diligently with my budget and availability. Having been through some less than stellar dental experiences before Petrie, I cannot recommend them enough!
Red Cooks C.
Red Cooks C.
Jul 21, 2021
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So I have seen Dr. Petrie three times now and I couldn't be more pleased with his work. He is funny, direct and easy to speak to. My three star rating is directly derived from my experience with the office manager Michelle.

As the result of one of my coworkers calling in sick, I was unable to make my three hour procedure, I canceled the morning of my appointment and incurred a significant penalty fee. It took me some time to be able to raise the cash, and when I did, I called to pay it off. The receptionist said that it had been stricken from the books and I no longer owed it. Now that I
Jackie Johnson
Jackie Johnson
Jun 23, 2021
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This is the best dental office I’ve ever been to! Dr. Petrie and his staff are extremely nice and put you at ease right away. They made me feel comfortable from my first visit and kept me informed about any additional costs not covered my insurance up front. I really appreciated that! I have had several fillings replaced and Dr. Petrie’s technique was absolutely great! I didn’t feel a thing!! I strongly recommend them to everyone I know. They’re awesome!!!
Jake S.
Jake S.
Sep 29, 2020
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TLDR; Unprofessionally shamed and berated by the office manager after asking reasonable questions about dental treatment plan / costs. Doctor went MIA, never following-up on poor experience, and ignored multiple follow-up emails to have patient files sent to an alternative dentist.  We were eventually able to obtain most files, however the office repeatedly sent partial dental files making it difficult for us to move to another office.  I strongly recommend people avoid this dental office.


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The wife and I are newish patients and I wanted to share feedback on our experience.  I selected
Miranda H.
Miranda H.
Mar 05, 2020
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Scheduled me for an appointment when they are closed and didn't call or let me know at all. Online it says "open all day." I waited there for 20 minutes and the door was locked. Don't go here unless you want to waste your time.
Fox A.
Fox A.
Jan 15, 2020
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I have always been afraid of dentists. Until I met Dr. Petrie. He and his staff work hard to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They make sure for every visit I am comfortable and that I can communicate my concerns at any time. Due to my extreme fear, they offer nitros to help alleviate my anxiety. They offer pandora and Netflix for the. So far, every visit with Dr. Petrie and his staff has been one to put me at ease. I look forward to my visits and coordinating a healthy and bright future smile.
Sisi P.
Sisi P.
Dec 16, 2018
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Just moved here from CA last year and I was searching Yelp for a new dentist. Thank goodness I found Dr. Petrie. Him and his staff are awesome! Theres always plenty of parking, you can communicate through text (a huge plus) and everyone is so sweet and nice. I've been to his office a few times and not once I have been pressure to have any procedure done. He always tells me the pro and con of my teeth. And if I do need something done, he will tell me to think about it and talk to him when I'm ready. Highly recommend him!!
Jason R.
Jason R.
Nov 16, 2018
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Having a horrible past experience with a dentist I didn't return to one for far too long, from the minute I called and explained how bad my situation was, the woman on the phone assured me everything was going to be alright and to come in. Upon arrival I was terrified, every person I met that worked there was gentle and kind which really helped calm me down. I've now been back twice (having some major cleaning done and even having a tooth removed) and even knowing there's more work to be done, I am strangely looking forward to it. I can't wait to be able to smile again and
Stephen K.
Stephen K.
Aug 30, 2018
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I've had some really awful experiences in the past with dentists. I've been going to see Dr. Petrie for three years now and am thoroughly impressed. This guy really knows what he is doing. He has taught me things I never knew that no other dentist had ever told me and has changed my entire outlook on dental care. Not only that but he is friendly and likable and knows how to put me at ease. The staff here goes to great lengths to ensure that you are comfortable and I have never felt so well cared for in my life.

My teeth used to hurt every time I ate something cold or would bite into
Jonathan R.
Jonathan R.
Jun 29, 2018
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From an emergency crown to general dental care, Petrie Advanced Dental has your smile covered! The experience starts from a warm reception greeting and promptly being ushered back to their spacious, technologically advanced room that make kids to adults, like myself who are apprehensive of any dental work feel comfortable! Mr. Petrie and his entire team take the time to make you feel at home with genuine engagement that builds a trusting patient relationship!

My first experience was an emergency crown, not exactly an ideal situation for a first time patient who is apprehensive of dental work!
L. D.
L. D.
Oct 29, 2017
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Dr. Petrie is a phenomenal dentist with great "chair" side demeanor. He offers the latest current trends in dentistry and is an expert at performing all dental needs: cosmetic or basic exams. ALL the staff are kind and provide top notch care and customer service!
Michelle R.
Michelle R.
Sep 29, 2017
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This dentist office is amazing! I was upfront about my personal needs and never felt like they forgot or that it was ever an issue. Just the nicest people. They explain why a procedure is needed and how my insurance is effective without me having to ask a million questions. Dr Petrie was friendly and bright. Will continue to go here!
Brett M.
Brett M.
Jul 27, 2017
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Today had my 3rd visit to this office for my teeth cleaning and a filling. Was previously recommended by a friend to try this place out, and have since left my previous dentist. Holly has been a hygienist there for over a decade and is really proactive in helping me with proper maintenance of my teeth, and keeping me informed of the latest and greatest with new products, habits, and clinical studies. She has reiterated some of the same things to me, but each time I leave there with helpful new knowledge and of course, clean teeth! I work odd hours, but Kim & Michelle upfront have always been
Danielle M.
Danielle M.
Jun 03, 2017
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Not only is Dr. Petrie an amazing dentist. Considering I'm terrified of any dental work. And he gave me a root canal and it was nothing :) He also is amazing at Botox. I was a bit skeptical about getting it at first, but he was very realistic about how much I needed and didn't try upselling me like most places do. And it turned out great! Definitely recommend him & his lovely staff.
Kathryn D.
Kathryn D.
Sep 21, 2016
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I'v had three appointments here so far.

Bottom line- I'd recommend this dentist to anybody. Every piece of the experience was overall exceptional in ALL categories, honestly.


I never really thought there could be such a thing as an "exceptional dental experience" but after visiting Dr. Petrie's office I was humbly proved wrong. Both he and his assistant Gosia were impressively professional and EXCELANT in their work. I actually said to a friend after the appointment that I think my bite with my new filling from Dr. Petrie is BETTER than my old bite with my REAL tooth